A feed pusher and a method related to an operation of the feed pusher configured to travel on a feeding table along a longitudinal axis of the feeding table at a distance from a feeding table edge and configured to push animal feed placed on the feeding table sidewards in relation to the longitudinal axis towards the feeding table edge by a rotational movement of a rotatable screw driven by an electric motor include obtaining a value of a parameter related to the electric motor during a time period of the operation of the feed pusher traveling on the feeding table, and estimating an amount of animal feed that has been pushed during the time period based on the obtained value of the parameter.

The present disclosure provides for a shaftless auger with adjustable anchor system comprising a hopper, a boot, a trough, a motor, a coreless/shaftless auger, and an anchor assembly comprising an adjustable anchor and a threaded adjustment rod. Material deposited into the hopper is gravitationally dispensed into the boot, where it fits between flights of the auger. The motor provides a rotational spin to the auger, which pushes the material longitudinally out of the boot and along a length of the trough. Moving the adjustable anchor longitudinally along the adjustment rod alters a tension on the shaftless auger and alters the amount of material that can fit between flights of the auger. When the adjustable anchor is moved forwards a dispersal volume deposited by the auger per foot of trough is reduced. Moving the anchor shaft backwards increases the dispersal volume.

An automated dispensing apparatus for providing food and medication to pets, includes a base supporting a feed assembly with an auger chute and motor-driven auger, and a storage bin positioned above to supply food. A medication feed assembly features a holder and a dispensing plate, controlled by an actuator, to deliver medication to a food bowl located below the dispensing ends. The apparatus is managed by a control circuit equipped with a CPU, memory, and wireless communication capabilities, allowing remote programming and adjustment of feeding and medication schedules via a remote electronic device, such as a smart phone. Additionally, a camera and lighting system are integrated for monitoring the dispensing process. The apparatus can be powered by a rechargeable battery, AC adapter, or solar cells, ensuring continuous operation. This system provides a reliable and automated solution for feeding and medicating pets, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

A horizontal feed storage system may comprise an elongated feed container having a length and a width, wherein the length is at least ten times greater than the width. The elongated feed container may have a fill opening through which the feed is deposited into the elongated feed container and a feed removal opening through which feed is removed from the elongated feed container. The elongated feed container may be movable. The elongated feed container may include multiple conveyance mechanisms disposed within the elongated feed container. The multiple conveyance mechanisms may include a first conveyance mechanism and a second conveyance mechanism, wherein the first conveyance mechanism may displace feed by moving the feed in a first direction away from the fill opening, and/or the second conveyance mechanism may displace feed by moving the feed in a second direction toward the feed removal opening.

A pet food cooker and mixer includes a housing within which is enclosed a motor and a removable mixing pot where the mixing pot is configured with curved walls and an open top, a longitudinal axis, and an outlet at one end. A mixer blade is driven by the motor and is configured with a shaft extending along the longitudinal axis within the mixing pot, the mixer blade comprising plurality of paddles extending radially from the shaft and configured to force food material toward the outlet and a scraper arm extending outward from the shaft, the scraper arm having a scraper paddle in contact with the curved walls. An extrusion auger is also driven by the motor and is configured to force food material through the outlet. The device is also configured with a heating element for heating the mixing pot.

An automatic pet feeding system contains a first hopper adapted to contain food and an inner second hopper adapted to receive food from the first hopper. A movable screw operably communicates with the second hopper, and is configured to rotate at a predetermined time, and extrude food therethrough. The movable screw includes a periphery, an inlet, and an outlet. A screw housing contains the movable screw such that the movable screw is adapted to slidably engage an inner wall of the screw housing. A dish for receipt of the food is also included. Food is provided at a predetermined weight depending on the rotation of the movable screw.

A feeder that includes a transfer housing having an opening; a transfer portion rotatable within the transfer housing; a first gear transmitting power to the transfer portion; a motor providing power to the first gear; a second gear receiving power from the motor, a crank rotating together with the second gear, and a feeding head which is adjacent to the opening of the transfer housing, and moves by the rotation of the crank.

A feeder that includes a transfer housing including an opening; a transfer portion rotatable inside the transfer housing; a shaft connected to the transfer portion; and a motor providing a rotational force to the shaft, in which the transfer portion includes: a screw rotating spirally from the shaft toward the opening of the transfer housing, inside the transfer housing; and a hub into which the shaft is inserted, and to which the screw is fixed, wherein the screw rotates when the motor provides rotational force in a first direction, and does not rotate when the motor provides rotational force in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Disclosed is a feeder. The feeder includes a transfer housing having an opening; a transfer portion rotatable within the transfer housing; a first gear transmitting power to the transfer portion; a motor providing power to the first gear; a second gear receiving power from the motor; and a feeding head which is adjacent to the opening of the transfer housing, and moves by a power transmitted by the second gear, wherein when the motor provides rotational power in a first direction, the feeding head moves, and, when the motor provides rotational power in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the movement of the feeding head stops and the transfer portion rotates.

A pet feeding machine includes at least a fresh storage container with temperature control, the outlet of the fresh storage container being connected to a pre-heated container for heating up food; the pet food is placed in the fresh storage container for storage, and when feeding, the food is pushed to the pre-heated container according to the amount of feeding and then heated up to feed the pet. The fresh storage containers can be cooled to maintain a proper storage temperature inside to remain fresh of the food stored inside, especially fresh meat, etc. When it is time to feed, the food in the fresh storage containers will be fed into the pre-heated containers in the feeding volume, and then be heated properly to room temperature, and then the warmed food will be fed to the pets.