Pet food discharging device and pet feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of pet feeding devices, and discloses a pet food discharging device, which comprises a hopper, a feeding hopper, a feeding hopper and a feeding hopper, the rotating disc is mounted on one side of the bottom of the hopper, and a material storage through hole is formed in the rotating disc; the grain storage barrel comprises a supporting plate part mounted on one side of the bottom of the rotating disc, the supporting plate part is attached to the bottom of the rotating disc, and material leakage holes are formed in the supporting plate part; the rotating driving device is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate to a first rotating angle so as to enable the material storage through hole to be communicated with the discharging hole, and is also used for driving the rotating disc to rotate to a second rotating angle so as to enable the material storage through hole to be communicated with the material leaking hole; and when the material storage through hole is communicated with the material leaking hole, the rotary disc shields the material discharging hole. According to the pet food discharging device and the pet feeder, quantitative pet food can be output every time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of pet feeding devices, in particular to a pet food discharging device and a pet feeder. Background Art

[0002] A pet feeder is a device or container that provides food and water to pets automatically or on a scheduled basis. It is commonly used for feeding dogs, cats, and other small pets.

[0003] Current pet feeders typically dispense pet food through an automatically opening and closing feeding port. However, the automatically opening and closing feeding port makes it difficult to control the amount of pet food fed, making it easy to overfeed or underfeed.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to design a pet food discharging device and a pet feeder that can output a fixed amount of pet food each time.

[0005] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure and is not a determination or admission that any of the above may be applicable as prior art with respect to the present disclosure. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model provides a pet food discharging device and a pet feeder, which can output a fixed amount of pet food each time.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A pet food discharging device, comprising:

[0009] A hopper is provided with a discharge hole;

[0010] A turntable is installed on one side of the bottom of the hopper, and the turntable is provided with a material storage through hole;

[0011] The grain storage barrel comprises a supporting plate portion installed on one side of the bottom of the turntable, the supporting plate portion is in contact with the bottom of the turntable, and the supporting plate portion is provided with a material leakage hole;

[0012] A rotary drive device is used to drive the turntable to rotate to a first rotation angle so that the storage hole is connected to the discharge hole, and is also used to drive the turntable to rotate to a second rotation angle so that the storage hole is connected to the leakage hole; when the storage hole is connected to the leakage hole, the turntable covers the discharge hole.

[0013] Optionally, the hopper is non-rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel, and the turntable is rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel;

[0014] The top edge of the hopper is in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel, and the outer periphery of the turntable is in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel.

[0015] Optionally, two hoppers are arranged side by side, and a turntable is installed at the bottom of each hopper, a transmission shaft is installed at the bottom of the turntable, and a transmission gear is installed on the transmission shaft;

[0016] The rotation driving device includes a driving motor and a driving gear mounted on the driving motor, wherein the driving gear is engaged with the transmission gear.

[0017] Optionally, the grain storage barrel is provided with two storage cavities;

[0018] A hopper and a turntable form a group of mounting components, and a mounting component is installed at the bottom of each storage cavity.

[0019] Optionally, the pet food discharging device further comprises a gear box, wherein the driving gear and the transmission gear are both installed in the gear box;

[0020] The gear box body has an arc-shaped material guiding surface, and the arc-shaped material guiding surface is located directly below the material leakage hole.

[0021] Optionally, the turntable includes a frame and a silicone cover mounted on the frame;

[0022] The silicone cover includes a flat plate portion located between the frame and the hopper, and the flat plate portion is provided with a blocking portion for blocking the discharge hole;

[0023] When the turntable rotates to a second rotation angle, the blocking portion covers the discharge hole.

[0024] Optionally, the blocking portion is a convex structure;

[0025] There is a smooth transition between the surface of the blocking portion and the top surface of the turntable, and the blocking portion is a flexible protrusion.

[0026] Optionally, the grain storage barrel has a storage cavity, and the hopper is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity;

[0027] The supporting plate portion is the bottom wall of the storage cavity.

[0028] Optionally, the grain storage barrel further includes a cylindrical portion surrounding the supporting plate portion, the cylindrical portion is fixedly connected to the supporting plate portion, and the outer periphery of the turntable is in contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical portion.

[0029] A pet feeder comprises the pet food discharging device as described in any one of the above items.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The pet food discharging device and pet feeder provided by the present invention allows pet food in the hopper to fall through the discharging hole into the storage hole, filling the storage hole with pet food. A rotary drive device then drives the turntable to rotate, causing all the pet food in the storage hole to leak out through the leakage hole. During the leakage process, the turntable covers the discharging hole. This means that the amount of pet food fed each time depends on the volume of the storage hole, ensuring quantitative feeding each time. The pet food discharging device and pet feeder of this embodiment delivers a quantitative amount of pet food each time, better meeting the needs of users.

[0032] The present invention has other features and advantages, which will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and subsequent detailed descriptions incorporated herein, or will be described in detail in the accompanying drawings and subsequent detailed descriptions incorporated herein, which together serve to explain the specific principles of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a bottom view of a pet feeder with a pet food discharging device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA cross-sectional structural diagram of the pet feeder;

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of a pet feeder at position A;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pet food discharging device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of a pet food discharging device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic back view of a pet food discharging device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7It is a top view schematic diagram of the pet food discharging device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0041] Figure numerals: 1. Hopper; 101. Discharge hole; 2. Turntable; 201. Storage hole; 21. Frame; 22. Cover; 221. Flat plate; 222. Sealing part; 3. Grain storage barrel; 31. Support plate; 32. Cylindrical part; 4. Rotary drive device; 5. Gear box; 501. Arc-shaped material guide surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to explain in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, specific solutions that can be implemented, and the purpose and effects of this application, the following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments listed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] References to "embodiments" herein mean that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the word "embodiment" in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit its independence or relevance to other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any manner to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the use of relevant terms herein is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0045] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe a logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and both A and B exist. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical "or" relationship.

[0046] In this application, terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, priority or sequence relationship between these entities or operations.

[0047] Without further limitations, in this application, the words "include", "comprise", "have" or other similar expressions used in the sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those defined elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0048] Consistent with the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this manner, such as "multiple groups," "multiple times," etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present application or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0050] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "set", etc. used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art of the present application, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Example 1

[0052] In view of the aforementioned deficiencies in existing pet feeders, the applicant, drawing upon years of extensive practical experience and expertise in the design and manufacture of such products, combined with applied theory, has actively engaged in research and innovation, hoping to create a technology that can address these deficiencies. Through continuous research and design, repeated trial production and refinement, the applicant has finally created the present utility model, which possesses truly practical value.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 The embodiment of the present invention provides a pet food discharging device, comprising a hopper 1, a turntable 2, a grain storage barrel 3, and a rotary drive device 4. The hopper 1 and the turntable 2 are both installed in the grain storage barrel 3, and the storage space of the hopper 1 is actually part of the storage space of the grain storage barrel 3.

[0054] The hopper 1 is provided with a discharge hole 101; the turntable 2 is installed on the bottom side of the hopper 1, and the turntable 2 is provided with a storage through hole 201; the grain storage barrel 3 includes a support plate portion 31 installed on the bottom side of the turntable 2, the support plate portion 31 is attached to the bottom of the turntable 2, and the support plate portion 31 is provided with a leakage hole.

[0055] The rotary drive device 4 is used to drive the turntable 2 to rotate to a first rotation angle so that the storage hole 201 is connected to the discharge hole 101, and is also used to drive the turntable 2 to rotate to a second rotation angle so that the storage hole 201 is connected to the leakage hole; when the storage hole 201 is connected to the leakage hole, the turntable 2 covers the discharge hole 101.

[0056] Specifically, the pet food in the hopper 1 can fall through the discharge hole 101 into the storage hole 201, filling the storage hole 201 with pet food. Then, the rotary drive device 4 drives the turntable 2 to rotate, causing the pet food in the storage hole 201 to leak out through the leakage hole. During the leakage process, the turntable 2 covers the discharge hole 101. That is, the amount of pet food fed each time depends on the volume of the storage hole 201, and quantitative feeding can be achieved each time. The pet food discharging device and pet feeder of this embodiment outputs a quantitative amount of pet food each time, which can better meet the needs of users.

[0057] In addition, in this embodiment, feeding is achieved by a rotary drive device 4 rather than an open and close revolving door. The rotary drive device 4 generally rotates one circle to achieve the effect of outputting a fixed amount of pet food at one time.

[0058] Optionally, the hopper 1 is non-rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel 3, and the turntable 2 is rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel 3; the top edge of the hopper 1 is in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel 3, so that all pet food can eventually enter the hopper 1. The outer periphery of the turntable 2 is in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel 3, which can prevent the turntable 2 from shifting left or right. In addition, the inner wall of the grain storage barrel 3 can cooperate to confine the pet food in the storage hole 201. For example, if the storage hole 201 extends through the outer peripheral wall of the turntable 2, the pet food can be effectively prevented from spilling.

[0059] Optionally, two hoppers 1 are arranged side by side, and a turntable 2 is installed at the bottom of each hopper 1, a transmission shaft is installed at the bottom of the turntable 2, and a transmission gear is installed on the transmission shaft; the rotation drive device 4 includes a driving motor and a driving gear installed on the driving motor, and the driving gear engages the transmission gear.

[0060] Specifically, the rotary drive device 4 in this embodiment drives the driving gear to rotate via the driving motor, and then the driving gear synchronously drives the two transmission gears to simultaneously discharge and stop the two hoppers 1. Discharging here refers to discharging pet food, and stopping refers to stopping discharging pet food.

[0061] Optionally, the grain storage barrel 3 is provided with two storage cavities; a hopper 1 and a turntable 2 form a set of mounting components, and a mounting component is installed at the bottom of each storage cavity.

[0062] Optionally, the pet food discharging device further includes a gear housing 5, in which both the driving gear and the transmission gear are mounted. The gear housing 5 has an arcuate guide surface 501, which is located directly below the feed hole. The arcuate guide surface 501 is used to guide the pet food out of the pet feeder along a specific channel.

[0063] Optionally, the turntable 2 includes a frame 21 and a silicone cover 22 installed on the frame 21; the silicone cover 22 includes a flat plate portion 221 located between the frame 21 and the hopper 1, and the flat plate portion 221 is provided with a sealing portion 222 for sealing the discharge hole 101; when the turntable 2 rotates to the second rotation angle, the sealing portion 222 covers the discharge hole 101.

[0064] Specifically, the silicone cover 22 has a certain elasticity, and the blocking portion 222 is also made of silicone. Preferably, the bottom surface of the hopper 1 is flat, and when the blocking portion 222 does not block the discharge hole 101, the blocking portion 222 contacts the bottom surface of the hopper 1 to prevent the turntable 2 from rotating freely.

[0065] Optionally, the blocking portion 222 is a raised structure; there is a smooth transition between the surface of the blocking portion 222 and the top surface of the turntable 2, so that the blocking portion 222 can better enter or exit the discharge hole 101, and the blocking portion 222 is a flexible protrusion.

[0066] Optionally, the grain storage barrel 3 has a storage cavity, and the hopper 1 is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity; the supporting plate portion 31 is the bottom wall of the storage cavity.

[0067] Optionally, the grain storage barrel 3 also includes a cylindrical portion 32 surrounding the support plate portion 31, the cylindrical portion 32 is fixedly connected to the support plate portion 31, and the outer periphery of the turntable 2 fits the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 32, and the outer periphery of the turntable 2 can slide in contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 32.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] A pet feeder includes the pet food discharging device as described in the first embodiment.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the specification and drawings of this application, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. All technical solutions generated by replacing or modifying equivalent structures or equivalent processes based on the essential concepts of this application using the contents recorded in the specification and drawings of this application, as well as directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, are included in the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A pet food discharging device, characterized in that: include: A hopper (1) is provided with a discharge hole (101); A turntable (2) is installed on one side of the bottom of the hopper (1), and the turntable (2) is provided with a material storage through hole (201); The grain storage barrel (3) comprises a supporting plate portion (31) mounted on one side of the bottom of the turntable (2), wherein the supporting plate portion (31) is in contact with the bottom of the turntable (2) and a material leakage hole is provided on the supporting plate portion (31); The rotary drive device (4) is used to drive the rotary disk (2) to rotate to a first rotation angle so that the material storage through hole (201) is connected to the material discharge hole (101), and is also used to drive the rotary disk (2) to rotate to a second rotation angle so that the material storage through hole (201) is connected to the material leakage hole; when the material storage through hole (201) is connected to the material leakage hole, the rotary disk (2) covers the material discharge hole (101).

2. The pet food discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (1) is non-rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel (3), and the turntable (2) is rotatably mounted in the grain storage barrel (3); The top edge of the hopper (1) fits in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel (3), and the outer periphery of the turntable (2) fits in contact with the inner wall of the grain storage barrel (3).

3. The pet food discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two hoppers (1) are arranged side by side, and a turntable (2) is installed at the bottom of each hopper (1). A transmission shaft is installed at the bottom of the turntable (2), and a transmission gear is installed on the transmission shaft. The rotary drive device (4) comprises a drive motor and a driving gear mounted on the drive motor, wherein the driving gear meshes with the transmission gear.

4. The pet food discharging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The grain storage barrel (3) is provided with two storage cavities; A hopper (1) and a turntable (2) form a set of mounting components, and a mounting component is installed at the bottom of each storage cavity.

5. The pet food discharging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a gear box (5), wherein the driving gear and the transmission gear are both installed in the gear box (5); The gear box body (5) has an arc-shaped material guiding surface (501), and the arc-shaped material guiding surface (501) is located directly below the material leakage hole.

6. The pet food discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (2) includes a frame (21) and a silicone cover (22) mounted on the frame (21); The silicone cover (22) comprises a flat plate portion (221) located between the frame (21) and the hopper (1), and the flat plate portion (221) is provided with a blocking portion (222) for blocking the discharge hole (101); When the turntable (2) rotates to a second rotation angle, the blocking portion (222) covers the discharge hole (101).

7. The pet food discharging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The blocking portion (222) is a convex structure; There is a smooth transition between the surface of the blocking portion (222) and the top surface of the turntable (2), and the blocking portion (222) is a flexible protrusion.

8. The pet food discharging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grain storage barrel (3) has a storage cavity, and the hopper (1) is installed at the bottom of the storage cavity; The supporting plate portion (31) is the bottom wall of the storage cavity.

9. The pet food discharging device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The grain storage barrel (3) further comprises a cylindrical portion (32) surrounding the supporting plate portion (31), the cylindrical portion (32) being fixedly connected to the supporting plate portion (31), and the outer periphery of the turntable (2) being in contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical portion (32).

10. A pet feeder, characterized in that: The pet food discharging device comprises the pet food discharging device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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