A feeder

Abstract

The application provides a feeding device, and relates to the technical field of feed delivery, which comprises a first bin, a baffle is fixedly connected in the first bin, a protective shell is installed at the bottom of the baffle in the first bin, a bottom shell is connected to the bottom of the protective shell, an outer surface of the bottom end of the bottom shell is sleeved with a feeding tray, a plurality of clamping holes are formed in the feeding tray, a plurality of clamping claws are fixedly installed at the bottom of the bottom shell, the clamping claws pass through the clamping holes and are clamped with the bottom of the feeding tray. The application realizes the fixation between the feeding tray and the bottom shell through the clamping of the feeding tray and the clamping claw, the clamping of the clamping claw and the feeding tray can be released by rotating the feeding tray manually, and then the feeding tray can be conveniently disassembled for cleaning, so that the cleaning work of the feeding tray becomes simple and fast, the food residues and dirt in the feeding tray can be conveniently removed, and the breeding of bacteria is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feed dispensing technology, and more specifically, to a feeder. Background Technology

[0002] While existing feeders can meet basic feeding needs, they present several inconveniences in practical use. Among these, cleaning the feeding dish is particularly problematic. Most feeders on the market use a fixed connection or a complex disassembly structure, making cleaning difficult. Over time, food residue and dirt accumulate in the feeding dish, easily breeding bacteria and affecting the animal's health. Therefore, we have made improvements and proposed a new feeder. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a feeder, including a first feed bin, a baffle fixedly connected inside the first feed bin, and a protective shell located at the bottom of the baffle installed inside the first feed bin. A bottom shell is connected to the bottom of the protective shell, and a feeding tray is fitted on the outer surface of the bottom end of the bottom shell. The feeding tray has several slots, and several claws are fixedly installed on the bottom of the bottom shell. The claws pass through the slots and engage with the bottom of the feeding tray.

[0004] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bottom of the feeding tray is fixedly connected with a number of second arc-shaped protrusions, the position of the second arc-shaped protrusions corresponds to the position of the latch, and the latch is provided with a second arc-shaped groove that is inserted into the second arc-shaped protrusions.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the baffle is provided with a plurality of third discharge ports, and the protective shell is provided with a plurality of first discharge ports. The first discharge ports are located directly below the third discharge ports and are used to convey the feed in the first hopper to the feeding tray.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a control structure is provided inside the protective shell. The control structure includes a motor installed inside the protective shell. The output shaft of the motor is connected to a connecting seat. A transmission shaft is inserted into the top of the connecting seat. A material distribution plate is sleeved on the outer surface of the transmission shaft. The top of the transmission shaft passes through the material distribution plate and the baffle and extends to the top of the baffle and is sleeved with a stirring paddle. A plurality of second discharge ports are provided on the material distribution plate. The stirring paddle, the transmission shaft and the connecting seat are fixed together by bolts. The outer surface of the connector is fitted with a detection plate, which has several notches. Several slotted photoelectric sensors are installed inside the protective shell, and the positions of the slotted photoelectric sensors correspond to the positions of the detection plate.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a control box is installed on the side of the first hopper, an operation panel is installed on the front of the control box, a control motherboard is installed inside the control box, the motor is connected to the control motherboard, a battery connected to the control motherboard is also installed inside the protective shell, and a charging port connected to the control motherboard is provided on the side of the motor.

[0008] Two infrared beam sensors are installed on the inner wall of the first hopper. Both infrared beam sensors are located above the baffle and are connected to the control main board.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a storage structure is provided on the top of the first silo. The storage structure includes a second silo located above the first silo. The bottom end of the second silo is inserted into the inner wall of the first silo. A slot is provided on the outer periphery of the bottom end of the second silo, and a first arc-shaped protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the slot. A block is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the first silo and inserted into the slot. A first arc-shaped groove is provided on the block and inserted into the first arc-shaped protrusion. The top of the second hopper is hinged with a hopper cover, the hopper cover is equipped with a hook and a hook body that engages with the hook and a handle is also installed on the hopper cover.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a water storage tray is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding tray.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a protective cover is placed on the top of the feeding tray, and a plurality of feeding ports are opened on the protective cover. A limit ring is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover, and the top of the limit ring is inserted into the bottom of the first hopper.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the bottom of the feeding tray is provided with several support structures. The support structure includes a hinge seat fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding tray. A first folding leg is hinged to the inner side of the hinge seat. A second folding leg is hinged to the inner side of the first folding leg. The second folding leg and the first folding leg are inclined when unfolded, and the second folding leg and the first folding leg are stored in the hinge seat when folded.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the scheme of this application: This application achieves the fixation between the feeding tray and the bottom shell by engaging the feeding tray and the locking claw. The feeding tray can be manually rotated to release the locking claw from the feeding tray, making it easy to remove the feeding tray for cleaning. This makes cleaning the feeding tray simple and quick, facilitating the removal of food residue and dirt from the feeding tray and reducing bacterial growth. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeder provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the jaws and jaws provided in this application; Figure 3 A bottom view of the feeding tray provided in this application; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the card slot and card block provided in this application; Figure 5 A top view of the first silo provided for this application; Figure 6 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the first silo provided for this application; Figure 7 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the protective shell provided in this application; Figure 8 Provided for this application Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below; Figure 9 Exploded view of the control structure provided in this application; Figure 10 A bottom view of the material distribution tray provided in this application; Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover provided in this application; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting ring provided in this application; Figure 13 Provided for this application Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below; Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage tray and feeding tray provided in this application; Figure 15 A structural schematic diagram of the water storage tray, feeding tray, and protective cover provided in this application; Figure 16 Exploded views of the first and second folding legs provided for this application; Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the first and second folding legs provided in this application after folding.

[0015] The image shows: 1. First hopper; 101. Clamping block; 102. First arc-shaped groove; 103. Baffle; 104. Protective shell; 105. Bottom shell; 107. Claw; 108. First discharge port; 109. Motor; 110. Connecting seat; 111. Drive shaft; 112. Distributing plate; 113. Second discharge port; 114. Agitator; 115. Groove-shaped photoelectric sensor; 116. Detection plate; 117. Notch; 118. Battery; 119. Control box; 120. Operation panel; 121. Third discharge port 1. Feed inlet; 122. Infrared beam sensor; 123. Second arc-shaped groove; 2. Storage structure; 201. Second hopper; 202. Hopper cover; 203. Handle; 204. Hook and loop body; 205. Hook and loop hook; 206. Slot; 207. First arc-shaped protrusion; 3. Feeding tray; 301. Buckle; 302. Second arc-shaped protrusion; 4. Hinge seat; 401. First folding support leg; 403. Second folding support leg; 5. Protective cover; 501. Feeding inlet; 502. Limiting ring; 7. Water storage tray. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0018] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0019] Example 1, please refer to Figures 1-5A feeder includes a first feed hopper 1, a baffle 103 fixedly connected inside the first feed hopper 1, and a protective shell 104 located at the bottom of the baffle 103 installed inside the first feed hopper 1. A bottom shell 105 is connected to the bottom of the protective shell 104, and the bottom shell 105 and the protective shell 104 are connected by bolts. The protective shell 104 is bolted into the first feed hopper 1. A feeding tray 3 is fitted onto the outer surface of the bottom end of the bottom shell 105, and the feeding tray 3 has several slots 301. Several claws 107 are fixedly installed at the bottom. The claws 107 pass through the slot 301 and engage with the bottom of the feeding tray 3. The engagement between the feeding tray 3 and the claws 107 achieves the fixation between the feeding tray 3 and the bottom shell 105. The engagement between the claws 107 and the feeding tray 3 can be released by manually rotating the feeding tray 3, and the feeding tray 3 can then be removed. During installation, the claws 107 are passed through the slot 301 and rotated in the opposite direction so that the claws 107 and the bottom of the feeding tray 3 engage together to form a limit.

[0020] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, several second arc-shaped protrusions 302 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding tray 3. The positions of the second arc-shaped protrusions 302 correspond to the positions of the latches 301. The latches 107 are provided with second arc-shaped grooves 123 that are inserted into the second arc-shaped protrusions 302. The insertion of the second arc-shaped grooves 123 into the second arc-shaped protrusions 302 can limit the position between the latches 107 and the feeding tray 3, thereby improving the stability of the feeding tray 3. Since both the second arc-shaped protrusions 302 and the second arc-shaped grooves 123 are arc-shaped, the second arc-shaped protrusions 302 and the second arc-shaped grooves 123 can be separated when the feeding tray 3 is rotated by hand.

[0021] Furthermore, such as Figures 5-10 As shown, the baffle 103 has several third discharge ports 121, and the protective shell 104 has several first discharge ports 108. The first discharge ports 108 are located directly below the third discharge ports 121 and are used to convey the feed in the first hopper 1 to the feeding tray 3. A control structure is provided inside the protective shell 104. The control structure includes a motor 109 installed inside the protective shell 104. The output shaft of the motor 109 is connected to a connecting seat 110. A transmission shaft 111 is inserted into the top of the connecting seat 110. A distribution plate 112 is sleeved on the outer surface of the transmission shaft 111. The top of the transmission shaft 111 passes through the distribution plate 112 and the baffle 103 and extends to the top of the baffle 103 and is sleeved with a stirring paddle 114. Several second discharge ports 113 are provided on the distribution plate 112. The stirring paddle 114, the transmission shaft 111 and the connecting seat 110 are fixed together by bolts. A limit plate is provided on the outer surface of the transmission shaft 111. Limit grooves are provided on the connecting seat 110, the distribution plate 112 and the stirring paddle 114. Synchronous rotation among the connecting seat 110, the transmission shaft 111, the distribution plate 112 and the stirring paddle 114 can be achieved by the insertion of the limit grooves and the limit plate. The protective shell 104 is divided into upper and lower chambers. The motor 109 is located in the lower chamber, and the feed tray 112 is located in the upper chamber. A sealed bearing hole adapted to the connecting seat 110 is opened in the center of the partition. This arrangement ensures that the feed in the second feed port 113 will not fall into the chamber where the motor 109 is located.

[0022] A detection disc 116 is fitted onto the outer surface of the connecting base 110. Several notches 117 are provided on the detection disc 116. Several slotted photoelectric sensors 115 are installed inside the protective shell 104. The positions of the slotted photoelectric sensors 115 correspond to the positions of the detection disc 116. During the rotation of the detection disc 116, the notches 117 rotate with it. When the notches 117 reach the slotted photoelectric sensors 115, the slotted photoelectric sensors 115 cannot detect the detection disc 116. Conversely, the slotted photoelectric sensors 115 can detect the detection disc 116. This arrangement can detect the rotational position and speed of the detection disc 116, thereby facilitating the confirmation of the position of the second discharge port 113.

[0023] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a control box 119 is installed on the side of the first hopper 1, and an operation panel 120 is installed on the front of the control box 119. A control motherboard is installed inside the control box 119, and a motor 109 is connected to the control motherboard. A battery 118 connected to the control motherboard is also installed inside the protective shell 104. A charging port connected to the control motherboard is provided on the side of the motor 109. The control motherboard also integrates a wireless communication module, such as a WiFi communication module, for communicating with the user's mobile phone.

[0024] Two infrared beam sensors 122 are installed on the inner wall of the first feed bin 1. Both infrared beam sensors 122 are located above the baffle 103 and are connected to the control main board. The two infrared beam sensors 122 work together to detect the amount of feed in the first feed bin 1.

[0025] Example 2 further optimizes the feeder provided in Example 1, specifically, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a storage structure 2 is provided on the top of the first hopper 1. The storage structure 2 includes a second hopper 201 located above the first hopper 1. The bottom end of the second hopper 201 is inserted into the inner wall of the first hopper 1. A slot 206 is provided on the outer periphery of the bottom end of the second hopper 201, and a first arc-shaped protrusion 207 is provided on the inner wall of the slot 206. A block 101 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the first hopper 1 and inserted into the slot 206. The block 101 and the slot 206 cooperate to realize the detachable connection between the second hopper 201 and the first hopper 1. A first arc-shaped groove 102 is provided on the block 101 and inserted into the first arc-shaped protrusion 207. The first arc-shaped groove 102 and the first arc-shaped protrusion 207 cooperate to improve the stability of the connection between the second hopper 201 and the first hopper 1. The top of the second feed hopper 201 is hinged with a hopper cover 202. A latch hook 205 is installed on the hopper cover 202, and a latch body 204 that engages with the latch hook 205 is installed on the second feed hopper 201. A handle 203 is also installed on the hopper cover 202. The latch body 204 and the latch hook 205 work together to limit the hopper cover 202. After the latch body 204 and the latch hook 205 are released, the hopper cover 202 can be opened to add feed.

[0026] In use, the motor 109 can drive the feed distribution plate 112 and the stirring paddle 114 to rotate through the connecting seat 110 and the transmission shaft 111. During the rotation of the feed distribution plate 112, when the second feed port 113 overlaps with the third feed port 121 and the first feed port 108, the feed in the first feed bin 1 can fall into the feeding plate 3 through the third feed port 121, the second feed port 113 and the first feed port 108. When the rotation of the feed distribution plate 112 causes the second feed port 113 to not overlap with the third feed port 121 and the first feed port 108, the feed will stop being fed.

[0027] Example 3 further optimizes the feeder provided in Example 1 or 2, specifically, as follows: Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, a water storage tray 7 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding tray 3. The water storage tray 7 is used to store water.

[0028] Example 4 further optimizes the feeder provided in the above embodiments, such as... Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 As shown, a protective cover 5 is placed on top of the feeding tray 3. The protective cover 5 has several feeding openings 501. A limiting ring 502 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover 5, and the top of the limiting ring 502 is inserted into the bottom of the first feed bin 1. The protective cover 5 can cover the feeding tray 3 to reduce the possibility of foreign objects falling into the feeding tray 3. The feeding openings 501 allow the animals to eat the feed in the feeding tray 3. The insertion of the limiting ring 502 into the first feed bin 1 can limit the movement of the protective cover 5.

[0029] Example 5 further optimizes the feeder provided in the above embodiments, such as... Figure 13 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the bottom of the feeding tray 3 is provided with several support structures. The support structure includes a hinge seat 4 fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding tray 3. The hinge seat 4 is integrally formed with the feeding tray 3. A first folding leg 401 is hinged to the inner side of the hinge seat 4, and a second folding leg 403 is hinged to the inner side of the first folding leg 401. When the second folding leg 403 and the first folding leg 401 are unfolded, they are inclined. When the second folding leg 403 and the first folding leg 401 are folded, they are stored in the hinge seat 4. The hinge seat 4, the first folding leg 401 and the second folding leg 403 cooperate with each other to raise the feeding tray 3, providing three heights: the lowest height where the first folding leg 401 and the second folding leg 403 are folded in the hinge seat 4; the medium height where the second folding leg 403 is folded and the first folding leg 401 is unfolded; and the maximum height where both the first folding leg 401 and the second folding leg 403 are unfolded.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeder, characterized in that, The first hopper (1) is fixedly connected to a baffle (103), and a protective shell (104) located at the bottom of the baffle (103) is also installed in the first hopper (1). The bottom of the protective shell (104) is connected to a bottom shell (105). A feeding tray (3) is fitted on the outer surface of the bottom end of the bottom shell (105). Several slots (301) are opened on the feeding tray (3). Several claws (107) are fixedly installed on the bottom of the bottom shell (105). The claws (107) pass through the slots (301) and engage with the bottom of the feeding tray (3).

2. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the feeding tray (3) is fixedly connected with several second arc-shaped protrusions (302). The position of the second arc-shaped protrusions (302) corresponds to the position of the latch (301). The latch (107) is provided with a second arc-shaped groove (123) that is inserted into the second arc-shaped protrusions (302).

3. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (103) has several third discharge ports (121), and the protective shell (104) has several first discharge ports (108). The first discharge ports (108) are located directly below the third discharge ports (121) and are used to transport the feed in the first hopper (1) to the feeding tray (3).

4. The feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective shell (104) is provided with a control structure, which includes a motor (109) installed in the protective shell (104). The output shaft of the motor (109) is connected to a connecting seat (110). A transmission shaft (111) is inserted into the top of the connecting seat (110). A material distribution plate (112) is sleeved on the outer surface of the transmission shaft (111). The top of the transmission shaft (111) passes through the material distribution plate (112) and the baffle (103) and extends to the top of the baffle (103) and is sleeved with a stirring paddle (114). A number of second discharge ports (113) are provided on the material distribution plate (112). The stirring paddle (114), the transmission shaft (111) and the connecting seat (110) are fixed together by bolts. The outer surface of the connector (110) is fitted with a detection disk (116), and the detection disk (116) has several notches (117). Several slotted photoelectric sensors (115) are installed inside the protective shell (104), and the position of the slotted photoelectric sensor (115) corresponds to the position of the detection disk (116).

5. The feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, A control box (119) is installed on the side of the first hopper (1). An operation panel (120) is installed on the front of the control box (119). A control motherboard is installed inside the control box (119). The motor (109) is connected to the control motherboard. A battery (118) connected to the control motherboard is also installed inside the protective shell (104). A charging port connected to the control motherboard is provided on the side of the motor (109). Two infrared beam sensors (122) are installed on the inner wall of the first hopper (1). Both infrared beam sensors (122) are located above the baffle (103) and are connected to the control motherboard.

6. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first silo (1) is provided with a storage structure (2) at the top. The storage structure (2) includes a second silo (201) located above the first silo (1). The bottom end of the second silo (201) is inserted into the inner wall of the first silo (1). A slot (206) is provided on the outer periphery of the bottom end of the second silo (201). A first arc-shaped protrusion (207) is provided on the inner wall of the slot (206). A card block (101) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the first silo (1) and is inserted into the slot (206). A first arc-shaped groove (102) is provided on the card block (101) and is inserted into the first arc-shaped protrusion (207).

7. The feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the second hopper (201) is hinged with a hopper cover (202), the hopper cover (202) is equipped with a hook and latch (205), and the second hopper (201) is equipped with a hook and latch body (204) that engages with the hook and latch (205). The hopper cover (202) is also equipped with a handle (203).

8. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water storage tray (7) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the feeding tray (3).

9. The feeder according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that, The top of the feeding tray (3) is covered with a protective cover (5), which has several feeding ports (501). A limit ring (502) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover (5), and the top of the limit ring (502) is inserted into the bottom of the first hopper (1).

10. The feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the feeding tray (3) is provided with several support structures. The support structure includes a hinge seat (4) fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding tray (3). A first folding leg (401) is hinged to the inner side of the hinge seat (4). A second folding leg (403) is hinged to the inner side of the first folding leg (401). The second folding leg (403) and the first folding leg (401) are tilted after unfolding, and the second folding leg (403) and the first folding leg (401) are stored in the hinge seat (4) after folding.

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