Interactive pet feeder

By designing an interactive pet feeder with a camera module and drive mechanism, the problem of the lack of interactivity in pet feeders is solved, enabling owners to remotely observe and scientifically feed their pets, thus enhancing the fun and health management of pet feeding.

CN223885940UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10DONGGUAN RONGDEKANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423226999.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pet feeders lack interactivity, resulting in fewer opportunities for communication between pets and their owners. Furthermore, the feeding process is mechanical, neglecting the emotional needs of pets and the owner's observation of their pet's behavior.

Method used

An interactive pet feeder was designed, which enables remote observation and control through a camera module and touch sensor. Combined with a drive device and fan-shaped baffles to adjust the amount of food dispensed, it increases the owner's sense of involvement and scientifically manages the pet's diet.

Benefits of technology

It allows owners to remotely monitor their pets' status and control feeding via their mobile phones, meticulously record their pets' eating habits, increase the fun of pet feeding and the owner's sense of participation, ensure adequate nutrition, and avoid overeating.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an interactive pet feeder, and belongs to the technical field of pet feeders. The interactive pet feeding device comprises an equipment cabin, a grain storage barrel, a top cover and a bowl base, the grain storage barrel is arranged at the top end of the equipment cabin, the two sides of the inner wall of the equipment cabin are slidably sleeved with two sets of movable buckles, and the outer walls of the movable buckles are movably connected with the extension ends of the grain storage barrel in a clamped mode. The pet feeding device has the advantages that a pet touches the interaction button, the back face of the interaction button makes contact with the first touch sensor, the touch sensor receiving a signal sends a prompt to the mobile phone end, and an owner receiving the prompt can observe the state of the pet through the camera module by using the mobile phone end and can control the feeding device to discharge food through the mobile phone end; the remote feeding system has the advantages that the remote feeding effect is achieved, an owner can participate in the pet feeding process through the remote feeding system, the sense of participation of feeding of the owner is increased, the eating state of the pet can be observed through the camera module, and the owner can conveniently know the state of the pet.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet feeder technology, and in particular to an interactive pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Pet feeders, as a culmination of modern technology and pet care, greatly simplify the daily feeding process by integrating automation and intelligent control technologies. They can automatically provide food to pets according to preset times and amounts, ensuring that pets can eat on time even when their owners are not home. However, fixed feeding methods lack interaction between pets and owners, limiting the fun and participation of pets during feeding and reducing opportunities for emotional exchange between owners and pets. A single feeding mode often ignores the emotional needs of pets and the importance of owners observing their pets' behavior, making pet care more mechanical and lacking the warmth and intimacy that should be present in pet care.

[0003] Therefore, this utility model proposes an interactive pet feeder. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an interactive pet feeder to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An interactive pet feeder includes an equipment compartment, a food storage bin, a top cover, and a bowl base. The food storage bin is installed on the top of the equipment compartment. Two sets of movable buckles are slidably fitted on both sides of the inner wall of the equipment compartment. The outer wall of the movable buckles is movably engaged with the extension end of the food storage bin. The top of the food storage bin is equipped with a top cover. The bowl base is fixedly connected to the front of the equipment compartment, and the food storage bowl is fitted inside the bowl base.

[0007] The front of the equipment compartment is movably connected to an interactive mechanism, and the back of the interactive mechanism is electrically connected to a grain dispensing device. A grain storage frame is movably fitted onto the outer wall of the grain dispensing device, and the top of the grain storage frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the equipment compartment.

[0008] Furthermore, the interactive mechanism includes an interactive decorative frame, the outer wall of which is engaged with the inner wall of the equipment compartment. A camera module is installed inside the interactive decorative frame, and interactive buttons are provided on both sides of the top of the camera module. A touch sensor is provided on the back of the interactive button, and the back of the touch sensor is fixedly connected to a connecting baffle. The outer wall of the connecting baffle is engaged with the interactive decorative frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the grain dispensing device includes a driving device. The output end of the driving device is fixedly sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft one. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft one is fixedly connected with three sets of fan-shaped blocks. The three sets of fan-shaped blocks are arranged in a circle with the rotating sleeve shaft one as the center. The top outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft one is movably sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft two. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft two is fixedly connected with a lever. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft two is movably sleeved with the equipment compartment. The bottom end of the equipment compartment is provided with a grain dispensing port, and the bottom end of the grain dispensing port is provided with a grain storage frame. One side of the grain storage frame is provided with a grain dropping port. The bottom end of the grain dropping port is attached to one side of a slide. The bottom end of the other side of the slide is provided with a grain storage bowl.

[0010] Furthermore, the fan-shaped baffle is fan-shaped, and its size is similar to, but slightly larger than, the grain discharge opening.

[0011] Furthermore, a switch button is movably connected inside one side of the equipment compartment, and a second touch sensor is provided on the side of the switch button.

[0012] Furthermore, slots are provided on both sides of the bottom of the equipment compartment, and cat claw legs are engaged inside the slots.

[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. When the pet touches the interactive button, the back of the button comes into contact with the touch sensor. Upon receiving the signal, the touch sensor sends an alert to the mobile phone. The owner can then use the mobile phone to observe the pet's status through the camera module and control the feeder to dispense food, achieving a dynamic feeding effect. The owner can participate in the pet's feeding process through the remote feeding system, increasing the owner's sense of involvement in feeding. The owner can also observe the pet's eating status through the camera module, making it easier for the owner to understand the pet's condition.

[0015] 2. The top device is rotated by the drive device, and the spacing between the inner sides of the two sets of fan-shaped blocks can be precisely adjusted to adjust the amount of food dispensed. This not only effectively controls the amount of food the pet eats, but also helps the owner record the pet's eating habits in detail. Through intelligent feeding methods, pet owners can manage their pets' diet more scientifically, ensuring that the pets get the appropriate amount of nutrition, while avoiding the health problems that may be caused by overeating. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of an interactive pet feeder according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view of an interactive pet feeder according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of an interactive pet feeder according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of an interactive pet feeder according to this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Equipment compartment; 2. Grain storage bin; 3. Top cover; 4. Bowl base; 5. Grain storage bowl; 6. Slide rail; 7. Camera module; 8. Cat paw support leg; 9. Interactive button; 10. Touch sensor one; 11. Interactive decorative frame; 12. Connecting baffle; 13. Paddle; 14. Rotating sleeve one; 15. Fan-shaped stop block; 16. Rotating sleeve two; 17. Grain storage frame; 18. Drive device; 19. Switch button; 20. Touch sensor two; 21. Movable buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] The interactive pet feeder provided by this utility model includes an equipment compartment 1, a food storage bin 2, a top cover 3, and a bowl base 4. The food storage bin 2 is installed on the top of the equipment compartment 1. Two sets of movable buckles 21 are slidably sleeved on both sides of the inner wall of the equipment compartment 1. The extension end of the food storage bin 2 is movably locked to the outer wall of the movable buckles 21. The top cover 3 is installed on the top of the food storage bin 2. The bowl base 4 is fixedly connected to the front of the equipment compartment 1. The food storage bowl 5 is fitted inside the bowl base 4.

[0024] The front of the equipment compartment 1 is connected to an interactive mechanism, and the back of the interactive mechanism is electrically connected to a grain dispensing device. A grain storage frame 17 is movably fitted onto the outer wall of the grain dispensing device, and the top of the grain storage frame 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the equipment compartment 1.

[0025] The interactive mechanism includes an interactive decorative frame 11, the outer wall of which is engaged with the inner wall of the equipment compartment 1. A camera module 7 is installed inside the interactive decorative frame 11. Interactive buttons 9 are installed on both sides of the top of the camera module 7. A touch sensor 10 is installed on the back of the interactive button 9. The back of the touch sensor 10 is fixedly connected to the connecting baffle 12. The outer wall of the connecting baffle 12 is engaged with the interactive decorative frame 11.

[0026] The grain dispensing device includes a drive unit 18. The output end of the drive unit 18 is fixedly sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft 14. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft 14 is fixedly connected with three sets of fan-shaped blocks 15. The three sets of fan-shaped blocks 15 are arranged in a circle with the rotating sleeve shaft 14 as the center. The top outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft 14 is movably sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft 2 16. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft 2 16 is fixedly connected with a lever 13. The outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft 2 16 is movably sleeved with the equipment compartment 1. The bottom end of the equipment compartment 1 is provided with a grain outlet, and the bottom end of the grain outlet is provided with a grain storage frame 17. One side of the grain storage frame 17 is provided with a grain drop outlet, and the bottom end of the grain drop outlet is attached to one side of the slide 6. The bottom end of the other side of the slide 6 is provided with a grain storage bowl 5.

[0027] The fan-shaped baffle 15 is fan-shaped, and its size is similar to that of the grain discharge port, but slightly larger.

[0028] A switch button 19 is movably connected inside one side of the equipment compartment 1, and a touch sensor 20 is provided on the side of the switch button 19.

[0029] The bottom of the equipment compartment 1 has slots on both sides, and cat claw legs 8 are engaged inside the slots.

[0030] Working principle: When using, place the feed inside the feed storage bin 2, then press the switch button 19 so that the side of the switch button 19 contacts the touch sensor 20, thereby starting the device. When the pet is at the front of the feeder, it can be trained to touch the interactive buttons 9 on both sides, causing the back of the interactive buttons 9 to touch the touch sensor 10. The touch sensor 10, upon receiving the signal, sends a reminder to the mobile phone. The owner can then use the mobile phone to observe the pet's status through the camera module 7 and control the feeder's drive device 18 to start. The output of the drive device 18 drives the rotating sleeve shaft 14 and rotating sleeve shaft 16 at the top to rotate synchronously. The rotating sleeve shaft 16 drives the paddle 13 fixed on the outer wall to rotate, thereby pushing the food stored inside the food storage bin 2 to fall through the food outlet to the top of the food storage frame 17. At the same time, the rotation of the rotating sleeve shaft 14 causes the fan-shaped baffle 15 to rotate inside the food storage frame 17, pushing the food that has fallen to the top of the food storage frame 17 through the food outlet, and finally through the slide 6 to fall into the food storage bowl 5, completing the dynamic feeding. Meanwhile, the distance between the inner sides of the two sets of fan-shaped baffles 15 controls the amount of food dispensed, effectively controlling and recording the pet's eating situation.

[0031] The two sets of cat paw-shaped support legs 8 that are snapped onto the bottom sides of the equipment compartment 1 increase the force-bearing area at the bottom of the feeder, maintain the stability of the feeder, and reduce or avoid the situation where the pet bumps into the feeder and causes it to tip over.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An interactive pet feeder, characterized in that, The equipment includes an equipment compartment (1), a grain storage bin (2), a top cover (3), and a bowl base (4). The grain storage bin (2) is installed at the top of the equipment compartment (1). Two sets of movable buckles (21) are slidably sleeved on both sides of the inner wall of the equipment compartment (1). The outer wall of the movable buckles (21) is movably clamped to the extension end of the grain storage bin (2). The top of the grain storage bin (2) is equipped with a top cover (3). The front of the equipment compartment (1) is fixedly connected to a bowl base (4). A grain storage bowl (5) is fitted inside the bowl base (4). The front of the equipment compartment (1) is connected to an interactive mechanism, and the back of the interactive mechanism is electrically connected to a grain dispensing device. The outer wall of the grain dispensing device is movably fitted with a grain storage frame (17), and the top of the grain storage frame (17) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the equipment compartment (1).

2. The interactive pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive mechanism includes an interactive decorative frame (11), the outer wall of which is engaged with the inner wall of the equipment compartment (1), a camera module (7) is provided inside the interactive decorative frame (11), interactive buttons (9) are provided on both sides of the top of the camera module (7), a touch sensor (10) is provided on the back of the interactive button (9), the back of the touch sensor (10) is fixedly connected to the connecting baffle (12), and the outer wall of the connecting baffle (12) is engaged with the interactive decorative frame (11).

3. An interactive pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grain dispensing device includes a drive device (18), the output end of which is fixedly sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft one (14), the outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft one (14) is fixedly connected with three sets of fan-shaped blocks (15), the three sets of fan-shaped blocks (15) are arranged in a circle with the rotating sleeve shaft one (14) as the center, the top outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft one (14) is movably sleeved with a rotating sleeve shaft two (16), the outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft two (16) is fixedly connected with a paddle (13), the outer wall of the rotating sleeve shaft two (16) is movably sleeved with the equipment compartment (1), the bottom end of the equipment compartment (1) is provided with a grain outlet, and the bottom end of the grain outlet is provided with a grain storage frame (17), one side of the grain storage frame (17) is provided with a grain drop outlet, the bottom end of the grain drop outlet is attached to one side of a slide (6), and the bottom end of the other side of the slide (6) is provided with a grain storage bowl (5).

4. An interactive pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fan-shaped baffle (15) is fan-shaped, and the size of the fan-shaped baffle (15) is similar to that of the grain drop opening, but slightly larger than the grain drop opening.

5. An interactive pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A switch button (19) is movably connected inside one side of the equipment compartment (1), and a touch sensor (20) is provided on the side of the switch button (19).

6. An interactive pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the equipment compartment (1) is provided with slots on both sides, and cat claw legs (8) are engaged inside the slots.