A hanging dog nail cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad

Abstract

The application discloses a hanging dog claw cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad, which comprises a cylindrical support frame, a water tank arranged at one end of the cylindrical support frame, a motor and a control assembly arranged at the other end of the cylindrical support frame, a water outlet valve arranged on the side wall of the water tank, a spray washing assembly arranged in the cylindrical support frame, a water flow channel connected with the water outlet valve, a plurality of rollers rotatably connected with the side walls of the cylindrical support frame through bearings and arranged in parallel on the upper part of the spray washing assembly, a transmission assembly arranged between the rollers and connected with the motor for driving the rollers to rotate, a scouring pad arranged on each roller, a water collecting tank arranged on the lower part of the spray washing assembly and clamped on the cylindrical support frame, sewage generated by the spray washing scouring pad flowing into the water collecting tank for collection, and the water outlet valve, the spray washing assembly and the motor being connected with the control assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of pet cleaning equipment technology, and relates to dog paw cleaning machines, specifically a suspended dog paw cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad. Background Technology

[0002] To maintain your dog's health and hygiene, owners need to clean their pets regularly, especially their paws. When dogs go for walks, play, or come into contact with other animals, their paws easily accumulate various kinds of dirt, bacteria, and parasites, which not only affect their appearance but can also cause skin diseases, infections, or infectious diseases. Furthermore, if the paws are not cleaned, they can transfer dirt to carpets, furniture, bedding, and other surfaces in the home, causing secondary contamination.

[0003] Currently, common methods for cleaning pet dogs' paws include the following: One method is to wipe the paws with wet wipes or a warm towel. This method is simple and convenient, but the cleaning effect is not good. It cannot effectively remove stubborn dirt and bacteria from the paws, and it is easy to waste and contaminate the wet wipes or towels.

[0004] Another method is to wash the paws with a tap or bucket of water. This method is effective, but it consumes a lot of water and wets other parts of the dog, increasing the workload of drying and grooming. Also, some dogs dislike contact with water and may develop resistance or fear.

[0005] Another method is to use a dedicated dog paw cleaner. This type of cleaner is usually a container similar to a plastic cup, with a soft-bristled brush or silicone brush inside. After adding water or cleaning solution, you place your dog's paws into the container and rotate or rub them to clean them. This type of cleaner is effective and saves water, but it also has some drawbacks, such as: the container size is fixed and cannot accommodate dogs of different sizes; the internal space is limited, making it impossible to clean hard-to-reach areas of the paws; the container needs to be replaced or cleaned regularly, otherwise bacteria will grow; some dogs dislike being placed in the container and will feel uncomfortable and resist; most importantly, dogs will not willingly put their paws in; the owner must hold the dog's paws and place them in the container before it can be used.

[0006] Therefore, even with current technology, there remains a need for devices that can conveniently, efficiently, and safely clean pet dogs' paws. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a suspended dog paw cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad. The machine automatically cleans dirt from dog paws by rotating the scouring pad on the roller, while also having a self-cleaning function. It is easy to operate, cleans thoroughly, and has a high degree of automation.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0009] A suspended dog paw cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad includes a rectangular cross-section, open-top and open-bottom cylindrical support frame. One end of the cylindrical support frame is provided with a water tank, and the other end is provided with a motor and control components.

[0010] A water outlet valve is provided on the inner side wall of the water tank;

[0011] The cylindrical support frame is equipped with a spray washing assembly, which has a water flow channel connected to the water outlet valve.

[0012] The spray washing assembly has multiple rollers arranged longitudinally side by side on the upper part, which are rotatably connected to the two side walls of the cylindrical support frame via bearings. The multiple rollers are connected to each other by a transmission assembly, which is connected to a motor to drive the rollers to rotate. Each roller is equipped with a scouring pad.

[0013] The lower part of the spray washing assembly is equipped with a water collection tank that is clamped on a cylindrical support frame. Wastewater generated by the spray washing assembly from washing the scouring pad flows into the water collection tank for collection.

[0014] The water outlet valve, spray washing assembly, and motor are all connected to the control assembly.

[0015] The present invention also has the following technical features:

[0016] Preferably, a set of telescopic rods are symmetrically arranged on the two sides near one end of the cylindrical support frame, and a U-shaped frame is arranged perpendicular to the top of the telescopic rods, with a back strap assembly arranged on the U-shaped frame.

[0017] Furthermore, the back strap assembly includes a seat cushion connected to the two side bars of the U-shaped frame via hooks, and a set of flexible straps is arranged facing each other on the left and right sides of the seat cushion, with the ends of the facing flexible straps connected by a ring buckle assembly.

[0018] Furthermore, the back strap assembly is available in various specifications;

[0019] The side rods on both sides of the U-shaped frame are telescopic.

[0020] Preferably, the spray washing assembly includes a water spray plate inclinedly disposed within a cylindrical support frame, the water spray plate having a water flow channel inside, and multiple nozzles spaced apart on the water flow channel corresponding to the roller.

[0021] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes gear sets respectively disposed on the roller near both ends, the gear sets including gears arranged side by side at intervals;

[0022] The two adjacent rollers are connected to each other by chains that mesh with gears.

[0023] Preferably, the water tank is equipped with a temperature monitor, a heater, a water level monitor and a water supply control valve, and a cleaning agent storage box is provided on one side of the water tank, with a cleaning agent control valve provided at the outlet of the cleaning agent storage box.

[0024] The temperature monitor, heater, water level monitor, water supply control valve, and detergent control valve are all electrically connected to the control assembly.

[0025] Preferably, the control component includes a control panel and a controller electrically connected to the control panel.

[0026] Preferably, the water tank is provided with a water inlet; and the water collection tank is provided with a drain outlet on its side wall.

[0027] Preferably, the water collection tank is snapped onto one side of the bottom of the cylindrical support frame via a slot and can be pulled out.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0029] This invention can automatically clean dirt from a dog's paws by using a rotating scouring pad to mimic the way a person wipes their paws with a cloth. It offers both wet and dry cleaning methods, providing strong cleaning power without the need for manual operation, thus improving cleaning efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, this invention features a self-cleaning function to maintain the machine's hygiene, boasts a high degree of automation, and can be adjusted in height and length to accommodate dogs of different sizes, making it highly versatile.

[0030] This invention allows for the adjustment of height and length to suit dogs of different sizes and meet various needs. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water spray plate of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection tank in the open state of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the motor and controller structure of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in use;

[0038] The labels in the diagram represent the following: 1-Cylindrical support frame, 2-Water tank, 3-Motor, 4-Control panel, 5-Outlet valve, 6-Bearing, 7-Roller, 8-Scrubbing pad, 9-Water collection tank, 10-Telescopic rod, 11-U-shaped frame, 12-Hook, 13-Seat cushion, 14-Flexible belt, 15-Ring buckle assembly, 16-Spray plate, 17-Nozzle, 18-Gear, 19-Chain, 20-Controller, 21-Water inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The specific content of the present invention will be further explained in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a suspended dog paw cleaning machine based on a roller scouring pad, including a cylindrical support frame 1 with a rectangular cross-section and an open top and bottom. One end of the cylindrical support frame 1 is provided with a water tank 2, and the other end is provided with a motor 3 and control components.

[0041] A water outlet valve 5 is installed on the inner side wall of water tank 2;

[0042] A spray washing assembly is provided inside the cylindrical support frame 1, and the spray washing assembly is provided with a water flow channel connected to the water outlet valve 5.

[0043] The upper part of the spray washing assembly has multiple rollers 7 arranged longitudinally side by side, which are rotatably connected to the two side walls of the cylindrical support frame 1 via bearings 6. The multiple rollers 7 are connected to each other by a transmission assembly, which is connected to a motor 3 to drive the rollers 7 to rotate. Each roller 7 is equipped with a scouring pad 8.

[0044] The lower part of the spray washing component is equipped with a water collection tank 9 that is clipped onto the cylindrical support frame 1. Wastewater generated by the spray washing component from washing the scouring pad 8 flows into the water collection tank 9 for collection.

[0045] The water outlet valve 5, the spray washing assembly, and the motor 3 are all connected to the control assembly. The control assembly controls the water outlet valve 5 to input water from the water tank 2 into the water flow channel of the spray washing assembly. The spray washing assembly sprays water and cleaning solution onto the white cleaning cloth 8 on the roller 7. The dog paws come into contact with the white cleaning cloth 8, achieving scrubbing. After the dog paws are cleaned, the spray washing assembly continues to spray water onto the white cleaning cloth 8 on the roller 7. The roller 7 rotates to achieve thorough cleaning. Wastewater drips onto the spray washing assembly and flows into the water collection tank 9 at its bottom for centralized drainage. Compared to directly rinsing the dog paws with running water, the dog paw cleaning machine has strong cleaning power, requires no manual operation, improves cleaning efficiency and effect, and saves water.

[0046] A set of telescopic rods 10 are symmetrically arranged on two sides near one end of the cylindrical support frame 1. A U-shaped frame 11 is arranged perpendicularly to the top of the telescopic rods 10, and a carrying strap assembly is arranged on the U-shaped frame 11. The telescopic rods 10 can adjust the height of the U-shaped frame 11 to accommodate different dogs; when the washing machine is not in use, the height of the U-shaped frame 11 can be lowered to reduce the amount of workpieces stored in the machine; the carrying strap assembly is used to secure the dog.

[0047] The backrest assembly includes a seat cushion 13 connected to the side bars on both sides of the U-shaped frame 11 via a hook 12. A set of flexible straps 14 are arranged facing each other on the left and right sides of the seat cushion 13, and the ends of the facing flexible straps 14 are connected by a ring buckle assembly 15.

[0048] The back strap assembly is available in a variety of different specifications;

[0049] The side bars on both sides of the U-shaped frame 11 are telescopic.

[0050] The spray washing assembly includes a spray plate 16 inclined within a cylindrical support frame 1. The spray plate 16 has a water flow channel inside, with multiple nozzles 17 spaced at intervals corresponding to the roller 7. The end of the spray plate 16 closest to the water collection tank 9 is inclined downwards, allowing wastewater falling onto the spray plate 16 to flow into the water collection tank 9. The inclination angle is 5–15°. There is a vertical distance of 3–5 cm between the spray plate 16 and the roller 7, ensuring smooth flow of wastewater into the water collection tank 9 and preventing secondary contamination of the scouring pad 8 on the rear roller 7. This also helps the scouring pad 8 dry quickly.

[0051] The transmission assembly includes gear sets respectively disposed on the roller 7 near both ends, and the gear sets include gears 18 arranged side by side at intervals;

[0052] Each adjacent roller 7 is connected to the other by a chain 19 that meshes with a gear 18. The output shaft of the motor 3 meshes with one of the gears on the roller 7 closest to it, causing it to rotate, which in turn causes the roller 7 containing the gear 18 to rotate. Through the cooperation of the chain 19 and the gear set, multiple rollers 7 are driven to rotate synchronously in one transmission.

[0053] The water tank 2 is equipped with a temperature monitor, a heater and a water level monitor. A detergent storage box is installed on one side of the water tank. A detergent control valve is installed at the outlet of the detergent storage box. The control component controls the detergent control valve to inject detergent into the water flow channel of the spray plate 16 when needed.

[0054] The temperature monitor, heater, water level monitor, and detergent control valve are all electrically connected to the control assembly. The temperature monitor and heater are used to control the water temperature, improving cleaning comfort; furthermore, the heater can achieve steam sterilization of the cleaning machine, ensuring cleanliness and preventing bacterial growth; the water level monitor is used to detect the water level in water tank 2.

[0055] The control components include a control panel 4 and a controller 20 electrically connected to the control panel 4. The control components allow for machine operation via the control panel 4, and further, via a remote control or a mobile app. The controller 20 is connected to an external power supply.

[0056] Water tank 2 is equipped with a water inlet 21; a drain outlet is installed on the side wall of water collection tank 9. It can realize automatic water filling and drainage or manual water filling and drainage.

[0057] The water collection tank 7 is attached to the bottom side of the cylindrical support frame 1 via a slot, and can be pulled out for easy emptying of sewage and cleaning.

[0058] The principle of the suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad in this invention is as follows:

[0059] When the user returns home from walking their dog, they activate the product. The washing machine's roller 7 begins operation. Water from the water tank 2 and cleaning solution from the detergent storage box are injected into the water flow channel of the spray plate 16 through the water outlet valve 5 and the detergent control valve, respectively, for mixing. The nozzles 17 on the spray plate 16 spray out the water and cleaning solution, wetting the scouring pad 8 attached to the roller 7. The dog is then placed on the harness assembly with the height of the telescopic rod 10 and the length of the U-shaped frame 11 pre-adjusted. The dog's abdomen is in contact with the seat cushion 13, and the flexible strap 14 is wrapped around the dog's back and fastened with the buckle assembly 15 to secure the dog. At this point, the dog is suspended, with its paws just touching the scouring pad 8. The controller 20, based on preset or user-input parameters, controls the nozzles 17 to spray cleaning solution onto the scouring pad 8 and controls the motor 3 to drive the roller 7 to rotate, causing the scouring pad 8 to rotate and rub and clean the dirt on the dog's paws. After cleaning, the owner removes the dog, and the machine automatically performs self-cleaning, then drains the wastewater from the water collection tank 9 and enters standby mode. The temperature monitor and heater in water tank 2 are used to control the water temperature and improve the cleaning comfort. Furthermore, the heater can heat the water to a boiling state to achieve steam sterilization of the cleaner, ensure cleanliness, and prevent the growth of bacteria. The water level monitor is used to detect the amount of water stored in water tank 2. When not in use, the owner can adjust the height to the lowest position and use the soft scouring pad 8 as a place for the dog to rest.

[0060] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "lateral", "longitudinal", "vertical", "both sides", "one end", "the other end", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad, characterized in that, It includes a cylindrical support frame (1) with a rectangular cross-section and an open top and bottom. One end of the cylindrical support frame (1) is provided with a water tank (2), and the other end is provided with a motor (3) and control components. A water outlet valve (5) is provided on the inner side wall of the water tank (2); The cylindrical support frame (1) is provided with a spray washing assembly, and the spray washing assembly is provided with a water flow channel connected to the water outlet valve (5). The upper part of the spray washing assembly is provided with multiple rollers (7) arranged longitudinally side by side, which are rotatably connected to the two side walls of the cylindrical support frame (1) via bearings (6). The multiple rollers (7) are connected to each other by a transmission assembly, which is connected to a motor (3) to drive the rollers (7) to rotate. Each roller (7) is provided with a scouring pad (8). The lower part of the spray washing assembly is provided with a water collection tank (9) that is clamped on the cylindrical support frame (1). The wastewater generated by the spray washing assembly spraying the scouring pad (8) flows into the water collection tank (9) for collection. The water outlet valve (5), the spray washing assembly, and the motor (3) are all connected to the control assembly; The cylindrical support frame (1) has a set of telescopic rods (10) symmetrically arranged on two sides near one end. A U-shaped frame (11) is arranged on the top of the telescopic rod (10) perpendicular to the telescopic rod (10). A back strap assembly is arranged on the U-shaped frame (11). The back strap assembly includes a seat cushion (13) connected to the side rods of the U-shaped frame (11) via a hook (12). A set of flexible straps (14) are arranged facing each other on the left and right sides of the seat cushion (13). The tails of the facing flexible straps (14) are connected by a ring buckle assembly (15). The spray washing assembly includes a water spray plate (16) inclinedly arranged in a cylindrical support frame (1). The water spray plate (16) has a water flow channel inside, and multiple nozzles (17) are arranged at intervals on the water flow channel corresponding to the roller (7).

2. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The back strap assembly is available in various specifications; The side rods on both sides of the U-shaped frame (11) are telescopic.

3. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes gear sets respectively disposed on the roller (7) near both ends, and the gear sets include gears (18) arranged side by side at intervals. The two adjacent rollers (7) are connected to each other by a chain (19) that meshes with the gear (18).

4. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (2) is equipped with a temperature monitor, a heater and a water level monitor. A cleaning agent storage box is provided on one side of the water tank. A cleaning agent control valve is provided at the outlet of the cleaning agent storage box. The temperature monitor, heater, water level monitor, and detergent control valve are all electrically connected to the control assembly.

5. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The control components include a control panel (4) and a controller (20) electrically connected to the control panel (4).

6. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The water tank (2) is provided with an inlet (21); the water collection tank (9) is provided with a drain outlet on its side wall.

7. The suspended dog paw cleaner based on a roller scouring pad as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection tank (9) is attached to the bottom side of the cylindrical support frame (1) by a slot and can be pulled out.

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