Water and food feeding device and using method therefor

Abstract

A water and food feeding device and a using method therefor. The water and food feeding device comprises: an accommodating component, a tray component, a connecting component and a switch component, wherein the tray component comprises an inner recess, the inner recess being configured to provide a space for animals to take feed or drinking water; the accommodating component is configured to store feed or water, and the accommodating component is a cylinder, with one end being an open end and the other end being a closed end; the open end of the accommodating component is connected to or separated from the tray component by means of the connecting component; in a separated state, the open end of the accommodating component is configured to refill water or feed; in a connected state, the closed end of the cylinder faces upward, and the open end of the accommodating component and the edge of the tray component form an edge space for feeding or drinking; and the switch component is configured to open or close a connection channel between an inner cavity of the accommodating component and the edge space. The water and food feeding device can integrate water and feed supply, close a feed outlet in a non-feeding status, and achieve quantitative supply of feed and water by means of a single switch operation.

Description

Water and food feeding device and its usage method Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of devices and methods for feeding animals. Background Technology

[0002] There are various devices and methods for feeding animals in the prior art, including devices that can feed water and food at the same time; there are also devices that feed water and food separately.

[0003] Existing devices that simultaneously feed and water animals typically have two separate compartments for water and food. While this facilitates feeding, it also leads to unwanted mixing of water and food, affecting their cleanliness. Water and food have different properties, and the presence of food in the water can interfere with the animal's drinking. Food usually needs to be kept dry to maintain cleanliness and prevent mold growth; storing water and food in one device easily results in unnecessary mixing. For example, the technical solution in patent application CN2018215519611, entitled "A Poultry Feeding Device," suffers from these problems. Furthermore, integrated water and food dispensers are inconvenient to operate when refilling water and food, requiring separate filling to avoid mixing. Once mixing occurs, cleaning the containers becomes very difficult.

[0004] Existing single-function water and food feeding devices are typically not interchangeable due to the different properties of water and food. That is, a water feeding device can only be used for water, not food; and a food feeding device is specifically for feeding, not water. Especially with single-function feeding devices, to maintain a constant supply of food, the food outlet and feeding port are usually kept in a state of continuous open connection. For example, the technical solution in patent publication number US2012 / 0132144A1, where the food outlet and feeding port are often in a state of continuous open connection, makes the food-containing space vulnerable to intrusion by rodents and other predators in some scenarios, posing a risk to animal feeding.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved is how to achieve a system that allows water and food to be used together while simultaneously shutting off the food outlet when not feeding. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to provide a water and food feeding device that can achieve the sharing of water and food, and at the same time close the food outlet when not feeding, and can also supply food and water in a quantitative manner by means of a switch.

[0007] The technical solution of this application to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is a feeding and watering device, including: a receiving component, a disc-shaped component, a connecting component, and a switching component; the disc-shaped component includes a concave portion, which is used to provide space for animals to eat or drink; the receiving component is used to store food or water, and the receiving component is cylindrical; one end of the cylinder is an open end and the other end is a closed end; the open end of the receiving component is connected to or separated from the disc-shaped component through the connecting component; in the separated state, the open end of the receiving component is used to add water or food; in the connected state, the closed end of the cylinder faces upward, and the open end of the receiving component and the edge of the disc-shaped component form an edge space for eating or drinking; the switching component is used to open or close the connection channel between the internal cavity of the receiving component and the aforementioned edge space.

[0008] It can be that the aforementioned receiving component is a receiving component A, which includes a protruding bayonet portion A; the aforementioned connecting component is a connecting component A, which includes a slot portion A; the protruding bayonet portion A can enter the slot portion A by rotation; the protruding bayonet portion A can separate from the slot portion A by rotation; the connecting component A is annular, and the connecting component A has two or more connecting portions A1; the aforementioned switch component is a switch component A, which is annular, and the switch component A has two or more connecting portions A2; the switch component A is sleeved on the outside or inside of the connecting component A, and the switch component A can rotate around the connecting component A; when the switch component A rotates to state 1, the connecting portions A2 and A1 are aligned, and the internal cavity of the receiving component A is connected to the connecting channel of the aforementioned edge space; when the switch component A rotates to state 2, the connecting portions A2 and A1 are misaligned, and the internal cavity of the receiving component A is closed or partially closed to the connecting channel of the aforementioned edge space.

[0009] It is possible that the aforementioned disc-shaped component is disc-shaped component A, and the aforementioned connecting component A is connected to disc-shaped component A by snap-fit.

[0010] It is possible that the aforementioned disc-shaped component is disc-shaped component A, and the aforementioned connecting component A and disc-shaped component A are connected together by adhesive bonding.

[0011] Alternatively, the aforementioned switch component A may be first fitted together with the aforementioned connection component A to form an assembly, and the A receiving component may be connected to the aforementioned assembly.

[0012] It is possible that the number of A2 connecting parts and A1 connecting parts is greater than 2; the A switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection port between A2 connecting parts and A1 connecting parts.

[0013] The aforementioned receiving component can be a B receiving component, which includes a B protruding bayonet portion; the aforementioned connecting component is a B connecting component, which includes a B slot portion; the B protruding bayonet portion can enter the B slot portion by rotation; the B protruding bayonet portion can separate from the B slot portion by rotation; the B connecting component is annular, and the B connecting component has two or more B1 connecting portions; the aforementioned switch component is a B switch component, and the B switch component has two or more B2 connecting portions; the aforementioned B switch component and the aforementioned B receiving component are connected as one piece or integrally formed; the B switch component is sleeved on the outside or inside of the B connecting component, and the B switch component can rotate around the B connecting component; when the B switch component rotates to state 1, the B2 connecting portion is aligned with the B1 connecting portion, and the internal cavity of the B receiving component is connected to the connection channel of the aforementioned edge space; when the B switch component rotates to state 2, the B2 connecting portion is misaligned with the B1 connecting portion, and the connection channel of the internal cavity of the B receiving component and the aforementioned edge space is closed or partially closed.

[0014] It is possible that the number of B2 connecting parts and B1 connecting parts is greater than or equal to 2; the B switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection port between B2 connecting parts and B1 connecting parts.

[0015] Alternatively, the aforementioned disc-shaped component may be a B-type disc-shaped component, and the aforementioned B-connecting component may be connected to the B-type disc-shaped component by snap-fit; or the aforementioned B-connecting component and the B-type disc-shaped component may be connected as one unit by adhesive bonding.

[0016] The aforementioned receiving component may include a lifting ring; or the aforementioned disc-shaped component may include a protrusion at its center.

[0017] Alternatively, the bottom of the aforementioned disc-shaped component may include a rotation indicator, which is used to indicate the relationship between the rotation direction and the opening or closing.

[0018] The technical solution of this application to solve the above-mentioned technical problems can also be a method of using a water and food feeding device, based on the above-mentioned water and food feeding device; including the following steps: Step A: adding water or food into the separated receiving component; Step B: connecting the disc component to the receiving component; Step C: positioning the disc component below the receiving component; Step D: opening the control switch component to allow the water or food in the receiving component to enter the disc component.

[0019] It can be that, in step B, the disc component is located above the receiving component; after the disc component is connected to the receiving component, the switch component is in the closed state; and it also includes step E: controlling the switch component to close so that water or food in the receiving component cannot enter the disc component.

[0020] One of the technical advantages of the above solution is that it allows for the use of both water and food, making one device suitable for two feeding scenarios—both water and food. Furthermore, when used for water, it cannot be used for food, avoiding the problems caused by unnecessary mixing of water and food in the same device. It also makes cleaning and feeding more convenient.

[0021] One of the technical effects of the above-mentioned technical solution is that the switching component can open or close the connection channel between the internal cavity of the receiving component and the aforementioned edge space. This avoids continuous communication between the receiving component and the edge space used for eating or drinking, effectively controlling the supply of water and food.

[0022] One of the technical advantages of the above-mentioned technical solution is that the circular shape of the switching component facilitates rotary switching. Another advantage is that the switching component has two or more connecting parts, which also facilitates connection at different positions on the disc-shaped component, allowing for more even distribution of water or food.

[0023] One of the technical effects of the above technical solution is that the A connecting component is connected to the A disc component by snap-fit, or the A connecting component and the A disc component are connected as one unit by adhesive bonding; the connection methods are diverse and convenient to manufacture.

[0024] One of the technical effects of the above technical solution is that the A switch component is first fitted with the A connecting component to form an assembly, and the A receiving component is connected to the assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0025] One of the technical effects of the above technical solution is that the A switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection between the A2 and A1 connecting parts, and the amount of food is controlled by the size of the connection, which facilitates quantitative feeding.

[0026] One of the technical effects of the above technical solution is that the B switch component and the above-mentioned B housing component are connected as one piece or integrally molded, resulting in a more compact overall structure and easier manufacturing.

[0027] One of the technical effects of the above-mentioned technical solution is that the housing component includes a lifting ring, which facilitates the movement and grasping of the water and food feeding device.

[0028] One of the technical effects of the above-mentioned technical solution is that the center of the disc component includes a protrusion, which facilitates the flow of food or water from the receiving component to the disc component.

[0029] One of the technical effects of the above technical solution is that the rotation indicator is used to indicate the relationship between the rotation direction and the opening or closing, making it convenient to use.

[0030] One of the technical effects of the above-mentioned technical solution is that the water and food feeding device is very simple and easy to use, and it is not easy for water and food to mix.

[0031] One of the technical advantages of the above solution is that when water or food is added to the separate receiving component, the open end of the receiving component is usually facing upwards. If the switch is in the open position after the disc-shaped component is connected to the receiving component, water or food leakage is likely to occur when the feeding device is rotated so that the disc-shaped component is at the bottom. Conversely, if the switch is in the closed position after the disc-shaped component is connected to the receiving component, water or food leakage is less likely to occur when the feeding device is rotated so that the disc-shaped component is at the bottom. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the combined state of the water and food feeding device;

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the housing component;

[0034] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the water and feed device with the disc component removed.

[0035] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the disc-shaped component;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled water and food feeding device;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled water and food feeding device;

[0038] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water and food feeding device in its combined state;

[0039] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled water and feed device, in which the disc component is a cross-sectional view;

[0040] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the housing component;

[0041] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the disc-shaped component. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The contents of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following description is of preferred embodiments of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the present invention. The description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is merely an explanation of the general principles of the invention. The use of terms such as "first," "second," and "A," "B," etc., in the present invention is for ease of explanation only and does not represent a temporal or spatial order.

[0043] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, an embodiment of a feeding and watering device 100 includes: a receiving component 110, a disc-shaped component 120, a connecting component 150, and a switching component 170; the disc-shaped component 120 includes a recess 121, which provides space for animals to eat or drink; the receiving component 110 is used to store food or water, and is cylindrical; one end of the cylinder is an open end 111, and the other end is a closed end 112; the open end 111 of the receiving component 110 is connected to or separated from the disc-shaped component 120 through the connecting component; in the separated state, the open end 111 of the receiving component is used to add water or food; in the connected state, the closed end 112 of the cylinder faces upward, and the open end 111 of the receiving component and the edge of the disc-shaped component 120 form an edge space 125 for eating or drinking; the switching component 170 is used to open or close the connection channel between the internal cavity of the receiving component 110 and the aforementioned edge space 125.

[0044] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the aforementioned receiving component 110 is an A receiving component 110, which includes an A protruding bayonet portion 113; the aforementioned connecting component is an A connecting component 150, which includes an A slot portion 151; the A protruding bayonet portion 113 can enter the A slot portion 151 by rotation; the A protruding bayonet portion 113 can separate from the A slot portion 151 by rotation; the A connecting component 150 is annular, and has two or more A1 connecting portions 155; the aforementioned switching component is an A switching component 170, which is annular. Two or more A2 connecting portions 175 are distributed. A switch component 170 is sleeved on the outside of A connecting component 150, and the A switch component 170 is rotatable around the A connecting portion 150. When the A switch component 170 rotates to state 1, the A2 connecting portion 175 is aligned with the A1 connecting portion 155, and the internal cavity of the A receiving component 110 communicates with the connection channel of the aforementioned edge space 125. When the A switch component 170 rotates to state 2, the A2 connecting portion 175 and the A1 connecting portion 155 are misaligned, and the connection channel between the internal cavity of the A receiving component 110 and the aforementioned edge space 125 is closed or partially closed. In some embodiments, the switch component 170 may be sleeved inside the A connecting component 150.

[0045] The sizes of the A2 connecting part 175 and the A1 connecting part 155 can be set according to the maximum feeding demand. Furthermore, the size of the connecting opening formed by the overlap of the A2 connecting part 175 and the A1 connecting part 155 can be controlled by rotating the position, thereby controlling the feeding amount and facilitating quantitative control.

[0046] In some embodiments, the disc component 120 is an A-disc component, and the A-connecting component 150 can be connected to the A-disc component by snap-fit.

[0047] In some embodiments, the disc component 120 is a B disc component, and the A connecting component 150 and the B disc component are connected together by adhesive bonding.

[0048] In some embodiments, the A connecting component 150 and the B disc component are integrally formed as a single molded part.

[0049] In some embodiments, the A switch component 170 is first fitted together with the A connection component 150 to form an assembly, and the A receiving component 110 is connected to the assembly.

[0050] As shown in Figures 6 to 10, an embodiment of a feeding and watering device 200 includes: a receiving component 210, a disc-shaped component 220, a connecting component 230, and a switching component 260; the disc-shaped component 220 includes a recess 221, which provides space for animals to eat or drink; the receiving component 210 is used to store food or water, and is cylindrical; one end of the cylinder is an open end 211, and the other end is a closed end 212; the open end 211 of the receiving component 210 is connected to or separated from the disc-shaped component 220 through the connecting component 230; in the separated state, the open end 211 of the receiving component 210 is used to add water or food; in the connected state, the closed end 212 of the receiving component faces upward, and the open end 211 of the receiving component and the edge of the disc-shaped component 220 form an edge space 250 for eating or drinking; the switching component 260 is used to open or close the connection channel between the internal cavity of the receiving component 210 and the edge space 250.

[0051] As shown in Figures 6 to 10, the aforementioned receiving component 210 is a B receiving component 210, which includes a B protruding latch portion 213; the aforementioned connecting component 230 is a B connecting component 230, which includes a B slot portion 231; the B protruding latch portion 213 can enter the B slot portion 231 by rotation; the B protruding latch portion 213 can separate from the B slot portion 231 by rotation; the B connecting component 230 is annular, and has two or more B1 connecting portions 235; the aforementioned switch component 260 is a B switch component 260, which has two or more B2 connecting portions 265; the aforementioned B The switch component 260 is integrally formed with the aforementioned B receiving component 210; the B switch component 260 is sleeved on the outside or inside of the B connecting component 230, and the B switch component 260 can rotate around the B connecting component 230; when the B switch component 260 rotates to state 1, the B2 connecting portion 265 is aligned with the B1 connecting portion 235, and the internal cavity of the B receiving component 210 is connected to the connecting channel of the aforementioned edge space 250; when the B switch component 260 rotates to state 2, the B2 connecting portion 265 is misaligned with the B1 connecting portion 235, and the connecting channel between the internal cavity of the B receiving component 210 and the aforementioned edge space 250 is closed or partially closed.

[0052] In some embodiments, the disc-shaped component 220 is a B-type disc-shaped component 220, and the B-connecting component 230 is connected to the B-type disc-shaped component 220 by snap-fit. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the B-connecting component 239 and the B-type disc-shaped component 220 are bonded together as a single unit.

[0053] In some embodiments, the B connecting component 230 and the B disc component are integrally formed as a single molded part.

[0054] As shown in Figure 5, the top of the aforementioned receiving component 110 includes a lifting ring 190 and a bracket 195. There are multiple brackets 195. Figure 5 shows four brackets 195, used to support the stable placement of the receiving component 110 when its open end faces upwards. The lifting ring 190 is used for gripping and moving the receiving component 110 when its open end faces downwards.

[0055] As shown in Figure 6, the aforementioned receiving component 210 includes a lifting ring 290 and a bracket 295. There are multiple brackets 295. Figure 9 shows four brackets 295, used to support the stable placement of the receiving component 210 when its open end faces upwards. The lifting ring 290 is used for gripping and moving the receiving component 210 when its open end faces downwards.

[0056] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the disc-shaped component 210 includes a protrusion 280 at its center. The protrusion 280 is higher in the middle and lower on both sides, which facilitates the flow of food or water from the receiving component to the disc-shaped component, preventing it from stagnating inside the receiving component.

[0057] As shown in Figure 10, the bottom of the disc component 220 includes a rotation indicator 270, which is used to indicate the relationship between the rotation direction and the opening or closing.

[0058] An embodiment of a method for using a water and food feeding device includes the following steps:

[0059] Step A: With the open end of the receiving component facing upwards, add water or food into the separated receiving component; Step B: Rotate the disc component to connect the disc component to the receiving component; In Step B, the disc component is located above the receiving component; After the disc component is connected to the receiving component, the switch component is in the closed state.

[0060] Step C: Invert the water and feed device so that the tray component is below the receiving component; Step D: Open the control switch component to allow water or food in the receiving component to enter the tray component; Step E: Close the control switch component to prevent water or food in the receiving component from entering the tray component.

[0061] In an embodiment of a method of using a water and food feeding device, the degree to which a control switch component is opened is controlled. The control switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection between the B2 and B1 connecting parts, or the control switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection between the A2 and A1 connecting parts, so that water or food in the receiving component enters the disc component in the required amount; thereby controlling the amount of food or water.

[0062] While the present invention has been described and illustrated with reference to preferred embodiments and several alternatives, the invention is not limited to the specific descriptions herein. Other alternatives or equivalent components may also be used to practice the invention.

Claims

1. A water and food feeding device, characterized in that, include: Receiving components, panel components, connecting components, and switching components; The disc-shaped component includes a recessed portion that provides space for the animal to eat or drink. The container is used to store food or water, and the container is cylindrical; one end of the cylinder is open and the other end is closed. The open end of the receiving component is connected to or separated from the disc component via a connecting component; In the separated state, the open end of the containing component is used to add water or food; In the connected state, the closed end of the cylinder faces upward, and the open end of the receiving component and the edge of the disc component form an edge space for feeding or water intake; The switch component is used to open or close the connection channel between the internal cavity of the housing component and the edge space.

2. The water and food feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving component is A receiving component, which includes A protruding bayonet portion; The connecting component is a connecting component A, which includes a slot A. The protruding bayonet part A can be rotated to enter the A slot part; The protruding bayonet part A can be separated from the A slot part by rotation; The A connecting component is circular, and the A connecting component has two or more A1 connecting parts; The switching component is an A-switch component, which is annular and has two or more A2 connecting portions distributed within it. Switch component A is sleeved on the outside or inside of connection component A, and switch component A can rotate around connection component A; When switch component A is rotated to state 1, the connecting part A2 is aligned with the connecting part A1, and the internal cavity of the receiving component A is connected to the connecting channel of the edge space. When switch component A is rotated to state 2, the connecting part A2 is misaligned with the connecting part A1, and the connection channel between the internal cavity of component A and the edge space is closed or partially closed.

3. The water and food feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Includes one or more of the following features: TA1: The disc-shaped component is disc-shaped component A, and the connecting component A is connected to disc-shaped component A by snap-fit; TA2: The disc-shaped component is disc-shaped component A, and the connecting component A and disc-shaped component A are connected together by adhesive bonding; TA3: The number of A2 connecting parts and A1 connecting parts is greater than or equal to 2; the A switch component is used to rotate and control the size of the connection port between A2 connecting parts and A1 connecting parts.

4. The water and food feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The A switch component is first fitted together with the A connection component to form an assembly, and the A receiving component is connected to the assembly.

5. The water and food feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving component is a B receiving component, which includes a B protruding bayonet portion; The connecting component is a B connecting component, which includes a B slot portion; The protruding bayonet part B can be rotated to enter the B slot part; The protruding bayonet part B can be separated from the B slot part by rotation; The B connecting component is circular, and the B connecting component has two or more B1 connecting parts; The switching component is a B-switch component, which has two or more B2 connecting portions; the B-switch component and the B-accommodating component are connected as one piece or integrally formed. Switch component B is fitted onto the outside or inside of connection component B, and switch component B can rotate around connection component B; When switch component B is rotated to state 1, the B2 connecting part is aligned with the B1 connecting part, and the internal cavity of the B receiving component is connected to the connecting channel of the edge space. When switch component B is rotated to state 2, the B2 connecting part and the B1 connecting part are misaligned, and the connection channel between the internal cavity of the B receiving component and the edge space is closed or partially closed.

6. The water and food feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of connected parts B2 and B1 is greater than or equal to 2; Switch B is used to rotate and control the size of the connection between the B2 and B1 connecting parts.

7. The water and food feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The disc-shaped component is a B-type disc-shaped component, and the B-connecting component is connected to the B-type disc-shaped component by snap-fit; or the B-connecting component and the B-type disc-shaped component are connected as one unit by adhesive bonding.

8. The water and food feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Includes one or more of the following features: TB1: The receiving component includes a lifting ring; TB2: The center of the disc-shaped component includes a protrusion; TB3: The bottom of the disc component includes a rotation indicator, which is used to indicate the relationship between the rotation direction and the opening or closing.

9. A method of using a water and food feeding device, characterized in that, The water and food feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; Includes the following steps: Step A: Add water or food into the separated container; Step B: Connect the disc-shaped component to the receiving component; Step C: Position the disc-shaped component below the receiving component; Step D: The control switch opens, allowing water or food from the container to enter the tray component.

10. The method of using the water and food feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, In step B, the disc component is located above the receiving component; after the disc component is connected to the receiving component, the switching component is in the closed state. It also includes step E: closing the control switch component to prevent water or food from entering the tray component.

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