Feeder

Abstract

The feeder comprises a box body, an opening and closing assembly, a recognizer and an ingestion assembly, the ingestion assembly is arranged in the box body, a surrounding wall is arranged on the periphery of the box body, ingestion openings are formed in the surrounding wall, the opening and closing assembly comprises a driver and a door plate, and the door plate and the recognizer are installed on the inner side and the outer side of the surrounding wall respectively; the driver and the door plate are both arranged in the box body, the recognizer is electrically connected with the driver and used for recognizing the sensing element to control starting of the driver, a locking block is movably installed at the output end of the driver, the driver is used for driving the locking block to move linearly, and one end of the door plate is hinged to the position, close to the feeding opening, of the surrounding wall. And the other end of the door plate is clamped by the locking block so as to seal the ingestion opening. Through mutual cooperation of the box body, the opening and closing assembly, the recognizer and the ingestion assembly, the pet does not need to be frequently manually placed in an ingestion area, the feeder is more convenient to use, and the accuracy of a test result is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of palatability testing of pet food. More specifically, it relates to a feeder. Background Art

[0002] Palatability testing of pet food is used to evaluate the acceptance and preference of pets for food. By placing the food in a feeder for pets to eat, the preferred food and food intake can be measured to determine whether the pet shows a preference, thereby evaluating the pet's preference for the food.

[0003] Currently, there is no corresponding feeding device, and all operations are manual. To collect data, personnel need to receive professional training, the workload is large, and the data collection time is limited. Moreover, pets will have a stress response to the operators, resulting in more interference from human factors in the test, thus affecting the test results. Therefore, the existing test schemes have problems of inconvenient operation and poor accuracy of test results. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] One of the purposes of the embodiments of this application is to provide a feeder to solve the technical problems of large workload and poor accuracy of test results caused by more interference from human factors in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, in a first aspect, an embodiment of this application provides a feeder. The feeder includes a box body, an opening and closing assembly, an identifier, and a feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is placed inside the box body. A surrounding wall is provided on the outer periphery of the box body, and a feeding opening is provided on the surrounding wall. The opening and closing assembly includes a driver and a door panel. The door panel and the identifier are respectively installed on the inner and outer sides of the surrounding wall. The driver and the door panel are both placed inside the box body. The identifier is electrically connected to the driver. The identifier is used to identify an induction element to control the start of the driver. A locking block is movably installed at the output end of the driver. The driver is used to drive the locking block to move linearly. One end of the door panel is hinged to a position of the surrounding wall near the feeding opening, and the other end of the door panel is for the locking block to be clamped to close the feeding opening.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the feeder provided by this application are as follows: By setting up the cooperation of the box body, the opening and closing component, the identifier, and the feeding component, the feeding component is used to hold pet food and weigh the weight of the pet food, and the feeding port allows the pet to enter the interior of the box body to eat; compared with the prior art, the identifier of this application can identify the sensing element to control the start of the driver, and the driver drives the lock block to move linearly, so that the lock block can be separated from the door panel. The pet outside the box body can lift the door panel by itself and enter the interior of the box body through the feeding port, without the need for manual operation of frequently placing the pet in the feeding area, thereby reducing the interference caused by human factors to the palatability test of pet food. The feeder is more convenient to use and the test results are more accurate.

[0007] In an implementable technical solution, the box body includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and a cover. Both ends of the enclosure are respectively connected to the bottom plate and the top plate, and one end of the cover is hinged to the top plate.

[0008] By adopting such a design, the operator can conveniently replace the pet food held by the feeding component by opening the cover.

[0009] In an implementable technical solution, the feeder further includes a lifting component. The lifting component includes a first joint, a second joint, and a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod can perform telescopic movement along a straight line. The first joint and the second joint are respectively installed at both ends of the telescopic rod. The first joint is connected to the cover, and the second joint is connected to the enclosure.

[0010] By adopting such a design, the telescopic rod has a certain resistance, which can enhance the connection stability between the cover and the enclosure, prevent the pet being tested in the accommodation cavity of the box body from pushing aside the cover and escaping from the accommodation cavity of the box body, and can ensure the continuity of the test.

[0011] In an implementable technical solution, the feeder further includes a support frame. Both ends of the support frame are respectively connected to both sides of the enclosure in the width direction, and the middle part of the support frame is connected to the identifier.

[0012] By adopting such a design, the identifier can be more sensitive to the sensing element.

[0013] In an implementable technical solution, the feeder further includes a control module. The control module is connected to the enclosure and is placed inside the box body. The control module is provided with an integrated circuit board, and the identifier and the driver are both electrically connected to the integrated circuit board.

[0014] In an implementable technical solution, the enclosure wall includes a first baffle and two second baffles. The two second baffles are respectively connected to the two side edges of the first baffle along the width direction. The first baffle is inclined relative to the bottom plate, and the feeding opening is formed in the first baffle.

[0015] By adopting such a design, the first baffle is inclined relative to the bottom plate so that the door panel can fit against the first baffle under the action of its own weight.

[0016] In an implementable technical solution, a through hole is formed at one end of the cover away from the top plate.

[0017] By adopting such a design, the through hole allows the tester to insert a finger into it, making it easier for the tester to open the cover and more convenient to replace pet food.

[0018] In an implementable technical solution, the feeding assembly includes a weighing module and a food bowl. The weighing module is installed on the bottom plate, and the food bowl is magnetically connected to the weighing module.

[0019] By adopting such a design, the food bowl is used to hold pet food. The magnetic connection between the food bowl and the weighing module can improve the connection stability, prevent the food bowl from being knocked over by the pet during feeding, and thus ensure the accuracy of the test results.

[0020] In an implementable technical solution, the surface of the weighing module facing away from the bottom plate has a groove, and the side wall of the groove abuts against the side wall of the food bowl.

[0021] By adopting such a design, no gap is generated between the weighing module and the food bowl, effectively preventing food leakage and facilitating cleaning. It can also reduce the weighing error of the weighing module, making the test results more accurate.

[0022] In an implementable technical solution, a plurality of ventilation holes are spaced apart on the door panel.

[0023] By adopting such a design, the ventilation holes can allow the odor emitted by the pet food to flow out from the inside of the box to attract the pet to approach the feeding opening. The ventilation holes can also make the pet inside the box breathe more smoothly, avoid the pet having difficulty breathing, and ensure the life safety of the pet. Description of the Drawings

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the feeder provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 Rear view;

[0027] Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0028] Figure 4 Rear view of the feeder in the embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure:

[0030] 10, box body; 11, enclosure wall; 111, first baffle; 112, second baffle; 12, bottom plate; 13, top plate; 14, cover; 101, feeding port; 102, through hole;

[0031] 20, opening and closing assembly; 21, driver; 22, door panel; 23, lock block; 201, ventilation hole;

[0032] 30, identifier;

[0033] 40, feeding assembly; 41, weighing module; 42, food bowl;

[0034] 50, lifting assembly;

[0035] 60, support frame;

[0036] 70, control module. Detailed implementation manners

[0037] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application clearer, the following further details the present application in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0039] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0041] The following is a detailed description in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments:

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the embodiment of the present application provides a feeder, which includes a box body 10, an opening and closing assembly 20, an identifier 30 and a feeding assembly 40. The feeding assembly 40 is disposed inside the box body 10. A surrounding wall 11 is provided on the outer periphery of the box body 10, and a feeding port 101 is opened on the surrounding wall 11. The opening and closing assembly 20 includes a driver 21 and a door panel 22. The door panel 22 and the identifier 30 are respectively installed on the inner and outer sides of the surrounding wall 11. The driver 21 and the door panel 22 are both disposed inside the box body 10. The identifier 30 is electrically connected to the driver 21. The identifier 30 is used to identify the sensing element to control the start of the driver 21. A locking block 23 is movably installed at the output end of the driver 21. The driver 21 is used to drive the locking block 23 to move linearly. One end of the door panel 22 is hinged to the position of the surrounding wall 11 near the feeding port 101, and the other end of the door panel 22 is for the locking block 23 to be fastened to close the feeding port 101.

[0043] By setting the box body 10, the opening and closing component 20, the identifier 30 and the feeding component 40 to cooperate with each other, the feeding component 40 is used to hold pet food and weigh the weight of the pet food, and the feeding port 101 allows the pet to enter the interior of the box body 10 to eat; the identifier 30 can identify the sensing element to control the start of the driver 21, and the driver 21 drives the lock block 23 to move linearly, so that the lock block 23 can be separated from the door panel 22, and the pet outside the box body 10 can lift the door panel 22 by itself and pass through the feeding port 101 to enter the interior of the box body 10, without the need for manual operation of frequently placing the pet in the feeding area, thereby reducing the interference caused by human factors to the palatability test of pet food, making the use of the feeder more convenient and the test result more accurate.

[0044] In application, before testing with the feeder, pet food is placed in the feeding component 40, and the sensing element is fixed to the back of the pet by a rope. When the pet approaches the box body 10 and makes the sensing element within the recognition range of the identifier 30, the identifier 30 automatically recognizes the sensing element. After successful recognition, it triggers the start of the driver 21. The output end of the driver 21 drives the lock block 23 to move until the lock block 23 is separated from the door panel 22, and the pet's head or front limb can lift the door panel 22 to open the feeding port 101, so that the pet can enter the interior of the box body 10 to eat.

[0045] Specifically, the identifier 30 can be a radio frequency identification card reader or a chip barcode scanner, the driver 21 can be a DC motor or an AC motor, and the sensing element is a chip that can store the information data of the pet. Through the cooperation of the identifier 30 and the sensing element, non-contact data transmission automatic identification can be carried out to reduce the interference caused by manual operation to the test.

[0046] Specifically, the upper end of the door panel 22 facing upward in the height direction is hinged to the surrounding wall 11. When the feeding port 101 is in a closed state, the lower end of the door panel 22 facing downward in the height direction is placed between the lock block 23 and the surrounding wall 11, so that the lock block 23 fixes the door panel 22.

[0047] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the box body 10 includes a bottom plate 12, a top plate 13 and a cover 14. Both ends of the surrounding wall 11 are respectively connected to the bottom plate 12 and the top plate 13, and one end of the cover 14 is hinged to the top plate 13.

[0048] In application, the operator can easily replace the pet food held in the feeding component 40 by flipping open the cover 14.

[0049] Specifically, the surrounding wall 11, the bottom plate 12 and the top plate 13 are connected by welding or angle code bolts, and the structure of the box body 10 is simple, which is convenient for production and processing.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4, the feeder further includes a lifting assembly 50. The lifting assembly 50 includes a first joint, a second joint, and a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod can perform linear telescopic motion. The first joint and the second joint are respectively installed at both ends of the telescopic rod. The first joint is connected to the cover 14, and the second joint is connected to the enclosure wall 11.

[0051] In application, by setting the lifting assembly 50, the telescopic rod has a certain resistance, which can enhance the connection stability between the cover 14 and the enclosure wall 11, prevent the pet being tested inside the box body 10 from pushing open the cover 14 and escaping from the box body 10, and can ensure the continuity of the test.

[0052] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 together, the feeder further includes a support frame 60. Both ends of the support frame 60 are respectively connected to both sides of the enclosure wall 11 in the width direction, and the middle part of the support frame 60 is connected to the identifier 30.

[0053] In application, the support frame 60 is placed on one side of the feeding port 101 adjacent to the top plate 13 in the height direction, which can make the identifier 30 more sensitive to the identification of the sensing element.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 together, the feeder further includes a control module 70. The control module 70 is connected to the enclosure wall 11 and is placed inside the box body 10. The control module 70 is provided with an integrated circuit board, and the identifier 30 and the driver 21 are both electrically connected to the integrated circuit board.

[0055] In application, the control module 70 is adhesively bonded to the enclosure wall 11, and the bottom plate 12 is provided with an installation groove for placing the driver 21 to ensure the installation stability of the driver 21 and the control module 70.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 together, the enclosure wall 11 includes a first baffle 111 and two second baffles 112. The two second baffles 112 are respectively connected to the two side edges of the first baffle 111 in the width direction. The first baffle 111 is inclined relative to the bottom plate 12, and the feeding port 101 is opened on the first baffle 111.

[0057] In application, when the door panel 22 is in the initial position, the door panel 22 fits against the first baffle 111 under the action of its own weight to close the feeding port 101 of the box body 10. When the door panel 22 is pushed up by the animal, the door panel 22 leaves the initial position and deflects by a certain angle. After the animal unloads the pushing force on the door panel 22, the door panel 22 automatically deflects back to the initial position under the action of its own weight.

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 together, a through hole 102 is opened at one end of the cover 14 away from the top plate 13.

[0059] In the application, the through hole 102 allows the tester to insert a finger, making it easier for the tester to flip open the cover 14 and facilitating the replacement of pet food.

[0060] In one embodiment, please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the feeding assembly 40 includes a weighing module 41 and a food bowl 42. The weighing module 41 is installed on the bottom plate 12, and the food bowl 42 is magnetically connected to the weighing module 41.

[0061] In the application, the food bowl 42 is used to hold pet food. The weighing module 41 is provided with a weighing sensor. Through the weighing sensor, the weight of the pet food in the food bowl 42 can be sensed, and the weight information of the pet food is converted into an electrical signal for output.

[0062] In the application, the weighing module 41 is bonded or clamped to the bottom plate 12, and the food bowl 42 is magnetically connected to the weighing module 41 to improve the connection stability, preventing the pet from tipping over the food bowl 42 during the feeding process, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the test results.

[0063] Specifically, in an example of the present application, the number of the feeding assemblies 40 is one, and the feeder can perform a single-bowl test on pet palatability. Understandably, in other examples of the present application, the number of the feeding assemblies 40 is two, and the feeder can perform a double-bowl test on pet palatability.

[0064] In one embodiment, please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the surface of the weighing module 41 facing away from the bottom plate 12 has a groove, and the side wall of the groove abuts against the side wall of the food bowl 42.

[0065] In the application, by adopting such a design, no gap is generated between the weighing module 41 and the food bowl 42, effectively preventing food leakage, facilitating cleaning, and also reducing the weighing error of the weighing module 41, making the test results more accurate.

[0066] In one embodiment, please also refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the door panel 22 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 201 at intervals.

[0067] In the application, the ventilation holes 201 can allow the odor emitted by the pet food to flow out from the inside of the box body 10 to attract the pet to approach the feeding port 101. The ventilation holes 201 can also make the pet inside the box body 10 breathe more smoothly, avoiding the pet from having difficulty breathing and ensuring the life safety of the pet.

[0068] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A feeder, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (10), an opening and closing component (20), an identifier (30) and a feeding component (40), wherein the feeding component (40) is arranged inside the box body (10), a surrounding wall (11) is arranged on the outer periphery of the box body (10), and a feeding opening (101) is provided on the surrounding wall (11); The opening and closing assembly (20) comprises a driver (21) and a door panel (22); the door panel (22) and the identifier (30) are respectively mounted on the inner and outer sides of the surrounding wall (11); the driver (21) and the door panel (22) are both placed inside the box (10); the identifier (30) is electrically connected to the driver (21); and the identifier (30) is used to identify a sensing element to control the start of the driver (21); A locking block (23) is movably mounted at the output end of the driver (21), and the driver (21) is used to drive the locking block (23) to move in a straight line. One end of the door panel (22) is hinged to a position of the surrounding wall (11) adjacent to the feeding opening (101), and the other end of the door panel (22) is fastened to the locking block (23) to close the feeding opening (101).

2. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The box body (10) comprises a bottom plate (12), a top plate (13) and a cover (14); two ends of the surrounding wall (11) are respectively connected to the bottom plate (12) and the top plate (13); one end of the cover (14) is hinged to the top plate (13).

3. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that The feeder further comprises a lifting assembly (50), wherein the lifting assembly (50) comprises a first joint, a second joint and a telescopic rod, wherein the telescopic rod can perform telescopic movement along a straight line, wherein the first joint and the second joint are respectively mounted at two ends of the telescopic rod, wherein the first joint is connected to the sealing cover (14), and the second joint is connected to the surrounding wall (11).

4. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that The feeder further comprises a support frame (60), the two ends of the support frame (60) are respectively connected to the two sides of the surrounding wall (11) along the width direction, and the middle part of the support frame (60) is connected to the identifier (30).

5. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that The feeder further comprises a control module (70), the control module (70) being connected to the surrounding wall (11) and being disposed inside the box body (10), the control module (70) being provided with an integrated circuit board, and the identifier (30) and the driver (21) being electrically connected to the integrated circuit board.

6. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that The surrounding wall (11) comprises a first baffle (111) and two second baffles (112); the two second baffles (112) are respectively connected to two side edges of the first baffle (111) along the width direction; the first baffle (111) is arranged to be inclined relative to the bottom plate (12); and the feeding opening (101) is opened on the first baffle (111).

7. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that A through hole (102) is formed at one end of the sealing cover (14) away from the top plate (13).

8. The feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that The feeding assembly (40) comprises a weighing module (41) and a food bowl (42); the weighing module (41) is mounted on the bottom plate (12); and the food bowl (42) is magnetically connected to the weighing module (41).

9. The feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that The surface of the weighing module (41) facing away from the bottom plate (12) has a groove, and the side wall of the groove abuts against the side wall of the food bowl (42).

10. The feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The door panel (22) is provided with a plurality of air holes (201) at intervals.

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