Cat bowl capable of being spliced and combined and adjustable in height

Abstract

A height-adjustable cat bowl capable of being spliced and combined is characterized by comprising base modules, heightening modules, a cat bowl support and a bowl body, and at least one heightening module is installed between the top face of the base module at the bottom end and the bottom face of the cat bowl support above the base module. At least two groups of up-and-down concave-convex structures are arranged between the heightening module and the butt joint surfaces of the base module and the cat bowl support, and the two up-and-down concave-convex structures which are in butt joint with each other in each group are matched with each other; the bowl body is mounted on the cat bowl bracket; the base module, the heightening module, the cat bowl support and the bowl body are made of the same or different materials. The invention has the beneficial effects of flexible and adjustable height, sanitary and replaceable material, inclination angle design, strong splicing expansibility, stable and convenient connection and wide production adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a cat bowl, primarily used as a tableware for pet cats. It features a height-adjustable, multi-material interchangeable, and modular design. It belongs to the field of pet supplies technology. Background Technology

[0002] Most cat bowls on the market are of fixed height and made of a single material, making them unadjustable based on a cat's size, age, or eating habits, and they do not support flexible combinations for multi-cat households. Furthermore, traditional cat bowls typically lack adjustable tilt angles, which is detrimental to a cat's eating and digestion. While some existing cat bowls support modular construction, their complex structures make assembly and disassembly inconvenient, and their single material makes them difficult to clean or replace. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a cat bowl system that is height-adjustable, material-replaceable, supports left-right and top-bottom splicing, and has a tilt angle design, in order to solve the problem that existing cat bowls cannot flexibly adapt to different usage scenarios.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: a cat bowl that can be assembled and has an adjustable height, characterized in that it includes a base module, a height-adjusting module, a cat bowl support, and a bowl body. At least one height-adjusting module is installed between the top surface of the base module at the bottom and the bottom surface of the cat bowl support above. At least two sets of upper and lower concave-convex structures are provided between the mating surfaces of the height-adjusting module and the base module and the cat bowl support, and the two mating upper and lower concave-convex structures in each set cooperate with each other. The bowl body is installed on top of the cat bowl support. The base module, height-adjusting module, cat bowl support, and bowl body are made of the same or different materials.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. Flexible and adjustable height: By adding or removing the middle height-adjusting module, it can easily adapt to the eating height needs of cats of different sizes without the need for tools; 2. Hygienic and replaceable materials: The bowl can be made of different materials, which can be easily changed according to the season, hygiene requirements or pet preferences, and facilitates cleaning and disinfection; 3. Inclined Angle Design: The cat bowl support features an inclined angle design, providing the most comfortable eating angle for cats, which helps protect cervical spine health and promotes digestion, especially suitable for senior or post-operative cats; 4. Strong modularity: It can be used individually, or stacked vertically to increase height, or spliced ​​horizontally to meet the needs of multiple cats eating at the same time, saving space; 5. Stable and convenient connection: The mortise and tenon structure combined with the flexible ribs ensures a stable connection, and assembly and disassembly can be completed by hand. 6. Wide adaptability to production: Each module can be manufactured using various processes such as 3D printing, injection molding, ceramic sintering, and CNC milling, which is conducive to personalized customization and large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment (four-layer support) of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposed structure ( Figure 1 (left eye) Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another perspective on the decomposed structure; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment (three-layer support) of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention (a combination of the first and second embodiments described above); Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure assembled in the second embodiment shown; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the decomposed structure; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The structural diagram on the left; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the decomposed structure; Figure 10 This is a side view of the base module of the present invention; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 The right view; Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Top view; Figure 13 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the front side of the height-increasing module of the present invention; Figure 14 yes Figure 13 The left (right) view; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the rear side of the top cat bowl support of the present invention; Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Top view; Figure 17 yes Figure 15 The right view; Figure 18 yes Figure 15 AA section view; Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the bowl body of the present invention.

[0007] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-base module, 11-side tenon, 12-side mortise, 13-top tenon, 2-heightening module, 21-heightening tenon, 22-heightening mortise, 221-protruding rib, 3-cat bowl support, 31-bowl edge hook, 32-bowl bottom hook, 33-support mortise, 4-bowl body, 41-bowl bottom retaining ring, 5-anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0008] See Figures 1-3 This is a first embodiment of a detachable and height-adjustable cat bowl according to the present invention. It includes a base module 1, a height-adjusting module 2, a cat bowl support 3, and a bowl body 4. The bowl body 4 has four supporting layers: two height-adjusting modules 2 are installed between the top surface of the base module 1 at the bottom and the bottom surface of the cat bowl support 3 above. At least two sets of upper and lower concave-convex structures are provided between the mating surfaces of the height-adjusting modules 2 and the base module 1 and cat bowl support 3, and between the height-adjusting modules 2 themselves (in the embodiments of the present invention, there are four sets, namely four pairs of corresponding top tenons 13, height-adjusting tenons 22, height-adjusting tenons 21, and support tenons 33 arranged from bottom to top). The two mating upper and lower concave-convex structures in each set cooperate with each other. The bowl body 4 is installed on top of the cat bowl support 3. The base module 1, height-adjusting module 2, cat bowl support 3, and bowl body 4 are made of the same or different materials, such as food-grade plastic, wood, and metal.

[0009] The bowl body 4 of this invention is made of replaceable materials, including environmentally friendly and non-toxic materials such as plastic, metal, and ceramic. Users can stack 1 to 4 height-increasing modules 2 as needed to achieve a total height adjustment of 25mm to 100mm.

[0010] See Figures 10-12 The present invention provides corresponding concave and convex insertion structures on the left and right sides of the base module 1. The concave and convex insertion structure is a side tenon 11 on one side and a side mortise 12 on the other side. The side tenon 11 and the side mortise 12 are dovetail shaped.

[0011] The aforementioned upper and lower concave-convex structure includes a top tenon 13 on the top surface of the base module 1; a heightening tenon 21 on the top surface of the heightening module 2; a heightening tenon groove 22 on the bottom surface of the heightening module 2; and a bracket tenon groove 33 on the bottom surface of the cat bowl bracket 3.

[0012] See Figure 4 and Figures 6-9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is that there are only three supporting structures, that is, only one heightening module 2.

[0013] See Figures 15-19 The present invention provides a bowl bottom hook 32 and a bowl edge hook 31 on the front and rear sides of the cat bowl support 3, respectively; and a coaxial annular bowl bottom ring 41 is provided at the bottom of the bowl body 4. In use, the upper edge of the bowl body 4 is engaged in the bowl edge hook 31, and the bowl bottom ring 41 is engaged in the bowl bottom hook 32. The elastic deformation of the bowl bottom hook 32 and the bowl bottom ring 41 achieves a tight fit between the bowl body 4 and the cat bowl support 3, so that the two are mutually secured.

[0014] The bowl rim hook 31 and bowl bottom hook 32 are designed at a height that allows the bowl 4 to tilt forward after installation, making it convenient for the pet to eat. Multiple cat bowl supports 3 can be provided to tilt the bowl 4 forward at different angles to meet various usage needs.

[0015] See Figure 10 and Figure 11 Furthermore, the present invention may also provide an anti-slip pad 5 on the bottom surface of the base module 1.

[0016] See Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is composed of the first and second embodiments, and is assembled by interlocking structures (a side tenon 11 on one side and a side mortise 12 on the other side) on both sides of the base module 1. It is suitable for applications where multiple cats share food. The height of each cat bowl 4 can be adjusted independently to meet the different needs of cats.

[0017] A gap is provided between the upper and lower concave-convex structures (i.e., the top tenon 13, the reinforcing mortise 22, the reinforcing tenon 21, and the support mortise 33). Raised ribs 221 are provided on the inner surfaces of the reinforcing mortise 22 and the support mortise 33. The elasticity of these raised ribs facilitates splicing and ensures a tight fit (see...). Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 18 ).

[0018] The connections between the top tenon 13, the elevating mortise 22, the elevating tenon 21, and the support mortise 33 in this invention are all achieved through standardized mortise and tenon structures. Specifically: Tenons and mortises: The top tenon 13 and the raising tenon 21 are square beveled tenons; the raising mortise 22 and the support mortise 33 are square built-in beveled mortises that match the corresponding tenons. When the inner bevel of the mortise mates with the bevel of the square tenon, the gap between the two bevels is 0.2mm. To achieve a connection that is both stable and can be disassembled by hand, multiple raised ridges (ridges 221) are set on the inner sidewall of the beveled mortise. The tightness can be controlled by the tight fit pressure between the ridges and the vertical surface of the square beveled tenon. The tightness between the modules is controlled by controlling the size of the raised ridge structure.

Claims

1. A cat bowl that is combinable, height-adjustable, characterized in that, The cat bowl set comprises a base module (1), a height increasing module (2), a cat bowl support (3) and a bowl body (4), at least one height increasing module (2) is arranged between the top surface of the base module (1) at the bottom and the bottom surface of the cat bowl support (3) above, at least two sets of upper and lower concave-convex structures are arranged between the abutting surfaces of the height increasing module (2) and the base module (1) and the cat bowl support (3), and the two upper and lower concave-convex structures in each set are matched with each other; the bowl body (4) is arranged on the cat bowl support (3); the base module (1), the height increasing module (2), the cat bowl support (3) and the bowl body (4) are made of the same or different materials.

2. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that The base module (1) is provided with corresponding concave-convex plug-in structures on the left and right sides.

3. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 2, characterized in that The concave-convex plug-in structures are a side surface tenon (11) on one side and a side surface mortise (12) on the other side, and the side surface tenon (11) and the side surface mortise (12) are dovetail-shaped.

4. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower concave-convex structures comprise a top end tenon (13) arranged on the top surface of the base module (1), a height increasing tenon (21) arranged on the top surface of the height increasing module (2), a height increasing mortise (22) arranged on the bottom surface of the height increasing module (2) and a support mortise (33) arranged on the bottom surface of the cat bowl support (3).

5. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side and the rear side of the cat bowl support (3) are respectively provided with a bowl bottom clamping hook (32) and a bowl edge clamping hook (31), the bottom of the bowl body (4) is provided with a bowl bottom clamping ring (41) coaxial with the bowl body (4), in use, the upper edge of the bowl body (4) is clamped in the bowl edge clamping hook (31), the bowl bottom clamping ring (41) of the bowl body (4) is clamped in the bowl bottom clamping hook (32), and the bowl body (4) and the cat bowl support (3) are tightly matched by elastic deformation of the bowl bottom clamping hook (32) and the bowl bottom clamping ring (41), so that the two are fixed to each other.

6. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 5, characterized in that The design height of the bowl edge clamping hook (31) and the bowl bottom clamping hook (32) is such that the bowl body (4) can be inclined forward after installation to facilitate feeding of pets.

7. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 6, characterized in that A plurality of cat bowl supports (3) are provided to incline the bowl body (4) at different angles to meet different use requirements.

8. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the base module (1) is provided with an anti-skid pad (5).

9. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two or more sets of the base module (1), the height increasing module (2), the cat bowl support (3) and the bowl body (4) are combined with each other by the concave-convex plug-in structures arranged on the two sides of the base module (1), and are suitable for application scenarios of multiple cats eating together.

10. The combinable, height-adjustable cat bowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, Gaps are arranged between the upper and lower concave-convex structures, convex ridges are arranged on the inner surfaces of the height increasing mortise (22) of the bottom surface of the height increasing module (2) and the support mortise (33) of the bottom surface of the cat bowl support (3), and the convex ridges are used to facilitate combination and make the combination compact.

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