A pet feeding camera that allows you to photograph your pet's eating habits with a mobile device.

Abstract

This invention provides a pet food photography device that allows users to easily photograph the state of their pet's food in a dish from angles that are normally impossible to capture, using the selfie function of a mobile device. [Solution] A pet feeding photography stand 10 having an opening 12 for fitting and supporting a pet food bowl 20 comprises a transparent or translucent inclined support surface 11 and legs 11a, 11b that support the inclined support surface 11 and form a terminal storage space below the inclined support surface 11 capable of accommodating a portable terminal 30 with a photography function. The inclined support surface 11 is inclined downward from the front towards the front with respect to the horizontal plane and has an inclination angle of 10 degrees to 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane, allowing the pet to approach the food bowl from the front, and the portable terminal 30 placed in the terminal storage space can photograph the feeding state inside the pet food bowl 20 supported by the opening 12 from below. By combining it with a transparent or translucent pet food bowl 20, the feeding state can be photographed more effectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet feeding photographing device that enables a mobile terminal to photograph a pet in a feeding state from the lower front. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, it has become widely practiced to photograph various objects and record or transmit the obtained images and videos using mobile terminals with photographing functions such as smartphones. Accordingly, even in the breeding of pets such as dogs and cats, due to the demand for checking the pet's food intake, feeding progress, posture during feeding, eating habits, etc., photographing the state of a pet during feeding is particularly indispensable for pet lovers.

[0003] However, for common pet feeding scenarios, it is most natural to take photographs from the front, but this only allows photographing the downward-facing pet from above (left side of FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b)). It has been found that since mobile terminals have a self-timer function, if this function is used, the tableware is made transparent or translucent, and photographing is performed from below the tableware, unexpected feeding states of the pet can be captured, which is ideal feeding photographing for lovers (right side of FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b)). Summary of the Invention Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention has been made based on the above new findings, and an object thereof is to provide a pet feeding photographing device capable of photographing, from below the tableware, the feeding state of a pet that cannot normally be observed when the pet sticks its mouth into the tableware. Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] To solve the above problems, the inventor has conducted extensive research and found that by using a pet feeding photography stand having an opening for fitting and supporting a transparent or translucent pet food bowl, it is possible to observe the eating state of a pet from below the bowl, which is normally not possible. The invention is a pet feeding photography stand having an opening for fitting and supporting a transparent or translucent pet food bowl, comprising a transparent or translucent inclined support surface and legs that support the inclined support surface and form a terminal housing space below the inclined support surface capable of housing a portable terminal with a shooting function, wherein the inclined support surface is inclined downward in the front-rear direction, with an inclination angle of 10 degrees to 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane, the pet can approach the pet food bowl from the front, and the eating state inside the pet food bowl supported by the opening can be photographed from below using the selfie function of a portable terminal placed in the terminal housing space.

[0006] Furthermore, by using the pet feeding stand according to this invention, a portable terminal can be placed in the terminal storage space, making it possible to photograph the state of the food being eaten in the transparent or translucent pet food bowl from below.

[0007] In this invention, the base body is configured to support the inclined support surface as shown in Figure 1, and can be supported by a pair of front and rear long and short legs or a pair of left and right inclined base-shaped legs. Alternatively, the base body may be configured with legs made of a box-shaped body surrounding the terminal storage space.

[0008] If the stand body is composed of a pair of legs, a mobile device can be inserted into it. However, if the legs are made of a box-shaped body, it is preferable to provide an opening in the device storage space into which a mobile device can be inserted. This makes it easy to insert and remove the mobile device from the space below the stand body.

[0009] The pet food bowl fitted into and supported by the aforementioned opening is preferably transparent or translucent. This allows for more favorable shooting from below using a mobile device.

[0010] Multiple openings may be formed on the inclined support surface. In particular, as shown in kitchen 3, two openings can be formed and arranged side by side in the left-right direction to support, for example, dishes for food and water side by side.

[0011] The inclined support surface is preferably formed from a transparent or translucent resin or glass plate. Furthermore, the opening is preferably provided with a peripheral support portion for supporting the outer periphery of the pet food bowl. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to this invention, as shown in Figures 1(a) and 2(a), a pet food bowl 20 is supported in an opening 13 formed in a transparent or light-transmitting inclined support surface 12, and as shown in Figures 1(b) and 2(b), a portable terminal 30 with a camera function is placed in a terminal storage space 14 formed below it, so that the state of the food in the pet food bowl can be photographed from below, as shown in Figure 3 (right side of Figures 4(a) and 4(b)).

[0013] Furthermore, because the inclined support surface 11 is inclined in the front-to-back direction, it makes it easier for pets to access the food bowl and also makes it easier to secure a field of view for the mobile device 30. In addition, by fitting the food bowl 20 into the opening 14 for support, the position of the food bowl is stabilized, and the subject being photographed is less likely to blur.

[0014] Furthermore, making pet food bowls transparent or translucent makes it easier to observe or photograph the feeding status from the bottom of the bowl. In addition, a configuration with an insertion slot allows for easy insertion and removal of a mobile device, making it suitable for everyday use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] These are exploded perspective views (a) and assembled perspective views (b) of a pet feeding photography stand according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the pet's feeding situation. [Figure 3]These are modified examples of the present invention, specifically an exploded perspective view (a) and an assembled perspective view (b) when two sets of tableware are arranged in parallel. [Figure 4] These are comparative photos of a dog (a) and a cat (b), one taken from the front (left) and the other from below (right). [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these.

[0017] As shown in Figure 1(a), the pet food photography device of this invention consists of a pet food photography stand 10, a transparent or translucent pet food bowl 20, and a portable terminal 30 with a photography function, which are assembled as shown in Figure 1(b) to enable photography.

[0018] The pet feeding photography stand 10 is constructed by supporting an inclined support surface 11 located at the top with a pair of front and rear legs 11a and 11b, and has an opening 12 in the center of the inclined support surface 11 into which a food dish is inserted. The inclined support surface 11 is made of a transparent or light-transmitting material, such as a transparent resin plate or a translucent resin plate.

[0019] The inclined support surface 11 slopes downward from the front towards the user, and in this embodiment, the front legs are positioned higher and the front is lower. The inclination angle is 10 degrees or more and 50 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal plane, preferably 15 degrees or more and 30 degrees. This angle is set to allow pets to easily approach the dish and drink from it, and to facilitate downward filming with the mobile device 30.

[0020] An opening 12 is formed in the inclined support surface 11 for fitting and supporting a pet food bowl 20. In Figure 3, two openings 12', 12' are formed and arranged side by side in the left-right direction. This allows, for example, one food bowl 20 to be filled with food and the other with water.

[0021] Each of the openings 12, 12' may be provided at its periphery with a peripheral support edge that supports the outer peripheral portion of the pet tableware 20 by placing the outer peripheral portion thereon, but it is necessary to ensure that the peripheral support edge does not interfere with photographing.

[0022] The pet feeding table 10 supports the inclined support surface 11, and forms a terminal accommodating space 15 below the inclined support surface 15 that can accommodate a mobile terminal 30. The terminal accommodating space 15 is formed at a position where the camera of the mobile terminal 30 can face the bottom side of the pet tableware 20 supported on the inclined support surface 12.

[0023] The specific structure of the table main body 11 is not limited. For example, instead of the integrally formed front and rear legs shown in Fig. 1, the inclined support surface 12 may be supported by a pair of left and right legs, and the terminal accommodating space 15 may be formed between the legs; or the legs may be configured by a box-shaped body surrounding the terminal accommodating space 15.

[0024] Further, when the box-shaped body is used as the legs, the table main body 11 is preferably provided with an insertion opening through which the mobile terminal 30 can be inserted into the terminal accommodating space 15. The insertion opening may be formed on any of the front, rear, side or the like, but it is preferably formed on the side or the front from the viewpoint of ease of taking the mobile terminal 30 in and out.

[0025] The pet tableware 20 is formed of a transparent or light-transmissive material, such as transparent resin, glass or the like. This allows the mobile terminal 30 to photograph the state of food, water and other contents in the tableware 20 and the feeding state of the pet from below the tableware 20.

[0026] As the mobile terminal 30, any terminal having a photographing function can be used, such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a small photographing device, or the like. The mobile terminal 30 is disposed in the terminal accommodating space 15, and is arranged such that its camera faces upward below the tableware 20.

[0027] When a pet consumes food or water from the pet bowl 20, the mobile device 30 takes a picture of the eating process from below the bowl 20. This allows the owner to confirm, through images or videos, whether the pet is actually eating, how far along the eating process is, and the condition of the bowl.

[0028] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the number of openings 13 may be three or more. It is important that the inclined support surface 12 is transparent or translucent, and the leg portion may be opaque or transparent. The shape of the tableware 20 may also be arbitrary, such as circular, elliptical, or polygonal. The shape, dimensions, and material of the inclined support surface 12 and the base body 11 can also be changed as appropriate.

[0029] Furthermore, the base body 11 and the inclined support surface 12 may be formed separately or integrally. The size of the terminal storage space 15 and the position of the insertion slot 16 can also be appropriately set according to the size of the mobile terminal 30 used and the shooting direction. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 10 Pet Feeding Photography Stand 11 Inclined support surface 12 Openings 13 Terminal housing space 20 Pet food bowls 30 Mobile devices

Claims

1. A pet feeding photography stand having an opening for fitting and supporting a transparent or translucent pet food bowl, comprising: a transparent or translucent inclined support surface; and legs that support the inclined support surface and form a terminal storage space below the inclined support surface capable of housing a portable terminal with a photography function, wherein the inclined support surface is inclined downward in the front-rear direction, with an inclination angle of 10 degrees or more and 50 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal plane, the pet can approach the pet food bowl from the front, and the state of the food in the pet food bowl supported by the opening can be photographed from below using a portable terminal placed in the terminal storage space.

2. The pet feeding photography device according to claim 1, wherein the legs supporting the inclined support surface are made of a pair of legs formed by bending a transparent or translucent resin or glass plate and having a height difference between the front and rear, and the inclined support surface is inclined at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane.

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