KR102114780B1 - Auto feeding device using ICT for companion animal and auto feeding system for companion animal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a dry feed fee is stored, a dry food feed supply unit is provided with an opening and closing opening and closing so as to be discharged when the pet's feed request signal is transmitted, a wet feed supply unit provided with a pouch fixing means for fixing the pouch where the wet feed is stored and discharged, A water supply unit for storing and discharging water, and a sensor unit for detecting a pet food supply request; And a support part divided into at least two or more in a location where the dry food, wet feed, and water supplied from the supply parts are discharged and dropped, and the pouch fixing means includes a step motor and a roller connected to the step motor. Including, it is provided to be fixed with the rotation axis of the step motor when the feeding signal occurs, the end of the pouch is rolled together with the rotation axis to reduce the volume of the space inside the main body to discharge wet feed to any one of the support parts , Dry food, wet feed and water can be provided in three ways, and even when the pet goes out, the pet can feed themselves, and the pet can use the pet at the desired time rather than at the desired time A hybrid automatic feeding machine and a companion animal automatic feeding system using the same can be provided.

Description

Auto feeding device using ICT for companion animal and auto feeding system for companion animal using the same}

The present invention relates to a hybrid automatic feeder for a companion animal, and more particularly, to a companion animal automatic feeder that allows the companion animal to eat three kinds of wet and dry water based on ICT and allows remote control of the companion.

Here, background arts related to the present disclosure are provided, and these do not necessarily mean known technologies.

Recently, it is estimated that the population of pets is increasing exponentially, and the age range of raising pets also appears to vary. This phenomenon is believed to be due to the increasing number of single-person households, the increasing number of people raising pets due to the low birth rate and aging population. In fact, the pet-related industry is also showing rapid growth.

Unlike the past, as more and more people treat pets as family rather than livestock, services using information and communication technology (ICT) aimed at pets are continuously pouring out. In particular, a companion animal management system using a smartphone is emerging as a great concern.

On the other hand, because people who keep pets spend a lot of time outside, like other people, there are many problems in managing pets when they are away from home.

In particular, when going out or leaving the house for a long time on vacation, etc., the supply of food becomes a problem, and as a result, pets may be entrusted to a paid consignment facility, but it is difficult to respond because each pet has a different diet and eating habits. there is a problem.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, and to provide a companion animal self-feeding machine and a companion pet automatic feeding machine that allows a pet to feed and water itself and allows a user to remotely control the pet.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The present invention is a dry food charge supply unit is stored and discharged dry food charges; A wet feed supply unit equipped with a pouch through which wet feed is stored and discharged; A water supply unit through which water is stored and discharged; A sensor unit that detects a pet animal supply request; It provides a hybrid automatic feeder for a companion animal comprising; and a support portion provided at a location where the dry feed, wet feed and water supplied from the supply unit is discharged and dropped.

In addition, the wet feed supply unit is provided to replace the pouch including fixing means for fixing the pouch, and the fixing means for the wet feed supply unit is provided on one side of the dry food supply unit so that the pouch is the dry food supply unit It is characterized in that it is fixed to one side of the share the support.

In addition, the wet feed supply unit is characterized in that it is provided in a form in which the wet feed is discharged by compressing the pouch using a roller.

In addition, the water supply unit is provided to replace the water bottle including a water bottle having a discharge port through which water is discharged in a space in which water is stored, and a fixing means for fixing the water bottle, wherein the water supply unit fixing means is the dry food charge It is provided on one side of the supply portion is characterized in that the water bottle is fixed to one side of the dry food supply portion to share the base.

In addition, the discharge port is characterized in that a pet having a diameter larger than the diameter of the discharge port is provided inside the water bottle so that a companion animal can ingest water by licking the beads.

In addition, the hybrid automatic feeder for a companion animal includes a camera, a speaker, a storage medium capable of storing audio or video, and a timer to observe the appearance of the companion animal, output music that the companion animal likes, or output the voice of the owner's user. It characterized in that it further comprises an output for recording and outputting.

In addition, the base portion is provided with a partition so that the dry food, wet feed and water are provided so as not to mix when dropped on the base portion.

In addition, the support portion includes a first support compartment for collecting dry food charges discharged from the dry food feed supply but not consumed by a companion animal, and a second support compartment for collecting wet feed discharged from the pouch but not consumed by a companion animal and the water supply part. A third half acupuncture compartment where water that is discharged from but not collected by a companion animal is collected is provided, and the backrest compartments are configured to generate pay information including how much feed and water are not consumed, including a weight measuring means. Is done.

In addition, at least one or more of the first and second support spaces and the third and second support spaces are provided with at least one blanking plate, and the blanking plate is a lower blanking plate when feed or water falls on the supporting plate. It is characterized in that it is configured to automatically close in the order of the top plate in order not to feed the pet or water that has fallen.

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The present invention is a hybrid automatic for a companion animal that can feed food and water at a time when the companion animal wants it, even if there is no companion, through a food supply configuration in which the companion animal directly controls the dry food, wet feed, and water, and is equipped with a sensor. You can provide payrollers.

In addition, by using a user terminal, wireless communication and control technology, pets can control the hybrid automatic feeding machine for pets remotely or automatically control them through programming to prevent proper feeding of pets. It is possible to provide an automatic pet feeding system where possible.

1 to 3 show the configuration of a hybrid automatic feeding machine for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 shows the configuration of the support according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 and 6 show the configuration of a companion animal automatic feeding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Before describing the present invention in detail below, it is understood that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, which is limited only by the scope of the appended claims. shall. All technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise stated.

Throughout this specification and claims, unless otherwise stated, the terms comprise, comprises, comprising means referring to an article, step or group of articles, and steps, and any other article It is not meant to exclude a step or group of things or a group of steps. In addition, when a part is said to be 'connected' to another part, this includes not only the case of 'directly connected', but also the case of 'indirectly connected' with another element in between.

On the other hand, various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with any other embodiments, unless otherwise indicated. Any feature indicated as particularly preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature or features indicated as preferred or advantageous. Hereinafter, embodiments and effects according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The hybrid automatic feeding machine 10 for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a pouch for storing and discharging a dry food charge supply unit 100 for storing and discharging dry food as shown in FIG. 1. The wet feed supply unit 200, the water supply unit 300 in which water is stored and discharged, the sensor unit 400 for detecting a pet food supply request, and the dry food, wet feed and water supplied from the supply units are discharged. It includes a support portion 500 provided in a falling position.

The sensor unit 400 is not limited in its form, but, for example, the supply units are provided on the support unit 500, and may be provided in any one or more of the supply units, and also connected to a wired connection. It is not limited, but is provided with a connection form capable of being wirelessly spaced.

The dry food charge supply unit 100 is not limited in its form, but includes, for example, a space in which the dry food charge is stored, and includes an opening and closing opening for discharging the dry food charge stored therein, when the feed request signal is transmitted. Is opened so that an appropriate amount of dry food charges falls to the base 500.

The wet feed supply unit 200 is not limited in its form, but for example, it is preferable to configure the pouch to be replaced, including a fixing means for fixing and fixing the pouch and the pouch where the wet feed is stored and discharged. The fixing means may be preferably provided on one side of the dry food feed supply unit 100 so that the pouch is fixed on one side of the dry food feed supply unit 100 to share a base. At this time, the base 500 may be provided with a partition so that the dry food and wet feed do not mix when dropped on the base.

In the case of a dry meal fee, it is possible to use the composition of an existing food supply device as it is because it has an advantage of easy feeding and storage. However, in the case of dry meals, the protein and fat content is low, the carbohydrate content is high, and the water content is about 10%, so the palatability is low and the water content is low. In the case of wet feed, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, etc. are evenly distributed, and the nutritional balance is well maintained, and the moisture content is higher than 70%, so that it is highly palatable and can increase the water intake by itself. However, the wet feed had a higher fat content than the dry meal fee, and it was difficult to feed the companion animal through an automatic feeder because the period of availability after opening was short.

The present invention is a hybrid feeding device capable of feeding both dry and wet feeds. As a configuration capable of feeding both dry and wet feeds to companion animals, it is possible to apply both the advantages of the dry feed and the wet feed.

The pouch is that the wet feed is stored and the feed can be discharged according to a physical or electrical signal. In the present invention, the pouch may have a specific configuration for feeding the wet feed. For example, the pouch preferably has a spout shape including a main body having a variable volume of an interior space containing a wet feed and an outlet through which the wet feed is discharged.

The fixing means is provided on one side of the dry food feed supply unit 100 so that it can be replaced when all the wet feed inside the pouch is fed. Since the wet feed is provided in an appropriate amount in the pouch, it is always possible to supply fresh food to the companion animal.

The wet feed has a viscosity such that the wet feed does not fall to the floor when it is supplied to the companion animal once, so that the companion animal can directly eat the wet feed discharged from the outlet.

More specifically, when the wet feed is discharged through a 1 cm diameter outlet, the length discharged per unit time is at a rate of 1 mm / s, and the minimum length at which the wet feed is cut is preferably 50 mm to 4 cm.

The fixing means is provided to be able to adjust its height and direction according to the size or feeding position of the companion animal. If the size of the pet is large, the height of the fixing means can be adjusted to increase, and if the size of the pet is small, it is possible to adjust the height of the fixing means to decrease. Adjust the fixing means to face the front direction of this pet, and if you want to pay in a raised head position, adjust the fixing means so that the outlet direction of the pouch faces the head of the companion animal while raising the height of the fixing means. It is possible to feed the animals in various postures.

The water supply unit 300 is not limited in its form, and may include a container (water bowl) containing water. More specifically, it is preferable to configure the water bottle to be replaceable, including a water bottle having a discharge port through which water is discharged in a space in which water is stored and fixing means for fixing the water bottle. The fixing means may be provided on another side of the dry food feed supply 100, so that the water bottle is fixed on one side of the dry food feed supply 100 to share the base. At this time, the support portion 500 may be provided with a partition so that the dry food and water do not mix when dropped on the support portion.

The discharge port may be configured such that a pet having a diameter larger than the diameter of the discharge port is provided inside the water bottle so that a companion animal can ingest water by licking the beads.

The sensor unit 400 is a device for detecting a pet's pay request signal, and particularly includes a device for detecting a pet's behavior to detect behaviors such as building, licking, rubbing, pressing, biting, tail shaking, approaching, etc. When specified as an action related to the feeding request, an electrical signal is transmitted to the supply unit to enable the dry food supply unit or the wet feed supply unit to operate. The sensor unit 400 may be provided with at least one or more sensors, and two or more sensors may be provided to detect dry food salary requests and wet feed salary requests, respectively.

The sensor unit 400 includes a voice-sensitive sensor that detects barking and crying, a torque sensor that detects licking and biting, a touch sensor and gyro sensor that detects pressing and rubbing, a motion sensor that detects tail shaking, and a sensor using marking. It may be configured to include at least one sensor selected from a pressure sensor and an ultrasonic sensor for detecting scratching and pressing, a displacement sensor for detecting gaze, and a proximity sensor.

For example, when a pressing action of a companion animal is designated as a feeding request action, when a pressing action of the companion animal is detected through a touch sensor or a pressure sensor, a signal is transmitted to a connected supply unit so that a dry meal or a wet feed is discharged. .

Which of the above-mentioned companion animal behaviors is recognized as a food request behavior and is to be paid directly through a user terminal, which will be described later, or by collecting and analyzing data on what pets are requesting food. Can be specified.

The wet feed supply unit 200 is a device that reduces the volume of the space inside the main body of the pouch so that the wet feed is discharged through the outlet. Any configuration capable of such functions can be used without limitation.

Preferably, the wet feed supply unit 200 is provided so that the end of the pouch is fixed to the rotation axis of the step motor 220 as shown in FIG. 2 as a step motor 220, and when the feeding signal is generated, Together, the ends of the pouch can be dried to reduce the volume of the interior space of the body so that the wet feed can be discharged. When the step motor 220 is used, there is an advantage in that the number of steps to be rotated (rotation angle), the rotation direction, and the rotation speed can be easily controlled.

In addition, the wet feed supply unit 200 may be provided in a form in which the wet feed is discharged by compressing the pouch using a roller 230. As shown in Figure 3, the end of the pouch is fitted to the roller 230, and the roller 230 is moved by the motor to compress the pouch so that the wet feed is discharged. The roller 230 may be provided on both sides of the pouch, and the pouch may be compressed between the roller and the roller, or may have a fixed surface on one surface and a roller on the other surface to compress the pouch between the surface and the roller.

The wet feed supply unit 200 is provided to be capable of adjusting its height and direction so that the wet feed in the pouch is automatically discharged in an appropriate amount according to the size or feeding posture of the companion animal.

The wet feed supply unit 200 supplies the wet feed so that the parameter P represented by the following Equation 1 is within the range of 0.05 to 0.8. Here, L.C. means the minimum length at which the wet feed is cut off when discharged at a rate of 1 mm / s when the wet feed is discharged through a 1 cm diameter outlet.

[Equation 1]

The sensor unit 400 may be connected via wired or wirelessly through a network to exchange signals. The network may be a wired network such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) or a value added network (VAN) or a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, a wireless LAN ( Wireless LAN (Bluetooth), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and can be implemented in all types of wireless networks.

A first support compartment 510 in which the dry food charges discharged from the dry food feed supply unit 100 but not consumed by a companion animal gather in the support part 500, and wet feeds discharged from the pouch but not consumed by a companion animal gather. The second support compartment 520 and the third supply compartment 300, which is discharged from the water supply unit 300 but is not consumed by a companion animal, are provided. The first, second, and third support compartments 510, 520, and 530 include a measure of how much food and water the companion animal has consumed, and weighing means for generating the companion animal's salary information. You can generate feed information, such as whether feed and water have not been consumed.

At least one or more of the first and second support spaces and the third and second support spaces are provided with at least one blanking plate (522,524), as shown in FIG. 4, to allow the animal to take away the feed or water. It may be a form that does not. The blanking plates 522 and 524 may be configured to automatically close in the order of the upper blanking plate to the upper blanking plate when the feed or water falls into the support compartment. For example, the blanking plates 522 and 524 include a lower blanking plate 522 that opens and closes the base, and an upper blanking plate 524 that opens and closes the base, but is provided above the lower blanking plate 522. . When the feed plate or the water is dropped in the support compartment, the lower cover plate 522 and 524 are automatically closed sequentially in accordance with the salary information generated by the weight measuring means. Do not provide fallen food or water to your pet.

The companion pet automatic hybrid feeder 10 may include a housing (not shown) in which the configuration is included. The housing may be provided with an outlet through which dry food, wet feed and water are discharged. The shape of the housing is not limited to its shape, such as cylindrical or square.

The hybrid automatic feeder 10 for a companion animal is capable of wireless communication through a network with a management server 20 or a user terminal 30, which will be described later, and further includes an output unit (not shown), so that the user Through the application, it is possible to observe the appearance of the companion animal through the hybrid automatic feeder 10 for the companion animal, to output music that the companion animal likes, or to record and output the voice of the owner user.

The output unit may include, for example, a camera, a speaker, a storage medium capable of storing audio or video, and a timer.

The companion animal automatic hybrid feeder 10 is a control server (not shown) that enables wireless communication through a network with a management server 20 or a user terminal 30, which will be described later, and controls the supply unit, sensor unit, support unit, and output unit. City) may further include a user to directly control the hybrid automatic feeder for companion animals 10 through the application of the user terminal.

Through the above application, when a self-paid by a companion animal is generated, a push notification is generated to a user so that the time zone paid can be checked, and data on the time of salary is stored to build a database.

The control unit receives control signals transmitted from the user terminal 30, including communication means for receiving and transmitting data, and control means for controlling the mounting unit, sensor unit, and supply unit. The output can be driven. In addition, the control unit may store salary information and the like, including database means for storing data.

Companion animal automatic feeding system (1) according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 5 companion animal hybrid automatic feeding machine 10 that can eat a wet feed by itself and the companion animal hybrid automatic It includes a user terminal 30 that can receive information from the feeder 10 and control the hybrid automatic feeder for companion animals through an application.

Since the hybrid automatic feeding machine 10 for the companion animal includes the control unit 700, wireless communication through the network with the user terminal 30 is possible, and thus it is possible to transmit pay information to the user terminal 30. , The control signal may be received from the user terminal 30 and controlled according to the control signal.

Companion animal automatic feeding system (1) according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 6 companion animal hybrid automatic feeding machine (10), which can eat a wet feed by themselves, the companion animal hybrid Management server 20 for receiving and storing the pay information of the automatic feeder 10 and receiving information from the management server 20 to control the hybrid automatic feeder 10 for companion animals through an application It includes a user terminal 30.

The management server 20 includes communication means for receiving and transmitting data, a database for storing data, and processing means for processing the received data.

The management server 20 receives the pay information transmitted from the hybrid automatic feeder for companion animals 10 through the communication means, and transmits the pay information and the analysis information generated by the processing means to the user terminal 30 In addition, a user's control signal may be received through an application installed in the user terminal 30. In addition, the received control signal is transmitted to the hybrid automatic feeder 10 for a companion animal to drive the supply unit, the reception unit, and the output unit.

The management server 20 stores the salary information and control signal related information in the database. The salary information includes information such as what kind of companion animal behavior is detected in the sensor unit 400, how many cycles the supply unit is operated, the amount of feed supplied, and the amount of feed not fed but consumed. .

The management server 20 analyzes the salary information through the processing means and generates analysis information such as a wet feed supply time, a wet feed intake amount, and a behavior pattern for a companion animal's behavior that requires a feed discharge. do.

The user terminal 30 may be various smart devices such as a smart phone, a smart note, a tablet PC, a smart camera, a smart TV, and a wearable computer. However, the user terminal 30 in the present invention is not limited to the type of terminal as listed, and is directly connected to the control unit of the management server 20 or the companion pet automatic hybrid feeder 10 through the network. It can be transmitted and received, and if the payer control application can be installed, it can perform the role of the user terminal 30 in the present invention regardless of the type of the specific terminal.

On the other hand, the network in the present invention is a local area network (Local Area Network; LAN), a wide area network (WAN) or a value-added network (VAN), such as a wired network or a mobile network (mobile radiocommunication network), It can be implemented with all kinds of wireless networks, such as a satellite communication network, a wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet), and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access).

The user terminal 30 has an application capable of inputting a control signal for real-time checking the pay status through the hybrid automatic feeder 10 for a companion animal and controlling the hybrid automatic feeding machine 10 for a companion animal. Install and run.

When the application is executed through the user terminal 30, the salary information of the companion animal can be checked remotely by receiving the salary information from the management server 20 or the control unit. After the behavior of the companion animal is detected, it is possible to check salary information about what kind of food is consumed and how much time is consumed.

In addition, by receiving the analysis information from the management server 20, it is possible to obtain information on the intake pattern of the companion animal, and through such pay information and analysis information, a control signal for controlling the hybrid automatic feeder 10 for the companion animal is obtained. I can send it.

For example, in order to prevent pets from overeating, the supply is periodically performed after one feeder operation to set the minimum time that the next feeder can operate, or if the pet does not feed too much or does not request food by itself. Can be set to operate.

Through the hybrid automatic feeding machine for companion animals and the automatic animal feeding system using the companion animal according to the present invention, it is possible to feed the companion animals themselves even when the companion is out, and the feed is consumed at the desired time of the companion animal rather than when the companion wants. Provides possible effects. In addition, through the automatic hybrid feeder for companion animals according to the present invention, dry feed, wet feed and water can be automatically supplied, and fresh feed and water can be provided by providing a replacement type of a pouch or a bucket, and discharged through a blanking plate. It provides the effect of improving the health of companion animals by preventing the consumption of old feed and water. Also for the companion according to the present invention

The features, structures, effects, and the like exemplified in each of the above-described embodiments may be combined or modified for other embodiments by a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the embodiments belong. Therefore, the contents related to such combinations and modifications should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1: Automatic pet feeding system
10: Hybrid automatic feeding machine for pets
100: dry food supply
200: wet feed supply
300: water supply
400: sensor unit
500: base
20: management server
30: user terminal

Claims (14)

Dry food charges are stored and provided with opening and closing openings that are opened and closed to be discharged when the pet's feed request signal is transmitted;
A wet feed supply unit provided with a pouch fixing means for fixing the pouch in which the wet feed is stored and discharged;
A water supply unit through which water is stored and discharged;
A sensor unit for detecting a pet food supply request; And
It includes; a support portion divided into at least two at a location where the dry food, wet feed, and water supplied from the supply units are discharged and dropped.
The pouch fixing means,
Step motor,
It includes a roller connected to the step motor,
It is provided to be fixed with the rotating shaft of the step motor, and when the food supply signal occurs, the end of the pouch is rolled together with the rotating shaft to reduce the volume of the space inside the main body, thereby discharging the wet feed to any one of the supporting portions. Animal hybrid automatic feeding machine.
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The camera, speaker, and a storage medium capable of storing voice or video, including a timer, observes the appearance of a companion animal, outputs music that the companion animal likes, or records and outputs the voice of the owner's user, and further includes an output unit. ,
A management server for receiving and storing pay information of the hybrid automatic feeder for the companion animal; And
And a user terminal that receives information from the management server and controls the hybrid automatic feeding machine for the companion animal through an application,
The management server,
Wireless communication through the network with the user terminal is possible, by transmitting the pay information of the companion animal detected by the sensor unit to the user terminal, remotely checking the pay status of the companion animal and supplying the dry food and / or Or a pet feeder that controls the wet feed supply.
According to claim 1,
The support part includes a first support compartment for collecting dry food charges discharged from the dry food feed supply but not consumed by a companion animal, and a second support compartment for collecting wet feed discharged from the pouch but not consumed by a companion animal and the water supply part. A third support compartment for collecting water that has been discharged but not consumed by a companion animal is provided.
The first, second, and third support compartments include weight measurement means for determining how much food and water the companion animal has consumed, and for generating companion animal feeding information,
Further comprising a blanking plate provided in a form that does not allow the animal to consume the dropped feed or water,
The blank plate (522,524)
And the lower cover plate 522 for opening and closing the support compartment,
Opening and closing the support compartment, and includes an upper blanking plate 524 provided on the upper side of the lower blanking plate 522,
When the feed or water falls on the support compartment, according to the salary information generated by the weighing means, the lower blanking plate and the upper blanking plate are automatically closed sequentially so as not to provide fallen animals with feed or water. Hybrid automatic feeder for pets.
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