Pet feeder

Abstract

The present application discloses a pet feeder, comprising a main body, wherein the main body defines an accommodating cavity, a main controller is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and a mounting area is defined by a cavity wall of the accommodating cavity; an identity identification unit comprising an electronic tag, a reader, and a signal receiver, wherein the electronic tag is carried by a pet and used for storing pet identity information corresponding to the pet, the signal receiver is used for receiving a signal carrying the pet identity information and sent by the electronic tag, and when being electrically connected to the signal receiver, the reader acquires the pet identity information carried by the signal, and sends the pet identity information to the main controller; a first circuit board on which the reader is provided, wherein the first circuit board is electrically connected to the main controller; and a fixing member, wherein the fixing member is arranged on the cavity wall and used for limiting the upward movement of the first circuit board relative to the cavity wall. According to the pet feeder provided by the technical solution of the present application, the stability of an identity identification reader in the pet feeder is ensured, and the use is prevented from being affected by falling off.

Description

Pet feeder Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of feeding devices, and in particular to a pet feeder. Background Art

[0002] Multi-pet identification technology is highly effective in solving pet management issues in multi-pet environments. This technology not only allows us to easily meet the management needs of various pets, but also allows pets living in this harmonious environment to enjoy the care and convenience brought by technology. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is often used to address the multi-pet identification problem. However, existing RFID components may face risks such as high costs or component detachment during the installation of pet feeders. These problems are not conducive to the widespread promotion of multi-pet technology and the realization of animal welfare. Existing feeders are also inconvenient to install, especially when users need to assemble the feeder themselves, which often requires a lot of effort. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a pet feeder with the advantages of low cost and stable structure. In addition, the present application also proposes a pet feeder with the advantage of easy assembly.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present application, the pet feeder proposed in the present application comprises:

[0005] A main body, wherein the main body defines a receiving cavity, a main controller is disposed in the receiving cavity, and a cavity wall of the receiving cavity defines an installation area;

[0006] An identity recognition unit, comprising an electronic tag, a reader, and a signal receiver. The electronic tag is carried by a pet and is used to store pet identity information corresponding to the pet. The signal receiver is used to receive a signal carrying the pet identity information sent by the electronic tag. When the reader is electrically connected to the signal receiver, it can obtain the pet identity information carried by the signal and send the pet identity information to the main controller.

[0007] a first circuit board, the reader is provided on the first circuit board, the first circuit board is provided in the installation area, and the first circuit board is electrically connected to the main controller;

[0008] A fixing member is provided on the cavity wall, the fixing member is arranged adjacent to the installation area, and the fixing member is used to limit the first circuit board from moving upward relative to the cavity wall.

[0009] The installation method of the identification reader for the pet feeder proposed in this application not only ensures its stability in the pet feeder, which is beneficial to the structural integrity of the feeder during transportation, but also reduces manufacturing costs by installing the existing identification reader in the installation area.

[0010] According to a second aspect of the present application, the pet feeder proposed in the present application comprises:

[0011] A main body, the main body is used to hold food, and the main body is further provided with a main controller and a first connector electrically connected to the main controller;

[0012] An identity recognition unit, comprising an electronic tag, a reader, and a signal receiver. The electronic tag is carried by a pet and is used to store pet identity information corresponding to the pet. The signal receiver is used to receive a signal carrying the pet identity information sent by the electronic tag. When the reader is electrically connected to the signal receiver, it can obtain the pet identity information carried by the signal and send the pet identity information to the main controller.

[0013] A pad, wherein the signal receiver is provided inside the pad, and the pad is also provided with a second connector electrically connected to the first connector. When the signal receiver is electrically connected to the main controller through the second connector, and after the electronic tag is successfully paired with the signal receiver, the main controller is driven to work.

[0014] The solution of the present application can realize the assembly of the pet feeder by connecting the second joint on the pad with the first joint of the main body, which is simple and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0016] FIG1 is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of a pet feeder of the present application;

[0017] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application from a first angle;

[0018] FIG3 is an exploded structural diagram of the first circuit board installation of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application;

[0019] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of the first circuit board installation of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application;

[0020] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between the backing plate and the main body of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connection between the backing plate and the main body of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application;

[0022] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a pet feeder of the present application;

[0023] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of the pet feeder of the present application;

[0024] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of an embodiment of the pet feeder of the present application;

[0025] FIG10 is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the pet feeder of the present application;

[0026] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of a backing plate of an embodiment of a pet feeder of the present application;

[0027] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the backing plate of the pet feeder embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG13 is another structural diagram of an embodiment of the pet feeder of the present application.

[0029] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0030] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0035] According to a first aspect of the present application, the present application provides a pet feeder.

[0036] In existing technologies, the problem of multi-pet identification is usually solved by using radio frequency identification technology. However, during the installation of pet feeders, radio frequency identification components may face risks such as high costs or component detachment. These problems are not conducive to the widespread promotion of multi-pet technology and the realization of animal welfare.

[0037] To address the aforementioned technical issues, the present invention employs a fixing member to secure the first circuit board, preventing it from falling off and affecting feeding. Specifically, within the mounting area of ​​the first circuit board mounting base, an identification unit is used to identify the pet's identity and control feeding. The identification unit's reader is electrically connected to the first circuit board, which is also connected to a main controller. The main controller then receives a signal and issues control information to control feeding.

[0038] The pet feeder proposed in this application not only ensures its stability in the pet feeder and is beneficial to the structural integrity of the feeder during transportation, but also reduces manufacturing costs by installing the existing identity reader in the installation area.

[0039] The above technical solution will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 , the pet feeder includes a main body 100, an identification unit 200, a first circuit board 300, and a fixing member 400. The main body 100 defines a housing chamber, in which a main controller is located. The housing chamber walls define an installation area. The identification unit 200 includes an electronic tag 210, a reader 220, and a signal receiver 230. The electronic tag 210 is carried by the pet and stores the pet's corresponding pet identity information. The signal receiver 230 receives a signal carrying the pet's identity information from the electronic tag 210. When electrically connected to the signal receiver 230, the reader 220 can obtain the pet's identity information carried in the signal and transmit the pet's identity information to the main controller. The reader 220 is mounted on the first circuit board 300, which is located in the installation area and electrically connected to the main controller. The fixing member 400 is mounted on the cavity wall, adjacent to the installation area, and is configured to restrict the first circuit board 300 from moving upward relative to the cavity wall.

[0041] The main controller is fixed to the mounting area within the accommodating cavity and is used to receive information and issue control commands based on it. In a specific implementation, the pet's identity information may include the pet's name, age, and the types of food it requires, as well as its eating habits within a certain period of time. Based on this information, the main controller determines whether the pet needs to eat and issues appropriate control commands. Signal receiver 230 senses and receives the signal sent by electronic tag 210 and transmits it to reader 220. Reader 220 transmits the signal containing the pet's information to the main controller, which then issues appropriate control commands based on the pet's information.

[0042] The first circuit board 300 is fixed in the accommodating cavity, and the reader 220 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 300. Of course, the main controller can also be electrically connected to the first circuit board 300, or can be separately set on a circuit board and electrically connected to the first circuit board 300. In the specific implementation process, the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity plays a supporting and limiting role for the first circuit board 300, and the fixing member 400 presses the first circuit board 300 into the installation area of ​​the first circuit board 300 to prevent the first circuit board 300 from moving loose. Among them, the first circuit board 300 can be set between the fixing member 400 and the installation area of ​​the cavity wall, and the fixing member 400 is connected to the cavity wall to press and fix the first circuit board 300. In addition, the fixing member 400 can also pass through the first circuit board 300 and be connected to the cavity wall to limit the movement of the first circuit board 300 in the direction away from the cavity wall.

[0043] Optionally, the fixing member 400 is detachably connected to the cavity wall; wherein, the detachable manner can be snap-fitted or locked by screws, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment. Furthermore, since the fixing member 400 needs to limit the first circuit board 300 from falling off due to upward movement relative to the cavity wall, the fixing member 400 is limited to the side of the first circuit board 300 away from the cavity wall. In order to protect the first circuit board 300 from being damaged, this embodiment adopts a protective member 500 provided between the first circuit board 300 and the fixing member 400. In the specific implementation process, the protective member 500 can be EVA foam, etc., and the fixing member 400 contacts the protective member 500 and presses the protective member 500 against the first circuit board 300, thereby preventing the fixing member 400 from directly contacting the first circuit board 300 and being damaged.

[0044] Optionally, the cavity wall is formed with a surrounding panel 600, which defines the installation area, the top of the surrounding panel 600 forms an opening portion 610, and the side of the surrounding panel 600 forms an abutment portion 630. The surrounding panel 600 also includes a connecting portion 620 connected to the abutment portion 630 and the opening portion 610. The first circuit board 300 is passed through the opening portion 610 and installed on the surrounding panel 600. The lower surface of the first circuit board 300 is connected to the connecting portion 620, and the side of the first circuit board 300 abuts against the abutment portion 630.

[0045] During the specific implementation process, referring to Figures 3 and 4, a panel 600 is provided on the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity. The panel 600 protrudes from the cavity wall and is surrounded by the panel 600 to form an installation area. An opening is provided at the top of the panel 600 to form an opening portion 610. Four notches are provided at the top of the panel 600, and the side walls of the notches abut against the side walls of the first circuit board 300 to form abutment portions 630, so that the four corners of the first circuit board 300 are confined at the notches, thereby limiting the first circuit board 300. The bottom wall of the notch contacts the first circuit board 300 to limit the movement of the first circuit board 300 toward the cavity wall, and the bottom wall of the notch forms a connecting portion 620.

[0046] Furthermore, the enclosure 600 also includes a slot portion 640 connected to the opening portion 610, and the slot portion 640 is formed on two opposite sides of the enclosure 600. The fixing member 400 includes a fixing portion 410 and a pressing portion 420 that are connected to each other. The fixing portion 410 is connected to the cavity wall, and the pressing portion 420 is used to limit the upward movement of the first circuit board 300 relative to the cavity wall. At least a portion of the pressing portion 420 is accommodated in the slot portion 640.

[0047] The top of the enclosure 600 is provided with a slot extending downward from the top edge, and the two opposite side walls of the enclosure 600 are provided with slots. The two ends of the fixing member 400 form fixing portions 410, which extend out of the two sides of the enclosure 600 and are fixedly connected to the cavity wall. The portion between the two fixing portions 410 of the enclosure 600 and in contact with the first circuit board 300 is a pressing portion 420. The pressing portion 420 is used to press the first circuit board 300 against the cavity wall to limit the movement of the first circuit board 300 away from the cavity wall. In order to facilitate the installation of the pressing portion 420 and limit the movement of the pressing portion 420 along the surface of the cavity wall, the fixing member 400 is accommodated in the slot in this embodiment. The top surface of the fixing member 400 can be located in the slot or extend out of the top surface of the slot. Of course, it can also be flush with the top surface of the slot. It only needs to limit the fixing member 400, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0048] Optionally, a first boss 110 is formed on the cavity wall, one end of the first boss 110 extends in a direction away from the cavity wall, the first boss 110 is arranged adjacent to the installation area, and the first boss 110 is fixedly connected to the fixing portion 410 by screws.

[0049] During implementation, the first boss 110 protrudes from the cavity wall and projects toward the cavity. A screw passes through the fixing portion 410 and locks onto the boss, thereby securing the fixture 400 to the cavity wall. In this embodiment, to enhance the firmness of the fixture 400, bosses are provided at both ends of the fixture 400, corresponding to the cavity wall. Thus, the two screws lock the two ends of the fixture 400, thereby pressing the first circuit board 300 between the first fixture 400 and the cavity wall.

[0050] Optionally, a support 120 is provided in the installation area, with the top of the support 120 being lower than or equal to the end surface of the connecting portion 620. Specifically, the support 120 is provided protruding from the cavity wall and located within the installation area formed by the enclosure 600. Multiple support 120 may be provided, evenly distributed throughout the installation area. The top surface of the support 120 is used to support the side of the first circuit board 300 facing the cavity wall, providing support for the first circuit board 300 and preventing damage to the first circuit board 300 due to the lack of support near the middle of the first circuit board 300 when the fixing member 400 presses the first circuit board 300 due to the connection portion 620 being close to the edge of the first circuit board 300. Since the first circuit board 300 will undergo a slight deformation toward the cavity wall when pressed and fixed, the top surface of the support 120 in this embodiment is designed to be lower than or flush with the top surface of the connecting portion 620, thereby providing good support for the first circuit board 300 without causing damage to the first circuit board 300.

[0051] Optionally, a first connector 130 electrically connected to the main controller is further provided in the accommodating cavity; the pet feeder also includes: a pad 700, which is connected to the main body 100, and a signal receiver 230 is provided in the pad 700, and the pad 700 is also provided with a second connector 710 electrically connected to the first connector 130. When the signal receiver 230 is electrically connected to the main controller through the second connector 710, the signal receiver 230 is electrically connected to the main controller and the main controller is driven to work after the electronic tag 210 is successfully paired with the signal receiver 230.

[0052] In this embodiment, the pad 700 is provided below the main body 100, and one end of the pad 700 is connected to the main body 100. Specifically, by driving the pad 700 so that the second connector 710 is connected to the first connector 130, the pad 700 is assembled to the main body 100, which is simple and convenient. In the specific implementation process, the first connector 130 and the second connector 710 can be electrically connected by snapping, plugging or other connection methods, which are not limited in this embodiment. The signal receiver 230 is provided in the pad 700, and the signal receiver 230 is electrically connected to the second connector 710, the second connector 710 is electrically connected to the first connector 130, and the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the main controller, thereby achieving electrical connection between the signal receiver 230 and the main controller. Specifically, when a pet carrying an electronic tag 210 approaches the main body 100 and enters the sensing range of the signal receiver 230, the signal receiver 230 senses and receives the signal containing the pet's identity information sent by the electronic tag 210, and transmits this signal to the electrically connected reader 220. The reader 220 obtains the corresponding pet's identity information based on the received signal and transmits it to the main controller, which issues corresponding control instructions based on the pet's identity information. Control instructions include, but are not limited to, driving the main body 100 to transport food inside it to a corresponding location or driving the issuance of relevant prompts. Furthermore, the connection between the first connector 130 and the second connector 710 allows the pad 700 to be assembled with the main body 100, which is quick and convenient, does not require a lot of effort, and is easy to install.

[0053] In this embodiment, the identification unit 200 is an RFID sensing module, the electronic tag 210 is an RFID electronic tag 210, the signal receiver 230 is an RFID receiving coil, and the reader 220 is an RFID reader 220. The RFID electronic tag 210 can be installed on a pet's collar, and each pet carries a corresponding RFID electronic tag 210 that stores the corresponding pet's identity information. When the RFID electronic tag 210 senses the RFID receiving coil within the sensing distance and transmits the pet's identity information, the RFID receiving coil is electrically connected to a connecting wire, which is electrically connected to the second connector 710. The second connector 710 is electrically connected to the first connector 130, and the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the RFID reader 220, so that the RFID receiving coil is electrically connected to the reader 220. The RFID reader 220 is also electrically connected to the main controller and transmits the pet's identity information to the main controller. The main controller controls whether the main body 100 needs to deliver food based on the pet's identity information.

[0054] Furthermore, the pet feeder further includes a second circuit board 800 disposed in the accommodating cavity. The first connector 130 is disposed on the second circuit board 800 . The second circuit board 800 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 300 .

[0055] The second circuit board 800 is fixed to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity and can be fixed by screws. One end of the first connector 130 is connected to the second circuit board 800, and the other end faces downward and is used to electrically connect to the second connector 710. It can be understood that the second circuit board 800 is located on the side of the cavity near the bottom, and the first connector 130 can extend out of the main body 100 and connect with the second connector 710, or the second connector 710 can extend into the interior of the main body 100 and connect with the first connector 130. Of course, the premise of the above is that the main body 100 has a through hole for the first connector 130 or the second connector 710 to pass through.

[0056] Furthermore, the second connector 710 is a metal plug-in, and the main body 100 is provided with a socket, and the first connector 130 is provided in the socket. The first connector 130 is a metal clip, and the metal plug-in is inserted into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection. In the specific implementation process, the metal plug-in is fixed on the pad 700, and one end of the metal plug-in extends out of the pad 700 to be inserted into the metal clip. The metal clip has a certain elasticity and can always be clamped on the metal plug-in to prevent the two from automatically falling off and affecting signal transmission. In addition, since the metal plug-in is fixed on the pad 700 and the metal clip is fixed in the main body 100, the metal plug-in is inserted into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection between the RFID receiving coil and the RFID reader 220 while also achieving assembly of the gasket and the main body 100, which is convenient and quick.

[0057] In order to improve the stability of the connection between the pad 700 and the main body 100 and the first connector 130 and the second connector 710, in this embodiment, referring to Figure 2, optionally, the pad 700 is provided with a second boss 720 facing the main body 100, the second connector 710 is provided on the second boss 720, and the main body 100 is provided with a groove 140 on the surface facing the pad 700, the first connector 130 is provided in the groove 140, and when the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the second connector 710, the second boss 720 is accommodated in the groove 140.

[0058] In a specific implementation, as shown in Figures 5 and 6 , a groove 140 extends through the inner wall of the main body 100 to allow the first connector 130 to connect to the second plug. The first connector 130 is fixed to the second circuit board 800 and is positioned toward the groove 140. The second connector 710 extends from the groove 140 into the interior of the main body 100 and plugs into the second connector 710. The notch of the groove 140 faces the backing plate 700. A second boss 720 is provided on the side of the backing plate 700 facing the main body 100. The second boss 720 is accommodated within the groove 140 and serves to limit the connection between the backing plate 700 and the main body 100, restricting their horizontal displacement. The second boss 720 is located at one end of the backing plate 700. The other end of the backing plate 700 extends away from the main body 100. The portion extending out of the main body 100 is used to accommodate the installation of the signal receiver 230. Furthermore, the sidewalls of the second boss 720 can be tightly engaged with the sidewalls of the groove 140, thereby limiting the vertical displacement of the main body 100 and the backing plate 700, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the main body 100 and the backing plate 700. In addition, in this embodiment, the backing plate 700 and the main body 100 are connected by plugging, which is convenient for assembly and does not require additional tools for locking, thus facilitating assembly and improving the user experience.

[0059] Optionally, as shown in FIG5 , the backing plate 700 includes an upper shell 730 and a lower shell 740 , with a cavity formed between the upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 , and the signal receiver 230 is disposed in the cavity. The upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 can protect the signal receiver 230 from damage by pets. The upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection, or can be locked by screws or pins, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment. The first shell is connected to the main body 100, and an anti-slip pad or shock-absorbing pad can be provided at the bottom of the second shell.

[0060] According to a second aspect of the present application, the present application provides a pet feeder.

[0061] Existing feeders often struggle to accurately determine which pet is eating when multiple cats are feeding together, nor can they identify each pet's eating frequency and specific meal times, making it impossible to monitor each pet's eating status in detail. Furthermore, existing feeders are inconvenient to install, especially when users need to assemble the feeder themselves, which often requires a lot of effort.

[0062] To address the aforementioned technical issues, the present invention employs an identification unit to identify the identity of a pet approaching a main body. This allows accurate determination of the identity of the pet eating, allowing the pet feeder to be controlled accordingly. Specifically, a main body is used to hold food for the pet, and a main controller and a first connector are disposed within the main body. The pet's identity information is stored in an electronic tag. The electronic tag senses a signal receiver and transmits the pet's identity information to the signal receiver. A reader is electrically connected to the signal receiver, allowing the reader to obtain the pet's identity information and transmit it to the main controller. The main controller then issues a control signal based on the pet's identity information to control the operation of the corresponding components. The signal receiver is disposed within a pad and electrically connected to a second connector. The first connector is electrically connected to the second connector, further electrically connecting the signal receiver to the main controller. This allows the main controller to perform corresponding controls based on the pet's identity information. Furthermore, assembly of the feeder is simple and convenient, as the second connector on the pad is connected to the first connector. The above-described technical solution is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figures 8 to 13, the pet feeder includes: a main body 100, an identification unit 200, and a backing plate 700. The main body 100 is used to hold food. The main body 100 also includes a main controller 900 and a first connector 130 electrically connected to the main controller 900. In the specific implementation process, it can be understood that a storage bin for holding food is provided in the main body 100, and the main controller 900 is used to control the delivery of food in the storage bin to a corresponding location, such as controlling the delivery of food to the outside of the main body 100 or to a food bowl or the backing plate 700 for pet consumption.

[0064] The identification unit 200 includes an electronic tag 210, a reader 220, and a signal receiver 230. The electronic tag 210 is carried by the pet and is used to store the pet's corresponding pet identity information. The signal receiver 230 is used to receive a signal carrying the pet's identity information transmitted by the electronic tag 210. When electrically connected to the signal receiver 230, the reader can obtain the pet's identity information carried in the signal and transmit the pet's identity information to the main controller 900. In a specific implementation, the pet's identity information may include the pet's name, age, and the type of food it needs to eat. It may also include the pet's eating habits within a certain time period. The main controller 900 can use this information to determine whether the pet needs to eat and then issue corresponding control instructions. The corresponding control instructions may include instructions for the food dispensing motor to dispense food or instructions for opening the door after feeding. Those skilled in the art can design these instructions based on specific application scenarios and requirements. After receiving the signal transmitted by the electronic tag 210, the signal receiver 230 transmits the signal to the reader. The reader transmits the signal containing the pet's information to the main controller 900, which then issues corresponding control instructions based on the pet's information.

[0065] A signal receiver 230 is provided in the pad 700, and the pad 700 is also provided with a second connector 710 electrically connected to the first connector 130. When the signal receiver 230 is electrically connected to the main controller 900 through the second connector 710, and after the electronic tag 210 is successfully paired with the signal receiver 230, the main controller 900 is driven to work. The first connector 130 is connected to the second connector 710 to realize the assembly of the pad 700 to the main body 100, which is simple and convenient. In the specific implementation process, the first connector 130 and the second connector 710 can be electrically connected by snapping, plugging or other connection methods, which are not limited in this embodiment. The signal receiver 230 is provided in the pad 700, the signal receiver 230 is electrically connected to the second connector 710, the second connector 710 is electrically connected to the first connector 130, and the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the main controller 900, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the signal receiver 230 and the main controller 900. Specifically, when a pet carrying an electronic tag 210 approaches the main body 100 and enters the sensing range of the signal receiver 230, the signal receiver 230 senses and receives the signal containing the pet's identity information sent by the electronic tag 210, and transmits this signal to an electrically connected reader. The reader obtains the corresponding pet's identity information based on the received signal and transmits it to the main controller 110. The main controller 110 issues corresponding control instructions based on the pet's identity information. Among them, the control instructions include, but are not limited to, driving the main body 100 to transport the food inside it to the corresponding location or driving the issuance of relevant prompts. In addition, the first connector 130 and the second connector 710 are connected to realize the assembly of the pad 700 and the main body 100, which is convenient and quick, does not require a lot of effort, and is easy to install.

[0066] In this embodiment, the identification unit 200 is an RFID sensing module, the electronic tag 210 is an RFID electronic tag 210, the signal receiver 230 is an RFID receiving coil, and the reader is an RFID reader. The RFID electronic tag 210 can be installed on a pet's collar 1100. Each pet carries a corresponding RFID electronic tag 210 and stores the corresponding pet's identity information. When the RFID electronic tag 210 senses the RFID receiving coil within the sensing distance and transmits the pet's identity information, the RFID receiving coil is electrically connected to a connecting wire, which is electrically connected to the second connector 710. The second connector 710 is electrically connected to the first connector 130, and the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the RFID reader, so that the RFID receiving coil is electrically connected to the reader. The RFID reader is also electrically connected to the main controller 900 and sends the pet's identity information to the main controller 900. The main controller 900 controls the main body 100 to perform control actions based on the pet's identity information.

[0067] Furthermore, the RFID reader is arranged in the main body 100 and is electrically connected to the first connector 130 and the main controller 900. Specifically, the RFID reader and the main controller 900 can be arranged on the same circuit board, that is, the two share a circuit board as a substrate; the first connector 130 can also be directly fixed on the circuit board, and then electrically connected to the above-mentioned circuit board provided with the RFID reader through a connecting wire. The circuit board is fixed inside the main body 100, and the end of the first connector 130 facing away from the circuit board is used to connect to the second connector 710 externally. It can be understood that the first connector 130 can extend out of the main body 100 and connect to the second connector 710, or the second connector 710 can extend into the main body 100 and connect to the first connector 130. Of course, the premise of the above is that the main body 100 has a through hole for the first connector 130 or the second connector 710 to pass through.

[0068] In the specific implementation process, as shown in Figure 10, the second connector 710 is a metal plug-in, and the main body 100 is provided with a socket, and the first connector 130 is provided in the socket. The first connector 130 is a metal clip, and the metal plug-in is inserted into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection. The metal plug-in is fixed on the pad 700, and one end of the metal plug-in extends out of the pad 700 to be inserted into the metal clip. The metal clip has a certain elasticity and can always be clamped on the metal plug-in to prevent the two from automatically falling off and affecting the transmission of electrical signals. In addition, since the metal plug-in is fixed on the pad 700 and the metal clip is fixed in the main body 100, the metal plug-in is plugged into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection between the RFID receiving coil and the RFID reader and the main controller, while also achieving assembly of the gasket and the main body 100, which is convenient and quick.

[0069] As shown in Reference Figure 11, in order to improve the stability of the connection between the pad 700 and the main body 100, and between the first connector 130 and the second connector 710, in this embodiment, optionally, a second boss 720 is provided on the surface of the pad 700 facing the main body 100, and the second connector 710 is provided on the second boss 720. A groove is provided on the surface of the main body 100 facing the pad 700, and the first connector 130 is provided in the groove. When the first connector 130 is electrically connected to the second connector 710, the second boss 720 is accommodated in the groove to limit the movement between the pad 700 and the main body 100, and also to facilitate the connection between the first connector 130 and the second connector 710.

[0070] Furthermore, a guide seat 930 is provided on the surface of the pad 700 facing the main body 100, and a guide groove 940 is provided on one of the guide seat 930 and the surface of the main body 100 facing the pad 700, and a guide column 920 is provided on the other of the guide seat 930 and the surface of the main body 100 facing the pad 700. When the pad 700 is connected to the main body 100, the guide column 920 is accommodated in the guide groove 940.

[0071] In this embodiment, the backing plate 700 is mounted on the bottom of the main body 100. To facilitate assembly, the guide seat 930 is recessed toward the surface of the main body 100 to form a guide groove 940, while the main body 100 protrudes toward the backing plate 700 to form a guide post 920. When assembling the backing plate 700 and the main body 100, the assembler's line of sight is generally directed diagonally downward. The guide post 920 protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body 100, allowing simultaneous observation of both the guide post 920 and the guide groove 940. This facilitates insertion of the guide post 920 into the guide groove 940 and, of course, also facilitates insertion of the second connector 710 into the first connector 130, thus facilitating assembly. Furthermore, guide seats 930 and guide grooves 940 are provided on both sides of the second boss 720.

[0072] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the pet feeder also includes a food bowl assembly 980 disposed above the pad 700. The food bowl assembly 980 is connected to the main body 100. The food bowl assembly 980 is provided with a limiting plate 990. The limiting plate 990 has a limiting hole 1000. A fixing groove 950 is formed between the guide seat 930 and the second boss 720. When the main body 100 is connected to the food bowl assembly 980 and the pad 700, the limiting plate 990 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second boss 720 through the limiting hole 1000, and the limiting plate 990 is accommodated in the fixing groove 950.

[0073] During the specific implementation, the food bowl assembly 980 is located on one side of the main body 100 and on the pad 700. The food bowl assembly 980 includes a food bowl and a food bowl seat, and the food bowl seat is provided with a chamber for accommodating the food bowl. Specifically, the limiting plate 990 is provided to protrude from the edge of the food bowl seat and is located on the side of the food bowl seat close to the main body 100. The limiting plate 990 extends toward the main body 100 and is located below the main body 100. There is a recessed space between the guide seat 930 and the second boss 720 on the pad 700, and the recessed space forms a fixing groove 950. The limiting hole 1000 passes through the limiting plate 990. When the food bowl seat is assembled with the main body 100 and the pad 700, the limiting plate 990 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second boss 720 through the limiting hole 1000, and at the same time, the limiting plate 990 is accommodated in the fixing groove 950. To improve the stability of the food bowl seat, the inner wall contour of the fixing groove 950 corresponds to the outer wall of the limiting plate 990, so that the limiting plate 990 is precisely engaged in the fixing groove 950, preventing the food bowl seat from moving. In addition, the limiting plate 990 is set at the bottom of the food bowl seat and is integrally formed with the food bowl seat.

[0074] The food bowl seat is connected to a food bowl cover, which covers the compartment and the food bowl to prevent the food bowl from leaking into the environment and becoming contaminated. The main body 100 communicates with the compartment and delivers food stored within to the food bowl for the pet to consume. The main body 100 can deliver food to the food bowl by using a valve or other delivery mechanism. The food bowl cover can be opened manually or automatically. The automatically opening food bowl cover is connected to a driver, such as a motor, which is electrically connected to the main controller 900. The main controller 900 controls the delivery mechanism to deliver food and the driver to open the food bowl cover.

[0075] Optionally, the pad 700 is provided with a first part 960 and a second part 970 connected to each other in the length direction, the main body 100 and / or the food bowl assembly 980 are located above the first part 960, the second part 970 extends from the outer edge of the first part 960 in a direction away from the first part 960, the second connector 710 is provided on the first part 960, the signal receiver 230 is provided on the second part 970, and the signal receiver 230 is connected to a connecting line, which passes through the first part 960 and is electrically connected to the second connector 710.

[0076] The second portion 970 is located on a side of the first portion 960 away from the main body 100 and the food bowl assembly 980, and the signal receiver 230 is located in the second portion 970. In this way, when the pet is close to the feeder or the pet is within a reasonable distance from the feeder, the signal receiver 230 can receive the signal sent by the electronic tag 210.

[0077] The second connector 710 is located at the end of the first portion 960 of the backing plate 700 away from the second portion 970 and is located below the main body 100, thereby connecting the main body 100. The top surface of the first portion 960 is recessed to form a placement groove. The bottom of the food bowl seat is located within the placement groove, and the inner wall of the placement groove is aligned with the outer wall of the food bowl seat near the bottom, improving the stability of the food bowl seat and also acting as a limiter to prevent the food bowl seat from moving.

[0078] Further, referring to FIG12 , the backing plate 700 includes an upper shell 730 and a lower shell 740 . A cavity is formed between the upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 , and the signal receiver 230 is disposed within the cavity. The upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 can protect the signal receiver 230 from damage by pets. The upper shell 730 and the lower shell 740 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection or by a locking connection such as screws or pins, which is not limited in this embodiment. The first shell is connected to the main body 100 and the food bowl seat, and a non-slip pad or shock-absorbing pad can be provided on the bottom of the second shell.

[0079] During the specific implementation process, a panel 600 is provided in the cavity, surrounding the inner periphery of the second portion 970, and the signal receiver 230 is sheathed on the outer peripheral wall of the panel 600. The signal receiver 230 adopts a coil structure, such as an RFID receiving coil, and the panel 600 serves as a support for the coil. Specifically, the coil is wrapped around the outer periphery of the panel 600 to fix the coil and prevent the coil from moving and being damaged by wear in the cavity. One end of the connecting wire is connected to the signal receiver 230, and the other end extends to the first portion 960 and connects to the second connector 710, thereby electrically connecting the signal receiver 230 to the second connector 710.

[0080] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A pet feeder, characterized in that: include: A main body, wherein the main body defines a receiving cavity, a main controller is arranged in the receiving cavity, and a cavity wall of the receiving cavity defines an installation area; An identity recognition unit, the identity recognition unit comprising an electronic tag, a reader and a signal receiver, the electronic tag is carried by the pet and is used to store the pet identity information corresponding to the pet, the signal receiver is used to receive a signal carrying the pet identity information sent by the electronic tag, the reader can obtain the pet identity information carried by the signal when electrically connected to the signal receiver, and send the pet identity information to the main controller; a first circuit board, the reader is arranged on the first circuit board, the first circuit board is arranged in the installation area, and the first circuit board is electrically connected to the main controller; A fixing member is arranged on the cavity wall, the fixing member is arranged adjacent to the installation area, and the fixing member is used to limit the first circuit board from moving upward relative to the cavity wall.

2. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member is detachably connected to the cavity wall; and / or, A protective member is provided between the first circuit board and the fixing member.

3. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity wall is formed with a surrounding plate, and the surrounding plate defines the installation area. The top of the surrounding plate forms an opening portion, and the side of the surrounding plate forms an abutment portion. The surrounding plate also includes a connecting portion connected to the abutment portion and the opening portion. The first circuit board is passed through the opening portion and installed on the surrounding plate. The lower surface of the first circuit board is connected to the connecting portion, and the side of the first circuit board abuts against the abutment portion.

4. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The enclosure also includes a slot portion connected to the opening portion, the slot portion is formed on two opposite sides of the enclosure, the fixing member includes a fixing portion and a pressing portion connected to each other, the fixing portion is connected to the cavity wall, the pressing portion is used to limit the first circuit board from moving upward relative to the cavity wall, and at least a portion of the pressing portion is accommodated in the slot portion.

5. The pet feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cavity wall is formed with a first boss, one end of the first boss extends in a direction away from the cavity wall, the first boss is arranged adjacent to the installation area, and the first boss is fixedly connected to the fixing portion by a screw.

6. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support platform is provided in the installation area, and the top of the support platform is lower than or equal to the end surface of the connecting portion.

7. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The accommodating cavity is also provided with a first connector electrically connected to the main controller; the pet feeder also includes: A pad, the pad is connected to the main body, the signal receiver is arranged inside the pad, and the pad is also provided with a second connector electrically connected to the first connector. When the signal receiver is electrically connected to the main controller through the second connector, the signal receiver is electrically connected to the main controller and drives the main controller to work after the electronic tag is successfully paired with the signal receiver.

8. The pet feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pet feeder further comprises a second circuit board disposed in the accommodating cavity, the first connector is disposed on the second circuit board, and the second circuit board is electrically connected to the first circuit board; and / or, The identity recognition unit is an RFID sensing module, the electronic tag is an RFID electronic tag, the signal receiver is an RFID receiving coil, and the reader is an RFID reader.

9. The pet feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second connector is a metal plug-in, the main body is provided with a socket, the socket is provided with the first connector, the first connector is a metal clip, and the metal plug-in is inserted into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection.

10. The pet feeder according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The surface of the pad facing the main body is provided with a second boss, the second connector is provided on the second boss, the surface of the main body facing the pad is provided with a groove, the first connector is provided in the groove, and when the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector, the second boss is accommodated in the groove; and / or, The pad includes an upper shell and a lower shell, a cavity is formed between the upper shell and the lower shell, and the signal receiver is arranged in the cavity.

11. A pet feeder, characterized in that: include: A main body, the main body is used to hold food, and a main controller and a first connector electrically connected to the main controller are also arranged in the main body; An identity recognition unit, the identity recognition unit comprising an electronic tag, a reader and a signal receiver, the electronic tag is carried by the pet and is used to store the pet identity information corresponding to the pet, the signal receiver is used to receive a signal carrying the pet identity information sent by the electronic tag, the reader can obtain the pet identity information carried by the signal when electrically connected to the signal receiver, and send the pet identity information to the main controller; A pad, wherein the signal receiver is arranged inside the pad, and the pad is also provided with a second connector electrically connected to the first connector. When the signal receiver is electrically connected to the main controller via the second connector, and after the electronic tag is successfully paired with the signal receiver, the main controller is driven to operate.

12. The pet feeder according to claim 11, characterized in that: The identity recognition unit is an RFID sensing module, the electronic tag is an RFID electronic tag, the signal receiver is an RFID receiving coil, and the reader is an RFID reader.

13. The pet feeder according to claim 11, characterized in that: The RFID reader is arranged in the main body and is electrically connected to the first connector and the main controller.

14. The pet feeder according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second connector is a metal plug-in, the main body is provided with a socket, the socket is provided with the first connector, the first connector is a metal clip, and the metal plug-in is inserted into the metal clip to achieve electrical connection.

15. The pet feeder according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: A second boss is provided on the surface of the pad facing the main body, and the second connector is provided on the second boss. A groove is provided on the surface of the main body facing the pad, and the first connector is provided in the groove. When the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector, the second boss is accommodated in the groove.

16. The pet feeder according to claim 15, characterized in that: A guide seat is provided on the surface of the pad facing the main body, a guide groove is provided on one of the guide seat and the surface of the main body facing the pad, and a guide column is provided on the other of the guide seat and the surface of the main body facing the pad. When the pad is connected to the main body, the guide column is accommodated in the guide groove.

17. The pet feeder according to claim 16, characterized in that: The pet feeder also includes a food bowl assembly arranged above the pad, the food bowl assembly is connected to the main body, the food bowl assembly is provided with a limit plate, the limit plate is provided with a limit hole, a fixing groove is formed between the guide seat and the second boss, when the main body is connected with the food bowl assembly and the pad, the limit plate is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second boss through the limit hole, and the limit plate is accommodated in the fixing groove.

18. The pet feeder according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The pad includes an upper shell and a lower shell, a cavity is formed between the upper shell and the lower shell, and the signal receiver is arranged in the cavity.

19. The pet feeder according to claim 18, characterized in that: The pad is provided with a first part and a second part which are interconnected in the length direction, the main body and / or the food bowl assembly is located above the first part, the second part extends from the outer edge of the first part in a direction away from the first part, the second connector is provided at the first part, the signal receiver is provided at the second part, the signal receiver is connected with a connecting wire, and the connecting wire passes through the first part and is electrically connected to the second connector.

20. The pet feeder according to claim 19, characterized in that: A surrounding plate surrounding the inner circumference of the second part is arranged in the cavity, and the signal receiver is sheathed on the outer circumferential wall of the surrounding plate.

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