Pet grooming tool

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of pet grooming tool, it includes: handle portion, the handle portion includes insect repellent liquid bin;The first comb part at the first end of the handle portion, the first comb part includes the first array of comb tooth, at least a portion in the first array of comb tooth is tubular and includes the fluid distribution outlet of the outer end of comb tooth;First fluid line, the first fluid line connects the insect repellent liquid bin and the inner end of the first array of tubular comb tooth;And first drive unit, for example first compressor or first pump, the first drive unit is configured to be transmitted by pressure the insect repellent liquid from the insect repellent liquid bin to the first array of tubular comb tooth and discharge through the first fluid line.It is convenient to use that pet grooming tool according to embodiment can apply insect repellent liquid evenly while grooming hair at uniform speed, avoid the situation that insect repellent liquid gathers in partial position while lacking on other position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a pet grooming tool, and more specifically, to a grooming tool for pets, particularly a comb for hair care, which simultaneously applies tick repellent to the skin beneath the animal's fur. This application is particularly suitable for dogs and cats, but in principle also applicable to other furry pets or farm animals. Background Technology

[0002] Combs used for grooming hair are known in the prior art. These combs are typically made of plastic, wood, or metal and have narrow teeth that allow them to groom hair.

[0003] On the other hand, tick repellents are typically used alone, such as in the form of sprays, spot treatments, or collars. This requires additional steps, is sometimes inaccurate in dosage, and is often applied to fur, making it easy to remain on the surface or difficult to apply to active animals. Existing combs also cannot accurately apply the repellent, leading to waste and uneven distribution.

[0004] It is currently unclear or not yet feasible to combine fur care with the direct application of insect repellent to the skin under the fur in a practical manner. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to solve or at least alleviate one or more problems existing in the prior art. According to some aspects, this application addresses the problems of waste and uneven distribution of insect repellent by employing an integrated fluid distribution system.

[0006] According to one aspect, a pet grooming tool is provided, comprising: The handle includes an insect repellent reservoir; The first comb portion at the first end of the handle includes a first array of comb teeth, at least a portion of which is tubular and includes a fluid distribution outlet at the outer end of the comb teeth. A first fluid conduit, the first fluid conduit connecting the insect repellent liquid chamber and the inner end of the comb teeth of the first tubular array; and A first drive unit is configured to use pressure to transfer the insect repellent liquid from the insect repellent liquid chamber through the first fluid conduit to the comb teeth of a tubular first array and discharge it.

[0007] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the first drive unit is a first compressor or a first pump, wherein the first compressor or the first pump generates an overpressure of 0.1 to 1 bar.

[0008] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the pet grooming tool further includes: a second comb portion at a second end of the handle opposite to the first end, the second comb portion including a second array of comb teeth, at least a portion of the second array of comb teeth being tubular and including a fluid dispensing outlet at the outer end of the comb teeth, and a second fluid conduit connecting the insect repellent reservoir and the inner end of the tubular second array of comb teeth.

[0009] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the pet grooming tool further includes: a second drive unit, the second drive unit being configured to transmit the insect repellent liquid from the insect repellent liquid chamber through the second fluid conduit to the comb teeth in a tubular second array and discharge it by pressure, wherein the second drive unit is a second compressor or a second pump, wherein the second compressor or the second pump generates an overpressure of 0.1 to 1 bar.

[0010] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the overpressure generated by the first drive unit is adjustable to control the discharge speed and flow rate of the insect repellent solution.

[0011] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the first comb portion is flat and has a wider width and a thinner thickness than the handle portion. The first comb portion defines opposing first and second surfaces, and the comb teeth of the first array extend from the first surface. An indicator is provided on the second surface.

[0012] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the pet grooming tool further includes: a transition section from the handle to the first comb section, wherein a battery, a circuit board and the first drive unit are disposed in the transition section, wherein the transition section is provided with a charging port and the battery is a rechargeable battery.

[0013] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the battery is charged via a USB interface, and the pet grooming tool also includes a low battery indicator light.

[0014] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the transition section includes an inductive charging coil to support wireless inductive charging of the battery, wherein the battery is capable of receiving reverse charging from other electronic devices via the inductive charging coil or the USB interface.

[0015] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the handle is curved and streamlined to transition to the second comb portion, and the second array of comb teeth extends from the end face of the second end of the handle, wherein the first array of comb teeth and the second array of comb teeth are on the same side of the pet grooming tool.

[0016] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, The comb teeth of the first array have a larger area than the comb teeth of the second array; and / or The comb teeth of the first array have a longer length than the comb teeth of the second array; and / or The teeth of the first array have a greater hardness than the teeth of the second array; and / or The comb teeth of the first array have a lower density than those of the comb teeth of the second array; The comb teeth of the first array have a diameter of 15-30 cm. 2 The area, and the comb teeth of the second array have 5-10cm 2 The area of ​​the comb teeth in the first array and the comb teeth in the second array has a length of 0.5-2 cm.

[0017] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the flea and tick repellent reservoir is replaceable, the handle has a removable cover, the reservoir is accessed and replaced by removing the cover, and the reservoir has a volume of 20-200ml.

[0018] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the flea and tick repellent reservoir is modularly designed to have different capacity specifications, and the flea and tick repellent reservoir can be interchanged with spare flea and tick repellent reservoirs of different capacities.

[0019] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the pet grooming tool further includes: a switch, a controller, and a sensor, wherein the controller is configured to activate a corresponding drive unit to discharge insect repellent from the first comb or the second comb when the switch is turned on and when contact or proximity to the first comb or the second comb is sensed.

[0020] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the sensor is a contact sensor or proximity sensor, configured to release insect repellent only upon detecting proximity or contact with the skin.

[0021] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the first comb portion includes a first laminar flow chamber disposed between the inner ends of the first fluid conduit and the comb teeth of the first array, and the first fluid conduit branches into multiple manifolds to connect to the first laminar flow chamber; and / or The second comb section includes a second laminar flow chamber disposed between the inner ends of the comb teeth of the second fluid line and the second array, and the second fluid line branches into multiple manifolds to connect to the second laminar flow chamber.

[0022] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the laminar flow chamber includes multiple diversion channels to ensure that the insect repellent is evenly distributed across all the tubular comb teeth.

[0023] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the overpressure generated by the first drive unit and the second drive unit is adjustable to regulate the flow rate and volume of the discharged liquid.

[0024] Alternatively, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the comb teeth are made of plastic, metal, or wood, and the handle is ergonomically shaped.

[0025] Optionally, in an embodiment of the pet grooming tool, the fluid dispensing outlet is designed with a microporous structure to achieve a fine spray and reduce waste.

[0026] The pet grooming tool according to the embodiment can apply the insect repellent evenly and accurately to the skin of furry animals, and it is easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The disclosure of this application will become more readily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, similar numbers in the drawings are used to denote similar components, wherein: Figure 1 A perspective view of a pet grooming tool according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 2 A perspective view of the pet grooming tool according to an embodiment is shown from another angle; Figure 3 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a pet grooming tool according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 4 A perspective view of a pet grooming tool according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 5 A side perspective view of a pet grooming tool according to an embodiment is shown; and Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of a pet grooming tool according to another embodiment is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This application claims priority to German application No. DE 102025001116.4 80297, filed March 31, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. References Figures 1 to 5 This invention introduces a pet grooming tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pet grooming tool includes: a handle 1, which includes an insect repellent reservoir 13; a first comb portion 2 at a first end of the handle 1, the first comb portion 2 including a first array of comb teeth 21, at least a portion of the first array of comb teeth 21 being tubular and including a fluid dispensing outlet 213 at the outer end of the comb teeth; a first fluid conduit 74 connecting the insect repellent reservoir 13 and the inner end of the tubular first array of comb teeth 21; and a first drive unit 71 configured to pressurize and dispense insect repellent from the insect repellent reservoir 13 through the first fluid conduit 74 to the tubular first array of comb teeth 21. This pet grooming tool can be used for all hairy animals, especially dogs and cats. While grooming, it directly and evenly applies insect repellent or other liquids to the skin under the animal's fur through an integrated fluid dispensing device. It combines mechanical grooming with precise liquid application, effectively preventing tick bites or other insects.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first drive unit is a first compressor or a first pump, wherein the first compressor or the first pump generates an overpressure of 0.1 to 1 bar to drive the repellent liquid from the repellent liquid tank 13 through the first fluid line 74 and out of the comb teeth 21 of the first array. In some embodiments, the overpressure generated by the first drive unit is adjustable to control the discharge speed and flow rate of the repellent liquid. The pet grooming tool according to the embodiments can not only be used as a regular comb to groom pet fur and soothe pets, but also simultaneously apply repellent liquid in a uniform manner. Since the repellent liquid is discharged from the outer end of the comb teeth, it can penetrate under the fur, closer to the skin, avoiding the repellent liquid remaining on the surface of the fur. In addition, the first drive unit allows the repellent liquid to be discharged evenly, applying the repellent liquid evenly while grooming the fur at a uniform speed, avoiding the accumulation of repellent liquid in some areas while other areas lack repellent liquid.

[0030] In some embodiments, the pet grooming tool further includes: a second comb portion 3 at a second end of the handle 1 opposite to the first end, the second comb portion 3 including a second array of comb teeth 31, at least a portion of the second array of comb teeth 31 being tubular and including a fluid dispensing outlet at the outer end of the comb teeth, and a second fluid conduit 73 connecting the flea and tick repellent reservoir 13 and the inner end of the tubular second array of comb teeth 31. In some embodiments, the pet grooming tool further includes: a second drive unit 72 configured to pressurize and discharge flea and tick repellent from the flea and tick repellent reservoir 13 through the second fluid conduit 73 to the tubular second array of comb teeth 31. In some embodiments, the second drive unit is a second compressor or a second pump, wherein the second compressor or the second pump generates an overpressure of 0.1 to 1 bar.

[0031] The first comb section 2 and the second comb section 3 may have a subdivision function. For example, in some embodiments, from Figure 4 and Figure 5 As can be seen, the first comb portion 2 is flat and has a wider width and thinner thickness than the handle portion 1. The first comb portion 2 defines opposing first and second surfaces. The comb teeth 21 of the first array extend from the first surface, while an indicator 22 is provided on the second surface. The indicator 22 can display the working status, battery level, etc. of the pet grooming tool. Figure 3 As shown, the indicator 22 is, for example, a display screen or an LED light. The first comb 2 can be used to comb large areas of fur, such as on an animal's body. Figure 3 As shown, the indicator 22 is disposed on the upper cover plate 23 of the first comb section 2, while the comb teeth 21 of the first array are connected to the lower cover plate 24.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the handle 1 curves and transitions in a streamlined manner to the second comb part 3. The second array of comb teeth 31 extends from the end face of the second end of the handle. The first array of comb teeth 21 and the second array of comb teeth 31 are located on the same side of the pet grooming tool. Figure 5 The lower part of the comb allows for easy replacement of the comb section without flipping the pet grooming tool. The second comb section 3 can be used to groom small areas of fur, such as facial fur and eyebrows, which are difficult to groom and apply flea and tick treatment to using the first comb section 2. Therefore, providing two different sized comb sections allows for grooming and flea and tick treatment in these small areas.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5As shown, the comb teeth 21 of the first array may have an inner end 211 with a larger diameter and an outer end 212 with a smaller diameter. In some embodiments, the fluid dispensing outlet 213 may employ a microporous structure. In some embodiments, the comb teeth 21 of the first array have an area larger than that of the comb teeth 31 of the second array. For example, the comb teeth 21 of the first array have an area of ​​15-30 cm. 2 The area, and the comb teeth 31 of the second array have 5-10cm 2 The area of ​​the comb teeth 21 in the first array is greater than that of the comb teeth 31 in the second array. In some embodiments, the lengths of the comb teeth 21 in the first array and the comb teeth 31 in the second array can be in the range of 0.5-2 cm. In some embodiments, the hardness of the comb teeth 21 in the first array is greater than that of the comb teeth 31 in the second array. In some embodiments, the density of the comb teeth 21 in the first array is less than that of the comb teeth 31 in the second array. Alternatively, the comb teeth 21 in the first array may have a design different from the above description to achieve the different combing functions described above. In some embodiments, the comb teeth 21, 32 may be made of plastic, metal or wood, and the handle 1 may be made of plastic, metal or wood or a combination thereof, and the handle 1 may have an ergonomic shape design to ensure a comfortable grip.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pet grooming tool also includes: a transition section 5 from the handle 1 to the first comb section 2, the transition section 5 may include a strip decorative light 51, a battery 81 (such as a rechargeable lithium battery), a circuit board 6, and a first drive unit 71, wherein the transition section 5 is provided with a charging port 83 (such as a USB or Type-C interface), and the battery 81 is a rechargeable battery that is charged through the charging port 83. In some embodiments, the pet grooming tool also includes a low battery indicator light, such as integrated into indicator light 22. In some embodiments, the transition section includes an inductive charging coil to support wireless inductive charging of the battery, wherein the battery can receive reverse charging from other electronic devices, such as a mobile phone, via the inductive charging coil or the charging port. The circuit board 6 is connected to the battery 81 via wires and is thus powered by the battery 81, and is further electrically connected to the first drive unit 71, the second drive unit 72, the indicator 22, and the switch 4, etc., for control.

[0035] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the insect repellent reservoir 13 is replaceable, and the handle 1 has a base 10 and a removable cover 11. The insect repellent reservoir 13 is accessed and replaced by removing the cover 11. In some embodiments, the insect repellent reservoir 13 may have a volume of 20-200 ml. In some embodiments, the insect repellent reservoir is modularly designed to have different capacity specifications, such as 50 ml, 100 ml, and 200 ml, and the insect repellent reservoir can be interchanged with spare insect repellent reservoirs of different capacities.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pet grooming tool also includes: a switch 4, a controller, which is disposed, for example, on a circuit board 6, and a sensor (not shown). In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, two switches 4 can be positioned near the second comb section 3 to control the first drive unit and the second drive unit respectively, i.e., to control the discharge of the insect repellent from the first comb section 2 or the second comb section 3. In some embodiments, sensors can be provided, such as contact or proximity sensors on the first comb section 2 and the second comb section 3 respectively. The controller is then configured to activate the corresponding drive unit to discharge the insect repellent from the first comb section 2 or the second comb section 3 when the switch 4 is turned on and contact or proximity to the first comb section 2 or the second comb section 3 is sensed. For example, the user only needs to turn on the switch, and the insect repellent will automatically be discharged from the corresponding comb section when combing hair with the first comb section 2 or the second comb section 3. In some embodiments, the sensor is also configured to release the insect repellent only when skin proximity or contact is detected. This design can avoid accidental spraying of the insect repellent and the associated safety issues. In some embodiments, the controller can also control the overpressure generated by the first drive unit and the second drive unit to regulate the flow rate and volume of the discharged liquid.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first comb section 2 includes a first laminar flow chamber 91 disposed between the inner ends of the first fluid conduit and the comb teeth of the first array. Similarly, the second comb section 3 includes a second laminar flow chamber 92 disposed between the inner ends of the second fluid conduit and the comb teeth of the second array. The arrangement of the first laminar flow chamber 91 and the second laminar flow chamber 92 ensures that the liquid is uniformly discharged from each comb tooth. In some embodiments, the first laminar flow chamber 91 and / or the second laminar flow chamber 92 include multiple diversion channels, each of which is connected to one or more tubular comb teeth to ensure that the insect repellent liquid is uniformly distributed on the tubular comb teeth.

[0038] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the second fluid line branches into multiple manifolds 99 to connect to a second laminar flow chamber 92, which in turn connects to the inner ends 31 of the comb teeth of the second array, thereby providing a more uniformly applied insect repellent liquid. In some embodiments, the first fluid line may employ a branched design.

[0039] The pet grooming tool according to this application employs an integrated fluid dispensing and sensor system, providing a smarter solution compared to existing pet combs, and improving the accuracy of flea and tick dispensing and the safety of use.

[0040] The specific embodiments described above are merely for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the principles of this application, wherein the various components are clearly shown or described to make the principles of this utility model easier to understand. Various modifications or variations can be easily made to this application by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, it should be understood that all such modifications or variations should be included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A pet grooming tool, characterized in that, include: The handle includes an insect repellent reservoir; The first comb portion at the first end of the handle includes a first array of comb teeth, at least a portion of which is tubular and includes a fluid distribution outlet at the outer end of the comb teeth. A first fluid conduit connects the insect repellent liquid chamber to the inner end of a first array of tubular comb teeth. as well as A first drive unit is configured to use pressure to transfer the insect repellent liquid from the insect repellent liquid chamber through the first fluid conduit to the comb teeth of a tubular first array and discharge it.

2. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive unit is a first compressor or a first pump.

3. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pet grooming tool further includes: a second comb portion at the second end of the handle opposite to the first end, the second comb portion including a second array of comb teeth, at least a portion of the comb teeth in the second array being tubular and including a fluid dispensing outlet at the outer end of the comb teeth, and a second fluid conduit connecting the insect repellent reservoir and the inner end of the tubular second array of comb teeth.

4. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pet grooming tool further includes a second drive unit configured to transmit the insect repellent liquid from the insect repellent liquid chamber through the second fluid conduit to the comb teeth in a tubular second array and discharge them by pressure.

5. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The overpressure generated by the first drive unit is adjustable to control the discharge rate and flow rate of the insect repellent solution.

6. The pet grooming tool according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first comb portion is flat and has a wider width and a thinner thickness than the handle portion. The first comb portion defines opposing first and second surfaces. The comb teeth of the first array extend from the first surface, and an indicator is provided on the second surface.

7. The pet grooming tool according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The pet grooming tool further includes: a transition section from the handle to the first comb part, wherein a battery, a circuit board and the first drive unit are disposed in the transition section, wherein the transition section is provided with a charging port, and the battery is a rechargeable battery.

8. The pet grooming tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The battery is a rechargeable lithium battery, which is charged via a USB or Type-C interface. The pet grooming tool also includes a low battery indicator light.

9. The pet grooming tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transition section includes an inductive charging coil to support wireless inductive charging of the battery, which can receive reverse charging from other electronic devices via the inductive charging coil or the charging port.

10. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The handle bends and transitions in a streamlined manner to the second comb section, and the comb teeth of the second array extend from the end face of the second end of the handle.

11. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The comb teeth of the first array have a larger area than the comb teeth of the second array; and / or The comb teeth of the first array have a longer length than the comb teeth of the second array; and / or The comb teeth of the first array have a greater hardness than the comb teeth of the second array; and / or The comb teeth of the first array have a lower density than those of the comb teeth of the second array; The comb teeth of the first array have a diameter of 15-30 cm. 2 The area, and the comb teeth of the second array have 5-10cm 2 The area of ​​the comb teeth in the first array and the comb teeth in the second array has a length of 0.5-2 cm.

12. The pet grooming tool according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The insect repellent reservoir is replaceable, and the handle has a removable cover, which can be accessed and replaced by removing the cover.

13. The pet grooming tool according to claim 12, characterized in that, The insect repellent container adopts a modular design to have different capacity specifications, and the insect repellent container can be interchanged with spare insect repellent containers of different capacities.

14. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The pet grooming tool also includes a switch, a controller, and a sensor, wherein the controller is configured to activate a corresponding drive unit to discharge insect repellent from the first or second comb section when the switch is turned on and when contact or proximity to the first or second comb section is sensed.

15. The pet grooming tool according to claim 14, characterized in that, The sensor is a contact sensor or proximity sensor, configured to release the insect repellent only when it detects the approach or contact with the skin.

16. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The first comb section includes a first laminar flow chamber disposed between the inner ends of the first fluid conduit and the comb teeth of the first array, and the first fluid conduit branches into multiple manifolds to connect to the first laminar flow chamber. and / or The second comb section includes a second laminar flow chamber disposed between the inner ends of the comb teeth of the second fluid line and the second array, and the second fluid line branches into multiple manifolds to connect to the second laminar flow chamber.

17. The pet grooming tool according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first laminar flow chamber and / or the second laminar flow chamber include multiple diversion channels to ensure that the insect repellent is evenly distributed on all tubular comb teeth.

18. The pet grooming tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The overpressure generated by the first drive unit and the second drive unit is adjustable to regulate the flow rate and volume of the discharged liquid.

19. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The comb teeth are made of plastic, metal or wood, and the handle is ergonomically designed.

20. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fluid distribution outlet is designed with a microporous structure to achieve fine spraying and reduce waste.

21. The pet grooming tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first drive unit and / or the second drive unit generate an overpressure of 0.1 to 1 bar.

22. The pet grooming tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, The comb teeth of the first array and the comb teeth of the second array are located on the same side of the pet grooming tool.

23. The pet grooming tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insect repellent liquid container has a volume of 20-200ml.

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