Quantitative storage tank for pet food

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of storage tanks, in particular to a pet food quantitative storage tank which comprises a machine body, a tank body is arranged in the machine body, a containing cavity is formed in the tank body, a sliding channel is formed in the bottom of the tank body, a first material opening is formed in the bottom wall of the containing cavity, and a second material opening is formed in the sliding channel; the sliding channel is provided with a moving element, and the moving element is provided with a material cavity. The machine body is provided with an air inlet module; the sliding channel communicates with a first air pipe and a second air pipe, and the second air pipe communicates with the containing cavity. The machine body is provided with a driving module, and the driving module is used for driving the moving element to move. When the moving element is located at the first position, the material cavity is communicated with the first material opening; when the moving element is located at the second position, the material cavity communicates with the second material opening; when the moving element is located at the third position, the first air pipe communicates with the second air pipe, and the moving element drives the air inlet module to be started, so that the air inlet module communicates with the containing cavity, and control over quantitative discharging and ventilation is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of quantitative storage tanks, and in particular to a quantitative storage tank for pet food. Background Art

[0002] Prior art, such as Chinese utility model patent publication number CN222452908U, discloses a quantitative dispensing structure for canned pet nutritional meat pellets. The structure comprises a can body, a lid located at the top opening, a feed chute located in the middle of the bottom, and guide ramps located on the left and right sides of the chute. The feed chute has a feed inlet and a discharge outlet at its upper and lower ends, respectively. The chute contains a receiving housing with an inlet opening. The housing can rotate relative to the chute to align the inlet with the inlet or discharge outlet. This quantitative dispensing structure for canned pet nutritional meat pellets, which includes a built-in receiving housing, allows for quantitative dispensing of the pellets, preventing the user from providing excessive amounts of pellets each time. It is also convenient and easy to use.

[0003] Based on the above, in the existing technology, it can only realize positioning feeding, and it cannot perform ventilation on a quantitative basis, which easily leads to the problem of humidity inside the tank due to the inability to ventilate, and needs further improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a pet food quantitative storage tank capable of switching between ventilation and sealing states.

[0005] A pet food quantitative storage tank designed for this purpose includes a body, a tank body is provided within the body, a cavity is provided within the tank body, a sliding channel is provided at the bottom of the tank body, a first material port is provided on the bottom wall of the cavity and is interconnected with the sliding channel, and a second material port is provided on the bottom wall of the sliding channel; The sliding channel is provided with a moving element that moves linearly relative to the sliding channel, and the moving element is provided with a material cavity that can be communicated with the first material port or the second material port; An air inlet module is provided on the upper side of the machine body, and the air inlet module can be communicated with the cavity; The sliding channel is connected to the first air duct and the second air duct, and the second air duct is connected to the cavity; The body is provided with a driving module, and the driving module is used to drive the moving element to move between the first position, the second position and the third position; When the moving element is located at the first position, the material cavity and the first material port are connected to each other, and the moving element is located between the first air duct and the second air duct to cut off the connection between the two; When the movable element is located at the second position, the material cavity and the second material port are communicated with each other; When the moving element is in the third position, the first air duct and the second air duct are in communication with each other, and the moving element drives the air inlet module to open, so that the air inlet module is in communication with the cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the air inlet module includes a cover assembly provided on the body. The cover assembly is provided on the upper side of the tank body and is used to seal the upper opening of the tank body. An air inlet pipe member is communicated with the cover assembly. The inside of the air inlet pipe member is in communication with the inside of the cover assembly to form an air inlet flow channel. The cover assembly is provided with an air inlet hole. The air inlet pipe member is provided with a first communication vent, and the side wall of the tank body is provided with a second communication vent that is in communication with the first communication vent. The air inlet pipe member is provided with a sealing element that moves up and down relative to the air inlet pipe member. The sealing element fits against the inner wall of the air inlet pipe member to seal the first communication vent. The sealing element is provided with a third communication vent. The air inlet pipe member is in communication with the left end of the sliding channel. The first air duct and the second air duct are arranged on the right side of the sliding channel. When the moving element moves from right to left to the third position, the moving element pushes the sealing element to move, so that the third communication vent is in communication with the first communication vent.

[0007] Preferably, an elastic element is arranged inside the air inlet pipe member. The elastic element is connected to the sealing element and applies a downward force to it. The side wall of the air inlet pipe member is provided with a guide groove. A guide post passes through the guide groove and is fixedly connected to the sealing element.

[0008] Preferably, a first mating inclined block is arranged on the left side of the moving element, and a second mating inclined block is fixedly connected to the lower side of the sealing element; when the first mating inclined block moves leftward, it gradually fits against the second mating inclined block to push the sealing element to move upward.

[0009] Preferably, the cover assembly includes a lower cover body and an upper cover body that are connected to each other. The air inlet pipe member is in communication with the lower cover body. The air inlet hole is arranged on the upper surface of the upper cover body. A space for placing a dehumidifying agent is formed between the lower cover body and the upper cover body.

[0010] Preferably, the upper cover body is provided with a positioning convex edge that extends downward. The positioning convex edge is in plug-in fit with the body.

[0011] Preferably, a third air duct that is in communication with the second communication vent is arranged in the cavity. The third air duct is evenly provided with first air holes that are in communication with the cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the second air duct is provided with second air holes that are in communication with the cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the body is provided with a discharge port. The second discharge port is provided with a discharge pipe that is in communication with the discharge port.

[0014] Preferably, the body is provided with an air outlet, which is connected to the first air duct, and a fan is arranged in the first air duct.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, in the present invention, when the moving element is in the first position, the material cavity communicates with the first material port, and the moving element is located between the first air duct and the second air duct to cut off their mutual communication; when the moving element is in the second position, the material cavity communicates with the second material port; when the moving element is in the third position, the first air duct and the second air duct communicate with each other, and the moving element drives the air inlet module to open, so that the air inlet module communicates with the cavity. That is, under the action of the moving element in the present invention, it can not only achieve quantitative discharging, but also control the communication or disconnection between the inside and the outside of the cavity, so as to communicate with the outside when the inside of the cavity is humid, thereby performing air exchange. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is one of the three-dimensional structure diagrams of the present invention; Figure 2 is one of the sectional structure diagrams of the present invention; Figure 3 is the second of the sectional structure diagrams of the present invention; Figure 4 is the third of the sectional structure diagrams of the present invention; Figure 5 is the exploded structure diagram of the present invention; Figure 6 is the second of the three-dimensional structure diagrams of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the technical solution of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application more clearly, so they are only examples and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity, specific order or primary-secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0020] References herein to "embodiments" mean that the particular features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearances of this phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the associated relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "plurality" means two or more (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" means two or more groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" means two or more pieces (including two pieces).

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by technical terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can also be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] See Figures 1 - 6, A quantitative storage tank for pet food, comprising a body 10. A tank body 20 is arranged inside the body 10. A cavity 200 is arranged inside the tank body 20. A sliding channel 210 is arranged at the bottom of the tank body 20. A first material outlet 220 communicating with the sliding channel 210 is arranged on the bottom wall of the cavity 200. A second material outlet 230 is arranged on the bottom wall of the sliding channel 210. A moving element 310 that moves linearly relative to the sliding channel 210 is arranged in the sliding channel 210. A material cavity 320 that can communicate with the first material outlet 220 or the second material outlet 230 is arranged on the moving element 310. An air inlet module 50 is arranged on the upper side of the body 10. The air inlet module 50 can communicate with the cavity 200. The sliding channel 210 is communicated with a first air duct 410 and a second air duct 420. The second air duct 420 communicates with the cavity 200. A driving module 60 is arranged on the body 10. The driving module 60 is used to drive the moving element 310 to move between a first position, a second position and a third position. When the moving element 310 is located at the first position, the material cavity 320 communicates with the first material outlet 220 and the moving element 310 is located between the first air duct 410 and the second air duct 420 to cut off the communication between the two. When the moving element 310 is located at the second position, the material cavity 320 communicates with the second material outlet 230. When the moving element 310 is located at the third position, the first air duct 410 and the second air duct 420 communicate with each other and the moving element 310 drives the air inlet module 50 to open, so that the air inlet module 50 communicates with the cavity 200.

[0026] During use, pet food is stored in the cavity 200. When feeding, the driving module 60 moves the moving element 310 located at the first position to the second position, so that the pet food in the material cavity 320 is output to an external pet bowl 70 through the second material outlet 230. Fixed-position feeding means that the volume of the material cavity 320 is fixed, and the pet food falling from the cavity 200 through the first material outlet 220 into the material cavity 320 is fixed, so it plays a role in quantitative feeding. After one feeding is completed, the moving element 310 returns to the first position under the action of the driving module 60. When at the first position, the cavity 200, the first material outlet 220 and the material cavity 320 communicate with each other. That is, under the action of gravity, the pet food falls into the material cavity 320 from top to bottom.

[0027] When the humidity inside the tank body 20 is too high or when manual ventilation and dehumidification are desired, the driving module 60 can move the moving element 310 located at the first position or the second position to the third position. When the moving element 310 is at the third position, it moves away from between the first air duct 410 and the second air duct 420, enabling the first air duct 410, the sliding channel 210, and the second air duct 420 to be connected in sequence to form an exhaust passage with one end connected to the inside of the cavity 200 and the other end connected to the outside. Moreover, when the moving element 310 is at the third position, the moving element 310 can drive the closed air intake module 50 to open, making it communicate with the inside of the cavity 200 and the outside to form an air intake passage. Thus, the air intake passage, the cavity, and the exhaust passage are connected in sequence.

[0028] Furthermore, an electronic dehumidifying element can be provided in the air intake passage as needed, or a solid dehumidifying agent can be provided in the air intake passage. When using a solid dehumidifying agent, based on the adsorption principle, the humid air is dehumidified, and then the dehumidified air is discharged into the cavity 200 while the air originally in the cavity 200 is discharged, so as to achieve ventilation.

[0029] Furthermore, a humidity sensor for detecting humidity can be provided inside the cavity 200.

[0030] Furthermore, the driving module 60 includes a rack 610 provided on the moving element 310, a fixedly arranged motor 620, and a driving gear 630. The driving gear 630 is arranged on the motor shaft of the motor 620, and the driving gear 630 meshes with the rack 610. Under the forward and reverse rotation of the motor 620, the rack 610 and the moving element 310 can be driven to move relative to the sliding channel 210.

[0031] See Figure 2, the air inlet module 50 includes a cover assembly 510 provided on the body 10. The cover assembly 510 is provided on the upper side of the tank body 20 and is used to seal the upper opening of the tank body 20. The cover assembly 510 is communicated with an air inlet pipe member 520. The inside of the air inlet pipe member 520 and the inside of the cover assembly 510 are communicated with each other to form an air inlet flow channel. The cover assembly 510 is provided with an air inlet hole 500. The air inlet pipe member 520 is provided with a first communication vent 521. The side wall of the tank body 20 is provided with a second communication vent 440 that communicates with the first communication vent 521. The air inlet pipe member 520 is provided with a sealing element 530 that moves up and down relative to the air inlet pipe member 520. The sealing element 530 fits against the inner wall of the air inlet pipe member 520 to seal the first communication vent 521. The sealing element 530 is provided with a third communication vent 531. The air inlet pipe member 520 is communicated with the left end of the sliding channel 210. The first air pipe 410 and the second air pipe 420 are provided on the right side of the sliding channel 210. When the moving element 310 moves from right to left to the third position, the moving element 310 pushes the sealing element 530 to move, so that the third communication vent 531 communicates with the first communication vent 521. In this embodiment, under the action of the sealing element 530, the first communication vent 521 is closed in its normal state, so that the cavity 200 and the air inlet pipe member 520 are not communicated with each other. When ventilation is carried out, the moving element 310 moves to the third position. Under the abutting action of the moving element 310, the moving element 310 can drive the sealing element 530 to move relative to the air inlet pipe member 520, so that the third communication vent 531 communicates with the first communication vent 521, so that the air inlet hole 500, the air inlet flow channel, the third communication vent 531, the first communication vent 521, the second communication vent 440, and the cavity 200 are communicated with each other. When the moving element 310 is reset from the third position to the second position or the first position, the moving element 310 gradually separates from the sealing element 530. During the separation process, the sealing element 530 gradually resets downward. When fully reset, the third communication vent 531 and the first communication vent 521 are misaligned, that is, not communicated with each other.

[0032] Further, an elastic element 550 is provided inside the air inlet pipe member 520. The elastic element 550 is connected to the sealing element 530 and applies a downward force to it. A guiding groove 560 is provided on the side wall of the air inlet pipe member 520. A guiding post 570 is inserted through the guiding groove 560 and is fixedly connected to the sealing element 530. The cooperation of the guiding groove 560 and the guiding post 570 can restrict the moving stroke of the sealing element 530 relative to the air inlet pipe member 520. The elastic element 550 plays a role in driving the sealing element 530 to reset. The elastic element 550 is a spring.

[0033] See Figure 2, a first mating ramp 330 is provided on the left side of the moving element 310, and a second mating ramp 540 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the sealing element 530; when the first mating ramp 330 moves leftward, it gradually fits with the second mating ramp 540 to push the sealing element 530 upward.

[0034] See Figure 2 , the cover assembly 510 includes a lower cover 511 and an upper cover 512 that are connected to each other. The air inlet pipe member 520 is in communication with the lower cover 511. The air inlet hole 500 is provided on the upper surface of the upper cover 512. A space for placing a dehumidifying agent is formed between the lower cover 511 and the upper cover 512.

[0035] The lower cover 511 and the upper cover 512 can be connected by existing connection structures such as screws or buckles.

[0036] See Figure 2 , the upper cover 512 is provided with a positioning convex edge 513 extending downward, and the positioning convex edge 513 is in plug-in fit with the machine body 10.

[0037] See Figure 2 , a third air duct 430 communicating with the second communicating air vent 440 is provided in the cavity 200, and the third air duct 430 is evenly provided with first air holes 431 communicating with the cavity 200.

[0038] See Figure 2 , the second air duct 420 is provided with second air holes 421 communicating with the cavity 200.

[0039] See Figure 1 , the machine body 10 is provided with a discharge port 100, and the second material port 230 is provided with a discharge pipe 240 communicating with the discharge port 100.

[0040] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the machine body 10 is provided with an air outlet 120, the air outlet 120 is connected to the first air duct 410, and a fan is provided in the first air duct 410.

[0041] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification only illustrate the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quantitative storage tank for pet food, comprising a body (10), wherein a tank body (20) is arranged inside the body (10), and a cavity (200) is arranged inside the tank body (20), and is characterized in that: A sliding channel (210) is provided at the bottom of the tank body (20). A first material port (220) communicating with the sliding channel (210) is provided at the bottom wall of the cavity (200). A second material port (230) is provided at the bottom wall of the sliding channel (210). A moving element (310) that moves linearly relative to the sliding channel (210) is provided in the sliding channel (210). A material cavity (320) that can communicate with the first material port (220) or the second material port (230) is provided on the moving element (310). An air inlet module (50) is provided on the upper side of the machine body (10). The air inlet module (50) can communicate with the cavity (200). The sliding channel (210) is connected to a first air duct (410) and a second air duct (420). The second air duct (420) communicates with the cavity (200). The machine body (10) is provided with a driving module (60). The driving module (60) is used to drive the moving element (310) to move between a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the moving element (310) is located at the first position, the material cavity (320) communicates with the first material port (220), and the moving element (310) is located between the first air duct (410) and the second air duct (420) to cut off their communication with each other. When the moving element (310) is located at the second position, the material cavity (320) communicates with the second material port (230). When the moving element (310) is located at the third position, the first air duct (410) communicates with the second air duct (420), and the moving element (310) drives the air inlet module (50) to open, so that the air inlet module (50) communicates with the cavity (200).

2. The pet food quantitative storage tank according to claim 1, wherein: The air inlet module (50) includes a cover body assembly (510) provided on the machine body (10). The cover body assembly (510) is provided on the upper side of the tank body (20) and is used to seal the upper opening of the tank body (20). The cover body assembly (510) is connected to an air inlet pipe member (520). The interior of the air inlet pipe member (520) communicates with the interior of the cover body assembly (510) to form an air inlet flow channel. The cover body assembly (510) is provided with an air inlet hole (500). The air inlet pipe member (520) is provided with a first communication air vent (521). A second communication air vent (440) communicating with the first communication air vent (521) is provided on the side wall of the tank body (20). The air inlet pipe member (520) is provided with a sealing element (530) that moves up and down relative to the air inlet pipe member (520). The sealing element (530) fits with the inner wall of the air inlet pipe member (520) to seal the first communication air vent (521). The sealing element (530) is provided with a third communication air vent (531). The air inlet pipe member (520) communicates with the left end of the sliding channel (210). The first air duct (410) and the second air duct (420) are provided on the right side of the sliding channel (210). When the moving element (310) moves from right to left to the third position, the moving element (310) pushes the sealing element (530) to move, so that the third communication vent (531) communicates with the first communication vent (521).

3. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 2, characterized in that: An elastic element (550) is arranged in the air inlet pipe member (520), and the elastic element (550) is connected to the sealing element (530) and applies a downward force to it; A guide groove (560) is arranged on the side wall of the air inlet pipe member (520), and a guide post (570) passes through the guide groove (560) and is fixedly connected to the sealing element (530).

4. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A first mating inclined block (330) is arranged on the left side of the moving element (310), and a second mating inclined block (540) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the sealing element (530); when the first mating inclined block (330) moves to the left, it gradually fits with the second mating inclined block (540) to push the sealing element (530) to move upward.

5. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The cover assembly (510) includes a lower cover body (511) and an upper cover body (512) connected to each other. The air inlet pipe member (520) communicates with the lower cover body (511). The air inlet hole (500) is arranged on the upper surface of the upper cover body (512). A space for placing a dehumidifying agent is formed between the lower cover body (511) and the upper cover body (512).

6. The quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 5, wherein: The upper cover body (512) is provided with a positioning convex edge (513) extending downward, and the positioning convex edge (513) is in plug-in fit with the machine body (10).

7. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A third air duct (430) communicating with the second communication vent (440) is arranged in the cavity (200), and the third air duct (430) is evenly provided with first air holes (431) communicating with the cavity (200).

8. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second air duct (420) is provided with second air holes (421) communicating with the cavity (200).

9. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (10) is provided with a discharge port (100), and the second material port (230) is provided with a discharge pipe (240) communicating with the discharge port (100).

10. A quantitative storage tank for pet food according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (10) is provided with an air outlet (120), the air outlet (120) is connected to the first air duct (410), and a fan is arranged in the first air duct (410).

Images