Omnidirectional Wireless Pet Water Fountain Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pet water dispensers are limited by their need for external power, fail to function outdoors, and have a restricted induction range, making it difficult for pets to access water promptly, especially when approached from the side.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent wireless omnidirectional auto-induction pet water dispenser that includes a water tank, wireless induction device, and a power supply system, allowing the water pump to operate only when a pet is within a 1.5-meter induction area, using a polymer battery or dry battery for power, and featuring a filtering assembly and water level detection to ensure continuous operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If external power supply mode is used, then the water pump can operate continuously, but the water dispenser cannot function outdoors without power supply

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutdoor usabilityVSAvoidpower supply system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical external power supply system with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The water pump is driven by a wireless power receiver that converts electromagnetic energy into mechanical energy, eliminating the need for external power cords and enabling outdoor usability without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The water dispenser is designed with dual power supply capability,既能 work with external power supply for continuous operation,又能 work with wireless power transmission for outdoor mobility. This multi-functionality allows the device to adapt to different usage scenarios without requiring separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If limited induction range is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the pet cannot drink water in time when approaching from the side

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater access responsivenessVSAvoidinduction system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a single-point induction detection to a three-dimensional induction field coverage. By using a wireless induction device that creates an omnidirectional induction zone, the system can detect pets approaching from any direction, significantly improving water access responsiveness without requiring multiple discrete sensors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The induction system uses wireless electromagnetic field detection to create a virtual sensing zone that replicates the presence and movement of pets. This allows the system to detect and respond to pets at a distance before they physically reach the water outlet, providing early warning and automatic water delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Extent of automation

If automatic induction water output is implemented, then water can be delivered automatically, but the induction range is limited and insensitive to side approaches

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic water deliveryVSAvoidpet detection coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The induction system is designed with dynamic detection capabilities that can sense and track pet movement in real-time. The wireless induction device continuously monitors the electromagnetic field changes caused by pet approach, allowing the automatic water delivery system to activate at the optimal moment regardless of the direction from which the pet approaches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The device provides an omnidirectional water supply service for pets, ensuring water availability and power efficiency, even outdoors, by automatically starting and stopping the water pump based on pet presence, with indicators for low power and water levels.

Implementation Method 1

an infrared induction plate, wherein the infrared induction plate is used cooperatively with the intelligent induction head and is used to induce a pet when the pet arrives at an induction area

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared induction: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 2

a power supply device, arranged in the base, connected to the control circuit board and used to supply power for the control circuit board. Optionally, the power supply device includes a battery and a start button, and the battery is a polymer battery or a dry battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery energy storage: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS11793161B2Intelligent wireless all-directional automatic pet water fountain
Publication Date: 2023.10.24 DONGGUAN ZHIYIHONG HARDWARE & PLASTIC CO LTD
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  • US11793161B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

The utility model relates to the technical field of a pet water dispenser, and provides an intelligent wireless omnidirectional auto-induction pet water dispenser, including a base, a water pump, a wireless induction device, a water tank, a supporting layer, a top cover and a water outlet device. When a pet is in an induction area, a power supply device is electrified and the water pump starts to work. After the pet leaves the induction area, the power supply device stops electrifying, and the water pump stops working. The water dispenser realizes automatic water delivery under the mutual cooperation of the base, the water pump, the wireless induction device, the water tank, the supporting layer, the top cover, and the water outlet device. A water pump water outlet hole and a water pump water inlet hole are sequentially connected to a water outlet and a water inlet. Positive and negative metal sheets are connected to positive and negative elastic pins. A polymer battery or a dry battery can be changed respectively in the base. In the water dispenser, a front end of the base is upward provided with an omnidirectional intelligent induction head, and an area where a pet is located can be induced omnidirectionally and the power supply device can be controlled through a wireless induction device so that a service is provided for the pet to drink water.