Water dispenser for pets

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a pet water dispenser which mainly comprises a water box, a water pump, a box cover and a water pipe, and a first opening is locally formed in the surface of the water box; the box cover can selectively seal the first opening; the box cover is provided with a first water tray; a second opening is further configured and penetrates through the upper surface and the lower surface of the box cover; the water pump is arranged below the box cover; the water outlet end of the water pump is connected with a water pipe, and the other end of the water pipe is communicated to the upper part of the box cover; the water pump drives water to reach the position above the box cover through the water pipe. According to the pet water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the invention, pets can directly drink water stored in the water box through the second opening and can also drink water pumped into the first water disc through the water pump, so that a plurality of pets can drink water at the same time, and the user experience is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a pet water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more people are choosing to keep pets at home, sometimes with different pets like cats and dogs, or even multiple pets. This often necessitates different pet water systems. However, existing pet water systems require manual control of the water volume. If too much water is added when the pet owner is away, it can easily spill or overflow; if too little water is added, it's insufficient for the pets, making it inconvenient for pet owners. If multiple pets need water, fighting can easily occur. If the owner is away for an extended period, concerns arise about power outages or water pump malfunctions that could leave pets dehydrated or worse. Some users, after experiencing these concerns or similar problems with existing pet water fountains, have even abandoned those that provide running water and opted for ordinary ceramic containers instead. Therefore, there is a need for a system that can create a flowing water flow to attract pets and provide them with a sufficient amount of water, prevent the danger of pets being trapped in a waterless environment due to power outages or malfunctions, and adapt to the environment of multiple pet households. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a pet water dispenser that can be shared by multiple pets and is more convenient to use, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] This utility model provides a pet water fountain, mainly including a water box, a water pump, a lid, and a water pipe. The surface of the water box has a first opening; the lid can selectively close the first opening; the lid is equipped with a first water tray; and also has a second opening that penetrates the upper and lower surfaces of the lid; the water pump is located below the lid; the water outlet of the water pump is connected to a water pipe, and the other end of the water pipe is connected to the top of the lid; the water pump drives water through the water pipe to the top of the lid.

[0005] Compared with related technologies, the pet water fountain provided in this application embodiment, by setting the water box, the water pump, the first water tray, and the second opening, allows pets to drink water stored in the water box directly through the second opening, while also drinking water pumped into the first water tray by the water pump. This allows multiple pets to drink water at the same time, making it more convenient for pet owners and providing a better user experience.

[0006] In one embodiment, a second water tray is disposed on the second opening, and the second water tray movably closes the second opening. By setting the second water tray to movably close the second opening, the second water tray can be removed in case of unexpected situations such as power outages, water pump blockages, or water pump malfunctions, allowing the pet to drink directly from the water box through the second opening. It also makes it easier for pet owners to add water to the pet water fountain, making it simpler and more convenient to use, and providing a better user experience.

[0007] In one embodiment, a water-retaining wall is provided on the lower surface of the second water tray. The water-retaining wall is adapted to the second opening groove on the second opening to form a sealed state. By providing a water-retaining wall on the lower surface of the second water tray, and ensuring that the water-retaining wall is adapted to the second opening groove on the second opening to form a seal, multiple pets can drink water simultaneously from both the first and second water trays. At the same time, it reduces the contamination of the water in the water box by dust in the air.

[0008] In one embodiment, the end of the retaining wall is provided with at least one drainage notch. By providing the drainage notch, water overflowing from the second water tray can flow into the first water tray for recycling, saving water, reducing human intervention, making the environment cleaner, and providing a better user experience.

[0009] In one embodiment, a water outlet regulating mechanism is disposed above the lid. This mechanism includes at least two water outlets, each facing the first water tray and the second water tray respectively. By providing this water outlet regulating mechanism, water in the water pipe can be directed to the first and / or second water trays, allowing pet owners to add water to the first and second water trays as needed, resulting in a better user experience.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water outlet regulating mechanism mainly includes a multi-port pipe, which includes a main water pipe and at least two branch pipes; one end of the branch pipe is connected to the side wall of the main pipe, and the other end is connected to the water outlet; one end of the main water pipe is connected to a water pipe, and the other end is equipped with a regulating valve core.

[0011] In one embodiment, one end of the regulating valve core is an incomplete circular wall, which fits snugly against the interior of the main water pipe, allowing for selective closing or opening of the connection between the branch pipe and the main water pipe. The regulating valve core has at least two switchable position states. By configuring the branch pipe and the regulating valve core of the water outlet regulating mechanism, the water outlet of at least two nozzles can be controlled, thereby meeting the needs of pet owners in different scenarios, making it more user-friendly, simple and convenient to use, and providing a better user experience.

[0012] In one embodiment, an adjustment knob is provided at the end of the regulating valve core that protrudes from the main water pipe. By providing this adjustment knob, pet owners can easily operate the water dispensing mode of the pet water fountain, thereby meeting the needs of different usage scenarios and providing a better user experience.

[0013] In one embodiment, the branch pipe is also provided with an overflow hole. By providing the overflow hole, the seepage water can be released into the water box before it reaches the outlet, thus solving the defects caused by the production process.

[0014] In one embodiment, a biosensor, a communication module, and control buttons are also provided. By incorporating the biosensor, communication module, and control buttons, the pet water fountain's functions and operation can be made more intelligent, facilitating pet owners' monitoring of its use and water refilling, resulting in a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a pet water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The image shows an exploded view of a pet water fountain.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the pet water fountain from one angle.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged view of area A of the pet water fountain shown.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the pet water fountain where the second water tray rests on the first water tray.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged view of area B of the pet water fountain shown.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the water filling operation for a pet water fountain.

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the water dispensing adjustment mechanism of the pet water fountain.

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The diagram shows four water outlet states of the pet water fountain's water outlet adjustment mechanism.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a pet water dispenser according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The image shows a partial exploded view of the pet water fountain. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a pet water fountain 1, mainly including a water box 10, a water pump 20, a lid 30, and a water pipe 40. The surface of the water box 10 is partially provided with a first opening 11; the lid 30 can selectively close the first opening 11; the lid 30 is provided with a first water tray 31; the lid 30 is also provided with a second opening 32, which penetrates the upper and lower surfaces of the lid 30; the water pump 20 is placed below the lid 30; the water outlet 21 of the water pump 20 is connected to the water pipe 40, and the other end of the water pipe 40 is connected to the top of the lid 30; the water pump 20 drives water through the water pipe 40 to reach the top of the lid 30.

[0029] It is understood that the pet water fountain 1 can store water in the water box 10, and pets can drink directly from the water box 10 through the second opening 32. Simultaneously, when the water pump 20 is powered on, it can pump water from the water box 10 into the water pipe 40, which then transports the water to the top of the lid 30 and into the first water tray 31 from the spout 39. At this time, pets can also drink from the first water tray 31, allowing multiple pets to drink simultaneously without fighting. Furthermore, the first water tray 31 is equipped with a drain hole 36, connected to the lower surface of the lid 30. The water pump 20 drives water through the water pipe 40, into the first water tray 31 through the spout 39, and then back into the water box 10 from the drain hole 36.

[0030] By setting up the water box 10, the water pump 20, the first water tray 31, and the second opening 32, pets can drink water stored in the water box 10 directly through the second opening 32, and can also drink water pumped into the first water tray 31 by the water pump 20. This allows multiple pets to drink water at the same time, making it convenient for pet owners and providing a better user experience.

[0031] Further, please refer to Figures 3 to 7 As shown, a second water tray 33 is provided on the second opening 32, and the second water tray 33 can be used to close the second opening 32. It is understood that when pet owners are using the pet water fountain 1 and are away from home for an extended period, they can remove the second water tray 33, allowing the pet to drink directly from the water box 10 through the second opening 32. Even in the event of a power outage, blockage of the water pump 20, or malfunction of the water pump 20, the pet's basic drinking water needs are guaranteed, preventing them from being trapped in a waterless environment and suffering dehydration or more serious consequences. Under normal use, the water pump 20 drives water to flow through the first water tray 31, attracting the pet to drink promptly, maintaining sufficient water intake, and preventing various diseases caused by insufficient water intake.

[0032] Furthermore, current pet water fountains on the market all require the water pump to be disconnected from the power supply and the entire lid to be removed before water can be added to the water tank, or the entire product must be disconnected from the power supply and moved to a water source to add water, which is inconvenient for pet owners. The pet water fountain 1 described in this application, when needing to be refilled, only requires opening the second water tray 33; water can be easily added to the water tank 10 without turning off the power. Figure 7As shown. By setting the second water tray 33 to movably close the second opening 32, the second water tray 33 can be removed in case of unexpected situations such as power failure, water pump 20 blockage, or water pump 20 failure, allowing the pet to drink directly from the water box 10 through the second opening 32. It also makes it easier for pet owners to add water to the pet water fountain 1, making it simpler and more convenient to use and providing a better user experience.

[0033] Specifically, a water-retaining wall 37 is provided on the lower surface of the second water tray 33. The water-retaining wall 37 is adapted to the second opening groove 34 configured on the second opening 32 to form a sealed state. In this embodiment, when pet owners use the pet water fountain 1, if the environment is always supervised, the second water tray 33 can be placed on the second opening 32. At this time, the water pump 20 drives the water in the water box 10 to flow through the first water tray 31 and / or the second water tray 33, which can attract pets to drink water in time, maintain sufficient water intake, avoid various diseases caused by insufficient water intake, and reduce the water in the water box 10 from being contaminated by dust in the air, thus achieving a longer water quality maintenance time. It can also provide more drinking space and avoid more fights between pets over water.

[0034] By providing a water-blocking wall 37 on the lower surface of the second water tray 33, the water-blocking wall 37 is adapted to the second opening groove 34 configured on the second opening 32, and sealed, so that multiple pets can drink water in the first water tray 31 and the second water tray 33 at the same time, while reducing the water in the water box 10 from being contaminated by dust in the air.

[0035] Furthermore, at least one drainage notch 38 is provided at the end of the water-retaining wall 37. It is understood that the second water tray 33 can be sealed and installed on the second opening 32. An overflow trough 60 is provided between the first water tray 31 and the second water tray 33. When water overflows from the second water tray 33, it can flow into the first water tray 31 through the overflow trough 60, and then into the water box 10 through the drainage hole 36 of the first water tray 31, thus recycling excess water and preventing excessive overflow from the second water tray 33. This also prevents pets from spilling water from the second water tray 33 outside. Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the second water tray 33 can also be placed above the first water tray 31. The water flows through the second water tray 33 first, overflows, then flows through the drain gap 38, reaches the drain hole 36, and then returns to the water box 10 from the drain hole 36. This can solve the problem that when the user sets the product to anti-water-out mode, the second water tray 33 may be lost due to lack of suitable storage after the user takes it out, or may be contaminated by the environment due to improper storage, in the event of power failure, blockage of the water pump 20, or failure of the water pump 20, or in an unattended environment.

[0036] By setting the drainage gap 38, water overflowing from the second water pan 33 can be recycled after flowing into the first water pan 31, saving water, reducing human intervention, making the environment cleaner and tidier, and providing a better user experience.

[0037] Further, please refer to Figures 8 to 9 As shown, a water outlet regulating mechanism 35 is disposed above the lid 30. The water outlet regulating mechanism 35 includes at least two water outlets 39, which face the first water tray 31 and the second water tray 33 respectively. By setting the water outlet regulating mechanism 35, water in the water pipe 40 can be directed to the first water tray 31 and / or the second water tray 33, making it convenient for pet owners to add water to the first water tray 31 and the second water tray 33 as needed, thus improving the user experience.

[0038] Specifically, the water outlet regulating mechanism 35 mainly includes a multi-port pipe 351, which includes a main water pipe 352 and at least two branch pipes 353; one end of the branch pipe 353 is connected to the side wall of the main water pipe 352, and the other end is connected to the water outlet 39; one end of the main water pipe 352 is connected to the water pipe 40, and the other end is equipped with a regulating valve core 354.

[0039] Furthermore, one end of the regulating valve core 354 is an incomplete circular wall 356, which fits snugly against the interior of the main water pipe 352, allowing selective closing or opening of the connection between the branch pipe 353 and the main water pipe 352; the regulating valve core 354 has at least two switchable position states. In this embodiment, one end of the regulating valve core 354 is an incomplete circular wall 356, specifically an incomplete circular wall 356 with a notch 358. When the notch 358 faces the branch pipe 353, the branch pipe 353 is connected to the main water pipe 352; when the circular wall 356 faces the branch pipe 353, the branch pipe 353 is disconnected from the main water pipe 352. Therefore, the regulating valve core 354 has four position states, such as... Figure 9As shown, the first position state of the regulating valve core 354 is when the incomplete circumferential wall 356 only closes the branch pipe 353 corresponding to the first water pan 31. In this case, the water outlet 39 corresponding to the first water pan 31 does not discharge water, while the water outlet 39 corresponding to the second water pan 33 can discharge water. The second position state of the regulating valve core 354 is when the incomplete circumferential wall 356 only closes the branch pipe 353 corresponding to the second water pan 33. In this case, the water outlet 39 corresponding to the second water pan 33 does not discharge water, while the water outlet 39 corresponding to the first water pan 31 can discharge water. The third position state of the regulating valve core 354 is when the incomplete circumferential wall 356 simultaneously closes both branch pipes 353. In this case, neither of the two water outlets 39 discharges water. The fourth position state of the regulating valve core 354 is when the incomplete circumferential wall 356 simultaneously avoids both branch pipes 353. In this case, both water outlets 39 discharge water simultaneously.

[0040] It is understandable that when pet owners are away from home for an extended period while using the pet water fountain 1, to prevent unexpected power outages or water pump 20 malfunctions that could leave their pets without water, the user can adjust the regulating valve core 354 to the second position. This allows water to flow from the spout 39 corresponding to the first water tray 31 while closing the spout 39 corresponding to the second water tray 33. This prevents water from splashing and causing noise due to the water droplet falling directly into the water box 10 when the second water tray 33 is not on the second opening 32. If the pet owner is using the pet water fountain 1 and there are multiple pets, the regulating valve core 354 can be adjusted to the fourth position, allowing both spouts 39 to flow simultaneously. The water flows into the first water tray 31 and the second water tray 33 respectively, providing water for multiple pets to drink at the same time and preventing fights among pets for water.

[0041] By setting the branch pipe 353 and the regulating valve core 354 of the water outlet regulating mechanism 35, the water outlet of at least two water outlets 39 can be controlled, thereby meeting the needs of pet owners in different scenarios, making it more user-friendly, simple and convenient to use, and providing a better user experience.

[0042] Furthermore, an adjustment knob 357 is provided at the end of the regulating valve core 354 that protrudes from the main water pipe 352. It is understood that when using the pet water fountain 1, pet owners can rotate the adjusting knob 357 to rotate the regulating valve core 354, thereby changing the position of the regulating valve core 354. By providing the adjusting knob 357, pet owners can easily operate the water dispensing mode of the pet water fountain 1, thus meeting the needs of various usage scenarios and providing a better user experience.

[0043] Furthermore, the branch pipe 353 is also provided with an overflow hole 355. When the user closes one of the branch pipes 353, the regulating valve core 354 may not be able to fit with the inner wall of the main water pipe 352 with sufficient pressure, leaving a gap, which causes the branch pipe 353 to drip slowly, affecting the user experience. At this time, the overflow hole 355 releases the seepage water into the water box 10 in advance before the seepage water reaches the water outlet 39, so as to solve the defects caused by the above-mentioned production process.

[0044] Please see Figures 10 to 11 In another embodiment, the pet water fountain 1 is further equipped with a biosensor 80, a communication module 70, and control buttons 50. The biosensor 80 detects whether a pet is approaching the pet water fountain 1 and, according to program rules, determines whether the water pump 20 needs to operate. The communication module 70 is responsible for transmitting information such as whether the pet is approaching, for how long, and whether the water tank 10 is low on water to the user's mobile communication device. It also transmits the user's settings for the pet water fountain 1 from their mobile communication device to the product. The biosensor 80 includes, but is not limited to, infrared position sensors, microwave ranging sensors, ultrasonic ranging sensors, and pyroelectric sensors.

[0045] It is understandable that pet owners can set the pet water fountain 1 using the control button 50. When they need to use the pet water fountain 1 to dispense water, they can turn on the water pump 20 of the pet water fountain 1 using the control button 50 to make the water pump 20 work. When no one is home or the water pump 20 is not needed to dispense water, the water pump 20 can be turned off using the control button 50 to save electricity.

[0046] In this embodiment, one end of the regulating valve core 354 is an incomplete circular wall 356, and the other end away from the incomplete circular wall 356 is provided with an adjusting lever 359. It can be understood that when pet owners use the pet water fountain 1, they can turn the regulating valve core 354 by moving the adjusting lever 359, thereby changing the position of the regulating valve core 354.

[0047] By incorporating biosensors, communication modules, and control buttons, the pet water fountain 1 can be made more intelligent in its functions and operation, making it easier for pet owners to monitor its use and add water, resulting in a better user experience.

[0048] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pet water fountain, mainly comprising a water tank, a water pump, a tank cover, and a water pipe, characterized in that: The water box has a first opening partially provided on its surface; The lid can selectively close the first opening; The box lid is equipped with a first water tray; The box lid is also provided with a second opening, which extends through the upper and lower surfaces of the box lid; The water pump is located below the cover; the outlet of the water pump is connected to a water pipe, and the other end of the water pipe is connected to the top of the cover; the water pump drives water through the water pipe to the top of the cover.

2. The pet water fountain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second water tray is provided on the second opening, and the second water tray can be used to close the second opening.

3. The pet water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water-retaining wall is provided on the lower surface of the second water tray, and the water-retaining wall is adapted to the second opening groove configured on the second opening to form a sealed state.

4. The pet water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water-retaining wall is provided with at least one drainage gap at its end.

5. The pet water fountain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lid is equipped with a water outlet adjustment mechanism, which includes at least two water outlets facing the first water tray and the second water tray respectively.

6. The pet water fountain according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet regulating mechanism mainly includes a multi-port pipe, which includes a main water pipe and at least two branch pipes; one end of the branch pipe is connected to the side wall of the main water pipe, and the other end is connected to the water outlet; one end of the main water pipe is connected to the water pipe, and the other end is equipped with a regulating valve core.

7. The pet water fountain according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the regulating valve core is an incomplete circular wall, which fits and conforms to the inside of the main water pipe, allowing for selective sealing or opening of the connection between the branch pipe and the main water pipe; the regulating valve core has at least two position states that can be switched.

8. The pet water fountain according to claim 7, characterized in that: An adjustment knob is provided at the end of the regulating valve core that protrudes from the main water pipe.

9. The pet water fountain according to claim 8, characterized in that: The branch pipe is also provided with an overflow hole.

10. The pet water fountain according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: It is also equipped with biosensors, a communication module, and control buttons.

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