Automatic sensing and cleaning device for cat litter basin

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter basin, and belongs to the technical field of pet product sensing and cleaning devices.The automatic sensing and cleaning device comprises a shell, screw holes are formed in the periphery of the bottom end of the shell, a support part is installed on the periphery of the bottom end of the shell in a threaded connection mode, and supporting legs are connected to the support part; threaded parts correspondingly connected with the screw holes are arranged at one ends of the outer walls of the supporting legs, the bottom of the shell is movably connected with a collecting box through a sliding groove part, and the collecting box is of a push type drawing design. A driving motor is installed on one side of the inner wall of the shell, the outer portion of the driving motor is arranged in the shell, and an assembling opening connected with the cover body is formed in the shell. The automatic cat litter box can solve the technical problems that an existing automatic cat litter box is very large in shell size, very high in mold manufacturing cost and whole machine cost, large in outer package size, not easy to transport, large in occupied space and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pet supplies induction and cleaning devices, and particularly relates to an automatic induction and cleaning device for a litter box. Background Art

[0002] Cats are quite independent animals. However, to keep cats healthy and lively, they also need proper care and attention. As a cat lover, I understand that cats are particular about using the litter box. Every time they use the toilet, they first dig out a small area in the sand pile or soil and then deposit their urine or feces there. Nowadays, urban residents live in apartment buildings and can only buy some cat litter in the market to replace the sand pile or soil. Cat litter can absorb cat feces and turn them into round clumps, which can not only absorb odors but also remove feces. If the owner is at home, waste cat litter can be removed manually for a long time. However, when the owner is away on a business trip, no one disposes of the clumping cat litter. After a long time, the cat is reluctant to use the litter box, causing inconvenience to the owner.

[0003] Litter boxes are mainly used as toilet supplies for pet cats and are convenient for cleaning pet urine and feces. Therefore, for people who raise pet cats, litter boxes are essential components. With the continuous expansion of the number of cat owners, automatic litter boxes are becoming more and more popular. Conventional litter boxes usually place cat litter in a rotating drum. When a cat enters to excrete, the rotating drum rotates to collect the feces covered with cat litter and drop them into a prepared garbage bag to achieve the purpose of automatic litter scooping. However, the overall volume of the machine is large, the effective part that really works is built-in, and the external is covered with a decorative shell, increasing the cost; to facilitate the collection of feces, an opening is usually made under the rotating drum for storing cat litter, which often causes the situation of cats getting stuck and is not safe enough; after collecting the cat feces, it cannot be effectively sealed, resulting in the spread of odors and pollution of the indoor air. Therefore, the existing litter boxes are large in volume, occupy a large amount of space, and are costly.

[0004] Currently, the outer shell of the automatic litter box is very large, the cost of mold making and the whole machine is very high, and the outer packaging volume is also large, having defects such as difficult transportation and large space occupation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic induction and cleaning device for a litter box to solve the technical problems that the outer shell of the current automatic litter box is very large, the cost of mold making and the whole machine is very high, the outer packaging volume is also large, and it has defects such as difficult transportation and large space occupation.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An automatic sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter box comprises a shell, the bottom of the shell is provided with screw holes around the four sides thereof and a bracket portion is installed thereon by a threaded connection, a leg is connected to the bracket portion, one end of the outer wall of the leg is provided with a threaded portion corresponding to the screw hole, the bottom of the shell is movably connected to a collection box by a slide groove portion, and the collection box is a push-type pull-out design;

[0008] A driving motor is installed on one side of the inner wall of the shell, and the outside of the driving motor is placed in the shell. An assembly port connected to the cover body is opened on the shell, and a wire clamping groove connected to the side wall of the shell is provided on the edge of the outer wall of the cover. One end of the output shaft of the driving motor extends to the first rotating tooth, and the central axis on the first rotating tooth and the central axis on the second rotating tooth are connected through a conveyor belt transmission, and the first rotating tooth and the second rotating tooth are symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the shell, and the outer walls of the first rotating tooth and the second rotating tooth are both meshed with the gear ring on the roller.

[0009] Furthermore, the drum is connected with an entrance and exit adapted thereto, and a hole connected to the collection box is opened inside the drum, both ends of the inner wall of the cover are connected with sand-discharging grooves, and ventilation holes disposed on the cover are provided between the sand-discharging grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, a positioning hole is opened between the inner wall of the drum and the silicone lining plate and locked and fixed by a bolt assembly, a baffle is connected to the silicone lining plate by a snap-on locking and fixing method, a sieve hole is opened on the outer wall of the baffle, and a first cavity and a second cavity are respectively formed between the baffle and the side wall of the silicone lining plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a supporting surface connected to the extended end of the baffle is provided on the top of the silicone inner lining plate, and the bottom of the silicone inner lining plate is connected to the arc groove on the inner wall of the drum by means of a limiting installation.

[0012] Furthermore, the horizontal central axes of the first rotating tooth and the second rotating tooth are maintained on the same axis, and the outer wall of the gear ring is provided with a rolling groove disposed on the edge of the inner wall of the shell.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a sensor communication system, which includes a cloud platform, the input end of the cloud platform is connected to a weight sensor and an infrared camera, and the output end signal of the cloud platform is connected to an intelligent device terminal and a local interactive interface end.

[0014] Furthermore, the weight sensor and the infrared camera are both connected to the drum in a detachable manner, the smart device terminal includes a mobile phone and a tablet, and the local interactive interface terminal includes a display installed on the shell.

[0015] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. Through modular design, the cat litter box is divided into multiple independent functional modules, such as a cleaning module, a sensing module, a control module, etc. This design not only facilitates the assembly, debugging, and maintenance of the product, but also makes it easier to upgrade and expand future functions.

[0017] 2. Intelligent sensing and recognition technology: Integrate advanced sensor technologies, such as infrared sensors, weight sensors, etc., to monitor the status inside the cat litter box in real time. These sensors can accurately identify excrement in the cat litter and automatically start the cleaning program, greatly reducing manual intervention.

[0018] 3. The container rotates at a smaller angle and does not need to be flipped more than 360 degrees as a whole, thus reducing energy consumption. At the same time, it also reduces the degree of tumbling movement of the cat litter in the container, thereby reducing noise. The separator can be disassembled separately or directly cleaned through the opening alone, improving the hygiene and cleaning effect.

[0019] 4. It can effectively reduce the volume of the outer shell of the automatic cat litter box, reduce the material used at the bottom of the automatic cat litter box, reduce the cost of molds and the whole machine, lower the overall manufacturing cost of the automatic cat litter box, reduce the space occupied by the transportation of the automatic cat litter box, can be packaged separately, is convenient for transportation, and reduces the logistics and distribution cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural view of the automatic sensing and cleaning device for the cat litter box of the present invention Figure One ;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural view of the automatic sensing and cleaning device for the cat litter box of the present invention Figure Two ;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural view of the automatic sensing and cleaning device for the cat litter box of the present invention Figure Three ;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural view of the cover body of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic view of the meshing transmission of the gear ring of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6It is a schematic structural diagram of the drum of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of the sensing and communication system of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals: 1 - housing; 101 - screw hole; 103 - assembly port; 12 - chute part; 2 - drum; 202 - hole; 3 - collection box; 4 - support part; 41 - leg; 411 - threaded part; 5 - gear ring; 6 - drive motor; 7 - cover body; 71 - sand - falling groove; 711 - sand - leaking hole; 8 - wire - clamping groove; 9 - first rotating tooth; 10 - second rotating tooth; 11 - conveyor belt; 12 - silica gel lining plate; 13 - baffle; 14 - sieve hole; 15 - sensing and communication system; 16 - cloud platform; 17 - weight sensor; 18 - infrared camera; 19 - intelligent device terminal; 20 - local interaction interface terminal. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Refer to the attached drawings of the specification Figure 1 and the attached Figure 2 As shown, an automatic sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter box, characterized in that it includes a housing 1. Screw holes 101 are opened at the four - week bottom of the housing 1, and a support part 4 is installed by means of threaded connection. A leg 41 is connected to the support part 4, and a threaded part 411 corresponding to the screw hole 101 is provided at one end of the outer wall of the leg 41. The collection box 3 is movably connected to the bottom of the housing 1 through a chute part 12, and the collection box 3 is a push - type drawer design;

[0031] A drive motor 6 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing 1. The outside of the drive motor 6 is placed in the housing 1. An assembly port 103 connected to the cover body 7 is opened on the housing 1. A wire - clamping groove 8 connected to the side wall of the housing 1 is provided at the outer - wall edge of the cover body 7. One end of the output shaft of the drive motor 6 extends to the first rotating tooth 9. The central shafts between the first rotating tooth 9 and the second rotating tooth 10 are connected by a conveyor belt 11 in a transmission manner, and the first rotating tooth 9 and the second rotating tooth 10 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the housing 1. Gear rings 5 on the drum 2 are meshed and driven on the outer walls of both the first rotating tooth 9 and the second rotating tooth 10.

[0032] Through the above - mentioned structural design, the device has the following characteristics:

[0033] Convenience: The automatic litter box can automatically complete the cleaning work, reducing the manual cleaning frequency of pet owners and improving the convenience of life.

[0034] Cleanliness: The efficient cleaning mechanism ensures that the litter box always remains clean, reducing odors and the growth of bacteria, providing a healthier toilet environment for cats.

[0035] Intelligence: Through intelligent sensing and remote control functions, users can understand the status of the litter box anytime and anywhere and make adjustments as needed, enhancing the intelligent level of use.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 Moreover, a connection port adapted thereto is connected to the roller 2, and a hole 202 communicating with the collection box 3 is formed inside the roller 2. Both ends of the inner wall of the cover 7 are connected with a sand dropping groove 71, and a ventilation hole 711 is arranged on the cover 7 between the sand dropping grooves 71.

[0037] Specifically, a positioning hole is formed between the inner wall of the roller 2 and the silica gel lining plate 12 and is locked and fixed by a bolt assembly. A baffle 13 is connected to the silica gel lining plate 12 by a snap-lock fixing method. Sieve holes 14 are formed on the outer wall of the baffle 13, and a first cavity and a second cavity are respectively formed between the baffle 13 and the side wall of the silica gel lining plate 12.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 A support surface connected to the extended end of the baffle 13 is arranged at the top of the silica gel lining plate 12. The bottom of the silica gel lining plate 13 is connected to an arc groove on the inner wall of the roller 2 by a limit installation method. The horizontal central axes of the first rotating tooth 9 and the second rotating tooth 10 are both on the same axis, and a rolling groove is arranged on the outer wall of the gear ring 11 at the edge of the inner wall of the housing 1.

[0039] Reference Figure 7 In addition, the automatic sensing and cleaning device for the litter box further includes a sensing and communication system 15. The sensing and communication system 15 includes a cloud platform 16. The input end of the cloud platform 16 is connected with a weight sensor 17 and an infrared camera 18, and the output end of the cloud platform 16 is signal-connected with an intelligent device terminal 19 and a local interaction interface terminal 20.

[0040] Specifically, both the weight sensor 17 and the infrared camera 18 are connected to the roller 2 by a detachable installation method. The intelligent device terminal 19 includes a mobile phone and a tablet, and the local interaction interface terminal 20 includes a display installed on the housing 1.

[0041] In addition, the device has the following functions:

[0042] Remote monitoring and control: Through the communication module, users can remotely monitor the status of the litter box, such as the amount of cat litter, usage frequency, etc., and perform remote control, such as turning the litter box on or off, adjusting the working mode of the litter box, etc.

[0043] Intelligent reminder function: The communication module can be connected to a smartphone or other intelligent devices. When the litter box needs to be cleaned or the cat litter needs to be replaced, it can automatically send reminder messages to the user, facilitating the user to perform maintenance in a timely manner.

[0044] Data analysis and reporting: The communication module can collect the usage data of the litter box, such as the usage frequency of the cat, the consumption of cat litter, etc., and perform data analysis to generate reports to help users understand the health status and living habits of the cat.

[0045] Linkage with other intelligent devices: The communication module can be linked with other intelligent devices, such as intelligent door locks, intelligent cameras, etc., to achieve more intelligent home management.

[0046] Personalized settings: Users can, according to their own needs, perform personalized settings through the communication module, such as setting the working time of the litter box, reminder methods, etc., to meet the needs of different users.

[0047] Successfully developed a module with efficient and stable communication performance, which can support multiple communication methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to achieve real-time and fast data transmission.

[0048] Established a complete intelligent data processing and analysis system, which can deeply mine and analyze the collected cat excretion data.

[0049] Realized the modular design of the communication module, which is convenient for disassembly, replacement and upgrade.

[0050] The expandability of the communication module enables the automatic litter box to be applicable to more scenarios, such as homes, pet stores, animal hospitals, etc., to meet the needs of different users.

[0051] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to only the specific embodiments. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made according to the content of this specification. These embodiments are selected and specifically described in this specification to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, so that those skilled in the art can well understand and utilize the present invention. The present invention is only limited by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter box, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1). Around the bottom end of the housing (1), screw holes (101) are provided and a support part (4) is installed by means of threaded connection. A leg (41) is connected to the support part (4). At one end of the outer wall of the leg (41), there is a threaded part (411) corresponding to and connected to the screw hole (101). The bottom of the housing (1) is movably connected to a collection box (3) through a chute part (12). The collection box (3) is designed as a push-pull type for drawing. On one side of the inner wall of the housing (1), a driving motor (6) is installed. The outside of the driving motor (6) is placed in the housing (1). An assembly opening (103) connected to a cover body (7) is provided on the housing (1). On the outer wall edge of the cover body (7), there is a card wire groove (8) connected to the side wall of the housing (1). One end of the output shaft of the driving motor (6) extends to a first gear (9). The central axes between the central axis of the first gear (9) and the central axis of the second gear (10) are connected by a conveyor belt (11) for transmission. And the first gear (9) and the second gear (10) are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the housing (1). Gear rings (5) on the outer walls of the first gear (9) and the second gear (10) are in meshing transmission with a roller (2).

2. The automated induction and cleaning device for a cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein, An entrance and exit adapted to the roller (2) is connected to the roller (2). And a hole (202) communicating with the collection box (3) is provided inside the roller (2). At both ends of the inner wall of the cover body (7), sand-falling grooves (71) are connected. Between the sand-falling grooves (71), there are ventilation holes (711) provided on the cover body (7).

3. The automated sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter box according to claim 2, wherein, Positioning holes are provided between the inner wall of the roller (2) and the silicone lining plate (12), and locking and fixing are achieved through bolt assemblies. A baffle (13) is connected to the silicone lining plate (12) by means of snap locking and fixing. Sieve holes (14) are provided on the outer wall of the baffle (13). And a first cavity and a second cavity are respectively formed between the side walls of the baffle (13) and the silicone lining plate (12).

4. The automated sensing and cleaning device for a litter box according to claim 3, wherein, At the top of the silicone lining plate (12), there is a support surface connected to the extended end of the baffle (13). At the bottom of the silicone lining plate (13), it is connected to an arc groove on the inner wall of the roller (2) by means of limit installation.

5. The automated induction and cleaning device for a cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein, The horizontal central axes of the first gear (9) and the second gear (10) are both on the same axis. On the outer wall of the gear ring (11), there is a rolling groove placed on the edge of the inner wall of the housing (1).

6. The automated induction and cleaning device for a cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sensing and communication system (15). The sensing and communication system (15) includes a cloud platform (16). The input end of the cloud platform (16) is connected to a weight sensor (17) and an infrared camera (18). The output end of the cloud platform (16) is signal-connected to a smart device terminal (19) and a local interaction interface terminal (20).

7. The automated sensing and cleaning device for a cat litter box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The weight sensor (17) and the infrared camera (18) are both connected to the roller (2) by means of detachable installation. The smart device terminal (19) includes a mobile phone and a tablet. The local interaction interface terminal (20) includes a display installed on the housing (1).

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