Patent ID: 6318298
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: A01K,A46B

Abstract:
An automatic, on-demand, self-adjusting brushing system for use with animals comprising:A) a mounting flange unit which includes an adjustable mounting bracket and a size adjusting element to capture a mounting element in said mounting flange unit to mount said mounting flange unit thereon;B) a pivot element connected to said mounting flange unit;C) a frame connected to said pivot element for pivotal movement about said pivot element;D) a driving motor mounted on said frame near one end of said frame and including a driving rod extending into said frame and which is connected to said driving motor to be rotatably driven by said motor;E) a brush unit mounted on said frame near another end of said frame and including a rotatable shaft having a driven element extending into said frame, said brush unit including a brush sleeve having bristles thereon connected to said rotatable shaft for rotation therewith; andF) a connecting element connecting said driving rod to the driven element of said brush unit and transferring rotation of said driving rod to said driven rod via said connecting element.