Reptile feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of animal feeding devices, and discloses a reptile feeding device which comprises a container body and a hopper, the hopper is located above the container body, a feed opening is formed in the bottom, facing the container body, of the hopper, a rotating device with a feed trough is arranged in the container body, and the feed trough is arranged in the container body. Wherein the material groove can pass through the discharging opening in the rotating path of the rotating device, and an inlet and outlet channel is formed in the bottom of the container body. The structure is miniaturized, and the device is suitable for living feed and common feed, and provides diversified diet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an animal feeding device, in particular to a feeding device for reptiles. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous progress and development of society, humans are raising more and more kinds of pets. At present, the feeding of conventional pets such as cats, dogs, fish, etc. is relatively mature, but there are some problems in the breeding of niche reptile pets. Household reptile pets mainly refer to certain groups in the phylum Arthropoda, Insecta, Crustacea, Myriapoda, Mollusca and Chordata. Most of these animals move mainly by crawling. For example, lizard pets have more omnivorous eating habits. They can eat insects, plants, fruits, etc. Although some lizards may be able to meet their nutritional needs by feeding dried or frozen insects, some lizards may prefer or need live insects to obtain necessary water and nutrition. How to ensure that reptiles can be fed in a timely and reliable manner is crucial to their health.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN213187613U discloses an automatic quantitative feeder for pets, comprising a lower hopper group and a lower feeding plate, wherein the lower hopper group comprises a hopper and an adjustable bottom cover, wherein the hopper is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, and the hopper is embedded in the support tube and the top surface is flush with the top surface of the support tube, and symmetrical right and left connecting shafts are respectively arranged in the middle of the upper parts of the left and right side surfaces of the hopper, wherein the right connecting shaft is connected to a right elastic band, and the left connecting shaft is connected to a left elastic band.

[0004] The prior art has the following disadvantages: conventional feeding devices require a pedal to control the cover to rotate and open the hopper for feeding, and the rotation of the cover will increase the design space in the vertical direction, resulting in a high overall height and increased volume of the feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a miniaturized feeding device that is particularly suitable for reptiles, which includes a container body and a hopper. The hopper is located above the container body, and a feed outlet is provided at the bottom of the hopper facing the container body. A rotating device with a feed trough is provided inside the container body, wherein the feed trough passes through the feed outlet in the rotation path of the rotating device, and an inlet and outlet channel is provided at the bottom of the container body.

[0006] Preferably, in order to simplify the overall structure and reduce the installation space of the rotating device, the rotating device is a rotating sphere.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating device is rotatably connected to the container body.

[0008] Preferably, the feed outlet is located at the center of the bottom of the hopper, and the rotating device can rotate 360° along the rotating connection axis.

[0009] In order to prevent the live feed from escaping from the feed outlet, a accommodating chamber for accommodating the rotating sphere is provided on the top of the container body. The rotating sphere fits in the accommodating chamber, and the edge of the sphere fits directly below the feed outlet when the feed trough faces the feed outlet.

[0010] Preferably, in order to facilitate the reptiles to enter the feeding device from multiple directions, a plurality of supporting columns are provided at the bottom of the container body, and the supporting columns form the entry and exit passages between each other.

[0011] In order to prevent the living organisms from escaping from the hopper and facilitate observation of the living organisms, an observable top cover is provided on the top of the hopper.

[0012] Furthermore, in order to improve the effect of feeding living organisms, the side walls of the hopper are inclined and smooth side walls.

[0013] In order to prevent tipping, the container body is detachably mounted on the bottom plate.

[0014] In order to realize automatic feeding, a feeding induction switch is provided at the bottom of the container body, the rotating device is connected to the driving device, and the feeding induction switch is connected to the driving device to control the rotation of the rotating device.

[0015] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The overall structure is miniaturized, requiring only the height of the rotating device itself. The rotating device itself is used to rotate to achieve feeding, which reduces the height in the vertical direction and makes the feeding device structure miniaturized. It is suitable for automatic feeding of live feeds and ordinary feeds. By providing a diverse diet, it helps prevent malnutrition and enhances the immune system, thereby promoting healthier animals. Incorporating live food into automatic feeding devices can bring many benefits, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of animals. Live foods, such as live insects, have high nutritional value that surpasses processed or frozen alternatives. By providing pets with this natural and balanced diet, it ensures that pets obtain essential nutrients that are critical to their overall health;

[0017] 2. Live prey in feeding devices stimulates the animals’ natural hunting behavior, providing mental and physical stimulation. This enrichment mimics their natural hunting instincts and creates a more attractive and satisfying environment in their enclosures.

[0018] 3. For conventional feed, quantitative feeding is achieved each time the feed is added, that is, it is fed once every 360° rotation. The amount of feeding each time depends on the size and depth of the feed trough.

[0019] 4. Eating live food immediately after feeding greatly reduces waste, minimizes the risk of uneaten food spoiling, and creates a cleaner, healthier living environment for animals. This is not only beneficial to the physical health of the animals, but also helps to create a more sanitary habitat overall;

[0020] 5. The overall structure of the device is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and it is easy to use. The convenience provided by the automatic feeding device simplifies the feeding process, saving time and energy for pet owners in the long run. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the reptile feeding device in Example 1;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A full cross-sectional view of

[0024] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the reptile feeding device in Example 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0026] 1. The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: container body 1, hopper 2, feed port 3, rotating device 4, trough 5, inlet and outlet channel 6, cylindrical rotating part 7, supporting column 8, transparent top cover 9, feeding sensor switch 10, driving device 11, bottom plate 12, accommodating chamber 13, infrared transmitter 101, infrared receiver 102, gravity switch 103.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a reptile feeding device includes a container body 1 and a hopper 2, wherein the container body 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, the hopper 2 is located above the container body 1, and the bottom of the hopper 2 facing the container body 1 is a feed opening 3, and a rotating device 4 with a feed trough 5 is provided inside the container body 1, wherein the rotating device 4 is a rotating sphere, wherein the feed trough 5 passes through the feed opening 3 in the rotation path of the rotating device 4, and an inlet and outlet channel 6 is provided at the bottom of the container body 1, and the rotating device 4 can be rotated manually by connecting a rotating handle or can be rotated by a motor.

[0029] The two ends of the rotating device 4 are connected to the left and right side walls of the container body 1 through a cylindrical rotating part 7. The discharge port 3 is a circular discharge port 3, and the discharge port 3 is located at the center of the bottom of the hopper 2. The material trough 5 is elliptical and is located in the middle of the rotating device 4. The size of the discharge port 3 is larger than the size of the material trough 5. The rotating device 4 can rotate 360° along the rotation axis of the cylindrical rotating part 7 in the container body 1, so that the material trough 5 passes through the discharge port 3 first and then discharges to the lower part of the container body 1.

[0030] A circular arc-shaped accommodating chamber 13 is provided on the top of the container body 1, and part of the sphere of the rotating device 4 fits in the accommodating chamber 13. When the material trough 5 is facing the discharge port 3, the edge of the sphere fits directly below the discharge port 3, and the gap between the rotating device 4 and the discharge port 3 and the accommodating chamber 13 is smaller than the size of the living body.

[0031] Four supporting columns 8 are provided at the bottom of the container body 1 , and the inlet and outlet channels 6 are formed between the supporting columns 8 , with a total of four inlet and outlet channels 6 .

[0032] The top of the hopper 2 is covered with a removable transparent top cover 9, and the side walls of the hopper 2 are inclined smooth side walls. The living food is collected at the discharge port 3 and waits to be prepared.

[0033] The container body 1 is inserted and fixed in four mounting holes on the bottom plate 12, and the center of gravity of the feeding device is upward, which can prevent the pet from overturning the feeding device.

[0034] A feeding sensor switch 10 is provided on the supporting column 8 at the bottom of the container body 1. The feeding sensor switch 10 adopts an infrared switch. The rotating device 4 is connected to the driving device 11. The driving device 11 is a driving motor. The feeding sensor switch 10 is connected to the driving device 11 to control the rotation of the rotating device 4 to feed the living organisms that fall into the trough 5.

[0035] The infrared switch includes an infrared transmitter 101 and an infrared receiver 102. Under normal conditions, the infrared transmitter 101 sends a signal and the infrared receiver 102 receives a signal. At this time, the infrared switch is in a normally open state and the drive motor does not work. When a reptile such as a lizard just enters the entry and exit channel 6, the infrared rays of the infrared transmitter 101 are blocked and the infrared receiver 102 does not receive a signal. At this time, the infrared switch is in a normally closed state and the infrared switch sends a start signal to control the drive motor to start rotating. When the entire body of the lizard crawls through the entry and exit channel 6, the infrared receiver 102 receives a signal again, the infrared switch does not send a start signal, and the drive motor stops rotating. The rotating device 4 repeats feeding by rotating 360°. During the rotation process, when the feed trough 5 is facing upwards, it is the initial feed preparation point 0°, when the feed trough 5 is facing downwards, it is the feeding point 180°, and when the feed trough 5 is facing upwards again, it is the re-preparation point 360°.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, a reptile feeding device is different from Example 1 only in that: the feeding induction switch 10 can also be a gravity switch 103, the gravity switch 103 is in the circuit of the drive motor, the gravity switch 103 is arranged on the bottom plate 12, and under normal conditions, the gravity switch 103 is in the normally open state, the circuit of the drive motor is disconnected, and the drive motor does not work; when a lizard climbs on the gravity switch 103, the gravity switch 103 changes from the normally open state to the normally closed state, the circuit of the drive motor is connected, the drive motor works, and after the rotating device 4 rotates to feed, the lizard is attracted by the prey and preyed, and at this time the lizard leaves the gravity switch 103, the gravity switch 103 changes to the normally open state, the circuit of the drive motor is disconnected, and the drive motor does not work.

[0038] The utility model can be applied to live feeds, such as crickets, grasshoppers, ants, earthworms, cockroaches, etc.; of course, it can also be applied to artificial feeds, which can help prevent nutritional deficiencies and strengthen the immune system by providing a diversified diet, thereby promoting healthier animals. The use of live prey will stimulate the natural hunting behavior of animals, providing mental and physical stimulation, and this richness imitates their instinctive hunting instincts.

[0039] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model. The common sense such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field know all the common technical knowledge in the technical field of the utility model before the application date or priority date, can obtain all the existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply the conventional experimental means before that date. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement this scheme in combination with their own abilities under the enlightenment given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for the technicians in this field, without departing from the structure of the utility model, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model, which will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the practicality of the patent. The protection scope required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A reptile feeding device, comprising a container body (1) and a hopper (2), wherein the hopper (2) is located above the container body (1), and a feeding port (3) is provided at the bottom of the hopper (2) facing the container body (1), characterized in that: A rotating device (4) with a material trough (5) is provided inside the container body (1), wherein the material trough (5) passes through the material discharge port (3) during the rotation path of the rotating device (4), and an inlet and outlet channel (6) is provided at the bottom of the container body (1).

2. The reptile feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating device (4) is a rotating sphere.

3. The reptile feeding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rotating device (4) is rotatably connected inside the container body (1).

4. The reptile feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The discharge port (3) is located at the center of the bottom of the hopper (2), and the rotating device (4) can rotate 360 ​​degrees along the rotating connection axis.

5. The reptile feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the container body (1) is provided with a receiving chamber (13) for receiving the rotating sphere, and the rotating sphere fits in the receiving chamber (13). When the material trough (5) faces the discharge port (3), the edge of the sphere fits directly below the discharge port (3).

6. A reptile feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 4 or 5, characterized in that: A plurality of supporting columns (8) are provided at the bottom of the container body (1), and the inlet and outlet channels (6) are formed between the supporting columns (8).

7. The reptile feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the hopper (2) is provided with an observable top cover.

8. A reptile feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 4, 5 or 7, characterized in that: The side wall of the hopper (2) is an inclined smooth side wall.

9. The reptile feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The container body (1) is detachably mounted on the bottom plate (12).

10. A reptile feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 or 9, characterized in that: A feeding induction switch (10) is provided at the bottom of the container body (1); the rotating device (4) is connected to a driving device (11); and the feeding induction switch (10) is connected to the driving device (11) to control the rotation of the rotating device (4).

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