CN110651722A - A smart pet feeder - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent pet feeding device. An intelligent pet feeding device of the present invention includes a weighing device, a central processing unit and a discharging device; the weighing device is used to detect the weight of the pet and transmit the weight information to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit according to the received data The body weight information calculates the feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the pet of this weight, and controls the feeding device to discharge. The use process of an intelligent pet feeder of the present invention is as follows: the weighing device measures the weight of the pet, and transmits the weight information to the central processor, and the central processor calculates the weight of the pet according to the received weight information. It can prevent the owner from being busy at work or traveling abroad, forgetting or not having time to feed the pet, and causing the pet to get sick or die.

Description

A smart pet feeder

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of pet feeding, in particular to an intelligent pet feeding device.

Background technique

With the gradual improvement of people's living standards, modern people pay more and more attention to the quality of life of pets. If the pet owner needs to travel for a long time away from home or is busy with work, and cannot feed the pet in time, it will lead to the pet starvation, and even more seriously, the pet will become sick or even die. Therefore, a solution is proposed here in order to solve this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent pet feeder that can feed pets on demand according to the weight of the pets in view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art.

An intelligent pet feeding device of the present invention includes a weighing device, a central processor and a discharging device; the weighing device is used to detect the weight of the pet, and transmit the weight information to the central processor, and the central The processor calculates, according to the received weight information, the feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the pet with the weight, and controls the discharging device to discharge the food.

Preferably, the central processor includes a control panel, a single-chip microcomputer and an A/D converter, the control panel is an operation port of the single-chip microcomputer, and transmits the operation instructions of the owner to the single-chip computer, and the A/D converter The weight information is transmitted to the microcontroller.

Preferably, the discharging device includes a grain storage box and a first weight sensor arranged at the bottom end of the grain storage box. On one side wall of the lower end of the grain storage tank, the injection port is provided with a solenoid valve for opening or closing it, the first weight sensor is electrically connected with the A/D converter, and the A/D converter is electrically connected. The information detected by the first weight sensor is transmitted to the single-chip microcomputer, and the single-chip computer is electrically connected with the solenoid valve.

Preferably, the discharging device further includes a grain receiving basin, a second weight sensor is arranged at the bottom of the grain receiving basin, the second weight sensor is electrically connected to the A/D converter, and the A/D converter is electrically connected to the A/D converter. The /D converter transmits the information detected by the second weight sensor to the microcontroller.

Preferably, the discharging device further includes a heater and a temperature sensor arranged in the grain storage tank, the temperature sensor is electrically connected with the A/D converter, and the A/D converter converts the temperature sensor The detected information is transmitted to the single chip, which is electrically connected to the heater.

Preferably, the grain storage box is provided with a ventilation port communicating with the inside thereof, and the discharging device further includes a humidity sensor arranged in the grain storage box, and the humidity sensor is electrically connected to the A/D converter. , the A/D converter transmits the information detected by the humidity sensor to the microcontroller.

Preferably, the heater includes a heating resistance wire disposed in the wall of the grain storage tank, and the resistance wire is electrically connected to an external power source through a circuit.

Preferably, the central processing unit further includes an alarm device, and the alarm device is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer.

Preferably, the alarm device includes a voice reminding unit and a light reminding unit, and both the voice reminding unit and the light reminding unit are electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer.

Preferably, the intelligent pet feeder further includes a display screen, the central processing unit further includes an LED display circuit, the display screen is arranged on the outer wall of the grain storage box, and the display screen is electrically connected to the LED display circuit. connected to display the information received by the microcontroller.

The use process of an intelligent pet feeder of the present invention is as follows: the weighing device measures the weight of the pet, and transmits the weight information to the central processor, and the central processor calculates the weight of the pet according to the received weight information. The feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the times are adjusted, and the feeding of the feeding device is controlled, which can prevent the owner from being busy at work or traveling abroad, forgetting or not having time to feed the pet, and causing the pet to become sick or die.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the structural representation of a kind of intelligent pet feeding device of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a structural block diagram of an intelligent pet feeding device of the present invention.

1. Weighing device; 2. Central processing unit; 21. Control panel; 22. Microcontroller; 23. A/D converter; 24. Alarm device; 241. Voice reminder unit; 242. Lighting reminder unit; 3. Discharging Device; 31, Grain storage tank; 311, Throwing port; 311a, Solenoid valve; 312, Air vent; 32, First weight sensor; 33, Grain receiving basin; 34, Second weight sensor; 35, Heater; 351, heating resistance wire; 36, temperature sensor; 37, humidity sensor; 4, display screen.

Detailed ways

The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solutions of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, an intelligent pet feeding device of the present invention includes a weighing device 1, a central processing unit 2 and a discharging device 3; It is transmitted to the central processor 2, and the central processor 2 calculates the feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the pet of the weight each time according to the received weight information, and controls the discharging device 3 to discharge the material.

The use process of an intelligent pet feeder of the present invention is as follows: the weighing device measures the pet's weight, transmits the weighed data to the single-chip microcomputer 22 through A/D conversion, and transmits the weight information to the central processor 2, The central processor 2 calculates the feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the pet with the weight according to the received weight information, and controls the discharging device 3 to discharge the material, so as to avoid the owner being busy with work or traveling abroad, forgetting Or do not have time to feed pets, resulting in pet sickness or death.

There are various structures of the central processing unit 2, which are not limited here. In this embodiment, the central processing unit 2 may include a control panel 21, a single-chip microcomputer 22, and an A/D converter 23, and the control panel 21 is a part of the single-chip computer 22. The operation port transmits the operation instructions of the master to the single-chip microcomputer 22 , and the A/D converter 23 transmits the weight information to the single-chip microcomputer 22 .

In order to determine the amount of food, the pet is weighed, and the amount of food that should be produced is calculated according to the body weight. According to relevant literature, pets are fed a certain amount of calorie food per pound of body weight every day. Keep pets at a healthy weight. In order to control when to start feeding, the feeding time and feeding amount can be set through the control panel 21. After receiving the information, the microcontroller 22 controls the feeding amount and feeding time of the feeding device 3.

There are various structures of the discharging device 3, which are not limited here. In this embodiment, the discharging device 3 may include a grain storage tank 31 and a first weight sensor 32 arranged at the bottom end of the grain storage box 31. The grain tank 31 is provided with a feeding port 311 that communicates with the inside thereof. The feeding port 311 is arranged on a side wall of the lower end of the grain storage tank 31. The feeding port 311 is provided with a solenoid valve 311a for opening or closing it. The first weight The sensor 32 is electrically connected to the A/D converter 23, and the A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the first weight sensor 32 to the single-chip microcomputer 22, which is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 311a. When the single chip computer 22 controls the discharge amount of the discharging device 3, it is also determined according to the weight difference between the first weight sensor 32 before and after the discharge. The discharge amount of the valve is fixed, and the opening time of the electric valve can also be controlled directly, so that the time multiplied by the discharge speed can obtain the feeding amount. On the other hand, when the first weight sensor 32 detects that the food in the food storage tank is insufficient, it can also remind the pet owner to add food to the food storage tank 31 in time. The device 24 is electrically connected to the single chip 22 , and the alarm device 24 can be used to remind the pet owner.

There are various structures of the alarm device 24, which are not limited here. In this embodiment, the alarm device 24 may include a voice reminder unit 241 and a light reminder unit 242. Both the voice reminder unit 241 and the light reminder unit 242 are electrically connected to the microcontroller 22. connect. The voice reminding unit 241 and the light reminding unit 242 remind the pet owner at the same time, which may prevent the pet owner from ignoring the alarm signal.

Further, in order to grasp the pet's appetite in time, the feeding device 3 may also include a food receiving basin 33, and the bottom of the food receiving basin 33 is provided with a second weight sensor 34, the second weight sensor 34 and the A/D converter. 23 is electrically connected, and the A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the second weight sensor 34 to the microcontroller 22 . The intelligent pet feeding device can also include a display screen 4, and the central processing unit 2 also includes an LED display circuit. The display screen 4 is arranged on the outer wall of the grain storage box 31. Information. The display screen 4 can provide the pet owner with the feeding amount of each pet for reference. Due to individual differences, the pet owner can also update the feeding amount and the feeding interval according to the actual feeding situation of the pet.

In winter, pets eat cold food and are prone to stomach problems. Therefore, the discharging device 3 may also include a heater 35 and a temperature sensor 36 arranged in the grain storage tank 31. The temperature sensor 36 is electrically connected to the A/D converter 23. The A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the temperature sensor 36 to the microcontroller 22 , and the microcontroller 22 is electrically connected to the heater 35 . When the temperature sensor 36 detects the temperature of the food, the A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the temperature sensor 36 to the single chip 22. When the single chip 22 judges that the temperature is lower than the preset value, the single chip 22 controls the heater 35 to adjust the temperature of the food. The food is heated, and when the single chip 22 determines that the temperature is higher than the preset value, the single chip 22 controls the heater 35 to stop heating the food. Here, the single-chip microcomputer 22 can also feed back the temperature signal on the display screen 4 through the LED display circuit.

In some areas and in some seasons, the food is particularly damp, and the food is easily deteriorated when it is damp. Pets eat cold food and are prone to stomach problems. Therefore, the grain storage box 31 can be provided with a ventilation port 312 that communicates with it, and the discharging device 3 is also Including a humidity sensor 37 arranged in the grain storage tank 31, the humidity sensor 37 is electrically connected with the A/D converter 23, the A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the humidity sensor 37 to the single-chip microcomputer 22, and the single-chip microcomputer 22 and the heater 35 electrical connections. When the humidity sensor 37 detects the humidity in the grain storage tank 31, the A/D converter 23 transmits the information detected by the humidity sensor 37 to the single-chip microcomputer 22. When the single-chip microcomputer 22 determines that the humidity is higher than the preset value, the single-chip microcomputer 22 The heater 35 is controlled to heat the food, and the moisture escapes through the vent 312. When the single chip 22 determines that the humidity is lower than the preset value, the single chip 22 controls the heater 35 to stop heating the food. Here, the single-chip microcomputer 22 can also feed back the humidity signal on the display screen 4 through the LED display circuit.

There are various structures of the heater 35, which are not limited here. In this embodiment, the heater 35 may include a heating resistance wire 351 arranged in the wall of the grain storage tank 31. The resistance wire is electrically connected to an external power supply through a circuit. connect.

The parts not covered above are applicable to the prior art.

Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, not for limiting the scope of the present invention. Various modifications or additions may be made to, or substituted for, the specific embodiments described, without departing from the direction of the invention or going beyond the scope defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art should understand that any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. An intelligent pet feeding device, characterized in that: it comprises a weighing device (1), a central processing unit (2) and a discharging device (3); the weighing device (1) is used to detect the weight of the pet, and transmit the weight information to the central processor (2), and the central processor (2) calculates the feeding amount and the feeding interval time of the pet of this weight according to the received weight information, and controls the The discharging device (3) discharges the material. 2. An intelligent pet feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the central processing unit (2) comprises a control panel (21), a single-chip microcomputer (22) and an A/D converter (23), so The control panel (21) is an operation port of the single-chip microcomputer (22), and transmits the operation instructions of the master to the single-chip microcomputer (22), and the A/D converter (23) transmits the weight information to the single-chip microcomputer (22). twenty two). 3. An intelligent pet feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: the discharging device (3) comprises a grain storage box (31) and a first grain storage box (31) disposed at the inner bottom end of the grain storage box (31). A weight sensor (32), the grain storage box (31) is provided with a feeding port (311) communicating with the inside thereof, and the feeding port (311) is arranged on a side wall of the lower end of the grain storage box (31) On the top, the injection port (311) is provided with a solenoid valve (311a) for opening or closing it, the first weight sensor (32) is electrically connected to the A/D converter (23), the A/D The D converter (23) transmits the information detected by the first weight sensor (32) to the single chip (22), and the single chip (22) is electrically connected to the solenoid valve (311a). 4. An intelligent pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: the discharging device (3) further comprises a grain receiving basin (33), and the bottom of the grain receiving basin (33) is provided with a first Two weight sensors (34), the second weight sensor (34) is electrically connected to the A/D converter (23), and the A/D converter (23) converts the second weight sensor (34) ) detected information is transmitted to the microcontroller (22). 5. An intelligent pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: the discharging device (3) further comprises a heater (35) and a temperature sensor arranged in the grain storage box (31) (36), the temperature sensor (36) is electrically connected to the A/D converter (23), and the A/D converter (23) transmits the information detected by the temperature sensor (36) to the microcontroller (22) ), the single chip (22) is electrically connected to the heater (35). 6. An intelligent pet feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: the grain storage box (31) is provided with a ventilation port (312) communicating with the inside thereof, and the discharging device (3) further comprises A humidity sensor (37) arranged in the grain storage tank (31), the humidity sensor (37) is electrically connected to the A/D converter (23), and the A/D converter (23) converts the The information detected by the humidity sensor (37) is transmitted to the microcontroller (22). 7. An intelligent pet feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: the heater (35) comprises a heating resistance wire (351) arranged in the box wall of the grain storage box (31), The resistance wire is electrically connected to an external power source through a circuit. 8. An intelligent pet feeding device according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that: the central processing unit (2) further comprises an alarm device (24), the alarm device (24) being connected to the The single-chip microcomputer (22) is electrically connected. 9. A kind of intelligent pet feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: the alarm device (24) comprises a voice reminding unit (241) and a light reminding unit (242), and the voice reminding unit (241) The light reminder unit (242) is electrically connected to the single chip microcomputer (22). 10. An intelligent pet feeding device according to any one of claims 3-7, characterized in that: the intelligent pet feeding device further comprises a display screen (4), and the central processing unit (2) further comprises an LED A display circuit, wherein the display screen (4) is arranged on the outer wall of the grain storage tank (31), the display screen (4) is electrically connected with the LED display circuit, and is used for displaying that the single-chip microcomputer (22) receives Information.

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