An automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cage-free automatic feeding structure, relating to the field of feeding structure technology. The utility model includes a rectangular base plate and a storage cylinder disposed above the rectangular base plate, and further includes: a main body mounted on the rectangular base plate; a feeding section mounted on the storage cylinder; a reset section disposed above the rectangular base plate; the feeding section includes an adjustment component mounted on the storage cylinder; and a feeding assembly mounted below the storage cylinder; the adjustment component includes a support frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder. This utility model, by setting up a feeding section, solves the problem in existing feeding structures where food gets stuck in the feeding tube, making it difficult to clear and leading to feeding interruptions. This makes it difficult for pets to obtain food on time, and in the long run, can cause hunger, stress, and even digestive system diseases in pets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of feeding structure technology, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation. Background Technology

[0002] Cage-free living refers to a free-range or semi-free-range rabbit rearing model that allows pet rabbits to roam freely in a specific area or space within a home without using traditional enclosed rabbit cages. By setting up basic living facilities, it simulates a more natural living environment, enhances interaction between humans and rabbits, and reduces stress responses in rabbits. Rabbit cages require a feeding structure because space is limited in cage-keeping mode and owners cannot be present at all times. The feeding structure can meet the rabbit's physiological needs for small, frequent meals to avoid digestive system diseases, prevent rabbits from overeating and causing health problems, reduce the mixing of feed and excrement in the cage to maintain a clean environment, and adapt to the rabbit's chewing and scratching habits to avoid feed waste or pollution, ensuring the convenience and safety of feeding in cage-keeping scenarios.

[0003] However, in the use of existing feeding structures, if food gets stuck in the feeding tube, it is not easy to clear it, which leads to feeding interruption and makes it difficult for pets to get food on time. In the long run, this can cause pets to suffer from hunger, stress, or even digestive system diseases. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding structure for cage-free use. By setting up a feeding part, it solves the problem that if food gets stuck in the feeding tube during the use of the existing feeding structure, it is not easy to clear it, which leads to feeding interruption and makes it difficult for pets to get food on time. In the long run, this can cause pets to suffer from hunger, stress, or even digestive system diseases.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model relates to an automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation, comprising a rectangular base plate and a storage cylinder disposed above the rectangular base plate, and further comprising: a main body mounted on the rectangular base plate; a feeding part mounted on the storage cylinder; and a reset part disposed above the rectangular base plate; the feeding part includes an adjustment component mounted on the storage cylinder; and a feeding assembly disposed below the storage cylinder; the adjustment assembly includes a second support frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder, a motor fixedly connected to the top of the second support frame, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor via a coupling, the bottom of the rotating shaft penetrating the second support frame, a disc fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, an adjustment block fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc, and a connecting piece disposed below the disc; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the second support frame, and both the disc and the adjustment block are disposed below the second support frame, with the storage cylinder having a funnel-shaped bottom.

[0007] Furthermore, the main body includes a support frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder. The bottom of the support frame is fixedly connected to a rectangular base plate, and a feeding box is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular base plate. The feeding box is located at the central axis of the rectangular base plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the reset part includes a reset assembly mounted on the storage cylinder; and a guide assembly mounted on the support frame; the reset assembly is used for resetting, and the guide assembly is used for guiding.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a movable tube slidably connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder, and a feeding tube is connected to the outer wall of the movable tube; both the movable tube and the feeding tube are located below the storage cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the reset assembly includes support rings fixedly connected to the outer walls of the storage cylinder and the moving tube, respectively, and a reset spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the moving tube; the top and bottom of the reset spring are fixedly connected to the two support rings, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the guiding assembly includes a support frame three fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame one, and a guide block fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame three; the guide block is located below the feeding pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector includes an adjusting rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the moving tube, the top of which is adapted to the disc; the adjusting rod is located at the central axis of the moving tube.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. By setting up a feeding section, when feeding is needed, starting the motor will drive the adjusting block to rotate. The adjusting rod will ensure the connection between the feeding tube and the rectangular base plate, thus completing the feeding. When food gets stuck in the feeding tube, there is no need to disassemble the equipment. Simply start the motor to make it rotate continuously. With the pull of the return spring, the moving tube will move up and down to generate vibration, allowing the stuck food to get out of the blockage and quickly resume feeding. This avoids interruption of feeding, which may prevent pets from being unable to eat on time. This will prevent pets from developing stress reactions or digestive system diseases due to long-term hunger, and ensure the pet's regular diet and health.

[0015] 2. By setting a reset part, the reset spring can be stretched and store tension when feeding. After feeding, the tension is released to drive the moving tube to reset, realizing automatic stopping of feeding without additional manual operation. The support ring can stably bear the tension of the reset spring, ensuring the stability of the moving tube when resetting and avoiding component misalignment. The fed food can also avoid spillage and waste under the guidance of the guide block.

[0016] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the feeding section of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the adjustment component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of B in the diagram.

[0023] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0024] 1. Main body; 111. Rectangular base plate; 112. Storage cylinder; 113. Support frame one; 114. Feeding box; 2. Feeding part; 21. Adjustment component; 211. Support frame two; 212. Motor; 213. Rotating shaft; 214. Disc; 215. Adjustment block; 216. Adjustment rod; 22. Feeding component; 221. Moving tube; 222. Feeding tube; 3. Reset part; 31. Reset component; 311. Support ring; 312. Reset spring; 32. Guide component; 321. Support frame three; 322. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model is an automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation, including a rectangular base plate 111 and a storage cylinder 112 disposed above the rectangular base plate 111. It also includes: a main body 1, mounted on the rectangular base plate 111, comprising a support frame 113 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder 112, the bottom of the support frame 113 fixedly connected to the rectangular base plate 111, and a feeding box 114 fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular base plate 111; the feeding box 114 is disposed at the central axis of the rectangular base plate 111; a feeding part 2, mounted on the storage cylinder 112; and a reset part 3, disposed above the rectangular base plate 111.

[0027] The feeding unit 2 includes an adjusting component 21, which is mounted on the storage cylinder 112; and a feeding component 22, which is mounted below the storage cylinder 112. The adjusting component 21 includes a support frame 211 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder 112. A motor 212 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 211. The output shaft of the motor 212 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft 213 via a coupling. The bottom of the rotating shaft 213 passes through the support frame 211. A disc 214 is fixedly connected to the outer wall, and an adjusting block 215 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc 214. A connecting piece is provided below the disc 214. A rotating shaft 213 is rotatably connected to a support frame 211. The disc 214 and the adjusting block 215 are both located below the support frame 211. The storage cylinder 112 has a funnel-shaped bottom. The feeding assembly 22 includes a moving tube 221 slidably connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder 112. A feeding tube 2 is connected to the outer wall of the moving tube 221. 22; Both the moving tube 221 and the feeding tube 222 are located below the storage cylinder 112. The connecting parts include an adjusting rod 216 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the moving tube 221. The top of the adjusting rod 216 is adapted to the disc 214. The adjusting rod 216 is located at the central axis of the moving tube 221. By setting the feeding part 2, when feeding is needed, the motor 212 can be started to drive the adjusting block 215 to rotate. The adjusting rod 216 ensures the connection between the feeding tube 222 and the rectangular base plate 111, thus completing the feeding. When food gets stuck in the feeding tube, there is no need to disassemble the equipment. Just start the motor 212 to make it rotate continuously. With the pull of the return spring 312, the moving tube 221 can be driven to move up and down to generate vibration, so that the stuck food can be released from the blockage and feeding can be quickly resumed. This avoids interruption of feeding, which may cause the pet to be unable to eat on time. This prevents the pet from developing stress or digestive system diseases due to long-term hunger, and ensures the pet's regular diet and health.

[0028] The reset unit 3 includes a reset assembly 31 mounted on the storage cylinder 112 and a guide assembly 32 mounted on the support frame 113. The reset assembly 31 is used for reset, and the guide assembly 32 is used for guidance. The reset assembly 31 includes support rings 311 that are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the storage cylinder 112 and the moving tube 221, respectively. A reset spring 312 is sleeved on the outer wall of the moving tube 221. The top and bottom of the reset spring 312 are fixedly connected to the two support rings 311, respectively. The guide assembly 32 includes a support ring that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 113. The support frame 321 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 321. The guide block 322 is located below the feeding tube 222. By setting the reset part 3, the reset spring 312 can be stretched and stored during feeding. After feeding, the tension is released to drive the moving tube 221 to reset, realizing automatic stopping of feeding without additional manual operation. The support ring 311 can stably bear the tension of the reset spring 312, ensuring the stability of the moving tube 221 when resetting and avoiding component misalignment. The food fed out can also avoid spillage and waste under the guidance of the guide block 322.

[0029] It should be noted that the control of motor 212 in this application can be achieved by using a program set in the control panel and inputting relevant parameters as needed for automated control. This control method can be implemented using existing technologies, such as PLC.

[0030] A specific application of this embodiment is as follows: In use, food is first poured into the storage cylinder 112. When feeding is required, the motor 212 on the support frame 211 can be activated, causing it to drive the disc 214 to rotate via the shaft 213. At this time, the adjusting block 215 rotates around the shaft 213 until it contacts the adjusting rod 216. As the rotation continues, the adjusting block 215 presses against the adjusting rod 216, causing it to move downwards, and driving the moving tube 221 and the feeding tube 222 downwards until the feeding tube 222 is completely below the storage cylinder 112. At this point, the food in the storage cylinder 112 will leak out under its own weight and fall into the guide block 322 on the support frame 321. Guided by the guide block 322, the food finally falls into the storage cylinder. Inside cylinder 112, feeding is completed. During this process, the return spring 312 is stretched by the support ring 311 and generates tension. After feeding is completed, motor 212 is restarted to drive disc 214 to rotate until adjusting block 215 rotates to disengage from adjusting rod 216. At this time, return spring 312 releases tension and acts on moving tube 221 through support ring 311 to reset it. Feeding tube 222 is no longer connected to support ring 311, and feeding stops. If food gets stuck, motor 212 can be started to rotate continuously and cooperate with return spring 312 to make moving tube 221 move up and down, generating vibration. The stuck food is affected by this vibration and no longer gets blocked, thus clearing the blockage.

[0031] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cage-free automatic feeding structure comprising a rectangular base plate (111) and a storage cylinder (112) arranged above the rectangular base plate (111), characterized in that, Also includes: The main body (1) is mounted on a rectangular base plate (111); Feeding section (2), which is installed on storage cylinder (112); A reset part (3) is disposed above a rectangular base plate (111); The feeding unit (2) includes an adjustment component (21), which is mounted on the storage cylinder (112); as well as Feeding assembly (22), which is installed below the storage cylinder (112); The adjustment assembly (21) includes a support frame two (211) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder (112). A motor (212) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame two (211). The output shaft of the motor (212) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (213) through a coupling. The bottom of the rotating shaft (213) passes through the support frame two (211). A disc (214) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (213). An adjustment block (215) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc (214). A connector is provided below the disc (214). Among them, the rotating shaft (213) is rotatably connected to the second support frame (211), the disc (214) and the adjusting block (215) are both located below the second support frame (211), and the storage cylinder (112) is funnel-shaped below.

2. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) includes a support frame (113) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage tube (112). The bottom of the support frame (113) is fixedly connected to a rectangular base plate (111), and a feeding box (114) is fixedly connected to the top of the rectangular base plate (111). The feeding box (114) is located at the central axis of the rectangular base plate (111).

3. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reset unit (3) includes a reset assembly (31), which is mounted on the storage cylinder (112); and A guide assembly (32) is mounted on a support frame (113); Among them, the reset component (31) is used for reset, and the guide component (32) is used for guide.

4. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (22) includes a movable tube (221) slidably connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder (112), and the outer wall of the movable tube (221) is connected to the feeding tube (222); The moving tube (221) and the feeding tube (222) are both located below the storage cylinder (112).

5. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reset assembly (31) includes a support ring (311) fixedly connected to the outer walls of the storage cylinder (112) and the moving tube (221), respectively, and a reset spring (312) is sleeved on the outer wall of the moving tube (221); The top and bottom of the return spring (312) are fixedly connected to two support rings (311) respectively.

6. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide assembly (32) includes a support frame three (321) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame one (113), and a guide block (322) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame three (321); The guide block (322) is located below the feeding pipe (222).

7. The automatic feeding structure for cage-free operation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector includes an adjusting rod (216) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the movable tube (221), the top of which is adapted to the disc (214); The adjusting rod (216) is located at the central axis of the moving tube (221).

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