Pet House

Abstract

To provide a pet house with a built-in pine cat litter box unit. [Solution] The base 1 includes a built-in pine cat litter box unit 5 and a connected cage body 3. The front of the base has a drawer hole, into which a compatible built-in pine cat litter box unit is placed. The top of the base has a mounting hole that communicates with the drawer hole. This pine cat litter box provides ventilation, deodorization, and litter prevention. Compared to conventional pet houses, this solves the problem of separately purchased cat litter boxes not fitting into the pet house. When the cage door is not open, the front drawer 6 can be pulled out to clean up waste, minimizing the risk of pet escape. The integrated structure also reduces the number of parts and saves manufacturing costs.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to pet house technology, and more particularly to a specific pet house. [Background technology]

[0002] As the concept of pet care evolves, pet houses, which are comprehensive spaces that integrate functions such as living, activity, health management, and behavioral guidance, are gaining increasing support from pet owners because they not only improve the quality of life for pets but also reduce the maintenance burden on owners. In the field of pet supplies, cat litter is an essential consumable item for households with cats, and pinewood cat litter, with its natural deodorizing properties, stands out among them. Its natural pine particles absorb cat excrement and effectively prevent odor evaporation, making it a popular choice. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, the use of pinewood cat litter depends on the specific litter tray. For caged cats, users must purchase an appropriate litter tray for their cage. However, most commercially available pet houses do not have built-in litter trays, requiring a separate litter tray to be purchased, which is inconvenient, increases pet care costs, and takes up a lot of floor space. Furthermore, commercially available litter trays have problems with size and structure that make them difficult to fit into the cage space layout, resulting in inefficient use of space and inconvenient installation. This not only affects the pet's experience but also causes considerable inconvenience to owners. There is a need for an integrated pet house with a cat litter box built into the base that meets the actual needs of caged cat owners. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] To overcome the technical shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a pet house. This pet house is equipped with a built-in pine wood cat litter box, eliminating the need for a built-in litter box that fits inside the cage. Furthermore, there is no need to open the door to dispose of the cat's waste, eliminating the risk of the cat escaping through the gap. Cleaning is easy, simply by sliding the drawer.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted by this invention are as follows: This pet house includes a base with a built-in pine litter box and a cage body connected to it. The front of the base has a drawer hole, and a pine litter box of appropriate size is attached inside. The top of the base also has a mounting hole that communicates with the drawer hole. The pine cat litter box unit has a two-tier structure, with the upper tier having a pine cat litter container and the lower tier having a urine pad storage plate that is connected to the upper tier pine cat litter container by a sliding mechanism. The mounting holes on the top of the base are provided with buttonholes and enclosures. The enclosure snaps into the buttonhole and is positioned within the mounting hole and above the litter box. The enclosure may be constructed as either a semi-open enclosure or a fully enclosed enclosure. In the case of a fully enclosed enclosure, one side is chamfered and a sand-shedding net is fixed to the inner wall. The fully enclosed enclosure is surrounded on five sides, namely the front, back, left, right and top, and has an entrance / exit on at least one side that communicates with the cage body. The semi-open enclosure is enclosed on four sides (front, back, left and right), and the top is directly connected to the cage body. The mounting holes are suitable for receiving replaceable plates, either solid plates used for normal support purposes or sand-screening plates. The urine pad storage plate has a latch at the bottom, and the pine cat litter box has a rotating lock at the top. The cage itself is constructed to be assembled, with shelves arranged vertically and horizontally inside. The shelves have hooks on their outer walls that engage with the cage itself and are secured with plastic screws, ensuring that the shelves are securely positioned within the cage. There are a plurality of drawer holes, each of which can be fitted with a pine wood cat litter box unit or a storage drawer. The connection between the assembled cage body and the base part is either a structure that can be easily removed, such as a snap-in type, or a fixed connection. The assembled cage body is provided with a cage door, and casters are attached to the four corners of the bottom of the base. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: This device incorporates a pine wood cat litter box unit into the base of the pet house, eliminating the need for users to purchase a separate pine wood cat litter box. Compared to standard cat cages, this eliminates the issue of litter box size mismatches, and there's no need to open the cage door to dispose of the cat's waste, eliminating the risk of the cat escaping. Cleaning is easy, simply slide the pull-out pine wood cat litter box unit out. Furthermore, the pine wood cat litter box unit can be freely positioned to suit the user's needs, whether it's on the left or right side. The enclosure structure can also be selected, with either a semi-open or fully enclosed design, allowing for customization to suit the owner's lifestyle and the cat's habits. These improvements result in significant improvements in convenience, safety, and ease of use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the structure of a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing the structure of the first embodiment of the present invention in an exploded state. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the shelf board used in the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a semi-open enclosure according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings.

[0009] The pet house according to Example 1 shown in Figure 1 comprises a base 1 integrated with a built-in pine cat litter box unit 5, and a cage body 3 connected to it. The connection between the base 1 and the cage body 3 employs a click-fit structure as a locking method, with multiple recesses provided in the base 1 and a corresponding number of locking posts or latches provided on the cage body 3. The mutual engagement between the two securely fastens the base 1 and allows for easy disassembly and assembly as needed, improving convenience during transportation and storage.

[0010] A drawer hole is provided on the front of the base 1, and a matching sized pine cat litter box unit 5 is attached inside the hole. In addition, a mounting hole that communicates with the drawer hole is provided on the top surface of the base 1, and the top of the litter box unit is exposed inside the cage through this hole.

[0011] Example 2 shown in Figure 2 is based on Example 1 and employs a two-tiered structure as a pine wood cat litter unit 5. The upper tier is provided with a cat litter storage tray 501 for storing pine chip cat litter, and the lower tier is provided with a urine pad storage plate 502 that is slidably connected to the cat litter storage tray 501. This structure allows the user to simply pull out the lower tier urine pad storage plate 502 and easily replace the urine pad.

[0012] Example 3 is based on Example 2 and is provided with a latch 9 at the bottom of the urine pad storage plate 502 and a rotary lock 10 at the top of the cat litter storage tray 501. The advantage of this structure is that the lower urine pad storage plate 502 can be pulled out independently. On the other hand, when pulling out the upper cat litter storage tray 501, the latch 9 operates to pull out both the upper and lower trays simultaneously. This allows both cat litter and urine pads to be replaced at the same time, making the operation extremely simple and quick. In addition, the rotary lock 10 at the top of the cat litter storage tray 501 can be opened and closed by rotating the handle, and serves to secure the pine wood cat litter box unit 5 so that it does not accidentally slip out of the drawer hole.

[0013] Example 4 is based on any one of Examples 1 to 3, and includes a buttonhole in the mounting hole on the top surface of the base 1, and an enclosure is attached to this hole. The enclosure snaps into the buttonhole, is fixed in the mounting hole, and is positioned above the cat litter storage tray 501. The enclosure structure can be selected according to the user's preferences and the usage situation, and either a semi-open enclosure 503 or a fully enclosed enclosure 504 can be adopted. The semi-open enclosure 503 is enclosed on four sides (front, back, left, right, and top), and its top surface is connected to the cage main body 3, allowing for high ventilation and allowing the cat to easily enter and exit. The fully enclosed enclosure 504 is completely enclosed on five sides (front, back, left, right, and top), providing excellent privacy and odor resistance. At least one side has an entrance / exit that communicates with the cage main body 3.

[0014] In Example 5, based on Example 1, a replaceable plate-shaped part can be attached to the mounting hole. This plate-shaped part can be either a solid flat plate used for normal support purposes or a sand-scratching plate 7 with a sieve function. When the sand-scratching plate 7 is used, cat litter that adheres to the pet's body while playing falls through the holes in the mesh plate into the storage drawer 6 below. This allows the pet to clean itself naturally while playing, reducing the effort of cleaning. It also improves breathability, prevents odor buildup, and reduces the scattering of cat litter.

[0015] Example 6, based on the above five examples, uses a collapsible structure for the cage body 3, and has one or more shelves 4 installed inside. The shelves 4 can be positioned up and down and left and right, and hooks 8 are provided on their outer walls. These hooks 8 engage with the collapsible cage body 3 and are fixed with plastic screws, stably positioning the shelves 4. This structure forms a three-dimensional climbing network, which supports the cat's instinctive behavior of climbing to high places and jumping.

[0016] In the six embodiments described above, the drawer hole may be fitted with a pine wood cat litter box unit 5 or a storage drawer 6 may be installed.

[0017] When using the storage drawer 6, small items such as cat food, treats, and deworming medicine can be stored. In addition, by installing a sand-scraping board 7 on top, it can also be used as a resting space for pets.

[0018] When using the cat litter storage tray 501, the bottom is equipped with filtering holes, allowing cat urine to permeate the urine pad underneath, separating solids from liquids. This reduces cat litter consumption and improves deodorizing effects. The urine pad storage board 502 features a slide-out design, eliminating the need to stir the litter when replacing it, reducing dust and irritation to pets' respiratory tracts. The natural absorbency of pine wood, combined with the moisture-retaining properties of the urine pad, quickly absorbs waste and suppresses unpleasant odors.

[0019] This pet house also takes mobility into consideration, with three or more casters on the bottom of the base 1, making it easy to move around indoors. The cage body is equipped with multiple cage doors, and in addition to conventional opening and closing doors, horizontal sliding doors can also be used, allowing pets to enter and exit smoothly.

[0020] Furthermore, the sides of the fully enclosed enclosure 504 are chamfered, and the inner walls are provided with an integrated or fixed sand-shedding net 505. This increases the enclosed effect, further improving privacy protection and odor prevention.

[0021] The above clearly shows the basic structure, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such modifications and improvements shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention, which is defined by the scope of the utility model registration claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 1 Base 2 Casters 3 (Assembly type) Cage body 4 shelves 5 Pine cat litter box units 501 Cat Litter Storage Tray 502 Urine pad storage board 503 Semi-open enclosure 504 Fully Enclosed Enclosure 505 Sand removal net 6 storage drawers 7 Sand-removing board 8 Hooks 9 Latch 10 Rotary Lock

Claims

1. It consists of a base part and a cage body connected to it, The base portion has a drawer hole on the front side, The drawer hole has a matching pine cat litter box built into it, An attachment hole communicating with the draw-out hole is provided on the upper portion of the base portion. Pet house.

2. The pet house of claim 1, wherein the pine wood cat litter box unit has a two-tier structure, with a cat litter storage tray on the upper tier and a urine pad storage plate slidably connected to the cat litter storage tray on the lower tier.

3. 2. The pet house according to claim 1, wherein a buttonhole is provided in the mounting hole at the top of the base, and a fence is provided in the mounting hole.

4. The pet house of claim 3, wherein the enclosure fits into the buttonhole, and the enclosure is positioned within the mounting hole and above the cat litter tray.

5. 4. The pet house of claim 3, wherein the enclosure is a semi-open enclosure or a fully enclosed enclosure.

6. 6. The pet house according to claim 5, wherein the fully enclosed enclosure is surrounded on five sides, including the front, back, left, right and top, and has an entrance / exit communicating with the cage body on at least one side.

7. 6. The pet house according to claim 5, wherein the semi-open enclosure is surrounded on four sides, front, back, left and right, and the upper part of the semi-open enclosure is connected to the cage body.

8. The pet house of claim 3, wherein a replaceable plate-like component is fitted into the mounting hole, and the plate-like component is a solid flat plate used for normal support or a sand-removing board with a screening function.

9. 3. The pet house according to claim 2, wherein a latch is provided at the lower end of the urine pad storage plate and a rotary lock is provided at the upper end of the cat litter storage tray.

10. The cage body is an assembly type having a single-layer or multi-layer shelf board built-in, The shelf board has a hook on the outer wall thereof, The pet house according to claim 1 , wherein the hooks are fitted to the cage body and fixed with plastic screws to fix the shelf board within the cage body.

11. 2. The pet house of claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of said drawer holes, and said pine wood cat litter box unit is built into each of said drawer holes or a storage drawer is attached to each of said drawer holes.

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