Siphon Pet Water Dispenser With Stable Inverted Tank Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pet water dispensers face issues with instability when inverted, leading to potential water contamination and inconvenience in use, and existing intelligent dispensers are costly and complex.
Innovation Solution
A pet water dispenser with a water tank pedestal and base assembly that allows stable inversion, featuring a detachable design for easy assembly and disassembly, automatic water control, and a base container for continuous supply, ensuring stability and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a purely mechanical pet water dispenser based on the gravity principle is used to reduce costs and improve reliability, then the cost is reduced and reliability is improved, but the water tank main body cannot stand stably on a planar surface in an inverted state
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank assembly is divided into separate components: the water tank main body, the water outlet tank lid, and the water tank pedestal. The pedestal acts as an independent support structure with support legs that provide stability when the assembly is inverted, allowing the water tank to be refilled without disassembly while maintaining a low center of gravity for stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support legs extend downward from the water tank pedestal, utilizing the vertical dimension to create a stable base when the water tank is inverted. This dimensional extension allows the center of gravity to be positioned lower, providing stability on planar surfaces while maintaining the inverted orientation for water flow.
2Device complexity
If conventional containers such as basins or bowls are used to hold water, then the structure is simple, but pets can easily overturn these water-holding containers during drinking, leading to water contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The water tank is designed to be inverted during use, with the water outlet port facing downward. This inverted configuration prevents pets from overturning the container, as the stable support legs maintain the inverted position. The water flows from the bottom outlet port into the base assembly, providing continuous access while preventing contamination.
Solution Approach 2:
The water tank pedestal with support legs provides self-stabilizing functionality, automatically maintaining the inverted position without requiring external support or complex mechanisms. The low center of gravity created by the support legs ensures the assembly remains stable on planar surfaces, preventing pets from easily overturning it.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the water tank main body is designed to stand stably in an inverted state, then stability is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The stability function is separated from the water storage function by introducing the water tank pedestal as an independent component. The pedestal with its support legs provides the stability mechanism, while the water tank main body remains a simple storage container. This segmentation allows stability to be achieved without complicating the water tank structure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The water tank pedestal acts as an intermediary component between the water tank main body and the planar surface. It provides the support legs that contact the surface and provide stability, while the water tank main body remains suspended above, maintaining its simple structure. The pedestal mediates the stability requirement without requiring the water tank itself to be complex.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design ensures stable water supply, prevents contamination, and enhances user convenience through automatic operation and easy cleaning, improving the overall user experience.
Implementation Method 1
The water tank pedestal is provided with a plurality of support legs configured to stand on a planar surface such that the water tank main body stands stably on any planar surface on a premise of the water outlet port facing downward
Implementation Method 2
the base assembly is configured to abut against the water outlet tank lid to allow water to flow into the base assembly for pets to drink
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AI summary
A siphon-based pet water dispenser includes a water replenishment assembly, a water tank pedestal, and a base assembly. The water replenishment assembly includes a water tank main body with a water outlet port at its bottom portion and a water outlet tank lid. The water tank pedestal supports the water tank main body in a stable inverted position on planar surfaces. The base assembly includes a base main body with a pedestal mounting portion for the water tank pedestal and a water container. Through the siphon principle and structural coordination, the lid is pushed open, enabling continuous water flow into the water container while maintaining a stable water level. After disassembly, the water tank main body stands independently, facilitating transportation and water replenishment. This apparatus provides automatic and stable water supply, effectively solving conventional problems including tipping, inconvenient water replenishment, and water contamination.