Pet feeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a pet feeding device, including a storage bin and a rotary drive mechanism. The storage bin is fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism, and the storage bin has a discharge port. The rotary drive mechanism includes a housing, a drive device, and a rotating block. The drive device and the rotating block are disposed inside the housing. The drive device is connected to and drives the rotating block to rotate. The rotating block has a balancing weight and an eccentric weight. The balancing weight is located in the central area of ​​the rotating block, and the eccentric weight is located in the edge area of ​​the rotating block. When the rotating block rotates, the center of gravity of the pet feeding device is changed by the eccentric weight, causing the entire pet feeding device to rotate. The pet feeding device controls the rotation of the rotating block by rotating the drive device, and uses the eccentric weight to change the overall center of gravity, causing the entire device to rotate. During the rotation, the feed is thrown out from the discharge port, while also providing a rotating entertainment function. Compared with the prior art, this device integrates feeding and entertainment.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Existing pet feeding devices are limited in function, either only providing food storage and dispensing or offering simple entertainment through rotation, failing to integrate feeding and entertainment simultaneously. Some rotating feeding devices employ a separate upper and lower structure, with the lower end rotating while the upper end remains stationary via a drive mechanism. This structure is complex, the rotation is unstable, and the food dispensing is prone to clogging. Furthermore, existing devices lack appeal and fail to effectively attract pets' attention, resulting in low pet engagement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pet feeding device designed to solve at least one technical problem in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution: a pet feeding device, comprising a storage bin and a rotary drive mechanism, wherein the storage bin is fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism and the storage bin is provided with a discharge port; the rotary drive mechanism comprises a housing, a drive device and a rotating block, wherein the drive device and the rotating block are disposed within the housing, the drive device is connected to and drives the rotating block to rotate, and the rotating block is provided with a balancing weight and an eccentric weight, wherein the balancing weight is located in the central region of the rotating block and the eccentric weight is located in the edge region of the rotating block; when the rotating block rotates, the center of gravity of the pet feeding device is changed by the eccentric weight, thereby causing the pet feeding device to rotate as a whole.

[0005] The advantages of this invention are as follows: the pet feeding device controls the rotation of the rotating block through a drive mechanism, and uses an eccentric counterweight to change the overall center of gravity, causing the entire device to rotate autonomously. During this rotation, the feed is thrown out of the outlet, while simultaneously providing a rotating entertainment function. Compared with existing technologies, this invention has a clever structure, integrating feeding and entertainment, with stable rotation and smooth feed dispensing. It avoids the complexity of separate upper and lower structures, and enhances the interactivity and fun for pets. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the pet feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 2 This is a top view of the pet feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 3 This is a pet feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of section AA.

[0009] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pet feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary drive mechanism and the discharge bin according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the counterweight plate in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure Labels

[0013] 100. Storage bin; 110. Discharge port; 120. Storage plate; 130. Arc-shaped raised structure; 140. Discharge channel; 150. Protrusion; 160. Enclosure; 170. Slider; 180. Cover; 200. Rotary drive mechanism; 210. Shell; 211. Spherical arc surface; 220. Drive device; 230. Rotating block; 231. Counterweight; 232. Eccentric counterweight; 240. Stabilizing mechanism; 250. Counterweight plate; 251. Storage space; 260. Counterweight block. Detailed Implementation

[0014] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so as to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, if directional descriptions are involved, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. When a feature is referred to as "set," "fixed," or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly set, fixed, or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly set, fixed, or connected to the other feature.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, the term "several" means one or more, and "multiple" means two or more. The terms "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" should be understood as excluding the stated number. The terms "above," "below," and "within" should be understood as including the stated number. The terms "first" and "second" should be understood as distinguishing technical features and not as indicating or implying relative importance, the quantity of indicated technical features, or the sequential relationship between indicated technical features.

[0017] Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and not for limiting the invention. It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or collections thereof.

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-6 In one embodiment, a pet feeding device includes a storage bin 100 and a rotary drive mechanism 200. The storage bin 100 is fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism 200, and the storage bin 100 is provided with a discharge port 110. The rotary drive mechanism 200 includes a housing 210, a drive device 220, and a rotating block 230. The drive device 220 and the rotating block 230 are disposed inside the housing 210. The drive device 220 is connected to and drives the rotating block 230 to rotate. The rotating block 230 is provided with a balancing weight 231 and an eccentric weight 232. The balancing weight 231 is located in the central area of ​​the rotating block 230, and the eccentric weight 232 is located in the edge area of ​​the rotating block 230. When the rotating block 230 rotates, the center of gravity of the pet feeding device is changed by the eccentric weight 232, so that the pet feeding device rotates as a whole.

[0020] In this embodiment, the rotating block 230 is rotated by the drive device 220, and the eccentric counterweight 232 causes the center of gravity to shift, thereby causing the entire device to rotate. This rotation not only attracts the pet's attention, but also throws the feed out of the outlet 110 through centrifugal force, thus combining feeding and entertainment.

[0021] In one embodiment, the bottom of the housing 210 is a spherical arc surface 211, and the entire device rotates on the spherical arc surface 211 to ensure the smoothness of the overall rotation.

[0022] In one embodiment, a stabilizing mechanism 240 is provided at the upper end of the drive device 220. The stabilizing mechanism 240 is used to increase the moment of inertia to maintain balance when the pet feeding device rotates.

[0023] In one embodiment, a counterweight plate 250 is provided on the housing 210, and the counterweight plate 250 has multiple storage spaces 251, in which counterweight blocks 260 are placed. By adjusting the number and position of the counterweight blocks 260, the device can be balanced to ensure stable rotation.

[0024] In one embodiment, multiple storage spaces 251 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the counterweight plate 250 to maintain balance.

[0025] In one embodiment, a storage plate 120 is provided inside the storage bin 100. The storage plate 120 has an arc-shaped protrusion 130, and the arc-shaped protrusion 130 has a discharge channel 140. One end of the discharge channel 140 is connected to the discharge port 110. When the feed rotates, it moves along the inner wall of the arc-shaped protrusion 130 and is discharged from the discharge port 110 through the discharge channel 140, thus avoiding accumulation.

[0026] In one embodiment, the inner side of the storage plate 120 is provided with at least one set of protrusions 150. The protrusions 150 are used to disperse the feed after contacting the moving feed when the pet feeding device rotates, so as to prevent the feed from piling up.

[0027] In one embodiment, a barrier 160 is provided in the middle of the storage bin 100, and a protrusion 150 is provided on the outer wall of the barrier 160.

[0028] In one embodiment, the outer side of the housing 210 is provided with a discharge through hole corresponding to the discharge port 110 of the storage bin 100. The housing 210 is provided with a movable slider 170 at the discharge through hole, so that the feed coming out of the discharge port 110 can fall down through the discharge through hole and out of the pet feeding device. The slider 170 is used to adjust the size of the discharge port 110 and control the discharge speed and quantity.

[0029] In one embodiment, the discharge port 110 of the storage bin 100 and the discharge through hole of the housing 210 are axially aligned, so that the feed can be discharged sequentially through the discharge port 110 and the discharge through hole.

[0030] In one embodiment, the upper end of the storage bin 100 is provided with a detachable cover 180 for easy addition of feed.

[0031] In one embodiment, the storage bin 100 is circular; in other embodiments, the storage bin 100 may also be elliptical or polygonal.

[0032] In one embodiment, the drive device 220 is a motor.

[0033] In one embodiment, the stabilizing mechanism 240 is a balance bar, which may be decorated with ornaments such as feathers to add interest.

[0034] In one embodiment, the balance bar is a wire structure with bending properties, which makes the stabilizing mechanism 240 have better cushioning when the device rotates.

[0035] In one embodiment, the overall weight of the pet feeding device is adjusted by counterweights so that the center of gravity is slightly biased towards the discharge port 110, thereby promoting smooth discharge.

[0036] In one embodiment, the spherical arc surface 211 is made of a wear-resistant material to reduce friction and extend service life.

[0037] In one embodiment, the storage bin 100 is made of a transparent material to facilitate observation of the remaining feed.

[0038] In one embodiment, the balancing weight 231 and the eccentric weight 232 are metal spheres to ensure the accuracy and stability of the center of gravity change. It is understood that the weights can also be implemented in other ways, such as using a weight block made of a high-density material, including but not limited to metals, ceramics, or high-density polymers; their shape is not limited to a sphere, but can be a cylinder, cube, or other geometric shapes. As long as they can satisfy the purpose of being positioned accordingly within the rotating block to achieve the purpose of center of gravity change, they should be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0039] In one embodiment, multiple sets of bumps 150 are provided, and the multiple sets of bumps 150 are evenly distributed around the perimeter of the enclosure 160 to enhance the material distribution effect.

[0040] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the discharge channel 140 is trapezoidal to prevent feed from getting stuck.

[0041] In one embodiment, the housing 210 is provided with a sliding track at the position of the slider 170, the slider 170 is disposed on the sliding track, the slider 170 is provided with an outward protrusion, and a plurality of limiting blocks are evenly distributed on the sliding track. The limiting blocks can be connected to the outward protrusion to provide multiple fixed positions and realize fine adjustment.

[0042] In one embodiment, the stabilizing mechanism 240 is detachable for easy replacement of the decorative elements.

[0043] In one embodiment, a control switch connected to the internal circuitry of the product is provided on the outside of the housing 210.

[0044] In one embodiment, the rotation speed of the rotating block 230 is adjustable to suit the needs of different pets.

[0045] In one embodiment, the storage bin 100 and the rotary drive mechanism 200 are connected by a snap-fit, which facilitates disassembly and cleaning.

[0046] In one embodiment, the rotating block 230 is made of engineering plastic, which reduces weight and makes it durable.

[0047] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

[0048] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pet feeding device, characterized in that: The device includes a storage bin and a rotary drive mechanism. The storage bin is fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism, and the storage bin has a discharge port. The rotary drive mechanism includes a housing, a drive device, and a rotating block. The drive device and the rotating block are disposed within the housing. The drive device is connected to and drives the rotating block to rotate. The rotating block has a balancing weight and an eccentric weight. The balancing weight is located in the central area of ​​the rotating block, and the eccentric weight is located in the edge area of ​​the rotating block. When the rotating block rotates, the center of gravity of the pet feeding device is changed by the eccentric weight, causing the entire pet feeding device to rotate.

2. The pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the shell has a spherical arc surface.

3. The pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the drive device is provided with a stabilizing mechanism, which is used to change the moment of inertia to provide stability when the pet feeding device rotates.

4. A pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a counterweight plate, and the counterweight plate has multiple storage spaces, in which counterweight blocks are placed.

5. A pet feeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The multiple storage spaces are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the counterweight plate.

6. A pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The storage hopper is equipped with a storage plate, which has an arc-shaped protrusion structure. The arc-shaped protrusion structure has a discharge channel, one end of which is connected to the discharge port.

7. A pet feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The storage plate has at least one set of protrusions on its inner side, which are used to prevent feed from piling up.

8. A pet feeding device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The storage silo is surrounded by a fence in the middle, and the protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the fence.

9. A pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the housing is provided with a discharge through hole corresponding to the discharge port of the storage bin, and the housing is provided with a movable slider at the discharge through hole.

10. A pet feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The storage silo is equipped with a detachable cover at its upper end.

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