Feeder

By designing a fish tank feeder including a host and a base, and using control keys and rotating motors to achieve automatic and timed feeding, the problem of manual feeding in the prior art is solved, saving manpower and material resources and adjusting the feeding amount.

CN222941520UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-06黄桐
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421739244.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-06-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

The existing fish tank feeding device requires manual feeding and the amount of feeding is difficult to control, resulting in waste of manpower and material resources.

Method used

A feeder including a host and a base is designed. The host is equipped with a housing, control keys, display screen, indicator light, control circuit board, battery, rotating motor and feeding component. The rotating motor is controlled by the control key to realize the automatic rotation of the feeding component and the timing feeding of feed.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic and timely feeding of feed in the fish tank, saves manpower and material resources, and can adjust the feeding amount according to needs to adapt to different usage scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of fish feeding devices, and provides a feeder which comprises a main machine and a base. The host comprises a shell, a display screen, a control key, an indicator lamp, a control circuit board, a battery, a rotating motor and a feeding assembly; the display screen and the control keys are arranged on one end face of the shell; the rotating motor is arranged in the shell, the feeding assembly is connected with the driving end of the rotating motor, and the feeding assembly is arranged on the other end face of the shell. The automatic timed feeding effect can be achieved, meanwhile, the feeding amount can be adjusted, the overall structural design is reasonable, and installation and maintenance are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of fish feeding devices, and in particular relates to a feeder. Background Art

[0002] Since there is no complete food chain in the small environment of an ordinary fish tank, it is necessary to feed the fish tank every day during the breeding process of ornamental fish. If a family member is away on business for more than one day, they have to entrust someone to take care of the fish in the fish tank, and their main job is to feed the fish tank on time. If there is a device that can automatically feed the fish tank on time and can control the amount of feed, it can save a lot of manpower and material resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a feeder.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] A feeder comprises a main unit and a base;

[0006] The host comprises a housing, control keys, a display screen, an indicator light, a control circuit board, a battery, a rotating motor and a feeding assembly;

[0007] The display screen and control keys are arranged on one end surface of the housing;

[0008] The rotating motor is arranged in the shell, the feeding assembly is connected to the driving end of the rotating motor, the feeding assembly is arranged on the other end surface of the shell, the feeding assembly includes a cavity for placing feeding materials, the feeding assembly is provided with a discharge port, a feeding channel in the feeding assembly for connecting the cavity and the discharge port, and a baffle mechanism is provided in the feeding channel for slidingly cooperating with the feeding channel;

[0009] The base is connected to the shell, and the base is provided with a feeding port that can correspond to the position of the discharge port of the feeding assembly;

[0010] The control circuit board is electrically connected to the control key, the rotating motor, the indicator light and the control key respectively;

[0011] The battery is connected to the display screen, the control circuit board, and the indicator light, and is used to provide power for the display screen, the control circuit board, and the indicator light;

[0012] The feeding assembly comprises a feeding connection plate and a feeding shell, wherein the feeding connection plate is detachably connected to the feeding shell and forms the cavity, the discharge port is arranged in the feeding shell, a feeding guide plate is arranged in the feeding shell and at the discharge port, and the feeding guide plate and the inner wall surface of the feeding shell form the feeding channel;

[0013] The baffle mechanism includes a baffle plate, a clamping seat and a baffle guide. The feeding guide plate is provided with a guide port, the baffle guide is provided on the feeding connecting plate, the clamping seat is provided on the feeding shell, the baffle plate is provided at the guide port, one end of the baffle plate is slidably matched with the baffle guide, and the other end is slidably matched with the feeding guide plate, and the baffle plate is provided with a clamping member that matches the clamping seat.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping seat is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves, the clamping member is an elastic member, the clamping member is provided with a clamping protrusion that can cooperate with the clamping groove, the baffle plate is also provided with an adjustment rod, and the feeding shell is provided with an adjustment groove for the adjustment rod to pass through.

[0015] Preferably, the feeding connection plate is provided with a first elastic connection member, the feeding shell is provided with a second elastic connection member, and the first elastic connection member abuts against the second elastic connection member to connect the feeding connection plate with the feeding shell.

[0016] Preferably, a connecting seat is provided in the feeding shell, a connecting slot is provided in the connecting seat, the feeding assembly also includes a linkage handle, one end of the linkage handle cooperates with the connecting slot, a linkage shaft is provided in the shell, one end of the linkage shaft cooperates with the connecting slot, and the driving end of the rotating motor drives the linkage handle to rotate through the linkage shaft.

[0017] Preferably, an elastic linkage piece is provided at one end of the linkage handle, and a linkage groove is provided at one end of the linkage shaft, and the elastic linkage piece cooperates with the linkage groove to realize the connection between the linkage handle and the linkage shaft.

[0018] Preferably, the display screen is arranged in the middle of one end surface of the shell, and the control keys and indicator lights are arranged around the display screen.

[0019] Preferably, the control keys include a timing key, a power switch key, an adjustment key and a setting key, the timing keys are arranged in a ring shape around the display screen, and the indicator lights correspond to the positions of the timing keys.

[0020] Preferably, a first elastic clamping piece is provided on the base, and a second elastic clamping piece is provided on the shell, and the first elastic clamping piece abuts against the second elastic clamping piece to connect the base with the shell.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model include:

[0022] The feeder of the present application is installed at the position of the fish tank, and the feeding port of the base is set corresponding to the tank port of the fish tank. The user can control the rotating motor of the feeder of the present application through the control key to realize the rotation of the feeding component relative to the shell. When the discharge port position of the feeding component corresponds to the feeding port position of the base, the feeding material in the feeding component can enter the fish tank, realizing automatic feeding operation. At the same time, the user can also manually operate the baffle plate to move relative to the feeding guide plate. When the baffle plate covers the guide port, the guide port structure is closed to prevent the feeding material in the feeding component from entering the fish tank, thereby adapting to different usage scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional view of the front direction of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view of the back side of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a bottom direction schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural exploded view of the feeding assembly of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural exploded view of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the linkage handle and the linkage shaft of the utility model.

[0030] in:

[0031] 1-base, 2-indicator light, 3-rotating motor, 4-display screen, 5-discharging port, 6-feeding port, 7-feeding connecting plate, 8-feeding shell, 9-feeding guide plate, 10-blocking plate, 11-clamping seat, 12-blocking guide, 13-guide port, 14-clamping groove, 15-clamping protrusion, 16-first elastic connecting member, 17-second elastic connecting member, 18-connecting seat, 19-connecting groove, 20-linkage handle, 21-linkage shaft, 22-elastic linkage member, 23-linkage groove, 24-timing key, 25-power switch key, 26-adjustment key, 27-setting key, 28-first elastic clamping member, 29-second elastic clamping member, 30-shell, 31-adjustment lever, 32-adjustment groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the utility model, and the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0034] Example:

[0035] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in this embodiment, a feeder is provided, comprising a main unit and a base 1;

[0036] The main machine includes a housing 30, a display screen 4, control keys, an indicator light 2, a control circuit board, a battery, a rotating motor 3 and a feeding assembly;

[0037] Display screen 4 and control keys are arranged on one end surface of the housing;

[0038] The rotating motor 3 is arranged in the shell, the feeding assembly is connected to the driving end of the rotating motor 3, the feeding assembly is arranged on the other end surface of the shell, the feeding assembly includes a cavity for placing feeding materials, the feeding assembly is provided with a discharge port 5, a feeding channel in the feeding assembly for connecting the cavity and the discharge port 5, and a baffle mechanism is provided in the feeding channel that slides with the feeding channel;

[0039] The base 1 is connected to the housing, and the base 1 is provided with a feeding port 6 which can correspond to the position of the discharge port 5 of the feeding assembly;

[0040] The control circuit board is electrically connected to the control key, the rotating motor 3, the indicator light 2 and the control key respectively;

[0041] A battery is connected to the display screen 4, the control circuit board, and the indicator light 2, and is used to provide power for the display screen 4, the control circuit board, and the indicator light 2;

[0042] The feeding assembly includes a feeding connection plate 7 and a feeding shell 8, the feeding connection plate 7 is detachably connected to the feeding shell 8 to form a cavity, a discharge port 5 is provided in the feeding shell 8, a feeding guide plate 9 is provided in the feeding shell 8 and at the discharge port 5, and the feeding guide plate 9 and the inner wall surface of the feeding shell 8 form a feeding channel;

[0043] The baffle mechanism includes a baffle plate 10, a clamping seat 11 and a baffle guide 12. A material guide port 13 is provided on the feeding guide plate 9. The baffle guide 12 is provided on the feeding connecting plate 7. The clamping seat 11 is provided on the feeding shell 8. The baffle plate 10 is provided at the material guide port 13. One end of the baffle plate 10 is slidably matched with the baffle guide 12, and the other end is slidably matched with the feeding guide plate 9. The baffle plate 10 is provided with a clamping member that cooperates with the clamping seat 11.

[0044] The feeder of the present embodiment is installed at the position of the fish tank, and the feeding port 6 of the base 1 is arranged corresponding to the tank port of the fish tank. The user can control the rotating motor 3 of the feeder of the present embodiment through the control key to realize the rotation of the feeding component relative to the shell. When the position of the discharge port 5 of the feeding component corresponds to the position of the feeding port 6 of the base 1, the feeding material in the feeding component can enter the fish tank, realizing automatic feeding operation. At the same time, the user can also manually operate the baffle plate 10 to move relative to the feeding guide plate 9. When the baffle plate 10 covers a partial area of ​​the guide port 13, the structural size of the guide port 13 is adjusted, and the amount of feeding material in the feeding component entering the fish tank can be adjusted, thereby adapting to different usage scenarios.

[0045] In this embodiment, the clamping seat 11 is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves 14, the clamping member is an elastic member, the clamping member is provided with a clamping protrusion 15 that can match with the clamping groove 14, the baffle plate 10 is also provided with an adjustment lever 31, and the feeding shell 8 is provided with an adjustment slot 32 for the adjustment lever to pass through. Through the above structure, the plurality of clamping grooves 14 are specifically arranged along the extension direction of the length of the clamping seat 11, and when the clamping protrusion 15 of the clamping member matches with the clamping grooves 14 at different positions, the relative position of the baffle plate 10 and the guide port 13 can be kept stable, thereby ensuring the stability of the process of adjusting the amount of feeding material in the feeding assembly entering the fish tank.

[0046] The specific structure of the detachable connection between the feeding connecting plate 7 and the feeding housing 8 is as follows:

[0047] The feeding connecting plate 7 is provided with a first elastic connecting member 16, and the feeding housing 8 is provided with a second elastic connecting member 17. The first elastic connecting member 16 and the second elastic connecting member 17 abut against each other to connect the feeding connecting plate 7 with the feeding housing 8. The above clamping and abutting structure can realize quick installation and separation, and is convenient for maintenance.

[0048] In this embodiment, the specific connection structure between the feeding assembly and the rotating motor 3 is as follows:

[0049] A connecting seat 18 is provided in the feeding shell 8, and a connecting groove 19 is provided in the connecting seat 18. The feeding assembly also includes a linkage handle 20, one end of which cooperates with the connecting groove 19. A linkage shaft 21 is provided in the shell, and one end of the linkage shaft 21 cooperates with the connecting groove 19. The driving end of the rotating motor 3 drives the linkage handle 20 to rotate through the linkage shaft 21.

[0050] Specifically, an elastic linkage member 22 is provided at one end of the linkage handle 20 , and a linkage groove 23 is provided at one end of the linkage shaft 21 . The elastic linkage member 22 cooperates with the linkage groove 23 to realize the connection between the linkage handle 20 and the linkage shaft 21 .

[0051] In the above structure, a gear assembly is also provided in the shell, and the driving end of the rotating motor 3 is connected to the linkage shaft 21 through the gear assembly. The structure of the gear assembly can achieve the stability of the rotation of the driving linkage shaft 21 of the rotating motor 3. At the same time, the linkage handle 20 and the linkage shaft 21 are structured as a clamping abutment groove, which can achieve quick installation and separation and facilitate maintenance.

[0052] The display screen 4 of this embodiment is arranged in the middle of one end surface of the housing, and the control keys and indicator lights 2 are arranged around the display screen 4 .

[0053] Specifically, the control keys include a timing key 24 , a power switch key 25 , an adjustment key 26 and a setting key 27 . The timing keys 24 are arranged in a ring shape around the display screen 4 , and the indicator light 2 corresponds to the position of the timing keys 24 .

[0054] Specifically, the number of indicator lights 2 is 24, and each indicator light 2 corresponds to a number-shaped protrusion of 1-24, and the timing key 24 corresponds to each position of the indicator light 2 corresponding to the number-shaped protrusion. For example: press the timing key 24 at the position of the 9-shaped indicator light 2, the corresponding indicator light 2 lights up, and the automatic feeding will be performed once at 9:00 local time (feeding component), press it again, the corresponding indicator light 2 goes out, and the automatic feeding is canceled.

[0055] The specific connection structure between the housing and the base 1 of this embodiment is as follows:

[0056] A first elastic clamping member 28 is provided on the base 1 , and a second elastic clamping member 29 is provided on the shell. The first elastic clamping member 28 abuts against the second elastic clamping member 29 to connect the base 1 with the shell.

[0057] In summary, this embodiment can achieve the effect of automatic timed feeding, and can also adjust the feeding amount. The overall structure is reasonably designed and convenient for installation and maintenance.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Therefore, any modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeder, characterized in that: include: Main unit and base; The host comprises a housing, a display screen, control keys, indicator lights, a control circuit board, a battery, a rotating motor and a feeding assembly; The display screen and control keys are arranged on one end surface of the housing; The rotating motor is arranged in the shell, the feeding assembly is connected to the driving end of the rotating motor, the feeding assembly is arranged on the other end surface of the shell, the feeding assembly includes a cavity for placing feeding materials, the feeding assembly is provided with a discharge port, a feeding channel in the feeding assembly for connecting the cavity and the discharge port, and a baffle mechanism is provided in the feeding channel for slidingly cooperating with the feeding channel; The base is connected to the shell, and the base is provided with a feeding port that can correspond to the position of the discharge port of the feeding assembly; The control circuit board is electrically connected to the control key, the rotating motor, the indicator light and the control key respectively; The battery is connected to the display screen, the control circuit board, and the indicator light, and is used to provide power for the display screen, the control circuit board, and the indicator light; The feeding assembly comprises a feeding connection plate and a feeding shell, wherein the feeding connection plate is detachably connected to the feeding shell and forms the cavity, the discharge port is arranged in the feeding shell, a feeding guide plate is arranged in the feeding shell and at the discharge port, and the feeding guide plate and the inner wall surface of the feeding shell form the feeding channel; The baffle mechanism includes a baffle plate, a clamping seat and a baffle guide. The feeding guide plate is provided with a guide port, the baffle guide is provided on the feeding connecting plate, the clamping seat is provided on the feeding shell, the baffle plate is provided at the guide port, one end of the baffle plate is slidably matched with the baffle guide, and the other end is slidably matched with the feeding guide plate, and the baffle plate is provided with a clamping member that matches the clamping seat.

2. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The clamping seat is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves, the clamping member is an elastic member, the clamping member is provided with a clamping protrusion that can cooperate with the clamping groove, the baffle plate is also provided with an adjustment lever, and the feeding shell is provided with an adjustment slot for the adjustment lever to pass through.

3. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The feeding connection plate is provided with a first elastic connection piece, and the feeding shell is provided with a second elastic connection piece. The first elastic connection piece abuts against the second elastic connection piece to connect the feeding connection plate with the feeding shell.

4. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that A connecting seat is provided in the feeding shell, and a connecting groove is provided in the connecting seat. The feeding component also includes a linkage handle, one end of which cooperates with the connecting groove. A linkage shaft is provided in the shell, and one end of the linkage shaft cooperates with the connecting groove. The driving end of the rotating motor drives the linkage handle to rotate through the linkage shaft.

5. The feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that An elastic linkage piece is provided at one end of the linkage handle, and a linkage groove is provided at one end of the linkage shaft. The elastic linkage piece cooperates with the linkage groove to realize the connection between the linkage handle and the linkage shaft.

6. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen is arranged in the middle of one end surface of the shell, and the control keys and indicator lights are arranged around the display screen.

7. The feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that The control keys include a timing key, a power switch key, an adjustment key and a setting key. The timing keys are arranged in a ring shape around the display screen, and the indicator lights correspond to the positions of the timing keys.

8. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The base is provided with a first elastic clamping piece, and the shell is provided with a second elastic clamping piece. The first elastic clamping piece abuts against the second elastic clamping piece to connect the base with the shell.