Remotely activated reward dispenser

摘要

A remotely activated reward dispenser. The remote dispenser delivers consumable rewards in response to a trigger signal from a remote triggering device. The reward dispenser uses a two stage delivery system to prevent unintentional release of the consumable reward. A vibration stage moves a portion of the consumable reward from a reservoir to a staging platform without crushing the consumable reward. The second stage transfers the consumable reward from the staging platform to an area accessible by the animal. A vibration damping system reduces the noise generated by the reward dispenser. An adjustable transition varies the feed rate for the consumable reward.

主权项

1. A reward dispenser operable from a remotely located transmitter for use in training an animal, the reward dispenser comprising:
a housing; a reservoir for holding a consumable reward, the reservoir defining a transfer portal and a sloped path funneling pieces of the consumable reward toward the transfer portal; a staging table carried by the housing, the staging table receiving the pieces of the consumable reward passing through the transfer portal, the staging table comprising a floor defining a release portal; a ramp having a first end positioned below the transfer portal and a second end terminating above the floor of the staging table and lower than the first end; a vibration generator in physical communication with the staging table; a door selectively blocking passage through the release portal, the door moveable between an open position and a closed position; a door actuator connected to the door, the door actuator selectively moving the door between the open position and the closed position; a receiver responsive to a trigger signal from the remotely located transmitter; and a controller in communication with the receiver, the controller activating the vibration generator and the door actuator.