Hand-operated cat strip feeder

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hand-operated cat strip feeder which can realize accurate extrusion of cat strip food through manual operation without electric power support. The feeder adopts an extremely simplified design and comprises a shell, a rotary extrusion mechanism (a slotting roller shaft and a pressing strip) and other core components, and the shell is in a pistol handle shape and is convenient to hold; the tail of a cat strip packaging bag is clamped through the grooving roller shaft, and stable extrusion of cat strips is achieved through rotation of the handle. The pressing strip is used for pressing the cat strip packaging bag, and it is guaranteed that food is smoothly squeezed out from the front end. The feeder has the advantages of being convenient to operate, sanitary, easy to clean, economical, environmentally friendly, stable in extrusion effect, high in food utilization rate and the like. Besides, due to the extremely-simplified design, the feeder is light and easy to carry and suitable for various occasions such as families and outdoors, and a more efficient and flexible pet feeding solution is provided for pet owners.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet feeding device technology, and in particular to a hand-cranked cat stick feeder that achieves precise extrusion of cat stick food through manual operation. Background Technology

[0002] Most cat treat feeders currently on the market use either direct squeezing or electric drive. Direct squeezing requires users to manually push the package, which not only easily leads to leftover cat treats and waste, but is also inconvenient to operate. While electric feeders are more automated, they require battery or power supply, resulting in high costs, complex maintenance, and inconvenience in certain situations.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a cat treat feeding device that requires no electricity, is easy to operate, ensures no residue, and is easy to clean. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hand-cranked cat treat feeder that uses a rotating extrusion mechanism to easily dispense cat treats, thus solving the problems of existing technologies such as reliance on electricity, cumbersome operation, incomplete dispensing, difficulty in cleaning, and poor hygiene. This invention is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0005] A hand-cranked cat stick feeder includes a housing and a rotary extrusion mechanism disposed on the housing;

[0006] The outer shell is symmetrically provided with mounting brackets on both sides near its front end, and the mounting brackets on both sides are respectively provided with mounting holes for placing the rotary extrusion mechanism.

[0007] The rotary extrusion mechanism is a combination of a slotted roller shaft that holds the cat bar and a pressure bar that presses the cat bar, wherein the slotted roller shaft has a slot in the center;

[0008] The pressure strip is located at the front end of the outer shell and is a horizontally opening and closing bar.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer shell is shaped like a pistol grip for easy handling by the user.

[0010] Furthermore, the slotted roller consists of a handle and a roller shaft. The length of the hand crank arm of the handle is set to 62mm, the length of the roller shaft is set to 45mm, the diameter is set to 8mm, and the width of the slot at its center is set to 0.5mm to facilitate clamping the cat treat packaging bag. A single rotation of the handle corresponds to extruding a 2.5cm long cat treat.

[0011] Furthermore, the slotted roller has a 1mm slit on one side of its slotted opening to widen the width of the cat bar insertion while maintaining the tightness of the roller clamping the cat bar.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the pressure strip is fixed to the front end of the mounting bracket on one side by a 3mm stainless steel pin, and the other end is rotated around the stainless steel pin to achieve horizontal opening and closing.

[0013] Furthermore, a 0.1mm gap is provided at the contact point between the pressure strip and the outer shell when the strip is closed, to ensure effective compression of the cat treat packaging bag while avoiding jamming and ensuring smooth rotation of the roller.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. Ease of use:

[0016] This hand-cranked cat treat feeder allows for precise dispensing of cat treats by manually cranking the handle. It requires no electricity, making it simple and convenient to operate, and is not limited by power supply, allowing you to feed your pet anytime, anywhere.

[0017] 2. Hygiene and ease of cleaning:

[0018] The design employs a minimalist structure with very few parts, reducing hard-to-clean areas. Users can clean the parts simply by rinsing with water, greatly improving hygiene and ease of cleaning.

[0019] The tiny gap between the sealing strip and the outer shell ensures effective compression of the cat treat packaging bag while preventing the bag from getting stuck, making the extrusion process smoother and reducing the possibility of food residue.

[0020] 3. Economic and environmental benefits:

[0021] By abandoning the electric drive method, it eliminates the need for batteries or power supply, reducing operating costs and minimizing the environmental impact of battery replacement or power consumption, thus embodying the concept of environmental protection.

[0022] 4. Extrusion effect and food utilization rate:

[0023] The close cooperation between the slotted roller and the pressure bar enables stable extrusion of cat sticks, avoiding food residue and waste, and improving food utilization.

[0024] The grooved roller design allows users to adjust the amount of cat strips extruded as needed, enabling precise feeding.

[0025] 5. Applicability and User Experience:

[0026] The pistol grip-shaped shell design makes it more comfortable to hold and prevents fatigue even after prolonged use.

[0027] This feeder is suitable not only for indoor home environments but also for outdoor travel or camping, providing pet owners with more flexible and diverse feeding options.

[0028] The minimalist design makes the feeder lighter and more portable, improving the overall user experience.

[0029] In summary, a hand-cranked cat stick feeder demonstrates significant benefits in terms of ease of operation, hygiene and cleaning, economy and environmental friendliness, extrusion effect and food utilization rate, as well as applicability and user experience, providing pet owners with a more efficient, convenient, and environmentally friendly pet feeding solution. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram (I) of a hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram (II) of a hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of a hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Example:

[0039] A hand-cranked cat stick feeder includes a housing 10 and a rotary extrusion mechanism disposed on the housing 10;

[0040] Mounting brackets 11 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer casing 10 near its front end, and mounting holes 12 for placing the rotary extrusion mechanism are correspondingly provided through the mounting brackets 11 on both sides.

[0041] The rotary extrusion mechanism is a combination of a slotted roller shaft 20 that holds the cat bar and a pressure bar 30 that presses the cat bar. The slotted roller shaft 20 has a slot 21 at its center.

[0042] The pressure strip 30 is located at the front end of the outer casing 10 and is a horizontally openable bar.

[0043] As a further improvement to this utility model,

[0044] The outer casing 10 is shaped like a pistol grip, making it easy for users to hold.

[0045] The slotted roller 20 consists of a handle 22 and a roller 23. The length of the hand crank arm of the handle 22 is set to 62mm, the length of the roller 23 is set to 45mm, the diameter is set to 8mm, and the width of the slot at its center is set to 0.5mm to facilitate clamping the cat food packaging bag. A single rotation of the handle 22 corresponds to extruding a 2.5cm long cat food strip.

[0046] The slotted roller 20 has a 1mm slit 24 on one side of its slotted opening portion to widen the width of the cat bar insertion while maintaining the tightness of the roller clamping the cat bar.

[0047] One end of the pressure strip 30 is fixed to the front end of the mounting bracket 11 on one side by a 3mm stainless steel pin 31, and the other end is opened and closed horizontally with the stainless steel pin 31 as the rotation axis. When the pressure strip is closed, it presses down the front part of the cat treat packaging bag. When the handle is turned, the roller drives the cat treat tail to rotate at the same time. Because the front pressure strip presses down the cat treat bag tightly, the paste food in the bag can be squeezed out from the front of the cat treat bag.

[0048] When the pressure strip 30 is in the closed state, there is a 0.1mm gap between it and the outer shell 10 to ensure that the cat bar packaging bag is effectively pressed while avoiding jamming and ensuring smooth rotation of the roller.

[0049] Innovation

[0050] Hand-cranked mechanical transmission: Eliminating the dependence on electricity, the cat strip extrusion is achieved easily and stably through the cooperation of the hand-cranked handle, the grooving roller shaft and the pressure strip;

[0051] Minimalist design: Using as few parts as possible (only 4 parts in total including the 3mm pin), cat treats can be easily fed. This design has many advantages such as clean dispensing, easy rinsing, and maintenance-free operation.

[0052] Implementation

[0053] 1. Assembly:

[0054] Insert the handle roller into the pre-drilled mounting hole on the housing;

[0055] Connect the pressure strip to the outer shell structure using 3mm pins.

[0056] 2. Load the cat treats:

[0057] Open the pressure strip;

[0058] Insert the tail of the cat treat package into the opening slot of the roller;

[0059] Close the pressure strip.

[0060] 3. Operation:

[0061] Turn the handle clockwise (or counterclockwise) to rotate the roller, which in turn pulls the cat stick out to squeeze out the food.

[0062] 4. Cleaning:

[0063] No parts need to be disassembled; cleaning can be completed simply by rinsing with water.

[0064] In summary, the hand-cranked cat stick feeder disclosed in this utility model uses a handle to drive a roller to pull the cat stick and squeeze out the food inside. Its advantages are that it is a purely mechanical structure that requires no electricity, is easy to operate, leaves very little residue, is hygienic to operate, and is easy to clean. It is suitable for feeding pets in home and outdoor settings.

[0065] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hand-cranked cat treat feeder, characterized in that: Includes a housing and a rotary extrusion mechanism disposed on the housing; The outer shell is symmetrically provided with mounting brackets on both sides near its front end, and the mounting brackets on both sides are respectively provided with mounting holes for placing the rotary extrusion mechanism. The rotary extrusion mechanism is a combination of a slotted roller shaft that holds the cat bar and a pressure bar that presses the cat bar, wherein the slotted roller shaft has a slot in the center; The pressure strip is located at the front end of the outer shell and is a horizontally opening and closing bar.

2. The hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell is shaped like a pistol grip, making it easy for the user to hold.

3. A hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slotted roller consists of a handle and a roller shaft. The length of the hand crank arm of the handle is set to 62mm, and the length of the roller shaft is set to 45mm, the diameter is set to 8mm, and the width of the slot at its center is set to 0.5mm to facilitate clamping the cat treat packaging bag. A single rotation of the handle corresponds to extruding a 2.5cm long cat treat.

4. A hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slotted roller has a 1mm slit on one side of its slotted opening to widen the width of the cat bar insertion while maintaining the tightness of the roller clamping the cat bar.

5. A hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the pressure strip is fixed to the front end of the mounting bracket on one side by a 3mm stainless steel pin, and the other end is rotated around the stainless steel pin to achieve horizontal opening and closing.

6. A hand-cranked cat stick feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure strip has a 0.1mm gap at the contact point with the outer shell when it is closed, to ensure that the cat bar packaging bag is effectively pressed while avoiding jamming and ensuring smooth rotation of the roller.

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