Pet dryer

Abstract

A pet dryer, comprising a box (1), a heating assembly (4), a fan (3) and a base (2), wherein a bottom portion (13) of the box is embedded in a recess (21) of the base (2); an air vent (130) is provided at the bottom portion (13) of the box; a gap between the bottom portion (13) of the box and the recess (21) of the base forms a ventilation channel (28); the heating assembly (4) and the fan (3) are arranged in a fan chamber (22) between a wall of the housing of the base (2) and a wall of the recess; an air inlet (20) of the fan chamber (22) is arranged in the wall of the housing of the base; an air outlet (26) of the fan chamber (22) is arranged in the wall of the recess; the air outlet (26) of the fan chamber (22) is in communication with the ventilation channel (28) between the bottom portion (13) of the box and the recess (21) of the base; and the box (1) is provided with an air discharge port (10). The pet dryer uses external air circulation, which ensures sufficient oxygen supply in the box to achieve faster drying.

Description

Pet dryer

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an animal management device, and more particularly to a pet dryer. Background Art

[0002] The pet dryer in the prior art is a pet dryer in which a fan and a heating device are arranged in a box. For example, in the Chinese invention patent application entitled "A Pet Dryer" (application number 202311289804.3), the inner cavity of the box is divided into two accommodating chambers by a partition, and the fan is installed in the through hole of the partition and is respectively connected to the first accommodating chamber and the second accommodating chamber, and the air duct is respectively connected to the air outlet end of the fan and the first accommodating chamber, and a heater is arranged in the air duct, so that the air blown out from the air outlet end of the fan can be heated by the heater into hot air and enter the first accommodating chamber through the air duct to dry the pet hair in the first accommodating chamber. At the same time, the air inlet end of the fan absorbs the hot air in the first accommodating chamber and re-enters the first accommodating chamber through the air outlet end and the air duct in turn, thereby forming an air circulation. That is, the air circulation of this type of pet dryer in the prior art is an internal circulation in the box, and its shortcomings include the following aspects:

[0003] 1. Hypoxia problem: Existing pet dryers use an internal circulation design, which leads to insufficient oxygen supply in the box, which may threaten the health of pets.

[0004] 2. Humidity problem: The existing design of the hair dryer prevents the water vapor on the pet's body from being quickly eliminated, resulting in high humidity in the box, making it difficult for the hair to dry quickly. The drying time is generally longer, further increasing the risk of hypoxia.

[0005] 3. Noise and emotional issues: Existing hair dryers generate noise exceeding 70 decibels when in operation. The five-sided closed and opaque environment (left, right, top, bottom, and back) may have an adverse effect on the emotional stability of pets, especially for cats. Stress response is a potential danger. In most drying boxes on the market, cats can be observed scratching at the door frantically and howling continuously during use.

[0006] 4. The problem of the average temperature inside the box being too high: The closed and internal circulation design will evenly heat the inside of the box to a higher temperature. From the perspective of heat radiation, the temperature felt by the pet from top to bottom in the box is consistent. When the drying temperature is set higher (for example, greater than or equal to 40 degrees Celsius), this will further affect the health and mood of the pet in the box.

[0007] 4. Drying efficiency issues: Existing drying ovens typically have a flat bottom, which can cause pets to stand against the wall, resulting in uneven drying of the pet's hair on one side. Furthermore, because drying ovens circulate hot air through the oven, primarily drying at rising temperatures, the pet's hair doesn't disperse, leaving it clumped, stuck, or stuck together after drying.

[0008] 5. Air duct design issues: The air duct design of existing pet dryers limits the performance of the fan, causing the fan to generate loud noise and consume high power to provide sufficient air volume, while limiting the optimization of the drying effect.

[0009] 6. Cleaning problem: The design of existing pet dryers limits the cleaning of the box, because except for the transparent door, other surfaces of the box cannot be easily cleaned. Usually, it is necessary to use tools such as rags for cleaning, and it is impossible to perform a full-scale water wash.

[0010] At the same time, since the fan and heating device of this type of drying box are located inside the box, the volume is usually large, which often results in a waste of space when not in use; even if the front door can be removed to use as a cat bed, it will be difficult to store the removed parts, causing inconvenience to the user.

[0011] Furthermore, pet dryers are typically larger, increasing costs in terms of shipping logistics and technical after-sales processing. Summary of the Invention

[0012] The present invention aims to solve the problems of lack of oxygen and low drying efficiency in the drying box. The technical solution of the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a pet dryer, comprising a box body, a heating component and a fan, and also comprising a base, the bottom of the box body being embedded in the groove of the base; a ventilation port is provided at the bottom of the box body; a ventilation duct is formed between the bottom of the box body and the groove of the base; the heating component and the fan are arranged in a fan room between the outer shell wall of the base and the groove wall; the air inlet of the fan room is arranged on the outer shell wall of the base; the air outlet of the fan room is provided on the groove wall; the air outlet of the fan room is communicated with the ventilation duct between the bottom of the box body and the groove of the base; an exhaust port is provided on the box body.

[0013] Furthermore,

[0014] There are two fan chambers, which are respectively located at two ends of the base; each fan chamber is respectively equipped with a fan and a heating component.

[0015] The box base is a curved surface structure that is concave toward its center point.

[0016] A skylight made of transparent material is provided on the top of the box; the area of ​​the skylight is not less than 35% of the total area of ​​the top of the box.

[0017] It also includes an air guide block; the air guide block is a wedge-shaped body; the upper part of the air guide block is a sloped windward slope; the air guide block is placed between the bottom of the groove, the air outlet of the fan chamber and the ventilation port of the box; the air blown out by the fan is sent to the ventilation port of the box through the windward slope of the air guide block.

[0018] The hair dryer is equipped with two or more air guide blocks with different windward slopes; the windward slopes of the air guide blocks include flat surfaces and curved surfaces.

[0019] The fan chamber air inlet, box vent and box exhaust port include a porous structure, a grid structure, a fence structure or any combination of the above structures.

[0020] The air outlets of the box body are arranged on the top and each side wall; the air outlets of different areas are arranged on the top and each side wall of the box body, and the area of ​​the air outlets of the box body decreases from the top of the box body to the bottom.

[0021] The side wall of the box is provided with a comfort window; after the window door of the comfort window is flipped 180 degrees and fully opened, the window door is fixed to the side wall of the box.

[0022] The total area Z of the air outlet of the box is not less than the total area Q of the air inlet of the base. Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the dryer adopts external air circulation to ensure that the oxygen in the box is replenished, the water vapor in the box can be removed in time, and the drying is faster; at the same time, the noise in the box is effectively reduced.

[0023] The box and base are separated for easy cleaning and transportation.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] FIG1 is a schematic axonometric projection diagram of a pet dryer in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a housing 1 and a base 2 separated from each other;

[0026] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of an orthographic front cross-sectional view of a pet dryer in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dotted line with an arrow indicates the direction of air flow;

[0027] FIG3 is a schematic isometric projection diagram of a pet dryer in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dotted line with an arrow indicates the direction of air flow;

[0028] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an axonometric cross-sectional view of the pet dryer in the preferred embodiment, wherein the dotted line with an arrow indicates the direction of air flow;

[0029] FIG5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an orthographic projection of FIG1 ;

[0030] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of the wind guide blocks 8 of two groups of windward slopes with different slopes in the preferred embodiment;

[0031] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of an air guide block 8 placed on a base in the preferred embodiment;

[0032] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the working state of wind entering the box when an air guide block 8 is placed on the base in the preferred embodiment, wherein the dotted line with an arrow indicates the direction of wind flow, and the windward slope of the air guide block 8 in the figure is a curved surface;

[0033] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the air guide block 8 placed on the base, the wind into the box working, wherein the dotted line with an arrow indicates the direction of wind flow, the windward slope of the air guide block 8 in the figure is a plane;

[0034] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the pet dryer soothing window door 19 when closed in the preferred embodiment;

[0035] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the preferred embodiment of the pet dryer with the soothing window door 191 opened and used as a pet nest. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Now, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 to 11, a new type of pet dryer includes a box 1 and a base 2 for placing pets, the base 2 having a groove 21 adapted to the box bottom 13 provided in the middle thereof, the box bottom 13 being embedded in the base groove 21; a vent 130 is provided on the box bottom 13, and a gap is left between the box bottom 13 and the base groove 21 to form a ventilation duct 28; at least one fan chamber 22 for installing a fan is provided in the cavity between the base outer shell wall and the groove wall, an air inlet 20 is provided on the base outer shell wall where the fan chamber 22 is located, and an air outlet 26 is provided on the groove wall where the fan chamber is located; the air outlet 26 of the fan chamber faces the box vent 130; an exhaust port 10 is provided on the top and each side wall of the box 1.

[0038] The fan chamber is also equipped with a heating assembly 4, which is arranged between the fan chamber air inlet 20 and the fan air inlet, and is used to heat the air flowing into the fan chamber and then blow it toward the box vent 130 through the fan and then into the box.

[0039] 1 to 5 , fan chambers can be provided at both ends of the base, with cross-flow fans installed respectively. Two fans 3 simultaneously draw in external air, which is heated by the heating assembly 4 and then blown into the box through the vents 130 at the bottom of the box.

[0040] As shown in Figures 2 to 3, the dryer in this example uses an external circulation air duct: the fan 3 draws air from outside the dryer, which is heated by the heating component 4 and then blown out from the air outlet 260. It flows along the ventilation duct 28 between the bottom of the box and the groove to the ventilation hole 130 at the bottom of the box, and then enters the box 1. The air flowing into the box passes through the surface of the pet's body and is directly discharged to the outside of the box through the exhaust port 10 of the box, thereby effectively preventing most water vapor from being retained in the box and speeding up the drying process. In addition, the air outlet of the fan is a vent that blows directly to the bottom of the box, which reduces unnecessary duct bends, reduces local pressure loss and stroke pressure loss, and thus increases the amount of air entering the box.

[0041] In this example, the fan chamber air inlet 20, the box vents 130 and the box exhaust 10 can be a porous structure, a grid structure, a fence structure or a combination of the above structures. In order to achieve a better ventilation effect, exhaust vents 10 of different areas are provided on the top, front, rear, left and right shell walls of the box 1; in this example, the total area of ​​the air inlet 20 of the base fan chamber is Q, and the total area of ​​the box exhaust vents 10 is Z. The total area Z of the box exhaust vents is not less than the total area Q of the base air inlet. This design can reasonably adjust the heat dissipation effect in the box, so that the temperature in the middle and upper part of the box is stably lower than the temperature of the base outlet by 3-5°C, that is, the best ventilation effect. In this case, the drying effect is theoretically the best. By arranging exhaust vents 10 of different areas on the top, front, rear, left and right shell walls of the box 1, the area of ​​the exhaust vents 20 of the box decreases from the top of the box to the bottom, thereby controlling the air outlet volume of each part, and then controlling the heat dissipation speed at different positions in the box, so that the pet can feel a more comfortable ambient temperature at the head position when standing in the box.

[0042] Referring to Figures 4 to 9 , a wedge-shaped air guide block 8 can be optionally placed between the bottom of the groove 21, the air outlet 26 of the fan chamber, and the housing vent 130. The upper portion of the wedge-shaped air guide block 8 is a sloped windward slope 81. The bottom 810 of the windward slope 81 of the air guide block 8 is located at the air outlet 26 of the fan chamber, and the top 811 of the windward slope 81 is located near the housing vent 130. Air blown from the fan passes through the windward slope 81 of the air guide block and enters the housing, directing the localized air flow more directly toward the side of the pet's body. The windward slope 81 can be flat or curved. Referring to Figures 8 and 9 , by varying the inclination angle θ and / or the slope length L of the windward slope, air guide blocks of varying slopes can be obtained. By placing different air guide blocks, the wind blowing into the housing can be directed in different directions to meet the ventilation needs of different pets in different scenarios.

[0043] Referring to Figures 4 to 5, the bottom 13 of the box adopts a special net bag design, that is, the bottom 13 of the box is an arc-shaped structure that is concave toward its center point. The bottom of this arc-shaped structure forces the pet to stand only in the middle of the box during the drying process and cannot stand near the corners of the box, thereby improving the drying efficiency.

[0044] 3 , a skylight 15 made of transparent material is provided on the top of the box. The area of ​​the skylight 15 is not less than 35% of the total area of ​​the top of the box. The large skylight allows the pet to have a wide field of vision when looking up in the box, which has a soothing effect.

[0045] Referring to Figures 10 and 11 , a soothing window 19 is provided on one side wall of the housing 1. A door 191 of the soothing window is hinged on one side of the window. When the door 191 is fully opened by flipping 180 degrees, the door handle 192 snaps into a corresponding latch 193 on the housing wall, securing the door to the housing wall. The soothing window 29 is now open, allowing it to serve as the entrance to a pet kennel. This allows the dryer to be used as a pet kennel without removing the door when drying is not required, achieving dual functions and increasing product utilization. The door can also be secured when open by installing magnets at the corresponding locations on the door and the housing.

[0046] Compared to existing technologies, the dryer in this embodiment uses external circulation, with the fan's air inlet facing the outside of the dryer. This fundamentally solves the oxygen and humidity problems caused by internal circulation. This ensures sufficient oxygen supply and effective water vapor removal, improving pet safety and drying efficiency.

[0047] The curved bottom of the dryer's cabinet prevents pets from standing against the wall during drying, forcing them to return to the center of the cabinet. The fan's position and air outlet design minimize pressure loss, ensuring even drying of the pet's entire coat, resulting in a fluffy finish – a stark difference from traditional drying cabinets.

[0048] The hair dryer is divided into two parts: a box and a base. All electronic components such as the fan, heating component and control circuit are installed in the base, which effectively reduces the noise level. Tests have shown that pets behave more stably in such a box, reducing the risk of stress response.

[0049] The fan is mounted on the base, with the air outlet directed toward the bottom of the cabinet. This increases airflow, reduces unnecessary bends in the air duct, and reduces noise levels. This design provides superior performance at the same airflow rate. By adjusting the air duct with air guides, the airflow direction is redirected, allowing stronger airflow to the sides of long-haired pets, resulting in better drying results.

[0050] Since the box body is completely separated from the base, the box body can be completely washed, and the base does not come into direct contact with the pet, making it very easy to clean. This simplifies the cleaning process and improves hygiene standards.

[0051] The box body and the base are designed to be detachable, which has advantages in after-sales processing. They can be transported and stored separately, reducing logistics costs and convenience of use, and improving the competitiveness of the hair dryer in the market.

[0052] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Those skilled in the art may modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications and replacements should all fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet dryer, comprising a housing, a heating element and a blower, characterized in that: The box body also includes a base, wherein the bottom of the box body is embedded in a groove of the base; a vent is provided at the bottom of the box body; a gap between the bottom of the box body and the groove of the base forms a ventilation duct; the heating component and the fan are arranged in a fan chamber between the base shell wall and the groove wall; and the air inlet of the fan chamber is arranged on the base shell wall; The wall of the groove is provided with an air outlet of the fan chamber; the air outlet of the fan chamber is communicated with the ventilation duct between the bottom of the box body and the base groove; the box body is provided with an exhaust port.

2. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two fan chambers, which are respectively located at two ends of the base; each fan chamber is respectively equipped with a fan and a heating component.

3. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box base is a curved surface structure that is concave toward its center point.

4. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A skylight made of transparent material is provided on the top of the box; the area of ​​the skylight is not less than 35% of the total area of ​​the top of the box.

5. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an air guide block; the air guide block is a wedge-shaped body; the upper part of the air guide block is a sloped windward slope; the air guide block is placed between the bottom of the groove, the air outlet of the fan chamber and the ventilation port of the box; the air blown out by the fan is sent to the ventilation port of the box through the windward slope of the air guide block.

6. The pet dryer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hair dryer is equipped with two or more wind guide blocks with different windward slopes; the windward slopes of the wind guide blocks include flat surfaces and curved surfaces.

7. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan chamber air inlet, box vent and box exhaust port include a porous structure, a grid structure, a fence structure or any combination of the above structures.

8. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlets of the box body are arranged on the top and each side wall; the air outlets of different areas are arranged on the top and each side wall of the box body, and the area of ​​the air outlets of the box body decreases from the top of the box body to the bottom.

9. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the box is provided with a comfort window; after the window door of the comfort window is flipped 180 degrees and fully opened, the window door is fixed to the side wall of the box.

10. The pet dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total area Z of the air outlet of the box body is not less than the total area Q of the air inlet of the base.

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