A smart pet feeder

Abstract

This utility model relates to pet feeding devices, and more particularly to an intelligent pet feeder; it includes a feeder body (1), which is provided with a feeder gimbal base (2), a feeder shell (3), and a feeder cover (4) in sequence. The feeder gimbal base (2) drives the feeder shell (3) and the feeder cover (4) to rotate. The feeder shell (3) is provided with a food storage bin (31), an ejection unit (32), a conveying unit (33), and a feeding unit (34). The outlet of the food storage bin (31) is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit (34). The conveying unit (33) drives the feeding unit (34) to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin (31). The outlet of the feeding unit (34) is connected to the inlet of the ejection unit (32) and ejects the food in the feeding unit (34). The pet feeder designed in this utility model adopts a linear lifting and opening door mechanism to deliver food, avoiding the food getting stuck in the rotating mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to pet supplies and devices, and more particularly to an intelligent pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of urbanization, more and more people live in cities. However, neighbors are not familiar with each other. To alleviate loneliness, more and more people are starting to keep pets, even treating them as family members. Pets bring endless joy to people's lives. Among the pets kept, cats and dogs are the most common. Dogs, being lively and active, need their owners to take them out for walks every day. However, people's work and studies are now very busy, and they often don't have time to take their dogs out for walks regularly. Dogs staying at home without exercise is very detrimental to their physical and mental health.

[0003] Various pet companion robots have emerged on the market. Most of these robots consist of a shell, control unit, feeding device, transmitter, and linkage mechanism. The control unit manages the linkage mechanism, making it very convenient to control the transmitter and feeding device. Users can interact with their pets remotely when they are away. Some of these robots use a variable-speed motor and gears to drive a piston for feeding, while others use a variable-speed motor to drive a lever. However, these linkage mechanisms result in an unreasonable structural design for pet companion robots, frequently causing problems in the feeding and dispensing processes, and leading to poor feeding results.

[0004] As described in the prior art CN202010876267.2, it uses a rotating wheel or blade mechanism to dispense food. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the problems of existing technologies that use rotating wheels or blades to dispense food. When dispensing larger food particles, the rotating wheels or blades push the food, causing the food to get stuck, resulting in an unsmooth feeding process and a poor interaction experience for pets. When the food particles are small, too much food is ejected at once, scattering a lot on the ground, and some food may not be found by the pet, leading to waste and attracting rats and cockroaches. This invention provides a smart pet feeder.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a solution through the following technical method:

[0007] A smart pet feeder includes a feeder body, which is provided with a feeder gimbal base, a feeder shell, and a feeder cover in sequence. The feeder gimbal base drives the feeder shell and the feeder cover to rotate. The feeder shell is provided with a food storage bin, a catapult unit, a conveying unit, and a feeding unit. The outlet of the food storage bin is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit. The conveying unit drives the feeding unit to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin. The outlet of the feeding unit is connected to the inlet of the catapult unit and catapults the food in the feeding unit.

[0008] Preferably, a switch unit is provided on one side of the grain storage silo. The switch unit includes a protrusion and a slope below the protrusion.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding unit is equipped with a baffle, and one end of the baffle is equipped with a locking part. When the feeding unit moves upward, the protrusion of the switching unit is pushed upward. When the feeding unit moves downward, the protrusion of the switching unit is connected with the locking part, the baffle flips downward, and the food falls into the ejection unit.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying unit includes a first drive unit, a gear, and a connecting rod connected to the feeding unit. The first drive unit drives the gear to rotate, the rotation of the gear drives the connecting rod to rotate, and the connecting rod drives the feeding unit to move up and down.

[0011] Preferably, the ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit, a baffle plate disposed in the ejection channel, and springs disposed on both sides of the ejection channel.

[0012] Preferably, a monitoring unit and a food ejection port are arranged sequentially on one side of the feeder housing.

[0013] Preferably, the grain storage silo is also equipped with a stirring unit, which includes a stirring plate and a second drive unit. The stirring plate is located at the bottom of the grain storage silo and close to the discharge port of the grain storage silo. The stirring plate is driven to stir by the second drive unit.

[0014] This utility model, by adopting the above technical solutions, has the following significant technical effects.

[0015] The overall solution of this utility model adopts a linear lifting and opening door mechanism to deliver food, avoiding the problem of food getting stuck in the rotating mechanism.

[0016] This invention utilizes a first drive unit motor to rotate a gear. Under the force of the gear, a connecting rod rotates around a fulcrum, causing the feeding unit to move vertically, thus pushing the food upwards. Simultaneously, the gear's rotation drives the ejector unit, compressing the spring. As the gear continues to rotate, the feeding cylinder begins to move downwards under the action of the connecting rod. At this point, the baffle is hooked by a latch, opening the door mechanism. The food on the baffle falls onto the ejector, which then disengages, and the food is ejected by the spring force, providing a fun and engaging experience for pets. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the feeder of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the feeder of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding unit of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the present invention with a conveying unit.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a grain storage silo for this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the present invention with a catapult unit.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the grain storage bin switch unit of this utility model.

[0024] Among them, 1—feeder body, 2—feeder gimbal base, 3—feeder shell, 4—feeder top cover,

[0025] 31—Grain storage bin, 32—Ejection unit, 33—Conveying unit, 34—Feeding unit, 311—Switch unit, 312—Stirring plate, 313—Second drive unit, 314—Protrusion, 321—Ejection channel, 322—Baffle, 323—Spring, 341—Baffle, 342—Snap-fit ​​part, 331—First drive unit, 332—Gear, 333—Connecting rod, 35—Monitoring unit, 36—Food ejection port. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] A smart pet feeder includes a feeder body 1, which is provided with a feeder gimbal base 2, a feeder housing 3, and a feeder top cover 4 in sequence. The feeder gimbal base 2 drives the feeder housing 3 and the feeder top cover 4 to rotate. The feeder housing 3 is provided with a food storage bin 31, an ejection unit 32, a conveying unit 33, and a feeding unit 34. The outlet of the food storage bin 31 is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit 34. The conveying unit 33 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin 31. The outlet of the feeding unit 34 is connected to the inlet of the ejection unit 32 and ejects the food in the feeding unit 34.

[0029] The conveying unit 33 includes a first drive unit 331, a gear 332, and a connecting rod 333 connected to the feeding unit 34. The first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate, the rotation of the gear 332 drives the connecting rod 333 to rotate, and the connecting rod 333 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down.

[0030] The ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel 321 connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit 34, a baffle 322 disposed in the ejection channel 321, and springs 323 disposed on both sides of the ejection channel 321.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] A smart pet feeder includes a feeder body 1, which is provided with a feeder gimbal base 2, a feeder housing 3, and a feeder top cover 4 in sequence. The feeder gimbal base 2 drives the feeder housing 3 and the feeder top cover 4 to rotate. The feeder housing 3 is provided with a food storage bin 31, an ejection unit 32, a conveying unit 33, and a feeding unit 34. The outlet of the food storage bin 31 is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit 34. The conveying unit 33 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin 31. The outlet of the feeding unit 34 is connected to the inlet of the ejection unit 32 and ejects the food in the feeding unit 34.

[0033] The conveying unit 33 includes a first drive unit 331, a gear 332, and a connecting rod 333 connected to the feeding unit 34. The first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate, the rotation of the gear 332 drives the connecting rod 333 to rotate, and the connecting rod 333 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down.

[0034] The ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel 321 connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit 34, a baffle 322 disposed in the ejection channel 321, and springs 323 disposed on both sides of the ejection channel 321.

[0035] A switch unit 311 is provided on one side of the grain storage silo 31. The switch unit 311 includes a protrusion 314, and the lower part of the protrusion 314 is a slope.

[0036] The feeding unit 34 is provided with a baffle 341. One end of the baffle 341 is provided with a locking part 342. When the feeding unit 34 moves upward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is pushed upward. When the feeding unit 34 moves downward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is connected with the locking part 342, the baffle 341 flips downward, and the food falls into the ejection unit 32.

[0037] Through the switch unit 311 of the grain storage bin 31 and the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34, the first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate. The connecting rod 333 rotates around the fulcrum under the force of the gear 332, driving the feeding unit 34 to make up-down linear motion, thereby pushing the food upward. While the gear 332 is rotating, it drives the ejection unit 32 to move, compressing the spring 323.

[0038] Gear 332 continues to rotate, and under the action of connecting rod 333, the feeding cylinder begins to move downward. At this time, the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34 is hooked by the protrusion 314 of the grain storage bin 31. The baffle 341 opens, and the food on the baffle 341 falls onto the ejection unit 32. The ejection unit 32 disengages, and under the force of spring 323, the food is ejected, realizing the fun of teasing the pet.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] A smart pet feeder includes a feeder body 1, which is provided with a feeder gimbal base 2, a feeder housing 3, and a feeder top cover 4 in sequence. The feeder gimbal base 2 drives the feeder housing 3 and the feeder top cover 4 to rotate. The feeder housing 3 is provided with a food storage bin 31, an ejection unit 32, a conveying unit 33, and a feeding unit 34. The outlet of the food storage bin 31 is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit 34. The conveying unit 33 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin 31. The outlet of the feeding unit 34 is connected to the inlet of the ejection unit 32 and ejects the food in the feeding unit 34.

[0041] The conveying unit 33 includes a first drive unit 331, a gear 332, and a connecting rod 333 connected to the feeding unit 34. The first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate, the rotation of the gear 332 drives the connecting rod 333 to rotate, and the connecting rod 333 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down.

[0042] The ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel 321 connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit 34, a baffle 322 disposed in the ejection channel 321, and springs 323 disposed on both sides of the ejection channel 321.

[0043] A switch unit 311 is provided on one side of the grain storage silo 31. The switch unit 311 includes a protrusion 314, and the lower part of the protrusion 314 is a slope.

[0044] The feeding unit 34 is provided with a baffle 341. One end of the baffle 341 is provided with a locking part 342. When the feeding unit 34 moves upward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is pushed upward. When the feeding unit 34 moves downward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is connected with the locking part 342, the baffle 341 flips downward, and the food falls into the ejection unit 32.

[0045] Through the switch unit 311 of the grain storage bin 31 and the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34, the first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate. The connecting rod 333 rotates around the fulcrum under the force of the gear 332, driving the feeding unit 34 to make up-down linear motion, thereby pushing the food upward. While the gear 332 is rotating, it drives the ejection unit 32 to move, compressing the spring 323.

[0046] Gear 332 continues to rotate, and under the action of connecting rod 333, the feeding cylinder begins to move downward. At this time, the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34 is hooked by the protrusion 314 of the grain storage bin 31. The baffle 341 opens, and the food on the baffle 341 falls onto the ejection unit 32. The ejection unit 32 disengages, and under the force of spring 323, the food is ejected, realizing the fun of teasing the pet.

[0047] A monitoring unit 35 and a food ejection port 36 are sequentially arranged on one side of the feeder housing 3. The monitoring unit 35 on the feeder housing 3 enables real-time monitoring of the environment around the pet.

[0048] Example 4

[0049] A smart pet feeder includes a feeder body 1, which is provided with a feeder gimbal base 2, a feeder housing 3, and a feeder top cover 4 in sequence. The feeder gimbal base 2 drives the feeder housing 3 and the feeder top cover 4 to rotate. The feeder housing 3 is provided with a food storage bin 31, an ejection unit 32, a conveying unit 33, and a feeding unit 34. The outlet of the food storage bin 31 is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit 34. The conveying unit 33 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down along one side of the food storage bin 31. The outlet of the feeding unit 34 is connected to the inlet of the ejection unit 32 and ejects the food in the feeding unit 34.

[0050] The conveying unit 33 includes a first drive unit 331, a gear 332, and a connecting rod 333 connected to the feeding unit 34. The first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate, the rotation of the gear 332 drives the connecting rod 333 to rotate, and the connecting rod 333 drives the feeding unit 34 to move up and down.

[0051] The ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel 321 connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit 34, a baffle 322 disposed in the ejection channel 321, and springs 323 disposed on both sides of the ejection channel 321.

[0052] A switch unit 311 is provided on one side of the grain storage silo 31. The switch unit 311 includes a protrusion 314, and the lower part of the protrusion 314 is a slope.

[0053] The feeding unit 34 is provided with a baffle 341. One end of the baffle 341 is provided with a locking part 342. When the feeding unit 34 moves upward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is pushed upward. When the feeding unit 34 moves downward, the protrusion 314 of the switch unit 311 is connected with the locking part 342, the baffle 341 flips downward, and the food falls into the ejection unit 32.

[0054] Through the switch unit 311 of the grain storage bin 31 and the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34, the first drive unit 331 drives the gear 332 to rotate. The connecting rod 333 rotates around the fulcrum under the force of the gear 332, driving the feeding unit 34 to make up-down linear motion, thereby pushing the food upward. While the gear 332 is rotating, it drives the ejection unit 32 to move, compressing the spring 323.

[0055] Gear 332 continues to rotate, and under the action of connecting rod 333, the feeding cylinder begins to move downward. At this time, the baffle 341 of the feeding unit 34 is hooked by the protrusion 314 of the grain storage bin 31. The baffle 341 opens, and the food on the baffle 341 falls onto the ejection unit 32. The ejection unit 32 disengages, and under the force of spring 323, the food is ejected, realizing the fun of teasing the pet.

[0056] A monitoring unit 35 and a food ejection port 36 are sequentially provided on one side of the feeder housing 3.

[0057] The grain storage silo 31 is also equipped with a stirring unit, which includes a stirring plate 312 and a second drive unit 313. The stirring plate 312 is located at the bottom of the grain storage silo 31 and close to the discharge port of the grain storage silo 31. The stirring plate 312 is driven by the second drive unit 313 to stir. The stirring unit in the grain storage silo 31 can effectively prevent the grain in the grain storage silo 31 from becoming clogged.

Claims

1. A smart pet feeder, comprising a feeder body (1), wherein the feeder body (1) is sequentially provided with a feeder gimbal base (2), a feeder housing (3), and a feeder top cover (4), the feeder gimbal base (2) driving the feeder housing (3) and the feeder top cover (4) to rotate, characterized in that, The feeder housing (3) is equipped with a grain storage bin (31), a catapult unit (32), a conveying unit (33) and a feeding unit (34); the outlet of the grain storage bin (31) is connected to the inlet of the feeding unit (34), the conveying unit (33) drives the feeding unit (34) to move up and down along one side of the grain storage bin (31), the outlet of the feeding unit (34) is connected to the inlet of the catapult unit (32) and catapults the food in the feeding unit (34).

2. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein, A switch unit (311) is provided on one side of the grain storage silo (31). The switch unit (311) includes a protrusion (314) and a slope below the protrusion (314).

3. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 2, wherein, The feeding unit (34) is provided with a baffle (341). One end of the baffle (341) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (342). When the feeding unit (34) moves upward, the protrusion (314) of the switch unit (311) is pushed upward. When the feeding unit (34) moves downward, the protrusion (314) of the switch unit (311) is connected with the snap-fit ​​part (342), the baffle (341) flips downward, and the food falls into the ejection unit (32).

4. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying unit (33) includes a first drive unit (331), a gear (332) and a connecting rod (333) connected to the feeding unit (34). The first drive unit (331) drives the gear (332) to rotate. The rotation of the gear (332) drives the connecting rod (333) to rotate. The connecting rod (333) drives the feeding unit (34) to move up and down.

5. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein, The ejection mechanism includes an ejection channel (321) connected to the discharge port of the feeding unit (34), a baffle (322) disposed in the ejection channel (321), and springs (323) disposed on both sides of the ejection channel (321).

6. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein, A monitoring unit (35) and a food ejection port (36) are arranged sequentially on one side of the feeder housing (3).

7. The intelligent pet feeder according to claim 1, wherein, The grain storage silo (31) is also equipped with a stirring unit, which includes a stirring plate (312) and a second drive unit (313). The stirring plate (312) is located at the bottom of the grain storage silo (31) and close to the discharge port of the grain storage silo (31). The stirring plate (312) is driven to stir by the second drive unit (313).

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