Automatic feeder and fish tank adopting same

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeder which comprises a shell, a motor, a sliding plate, a transmission device and a circuit board. In conclusion, according to the automatic feeder, the feeding quality and the living comfort of the fishes are improved, meanwhile, the burden of a feeding owner is relieved, and the automatic feeder plays a positive role in promoting maintenance and improvement of the feeding environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic feeder and a fish tank using the automatic feeder. Background Art

[0002] In traditional fish tanks, owners usually need to feed fish manually, which may be inconvenient. Especially when the owner cannot go home in a short period of time or cannot feed fish on time every day, the feed may not be fed in time or evenly, which may affect the health of the fish. In order to solve this problem, some automatic feeders have appeared on the market, but their structures are usually relatively complex, which may not be convenient to use or prone to malfunction. Utility Model Content

[0003] The first purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic feeder which has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can realize the functions of quantitative and timed automatic feeding.

[0004] The second purpose of the utility model is to provide a fish tank with a simple structure, convenient operation, and capable of realizing quantitative and timed automatic feeding functions.

[0005] The first purpose of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0006] An automatic feeder comprises a housing, a motor, a slide plate, a transmission device and a circuit board, wherein the housing is provided with a feeding channel which passes through from top to bottom;

[0007] The slide plate is provided with a quantitative material storage port, and the slide plate is slidably arranged in the inner cavity of the shell and is located between the feed channel and the bottom wall of the shell;

[0008] The bottom wall of the shell is provided with a discharge port;

[0009] The motor and the circuit board are arranged in the inner cavity of the housing, and the motor and the circuit board are electrically connected;

[0010] The transmission device is arranged in the shell, one end of the transmission device is connected to the motor, and the other end of the transmission device is connected to the slide plate. The motor drives the slide plate to move through the transmission device to connect the quantitative storage port and the feeding channel or the quantitative storage port and the discharge port.

[0011] When the slide plate moves to connect the quantitative storage port and the feeding channel, a quantitative storage cavity is formed between the bottom wall of the shell and the quantitative storage port, and the feed in the feeding channel automatically falls into the quantitative storage cavity under the action of gravity for quantitative collection.

[0012] When the slide plate moves to connect the quantitative storage port and the discharge port, the quantitative storage cavity disappears, and the feed in the quantitative storage cavity falls into the fish tank along the quantitative storage port and the discharge port under the action of gravity, thereby realizing automatic feeding.

[0013] Quantitative feeding: The design of the quantitative feeding port and the quantitative feeding cavity ensures that each feeding is accurately quantitative, avoiding the problem of overfeeding or underfeeding, helping to control the fish's diet and maintain their health.

[0014] Timed feeding: Combined with the function of the circuit board, you can set a timed feeding so that the fish can get food supply within a fixed time period, which helps to establish good feeding habits and improve the quality of life of the fish.

[0015] Automatic operation: The combination of the motor and the transmission device realizes the automatic movement of the slide plate, thereby controlling the automation of the feeding process. This automatic operation saves the owner's time and energy and improves the efficiency of feeding.

[0016] In summary, this automatic feeder not only improves the feeding quality and living comfort of fish, but also reduces the burden on the owner, and plays a positive role in the maintenance and improvement of the breeding environment.

[0017] The first purpose of the utility model can also be solved by the following technical measures:

[0018] Furthermore, the transmission device is a connecting seat, a connecting rod is provided on the side wall of the connecting seat, the slide plate has a vertical slide groove, the connecting rod is inserted into the vertical slide groove, the connecting seat is connected to the transmission shaft of the motor, the motor drives the connecting seat to rotate through the transmission shaft, and the connecting rod pushes the slide plate to move.

[0019] Precisely control the moving range of the slide: The connecting rod is inserted into the vertical slide, and the connecting rod can move vertically in the slide by rotating the connecting seat. This design limits the moving range of the slide, ensures the stability and accuracy of the slide during feeding, and prevents errors caused by excessive moving range of the slide.

[0020] Improve feeding accuracy: The movement of the connecting rod in the vertical chute limits the position of the slide plate, which can more accurately control the opening and closing of the quantitative storage port, the feeding channel, and the discharge port. This ensures that the feed is accurately delivered to the designated position, improves the feeding accuracy and precision, and is conducive to the healthy growth of fish.

[0021] Prevent the slide from moving unexpectedly: The insertion of the connecting rod limits the vertical movement range of the slide, effectively preventing abnormal situations caused by the slide moving unexpectedly due to external interference or other factors. This design improves the stability and reliability of the automatic feeder and ensures the normal progress of the feeding process.

[0022] Enhance equipment safety: Limiting the range of motion of the slide helps prevent the slide from colliding or getting stuck with other components, reduces the risk of equipment damage or failure, improves equipment safety and stability, and reduces the cost and risk of maintenance and repairs.

[0023] In summary, the design of this transmission device not only increases the controllability and stability of the feeder, but also improves the precision and accuracy of feeding, helps to ensure that the fish are properly fed and promotes the healthy growth of the fish.

[0024] Furthermore, a micro switch is included, the side wall of the slide plate is provided with a pushing portion, the micro switch is arranged in the housing, and the contact end of the micro switch faces the slide plate, and the micro switch is electrically connected to the circuit board;

[0025] When the slide plate slides to the point where the quantitative storage port and the discharge port are connected, the push portion abuts against the touch end, the micro switch sends a signal to the circuit board, and the circuit board controls the motor to stop working.

[0026] Safety guarantee: The micro switch is set on the sliding path of the slide, ensuring that it can be detected in time when the slide moves to a specific position and send a signal to the circuit board. When the slide slides to the quantitative storage port and the discharge port are connected, the push part abuts against the touch end of the micro switch, triggering the micro switch, so that the circuit board can control the motor to stop working in time.

[0027] Reduce energy consumption: The setting of the micro switch allows the motor to stop working immediately after the skateboard reaches a specific position, effectively reducing unnecessary energy consumption and saving energy costs.

[0028] Stable and reliable control: The micro switch is connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is controlled by the signal sent by the micro switch, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the stop work instruction. This design enhances the controllability and stability of the automatic feeder, ensures the reliable feeding process, and helps to improve the service life and stability of the equipment.

[0029] Furthermore, it also includes a battery, which is arranged in the inner cavity of the shell, and the battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0030] Continuous power supply: The battery can provide backup power in the event of a power outage or power failure, ensuring the normal operation of the automatic feeder. Even in a power outage or emergency, the battery can continue to supply power to ensure that the fish's feeding needs are not affected and avoid an unstable breeding environment caused by power outages.

[0031] Enhanced stability: The presence of batteries reduces the automatic feeder's dependence on power supply and reduces the impact of external factors on the operation of the equipment. Even in the event of power fluctuations or grid failures, batteries can provide a stable power supply to ensure the continuous operation of the equipment, improving the stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0032] Respond to emergencies: The battery setting enables the automatic feeder to continue working in an emergency, ensuring the feeding needs of fish. Especially in the event of a long power outage or an emergency, the battery can provide backup power to ensure the normal feeding of fish and reduce the owner's worries.

[0033] Improve reliability: The battery is connected to the circuit board, and the backup power supply is set to improve the reliability and stability of the equipment. Even in the case of unstable or sudden power supply, the battery can ensure the normal operation of the equipment, reduce the risk of damage to the equipment due to power failure, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0034] In summary, the installation of batteries further improves the stability, reliability and emergency response capabilities of the automatic feeder, provides a more stable and reliable breeding environment for the owner, and ensures the health and quality of life of the fish.

[0035] Furthermore, it also includes an operation button for controlling the start and stop of the motor and the start and stop frequency. The operation button is arranged on the circuit board, the operation button and the circuit board are electrically connected, and the operation end of the operation button extends out of the shell.

[0036] Convenient operation: By setting the operation button on the circuit board and extending the operation end out of the shell, the user can easily operate the automatic feeder. The user does not need to open the shell or perform complicated operation steps, just press the button to start and stop the motor, which improves the ease of use and convenience of operation of the equipment.

[0037] Flexible adjustment: The setting of the operation button allows the user to control the start and stop of the motor at any time according to actual needs, and flexibly adjust the feeding frequency and time. Users can freely adjust the working mode of the feeder according to the dietary needs of the fish or their personal schedule to meet different feeding needs, thus improving the flexibility and applicability of the equipment.

[0038] Quick response: The setting of the operation button allows users to quickly respond to emergencies or special needs. For example, when checking the health of fish or performing special feeding, users can immediately stop the operation of the motor by pressing a button to ensure that the fish receive timely attention and care, improving the safety and controllability of the feeding process.

[0039] Improve user participation: By setting the operation button, the interaction between the user and the automatic feeder is increased, and the user's participation and management ability in the feeding process are improved. The user can adjust the working state of the feeder at any time according to their actual situation, and deepen their understanding and control of the feeding process.

[0040] In summary, the setting of the operation button further enhances the user-friendliness and ease of operation of the automatic feeder, providing users with a more flexible, convenient and controllable feeding management experience.

[0041] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a control area, and the operating end extends out of the control area.

[0042] Convenient operation: The housing is provided with a control area, and the operating end extends out of the control area, so that the user can easily operate the automatic feeder without opening the housing or moving other parts. The user only needs to operate in the control area to control the start and stop of the automatic feeder, feeding frequency and other parameters, which improves the convenience of operation and user experience of the device.

[0043] Furthermore, it also includes a top cover, which is detachably arranged on the shell body to close the entrance of the feed channel.

[0044] Convenient maintenance: The top cover is detachably arranged on the shell, so that the user can easily open or close the entrance of the feed channel, which is convenient for cleaning the feed channel.

[0045] Guarantee the quality of feed: The setting of the top cover can effectively seal the entrance of the feeding channel to prevent the entry of foreign impurities or dust, thus ensuring the quality and hygiene of the feed. This can avoid the entry of foreign pollutants that may affect the health of the fish and ensure that the fish are supplied with clean and fresh feed.

[0046] Beautiful and practical: The design of the top cover takes into account both functionality and appearance. The appearance design of the top cover is simple and elegant, consistent with the overall shell style, which improves the overall beauty of the automatic feeder and enhances the user experience.

[0047] Furthermore, it also includes an upper cover and a collection box that penetrates from top to bottom. The collection box is detachably arranged on the shell and connected to the entrance of the feed channel. The upper cover is detachably arranged at the open opening of the collection box to close the open opening of the collection box.

[0048] Fresh-keeping storage: The feed box is designed to be connected from top to bottom and connected to the entrance of the feed channel to ensure the continuous supply of feed. At the same time, the upper cover is detachably arranged at the open mouth of the feed box, which can effectively seal the feed box to prevent the feed from being contaminated by moisture, dust, etc., prolonging the freshness period of the feed and ensuring the quality of the feed.

[0049] Cleaning and maintenance: The feed box is detachably mounted on the housing, and the user can easily remove the feed box for cleaning and maintenance. At the same time, the upper cover is detachably mounted on the open opening of the feed box, which is convenient for the user to clean the inside of the feed box, maintain the hygiene of the feed, and improve the maintainability and cleanliness of the equipment.

[0050] Reduce waste: The design of the feed collection box can ensure that the feed will not be contaminated or damaged during storage and supply, reducing feed waste. Through effective preservation measures, the feed can be reduced from being damp and deteriorating due to long-term exposure, maximizing the use of feed and reducing feed waste.

[0051] Furthermore, it also includes an upper power supply terminal, which is arranged on the shell and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0052] Stable power supply: The upper terminal of the power supply is set on the shell and connected to the circuit board, ensuring the stability and reliability of the power supply connection. Through a good connection, it can ensure that the circuit board can obtain power stably, ensure the normal operation of the automatic feeder, and avoid equipment failure or abnormality caused by unstable power supply.

[0053] Safety assurance: The power supply upper terminal is set so that the power connection part is outside the shell, and the user can easily access and check the power connection, which helps to find and solve power supply problems in time, and improves the safety and reliability of the equipment. At the same time, a good power supply connection also helps to reduce safety hazards caused by power failure and ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

[0054] Simplified maintenance: The setting of the power supply upper terminal makes the connection between the circuit board and the power supply part simpler and more intuitive, which is convenient for users to perform maintenance and repair. If the circuit board or power supply part needs to be replaced or repaired, the user can easily remove or replace the power supply upper terminal, which reduces the time and difficulty of maintenance and improves the maintainability of the equipment.

[0055] Beautiful and practical: The setting of the power supply upper terminal not only ensures the reliability and safety of the power supply connection, but also makes the appearance of the equipment more concise and beautiful. This design conforms to modern aesthetic standards, improves the overall appearance of the automatic feeder, and enhances the user experience.

[0056] In summary, the setting of the upper power supply terminal further improves the reliability, safety and maintainability of the power supply connection of the automatic feeder, providing users with a more stable, safe and convenient feeding and management environment.

[0057] The second purpose of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0058] A fish tank using an automatic feeder, comprising a tank body with an open top and an upper cover plate, wherein the upper cover plate is provided with a placement area, and the placement area is provided with a power supply lower end connected to an external power supply and a feeding port;

[0059] The upper cover plate is detachably arranged at the open opening of the cylinder body;

[0060] The automatic feeder is placed in the placement area, the upper power supply end and the lower power supply end are electrically connected, and the discharge port and the feeding port of the automatic feeder are connected.

[0061] Convenient feeding: The automatic feeder is placed in the placement area, and the feeding port is connected to the feeding port in the cylinder, making the feeding process more convenient. Users only need to place the feed in the automatic feeder, and then feed the feed into the cylinder through the feeding port, without having to frequently open the upper cover or feed directly, reducing the trouble in the feeding process.

[0062] Neat and beautiful: The upper cover is detachably arranged at the opening of the tank, so that the user can easily remove or install the upper cover. This design not only facilitates the user's operation, but also effectively prevents fish from jumping out of the tank or foreign objects from entering the tank, keeping the tank environment clean and hygienic.

[0063] Safe and reliable: The lower power supply terminal is placed in the placement area and connected to the external power supply to provide a stable power supply for the automatic feeder. At the same time, the upper power supply terminal is electrically connected to the automatic feeder to ensure the normal operation of the automatic feeder. This design ensures the safety and reliability of the automatic feeder and avoids equipment failure or abnormality caused by unstable power supply.

[0064] Save space: The placement area allows the automatic feeder to be embedded in the upper cover without taking up extra space. This compact design can meet the needs of automatic feeding without affecting the beauty and space utilization of the fish tank, thus improving the overall appearance of the fish tank.

[0065] Multifunctional power supply terminal: The power supply lower terminal not only provides power for the automatic feeder, but also can be adapted to other equipment, such as water pumps, etc. Through this design, users can easily power multiple devices in the fish tank, realize integrated management, and improve the overall efficiency and convenience of the equipment.

[0066] Space saving: Automatic feeders, water pumps and other equipment are placed in the placement area, sharing the upper and lower power supply terminals, which reduces the installation space of the equipment and makes the fish tank layout more compact. This design saves space and makes the fish tank more simple and beautiful.

[0067] Simplified operation: The connection between the upper power supply terminal and the lower power supply terminal is simple and clear. Users only need to insert the device into the placement area to complete the power connection without complicated installation steps. This simplicity of operation improves the user experience and lowers the threshold for use.

[0068] Flexible Adaptation: Due to the design of the upper and lower power supply terminals, users can freely match a variety of devices according to actual needs, and can replace or add other devices at any time to meet the needs of different fish tank management. This flexible adaptability makes the use of the device more flexible and diversified.

[0069] In summary, the fish tank design with automatic feeder combines the advantages of convenient feeding, neatness, beauty, safety, reliability and space saving, providing users with a more convenient, comfortable and efficient breeding experience. The fish tank design with automatic feeder uses the lower power supply end to adapt to a variety of equipment, realizes integrated management, saves space, simplifies operation, improves flexibility and convenience, and provides users with a more comprehensive and convenient fish tank management solution.

[0070] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0071] The utility model ensures that each feeding is accurately quantitative through the design of the quantitative storage port and the quantitative storage cavity, avoids the problem of overfeeding or underfeeding, helps to control the food intake of fish and maintain their health. In addition, combined with the function of the circuit board, timed feeding can be set so that fish can obtain food supply within a fixed time period, which helps to establish good feeding habits and improve the quality of life of fish.

[0072] In the utility model, the connecting rod is inserted into the vertical slide groove, and the connecting rod can move in the slide groove along the vertical direction through the rotation of the connecting seat. This design limits the moving range of the slide plate, ensures the stability and accuracy of the slide plate during the feeding process, and prevents the error caused by the slide plate's excessive moving range, so that the opening and closing of the quantitative storage port and the feeding channel and the discharge port can be controlled more accurately. In this way, it can ensure that the feed is accurately delivered to the designated position, improve the precision and accuracy of feeding, and is conducive to the healthy growth of fish, and effectively prevent abnormal situations caused by the accidental movement of the slide plate due to external interference or other factors.

[0073] In the utility model, the automatic feeder is placed in the placement area, and the feeding port is connected to the feeding port in the cylinder body, making the feeding process more convenient. The user only needs to place the feed in the automatic feeder, and then the feed can be put into the cylinder body through the feeding port. There is no need to frequently open the upper cover plate or directly feed, which reduces the trouble in the feeding process. In addition, the lower end of the power supply is placed in the placement area and connected to the external power supply to provide a stable power supply for the automatic feeder. At the same time, the upper end of the power supply is electrically connected to the automatic feeder to ensure the normal operation of the automatic feeder. This design ensures the safety and reliability of the automatic feeder and avoids equipment failure or abnormality caused by unstable power supply.

[0074] In the utility model, the power supply lower end not only provides power for the automatic feeder, but also can be adapted to other equipment, such as water pumps, etc. Through this design, users can conveniently power multiple devices in the fish tank, realize integrated management, and improve the overall efficiency and convenience of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0075] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a fish tank.

[0076] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the fish tank (optionally with different automatic feeders installed).

[0077] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a fish tank (with the automatic feeder of Example 2 installed).

[0078] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a fish tank (with the automatic feeder of Example 2 installed and the top cover 7 opened).

[0079] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a fish tank (with the automatic feeder of Example 1 installed).

[0080] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a fish tank (with the automatic feeder of Example 1 installed and the upper cover 8 opened).

[0081] Figure 7 It is the assembly diagram of the fish tank (using the automatic feeder of Example 1).

[0082] Figure 8 The following is another assembly view of the fish tank from another angle (using the automatic feeder of Example 1).

[0083] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the upper cover 8.

[0084] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the upper cover 8 from another angle.

[0085] Fig.11 This is an assembly diagram of the automatic feeder of Example 1.

[0086] Fig.12 It is a cross-sectional view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 (a state in which a quantitative storage cavity is formed between the bottom wall of the housing 1 and the quantitative storage port 31).

[0087] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional view of a fish tank (the automatic feeder of Example 1 is used, and a quantitative storage cavity is formed between the bottom wall of the shell 1 and the quantitative storage port 31).

[0088] Fig.14 It is a cross-sectional view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 (the quantitative storage port 31 is connected to the discharge port 12, and the quantitative storage cavity disappears).

[0089] Fig.15 It is a cross-sectional view of a fish tank (the automatic feeder of Example 1 is used, and the quantitative storage port 31 is connected to the discharge port 12, and the quantitative storage cavity disappears).

[0090] Fig.16 It is a partial exploded view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 (a state in which a quantitative storage cavity is formed between the bottom wall of the housing 1 and the quantitative storage port 31).

[0091] Fig.17 It is a partial exploded view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 from another angle (a state in which a quantitative storage cavity is formed between the bottom wall of the shell 1 and the quantitative storage port 31).

[0092] Fig.18 It is a partial exploded view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 (the quantitative storage port 31 and the discharge port 12 are connected, and the quantitative storage cavity disappears).

[0093] Fig.19 It is an exploded view of the automatic feeder of Example 1 (the quantitative storage port 31 and the discharge port 12 are connected, and the quantitative storage cavity disappears). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0095] Embodiment 1, combination Figure 1 to Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 19 An automatic feeder is shown, comprising a shell 1, a motor 2, a slide plate 3, a transmission device 4, a circuit board 5, a micro switch 6, a battery 51, an operation button 21 for controlling the start and stop of the motor 2 and the start and stop frequency, an upper cover 8 and a collection box 9 that passes through from top to bottom. The shell 1 is provided with a feed channel 11 that passes through from top to bottom and a control area 13, and the bottom wall of the shell 1 is provided with a discharge port 12.

[0096] The slide plate 3 is provided with a quantitative storage port 31 and a vertical slide groove 33. The slide plate 3 is slidably arranged in the inner cavity of the shell 1 and is located between the feed channel 11 and the bottom wall of the shell 1. The transmission device 4 is a connecting seat 41. The side wall of the connecting seat 41 is provided with a connecting rod 42, and the connecting rod 42 is inserted into the vertical slide groove 33.

[0097] The motor 2 and the circuit board 5 are arranged in the inner cavity of the shell 1, and the motor 2 and the circuit board 5 are electrically connected. The connecting seat 41 is connected to the transmission shaft of the motor 2. The motor 2 drives the connecting seat 41 to rotate through the transmission shaft. At the same time, the connecting rod 42 pushes the slide plate 3 to move, so that the quantitative storage port 31 and the feeding channel 11 are connected or the quantitative storage port 31 and the discharge port 12 are connected.

[0098] The side wall of the slide plate 3 is provided with a pushing portion 32, the micro switch 6 is arranged in the housing 1, and the contact end 61 of the micro switch 6 faces the slide plate 3, and the micro switch 6 is electrically connected to the circuit board 5;

[0099] When the slide plate 3 slides to the point where the quantitative storage port 31 is connected to the discharge port 12 , the push portion 32 abuts against the touch end 61 , and the micro switch 6 sends a signal to the circuit board 5 , and the circuit board 5 controls the motor 2 to stop working.

[0100] The battery 51 is disposed in the inner cavity of the housing 1 , and the battery 51 is electrically connected to the circuit board 5 . The operation button 21 is disposed on the circuit board 5 , and the operation button 21 is electrically connected to the circuit board 5 . The operation end of the operation button 21 extends out of the control area 13 .

[0101] The material collecting box 9 is detachably arranged on the housing 1 and communicates with the entrance of the material feeding channel 11 , and the upper cover 8 is detachably arranged at the open opening of the material collecting box 9 to close the open opening of the material collecting box 9 .

[0102] Combination Figure 3 to Figure 4 The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that Example 2 cancels the upper cover 8 and the collection box 9 that passes through from top to bottom, and Example 2 includes a top cover 7, which is detachably arranged on the shell 1 to close the entrance of the feed channel 11.

[0103] A fish tank comprises an upper cover plate 200 and a tank body 100 with an open top, wherein the top of the upper cover plate 200 is recessed downward to form a placement area 201, a feeding port 203 is provided at the front end of the placement area 201, and a power supply lower terminal 202 is provided at the rear end of the placement area 201.

[0104] The upper cover plate 200 has a window 204 along its length direction, a transparent plate 205 is provided at the window 204, a lighting lamp 206 is provided on the bottom surface of the upper cover plate 200 outside the window 204, and the lighting lamp 206 is a waterproof lighting lamp. The side wall of the upper cover plate 200 is spaced apart with air holes 207 connected to the outside.

[0105] A control panel 300 is disposed on the surface of the upper cover plate 200 , and the lighting lamp 206 and the power supply lower terminal 202 are electrically connected to the control panel respectively.

[0106] The water filter device 400 is disposed in the cylinder body 100 , the upper cover plate 200 is detachably disposed at the open opening of the cylinder body 100 , and the light of the illuminating lamp 206 is emitted toward the cylinder body 100 .

[0107] The automatic feeder 500 of Example 1 is combined with a fish tank:

[0108] The automatic feeder 500 of Example 1 is placed in the placement area 201, the power supply upper terminal 10 and the power supply lower terminal 202 are electrically connected, and the discharge port 12 and the feeding port 203 of the automatic feeder 500 are connected.

[0109] The automatic feeding principle works as follows:

[0110] Feed filling: The user opens the upper cover 8 and places the feed in the collection box 9 until the collection box 9 and the feeding channel 11 are filled.

[0111] Start and stop adjustment: The user adjusts the start and stop and start and stop frequency parameters of the motor 2 by operating the button 21, and sets the feeding time and feeding amount of the automatic feeder 500 as needed.

[0112] Timed feeding: When the preset feeding time is reached, the circuit board 5 controls the motor 2 to run.

[0113] The slide plate 3 moves: the motor 2 drives the slide plate 3 to move through the transmission device 4. According to the set working mode, the slide plate 3 will make the quantitative storage port 31 communicate with the feed channel 11 or the discharge port 12.

[0114] Feed delivery: When the quantitative storage port 31 is connected with the feed channel 11, the feed automatically falls into the quantitative storage chamber under the action of gravity for quantitative collection; when connected with the discharge port 12, the feed falls into the cylinder body 100 along the quantitative storage port 31, the discharge port 12 and the feeding port 203.

[0115] Stop operation: When the slide plate 3 moves to the set position (the quantitative storage port 31 is connected to the discharge port 12), the push portion 32 of the slide plate 3 touches the touch end 61 of the micro switch 6, and the micro switch 6 sends a signal to the circuit board 5, and the circuit board 5 stops the operation of the motor 2.

[0116] Circular operation: When the set start time is reached again, the circuit board 5 starts the motor 2 again, and the cycle operation is repeated to realize the function of automatic timed feeding.

[0117] In summary, the automatic feeder 500 controls the operation of the motor 2 and the movement of the slide 3 by timing, so that the feed is automatically delivered to the fish tank according to the set time and amount, thereby meeting the feeding needs of the fish, and is easy to operate, stable and reliable.

[0118] Combination Figure 3 to Figure 4 , the automatic feeder 500 of Example 2 is combined with the fish tank:

[0119] The automatic feeder 500 of Example 2 is placed in the placement area 201, the upper power supply terminal 10 and the lower power supply terminal 202 are electrically connected, and the discharge port 12 and the feeding port 203 of the automatic feeder 500 are connected.

[0120] The automatic feeding principle works as follows:

[0121] Feed filling: the user opens the upper cover 8 and places the feed in the feed channel 11 until the feed channel 11 is filled.

[0122] Start and stop adjustment: The user adjusts the start and stop and start and stop frequency parameters of the motor 2 by operating the button 21, and sets the feeding time and feeding amount of the automatic feeder 500 as needed.

[0123] Timed feeding: When the preset feeding time is reached, the circuit board 5 controls the motor 2 to run.

[0124] The slide plate 3 moves: the motor 2 drives the slide plate 3 to move through the transmission device 4. According to the set working mode, the slide plate 3 will make the quantitative storage port 31 communicate with the feed channel 11 or the discharge port 12.

[0125] Feed delivery: When the quantitative storage port 31 is connected with the feed channel 11, the feed automatically falls into the quantitative storage chamber under the action of gravity for quantitative collection; when connected with the discharge port 12, the feed falls into the cylinder body 100 along the quantitative storage port 31, the discharge port 12 and the feeding port 203.

[0126] Stop operation: When the slide plate 3 moves to the set position (the quantitative storage port 31 is connected to the discharge port 12), the push portion 32 of the slide plate 3 touches the touch end 61 of the micro switch 6, and the micro switch 6 sends a signal to the circuit board 5, and the circuit board 5 stops the operation of the motor 2.

[0127] Circular operation: When the set start time is reached again, the circuit board 5 starts the motor 2 again, and the cycle operation is repeated to realize the function of automatic timed feeding.

[0128] In summary, the automatic feeder 500 controls the operation of the motor 2 and the movement of the slide 3 by timing, so that the feed is automatically delivered to the fish tank according to the set time and amount, thereby meeting the feeding needs of the fish, and is easy to operate, stable and reliable.

[0129] The water pump, water pipe, drainage pipe and fish tank are combined together:

[0130] The water pump is provided with an upper power supply terminal 10, and the water pump is placed in the placement area 201, and the upper power supply terminal 10 is electrically connected to the lower power supply terminal 202;

[0131] One end of the water pumping pipe is connected to the water pumping port of the water pump, and the other end of the water pumping pipe passes through the feeding port 203 and enters the cylinder body 100. One end of the drainage pipe is connected to the drainage port of the water pump.

[0132] Water circulation and drainage: The water pump, water pipe and drainage pipe are arranged so that the water in the fish tank can be circulated and drained. By connecting the drainage pipe to the outside, the user can easily drain the water in the fish tank to achieve clean water replacement; and by passing the drainage pipe through the feeding port 203 into the tank body 100, water circulation can be achieved, helping to maintain the stability and cleanliness of the water quality.

Claims

1. An automatic feeder, comprising a housing (1), a motor (2), a slide plate (3), a transmission device (4) and a circuit board (5), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a feed passage (11) which passes through from top to bottom. The slide plate (3) is provided with a quantitative material storage port (31), and the slide plate (3) is arranged in a sliding manner in the inner cavity of the shell (1) and is located between the feed channel (11) and the bottom wall of the shell (1); The bottom wall of the housing (1) is provided with a discharge port (12); The motor (2) and the circuit board (5) are arranged in the inner cavity of the housing (1), and the motor (2) and the circuit board (5) are electrically connected; The transmission device (4) is arranged in the housing (1), one end of the transmission device (4) is connected to the motor (2), and the other end of the transmission device (4) is connected to the slide plate (3), and the motor (2) drives the slide plate (3) to move through the transmission device (4), so that the quantitative storage port (31) and the feed channel (11) are connected, or the quantitative storage port (31) and the discharge port (12) are connected.

2. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission device (4) is a connecting seat (41), a connecting rod (42) is provided on a side wall of the connecting seat (41), a vertical slide groove (33) is provided on the slide plate (3), the connecting rod (42) is inserted into the vertical slide groove (33), the connecting seat (41) is connected to a transmission shaft of the motor (2), the motor (2) drives the connecting seat (41) to rotate through the transmission shaft, and the connecting rod (42) pushes the slide plate (3) to move.

3. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a micro switch (6), the side wall of the slide plate (3) is provided with a pushing portion (32), the micro switch (6) is arranged in the housing (1), and the contact end (61) of the micro switch (6) faces the slide plate (3), and the micro switch (6) is electrically connected to the circuit board (5); When the slide plate (3) slides to the point where the quantitative storage port (31) is connected to the discharge port (12), the push portion (32) abuts against the touch end (61), the micro switch (6) sends a signal to the circuit board (5), and the circuit board (5) controls the motor (2) to stop working.

4. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a storage battery (51), which is arranged in the inner cavity of the housing (1), and the storage battery (51) is electrically connected to the circuit board (5).

5. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an operating button (21) for controlling the start and stop of the motor (2) and the start and stop frequency, the operating button (21) being arranged on the circuit board (5), the operating button (21) and the circuit board (5) being electrically connected, and the operating end of the operating button (21) extending out of the housing (1).

6. The automatic feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a control area (13), and the operating end extends out of the control area (13).

7. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a top cover (7), which is detachably arranged on the housing (1) to close the entrance of the feed channel (11).

8. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an upper cover (8) and a material collection box (9) that is connected from top to bottom, wherein the material collection box (9) is detachably arranged on the housing (1) and is connected to the entrance of the feed channel (11), and the upper cover (8) is detachably arranged at the open opening of the material collection box (9) to close the open opening of the material collection box (9).

9. The automatic feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also comprises an upper power supply terminal (10), wherein the upper power supply terminal (10) is arranged on the housing (1), and the upper power supply terminal (10) is electrically connected to the circuit board (5).

10. A fish tank using the automatic feeder as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: It comprises a cylinder body (100) with an open top and an upper cover plate (200), wherein the upper cover plate (200) is provided with a placement area (201), and the placement area (201) is provided with a power supply lower end (202) connected to an external power supply and a feeding port (203); The upper cover plate (200) is detachably arranged at the open opening of the cylinder body (100); The automatic feeder is placed in the placement area (201), the power supply upper end (10) and the power supply lower end (202) are electrically connected, and the discharge port (12) and the feeding port (203) of the automatic feeder are connected.

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