Automatic feeding pet feeder

By introducing anti-accidental touch components and fixing components into the pet feeder, the problem of accidental touch on the control panel is solved, ensuring stable operation of the feeder and convenient maintenance of the feeding tray, thus ensuring the pet's regular and safe eating habits.

CN223979288UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10陈宽
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

The control panel of existing automatic pet feeders is exposed, making it easy for pets or external forces to accidentally touch it, leading to incorrect settings or accidental operation of the feeder, which can affect the pet's eating habits.

Method used

It adopts anti-accidental touch components, including magnetic blocks and rotating rods, to prevent pets or external forces from accidentally touching the control panel. The protective cover is automatically reset through a spring-loaded mechanism and ratchet mechanism to avoid accidental operation. The fixing components allow for easy installation and removal of the feeding tray through a pull rod and baffle structure.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents accidental touches that could lead to incorrect feeder settings, ensuring a stable feeding program. The feeding tray is easy to install and remove, facilitating cleaning and maintenance, and guaranteeing the stability and safety of pets' eating.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of feeders, and discloses an automatic feeding pet feeder which comprises a feeder body, a control panel is installed on the outer side of the feeder body, a mistaken touch prevention assembly is arranged on the outer side of the control panel, a feeding disc is connected into the feeder body in a sliding mode, two fixing assemblies are arranged on the outer side of the feeding disc, and the two fixing assemblies are connected with the control panel in a sliding mode. The mistaken touch prevention assembly comprises a second magnetic attraction block and two connecting blocks, and the outer side of the second magnetic attraction block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the feeder body. According to the utility model, when the control panel is operated, the protective cover is manually pulled to separate the first magnetic attraction block from the second magnetic attraction block, the rotating rod and the ratchet wheel are driven to rotate, the first compression spring and the clockwork spring store energy, after operation, the control rod is rotated, the clockwork spring releases energy to enable the protective cover to reset and magnetically attract, and the pawl is clamped with the ratchet wheel again; the situation that a pet or other external force mistakenly touches the control panel, and consequently the feeder is set mistakenly or accidentally operates is effectively avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeders, and more particularly to an automatic pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] This smart pet feeder offers timed and measured feeding to help manage your pet's diet. It features remote control via a mobile app, making it ideal for busy owners. Its large capacity allows for multiple meal distributions, ensuring a regular and healthy diet for your pet, while its airtight seal prevents food spoilage.

[0003] In the prior art, the control panel of an automatic pet feeder is often exposed, making it easy for pets to touch the control panel while they are active, or for other external forces to accidentally hit the control panel, which may lead to incorrect settings or accidental operation of the feeder, affecting the normal feeding program, causing inconvenience to pet owners, and also affecting the pet's normal eating habits.

[0004] To address the above issues, an automatic pet feeder is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an automatic pet feeder, aiming to improve the problem that the control panel of an existing automatic pet feeder is often exposed, making it easy for pets to touch the control panel while moving around, or for other external forces to accidentally hit the control panel, which may lead to incorrect settings or accidental operation of the feeder, affecting the normal feeding program, causing inconvenience to pet owners, and also affecting the pet's normal eating habits.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic pet feeder, comprising a feeder body, a control panel installed on the outside of the feeder body, an anti-accidental touch component provided on the outside of the control panel, a feeding tray slidably connected inside the feeder body, and two fixing components provided on the outside of the feeding tray;

[0007] The anti-accidental touch component includes a second magnetic block and two connecting blocks. The second magnetic block is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body. The connecting blocks are also fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body. A rotating rod is rotatably connected inside the connecting blocks. A protective cover is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod. A hollow shell is fixedly connected to the outside of one of the connecting blocks. A partition is fixedly connected to the inner side of the hollow shell. A spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. A ratchet is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod. A control rod is rotatably connected inside the partition. A pawl is fixedly connected to the outside of the control rod. The pawl engages with the ratchet. A spring is fixedly connected to the outside of the pawl. A magnetic block is fixedly connected to the outside of the protective cover. The magnetic block and the second magnetic block are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The fixing component includes a thin shell, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body. A baffle is slidably connected inside the thin shell. A plug block is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle, and a pull rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the baffle. A spring is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The end of the spring furthest from the pawl is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow shell.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow shell, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The control rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the hollow shell on its outer side, and the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the partition on its outer side.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The outer side of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the hollow shell.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The outer side of the plug-in block penetrates through the thin shell and is inserted into the inside of the feeding tray, while the outer side of the pull rod is slidably connected to the inside of the thin shell.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the outside of the baffle, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the thin shell.

[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. In this utility model, when operating the control panel, the protective cover is manually pulled to separate the magnetic block one from the magnetic block two, causing the rotating rod and ratchet to rotate, compressing the spring one, and storing energy in the spring. After operation, rotating the control rod releases the energy of the spring, causing the protective cover to reset and magnetically attract, and the pawl to engage the ratchet again. This effectively prevents pets or other external forces from accidentally touching the control panel, which could lead to incorrect settings or accidental operation of the feeder.

[0024] 2. In this utility model, by pulling the lever, the baffle slides within the thin shell, compressing the second spring and causing the plug-in block to be pulled out. After installation, releasing the lever causes the second spring to push the baffle back to its original position, allowing the plug-in block to be inserted and securing the feeding tray. This enables convenient installation and disassembly of the feeding tray, facilitating daily cleaning and maintenance. Simultaneously, it ensures a stable and secure installation, preventing shaking or falling during use, thus guaranteeing the stability and safety of the pet's feeding process. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an automatic pet feeder according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel of an automatic pet feeder proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a magnetic block in an automatic pet feeder proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover for an automatic pet feeder proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Feeder body; 2. Control panel; 3. Connecting block; 4. Protective cover; 5. Magnetic block one; 6. Magnetic block two; 7. Hollow shell; 8. Rotating rod; 9. Ratchet; 10. Pawl; 11. Spring one; 12. Control rod; 13. Spring spring; 14. Partition; 15. Thin shell; 16. Baffle; 17. Connecting block; 18. Pull rod; 19. Spring two; 20. Feeding tray. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 6 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: an automatic pet feeder, including a feeder body 1, a control panel 2 installed on the outside of the feeder body 1, an anti-accidental touch component provided on the outside of the control panel 2, a feeding tray 20 slidably connected inside the feeder body 1, and two fixing components provided on the outside of the feeding tray 20.

[0035] The anti-accidental touch component includes a magnetic block 2 6 and two connecting blocks 3. The magnetic block 2 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body 1. The connecting blocks 3 are fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body 1. A rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected inside the connecting block 3. A protective cover 4 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 8. A hollow shell 7 is fixedly connected to the outside of one of the connecting blocks 3. A partition 14 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inside of the hollow shell 7. A spring 13 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod 8. A ratchet 9 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 8. A control rod 12 is rotatably connected inside the partition 14. A pawl 10 is fixedly connected to the outside of the control rod 12. The pawl 10 engages with the ratchet 9. A spring 11 is fixedly connected to the outside of the pawl 10. A magnetic block 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the protective cover 4. The magnetic block 5 and the magnetic block 2 6 are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0036] Specifically, the main body 1 of the feeder consists of a food storage bin, a food dispensing control mechanism, a timer, a power module, and a control circuit board. The food storage bin stores food, the food dispensing control mechanism accurately dispenses food, the timer sets the feeding time, the power module provides power, and the control circuit board coordinates the various components to ensure that the pet eats on time and in the correct quantity. The control panel 2 allows the user to operate and set parameters to adjust the feeder's operating parameters. Regarding the anti-accidental touch components, magnetic block 2 6 is fixed to the outside of the feeder body 1 and magnetically attracts magnetic block 1 5 on the protective cover 4. Under normal conditions, the protective cover 4 is closed to prevent accidental touch. Connecting block 3 provides a support point for rotating rod 8, allowing rotating rod 8 to rotate smoothly, thereby driving the protective cover 4 fixed to its outside to open and close. Hollow shell 7 houses key components such as spring 13 and ratchet 9. Partition 14 assists in the installation of control rod 12 and defines the position of components. Spring 13 is sleeved on the outside of rotating rod 8, storing energy when the protective cover 4 is opened and releasing energy when it is closed to achieve automatic reset. Ratchet 9 is connected to rotating rod 8 and works with pawl 10 on control rod 12 to control the protective cover 4 to rotate only in one direction. Spring 11 connects pawl 10 to the inner wall of hollow shell 7, so that pawl 10 always remains engaged with ratchet 9. The fixing component is used to fix and loosen the feeding tray 20, which is used to hold pet food. All components work together to ensure the stable operation of the automatic feeding function of the pet feeder.

[0037] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The fixing component includes a thin shell 15, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeder body 1. A baffle 16 is slidably connected inside the thin shell 15. A plug block 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle 16, and a pull rod 18 is fixedly connected to the other side of the baffle 16. A spring 19 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 18.

[0038] Specifically, the thin shell 15 is used to fix the feeder body 1 to the outside, providing installation space and support structure for the fixing components. The baffle 16 slides inside the thin shell 15, which can drive the plug block 17 to move. The plug block 17 is used to insert or remove the feeding tray 20, realizing the fixing and unlocking of the feeding tray 20. The pull rod 18 is convenient for manual operation by the user. Pulling the pull rod 18 can drive the baffle 16 to move. Spring 19 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 18 to provide elasticity. When the pull rod 18 is released, it pushes the baffle 16 to reset, so that the plug block 17 can fix the feeding tray 20 again.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 6One end of spring 11, away from pawl 10, is fixedly connected to the inner wall of hollow shell 7. One end of spring 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of hollow shell 7, and the other end of spring 13 is fixedly connected to the outside of rotating rod 8. The outside of control rod 12 is rotatably connected to the inside of hollow shell 7. The outside of rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the inside of partition 14. The outside of rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the inside of hollow shell 7. The outside of plug block 17 penetrates thin shell 15 and is plugged into the inside of feeding tray 20. The outside of pull rod 18 is slidably connected to the inside of thin shell 15. One end of spring 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of baffle 16, and the other end of spring 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of thin shell 15.

[0040] Specifically, spring 11 provides continuous elastic force to pawl 10, keeping it engaged with ratchet 9 and preventing ratchet 9 from reversing arbitrarily, thus ensuring the stability of the protective cover 4 in the open state of the anti-accidental contact assembly. The spring-loaded spring 13 stores elastic potential energy when the protective cover 4 is opened and releases this energy after the operation is complete, driving the rotating rod 8 to rotate in the opposite direction, achieving automatic reset of the protective cover 4. The control lever 12 is for manual operation by the user. By rotating the control lever 12, pawl 10 can disengage from ratchet 9, facilitating the reset of the protective cover 4 under the action of the spring-loaded spring 13. The outer side of the rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the inside of the partition 14 and the hollow shell 7, respectively, serving as the rotating shaft of the protective cover 4. When the user opens the device or the spring 13 drives it, the protective cover 4 rotates. The plug-in block 17 is used to fix the feeding tray 20 and prevent it from sliding freely inside the feeder body 1. The pull rod 18 is convenient for the user to pull manually. The pull rod 18 drives the baffle 16 to move, thereby controlling the plug-in block 17 to be plugged into or disengaged from the feeding tray 20. After the user releases the pull rod 18, the spring 19 provides elastic force to push the baffle 16 to reset, so that the plug-in block 17 is reinserted into the feeding tray 20, thus achieving a stable installation of the feeding tray 20.

[0041] Working principle: When the control panel 2 needs to be operated, the user manually pulls the protective cover 4, causing the magnetic block 5 and magnetic block 6 to disengage. This simultaneously drives the rotating rod 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the ratchet 9 to rotate. The pawl 10 slides on the teeth of the ratchet 9, compressing the spring 11. When the protective cover 4 rotates to the appropriate position, the spring 13 is in a stored energy state. After operating the control panel 2, the protective cover 4 is released, and the control rod 12 is rotated, causing the pawl 10 to disengage from the ratchet 9. This compresses the spring 11, releasing the energy of the spring 13, which drives the rotating rod 8 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the protective cover 4 to automatically reset. The magnetic block 5 and magnetic block 6 then magnetically attract each other. The control rod 12 is released, and under the action of the spring 11, the pawl 10 engages with the ratchet 9 again. This effectively prevents pets or other external forces from accidentally touching the control panel 2, which could lead to incorrect settings or accidental operation of the feeder.

[0042] When it is necessary to install or remove the feeding tray 20, pull the lever 18. The lever 18 causes the baffle 16 to slide within the thin shell 15, while simultaneously compressing the second spring 19, causing the plug block 17 to be pulled out from inside the feeding tray 20. After the feeding tray 20 is installed, release the lever 18. The second spring 19 pushes the baffle 16 back to its original position, and the plug block 17 is reinserted into the feeding tray 20, fixing the feeding tray 20 within the feeder body 1. This allows for convenient installation and removal of the feeding tray 20, facilitating daily cleaning and maintenance. At the same time, it ensures a stable and secure installation, preventing shaking or falling during use, and guaranteeing the stability and safety of the pet while eating.

[0043] 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 automatic pet feeder for a pet's diet, comprising a feeder body (1), characterized in that: The feeding device body (1) is externally provided with a control panel (2), the control panel (2) is externally provided with an anti-misoperation assembly, the feeding device body (1) is internally slidably connected with a feeding tray (20), and the feeding tray (20) is externally provided with two fixing assemblies. The anti-misoperation assembly comprises two magnetic blocks (6) and two connecting blocks (3), the magnetic blocks (6) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the feeding device body (1), the connecting blocks (3) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the feeding device body (1), the connecting blocks (3) are rotatably connected with rotating rods (8) in the interiors thereof, the rotating rods (8) are fixedly connected with protective covers (4) on the outer sides thereof, one of the connecting blocks (3) is fixedly connected with a hollow shell (7) on the outer side thereof, the hollow shell (7) is fixedly connected with a partition plate (14) on the inner side thereof, the rotating rods (8) are sleeved with clockwork springs (13) on the outer sides thereof, the rotating rods (8) are fixedly connected with ratchets (9) on the outer sides thereof, the partition plate (14) is rotatably connected with a control rod (12) in the interior thereof, the control rod (12) is fixedly connected with a pawl (10) on the outer side thereof, the pawl (10) is clamped between the ratchet (9), the pawl (10) is fixedly connected with a spring (11) on the outer side thereof, the protective cover (4) is fixedly connected with a magnetic block (5) on the outer side thereof, and the magnetic block (5) is magnetically attracted to the magnetic block (6).

2. A pet feeder for an automatic diet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a thin shell (15), the thin shell (15) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the feeding device body (1), the thin shell (15) is slidably connected with a baffle (16) in the interior thereof, the baffle (16) is fixedly connected with a plug-in block (17) on one side thereof, the baffle (16) is fixedly connected with a pull rod (18) on the other side thereof, and the pull rod (18) is sleeved with a spring (19) on the outer side thereof.

3. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The spring (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow shell (7) away from one end of the pawl (10).

4. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the clockwork spring (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow shell (7), and the other end of the clockwork spring (13) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod (8).

5. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The control rod (12) is rotatably connected to the interior of the hollow shell (7) on the outer side thereof, and the rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the interior of the partition plate (14) on the outer side thereof.

6. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein: The rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the interior of the hollow shell (7) on the outer side thereof.

7. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 2, wherein: The plug-in block (17) penetrates through the thin shell (15) and is plugged into the interior of the feeding tray (20) on the outer side thereof, and the pull rod (18) is slidably connected to the interior of the thin shell (15) on the outer side thereof.

8. The automatic dietary pet feeder according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the baffle (16), and the other end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the thin shell (15).