Pet drying cabinet

Abstract

A kind of pet drying box, including machine table, the placing cage for placing pet is arranged in the machine table and is arranged in the blowing dry mechanism outside placing cage, the cage door is rotationally arranged on the placing cage, the cage door can be locked on placing cage, the blowing dry mechanism is rotationally arranged on machine table and can rotate around placing cage and blow hot air into placing cage.The beneficial effects of the utility model are: by blowing dry mechanism rotating around placing cage and blowing hot air into it, the number of required fan is effectively reduced, so as to simplify the equipment structure, reduce manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty, while avoiding the noise and energy consumption problem caused by multiple fan configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pet cleaning device, and more particularly to a pet drying box. Background Technology

[0002] Pet drying boxes, a common pet grooming device, are widely used in pet grooming salons, homes, and veterinary clinics. They are primarily used to quickly and safely dry pets' fur after bathing, preventing colds, skin infections, or other health problems caused by wet fur. During use, the user first places the pet in a closed or semi-closed box, usually made of transparent material for easy observation. Then, the device is turned on, and the built-in fan and heating system begin to blow warm air, evenly covering the pet's entire body through circulation. The entire process typically lasts from 30 minutes to an hour or even longer, depending on the pet's size, fur density, and temperature setting. This design not only improves drying efficiency but also reduces noise and stress on pets compared to traditional hair dryers, providing users with a convenient and user-friendly grooming experience.

[0003] While existing pet drying boxes have achieved some functional success, they still have significant drawbacks. To ensure rapid and even drying, current technology typically requires multiple fans installed on various end faces of the box's inner wall to blow hot air from different directions. This configuration leads to complex equipment structure, increases manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, and may also cause noise and energy consumption issues due to the excessive number of fans. Furthermore, existing drying boxes are often designed with limited space, making it difficult to accommodate multiple pets simultaneously for drying. This is particularly inconvenient in commercial applications such as pet shops, limiting processing efficiency and the feasibility of large-scale use. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a simpler, more efficient, and improved solution that can support simultaneous drying of multiple pets. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a pet drying box with a simplified structure and improved drying efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pet drying box, comprising a machine base, wherein a cage for placing a pet is provided inside the machine base and a drying mechanism is provided outside the cage, wherein a cage door is rotatably provided on the cage and the cage door can be locked onto the cage, and the drying mechanism is rotatably provided on the machine base and can rotate around the cage and blow hot air into the cage.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: by rotating the drying mechanism around the placement cage and blowing hot air into it, the number of fans required is effectively reduced, thereby simplifying the equipment structure, reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, and avoiding noise and energy consumption problems caused by multiple fans. This rotating drying method can achieve uniform distribution of hot air, improve drying efficiency, and is especially suitable for simultaneous operation of multiple pets, expanding application scenarios. As a preferred embodiment, the drying mechanism can be designed as a circular track system, in which a motor drives a slider to move along the track, and a hot air outlet is installed on the slider. When the slider moves circumferentially around the placement cage, the hot air outlet continuously blows hot air into the cage, ensuring coverage of the entire placement area. As another preferred embodiment, the drying mechanism can adopt a rotating arm structure, which is supported by a central shaft and driven to rotate by a gear transmission system. Multiple hot air nozzles are provided at the end of the arm, and hot air is blown into the placement cage from different angles during rotation, achieving a highly efficient and uniform drying effect.

[0007] Furthermore, the drying mechanism includes a turntable disposed on the side of the placement cage and a driving component for driving the turntable to rotate. An extension plate is fixed at the eccentric position of the turntable, and a plurality of hot air ducts are disposed on the extension plate. The extension plate extends from the turntable toward the other side of the placement cage.

[0008] This configuration, through the eccentric design of the turntable and extension plate, expands the lateral width of the cage, making the interior space more spacious and accommodating multiple pets for simultaneous drying, thus improving processing efficiency. Hot air ducts extend from the extension plate to the vicinity of the cage, ensuring effective coverage of all areas within the cage and avoiding dead zones, thereby improving drying uniformity. As a preferred option, the turntable can be designed as a circular structure capable of 360° rotation. Its eccentric position is secured to the extension plate, which is made of 201 or 304 stainless steel and has multiple hot air ducts mounted on it, with the duct outlets facing the center of the cage. When the turntable rotates, the extension plate and its ducts move accordingly, and hot air sweeps across the entire cage space. Alternatively, the drive unit can be a stepper motor, directly connected to the turntable shaft via a coupling. As the turntable rotates, the extension plate moves along an eccentric trajectory, and the hot air ducts are connected to an external heat source via flexible hoses. The duct outlets are equipped with adjustable-angle nozzles to further optimize hot air distribution.

[0009] Furthermore, the machine tool has a rotating shaft at the center of the turntable that cooperates with the turntable to make the turntable rotate around it. A driving ring is provided on the outer circumference of the turntable. A number of driving grooves are provided on the driving ring at intervals. A driving gear is provided on the driving component that can be engaged with the driving groove. When the driving gear rotates, it drives the turntable to rotate through the driving groove.

[0010] This structure achieves smooth rotation of the turntable through the cooperation of the shaft and drive ring. Simultaneously, the meshing design of the drive groove and drive gear reduces the torque required for the drive components, enabling efficient operation even with a large turntable size, reducing energy consumption and mechanical wear. This transmission method improves system reliability and lifespan, making it suitable for long-term commercial applications. As a preferred option, the shaft can be designed as a hollow shaft with internal cables to power the hot air assembly. The drive ring is fixed to the outer edge of the turntable, and its drive groove is an arc-shaped recess. The drive gear is driven by a servo motor, with the gear teeth matching the drive groove. When the gear rotates, it drives the turntable to rotate intermittently or continuously through the Geneva mechanism, ensuring uniform torque transmission. As another preferred option, the drive ring can adopt a segmented design, with multiple drive grooves on each segment. The drive gear maintains close contact with the drive groove through a spring-loaded mechanism to prevent slippage. Meanwhile, the shaft support uses rolling bearings to reduce frictional resistance, further improving rotational efficiency.

[0011] Furthermore, a number of hot air fans are provided on the end face of the turntable facing away from the cage, corresponding to the number of hot air ducts. Ventilation holes are provided on the turntable corresponding to the number of hot air ducts and hot air fans. The hot air ducts are flexible hoses, and one end of each hose is connected to a hot air fan through a ventilation hole.

[0012] This setup, with its corresponding layout of hot air fans and ventilation holes, ensures stable generation and delivery of hot air. The flexible hose design enhances connection flexibility, facilitating adaptation to the movement of the extension plate during rotation and preventing hose tangling or damage. This improves the equipment's durability and ease of maintenance while optimizing the hot air flow path. As a preferred option, the hot air fans can be mounted on brackets on the back of the turntable, each fan corresponding to one ventilation hole. The ventilation holes are designed in a conical shape to concentrate airflow. The hot air ducts use high-temperature resistant silicone hoses, one end fixed to the fan outlet with a clamp, and the other end extending to the air outlet on the extension plate. As the turntable rotates, the hose bends with the extension plate while maintaining unobstructed airflow. Alternatively, the ventilation holes can integrate filters to prevent hair blockage. The hot air fans are driven by brushless motors, with wind speed controlled by a circuit board inside the turntable. Quick-connect couplings at the hose joints facilitate disassembly and cleaning, ensuring hygiene and efficiency during long-term use.

[0013] Furthermore, the extension plate is provided with several fixed rods, the air outlet of the hot air duct is fixed to the fixed rods, and the drying mechanism also includes a swing head device, which is used to drive the air outlet of the hot air duct at the fixed rod to swing during the rotation of the turntable.

[0014] By incorporating a swaying device, the air outlet gains an additional oscillating motion on top of its rotation, further enhancing the dynamic distribution of hot air and improving drying uniformity and efficiency, especially suitable for pets with thick fur or uneven body shapes. This combined motion reduces the risk of localized overheating or undried areas. As a preferred design, the swaying device can be a cam mechanism, where a motor drives a cam to rotate. The cam is connected to a fixed rod via a connecting rod. When the cam rotates, the connecting rod pushes the fixed rod to oscillate periodically, thereby changing the direction of the air outlet and achieving multi-angle airflow. Alternatively, the swaying device can employ an electromagnetic drive system, where an electromagnet and a return spring are installed on the fixed rod. Periodic switching of power via a control circuit causes the fixed rod to oscillate reciprocally, adjusting the angle of the air outlet accordingly to ensure that hot air covers all corners of the cage.

[0015] Furthermore, the oscillating device includes a rotating motor, an oscillating disk at the output end of the rotating motor, a rotating rod on the oscillating disk whose center line is offset from the output end of the rotating motor, the top of the rotating rod being spherical, and a main fixed rod among several fixed rods, the end of the main fixed rod facing the rotating rod also being spherical; the oscillating device also includes a connecting rod for connecting the rotating rod and the main fixed rod, the end of the connecting rod for connecting the rotating rod and the main fixed rod being a spherical bearing; the extension plate is provided with several vertically arranged mounting plates at intervals facing the air outlet direction, and the oscillating device also includes an oscillating assembly corresponding to the number of air outlets, the oscillating assembly including a bearing seat fixed to the mounting plate, a hose clamp for fixing the air outlet, and an oscillating rod, one end of the oscillating rod being hinged in the bearing seat, and the other end being fixed to the hose clamp.

[0016] This detailed structure enables precise oscillation control of the air outlet. A rotating motor drives the oscillating disc, converting the eccentric motion of the rotating rod into linear movement of the main fixed rod. This, in turn, drives the air outlet to oscillate periodically through the oscillation assembly, ensuring a stable hot air frequency and optimizing the drying effect. This design improves the reliability and consistency of the mechanical transmission. As a preferred embodiment, the oscillating disc can be designed as a disc, with its eccentric position fixed to the rotating rod via a keyway. The ball end of the rotating rod is connected to a spherical bearing on the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the ball end of the main fixed rod via a similar spherical bearing. When the rotating motor drives the oscillating disc to rotate, the eccentric motion of the rotating rod causes the connecting rod to push the main fixed rod back and forth, which in turn drives the hose clamp to fix the air outlet's oscillation through the hinge point of the oscillating rod. Alternatively, the bearing housing in the oscillation assembly can use a self-lubricating bearing to reduce wear. The oscillating rod is hinged to the bearing housing via a pin, and the hose clamp is designed to be adjustable to adapt to air outlets of different sizes, ensuring uniform change in the air outlet direction during oscillation.

[0017] Furthermore, the plurality of fixed rods also includes a secondary fixed rod, and the swing head device further includes a linkage component for enabling synchronous back-and-forth movement between the secondary fixed rod and the main fixed rod or between two secondary fixed rods.

[0018] The introduction of the linkage component enables the synchronous movement of multiple fixed rods, avoiding the rigidity problem caused by an excessively long main fixed rod, simplifying the structural design, and ensuring the consistency of the oscillation of all air outlets, thus improving the overall drying uniformity and equipment stability. This synchronization mechanism reduces the number of components and lowers the failure rate. As a preferred approach, the linkage component can be designed as a gear and rack system, where the movement of the main fixed rod is driven by transmission teeth on a hinge shaft, with both ends of the rack fixed to the secondary fixed rods. The secondary fixed rods are slidably fitted within linear bearings. When the main fixed rod moves, the transmission teeth rotate, driving the rack to move linearly, thereby causing the secondary fixed rods to move synchronously back and forth, achieving coordinated oscillation of the air outlets. As another preferred approach, the linkage component can employ a linkage mechanism, where the main fixed rod connects multiple secondary fixed rods via a cross joint. Each secondary fixed rod is equipped with a slide rail and a slider. When the main fixed rod is driven to move by the oscillating head device, the motion is transmitted through the linkage, causing all secondary fixed rods to slide synchronously on the linear guide rail, ensuring consistent oscillation frequency and amplitude of the air outlets.

[0019] Furthermore, the swing arm is hinged to the bearing seat via a hinge shaft, and the linkage assembly includes a transmission gear fixed to the hinge shaft and rotating synchronously with it, a rack meshing with the transmission gear, and a linear bearing. The two ends of the rack are respectively fixed to the fixed rod, and the fixed rod is slidably fitted into the linear bearing.

[0020] The hinged shaft between the swing rod and the bearing housing provides a stable rotation fulcrum for the air outlet's swing, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted swing process. In the linkage assembly, the transmission gear rotates synchronously with the hinged shaft, precisely transmitting the swing power. Combined with the meshing rack and linear bearing, it enables the slave rod to move synchronously back and forth along a fixed trajectory. This structure ensures coordinated swinging of all slave and main slave rods, preventing uneven drying due to deviations in the movement of individual components. Furthermore, the linear bearing reduces friction during slave rod movement, minimizing mechanical wear and extending equipment lifespan. It also simplifies the complex design of multi-rod synchronous drives, further improving equipment operational stability and drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pet drying box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the driving component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4This is a partial enlarged view of the rotating motor in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an internal view of the extension plate in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of the swing component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partial enlarged view of the linkage component in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a pet drying box, such as... Figure 1-7 As shown: The machine includes a base unit 1, within which is a pet cage 2. A cage door 3 is rotatably mounted on the cage 2 and can be locked to the cage 2 to ensure the pet's safety. A drying mechanism 4 is rotatably mounted on the base unit 1 and can rotate around the cage 2, blowing hot air into the cage 2, thereby increasing drying efficiency while reducing the number of fans. The drying mechanism 4 includes a turntable 41 located on the side of the cage 2 and a drive component 42 for driving the turntable 41. An extension plate 43 is fixed at an eccentric position on the turntable 41, extending from the turntable 41 towards the other side of the cage 2 to expand the hot air coverage area. Several hot air ducts 44 are provided on the extension plate 43 for blowing hot air into the cage 2. The machine tool 1 has a rotating shaft 411 at the center of the turntable 41, which cooperates with the turntable 41 to make the turntable 41 rotate around it. A drive ring 412 is provided on the outer circumference of the turntable 41. A number of drive grooves 413 are provided on the drive ring 412 at intervals. A drive gear 421 is provided on the drive component 42, which can be inserted into the drive grooves 413 and cooperate with it. When the drive gear 421 rotates, it drives the turntable 41 to rotate through the drive grooves 413 to reduce the required torque.

[0023] On the end face of the turntable 41 facing away from the placement cage 2, several hot air fans 414 are arranged corresponding to the number of hot air ducts 44. Ventilation holes 415 are arranged on the turntable 41 corresponding to the number of hot air ducts 44 and hot air fans 414. The hot air ducts 44 are flexible hoses, and one end of each hose is fitted onto the hot air fan 414 through the ventilation hole 415 to achieve hot air delivery. Several fixing rods 431 are provided on the extension plate 43 to fix the air outlet of the hot air duct 44. The drying mechanism 4 also includes a swing head device 45 to drive the air outlet of the hot air duct 44 at the fixing rod 431 to swing during the rotation of the turntable 41 to improve the drying uniformity. The oscillating device 45 includes a rotary motor 451, an oscillating disk 452 at the output end of the rotary motor 451, and a rotating rod 453 on the oscillating disk 452 whose center line is offset from the output end of the rotary motor 451. The top of the rotating rod 453 is spherical. Among the several fixed rods 431, there is a main fixed rod 4311, and the end of the main fixed rod 4311 facing the rotating rod 453 is also spherical. The oscillating device 45 also includes a connecting rod 454 for connecting the rotating rod 453 and the main fixed rod 4311. The end of the connecting rod 454 for connecting the rotating rod 453 and the main fixed rod 4311 is a spherical bearing to achieve flexible transmission. The extension plate 43 is provided with a number of vertically arranged mounting plates 432 at intervals in the direction of the air outlet. The oscillating device 45 also includes an oscillating component 455 provided with a number of air outlets. The oscillating component 455 includes a bearing seat 4551 fixed on the mounting plate 432, a hose clamp 4552 for fixing the air outlet, and an oscillating rod 4553. One end of the oscillating rod 4553 is hinged in the bearing seat 4551, and the other end is fixed to the hose clamp 4552 to drive the air outlet to oscillate.

[0024] The plurality of fixed rods 431 also includes a secondary fixed rod 4312. The swing head device 45 further includes a linkage assembly 46 for enabling synchronous back-and-forth movement between the secondary fixed rod 4312 and the main fixed rod 4311 or between two secondary fixed rods 4312 to simplify the structural design. The swing rod 4553 is hinged to the bearing seat 4551 via a hinge shaft 4554. The linkage assembly 46 includes a transmission gear 461 fixed to the hinge shaft 4554 and rotating synchronously therewith, a rack 462 meshing with the transmission gear 461, and a linear bearing 463. The two ends of the rack 462 are respectively fixed to the secondary fixed rod 4312, and the secondary fixed rod 4312 is driven and engaged in the linear bearing 463 to achieve synchronous movement.

[0025] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: After the user puts the pet into the cage 2 and closes the cage door 3, the device is started. The drive component 42 drives the turntable 41 to rotate around the rotating shaft 411 through the drive gear 421 and the drive groove 413 on the drive ring 412. The extension plate 43 moves in a circle with the turntable 41, causing the hot air duct 44 to blow hot air around the cage 2. The hot air fan 414 delivers hot air to the air outlet through the ventilation hole 415 and the soft hot air duct 44. At the same time, the rotating motor 451 of the swing device 45 drives the swing disk 452 to rotate, which drives the eccentrically set rotating rod 453 to move the main fixed rod 4311 back and forth through the connecting rod 454. Then, the swing rod 4553 of the swing assembly 455 rotates around the bearing seat 4551 as the axis, causing the air outlet fixed by the hose clamp 4552 to swing at a fixed frequency. The linkage component 46 drives the transmission gear 461 to drive the rack 462 through the rotation of the hinge shaft 4554, so that the fixed rod 4312 moves back and forth synchronously in the linear bearing 463, ensuring that all air outlets swing in a coordinated manner and achieving a highly efficient and uniform drying effect.

[0026] The above embodiments are merely one preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Ordinary changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model's technical solution are all included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pet drying box, comprising a machine base, wherein the machine base is provided with a cage for placing a pet and a drying mechanism disposed outside the cage, wherein a cage door is rotatably disposed on the cage and the cage door is lockable to the cage, characterized in that: The drying mechanism is rotatably mounted on the machine platform and can rotate around the placement cage to blow hot air into the placement cage.

2. The pet drying cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying mechanism includes a turntable disposed on the side of the placement cage and a driving component for driving the turntable to rotate. An extension plate is fixed at the eccentric position of the turntable, and a plurality of hot air ducts are disposed on the extension plate. The extension plate extends from the turntable toward the other side of the placement cage.

3. The pet drying cabinet of claim 2, wherein: The machine tool has a rotating shaft at the center of the turntable that cooperates with the turntable to make the turntable rotate around it. A driving ring is provided on the outer circumference of the turntable. A number of driving grooves are provided on the driving ring at intervals. A driving gear is provided on the driving component that can be engaged with the driving groove. When the driving gear rotates, it drives the turntable to rotate through the driving groove.

4. The pet drying cabinet of claim 3, wherein: The turntable has several hot air fans on its end face facing away from the cage, corresponding to the number of hot air ducts. The turntable has ventilation holes corresponding to the number of hot air ducts and hot air fans. The hot air ducts are flexible hoses, and one end of each hose is connected to a hot air fan through a ventilation hole.

5. The pet drying cabinet of claim 4, wherein: The extension plate is provided with several fixed rods, and the air outlet of the hot air duct is fixed to the fixed rods. The drying mechanism also includes a swing head device, which is used to drive the air outlet of the hot air duct at the fixed rod to swing during the rotation of the turntable.

6. The pet drying cabinet of claim 5, wherein: The oscillating device includes a rotating motor, an oscillating disk at the output end of the rotating motor, a rotating rod on the oscillating disk whose center line is offset from the output end of the rotating motor, the top of the rotating rod being spherical, and a main fixed rod among several fixed rods, the end of the main fixed rod facing the rotating rod also being spherical; the oscillating device also includes a connecting rod for connecting the rotating rod and the main fixed rod, the end of the connecting rod for connecting the rotating rod and the main fixed rod being a spherical bearing; the extension plate is provided with several vertically arranged mounting plates at intervals facing the air outlet direction, and the oscillating device also includes an oscillating assembly corresponding to the number of air outlets, the oscillating assembly including a bearing seat fixed to the mounting plate, a hose clamp for fixing the air outlet, and an oscillating rod, one end of the oscillating rod being hinged in the bearing seat, and the other end being fixed to the hose clamp.

7. The pet drying cabinet of claim 6, wherein: The device includes a secondary fixed rod among the fixed rods, and the swing head device also includes a linkage component for enabling synchronous back-and-forth movement between the secondary fixed rod and the main fixed rod or between two secondary fixed rods.

8. The pet drying box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The swing arm is hinged to the bearing seat via a hinge shaft. The linkage assembly includes a transmission gear fixed to the hinge shaft and rotating synchronously with it, a rack meshing with the transmission gear, and a linear bearing. The two ends of the rack are respectively fixed to the fixed rod, and the fixed rod is slidably fitted into the linear bearing.

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