ES1288612U - Strap with liquid dispensing handle (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Strap with liquid dispensing handle comprising: A handle (1) attached to a flexible belt (2), a pumping device (20) connected to a liquid tank (10) and an ejector nozzle (40) and configured to eject liquid from the liquid tank (10) through the ejector nozzle (40); a actuator device (30) of the pumping device (20); wherein the pumping device (20), the ejector nozzle (40) and the actuator device (30) are integrated into the ASA (1); characterized in that The flexible belt (2) is a hollow tube attached to ASA (1) at a proximal end, and covered by a distal end, said hollow tube constituting the liquid tank (10). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

STRAP WITH LIQUID DISPENSER HANDLE

technique field

The present invention relates to a strap with a liquid dispensing handle.

A strap with a handle is the assembly formed by a flexible strap and a handle attached to a proximal end of said flexible strap.

The distal end of the flexible leash is attached to a collar or harness of a pet, typically a dog, for restraint and control.

The strap with handle of the present invention allows dispensing of liquids, for example water. The main use of said dispensed liquid is to clean urine and remains of excrement from the animal, although other uses are possible, such as giving the animal a drink, reprimanding its behaviour, etc.

State of the art

Belts with liquid dispensing handles are known, for example through document ES201730793U.

This type of known straps with handles comprise a flexible strap attached to a handle that integrates a liquid reservoir, a pumping device and an actuating device for the pumping device. When the pumping device is activated, part of the liquid from the liquid reservoir is ejected through an ejector nozzle also integrated in the handle.

However, in this type of strap with a handle, the integration of the liquid reservoir inside the handle results in a bulky and heavy handle, as well as a reservoir of limited capacity.

The present invention proposes a solution to this and other problems.

Brief description of the invention

The present invention relates to a strap with a liquid dispensing handle.

The proposed strap with handle comprises, in a manner known per se,

• a handle attached to a flexible strap,

• a pumping device connected to a liquid reservoir and an ejector nozzle and configured to expel liquid from the liquid reservoir through the ejector nozzle;

• an actuating device of the pumping device.

The pumping device, the ejector nozzle and the actuating device are integrated in the handle.

The pumping device can be a pump of any known type, preferably a rotary pump.

However, the present invention further proposes, in an unknown way, that the flexible belt is a hollow tube. Said hollow tube constitutes the liquid reservoir.

This feature makes it possible to reduce the size of the handle, by placing the tank in a position external to it.

The flexible leash has a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end attached to a collar or harness of the animal, therefore the flexible leash is held between the animal and its owner and therefore the weight of the liquid reservoir, and of its content is partially supported by the animal, thus reducing the weight supported by the user of the leash with handle.

According to one embodiment, the hollow tube has a proximal end attached to the handle through a connector nipple partially inserted inside the hollow tube, and a distal end capped with a plug.

Preferably, the handle may include a liquid reservoir fill port, connected to the liquid reservoir, provided with a removable cap, for example a screw-tight cap. This allows the hollow tube to be filled without the need to disconnect the flexible strap from the handle.

The fill port and connector spout may be integrated into a chamber hinged to the handle. Said chamber will in turn be connected to the pumping device through a flexible conduit. This allows the connecting nozzle to pivot with respect to the handle, reducing the tensions it supports against the pulls that the animal attached to the flexible leash may apply.

Preferably the plug at the distal end of the flexible leash includes a carabiner, to allow it to be quickly and easily attached to or released from an animal's collar or harness.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the actuating device of the pumping device comprises an electric motor, connected to the pumping device for its drive and powered by a battery, the drive of the electric motor being controlled electrically and/or electronically through an interface, typically push buttons, preferably integrated in the handle. Ideally, said interface will be in an ergonomically designed position to allow it to be pressed with the thumb while keeping the handle gripped.

Said buttons will be, for example, associated with an electronic control board connected to at least the electric motor. Said electronic control board will convert the button presses into electric motor control commands, or will execute pre-established electric pump control programs.

Preferably, the electric battery is also integrated in the handle.

The electric battery may be a rechargeable battery. In such a case, the handle will integrate a charging port connected to the electric battery to allow connection to an electrical source for recharging. The handle may also integrate an electric battery charge level indicator, allowing to know when the battery requires recharging and/or to know when the recharging has been completed. The charge level indicator may preferably be an LED light. According to one embodiment, the handle is formed around a central through hole, with the pumping device and the battery integrated in the handle on opposite sides of the central through hole. This provides an ergonomic, balanced and light-looking handle.

The handle may also integrate a lighting flashlight and/or a position light, typically an LED light source that will optionally be associated with optics to direct a light beam in a certain direction. The lighting lantern will be powered by the electric battery and controlled from the interface, in a way equivalent to the control of the electric motor. Although the embodiment according to which the actuator device integrates an electric motor powered by a battery is the preferred embodiment, the present invention could also be implemented with a purely mechanical solution devoid of electrical components. In such a case, the pumping device would be a diaphragm, or a piston with a plunger, associated with a non-return valve, and the actuating device would be a movable mechanical actuator, accessible to a user of the handle, and kinematically connected to the diaphragm or plunger. , in such a way that the movement of the mechanical actuator would be transmitted to the piston or diaphragm, producing pumping.

Other characteristics of the invention will appear in the following detailed description of an example of embodiment.

Brief description of the figures

The foregoing and other advantages and characteristics will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of an embodiment with reference to the attached drawing, which is to be taken by way of illustration and not limitation.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of the proposed strap with handle, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Detailed description of an exemplary embodiment

The attached figures show non-limiting illustrative embodiments of the present invention.

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1, the invention comprises a flexible strap (2) consisting of a flexible hollow tube with a distal end covered by a plug (11), and with a proximal end attached to a handle (1) through a connecting nozzle (12).

According to the present embodiment, the handle (1) is a rigid casing provided with a central through hole. In this case, the handle (1) has a generally triangular shape with three sides. A central side constitutes the grip area, and the other two lateral sides converge at one end where the flexible strap is attached.

The rigid casing constituting the handle (1) contains a pumping device (20), that is to say a pump, connected to an actuating device (30), in this case an electric motor, both housed in one of the lateral sides of the casing rigid.

The other side of the rigid case contains an electric battery (50) that powers the electric motor, among other devices.

The connecting nozzle (12) is integrated into a chamber (13), generally cylindrical in shape, retained in a housing at the end of the handle (1), allowing it to rotate, providing an articulated joint of the flexible strap (2) with respect to the handle. (one).

The chamber (13) is connected to a suction port of the pumping device (20) by means of a flexible conduit. Therefore, the hollow interior of the hollow flexible tube and the pumping device (20) are communicated through the connecting nipple (12), the chamber (13) and said flexible conduit, allowing the suction of a liquid contained inside the hollow flexible tube by the pumping device (20). This configuration therefore allows the flexible strap (2) to act as a liquid reservoir (10).

The chamber (13) also includes a loading port, provided with a threaded plug, which allows easy filling of the hollow tube.

The pumping device (20) has an ejector port connected to an ejector nozzle (40) integrated in the handle (1) and directed towards the outside thereof. In this way, when the pumping device is activated, the liquid contained inside the flexible belt (2) is pumped and ejected through the ejector nozzle (40), allowing, for example, to clean urine from the animal attached to the flexible belt. (two).

The activation of the electric motor is controlled through an electronic control board (61), housed in the central side of the rigid casing, which the user can control through an interface (60), typically in the form of push buttons, buttons or levers. accessible from said central side. When the user activates any of the buttons, buttons or levers of the interface (60), the electronic control board (61) commands the activation of the electric motor constituting the actuator device (30), supplying it with electric power from the electric battery (50). .

According to the current proposal, the handle (1) also comprises a charging port (51) that allows the electrical recharging of the battery (50) by connecting it to an electrical power source. Preferably, the electronic control board (61) monitors the state of charge of the battery (50) and includes a charge indicator, typically an LED light, to inform the user of the state of charge of the battery (50), for example by means of lights of different colors and/or with different flashing frequencies depending on the state of charge.

The handle (1) can also integrate a lighting flashlight (70), normally an LED light source associated with optics to direct and focus the light in a certain direction, and/or a position light (71), typically a red LED light source or with a transparent red cover to improve the visibility of the user of the leash with handle at night or in low light environments, mainly in order to avoid traffic accidents.

Both the lighting flashlight (70) and the position light (71) would be powered from the battery (50) and controlled by the electronic control board (61). The interface (60) may include specific controls to control the lighting flashlight (70) and/or the position light (71).

Claims (14)

re iv in d ic a tio ns 1. Strap with liquid dispensing handle comprising: a handle (1) attached to a flexible strap (2), a pumping device (20) connected to a liquid reservoir (10) and an ejector nozzle (40) and configured to eject liquid from the liquid reservoir (10) through the ejector nozzle (40); an actuator device (30) of the pumping device (20); wherein the pumping device (20), the ejector nozzle (40) and the actuator device (30) are integrated in the handle (1); characterized because the flexible strap (2) is a hollow tube attached to the handle (1) at a proximal end, and capped at a distal end, said hollow tube constituting the liquid reservoir (10). 2. The strap with a handle according to claim 1, wherein the hollow tube has a proximal end attached to the handle (1) through a connecting nozzle (12) partially inserted inside the hollow tube. 3. The strap with a handle according to claim 1 ^or 2, wherein the handle (1) includes a liquid reservoir filling port, connected to the liquid reservoir (10), provided with a removable cap. 4. The strap with a handle according to claim 2, wherein the connecting nozzle (12) is integrated into a chamber (13) articulated with respect to the handle (1) and connected to the pumping device (20) by means of a flexible conduit, said chamber ( 13) including a fluid reservoir fill port fitted with a removable plug. 5. The strap with a handle according to claim 2, 3 ^or 4, wherein the distal end cap includes a carabiner. 6. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuating device (30) of the pumping device (20) comprises an electric motor, connected to the pumping device (20) for ^its actuation, and powered by a battery (50) electrical, the drive of the electric motor being electrically and/or electronically controlled via an interface (60). 7. The strap with a handle according to claim 6, wherein the electric battery (50) is integrated in the handle (1). 8. The strap with a handle according to claim 6 ^or 7, wherein the electric battery (50) is a rechargeable battery (50), and wherein the handle (1) integrates a charging port (51) connected to the battery (50) electrical. 9. The strap with a handle according to claim 6, 7 ^or 8, wherein the handle (1) integrates an electric battery charge level indicator. 10. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims 6 to 9, wherein the interface (60) is integrated in the handle (1). 11. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims 6 to 10, wherein the interface (60) comprises buttons associated with an electronic control board (61) connected to at least the electric motor. 12. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims 6 to 11, wherein the handle (1) is formed around a central through hole, the pumping device (20) and the battery (50) being integrated in the handle (1) on opposite sides of the central through hole. 13. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims 6 to 12, wherein the handle (1) also includes a lighting flashlight (70) and/or a position light (71), powered by the battery (50) electrical and controlled from the interface (60). 14. The strap with a handle according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, wherein the pumping device (20) is a diaphragm, ^or a piston with a plunger, associated with a non-return valve, and the actuating device (30) is a displaceable mechanical actuator, accessible to a handle user, kinematically connected to the plunger ^or diaphragm and configured to transmit ^its displacement to the plunger ^or diaphragm.