Pet feeder

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet feeder, in the utility model, pet must press down pressure rod to trigger shielding mechanism, and pressure rod is through torsion spring 19 automatic reset, force pet to complete once " press - reset - press again " rhythm cycle, this cycle not only will eating process disassemble as quantifiable action unit, more through " pressure speed and the positive feedback mechanism of positive correlation of grain output", simple food acquisition is converted into real -time game, pet every time increase press frequency, and the grain outlet opens instantaneously. In order to maximize the benefit in limited time, animals must continuously observe - predict - adjust force and rhythm, experience " trial and error - optimization - solidification " cognitive iteration, thereby spontaneously acquire higher order feeding strategy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pet feeders, specifically, it relates to a pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Canine and feline behavioral studies have long pointed out that domestic dogs need to complete 20–30 “working-style eating” sessions a day through multimodal actions such as sniffing, scratching, and pressing, while cats need 12–18 explosive ambush-attack processes to simultaneously satisfy their energy intake and hunting instincts.

[0003] However, existing cat and dog feeders still revolve around the core principle of "timed and measured food dispensing." The device mechanically releases a fixed amount of pet food within a set time window, and the pet simply waits passively in front of the bowl to receive the food. This one-way output from "human to machine" and static reception from "pet to food," while meeting basic feeding needs, deprives animals of their natural ability to actively acquire food through multimodal behaviors such as smelling, touching, and decision-making. Over time, pets gradually develop a "mechanical eating habit"—their eating actions become highly programmed, their exploratory motivation decreases, and their motor and cognitive loads are simultaneously reduced.

[0004] In view of this, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a pet feeder that solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A pet feeder includes: a basin body with several feeding ports, an inclined plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of each feeding port, a groove corresponding to each feeding port being formed at the bottom of the inner wall of the basin body, a blocking mechanism for blocking the feeding port being fixedly connected inside the groove, and a feeding bowl fixedly connected below the basin body, with the feeding bowl and the feeding ports communicating with each other. The shielding mechanism includes a fixed connection to the mounting base, two side plates fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting base near the discharge port, a pressing member rotatably connected between the two side plates, and a shielding member that slidably connects to the pressing member inside the mounting base.

[0007] Optionally, the pressing component includes a fixed rod fixedly connected between the two side plates and a rotating block that rotates within the mounting space. One side of the rotating block is fixedly connected to a pressure rod with an arc and passing through the discharge port. One end of the pressure rod is fixedly connected to a pressure plate. The rotating block and the blocking component cooperate with each other.

[0008] Optionally, the shielding component includes a connecting frame that slides inside the mounting base. Two positioning plates are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame near the rotating block. Both sides of the positioning plates have slots. Both sides of the rotating block are fixedly connected to connecting columns that slide within the slots. A shielding head that fits against the bottom of the basin is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame away from the rotating block.

[0009] Optionally, a shielding shell is provided above the mounting base, and the shielding shell and the shielding head fit together. A connecting plate located in the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base away from the rotating head. A positioning post is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame. An upper groove adapted to the positioning post is opened on the upper part of the mounting plate, and a lower groove adapted to the positioning post is opened on the lower part of the connecting frame.

[0010] Optionally, the interior of the basin may have several slopes, which create a concave structure inside the basin. A pet feeder with a shielding mechanism used in cat and dog feeders.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art. Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the following advantages at the same time: In this invention, the pet must press down on a lever to trigger the blocking mechanism, and the lever automatically resets via a torsion spring 19, forcing the pet to complete a rhythmic cycle of "pressing—resetting—pressing again." This cycle not only breaks down the feeding process into quantifiable action units, but also transforms simple food acquisition into a real-time game through a positive feedback mechanism where "pressing speed is positively correlated with food output": each time the pet increases the pressing frequency, the food outlet opens momentarily more frequently. To maximize gains within a limited time, the animal must continuously observe, predict, and adjust its force and rhythm, undergoing a cognitive iteration of "trial and error—optimization—solidification," thereby spontaneously learning higher-order feeding strategies.

[0012] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings described below are merely some embodiments. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the structure above a pet feeder; Figure 2 A 3D diagram of the structure beneath a pet feeder; Figure 3 A 3D structural diagram of a pet feeder shielding mechanism; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mounting base; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the shielding mechanism; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure with multiple shielding mechanisms located inside the basin. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure with multiple feeding bowls located under the basin body.

[0014] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Basin body; 2. Feeding port; 3. Inclined plate; 4. Groove; 5. Feeding basin; 6. Mounting base; 7. Side plate; 8. Fixing rod; 9. Rotating block; 10. Pressure rod; 11. Connecting frame; 12. Positioning plate; 13. Baffle head; 14. Baffle shell; 15. Connecting plate; 16. Positioning post; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Groove; 19. Torsion spring.

[0015] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a pet feeder, including a basin 1, which has a plurality of feeding ports 2. An inclined plate 3 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding ports 2. A groove 4 corresponding to the feeding ports 2 is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the basin 1. A blocking mechanism for blocking the feeding ports 2 is fixedly connected inside the groove 4. A feeding bowl 5 is fixedly connected below the basin 1, and the feeding bowl 5 and the feeding ports 2 are connected. The shielding mechanism includes a mounting base 6 with two side plates 7 fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting base 6 near the feed inlet 2. A pressing member is rotatably connected between the two side plates 7. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting base 6 away from the feed inlet 2. A shielding member that slidably connects to the pressing member is slidably connected inside the mounting base 6. A transparent cover is also provided above the basin 1, allowing the dog to see the food but not directly access it, increasing its attractiveness. The dog needs to use the pressing rod 10 to obtain the food.

[0018] This application uses a pressing mechanism to obtain more treats, training the pet's intelligence. The faster the pressing, the more food is obtained, teaching the pet how to get more treats faster.

[0019] In this embodiment, the pressing component includes a fixed rod 8 fixedly connected between the two side plates 7 and a rotating block 9 rotatably within the space of the mounting base 6. A curved pressure rod 10 passing through the feed inlet 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 9. A pressure plate is fixedly connected to one end of the pressure rod 10. The rotating block 9 and the blocking component cooperate with each other. A connecting cylinder rotatably connected to the fixed rod 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 9. The connecting cylinder can be connected via a torsion spring 19.

[0020] The lever 10 and the shielding head 13 form a linkage structure. When the lever head is extended, the lever 10 returns to its original state via a spring, causing the animal's head to retract and thus bring out the food. By using the lever 10, more treats can be obtained, training the pet's intelligence; the faster the lever is pressed, the more food is obtained, teaching the pet how to get more treats faster. When the lever 10 extends, the head is raised and extended via the inclined plate component, achieving simultaneous head raising and extension, thus covering the dog food in the feeding bowl 5.

[0021] In this embodiment, the shielding component includes a connecting frame 11 that slides inside the mounting base 6. Two positioning plates 12 are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame 11 near the rotating block 9. Both sides of the positioning plates 12 are provided with slots 18. Both sides of the rotating block 9 are fixedly connected with connecting columns that slide in the slots 18. A shielding head 13 that fits against the bottom of the basin body 1 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame 11 away from the rotating block 9.

[0022] In this embodiment, a shielding shell 14 is provided above the mounting base 6, and the shielding shell 14 and the shielding head 13 are fitted together. A connecting plate 15 located in the connecting frame 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base 6 away from the rotating head. A positioning post 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate 15, and a mounting plate 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame 11. An upper groove 18 adapted to the positioning post 16 is opened on the upper part of the mounting plate 17, and a lower groove 18 adapted to the positioning post 16 is opened on the lower part of the connecting frame 11. The shielding head 13 and the shielding shell 14 are shaped like small animals, such as crocodiles or other small animals.

[0023] In this embodiment, the interior of the basin 1 is provided with several slopes, which create a concave structure inside the basin 1. This concave structure allows food to flow from the periphery towards the center as the dog food is eaten, thus ensuring that all the dog food is carried out. A pet feeder with a shielding mechanism used in cat and dog feeders.

[0024] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Anyone should know that structural changes made under the guidance of this utility model, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this utility model, fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Technical aspects, shapes, and structures not described in detail in this utility model are all publicly known technologies.

Claims

1. A pet feeder, characterized in that, include: The basin (1) has several feeding ports (2) and an inclined plate (3) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding port (2). The bottom of the inner wall of the basin (1) has a groove (4) corresponding to the feeding port (2). A blocking mechanism for blocking the feeding port (2) is fixedly connected inside the groove (4). A feeding bowl (5) is fixedly connected below the basin (1), and the feeding bowl (5) and the feeding port (2) are connected. The shielding mechanism includes a fixed connection to the mounting base (6), two side plates (7) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting base (6) near the feed port (2), a pressing member is rotatably connected between the two side plates (7), and a shielding member that cooperates with the pressing member is slidably connected inside the mounting base (6).

2. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing component includes a fixed rod (8) fixedly connected between two side plates (7) and a rotating block (9) rotating in the space of the mounting base (6). One side of the rotating block (9) is fixedly connected to a pressure rod (10) with an arc and passing through the feed port (2). One end of the pressure rod (10) is fixedly connected to a pressure plate. The rotating block (9) and the blocking component cooperate with each other.

3. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding component includes a connecting frame (11) that slides inside the mounting base (6). Two positioning plates (12) are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame (11) near the rotating block (9). The positioning plates (12) have slots (18) on both sides. Connecting columns that slide in the slots (18) are fixedly connected to both sides of the rotating block (9). A shielding head (13) that fits against the bottom of the basin (1) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame (11) away from the rotating block (9).

4. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A shielding shell (14) is provided above the mounting base (6), and the shielding shell (14) and the shielding head (13) fit together. A connecting plate (15) located in the connecting frame (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base (6) away from the rotating head. A positioning post (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate (15), and a mounting plate (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame (11). An upper groove adapted to the positioning post (16) is opened above the mounting plate (17), and a lower groove adapted to the positioning post is opened below the connecting frame (11).

5. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interior of the basin (1) is provided with several slopes, which make the interior of the basin (1) present a concave structure.

6. A pet feeder according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The shielding mechanism is used in cat and dog feeders.

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