Motorized Pet Cleaning Brush With Metered Liquid Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet cleaning brushes have a single function of manual brushing and lack features for automatic brushing, liquid delivery, and massaging.
Innovation Solution
A pet cleaning brush equipped with a rotating assembly driven by a motor for automatic brushing, a metering pump for intelligent liquid delivery, and a liquid outlet assembly for controlled solution ejection, along with optional ultrasonic functionality for bug removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a traditional manual brush is used for pet cleaning, then the device structure remains simple, but the cleaning efficiency and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The brush head integrates multiple cleaning functions including bristle brushing, liquid dispensing through outlets, and ultrasonic vibration capabilities, allowing a single device to perform mechanical and ultrasonic cleaning simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical brushing with an electric motor-driven rotating brush head that provides automatic mechanical cleaning, and introduces ultrasonic vibration as a non-contact cleaning mechanism to enhance cleaning efficiency
2Extent of automation
If manual brushing is used, then the device is easy to operate, but it lacks automatic brushing and intelligent liquid delivery functions
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service cleaning where the motor automatically rotates the brush head and the metering pump automatically dispenses cleaning solution without requiring manual intervention during the cleaning process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a microcontroller as an intermediary that coordinates the motor, metering pump, and ultrasonic module, managing the automated cleaning process and liquid delivery timing
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single-function brush is used, then the device complexity is low, but it lacks massaging and bug removal functions
Solution Approach 1:
The brush head integrates multiple cleaning functions including bristle brushing, liquid dispensing through outlets, and ultrasonic vibration capabilities, allowing a single device to perform mechanical and ultrasonic cleaning simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates an ultrasonic vibration module that generates high-frequency vibrations to remove bugs and debris from the pet's fur, providing an additional non-contact cleaning mechanism beyond traditional brushing
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic brushing, intelligent liquid delivery, and massaging functions, enhancing convenience and effectiveness in pet cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
The rotating assembly includes a motor. The motor is arranged inside the housing and is electrically connected to the power supply. The motor has an output shaft connected to the brush head.
Implementation Method 2
The liquid outlet assembly includes a metering pump. The metering pump is arranged inside the housing and the metering pump is electrically connected to the power supply. The metering pump has an input tube extending into the container bottle and an output tube connected to the liquid outlet hole.
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AI summary
A pet cleaning brush is provided, relating to the technical field of pet supplies. The pet cleaning brush includes a housing, a rotating assembly and a liquid outlet assembly. The housing is provided with a container bottle and a brush head. A power supply is provided inside the housing, and the brush head is provided with a liquid outlet hole. The liquid outlet assembly includes a metering pump. The metering pump is arranged inside the housing and the metering pump is electrically connected to the power supply. The metering pump has an input tube extending into the container bottle and an output tube connected to the liquid outlet hole. The rotating assembly includes a motor. The motor is arranged inside the housing and is electrically connected to the power supply. The motor has an output shaft connected to the brush head.