Intelligent pet feeding system

The intelligent pet feeding system, which integrates water and food storage devices and is equipped with cameras, light strips, and voice broadcasting devices, solves the problems of integrated water and food feeding and difficulty in feeding in dimly lit environments, thus improving the convenience and applicability of pet feeding.

CN224154893UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SOUTHEAST UNIV CHENGXIAN COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SOUTHEAST UNIV CHENGXIAN COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing smart pet feeding systems are limited in function, lack automatic water feeding design, and cannot achieve integrated management of food supply. Furthermore, pets have difficulty quickly locating the feeding area in dimly lit environments, which poses a particular challenge for elderly pets or those with poor eyesight.

Method used

An intelligent pet feeding system was designed, which integrates a water tank and a food tank. It is equipped with a camera, control panel, light strip, and voice broadcast device. The system provides illumination in dimly lit environments through a light sensor and light strip. The system uses a central controller to integrate water and food feeding and monitors the pet's eating status through a camera and gravity sensor.

Benefits of technology

It integrates pet water and food feeding, reduces the space occupied by the equipment, improves the convenience of pets eating in dimly lit environments, and is especially suitable for elderly or visually impaired pets, thus enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent pet feeding system which comprises a water bin device, a grain bin device, a camera, a control panel, a lamp strip and a voice broadcast device. A hidden central controller is arranged at the bottom of the granary device; an embedded camera is arranged on the side wall and is electrically connected with the central controller; the control panel is arranged under the camera, the voice broadcast device is arranged on the right side of the camera and electrically connected with the central controller, the protruding device is installed at the top end of the side wall of the granary device, the lamp strip is arranged below the protruding device in a hollowed-out mode, and the light-operated sensor is arranged at the top of the protruding device. A grain outlet is formed in the lower end of the granary device, and the steering engine is arranged in the granary device and electrically connected with the central controller. Water is stored below the water bin device, a water pump is arranged in the water bin device and electrically connected with a hidden relay, the hidden relay is electrically connected with the central controller, and a concave water drinking bowl is arranged above the granary device. According to the utility model, the water and food feeding functions are integrated through the full-automatic operation functions of the grain bin and the water bin.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intelligent feeding, and in particular relates to an intelligent pet feeding system. Background Technology

[0002] In modern society, people's love for pets is constantly deepening, and the scale of pet ownership is expanding. Pet feeders are essential equipment for feeding pets; however, current smart pet feeding systems on the market generally suffer from limited functionality. Most products focus only on automatic feeding, lacking automatic water supply. Pet owners need to purchase separate water devices, which not only take up space but also fail to achieve integrated management of food and water supply. Furthermore, existing devices do not adequately consider nighttime use scenarios, with almost no lighting. In dimly lit environments, pets have difficulty quickly locating feeding areas, especially older pets or those with poor eyesight, posing a problem in their search for food. These functional deficiencies make traditional smart feeders unable to meet the all-day, multi-scenario feeding needs of pets, necessitating technological breakthroughs in integrated feeding and water supply and improved nighttime usability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent pet feeding system to solve the technical problem that it is impossible to achieve integrated management of food supply and that pets have difficulty quickly locating the feeding area in dimly lit environments, especially for elderly pets or pets with poor eyesight, which poses a problem of finding food.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] An intelligent pet feeding system includes a water tank and a food tank, a camera, a control panel, a light strip, and a voice broadcast device.

[0006] The food storage unit has a hidden central controller at the bottom; an embedded camera is mounted on the side wall, electrically connected to the central controller, to monitor the pet's eating status in real time; directly below the camera is a control panel, which is threaded to the surface of the food storage unit; a voice broadcast device is located to the right of the camera and electrically connected to the central controller; a protruding device is installed at the top of the side wall of the food storage unit, with a light strip installed below the protruding device; a light sensor is located on the top of the protruding device, and the light strip is electrically connected to the light sensor, which is also electrically connected to the central controller; a food outlet is located at the bottom of the food storage unit, and a servo motor is located inside the food storage unit and electrically connected to the central controller; a water tank is located below the water storage unit, and a water pump is installed inside, electrically connected to a hidden relay, which is also electrically connected to the central controller; a recessed water bowl is located above the food storage unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the water tank device is an independent sealed space, and the drinking bowl is detached and installed above the water tank device. A water level sensor is provided on one side of the inner wall of the drinking bowl for real-time monitoring of the water level. A water outlet is fixedly installed on the bottom of the drinking bowl and is threadedly connected to the bottom of the drinking bowl. The outlet of the water pump is connected to one end of the silicone tube, and the other end of the silicone tube is connected to the water outlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the grain storage device is an independent sealed space. The top of the grain storage device is equipped with an openable grain storage cover, and a sealing ring is provided between the grain storage cover and the grain storage device. The bottom of the grain storage device also includes rotating blades, and the servo motor drives the rotating blades to rotate according to the instructions of the central controller.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the grain storage unit can be detachably connected to a feeding tray.

[0010] Furthermore, a gravity sensor is installed at the bottom of the feeding tray.

[0011] Furthermore, both the light sensor and the light strip are waterproof.

[0012] Furthermore, the grain storage unit is equipped with a ramp inside, which pushes the food from the outlet to the bottom of the grain storage unit.

[0013] The intelligent pet feeding system of this utility model has the following advantages: The intelligent pet feeding system of this utility model realizes the integrated feeding and watering functions through the fully automatic operation of the food and water tanks, reduces the space occupied by the equipment, makes it convenient for pet owners to use, and meets the daily dietary needs of pets.

[0014] The utility model of the intelligent pet feeding system solves the problem of pets having difficulty finding their feeding location in dimly lit environments by using light strips and light-controlled sensors. It is especially suitable for elderly pets or pets with poor eyesight, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent pet feeding system according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the grain bin device in an intelligent pet feeding system according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank device in an intelligent pet feeding system according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the light strip structure in an intelligent pet feeding system according to this utility model;

[0019] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Water tank device; 2. Grain tank device; 3. Drinking bowl; 4. Grain tank cover; 5. Water level sensor; 6. Water outlet; 7. Light sensor; 8. Camera; 9. Voice broadcast device; 10. Control panel; 11. LCD screen; 12. Buttons; 13. Grain outlet; 14. Feeding tray; 15. Ramp; 16. Rotating blades; 17. LED strip; 18. Silicone tube; 19. Water pump. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of an intelligent pet feeding system.

[0021] like Figure 1 The intelligent pet feeding system shown in this example includes a water tank device 1 and a food tank device 2, a camera 8, a control panel 10, a light strip 24, and a voice broadcast device 9.

[0022] The grain storage unit 2 has a hidden central controller at its bottom; an embedded camera 8 is mounted on the side wall and electrically connected to the central controller; directly below the camera 8 is a control panel 10, which is threadedly connected to the surface of the grain storage unit 2; a voice broadcast device 9 is located to the right of the camera and electrically connected to the central controller. Figure 4 As shown, a protruding device is installed at the top of the side wall of the grain storage device 2. A light strip 17 is installed below the protruding device, with a light sensor 7 located on top of the protruding device. The light strip 17 is electrically connected to the light sensor 7, which is also electrically connected to the central controller. According to existing documents, when the ambient light is lower than the ambient light value set by the central controller and a pet approaches, the light strip 17 illuminates. When the pet leaves, the light strip 17 turns off after a 3-second delay. A grain outlet 13 is located at the lower end of the grain storage device 2. A servo motor is located inside the grain storage device 2 and is electrically connected to the central controller. The servo motor model is SG90. Water is stored below the water storage device 1, and a water pump 19 is installed inside. The water pump 19 is electrically connected to a hidden relay, which is also electrically connected to the central controller. A concave drinking bowl 3 is located above the grain storage device 2.

[0023] The control panel 10 includes an LCD screen 11 and four buttons 12. The LCD screen 11 uses an OLED screen. Both the LCD screen 11 and the four buttons 12 are electrically connected to the central controller. The four buttons are used to set the feeding time and feeding duration. The content of the existing document can be displayed on the LCD screen 11. When the content of the existing document is displayed, pressing button 1 in the data display interface switches to the next interface. When the calibration time interface is displayed, pressing button 1 exits the calibration time interface. When setting the timer, pressing button 1 exits if a time setting is in progress, otherwise it switches to the next page. When the data display interface is displayed, pressing button 2 switches to the calibration time interface. Pressing button 2 again selects the value to be set. When setting the time, pressing button 2 confirms the time setting, and pressing it again selects the value to be set. Button 3 increments the data by 1 in the calibration time interface, timer interface, and threshold setting. Button 4 decrements the data by 1 in the calibration time interface and timer interface value setting. The LCD screen 11 displays the timed feeding time in real time. The voice broadcast device 9, using a CN-TTS text-to-speech module, is located near the control panel 10 and electrically connected to the central controller. Based on existing documentation, it plays a call audio message when feeding time arrives, reminding the pet to come and eat. The central controller can control the playback content of the voice broadcast device 9. The camera 8, an OV2640, is located above the control panel. This panoramic camera connects to the food bin and a mobile terminal via Bluetooth. Based on existing documentation, the mobile terminal can obtain real-time video feed from the camera, allowing for real-time monitoring of the pet's eating status. The central controller includes a wireless module that can connect via Bluetooth.

[0024] The bottom of the grain storage device 2 can be detachably connected to the feeding tray 14 for easy cleaning.

[0025] like Figure 2 The diagram shows the interior of the grain silo. In this example, the grain silo device 2 is an independent sealed space. The upper surface of the grain silo device 2 is connected to the grain silo cover 4 by a movable snap-fit, allowing it to be opened for a comprehensive inspection of the internal condition of the device. A sealing ring is provided between the grain silo cover 4 and the grain silo device 2. The bottom of the grain silo device 2 also includes a rotating blade 16. The servo motor is embedded in the bottom of the grain silo, with only the rotating head and the rotating blade 16 exposed and fixedly connected. The servo motor is electrically connected to the central controller. The rotating blade 16 is fan-shaped, extending directly above the grain outlet 13. When the central controller outputs a command, it drives the servo motor to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating blade 16 to rotate, sweeping the grain to the grain outlet 13, which then passes over the ramp to reach the feeding tray 14, preventing blockage of the grain outlet. Above the center of the rotating blade is a ramp 15, which is fixedly connected to the food storage device 2. When pet food is put into the food storage device 2, the pet food is piled up in the rear half of the rotating blade 16 via the ramp 15, preventing the food from going directly to the feeding tray 14 and causing the pet to overeat, resulting in food accumulation.

[0026] The bottom of the feeding tray 14 is equipped with a hidden HX711 gravity sensor to monitor the amount of food remaining in real time.

[0027] Both the light sensor and the LED strip 17 are waterproof.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the water tank device shown illustrates that, in this example, the water tank device includes a water pump 19, a relay, a silicone tube 18, a water level sensor 5, a water outlet 6, and a drinking bowl 3. The drinking bowl 3 is located at the top of the water tank device 1, serving as the upper surface cover of the water tank. It is connected by a movable snap-fit ​​and can be opened to view the internal condition of the water tank. A water level sensor 5 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the drinking bowl 3. The water level sensor 5 is electrically connected to the central controller. When the water level is detected, the water level sensor 5 transmits the data to the LCD screen 11 for real-time display via the central controller. The water outlet 6 is located slightly behind the center of the drinking bowl 3 and is threadedly connected to the drinking bowl 3. It is detachable and easy to clean. The silicone tube 18 inside the water tank device 1 is connected to the lower end of the water outlet 6 at one end and to the water outlet of the water pump 19 at the other end. The relay is embedded in the bottom of the water tank 1 and is electrically connected to the water pump 19 and the central controller. The central controller sets a water level value. When the water level sensor 5 detects that the water level is lower than the set value, the central controller sends a command to the relay. The relay drives the water pump 19 to operate, drawing water from the inlet of the water pump 19 and outputting it from the outlet of the water pump 19 through the silicone tube 18 to the water outlet. Finally, the water is output from the water outlet 6 to the drinking bowl 3 so that the pet can drink water.

[0029] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent pet feeding system, characterized in that, It includes a water tank device (1) and a grain tank device (2), a camera (8), a control panel (10), a light strip (17), and a voice broadcast device (9); The bottom of the grain storage device (2) is equipped with a hidden central controller; an embedded camera (8) is installed on the side wall and is electrically connected to the central controller to monitor the pet's eating status in real time; a control panel (10) is located directly below the camera (8), and the control panel (10) is connected to the surface of the grain storage device (2) by threads; a voice broadcast device (9) is located to the right of the camera and is electrically connected to the central controller; a protruding device is installed at the top of the side wall of the grain storage device (2), and a light strip (17) is installed in the hollowed-out area below the protruding device; a light sensor (7) is installed... At the top of the protruding device, the light strip (17) is electrically connected to the light sensor (7), and the light sensor (7) is electrically connected to the central controller; the grain storage device (2) has a grain outlet (13) at the bottom, the servo motor is located inside the grain storage device (2), and the servo motor is electrically connected to the central controller; the water storage device (1) stores water below, and a water pump (19) is installed inside, the water pump (19) is electrically connected to the hidden relay, the hidden relay is electrically connected to the central controller, and the grain storage device (2) has a concave drinking bowl (3) above it.

2. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank device (1) is an independent sealed space. The drinking bowl (3) is disassembled and installed above the water tank device (1). A water level sensor (5) is provided on one side of the inner wall of the drinking bowl (3) for real-time monitoring of the water level. A water outlet (6) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the drinking bowl. The water outlet (6) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the drinking bowl. The outlet of the water pump is connected to one end of the silicone tube (18), and the other end of the silicone tube (18) is connected to the water outlet (6).

3. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grain storage device (2) is an independent sealed space. The top of the grain storage device (2) is provided with an openable grain storage cover (4). A sealing ring is provided between the grain storage cover (4) and the grain storage device (2). The bottom of the grain storage device (2) also includes a rotating blade (16). The servo motor drives the rotating blade (16) to rotate according to the instructions of the central controller.

4. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the grain storage device (2) is detachably connected to the feeding tray (14).

5. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the feeding tray (14) is equipped with a gravity sensor.

6. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the light sensor and the light strip (17) are waterproof.

7. The intelligent pet feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grain storage device (2) has a ramp (15) inside, and food is pushed from the grain outlet (13) to the bottom of the grain storage device (2).