Intelligent pet feeding machine with novel structure

By introducing a worm gear dispensing component and a sensor panel into the pet feeder, the even dispensing of pet food is achieved, solving the problem of food getting stuck, reducing costs, and improving the user experience.

CN223472809UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28XIANGKUN INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING IND (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422739751.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pet feeders are prone to food jamming during dispensing and are also relatively expensive.

Method used

It adopts a worm gear feeding assembly, which uses a motor to drive the worm gear to rotate and control the even discharge of pet food. It is also equipped with a sensor panel and control panel to achieve automatic feeding.

Benefits of technology

It solves the problem of food jamming in pet feeders, reduces costs, and makes the feeding process smoother and more convenient.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent pet feeding machine with a novel structure. The intelligent pet feeding machine with the novel structure comprises a host frame; a grain storage barrel is installed at the top of the main machine frame, a grain storage barrel cover plate is installed at the top of the grain storage barrel, a grain receiving groove is formed in the bottom of the main machine frame, a worm grain discharging assembly is installed in the main machine frame and comprises an assembly shell, and a grain inlet is formed in the top of the assembly shell. The grain inlet is aligned with an outlet of the grain storage barrel, and a plurality of grain outlets are formed in the assembly shell. According to the intelligent pet feeding machine of the novel structure, the worm is driven by the motor to rotate, pet food can be well controlled to be evenly discharged, continuous rotation of the worm enables the pet food to continuously advance, the problem of food jamming of the pet feeding machine does not exist, cost is low, consumers are affordable, and the intelligent pet feeding machine is suitable for popularization and application. And the use is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet feeders, and in particular to a novel intelligent pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] As people's leisure time becomes richer, pet ownership has become a hobby for some. However, when owners are away, there are situations where pets are left unattended. Currently, the common solution is boarding, which is ideal for longer absences. For owners who are away for short periods, boarding is too expensive, but if they don't board, the issue of feeding their pets becomes a concern.

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, pet feeders have emerged. Existing pet feeders include a food storage bin and a feeding tray located below the bin. The bottom of the bin has a discharge port with a baffle inside. The bin contains a control module circuit that intermittently opens the baffle. The baffle opens intermittently, discharging food into the feeding tray for the pet to eat.

[0004] However, current pet feeders on the market often have issues with food getting stuck during dispensing, preventing pets from eating smoothly, and they are also relatively expensive.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new type of intelligent pet feeder to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides a novel intelligent pet feeder that solves the problem of food jamming during dispensing.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a novel intelligent pet feeder comprising: a main unit frame;

[0008] A grain storage hopper is installed on the top of the main frame, and a grain storage hopper cover is installed on the top of the grain storage hopper. A grain receiving trough is installed at the bottom of the main frame. A worm gear grain discharging assembly is installed inside the main frame. The worm gear grain discharging assembly includes an assembly shell. A grain inlet is provided at the top of the assembly shell, and the grain inlet is aligned with the outlet of the grain storage hopper. Several grain outlets are provided on the upper part of the assembly shell. A grain discharging ramp is provided at the bottom of the assembly shell. A motor is installed on one side of the assembly shell. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a worm gear. One end of the worm gear passes through the assembly shell and extends into the interior of the assembly shell.

[0009] Preferably, a sensor panel is mounted on the host frame.

[0010] Preferably, a control panel is installed on the host frame.

[0011] Preferably, a battery is installed on the host frame.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the novel intelligent pet feeder provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention provides a novel intelligent pet feeder. The feeder uses a motor to drive a worm gear, which effectively controls the even distribution of pet food. The continuous rotation of the worm gear ensures the pet food continues to move, eliminating the problem of food getting stuck. Furthermore, it is cost-effective, making it affordable for consumers and more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the novel intelligent pet feeder provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the disassembly of the main frame and the grain receiving trough.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the new structure of the smart pet feeder, excluding the main frame and food storage bin.

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the grain storage bin and the worm gear grain dispensing assembly;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the worm gear feed assembly.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the motor.

[0021] The following components are labeled in the diagram: 1. Main frame, 2. Grain storage bin, 3. Grain storage bin cover, 4. Grain receiving trough, 5. Worm gear grain discharge assembly, 51. Assembly shell, 52. Grain inlet, 53. Grain outlet, 54. Grain discharge ramp, 55. Motor, 56. Worm gear, 6. Sensor panel, 7. Control panel, 8. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5, Figure 6 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the novel intelligent pet feeder provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the disassembly of the main frame and the grain receiving trough. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the new structure of the smart pet feeder, excluding the main frame and food storage bin. Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the grain storage bin and the worm gear grain dispensing assembly; Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the worm gear feed assembly. Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the motor. The new intelligent pet feeder includes: main frame 1;

[0024] A grain storage hopper 2 is installed on the top of the main frame 1, and a grain storage hopper cover 3 is installed on the top of the grain storage hopper 2. A grain receiving trough 4 is installed on the bottom of the main frame 1. A worm gear grain discharging assembly 5 is installed inside the main frame 1. The worm gear grain discharging assembly 5 includes an assembly shell 51. A grain inlet 52 is provided on the top of the assembly shell 51. The grain inlet 52 is aligned with the outlet of the grain storage hopper 2. Several grain outlets 53 are provided on the upper part of the assembly shell 51. A grain discharging ramp 54 is provided on the bottom of the assembly shell 51. A motor 55 is installed on one side of the assembly shell 51. A worm gear 56 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 55. One end of the worm gear 56 passes through the assembly shell 51 and extends into the interior of the assembly shell 51.

[0025] The grain storage tank cover 3 is detachably connected to the grain storage tank 2, which makes it convenient for users to add grain to the grain storage tank 2.

[0026] The grain discharge ramp 54 can be angled to adjust the grain discharge direction.

[0027] The motor 55 is powered to rotate its output shaft, which provides kinetic energy to the worm gear 56. The worm gear 56 is coaxially arranged with the motor output shaft and rigidly connected for discharging grain.

[0028] A sensor panel 6 is installed on the host frame 1.

[0029] The sensor panel 6 can detect the approach of a pet using microwave radar or infrared pyroelectric sensing. When the pet is hungry and approaches and reaches a designated distance, the feeder will automatically dispense food.

[0030] The host frame 1 is equipped with a control panel 7.

[0031] The control panel 7 can be operated by buttons or a mobile app. It has a power supply / charging interface and serves as the user's interactive control unit.

[0032] A battery 8 is installed on the main frame 1.

[0033] The feeder operates normally when there is no external power supply, thanks to the setting of battery 8.

[0034] The working principle of the novel intelligent pet feeder provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0035] The user puts pet food into the food storage bin 2 and interacts with it through the control panel 7. The user can operate it by pressing buttons or using a mobile APP. When the feeding command is triggered, the motor 55 drives the worm gear 56 to rotate according to the feeding weight set by the user, thus completing the food dispensing. When the worm gear 56 rotates, the pet food falls from the food storage bin 2 into the food inlet 52 of the worm gear dispensing component 5 by gravity. Then, through the rotation of the worm gear 56, it is transported to the food outlet 53 and falls into the food receiving trough 4 by gravity through the food dispensing ramp 54.

[0036] Compared with related technologies, the novel intelligent pet feeder provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0037] Beneficial effects:

[0038] This invention uses a motor 55 to drive a worm gear 56 to rotate, which can effectively control the even discharge of pet food. The continuous rotation of the worm gear 56 ensures that the pet food can move continuously, eliminating the problem of food getting stuck in the pet feeder. Moreover, it has a low cost, making it affordable for consumers and more convenient to use.

[0039] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel intelligent pet feeder, characterized in that, include: Host framework; A grain storage hopper is installed on the top of the main frame, and a grain storage hopper cover is installed on the top of the grain storage hopper. A grain receiving trough is installed at the bottom of the main frame. A worm gear grain discharging assembly is installed inside the main frame. The worm gear grain discharging assembly includes an assembly shell. A grain inlet is provided at the top of the assembly shell, and the grain inlet is aligned with the outlet of the grain storage hopper. Several grain outlets are provided on the upper part of the assembly shell. A grain discharging ramp is provided at the bottom of the assembly shell. A motor is installed on one side of the assembly shell. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a worm gear. One end of the worm gear passes through the assembly shell and extends into the interior of the assembly shell.

2. The intelligent pet feeder with the novel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sensor panel is installed on the host frame.

3. The intelligent pet feeder with the novel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control panel is installed on the host frame.

4. The intelligent pet feeder with the novel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery is installed on the main frame.