Multi-granary pet feeder

Abstract

A multi-granary pet feeder comprises a granary, a feeder body and a food tray, granary partition plates are arranged in the granary, the granary partition plates divide the internal space of the granary into a plurality of sub-granaries, a first grain outlet is formed in the bottom of each sub-granary, a grain shifting mechanism is arranged in the feeder body, and a second grain outlet is formed in the bottom of each sub-granary. The input end of the grain stirring mechanism can be switched to be in butt joint communication with the first grain outlets in the different sub-granaries through the direction control mechanism, the granary is divided into the multiple independent sub-granaries through the granary partition plates, different sub-granaries are used for storing different food grains, the food grains cannot be mixed with one another, and the grain stirring mechanism can be switched to be in butt joint communication with the first grain outlets in the different sub-granaries. According to the pet feeding device, food can be isolated, the phenomenon that deterioration is accelerated due to mutual influence between food materials is prevented, the food can be independently discharged according to the actual material using condition of pets, the original taste of the food can be effectively guaranteed, automatic food feeding is achieved through the material stirring mechanism according to the mode set by a control program, and the pet feeding efficiency is improved. The pet feeder is more practical in function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet appliances, in particular to a multi-bin pet feeder. Background Art

[0002] As the name implies, a pet feeder is an appliance for feeding pets. Most of the existing pet feeders are single-bin, that is, a feeding device can only use one kind of pet food at the same time. However, one kind of food often cannot meet the feeding needs of pets and cannot achieve a balanced nutrition effect. To overcome this phenomenon, a mixed food has been introduced in the market, that is, a variety of food types are proportioned according to the feeding needs of pets. Although this method solves the problem of unbalanced nutrition to a large extent, due to the different characteristics of various foods, when mixed together, the taste will be bad and pets will show anorexia. In addition, the mixing of different types of food will cause mutual interference, resulting in the phenomenon that the food is prone to deterioration.

[0003] Although, recently, there have also been multi-bin feeders on the market, but more of them are manually fed when feeding, which is very inconvenient during use. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-bin pet feeder. The bin is partitioned into multiple independent sub-bins by a bin partition. Different foods are stored in different sub-bins, and the foods will not be mixed with each other. It can not only isolate the foods to prevent the phenomenon that the food materials affect each other and accelerate deterioration, but also independently discharge the food according to the actual feeding situation of the pet, effectively ensuring the original taste of the food. Moreover, through the feeding mechanism, automatic feeding is realized according to the mode set by the control program, effectively solving the defects existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A multi-bin pet feeder, including a bin, a feeder and a food tray. A bin partition is arranged inside the bin. The bin partition divides the internal space of the bin into multiple sub-bins. A first food outlet is arranged at the bottom of each sub-bin. A feeding mechanism is arranged inside the feeder. The input end of the feeding mechanism can be switched to be connected and communicated with the first food outlets on different sub-bins through an azimuth control mechanism. The output end of the feeding mechanism is set as a second food outlet. The second food outlet conveys the food to the food tray through a food conveying chute.

[0006] Preferably, the grain feeding mechanism includes a grain distributing tray, on which a first grain receiving groove, a second grain receiving groove and a magnetic member are provided. The orientation control mechanism includes a driving motor, a circuit board assembly and a magnetic member. The driving motor is drivingly connected to the grain distributing tray through a connecting shaft, the driving motor is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and the circuit board assembly is provided with a first termination sensor, a first initial sensor, a second initial sensor and a second termination sensor. The first termination sensor, the first initial sensor, the second initial sensor and the second termination sensor are arranged close to the movement track of the magnetic member at a set spacing. During the movement of the magnetic member, it can be respectively in sensing connection with the first termination sensor, the first initial sensor, the second initial sensor and the second termination sensor, so as to trigger corresponding position sensing signals. The circuit board assembly controls the driving motor to drive the grain distributing tray to rotate by identifying the received position sensing signals, so as to realize the docking and connection or reset to the initial position between the first grain receiving groove, the second grain receiving groove and the second grain outlet of the grain feeding mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the circuit board assembly is electrically connected to a control button group, and the control button group is arranged in a through hole preset in the feeding device housing and protrudes outwards from the through hole.

[0008] Preferably, the first termination sensor, the first initial sensor, the second initial sensor and the second termination sensor are all Hall switches.

[0009] Preferably, the grain feeding mechanism includes a brush, a grain feeding blade group, a grain distributing tray and a bottom shell. One end of the brush is connected to the brush connecting seat at the edge of the first grain outlet, and the other end is in contact with the upper end surface of the grain distributing tray. The grain feeding blade group is arranged in the grain bin, the grain feeding blade group is fixedly connected to the grain distributing tray, and when the grain distributing tray rotates, it drives the grain feeding blade group to rotate synchronously. The bottom shell covers the bottom of the grain distributing tray, and a second grain outlet is provided on the bottom shell. The grain distributing tray is provided with a first grain receiving groove and a second grain receiving groove. During the rotation of the grain distributing tray, the second grain outlet can be respectively in docking connection with the first grain receiving groove or the second grain receiving groove.

[0010] Preferably, an arc-shaped limit sliding groove is provided on the bottom surface of the grain distributing tray, and a limit protrusion is provided on the bottom shell. The limit protrusion is arranged in the limit sliding groove and is slidably connected to the limit sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding device includes a feeding device housing and a feeding device upper cover covered on the upper end of the feeding device housing. A downwardly concave mechanism installation groove is provided on the feeding device upper cover, and the grain feeding mechanism is embedded in the mechanism installation groove. A buckle assembly is provided on the wall surface of the mechanism installation groove, and a buckle ear is provided at the corresponding position of the lower end of the grain bin. The grain bin and the feeding device are detachably connected through the buckle cooperation of the buckle assembly and the buckle ear.

[0012] Preferably, the granary includes a granary cover assembly movably disposed at the granary opening.

[0013] Preferably, a third grain outlet is formed at the front side of the feeder, the output end of the grain conveying chute is communicated with the third grain outlet, the food tray is disposed below the third grain outlet, and the bottom plates are connected to the lower ends of the feeder and the food tray, so that the feeder and the food tray are integrally connected through the bottom plates.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] In the present utility model, the granary is partitioned into a plurality of independent sub - granaries by granary partitions, and different grains are stored in different sub - granaries, so that the grains will not be mixed with each other. It can not only isolate the grains to prevent the phenomenon that the food materials affect each other and accelerate spoilage, but also independently discharge grains according to the actual feeding situation of the pet, effectively ensuring the original taste of the grains. Moreover, through the feeding mechanism, automatic grain feeding is realized according to the mode set by the control program, making the function of this pet feeder more practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is the exploded view of the structure of the present utility model Figure I ;

[0017] Figure 2 is the exploded view of the structure of the present utility model Figure II ;

[0018] Figure 3 is the external view of the combined state of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is the exploded view of the grain feeding mechanism structure of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1 granary; 11 granary cover assembly; 12 sub - granary; 13 granary partition; 14 first grain outlet; 15 buckle ear; 16 brush connection seat; 2 feeder; 21 grain feeding mechanism; 211 brush; 212 grain feeding blade group; 213 grain distributing plate; 2131 limit chute; 214 first grain receiving groove; 215 second grain receiving groove; 216 magnetic part; 217 connecting shaft; 218 bottom case; 2181 second grain outlet; 2182 limit protrusion; 22 feeder upper cover; 221 mechanism installation groove; 23 feeder outer shell; 24 circuit board assembly; 214 first end sensor; 242 first initial sensor; 243 second initial sensor; 244 second end sensor; 245 control button group; 25 drive motor; 26 grain conveying chute; 27 third grain outlet; 28 buckle and grab assembly; 3 food tray; 4 bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , a multi-grain bin pet feeder, comprising a grain bin 1, a feeding device 2 and a food tray 3. The grain bin 1 includes a bin cover assembly 11 movably covered at the bin opening. A grain bin partition 13 is provided inside the grain bin 1. The grain bin partition 13 divides the internal space of the grain bin 1 into multiple sub-grain bins 12. A first grain outlet 14 is provided at the bottom of each sub-grain bin 12. A grain dialing mechanism 21 is provided inside the feeding device 2. The input end of the grain dialing mechanism 21 can be switched through an azimuth control mechanism to be connected and communicated with the first grain outlet 14 on different sub-grain bins 12. The output end of the grain dialing mechanism 21 is provided as a second grain outlet 2181. The second grain outlet 2181 conveys food to the food tray 3 through a grain conveying chute 26.

[0023] The grain feeding mechanism 21 includes a grain distributing tray 213, on which a first grain receiving groove 214, a second grain receiving groove 215 and a magnetic component 216 are provided. The orientation control mechanism includes a driving motor 25, a circuit board assembly 24 and the magnetic component 216. The driving motor 25 is drivingly connected to the grain distributing tray 213 through a connecting shaft 217. The driving motor 25 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 24. On the circuit board assembly 24, a first end sensor 241, a first initial sensor 242, a second initial sensor 243 and a second end sensor 244 are provided. The first end sensor 241, the first initial sensor 242, the second initial sensor 243 and the second end sensor 244 can be Hall switches. The first end sensor 241, the first initial sensor 242, the second initial sensor 243 and the second end sensor 244 are arranged at a set distance close to the movement track of the magnetic component 216. During the movement of the magnetic component 216, it can be respectively in sensing connection with the first end sensor 241, the first initial sensor 242, the second initial sensor 243 and the second end sensor 244, so as to trigger corresponding position sensing signals. The circuit board assembly 24 controls the driving motor 25 to drive the grain distributing tray 213 to rotate by identifying the received position sensing signals, so as to realize the docking and communication between the first grain receiving groove 214, the second grain receiving groove 215 and the second grain outlet 2181 of the grain feeding mechanism 2 or to reset to the initial position. An arc-shaped limiting sliding groove 2131 is provided on the bottom surface of the grain distributing tray 213, and a limiting protrusion 2182 is provided on the bottom shell 218. The limiting protrusion 2182 is arranged in the limiting sliding groove 2131 and is slidably connected with the limiting sliding groove 2131. The magnetic component is arranged at the midpoint position of the arc-shaped limiting sliding groove 2131.

[0024] The circuit board assembly 24 is electrically connected with a control button group 245. The control button group 245 is arranged in a through hole preset in the housing of the feeder 2 and protrudes outwards from the through hole. A USB data interface is also provided on the circuit board assembly 24. At the factory setting, the corresponding control program can be copied into the control module of the circuit board assembly 24 through the USB data interface as a data input port. During use, the appropriate working mode can be adjusted and called through the control button group 245, or a data cable can be used to connect the USB data interface and an external power supply to provide working electric energy for this pet feeder.

[0025] The grain feeding mechanism 21 includes a brush 211, a grain feeding vane group 212, a grain distributing plate 213 and a bottom shell 218. One end of the brush 211 is connected to a brush connecting seat 16 at the edge of the first grain outlet 14, and the other end is in contact connection with the upper end surface of the grain distributing plate 213. The grain feeding vane group 212 is arranged in the granary 1, and the grain feeding vane group 212 is fixedly connected to the grain distributing plate 213. When the grain distributing plate 213 rotates, it drives the grain feeding vane group 212 to rotate synchronously. The bottom shell 218 covers the bottom of the grain distributing plate 213, and a second grain outlet 2181 is arranged on the bottom shell 218. A first grain receiving groove 214 and a second grain receiving groove 215 are arranged on the grain distributing plate 213. During the rotation of the grain distributing plate 213, the second grain outlet 2181 can be respectively butted and communicated with the first grain receiving groove 214 or the second grain receiving groove 215.

[0026] The feeder 2 includes a feeder housing 23 and a feeder upper cover 22 covered on the upper end of the feeder housing 23. A downwardly concave mechanism installation groove 221 is arranged on the feeder upper cover 22. The grain feeding mechanism 21 is embedded in the mechanism installation groove 221. A buckling component 28 is arranged on the wall surface of the mechanism installation groove 221. A buckling ear 15 is arranged at the position corresponding to the buckling component 28 at the lower end of the granary 1. The granary 1 and the feeder 2 are detachably connected through the snap-fit of the buckling component 28 and the buckling ear 15. A third grain outlet 27 is opened on the front side of the feeder 2. The output end of the grain conveying chute 26 is communicated with the third grain outlet 27. The food tray 3 is arranged below the third grain outlet 27. The feeder 2 and the food tray 3 are connected to a bottom plate 4 at the lower end, and the feeder 2 and the food tray 3 are integrally connected through the bottom plate 4.

[0027] Working mode: According to the dietary needs of pets, different types of food are stored in different sub-grain bins 12. In this embodiment, there are two sub-grain bins 12. In other embodiments, the number of sub-grain bins 12 can be more. First grain outlets 14 are provided at the bottoms of both sub-grain bins 12. The grain distributing blade group 212 is arranged above the first grain outlets 14. When the grain distributing plate 213 rotates driven by the driving motor 25, the grain distributing blade group 212 is synchronously driven to stir the food above the first grain outlets 14, making the food loose and more likely to flow out of the first grain outlets 14 into the first grain receiving trough 214 or the second grain receiving trough 215. In the initial position, the magnetic attracting member 216 is at the exact rear, that is, between the first initial sensor (242) and the second initial sensor (243), and does not generate a sensing effect with the first initial sensor (242) and the second initial sensor (243). At this time, both the first grain receiving trough 214 and the second grain receiving trough 215 are connected to the corresponding first grain outlets 14 of different sub-grain bins 12. Therefore, in the initial position, both the first grain receiving trough 214 and the second grain receiving trough 215 are filled with food. At the same time, the second grain outlet 2181 at the output end of the grain distributing mechanism 21 is blocked by the body of the grain distributing plate 213, so that the food cannot reach the second grain outlet 2182. When the control program designates the sub-grain bin 12 corresponding to the second grain receiving trough 215 to discharge food, the driving motor 25 drives the grain distributing plate 213 to rotate in the direction from the first initial sensor (242) to the first termination sensor (241). After the grain distributing plate 213 starts to rotate, the magnetic attracting member 216 first reaches the position near the first initial sensor 242 and generates a starting position sensing signal. After receiving the starting position sensing signal, the control unit of the circuit board assembly 24 starts to calculate the travel data. At this time, the grain distributing plate 213 continues to rotate. When the magnetic attracting member 216 reaches the position near the first termination sensor 241, a termination position sensing signal is generated. After receiving the signal, the control unit of the circuit board assembly 24 compares it with the travel data. When the comparison data meets the set range, the grain distributing plate 213 stops rotating. At this time, the second grain receiving trough 215 on the grain distributing plate 213 is connected and communicated with the second grain outlet 2182 as expected. The food in the second grain receiving trough 215 will flow into the grain conveying chute 26 and flow into the food tray 3 through the third grain outlet 27 for the pet to eat. After the grain distributing plate pauses for a set unit time, it is rotated back to its position by the driving motor 25. When it reaches the position of the first initial sensor 241 again and triggers the signal, the driving motor completes one grain discharging operation. The above setting of comparing travel data is to further perform double monitoring and protection on the rotation travel of the driving motor 25 to prevent the occurrence of operation errors caused by travel overrun.

[0028] In summary, for this utility model, the granary 4 is partitioned into multiple independent sub - granaries 12 by the granary partition 13. Different types of food are stored in different sub - granaries 12, and the foods will not be mixed with each other. This not only can isolate the foods to prevent the phenomenon that the food materials affect each other and cause accelerated deterioration, but also can independently discharge grains according to the actual feeding situation of the pet, effectively ensuring the original taste of the food. Moreover, through the feeding mechanism 21, automated grain feeding is achieved according to the mode set by the control program, making the function of this pet feeder more practical.

[0029] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non - exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0030] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-grain bin pet feeder, comprising a grain bin (1), a feeder (2) and a food tray (3), characterized in that: Inside the granary (1), there is a granary partition (13). The granary partition (13) divides the internal space of the granary (1) into multiple sub - granaries (12). At the bottom of each sub - granary (12), there is a first grain outlet (14). Inside the feeder (2), there is a grain distributing mechanism (21). The input end of the grain distributing mechanism (21) can be switched through an azimuth control mechanism to be connected and communicated with the first grain outlets (14) on different sub - granaries (12). The output end of the grain distributing mechanism (21) is set as a second grain outlet (2181). The second grain outlet (2181) transports grains to the food tray (3) through a grain conveying chute (26).

2. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The grain distributing mechanism (21) includes a grain distributing plate (213). On the grain distributing plate (213), there are a first grain receiving groove (214), a second grain receiving groove (215) and a magnetic part (216). The azimuth control mechanism includes a driving motor (25), a circuit board assembly (24) and a magnetic part (216). The driving motor (25) is drivingly connected to the grain distributing plate (213) through a connecting shaft (217). The driving motor (25) is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly (24). On the circuit board assembly (24), there are a first end sensor (241), a first initial sensor (242), a second initial sensor (243) and a second end sensor (244). The first end sensor (241), the first initial sensor (242), the second initial sensor (243) and the second end sensor (244) are arranged at a set distance close to the moving track of the magnetic part (216). During the movement of the magnetic part (216), it can be respectively in sensing connection with the first end sensor (241), the first initial sensor (242), the second initial sensor (243) and the second end sensor (244), so as to trigger corresponding position sensing signals. The circuit board assembly (24) controls the driving motor (25) to drive the grain distributing plate (213) to rotate by identifying the received position sensing signals, so as to realize the connection and communication between the first grain receiving groove (214), the second grain receiving groove (215) and the second grain outlet (2181) of the grain distributing mechanism (2), or to reset to the initial position.

3. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circuit board assembly (24) is electrically connected to a control button group (245). The control button group (245) is arranged in a through - hole preset in the housing of the feeder (2) and protrudes outwards from the through - hole.

4. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 2, wherein: The first end sensor (241), the first initial sensor (242), the second initial sensor (243) and the second end sensor (244) are all Hall switches.

5. A multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The grain feeding mechanism (21) includes a brush (211), a grain feeding vane group (212), a grain distributing plate (213), and a bottom case (218). One end of the brush (211) is connected to a brush connecting seat (16) at the edge of the first grain outlet (14), and the other end is in contact connection with the upper end surface of the grain distributing plate (213). The grain feeding vane group (212) is arranged inside the granary (1), and the grain feeding vane group (212) is fixedly connected to the grain distributing plate (213). When the grain distributing plate (213) rotates, it drives the grain feeding vane group (212) to rotate synchronously. The bottom case (218) covers the bottom of the grain distributing plate (213), and a second grain outlet (2181) is arranged on the bottom case (218). A first grain receiving groove (214) and a second grain receiving groove (215) are arranged on the grain distributing plate (213). During the rotation of the grain distributing plate (213), the second grain outlet (2181) can be respectively docked and communicated with the first grain receiving groove (214) or the second grain receiving groove (215).

6. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: An arc-shaped limiting sliding groove (2131) is arranged on the bottom surface of the grain distributing plate (213), and a limiting protrusion (2182) is arranged on the bottom case (218). The limiting protrusion (2182) is arranged in the limiting sliding groove (2131) and is slidably connected to the limiting sliding groove (2131).

7. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The feeder (2) includes a feeder outer shell (23) and a feeder upper cover (22) covered on the upper end of the feeder outer shell (23). A downwardly concave mechanism installation groove (221) is arranged on the feeder upper cover (22). The grain feeding mechanism (21) is embedded in the mechanism installation groove (221). A buckling component (28) is arranged on the wall surface of the mechanism installation groove (221). A buckling ear (15) is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the granary (1) for the buckling component (28). The granary (1) and the feeder (2) are detachably connected through the buckling cooperation of the buckling component (28) and the buckling ear (15).

8. A multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The granary (1) includes a cover assembly (11) movably covered at the bin opening.

9. The multi-grain bin pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third grain outlet (27) is opened on the front side of the feeder (2). The output end of the grain conveying slideway (26) is communicated with the third grain outlet (27). The food tray (3) is arranged below the third grain outlet (27). The lower ends of the feeder (2) and the food tray (3) are connected with a bottom plate (4), and the feeder (2) and the food tray (3) are integrally connected through the bottom plate (4).

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