Full-automatic pet feeder convenient to clean

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic pet feeder convenient to clean, which comprises a storage bin, a feeding hopper and a feeding hopper, the material distributing device comprises a shell, a material distributing bin and a material distributing assembly, the material distributing bin is arranged at the opening of the bottom of the storage bin, the top of the material distributing bin is open and movably provided with a cover body, a feeding port is formed in the cover body, a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the material distributing bin, and the material distributing assembly is arranged in the material distributing bin; the feeding basin is arranged close to the discharge port; and the control module is electrically connected with the material distributing assembly and used for receiving an external input signal and controlling the material distributing assembly to distribute materials regularly and / or quantitatively according to the external input signal. According to the pet feeder, the top of the feed distribution bin is open, and the cover body is movably arranged at the top of the feed distribution bin, so that pet feed which is left in the feed distribution bin and on the feed distribution assembly and cannot be discharged can be conveniently and quickly cleaned by taking down the cover body during cleaning, the interior of the feeder is kept clean, and pet health is prevented from being influenced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet feeding devices, and particularly discloses a fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more users are willing to raise pets to relieve the pressure in life and work. Pets refer to organisms that people keep for spiritual purposes. The pet industry is now an emerging and vibrant project, and pet feeding has become crucial. Therefore, designing a pet automatic feeder that can independently feed pets has considerable economic value and practical value.

[0003] However, the inventor has found through research that it is not easy to clean the interior of existing traditional pet automatic feeders. In particular, the pet food residues in some gap areas of the material distribution bin will breed bacteria, viruses, etc. if not cleaned for a long time, which will affect the health of pets. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean, aiming to solve the problem that the interior of the existing pet feeder is inconvenient to clean.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean, which includes: a storage bin with an opening at the bottom; a material distribution device, which includes a housing, a material distribution bin and a material distribution component. The housing is arranged at the bottom of the storage bin, the material distribution bin is arranged in the housing and at the opening at the bottom of the storage bin. The top of the material distribution bin is open and is movably provided with a cover body, and a feed inlet is arranged on the cover body. The bottom of the material distribution bin is provided with a discharge outlet, and the material distribution component is arranged in the material distribution bin. After the pet food that slides in from the feed inlet is quantitatively separated, the separated pet food is discharged from the discharge outlet; a feeding basin is arranged adjacent to the discharge outlet so that the pet food discharged from the discharge outlet falls into the feeding basin; a control module is electrically connected to the material distribution component and is used for receiving an externally input signal and controlling the material distribution component to distribute materials regularly and / or quantitatively according to the externally input signal.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, a drying component for maintaining the dryness in the storage bin is arranged in the storage bin. The storage bin includes a bin with an open top and a bin cover movably arranged on the top of the bin. The drying component includes a drying bin for storing desiccant, and the drying bin is arranged on the inner wall of the bin cover and is communicated with the bin.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the drying bin includes an upper bin body part fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the material cover and a lower bin body part arranged movably. One end of the lower bin body part is hinged to the inner wall of the material cover, a locking part is arranged at the other end of the lower bin body part, a locking body matching with the locking part is arranged inside the material cover, and a plurality of ventilation openings communicating the material bin and the drying bin are arranged on the lower bin body part.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a groove with an open top is further arranged on the material cover. An articulated part is arranged inside the groove, a supporting button part is arranged at the top of the groove, an articulated body hinged to the articulated part is arranged on the lower surface of the supporting button part, a pressing part is arranged on the articulated body, a movable engaging tooth is arranged slidably at the bottom of the groove, a through hole is arranged on the side wall of the groove, one end of the movable engaging tooth extends from the through hole to the outside of the groove, an elastic part is arranged between the other end of the movable engaging tooth and the inner wall of the groove, a pressure-bearing part is arranged on the upper surface of the movable engaging tooth, the pressing part abuts against the pressure-bearing part, the supporting button part rotates when being pressed, the pressing part rotates and presses the pressure-bearing part to drive the movable engaging tooth to slide, the movable engaging tooth slides so that one end of the movable engaging tooth retracts from the outside of the groove to the inside of the groove. When the supporting button part is released, the movable engaging tooth returns to its original position under the elastic force of the elastic part, and one end of the movable engaging tooth extends out of the groove. A first bayonet matching with one end of the movable engaging tooth is arranged on the side wall of the material bin, and the first bayonet is directly opposite to the through hole on the side wall of the groove.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a fixed engaging tooth is further arranged on the side wall of the material cover, the fixed engaging tooth is arranged at one end opposite to the movable engaging tooth, and a second bayonet matching with the fixed engaging tooth is further arranged on the side wall of the material bin.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the material distributing assembly includes a driving motor and a rotating shaft. The driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the material distributing bin, the rotating shaft is arranged at the center of the material distributing bin and the bottom end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the bottom end of the material distributing bin and is connected with the output end of the driving motor. The material distributing bin includes an upper material distributing area communicated with the feeding port and a lower material distributing area communicated with the discharging port. A pair of stoppers are arranged in the upper material distributing area, the pair of stoppers are connected with the inner wall of the top of the material distributing bin and are located at both ends of the feeding port. The pair of stoppers, the inner side wall of the material distributing bin and the outer side wall of the rotating shaft form an annular accommodating area. A pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts are arranged in the lower material distributing area, the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts are sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts divide the lower material distributing area into two fan-shaped spaces with equal sizes. The top surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the bottom surface area of the accommodating area, and the bottom surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the size of the discharging port. When the rotating shaft drives the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts to rotate, the two fan-shaped spaces alternately pass below the accommodating area or above the discharging port, so that the pet food in the accommodating area falls into the fan-shaped space, or the pet food in the fan-shaped space falls from the discharging port into the feeding bowl.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the material distributing assembly further includes a stirring member. The top end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the top of the material distributing bin and extends into the storage bin, and the stirring member is connected to the top end of the rotating shaft.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the material distributing assembly further includes a counter electrically connected to the control module. The counter is disposed on the outer surface of the bottom of the material distributing bin. A rotating member is sleeved on a partial rotating shaft region between the bottom of the material distributing bin and the driving motor. A protruding portion is provided on the rotating member, and an elastic switch is provided on the counter. The elastic switch is located on the rotation track of the protruding portion. When the rotating member drives the protruding portion to rotate past the elastic switch, the protruding portion presses the elastic switch, and the counter generates an induction signal and counts once.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the control module includes a mounting plate, a support shell, a circuit board, a display screen, and a rotator. A mounting structure matching the mounting plate is provided on the housing. One side of the support shell is disposed on the mounting plate. The circuit board is disposed inside the support shell. The display screen is disposed on the other side of the support shell. A display lens is covered on the display screen, and an induction button is provided on the display lens. The induction button is electrically connected to the circuit board. The rotator is movably sleeved on the support shell. An inductor is provided on the circuit board, and a gear is provided on the inductor. A circle of teeth is provided on the inner surface of the rotator and meshes with the gear. When the rotator rotates, it drives the gear, and the gear rotates so that the inductor generates a control signal and transmits it to the circuit board. The circuit board is electrically connected to the driving motor.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present utility model, a grain channel is provided inside the housing. One end of the grain channel is communicated with the discharge port, and the other end of the grain channel extends above the feeding basin. A sensor is provided in the grain channel, and the sensor is electrically connected to the control module. When the sensor detects that no pet food slides through the grain channel during the operation of the material distributing assembly, a reminder signal is sent to the outside through the control module.

[0015] The beneficial effects achieved by the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] The present utility model provides a convenient-to-clean fully automatic pet feeder. By providing an open top for the material distributing bin and movably providing a cover on the top of the material distributing bin, when cleaning, the cover can be removed to conveniently and quickly clean the residual pet food that cannot be discharged inside the material distributing bin and on the material distributing assembly, maintaining the cleanliness inside the feeder and avoiding affecting the health of pets. Moreover, by providing a material distributing assembly and a control module, the control module is used to control the operation of the material distributing device, and the pet food in the storage bin is added to the feeding basin at regular intervals and in a fixed quantity through the material distributing device, thereby realizing the regular and quantitative feeding of pets. Moreover, different feeding amounts can be set according to the size of the pets, and the practicability is strong. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1Schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 Exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the structure of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 Exploded view of the structure of the storage bin of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the feed cover of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 Exploded view of the structure of the feed cover of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the button part of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 Partial cross-sectional view of the structure of the button part of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model when not pressed;

[0025] Figure 9 Partial cross-sectional view of the structure of the button part of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model when pressed;

[0026] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the material distribution device of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 11 Cross-sectional view of the structure of the material distribution device of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 12 Partial exploded view of the structure of the material distribution device of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the structure of the material distribution bin of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 14Another structural schematic diagram of the material distribution bin of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 15 Another partial structural schematic diagram of the material distribution device of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 16 Exploded structural schematic diagram of the control module of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning according to the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 17 Structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning according to the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] In order to better understand the above technical solutions, the above technical solutions will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the specification and specific implementation manners.

[0035] Figure 1 Shows a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning according to the present utility model. As Figure 1 shown, the fully automatic pet feeder for convenient cleaning includes: a storage bin 1, a material distribution device 2, a feeding bowl 3, and a control module 4.

[0036] Among them, an opening 10 is provided at the bottom of the storage bin 1 (please refer to Figure 4 ). Exemplarily, the storage bin 1 adopts a cylindrical structure and is hollow inside for storing pet food. Specifically, the size of the storage bin 1 is set according to requirements.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 together. The material distribution device 2 includes a housing 21, a material distribution bin 22, and a material distribution component 23. The housing 21 is provided at the bottom of the storage bin. The material distribution bin 22 is provided inside the housing 21 and is located at the opening 10 at the bottom of the storage bin. The top of the material distribution bin 22 is open and is movably provided with a cover body 24. A feed inlet 241 is provided on the cover body 24. A discharge outlet 221 is provided at the bottom of the material distribution bin 22. The material distribution component 23 is provided inside the material distribution bin 22. After quantitatively separating the pet food that slides in from the feed inlet 241, the separated pet food is discharged from the discharge outlet 221.

[0038] Specifically, the cover 24 is movably arranged on the top of the material distribution bin 22, so that the cover 24 can be removed from the top of the material distribution bin 22, facilitating regular cleaning of the interior of the material distribution bin 22 and the material distribution component 23. The material distribution device 2 can separate the pet food in the storage bin 1, so that the amount of pet food discharged from the material distribution device 2 each time is maintained within a certain range. By controlling the number of times the material distribution device 2 discharges pet food, the total amount of pet food added to the feeding bowl 3 during one feeding process can be controlled. For large pets, the material distribution device 2 can perform multiple material distribution operations and discharge materials into the feeding bowl 3 multiple times to meet the feeding requirements of large pets; for small pets, the material distribution device 2 can reduce the number of material distribution operations to avoid overfeeding.

[0039] The feeding bowl 3 is arranged adjacent to the discharge port 221, so that the pet food discharged from the discharge port 221 falls into the feeding bowl 3. Exemplarily, the feeding bowl 3 is arranged below the discharge port 221. After the pet food in the material distribution device 2 is quantitatively separated, it slides down from the discharge port 221 into the feeding bowl 3 under the action of gravity.

[0040] The control module 4 is electrically connected to the material distribution device 2 and is used to receive external input signals and control the material distribution component 23 to distribute materials regularly and / or quantitatively according to the external input signals. The control module 4 can adopt the mode of button input signals or establish a remote connection with a mobile terminal to facilitate remote control by the user. The control module 4 can set the time and number of times of the material distribution operation of the material distribution component 23 according to the external input signals, so as to add pet food to the feeding bowl 3 regularly and quantitatively.

[0041] In this embodiment, the fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean has an open top of the material distribution bin 22, and a cover 24 is movably arranged on the top of the material distribution bin 22. During cleaning, the cover 24 can be removed to conveniently and quickly clean the residual pet food that cannot be discharged inside the material distribution bin 22 and on the material distribution component 23, maintaining the cleanliness inside the feeder and avoiding affecting the health of pets. Moreover, by setting the material distribution component 23 and the control module, the control module is used to control the operation of the material distribution device, and the pet food in the storage bin is added to the feeding bowl regularly and quantitatively through the material distribution device, so as to realize the regular and quantitative feeding of pets, and different feeding amounts can also be set according to the size of the pets, with strong practicability.

[0042] Further, as Figure 4As shown, a drying component for maintaining dryness in the storage bin 1 is provided in the storage bin 1. The drying component is provided in the storage bin 1 and is used to remove moisture in the storage bin 1 and maintain dryness in the storage bin 1, thereby extending the shelf life of the pet food in the storage bin 1, and does not require the user to frequently add pet food to the storage bin 1. The storage bin 1 includes a silo 11 with an open top and a cover 12 movably provided on the top of the silo 11. The drying component includes a drying bin 13 for storing desiccant. The drying bin 13 is provided on the inner wall of the cover 12 and is connected to the silo 11.

[0043] Specifically, the material cover 12 is movably arranged on the top of the silo 11. The user can remove the material cover 12 from the top of the silo 11 and then add pet food into the silo 11. By setting the drying bin 13 in the silo 11 and communicating with the silo 11, the desiccant is stored in the drying bin 13, and the desiccant absorbs the moisture in the silo 11 to keep the silo 11 dry. The setting of the drying bin 13 can not only keep the silo 11 dry, but also prevent the desiccant from directly contacting the pet food, thereby avoiding the desiccant from contaminating the pet food.

[0044] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, the drying bin 13 includes an upper bin body 131 fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the material cover 12 and a movably arranged lower bin body 132, one end of the lower bin body 132 is hinged to the inner wall of the material cover 12, and the other end of the lower bin body 132 is provided with a locking portion 133, and a locking body 134 matching the locking portion 133 is provided inside the material cover 12, and a plurality of ventilation ports connecting the material bin 11 and the drying bin 13 are provided on the lower bin body 132.

[0045] Specifically, in order to facilitate the replacement of the desiccant in the drying bin 13, the present embodiment hinges one end of the lower bin body 132 with the inner wall at the top of the material cover 12, and provides a lock portion 133 at the other end. After the desiccant is placed in the drying bin 13, the lower bin body 132 is rotated so that the lock portion 133 is snapped into the lock body 134 at the inner wall at the top of the material cover 12. When the desiccant needs to be replaced, the lock portion 133 is pulled out from the lock body 134 and the lower bin body 132 is rotated, so that the drying bin 13 can be opened to replace the desiccant.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a groove 121 with an open top is also provided on the material cover 12. An articulated part 122 is arranged in the groove 121, and a matching button part 123 is arranged at the top of the groove 121. The button part 123 matches the shape and size of the groove 121. A pressing area 1231 is arranged on the upper surface of the button part 123, and an articulated body 124 that is articulated with the articulated part 122 is arranged on the lower surface of the button part 123. When the user presses the pressing area 1231 on the upper surface of the button part 123, the button part 123 rotates with the articulated part 122 as the fulcrum. An extrusion part 125 is arranged on the articulated body 124, a movable latch 126 is slidably arranged at the bottom of the groove 121, a perforation (not shown in the figure) is arranged on the side wall of the groove 121, one end of the movable latch 126 extends from the perforation to the outside of the groove 121, an elastic member 127 is arranged between the other end of the movable latch 126 and the inner wall of the groove 121, a pressure-bearing part 128 is arranged on the upper surface of the movable latch 126, the extrusion part 125 abuts against the pressure-bearing part 128, when the button part 123 is pressed, it rotates, the extrusion part 125 rotates and presses the pressure-bearing part 128 to drive the movable latch 126 to slide, the movable latch 126 slides so that one end of the movable latch 126 retracts from the outside of the groove 121 into the inside of the groove 121. When the button part 123 is released, the movable latch 126 returns to its original position under the elastic force of the elastic member 127, one end of the movable latch 126 extends out of the groove 121, and a first bayonet (not shown in the figure) matching one end of the movable latch 126 is arranged on the side wall of the material bin 11, and the first bayonet is directly opposite to the perforation on the side wall of the groove 121.

[0047] Specifically, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram when the material cover 12 is closed, Figure 9 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram when the material cover 12 is opened. When the user needs to open the material cover 12 to add pet food to the material bin 11, the user presses the pressing area 1231 on the button part 123. The button part 123 rotates with the articulated part 122 as the fulcrum under the action of an external force, and the extrusion part 125 starts to press the pressure-bearing part 128, causing the movable latch 126 to slide. One end of the movable latch 126 that is stuck to the side wall of the material bin 11 retracts into the groove 121, and the material bin 11 and the material cover 12 are no longer engaged, facilitating the user to remove the material cover 12. When the material cover 12 is reinstalled on the top of the material bin 11, place the material cover 12 on the top of the material bin 11 and press the pressing area 1231 of the button part 123. The end of the movable latch 126 retracts into the groove 121 and is directly opposite to the first bayonet on the side wall of the material bin 11. When the user stops pressing the button part 123, under the elastic force of the elastic member 127, the movable latch 126 slides, and the end of the movable latch 126 extends out of the perforation on the side wall of the groove 121 and is stuck into the first bayonet on the side wall of the material bin 11.

[0048] Furthermore, as Figure 6As shown, a fixed engaging tooth 129 is further provided on the side wall of the material cover 12. The fixed engaging tooth 129 is provided at one end opposite to the movable engaging tooth 126. A second bayonet (not shown in the figure) matching the fixed engaging tooth 129 is further provided on the side wall of the material bin 11.

[0049] Specifically, when the material cover 12 is reinstalled on the top of the material bin 11, first, the fixed engaging tooth 129 is snapped into the second bayonet, and then by pressing the button portion 123, the movable engaging tooth 126 is snapped into the first bayonet; when it is necessary to remove the material cover 12, first press the button portion 123 to remove the movable engaging tooth 126 from the first bayonet, and then remove the fixed engaging tooth 129 from the second bayonet, so as to remove the material cover 12.

[0050] Furthermore, as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, the bottom of the storage bin 1 is inclined, and the feed inlet 241 is provided at the lowest point of the bottom of the storage bin 1.

[0051] Specifically, by inclining the bottom of the storage bin 1 and providing the feed inlet 241 at the lowest point of the bottom of the storage bin 1, the pet food in the storage bin 1 slides into the material distributing device 2 from the feed inlet 241 under the action of gravity.

[0052] Furthermore, as Figures 10 to 14As shown in the figure, the material distribution component 23 includes a driving motor 231 and a rotating shaft 232. The material distribution bin 22 is connected to the bottom of the storage bin 1. The driving motor 231 is arranged at the bottom end of the material distribution bin 22. The rotating shaft 232 is arranged at the center of the material distribution bin 22, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft 232 penetrates through the bottom end of the material distribution bin 22 and is connected to the output end of the driving motor 231. The feed inlet 241 is arranged at the top of the material distribution bin 22, and the discharge outlet 221 is arranged at the bottom of the material distribution bin 22. The material distribution bin 22 includes an upper material distribution area 222 communicated with the feed inlet 241 and a lower material distribution area 223 communicated with the discharge outlet 221. A pair of stoppers 224 are arranged in the upper material distribution area 222. The pair of stoppers 224 are connected to the inner wall of the top of the material distribution bin 22 and are located at both ends of the feed inlet 241. The pair of stoppers 224, the inner side wall of the material distribution bin 22, and the outer side wall of the rotating shaft 232 form an annular accommodating area 225. A pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 are arranged in the lower material distribution area 223. The pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 are sleeved on the rotating shaft 232. The pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 divide the lower material distribution area 223 into two fan-shaped spaces of equal size. The top surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the bottom surface area of the accommodating area 225, and the bottom surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the size of the discharge outlet 221. When the rotating shaft 232 drives the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 to rotate, the two fan-shaped spaces alternately pass below the accommodating area 225 or above the discharge outlet 221, so that the pet food in the accommodating area 225 falls into the fan-shaped space, or the pet food in the fan-shaped space falls from the discharge outlet 221 into the feeding bowl 3.

[0053] Specifically, as Figure 12 shown, in the initial state, one of the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 rotates to be directly below the accommodating area 225. At this time, the bottom end of the accommodating area 225 is closed by the fan-shaped cylindrical part 226, and the pet food sliding down in the storage bin 1 is in the accommodating area 225. When it is necessary to feed the pet, the control module 4 controls the driving motor 231 to work. The driving motor 231 drives the rotating shaft 232 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 232 drives the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts 226 to rotate. The fan-shaped cylindrical part 226 at the bottom of the accommodating area 225 rotates away from the bottom of the accommodating area 225, and the fan-shaped space gradually rotates to the bottom of the accommodating area 225. As the fan-shaped cylindrical part 226 rotates away, the pet food in the accommodating area 225 falls into the fan-shaped space under the blocking action of the stopper 224 until the fan-shaped space is filled. The rotating shaft 232 continues to rotate, and the other fan-shaped cylindrical part 226 is rotated to the bottom of the accommodating area 225. The filled fan-shaped space rotates away from the bottom of the accommodating area 225, and, under the blocking action of the stopper 224, the pet food exceeding the top of the fan-shaped space is blocked in the accommodating area 225, thereby separating the pet food filling one fan-shaped space; when the rotating shaft 232 continues to rotate, as Figure 13As shown, when the fan-shaped ring space until it is full is above the discharge port 221, the pet food in the fan-shaped ring space slides down from the discharge port 221 to the feeding bowl 3 under the action of gravity. By controlling the number of turns of the rotation of the rotating shaft 232, the metering device 2 can be controlled to quantitatively discharge pet food, realizing quantitative feeding of pets. For example, by controlling the rotating shaft 232 to rotate half a turn, an amount of pet food in a fan-shaped ring space can be discharged into the feeding bowl 3. Rotating one turn discharges an amount of pet food in two fan-shaped ring spaces, and rotating one and a half turns can discharge an amount of pet food in three fan-shaped ring spaces.

[0054] Furthermore, the metering component 23 further includes a stirring member 233. The top end of the rotating shaft 232 penetrates through the top of the metering bin 22 and extends into the storage bin 1, and the stirring member 233 is connected to the top end of the rotating shaft 232.

[0055] Specifically, by providing the stirring member 233, when the rotating shaft 232 rotates to separate the pet food, the stirring member 233 simultaneously stirs the pet food in the storage bin 1, making it easier for the pet food to fall into the metering bin 22 from the feed inlet 241 and preventing the pet food from blocking the feed inlet 241.

[0056] Furthermore, as Figure 15 shown, the metering component 23 further includes a counter 234 electrically connected to the control module 4. The counter 234 is arranged on the outer surface of the bottom of the metering bin 22. A rotating member 2321 is sleeved on a partial rotating shaft area between the bottom of the metering bin 22 and the drive motor 231. A convex portion 2322 is provided on the rotating member 2321. An elastic switch 2341 is provided on the counter 234. The elastic switch 2341 is on the rotation track of the convex portion 2322. When the rotating member 2321 drives the convex portion 2322 to rotate past the elastic switch 2341, the convex portion 2322 presses the elastic switch 2341, and the counter 234 generates an induction signal and counts once.

[0057] Specifically, the protruding portions 2322 on the rotating member 2321 are preferably set to two and symmetrically arranged on the side surface of the rotating member 2321 to correspond to the two fan-shaped annular spaces. In the initial state, one of the protruding portions 2322 abuts against the elastic switch 2341, and the counting times of the counter 234 are reset to zero; when the control module 4 controls the rotation of the rotating shaft 232, the protruding portion 2322 presses the elastic switch 2341, and the elastic switch 2341 deforms so that the elastic switch 2341 is turned on, and the counter 234 generates a corresponding induction signal and counts once until the other protruding portion 2322 abuts against the elastic switch 2341. At this time, the rotating shaft 232 has rotated half a circle, and a fan-shaped annular space of pet food has been discharged into the feeding bowl 3; when the control module 4 controls the rotating shaft 232 to continue rotating, the other protruding portion 2322 presses the elastic switch 2341, and the counter 234 generates an induction signal and counts twice, and so on. According to the counting of the counter 234, the amount of pet food discharged into the feeding bowl 3 can be known, and the counting times are transmitted to the control module 4, and the control module 4 can control the operation of the drive motor 231 according to the counting times.

[0058] Further, as Figure 10 and Figure 11 shown, a battery compartment 25 is further provided in the housing 21, a battery 26 is loaded in the battery compartment 25, and the battery 26 is electrically connected to the drive motor 231 and the control module 4.

[0059] Specifically, the battery 26 is used to supply power to the control module 4 and the material distribution device 2. The battery 26 can be a rechargeable battery 26 or a non-rechargeable battery 26, and this embodiment does not make any restrictions.

[0060] Further, as Figure 16 shown, the control module 4 includes a mounting plate 41, a support shell 42, a circuit board 43, a display screen 44, and a rotator 45. A mounting structure (not shown in the figure) matching the mounting plate 41 is provided on the housing 21. One side of the support shell 42 is arranged on the mounting plate 41. The circuit board 43 is arranged in the support shell 42. The display screen 44 is arranged on the other side of the support shell 42. A display lens 46 is covered on the display screen 44, and an induction button (not shown in the figure) is provided on the display lens 46. The induction button is electrically connected to the circuit board 43. The rotator 45 is movably sleeved on the support shell 42. An inductor 431 is provided on the circuit board 43, a gear 432 is provided on the inductor 431, and a circle of teeth 451 is provided on the inner surface of the rotator 45 and meshes with the gear 432. The rotation of the rotator 45 drives the gear 432, and the rotation of the gear 432 causes the inductor 431 to generate a control signal and transmit it to the circuit board 43. The circuit board 43 is electrically connected to the drive motor 231.

[0061] Specifically, the rotator 45 rotates to drive the gear 432 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 432 drives the signal sensing end of the inductor 431 to rotate, generating a corresponding induction signal within the inductor 431. Function control can be achieved based on this induction signal. For example, the screen switching function can be realized, and different function interfaces are displayed on the display screen 44 by switching through the rotator 45. Compared with the traditional function button method, the way the rotator 45 realizes functions is more interesting.

[0062] Further, as Figure 17 shown, the feeding bowl 3 is detachably connected to the feeding device 2.

[0063] Specifically, for the convenience of cleaning the feeding bowl 3, in this embodiment, the feeding bowl 3 and the feeding device 2 are detachably connected. Exemplarily, a plug 31 can be provided on the side wall of the feeding bowl 3. A groove structure (not shown in the figure) is provided on the plug 31. A jack (not shown in the figure) matching the plug 31 is provided on the housing 21 of the feeding device 2. A limiting protrusion (not shown in the figure) matching the groove structure is provided in the jack. When the plug 31 is inserted into the jack, the limiting protrusion engages with the groove structure to fix the feeding bowl 3 and the feeding device 2.

[0064] Further, as Figure 17 shown, the storage bin 1 is detachably connected to the feeding device 2.

[0065] Exemplarily, hanging fasteners 201 can be provided on both sides of the feeding device 2. The hanging parts of the hanging fasteners 201 protrude from the top of the feeding device 2. Buttons 202 are also provided on both sides of the feeding device 2. The buttons 202 are connected to the hanging fasteners 201. A limiting part (not shown in the figure) is also provided on the bottom surface of the storage bin 1. The limiting part faces the inner surface of the button 202. A spring 203 is provided between the inner surface of the button 202 and the limiting part. Two hanging slots 101 are correspondingly provided on both sides of the storage bin 1. The hanging slots 101 match the hanging parts. When the storage bin 1 is installed on the feeding device 2, the hanging parts are snapped into the hanging slots 101 to fix the storage bin 1 and the feeding device 2. When it is necessary to remove the storage bin 1, press the buttons 202 on both sides of the feeding device 2 simultaneously. The buttons 202 move into the feeding device 2, driving the hanging fasteners 201 to move into the feeding device 2, so that the hanging parts disengage from the hanging slots 101. At this time, the storage bin 1 can be removed. When the storage bin 1 is installed on the feeding device 2, first, the buttons 202 on both sides also need to be pressed. After placing the storage bin 1 on the top of the feeding device 2, release the buttons 202. Under the action of the spring 203, the buttons move out of the feeding device 2, driving the hanging fasteners 201 to move, and the hanging parts are snapped into the hanging slots 101.

[0066] Further, as Figures 11 to 14As shown, a grain passage 211 is provided inside the housing 21. One end of the grain passage 211 is communicated with the discharge port 221. The other end of the grain passage 211 is lower than the end where the grain passage 211 is communicated with the discharge port 221 and extends above the feeding basin. A sensor 212 is provided inside the grain passage 211. The sensor 212 is electrically connected to the control module 4. When the sensor 212 detects that no pet food slides through the grain passage 211 during the operation of the material distribution assembly 23, a reminder signal is sent to the outside through the control module 4.

[0067] Specifically, by providing the sensor 212 inside the grain passage 211, the sensor 212 is used to detect whether there is pet food passing through the grain passage 211. If it is detected that no pet food passes through, a reminder signal is sent to the control module 4, indicating that the pet food in the storage bin 1 is insufficient and needs to be replenished.

[0068] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art can make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they learn the basic creative concepts. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be construed to include the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and variations to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean, characterized in that, It includes: A storage bin, with an opening provided at the bottom of the storage bin; A material distribution device, which includes a housing, a material distribution bin, and a material distribution component. The housing is provided at the bottom of the storage bin. The material distribution bin is provided inside the housing and at the opening at the bottom of the storage bin. The top of the material distribution bin is open and is movably provided with a cover. An inlet is provided on the cover. An outlet is provided at the bottom of the material distribution bin. The material distribution component is provided inside the material distribution bin. After quantitatively separating the pet food that slides in from the inlet, the separated pet food is discharged from the outlet; A feeding bowl, which is provided adjacent to the outlet so that the pet food discharged from the outlet falls into the feeding bowl; A control module, electrically connected to the material distribution component, for receiving an externally input signal and controlling the material distribution component to distribute materials regularly and / or quantitatively according to the externally input signal.

2. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean according to claim 1, wherein A drying component for maintaining dryness inside the storage bin is provided inside the storage bin. The storage bin includes a bin with an open top and a bin cover movably provided at the top of the bin. The drying component includes a drying bin for storing a desiccant. The drying bin is provided on the inner wall of the bin cover and communicates with the bin.

3. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean according to claim 2, wherein The drying bin includes an upper bin body part fixedly provided on the inner wall of the bin cover and a lower bin body part movably provided. One end of the lower bin body part is hinged to the inner wall of the bin cover. A locking part is provided at the other end of the lower bin body part. A locking body matching the locking part is provided inside the bin cover. A plurality of air vents communicating the bin and the drying bin are provided on the lower bin body part.

4. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient for cleaning according to claim 2, wherein A groove with an open top is further provided on the bin cover. A hinged part is provided inside the groove. A matching button part is provided at the top of the groove. An articulated body hinged to the hinged part is provided on the lower surface of the button part. A pressing part is provided on the articulated body. A movable tooth is slidably provided at the bottom of the groove. A perforation is provided on the side wall of the groove. One end of the movable tooth extends from the perforation to the outside of the groove. An elastic member is provided between the other end of the movable tooth and the inner wall of the groove. A pressure-bearing part is provided on the upper surface of the movable tooth. The pressing part abuts against the pressure-bearing part. When the button part is pressed, it rotates. The pressing part rotates and presses the pressure-bearing part to drive the movable tooth to slide. The movable tooth slides so that one end of the movable tooth retracts from the outside of the groove to the inside of the groove. When the button part is released, the movable tooth returns to its original position under the elastic force of the elastic member, and one end of the movable tooth extends out of the groove. A first bayonet matching one end of the movable tooth is provided on the side wall of the bin, and the first bayonet is directly opposite to the perforation on the side wall of the groove.

5. The fully automatic pet feeder convenient for cleaning according to claim 4, wherein, A fixed tooth is further provided on the side wall of the bin cover, and the fixed tooth is provided at one end opposite to the movable tooth. A second bayonet matching the fixed tooth is further provided on the side wall of the bin.

6. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean according to claim 1, wherein The material distribution component includes a driving motor and a rotating shaft. The driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the material distribution bin. The rotating shaft is arranged at the center of the material distribution bin, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the bottom end of the material distribution bin and is connected to the output end of the driving motor. The material distribution bin includes an upper material distribution area communicated with the feed inlet and a lower material distribution area communicated with the discharge outlet. A pair of stoppers are arranged in the upper material distribution area. The pair of stoppers are connected to the inner wall of the top of the material distribution bin and are located at both ends of the feed inlet. The pair of stoppers, the inner side wall of the material distribution bin, and the outer side wall of the rotating shaft form an annular accommodating area. A pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts are arranged in the lower material distribution area. The pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts are sleeved on the rotating shaft. The pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts divide the lower material distribution area into two fan-shaped spaces with equal sizes. The top surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the bottom surface area of the accommodating area. The bottom surface area of the fan-shaped space is equal to the size of the discharge outlet. When the rotating shaft drives the pair of fan-shaped cylindrical parts to rotate, the two fan-shaped spaces alternately pass below the accommodating area or above the discharge outlet, so that the pet food in the accommodating area falls into the fan-shaped space, or the pet food in the fan-shaped space falls from the discharge outlet into the feeding bowl.

7. The fully automatic pet feeder convenient for cleaning according to claim 6, characterized in that, The material distribution component further includes a stirring part. The top end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the top of the material distribution bin and extends into the storage bin. The stirring part is connected to the top end of the rotating shaft.

8. The fully automatic pet feeder convenient for cleaning according to claim 6, characterized in that, The material distribution component further includes a counter electrically connected to the control module. The counter is arranged on the outer surface of the bottom of the material distribution bin. A rotating part is sleeved on a partial rotating shaft area between the bottom of the material distribution bin and the driving motor. A protrusion is arranged on the rotating part. An elastic switch is arranged on the counter. The elastic switch is on the rotation track of the protrusion. When the rotating part drives the protrusion to rotate past the elastic switch, the protrusion presses the elastic switch, and the counter generates an induction signal and counts once.

9. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean according to claim 7, wherein The control module includes a mounting plate, a support shell, a circuit board, a display screen, and a rotator. A mounting structure matching the mounting plate is arranged on the shell. One side of the support shell is arranged on the mounting plate. The circuit board is arranged in the support shell. The display screen is arranged on the other side of the support shell. A display lens is covered on the display screen. An induction button is arranged on the display lens. The induction button is electrically connected to the circuit board. The rotator is movably sleeved on the support shell. An inductor is arranged on the circuit board. A gear is arranged on the inductor. A circle of teeth is arranged on the inner surface of the rotator and meshes with the gear. When the rotator rotates, it drives the gear, and the gear rotates so that the inductor generates a control signal and transmits it to the circuit board. The circuit board is electrically connected to the driving motor.

10. The fully automatic pet feeder that is convenient to clean according to claim 1, wherein A grain channel is provided inside the housing. One end of the grain channel communicates with the discharge port, and the other end of the grain channel extends above the feeding basin. A sensor is provided in the grain channel, and the sensor is electrically connected to the control module. When the sensor detects that no pet food slides through the grain channel during the operation of the feeding component, a reminder signal is sent to the outside through the control module.

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