Pet hair remover

Abstract

A pet hair remover comprises a roller with an outer surface, a strip for capturing pet hair and a motor for driving the roller to rotate. A wiper strip is placed to remove pet hair from the strip as the drum is flipped. The motor may be placed outside the drum. The pet hair remover may also include a housing for the drum, wherein the wiper strip may be removably attached. A rechargeable battery may power the motor. A status display may indicate motor parameters, such as rotational speed, switching status, battery life, or state of charge. The strip may adhere dust, dirt, and hair. The strip may also include an array of protrusions or bristles to enhance hair capture. At least a portion of the blade may be comb-shaped. A debris collector may be included to collect the removed pet hair.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a pet hair remover, and more particularly to an electrically operable pet hair remover. Background Art

[0002] Vacuum cleaners are ubiquitous household appliances in modern homes that are designed to remove dirt, dust, hair, and various other forms of debris from floors, upholstery, and other surfaces. These cleaning devices come in a variety of designs, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. While vacuum cleaners do an excellent job of general cleaning, they are not adequate for removing pet hair from clothing, furniture, and delicate fabrics. The design and suction power of many vacuum cleaners are too aggressive for certain materials, potentially causing damage or scratching.

[0003] Given these limitations, many pet owners turn to other alternative methods to deal with pet hair, the most common of which involves the use of manual rollers with a sticky surface. These rollers, which typically consist of a cylindrical core wrapped in a disposable adhesive sheet, are manually rolled over a surface to lift and capture pet hair. While seemingly simple and convenient, these sticky rollers still have a number of disadvantages that significantly hinder their effectiveness and user satisfaction:

[0004] First, manually operating these rollers requires repetitive motions and multiple passes over the affected area to achieve an adequate level of hair removal. This process is extremely time-consuming and laborious, especially when dealing with large surfaces or heavily soiled items. The user must continuously apply pressure and maintain a steady rolling motion to ensure adequate contact between the sticky surface and the pet hair, leading to user fatigue and inconsistent results.

[0005] Secondly, the sticky surface of these rollers has a limited ability to capture pet hair and debris. As the roller is used, the adhesive quickly becomes saturated, thereby losing its stickiness and effectiveness. This requires frequent tape changes, typically after a few passes, resulting in interruptions in the cleaning process and increased consumption of disposable materials. The speed at which the adhesive becomes saturated is directly proportional to the amount of pet hair present, making these rollers particularly unsuitable for homes with heavily shedding pets.

[0006] Secondly, the need to constantly monitor the sticky surface and replace the strips is a great inconvenience to the user. The cleaning process is frequently interrupted, requiring the user to peel off the used strip, dispose of it, and apply a new strip. This not only adds time to the job, but also creates additional waste, requiring the constant purchase of replacement rolls of adhesive. The inconvenience is further exacerbated by the fact that the tape often tears or is difficult to remove, causing frustration and wasted effort.

[0007] Next, the disposable nature of adhesive rolls contributes to the creation of environmental waste. The tape used is often made of plastic or paper with adhesive, which ends up in landfills, causing pollution and resource depletion. This constant need to purchase replacement rolls further exacerbates the problem, making adhesive rollers an unsustainable solution for pet hair removal.

[0008] Further, current manual rollers have limited adaptability to different types of surfaces and pet hair. Adhesive strength is typically fixed, making it either too aggressive for delicate fabrics or too weak for coarse pet hair embedded in carpet or furniture upholstery. The lack of adjustability to meet the specific needs of different cleaning scenarios results in compromised performance and the potential for damage to sensitive materials.

[0009] Given the above limitations and shortcomings of current pet hair removal options, it is clear that a more effective, convenient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution is needed. Summary of the invention

[0010] In one aspect of the present invention, a pet hair remover is disclosed. The pet hair remover includes a drum, a motor, and a scraper bar. The drum includes an outer surface, and the motor is disposed inside the drum. The motor drives the drum to rotate the drum about an axis. One or more strips are attached to the outer surface of the drum and are configured to capture pet hair. The scraper bar is disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the drum so that the scraper bar removes pet hair from the strips as the drum rotates.

[0011] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a debris collector disposed adjacent the scraper bar to collect pet hair removed from the bar.

[0012] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the scraper strip is detachably attached to the shell that holds the drum. In this way, the scraper strip remains near the outer surface of the drum.

[0013] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a rechargeable battery that powers the electric motor.

[0014] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a handle connected to the housing. The handle is suitable for being held by a user during operation of the pet hair remover.

[0015] In some additional, alternative, or selectively cumulative embodiments, the handle includes a power button configured to start or stop the motor.

[0016] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a status display configured to display one or more parameters of the motor. The parameters include at least one of rotation speed, switch state, battery life and charging state.

[0017] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the housing includes a power button configured to start or stop the motor.

[0018] In some additional, alternative or selective accumulation embodiments, the strips can trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, etc. The strips help capture and pull hair particles and the like from the surface that the pet hair remover is cleaning.

[0019] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, each of the strips includes a hook-like structure to capture pet hair.

[0020] In some additional, alternative, or selectively cumulative embodiments, each of the strips includes protrusions to capture pet hair.

[0021] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, at least a portion of the scraper bar is comb-shaped. This allows debris (e.g., hair) to accumulate at the cutting tip of the scraper bar, separate from each other, and be sheared, thereby completely removed or removed from the cylinder.

[0022] In another aspect of the present invention, a pet hair remover is disclosed. The pet hair remover includes a drum, a motor, and a scraper bar. The drum includes an outer surface. The motor is disposed outside the drum and drives the drum to rotate the drum about an axis. One or more strips are attached to the outer surface of the drum and are configured to capture pet hair. The scraper bar is disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the drum so that the scraper bar removes pet hair from the strips as the drum rotates.

[0023] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the motor is placed along the axis of the drum. In doing so, the space in the housing is well utilized.

[0024] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a debris collector disposed adjacent the scraper bar to collect pet hair removed from the bar.

[0025] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the scraper strip is detachably attached to the shell that holds the drum. In this way, the scraper strip remains near the outer surface of the drum.

[0026] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a rechargeable battery that powers the electric motor.

[0027] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the pet hair remover includes a handle connected to the housing. The handle includes a power button configured to start or stop the motor. The handle is also suitable for being held by a user during operation of the pet hair remover.

[0028] In some additional, alternative or selective accumulation embodiments, the strips can trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, etc. The strips help capture and pull hair particles and the like from the surface that the pet hair remover is cleaning.

[0029] In some additional, alternative, or selectively cumulative embodiments, each of the strips includes protrusions to capture pet hair.

[0030] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, each of the strips includes a hook-like structure to capture pet hair. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electric pet hair remover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an electric pet hair remover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of an electric pet hair remover according to an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating exemplary internal components of the electric pet hair remover;

[0034] Figure 4 is an exemplary internal view of an electric pet hair remover according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an exemplary arrangement of internal components of the electric pet hair remover;

[0035] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of another pet hair remover according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 5 Exploded view of the electric pet hair remover in;

[0037] Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 5 A side cross-sectional view of an electric pet hair remover in FIG. Figure 5 Example internal components of an electric pet hair remover; and

[0038] Figure 8 The invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 5 An exemplary scraper bar for one or both of the electric pet hair removers in the claims, comprising a comb-shaped profile. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Exemplary embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise clearly indicated in the drawings, the sizes, positions, etc. of components, features, elements, etc. and any distances therebetween are not necessarily drawn to scale and may be disproportionate and / or exaggerated for clarity.

[0040] The terms used herein are used only to describe specific exemplary embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be recognized that the terms "comprise", "comprises" and / or "comprising" used in this specification specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components when used in this specification, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise specified, when quoted, a value range includes the upper and lower limits of the range, as well as any sub-ranges therebetween. Unless otherwise specified, terms such as "first", "second", etc. are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, an element may be referred to as a "first element" and, similarly, another element may also be referred to as a "second element", and vice versa. The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the subject matter described.

[0041] Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "about," "approximately," "substantially," and the like mean that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and / or larger or smaller as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding, measurement errors, etc., as well as other factors known to those skilled in the art.

[0042] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "right", "left", "lower", "below...", "above..." and "upper" etc. may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature and another element or feature, as shown in the figure. It should be recognized that in addition to the directions shown in the figures, spatial relative terms are also intended to cover different directions. For example, if an object in the figure is flipped, the elements of other elements or features described as "lower" or "below..." will be oriented to be "above" other elements or features. Thus, for example, the term "lower" can include directions of upper and lower parts. Objects can be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), so the spatial relative descriptors used herein can be interpreted.

[0043] Unless expressly stated otherwise, all connections and all operative connections may be direct or indirect. Likewise, unless expressly stated otherwise, all connections and all operative connections may be rigid or non-rigid.

[0044] The same numbers refer to the same elements throughout. Therefore, even if neither mentioned nor described in the corresponding drawings, the same or similar numbers can be described with reference to other drawings. In addition, even if the elements are not represented by reference numerals, they can be described with reference to other drawings.

[0045] Without departing from the spirit and teachings of the present invention, many different forms and schemes are possible, and therefore the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these exemplary embodiments are provided to make the present invention thorough and complete, and to convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0046] The "one embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned in this specification means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0047] refer to Figure 1 , a pet hair remover 100 is described. The pet hair remover 100 may be electrically operated and may be interchangeably referred to as an electrically powered pet hair remover 100, or simply as a device 100. Aspects of the present invention also describe Figure 5, and it is interchangeably referred to as device 500 or as electric pet hair remover 500. Device 100 can be used to clean surfaces, such as those defined by one or more of objects such as floors, carpets, clothes, furniture, car seats, fabrics, interior decoration, clothing, etc. Although device 100 can be used to remove pets such as dog and cat hair from surfaces, device 100 can also be used to remove other similar objects and debris from surfaces, such as human hair, ropes, cords, lines, dirt, dust, etc. Device 100 includes housing 104, drum 108, motor 112, power supply 116, debris collector 120 and scraper bar 124, and details related to each component will now be discussed. Device 100 may include various other parts that can be imagined by those skilled in the art. For the sake of brevity, each part of device 100 is not discussed or annotated in the description.

[0048] refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the housing 104 may define an interior volume 128 to accommodate each of the roller 108, the motor 112, the power source 116, the debris collector 120, and the scraper bar 124. Although not limited, the housing 104 may be made of plastic or a polymer or a combination thereof. The housing 104 may include a baffle 132 that is operable to display the interior volume 128 of the housing 104. Further, the housing 104 may include an opening (not shown) through which the roller 108 may be inserted, for example, in an axial direction relative to the roller 108 (see the roller axis 136) to be received into the housing 104 for accommodation therein. The housing 104 may include an end cap 140 to selectively open and close the opening.

[0049] The device 100 may be a handheld device and may include a handle 144 that is connected to the housing 104. As an example, at least a portion of the handle 144 may be integrally formed with the housing 104, such as by casting a suitable material in the same mold as the housing 104. The handle 144 may define a socket to receive the power supply 116 of the device 100. The socket (and therefore the power supply 116 once received in the socket) may be covered by a cover 142 of the handle 144. The power supply 116 may include a battery, such as a rechargeable battery, which may be used to power the motor 112. Further, the housing 104 and / or the handle 144 associated with the housing 104 may include a power button, which may be used to selectively start and / or stop the motor 112. In some embodiments, the power button 148 may be placed on the handle 144, but other positions of the power button 148 on the housing 104 may also be considered by those skilled in the art based on the present invention.

[0050] As an example, the device 100 and / or the handle 144 may also include a status display 152 that displays one or more parameters of the motor 112. The parameters may include at least one of a rotation speed and a switch state. Additionally or optionally, the status display 152 may also display the battery life of the power source 116, and / or the charging state of the battery and / or the power source 116.

[0051] The handle 144 can be used to be held by a user of the device 100 in order to use the device 100, for example, to perform a cleaning action on a surface with the device 100, and thus can include an ergonomic structure. In some embodiments, the handle 144 can define a channel 156 (see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 ), into which an elongated member 160, such as a rod or stick, can be inserted. The elongated member 160 can be held by a user to extend the reach of the device and enter hard-to-reach places, thereby helping the user remove debris from hard-to-reach places without excessive bending and / or stretching. The elongated member 160 can also be retentively coupled to the channel 156 of the handle 144 (e.g., by threads or other means now known or later developed). In this manner, the elongated member 160 can remain stationary relative to the handle 144 when coupled to the handle 144.

[0052] The drum 108 can be housed within the housing 104 and can be configured to roll and / or rotate about an axis, such as the drum axis 136. The drum 108 can include a cylindrical body and can define a hollow chamber 164 extending within the cylindrical body. As an example, the hollow chamber 164 can extend at least partially along the length of the cylindrical body and / or along the drum axis 136. One of the ends of the hollow chamber 164 can be open at one of the axial ends of the drum 108 (e.g., see open axial end 168). The drum 108 can define an outer surface 172 and an inner surface 176. In some embodiments, the inner surface 176 can define an internal gear 180 of the drum 108 arranged about the drum axis 136. Although not limited, the rolling surface of the drum 108 can be partially exposed or exposed to the exterior of the housing 104 (see Figure 1 ) so that the rollers 108 can engage and entrain debris from the surface during operation of the device.

[0053] The device 100 may include one or more strips (e.g., a first strip 184 and a second strip 188). The device 100 may include a greater or lesser number of strips. The first strip 184 and the second strip 188 may each be attached (e.g., using an adhesive) to the outer surface 172 of the drum 108, for example, to fully or partially cover the outer surface 172 of the drum 108. The strips 184, 188 may be configured to capture debris (e.g., pet hair). For example, the strips 184, 188 may include an adhesive and / or a hook-like structure (see Figure 2 ) to capture debris (e.g., pet hair). In other words, strips 184, 188 can trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, etc. Optionally or additionally, strips 184, 188 can include an array of bristles, for example, relatively densely packed bristles, one or more of which can include a curved or curvilinear profile to define hook structures 186, and the length of the bristles can be between 0.1 mm and 5 mm. Optionally or additionally, strips 184, 188 can include protrusions 190 (see Figure 6 ) to capture debris (e.g., pet hair). The protrusions 190 can be silicone-based and / or can include an adhesive.

[0054] The motor 112 can be placed inside the drum 108. As an example, the motor 112 can be inserted through the open shaft end 168 and placed (e.g., fixedly placed) relative to the hollow chamber 164 defined by the drum 108, although the motor 112 can be at least partially placed inside the drum 108. Placing the motor 112 inside the drum 108 or within the hollow chamber 164 defined by the drum 108 allows the motor 112 and the drum 108 to be relatively tightly packed relative to each other and accommodated within the housing 104 of the device 100 in a space-efficient manner. The motor 112 can include an output shaft 192 that can rotate when the motor 112 is powered by electricity (e.g., powered by the power supply 116). Further, a gear (e.g., a transmission gear 196) can be fixedly coupled to the output shaft 192 to rotate with the rotation of the output shaft 192. According to one aspect of the present invention, the driving gear 196 can be operably engaged with the internal gear 180 of the drum 108. In doing so, the rotation of the driving gear 196 may be transmitted to the drum 108 , so that the drum 108 may also rotate synchronously with the rotation of the driving gear 196 (eg, around the drum axis 136 ).

[0055] The scraper bar 124 is positioned within the housing 104 and adjacent the outer surface 172 of the drum 108 so that the scraper bar 124 removes pet hair from the strips 184, 188 as the drum 108 rotates about the drum axis 136. In view of this, the cutting tip 126 of the scraper bar 124 can be arranged in such a manner that during operation, when debris adhering to the strips 184, 188 encounters the cutting tip 126 of the scraper bar 124, the debris can be removed or sheared from the strips 184 and 188 upon engagement with the cutting tip 126 of the scraper bar 124. In this manner, the scraper bar 124 can keep the drum 108 free of (e.g., mostly free of) debris encountered on the surface. In some embodiments, the scraper bar 124 can be removably attached to the housing 104, for example, the scraper bar 124 can be slotted into a slot (not shown) defined by the housing 104. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the scraper bar 124 can be comb-shaped. For example, see Figure 8 , wherein the cutting tip 126 of the scraper bar 124a includes an exemplary comb-shaped profile 130. The comb-shaped profile of the scraper bar 124 or the cutting tip 126 of the scraper bar 124 can cause debris (e.g., hair) to accumulate at the cutting tip 126, separate from each other and be sheared, thereby being completely removed or removed from the roller 108.

[0056] The debris collector 120 can be disposed or positioned adjacent the drum 108 and the scraper strip 124 so that sheared or removed debris can (e.g., directly and / or easily) fall into the debris collector 120. In this manner, the debris collector 120 can collect pet hair or debris removed from the strips 184, 188. Furthermore, the opening of the baffle 132 can provide a user with access to the interior volume 128 of the housing 104, and in particular, access to the debris collector 120, so that the debris collector 120 can be removed from the housing 104, emptied of its contents, and then returned to a position within the interior volume 128 of the housing 104 for use in the next debris collection cycle during subsequent device operation.

[0057] refer to Figures 1 to 7 , device 500 is described. Whenever possible, similar reference numerals will be used to refer to the same or similar parts. Similar to device 100 described above, all aspects of device 500 can be retained. However, device 500 can include variations in the arrangement of motor 112 and drum 108. More specifically, device 500 can include motor 112 that is placed (e.g., fixedly placed relative to drum 108) outside of drum 108, as shown, or outside of a hollow chamber 164 associated with drum 108. Given this external placement of motor 112, in the case of device 500, hollow chamber 164 can be completely omitted from drum 108.

[0058] Continue to refer Figures 5 to 7 Regarding the engagement of the motor 112 with the drum 108, the device 500 may include a driven gear 526, which may be a separate component from the drum 108, but which may be fixedly connected to the drum 108 and placed toward the axial end of the drum 108. In this case, the driving gear 196 coupled to the output shaft 192 of the motor 112 may engage with the driven gear 526 to transmit the rotational motion generated by the motor 112 to the drum 108. Again, for such an arrangement, the housing 104 may include a raised portion 530, as shown, which may occupy the additional space required for placing the motor 112 outside the drum 108 but within the housing 104. Further, for both devices 100, 500, the rotation axis 200 defined by the driving gear 196 may still be parallel to the drum axis 136.

[0059] The configurations of the devices 100, 500, i.e., the device 100 having the motor 112 inside the drum 108 and the device 500 having the motor 112 outside the drum 108, can have corresponding applications. As an example, the device 100 having the motor 112 inside the drum 108 can be suitable for better space efficiency, for example, it can be applied to remove debris with a lower volume. Conversely, the device 500 having the motor 112 outside the drum 108 can be suitable for better heat dissipation, for example, it can be applied to remove debris with a larger volume.

[0060] During operation, a user can slide the device 100, 500 against a surface, for example by grasping the elongated member 160. When the user actuates the power button 148, the motor 112 begins to operate, thereby rotating the roller 108 about the roller axis 136. When the user extends the device 100, 500 over a surface that needs to be cleaned of debris, the rotating roller 108 with the strips 184, 188 placed thereon can wipe the surface, thereby causing the debris on the surface to adhere to the roller 108. The rotating roller 108 moves the adhered debris (see the exemplary rolling direction A of the roller 108) (see Figure 3 and Figure 7 ), so that the adhered debris engages with the scraper bar 124, thereby removing or shearing the debris from the roller 108.

[0061] Since the debris collector 120 is placed beside or near the drum 108 and the scraper bar 124, the sheared or removed debris falls into the debris collector 120 and is stored therein. After the device is used or operated for a period of time, the user can open the flap 132 and access the debris collector 120 to remove the debris collector 120 from the housing 104. Thereafter, the user can drain the contents of the debris collector 120 and return the empty debris collector 120 to its position within the interior volume 128 of the housing 104 for the next cycle of debris collection that occurs during subsequent device operation.

[0062] The device 100, 500 is easy to use, uncomplicated, and easy to maintain, wherein components such as the power source 116 are rechargeable for repeated use, and the strips 184, 188 are easily replaced at the end of their operable life. Being powered by electricity reduces the need for the user to repeatedly pass over any surface patch, thereby enhancing the debris or hair removal capability of the operation, while also making the debris or hair removal operation time efficient, non-cumbersome, and less stressful for the user. In short, the laborious task of removing debris such as pet hair from a surface that is difficult to remove with a conventional vacuum cleaner can be easily accomplished by the device 100, 500. In addition, the shape and contour of the device 100, 500 and its various components (as described and / or shown in the present invention) are merely exemplary and can be replaced according to factors such as the application area of ​​the device 100, 500. A person skilled in the art can consider countless such changes without departing from the subject matter claimed.

[0063] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the concept of the present invention can be embodied as a system, device or method. The concept can be summarized as including elements selected from one or part of the attached claims, or elements selected from the following feature set:

[0064] The pet hair remover or electric pet hair remover 100 includes a drum 108, a motor 112, and a scraper bar 124. The drum 108 includes an outer surface 172, and the motor 112 is placed inside the drum 108. The motor 112 drives the drum 108 so that the drum 108 rotates around an axis (see the drum axis 136). One or more strips 184, 188 are attached to the outer surface 172 and are configured to capture pet hair. The scraper bar 124 is placed near the outer surface 172 so that the scraper bar 124 removes pet hair from the strips 184, 188 when the drum 108 rotates.

[0065] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a debris collector 120 disposed adjacent the scraper bar 124 to collect pet hair removed from the strips 184 , 188 .

[0066] The scraper bar 124 is removably attached to the housing 104 that houses the drum 108. In this manner, the scraper bar 124 is held adjacent to the outer surface 172 of the drum 108.

[0067] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a rechargeable battery (see power source 116 ) that powers the electric motor 112 .

[0068] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a handle connected to the housing. The handle is held by a user during operation of the pet hair remover.

[0069] In some additional, alternative, or selective cumulative embodiments, the handle 144 includes a power button 148 configured to start or stop the motor 112 .

[0070] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a status display 152 configured to display one or more parameters of the motor 112. The parameters include at least one of the rotation speed of the motor 112 or the drum 108, the on / off state of the electric pet hair remover 100 or the motor 112, the battery life of the power source 116 or the rechargeable battery, and / or the charging state of the power source 116 or the rechargeable battery.

[0071] The housing 104 includes a power button 148 that is configured to start or stop the motor 112 .

[0072] The strips 184, 188 trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, etc. The strips 184, 188 help capture and pull hair particles and the like from the surface to which the electric pet hair remover 100 is being applied to clean the surface.

[0073] Each of the strips 184, 188 includes a hook-like structure 186 to capture pet hair. In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, each of the strips 184, 188 includes a hook-like structure 186 to capture pet hair.

[0074] At least a portion of the scraper bar 124 is comb-shaped. This allows debris (e.g., hair) to accumulate at the cutting tip of the scraper bar 124, to be separated and sheared from each other, thereby being completely removed or removed from the cylinder 108.

[0075] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the electric pet hair remover 500 includes a drum 108, a motor 112, and a scraper bar 124. The drum 108 includes an outer surface 172. The motor 112 is placed outside the drum 108 and drives the drum 108 so that the drum 108 rotates about an axis (see the drum axis 136). One or more strips 184, 188 are attached to the outer surface 172 of the drum 108 and are configured to capture pet hair. The scraper bar 124 is placed near the outer surface 172 of the drum 108 so that the scraper bar 124 removes pet hair from the strips 184, 188 when the drum 108 rotates.

[0076] The motor 112 is placed along the axis of the drum or drum axis 136. In doing so, the space within the housing 104 is well utilized.

[0077] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a debris collector 120 disposed adjacent the scraper bar 124 to collect pet hair removed from the strips 184 , 188 .

[0078] The scraper bar 124 is removably attached to the housing 104 that houses the drum 108. In this manner, the scraper bar 124 is held adjacent to the outer surface 172 of the drum 108.

[0079] The electric pet hair remover 100 includes a rechargeable battery (see power source 116 ) that powers the electric motor 112 .

[0080] In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, the electric pet hair remover 100 includes a handle 144 connected to the housing 104. The handle 144 includes a power button 148, which is configured to start or stop the motor 112. The handle 144 is also adapted to be held by a user during operation of the electric pet hair remover 100.

[0081] The strips 184, 188 trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, etc. The strips 184, 188 help capture and pull hair particles and the like from the surface to which the electric pet hair remover 100 is being applied to clean the surface.

[0082] Each of the strips 184, 188 includes a protrusion to catch pet hair. In some additional, alternative or selective cumulative embodiments, each of the strips 184, 188 includes a hook-like structure 186 to catch pet hair.

[0083] It should be understood that the foregoing description is merely illustrative of aspects of the disclosed embodiments. Various alternatives and modifications may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the aspects of the disclosed embodiments.

Claims

1. A pet hair remover, comprising: a drum, the drum comprising an outer surface; A motor is placed inside the drum. wherein the motor drives the drum to rotate around an axis, wherein one or more strips are attached to the outer surface of the drum, and wherein the one or more strips are configured to capture pet hair, the strips being provided with bristles, the bristles being configured to have a length between 0.1 mm and 5 mm; and a scraper bar positioned adjacent the outer surface of the drum so that the scraper bar removes pet hair from the one or more strips as the drum rotates.

2. The pet hair remover of claim 1, further comprising a debris collector disposed adjacent the scraper strip to collect pet hair removed from the one or more strips.

3. The pet hair remover of claim 1, wherein the scraper bar is removably attached to a housing that houses the drum.

4. The pet hair remover of claim 1, further comprising a rechargeable battery, the rechargeable battery powering the motor.

5. The pet hair remover of claim 3, further comprising a handle connected to the housing, wherein the handle comprises a power button configured to start or stop the motor.

6. The pet hair remover of claim 1, further comprising a status display configured to display one or more parameters of the motor, wherein the one or more parameters include at least one of rotation speed, switch status, battery life, and charging status.

7. The pet hair remover of claim 3, wherein the housing includes a power button configured to start or stop the motor.

8. The pet hair remover of claim 1, wherein the one or more strips can trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, and the like.

9. The pet hair remover of claim 1, wherein each of the one or more strips includes a row of bristles to capture pet hair.

10. The pet hair remover of claim 1, wherein each of the one or more strips includes protrusions to capture pet hair.

11. The pet hair remover of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the scraper bar is comb-shaped.

12. A pet hair remover, comprising: a drum, the drum comprising an outer surface; a motor, the motor being placed outside the drum, wherein the motor drives the drum to rotate around an axis, wherein one or more strips are attached to the outer surface of the drum, and wherein the one or more strips are configured to capture pet hair, wherein the one or more strips are configured to capture pet hair, the strips are provided with bristles, the length of the bristles being configured between 0.1 mm and 5 mm; and a scraper bar, the scraper bar being placed near the outer surface of the drum so that the scraper bar removes pet hair from the one or more strips when the drum rotates.

13. The pet hair remover of claim 12, wherein the motor is positioned along the axis of the drum.

14. The pet hair remover of claim 12, further comprising a debris collector disposed adjacent the scraper strip to collect pet hair removed from the one or more strips.

15. The pet hair remover of claim 12, wherein the scraper bar is removably attached to a housing that houses the drum.

16. The pet hair remover of claim 12, further comprising a rechargeable battery, the rechargeable battery powering the motor.

17. The pet hair remover of claim 15, further comprising a handle coupled to the housing, wherein the handle comprises a power button configured to start or stop the motor.

18. The pet hair remover of claim 12, wherein the one or more strips can trap debris including dust, dirt, hair, and the like.

19. The pet hair remover of claim 12, wherein each of the one or more strips includes protrusions to capture pet hair.

20. The pet hair remover of claim 12, wherein each of the one or more strips includes a row of bristles to capture pet hair.

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