Cat food clamping and feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism, including base, be provided with lower casing on the base, the detachable connection of upper casing has on lower casing, be provided with the material pressing mechanism for compacting cat food, the shearing mechanism for cutting cat food and the clamping and feeding mechanism for clamping and conveying cat food between upper casing and lower casing in proper order, the clamping and feeding mechanism includes the mounting seat fixedly installed on lower casing, the first linear drive subassembly of drive connection in mounting seat to the first linear drive subassembly drive linear movement's clamping jaw subassembly, the clamping jaw subassembly includes the upper clamping plate and lower clamping plate of opposite setting. The utility model has realized full -automatic operation, replaced the tedious process of manual tearing and extruding, not only health, convenient, more effectively avoided the problem of skidding and residual that easily appears in traditional manual operation, provided more efficient and labor -saving feeding experience for pet owner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, cat food in paste or gravy form (commonly known as "cat sticks") is commonly used when feeding pet cats. To feed them, you need to manually tear or cut open the front of the package, then hold the back of the package and squeeze out the contents for the cat to eat.

[0003] In existing cat treat feeding methods or some simple devices, the cat treat is usually placed in the container or roughly positioned before being cut and squeezed. Because the packaging material of the cat treat is soft and smooth, and it is subjected to shearing force at the moment of cutting, this simple placement method cannot reliably fix it in place, making it very easy for the cat treat to shift or deflect during the cutting process.

[0004] This means that when the cat treats are squeezed out later, the direction of the squeezed food sticks, which have already shifted position, is difficult to align with the food bowl below, causing food to splash out of the container and affecting the cleanliness and experience of feeding.

[0005] To address the above issues, we have introduced a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model discloses a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism, which aims to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A cat food clamping and feeding mechanism includes a base, a lower shell on the base, an upper shell detachably connected to the lower shell, and a pressing mechanism for compacting cat food, a shearing mechanism for cutting cat food, and a clamping mechanism for clamping and conveying cat food are sequentially arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell. The clamping mechanism includes a mounting base fixedly installed on the lower housing, a first linear drive assembly connected to the mounting base, and a gripper assembly driven by the first linear drive assembly to move linearly; the gripper assembly includes an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate disposed opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly that drives the upper clamping plate to open and close relative to the lower clamping plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first linear drive assembly includes a first drive source fixed on the mounting base, an adjusting screw that is drivenly connected to the output end of the first drive source, and a moving block that is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw. The gripper assembly is mounted on the moving block.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting base includes a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate connected to the lower housing by a first fastener, and the two ends of the adjusting screw are respectively rotatably supported on the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the second drive assembly includes a second drive source fixed to the lower clamping plate, a worm gear connected to the output end of the second drive source, and a worm wheel meshing with the worm gear; A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the lower clamping plate, the worm gear is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the upper clamping plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft through a connecting sleeve.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a battery for supplying power to each drive component is further disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the lower housing has an inlet for cat food to enter.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a workstation for placing a food container is provided on the base below the feed inlet.

[0014] The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism provided by this utility model has the following advantages: This invention uses a gripper mechanism to securely hold the tail of the cat treat, and its self-locking mechanism ensures it won't loosen during the squeezing process. Then, a pressing action simulates the pulling motion of a human hand squeezing, completely extruding the contents of the cat treat and placing them entirely into the food bowl. This invention achieves fully automated operation, replacing the tedious process of manually tearing and squeezing. It is not only hygienic and convenient but also effectively avoids the slippage and residue problems that easily occur in traditional manual operation, providing pet owners with a more efficient and labor-saving feeding experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall view of a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of a clamping and feeding mechanism for cat food proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the cat food clamping and feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is the third schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the cat food clamping and feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0021] In the attached diagram: 1. Base; 2. Lower housing; 3. Upper housing; 4. Pressing mechanism; 5. Shearing mechanism; 6. Clamping mechanism; 61. First fixing plate; 62. Second fixing plate; 63. Adjusting screw; 64. First drive source; 65. Moving block; 66. Lower clamping plate; 67. Rotating shaft; 68. Connecting sleeve; 69. Upper clamping plate; 610. Worm gear; 611. Second drive source; 612. Worm; 7. Battery; 8. Feed inlet; 9. Feeding basin. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and marked in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] This utility model discloses a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a cat food clamping and feeding mechanism includes a base 1, a lower housing 2 on the base 1, an upper housing 3 detachably connected to the lower housing 2, and a pressing mechanism 4 for compacting cat food, a shearing mechanism 5 for cutting cat food, and a clamping mechanism 6 for clamping and conveying cat food are arranged sequentially between the upper housing 3 and the lower housing 2. The clamping mechanism 6 includes a mounting base fixedly mounted on the lower housing 2, a first linear drive assembly connected to the mounting base, and a gripper assembly driven by the first linear drive assembly to move linearly; the gripper assembly includes an upper clamping plate 69 and a lower clamping plate 66 disposed opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly that drives the upper clamping plate 69 to open and close relative to the lower clamping plate 66. In this embodiment: First, the cat treat is fed forward from the tail end of the inlet 8. The clamping mechanism 6 is activated first, and its gripper assembly clamps the tail end of the cat treat under the drive of the second drive assembly. Then, the shearing mechanism 5 is activated to cut open the front end of the clamped and fixed cat treat. Finally, the pressing mechanism 4 is activated to squeeze the paste or mushy food inside the cat treat from the cut front end opening, so that it falls into the food bowl 9 below. The clamping mechanism 6 ensures that the flexible packaging is stably fixed during the extrusion process, prevents slippage, and ensures that the contents are completely and smoothly extruded.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the first linear drive assembly includes a first drive source 64 fixed on the mounting base, an adjusting screw 63 that is drivenly connected to the output end of the first drive source 64, and a moving block 65 that is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw 63. The gripper assembly is mounted on the movable block 65; In this embodiment: by activating the first drive source 64, the adjusting screw 63 is driven to rotate, which in turn drives the moving block 65 and the entire gripper assembly to move synchronously in a straight line. This mechanism is mainly used to adjust cat bars of different lengths, ensuring that this device can be applied to most cat bars.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting base includes a first fixing plate 61 and a second fixing plate 62 connected to the lower housing 2 by a first fastener, and the two ends of the adjusting screw 63 are respectively rotatably supported on the first fixing plate 61 and the second fixing plate 62. In this embodiment, the mounting structure provides high-rigidity support for the first linear drive assembly. The double-fixed-plate structure ensures stable rotation of the adjusting screw 63 at two fulcrums.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the second drive assembly includes a second drive source 611 fixed on the lower clamping plate 66, a worm gear 612 connected to the output end of the second drive source 611, and a worm wheel 610 meshing with the worm gear 612. A rotating shaft 67 is rotatably connected to the lower clamping plate 66, a worm gear 610 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 67, and the upper clamping plate 69 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 67 through a connecting sleeve 68. In this embodiment: the second drive source 611 drives the worm gear 612 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 610 and the rotating shaft 67 to rotate, thereby closing the upper clamping plate 69 and clamping the cat bar tail together with the lower clamping plate 66.

[0028] The advantage of using worm gear transmission lies in its reverse self-locking characteristic. Once the clamping is in place, the motor stops. This transmission pair can effectively prevent the gripper from accidentally loosening due to the reverse force generated when the pressing mechanism 4 squeezes the cat bar, ensuring the reliability of clamping throughout the extrusion process.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a battery 7 for supplying power to each drive component is also provided between the upper housing 3 and the lower housing 2; In this embodiment, the battery 7 serves as a built-in power source, enabling the device to operate without an external power cord, greatly enhancing the convenience and safety of placement and use in various home settings.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the lower housing 2 is provided with an inlet 8 for cat food to enter; In this embodiment, the feed inlet 8 is designed to guide the cat treats into the processing chamber in the correct direction. Its shape and size are adaptable to standard cat treat packaging, ensuring accurate grabbing and positioning for each feeding.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a workstation for placing a food container 9 is provided on the base 1 below the feed inlet 8; In this embodiment, the workstation ensures that the food bowl 9 is fixedly placed directly below the cut opening of the cat food strip, so that the squeezed food can fall accurately into the bowl, avoiding spillage, keeping the environment clean, and making it convenient for the pet to eat.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cat food clamping and feeding mechanism, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a lower shell (2), and the lower shell (2) is detachably connected to an upper shell (3). Between the upper shell (3) and the lower shell (2), there are sequentially arranged a pressing mechanism (4) for compacting cat food, a shearing mechanism (5) for cutting cat food, and a clamping mechanism (6) for clamping and conveying cat food. The clamping mechanism (6) includes a mounting base fixedly installed on the lower housing (2), a first linear drive assembly connected to the mounting base, and a gripper assembly driven by the first linear drive assembly to move linearly; the gripper assembly includes an upper clamping plate (69) and a lower clamping plate (66) arranged opposite to each other, and a second drive assembly that drives the upper clamping plate (69) to open and close relative to the lower clamping plate (66).

2. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first linear drive assembly includes a first drive source (64) fixed on the mounting base, an adjusting screw (63) that is drivenly connected to the output end of the first drive source (64), and a moving block (65) that is threadedly engaged with the adjusting screw (63). The gripper assembly is mounted on the movable block (65).

3. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a first fixing plate (61) and a second fixing plate (62) connected to the lower housing (2) by a first fastener, and the two ends of the adjusting screw (63) are rotatably supported on the first fixing plate (61) and the second fixing plate (62) respectively.

4. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second drive assembly includes a second drive source (611) fixed on the lower clamping plate (66), a worm (612) connected to the output end of the second drive source (611), and a worm wheel (610) meshing with the worm (612). The lower clamping plate (66) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (67), the worm gear (610) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (67), and the upper clamping plate (69) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (67) through a connecting sleeve (68).

5. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery (7) for supplying power to each drive component is also provided between the upper housing (3) and the lower housing (2).

6. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower shell (2) is provided with an inlet (8) for cat food to enter.

7. The cat food clamping and feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base (1) has a workstation for placing the food bowl (9) below the feed inlet (8).

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