Self-service pet feeder

Abstract

A self-service pet feeder, comprising a first-stage food storage bin assembly (4), a first-stage food discharging assembly (3), an adjustable second-stage food storage bin assembly (2), and a second-stage food discharging assembly which are sequentially arranged. The first-stage food discharging assembly (3) is used for controlling discharging of food from the first-stage food storage bin assembly (4) to the adjustable second-stage food storage bin assembly (2), and the second-stage food discharging assembly is used for controlling discharging of food of the adjustable second-stage food storage bin assembly (2). By means of the self-service pet feeder, a pet can obtain quantitative pet food by itself in a timely manner, thereby preventing the pet from eating spoiled pet food.

Description

Self-service pet feeding device

[0001] The present application claims priority to the Chinese patent application No. 2024106264755, filed on May 20, 2024, and entitled "Self-service pet feeding device", the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of pet products, in particular to a self-service pet feeding device. BACKGROUND

[0003] With the development of economy, people like to keep pets such as cats and dogs as companions to meet the spiritual pursuit, but the demand for pet feeding is increasing. Due to work or outing, people cannot meet the feeding requirements of pets at any time, so pet feeding devices are needed to help feed pets. The current pet feeding device includes a material cylinder for storing pet food and a feeding tray arranged at the lower end of the material cylinder. In order to avoid pets eating too much food, people often put a certain amount of pet food in the material cylinder before going out and place it on the feeding tray. However, this design will cause the pet food to be exposed and deteriorate. CONTENT

[0004] In order to overcome at least one of the defects of the prior art, the present application provides a self-service pet feeding device to solve the problem that the existing self-service pet feeding device causes the pet food to be exposed and deteriorate.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve the problem is that the present application discloses a self-service pet feeding device, which comprises a first storage bin assembly, a first discharge assembly, an adjustable second storage bin assembly and a second discharge assembly arranged in sequence. The first discharge assembly is used to control the discharge between the first storage bin assembly and the adjustable second storage bin assembly. The second discharge assembly is used to control the discharge of the adjustable second storage bin assembly.

[0006] As an optional implementation, in the present application, the capacity of the first storage bin assembly is greater than that of the adjustable second storage bin assembly.

[0007] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0008] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0009] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0010] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0012] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first grain outlet is arranged on the first grain storage bin assembly, and the first grain inlet corresponding to the first grain outlet is arranged on the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly.

[0013] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the vibration assembly comprises a first vibration member and a second vibration member arranged in the primary grain storage bin assembly, the automatically-resettable sealing assembly is connected to the second vibration member, the first vibration member is in abutment with the second vibration member, and the first vibration member is used to separate from the first vibration member under the action of an external force, or, when the external force is removed, the first vibration member is automatically reset and hits the second vibration member to generate vibration to the primary grain storage bin assembly.

[0014] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the first vibration member is provided with a first inclined block, the second vibration member is provided with a second inclined block and a blocking block, the first inclined block is in abutment with the blocking block and can move along the second inclined block, when the first vibration member is driven to rotate in a first direction by an external force, the first inclined block moves along the second inclined block, when the external force on the first vibration member is removed, the first vibration member is automatically reset, the first inclined block hits the blocking block and is blocked by the blocking block to generate vibration to the primary grain storage bin assembly.

[0015] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the vibration assembly further comprises a first reset member and a knob member, one end of the knob member is exposed outside the primary grain storage bin assembly, the other end of the knob member penetrates through the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly and is in sliding connection with one end of the first vibration member located in the primary grain storage bin assembly, the first reset member is sleeved on the position of the knob member located in the primary grain storage bin assembly, and the two ends of the first reset member are in abutment with the first vibration member and the inner wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly, respectively.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the knob member comprises a knob switch and a first connecting rod, the knob switch is located outside the primary grain storage bin assembly, one end of the first connecting rod is connected to the knob switch, and the other end of the first connecting rod penetrates through the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly and is in sliding connection with the first vibration member, and the first reset member is sleeved on the first connecting rod.

[0017] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly comprises a grain barrel and an adjusting mechanism, the grain barrel is provided with a second accommodating cavity with a second grain outlet, the second accommodating cavity is used for storing grain, and the second grain outlet is used for discharging grain, and the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the volume of the accommodating cavity.

[0018] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the adjusting mechanism comprises a movable block and a driving assembly, the movable block is slidingly arranged in the grain barrel, the movable block and the inner wall of the grain barrel jointly form the accommodating cavity, and the driving assembly can drive the movable block to slide to adjust the volume of the accommodating cavity.

[0019] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the grain barrel is provided with openings at both ends, the movable block is two, the two movable blocks are respectively arranged in the two openings, and the driving assembly comprises a driving member and two connecting rod assemblies, one end of each of the two connecting rod assemblies is connected to the driving member, and the other end of each of the two connecting rod assemblies is connected to the two movable blocks.

[0020] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the connecting rod assembly comprises a bent plate and a sliding plate, one end of the bent plate is provided with a guide hole, at least a part of the driving member is inserted into the guide hole and can slide in the guide hole, at least one outwardly extending support is arranged on the outer side wall of the grain barrel, the middle segment of the bent plate is rotationally connected to the support, the other end of the bent plate is rotationally connected to one end of the sliding plate, and the other end of the sliding plate is connected to the movable block.

[0021] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the second-stage grain discharging assembly comprises a pedal and a linkage mechanism, the adjustable second-stage grain storage bin assembly comprises a grain barrel, the grain barrel is provided with a second grain discharging opening, the linkage mechanism is arranged on the grain barrel, the pedal is detachably connected to the linkage mechanism, the pedal is used to drive the linkage mechanism to open or close the second grain discharging opening, and the pedal is provided with a guiding mechanism for guiding the pet to step on.

[0022] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the guiding mechanism is a groove arranged on the pedal, the groove is used to place an inducing grain, or,

[0023] The guiding mechanism is an infrared induction module, and the infrared induction module is arranged on the pedal.

[0024] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the self-service pet feeder further comprises a base assembly, and the base assembly, the adjustable second-stage grain storage bin assembly, the first-stage grain discharging assembly and the first-stage grain storage bin assembly are detachably and sequentially spliced from bottom to top.

[0025] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly is plugged on the top of the base assembly, the primary grain outlet assembly is plugged on the bottom of the primary grain storage bin assembly, and the bottom of the primary grain storage bin assembly is plugged on the top of the base assembly, so that the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly is located between the base assembly and the primary grain outlet assembly.

[0026] As an optional implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the top of the base assembly is provided with a first mounting cavity adapted to the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly, the top of the base assembly is formed with a positioning block arranged around the first mounting cavity, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly is plugged in the first mounting cavity, the bottom of the primary grain storage bin assembly is provided with a second mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity is provided with a plug pin, the primary grain outlet assembly is provided with a plug hole, the primary grain outlet assembly is located in the second mounting cavity and the plug pin is plugged in the plug hole, and the positioning block is plugged in the second mounting cavity.

[0027] The embodiment of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] The self-service pet feeder comprises a primary grain storage bin assembly, a primary grain outlet assembly, an adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly and a secondary grain outlet assembly arranged in sequence, the primary grain outlet assembly is used to control the grain outlet between the primary grain storage bin assembly and the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly, and the secondary grain outlet assembly is used to control the grain outlet of the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly. With the design, the primary grain storage bin assembly is used to store a large amount of pet food, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly can adjust the size of the storage capacity, the primary grain outlet assembly is used to discharge a certain amount of pet food into the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly according to the requirement, when the pet needs to eat pet food, the pet triggers the secondary grain outlet assembly and controls the grain outlet of the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly through the secondary grain outlet assembly, that is, the pet can instantly obtain a certain amount of pet food by using the self-service pet feeder, so that the pet can avoid eating deteriorated pet food. The capacity of the primary grain storage bin assembly is greater than that of the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of the self-service pet feeder in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig. 2 is a structural exploded view of the self-service pet feeding device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Fig. 3 is a structural view of the first grain outlet assembly installed in the first grain storage bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Fig. 4 is a structural view of the first grain storage bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Fig. 5 is a structural view of the mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Fig. 6 is a structural exploded view of part of the first grain outlet assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Fig. 7 is a structural view of the second grain outlet assembly installed in the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Fig. 8 is a structural exploded view of the second grain outlet assembly installed in the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] In the drawings, the reference signs have the following meanings:

[0039] 1 - base assembly; 11 - first mounting cavity; 12 - positioning block; 2 - adjustable second grain storage bin assembly; 21 - grain barrel; 211 - second accommodating cavity; 212 - support; 213 - first grain inlet; 22 - adjusting mechanism; 221 - movable block; 222 - driving assembly; 2221 - driving member; 2222 - connecting rod assembly; 22221 - bent plate; 22222 - sliding plate; 3 - first grain outlet assembly; 31 - knob member; 311 - knob switch; 312 - first connecting rod; 32 - first reset member; 33 - first vibrating member; 331 - first inclined block; 34 - second vibrating member; 341 - second inclined block; 342 - blocking block; 35 - mounting frame; 351 - insertion hole; 352 - first accommodating cavity; 353 - second through hole; 354 - fourth inclined block; 36 - second reset member; 37 - sealing member; 371 - sealing seat; 372 - connecting column; 38 - adjusting member; 381 - third inclined block; 39 - adjusting sleeve; 4 - first grain storage bin assembly; 41 - grain storage bin; 411 - first through hole; 412 - second mounting cavity; 413 - insertion pin; 414 - first grain outlet; 42 - grain storage cover; 51 - pedal; 52 - linkage mechanism; 53 - guiding mechanism; 531 - boss; 54 - grain bin door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0041] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0042] In addition, in addition to indicating the orientation or positional relationship, the above-mentioned partial terms can also be used to indicate other meanings, for example, the term "upper" can also be used to indicate a certain dependent relationship or connection relationship in some cases. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the present application according to the specific situation.

[0043] In addition, the terms "mount", "set", "provided with", "connect", "connected" should be broadly understood. For example, it can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally constructed; it can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication between two devices, elements or components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present application according to the specific situation.

[0044] In addition, the terms "first", "second", and the like are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance and quantity of the indicated devices, elements or components. Unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.

[0045] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below in combination with the embodiments and the drawings.

[0046] Please refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the self-help pet feeder disclosed by the embodiment of the application comprises a first-level grain storage bin assembly 4, a first-level grain outlet assembly 3, an adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2, a second-level grain outlet assembly and a base assembly 1 arranged in sequence, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 is used for controlling the grain outlet between the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 and the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2, and the second-level grain outlet assembly is used for controlling the grain outlet of the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2. With such a design, the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 is used for storing a large amount of pet food, the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 can adjust the size of the grain storage capacity, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 is used for outputting a certain amount of pet food into the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 according to the demand, when the pet needs to eat pet food, the pet triggers the second-level grain outlet assembly and controls the grain outlet of the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 through the second-level grain outlet assembly, that is, the self-help pet feeder with the scheme can help the pet to instantly obtain a certain amount of pet food, thereby avoiding the pet eating deteriorated pet food. The capacity of the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 is greater than the capacity of the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2.

[0047] In some embodiments, the base assembly 1, the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 and the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 are sequentially detachably spliced from bottom to top. With such a design, the self-help pet feeder adopts a modular split assembly manner, effectively improving the disassembly and assembly convenience of the self-help pet feeder, and facilitating the storage, transportation and cleaning of the self-help pet feeder.

[0048] Further, the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 is inserted into the top of the base assembly 1, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 is inserted into the bottom of the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4, and the bottom of the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 is inserted into the top of the base assembly 1, so that the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 is located between the base assembly 1 and the first-level grain outlet assembly 3, thereby realizing the detachable splicing between the above components.

[0049] Please refer to Fig. 3 and Fig. 7, further, in order to realize the positioning and installation of the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 on the base assembly 1, the top of the base assembly 1 is provided with a first installation cavity 11 matched with the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2, in addition, in order to realize the installation of the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 on the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 and the detachable insertion of the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 into the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2, the top of the base assembly 1 is formed with a positioning block 12 arranged around the first installation cavity 11, the adjustable second-level grain storage bin assembly 2 is inserted into the first installation cavity 11, the bottom of the first-level grain storage bin assembly 4 is provided with a second installation cavity 412, the second installation cavity 412 is provided with a plug 413, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 is provided with a plug hole 351, the first-level grain outlet assembly 3 is located in the second installation cavity 412 and the plug 413 is inserted into the plug hole 351, and the positioning block 12 is inserted into the second installation cavity 412.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 3-8, the first grain outlet assembly 3 comprises a vibration assembly for vibrating the first grain storage bin assembly 4 under the action of an external force, so as to shake off the pet food adhering in the first grain storage bin assembly 4 into the adjustable second grain storage bin assembly 2. With such a design, the pet food adhering in the first grain storage bin assembly 4 can be shaken off by setting the first grain outlet assembly 3 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4, thereby avoiding the waste caused by the pet food adhering.

[0051] In order to realize the vibration of the first grain storage bin assembly 4, the vibration assembly comprises a first vibration piece 33 and a second vibration piece 34 arranged in the first grain storage bin assembly 4, the first vibration piece 33 abuts against the second vibration piece 34, the first vibration piece 33 is used to separate from the first vibration piece 33 under the action of an external force, or when the external force is removed, the first vibration piece 33 is automatically reset and hits the second vibration piece 34 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4. After the pet feeder is used, in a natural state, the first vibration piece 33 abuts against the second vibration piece 34, the external force can drive the first vibration piece 33 to slide in the first grain storage bin assembly 4, so that the first vibration piece 33 separates from the second vibration piece 34, when the external force is removed, the first vibration piece 33 is automatically reset and hits the second vibration piece 34 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4, thereby shaking off the pet food adhering in the first grain storage bin assembly 4.

[0052] Further, the first vibration piece 33 is provided with a first inclined block 331, the second vibration piece 34 is provided with a second inclined block 341 and a blocking block 342, the first inclined block 331 abuts against the blocking block 342 and can move along the second inclined block 341, when the external force drives the first vibration piece 33 to rotate in a first direction, the first inclined block 331 moves along the second inclined block 341, when the external force on the first vibration piece 33 is removed, the first vibration piece 33 is automatically reset, the first inclined block 331 hits the blocking block 342 and is blocked by the blocking block 342 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4, the first inclined block 331 hits the blocking block 342 and is blocked by the blocking block 342 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4, thereby shaking off the pet food adhering on the inner wall of the first grain storage bin assembly 4, in the embodiment of the application, the first direction is counterclockwise, and the second direction is clockwise.

[0053] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the application of external force to the first vibrating member 33 and the first vibrating member 33 can be reset, the vibrating assembly further comprises a knob member 31 and a first reset member 32, a first through hole 411 is formed on the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, one end of the knob member 31 is exposed outside the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, the other end of the knob member 31 is slidingly connected to one end of the first vibrating member 33 located inside the primary grain storage bin assembly 4 through the first through hole 411, the first reset member 32 is sleeved on the position of the knob member 31 located inside the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, and the two ends are respectively abutted against the first vibrating member 33 and the inner wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly 4. With such a design, when the external force drives the knob member 31 to rotate towards the first direction, the first inclined block 331 moves along the second inclined block 341, so that the first vibrating member 33 slides on the knob member 31 to compress the first reset member 32 to shrink, when the external force on the knob member 31 is removed, the elastic force of the first reset member 32 resets the first vibrating member 33, the first inclined block 331 hits the blocking block 342, and is blocked by the blocking block 342 to vibrate the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, thereby shaking off the pet food adhered to the inner wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly 4.

[0054] Further, the knob member 31 comprises a knob switch 311 and a first connecting rod 312, the knob switch 311 is located outside the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, one end of the first connecting rod 312 is connected to the knob switch 311, and the other end is slidingly connected to the first vibrating member 33 through the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, and the first reset member 32 is sleeved on the first connecting rod 312. With such a design, by applying external force to the knob member 31, the knob member 31 drives the first connecting rod 312 to rotate, so that the first vibrating member 33 slides relative to the first connecting rod 312.

[0055] In some embodiments, a first grain outlet 414 is formed at the lower end of the primary grain storage bin assembly 4, and the upper end of the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly 2 is provided with a first grain inlet 213, the first grain outlet 414 and the first grain inlet 213 are correspondingly arranged, and the primary grain outlet assembly 3 is arranged between the primary grain storage bin assembly 4 and the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly 2. By opening the first grain outlet 414 through the primary grain outlet assembly 3, the communication between the first grain outlet 414 and the first grain inlet 213 is realized, or the first grain outlet 414 is closed.

[0056] Further, the first grain outlet assembly 3 further comprises a sealable assembly which is automatically resettable, the sealable assembly is rotatably arranged in the first grain storage bin assembly 4 and connected to the second vibrating member 34, and is used to rotate relative to the first grain storage bin assembly 4 to open or close the communication between the first grain outlet 414 and the first grain inlet 213 under the driving of the second vibrating member 34. With such a design, the external force can drive the first vibrating member 33 to rotate in the second direction to drive the second vibrating member 34 to rotate, and the second vibrating member 34 drives the sealable assembly to rotate to open the first grain outlet 414. Wherein, the external force can drive the first vibrating member 33 to separate from the second vibrating member 34, and when the external force is removed, the first vibrating member 33 is automatically reset and hits the second vibrating member 34 to vibrate the first grain storage bin assembly 4, and the force of the first inclined block 331 on the blocking block 342 is not enough to change the position of the second vibrating member 34, so that the second vibrating member 34 will not rotate relative to the first grain storage bin assembly 4.

[0057] Further, the first grain outlet assembly 3 further comprises a mounting frame 35, the mounting frame 35 is used to connect with the first grain storage bin assembly 4 and is located at the first grain outlet 414 of the first grain storage bin assembly 4, a first accommodating cavity 352 is formed in the mounting frame 35, a first through hole 411 is formed in the side wall of the first accommodating cavity 352, a second through hole 353 is formed in the top wall of the first accommodating cavity 352, and a sealing ring is arranged at the second through hole 353, so as to seal the first grain outlet 414 of the first grain storage bin assembly 4.

[0058] Further, the sealable assembly further comprises a second resettable member 36 and a sealing member 37, one end of the sealing member 37 is rotatably connected with the mounting frame 35, and the other end of the sealing member 37 is connected with the second vibrating member 34 through the mounting frame 35, the sealing member 37 is used to rotate relative to the mounting frame 35 to open or close the first grain outlet 414, and the two ends of the second resettable member 36 are respectively abutted against the inner wall of the mounting frame 35 and the sealing member 37, when the first vibrating member 33 is driven by the external force to rotate towards the second direction, the second resettable member 36 is twisted and deformed, and when the external force is removed, the second resettable member 36 is twisted and reset to drive the sealing member 37 to reset. Wherein, the second resettable member 36 is a torsional spring.

[0059] In some embodiments, the sealing member 37 comprises a sealing seat 371 and a connecting column 372, one end of the sealing seat 371 is rotatably connected with the mounting frame 35, the other end of the sealing seat 371 is connected with one end of the connecting column 372, the sealing seat 371 is arranged in the first accommodating cavity 352 and is used to rotate relative to the mounting frame 35 to open or close the first grain outlet 414, the other end of the connecting column 372 is connected with the second vibrating member 34 through the mounting frame 35, and the second resettable member 36 is sleeved on the connecting column 372 and is clamped at one end of the connecting column 372.

[0060] In some embodiments, the self-resettable sealing assembly further comprises an adjusting member 38 sleeved on the connecting column 372 and abutting against the mounting frame 35, i.e., abutting against the inner wall of the first accommodating cavity 352, and the second reset member 36 is connected to the adjusting member 38 at the other end, and the adjusting member 38 is used to adjust the torsional stress of the second reset member 36.

[0061] Further, the adjusting member 38 is provided with a third inclined block 381, and the inner wall of the mounting frame 35 is provided with a fourth inclined block 354, and the third inclined block 381 can slide along the fourth inclined block 354 to adjust the torsional stress of the second reset member 36. When the adjusting member 38 is driven to rotate in the first direction, the third inclined block 381 can move along the fourth inclined block 354 to abut against the fourth inclined block 354, so as to change the size of the torsional stress of the second reset member 36.

[0062] Further, the self-resettable sealing assembly further comprises an adjusting sleeve 39 sleeved on the adjusting member 38, and when the adjusting sleeve 39 is rotated in the first direction, the torsional stress of the second reset member 36 is increased.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the primary grain storage bin assembly 4 comprises a grain storage bin 41 and a grain storage cover 42. The upper end of the grain storage bin 41 is provided with an opening, and the grain storage cover 42 covers the opening of the grain storage bin 41 and seals the opening, so as to seal the grain storage bin 41 and avoid the pet food in the grain storage bin 41 from being deteriorated by contacting with the air outside. The lower end of the grain storage bin 41 is in a funnel shape, so as to facilitate the pet food to flow out through the first grain outlet 414.

[0064] In some embodiments, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly 2 comprises a grain barrel 21 and an adjusting mechanism 22. The grain barrel 21 is provided with a second accommodating cavity 211 for storing grain. The bottom of the grain barrel 21 is provided with a second grain outlet, and the second grain outlet is in communication with the second accommodating cavity 211. The adjusting mechanism 22 is used to adjust the volume of the second accommodating cavity 211. Specifically, the adjusting mechanism 22 is arranged on the grain barrel 21. The adjusting mechanism 22 comprises a movable block 221 and a driving assembly 222. The movable block 221 is slidingly arranged in the grain barrel 21, and the movable block 221 and the inner wall of the grain barrel 21 jointly form the second accommodating cavity 211. The driving assembly 222 can drive the movable block 221 to slide to adjust the volume of the second accommodating cavity 211. The driving assembly 222 is arranged on the grain barrel 21 and can drive the movable block 221 to slide in the grain barrel 21 to adjust the volume of the second accommodating cavity 211 in the grain barrel 21, so as to control the amount of stored grain in the grain barrel 21 and control the feeding amount of the pet, so as to avoid the pet from eating too much and causing indigestion.

[0065] Further, the grain bucket 21 is provided with openings at both ends, and two movable blocks 221 are respectively arranged in the openings, and the driving assembly 222 comprises a driving member 2221 and two connecting rod assemblies 2222, one end of each of the connecting rod assemblies 2222 is connected to the driving member 2221, and the other end of each of the connecting rod assemblies 2222 is connected to the movable block 221.

[0066] Further, the connecting rod assembly 2222 comprises a bent plate 22221 and a sliding plate 22222, one end of the bent plate 22221 is provided with a guide hole, at least a part of the driving member 2221 is inserted into the guide hole and can slide in the guide hole, at least one support 212 extending outwardly is arranged on the outer side wall of the grain bucket 21, the middle section of the bent plate 22221 is rotationally connected to the support 212, the other end of the bent plate 22221 is rotationally connected to one end of the sliding plate 22222, and the other end of the sliding plate 22222 is connected to the movable block 221.

[0067] In some embodiments, the secondary grain outlet assembly comprises a pedal 51 and a linkage mechanism 52, and the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly 2 comprises a grain bucket 21 provided with a second grain outlet, the linkage mechanism 52 is arranged on the grain bucket 21, and the pedal 51 is detachably connected to the linkage mechanism 52, the pedal 51 is used to drive the linkage mechanism 52 to open or close the second grain outlet, and the pedal 51 is provided with a guide mechanism 53 for guiding the pet to step on the pedal 51. By arranging the guide mechanism 53 on the pedal 51, the pet can be guided to step on the pedal 51, the pedal 51 drives the linkage mechanism 52 to open or close the second grain outlet, so that the pet food in the grain bucket 21 can drop out of the second grain outlet for the pet to eat, and the pet can learn how to use the pet feeder and learn to eat independently.

[0068] Further, the secondary grain outlet assembly further comprises a bin door 54 rotationally connected to the grain bucket 21, the linkage mechanism 52 is drivingly connected to the bin door 54, and the linkage mechanism 52 is used to control the bin door 54 to open or close the second grain outlet. When the pet steps on the pedal 51, the pedal 51 drives the linkage mechanism 52 to drive the bin door 54 to rotate relative to the grain bucket 21 to open or close the second grain outlet, so that the pet food in the grain bucket 21 can drop out of the second grain outlet for the pet to eat.

[0069] As an optional embodiment, the guiding mechanism 53 is a groove arranged on the pedal 51, and the groove is used for placing the inducing food. Specifically, a small amount of the inducing food is placed in the groove, and the inducing food can be pet snacks, pet cans, or pet food, etc. The pet is attracted by the inducing food and then eats on the pedal 51, and in the process of eating, the pedal 51 can be pressed to move downward, so as to drive the linkage mechanism 52 to move, and the linkage mechanism 52 drives the bin door 54 to rotate relative to the food bin 21 to open the second food outlet, and the pet food in the food bin 21 falls out, and the pet can eat.

[0070] Further, the groove bottom wall is provided with a boss 531 extending upward, which can increase the difficulty for the pet to eat the inducing food in the groove, so as to avoid the case that the pet eats all the inducing food in the groove but the pedal 51 is not pressed sufficiently.

[0071] Further, the groove is in the shape of a bowl, which can better hold the inducing food and facilitate the pet to eat the inducing food. In some other embodiments, the pedal 51 can be made in the shape of a bird, which can increase the interest of the pet in the pedal 51, and is conducive to attracting the pet to press the pedal 51.

[0072] As another optional embodiment, the guiding mechanism 53 on the pedal 51 is an infrared sensing module, which is arranged on the pedal 51, and the top of the pedal 51 is provided with an elastic member, which is preferably a spring. The infrared sensing module is connected with the top of the spring, so that the infrared sensing module is elastically connected with the pedal 51, and the infrared sensing module can be in the shape of a ball. The infrared sensing module can emit light, sound, or vibration frequency to attract the pet, so that the pet can press the pedal 51 to learn to feed independently.

[0073] Further, the infrared sensing module includes an infrared sensor, a control module, and at least one of a light emitter, a sound emitter, and a vibrator, and the light emitter, the sound emitter, the vibrator, and the infrared sensor are electrically connected with the control module. The light emitter, the sound emitter, or the vibrator is arranged on the guiding ball, which can emit light, sound, or vibrate. The pet can be attracted by light, sound, or vibration frequency, so that the pet can press the pedal 51 to learn to feed independently. Specifically, the light emitter, the sound emitter, or the vibrator can be at least one element that is turned on, and the control module is connected with a control panel. The pet owner can operate the control panel according to the interests and hobbies of the pet to turn on or turn off the light emitter, the sound emitter, or the vibrator, which can meet the needs of different pets.

[0074] As another embodiment, the guiding mechanism 53 is a cat scratch board, which is wrapped on the pedal 51, and catnip is placed on the cat scratch board, which can attract the pet to press the pedal 51 and provide the pet with a place to play.

[0075] The self-help pet feeder provided in the application comprises a first storage bin assembly 4, a first grain outlet assembly 3, an adjustable second storage bin assembly 2, a second grain outlet assembly and a base assembly 1 arranged in sequence. The first grain outlet assembly 3 is used to control the grain outlet between the first storage bin assembly 4 and the adjustable second storage bin assembly 2. The second grain outlet assembly is used to control the grain outlet of the adjustable second storage bin assembly 2. With such a design, the first storage bin assembly 4 is used to store a large amount of pet food. The adjustable second storage bin assembly 2 can adjust the size of the storage capacity. The first grain outlet assembly 3 is used to discharge a certain amount of pet food into the adjustable second storage bin assembly 2 according to the demand. When the pet needs to eat pet food, the pet triggers the second grain outlet assembly and controls the grain outlet of the adjustable second storage bin assembly 2 through the second grain outlet assembly. That is, the pet can self-help to obtain a certain amount of pet food in real time by using the self-help pet feeder, so as to avoid eating deteriorated pet food. The capacity of the first storage bin assembly 4 is greater than that of the adjustable second storage bin assembly 2.

[0076] The technical means disclosed in the application scheme is not limited to the technical means disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, but also includes the technical scheme composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the principle of the application, a number of improvements and refinements can be made, which are also considered as the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A self-service pet feeding device, characterized in that, The device comprises a first-level storage bin assembly, a first-level discharge assembly, an adjustable second-level storage bin assembly and a second-level discharge assembly arranged in sequence, the first-level discharge assembly is used to control the discharge between the first-level storage bin assembly and the adjustable second-level storage bin assembly, and the second-level discharge assembly is used to control the discharge of the adjustable second-level storage bin assembly.

2. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 1, wherein: The capacity of the first-level storage bin assembly is greater than that of the adjustable second-level storage bin assembly.

3. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 1, wherein: The first-level storage bin assembly is provided with a first discharge port, the adjustable second-level storage bin assembly is provided with a first intake port corresponding to the first discharge port, the first-level discharge assembly comprises an automatic reset sealing assembly, the automatic reset sealing assembly is rotatably arranged in the first-level storage bin assembly, and the automatic reset sealing assembly is used to rotate relative to the first-level storage bin assembly to open or close the communication between the first discharge port and the first intake port under the action of an external force.

4. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 3, wherein: The first-level discharge assembly further comprises a mounting frame, the mounting frame is used to connect with the first-level storage bin assembly, the automatic reset sealing assembly comprises a sealing member and a second reset member, one end of the sealing member is rotatably connected with the mounting frame, the other end of the sealing member penetrates through the mounting frame and is used to rotate relative to the first-level storage bin assembly under the action of an external force, and the two ends of the second reset member are respectively abutted against the sealing member and the inner wall of the mounting frame.

5. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 4, wherein: The sealing member comprises a sealing seat and a connecting column, one end of the sealing seat is rotatably connected with the mounting frame, the other end of the sealing seat is connected with one end of the connecting column, the other end of the connecting column penetrates through the mounting frame and is used to rotate relative to the first-level storage bin assembly under the action of an external force, and the second reset member is sleeved on the connecting column and one end of the second reset member is clamped with the connecting column.

6. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 5, wherein: The automatic reset sealing assembly further comprises an adjusting member, the adjusting member is sleeved on the connecting column and one end of the adjusting member is abutted against the mounting frame, the other end of the second reset member is clamped with the adjusting member, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the torsional stress of the second reset member.

7. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 6, wherein: The adjusting member is provided with a third inclined block, the inner wall of the mounting frame is provided with a fourth inclined block, the third inclined block can slide along the fourth inclined block to adjust the torsional stress of the second reset member.

8. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 3, wherein: The first-level discharge assembly further comprises a vibration assembly, the vibration assembly is used to drive the automatic reset sealing assembly to rotate relative to the first-level storage bin assembly under the action of an external force, and the vibration assembly is further used to vibrate the first-level storage bin assembly to make the pet food in the first-level storage bin assembly fall into the adjustable second-level storage bin assembly.

9. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 8, wherein: The vibration assembly comprises a first vibration member and a second vibration member arranged in the first-level storage bin assembly, the automatic reset sealing assembly is connected with the second vibration member, the first vibration member is abutted against the second vibration member, the first vibration member is used to separate from the first vibration member under the action of an external force, or when the external force is removed, the first vibration member is automatically reset and impacts the second vibration member to vibrate the first-level storage bin assembly.

10. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 9, wherein: The first vibrating member is provided with a first inclined block, the second vibrating member is provided with a second inclined block and a blocking block, the first inclined block is in abutment with the blocking block and is movable along the second inclined block, when an external force drives the first vibrating member to rotate towards a first direction, the first inclined block moves along the second inclined block, when the external force on the first vibrating member is removed, the first vibrating member is automatically reset, the first inclined block hits the blocking block and is blocked by the blocking block to vibrate the primary grain storage bin assembly.

11. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 9, wherein: The vibrating assembly further comprises a first reset member and a knob member, one end of the knob member is exposed outside the primary grain storage bin assembly, the other end of the knob member penetrates through the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly and is in sliding connection with one end of the first vibrating member located inside the primary grain storage bin assembly, the first reset member is sleeved on the position of the knob member inside the primary grain storage bin assembly, and the two ends thereof are in abutment with the first vibrating member and the inner wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly respectively.

12. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 11, wherein: The knob member comprises a knob switch and a first connecting rod, the knob switch is located outside the primary grain storage bin assembly, one end of the first connecting rod is connected with the knob switch, and the other end thereof penetrates through the side wall of the primary grain storage bin assembly and is in sliding connection with the first vibrating member, and the first reset member is sleeved on the first connecting rod.

13. The self-serve pet feeder of claim 1, wherein: The adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly comprises a grain barrel and an adjusting mechanism, the grain barrel is internally provided with a second accommodating cavity with a second grain outlet, the second accommodating cavity is used for storing grains, and the second grain outlet is used for discharging grains, and the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the volume of the accommodating cavity.

14. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 13, wherein: The adjusting mechanism comprises a movable block and a driving assembly, the movable block is slidingly arranged in the grain barrel, the movable block and the inner wall of the grain barrel jointly form the accommodating cavity, and the driving assembly can drive the movable block to slide to adjust the volume of the accommodating cavity.

15. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 14, wherein: Both ends of the grain barrel are provided with openings, the movable block is two, and the two movable blocks are respectively arranged in the two openings, the driving assembly comprises a driving member and two connecting rod assemblies, one end of each of the two connecting rod assemblies is connected with the driving member, and the other end of each of the two connecting rod assemblies is connected with the two movable blocks respectively.

16. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 15, wherein: The connecting rod assembly comprises a bent plate and a sliding plate, one end of the bent plate is provided with a guide hole, at least a part of the driving member is inserted into the guide hole and can slide in the guide hole, at least one outwardly extending support is arranged on the outer side wall of the grain barrel, the middle segment of the bent plate is in rotational connection with the support, the other end of the bent plate is in rotational connection with one end of the sliding plate, and the other end of the sliding plate is connected with the movable block.

17. The self-serve pet feeder of claim 1, wherein: The secondary grain discharging assembly comprises a pedal and a linkage mechanism, the adjustable secondary grain storage bin assembly comprises a grain barrel, the grain barrel is provided with a second grain outlet, the linkage mechanism is arranged on the grain barrel, the pedal is detachably connected with the linkage mechanism, the pedal is used for driving the linkage mechanism to open or close the second grain outlet, and the pedal is provided with a guiding mechanism for guiding the pet to step on.

18. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 17, wherein: The guiding mechanism is a groove arranged on the pedal for placing the inducing food, or The guiding mechanism is an infrared induction module arranged on the pedal.

19. The self-serve pet feeding apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein: The self-service pet feeder further comprises a base assembly, the base assembly, the adjustable secondary food storage bin assembly, the primary food outlet assembly and the primary food storage bin assembly are detachably connected from bottom to top.

20. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 19, wherein: The adjustable secondary food storage bin assembly is connected to the top of the base assembly, the primary food outlet assembly is connected to the bottom of the primary food storage bin assembly, and the bottom of the primary food storage bin assembly is connected to the top of the base assembly, so that the adjustable secondary food storage bin assembly is located between the base assembly and the primary food outlet assembly.

21. The self-serve pet feeding station of claim 20, wherein: The top of the base assembly is provided with a first mounting cavity adapted to the adjustable secondary food storage bin assembly, the top of the base assembly is formed with a positioning block arranged around the first mounting cavity, the adjustable secondary food storage bin assembly is connected to the first mounting cavity, the bottom of the primary food storage bin assembly is provided with a second mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity is provided with a latch, the primary food outlet assembly is provided with a insertion hole, the primary food outlet assembly is located in the second mounting cavity and the latch is connected to the insertion hole, and the positioning block is connected to the second mounting cavity.

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