Pet Water Bottle With Spring-Less Ball Valve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet water bottles are not designed for easy, efficient, and waste-reducing hydration of pets outdoors, as they often require manual pouring and lack a convenient mechanism for pets to control water intake.
Innovation Solution
A reusable, refillable pet water bottle with a stainless steel canister and a spring-less stainless steel ball valve that allows pets to lap water from a dispenser, which is secured by a removable screw cap and threaded plastic collar, enabling controlled water release without spills.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional water bottle is used for pets, then water can be stored and transported, but manual pouring is required which is inconvenient and causes water waste
Solution Approach 1:
The ball valve mechanism enables the pet to control water flow independently by licking or biting the valve, eliminating the need for manual pouring by the owner. The pet self-regulates water intake through direct interaction with the valve mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball valve acts as an intermediary between the water reservoir and the pet, controlling water flow automatically. When the pet interacts with the valve, it opens to allow water flow, and closes when the pet stops, preventing spills and waste.
2Productivity
If a removable dispenser is used, then rapid filling and rinsing is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser assembly is segmented from the canister body, allowing it to be removed and reattached. This segmentation enables the dispenser to be quickly detached for rapid filling and rinsing operations without requiring disassembly of the entire bottle structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable dispenser serves multiple functions: it houses the ball valve mechanism for controlled dispensing, provides a threaded connection for secure attachment to various canister types, and enables quick cleaning access. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by delivering multiple benefits from a single component.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy filling, carrying, and controlled hydration for pets outdoors, reducing water waste and enhancing convenience for pet owners by allowing pets to self-regulate water intake through a pet-operable valve.
Implementation Method 1
When inverted, the pet laps at the stainless steel roller ball in the (inverted) top for easy release of liquid
Data Source
AI summary
A water bottle for pets comprises a stainless steel canister, a liquid dispenser, a removable screw cap. The canister is used for containing water and has a closed end and an open end. Threads are positioned near the open end of the canister. The removable dispenser has threads for engaging the threads near the open end of the canister and a pet-operable drink valve. The removable screw cap selectively covers and uncovers the pet-operable drink valve.