Pet feeder

Abstract

The pet feeder comprises a feed storage box and a base, the feed storage box is installed on the base, a feed distribution bin and a feed distribution paddle are arranged at the bottom of the feed storage box, the feed distribution paddle is arranged in the feed distribution bin and distributes feed through rotation, a feed bin opening is formed in one side of the feed distribution bin, the feed distribution paddle is provided with a coupling part extending out of the bottom of the feed distribution bin, and the coupling part is connected with the feed storage box. The base is provided with a driving shaft used for being connected with the coupling part, one side of the base is provided with a discharging opening corresponding to the stock bin opening, an alarm and a material shortage sensor are arranged in the base, and the material shortage sensor is used for monitoring the material amount in the material storage box and triggering the alarm. The pet feeder has a feed shortage alarm function, the amount of remaining feed in the feed storage box is monitored in real time through the feed shortage sensor, and when the amount of the remaining feed is too small, an alarm is given to a user through the alarm to remind the user to supplement the feed.

Description

Technical field

[0002] The utility model relates to a pet feeder. [Background Technology]

[0004] A pet feeder is a household appliance with both food storage and dispensing functions. Users can pre-fill the feeder with pet food, which can then be automatically dispensed at a set time or manually. This highly accurate dispense quantity prevents overfeeding or underfeeding, making it a popular choice. However, current pet feeders on the market typically feature a see-through window on the feed bin to allow users to observe the amount of food being dispensed. However, this window is often overlooked, leading to the bin running low and hindering the effectiveness of the scheduled feeding function.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to make further improvements. [Utility Model Content]

[0007] The purpose of the present utility model is to overcome the above problems. We provide a pet feeder that can monitor the remaining amount of food in the storage box in real time.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a pet feeder, which includes a storage box and a base. The storage box is installed on the base. A distribution bin and a distribution paddle are provided at the bottom of the storage box. The distribution paddle is provided in the distribution bin and distributes the material by rotation. A bin opening is provided on one side of the distribution bin. The distribution paddle has an axial connection portion extending from the bottom of the distribution bin. A driving shaft for connecting the axial connection portion is provided on the base. A discharge port corresponding to the bin opening is provided on one side of the base. An alarm and a lack of material sensor are provided in the base. The lack of material sensor is used to monitor the amount of material in the storage box and trigger the alarm.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the material shortage sensor includes a grating emitting end and a grating receiving end, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the base, and the material storage box is provided with a transparent window at the position corresponding to the grating emitting end and the grating receiving end.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, a concave mounting cavity is provided at the upper end of the base, the bottom of the storage box is embedded in the mounting cavity, a locking portion is provided on the base, and a first locking position cooperating with the locking portion is provided on the storage box, and the storage box is fixed to the base through the connection between the locking portion and the locking position.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the locking portion includes a knob and a lock tongue. The knob is rotatably connected to the base. An installation cavity is provided on the front side of the knob. The lock tongue is placed in the installation cavity. An arc-shaped guide opening is provided along the wall of the installation cavity. The lock tongue is provided with an axis extending into the arc-shaped guide opening.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, a box cover is provided on the top of the storage box, one end of the box cover is pivotally connected to the storage box, and the other end of the box cover is engaged with the storage box via an elastic latch.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the box cover is pivotally connected to an elastic lock, and the storage box is provided with a second locking position for connection with the elastic lock.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, a shell is provided on the inner side of the box cover, a storage space is formed in the shell, a plurality of air holes are distributed on the shell, one end of the shell is pivotally connected to the box cover, and the other end is snap-connected to the box cover.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the base is provided with a material receiving seat on one side of the discharge port, the material receiving seat has a connecting portion connected to the base, the base is provided with a recessed position docking with the connecting portion, the recessed position is provided with a clamping hole, a rotary buckle is screwed on the material receiving seat, the rotary buckle has a convex portion that cooperates with the clamping hole, and the material receiving seat is fixed to the base by clamping the convex portion with the clamping hole.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, a detachable feeding bowl is provided on the material receiving seat.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, a motor connected to a drive shaft is provided in the base, and a power supply module electrically connected to the motor is provided in the base, and the power supply module is a battery or a power adapter.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, a control module is provided on the front side of the base, and the control module is used to control the operation of the motor.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, a material drop-out port is provided between the material storage box and the material distribution bin, and a stirring paddle is provided in the material storage box, and the stirring paddle is linked to the material distribution paddle.

[0020] Compared with the background technology, the present invention has the following advantages: the pet feeder has a low-feed alarm function, which monitors the remaining feed amount in the storage box in real time through a low-feed sensor, and when the remaining feed amount is too low, an alarm is issued to the user to remind the user to replenish the feed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the pet feeder of this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the pet feeder of this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the locking portion of this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the box cover after being removed from the material storage box in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the material storage box and the base before assembly in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure from another angle;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of middle A;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the material receiving seat and the base before installation in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure from another angle;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the embodiment before the turn buckle is connected to the clamping hole;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the embodiment before the turn buckle is pushed into the clamping hole;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the embodiment after the twist buckle is pushed into the locking hole. [Specific implementation method]

[0035] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Please see Figure 1-7 The feed dispensing mechanism 5 is a kind of pet feeder of the present invention, and its feeding mechanism 5 is the feed dispensing mechanism 5 of pet feed dispensing.

[0037] Specifically, the material shortage sensor of this embodiment includes a grating emitting end 8 and a grating receiving end 9, and the grating emitting end and the grating receiving end are respectively arranged on both sides of the base. The material storage box is provided with a transparent window 10 at the position corresponding to the grating emitting end and the grating receiving end. When the amount of material in the material storage box is sufficient, it will block the grating receiving end from receiving. When the amount of material is insufficient, there is no material blocking the grating receiving end, and the grating receiving end can receive the signal sent by the grating emitting end, thereby triggering the alarm to issue a food shortage alarm. The alarm issued can be sound or light.

[0038] The upper end of the base 2 is provided with a concave installation cavity 11, and the bottom of the storage box 1 is embedded in the installation cavity, so that the storage box is more firmly installed on the base. A locking portion 12 is provided on the base, and a first locking position 13 that cooperates with the locking portion is provided on the storage box. The storage box is fixed to the base through the connection between the locking portion and the locking position, ensuring that the storage box is tightly connected to the base and preventing the storage box from tipping over or overturning. Specifically, the locking portion 12 includes a knob 121 and a lock tongue 122. The knob is rotated to connect the first locking position 13. Connected to the base 2, the front side of the knob is provided with an installation cavity, and the lock tongue 122 is placed in the installation cavity. The cavity wall of the installation cavity is provided with an arc-shaped guide opening 123 arranged along the wall body, and the lock tongue is provided with a shaft portion 124 extending into the arc-shaped guide opening. When the user turns the knob, the shaft portion 124 cooperates with the arc-shaped guide opening, and the lock tongue will be pushed out of the installation cavity and extended into the lock position to lock the storage box; when the user needs to disassemble the storage box, he only needs to twist the knob back, and the lock tongue will exit the lock position, unlocking the fixation of the storage box.

[0039] A box cover 14 is provided on the top of the storage box 1, one end of the box cover is pivotally connected to the storage box 1, and the other end of the box cover is connected to the storage box through an elastic latch 15. When the user needs to replenish food, he presses the elastic latch to unlock the connection with the storage box, and then rotates the box cover to open and replenish food inside.

[0040] The box cover 14 is pivotally connected with an elastic lock 16, and the storage box 1 is provided with a second lock position 17 for the elastic lock to be connected. The connection between the elastic lock and the lock position can fix the box cover on the storage box. When it is necessary to completely remove the box cover, press the elastic lock to disengage it from the lock position.

[0041] A shell 18 is provided on the inner side of the box cover 14, and a storage space is formed in the shell. A plurality of air holes are distributed on the shell. One end of the shell is pivotally connected to the box cover 14, and the other end is snap-connected to the box cover. A desiccant can be placed in the storage space, and the desiccant can absorb moisture inside the storage box to prevent the material from getting damp.

[0042] See attached Figure 7-12The base is provided with a material receiving seat 19 on one side of the discharge port 7. The material receiving seat has a connecting portion 191 connected to the base 2, and the base is provided with a recessed position 201 that docks with the connecting portion. The recessed position is provided with a locking hole 26, and a rotary buckle 27 is screwed on the material receiving seat. The rotary buckle has a protrusion 271 that engages with the locking hole. The material receiving seat is fixed to the base through the protrusion and the locking hole. Specifically, when the user installs the material receiving seat on the base, the rotary buckle 27 is lifted to allow the protrusion 271 to enter the locking hole, and then the rotary buckle is rotated to allow the protrusion 271 to engage with the recessed position. During transportation, the material receiving seat can be removed by rotating the rotary buckle 27 to unlock the protrusion 271 from the locking hole 26, so that the material receiving seat can be removed for storage and transportation. The user can also decide whether to configure the material receiving seat according to needs. When the material receiving seat is not in use, the feeding container can be directly placed at the position of the discharge port. In order to facilitate daily cleaning and use by users, a detachable feeding bowl 20 is provided on the material receiving seat 19, which is convenient for users to take out the feeding bowl for cleaning regularly.

[0043] The base 2 is provided with a motor 21 connected to the drive shaft, and the base 2 is provided with a power supply module electrically connected to the motor. The power supply module is a battery 22 or a power adapter. The user can select the power supply mode according to actual needs to meet the usage requirements of different users.

[0044] A control module 23 is provided on the front of the base 2. The control module is used to control the operation of the motor. The control module can be a mechanical control panel or a touch control panel, and has information such as working instructions and battery power indication on the control module.

[0045] A feeding port 24 is provided between the storage box 1 and the distribution bin 3, and a stirring paddle 25 is provided in the storage box. The stirring paddle is linked to the distribution paddle, and the material in the storage box can be stirred by the stirring paddle and smoothly fall into the distribution bin, and then the material is sent out by the distribution paddle.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Any equivalent modifications or changes made by ordinary technicians in this field based on the content disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.

Claims

1. A pet feeder, characterized by: The invention comprises a material storage box (1) and a base (2), wherein the material storage box is mounted on the base, a material distribution bin (3) and a material distribution paddle (4) are provided at the bottom of the material storage box (1), the material distribution paddle is provided in the material distribution bin and distributes materials by rotating, a material distribution bin opening (5) is provided on one side of the material distribution bin (3), the material distribution paddle has a shaft connection portion (41) extending from the bottom of the material distribution bin, a driving shaft (6) for connecting to the shaft connection portion is provided on the base (2), a material discharge port (7) corresponding to the material distribution bin opening is provided on one side of the base, an alarm and a material shortage sensor are provided in the base, and the material shortage sensor is used to monitor the material amount in the material storage box (1) and trigger the alarm.

2. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material shortage sensor comprises a grating emitting end (8) and a grating receiving end (9), the grating emitting end and the grating receiving end being respectively arranged on both sides of the base, and the material storage box is provided with a transparent window (10) at positions corresponding to the grating emitting end and the grating receiving end.

3. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the base (2) is provided with a concave mounting cavity (11), the bottom of the storage box (1) is embedded in the mounting cavity, the base is provided with a locking portion (12), and the storage box is provided with a first locking position (13) that cooperates with the locking portion, and the storage box is fixed to the base through the connection between the locking portion and the locking position.

4. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking portion (12) includes a knob (121) and a locking tongue (122). The knob is rotatably connected to the base (2). A mounting cavity is provided on the front side of the knob. The locking tongue (122) is placed in the mounting cavity. An arc-shaped guide opening (123) is provided along the wall of the mounting cavity. The locking tongue is provided with a shaft portion (124) extending into the arc-shaped guide opening.

5. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A box cover (14) is provided on the top of the material storage box (1), one end of the box cover is pivotally connected to the material storage box (1), and the other end of the box cover is engaged with the material storage box via an elastic latch (15).

6. The pet feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box cover (14) is pivotally connected to an elastic lock buckle (16), and the storage box (1) is provided with a second lock position (17) for connection with the elastic lock buckle.

7. A pet feeder according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: A shell (18) is provided on the inner side of the box cover (14), a storage space is formed in the shell, and a plurality of air holes are distributed on the shell. One end of the shell is pivotally connected to the box cover (14), and the other end is clamped to the box cover.

8. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a material receiving seat (19) on one side of the material discharge port (7), the material receiving seat has a connecting portion (191) connected to the base (2), the base is provided with a recessed position (201) docked with the connecting portion, the recessed position is provided with a clamping hole (26), a rotary buckle (27) is screwed on the material receiving seat, the rotary buckle has a convex portion (271) engaged with the clamping hole, and the material receiving seat is fixed to the base by clamping the convex portion with the clamping hole.

9. The pet feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that: The material receiving seat (19) is provided with a detachable feeding bowl (20).

10. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (21) connected to a drive shaft is provided in the base (2), and a power supply module electrically connected to the motor is provided in the base (2), wherein the power supply module is a battery (22) or a power adapter.

11. The pet feeder according to claim 10, characterized in that: A control module (23) is provided on the front of the base (2), and the control module is used to control the operation of the motor.

12. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material drop opening (24) is provided between the material storage box (1) and the material distribution bin (3), and a stirring paddle (25) is provided in the material storage box, the stirring paddle being linked to the material distribution paddle.

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