Pet Water Dispensing Device with Removable Drinking Disc
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet water dispensers are inadequate as they have a small water-containing cavity that cannot meet the drinking demands of multiple pets simultaneously and are difficult to clean due to a non-removable design.
Innovation Solution
A pet water dispensing device with a base and water supply valve, featuring a drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity that allows pets to control water flow through a snap-fitting mechanism, enabling automatic switching between open and closed states, and integration with a human water dispenser to share the same water source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a small water-containing cavity is used in the pet water dispenser, then the device size is reduced, but it cannot meet the drinking demand of several pets at the same time
Solution Approach 1:
The water-containing cavity is divided into multiple independent compartments, each capable of holding water for individual pets. This segmentation allows multiple pets to drink simultaneously while keeping each compartment's size manageable, resolving the contradiction between water capacity and device size.
2Device complexity
If the water-containing cavity is made non-removable, then the device structure is simplified, but it becomes inconvenient to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The water-containing cavity is designed as a removable module that can be separated from the main device body. This allows the cavity to be easily detached for cleaning while the main device structure remains simple. The removable design maintains structural simplicity while dramatically improving cleaning convenience.
3Extent of automation
If a water supply valve is added to control water flow to the pet drinking and eating disc, then water can be supplied on demand, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply valve is designed to be automatically actuated by the pet drinking and eating disc itself. When the disc is placed in the accommodating cavity, it automatically triggers the valve to open and supply water. When removed, the valve automatically closes. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for complex external control systems while achieving automatic water supply control.
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 a convenient, hygienic, and efficient water supply system that meets the drinking needs of multiple pets while being easy to clean and maintain, with the option to share the same water source with humans.
Implementation Method 1
a snap-fitting structure configured to keep the pet drinking and eating disc in position is provided in the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a pet water dispensing device, a pet drinking and eating disc, a water dispenser, and a pet food supply method. The pet water dispensing device includes a base and a water supply valve, a drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity is formed on at least one side surface of the base, the water supply valve corresponding to the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity is disposed on the base, the water outlet end of the water supply valve communicates with the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity, when the extension end of the valve rod of the water supply valve is configured to be driven by the pet drinking and eating disc placed at the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity, the water supply valve is switched from a closed state to an open state.