A sweep-feed feeder

Abstract

This utility model discloses a sweeping feeder, comprising: a grain storage bin and a base. The grain storage bin is mounted on the base, which includes: a sweeping part and a rotary motor. The grain inlet above the wheel-type grain outlet hood of the sweeping part is aligned with the lower through-hole of the grain storage bin. Grain enters the wheel-type grain outlet hood through the lower through-hole and the grain inlet. The wheel-type sweeping disc inside the wheel-type grain outlet hood is connected to the rotary motor via a motor connecting shaft. The rotary motor drives the wheel-type sweeping disc to rotate the grain entering the wheel-type grain outlet hood from the grain inlet to the grain outlet of the wheel-type grain outlet hood, thus discharging the grain. This utility model, by setting up a sweeping part in the base and a wheel-type sweeping disc driven by a rotary motor, and aligning the lower through-hole of the grain storage bin with the grain inlet of the wheel-type grain outlet hood, provides a sweeping feeder solution that solves the problem of jamming in the grain discharging mechanism of existing feeders.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pet product, and more particularly to a food sweeper-type feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Pet feeders, as automated feeding devices, are widely used in homes and pet care. These devices typically include a food storage bin and a dispensing mechanism, providing food to pets via timed or remote control, making it convenient for pet owners to feed and manage their pets when they are away. Common dispensing mechanisms employ designs such as screw propulsion, vibration dispensing, or gravity dispensing, which achieve a degree of automation in food delivery.

[0003] However, existing feeder dispensing mechanisms have significant flaws in practical use. Specifically, due to factors such as uneven food particle size, moisture levels, or unreasonable mechanism design, the dispensing mechanism is prone to jamming. For example, in a screw-propelled dispensing mechanism, the food may clump or become stuck, causing the propeller to rotate poorly; in a gravity-fed dispensing mechanism, the food's falling path is easily obstructed, resulting in uneven or interrupted dispensing. These jamming problems not only affect the reliability and continuity of the feeder but may also prevent pets from obtaining food in a timely manner, thus impacting their health and feeding experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model discloses a grain-sweeping feeder, including: a grain storage bin (1) and a base (5). The grain storage bin (1) is set on the base (5). The base (5) includes: a grain-sweeping part (2) and a rotary motor (4). The grain drop port (31) above the wheel-type grain outlet cover (3) of the grain-sweeping part (2) is aligned with the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1). Grain enters the wheel-type grain outlet cover (3) from the lower through hole (11) through the grain drop port (31). The wheel-type grain-sweeping disc (43) inside the wheel-type grain outlet cover (3) is connected to the rotary motor (4) through the motor connecting shaft (41). The rotary motor (4) drives the wheel-type grain-sweeping disc (43) to rotate the grain that enters the wheel-type grain outlet cover (3) from the grain drop port (31) to the grain outlet (32) of the wheel-type grain outlet cover (3) and then discharge the grain.

[0005] This utility model provides a sweeping feeder by setting a grain sweeping part (2) in the base (5) and a wheel sweeping disc (43) driven by a rotary motor (4), aligning the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1) with the grain drop port (31) of the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3), so that the grain enters the cover through the grain drop port (31) and is then swept out by the wheel sweeping disc (43) to the grain discharge port (32). This solves the problem of jamming in the grain discharge mechanism of existing feeders.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A grain-sweeping feeder includes: a grain storage bin (1) and a base (5). The grain storage bin (1) is set on the base (5). The base (5) includes: a grain-sweeping part (2) and a rotary motor (4). The grain drop port (31) above the wheel-type grain discharge hood (3) of the grain-sweeping part (2) is aligned with the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1). Grain enters the wheel-type grain discharge hood (3) from the lower through hole (11) through the grain drop port (31). The wheel-type grain-sweeping disc (43) inside the wheel-type grain discharge hood (3) is connected to the rotary motor (4) through the motor connecting shaft (41). The rotary motor (4) drives the wheel-type grain-sweeping disc (43) to rotate the grain that enters the wheel-type grain discharge hood (3) from the grain drop port (31) to the grain discharge port (32) of the wheel-type grain discharge hood (3) and then discharges the grain.

[0007] Further configuration: the rotary motor (4) is equipped with a Hall sensor (44), and the motor connecting shaft (41) is equipped with a magnetic block that can be sensed by the Hall sensor (44). The electrical signal generated by the Hall sensor (44) after sensing the magnetic block is sent to the main control board in the base (5) to count the number of times the material is discharged.

[0008] Further configuration: a grain sieve installation position (12) is provided inside the grain storage silo (1), and a grain sieve (13) is installed in the grain sieve installation position (12). The grain sieve (13) is used to screen lumpy grains, and the size of the grain sieve (13) is smaller than the size of the grain drop outlet (31).

[0009] Further configurations include: a camera (51), a microphone (52), an infrared sensor (53), a heightening foot (54), a grain outlet guide plate (55), and a grain bowl (56).

[0010] Further configuration includes a camera (51) for capturing images of the environment around the feeder; a microphone (52) for capturing sounds of the environment around the feeder; and an infrared sensor (53) for capturing infrared signals of the environment around the feeder.

[0011] Further, the height-increasing foot (54) can be connected to the lower end of the base (5). When the height-increasing foot (54) is removed, the lower end of the base (5) is placed directly on the ground, making it convenient for short pets to eat. When the height-increasing foot (54) is connected to the lower end of the base (5), the base (5) is suspended relative to the ground, making it convenient for tall pets to eat.

[0012] Further, the grain outlet guide plate (55) is set below the grain outlet (32), and the grain discharged from the grain outlet (32) falls into the grain bowl (56) through the grain outlet guide plate (55).

[0013] This utility model provides a sweeping feeder by setting a grain sweeping part (2) in the base (5) and a wheel sweeping disc (43) driven by a rotary motor (4), aligning the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1) with the grain drop port (31) of the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3), so that the grain enters the cover through the grain drop port (31) and is then swept out by the wheel sweeping disc (43) to the grain discharge port (32). This solves the problem of jamming in the grain discharge mechanism of existing feeders. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the height-increasing feet of this utility model in their installed state; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the height-increasing feet of this utility model in their installed state; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the height-increasing feet of this utility model in the removed state; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the grain silo cover of this utility model in the open state; Figure 5 This is a top perspective view of the grain silo of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top perspective view of the grain silo in the exploded state according to this utility model; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of some components of the present invention; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of some components of this utility model; In the diagram: Grain storage bin 1, lower through hole 11, grain screen installation position 12, grain screen 13. 2. Grain sweeping section; 3. Wheeled grain discharge hood; 31. Grain drop outlet; 32. Grain discharge outlet. Rotary motor 4, motor connecting shaft 41, magnetic block, wheel-type grain sweeping disc 43, Hall sensor 44 5. Base, 51. Camera, 52. Microphone, 53. Infrared sensor, 54. Heightening feet, 55. Grain outlet guide plate, 56. Grain bowl. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0017] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views showing the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, in actual manufacturing, the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth should be included.

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a sweeping feeder, including a grain storage bin 1 and a base 5, with the grain storage bin 1 mounted on the base 5. The base 5 includes a sweeping part 2 and a rotary motor 4, wherein the sweeping part 2 has a wheel-type grain discharge hood 3, and the grain drop outlet 31 above the wheel-type grain discharge hood 3 is aligned with the lower through hole 11 of the grain storage bin 1. Grain enters the wheel-type grain discharge hood 3 from the grain storage bin 1 through the lower through hole 11 and the grain drop outlet 31. The wheel-type sweeping disc 43 inside the wheel-type grain discharge hood 3 is connected to the rotary motor 4 via a motor connecting shaft 41. The rotary motor 4 drives the wheel-type sweeping disc 43 to rotate, sweeping the grain entering the wheel-type grain discharge hood 3 to the grain discharge outlet 32 ​​of the wheel-type grain discharge hood 3 for discharge.

[0020] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the lower part of the grain storage bin 1 is provided with a lower through-hole 11 for grain discharge. The grain storage bin 1 also has a grain screen mounting position 12, on which a grain screen 13 is installed. The grain screen 13 is used to screen for lumpy grain to prevent lumpy grain from entering the lower through-hole 11 and causing blockage. The size of the grain screen 13 is smaller than the size of the grain discharge port 31, ensuring that the screened grain passes smoothly through the grain discharge port 31 into the wheeled grain discharge hood 3. Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a grain storage silo 1 can be fitted with a grain silo cover on its upper part to facilitate sealing after grain is added.

[0021] like Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the grain sweeping unit 2 is located inside the base 5. The wheeled grain discharge hood 3 has a hood-like structure with a grain drop port 31 at the top and a grain discharge port 32 on the side or bottom. The wheeled grain sweeping disc 43 is installed inside the wheeled grain discharge hood 3 and is connected to the rotary motor 4 via a motor connecting shaft 41. The rotary motor 4 is fixed inside the base 5. When the rotary motor 4 is working, it drives the wheeled grain sweeping disc 43 to rotate inside the wheeled grain discharge hood 3 via the motor connecting shaft 41. The wheeled grain sweeping disc 43 is designed in a wheel shape and has a grain sweeping function. It can push the grain that falls into the wheeled grain discharge hood 3 to the grain discharge port 32 along the rotation direction, achieving smooth grain discharge and avoiding jamming.

[0022] Preferably, the rotary motor 4 is equipped with a Hall sensor 44, and a magnetic block that can be sensed by the Hall sensor 44 is provided on the motor connecting shaft 41. When the motor connecting shaft 41 rotates, the Hall sensor 44 senses the magnetic block and generates an electrical signal. This electrical signal is sent to the main control board in the base 5 to count the number of times the material is discharged, thereby achieving precise control of the amount of grain discharged.

[0023] Preferably, the base 5 also includes a camera 51, a microphone 52, an infrared sensor 53, a heightening foot 54, a feed outlet guide plate 55, and a feed bowl 56. The camera 51 is located at the front or side of the base 5 to capture images of the environment surrounding the feeder; the microphone 52 is located at an appropriate position on the base 5 to capture sounds from the surrounding environment; the infrared sensor 53 is located on the base 5 to capture infrared signals from the surrounding environment. These components can be connected to the main control board to achieve remote monitoring functionality.

[0024] Preferably, the heightening foot 54 is detachably connected to the lower end face of the base 5. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the booster leg 54 is connected to the base 5, the base 5 is raised off the ground, making it easier for taller pets to eat; as Figure 3 As shown, when the booster feet 54 are removed, the lower end of the base 5 is placed directly on the ground, making it easier for shorter pets to eat, thus adapting to the needs of different pets.

[0025] Preferably, the grain outlet guide plate 55 is located below the grain outlet 32, and the grain discharged from the grain outlet 32 ​​is guided by the grain outlet guide plate 55 into the grain bowl 56. The grain bowl 56 is located below or to the side of the base 5 and is used to hold the discharged grain.

[0026] The working process of this utility model is as follows: First, grain is added to the grain storage bin 1. After being screened by the grain sieve 13, the grain falls into the wheeled grain discharge hood 3 through the lower through-hole 11 and the grain drop outlet 31. The rotary motor 4 starts, driving the wheeled grain sweeping disc 43 to rotate, sweeping the grain to the grain discharge outlet 32 ​​for discharge. The grain then falls into the grain bowl 56 via the grain discharge guide plate 55 for the pet to eat. At the same time, the Hall sensor 44 counts the number of times the grain is discharged by sensing the magnetic block to ensure accurate grain dispensing. The camera 51, microphone 52, and infrared probe 53 can monitor the environment in real time to achieve intelligent feeding.

[0027] This utility model provides a sweeping feeder by setting a grain sweeping part (2) in the base (5) and a wheel sweeping disc (43) driven by a rotary motor (4), aligning the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1) with the grain drop port (31) of the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3), so that the grain enters the cover through the grain drop port (31) and is then swept out by the wheel sweeping disc (43) to the grain discharge port (32). This solves the problem of jamming in the grain discharge mechanism of existing feeders.

[0028] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the features in the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be combined with each other in any way. The lack of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is merely for the sake of brevity and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sweep-feeding feeder, comprising: The grain storage bin (1) and the base (5) are arranged on the base (5). The base (5) includes a grain sweeping part (2) and a rotary motor (4). The grain drop port (31) above the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3) of the grain sweeping part (2) is aligned with the lower through hole (11) of the grain storage bin (1). Grain enters the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3) from the lower through hole (11) through the grain drop port (31). The wheel-type grain sweeping disc (43) inside the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3) is connected to the rotary motor (4) through the motor connecting shaft (41). The rotary motor (4) drives the wheel-type grain sweeping disc (43) to rotate the grain that enters the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3) from the grain drop port (31) to the grain discharge port (32) of the wheel-type grain discharge cover (3) and then discharge the grain.

2. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The rotary motor (4) is equipped with a Hall sensor (44), and the motor connecting shaft (41) is equipped with a magnetic block that can be sensed by the Hall sensor (44). The electrical signal generated by the Hall sensor (44) after sensing the magnetic block is sent to the main control board in the base (5) to count the number of times the material is discharged.

3. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The grain storage silo (1) is equipped with a grain screening mesh installation position (12), and a grain screening mesh (13) is installed in the grain screening mesh installation position (12). The grain screening mesh (13) is used to screen lumpy grains. The size of the grain screening mesh (13) is smaller than the size of the grain drop outlet (31).

4. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The base (5) includes: camera (51), microphone (52), infrared probe (53), heightening foot (54), grain outlet guide plate (55), and grain bowl (56).

5. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The camera (51) is used to capture images of the environment around the feeder; the microphone (52) is used to capture sounds of the environment around the feeder; and the infrared sensor (53) is used to capture infrared signals of the environment around the feeder.

6. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The height-increasing foot (54) can be connected to the lower end of the base (5). When the height-increasing foot (54) is removed, the lower end of the base (5) is placed directly on the ground, making it convenient for short pets to eat. When the height-increasing foot (54) is connected to the lower end of the base (5), the base (5) is suspended relative to the ground, making it convenient for tall pets to eat.

7. A sweep auger feeder as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The grain outlet guide plate (55) is set below the grain outlet (32). The grain that comes out from the grain outlet (32) falls into the grain bowl (56) through the grain outlet guide plate (55).

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