A pet feeder

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically to a pet feeder. It includes a main body, a camera assembly, and two feeding bowls. The main body includes a base and a food storage container. The food storage container is mounted on the base, with food outlets on both sides of the base. Two openings are located at the bottom of the food storage container. A transfer mechanism is also installed inside the base to receive food discharged from the two openings. The transfer mechanism is rotatably mounted on the base to transfer the received food to the food outlets. The two feeding bowls are mounted on both sides of the base to receive food discharged from the food outlets. The camera assembly includes a first camera module and two second camera modules. The two second cameras are mounted on both sides of the base, and the first camera module is located on the base between the two second camera modules. This pet feeder achieves a synergistic optimization of device miniaturization and enhanced monitoring capabilities while maintaining the dual-basin feeding function, resulting in a better user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] One existing type of dual-basin electric pet feeder adopts a split food storage structure design. It achieves dual-basin food supply by stacking two independent food storage bins on top of a base. Each food storage bin has an independent flow pipe connecting to the feeding outlets on both sides of the base, and is equipped with a control device to achieve separate feeding. In addition, camera modules are fixedly installed on both sides of the base of this electric pet feeder to monitor the feeding area, allowing users to remotely view their pets eating.

[0003] However, the above structure has its flaws. First, the double-basin feeding function requires two food storage bins to be stacked, resulting in a large overall size of the pet feeder. Second, the camera can only monitor the near-field area on both sides of the base, resulting in blind spots and making it impossible for users to observe their pets in multiple scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a pet feeder to solve the problem that the existing double-basin automatic pet feeder is large in size and has a limited camera coverage.

[0005] The pet feeder provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0006] The main body includes a base and a grain storage tank. The grain storage tank is mounted on the base. Both sides of the base are provided with grain outlets. The bottom of the grain storage tank is provided with two through-holes. The base is also provided with a material transfer mechanism. The material transfer mechanism is used to receive the grain discharged from the two through-holes. The material transfer mechanism is rotatably mounted on the base to transfer the received grain to the grain outlet.

[0007] Two feeding bowls are installed on both sides of the base and are located in the direction of the feed outlet to receive the feed discharged from the feed outlet.

[0008] The camera assembly includes a first camera module and two second camera modules. The two second cameras are mounted on both sides of the base, and the first camera module is disposed on the base and located between the two second camera modules. The shooting direction of the first camera module is different from that of the two second camera modules, so as to monitor the surrounding environment.

[0009] In one embodiment, the front end face of the base is provided with a mounting groove, and the first camera module is detachably connected to the mounting groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the pet feeder further includes a main control board, and the first camera module includes a panel, a monitoring camera, and several buttons; the panel is disposed on the mounting slot, the monitoring camera and several buttons are all mounted on the panel and exposed outside the base, and the main control board is mounted in the mounting slot and electrically connected to the monitoring camera, the second camera module, and several buttons.

[0011] In one embodiment, the main control board is equipped with a communication module, a video processing module, a food dispensing control module, a pet sensing module, and a recording module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base is provided with a rotating groove, the bottom of the grain storage tank is covered by the rotating groove, the rotating groove is connected to the two openings, the bottom of the rotating groove is provided with two channels, each of the channels is connected to a grain outlet, and the positions of the two channels and the two openings are staggered.

[0013] The material transfer mechanism includes a turntable and a rotary drive. The turntable is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove. Two receiving grooves are provided on one side of the turntable facing the bottom of the grain storage tank. The rotary drive is located outside the rotating groove and connected to the turntable. The rotary drive is used to drive the turntable so that the two receiving grooves can rotate to be opposite to the two openings respectively, and to be opposite to the two channels respectively.

[0014] In one embodiment, the turntable includes a base and two blocking members. The base is spaced between the two blocking members, and the two blocking members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base to form two receiving grooves together with the base. The blocking members are used to block the channel when the receiving groove is aligned with the passage, and to block the passage when the receiving groove is aligned with the channel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the turntable and the bottom of the food storage bin are spaced apart; the pet feeder further includes a plurality of feeding components, which are located between the turntable and the food storage bin, and are arranged on both sides of the opening in the rotation direction of the turntable. Each feeding component has one end connected to the bottom of the food storage bin and the other end suspended from the top of the turntable, so that when food is fed into the receiving trough, the other end of the feeding component can level the food at the opening of the receiving trough.

[0016] In one embodiment, a central hole is provided at the center of the bottom of the grain storage tank, a protruding post is provided on the turntable, the protruding post is provided through the central hole, and a stirring element is installed at one end of the protruding post inside the grain storage tank, the stirring element being located at the bottom of the grain storage tank.

[0017] In one embodiment, the material transfer mechanism further includes a sensing component, which includes a sensing base and a sensor; the turntable is connected to the rotary drive through the sensing base, the sensing base is provided with a sensing plate, the sensor is located on the rotation path of the sensing plate, the sensor is electrically connected to the rotary drive, and the rotary drive can drive the sensing plate to trigger the sensor to control the rotary drive to stop driving.

[0018] In one embodiment, a connecting structure is also included, through which the grain storage bin is detachably connected to the base; the connecting structure includes a fastener, a slot, a post, and a insertion groove. The top of the base is provided with a slot and a insertion groove, and the bottom of the grain storage bin is provided with a fastener and a post. When the grain storage bin is installed on the base, the post is inserted into the insertion groove, and the fastener engages with the slot to limit the installation of the grain storage bin on the base.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the pet feeder provided by this utility model has the following advantages: while ensuring the dual-basin feeding function, the pet feeder achieves synergistic optimization of device miniaturization and improved monitoring capabilities, resulting in a better user experience.

[0020] Specifically, firstly, the transfer mechanism can receive the food discharged from the two openings and transfer the two portions of food to the two food outlets respectively, so as to complete the operation of adding food to the two feeding bowls simultaneously. It can be seen that the transfer mechanism can divide the food in a single food storage bin, so that a single food storage bin can serve two feeding bowls at the same time. Compared with the embodiment of stacked double food storage bins for separate food supply, the overall height of this pet feeder is significantly reduced, its volume is smaller and more compact, reducing the occupation of vertical space and flexibly adapting to various home placement scenarios.

[0021] Secondly, this application includes a first camera module, which is mounted on the base and positioned between two second camera modules. The first camera module fills the blind spots of the two second cameras. The first camera module works in conjunction with the two second cameras to enable the pet feeder to cover a wider shooting area, allowing users to better obtain information about their pets' activities at home from multiple angles, significantly improving the practicality of monitoring and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. In the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective schematic diagrams of the pet feeder provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is the second perspective view of the pet feeder provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of position A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is the third perspective view of the pet feeder provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a portion of position B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a top view of the pet feeder provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view along the CC line;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a disassembled internal schematic diagram of the main body and the material transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a disassembled internal schematic diagram of the base and material transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an assembly diagram of the sensing component, turntable, and rotary drive component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of position D in the middle.

[0034] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0035] 1000. Pet feeder;

[0036] 10. Main body; 11. Base; 111. Grain outlet; 112. Mounting groove; 1121. Snap-fit ​​groove; 113. Rotating groove; 114. Channel; 12. Grain storage bin; 121. Through opening; 122. Center hole; 123. Bin body; 124. Bin lid; 125. Storage box; 13. Connecting structure; 131. Fastener; 132. Snap-fit ​​groove; 133. Insert post; 134. Plug-in groove;

[0037] 20. Feeding bowl;

[0038] 30. Camera assembly; 31. First camera module; 311. Panel; 3111. Snap-on block; 312. Surveillance camera; 313. Button; 32. Second camera module;

[0039] 40. Material transfer mechanism; 41. Turntable; 411. Receiving trough; 412. Protruding post; 413. Base; 414. Blocking component; 42. Rotary drive component; 43. Mixing component; 44. Sensing assembly; 441. Sensing base; 4411. Sensing plate; 4412. Air vent; 442. Sensor;

[0040] 50. Main control board;

[0041] 60. Material feeding assembly; 61. Material feeding component;

[0042] 70. Lighting components; 71. Light strips. Detailed Implementation

[0043] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] This utility model embodiment provides a pet feeder 1000, such as Figure 1 - Figure 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the pet feeder 1000 includes a main body 10, a camera assembly 30, and two feeding bowls 20. The main body 10 includes a base 11 and a food storage bin 12. The food storage bin 12 is mounted on the base 11. Both sides of the base 11 have food outlets 111. The bottom of the food storage bin 12 has two openings 121. The base 11 also has a transfer mechanism 40, which receives food discharged from the two openings 121. The transfer mechanism 40 is rotatably mounted on the base 11 to transfer the received food to the food outlets 111. The two feeding bowls 20 are mounted on both sides of the base 11 and are positioned in the direction of the corresponding food outlets 111. The system is designed to receive food discharged from the food outlet 111. The camera assembly 30 includes a first camera module 31 and two second camera modules 32. The two second cameras are mounted on both sides of the base 11, and the shooting direction of each second camera module 32 is directed towards the corresponding feeding bowl 20. The first camera module 31 is mounted on the base 11 and located between the two second camera modules 32. The shooting direction of the first camera module 31 is different from that of the two second camera modules 32, for monitoring the surrounding environment. This application solves the problems of large size and limited camera monitoring coverage of existing dual-bowl automatic pet feeders. This pet feeder 1000 achieves a synergistic optimization of device miniaturization and improved monitoring capabilities while ensuring the dual-bowl feeding function, resulting in a better user experience.

[0045] Specifically, firstly, the transfer mechanism 40 can receive the food discharged from the two openings 121 and transfer the two portions of food to the two food outlets 111 respectively, so as to complete the operation of simultaneously adding food to the two feeding bowls 20. It can be seen that the setting of the transfer mechanism 40 can distribute food to a single food storage hopper 12, so that a single food storage hopper 12 can serve two feeding bowls 20 at the same time. Compared with the embodiment of stacked double food storage hoppers 12 for separate food supply, the overall height of the pet feeder 1000 is significantly reduced, its volume is smaller and more compact, reducing the occupation of vertical space and flexibly adapting to various home placement scenarios.

[0046] Secondly, this application includes a first camera module 31, which is mounted on the base 11 and positioned between two second camera modules 32. The first camera module 31 fills the blind spots of the two second cameras. The first camera module 31 works in conjunction with the two second cameras to enable the pet feeder 1000 to cover a wider shooting area, allowing users to better obtain information about their pets' activities at home from multiple angles, significantly improving the practicality of monitoring and user experience.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the front end face of the base 11 is provided with a mounting groove 112, and the first camera module 31 is detachably connected to the mounting groove 112. This arrangement facilitates the installation and maintenance of the first camera module 31, and users can also select different types of first camera modules 31 according to their needs, such as a first camera module 31 with a display screen, a first camera module 31 with voice playback, or a combination of both, to meet the personalized needs of different users and improve the adaptability of the pet feeder 1000.

[0048] In a specific implementation, the pet feeder 1000 also includes a main control board 50. The first camera module 31 includes a panel 311, a monitoring camera 312, and several buttons 313. The panel 311 covers the mounting slot 112. The monitoring camera 312 and several buttons 313 are all mounted on the panel 311 and exposed outside the base 11. The main control board 50 is mounted inside the mounting slot 112 and electrically connected to the monitoring camera 312, the second camera module 32, and several buttons 313. With this configuration, the buttons 313 facilitate manual operation of the pet feeder 1000 by the user, achieving better human-computer interaction. The panel 311 not only secures the monitoring camera 312, the main control board 50, and the buttons 313, but also serves a decorative purpose on the base 11, enhancing the aesthetics of the pet feeder 1000.

[0049] There are many ways to detachably connect the panel 311 and the mounting groove 112. For example, it can be connected by magnetic attraction or snap-fit, etc., and the connection method is not limited here. For example, in this application, the mounting groove 112 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 1121 on the groove wall, and the edge of the panel 311 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 3111. When the panel 311 is covered on the mounting groove 112, the snap-fit ​​block 3111 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 1121.

[0050] The number of surveillance cameras 312 can be adjusted by the designer according to needs, and is not limited here. Furthermore, there are various ways to connect the surveillance cameras 312 to the panel 311. For example, the surveillance cameras 312 can be fixedly connected to the panel; another example is that the surveillance cameras 312 can be movably connected to the panel. The movable connection can be a rotating connection or a sliding connection, used to adjust the position of the surveillance cameras 312 relative to the base and the tilt angle of the shot. The connection method is not limited here. In one embodiment, the main control board 50 is equipped with a communication module, a video processing module, a food dispensing control module, a pet sensing module, and a recording module. The communication module allows users to more stably connect and remotely control the pet feeder 1000 via a mobile terminal and to remotely communicate with their pets at home; the video processing module is used to process the captured video information, ensuring stable operation of compression and storage of the input video source; the food dispensing control module is used to control the number of times food is dispensed at regular intervals; the pet sensing module is used to determine whether the pet is near the device based on the image captured by the camera component; and the recording module is used to record and play user-recorded audio to attract the pet. This configuration makes the Pet Feeder 1000 more functional and further enhances the user experience.

[0051] Preferably, the main control board 50 is also equipped with a pet behavior analysis module to determine the pet's current status, allowing users to have a clearer understanding of the pet's situation at home.

[0052] In one embodiment, the pet feeder also includes a power supply module installed at the base 11 and electrically connected to the main control board 50. The power supply module includes a DC power supply and an AC power supply. The AC power supply is electrically connected to a household socket via a power cord to power the main control board 50; the DC power supply powers the main control board 50 via a battery pack. Thus, the pet feeder can be powered by both a plug and a battery pack, providing dual power supply protection. In the event of a power outage, it automatically switches to battery power to ensure continuous operation and prevent interruption of pet feeding.

[0053] Reference Figure 7 - Figure 9In one embodiment, the base 11 is provided with a rotating groove 113, and the bottom of the grain storage tank 12 is covered by the rotating groove 113. The rotating groove 113 is connected to two openings 121. The bottom of the rotating groove 113 is provided with two channels 114, each channel 114 is connected to a grain outlet 111, and the positions of the two channels 114 and the two openings 121 are offset from each other. The material transfer mechanism 40 includes a turntable 41 and a rotary drive 42. The turntable 41 is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove 113. Two receiving grooves 411 are provided on the side of the turntable 41 facing the bottom of the grain storage tank 12. The rotary drive 42 is located outside the rotating groove 113 and connected to the turntable 41. The rotary drive 42 is used to drive the turntable 41 so that the two receiving grooves 411 can rotate to be opposite to the two openings 121 respectively, and so that the two receiving grooves 411 can rotate to be opposite to the two channels 114 respectively. With this configuration, the receiving trough 411 can store a certain amount of food, enabling the pet feeder 1000 to dispense food in a fixed quantity. Furthermore, since the food is pre-stored in the receiving trough 411, when food needs to be dispensed, the turntable 41 can more quickly transfer the food to the dispensing port 111, thus replenishing the feeding bowl 20.

[0054] Specifically, the rotary drive component 42 is a motor, which is located inside the base 11 and outside the rotating groove 113. The output end of the motor passes through the bottom of the rotating groove 113 and is connected to a turntable 41 to drive the turntable 41 to rotate in the rotating groove 113. When the two receiving troughs 411 are respectively aligned with the two openings 121, the food in the grain storage hopper 12 can fall into the two receiving troughs 411 through the two openings 121 respectively. Then the turntable 41 rotates, and the two receiving troughs 411 rotate to the positions corresponding to the two channels 114 to connect with the channels 114. The two portions of food are discharged to the corresponding feeding bowls 20 through the channels 114 and the food outlets 111 respectively, realizing synchronous feeding.

[0055] Furthermore, the turntable 41 includes a base 413 and two blocking members 414. The base 413 is spaced between the two blocking members 414, and the two blocking members 414 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base 413 to jointly enclose two receiving grooves 411 with the base 413. The blocking members 414 are used to block the channel 114 when the receiving groove 411 is aligned with the through-hole 121, and to block the through-hole 121 when the receiving groove 411 is aligned with the through-hole 114. In this way, the two blocking parts 414 can be aligned with the receiving trough 411 and the channel 114 to block the two openings 121 to prevent food from falling out, and when the receiving trough 411 and the opening 121 are aligned, they can block the two channels 114, ensuring that the food outlet 111 can only receive food from the receiving trough 411 during each feeding process, thus ensuring quantitative transfer of food and improving the feeding stability of the pet feeder 1000.

[0056] Preferably, the channel 114 can be set at an angle to allow the food to slide more smoothly into the corresponding feeding bowl 20.

[0057] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment, the turntable 41 and the bottom of the food storage bin 12 are spaced apart; the pet feeder 1000 also includes a plurality of feeding components 61, which are located between the turntable 41 and the food storage bin 12. In the rotation direction of the turntable 41, the plurality of feeding components 61 are located on both sides of the opening 121. One end of each feeding component 61 is connected to the bottom of the food storage bin 12, and the other end is suspended on the top of the turntable 41, so that when feeding is done into the receiving trough 411, the other end of the feeding component 61 can level the food at the opening of the receiving trough 411. With this configuration, during the feeding process in the receiving trough 411, the feeding device 61 can limit the grain within it, preventing it from scattering due to centrifugal force when the turntable 41 rotates. It also levels the grain at the opening of the receiving trough 411 during rotation, preventing it from accumulating and overflowing when transferred to the channel 114. This solves the problem of grain jamming caused by overflow and ensures consistent feeding amounts in the receiving trough 411 each time. Furthermore, the feeding device 61 can guide the direction of grain drop, ensuring more accurate alignment with the receiving trough 411.

[0058] The number of material feeding components 61 can be adjusted by the designer according to actual needs, and is not limited here. Preferably, in this application, four material feeding components 61 are provided, with two material feeding components 61 symmetrically arranged on each side of the two openings in the rotation direction of the turntable 41. In this way, the four symmetrically arranged material feeding components 61 form a complementary spatial coverage. When the turntable 41 rotates continuously, the four material feeding components 61 will act alternately on the material receiving grooves 411 that it passes through, ensuring that each material receiving groove 411 will be acted on by the material feeding component 61 on either side at least once when passing through the opening area, thereby achieving a reliable material feeding effect without omission throughout the entire cycle.

[0059] Preferably, in this application, the feeding component 61 is configured as a brush. While sweeping the food, the brush can break up the piled food particles, preventing a large number of food particles from forming a blockage. Moreover, the flexible nature of the brush allows it to continuously and gently touch the surface of the food at the opening of the receiving trough 411 without hindering the rotation of the turntable 41. When the receiving trough 411 passes under the feeding component 61, the brush can smoothly slide over the surface of the food pile at the receiving trough 411, gently pushing the protruding food particles into the unfilled depressions of the receiving trough 411, so that the food can be placed in the receiving trough 411 in an orderly manner, which is more conducive to feeding.

[0060] In addition, the brush can better adapt to different sizes and types of food, improving the adaptability of the Pet Feeder 1000.

[0061] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape and size of the inlet 121 and the receiving trough 411 are consistent, further ensuring that the receiving trough 411 can receive grain in a quantitative manner.

[0062] In one embodiment, a central hole 122 is provided at the center of the bottom of the grain storage bin 12. A protrusion 412 is provided on the turntable 41, passing through the central hole 122. An agitator 43 is installed at one end of the protrusion 412 inside the grain storage bin 12, and the agitator 43 is located at the bottom of the grain storage bin 12. With this arrangement, the agitator 43 can agitate the grain at the bottom of the grain storage bin 12. When there is only a small amount of grain in the grain storage bin 12, the agitator 43 can agitate the remaining grain to guide the remaining grain to the outlet 121 for discharge, thereby emptying the grain storage bin 12 and avoiding manual cleaning, thus improving the user experience.

[0063] Specifically, the agitator 43 is an impeller.

[0064] Preferably, the bottom of the grain storage hopper 12 is funnel-shaped, the agitator 43 is located at the bottom of the grain storage hopper 12, and the two openings 121 are located on both sides of the agitator 43 and adjacent to the agitator 43 to better improve the cleaning effect and make the remaining grain easier to empty.

[0065] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment, the material transfer mechanism 40 further includes a sensing component 44, which includes a sensing base 441 and a sensor 442. The turntable 41 is connected to the rotary drive 42 via the sensing base 441. The sensing base 441 is provided with a sensing plate 4411, and the sensor 442 is located on the rotation path of the sensing plate 4411. The sensor 442 is electrically connected to the rotary drive 42, and the rotary drive 42 can drive the sensing plate 4411 to trigger the sensor 442, thereby controlling the rotary drive 42 to stop driving. With this configuration, the sensing component 44 can ensure the accurate alignment of the receiving trough 411 and the outlet 121, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the pet feeder. Specifically, the rotary drive 42 is a motor, which drives the sensing base 4 and the turntable 41 to rotate together.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the sensing element 4411 can be integrally formed with the sensing base 441, or it can be detachably installed on the sensing base. Preferably, in this application, the sensing element 4411 is integrally formed with the sensing base 441, which also reduces the number of parts and makes assembly easier.

[0067] The configuration of the sensing element 4411 can also be adjusted according to the triggering method of the sensor 442, and is not limited here. For example, in one embodiment, the sensor 442 is normally open. When the rotary drive 42 drives the sensing element 4411 to rotate to the sensing part of the sensor 442, the sensor 442 detects the sensing element 4411, and the sensor 442 stops transmitting electrical signals to the rotary drive 42. The rotary drive 42 stops driving, and the turntable 41 does not rotate. At this time, the receiving groove 411 in the turntable 41 is aligned with the through port 121 and receives materials.

[0068] Preferably, in another embodiment, the sensing plate 4411 is arranged around the sensing base 441, and the sensing plate 4411 has a clearance opening 4412 extending through it in the thickness direction. The sensor 442 is normally closed. When the rotary drive 42 drives the sensing plate 4411 to rotate, the sensor 442 detects the sensing plate 4411 and maintains an electrical signal output to the rotary drive 42, causing the rotary drive 42 to continuously drive the turntable 41 to rotate. When the clearance opening 4412 rotates to align with the sensing part of the sensor 442, the sensor 442 no longer detects the sensing plate 4411, the electrical signal of the sensor 442 disappears, and the rotary drive 42 stops driving. At this time, the receiving groove 411 in the turntable 41 is also aligned with the through opening 121 and receives material. In this way, during the operation of the rotary drive 42, the sensing plate 4411 is always within the sensing range of the sensor 442 (when the clearance opening 4411 is not reached), which improves safety and enhances the operational reliability of the pet feeder 1000.

[0069] The number of clearance openings 4412 can be set according to requirements. Preferably, in this application, there are two clearance openings 4412. The included angle formed by the two clearance openings 4412 is consistent with the included angle formed by the two through openings 121. In this way, the alignment accuracy of the two receiving grooves 411 when they alternately receive materials from each through opening 121 is further improved.

[0070] Reference Figure 8 In one embodiment, the pet feeder further includes a connecting structure 13, through which the food storage bin 12 is detachably connected to the base 11. This design allows the user to remove the food storage bin 12 for cleaning, making cleaning more convenient and improving the user experience.

[0071] There are many ways to set the connecting structure 13. In one embodiment, the connecting structure 13 is a magnetic connection structure 13. In another embodiment, the connecting structure 13 includes a snap fastener 131, a slot 132, a post 133, and a insertion groove 134. The top of the base 11 is provided with a slot 132 and an insertion groove 134, and the bottom of the grain storage tank 12 is provided with a snap fastener 131 and a post 133. When the grain storage tank 12 is installed on the base 11, the post 133 is inserted into the insertion groove 134, and the snap fastener 131 and the slot 132 are engaged to limit the installation of the grain storage tank 12 on the base 11. With this configuration, the insertion post 133 and the insertion slot 134 cooperate to position the grain storage bucket 12 on the base 11, which is conducive to the alignment and installation of the fastener 131 and the slot 132. The fastener 131 and the slot 132 cooperate to lock the grain storage bucket 12 onto the base 11. When the user needs to disassemble the grain storage bucket 12 for cleaning, the fastener 131 can be pressed to disengage from the slot 132, thereby releasing the base 11 from locking the grain storage bucket 12, and the grain storage bucket 12 can be removed from the base 11.

[0072] Similarly, the feeding bowl 20 is detachably connected to the base 11, which facilitates cleaning and also makes the packaging and transportation of the pet feeder 1000 easier.

[0073] Reference Figure 7 In one embodiment, the grain storage bin 12 includes a bin body 123 and a bin lid 124. The bin body 123 is hollow inside, and the bin lid 124 is placed on top of the bin body 123. When it is necessary to add material, the user can add material into the bin body 123 by opening the bin lid 124.

[0074] Preferably, the food storage bin 12 is also provided with a storage box 125, which can be used to place a desiccant to prevent moisture from entering the food in the food storage bin 12 and ensure the hygiene and safety of the food consumed by the pet.

[0075] In one embodiment, a presence sensor (not shown in the figure) is also provided on the side of the base 11 facing the bottom of the grain storage tank 12. The bottom of the grain storage tank is provided with a light outlet for the light beam of the presence sensor to pass through. The presence sensor is electrically connected to the main control board 50. The presence sensor can detect the remaining grain in the grain storage tank 12 and send an electrical signal to the main control board 50 when no grain is detected. The main control board 50 then transmits a signal to the user's mobile terminal, thereby realizing the function of reminding the user to add grain.

[0076] refer to Figure 3In one embodiment, the pet feeder further includes a lighting component 70, which is disposed on the base 11 and electrically connected to the main control board 50. The lighting component 70 is used to provide illumination at night, enabling the camera to clearly record the pet's status at home. Preferably, the lighting component 70 includes two light strips 71, with the light emanating from the two light strips 71 directed toward the corresponding feeding bowls 20, thereby better recording the pet's eating at night.

[0077] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pet feeder, characterized by, include: The main body includes a base and a grain storage tank. The grain storage tank is mounted on the base. Both sides of the base are provided with grain outlets. The bottom of the grain storage tank is provided with two through-holes. The base is also provided with a material transfer mechanism. The material transfer mechanism is used to receive the grain discharged from the two through-holes. The material transfer mechanism is rotatably mounted on the base to transfer the received grain to the grain outlet. Two feeding bowls are installed on both sides of the base and are located in the direction of the feed outlet to receive the feed discharged from the feed outlet. The camera assembly includes a first camera module and two second camera modules. The two second cameras are mounted on both sides of the base, and the first camera module is disposed on the base and located between the two second camera modules. The shooting direction of the first camera module is different from that of the two second camera modules, so as to monitor the surrounding environment.

2. The pet feeder of claim 1, wherein, The front end face of the base is provided with a mounting groove, and the first camera module can be detachably connected to the mounting groove.

3. The pet feeder of claim 2, wherein, The pet feeder also includes a main control board. The first camera module includes a panel, a monitoring camera, and several buttons. The panel is installed on the mounting slot. The monitoring camera and several buttons are installed on the panel and exposed outside the base. The main control board is installed in the mounting slot and electrically connected to the monitoring camera, the second camera module, and several buttons.

4. The pet feeder of claim 3, wherein, The main control board is equipped with a communication module, a video processing module, a food dispensing control module, a pet sensing module, and a recording module.

5. The pet feeder according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The base is provided with a rotating groove, and the bottom of the grain storage tank is covered by the rotating groove. The rotating groove is connected to the two openings. The bottom of the rotating groove is provided with two channels, each of which is connected to a grain outlet. The positions of the two channels and the two openings are staggered. The material transfer mechanism includes a turntable and a rotary drive. The turntable is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove. Two receiving grooves are provided on one side of the turntable facing the bottom of the grain storage tank. The rotary drive is located outside the rotating groove and connected to the turntable. The rotary drive is used to drive the turntable so that the two receiving grooves can rotate to be opposite to the two openings respectively, and to be opposite to the two channels respectively.

6. The pet feeder of claim 5, wherein, The turntable includes a base and two blocking members. The base is spaced between the two blocking members, and the two blocking members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base to form two receiving grooves together with the base. The blocking members are used to block the channel when the receiving groove is aligned with the passage, and to block the passage when the receiving groove is aligned with the passage.

7. The pet feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The turntable is spaced apart from the bottom of the food storage bin; the pet feeder also includes several feeding components, which are located between the turntable and the food storage bin. In the rotation direction of the turntable, the feeding components are arranged on both sides of the opening. One end of each feeding component is connected to the bottom of the food storage bin, and the other end is suspended from the top of the turntable, so that when food is fed into the receiving trough, the other end of the feeding component can level the food at the opening of the receiving trough.

8. The pet feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, A central hole is provided at the bottom center of the grain storage jar, and a protruding post is provided on the turntable. The protruding post passes through the central hole, and a stirring element is installed at one end of the protruding post inside the grain storage jar. The stirring element is located at the bottom of the grain storage jar.

9. The pet feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material transfer mechanism further includes a sensing component, which includes a sensing base and a sensor. The turntable is connected to the rotary drive through the sensing base. The sensing base is provided with a sensing plate, and the sensor is located on the rotation path of the sensing plate. The sensor is electrically connected to the rotary drive, and the rotary drive can drive the sensing plate to trigger the sensor to control the rotary drive to stop driving.

10. The pet feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting structure, through which the grain storage tank is detachably connected to the base; The connection structure includes a fastener, a slot, a post, and a insertion groove. The top of the base is provided with a slot and a insertion groove, and the bottom of the grain storage bin is provided with a fastener and a post. When the grain storage bin is installed on the base, the post is inserted into the insertion groove, and the fastener engages with the slot to limit the installation of the grain storage bin on the base.

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