An intelligent feeding device with adjustable height

Abstract

The utility model discloses a height of intelligent feeding device of convenient regulation can be replaced, which comprises a feeding body and a feeding bowl, the feeding body comprises a grain outlet assembly located below and a grain storage assembly located above, the grain outlet assembly comprises a shell with a grain outlet located outside, the feeding bowl is located at one side of the shell, a first foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the shell, the first foot pad assembly comprises a first foot pad, a second foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the feeding bowl, the second foot pad assembly comprises a second foot pad, the first foot pad is detachably connected with the shell, the second foot pad is detachably connected with the feeding bowl, the first foot pad assembly comprises at least two replaceable first foot pads with different heights, and the second foot pad assembly also comprises at least two replaceable second foot pads with different heights. The utility model can replace the first foot pad and the second foot pad with different heights on the feeding body and the feeding bowl respectively, so as to increase or decrease the height of the feeding body and the feeding bowl.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent feeder technology, specifically to an intelligent feeder with adjustable height. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more families in modern society are keeping pets. However, the pace of modern life is very fast, and many people cannot feed their pets when they are at work or out of the house. Most people will put food in a bowl before leaving home and let their pets eat freely. But the consequence of doing so is that the pets may overeat and not eat regularly, which can easily cause indigestion and harm their health, while also causing unnecessary trouble for the owners.

[0003] In light of this, many smart pet feeders have emerged on the market. For example, an smart pet feeder disclosed in application publication number CN114027207A specifically discloses a feeding main body, which includes a food storage component and a food dispensing component; a drive component connected to the food dispensing component for transmission; a feeding bowl located below the food inlet for receiving pet food delivered by the food inlet; a control component, including a microprocessor and a wireless connection module, for controlling the rotation of the drive component and connecting to external devices; and a power supply component for providing the necessary electrical energy to the drive component and the control component.

[0004] However, the aforementioned smart pet feeders also have some drawbacks. For example, the height of the feeding bowl is fixed, making it unsuitable for pets of different ages. Older pets are generally larger, and if the feeding bowl is too low, their heads need to bend even lower to eat, which can easily lead to cervical spondylosis over time. On the other hand, younger pets are generally smaller, making it inconvenient for them to eat from a bowl that is too high.

[0005] Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent feeder with easily adjustable height. This feeder features detachable first and second foot pads of different heights on the feeding body and the feeding bowl. This allows the first and second foot pads to be replaced with different heights to raise or lower the height of the feeding body and the feeding bowl accordingly, thus meeting the usage needs of pets of different ages.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A height-adjustable smart feeder includes a feeding body and a feeding bowl. The feeding body includes a food dispensing component at the bottom and a food storage component at the top. The food dispensing component includes an outer shell with a food dispensing port. The feeding bowl is located on one side of the outer shell and receives pet food through the food dispensing port. A first foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the outer shell, including a first foot pad. A second foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the feeding bowl, including a second foot pad. The first foot pad is detachably connected to the outer shell. The second foot pad is detachably connected to the feeding bowl. The first foot pad assembly includes at least two interchangeable first foot pads of different heights, and the second foot pad assembly also includes at least two interchangeable second foot pads of different heights. By replacing the first and second foot pads of different heights on the outer shell and the feeding bowl, the height of the feeding body and the feeding bowl can be raised or lowered accordingly to meet the usage needs of pets of different ages.

[0009] Furthermore, the first foot pad is a suction cup, or both the first and second foot pads are suction cups, thereby ensuring the stability of the foot pads during use.

[0010] Furthermore, the first foot pad includes a first main body with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the outer casing, and a first support plate with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the first main body and its second end extending outward; the second foot pad includes a second main body with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the feeding bowl, and a second support plate with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the second main body and its second end extending outward. This configuration makes the first and second foot pads easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper end of the first main body is interference-fitted into the first socket at the bottom of the outer casing, and the upper end of the first end of the first support plate is interference-fitted into the second socket at the lower end of the first main body; the upper end of the second main body is interference-fitted into the third socket at the bottom of the feeding bowl, and the upper end of the first end of the second support plate is interference-fitted into the fourth socket at the lower end of the second main body. This arrangement facilitates the assembly and disassembly of each component.

[0012] Furthermore, a camera and a baffle for covering or opening the camera are provided on the front wall of the housing. The camera allows for convenient observation of the pet's eating behavior. The baffle 8 can be used to physically cover the camera.

[0013] Furthermore, a strip-shaped groove is provided on the front wall of the outer casing; the camera and the baffle are respectively located in the strip-shaped groove; a slot extending along the length of the strip-shaped groove is provided on the upper and lower sides of the strip-shaped groove; a plug that mates with the slot is provided on both sides of the baffle; the two plugs are respectively inserted into the two slots, allowing the baffle to move along the length of the strip-shaped groove to cover or open the camera. This arrangement facilitates stable movement of the baffle.

[0014] Furthermore, a circuit board serving as a control center is also provided inside the housing; a communication module for communicating with a mobile APP is also provided on the circuit board.

[0015] Furthermore, both the first and second foot pads are provided with a plurality of evenly distributed pads, thereby ensuring the stability of the feeding body and the feeding bowl.

[0016] Furthermore, one or two feeding bowls are provided; when there is one feeding bowl, one side of the feeding bowl is connected to the outer wall of the outer shell; when there are two feeding bowls, the two feeding bowls are connected to the outer shell through a food divider; one end of the food divider is connected to the outer shell, and the other end is connected to the two feeding bowls respectively; two food divider slots are provided on the food divider, one end of each food divider slot is aligned with the food inlet, and the other end is aligned with one of the feeding bowls. This arrangement allows for convenient selection of the appropriate number of feeding bowls based on the number of pets.

[0017] Furthermore, when there is one feeding bowl, one side of the feeding bowl is detachably connected to the outer wall of the outer shell; when there are two feeding bowls, one end of the food divider is detachably connected to the outer shell, and the feeding bowl and the food divider are also detachably connected. These features facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the feeding bowl and the food divider.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This invention features detachable first and second foot pads of different heights, allowing for the replacement of these pads on the feeding unit and bowl to adjust their height. This enables the feeding system to be adapted to the needs of pets of different ages, preventing older pets from using excessively low bowls and bending their heads too low while eating, and avoiding the use of excessively high bowls for younger pets. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the grain dispensing component according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the feeding bowls in Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the number of bowls is two;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second foot pads in Embodiment 2 of this utility model when they are suction cups.

[0026] Figure Labels

[0027] 1. Feeding subject;

[0028] 2. Feeding bowl; 21. Third socket;

[0029] 3. Grain dispensing assembly; 31. Outer casing; 311. First insertion hole; 312. Strip groove; 313. Slot;

[0030] 4. Grain storage components;

[0031] 5. First foot pad; 51. First main body; 511. Second insertion hole; 52. First support plate;

[0032] 6. Second foot pad; 61. Second main body; 611. Fourth insertion hole; 62. Second support plate;

[0033] 7. Camera;

[0034] 8. Baffle; 81. Insert block;

[0035] 9. Button assembly;

[0036] 10. Feeding blocks; 101. Feeding troughs. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The following description is merely exemplary and does not limit the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0038] Example 1:

[0039] like Figures 1-5As shown, a height-adjustable smart feeder includes a feeding body 1 and a feeding bowl 2.

[0040] The feeding unit 1 includes a food dispensing component 3 located at the bottom and a food storage component 4 located at the top.

[0041] Specifically, the food dispensing component 3 includes an outer shell 31 located on the outside and having a food dispensing port (not shown in the figure); the feeding bowl 2 is located on one side of the outer shell 31 and can receive pet food through the food dispensing port.

[0042] Additionally, a first foot pad 5 assembly is installed at the bottom of the outer casing 31; the first foot pad 5 assembly includes a first foot pad 5; a second foot pad 6 assembly is installed at the bottom of the feeding bowl 2; the second foot pad 6 assembly includes a second foot pad 6.

[0043] To facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the first foot pad 5 and the second foot pad 6, the first foot pad 5 is detachably connected to the outer casing 31, and the second foot pad 6 is detachably connected to the feeding bowl 2.

[0044] Specifically, the first foot pad 5 assembly includes at least two interchangeable first foot pads 5 of different heights, and the second foot pad 6 assembly also includes at least two interchangeable second foot pads 6 of different heights, so that the first foot pads 5 and second foot pads 6 of different heights can be replaced on the outer shell 31 and the feeding bowl respectively, thereby correspondingly raising or lowering the height of the feeding body 1 and the feeding bowl 2 to meet the usage needs of pets of different ages.

[0045] Therefore, this invention, by providing detachable first foot pads 5 and second foot pads 6 with different heights, allows for the replacement of the first foot pads 5 and second foot pads 6 with different heights on the feeding body 1 and the feeding bowl 2, thereby raising or lowering the height of the feeding body 1 and the feeding bowl 2. This allows them to be adapted to the needs of pets of different ages by changing the foot pads, preventing older pets from using feeding bowls 2 that are too low and causing their heads to bend too low while eating, and also preventing younger pets from using feeding bowls 2 that are too high.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the first foot pad 5 includes a first main body 51 with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the outer casing 31, and a first support plate 52 with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the first main body 51 and its second end extending outward; the second foot pad 6 includes a second main body 61 with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the feeding bowl 2, and a second support plate 62 with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the second main body 61 and its second end extending outward. Therefore, the above arrangement makes the structures of the first foot pad 5 and the second foot pad 6 easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the first foot pad 5 and the second foot pad 6, the upper end of the first main body 51 is interference-fitted into the first insertion hole 311 at the bottom of the outer casing 31. Similarly, the upper end of the first end of the first support plate 52 is interference-fitted into the second insertion hole 511 at the lower end of the first main body 51. Simultaneously, the upper end of the second main body 61 is interference-fitted into the third insertion hole 21 at the bottom of the feeding bowl 2, and the upper end of the first end of the second support plate 62 is interference-fitted into the fourth insertion hole 611 at the lower end of the second main body 61. Therefore, the above arrangement facilitates the assembly and disassembly of each component. Disassembly can be completed simply by pulling out the corresponding component.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, in one specific implementation, a camera 7 and a baffle 8 for covering or opening the camera 7 are provided on the front wall of the housing 31. Therefore, by installing the camera 7, the user can use it to observe the pet's eating behavior. Additionally, the baffle 8 can physically cover the camera 7 to prevent unauthorized access to the smart feeder's privacy should the device be compromised due to network intrusion.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a strip groove 312 is provided on the front wall of the outer casing 31; the camera 7 and the baffle 8 are respectively located in the strip groove 312; a slot 313 extending along the length direction of the strip groove 312 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the strip groove 312; a plug 81 that cooperates with the slot 313 is provided on both sides of the baffle 8; the two plugs 81 are respectively inserted into the two slots 313, so that the baffle 8 can move along the length direction of the strip groove 312 to cover or open the camera 7. Therefore, by setting the slots 313 and the plugs 81, the baffle 8 can be moved stably and is not easy to loosen.

[0050] Additionally, a circuit board (not shown) serving as the control center is located inside the outer casing 31; a communication module (not shown) for communication with a mobile app is also installed on the circuit board. Specifically, this communication module can be a Wi-Fi module or a Bluetooth module to achieve wireless connection with the mobile app, allowing for convenient settings of the smart feeder via a mobile phone. For example, users can use their mobile phones to set the number of pet food meals per day, the number of different pet food portions per week, and the quantity of pet food per meal. Of course, users can also use the camera 7 on their mobile phones to monitor their pet's eating.

[0051] like Figure 1As shown, a button assembly 9 and a display screen (not shown in the figure) can also be provided on the front wall of the housing 31. The button assembly 9 includes a power button, a wireless connection button, and a data setting button, etc. Of course, the button assembly 9 can also include other buttons, which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, to ensure the stability of the feeding body 1 and the feeding bowl 2, multiple first foot pads 5 and second foot pads 6 are evenly distributed, thereby increasing the contact area with the ground and achieving an anti-tipping design. Specifically, a first foot pad 5 can be set at each of the four corners of the bottom of the outer shell 31, and a second foot pad 6 can be set at each of the four corners of the bottom of the feeding bowl 2. In addition, regarding the orientation of the first support plates 52 among the four first foot pads 5, the four first support plates 52 can be set outwards in four directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the feeding body 1. Similarly, the second support plates 62 among the four second foot pads 6 can also be set outwards in four directions, thereby also ensuring the stability of the feeding bowl 2.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the number of feeding bowls 2 can be set to one or two, depending on the number of pets to meet the needs of different pets. Of course, more than two can be set if necessary.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, specifically, when there is only one feeding bowl 2, one side of the feeding bowl 2 is connected to the outer wall of the outer shell 31.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, more specifically, when there are two feeding bowls 2, the two feeding bowls 2 are connected to the outer shell 31 through a feeding block 10; one end of the feeding block 10 is connected to the outer shell 31, and the other end is connected to the two feeding bowls 2 respectively; two feeding troughs 101 are provided on the feeding block 10, one end of each feeding trough 101 is aligned with the feed inlet, and the other end is aligned with a feeding bowl 2.

[0056] When there is only one feeding bowl 2, one side of the feeding bowl 2 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the outer casing 31. For example, a slot (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the outer casing 31 and a locking block (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the feeding bowl 2 for detachable engagement with the slot. In this way, the feeding bowl 2 can be assembled and disassembled by the detachable engagement of the locking block on the slot.

[0057] When two feeding bowls 2 are provided, one end of the food divider 10 is detachably connected to the outer shell 31, and the feeding bowl 2 and the food divider 10 are also detachably connected. Similarly, by providing detachable slots and blocks on the outer shell 31 and the food divider 10 respectively, easy assembly and disassembly of the food divider 10 and the outer shell 31 can be achieved; similarly, by providing detachable slots and blocks on the food divider 10 and the feeding bowl 2 respectively, easy assembly and disassembly of the food divider 10 and the feeding bowl 2 can be achieved. Since the latching structure formed by the slots and blocks described above is a common structure on the market, it will not be described in detail here.

[0058] This invention makes the feeding bowl 2 detachable, allowing it to be easily disassembled and washed, as does the food divider 10.

[0059] Of course, the food dispensing component 3 also includes other components housed within the outer casing 31, such as a drive motor, transmission shaft, food dispensing tray, food dispensing dial, food dispensing blades, and food dispensing guard plate, etc. However, since these are all existing technologies and are not the focus of this utility model, they will not be described in detail here. The food dispensing component 3 is mainly used to output the pet food that falls from the food storage component 4 into the feeding bowl 2 for the pet to eat.

[0060] Regarding the power supply method of this utility model, a battery (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the circuit board is provided inside the outer casing 31, and a power cord (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the circuit board and capable of connecting to mains power is also provided on the side of the outer casing 31. Therefore, it adopts two dual power supply methods: battery power supply and mains power supply (preferably mains power supply). In this way, even if the house loses power, it can still continue to work using battery power, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

[0061] The following describes the specific working principle of this utility model in order to help you understand it:

[0062] First, after installing the first foot pad 5 and the second foot pad 6, if you need to replace them with higher or lower foot pads, you can simply remove them and replace them with foot pads of other heights.

[0063] Example 2:

[0064] like Figure 6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the first foot pad 5 is a suction cup, which allows the first foot pad 5 to be stably attached to the ground, improving the stability of the feeding body 1. Alternatively, both the first foot pad 5 and the second foot pad 6 can be configured as suction cups to simultaneously improve the stability of both the feeding body 1 and the feeding bowl 2.

[0065] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. If any modifications or variations to this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this utility model, then this utility model also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A smart feeder with easily adjustable height, characterized in that: Includes the feeding body and the feeding bowl; The feeding unit includes a food dispensing component located at the bottom and a food storage component located at the top; The food dispensing assembly includes an outer shell located on the outside and having a food dispensing port; the feeding bowl is located on one side of the outer shell and can receive pet food through the food dispensing port; A first foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the outer casing; the first foot pad assembly includes a first foot pad; a second foot pad assembly is installed at the bottom of the feeding bowl; the second foot pad assembly includes a second foot pad; The first foot pad is detachably connected to the outer shell; the second foot pad is detachably connected to the feeding bowl; the first foot pad assembly includes at least two replaceable first foot pads of different heights and the second foot pad assembly also includes at least two replaceable second foot pads of different heights, so that the first foot pads and second foot pads of different heights can be replaced on the outer shell and the feeding bowl respectively, thereby correspondingly raising or lowering the height of the feeding body and the feeding bowl to meet the usage needs of pets of different ages.

2. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first foot pad is a suction cup, or both the first foot pad and the second foot pad are suction cups.

3. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first foot pad includes a first body with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the housing and a first support plate with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the first body and its second end extending outward. The second foot pad includes a second body with its upper end detachably connected to the bottom of the feeding bowl, and a second support plate with its first end detachably connected to the lower end of the second body and its second end extending outward.

4. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the first main body is interference-fitted into the first insertion hole at the bottom of the outer shell, and the upper end of the first end of the first support plate is interference-fitted into the second insertion hole at the lower end of the first main body. The upper end of the second main body is interference-fitted into the third insertion hole at the bottom of the feeding bowl, and the upper end of the first end of the second support plate is interference-fitted into the fourth insertion hole at the lower end of the second main body.

5. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera and a baffle for covering or opening the camera are provided on the front wall of the housing.

6. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 5, characterized in that: A strip-shaped groove is provided on the front wall of the housing; the camera and the baffle are respectively located in the strip-shaped groove; a slot extending along the length direction of the strip-shaped groove is provided on the upper and lower sides of the strip-shaped groove; a plug that mates with the slot is provided on both sides of the baffle; the two plugs are respectively inserted into the two slots, so that the baffle can move along the length direction of the strip-shaped groove to cover or open the camera.

7. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inside the housing, there is also a circuit board that serves as a control center; and on the circuit board, there is also a communication module that can be used to communicate with a mobile APP.

8. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first foot pad and the second foot pad are provided with a plurality of evenly distributed ones.

9. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding bowl is provided in one or two ways; When there is only one feeding bowl, one side of the feeding bowl is connected to the outer wall of the outer shell; When two feeding bowls are provided, the two feeding bowls are connected to the outer shell through a feeding block; one end of the feeding block is connected to the outer shell, and the other end is connected to the two feeding bowls respectively; two feeding slots are provided on the feeding block, one end of each feeding slot is aligned with the food outlet, and the other end is aligned with one of the feeding bowls.

10. The intelligent feeder with adjustable height according to claim 9, characterized in that: When there is only one feeding bowl, one side of the feeding bowl is detachably connected to the outer wall of the outer shell; When two feeding bowls are provided, one end of the food divider is detachably connected to the outer shell, and the feeding bowl and the food divider are also detachably connected.

Images