Automatic medicine feeding and feeding device for cats

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cat is with automatic medicine feeding and feeding device, including the mutual connection of upper big cavity and lower big cavity, the inside of upper big cavity is provided with cat food storage bin, medicine channel and with medicine channel intercommunication medicine and grain mixing mould, and the top of medicine channel is installed with medicine administration place cover, and the below of medicine administration place cover is provided with the grain storehouse that divides, and the below of grain storehouse is connected with the grinding disc, and the grinding disc is communicated with medicine and grain mixing mould, the inside of medicine and grain mixing mould is embedded with medicine and grain mixing compression mould piece, and the below of medicine and grain mixing compression mould piece is connected with the hydraulic cylinder, and the hydraulic cylinder is used for driving medicine and grain mixing compression mould piece and carries out the up and down movement in medicine and grain mixing mould inside, one side of medicine and grain mixing mould is connected with cat food storage bin through cat food input channel, and the other side is communicated with the food bowl through cat food total output channel. The cat is with automatic medicine feeding and feeding device and makes solid medicine and part cat food realize the mixture, and the medicine is disguised in a small amount of cat food and attracts cat to take, realizes automatic medicine feeding and feeding function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic medicine and food feeder for cats, belonging to the technical field of pet feeding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN120240334A discloses an automatic pet feeder, which includes a food pushing structure and a food dispensing structure within a control box. The food pushing structure comprises a food pusher and a motor; the food pusher includes a central shaft and at least two push rods, and the food pusher can rotate around the motor. The food dispensing structure includes a dispensing tray, a connecting part, and a driving device; the dispensing tray can be driven to rotate by the driving device. Furthermore, in conjunction with a servo motor, it can achieve automatic quantitative feeding. However, because this feeder lacks a medicated food mixing structure, the cat is not easily receptive to medications.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN120458026A discloses an intelligent pet liquid food and medicine feeder and its control method. The feeder includes a support mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a paper feeding mechanism, and a control mechanism. The support mechanism provides support and channels for the components of the other mechanisms. The feeding mechanism includes a storage tank weighing support platform, a valve through-hole, and a valve core actuator. The valve core actuator operates the opening and closing of the external storage tank valve to achieve feeding and stopping operations. The paper feeding mechanism includes a new paper motor stop, a waste paper motor stop, a new paper channel, and a waste paper channel. The feeder consists of three channels: channel 1, waste paper channel 2, waste paper channel 3, heater, and paper towel positioner. A waste paper motor drives the paper roll to change the paper. The paper towel positioner provides feedback on the paper changing stroke. The heater dries any remaining food to prevent spoilage. The control mechanism includes a storage bin weighing support, valve core actuator, new paper motor stop, waste paper motor stop, heater, paper towel positioner, controller, and weighing device. The controller optimizes the feeding and paper changing operations based on feedback from these components, combined with preset programs and historical data, ultimately achieving intelligent feeding and eliminating the need for cleaning. However, this feeder lacks a pre-treatment device for medications. In practical use, it doesn't consider that cats won't readily consume medications; furthermore, some medications are solid and non-fluid, making this feeder ineffective for automatically administering medication to cats. Additionally, the feeder requires paper towels, creating additional consumables.

[0004] In summary, the existing pet feeders described above have the following problems when used in the context of administering medication: they lack a food-medication mixture to accommodate cats' reluctance to take medication alone, making their automatic medication function unreliable; they are not suitable for administering solid medications and have limitations; and they generate additional material consumption such as tissues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an automatic cat medication and feeder. It can add a more reliable medication feeding function to existing remotely timed and quantitative automatic pet feeders, taking into account the natural habits of cats. It can precisely control the dispensing of food, and after the food is crushed by the grinding disc, it is mixed with the medicine and then dispensed together with the rest of the cat food for the cat to eat. This effectively saves cat owners the time and effort required to manually force-feed medication.

[0006] This utility model provides an automatic cat medication and feeder, comprising an upper large cavity and a lower large cavity connected to each other. The upper large cavity contains a cat food storage compartment, a medication channel, and a medication-food mixing mold connected to the medication channel. A medication dispensing cover is installed at the top of the medication channel. Below the medication dispensing cover is a food distribution compartment connected to the cat food storage compartment. A grinding disc is connected below the food distribution compartment, and the bottom of the grinding disc is connected to the medication-food mixing mold. A medication-food mixing pressing component is embedded inside the medication-food mixing mold. A hydraulic cylinder is connected below the medication-food mixing mold, and the hydraulic cylinder drives the medication-food mixing pressing component to move up and down inside the medication-food mixing mold. One side of the medication-food mixing mold is connected to the cat food storage compartment via a cat food input channel, and the other side of the medication-food mixing mold is connected to a food bowl via a cat food output channel.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the top of the medicine dispensing cap is provided with a hole for dispensing medicine.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, a filter screen is embedded in the grinding disc.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, a first solenoid valve is provided at the connection between the food distribution bin and the cat food storage bin, and a second solenoid valve is provided at the connection between the cat food input channel and the cat food storage bin.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the cat food storage compartment is covered with a food storage lid, and a food drying box is magnetically attached to the bottom of the food storage lid.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a food bowl and a miniature camera are mounted on the lower large cavity.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the outer surface of the lower large cavity is equipped with a feeding mode button and a medication feeding mode button.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, a main power supply is installed inside the lower large cavity, and the main power supply is connected to the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the miniature camera, the hydraulic cylinder, and the grinding disc.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model provides an automatic cat medication and feeder. By incorporating a novel internal structure for mixing medication and food, it achieves both automatic medication and food feeding functions. In automatic medication mode, the medication is mixed with food while ensuring its integrity, thus disguising it within a small amount of cat food to entice the cat to consume it. In food feeding mode, cat food is dispensed normally to meet daily feeding needs. This significantly reduces the time and effort pet owners need to spend administering medication to their cats, as well as the risk of scratches or bites due to the cat's resistance during medication administration. It aligns with the cat's natural instinct to swallow food based on taste and also meets the need for pet owners to administer medication promptly when busy. Furthermore, this automatic cat medication and feeder is small in size and low in cost, making it a product with a market advantage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic cat medicine and feeder provided by this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automatic cat medicine and feeder provided by this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Medication dispensing cover; 2. First solenoid valve; 3. Food storage drying box; 4. Food storage cover; 5. Cat food storage compartment; 6. Feeding mode button; 7. Medication mode button; 8. Food bowl; 9. Miniature camera; 10. Hydraulic cylinder; 11. Medication-food mixing mold; 12. Grinding disc; 13. Food distribution compartment; 14. Medication channel; 15. Upper large cavity; 16. Lower large cavity; 17. Main power supply; 18. Medication-food mixing mold; 19. Cat food main output channel; 20. Cat food input channel; 21. Filter screen; 22. Second solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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 or an electrical connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] This utility model provides an automatic cat medication feeder, which is used in home pet ownership scenarios. It can be placed on the ground and is used by the cat owner to manually operate the feeder when at home or away, or remotely operate the feeder through a mobile phone APP to dispense food or food containing medication.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the automatic cat medication and feeder includes a medication-food mixing module, a cat food storage module, and a loading module. The medication-food mixing module includes a medication dispensing cover 1, a first solenoid valve 2, a medication channel 14, a food dispensing bin 13, a grinding disc 12, a filter 21, a cat food input channel 20, a second solenoid valve 22, a medication-food mixing mold 11, a cat food main output channel 19, a medication-food mixing pressing mold 18, a hydraulic cylinder 10, a main power supply 17, and an upper large cavity 15. The cat food storage module includes a food bin cover 4, a food bin drying box 3, and a cat food storage bin 5. The loading module includes a lower large cavity 16, a feeding mode button 6, a medication feeding mode button 7, a food bowl 8, and a miniature camera 9.

[0023] In some embodiments, in the medicine-food mixing module, the medicine dispensing cap 1 fits and covers the top of the upper large cavity 15 to protect the internal pipes, and the top has a hole for dispensing medicine. Inside the upper large cavity 15, the medicine channel 14 is connected to the medicine-food mixing mold 11 below, which is used to guide the medicine and cat food to mix together. The medicine-food mixing mold 18 is embedded in the lower part of the medicine-food mixing mold 11, which can move up and down in the medicine-food mixing mold 11, and is used to press the cat food with adhesion and solid medicine into one piece. The main power supply 17 is connected to the hydraulic cylinder 10. The hydraulic cylinder 10 drives the medicine-food mixing mold 18 to move up and down inside the medicine-food mixing mold 11. A first solenoid valve 2 is provided at the connection between the food distribution bin 13 and the cat food storage bin 5. When the first solenoid valve 2 is opened, the food distribution bin 13 and the cat food storage bin 5 are in a connected state. A second solenoid valve 22 is provided at the connection between the cat food input channel 20 and the cat food storage bin 5. When the second solenoid valve 22 is opened, the cat food input channel 20 and the cat food storage bin 5 are in a connected state. A portion of cat food will enter the cat food storage bin 5 into the food distribution bin 13 and the cat food input channel 20.

[0024] The food compartment 13 is connected to a grinding disc 12 below, which is used to grind cat food into the grinding disc. A filter 21 is embedded in the grinding disc 12, and the bottom of the grinding disc 12 is connected to a medicated food mixing mold 11, allowing the ground food to naturally pass through the filter 21 and fall into the medicated food mixing mold 11. The side of the medicated food mixing mold 11 closest to the cat food storage compartment 5 is connected to the cat food storage compartment 5 by a cat food input channel 20. The side of the medicated food mixing mold 11 closest to the food bowl 8 is connected to the cat food main output channel 19, allowing the cat food in the cat food storage compartment 5 to pass through the cat food input channel 20, the medicated food mixing mold 11, and the cat food main output channel 19 before falling into the food bowl 8 during feeding. All of the above components, except for the main power supply 17, are housed inside the upper large cavity 15. Since the upper large cavity 15 and the lower large cavity 16 are fitted together, a hydraulic cylinder 10 connects the upper large cavity 15 and the lower large cavity 16. The upper large cavity 15 is fitted together with the cat food storage compartment 5.

[0025] In some embodiments, in the cat food storage module, the food bin cover 4 fits and covers the cat food storage bin 5 to protect and seal the cat food, and a food bin drying box 3 is magnetically attached below the food bin cover 4 to keep the cat food inside dry.

[0026] In some embodiments, the loading module has a medication mode button 7 and a food mode button 6 fitted onto the outer surface of the lower large cavity 16 and connected to the main power supply 17 inside, for pet owners to select. A removable food bowl 8 is embedded in the top of the lower large cavity 16, and a miniature camera 9 connected to the main power supply 17 is also installed in the lower large cavity 16 for taking pictures and uploading to a mobile phone.

[0027] The internal connection structure of this automatic cat medicine and feeder is basically a plastic tube, which is relatively inexpensive.

[0028] The following will describe the working process of an automatic cat medication and feeder with the above structure: When the medication dispensing cover 1 is opened, the medication is guided through the medication channel 14 into the medication-food mixing mold 11. The hydraulic cylinder 10, which is not yet in operation, positions the top of the medication-food mixing mold 18 in the middle of the medication-food mixing mold 11 (i.e., the junction of the cat food main output channel 19 and the medication channel 14), receiving and supporting the medication in a waiting state. When the pet owner presses the medication mode button 7, the internal main power supply 17 is energized, controlling the first solenoid valve 2 to open, connecting the food distribution bin 13 with the cat food storage bin 5. The second solenoid valve 22 is also opened, connecting the cat food input channel 20 with the cat food storage bin 5. A measured amount of cat food enters the cat food input channel 20 from the cat food storage bin 5, and simultaneously enters the food distribution bin 13 from the cat food storage bin 5. After being ground in the grinding disc 12, the food passes through the filter screen 21 and naturally falls into the medication-food mixing mold 11, where it mixes with the medication previously in the medication-food mixing mold 11. At this time, the hydraulic cylinder 10 starts and drives the medicinal food mixing mold 18 to move upward, pressing the medicinal food mixture in the medicinal food mixing mold 11 to form and then sinking to the bottom of the medicinal food mixing mold 11 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown), at this time, the formed medicated food mixture is unobstructed and falls from the medicated food mixing mold 11 into the cat food main output channel 19, and finally falls out of the cat food main output channel 19 into the food bowl 8; at the same time, the settled medicated food mixing mold 18 also allows the cat food in the cat food input channel 20 to be unobstructed, and together with the medicated food mixture, it falls into the food bowl 8 through the medicated food mixing mold 11 and the cat food main output channel 19 for the cat to follow the taste and eat.

[0029] After the main power supply 17 is turned on, the connected miniature camera 9 takes pictures and uploads them to the mobile APP in real time, which the pet owner can view on the mobile phone.

[0030] In summary, compared to existing pet feeders and pet medication dispensers, this automatic cat medication and feeder adds a dispensing and guiding structure to existing automatic cat feeders on the market. This allows solid medication to be mixed with a portion of the cat food, making the medication disguised in a small amount of cat food to attract the cat to take it. This achieves automatic medication and feeding functions, solving the problem of pet owners having difficulty administering medication to their cats during the daily feeding process.

[0031] This document uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic medication and food feeder for cats, characterized in that, The device includes an upper large cavity (15) and a lower large cavity (16) that are connected to each other. The upper large cavity (15) contains a cat food storage compartment (5), a medicine channel (14), and a medicine-food mixing mold (11) connected to the medicine channel (14). The medicine channel (14) has a medicine dispensing cover (1) installed at the top. Below the medicine dispensing cover (1), there is a food distribution compartment (13) connected to the cat food storage compartment (5). Below the food distribution compartment (13), there is a grinding disc (12). The bottom of the grinding disc (12) is connected to the medicine-food mixing mold. The mold (11) is connected; the medicine and food mixing mold (11) is equipped with a medicine and food mixing pressing mold (18), and a hydraulic cylinder (10) is connected below the medicine and food mixing pressing mold (18). The hydraulic cylinder (10) is used to drive the medicine and food mixing pressing mold (18) to move up and down inside the medicine and food mixing mold (11); one side of the medicine and food mixing mold (11) is connected to the cat food storage bin (5) through the cat food input channel (20), and the other side of the medicine and food mixing mold (11) is connected to the food bowl (8) through the cat food total output channel (19).

2. The automatic cat medicine and feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the medicine dispensing cap (1) is provided with a hole for dispensing medicine.

3. The automatic cat medicine and feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grinding disc (12) is embedded with a filter screen (21).

4. The automatic cat medicine and feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first solenoid valve (2) is provided at the connection between the food distribution bin (13) and the cat food storage bin (5), and a second solenoid valve (22) is provided at the connection between the cat food input channel (20) and the cat food storage bin (5).

5. An automatic cat medicine and feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cat food storage compartment (5) is covered with a food storage lid (4), and a food storage drying box (3) is magnetically attached to the bottom of the food storage lid (4).

6. An automatic cat medicine and feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower large cavity (16) is equipped with a food bowl (8) and a miniature camera (9).

7. An automatic cat medicine and food feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer surface of the lower large cavity (16) is equipped with a feeding mode button (6) and a medicine feeding mode button (7).

8. An automatic cat medicine and food feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower large cavity (16) is equipped with a main power supply (17), which is connected to the first solenoid valve (2), the second solenoid valve (22), the miniature camera (9), the hydraulic cylinder (10), and the grinding disc (12).

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