DE202018000182U1 - Device for metered feed feed for pets - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for metered feed feeding for pets, comprising a feeding ramp (4) surrounded by a storage container (5), characterized in that the size and shape of the feed outlet opening (7) by a height-adjustable and / or rotatable metering device (1) is adjusted.

Description

The invention relates to a Futterzuführvorrichtung for dosed food intake of dry food, especially for dogs and cats.

Instinctively, it is particularly important for animals to eat their food quickly so that they can fully claim the food. For this reason, eating the daily main meals often causes the food to snare.

When the animal greedily eats its feeding, too much air gets into the digestive system. This increases the likelihood of flatulence that is especially uncomfortable for the owner. By not enough chewing, large pieces of food land in the stomach, which require an additional digestive effort. Loose animals are more likely to be overweight, as the feeling of satiety occurs later. In addition, some dog breeds (such as Labrador Retriever) have a particularly high appetite, which is why there is an increased risk of rapid weight gain. Thorough chewing also keeps your teeth clean.

DE 20 2008 009 678 shows, for example, a feeding bowl, in which the feed can be placed in the three separate chambers. In this way the feed intake is made more difficult for the animal. Such feeding bowls have the properties that the feeding period can not be set variably and therefore it comes to very long feeding times, which can be integrated only time-consuming in everyday life. To obtain the desired effect, the size of the feeding bowl must be adapted to the size of the dry food and to the size of the animal. In case of failure, the animal may feel impatient and the bowl is misappropriated by being thrown around, causing food to leap out of the chambers.

A device for automatically providing a constant amount of feed is in DE 00 0029 717 900 described. There is provided a feed storage container on a support frame, so that the discharge opening is described by the distance from the reservoir opening and the bottom inside. When using different sizes of dry food pieces an adjustment of the entire reservoir is required. In addition, the geometric design of the feed outlet openings is very limited. Due to the design, it can also happen that the last food leftovers can not be reached by the animal and the owner must support in this case.

The object of the invention is to provide a Futterzuführvorrichtung for pets, in which the amount of feed can be variably dosed and an independent feed removal of the pet is possible. Thus, the speed of feeding and the degree of difficulty should be regulated by the pet owner.

This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

With the invention it is achieved that the height of the feed outlet opening and thus also the degree of difficulty by means of a metering device are purely manually adjustable. In addition to the height adjustment, various geometric feed outlets allow the choice of different geometric feed shapes and different sized feed pieces. This has the advantage that the same device can be used for different animal and feed sizes. The use of changing food outlets promotes and requires the cognitive abilities of the animal, which can contribute to its balance.

An adjustable feeding period of the daily main meals can prevent the pet from looping, which results in health benefits for the animal. These include a good digestive behavior, a reduced risk of weight gain, the combination of eating and cognitive ability as well as keeping the teeth clean by thoroughly chewing.

The pet achieves partial successes through a portion-wise feed withdrawal, so that a spin-around of the bowl and thus of the feed can be excluded.

By exploiting gravity and the structural design of the components, a purely mechanical design is possible for this purpose. A compact design is also achieved by the vertical feed feeder.

• 1 eine geöffnete Futteraustrittsöffnung durch einen höhenverstellbaren Dosierring,
• 2 eine geöffnete Futteraustrittsöffnung durch einen höhenverstellbaren Dosierring mit halbrunder Öffnungsgeometrie,
• 3 eine Explosionszeichnung und
• 4 einen geschlitzten Dosierring.

An embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to 1 to 4 explained in more detail. Show it

• 1 an opened feed outlet opening by means of a height-adjustable metering ring,
• 2 an opened feed outlet opening by means of a height-adjustable metering ring with a semicircular opening geometry,
• 3 an exploded drawing and
• 4 a slotted dosing ring.

In the figures, the device for metered feed feed with shell (8th) , Feed ramp (4) , Dosing ring (1) and reservoir (5) shown. The Components shell (8th) and feed ramp (4) are in direct contact and are preferably made in one piece. In one embodiment, not shown, is the feed ramp (4) removable and can with a twist or click closure on the shell (8th) be attached. To ensure slipping of the feed is the feed ramp (4) designed as a slope.

By slightly raising the shell (8th) on the outer edge of the falling food is localized. In one embodiment, not shown, the bottom plate is flat.

The round storage container (5) is removable according to the embodiment and encloses the feed ramp by means of press fit, rotary and / or click fastener (4) , In non-illustrated embodiments, the reservoir (5) with the appropriate attachments square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval. The feed outlet (7) is square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval, which is the lowest point of the feeding ramp (4) is positioned.

For controlled filling of the reservoir (5) is this with a funnel (6) Provided. In one embodiment, not shown, this is designed removable. So that the animal does not reach the feeding through the funnel opening, this is limited by crossbeams. In another embodiment, not shown, this is prevented by an optional cover.

So that the feed outlet (7) can be variably adjusted, is the reservoir (5) from a sliding dosing ring (1) surrounded, which is designed as a press fit. In further embodiments, the metering device (1) via a screw cap with the reservoir (5) connected. In 4 is the slotted ( 9 ) Dosierring as a non-closed ring, which also causes the desired interference fit effect. In this variant, a simple exchange by elastic bending is possible. Due to the axial displacement of the metering ring (1) can thus the size of the feed outlet opening (7) be set variably. By rotation of the dosing ring (1) the opening can be changed not only in height, but also in shape. In the 2 to 4 are the semicircular ( 2 ) and roof-shaped ( 3 ) Dosage opening geometry listed. In embodiments not shown, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval Dosieröffnungsgeometrien be used.

With closed or preset feed exit opening (7) becomes the reservoir (5) using the funnel (6) filled. After the feed outlet (7) using the dosing ring (1) is set, the food can be removed in portions from the pet. As soon as the pieces below are removed, the overlying food slips towards the food dispenser. This is done by gravity in combination with a wedge-shaped feed ramp (4) , In this way, the animal can not completely dive his mouth into the food and is thus forced to use his tongue playfully.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

(1)

Dosage

(2)

semicircular metering geometry

(3)

roof-shaped dosing geometry

(4)

feed ramp

(5)

reservoir

(6)

funnel

(7)

Food outlet opening

(8th)

Bowl

(9)

Slot in non-closed dosing ring

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202008009678 [0004]
• DE 000029717900 [0005]

Claims (14)

Device for metered feed feeding for pets, comprising a feeding ramp (4) surrounded by a storage container (5), characterized in that the size and shape of the feed outlet opening (7) by a height-adjustable and / or rotatable metering device (1) is adjusted. Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the metering device (1) via a press fit or a screw cap to the reservoir (5) is connected. Device after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that a press fit between a slotted metering device (9) and the reservoir (5) is generated. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening geometry (2) (3) of the metering device (1) is square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the feed ramp (4) is designed as a slope and at the feed outlet opening (7) has its lowest point. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage container (5) by means of press fit, rotary or click closure is removable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage container (5) is square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the feed outlet opening (7) is square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, round or oval. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the components shell (8) and chuck ramp (4) are made of one piece or by a rotary or click closure are detachable from each other. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a funnel (6) on the storage container (5) is arranged, which is removable or integrated into the storage container (5). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the funnel opening (6) is bounded by transverse bars or closed by a lid. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell (8) has an elevated outer wall or is designed as a flat bottom plate. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell (8) is provided with anti-slip mats. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material consists of plastic, metal or clay.

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