Self-cleaning pet house

Abstract

The application discloses a self-cleaning pet house, and belongs to the technical field of pet houses. The self-cleaning pet house is used for cleaning a pet urine pad after use and comprises a shell, a placing rack in the shell, a lifting assembly for driving the placing rack to lift, a first rotating block rotatably connected with the placing rack, a first folding plate fixedly connected with the first rotating block, a first driving element for driving the first folding plate to rotate, a second rotating block rotatably connected with the placing rack, a second folding plate fixedly connected with the second rotating block, and a second driving element for driving the second folding plate to rotate. The placing rack is fixedly connected with a first sliding block. The pet urine pad is located on the placing rack. The guide columns and the first sliding blocks are provided in plurality. The plurality of guide columns and the first sliding blocks are located around the placing rack. The application has the beneficial effect of providing the self-cleaning pet house.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pet house technology, and more specifically, to a self-cleaning pet house. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional pets refer to mammals or birds kept for enjoyment and companionship, especially pet rabbits, cats, and dogs. To facilitate care and management, various types of pet houses have emerged, providing living spaces for pets. Among these, the most common pet is the dog. Pet dogs are canines kept by people to alleviate loneliness, for entertainment purposes, or for non-economic purposes. Dogs are intelligent animals that have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. They have a keen sense of smell, are agile, understanding, and loyal to their owners. In many countries, various beautiful dog breeds have long been the most beloved family pets.

[0003] Traditional pet houses are single-function and simple in structure, and can only be used as a single pet's residence. Since pets do not have the ability to take care of themselves, the interior of the pet house will become very dirty after a period of time, and will also emit an odor, requiring manual cleaning. This not only consumes manpower, but is also extremely inconvenient to clean.

[0004] Therefore, a self-cleaning pet house is provided. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0006] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a self-cleaning pet house for cleaning used pet pee pads, comprising: a housing; a placement rack located within the housing; a lifting assembly for driving the placement rack to rise and fall; a first rotating block rotatably connected to the placement rack; a first folding plate fixedly connected to the first rotating block; a first driving member for driving the first folding plate to rotate; a second rotating block rotatably connected to the placement rack; a second folding plate fixedly connected to the second rotating block; a second driving member for driving the second folding plate to rotate; a trash can located within the housing and fixedly connected to the housing; and a flip-up mechanism. A plate is rotatably connected to the placement rack; a third driving component is used to drive the rotation of the flip plate; a suction cup is fixedly connected to the placement rack; a guide post is fixedly connected to the housing; a first slider is vertically slidably connected to the guide post; an upper tensioning post is fixedly connected to the housing; an upper tensioning member is installed on the upper tensioning post; two sets of lower tensioning posts are provided, one set is fixedly connected to the first flip plate, and the other set is fixedly connected to the flip plate; a lower tensioning member is installed on the lower tensioning post; wherein, the placement rack is fixedly connected to the first slider; the pet urine pad is located on the placement rack; multiple guide posts and multiple first sliders are provided; multiple guide posts and multiple first sliders are located around the placement rack.

[0007] The first drive unit drives the first folding plate to rotate, which in turn folds the pet pee pad. Then, the second drive unit drives the second folding plate to rotate, folding the pet pee pad a second time. Then, the lifting component drives the placement rack to rise to the trash can position. Finally, the third drive unit drives the flipping plate to rotate, thereby cleaning the folded pet pee pad into the trash can, thus achieving an automatic cleaning effect.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes: a first motor, fixedly connected to the housing; a lead screw, rotatably connected to the housing; a nut, threadedly connected to the lead screw; and the placement frame, fixedly connected to the nut.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes: a second motor, fixedly connected to the housing; a first rotating shaft, rotatably connected to the housing; a second rotating shaft, rotatably connected to the housing; a first synchronous pulley, fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft; a second synchronous pulley, fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft; a synchronous belt, with its two ends respectively sleeved on the first and second synchronous pulleys; a transmission plate, fixedly connected to the synchronous belt; and the placement frame, fixedly connected to the transmission plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the first driving component includes: a first connecting shaft rotatably connected to the housing; a third motor fixedly connected to the placement frame, with its drive shaft fixed to the first connecting shaft; a first gear fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft; and a second gear fixedly connected to the first rotating block and meshing with the first gear. Furthermore, the second driving component has the same structure as the first driving component.

[0011] Furthermore, the third driving component includes: a fourth motor, fixedly connected to the placement frame; a connecting rod, fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor; a transmission shaft, rotatably connected to the connecting rod; and a connecting plate, fixedly connected to the flipping plate; wherein the connecting plate is located below the flipping plate; and the transmission shaft abuts against the connecting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the self-cleaning pet house also includes: an upper tensioning column, fixedly connected to the shell; an upper tensioning member, installed on the upper tensioning column; a lower tensioning column, fixedly connected to the shell; and a lower tensioning member, installed on the lower tensioning column.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper tensioning member includes: a fixed sleeve, which is fixedly connected to the upper tensioning column; a tensioning column, which is horizontally slidably connected to the fixed sleeve; and a first spring, whose two ends are fixedly connected to the fixed sleeve and the tensioning column, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower tensioning member includes a tensioning block, which is slidably connected to the lower tensioning column.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper tensioning column is provided with a first clearance groove; the first clearance groove allows the lower tensioning column and the tensioning block to pass through.

[0016] The beneficial effect of this application is that it provides a specific self-cleaning pet house. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0018] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] In the attached diagram:

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the first flip plate and the second flip plate;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of part A mainly shows the structure of the nut and the mounting bracket;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the third flip plate;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of part B mainly shows the structure of the first rotating block and the second gear;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the connecting rod and the drive shaft;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the second motor and the first rotating shaft;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The enlarged view of section C mainly shows the structure of the upper tensioning column;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The enlarged view of part D mainly shows the structure of the placement frame and the transmission plate;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the lower tensioning column and the tensioning block;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the fixing sleeve and the tensioning column;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the compression spring.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 100. Self-cleaning pet house; 101. Shell; 102. Pet pee pad; 104. Shelf; 106. Trash can;

[0034] 107. Suction cup; 108. Guide post; 109. First slider; 110. First motor; 112. Lead screw; 113. Nut;

[0035] 114. First folding plate; 115. First rotating block; 116. Third motor; 117. First connecting shaft; 118. First gear; 119. Second gear; 120. Second folding plate; 121. Second rotating block; 122. Flipping plate; 123. Fourth motor; 124. Connecting rod; 125. Drive shaft; 126. Connecting plate; 127. Upper tensioning column; 127a. First clearance groove;

[0036] 128. Upper tensioning element; 128a. Fixing sleeve; 128b. Tensioning column; 128c. First spring; 129. Lower tensioning column;

[0037] 129a, Second clearance groove; 130, Second motor; 131, First rotating shaft; 133, First synchronous pulley; 134, Second synchronous pulley; 135, Transmission plate; 136, Tensioning block; 137, Compression spring. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0039] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0040] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0042] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0043] Reference Figure 1-12A self-cleaning pet house 100 for cleaning used pet pee pads 102 includes: a housing 101, a placement rack 104, a lifting assembly for raising and lowering the placement rack 104, a first folding assembly for folding the pet pee pads 102, a second folding assembly for folding the pet pee pads 102, a trash can 106, a disposal assembly for disposing of used pet pee pads 102 into the trash can 106, a suction cup 107, guide posts 108, and a first slider 109. The placement rack 104 is located inside the housing 101 and is fixedly connected to the first slider 109. The trash can 106 is located inside the housing 101 and is fixedly connected to the housing 101. The guide posts 108 are fixedly connected to the housing 101. The first slider 109 moves along the guide posts 108. Multiple first sliders 109 and guide posts 108 are provided, and multiple guide posts 108 and first sliders 109 are located around the placement rack 104. A camera is installed inside the housing 101. The suction cup 107 is externally connected to a vacuum pump. The pet pee pad 102 has positioning holes around its perimeter. The housing 101 can be equipped with an air purifier to purify the air inside the housing 101 according to customer needs.

[0044] The lifting assembly, used to drive the lifting of the placement rack 104, includes: a first motor 110, a lead screw 112, and a nut 113. The first motor 110 is fixedly connected to the housing 101. The lead screw 112 is rotatably connected to the housing 101. The nut 113 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 112. The placement rack 104 is fixedly connected to the nut 113. The output shaft of the first motor 110 is connected to the lead screw 112 via a coupling. The first motor 110 drives the lead screw 112 to rotate. The placement rack 104 is fixed to a first slider 109, which moves along the guide post 108. Therefore, the rotation of the lead screw 112 causes the nut 113 to move, and the movement of the nut 113 causes the placement rack 104 to move.

[0045] In another embodiment, the lifting assembly can be configured as a synchronous belt lifting structure, specifically including: a second motor 130, a first rotating shaft 131, a second rotating shaft, a first synchronous pulley 133, a second synchronous pulley 134, a transmission plate 135, and a synchronous belt 136. The second motor 130 is fixedly connected to the housing 101. The first rotating shaft 131 is rotatably connected to the housing 101. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing 101. The first synchronous pulley 133 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 131. The second synchronous pulley 134 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft. The two ends of the synchronous belt 136 are respectively sleeved on the first synchronous pulley 133 and the second synchronous pulley 134. The transmission plate 135 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 136. The placement frame 104 is fixedly connected to the transmission plate 135. The output shaft of the second motor 130 is connected to the first rotating shaft 131. The second motor 130 drives the first rotating shaft 131 to rotate. The rotation of the first rotating shaft 131 drives the first synchronous pulley 133 to rotate. The rotation of the first synchronous pulley 133 drives the synchronous belt 136 to move, thereby driving the transmission plate 135 to move. The movement of the transmission plate 135 drives the placement rack 104 to move, thereby driving the placement rack 104 to rise and fall.

[0046] The first folding assembly, used for folding the pet pee pad 102, includes: a first folding plate 114, a first rotating block 115, and a first driving component. The first driving component includes: a third motor 116, a first connecting shaft 117, a first gear 118, and a second gear 119. The first connecting shaft 117 is rotatably connected to the housing 101. The third motor 116 is fixedly connected to the placement rack 104. The drive shaft of the third motor 116 is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft 117. The first folding plate 114 is fixedly connected to the first rotating block 115. The first folding plate 114 is provided with a heating frame. The first gear 118 is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft 117. The second gear 119 is fixedly connected to the first rotating block 115 and meshes with the first gear 118. The third motor 116 drives the first connecting shaft 117 to rotate. The rotation of the first connecting shaft 117 drives the first gear 118 to rotate. The rotation of the first gear 118 drives the second gear 119 to rotate. The rotation of the second gear 119 drives the first rotating block 115 to rotate. The rotation of the first rotating block 115 drives the first folding plate 114 to rotate, thereby causing the pet pee pad 102 to fold. After the first folding plate 114 folds the pet pee pad 102, the heating frame will perform the first heat seal on all four sides of the pet pee pad 102.

[0047] The second folding assembly is used for the second folding of the pet pee pad 102 and includes: a second folding plate 120, a second rotating block 121, and a second driving component. The second rotating block 121 is rotatably connected to the placement rack 104. The second folding plate 120 is fixedly connected to the second rotating block 121. The second driving component has the same structure as the first driving component. The second folding plate 120 is provided with a heating frame. The second driving component drives the second rotating block 121 to rotate, and the rotation of the second rotating block 121 drives the second folding plate 120 to move, thereby performing a second folding of the pet pee pad 102. After the second folding plate 120 folds the pet pee pad 102, the heating frame performs a second heat seal around the pet pee pad 102 to prevent odor from escaping.

[0048] The disposal assembly for disposing of discarded pet pee pads 102 into trash can 106 includes a flip plate 122 and a third drive unit for rotating the flip plate 122. The third drive unit includes a fourth motor 123, a connecting rod 124, a drive shaft 125, and a connecting plate 126. The end of the flip plate 122 near the trash can 106 is rotatably connected to a placement rack 104. The pet pee pad 102 is located inside the housing 101 and placed on a first folding plate 114, a second folding plate 120, and the flip plate 122. Suction cups 107 are fixedly connected to the placement rack 104; multiple suction cups are provided. The first folding plate 114, the second folding plate 120, and the flip plate 122 all have clearance holes for the suction cups 107 to pass through. The fourth motor 123 is fixedly connected to the placement rack 104. The connecting rod 124 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor 123. The drive shaft 125 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 124. The connecting plate 126 is fixedly connected to the flip plate 122.

[0049] The connecting plate 126 is located below the tilting plate 122, and the drive shaft 125 abuts against the connecting plate 126. The fourth motor 123 drives the connecting rod 124 to rotate, and the rotation of the connecting rod 124 drives the drive shaft 125 to move. The drive shaft 125 abuts against the connecting plate 126, and the connecting plate 126 is fixed to the tilting plate 122. The end of the tilting plate 122 near the trash can 106 is rotatably connected to the placement rack 104. Therefore, the drive shaft 125 will push the tilting plate 122 to rotate. At the same time, a conveyor belt can be installed on the tilting plate 122 to facilitate the transport of the heat-sealed pet urine pad 102 to the trash can 106.

[0050] The self-cleaning pet house also includes: an upper tensioning column 127, an upper tensioning member 128 for tensioning unused pet pee pads 102, a lower tensioning column 129, and a lower tensioning member for tensioning used pet pee pads 102. The upper tensioning column 127 is fixedly connected to the housing 101. The upper tensioning member 128 is installed on the upper tensioning column 127. The lower tensioning column 129 has two sets, one set fixed to the first folding plate 114, and the other set fixedly connected to the flip plate 122. The lower tensioning member is installed on the lower tensioning column 129. The upper tensioning member 128 includes: a fixing sleeve 128a, a tensioning column 128b, and a first spring 128c. The fixing sleeve 128a is fixedly connected to the upper tensioning column 127. The tensioning column 128b is horizontally slidably connected to the fixing sleeve 128a. The two ends of the first spring 128c are fixedly connected to the fixing sleeve 128a and the tensioning column 128b, respectively. The upper tensioning element 128 can also be tensioned by a pressure spring 137. The upper end of the pressure spring 137 is fixedly connected to the upper tensioning column 127, and the lower end tensions the pet pee pad 102. The lower tensioning element is a tensioning block 136. The tensioning block 136 is an L-shaped block. The tensioning block 136 is slidably connected to the lower tensioning column 129. The tensioning block 136 is an iron block with electromagnets at both ends. The movement of the tensioning block 136 can be achieved by energizing the electromagnets, thereby controlling the tensioning and loosening of the pet pee pad 102 by the tensioning block 136.

[0051] The upper tensioning column 127 is provided with a first clearance groove 127a, through which the lower tensioning column 129 and the tensioning block 136 pass. The lifting assembly drives the placement rack 104 to rise. When the placement rack 104 rises to the position of the upper tensioning column 127, the suction cup 107 will suck up the bottom pet pee pad 102. Then, the lifting assembly drives the placement rack 104 to fall. The movement of the placement rack 104 drives the suction cup 107 to move. The suction cup 107 pulls the pet pee pad 102 to move. The tensioning column 128b of the upper tensioning member 128 will retract into the fixing sleeve 128a, so that the bottom pet pee pad 102 is freed from the restriction of the tensioning column 128b of the upper tensioning member 128. After the suction cup 107 sucks up the pet pee pad 102, the tensioning column 128b of the upper tensioning member 128 will quickly return to its original position under the action of the first spring 128c, thereby tensioning the unused pet pee pad 102. At the same time, the lower tensioning member on the placement rack 104 will tension the pet pee pad 102 that has been sucked down.

[0052] Workflow: After the camera inside the housing 101 observes the pet defecating, the third motor 116 drives the first connecting shaft 117 to rotate. The rotation of the first connecting shaft 117 drives the first gear 118 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 119 to rotate. The rotation of the second gear 119 drives the first rotating block 115 to rotate, which in turn drives the first folding plate 114 to rotate, thereby folding the pet pee pad 102. After the first folding plate 114 folds the pet pee pad 102, the heating frame performs a first heat seal around the pet pee pad 102. Then, the second driving component drives the second rotating block 121 to rotate, which in turn moves the second folding plate 120 to perform a second fold, thereby folding the pet pee pad 102 a second time. After the second folding plate folds the pet pee pad 102, the heating frame performs a second heat seal around the pet pee pad 102 to prevent odor from escaping. Next, the first motor 110 drives the lead screw 112 to rotate, and the placement rack 104 is fixed to the first slider 109. The first slider 109 moves along the guide post 108. Therefore, the rotation of the lead screw 112 drives the nut 113 to move, and the movement of the nut 113 drives the placement rack 104 to move. When it moves to the position of the trash can 106 opening, the fourth motor 123 drives the connecting rod 124 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting rod 124 drives the transmission shaft 125 to move. The transmission shaft 125 abuts against the connecting plate 126. The connecting plate 126 is fixed to the flipping plate 122. The end of the flipping plate 122 near the trash can 106 is rotatably connected to the placement rack 104. Therefore, the transmission shaft 125 will push the flipping plate 122 to rotate. At the same time, a conveyor belt can be installed on the flipping plate 122 to facilitate the transport of the heat-sealed pet pee pad 102 to the trash can 106, thereby preventing the odor of the pet pee pad from escaping. It is a pet pee pad with automatic cleaning function.

[0053] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning pet house for cleaning used pet pee pads, comprising: Casing (101); The self-cleaning pet house is characterized by the following: a lifting assembly for driving the lifting of the placement rack (104), the lifting assembly including a first motor (110) fixedly connected to the housing (101), a lead screw (112) rotatably connected to the housing (101), and a nut (113) threadedly connected to the lead screw (112), the placement rack (104) being fixedly connected to the nut (113); a first rotating block (115) rotatably connected to the placement rack (104); a first folding plate (114) fixedly connected to the first rotating block (115); a first driving member for driving the first folding plate (114) to rotate; a second rotating block (121) rotatably connected to the placement rack (104); a second folding plate (120) fixedly connected to the second rotating block (121); a second driving member for driving the second folding plate (120) to rotate; and a trash can (106) located inside the housing (101). It is fixedly connected to the housing (101); the flip plate (122) is rotatably connected to the placement rack (104); the third driving member is used to drive the rotation of the flip plate (122); the suction cup (107) is fixedly connected to the placement rack (104); the guide post (108) is fixedly connected to the housing (101); the first slider (109) is vertically slidably connected to the guide post (108) and fixedly connected to the placement rack (104); the upper tensioning post (127) is fixedly connected to the housing (101). Fixed connection; upper tensioning member (128), installed on upper tensioning column (127); lower tensioning column (129), provided in two sets, one set fixedly connected to the first folding plate (114), and the other set fixedly connected to the flipping plate (122); lower tensioning member, installed on lower tensioning column (129); wherein, the guide column (108) and the first slider (109) are provided in multiple sets, and the multiple guide columns (108) and the first slider (109) are located around the placement frame (104).

2. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving component includes: a first connecting shaft (117) rotatably connected to the housing (101); a third motor (116) fixedly connected to the placement frame (104), the drive shaft of which is fixed to the first connecting shaft (117); a first gear (118) fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft (117); and a second gear (119) fixedly connected to the first rotating block (115) and meshing with the first gear (118).

3. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second driving component has the same structure as the first driving component.

4. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third driving component includes: a fourth motor (123), which is fixedly connected to the placement frame (104); a connecting rod (124), which is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor (123); a transmission shaft (125), which is rotatably connected to the connecting rod (124); and a connecting plate (126), which is fixedly connected to the flip plate (122); wherein the connecting plate (126) is located below the flip plate (122); and the transmission shaft (125) abuts against the connecting plate (126).

5. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper tensioning member (128) includes: a fixed sleeve (128a) fixedly connected to the upper tensioning column (127); a tensioning column (128b) horizontally slidably connected to the fixed sleeve (128a); and a first spring (128c) with its two ends fixedly connected to the fixed sleeve (128a) and the tensioning column (128b) respectively.

6. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower tensioning member includes a tensioning block (136) which is slidably connected to the lower tensioning column (129).

7. The self-cleaning pet house according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper tensioning column (127) is provided with a first clearance groove (127a); the first clearance groove (127a) allows the lower tensioning column (129) and the tensioning block (136) to pass through.

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