Folding pet scale

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic scales, in particular to a foldable pet scale, which comprises a scale platform assembly, a foldable scale seat assembly and a measuring assembly, the scale platform assembly comprises a scale surface and a scale beam used for supporting the scale surface, the scale surface is sleeved on the scale beam, and the scale seat assembly is connected with the measuring assembly. The scale beam is detachably connected with the scale seat assembly. The measuring assembly comprises a gravity sensor arranged at the bottom of the scale seat assembly and a display assembly in signal connection with the gravity sensor. According to the utility model, through the foldable scale seat assembly and the detachable scale platform assembly, rapid folding is realized, the size is obviously reduced, the space is saved, and the scale is suitable for being used in families or pet hospitals and other scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electronic scales, and more specifically, to a foldable pet scale. Background Technology

[0002] With rapid socio-economic development, more and more families are keeping pets and paying closer attention to their health. Regular weight monitoring is a crucial indicator for assessing a pet's health, especially during puppy growth, senior pet care, and disease treatment. Accurate weight data is invaluable for veterinary diagnosis and daily feeding. Therefore, pet weighing devices have become a common tool in pet households, veterinary clinics, and pet stores.

[0003] In the prior art, such as the pet scale disclosed in Chinese patent CN213874596U, a cage and a main body are included, with the cage positioned above the main body. A storage compartment door, buttons, and a display unit are located on one side of the main body. A heating device and a pressure sensor are located above the main body, and a main controller is located inside the main body. The buttons are located to the right of the storage compartment door, and the display unit is located above the buttons. The buttons, display unit, pressure sensor, and heating device are electrically connected to the main controller. However, these traditional pet scales are bulky, occupy a large area, and are difficult to store, resulting in a poor user experience for modern apartments and small homes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as large size, large footprint, and difficulty in storage, and to provide a foldable pet scale that can be quickly folded and stored, significantly reducing its size and saving space, making it suitable for use in homes or pet hospitals.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A foldable pet scale is provided, including a scale platform assembly, a foldable scale base assembly, and a measuring component. The scale platform assembly includes a scale surface and a scale rod for supporting the scale surface. The scale surface is sleeved on the scale rod, and the scale rod is detachably connected to the scale base assembly. The measuring component includes a gravity sensor disposed at the bottom of the scale base assembly and a display component that is signal-connected to the gravity sensor.

[0007] Before use, this foldable pet scale involves first fitting the scale surface onto the support rod, then unfolding the foldable base assembly to connect it to the scale rod. The scale surface is then adjusted to a suitable position to ensure the pet's placement area is balanced. During weighing, the user places the pet on the scale surface. Gravity is transmitted through the scale rod to the base assembly. A gravity sensor at the bottom of the base assembly senses the pressure and outputs a corresponding signal to the display component, thus displaying the weight data in real time. After weighing, the detachable scale rod and base assembly are separated. The base assembly is then folded, and the scale surface slides out from the scale rod, facilitating storage. This invention, with its foldable base assembly and detachable platform assembly, achieves quick folding and storage, significantly reducing the size of the pet scale and saving space, making it suitable for use in homes or veterinary clinics.

[0008] Furthermore, the scale base assembly includes a rotating component and multiple sets of support leg assemblies connected to the rotating component, the support leg assemblies being connected to the scale beam. The positions of the multiple support leg assemblies can be adjusted by rotating the rotating component, allowing for quick switching between a folded and open state. Through the coordinated design of the rotating component and the multiple support leg assemblies, the pet scale achieves both rapid folding and stable support.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating assembly includes an upper rotating seat, a lower rotating seat, and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is located at the center of the lower rotating seat and passes through the upper rotating seat. The upper rotating seat is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. The lower rotating seat has a rotating shaft at its center, and the upper rotating seat rotates around this shaft, thereby changing the relative position between the upper and lower rotating seats, adjusting the state of the rotating assembly, and allowing the support leg assembly to rotate around the shaft to expand or retract, significantly reducing the storage volume.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotating assembly also includes a rotating seat cover plate disposed on top of the upper rotating seat, wherein the upper rotating seat, lower rotating seat, and rotating seat cover plate are concentric circle structures. The concentric circle design of the rotating seat cover plate with the upper and lower rotating seats enhances the overall integrity and structural strength of the rotating assembly, ensuring precise alignment of each component during rotation and preventing misalignment or jamming. Simultaneously, the cover plate effectively protects the internal rotating shaft and connecting structures, preventing dust ingress or mechanical damage, and extending service life. The concentric circle layout also optimizes the force transmission path, ensuring that pressure is evenly distributed to each support leg assembly during weighing, improving weighing stability and measurement accuracy.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper rotating seat has a first limiting rib at its bottom and a second limiting rib at its top. The second limiting rib is symmetrical about the rotation axis. When the upper and lower rotating seats are in the first working position, the first limiting rib abuts against the second limiting rib. The first working position is when the scale base assembly is fully opened, i.e., when the distance between the support leg assemblies is at its maximum and the relative motion angle between the upper and lower rotating seats is at its maximum. By providing a first limiting rib at the bottom of the upper rotating seat and symmetrically distributed second limiting ribs at the top of the lower rotating seat, when the upper and lower rotating seats rotate to the first working position, the limiting ribs abut against each other to form a precise mechanical limit, ensuring that the support leg assemblies can quickly position to a preset angle and remain stable when unfolded, preventing excessive rotation or misalignment.

[0012] Furthermore, both the upper and lower rotating seats are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves, and the support foot assembly includes a vertical support rod and a horizontal support rod connected to each other, with the horizontal support rod snapping into the snap-fit ​​groove. By providing snap-fit ​​grooves on the upper and lower rotating seats, and forming a snap-fit ​​engagement with the horizontal support rod of the support foot assembly, the support foot assembly is quickly positioned and securely locked, ensuring that the support feet remain evenly distributed in the unfolded state, providing a stable load-bearing platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the weighing platform assembly also includes a weighing buckle, and the support leg assembly includes a connecting block disposed at the top of the vertical support rod. Both the connecting block and the weighing rod are detachably connected to the weighing buckle. This detachable connection design between the weighing buckle and the connecting block enables rapid assembly and disassembly of the weighing rod and the support leg assembly, ensuring both the structural integrity and stability during weighing and facilitating disassembly for folding and storage. This simplifies the assembly process and enhances the product's portability.

[0014] Furthermore, the weighing latch includes a connecting tube and a connecting rod, the connecting rod being perpendicular to the connecting tube. The weighing rod is inserted into the connecting tube, and the connecting rod is inserted into the docking block. The weighing latch adopts an integrated design of the connecting tube and the vertical connecting rod. Through the insertion and engagement of the weighing rod with the connecting tube and the connecting rod with the docking block, the weighing platform assembly and the support leg assembly are quickly locked and unlocked. This ensures both the rigid connection of the structure and the stability of force transmission during weighing, and allows for assembly or disassembly through simple plugging and unplugging operations, significantly improving the product's ease of use and storage efficiency.

[0015] Furthermore, the support foot assembly also includes a support rod base and a foot pad. The support rod base is disposed at the bottom of the vertical support rod, and the foot pad is connected to the support rod base. The gravity sensor is disposed between the support rod base and the foot pad. The structural design of the support foot assembly ensures that the pet's weight is directly transmitted to the gravity sensor through the scale surface, scale rod, and support foot assembly, effectively reducing measurement errors. The foot pad provides stable, non-slip support while protecting the sensor from impact, making the measurement results more reliable.

[0016] Furthermore, the measuring component also includes a converter circuit board disposed in the rotating component, and both the gravity sensor and the display component are signal connected to the converter circuit board. The gravity sensor transmits the gravity signal generated by contact with the ground to the converter circuit board for aggregation and processing, and then transmits the signal to the display component through the converter circuit board. The display component processes the received signal and finally displays the weight, realizing visualized weighing.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. The scale features a foldable base assembly and a detachable platform assembly, enabling quick folding, significantly reducing its size and saving space, making it suitable for use in homes or pet hospitals.

[0019] 2. The rotating assembly adopts a concentric circle design of the upper rotating seat, lower rotating seat and rotating shaft, and is used in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​groove to fix the support foot assembly, ensuring the structure is stable when unfolded and avoiding loosening or displacement;

[0020] 3. The scale beam, scale buckle, and support foot assembly are connected by a plug-in joint, making disassembly and assembly convenient; the scale surface can be slidably fitted onto the scale beam for easy cleaning or replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable pet scale;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of a foldable pet scale;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the scale assembly.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the weighing platform components;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper screw seat structure;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lower spinneret;

[0027] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the support leg assembly.

[0028] In the attached diagram: 100, weighing platform assembly; 110, weighing surface; 120, weighing beam; 130, weighing buckle; 131, connecting pipe; 132, connecting rod; 200, weighing seat assembly; 210, rotating assembly; 211, upper rotating seat; 212, lower rotating seat; 213, rotating shaft; 214, rotating seat cover plate; 215, first limiting rib; 216, second limiting rib; 217, snap-fit ​​groove; 220, support foot assembly; 221, vertical support rod; 222, horizontal support rod; 223, connecting block; 224, support rod foot; 225, foot pad; 300, measuring assembly; 310, gravity sensor; 320, display assembly; 330, adapter circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0030] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment is a first embodiment of a foldable pet scale, including a scale platform assembly 100, a foldable scale seat assembly 200, and a measuring component 300. The scale platform assembly 100 includes a scale surface 110 and a scale rod 120 for supporting the scale surface 110. The scale surface 110 is sleeved on the scale rod 120, and the scale rod 120 is detachably connected to the scale seat assembly 200. The measuring component 300 includes a gravity sensor 310 disposed at the bottom of the scale seat assembly 200 and a display component 320 that is signal-connected to the gravity sensor 310.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, before using the foldable pet scale of this utility model, firstly, the scale surface 110 is placed on the arm, then the foldable scale seat assembly 200 is opened to connect the scale seat assembly 200 to the scale arm, and then the scale surface 110 is adjusted to a suitable position to ensure the pet placement area is balanced. During weighing, the user places the pet on the scale surface 110. The weight is transmitted to the scale seat assembly 200 through the scale arm 120. The gravity sensor 310 at the bottom of the scale seat assembly 200 senses the pressure and outputs a corresponding signal to the display component 320, thereby displaying the weight data in real time. After weighing, the detachably connected scale arm 120 and scale seat assembly 200 are separated, the scale seat assembly 200 is adjusted to a folded state, and the scale surface 110 is slid out of the scale arm 120, thus separating the scale surface 110, scale arm 120, and scale seat assembly 200 for easy storage. This invention enables quick folding and storage of the pet scale through a foldable scale base assembly 200 and a detachable scale platform assembly 100, significantly reducing the size of the pet scale, saving space, and making it suitable for use in homes or pet hospitals.

[0034] The scale base assembly 200 in this embodiment includes a rotating assembly 210 and multiple sets of support foot assemblies 220 connected to the rotating assembly 210. The support foot assemblies 220 are connected to the scale beam 120. Figure 3 As shown, the position of multiple support foot assemblies 220 can be adjusted by rotating the rotating component 210, allowing for quick switching between the folded and open states. Through the coordinated design of the rotating component 210 and the multiple support foot assemblies 220, the pet scale achieves both rapid folding and stable support.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the rotating assembly 210 in this embodiment includes an upper rotating seat 211, a lower rotating seat 212, and a rotating shaft 213. The rotating shaft 213 is located at the center of the lower rotating seat 212 and passes through the upper rotating seat 211. The upper rotating seat 211 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 213. The lower rotating seat has the rotating shaft 213 at its center. The upper rotating seat rotates around the rotating shaft 213, thereby changing the relative position between the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212, adjusting the state of the rotating assembly 210, and allowing the support leg assembly 220 to rotate around the axis to unfold or retract, significantly reducing the storage volume.

[0036] The rotating assembly 210 in this embodiment also includes a rotating seat cover 214 disposed on top of the upper rotating seat 211. The upper rotating seat 211, the lower rotating seat 212, and the rotating seat cover 214 are concentric circles. The concentric circle design of the rotating seat cover 214 with the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212 enhances the overall integrity and structural strength of the rotating assembly 210, ensuring precise alignment of each component during rotation and preventing offset or jamming. Simultaneously, the cover effectively protects the internal rotating shaft 213 and connecting structures, preventing dust ingress or mechanical damage, and extending service life. The concentric circle layout also optimizes the force transmission path, ensuring that pressure is evenly distributed to each support leg assembly 220 during weighing, improving weighing stability and measurement accuracy.

[0037] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the upper rotating seat 211 has a first limiting rib 215 at its bottom, and the lower rotating seat 212 has a second limiting rib 216 at its top. The second limiting rib 216 is symmetrical about the rotation axis 213. When the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212 are in the first working position, the first limiting rib 215 and the second limiting rib 216 abut against each other. The first working position is when the scale seat assembly 200 is fully opened, that is, when the distance between each support leg assembly 220 is at its maximum and the relative motion angle between the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212 is at its maximum. By setting the first limiting rib 215 at the bottom of the upper rotating seat 211 and the symmetrically distributed second limiting rib 216 at the top of the lower rotating seat 212, when the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212 rotate to the first working position, the limiting ribs abut against each other to form a precise mechanical limit, ensuring that the support leg assembly 220 can be quickly positioned to the preset angle and remain stable when it is unfolded, preventing excessive rotation or misalignment.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] This embodiment is the second embodiment of a foldable pet scale. This embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, except that, as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, both the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212 are provided with locking grooves 217. The support foot assembly 220 includes a vertical support rod 221 and a horizontal support rod 222 connected to each other. The horizontal support rod 222 is engaged with the locking grooves 217. By providing locking grooves 217 on the upper rotating seat 211 and the lower rotating seat 212, and forming a locking engagement with the horizontal support rods 222 of the support foot assembly 220, the support foot assembly 220 is quickly positioned and securely locked, ensuring that the support feet remain evenly distributed in the unfolded state, providing a stable load-bearing platform.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, the weighing platform assembly 100 also includes a weighing buckle 130, and the support leg assembly 220 includes a docking block 223 disposed at the top of the vertical support rod 221. The docking block 223 and the weighing rod are both detachably connected to the weighing buckle 130. The detachable connection design between the weighing buckle 130 and the docking block 223 enables quick assembly and separation of the weighing rod 120 and the support leg assembly 220, ensuring both the structural integrity and stability during weighing and facilitating disassembly for folding and storage, simplifying the assembly process and enhancing the product's portability.

[0041] The weighing buckle 130 includes a connecting pipe 131 and a connecting rod 132. The connecting rod 132 is perpendicular to the connecting pipe 131. The weighing rod 120 is inserted into the connecting pipe 131, and the connecting rod 132 is inserted into the mating block 223. Figure 4 As shown, the weighing buckle 130 adopts an integrated design of connecting pipe 131 and vertical connecting rod 132. Through the plug-in cooperation of weighing rod 120 with connecting pipe 131 and connecting rod 132 with docking block 223, the weighing platform assembly 100 and support leg assembly 220 can be quickly locked and unlocked. This ensures the rigid connection of the structure and the stability of force transmission during weighing, and allows for assembly or disassembly through simple plug-in and plug-out operations, significantly improving the product's ease of use and storage efficiency.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] This embodiment is the third embodiment of a foldable pet scale. This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that, as Figure 7 As shown, the support foot assembly 220 also includes a support rod foot seat 224 and a foot pad 225. The support rod foot seat 224 is located at the bottom of the vertical support rod 221, and the foot pad 225 is connected to the support rod foot seat 224. The gravity sensor 310 is located between the support rod foot seat 224 and the foot pad 225. The structural design of the support foot assembly 220 ensures that the weight of the pet is directly transmitted to the gravity sensor 310 through the weighing surface 110, the weighing rod 120, and the support foot assembly 220, effectively reducing measurement errors. The foot pad 225 provides stable anti-slip support while protecting the sensor from impact, making the measurement results more reliable.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, the measuring component 300 in this embodiment also includes a converter circuit board 330 disposed in the rotating component 210. The gravity sensor 310 and the display component 320 are both connected to the converter circuit board 330 for signal transmission. The gravity sensor 310 transmits the gravity signal generated by contacting the ground to the converter circuit board 330 for aggregation and processing. Then, the converter circuit board 330 transmits the signal to the display component 320. The display component 320 processes the transmitted signal and finally displays the weight, realizing visualized weighing.

[0045] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable pet scale, characterized in that, The system includes a weighing platform assembly (100), a foldable weighing base assembly (200), and a measuring assembly (300). The weighing platform assembly (100) includes a weighing surface (110) and a weighing rod (120) for supporting the weighing surface (110). The weighing surface (110) is sleeved on the weighing rod (120), and the weighing rod (120) is detachably connected to the weighing base assembly (200). The measuring assembly (300) includes a gravity sensor (310) disposed at the bottom of the weighing base assembly (200) and a display assembly (320) that is signal-connected to the gravity sensor (310).

2. The foldable pet scale of claim 1, wherein, The weighing platform assembly (200) includes a rotating assembly (210) and multiple sets of support foot assemblies (220) connected to the rotating assembly (210), the support foot assemblies (220) being connected to the weighing rod (120).

3. The foldable pet scale of claim 2, wherein, The rotating assembly (210) includes an upper rotating seat (211), a lower rotating seat (212), and a rotating shaft (213). The rotating shaft (213) is located at the center of the lower rotating seat (212) and passes through the upper rotating seat (211). The upper rotating seat (211) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (213).

4. The foldable pet scale of claim 3, wherein, The rotating assembly (210) also includes a rotating seat cover plate (214) disposed on the top of the upper rotating seat (211), wherein the upper rotating seat (211), the lower rotating seat (212) and the rotating seat cover plate (214) are concentric circle structures.

5. The foldable pet scale of claim 4, wherein, The upper rotating seat (211) is provided with a first limiting rib (215) at the bottom, and the lower rotating seat (212) is provided with a second limiting rib (216) at the top. The second limiting rib (216) is symmetrical about the rotation axis (213). When the upper rotating seat (211) and the lower rotating seat (212) are in the first working position, the first limiting rib (215) and the second limiting rib (216) abut against each other.

6. The foldable pet scale of claim 3 wherein, Both the upper rotating seat (211) and the lower rotating seat (212) are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves (217). The support foot assembly (220) includes a vertical support rod (221) and a horizontal support rod (222) connected to each other. The horizontal support rod (222) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove (217).

7. The foldable pet scale of claim 6, wherein, The weighing platform assembly (100) also includes a weighing buckle (130), and the support leg assembly (220) also includes a docking block (223) disposed on the top of the vertical support rod (221). The docking block (223) and the weighing rod (120) are detachably connected to the weighing buckle (130).

8. The foldable pet scale of claim 7, wherein, The weighing buckle (130) includes a connecting tube (131) and a connecting rod (132). The connecting rod (132) is perpendicular to the connecting tube (131). The weighing rod (120) is inserted into the connecting tube (131), and the connecting rod (132) is inserted into the docking block (223).

9. The foldable pet scale of claim 6, wherein, The support foot assembly (220) also includes a support rod foot seat (224) and a foot pad (225). The support rod foot seat (224) is disposed at the bottom of the vertical support rod (221). The foot pad (225) is connected to the support rod foot seat (224). The gravity sensor (310) is disposed between the support rod foot seat (224) and the foot pad (225).

10. The folding pet scale according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein The measuring component (300) also includes a converter circuit board (330) disposed in the rotating component (210), and the gravity sensor (310) and the display component (320) are both connected to the converter circuit board (330) for signal transmission.

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