Base support and automatic feeder

Abstract

The utility model provides a base support and an automatic feeder, the base support is used for supporting a feeding device, the feeding device comprises a grain storage barrel, and the base support comprises a supporting table and supporting legs; the supporting table comprises a first supporting structure and a second supporting structure, and the first supporting structure and the second supporting structure are hinged so that the supporting table can be overturned, folded or flattened; the supporting legs are detachably connected with the lower surface of the first supporting structure or the lower surface of the second supporting structure, and the detached supporting legs and the folded supporting table can be jointly stored in the grain storage barrel. A feeding device connecting structure is arranged on the upper surface of the first supporting structure, and the first supporting structure is used for being detachably connected with a feeding device through the feeding device connecting structure. According to the base support and the automatic feeder, the base support can be folded and stored, so that the overall storage space of the automatic feeder is greatly reduced, the packaging cost and the transportation cost are reduced, and meanwhile a user can conveniently store or carry the automatic feeder out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of technical pet products, and in particular to a base stand and an automatic feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automatic pet feeders are generally bulky, especially those for large pets. Furthermore, most feeders on the market are modular units, which presents numerous inconveniences in terms of production, packaging, transportation, and storage. The large size also results in significant packaging and transportation costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, this application provides a base bracket and an automatic feeder to improve the inconvenience caused by the overall transportation and storage of feeders in the prior art, as well as the resulting high production costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0005] On one hand, this application provides a base bracket for supporting a feeding device, the feeding device including a grain storage bin, and the base bracket including a support platform and legs; the support platform includes a first support structure and a second support structure, the first support structure and the second support structure being hinged to allow the support platform to be flipped, folded or flattened; the legs are detachably connected to the lower surface of the first support structure or the second support structure respectively, and the detached legs can be stored together with the folded support platform in the grain storage bin; the upper surface of the first support structure is provided with a feeding device connection structure, the first support structure being detachably connected to the feeding device through the feeding device connection structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the second support structure is provided with a mounting position for placing a feeding bowl.

[0007] In one embodiment, the number of legs is at least three, and the base bracket further includes a support rod for detachably connecting to two adjacent legs.

[0008] In one embodiment, the number of legs is four, and the four legs are respectively located near the four corners of the support platform; the number of support rods is two, and the support rods are arranged perpendicular to the hinge axis of the first support structure and the second support structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first support structure includes a first upper shell and a first lower shell, which are detachably connected; the second support structure includes a second upper shell and a second lower shell, which are detachably connected; a hinge structure is provided between the first lower shell and the second lower shell, and the first support structure and the second support structure are hinged through the hinge structure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the upper surface of one of the first upper shell and the second upper shell is provided with an abutment groove, and the upper surface of the other upper shell is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the abutment groove. The protrusion is used to abut against the abutment groove when the first support structure and the second support structure are flattened.

[0011] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the second support structure is provided with two slots spaced apart, the two slots being arranged along the hinge axis of the second support structure and the first support structure, and the slots being used to insert baffles.

[0012] On the other hand, this application provides an automatic feeder, including a feeding device and a base support as described above. The feeding device and the base support are detachably connected by the feeding device connection structure. The feeding device includes a grain storage bin for accommodating the folded and disassembled base support.

[0013] In one embodiment, the automatic feeder further includes a feeding bowl and two baffles. The second support structure is provided with mounting holes for placing the feeding bowl, and the feeding device is used to dispense food into the feeding bowl. Each side of the second support structure on both sides of the feeding bowl is provided with a slot, and the baffle is inserted into the slot. The two slots are arranged along the hinge axis of the first support structure and the second support structure. The food storage bin is also used to accommodate the feeding bowl and the baffles in a stowed state.

[0014] In one embodiment, the feeding device further includes a mounting base, a dispensing mechanism, and a control component. The mounting base includes a main body and a discharge hopper. The main body has a central receiving cavity. The dispensing mechanism is disposed in the receiving cavity. The inlet of the discharge hopper communicates with the outlet of the receiving cavity, and the outlet of the discharge hopper faces the feeding bowl. The grain storage bin is detachably connected to the mounting base, and the outlet of the grain storage bin communicates with the dispensing space of the dispensing mechanism. The control component includes a control panel disposed on the mounting base, and the control component is used to control the dispensing mechanism.

[0015] This application has at least the following beneficial effects: The base bracket provided by this application has a support platform including a hinged first support structure and a second support structure, allowing the base bracket to be folded and stored, thus saving storage space. The bottom legs and support platform are detachably connected, allowing the legs to be removed from the support platform during storage, making the base bracket easier to store. The automatic feeder provided by this application includes a feeding device, which includes a grain storage bin. When not used for grain storage, the grain storage bin can be used as a storage bin for the base bracket. The folded and disassembled support platform and legs are all inserted into the internal space of the grain storage bin, so that the final volume of the automatic feeder is the same as the external size of the feeding device. This helps to reduce packaging size, transportation size, and storage size, making it easier to store and transport, and also helps to reduce production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic feeder assembled according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the automatic feeder according to an embodiment of this application (the base support is in a folded state that can be stored in the grain storage bin).

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base bracket when unfolded according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the base support.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the base support.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0023] 1. Feeding device; 11. Grain storage bin; 111. Bin lid; 112. Bin body; 12. Mounting base; 121. Main body; 1211. Receiving cavity; 122. Discharge hopper; 13. Control components;

[0024] 2. Baffle; 3. Feeding bowl;

[0025] 4. Base bracket; 41. Support platform; 411. First support structure; 4111. First upper shell; 4112. First lower shell; 4113. Feeding device connection structure; 4114. Abutment groove; 412. Second support structure; 4121. Second upper shell; 4122. Second lower shell; 4123. Mounting hole; 4124. Protrusion; 4125. Slot; 42. Support leg; 43. Support rod; 44. Hinge structure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the ways in which this application may be implemented. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 on this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The automatic feeder of this application embodiment includes a feeding device 1 and a base support 4, which are detachably connected. The feeding device 1 includes a food storage bin 11, which has two states: a food storage state for holding pet food and a storage state for holding the base support 4 and other accessories. In some embodiments, the automatic feeder may also include a feeding bowl 3 and a baffle 2. The feeding bowl 3 may be made of stainless steel, while the base support 4 and the main body of the feeding device 1 may be made of lightweight materials such as plastic or aluminum alloy to reduce the overall weight of the automatic feeder.

[0031] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the base support 4 includes a support platform 41 and legs 42; the support platform 41 includes a first support structure 411 and a second support structure 412, which are hinged to each other so that the support platform 41 can be flipped, folded or flattened; the legs 42 are detachably connected to the lower surface of the first support structure 411 or the second support structure 412 respectively, and the detached legs 42 can be stored together with the folded support platform 41 in the grain storage bin 11; the upper surface of the first support structure 411 is provided with a first connecting structure, which is used to detachably connect the first support structure to the feeding device 1.

[0032] Specifically, the first support structure 411 includes a first upper shell 4111 and a first lower shell 4112, which are detachably connected. The second support structure 412 includes a second upper shell 4121 and a second lower shell 4122, which are detachably connected. A hinge structure 44 is provided between the first lower shell 4112 and the second lower shell 4122, and the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 are hinged together by the hinge structure 44, which can be, for example, a pivot or hinge. The hinge axis of the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 is the width direction of the support platform 41, and the direction perpendicular to the hinge axis is the length direction of the support platform 41. In this embodiment, the support platform 41 has an overall rectangular shape. The first upper shell 4111 and the first lower shell 4112 can be detachably connected, for example, by screws or other connectors. Similarly, the second upper shell 4121 and the second lower shell 4122 can also be detachably connected, for example, by screws or other connectors. The first upper shell 4111 is a shell structure with an inner cavity and an open end, with its open end facing the first lower shell 4112. The first lower shell 4112 is a thin plate frame structure with a large surface that is similar to a "C". The C-shaped opening of the first lower shell 4112 faces the second support structure 412. After the first support structure 411 is assembled, a receiving space can be formed between the first upper shell 4111 and the first lower shell 4112, which can be used to accommodate some small components. A feeding device connection structure 4113 is provided near both ends of the upper surface of the first upper shell 4111 in the width direction. The feeding device connection structure 4113 includes a protrusion and a hook (or groove) provided on the protrusion. The feeding device 1 is provided with a groove at the corresponding position of the two feeding device connection structures 4113, and the groove is provided with a corresponding groove (or hook). The feeding device 1 can be detachably connected by the engagement of the hook and groove. Alternatively, to increase the stability of the installation of the feeding device 1, screws or other connecting parts can be provided to further lock and fix the installed feeding device 1 and the support platform 41. The second support structure 412 has a mounting position for placing the feeding bowl 3 at its center. Specifically, the mounting position can be, for example, a through mounting hole 4123. The mounting hole 4123 is a stepped hole, including a bottom hole body and a top support hole. The diameter of the support hole is slightly larger than the diameter of the hole body. Correspondingly, the feeding bowl 3 is provided with a flange. The small step formed by the support hole and the hole body is used to support the flange of the feeding bowl 3, so that the feeding bowl 3 can be placed in the mounting hole 4123.

[0033] To make the overall structure more stable and reliable when the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 are flattened into a platform, an abutment groove 4114 can be provided on the upper surface of one of the first upper shell 4111 and the second upper shell 4121, and a protrusion 4124 corresponding to the abutment groove 4114 can be provided on the upper surface of the other upper shell 4121. The protrusion 4124 is used to abut against the abutment groove 4114 when the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 are flattened. For example, two abutment grooves 4114 can be provided at intervals on the upper surface of the first upper shell 4111 on the side close to the second upper shell 4121, and a protrusion 4124 can be provided at the corresponding position on the second upper shell 4121. When the protrusion 4124 rests on the abutment groove 4114, the overall support performance of the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 is better.

[0034] To ensure that pets eat from a fixed side, a slot 4125 can be provided on the second upper shell 4121 on both sides of the feeding bowl 3. For example, a slot 4125 can be provided on both sides of the feeding bowl 3 along the width direction. A baffle 2 can be inserted into the slot 4125 to prevent the pet from eating from the side with the baffle 2. The baffle 2 is inserted into the slot 4125 and can be easily installed and removed. The removed baffle 2 can also be stuffed into the food storage bin 11 for storage.

[0035] The support legs 42 are located at the bottom of the support platform 41, which can raise the support platform 41 to a suitable height for the pet to eat. In some embodiments, to facilitate user adjustment of the height of the support platform 41, the support legs 42 can also be configured as telescopic rods with adjustable length. To ensure stable support, the number of support legs 42 can be set to no less than three. Each support leg 42 is a hollow structure, including a first housing part and a second housing part, which are fastened and fixedly connected. In this embodiment, the support platform 41 has a rectangular surface; therefore, in this embodiment, a support leg 42 is provided near each of the four corners of the support platform 41. To make the entire base bracket 4 more stable and reliable after installation, support rods 43 can also be provided, with each end of the support rod 43 connected to two adjacent support legs 42. For example, in this embodiment, a support rod 43 is provided between each of two adjacent support legs 42 along the length of the support platform 41, for a total of two support rods 43. The support rod 43 and the support leg 42 are snapped together. To further enhance the stability of their connection, reinforcing screws can be added, so that in addition to the initial fixation by snapping, the support rod 43 and the support leg 42 are further reinforced by screw connection to enhance the reliability of the connection. During installation, the corresponding two support legs 42 and support rod 43 can be connected and fixed first, and then connected together to the base bracket 4. The support rod 43 can enhance the support performance of the first support structure 411 and the second support structure 412 at the hinge pivot position. The lower surfaces of the first lower shell 4112 and the second lower shell 4122 are respectively provided with support leg 42 mounting grooves. The support leg 42 is used to install the support leg 42. The support leg 42 can be snapped into the support leg 42 mounting groove by the snap-fit ​​structure, and then further locked by the fastening screws. After the four support legs 42 are removed, they can be placed in the feeding bowl 3 or in the receiving space formed by the first support structure 411 for storage, so as to make full use of the storage space.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding device 1 further includes a mounting base 12, a dispensing mechanism, and a control component 13. The mounting base 12 includes a main body 121 and a discharge hopper 122. The main body 121 has a receiving cavity 1211 at its center. The dispensing mechanism is located in the receiving cavity 1211. The inlet of the discharge hopper 122 is connected to the outlet of the receiving cavity 1211, and the outlet of the discharge hopper 122 is oriented towards the feeding bowl 3. The grain storage bin 11 is detachably connected to the mounting base 12, and the outlet of the grain storage bin 11 is connected to the dispensing space of the dispensing mechanism. The control component 13 includes a control panel disposed on the mounting base 12. The control component 13 is used to control the dispensing mechanism. Specifically, the dispensing mechanism may include a motor, a food dispensing lever, etc. The control component 13 controls the operation of the motor, which drives the food dispensing lever to rotate. The food dispensing lever pushes the pet food to the outlet of the receiving cavity 1211, so that a fixed amount of pet food enters the dispensing hopper 122 from the outlet of the receiving cavity 1211, and then enters the feeding bowl 3 from the outlet of the dispensing hopper 122 for the pet to eat. There is a certain height difference between the inlet and outlet of the dispensing hopper 122, that is, the dispensing channel of the dispensing hopper 122 is inclined, so that the pet food can slide down from the inlet of the dispensing hopper 122 to the feeding bowl 3 at the outlet of the dispensing hopper 122 by gravity. The food storage bin 11 is located above the mounting base 12 and is detachably connected to the mounting base 12, for example, by snap-fit, plug-in, or locking connection. The food storage bin 11 has an inclined bottom, allowing pet food inside to slide down to the outlet at the bottom of the bin by gravity and enter the dispensing space of the dispensing mechanism below. The food storage bin 11 includes a body 112 with an outlet at the bottom and a removable lid 111 at the top. Removing the lid 111 from the top allows for easy addition of pet food, or the placement of components such as the base bracket 4, feeding bowl 3, and baffle 2 within the storage space of the food storage bin 11. The outer surface of the food storage bin 11 also features transparent capacity markings, allowing for easy monitoring of the pet food level and timely replenishment. The automatic feeder can be controlled via a control panel or wirelessly via a terminal device, such as a mobile application.

[0037] The base bracket and automatic feeder provided in this application embodiment achieve foldable storage of the base bracket while ensuring that the base bracket is firmly and reliably supported. It also makes full use of the internal space of the food storage bin of the feeding device, so that the internal space of the food storage bin can store pet food when working and store the base bracket when not in use. This greatly reduces the packaging size and transportation size of the product, which helps to reduce production costs. At the same time, it is convenient for users to store when not in use or when traveling, reducing the overall storage space required for the automatic feeder.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A base support for supporting a feeding device, the feeding device comprising a hopper, characterised in that, The base support includes a support platform and legs; the support platform includes a first support structure and a second support structure, the first support structure and the second support structure being hinged together so that the support platform can be flipped, folded or flattened. The legs are detachably connected to the lower surface of the first support structure or the second support structure, and the detached legs can be stored together with the folded support platform in the grain storage bin. The upper surface of the first support structure is provided with a feeding device connection structure, and the first support structure is used to detachably connect the feeding device to the feeding device through the feeding device connection structure.

2. The base support of claim 1, wherein The second support structure is provided with a mounting position for placing a feeding bowl.

3. The base support of claim 2, wherein The number of the support legs is at least three, and the base bracket also includes a support rod for detachably connecting to two adjacent support legs.

4. The base support of claim 3, wherein The number of legs is four, and the four legs are respectively located near the four corners of the support platform; the number of support rods is two, and the support rods are arranged perpendicular to the hinge axis of the first support structure and the second support structure.

5. The base support of claim 3, wherein The first support structure includes a first upper shell and a first lower shell, which are detachably connected; the second support structure includes a second upper shell and a second lower shell, which are detachably connected; a hinge structure is provided between the first lower shell and the second lower shell, and the first support structure and the second support structure are hinged through the hinge structure.

6. The base support of claim 5, wherein The upper surface of one of the first upper shell and the second upper shell is provided with an abutment groove, and the upper surface of the other upper shell is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the abutment groove. The protrusion is used to abut against the abutment groove when the first support structure and the second support structure are flattened.

7. The base support of claim 2, wherein The upper surface of the second support structure is provided with two slots spaced apart. The two slots are arranged along the hinge axis of the second support structure and the first support structure, and the slots are used to insert baffles.

8. An automatic feeder characterized by comprising: The device includes a feeding device and a base support as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the feeding device and the base support are detachably connected via the feeding device connection structure, and the feeding device includes a grain storage bin for accommodating the folded and disassembled base support.

9. The automatic feeder of claim 8, wherein It also includes a feeding bowl and two baffles. The second support structure is provided with mounting holes for placing the feeding bowl, and the feeding device is used to dispense food into the feeding bowl. Each side of the second support structure of the feeding bowl is provided with a slot, and the baffle is inserted into the slot. The two slots are arranged along the hinge axis of the first support structure and the second support structure. The food storage bucket is also used to accommodate the feeding bowl and the baffles in the stored state.

10. The automatic feeder of claim 8, wherein The feeding device further includes a mounting base, a dispensing mechanism, and a control component. The mounting base includes a main body and a discharge hopper. The main body has a central receiving cavity. The dispensing mechanism is located in the receiving cavity. The inlet of the discharge hopper communicates with the outlet of the receiving cavity, and the outlet of the discharge hopper faces the feeding bowl. The grain storage bin is detachably connected to the mounting base, and the outlet of the grain storage bin communicates with the dispensing space of the dispensing mechanism. The control component includes a control panel located on the mounting base, which is used to control the dispensing mechanism.

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