Abstract
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of pet products, and specifically to a feeder for an openable packaged food product. The feeder includes a feeding body. The feeding body includes a food storage area. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body through the fixing element.
Claims
1. A feeder for an openable packaged food product, comprising a feeding body, wherein the feeding body comprises a food storage area, a coupling member is provided on the feeding body, and the coupling member comprises a fixing element; and a packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body through the fixing element.
2. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member further comprises a locking element, and the locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body.
3. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 2, wherein: the fixing element comprises a protrusion, and the protrusion protrudes outward from a top of the feeding body; or the fixing element comprises a fixing strip, and an end portion of the fixing strip is connected to a side portion of the feeding body.
4. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 3, wherein a connection between the fixing strip and the feeding body is: fixed; releasable; or pivotal and releasable.
5. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 4, wherein an engagement groove is provided at the end portion of the fixing strip to allow the end portion of the fixing strip to releasably connect to the side portion of the feeding body.
6. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 3, wherein: the locking element comprises a ridge surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the protrusion and protruding outward; or the locking element comprises a locking plate and the ridge, an end portion of the locking plate is connected to at least one of the side portion of the feeding body or the protrusion, and the end portion of the locking plate is arranged below the protrusion; or the locking element comprises a protruding block, and the protruding block protrudes outward from a surface of the fixing strip facing the feeding body; or the locking element comprises a pressing piece, a first end of the pressing piece is connected to a top of the protrusion, and a second end of the pressing piece is pressed against the top of the feeding body.
7. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 6, wherein a connection between the locking plate and the feeding body is at least one of pivotal or releasable; and a connection between the locking plate and the protrusion is releasable.
8. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 6, wherein bumps are provided on a surface of the locking plate facing away from the feeding body.
9. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 6, wherein a hole is provided on the locking plate to receive the protrusion.
10. The feeder for the openable packaged food product according to claim 6, wherein a slot is provided on the feeding body, and the second end of the pressing piece extends into the slot and extends out through the slot.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0028] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 1 connected to a packaged food product.
[0029] FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0030] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 3 connected to a packaged food product.
[0031] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0032] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 5 connected to a packaged food product.
[0033] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0034] FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 7 connected to a packaged food product.
[0035] FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0036] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the feeder shown in FIG. 9.
[0037] FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 9 connected to a packaged food product.
[0038] FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0039] FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 12 connected to a packaged food product.
[0040] FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0041] FIG. 15 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 14 connected to a packaged food product.
[0042] FIG. 16 is a schematic view of a feeder according to an embodiment.
[0043] FIG. 17 is a schematic view of the feeder shown in FIG. 16 connected to a packaged food product.
[0044] In the drawings, the reference numerals respectively represent: 1. feeding body; 10. food storage area; 2. protrusion; 20. ridge; 3. fixing strip; 30. engagement groove; 31. protruding block; 4. pressing piece; 5. slot; 6. locking plate; 61. hole; 62. bump.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0045] In the following description, numerous specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be practiced without one or more of these details. In some other examples, to avoid confusion with the present disclosure, some technical features well known in the art are not described.
Embodiment 1
[0046] As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. Food squeezed out of the packaged food product by a user can be stored in the food storage area 10 of the feeding body 1 for a pet to lick. As such, the user will not get his or her hands dirty with food. After the feeding body 1 is used, the packaged food product can be removed from the feeding body 1, and the feeding body 1 can be reused, which is economical and environmentally friendly.
[0047] As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the fixing element includes two protrusions 2. The protrusions 2 protrude outward from a top of the feeding body 1. The protrusions 2 are inserted into holes on the packaged food product, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1.
Embodiment 2
[0048] As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element.
[0049] As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the fixing element includes a fixing strip 3. A first end of the fixing strip 3 is fixedly connected to a first side of the feeding body 1. A second end of the fixing strip 3 is fixedly connected to a second side of the feeding body 1. The fixing strip 3 presses the packaged food product against the feeding body 1, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1.
Embodiment 3
[0050] As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element.
[0051] As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the fixing element includes a fixing strip 3. A first end of the fixing strip 3 is pivotally connected to a first side of the feeding body 1. An engagement groove 30 is provided at a second end of the fixing strip 3. The second end of the fixing strip 3 is releasably connected to a second side of the feeding body 1 through the engagement groove 30. The fixing strip 3 is rotated, so that the second end of the fixing strip 3 provided with the engagement groove 30 is engaged with the second side of the feeding body 1. As such, the fixing strip 3 can press the packaged food product against the feeding body 1, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1.
Embodiment 4
[0052] As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. The coupling member further includes a locking element. The locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body 1 to prevent the feeding body 1 from falling off the packaged food product during use.
[0053] As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the fixing element includes two protrusions 2. The protrusions 2 protrude outward from a top of the feeding body 1. The locking element includes ridges 20. Each of the ridges 20 surrounds an outer peripheral surface of one of the protrusions 2 and protrudes outward. The protrusions 2 are inserted into holes on the packaged food product, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1. The packaged food product is retained to the protrusions 2 by the ridges 20 and thus locked to the feeding body 1, to prevent the feeding body 1 from falling off the packaged food product during use.
Embodiment 5
[0054] As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. The coupling member further includes a locking element. The locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body 1.
[0055] As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the fixing element includes a fixing strip 3. A first end of the fixing strip 3 is fixedly connected to a first side of the feeding body 1. A second end of the fixing strip 3 is fixedly connected to a second side of the feeding body 1. The locking element includes a protruding block 31. The protruding block 31 protrudes outward from a surface of the fixing strip 3 facing the feeding body 1. The fixing strip 3 presses the packaged food product against the feeding body 1, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1. The packaged food product is retained between the fixing strip 3 and the feeding body 1 by the protruding block 31, and thus locked to the feeding body 1.
Embodiment 6
[0056] As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. The coupling member further includes a locking element. The locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body 1.
[0057] As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the fixing element includes two protrusions 2. The protrusions 2 protrude outward from a top of the feeding body 1. The locking element includes two locking plates 6 and ridges 20 each surrounding an outer peripheral surface of one of the protrusions 2 and protruding outward. A first end of each of the locking plates 6 is pivotally connected to a first side of the feeding body 1. A hole 61 is provided at a second end of each of the locking plates 6. A diameter of each of the holes 61 is smaller than an outer diameter of the corresponding ridge 20. The second end of each of the locking plates 6 is releasably connected to the corresponding protrusion 2, and is located below the corresponding ridge 20. The protrusions 2 are inserted into holes on the packaged food product, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1. The locking plates 6 are rotated, so that the protrusions 2 are respectively inserted into the holes 61, and the locking plates 6 are respectively retained to the protrusions 2 by the ridges 20. As such, the packaged food product is pressed against the feeding body 1 by the locking plates 6 and thus locked to the feeding body 1.
Embodiment 7
[0058] As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. The coupling member further includes a locking element. The locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body 1.
[0059] As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the fixing element includes a protrusion 2. The protrusion 2 protrudes outward from a top of the feeding body 1. The locking element includes a locking plate 6 and a ridge 20 surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 2 and protruding outward. A first end of the locking plate 6 is pivotally connected to a first side of the feeding body 1. A hole 61 is provided at a second end of the locking plate 6. A diameter of the hole 61 is smaller than an outer diameter of the ridge 20. The second end of the locking plate 6 is releasably connected to the protrusion 2, and is located below the ridge 20. The protrusion 2 is inserted into a hole on the packaged food product, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1. The locking plate 6 is rotated, so that the protrusion 2 is inserted into the hole 61, and the locking plate 6 is retained to the protrusion 2 by the ridge 20. As such, the packaged food product is pressed against the feeding body 1 by the locking plate 6 and thus locked to the feeding body 1.
[0060] As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, bumps 62 are provided on a surface of the locking plate 6 facing away from the feeding body 1. The bumps 62 can press the packaged food product against the locking plate 6 and the feeding body 1, enabling the locking plate 6 to better lock the packaged food product.
Embodiment 8
[0061] As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, this embodiment discloses a feeder for an openable packaged food product, which includes a feeding body 1. The feeding body 1 includes a food storage area 10. A coupling member is provided on the feeding body 1. The coupling member includes a fixing element. A packaged food product is releasably connected to an end of the feeding body 1 through the fixing element. The coupling member further includes a locking element. The locking element is configured to lock the packaged food product to the feeding body 1.
[0062] As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the fixing element includes two protrusions 2. The protrusions 2 protrude outward from a top of the feeding body 1. The locking element includes two pressing pieces 4 and two slots 5. The slots 5 are provided on the feeding body 1. A first end of each of the pressing pieces 4 is connected to one of the protrusions 2. A second end of each of the pressing pieces 4 extends into the corresponding slot 5 and extends out through the corresponding slot 5. The protrusions 2 are inserted into holes on the packaged food product, so that the packaged food product is releasably connected to the end of the feeding body 1. As such, the packaged food product is pressed against the feeding body 1 by the pressing pieces 4 and thus locked to the feeding body 1.
[0063] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Various equivalent modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure. Such equivalent modifications shall all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
