An adjustable pet water dispenser

Abstract

An adjustable pet water dispenser, the pressing plate and the housing are connected to each other by a spring. There is a water outlet below the water outlet mechanism. There is a first water outlet wheel between the water outlet and the first water tank. An annular channel is wound around the first water outlet wheel. There is a water blocking block on the annular channel. A first gear is provided on the rotating shaft. The first gear meshes with the first water outlet wheel. A spiral guide groove is wound around the outer wall of the rotating shaft. The pressing plate is provided with an extending portion inserted into the guide groove. The pressing plate extends downward to be provided with a magnet extending portion. A coil winding is provided on the housing. The magnet extending portion is inserted into the coil winding. A first pressing portion is provided below the pressing plate. The first pressing portion and the pressing plate are connected by an elastic portion. The housing is slidably connected with a self-locking switch portion in the extending direction of the first pressing portion out of the housing. The first pressing portion presses the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion. The pressing plate is provided with a second pressing portion above the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion after the self-locking switch rebounds. The self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion is connected to the coil group.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pet feeding equipment, and particularly relates to an adjustable pet water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] The types of pets are all-encompassing. According to zoological classification, they can be divided into: mammalian pets, reptilian pets, avian pets, fish pets, and insect pets.

[0003] In recent years, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people not only raise pets such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and fish, but some people also keep wild animals such as guinea pigs, lizards, and snakes as pets. In the past, people mainly raised dogs to ensure safety and guard the house; they mainly raised cats to eliminate rodent pests and protect food. Today, keeping pets can be a companion and make life more fulfilling.

[0004] During the process of raising pets, water and food need to be provided. Therefore, a pet water dispenser or a feeding basin is often set up in the owner's home. There is an adjustable pet water dispenser that realizes water intake by the pet squeezing a pressing plate.

[0005] The existing pet water dispensers cannot adjust the difficulty of pressing and rebounding according to the pressing force of the pet, resulting in the pet taking out too much water when in good condition and not being able to take out sufficient water when in poor condition. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims at the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an adjustable pet water dispenser. This adjustable pet water dispenser enables the user to switch modes according to the pressing force of the pet, so as to adjust and change the difficulty of pressing and rebounding, thereby adjusting the difficulty of water discharge and taking out an appropriate amount of water.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention is solved by the following technical solutions: An adjustable pet water dispenser, comprising a housing, a first water tank, a water outlet mechanism and a pressing plate. The pressing plate is connected to the housing by a spring. A water outlet is provided below the water outlet mechanism. A first water wheel is provided between the water outlet and the first water tank. An annular channel is wound around the first water wheel. A water blocking block is provided on the annular channel. A first gear is provided on the rotating shaft. The first gear meshes with the first water wheel. A spiral guiding groove is wound around the outer wall of the rotating shaft. The pressing plate is provided with an extending portion inserted into the guiding groove. The pressing plate extends downward to be provided with a magnet extending portion. A coil winding is provided on the housing. The magnet extending portion is inserted into the coil winding. A first pressing portion is provided below the pressing plate. The first pressing portion and the pressing plate are connected by an elastic portion. The housing is slidably connected with a self-locking switch portion in the extending direction of the first pressing portion out of the housing. The first pressing portion presses the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion. A second pressing portion is provided above the pressing plate after the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion rebounds. The self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion is connected to the coil winding, realizing that the user can switch modes according to the pressing force of the pet to adjust and change the difficulty of pressing and rebounding, thereby adjusting the difficulty of water outlet and taking out an appropriate amount of water.

[0008] In the above technical solution, preferably, a second water wheel and a second water tank are provided between the first water tank and the first water wheel. The first water wheel blocks the second water tank from communicating with the water outlet. After the first water wheel rotates, the annular channel communicates the second water tank with the water outlet. A through hole is provided on the second water wheel. The through hole communicates the first water tank with the second water tank. A second gear is meshed on one side of the second water wheel. The second gear is coaxially connected with the first gear through a rotating shaft. This design can quantify the maximum water output per time, thereby restricting the pet from drinking water to prevent excessive drinking and water waste caused by the pet playing with the water dispenser.

[0009] In the above technical solution, preferably, an outlet is provided on the second water tank. The second water tank communicates with the water outlet through the outlet. An adjusting plate is slidably connected in the second water tank. A plug tube is provided on the adjusting plate. The plug tube is inserted into the outlet. An adjusting column is rotatably connected to the bottom of the adjusting plate. One end of the adjusting column extends out of the housing. The adjusting column is threadedly connected to the housing. This design can adjust the amount of the maximum water output per time.

[0010] In the above technical solution, preferably, a handle is provided at the end of the adjusting column extending out of the housing, which facilitates the adjustment of the adjusting column.

[0011] In the above technical solution, preferably, a gasket is provided at the water outlet connection between the first water tank and the second gear, a gasket is provided at the water outlet connection between the second gear and the second water tank, a gasket is provided at the water outlet connection between the second water tank and the first gear, and a gasket is provided at the water outlet connection between the first gear and the water outlet. This design can prevent water leakage at the connection.

[0012] In the above technical solution, preferably, a relay is provided inside the housing. The power supply wire of the relay is connected to the coil winding. A heating structure is provided on the water outlet. The control switch of the relay is connected to the heating structure, providing multiple heating methods and increasing the heating function.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The adjustable pet water dispenser of the present invention enables the user to switch modes according to the pressing force of the pet, so as to adjust and change the difficulty of pressing and rebounding, thereby adjusting the difficulty of water outlet and taking out an appropriate amount of water.

[0014] Through the cooperation between the second gear, the second water outlet wheel and the second water tank, the present invention can quantify the maximum single water output, thereby restricting the pet's drinking water to prevent excessive drinking and water waste caused by the pet playing with the water dispenser.

[0015] By providing an adjusting column, the present invention can adjust the amount of the maximum single water output.

[0016] By providing a handle, the present invention facilitates the adjustment of the adjusting column.

[0017] By providing gaskets, the present invention can prevent water leakage at the connection.

[0018] A relay is provided inside the housing of the present invention. The power supply wire of the relay is connected to the coil winding. A heating structure is provided on the water outlet. The control switch of the relay is connected to the heating structure, providing multiple heating methods and increasing the heating function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of a state of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of another state of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the pressing plate of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of a state of the pressing plate of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of another state at the pressing plate in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view at the second water outlet wheel in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view at the first water outlet wheel in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 This is the relay control circuit diagram in the embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the detailed implementation manners: Refer to Figures 1 to 9, An adjustable pet water dispenser, comprising a housing 1, a first water tank 12, a water outlet mechanism 2 and a pressing plate 3. The pressing plate 3 and the housing 1 are interconnected by a spring 4. A water outlet 5 is provided below the water outlet mechanism 2. A first water outlet wheel 13 is provided between the water outlet 5 and the first water tank 12. An annular channel 16 is wound around the first water outlet wheel 13. A water blocking block 50 is provided on the annular channel 16. After the water blocking block 52 rotates, it blocks the connection between the water outlet 5 and the first water tank 12. A first gear 15 is provided on the rotating shaft 14. The first gear 15 meshes with the first water outlet wheel 13. A spiral guiding groove is wound around the outer wall of the rotating shaft 14. The pressing plate 3 is provided with a protruding portion 17 inserted into the guiding groove. The pressing plate 3 extends downward to be provided with a magnet extending portion 6. A coil winding 7 is provided on the housing 1. The magnet extending portion 6 is inserted into the coil winding 7. A first pressing portion 8 is provided below the pressing plate 3. The first pressing portion 8 and the pressing plate 3 are connected by an elastic portion 9. The housing 1 is slidably connected with a self-locking switch portion 10 in the extending direction of the first pressing portion 8 outward from the housing 1. This sliding connection method can be through threaded connection or through an interference channel connection. The first pressing portion 8 presses the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion 10. The pressing plate 3 is provided with a second pressing portion 11 above the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion 10 after the self-locking switch rebounds. The self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10 is connected to the coil winding 7. The self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10 switches the state of whether the coil winding 7 is connected after being pressed by the two pressing portions. Because the magnet extending portion 6 is inserted into the coil winding 7, when the coil winding 7 is connected, a resistance will be generated to the displacement of the magnet extending portion 6 due to Lenz's law. This pet water dispenser can exist in two major modes according to the adjustment of the self-locking switch portion 10, an alternating mode and a fixed mode. The adjustment method can be achieved by the self-locking switch portion 10 extending into and pulling out of the housing 1. In the alternating mode, the self-locking switch portion 10 extends into the housing 1. The first pressing portion 8 initially presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10. After pressing the pressing plate 3, the pressing plate 3 descends, and the first pressing portion 8 no longer presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10. At the same time, the protruding portion 17 on the pressing plate 3 rotates the rotating shaft 14 due to the movement of the guiding groove. The first gear 15 is driven by the rotation of the rotating shaft 14, and the first water outlet wheel 13 rotates due to the drive of the first gear 15. The water blocking block 52 on the first gear 15 no longer blocks the connection between the water outlet 5 and the first water tank 12, and the water outlet 5 starts to discharge water until the first water outlet wheel 13 rotates back to the initial position to stop the water supply. When the second pressing portion 11 presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10 during the descent, the coil winding 7 switches states. After the pressing portion 3 rebounds, the second pressing portion 11 no longer presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion 10. At this time, it can be divided into a first sub-mode and a second sub-mode. In the first sub-mode, when the coil winding 7 is disconnected before the descent, it becomes connected, and it becomes a simple descent and a slow rise. In this mode, it can discharge more water with a single easy press. In the second sub-mode, when the coil winding 7 is connected before the descent, it becomes disconnected.It becomes difficult to apply pressure and the pressure rebounds quickly. In this mode, it is able to squeeze once with more difficulty and less water comes out. In both of the above two sub-modes, after the pressing plate 3 rebounds, the first pressing part 8 presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10, and the coil winding 7 returns to its original state. When adjusting to different modes, only need to press the pressing plate 3 gently, so that the first pressing part 8 no longer presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10, and prevent the second pressing part 11 from pressing the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10. Then let the pressing plate 3 rebound, and let the first pressing part 8 press the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10, then the initial state of the coil winding 7 can be changed. Or displace the self-locking switch part 10 outwards and then inwards. After the first pressing part 8 no longer presses the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10, let the first pressing part 8 press the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10 again, so as to change the initial state of the coil winding 7. In the fixed mode, neither of the two pressing parts contacts the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch part 10. Therefore, the state of the coil winding 7 before the pressing plate 3 descends is the same as the state when it rebounds. This mode also derives two other sub-modes, the third sub-mode and the fourth sub-mode. In the third sub-mode, the coil winding 7 is always in a connected state. At this time, the pressing difficulty will be more difficult than that in the second sub-mode and can be used when the second sub-mode is not difficult enough. In the fourth sub-mode, the coil winding 7 is always in a disconnected state. At this time, the pressing difficulty will be simpler than that in the first sub-mode and can be used when the first sub-mode is not easy enough. The above four modes allow the owner to adjust and select the mode according to the pressing force of the pet, realizing that the user can switch the mode according to the pressing force of the pet to adjust and change the difficulty of pressing and rebounding, so as to adjust the difficulty of water discharge and take out an appropriate amount of water.

[0029] In this embodiment, a second water outlet wheel 18 and a second water tank 19 are provided between the first water tank 12 and the first water outlet wheel 13. The first water outlet wheel 13 blocks the second water tank 19 from communicating with the water outlet 5. After the first water outlet wheel 13 rotates, the annular channel 16 communicates the second water tank 19 with the water outlet 5. The second water outlet wheel 18 is provided with through holes 20, and the through holes 20 communicate the first water tank 12 with the second water tank 19. After the second water outlet wheel 18 rotates, it blocks the first water tank 12 from communicating with the second water tank 19. A second gear 21 is meshed on one side of the second water outlet wheel 18, and the second gear 21 is coaxially connected with the first gear 15 through a rotating shaft 14. After pressing the pressing plate 3, the rotation of the rotating shaft 14 is caused by the cooperation between the protruding portion 17 on the pressing plate 3 and the guiding groove. The rotating shaft 14 drives the second gear 21 to rotate. The rotation of the second gear 21 makes the first water tank 12 and the second water tank 19 no longer communicate, and the rotation of the first gear 15 makes the first water tank 12 communicate with the water outlet 5. After the pressing plate 3 rebounds, the rotating shaft 14 rotates in the reverse direction, and the first gear 15 and the second gear 21 return to their original states, and water begins to be stored in the second water tank 19. This design can quantify the maximum water output per time, thereby restricting pets from drinking water to prevent excessive drinking and water waste caused by pets playing with the water dispenser.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second water tank 19 is provided with an outlet 22. The second water tank 19 communicates with the water outlet 5 through the outlet 22. A regulating plate 23 is slidably connected in the second water tank 19. The second water tank 19 is provided with an outwardly communicating hole below the regulating plate 23. The regulating plate 23 is provided with an inserting tube 24, and the inserting tube 24 is inserted into the outlet 22. The bottom of the regulating plate 23 is rotatably connected with a regulating column 25. One end of the regulating column 25 extends out of the housing 1, and the regulating column 25 is threadedly connected with the housing 1. The amount of the maximum water output per time can be adjusted by adjusting the inserting depth of the regulating column 25. This design can adjust the amount of the maximum water output per time.

[0031] In this embodiment, a handle 26 is provided at the end of the regulating column 25 extending out of the housing 1, which facilitates the adjustment of the regulating column 25.

[0032] In this embodiment, gaskets are provided at the water outlet communicating parts of the first water tank 12, the second gear 21, the second water tank 19, the first gear 15 and the water outlet 5. This design can prevent water from leaking at the communicating parts.

[0033] In this embodiment, a relay 31 is provided inside the outer shell 1. The power supply wire of the relay 31 is connected to the coil winding 7. A heating structure 30 is provided on the water outlet 5. The heating structure 30 can be a heating wire, a heating coil, or an infrared electric heater. The control switch of the relay 31 is connected to the heating structure 30. This design can, after the coil winding 7 is connected, insert and pull out the magnet extension 6 in the coil winding 7 by moving the pressing plate 3 up and down, so that an electric current is generated in the electromagnet coil part of the relay 31 to control the closing of the switch part of the relay 31, and thus the heating structure 30 is energized to achieve heating. It can provide water at a high temperature when the pet is weak in the first sub-mode, making it easier for the pet to digest other foods. In the third sub-mode, it can provide water at a higher temperature, which can be turned on when the pet is relatively healthy and the room temperature is usually low to provide an appropriate water temperature for the pet. At the same time, the fourth sub-mode can also be turned on at a higher room temperature to prevent the pet from drinking water at a higher temperature.

[0034] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable pet water dispenser, comprising a housing (1), a first water tank (12), a water outlet mechanism (2) and a pressing plate (3). The pressing plate (3) is interconnected with the housing (1) by a spring (4). A water outlet (5) is provided below the water outlet mechanism (2). Characterized in that: A first water outlet wheel (13) is provided between the water outlet (5) and the first water tank (12). An annular channel (16) is wound around the first water outlet wheel (13). A water blocking block (50) is provided on the annular channel (16). A first gear (15) is provided on a rotating shaft (14). The first gear (15) meshes with the first water outlet wheel (13). A spiral guide groove is provided around the outer wall of the rotating shaft (14). The pressing plate (3) is provided with an extending portion (17) inserted into the guide groove. The pressing plate (3) extends downward to be provided with a magnet extending portion (6). A coil winding (7) is provided on the housing (1). The magnet extending portion (6) is inserted into the coil winding (7). A first pressing portion (8) is provided below the pressing plate (3). The first pressing portion (8) and the pressing plate (3) are connected by an elastic portion (9). The housing (1) is slidably connected with a self-locking switch portion (10) in the extending direction of the first pressing portion (8) outward of the housing (1). The first pressing portion (8) presses the self-locking switch of the self-locking switch portion (10). A second pressing portion (11) is provided above the pressing plate (3) after the self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion (10) rebounds. The self-locking switch on the self-locking switch portion (10) is connected with the coil winding (7).

2. An adjustable pet water dispenser according to claim 1, Characterized in that: A second water outlet wheel (18) and a second water tank (19) are provided between the first water tank (12) and the first water outlet wheel (13). The first water outlet wheel (13) blocks the second water tank (19) from communicating with the water outlet (5). After the first water outlet wheel (13) rotates, the annular channel (16) communicates the second water tank (19) with the water outlet (5). A through hole (20) is provided on the second water outlet wheel (18). The through hole (20) communicates the first water tank (12) with the second water tank (19). A second gear (21) is meshed on one side of the second water outlet wheel (18). The second gear (21) is coaxially connected with the first gear (15) by a rotating shaft (14).

3. An adjustable pet water dispenser according to claim 2, Characterized in that: The second water tank (19) is provided with an outlet (22). The second water tank (19) communicates with the water outlet (5) through the outlet (22). A regulating plate (23) is slidably connected in the second water tank (19). The second water tank (19) is provided with a hole leading outwards below the regulating plate (23). A plug tube (24) is provided on the regulating plate (23). The plug tube (24) is inserted into the outlet (22). A regulating column (25) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the regulating plate (23). One end of the regulating column (25) extends out of the housing (1). The regulating column (25) is threadedly connected to the housing (1).

4. An adjustable pet water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: A handle (26) is provided at the end of the regulating column (25) extending out of the housing (1).

5. An adjustable pet water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: Gaskets are provided at the water outlet communication positions between the first water tank (12) and the second gear (21), between the second gear (21) and the second water tank (19), between the second water tank (19) and the first gear (15), and between the first gear (15) and the water outlet (5).

6. An adjustable pet water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A relay (31) is provided in the housing (1). The power supply wire of the relay (31) is connected to the coil winding (7). A heating structure (30) is provided on the water outlet (5). The control switch of the relay (31) is connected to the heating structure (30).

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