Graphene heating and temperature-controllable pet tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature-controllable pet tank heated by graphene. The temperature-controllable pet tank comprises a glass tank and a heating device, the glass jar comprises a jar body located on the upper portion and supporting legs installed at the four corners of the bottom of the jar body respectively. One supporting leg is a component mounting leg with a mounting cavity inside; the heating device comprises an electrothermal film, a temperature sensor, a controller, a first plug and a second plug; the electrothermal film is mounted on the outer bottom surface of the cylinder main body, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor is attached to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder main body; the first plug is mounted in the mounting cavity and extends to the side surface of the component mounting pin; the first plug is electrically connected with the electrothermal film and the temperature sensor. One end of the controller is electrically connected with the second plug; and the first plug and the second plug can be mutually plugged. The heating device is arranged on the bottom surface of the outer side of the tank main body, so that the cleanliness of the heating device can be kept, and the heating device cannot be in contact with water in the pet tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet tanks, specifically to a pet tank with graphene heating and temperature control. Background Technology

[0002] As people's material lives become richer and their spiritual needs increase, pets are playing an increasingly important role in human life. Therefore, more and more families enjoy keeping pets, and these pets are often kept in pet tanks.

[0003] Regarding pet tanks, the authorized publication number CN203934523U discloses a special breeding tank for pet turtles, which specifically discloses a glass tank, an electric heating rod, and a climbing protrusion. The electric heating rod is set at the bottom of the glass tank, and the climbing protrusion is set on the inner wall of the glass tank. The electric heating rod is fixed to the bottom of the glass tank by at least one suction cup. The climbing protrusion is a concave structure with a concave center and horizontal sides, and the climbing protrusion is fixed to the inner wall of the glass tank by at least one suction cup.

[0004] However, because the heating element (electric heater) is located directly at the bottom of the tank, a power cord must be connected directly to the tank to supply power, which presents a certain inconvenience in terms of power connection. Furthermore, since the heating element is inside the tank, it is easily soiled by pets, requiring frequent cleaning, which adds to the inconvenience. Moreover, if water is present in the tank, the heating element is susceptible to water contact, potentially leading to a short circuit risk, meaning its safety is not optimal. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pet tank with graphene heating and temperature control. By placing the heating device on the outer bottom surface of the tank body, it is easier to keep the heating device clean, making it less likely to be dirty by pets and preventing it from coming into contact with water inside the pet tank. In addition, it can simplify the structure of the pet tank and reduce exposed wiring, and the power supply is also very convenient.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank includes a glass tank and a heating device. The glass tank includes a main body located at the top and four support feet respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body. One of the support feet is a component mounting foot with an internal mounting cavity. The heating device includes an electric heating film, a temperature sensor, a controller, a first plug, and a second plug. The electric heating film is installed on the outer bottom surface of the main body, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor is attached to the outer bottom surface of the main body. The first plug is installed in the mounting cavity and extends to the side of the component mounting foot. The first plug is electrically connected to the electric heating film and the temperature sensor respectively. The controller is located outside the main body and one end is electrically connected to the second plug. The first plug and the second plug can be interlocked. Placing the heating device outside the main body helps to maintain the cleanliness of the heating device. Integrating the first plug into the component mounting foot simplifies the structure and reduces exposed wiring.

[0008] It also includes the following technical solutions:

[0009] Furthermore, the first plug is a female plug; the second plug is a male plug. This arrangement allows the first plug and the second plug to be easily connected.

[0010] Furthermore, the controller is also connected to a power plug via a wire, so that power can be supplied to the heating film and the temperature sensor through the controller. This configuration facilitates easy connection of the heating device to a power source.

[0011] Furthermore, the heating device also includes a protective switch connected in series with the heating film; the protective switch is located below the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body. This design improves the safety of the heating device.

[0012] Furthermore, the heating film is located on one side of the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body and close to the component mounting feet; the temperature sensor and the protection switch are also close to the component mounting feet. This arrangement reduces the footprint of the heating device, resulting in a compact design.

[0013] Furthermore, the heating device also includes a protective sleeve covering the heating film, the temperature sensor, and the safety switch; the protective sleeve is connected to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body. This design allows for the protection of all components using the protective sleeve.

[0014] Furthermore, the electrothermal film is a graphene flexible electrothermal film.

[0015] Furthermore, each of the four support legs has a recessed groove on its bottom surface; and corresponding protrusions are provided around the top of the tank body. These features facilitate the stacking of pet tanks.

[0016] Furthermore, each of the support legs is fixed to the cylinder body by bolts or glue.

[0017] Furthermore, the electrothermal film and the temperature sensor are mounted on the outer periphery of the cylinder body instead of on the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This invention, by placing the heating device on the outer bottom surface of the tank body, helps maintain the cleanliness of the heating device, meaning it is less likely to be soiled by pets and therefore does not require frequent cleaning, making it convenient to use. At the same time, with this design, the bottom-mounted heating device will not come into contact with the water inside the pet tank, thus ensuring higher safety. Furthermore, the power supply does not need to pass through the inside of the tank body, making it very convenient to connect.

[0020] In addition, integrating the first plug inside one of the support feet simplifies the structure and reduces exposed wiring. Of course, the wires between the first plug and other electronic devices such as the heating film and temperature sensor can also be hidden in the component mounting feet to achieve maximum concealment design. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1. Cylinder body; 2. Support foot; 21. Component mounting foot; 22. Slot; 23. Protrusion; 3. Protective cover; 4. Heating film; 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Controller; 7. First plug; 8. Second plug; 9. Protection switch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The following description is merely exemplary and does not limit the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank includes a glass tank and a heating device.

[0029] The glass cylinder includes a cylinder body 1 located at the top and four support feet 2 respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cylinder body 1; one of the support feet 2 is a component mounting foot 21 with an internal mounting cavity (not shown in the figure). Therefore, the support feet 2 can be used to support the cylinder body 1, preventing the cylinder body 1 from directly contacting the bottom surface, while the component mounting foot 21 of the support foot can be used to integrate other components, which simplifies the structure and reduces exposed wiring.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the heating device includes an electric heating film 4, a temperature sensor 5, a controller 6, a first plug 7, and a second plug 8. The electric heating film 4 is mounted on the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor 5 is attached to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1. The first plug 7 is installed in the mounting cavity and extends to the side of the component mounting foot 21. The first plug 7 is electrically connected to the electric heating film 4 and the temperature sensor 5 respectively. The controller 6 is located outside the cylinder body 1, and one end is electrically connected to the second plug 8. The first plug 7 and the second plug 8 can be plugged into each other to achieve power supply. In addition, the temperature sensor 5 is mainly used to sense the bottom surface temperature of the cylinder body 1, so that when the bottom surface of the cylinder body 1 is below the preset temperature, the controller 6 can control the electric heating film 4 to heat, and when it is above the preset temperature, heating is stopped.

[0031] In summary, this invention, by placing the heating device on the outer bottom surface of the tank body 1, helps maintain the cleanliness of the heating device, meaning it is less likely to be soiled by pets, thus eliminating the need for frequent cleaning and making it convenient to use. Simultaneously, this bottom-mounted heating device does not come into contact with water inside the pet tank, enhancing safety. Furthermore, power connection does not require passing through the interior of the tank body, making it very convenient to connect. Additionally, integrating the first plug 7 inside one of the support feet 2 simplifies the structure and reduces exposed wiring. Of course, the wires connecting other electronic devices such as the heating film 4 and temperature sensor 5 to the first plug 7 can also be concealed within the component mounting feet 21, achieving maximum concealment.

[0032] like Figures 1-4As shown, preferably, for convenient power supply to the heating device, one end of the controller 6 is connected to the second plug 8 via a wire, and the other end is connected to a power plug (not shown in the figure) via a wire. Of course, this power plug can be used to connect to mains power to supply power to the controller 6. However, those skilled in the art will know that the power supply can also be directly set in the controller 6. In this way, after the first plug 7 and the second plug 8 are plugged into each other, the controller 6 can supply power to the heating film 4 and the temperature sensor 5, etc.

[0033] like Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, to ensure ease of use, the first plug 7 is a female plug, and the second plug 8 is a male plug. This combination of male and female plugs greatly facilitates insertion, making power connection very convenient.

[0034] like Figures 1-4 As shown, preferably, the heating device also includes a protection switch 9 connected in series with the electric heating film 4; the protection switch 9 is located below the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1.

[0035] Specifically, two sets of cooperating conductive wires (not shown in the figure) are respectively provided on the first plug 7 and the second plug 8, and each set of conductive wires has two wires; one set of conductive wires on the first plug 7 is used to connect the temperature sensor 5, and the other set of conductive wires is used to connect in series with the heating film 4 and the protective switch 9. Since the above circuit connection method is a common existing technology, it will not be described in detail here. In use, the current will pass through the protective switch 9 and the heating film 4 in sequence. When the current is too large (i.e., exceeds the threshold), the protective switch 9 will automatically cut off the circuit, thereby protecting the heating film 4 and preventing fires, etc., thus ensuring high safety.

[0036] like Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating film 4 is located on one side of the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1 and close to the component mounting foot 21; the temperature sensor 5 and the protection switch 9 are also close to the component mounting foot 21. Therefore, by concentrating the heating film 4, temperature sensor 5, and protection switch 9, etc., near the component mounting foot 21, the area occupied by the heating device can be reduced, resulting in a compact design.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to protect components such as the heating film 4, the heating device also includes a protective sleeve 3 covering the heating film 4, temperature sensor 5 and protection switch 9; the protective sleeve 3 is connected to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, the heating film 4 is a graphene flexible heating film. The graphene flexible heating film is a high-tech product using a polymer resin surface material. It has the characteristics of being foldable, high temperature resistant (210℃), IPX7 waterproof and V2 flame retardant. It achieves efficient energy conversion through graphene infrared heating, and the heating is uniform and noiseless.

[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, preferably, a recessed groove 22 is provided on the bottom surface of each of the four support feet 2, that is, a corresponding groove 22 is also provided on the component mounting foot 21; and protrusions 23 corresponding to the grooves 22 are provided around the top of the tank body 1. By providing grooves 22 and protrusions 23 on the glass tanks respectively, multiple pet tanks can be stacked and positioned. For example, when two pet tanks distributed vertically want to be stacked, simply place one pet tank on top of the other pet tank, and fit the groove 23 at the bottom of the upper pet tank onto the protrusion 23 at the top of the lower pet tank. This completes the stacking of the two pet tanks. Of course, other pet tanks can also be stacked using the same method, which will not be described in detail here.

[0040] To facilitate fixing the support feet 2, each support foot 2 can be fixed to the cylinder body 1 by bolts or glue.

[0041] The controller 6 is equipped with a power switch, mode adjustment button, temperature adjustment button, etc.

[0042] In other embodiments, the heating film 4 and temperature sensor 5 can be mounted on the outer periphery of the cylinder body 1 instead of on the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body 1, thereby enabling the heating film 4 to heat the sides of the cylinder body 1 to meet different needs. Of course, the protection switch 9 can also be correspondingly located close to the outer periphery of the cylinder body 1, and all components need to be electrically connected to the first plug 7.

[0043] The following describes the specific working principle of this utility model in order to help you understand it:

[0044] First, after installing the heating device, connect the first plug 7 and the second plug 8 together, then connect the power plug. The heating device can then be turned on via the controller 6. After the heating film 4 heats one side of the bottom of the tank body 1, the heat will slowly spread to the other side until the entire bottom of the tank body 1 is heated. This way, the pet inside the tank body 1 will also feel warmth. Furthermore, according to the temperature sensor 5, once the bottom of the tank body 1 reaches the preset temperature, the heating film 4 will stop heating; however, if the bottom of the tank body 1 falls below the preset temperature, the heating film 4 will continue heating.

[0045] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. If any modifications or variations to this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this utility model, then this utility model also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank, characterized in that: It includes a glass tank and a heating device; The glass cylinder includes a cylinder body located at the top and four support feet respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cylinder body; one of the support feet is a component mounting foot with an internal mounting cavity; The heating device includes an electric heating film, a temperature sensor, a controller, a first plug, and a second plug. The electric heating film is mounted on the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body, and the sensing end of the temperature sensor is attached to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body. The first plug is mounted in the mounting cavity and extends to the side of the mounting foot of the component. The first plug is electrically connected to the electric heating film and the temperature sensor, respectively. The controller is located outside the cylinder body, and one end is electrically connected to the second plug. The first plug and the second plug can be inserted into each other. Placing the heating device outside the cylinder body helps maintain its cleanliness; integrating the first plug into the component mounting feet simplifies the structure and reduces exposed wiring.

2. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first plug is a female plug; the second plug is a male plug.

3. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is also connected to a power plug via a wire, so that power can be supplied to the heating film and the temperature sensor through the controller.

4. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating device also includes a protection switch connected in series with the electric heating film; the protection switch is located below the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body.

5. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating film is located on one side of the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body and close to the component mounting foot; the temperature sensor and the protection switch are both close to the component mounting foot.

6. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating device also includes a protective sleeve covering the heating film, the temperature sensor, and the protection switch; the protective sleeve is connected to the outer bottom surface of the cylinder body.

7. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrothermal film is a graphene flexible electrothermal film.

8. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the four support legs has a recessed groove on its bottom surface; and protrusions corresponding to the grooves are provided around the top of the cylinder body.

9. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the support legs is secured to the cylinder body by bolts or glue.

10. The graphene-heated and temperature-controlled pet tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Instead of mounting the heating film and the temperature sensor on the outer periphery of the cylinder body, the cylinder body is mounted on its outer bottom surface.

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