Animal feeder and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an animal feeder and a control method thereof. The animal feeder comprises a frame body, a container, a fence plate, a rotating structure, a detection mechanism and a driving mechanism, the detection mechanism and the driving mechanism are arranged on the frame body; the frame body comprises a door frame and a base, and the base is provided with a containing groove for containing a container. The fence plate and the base form a first fence area; the rotating structure is arranged on one side of the container and comprises an opening position and a closing position; when in the closing position, the rotating structure forms a closed space with the base and the fence plate respectively; and when in the opening position, the rotating structure and the fence plate form a second fence area. The container has the following beneficial effects that when the container is in the closed position, the rotating structure and the first enclosure area can seal the container, so that animals cannot make contact with the container in all directions; when the base is at the opening position, the first enclosure area is combined with the second enclosure area, so that animals in feeding can be further protected, and other animals are prevented from approaching the container from the side surface or the upper part of the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of feeders, and more particularly to an animal feeder and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] An animal feeder is disclosed in the prior art, which specifically discloses a solution in which an RFID detector is arranged at the entrance of a circular frame. One side of the circular frame is an open entrance for authorized animals to eat, and the other side is a closed shell composed of a left baffle plate, a right baffle plate and a rear wall to prevent other unauthorized animals from contacting the food in the container, and the container and the cover are both located on one side close to the closed shell; however, some animals are timid and vigilant, and are unwilling to put their heads into a circular entrance or a closed shell to get the food in the container.

[0003] Another prior art discloses a pet feeder, in which both sides of the annular frame are open. When the door is in the open position, the authorized pet is in a feeding state. The triangular baffle plate and the door structure provided in the solution restrict the animal from approaching the food container from the front, but it still cannot effectively prevent other unauthorized pets from approaching the food container. Unauthorized pets can easily cross the folding door from the back or pass over or bypass the triangular baffle plate from the side to approach the food container. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that sealed and open feeding devices still have different defects. In view of the above defects in the prior art, an animal feeder and a control method thereof are provided.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] Constructing an animal feeding device and method thereof, wherein the device comprises a frame, a container, a baffle, a rotating structure, a detection mechanism and a driving mechanism;

[0007] The frame includes a door frame and a base, wherein the base is connected to the door frame and is provided with a placement groove for placing the container;

[0008] The enclosure plate is arranged corresponding to the base, and the enclosure plate is connected to the base and the door frame respectively, and forms a first enclosure area with the base;

[0009] The rotating structure is disposed on one side of the container and is pivotally connected to the door frame;

[0010] The rotating structure includes an open position and a closed position;

[0011] When the rotating structure is in the closed position, the rotating structure, the base and the baffle plate respectively form a closed space, so that the container is located in the closed space;

[0012] When the rotating structure is in the open position, the rotating structure and the enclosure plate form a second enclosure area so that animals can only access the container through the door frame;

[0013] The detection mechanism is arranged on the frame and is electrically connected to the driving mechanism;

[0014] The driving mechanism is disposed in the frame to drive the rotating structure to move to the open position or the closed position.

[0015] Furthermore, the rotating structure includes a movable baffle, a rotating shaft and a limiting structure, the limiting structure is connected to the rotating shaft, the movable baffle moves around the rotating shaft, and the movable baffle is arc-shaped.

[0016] Further, when the rotating structure moves to the closed position, the movable baffle moves downward around the rotating shaft, and the front and rear edges of the movable baffle overlap with the edges of the enclosure plate and the base respectively, so that the container is in the closed space;

[0017] When the rotating structure moves to the open position, the movable baffle moves upward around the rotating axis to put the container in an open state.

[0018] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes at least a first limiting member and a second limiting member, and is used to limit the movement of the movable baffle.

[0019] Furthermore, the detection mechanism at least includes an infrared detection device and a tag recognition device, and the infrared detection device is arranged on the frame;

[0020] The tag identification device is located at the bottom of the frame or on the door frame;

[0021] The tag identification device is used to drive the driving mechanism to operate.

[0022] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a reduction motor and a driving wheel, the driving wheel is in contact with the rotating structure, and the reduction motor is used to drive the driving wheel to move, so as to drive the rotating structure to rotate.

[0023] Furthermore, the base is provided with a fixing block, the fixing block is provided with a first inclined surface, the reduction motor and the driving wheel are arranged in the fixing block, the driving wheel protrudes from the first inclined surface and abuts against the movable baffle.

[0024] The present invention also provides an animal feeding device, comprising the above-mentioned animal feeder.

[0025] The present invention also provides a control method for an animal feeder, comprising: establishing a communication connection between a preset infrared detection device and a preset tag recognition device;

[0026] Collecting signals through the infrared detection device;

[0027] receiving the signal and starting the tag recognition device to operate;

[0028] Collecting data through the tag identification device; wherein the data includes authorized data, unauthorized data and blank data;

[0029] Receiving the data through a preset reading and writing device and recording it;

[0030] Matching the data with a preset database to a corresponding instruction;

[0031] The instruction is executed by the tag recognition device.

[0032] Furthermore, the step of matching the data with the corresponding instructions of the preset database includes:

[0033] Comparing the data with the database through the reading and writing device;

[0034] Determining whether the data is consistent with the database;

[0035] If so, match the open command;

[0036] If not, match the close command.

[0037] Further, including the first and second stages;

[0038] When in the first stage, the infrared detection device collects signals until the signals are interrupted, and starts the operation of the tag recognition device;

[0039] Determining whether the data collected by the tag identification device is consistent with the data in the database;

[0040] If so, matching the opening instruction, and after executing the opening instruction, closing the tag identification device;

[0041] If not, the operation of the tag identification device is turned off.

[0042] Further, when the first stage switches to the second stage,

[0043] Determining whether the signal is continuously in an interrupt state;

[0044] If yes, the tag identification device is not turned on, and the preset movable baffle is kept in the open state;

[0045] If not, start the tag recognition device and run it until the set time;

[0046] Within the set time, comparing the data collected by the tag identification device with the data in the database;

[0047] If the data collected by the tag recognition device is consistent with the data in the database, the tag recognition device is closed, the movable baffle is kept in the open state, and it is determined whether the signal is in the interrupted state again;

[0048] If yes, the movable baffle is continuously in the open state;

[0049] If not, repeat the second stage of testing;

[0050] If the data collected by the tag recognition device is inconsistent with the data in the preset database, a closing instruction is matched, and after executing the closing instruction, the tag recognition device is closed;

[0051] When the tag identification device runs to the set time, it matches the shutdown instruction, and after executing the shutdown instruction, the operation of the tag identification device is shut down.

[0052] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a detection mechanism is provided on the door frame of the frame, and a baffle plate is provided on the base of the frame, the baffle plate is respectively connected to the door frame and the base, and forms a first baffle area with the base; the base is provided with a placement groove for placing a container, a rotating structure is arranged above the container, and the rotating structure includes an open position and a closed position; when the rotating structure is in the closed position, the rotating structure and the first baffle area form a closed space, and the container is located in the closed space, so that the animal cannot contact the container in all directions; when the rotating structure is in the open position, the rotating structure moves upward to fully open the container, and forms a second baffle area with the baffle plate to further enclose the area above the first baffle area, so that the animal cannot contact the container from above the first baffle area, and can only contact the container through the door frame to obtain food, thereby avoiding the situation that some animals are timid and vigilant and are unwilling to put their heads into a circular entrance or a closed shell to obtain food in the container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0053] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an animal feeder in an open position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of a frame of an animal feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 3 is a left side view of a frame of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a frame and a baffle plate of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 5 It is a right side view of a schematic diagram of the structure of a frame and a baffle plate of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a closed position of an animal feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a door frame of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 8 is a right side view of the internal structure of a door frame of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Fig. 9 is a right side view of an animal feeder in an open position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Fig.10 is a three-dimensional diagram of a driving mechanism of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Fig.11 is a structural schematic diagram of an animal feeder in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Fig.12 is a three-dimensional diagram of a feeding box in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Fig.13 is a three-dimensional diagram of an animal feeder according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] Fig.14 is a schematic assembly diagram of an animal feeding device in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the method steps of a control method of an animal feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Description of reference numerals: frame 110, door frame 111, base 112, placement groove 1121, fixing block 1122, first inclined surface 1123;

[0069] Container 120;

[0070] Enclosure plate 130;

[0071] Rotating structure 140, movable baffle 141, rotating shaft 142, limiting structure 143, first limiting member 1431, second limiting member 1432;

[0072] Detection mechanism 150, infrared detection device 151, label recognition device 152;

[0073] Driving mechanism 160, reduction motor 161, driving wheel 162;

[0074] A first enclosure area 170 , a second enclosure area 180 , a feeding box 190 , and a feeding port 191 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0075] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will be described clearly and completely in combination with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0076] Please refer to the attached Figure 1-Figure 15 The present invention proposes an animal feeder and a control method thereof, comprising a frame 110, a container 120, a baffle plate 130, a rotating structure 140, a detection mechanism 150 and a driving mechanism 160; the frame 110 comprises a door frame 111 and a base 112, the base 112 is connected to the door frame 111, the base 112 is provided with a placement groove 1121, and the placement groove 1121 is used to place the container 120; the baffle plate 130 is arranged corresponding to the base 112, and the baffle plate 130 is respectively connected to the base 112 and the door frame 111, and forms a first enclosure area 170 with the base 112; the rotating structure 140 is arranged on one side of the container 120, and is connected to the door frame 111 1 is pivotally connected; the rotating structure 140 includes an open position and a closed position; when the rotating structure 140 is in the closed position, the rotating structure 140 and the base 112 and the enclosure plate 130 respectively form a closed space, so that the container 120 is located in the closed space; when the rotating structure 140 is in the open position, the rotating structure 140 and the enclosure plate 130 form a second enclosure area 180, so that animals can only pass through the door frame 111 to contact the container 120; the detection mechanism 150 is arranged on the frame 110 and is electrically connected to the driving mechanism 160; the driving mechanism 160 is arranged in the frame 110 to drive the rotating structure 140 to move to the open position or the closed position.

[0077] In this embodiment, the door frame 111 is arranged on one side of the frame 110, and the base 112 is arranged on the other side of the frame 110, and the base 112 is connected to the bottom of the door frame 111. Among them, a placement groove 1121 is provided on the base 112, and a container 120 for holding food is placed in the placement groove 1121. In a specific embodiment, the container 120 can be removed and cleaned and disinfected. The enclosure plate 130 is arranged on the base 112, and its shape corresponds to the base 112. The enclosure plate 130 is connected to the door frame 111 and the base 112 respectively, and forms a first enclosure area 170 with the base 112 to enclose the placement groove 1121 so that animals cannot easily contact the container 120. The rotating structure 140 is located above the container 120 and is pivotally connected to the door frame 111; the rotating structure 140 includes an open position and a closed position.

[0078] When the rotating structure 140 is in the closed position, the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140 forms a closed space with the base 112 and the enclosure plate 130 respectively, that is, the movable baffle 141 and the first enclosure area 170 form a closed space, thereby closing the container 120 so that the animal cannot contact the container 120 in any direction.

[0079] When the rotating structure 140 is in the open position, the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140 moves upward to the open position to ensure that the container 120 is fully open, wherein the movable baffle 141 and the enclosure plate 130 form a second enclosure area 180. In a specific embodiment, the portion of the movable baffle 141 in the open position may be higher than the enclosure plate 130, and the raised portion may further enclose the container 120 to prevent animals from crossing the first enclosure area 170 and contacting the container 120 from above, so that the animals can only contact the container 120 through the door frame 111; when the enclosure plate 130 is higher than the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140, the enclosure plate 130 and the base 112 form a semi-enclosed enclosure space, which is not conducive to timid or more vigilant animals to obtain food in the container 120, and will lead to increased production costs.

[0080] The detection mechanism 150 on the frame 110 is electrically connected to the driving mechanism 160, wherein the detection mechanism 150 at least includes an infrared detection device 151 and a tag recognition device 152, the infrared detection device 151 establishes a communication connection with the tag recognition device 152, and the tag recognition device 152 is electrically connected to the driving mechanism 160, thereby driving the rotating structure 140 to move to an open position or a closed position.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 6-Figure 8 The rotating structure 140 includes a movable baffle 141, a rotating shaft 142 and a limiting structure 143. The limiting structure 143 is connected to the rotating shaft 142. The movable baffle 141 moves around the rotating shaft 142, and the movable baffle 141 is arc-shaped.

[0082] In specific implementation: the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140 is connected to the door frame 111 through the rotating shaft 142, the limiting structure 143 is arranged on the door frame 111, and the movable baffle 141 moves between the open position and the closed position around the rotating shaft 142. The rotating shaft 142 is fan-shaped, so that the enclosure area of ​​the second enclosure area 180 formed by the movable baffle 141 and the enclosure plate 130 is larger; the movable baffle 141 is arc-shaped, which is more conducive to the contact with the driving wheel 162, avoiding the movable baffle 141 and the driving wheel 162 from slipping or hanging in the air.

[0083] In a specific embodiment, the rotating structure 140 is connected to a bearing, and the movable baffle 141 is driven to move by the bearing. The bearing can make the rotating structure 140 move more smoothly and with less noise, but it is costly and has a certain structural space.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Fig. 9 When the rotating structure 140 moves to the closed position, the movable baffle 141 moves downward around the rotating shaft 142, and the front and rear edges of the movable baffle 141 coincide with the edges of the enclosing plate 130 and the base 112 respectively, so that the container 120 is in a closed space; when the rotating structure 140 moves to the open position, the movable baffle 141 moves upward around the rotating shaft 142, so that the container 120 is in an open state.

[0085] In specific implementation: when the movable baffle 141 moves from the open position to the closed position around the rotating axis 142, the front and rear edges of the movable baffle 141 overlap with the edges of the enclosing plate 130 and the base 112 respectively. The overlap is only to ensure a gap relationship between the container 120 and the enclosed space. A gap is still retained to facilitate air circulation in the closed space of the container 120, so that the smell of food can be emitted, thereby guiding the animals to find food to eat.

[0086] When the movable baffle 141 moves from the closed position to the open position around the rotating axis 142, the movable baffle 141 moves upward around the rotating axis 142 to put the container 120 in an open state. A portion of the movable baffle 141 abuts against the driving mechanism 160, and the other portion is higher than the enclosure plate 130, forming a second enclosure area 180. The first enclosure area 170 can achieve the closure of the container 120. The first enclosure area 170 is combined with the second enclosure area 180 to further protect the animals that are eating and prevent other animals from approaching the container 120 from the side or top of the base 112.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 7-Figure 8 The limiting structure 143 includes at least a first limiting member 1431 and a second limiting member 1432 , and is used to limit the movement of the movable baffle 141 .

[0088] In specific implementation, the first limiting member 1431 and the second limiting member 1432 are respectively arranged on the door frame 111. The first limiting member 1431 is connected to the rotating shaft 142, and the first limiting member 1431 is provided with a limiting block. When the reduction motor 161 drives the rotating structure 140 to rotate to the open position or the closed position, the second limiting member 1432 abuts against the limiting block of the first limiting member 1431, and the first limiting member 1431 is blocked by the second limiting member 1432, thereby limiting the movable baffle 141. The number and shape of the limiting blocks can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 7-Figure 8 The detection mechanism 150 at least includes an infrared detection device 151 and a tag recognition device 152. The infrared detection device 151 is arranged on the frame 110; the tag recognition device 152 is located at the bottom of the frame 110 or on the door frame 111; the tag recognition device 152 is used to drive the driving mechanism 160 on the frame 110 to operate.

[0090] In specific implementation: the infrared detection device 151 is disposed on the frame 110, wherein at least two groups are disposed in the infrared detection device 151. The tag identification device 152 includes a controller and a coil, and the tag identification device 152 is disposed on the frame 110, specifically located at the bottom of the frame 110 or on the door frame 111.

[0091] In a specific embodiment, when the door frame 111 on the frame 110 is arranged in a U-shape, the coil of the tag identification device 152 is arranged at the bottom of the frame 110 so that the coil of the tag identification device 152 forms a closed loop.

[0092] In another specific embodiment, when the door frame 111 on the frame 110 is closed, the coil of the tag identification device 152 is disposed on the door frame 111, and the coil of the tag identification device 152 can form a closed loop around the door frame 111. Through the closed coil, the tag can modulate or change the current state of the coil during the backscattering process, thereby returning the information stored on the tag to the controller, thereby driving the driving mechanism 160 in the frame 110 to operate.

[0093] In a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The infrared detection device 151 is arranged on the door frame 111, specifically on the inner side of the door frame 111, wherein the infrared detection device 151 is composed of a transmitter and a receiver, and the transmitter and the receiver are arranged symmetrically. The infrared detection device 151 establishes a communication connection with the tag identification device 152. When an animal touches or blocks the infrared beam between the transmitter and the receiver, the infrared beam is interrupted, thereby triggering the tag identification device 152 to operate and detect the animal entering the detection area.

[0094] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Fig.10 The driving mechanism 160 includes a reduction motor 161 and a driving wheel 162 . The driving wheel 162 abuts against the rotating structure 140 . The reduction motor 161 is used to drive the driving wheel 162 on the base 112 to move, so as to drive the rotating structure 140 to rotate.

[0095] In a specific implementation, the driving mechanism 160 is disposed on the base 112 of the frame 110, wherein the driving mechanism 160 includes a reduction motor 161 and a driving wheel 162. The driving wheel 162 includes but is not limited to a friction wheel, a gear, and a cam. The reduction motor 161 is used to drive the driving wheel 162 to move, and the surface of the driving wheel 162 abuts against the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140. The reduction motor 161 transmits power to the driving wheel 162, thereby driving the rotating structure 140 to rotate.

[0096] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The base 112 is provided with a fixing block 1122 , and the fixing block 1122 is provided with a first inclined surface 1123 . The reduction motor 161 and the driving wheel 162 are arranged in the fixing block 1122 . The driving wheel 162 protrudes from the first inclined surface 1123 and abuts against the movable baffle 141 .

[0097] In a specific embodiment, please refer to Fig.13 The reduction motor 161 in the driving mechanism 160 is arranged on the door frame 111, specifically located on the outside of the door frame 111. The reduction motor 161 is connected to the rotating shaft 142, so that the reduction motor 161 directly transmits power to the rotating shaft 142, and drives the movable baffle 141 to rotate through the rotating shaft 142. The driving mechanism 160 is arranged on the outside of the door frame 111, which makes the subsequent maintenance and repair of the reduction motor 161 more convenient, and reduces the occupation of the internal space of the feeder, so that the movable baffle 141 has a larger activity space when it is in the open state. At the same time, it avoids the safety hazards caused by the material entering the driving mechanism 160, reduces the risk of contamination of the reduction motor 161, and extends the service life of the reduction motor 161.

[0098] In specific implementation: a fixed block 1122 is provided on one side of the base 112, and both sides of the fixed block 1122 are respectively connected to the enclosure plate 130, and the height of the fixed block 1122 is greater than or equal to the height of the enclosure plate 130. The reduction motor 161 and the driving wheel 162 are connected and are respectively arranged in the fixed block 1122; the fixed block 1122 is provided with a first inclined surface 1123 on one side close to the placement groove 1121, and the driving wheel 162 is convexly arranged with the first inclined surface 1123, and the driving wheel 162 is abutted against the movable baffle 141, so that the reduction motor 161 drives the driving wheel 162 to move and then drives the movable baffle 141 to rotate around the rotating shaft 142.

[0099] Please refer to Figure 11-Figure 14 The present invention also provides an animal feeding device, including the animal feeder disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] In a specific implementation, an animal feeding device includes an animal feeder and a feeding box 190, wherein the side of the animal feeder away from the door frame 111 abuts against the feeding box 190. A through hole is provided on the baffle plate 130 of the animal feeder, such as Fig.12 As shown, a feeding box 190 is provided with a delivery port 191, and a through hole on the enclosure plate 130 abuts against the delivery port 191 on the feeding box 190. A connecting plate is provided between the through hole and the container 120, and the connecting plate is arc-shaped, and the food in the feeding box 190 is delivered into the container 120 of the placement groove 1121 through the connecting plate.

[0101] In a specific embodiment, if Fig.14 As shown, the base 112 of the frame 110 is provided with a foot pad, and the foot pad is provided with a bolt, and the bottom of the base 112 is provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded hole cooperates with the bolt to connect the foot pad to the bottom of the frame 110. The degree of cooperation between the threaded hole and the bolt can be adjusted according to actual conditions, thereby adjusting the height of the frame 110.

[0102] Please refer to Fig.15 The present invention proposes a control method for an animal feeder, which comprises:

[0103] Establishing a communication connection between the preset infrared detection device 151 and the preset tag recognition device 152;

[0104] Collecting signals through infrared detection device 151;

[0105] Receive the signal and start the tag recognition device 152 to operate;

[0106] Collecting data through the tag identification device 152; wherein the data includes authorized data, unauthorized data and blank data;

[0107] Receive data through the preset reading and writing device and record it;

[0108] Match the data with the corresponding instructions of the preset database;

[0109] The instructions are executed by the tag recognition device 152 .

[0110] In specific implementation: the infrared detection device 151 establishes a communication connection with the tag identification device 152. The infrared detection device 151 includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitting end device emits an infrared beam, and the receiving end device detects the infrared beam emitted by the transmitting end. When an animal passes through the infrared beam path between the transmitting end and the receiving end, and the animal blocks part or all of the infrared beam, the receiving end will detect the change in the intensity of the infrared beam, and then determine whether there is an object. The infrared detection device 151 sends a signal of the change in the intensity of the infrared beam to the tag identification device 152, thereby driving the tag identification device 152 to operate.

[0111] The tag identification device 152 collects data in the detection area, wherein the data includes authorized data, unauthorized data and blank data; the tag information worn by the animal can be written into a preset database through a read-write device; the authorized data is the data that matches the database, that is, the tag that has been written into the database; the unauthorized data is the data that does not match the database, that is, the tag that has not been written into the database; the blank data is the data that cannot be identified due to environmental factors (such as extreme temperature, humidity) or long use time. The coil of the tag identification device 152 communicates with the tag through electromagnetic induction. The coil generates a magnetic field through current. When an animal wearing a tag that has been written into the database enters the magnetic field, the tag receives the radio frequency signal emitted by the coil and sends the information in the tag back to the read-write device by backscattering. The read-write device communicates with the tag worn by the animal. The read-write device compares the read tag information with the tag information written by the read-write device, matches the corresponding instructions, and executes the instructions. The tag identification device 152 is electrically connected to the drive mechanism 160, and the tag identification device 152 executes the corresponding instructions, thereby driving the reduction motor 161 to operate.

[0112] In a specific embodiment, the step of matching the data with the corresponding instructions of the preset database includes:

[0113] Compare data with database through reading and writing equipment;

[0114] Determine whether the data is consistent with the database;

[0115] If so, match the open command;

[0116] If not, match the close command.

[0117] In specific implementation: the read-write device compares the tag information read by the read-write device with the tag information written by the read-write device, and determines whether the tag information read by the read-write device is consistent with the tag information written into the database by the read-write device;

[0118] If the tag information read is consistent with the tag information in the database, that is, the tag identification device 152 collects the authorization data, then the opening instruction is matched;

[0119] If the read tag information is inconsistent with the tag information in the database, that is, the tag identification device 152 collects unauthorized data or blank data, a close instruction is matched.

[0120] In a specific embodiment, it includes a first stage and a second stage;

[0121] When in the first stage, the infrared detection device 151 collects signals until the signals are interrupted, and starts the operation of the tag recognition device 152;

[0122] Determine whether the data collected by the tag identification device 152 is consistent with the data in the database;

[0123] If so, the opening instruction is matched, and after executing the opening instruction, the tag identification device 152 is turned off;

[0124] If not, the operation of the tag identification device 152 is turned off.

[0125] In the specific implementation: when in the first stage, an animal passes through the infrared beam path between the transmitting end and the receiving end of the infrared detection device 151, and the animal blocks part or all of the infrared beam, the infrared detection device 151 sends a signal of the change of the infrared beam intensity to the tag recognition device 152, and drives the tag recognition device 152 to operate, detect the animal entering the detection area of ​​the feeder, obtain the collected data, and judge whether the data is consistent with the data in the database;

[0126] If the data collected by the tag recognition device 152 is consistent with the data in the database, the opening instruction is matched and executed. At this time, the reduction motor 161 of the driving mechanism 160 starts to operate, and the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140 moves upward to the open position through the operation of the driving wheel 162 to ensure that the container 120 is fully open; after the opening instruction is executed, the tag recognition device 152 is turned off to ensure low power consumption operation of the feeder;

[0127] If the data collected by the tag recognition device 152 is inconsistent with the data in the database, the operation of the tag recognition device 152 is turned off, and at this time, the movable baffle 141 is continuously in the closed state.

[0128] In a specific embodiment, when the first stage switches to the second stage,

[0129] Determine whether the signal is continuously in an interrupt state;

[0130] If yes, the tag identification device 152 is not turned on, and the preset movable baffle 141 remains in the open state;

[0131] If not, the tag identification device 152 is turned on and runs until the set time;

[0132] Within a set time, the data collected by the tag identification device 152 is compared with the data in the database;

[0133] If the data collected by the tag recognition device 152 is consistent with the data in the database, the tag recognition device 152 is closed, the movable baffle 141 is kept in the open state, and it is determined whether the signal is in the interrupted state again;

[0134] If yes, the movable baffle 141 remains in the open state;

[0135] If not, repeat the second stage of testing;

[0136] If the data collected by the tag identification device 152 is inconsistent with the data in the preset database, a closing instruction is matched, and after the closing instruction is executed, the tag identification device 152 is closed;

[0137] When the tag identification device 152 runs for a set time, it matches the shutdown instruction, and after executing the shutdown instruction, the operation of the tag identification device 152 is shut down.

[0138] In the specific implementation: in the second stage, the movable baffle 141 is continuously in the open state, and the infrared beam of the infrared detection device 151 is continuously in the interrupted state;

[0139] Determine whether the signal is continuously in an interrupt state;

[0140] If yes, the tag identification device 152 is not turned on, and the movable baffle 141 is kept in the open state, which means that the animal is eating;

[0141] If not, the tag identification device 152 is turned on and runs until the set time;

[0142] Within the set time, the data collected by the tag recognition device 152 is compared with the data in the database; if the data collected by the tag recognition device 152 is consistent with the data in the database, the tag recognition device 152 is closed. At this time, the animal that is eating has raised its head, causing the infrared beam of the infrared detection device 151 to be uninterrupted, that is, the existence of the animal cannot be detected, but the animal is still around the feeder and has not left, so the movable baffle 141 is continuously in the open state, and at the same time, it is determined whether the signal is in the interrupted state again;

[0143] If yes, the movable baffle 141 is continuously in the open state; at this time, it means that the animal continues to eat after raising its head, so the infrared beam of the infrared detection device 151 is interrupted again, and the movable baffle 141 is continuously in the open state to ensure that the animal can obtain food;

[0144] If not, repeat the second stage of detection, i.e., start the tag identification device 152 and run it for a set time;

[0145] Within the set time, if the data collected by the tag identification device 152 is inconsistent with the data in the preset database, that is, the animal wearing the authorized data has eaten and left the detection area of ​​the tag identification device 152 within the set time, the tag identification device 152 cannot detect the animal wearing the authorized data, and the animal wearing the unauthorized data and the blank data approaches the feeder. At this time, the tag identification device 152 matches the closing instruction and executes the closing instruction, so that the movable baffle 141 of the rotating structure 140 moves downward to the closed position, so that the container 120 is in a closed space. After the closing instruction is executed, the operation of the tag identification device 152 is turned off.

[0146] When the tag recognition device 152 runs to the set time, it matches the shutdown command, and after executing the shutdown command, the operation of the tag recognition device 152 is turned off. At this time, it means that the animal wearing the authorization data did not leave the detection area of ​​the tag recognition device 152 after eating, but wandered in the detection area, so that the tag recognition device 152 runs to the set time, matches the shutdown command, and turns off the operation of the tag recognition device 152 to wait for the next start.

[0147] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, device, article or method including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, device, article or method. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "includes a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, device, article or method including the element.

[0148] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An animal feeder, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a container, a baffle plate, a rotating structure, a detection mechanism and a driving mechanism; The frame includes a door frame and a base, wherein the base is connected to the door frame and is provided with a placement groove for placing the container; The enclosure plate is arranged corresponding to the base, and the enclosure plate is connected to the base and the door frame respectively, and forms a first enclosure area with the base; The rotating structure is disposed on one side of the container and is pivotally connected to the door frame; The rotating structure includes an open position and a closed position; When the rotating structure is in the closed position, the rotating structure, the base and the baffle plate respectively form a closed space, so that the container is located in the closed space; When the rotating structure is in the open position, the rotating structure and the enclosure plate form a second enclosure area so that animals can only access the container through the door frame; The detection mechanism is arranged on the frame and is electrically connected to the driving mechanism; The driving mechanism is disposed in the frame to drive the rotating structure to move to the open position or the closed position.

2. The animal feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotating structure comprises a movable baffle, a rotating shaft and a limiting structure, wherein the limiting structure is connected to the rotating shaft, the movable baffle moves around the rotating shaft, and the movable baffle is arc-shaped.

3. The animal feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that When the rotating structure moves to the closed position, the movable baffle moves downward around the rotating shaft, and the front and rear edges of the movable baffle overlap with the edges of the enclosure plate and the base respectively, so that the container is in the closed space; When the rotating structure moves to the open position, the movable baffle moves upward around the rotating axis to put the container in an open state.

4. The animal feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting structure at least includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, and is used to limit the movement of the movable baffle.

5. The animal feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism at least includes an infrared detection device and a tag recognition device, and the infrared detection device is arranged on the frame; The tag identification device is located at the bottom of the frame or on the door frame; The tag identification device is used to drive the driving mechanism to operate.

6. The animal feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that The driving mechanism includes a reduction motor and a driving wheel. The driving wheel abuts against the rotating structure. The reduction motor is used to drive the driving wheel to move, so as to drive the rotating structure to rotate.

7. The animal feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that The base is provided with a fixing block, the fixing block is provided with a first inclined surface, the reduction motor and the driving wheel are arranged in the fixing block, the driving wheel is protruded on the first inclined surface and abuts against the movable baffle.

8. An animal feeding device, characterized in that: An animal feeder comprising the animal feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A method for controlling an animal feeder, characterized in that: include: Establishing a communication connection between a preset infrared detection device and a preset tag recognition device; Collecting signals through the infrared detection device; receiving the signal and starting the tag recognition device to operate; Collecting data through the tag identification device; wherein the data includes authorized data, unauthorized data and blank data; Receiving the data through a preset reading and writing device and recording it; Matching the data with a preset database to a corresponding instruction; The instruction is executed by the tag recognition device.

10. The method for controlling an animal feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that: The step of matching the data with the corresponding instructions of the preset database includes: comparing the data with the database through the reading and writing device; Determining whether the data is consistent with the database; If so, match the open command; If not, match the close command.

11. The method for controlling an animal feeder according to claim 10, characterized in that: It includes the first and second phases; When in the first stage, the infrared detection device collects signals until the signals are interrupted, and starts the operation of the tag recognition device; Determining whether the data collected by the tag identification device is consistent with the data in the database; If so, matching the opening instruction, and after executing the opening instruction, closing the tag identification device; If not, the operation of the tag identification device is turned off.

12. The method for controlling an animal feeder according to claim 11, characterized in that: When the first stage switches to the second stage, Determining whether the signal is continuously in an interrupt state; If yes, the tag identification device is not turned on, and the preset movable baffle is kept in the open state; If not, start the tag recognition device and run it until the set time; Within the set time, comparing the data collected by the tag identification device with the data in the database; If the data collected by the tag recognition device is consistent with the data in the database, the tag recognition device is closed, the movable baffle is kept in the open state, and it is determined whether the signal is in the interrupted state again; If yes, the movable baffle is continuously in the open state; If not, repeat the second stage of testing; If the data collected by the tag recognition device is inconsistent with the data in the preset database, a closing instruction is matched, and after executing the closing instruction, the tag recognition device is closed; When the tag identification device runs to the set time, it matches the shutdown instruction, and after executing the shutdown instruction, the operation of the tag identification device is shut down.

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