Snack food exchange device and pet snack food machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of pet supplies, and discloses a snack replacing device and a pet snack machine. According to the snack replacement device, the isolation piece and the elastic piece are arranged, the isolation piece is arranged on the cover body in a sliding mode, one end of the elastic piece abuts against the isolation piece, and the other end of the elastic piece abuts against the cover body; when pushed by external force, the isolation piece compresses the elastic piece, the isolation piece does not shield the channel at the moment, and snacks can flow out smoothly; when the isolation piece is separated from the external force, the elastic piece releases the elastic force and pushes the isolation piece to slide, and at the moment, the isolation piece shields the channel to prevent the snacks from flowing out; through the action of the elastic piece, the separator can automatically shield the snack outlet to prevent snacks from accidentally flowing out when the snacks need to be replaced, so that the waste of the snacks can be effectively avoided, and the workload of cleaning the snacks by an owner is reduced; meanwhile, the user can replace favorite snacks for the pets at any time without waiting for completely releasing the stored snacks, so that good user experience is brought.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet supplies, in particular to a snack exchange device and a pet snack machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, keeping pets has become a common social phenomenon, which reflects the evolution of people's lifestyles and values. Pets have become important partners in people's lives. Keeping pets has gone beyond simple material needs and has become a cultural phenomenon and lifestyle. In order to allow owners to more conveniently meet the dietary needs of pets, more conveniently adapt to pet taste preferences, and more standardized control of pet food intake and nutritional content, further promote the improvement of pet health and quality of life, pet snack machines came into being. Pet snack machines provide a convenient and standardized feeding method, save time and energy for owners, enable them to better pay attention to and take care of their pets, and enhance the emotional bond between people and pets.

[0003] The emergence of pet snack machines provides pet owners with more ways to interact and care for their pets. By automatically dispensing delicious snacks, they can become a tool for training pets, rewarding pets, or simply expressing care. Pet owners can freely choose the type of snacks and the time of dispensing according to the needs and preferences of their pets, thereby providing personalized care and attention to their pets. Pet snack machines not only enrich the lives of pets, but also enhance the emotional communication between pet owners and pets, becoming an indispensable part of modern pet raising.

[0004] At present, some pet snack machines on the market have the problem that the snacks cannot be taken out and replaced at any time before the stored snacks are released, or the snacks are easily scattered when taking out, which makes it impossible for the owner to adjust the types of snacks according to the pet's preferences at any time, affecting the pet's pleasure and satisfaction. At the same time, if the snacks are scattered on the ground when taking them out, it will lead to food waste, increase the workload of the owner to clean up, and affect the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a snack exchange device and a pet snack machine, which can solve the problem that the pet snack machine cannot take out and replace snacks at any time before releasing the stored snacks, and the problem that the snacks are easily scattered when taking out the snacks.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A snack exchange device, the snack exchange device comprising a snack jar, wherein the snack exchange device further comprises:

[0008] A cover body, wherein the cover body is provided with a through passage, and the snack can is detachably connected to one end of the passage;

[0009] An isolating member, the isolating member is slidably disposed on the cover body, and the isolating member can open the passage when pushed by an external force or block the passage when free from the external force;

[0010] An elastic member, one end of which abuts against the isolating member, and the other end of which abuts against the cover body, and the elastic member can enable the isolating member to maintain a tendency to block the channel.

[0011] Preferably, a first groove is provided at the bottom of the cover body, the elastic member is located in the first groove, a sliding hole in the same direction as the first groove is provided on the side wall of the first groove, and the first groove is connected to the channel through the sliding hole; the isolating member includes a columnar portion and a protruding portion, the columnar portion slides in the first groove to push against the elastic member, and the protruding portion passes through the sliding hole and extends into the channel.

[0012] Preferably, the channel includes a first channel and a second channel section that are connected, the first channel is arranged in a vertical direction, the second channel is arranged inclined downward, the first groove is arranged in the same direction as the first channel, the snack can is detachably connected to an end of the first channel away from the second channel, and the sliding hole connects the first groove and the second channel.

[0013] Preferably, the opening of the first groove is located at the bottom of the cover body, a limiting structure is arranged in the first groove, the columnar portion is located between the limiting structure and the elastic member, and the limiting structure has a through hole.

[0014] Preferably, a stirring unit is disposed in the first channel, and a connection point between the first channel and the second channel is located above the stirring unit, and the stirring unit can move snacks from the first channel to the second channel.

[0015] Preferably, the stirring unit comprises a stirring blade, and the stirring blade is rotatably disposed in the first channel.

[0016] Preferably, the first channel passes through the bottom of the cover body, and the stirring unit further comprises an annular base, which is connected to the bottom of the cover body, and the stirring blades are rotatably disposed on the annular base.

[0017] Preferably, an observation hole is provided on the top of the cover body, and the observation hole is connected to the second channel.

[0018] Preferably, the cover body comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover and the lower cover are detachably connected, and the upper cover and the lower cover divide the channel.

[0019] On the other hand, a pet snack machine includes a fixed seat and a snack exchange device in any of the above-mentioned schemes, wherein the snack exchange device is detachably connected to the fixed seat, and a push rod is provided on the fixed seat. When the snack exchange device is connected to the fixed seat, the push rod abuts against the isolation piece to push the isolation piece to open the channel.

[0020] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0021] The snack exchange device is provided with an isolation piece and an elastic piece, and the isolation piece is slidably set on the cover body, and one end of the elastic piece is pressed against the isolation piece, and the other end is pressed against the cover body; when the isolation piece is pushed by an external force, the isolation piece compresses the elastic piece, and at this time the isolation piece does not block the channel, and the snacks can flow out smoothly; when the isolation piece is free from the external force, the elastic piece releases the elastic force, and the elastic piece pushes the isolation piece to slide, and at this time the isolation piece blocks the channel to prevent the snacks from flowing out; through the action of the elastic piece, the isolation piece can automatically block the channel to prevent the snacks from accidentally flowing out when they need to be replaced, which can effectively avoid the waste of snacks and reduce the workload of the owner to clean up the food; at the same time, it allows users to replace their favorite snacks for their pets at any time without having to wait until all the stored snacks are released, which brings a good user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the snack exchange device of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the snack exchange device of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is an assembly diagram of the isolation member and the elastic member of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the snack exchange device of the utility model when the elastic member is released;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the elastic member of the snack exchange device of the utility model when it is compressed;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pet snack machine of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing seat of a pet snack machine of the present utility model.

[0029] In the figure:

[0030] 1. Snack can; 2. Cover body; 21. Upper cover; 22. Lower cover; 3. First channel; 4. Second channel; 5. Isolator; 51. Columnar portion; 52. Protruding portion; 6. Elastic member; 7. First groove; 8. Sliding hole; 9. Limiting structure; 10. Stirring unit; 101. Stirring blades; 102. Ring base; 11. Observation hole; 12. Fixed seat; 13. Push rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0035] See also Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the present application provides a snack exchange device, including a snack can 1, a cover body 2, an isolating member 5 and an elastic member 6, wherein a through channel is opened in the cover body 2, and the snack can 1 is detachably connected to one end of the channel; the isolating member 5 is slidably arranged on the cover body 2, one end of the elastic member 6 abuts against the isolating member 5, and the other end abuts against the cover body 2, and the elastic member 6 can keep the isolating member 5 in the tendency of blocking the channel; when the isolating member 5 is pushed by an external force, the isolating member 5 compresses the elastic member 6, at which time the isolating member 5 opens the channel, and the snacks can flow out smoothly; when the isolating member 5 is free from the external force, the elastic member 6 releases the elastic force, and the elastic member 6 pushes the isolating member 5 to slide, at which time the isolating member 5 blocks the channel to prevent the snacks from flowing out; through the action of the elastic member 6, the isolating member 5 can automatically block the channel to prevent the snacks from accidentally flowing out when they need to be replaced, which can effectively avoid food waste and reduce the workload of the owner to clean up scattered food; at the same time, users do not need to wait until all the stored snacks are released, and can also replace their favorite snacks for their pets at any time, bringing a good user experience. For example, the elastic member 6 may be, but is not limited to, a return spring or an elastic rod.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the isolating member 5 includes a columnar portion 51 and a protruding portion 52, and a first groove 7 is provided at the bottom of the cover body 2. By placing the elastic member 6 in the first groove 7 and making the columnar portion 51 of the isolating member 5 slide in the first groove 7 to resist the elastic member 6, it can ensure that the connection between the elastic member 6 and the isolating member 5 is more firm and reliable, and can effectively prevent the elastic member 6 and the isolating member 5 from loosening or falling off during use, thereby enhancing the stability of the snack exchange device; through the sliding hole 8 provided on the side wall of the first groove 7, the first groove 7 is connected to the channel through the sliding hole 8, so that the protruding portion 52 of the isolating member 5 can pass through the sliding hole 8 and extend into the channel to slide within a certain range, and can effectively and accurately control the position of the isolating member 5, thereby ensuring that the isolating member 5 can smoothly open the channel when needed, and can effectively block the channel when not needed to prevent the accidental outflow of snacks. By ensuring the stability and precise control of the snack exchange device, the user's operating experience can be improved. The user can use the snack exchange device more easily, and can more conveniently control the entry and exit of snacks when exchanging snacks, thereby improving user satisfaction. Preferably, a groove is provided at the position where the columnar portion 51 abuts against the elastic member 6 to embed the elastic member 6, thereby better fixing the elastic member 6, preventing the elastic member 6 from shaking when the isolation member 5 slides, and further improving the stability of the device.

[0037] like Figure 4As shown, in other embodiments, the opening of the first groove 7 is located at the bottom of the cover body 2, a limiting structure 9 is arranged in the first groove 7, the columnar portion 51 is located between the limiting structure 9 and the elastic member 6, and the limiting structure 9 has a through hole. The limiting structure 9 can limit the displacement of the columnar portion 51, and can effectively prevent the isolating member 5 from falling off from the first groove 7; the through hole can allow external components to act on the isolating member 5, that is, to control the sliding of the isolating member 5 by using external force, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the channel. Exemplarily, the limiting structure 9 can be, but is not limited to, a protrusion arranged in the first groove 7; wherein the protrusion can be circumferentially arranged in the first groove 7 or can also be relatively arranged in the first groove 7.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the channel includes a first channel 3 and a second channel 4 that are connected, the first channel 3 is arranged in a vertical direction, the second channel 4 is arranged obliquely downward, the first groove 7 is arranged in the same direction as the first channel 3, and the snack can 1 is detachably connected to the end of the first channel 3 away from the second channel 4. In the current embodiment, the snack can 1 is detachably connected to the top of the first channel 3, the sliding hole connects the first groove 7 and the second channel 4, and the protrusion 52 extends into the second channel 4; the first channel 3 is arranged in a vertical direction, and the second channel 4 is arranged obliquely downward, so that the snacks in the snack can 1 fall into the first channel due to gravity, and then flow out of the snack exchange device along the obliquely downward second channel 4, thereby reducing the jamming or blockage of the snacks inside the device and ensuring the smooth flow of the snacks; the snack can 1 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the first channel 3, so that the replacement and cleaning of the snack can 1 becomes more convenient, and the user can easily take the snack can 1 out of the first channel 3, clean it or replace it with a new snack can 1, thereby maintaining the hygiene and health of the device; the protrusion 52 can control the opening and closing of the snack outlet. It should be noted that the connection method between the snack can 1 and the inner wall of the first channel 3 can be but is not limited to threaded connection or clamping.

[0039] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, a stirring unit 10 is provided in the first channel 3, and the connection point between the first channel 3 and the second channel 4 is located above the stirring unit 10. The stirring unit 10 can move snacks from the first channel 3 to the second channel 4, thereby promoting the flow of snacks between the channels, ensuring that the food is in a free state, and effectively reducing the accumulation and blockage of snacks in the channels. Users can ensure that snacks flow between the channels without manual intervention, thereby increasing the convenience of using the device. Further, the stirring unit 10 includes a stirring blade 101, which is rotatably arranged in the first channel 3, thereby achieving an effective stirring effect, avoiding snacks from agglomerating and blocking the channel; at the same time, such a design can simplify the number and complexity of the device structure, reduce manufacturing costs, improve assembly efficiency, and make the overall structure of the stirring unit 10 more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the external driving component to drive the stirring blade to drive its rotation, the first channel 3 passes through the bottom of the cover body 2, and the stirring unit 10 also includes an annular base 102, which is connected to the bottom of the cover body 2, and the stirring blade 101 is rotatably set on the annular base 102. The annular base 102 can support and fix the stirring blade 101, thereby ensuring that the stirring device remains stable during operation; the annular base 102 is connected to the bottom of the cover body 2, so that the overall structure of the stirring unit 10 is more solid; at the same time, the stirring blade 101 is connected to the external driving component through the annular structure of the annular base 102, ensuring that the stirring blade 101 can be fully driven during operation to achieve effective stirring.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, an observation hole 11 is provided on the top of the cover body 2, and the observation hole 11 is connected to the second channel 4; the user can directly observe the situation inside the second channel 4 through the observation hole 11, which helps the user to judge whether snacks are flowing in the second channel 4. At the same time, the user can promptly discover problems such as blockage inside the device or damage to components, and can take timely solutions.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cover body 2 includes an upper cover 21 and a lower cover 22, and the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 are detachably connected; the detachable upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 allow the user to easily disassemble and reconnect the cover body 2, thereby facilitating maintenance and cleaning. In the current embodiment, the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 divide the channel; the specific division form is not limited. When the device needs to be cleaned, the internal parts need to be replaced, or the outlet is blocked by snacks, the user only needs to remove the cover 22 to operate, without disassembling the entire device, saving time and energy.

[0042] like Figure 5-Figure 7As shown, a pet snack machine includes a fixed seat 12 and a snack exchange device in any of the above schemes. The snack exchange device is detachably connected to the fixed seat 12. A push rod 13 is provided on the fixed seat 12. The push rod 13 is correspondingly arranged below the isolating member 5. When the snack exchange device is connected to the fixed seat 12, the push rod 13 pushes against the isolating member 5 to push the isolating member 5 to open the channel, and the snacks can flow out smoothly at this time; when the snack exchange device is separated from the fixed seat 12, the elastic member 6 releases the elastic force, and the elastic member 6 pushes the isolating member 5 to slide, and the isolating member 5 blocks the channel to prevent the snacks from flowing out; through the action of the elastic member 6 and the push rod 13, the isolating member 5 can automatically block or open the channel, and can prevent the snacks from accidentally flowing out when the snacks need to be replaced; at the same time, the snacks can be automatically released during the use of the pet snack machine. It effectively avoids the waste of snacks and reduces the workload of users to clean up scattered food; at the same time, it allows users to replace their favorite snacks for their pets at any time without waiting for all the stored snacks to be released, bringing a good user experience. Exemplarily, the connection between the snack exchange device and the fixing seat 12 may be, but is not limited to, a snap-fit ​​connection or a plug-in connection.

[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A snack exchange device, comprising a snack jar (1), characterized in that: The snack exchange device also includes: A cover body (2), wherein a through passage is formed in the cover body (2), and the snack can (1) is detachably connected to one end of the passage; An isolating member (5), the isolating member (5) being slidably disposed on the cover body (2), the isolating member (5) being capable of opening the passage under the push of an external force or shielding the passage under the action of a free external force; An elastic member (6), one end of the elastic member (6) abuts against the isolation member (5), and the other end abuts against the cover body (2), and the elastic member (6) can enable the isolation member (5) to maintain a tendency to block the channel.

2. The snack exchange device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cover body (2) is provided with a first groove (7), the elastic member (6) is located in the first groove (7), the side wall of the first groove (7) is provided with a sliding hole (8) in the same direction as the first groove (7), the first groove (7) is connected with the channel through the sliding hole (8); the isolation member (5) comprises a columnar portion (51) and a protruding portion (52), the columnar portion (51) slides in the first groove (7) to resist the elastic member (6), and the protruding portion (52) passes through the sliding hole (8) and extends into the channel.

3. The snack exchange device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The channel comprises a first channel (3) and a second channel (4) which are connected, the first channel (3) being arranged in a vertical direction, the second channel (4) being arranged obliquely downward, the first groove (7) being arranged in the same direction as the first channel (3), the snack can (1) being detachably connected to an end of the first channel (3) away from the second channel (4), and the sliding hole (8) connecting the first groove (7) and the second channel (4).

4. The snack exchange device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening of the first groove (7) is located at the bottom of the cover body (2), a limiting structure (9) is arranged in the first groove (7), the columnar portion (51) is located between the limiting structure and the elastic member (6), and the limiting structure has a through hole.

5. The snack exchange device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A stirring unit (10) is arranged in the first channel (3); a connection point between the first channel (3) and the second channel (4) is located above the stirring unit (10); and the stirring unit is capable of moving snacks from the first channel (3) to the second channel (4).

6. The snack exchange device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stirring unit comprises a stirring blade (101), and the stirring blade (101) is rotatably arranged in the first channel (3).

7. The snack exchange device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first channel (3) passes through the bottom of the cover body (2); the stirring unit (10) further comprises an annular base (102); the annular base (102) is connected to the bottom of the cover body (2); and the stirring blade (101) is rotatably arranged on the annular base (102).

8. The snack exchange device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the cover body (2) is provided with an observation hole (11), and the observation hole (11) is connected to the second channel (4).

9. The snack exchange device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The cover body (2) comprises an upper cover (21) and a lower cover (22); the upper cover (21) and the lower cover (22) are detachably connected; and the upper cover (21) and the lower cover (22) divide the channel.

10. A pet snack machine, comprising a fixing base (12), characterized in that: The pet snack machine also includes a snack exchange device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the snack exchange device is detachably connected to the fixed seat (12), and a push rod (13) is provided on the fixed seat. When the snack exchange device is connected to the fixed seat (12), the push rod (13) abuts against the isolation member (5) to push the isolation member (5) to open the channel.

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