Grain discharging mechanism and intelligent pet feeder applying same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a grain discharging mechanism and an intelligent pet feeder applying the same, the grain discharging mechanism comprises a granary body, a turntable assembly and a positioning piece, the granary body is arranged above the turntable assembly, and the positioning piece is arranged below the turntable assembly; and the positioning piece drives the turntable assembly to rotate below the granary body. Pet food falls into the rotating disc assembly through the granary body, the positioning piece is matched with the rotating disc assembly, the positioning piece drives the rotating disc assembly to rotate, multi-angle control over rotation of the rotating disc assembly is achieved, and meanwhile the rotating disc assembly is matched with the granary body so that various different pet food can be taken out; the pet feeding device is simple in design, small in overall occupied space, capable of meeting different eating habits of different pets or different eating habits of the same pet and suitable for family pet feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pet products, and in particular relates to a food dispensing mechanism and an intelligent pet feeder using the same. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more families are starting to keep pets, especially cats or dogs. Pets have become an important member of the family, so the healthy feeding of pets has also become a part of pet owners' great concern. Pet food is a kind of food that is easily oxidized and needs to be sealed and stored. In order to feed pets regularly and quantitatively, smart pet feeders have appeared on the market. Pet feeders provide convenience for pet owners and solve the problem of healthy feeding of pets caused by pet owners leaving home for a period of time. However, the food dispensing mechanism in the pet feeders on the market currently controls the food dispensing by controlling the grooved turntable in a single direction. This food dispensing method can often only control the removal of one type of food. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a food dispensing mechanism, which solves the problem of single food dispensing in the food dispensing mechanism of the smart pet feeder in the prior art.

[0004] The utility model also aims to provide an intelligent pet feeder using the above-mentioned food dispensing mechanism.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A grain discharging mechanism comprises a grain bin body, a turntable assembly and a positioning member, wherein the grain bin body is arranged above the turntable assembly, and the positioning member is arranged below the turntable assembly; the positioning member drives the turntable assembly to rotate below the grain bin body.

[0007] In the above scheme, the grain silo body includes at least one grain storage silo, and the bottom of each grain storage silo is provided with a grain outlet connected to the turntable assembly. When the grain outlet is rotated to a position corresponding to the turntable assembly, the pet food in the grain storage silo reaches the turntable assembly through the grain outlet.

[0008] In the above scheme, the turntable assembly includes a turntable body and a fixing member for guiding pet food, the turntable body is rotatably arranged in the fixing member, and the food outlet is cooperatively connected with the turntable body.

[0009] In the above scheme, a first food guide port is provided at the bottom of the turntable body, and a first through hole matching with the first food guide port is provided at the bottom of the fixing member. When the turntable body rotates and the first food guide port rotates to a position corresponding to the first through hole, the first food guide port is connected to the first through hole, and the pet food in the turntable body passes through the first food guide port and the first through hole in sequence.

[0010] In the above solution, the first through hole is located on the rotation track of the first food guide port. In the above solution, it also includes an outer shell, the granary body and the turntable assembly are both arranged in the outer shell, and the bottom end of the outer shell is provided with a second through hole for food to pass through.

[0011] In the above solution, the turntable assembly includes a turntable member for guiding the pet food, and the food outlet is connected to the turntable member. A second food guide port is provided at the bottom of the turntable member, and when the turntable member rotates and the second food guide port rotates to a position corresponding to the second through hole, the pet food in the turntable member passes through the second food guide port and the second through hole in sequence.

[0012] In the above solution, the second through hole is located on the rotation track of the second food guide port.

[0013] In the above scheme, each of the grain outlets is provided with a soft brush and a grain stirring blade, and the grain stirring blade is connected to the grain bin body.

[0014] In the above scheme, a grain transport guide plate and a positioning shell for positioning the grain transport guide plate are also provided below the outer shell, one end of the grain transport guide plate is connected to the second through hole, and the other end passes through the positioning shell to communicate with the outside.

[0015] Another technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows: an intelligent pet feeder comprises a feeder body and the food discharging mechanism, wherein the food discharging mechanism is arranged in the feeder body.

[0016] In the above scheme, a feeding mechanism is also arranged in the feeder body, and the food discharging mechanism transports the pet food into the feeding mechanism through the food transport guide plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model drops pet food into the turntable assembly through the grain bin body, and utilizes the positioning piece to cooperate with the turntable assembly, which drives the turntable assembly to rotate, thereby realizing multi-angle control of the rotation of the turntable assembly. At the same time, the turntable assembly and the grain bin body cooperate to take out a variety of different pet foods; the utility model has a simple design and occupies a small space as a whole, can meet the different eating habits of different pets or the different eating habits of the same pet, and is suitable for feeding household pets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Embodiment 1 of the utility model from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 This is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a turntable assembly in a grain discharging mechanism provided in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the coordinated connection structure between a smart pet feeder body and a food dispensing mechanism provided in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0026] Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0027] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a grain bin body in a grain discharging mechanism provided in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0028] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a turntable assembly in a grain bin body in a grain discharging mechanism provided in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0029] Fig.12 This is a schematic diagram of the coordinated connection structure between a smart pet feeder body and a food dispensing mechanism provided in Example 2 of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure, 1. granary body, 11. grain outlet, 12. soft brush, 13. grain stirring blade, 2. turntable assembly, 21. turntable body, 211. first food guide port, 22. fixing member, 221. first through hole, 23. turntable member, 231. second food guide port, 3. positioning member, 4. outer shell, 41. second through hole, 42. grain transport guide plate, 43. positioning shell, 5. feeder body, 51. feeding mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail in combination with specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be clarified that the terms "vertical", "lateral", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "horizontal" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] The present invention provides a grain dispensing mechanism according to Embodiment 1. Figures 1 to 6 , including a granary body 1, a turntable assembly 2 and a positioning member 3, the granary body 1 is arranged above the turntable assembly 2, and the positioning member 3 is arranged below the turntable assembly 2; the positioning member 3 drives the turntable assembly 2 to rotate below the granary body 1.

[0035] After adopting the above scheme, the utility model drops the pet food into the turntable assembly 2 through the grain silo body 1, and utilizes the positioning piece 3 to cooperate with the turntable assembly 2, and the positioning piece 3 drives the turntable assembly 2 to rotate, thereby realizing multi-angle control of the rotation of the turntable assembly 2. At the same time, the turntable assembly 2 and the grain silo body 1 cooperate to take out a variety of different pet foods; the utility model has a simple design and occupies a small space as a whole. It can meet the different eating habits of different pets or the different eating habits of the same pet, and is suitable for feeding household pets.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 4 In the specific implementation process of Example 1 of the utility model, further, the grain bin body 1 includes at least one grain storage bin, and the bottom of each grain storage bin is provided with a grain outlet 11 that is connected to the turntable assembly 2. When the grain outlet 11 rotates to a position corresponding to the turntable assembly 2, the pet food in the grain storage bin passes through the grain outlet 11 to reach the turntable assembly 2. The grain bin body 1 is used to store pet food, the turntable assembly 2 can transport pet food, and the positioning member 3 can drive the turntable assembly 2 to rotate and locate the position and angle of the turntable assembly 2.

[0037] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the specific implementation process of the embodiment 1 of the utility model, further, the turntable assembly 2 includes a turntable body 21 and a fixing member 22 for guiding the pet food, the turntable body 21 is rotatably arranged in the fixing member 22, and the food outlet 11 is connected with the turntable body 21. The turntable body 21 transports the pet food when rotating, and the fixing member 22 can prevent the turntable body 21 from deviating from the track.

[0038] Furthermore, a first food guide port 211 is provided at the bottom of the turntable body 21, and a first through hole 221 matching with the first food guide port 211 is provided at the bottom of the fixing member 22. When the turntable body 21 rotates and the first food guide port 211 rotates to a position corresponding to the first through hole 221, the first food guide port 211 is connected with the first through hole 221, and the pet food in the turntable body 21 passes through the first food guide port 211 and the first through hole 221 in sequence. The first food guide port 211 can make the pet food fall from the turntable body 21, and the first through hole 221 can make the pet food fall.

[0039] Furthermore, the first through hole 221 is located on the rotation track of the first food guide port 211 .

[0040] See also Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the specific implementation process of the embodiment 1 of the utility model, each grain outlet 11 is provided with a soft brush 12 and a grain stirring blade 13, and the grain stirring blade 13 is connected to the grain bin body 1. The soft brush 12 can prevent the pet grain from getting stuck in the turntable body 21 when the turntable body 21 rotates; the grain stirring blade 13 prevents the pet grain from getting stuck near the grain outlet 11 in the grain bin body 1.

[0041] The working principle of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in this embodiment 1 is as follows:

[0042] See also Figures 1 to 6First, put the pet food into the grain bin body 1, then start the feeder body 5, and the positioning member 3 starts to drive the turntable body 21 in the turntable assembly 2 to rotate; at the same time, the pet food in the grain bin body 1 falls into the turntable body 21 through the grain outlet 11, and then the first food guide port 211 in the turntable body 21 rotates to a position corresponding to the first through hole 221. At this time, the pet food in the turntable body 21 is connected with the first through hole 221 through the first food guide port 211, and the pet food passes through the first food guide port 211 and the first through hole 221 in turn and falls into the feeder body 5.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] A grain dispensing mechanism provided in Example 2 of the present utility model, see Figures 7 to 12 , including a granary body 1, a turntable assembly 2 and a positioning member 3, the granary body 1 is arranged above the turntable assembly 2, and the positioning member 3 is arranged below the turntable assembly 2; the positioning member 3 drives the turntable assembly 2 to rotate below the granary body 1.

[0045] After adopting the above scheme, the utility model drops the pet food into the turntable assembly 2 through the grain silo body 1, and utilizes the positioning piece 3 to cooperate with the turntable assembly 2, and the positioning piece 3 drives the turntable assembly 2 to rotate, thereby realizing multi-angle control of the rotation of the turntable assembly 2. At the same time, the turntable assembly 2 and the grain silo body 1 cooperate to take out a variety of different pet foods; the utility model has a simple design and occupies a small space as a whole. It can meet the different eating habits of different pets or the different eating habits of the same pet, and is suitable for feeding household pets.

[0046] See also Figures 7 to 10 In the specific implementation process of Example 1 of the utility model, further, the grain bin body 1 includes at least one grain storage bin, and the bottom of each grain storage bin is provided with a grain outlet 11 that is connected to the turntable assembly 2. When the grain outlet 11 rotates to a position corresponding to the turntable assembly 2, the pet food in the grain storage bin passes through the grain outlet 11 to reach the turntable assembly 2. The grain bin body 1 is used to store pet food, the turntable assembly 2 can transport pet food, and the positioning member 3 can drive the turntable assembly 2 to rotate and locate the position and angle of the turntable assembly 2.

[0047] See also Figures 7 to 10 In the specific implementation process of Example 2 of the utility model, further, it also includes an outer shell 4, the granary body 1 and the turntable assembly 2 are both arranged in the outer shell 4, and the bottom end of the outer shell 4 is provided with a second through hole 41 for grain to pass through. The outer shell 4 is a protective shell for the granary body 1 and the turntable assembly 2.

[0048] See also Fig.11In the specific implementation process of Example 2 of the utility model, further, the turntable assembly 2 includes a turntable member 23 for guiding pet food, and the food outlet 11 is connected with the turntable member 23. A second food guide port 231 is provided at the bottom of the turntable member 23. When the turntable member 23 rotates and the second food guide port 231 rotates to a position corresponding to the second through hole 41, the pet food in the turntable member 23 passes through the second food guide port 231 and the second through hole 41 in sequence. The turntable member 23 transports the pet food when rotating, and the second food guide port 231 can make the pet food in the turntable member 23 fall into the second through hole 41.

[0049] Furthermore, the second through hole 41 is located on the rotation track of the second food guide port 231 .

[0050] In the specific implementation process of Example 2 of the utility model, each grain outlet 11 is provided with a soft brush 12 and a grain stirring blade 13 (not shown in the figure), and the grain stirring blade 13 is connected to the grain bin body 1. The soft brush 12 can prevent the pet grain from getting stuck in the turntable body 21 when the turntable body 21 rotates; the grain stirring blade 13 prevents the pet grain from getting stuck near the grain outlet 11 in the grain bin body 1.

[0051] In the specific implementation process of Example 2 of the utility model, a grain transport guide plate 42 and a positioning shell 43 for positioning the grain transport guide plate 42 are also provided under the outer shell 4. One end of the grain transport guide plate 42 is connected to the second through hole 41, and the other end passes through the positioning shell 43 to be connected to the outside.

[0052] The working principle of a grain dispensing mechanism provided in this embodiment 2 is as follows:

[0053] See also Figures 7 to 12 First, put the pet food into the grain bin body 1, then start the feeder body 5, and the positioning member 3 starts to drive the turntable member 23 in the turntable assembly 2 to rotate; at the same time, the pet food in the grain bin body 1 falls into the turntable member 23 through the grain outlet 11, and then the second food guide port 231 in the turntable member 23 rotates to a position corresponding to the second through hole 41. At this time, the pet food in the turntable member 23 is connected with the second through hole 41 through the second food guide port 231, and the pet food passes through the second food guide port 231 and the second through hole 41 in turn and falls into the feeder body 5.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] Embodiment 3 of the present invention provides an intelligent pet feeder, comprising a feeder body 5 and a food dispensing mechanism as described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, wherein the food dispensing mechanism is disposed in the feeder body 5 .

[0056] A feeding mechanism 51 is also provided in the feeder body 5 , and the other end of the food transport guide plate 42 is connected to the feeding mechanism 51 , and the food discharging mechanism transports the pet food to the feeding mechanism 51 through the food transport guide plate 42 .

[0057] The working principle of the smart pet feeder provided in this embodiment 3 is as follows:

[0058] First, put the pet food into the grain bin body 1, then start the feeder body 5, and the positioning member 3 starts to drive the turntable member 23 in the turntable assembly 2 to rotate; at the same time, the pet food in the grain bin body 1 falls into the turntable member 23 through the grain outlet 11, and then the second food guide port 231 in the turntable member 23 rotates to a position corresponding to the second through hole 41. At this time, the pet food in the turntable member 23 is connected with the second through hole 41 through the second food guide port 231. The pet food passes through the second food guide port 231 and the second through hole 41 in turn and falls into the food transport guide plate 42 in the feeder body 5. Finally, the pet food slides from the food transport guide plate 42 to the feeding mechanism 51, completing the feeding process.

[0059] To sum up, the utility model drops pet food into the turntable body 21 or the turntable part 23 in the turntable assembly 2 through the grain storage bin in the granary body 1, and utilizes the positioning member 3 to cooperate with the turntable body 21 or the turntable part 23, so that the positioning member 3 drives the turntable body 21 or the turntable part 23 to rotate, thereby realizing multi-angle control of the rotation of the turntable body 21 or the turntable part 23. At the same time, the turntable assembly 2 and the granary body 1 can cooperate to take out a variety of different pet foods; the utility model is simple in design and occupies a small space as a whole. It can meet the different eating habits of different pets or the different eating habits of the same pet, and is suitable for feeding household pets.

[0060] The above is only a preferred specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A grain dispensing mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises a grain bin body (1), a turntable assembly (2) and a positioning member (3), wherein the grain bin body (1) is arranged above the turntable assembly (2), and the positioning member (3) is arranged below the turntable assembly (2); the positioning member (3) drives the turntable assembly (2) to rotate below the grain bin body (1); the grain bin body (1) comprises at least two grain storage bins, and the bottom of each grain storage bin is provided with a grain outlet (11) which is in communication with the turntable assembly (2); when the grain outlet (11) is rotated to a position corresponding to the turntable assembly (2), the pet grain in the grain storage bin reaches the turntable assembly (2) through the grain outlet (11).

2. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable assembly (2) comprises a turntable body (21) and a fixing member (22) for guiding pet food. The turntable body (21) is rotatably arranged in the fixing member (22), and the food outlet (11) is connected to the turntable body (21).

3. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the turntable body (21) is provided with a first food guide port (211), and the bottom of the fixing member (22) is provided with a first through hole (221) matched with the first food guide port (211). When the turntable body (21) rotates and the first food guide port (211) rotates to a position corresponding to the first through hole (221), the first food guide port (211) is connected with the first through hole (221), and the pet food in the turntable body (21) passes through the first food guide port (211) and the first through hole (221) in sequence.

4. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first through hole (221) is located on the rotation track of the first food guide port (211).

5. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an outer shell (4), wherein the granary body (1) and the turntable assembly (2) are both arranged in the outer shell (4), and a second through hole (41) for grain to pass through is arranged at the bottom end of the outer shell (4).

6. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The turntable assembly (2) comprises a turntable member (23) for guiding pet food, and the food outlet (11) is connected to the turntable member (23); a second food guide port (231) is provided at the bottom of the turntable member (23); when the turntable member (23) rotates and the second food guide port (231) rotates to a position corresponding to the second through hole (41), the pet food in the turntable member (23) passes through the second food guide port (231) and the second through hole (41) in sequence.

7. A grain dispensing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second through hole (41) is located on the rotation track of the second food guide port (231).

8. A grain dispensing mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: Each of the grain outlets (11) is provided with a soft brush (12) and a grain stirring blade (13), and the grain stirring blade (13) is connected to the grain bin body (1).

9. An intelligent pet feeder, characterized in that: It comprises a feeder body (5) and a food dispensing mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the food dispensing mechanism is arranged in the feeder body (5).

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