JPH0511928B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a feed feeding device that automatically feeds food to pets such as animals, and more specifically, it is connected to a telecontroller and can be fed at a remote location. This invention relates to a bait supply device that can supply bait.

[Conventional Example] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 63-45174 proposes a telecontroller type feeding and watering system in which pet feeding can be controlled from outside via a telephone line using a telecontroller.

It is also known that a predetermined sound is generated during feeding to alert the pet (for example,
(See Utility Model Application Publications No. 61-64271 and No. 59-172563).

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] According to the above-mentioned conventional device, feeding can be done by making a phone call from outside the home, so it is convenient in that there is no need to worry even if the time spent outside is prolonged.

However, this is a unilateral instruction from the owner, and it does not necessarily mean that the pet will eat it. In other words, it is not possible to detect that the pet is unable to eat due to some kind of trouble.

[Means for solving the problem] This was created in view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and its structural features include a feed amount setting device for setting the amount of food to be given to pets such as animals, and a feed amount setting device. a bait supply means for supplying a predetermined amount of bait to the tray set by the feed supply means; a melody sound generating means for generating a predetermined melody sound when the bait is supplied to the tray by the bait supply means; and a telephone line. and a control unit that controls the bait supply means and the melody sound generation means in response to instructions issued from a remote location via the telecontroller,
A food supply device that automatically controls the supply of food for pets, etc. from a remote location, includes a food amount detection sensor that detects the amount of food left in the tray, and the control section detects the amount of food left in the tray. When the amount of remaining food detected by the sensor is greater than a predetermined amount, a specific signal is sent through the telecontroller without operating the food supply means and the melody sound generation means. be.

[Operation] When a control signal for the bait supply device is sent to a telecontroller at home via a telephone line from a remote telephone, the bait supply device is controlled in accordance with the control signal.

That is, a predetermined melody sound is generated, a preset amount of food is fed to the tray, and a signal for finishing the feed is sent to a remote telephone via the telecontroller.

By the way, if the food amount detection sensor detects that there is a lot of food left in the tray, feeding will be stopped and a specific signal indicating the status will be sent to a remote telephone via the telecontroller. sent to. This allows the owner to know about the abnormality and take measures to deal with it.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

1 and 2, a telecontroller 1 and a telephone 2 are connected to a telephone line 4 via a line connection terminal 3. In FIGS. The telecontroller 1 is connected to a bait feeding device 5 and other home appliances. The bait supply device 5 includes a telecontroller 1.
I/O interface circuit 5a for connection with
a food amount setting device 5b for setting the amount of food to be fed to the pet; a food amount detection sensor 5c for detecting the amount of food in the tray 5h (described later); A supply device 5d that supplies food, a notification device 5e that notifies the pet of the supply of food, and a notification device 5e that notifies the pet of the supply of food, and a notification device 5d and a notification device 5e that informs the pet of the supply of food, and a notification device 5e that notifies the pet of the feed supply in response to signals from the telecontroller 1, bait setting device 5b, and food amount detection sensor 5c. A control unit (CPU) 5f that controls the device 5e and responds to the status of the device to the telecontroller, a hopper 5g that stores the bait to be supplied, and a tray 5 that receives the bait.
h is provided.

The supply device 5d is provided with a motor drive unit 5d ₁ for feeding bait, and motors 5d ₂ and 5d ₃ driven by the motor drive unit 5d ₁ .
That is, as shown in FIG.
The valves 6 and 7 are opened and closed by the operations of d ₂ and 5d ₃ , and a predetermined amount of bait is supplied. Further, the notification device 5e is provided with a melody sound generating section 5e ₁ that generates a sound signal of a predetermined melody, an amplifier 5e ₂ that amplifies the sound signal, and a speaker 5e ₃ that outputs the melody sound.

Next, the operation of the bait feeding device having the above structure will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is assumed that the feed amount setting device 5b is set to a predetermined value before going out. Then, when the pushphone button is operated on a telephone, etc. outside the home, and the telephone 2 is called, the telecontroller 1 sends the call signal (for example,
PB signal) is received (step ST1). if,
If the call is not received, it is determined that the telecontroller 1 is not being called, and the system is placed on standby for the call. Subsequently, when the password is pressed by operating the push button, the PB signal of the password is received by the telecontroller 1 (step ST2). If the PB signal of the PIN number is not received, it is determined that the telephone 2 is being called, and the telephone 2 is placed in a standby state for receiving the call or for receiving a PB signal for the PIN number. Next, when the code to control the feed supply device 5 is input by operating the push button, the code is stored in the telecontroller 1 after receiving the PB signal of the password.
PB signal is input (step ST3).

As a result, the telecontroller 1 outputs a control signal for controlling the bait supply device 5 based on the code (step ST4). This control signal is input to the control section 5f via the I/O interface circuit 5a. Then, the control unit 5f calculates the detection value by the food amount detection sensor 5c (step ST5), and based on this detection value, it is determined whether or not there is food (for example, an appropriate amount of food) in the tray 5h (step ST5). ST6). That is, if the food seems to be running out in the tray 5h, it is considered that the pet is eating normally. Therefore, the control unit 5f issues an instruction to the notification device 5e to generate a melody sound or the like to notify the user of the normal meal (step ST7). Then, on the notification device 5e,
The instructed melody sound is generated, and the pets at home and around the house are notified that it is time to eat.

Subsequently, when the control unit 5f issues an instruction to control the supply device 5d, the motor drive unit _5d1 drives the motor _5d3 to open and close the valve 7, and then the motor _5d2 is driven. , the valve 6 is opened and closed (step ST8). That is, the valve 7 is opened, and the amount of bait set by the bait setting device 5b is supplied to the receiving tray 5h, and after this bait is supplied, the valve 7 is closed. Further, the valve 6 is opened, and the amount of bait set by the bait setting device 5b is stored in a predetermined portion 5g ₁ of the hopper 5g, and after the bait is stored in this predetermined portion 5g ₁ , the valve 6 is closed. . In addition,
Regarding the opening/closing operation of the valves 6 and 7, the predetermined portion _5g1 is initially left empty, and during feeding operation, the valve 6 is opened and closed to store the predetermined amount of bait in the predetermined portion _5g1 , and then the valve 7 is opened. It may be opened and closed to supply a set amount of bait stored in the predetermined portion _5g1 to the receiving tray 5h. Subsequently, the control section 5f outputs a monitor signal for the feed feeding operation (step ST9).

Furthermore, if the pet is not eating food, the control section 5f determines that there is enough food left in the saucer 5h (step ST6), and the control section 5f sends a monitor signal indicating that there is enough food. is output (step ST10).

Then, these monitor signals are input to the telecontroller 1 via the I/O interface circuit 5a, and the telecontroller 1 outputs an audio signal to the telephone line 4 indicating that there is enough food left. As a result, the owner can know that the pet is not eating due to some kind of trouble when he/she is away from home, and can deal with the problem by, for example, rushing home.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the bait feeding device of the present invention is connected to a telecontroller for controlling home appliances and detecting their states from a remote location via a telephone line. We supplied food to pets on the ground and detected the amount of food, so
It is possible to feed the pet at any time while going out or traveling, and there is no need to leave the pet in an expensive pet hotel every time you go out or travel, and moreover, you can enjoy going out or traveling with peace of mind. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to know the amount of food being fed to the pet, and it is possible to know whether there is a change in the pet's behavior.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a bait supply device showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic overall diagram of the bait supply device, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart explaining the operation of the bait supply device. It is a diagram. In the figure, 1 is a telecontroller, 2 is a telephone, 3
is a line connection terminal, 4 is a telephone line, 5 is a bait supply device, 5a is an I/O interface circuit, 5b is a bait amount setting device, 5c is a bait amount detection sensor, 5d is a feeding device, _5d1 is a motor drive unit , 5d ₂ and 5d ₃ are motors, 5e is a notification device, 5e ₁ is a melody sound generator,
5e ₂ is an amplifier, 5e ₃ is a speaker, 5f is a control unit,
5g is a hopper, 5h is a saucer, and 6 and 7 are valves.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A food amount setting device for setting the amount of food to be fed to a pet such as an animal; a food supply means for feeding a predetermined amount of food set by the food amount setting device to a receiving tray; a melody sound generating means for generating a predetermined melody sound when the bait is supplied to the tray by the bait supplying means; a telecontroller connected to a telephone line;
A control section that controls the food supply means and the melody sound generation means according to instructions issued from a remote location via the telecontroller, and automatically controls the supply of food such as pets from a remote location. The bait feeding device is provided with a bait amount detection sensor that detects the amount of bait left in the tray, and the control section is configured to control when the amount of remaining bait detected by the bait amount detection sensor is larger than a predetermined amount. The bait feeding device is characterized in that a specific signal is sent through the telecontroller without operating the bait feeding device and the melody sound generating device.