A cat litter tray

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and specifically discloses a cat litter tray, including a shell with an installation cavity, a receiving compartment on the shell communicating with the installation cavity, a basin body disposed within the installation cavity and rotatably connected to the shell, the basin body being used to hold litter, and a locking assembly disposed on the shell, the locking assembly being used to lock or unlock the basin body; wherein, when the locking assembly unlocks the basin body, the basin body rotates to a first angle, and the litter in the basin body pours out into the receiving compartment; after the litter in the basin body is poured out, the basin body rotates back to its initial state, and the locking assembly locks the basin body. Through the above method, this invention facilitates litter changing in the cat litter tray, saves labor, and is also relatively clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a cat litter box. Background Technology

[0002] As people's material living standards continue to improve, their demands for spiritual life are also gradually increasing. More and more people like to keep pets. However, due to the per capita living space in economically developed cities and the need for pets to go outside, more people who keep pets tend to choose felines, which do not require much space to move around. Currently, people usually use special litter boxes for felines to relieve themselves.

[0003] In the process of realizing this invention, the inventors discovered that when changing the litter in a cat litter box, it is often necessary to manually scoop out the litter and then replace it with new litter, which is quite inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a cat litter tray that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a cat litter tray is provided, comprising: a housing having an installation cavity, the housing having a receiving compartment communicating with the installation cavity; a basin disposed within the installation cavity, the basin being rotatably connected to the housing and used for holding litter; and a locking assembly disposed on the housing for locking or unlocking the basin; wherein, when the locking assembly unlocks the basin, the basin rotates to a first angle, and the litter in the basin is poured out into the receiving compartment; after the litter is poured out, the basin rotates back to its initial state, and the locking assembly locks the basin.

[0006] In one alternative embodiment, the basin body has a latch on the side near the locking assembly; the housing has a sliding groove, the opening of the sliding groove being opposite to the latch; the locking assembly includes a locking member, the locking member being at least partially disposed within the sliding groove, and the locking member being slidable within the sliding groove; when the locking member slides to a first position, the locking member engages with the latch, and the basin body is in a locked state; when the locking member slides to a second position, the locking member is no longer engaged with the latch, and the basin body is in an open state.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the locking assembly includes a first motor and a first gear, the locking element being a rack, the first motor being driven by the first gear, the first gear being driven by the rack, the first motor driving the first gear to rotate, and the first gear driving the rack to slide within the sliding groove.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the basin is provided with a sand-holding cavity; the basin is provided with a partition plate located inside the sand-holding cavity, the partition plate divides the sand-holding cavity into a first space and a second space, and the partition plate is also provided with a screen, through which sand in the first space can flow into the second space.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the litter tray includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the basin body, the cover plate being usable to open or close the second space.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the litter tray includes a drive assembly connected to the basin body, the drive assembly being used to drive the basin body to rotate relative to the housing.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the drive assembly includes a second motor, a second gear, a third gear, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. The second motor is connected to the second gear, the second gear is driven by the third gear, one end of the first connecting rod is fixed to the third gear, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the basin.

[0012] In one alternative, the basin is detachably connected to the housing.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the basin body is further provided with two grip portions, which are symmetrically arranged, and each grip portion is also provided with a grip through hole.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this embodiment of the invention are: unlike the prior art, this embodiment of the invention is provided with a shell, a basin and a locking component. The housing includes an installation cavity and a receiving compartment connected to the installation cavity. A basin is disposed within the installation cavity and rotatably connected to the housing. The basin is used to hold sand. A locking assembly is disposed on the housing and is used to lock or unlock the basin. When the locking assembly unlocks the basin, the basin rotates to a first angle, and the sand inside the basin pours out into the receiving compartment. After the sand is poured out, the basin returns to its initial state, and the locking assembly locks the basin. After the sand is poured out, the user can pour new sand into the basin to replace the sand. Compared to manually shoveling sand, this embodiment is more convenient. Since old sand often contains cat feces and urine, and has a lot of bacterial residue, this embodiment reduces the user's contact with old sand, thereby reducing bacterial infection and ensuring a cleaner environment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in specific embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cat litter tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cat litter tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural view of the cat litter tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of another state of the cat litter tray in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of another state of the schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a side cross-sectional view of another state of the schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-3 The litter box 1000 includes a housing 10, a basin 20, a locking assembly 30, a cover plate 40, and a drive assembly 50. The basin 20 is disposed within the housing 10 and is rotatable relative to the housing 10. The locking assembly 30 is used to lock or open the basin 20. The cover plate 40 covers a portion of the basin 20. The drive assembly 50 is used to drive the basin 20 to rotate relative to the housing 10.

[0026] The litter box also includes a camera 60 and a display panel 70. Both the camera 60 and the display panel 70 are disposed on the outer surface of the housing 10. The display panel 70 is electrically connected to the camera 60. The camera 60 can be used to monitor the cat's living status, and the display panel 70 can be used to display time and the weight of the litter, etc. The following is a detailed description of the housing 10, the litter box 20, the locking assembly 30, the cover 40, the drive assembly 50, the camera 60, and the display panel 70.

[0027] For the aforementioned housing 10, as Figure 1 As shown, the housing 10 is provided with a mounting cavity 10a and an opening 10b communicating with the mounting cavity 10a. The mounting cavity 10a is used to install components such as the basin 20, and the opening 10b allows the user to easily replace the sand. To make the housing 10 look aesthetically pleasing, the outer surface of the housing 10 is also provided with a structure resembling cat ears.

[0028] In some embodiments, a pedal 101 is provided on the housing 10, the pedal 101 being located on the side near the opening 10b, allowing the cat to enter the basin 20 within the mounting cavity 10a to defecate by stepping on the pedal 101.

[0029] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 3 The housing 10 is provided with a receiving chamber 102, which communicates with the mounting cavity 10a. The receiving chamber 102 is used to receive old sand in the basin 20. Optionally, the receiving chamber 102 is detachable, that is, when the old sand in the receiving chamber 102 needs to be emptied, the user can remove the receiving chamber 102 from the housing 10.

[0030] In some embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with a sliding groove 103, which facilitates the installation of some components in the locking assembly 30.

[0031] Regarding the aforementioned basin 20 and drive assembly 50, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the basin 20 is disposed within the mounting cavity 10a and rotatably connected to the housing 10. The drive assembly 50 is connected to the basin 20. The basin 20 has a sand-collecting cavity 20a for holding sand, in which the cat can defecate. The drive assembly 50 drives the basin 20 to rotate relative to the housing 10.

[0032] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 50 includes a second motor 501, a second gear 502, a third gear 503, a first connecting rod 504, and a second connecting rod 505. The second motor 501 is connected to the second gear 502, and the second gear 502 is drively connected to the third gear 503. One end of the first connecting rod 504 is fixed to the third gear 503, and the other end of the first connecting rod 504 is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod 505. The other end of the second connecting rod 505 is rotatably connected to the basin 20. The second gear 502 is the driving gear, and the third gear 503 is the driven gear. The second gear 502 drives the third gear 503 to rotate, thereby driving the first connecting rod 504 to rotate. The first connecting rod 504 drives the second connecting rod 505 to rotate, thereby driving the basin 20 to rotate relative to the housing 10. It is understood that the structure of the drive assembly 50 is not limited to the above, as long as it satisfies the requirement of driving the basin 20 to rotate. In some embodiments, when the basin 20 is not locked by the locking component 30, the basin 20 can also rotate to a preset angle under the gravity of the sand. After the sand is poured out into the receiving chamber 102, the basin 20 rotates back to its initial state, and then the locking component 30 locks it.

[0033] In some embodiments, the basin 20 is detachably connected to the housing 10. When the basin 20 needs to be cleaned after being used for a period of time, the user can remove the basin 20 from the housing 10 for cleaning, which is more convenient.

[0034] In some embodiments, the basin body 20 is further provided with two grip portions 201, which are symmetrically arranged, and each grip portion 201 is also provided with a gripping through hole 2011. When it is necessary to remove the basin body 20 from the housing 10, the two grip portions 201 can facilitate the user's gripping.

[0035] In some embodiments, a latch 202 is provided on the side of the basin 20 near the locking component 30, and the latch 202 is disposed opposite to the slot of the sliding groove 103. The latch 202 is used to cooperate with the locking component 30, thereby enabling the locking component 30 to lock or open the basin 20.

[0036] In some embodiments, a partition plate 203 is provided on the basin 20, located within the sand-collecting cavity 20a. The partition plate 203 divides the sand-collecting cavity 20a into a first space 20aa and a second space 20ab. A screen 2031 is also provided on the partition plate 203, allowing sand in the first space 20aa to flow into the second space 20ab through the screen 2031. The screen 2031 can filter the sand entering the second space 20ab, and also separate cat feces from sand.

[0037] Regarding the aforementioned locking assembly 30 and cover plate 40, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the locking assembly 30 is disposed on the housing 10, and the locking assembly 30 is used to lock or open the basin 20. The cover plate 40 is rotatably connected to the basin 20, and the cover plate 40 can be used to open or close the second space 20ab. The cover plate 40 can seal the second space 20ab, reducing the outflow of odors from it.

[0038] Specifically, the locking assembly 30 includes a locking member 301, which is at least partially disposed within the sliding groove 103 and is slidable within the sliding groove 103. When the locking member 301 slides to a first position, it engages with the bayonet 202, and the basin 20 is in a locked state. When the locking member 301 slides to a second position, it is no longer engaged with the bayonet 202, and the basin 20 is in an open state. When the locking assembly 30 opens the basin 20, the basin 20 rotates to a first angle, and the sand inside the basin 20 is poured into the receiving chamber 102. After the sand is poured out, the basin 20 rotates back to its initial state, and the locking assembly 30 locks the basin 20. Optionally, the locking member 301 is a rack and pinion.

[0039] It is understood that the basin 20 can be rotated back to its initial state in ways including, but not limited to, using the drive component 50 to rotate, or setting the basin 20 to an eccentric state so that the basin 20 can rotate back to its initial state under its own gravity.

[0040] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 30 further includes a first motor 302 and a first gear 303. The first motor 302 is driven to the first gear 303, and the first gear 303 is driven to the rack. The first motor 302 drives the first gear 303 to rotate, and the first gear 303 drives the rack to slide in the sliding groove 103.

[0041] It is understood that, in order to enable the locking member 301 to slide within the sliding groove 103, it is not limited to the gear and rack engagement method described above. For example, a slider and a slide rail engagement method can also be used. The locking member 301 is fixed on the slider, the slider is set on the slide rail, and the slider can slide on the slide rail. Thus, the sliding slider drives the locking member 301 to slide within the sliding groove 103.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 5 To allow the second space 20ab to open during the rotation of the basin 20, facilitating the flow of sand from the second space 20ab into the receiving chamber 102, an abutment plate 401 extends from the side of the cover plate 40 near the locking assembly 30. When the locking assembly 30 opens the basin 20, the basin 20 rotates to a first angle, and the locking member 301 abuts against the abutment plate 401. As the basin 20 continues to rotate, the cover plate 40 can rotate relative to the basin 20. At this time, the second space 20ab is opened, and the sand in the first space 20aa flows into the second space 20ab under gravity until it flows into the receiving chamber 102. It is understood that in this application, the specific value of the first angle of rotation of the basin 20 is not limited and can be set according to actual needs.

[0043] In some embodiments, a first magnet is provided on the cover plate 40, and a second magnet is provided on the side of the basin 20 near the second space 20ab. The first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically attracted to each other. This arrangement allows the cover plate 40 to tightly cover the second space 20ab.

[0044] It should be noted that, in addition to the litter-changing state, this embodiment of the invention also has a separate cat feces-emptying state, such as... Figure 6 As shown, since the screen 2031 on the basin 20 can separate sand and feces, the feces are located in the first space 20aa. During the rotation of the basin 20, the sand in the first space 20aa flows to the second space 20ab. The locking member 301 is completely located in the sliding groove 103 and does not abut against the abutment plate 401 on the cover plate 40. The second space 20ab is in a closed state. The feces in the first space 20aa can roll down along the screen 2031 into the receiving chamber 102 below, while the sand is completely located in the second space 20ab. The cover plate 40 is not easily opened under the attraction of the first magnet and the second magnet, thereby realizing the separation of feces and sand, and realizing the working mode of dumping cat feces separately.

[0045] Regarding the aforementioned camera 60 and display panel 70, such as Figure 1 As shown, the camera 60 and the display panel 70 are both disposed on the outer surface of the housing 10. The camera 60 can be used to monitor the daily status of the cat, and the display panel 70 can be used to display time, the weight of the litter, etc.

[0046] In this embodiment of the invention, a housing 10, a basin 20, and a locking assembly 30 are provided. The housing 10 has a mounting cavity 10a and a receiving chamber 102 connected to the mounting cavity 10a. The basin 20 is disposed within the mounting cavity 10a and rotatably connected to the housing 10. The basin 20 is used to hold sand. The locking assembly 30 is disposed on the housing 10 and is used to lock or unlock the basin 20. When the locking assembly 30 unlocks the basin 20, the basin 20 rotates to a first angle. The sand in the basin 20 is poured into the receiving chamber 102. After the sand in the basin 20 is poured out, the basin 20 rotates back to its initial state, and the locking component 30 locks the basin 20. After the sand in the basin 20 is poured out, the user can pour new sand into the basin 20 to complete the sand replacement. Compared with manual shoveling, this embodiment is more convenient. Since old sand often contains cat feces and urine and has more bacterial residue, this embodiment can reduce the user's contact with old sand, thereby reducing the user's bacterial infection and making it cleaner.

[0047] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cat litter tray, characterized in that, include: The housing has an installation cavity, and a receiving compartment is provided on the housing, the receiving compartment communicating with the installation cavity; A basin is disposed within the mounting cavity and is rotatably connected to the housing. The basin is used to hold sand and is provided with a sand-holding cavity and a partition plate. The partition plate is located within the sand-holding cavity and divides the sand-holding cavity into a first space and a second space. A locking assembly is disposed on the housing, the locking assembly being used to lock or unlock the basin; A cover plate is rotatably connected to the basin body. The cover plate can be used to open or close the second space. An abutment plate extends from the side of the cover plate near the locking assembly. When the locking assembly opens the basin body, the basin body rotates to a first angle, and the locking member in the locking assembly abuts against the abutment plate. The second space is opened, and the sand in the first space flows into the second space under the action of gravity until it flows into the receiving chamber. When the locking assembly opens the basin, the basin rotates to a first angle, and the sand inside the basin is poured out into the receiving chamber. After the sand inside the basin is poured out, the basin returns to its initial state, and the locking assembly locks the basin.

2. The cat litter tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The basin body is provided with a bayonet on the side near the locking component; The housing is provided with a sliding groove, and the opening of the sliding groove is arranged opposite to the bayonet. The locking assembly includes a locking member, which is at least partially disposed within the sliding groove and is slidable within the sliding groove. When the locking member slides to a first position, it engages with the latch, and the basin is in a locked state. When the locking member slides to a second position, it is no longer engaged with the latch, and the basin is in an open state.

3. The cat litter tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a first motor and a first gear. The locking element is a rack. The first motor is driven by the first gear, and the first gear is driven by the rack. The first motor drives the first gear to rotate, and the first gear drives the rack to slide in the sliding groove.

4. The cat litter tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The litter box includes a drive assembly connected to the litter body, the drive assembly being used to drive the litter body to rotate relative to the housing.

5. The cat litter tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a second motor, a second gear, a third gear, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. The second motor is connected to the second gear, and the second gear is driven by the third gear. One end of the first connecting rod is fixed to the third gear, and the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod. The other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the basin.

6. The cat litter tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The basin is detachably connected to the housing.

7. The litter box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The basin body is also provided with two grip parts, which are symmetrically arranged, and each grip part is also provided with a grip through hole.

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