Plectrum mechanism and pet toilet

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of pet supplies, and discloses a plectrum mechanism and a pet toilet. The utility model provides a plectrum mechanism. The plectrum mechanism comprises a plectrum, a mounting structure and an elastic piece, the shifting piece comprises a rotating shaft and an overturning part, a mounting groove is formed in the mounting structure, the elastic piece is arranged on one side of a notch of the mounting groove of the mounting structure, the shifting piece is rotationally arranged in the mounting groove through the rotating shaft and rotationally connected to the mounting structure, the rotating shaft is limited in the mounting groove through the elastic piece, and the shifting piece is prevented from falling off from the mounting structure; when the shifting piece needs to be disassembled, the rotating shaft can be taken out of the mounting groove by applying force towards the direction of the elastic piece to the shifting piece, the shifting piece can be disassembled from the mounting structure, and the technical problem that the shifting piece is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble is effectively solved. The utility model further provides a pet toilet comprising the plectrum mechanism, and the technical problem that the plectrum of the pet toilet is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet supplies, in particular to a paddle mechanism and a pet toilet. Background Art

[0002] Pet toilets have developed rapidly in recent years with the rise of the pet economy. Pet toilets have many advantages, such as improving environmental hygiene, facilitating cleaning, being portable and durable, and facilitating pet training, providing convenience for pet owners.

[0003] The prior art discloses a bidirectional collection device for pet feces, in which a grille for collecting cat litter blocks can reciprocate in the cat litter box to collect the cat litter blocks into any one or two collection bins. The grille is flipped by a paddle to ensure that the grille pushes the cat litter blocks into the collection bin during the reciprocating motion. The paddle uses its own elasticity to clip onto the cat litter box or the rotating arm, so that the paddle can flip around the axis of the rotating shaft.

[0004] However, this type of paddle needs to be moved forcefully during installation and removal, which is laborious and has the technical problem of inconvenient assembly and disassembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a paddle mechanism and a pet toilet to solve the technical problem of inconvenient assembly and disassembly of the paddle.

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

[0007] A paddle mechanism, comprising:

[0008] A plectrum, the plectrum comprising a rotating shaft and a turning portion;

[0009] A mounting structure is provided on the mounting structure, wherein the mounting slot seat is provided with a mounting slot, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged in the mounting slot, and a notch is provided on a side wall of the mounting slot, the notch allowing one axial end of the rotating shaft to pass through the mounting slot to connect to the flip portion;

[0010] An elastic member is provided on the mounting structure and is located on a side facing the notch of the mounting slot, so that the rotation axis is limited to be located in the mounting slot.

[0011] In one embodiment, there are two mounting slots, the two mounting slots are spaced apart from each other along the axial direction of the rotation axis, and the notches of the two mounting slots are arranged opposite to each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, the side of the mounting slot seat facing the elastic member has a first slot surface and a second slot surface located on opposite sides of the slot. In the two mounting slot seats, the distance between the first slot surface and the elastic member of at least one mounting slot seat is smaller than the distance between the second slot surface and the elastic member.

[0013] In one embodiment, an inclined guide surface is provided on the installation slot seat to guide the rotating shaft to be installed in the installation slot.

[0014] In one embodiment, the elastic member is an elastic arm integrally formed with the mounting structure.

[0015] In one embodiment, the elastic arm is configured to be L-shaped, and the thickness of one end of the elastic arm connected to the mounting structure is smaller than the thickness of the other end.

[0016] In one embodiment, the paddle further includes a limiting portion, which is disposed between the rotation axis and the flip portion and forms an angle with the limiting portion. Reinforcing ribs are further disposed on the flip portion and the limiting portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, a through hole is opened on the mounting structure, the elastic member and the mounting slot seat are both located in the through hole, and the flip portion passes through the through hole from the side of the through hole facing away from the slot opening of the mounting slot.

[0018] Pet toilet, including:

[0019] bedpan;

[0020] A feces collecting bin is provided at one end of the bedpan and is in communication with the bedpan;

[0021] A grille is provided at the top of the potty, and the grille can reciprocate in the potty to collect pet feces into the feces collection bin;

[0022] The above-mentioned paddle mechanism is arranged in the moving direction of the grille. When the grille forms an obtuse angle with the forward direction, the grille can cross the paddle. When the grille forms an acute angle with the forward direction, the grille can flip to change direction.

[0023] In one embodiment, the pet toilet further comprises:

[0024] a driving mechanism configured to drive the grille to reciprocate, wherein an output end of the driving mechanism is provided with a driving block, and the grille is hinged to the driving block via a guide rod;

[0025] The excrement collection bin is provided with a bin door, the bin door is rotatably connected to the excrement collection bin or the bedpan, and the bin door is also provided with a slide;

[0026] A circular hole is provided at one end of the mounting structure, and the mounting structure is rotatably connected to the toilet bowl by inserting a pin shaft in the circular hole. A push rod is provided at the other end of the mounting structure, and the push rod is inserted in the slide groove to be slidably connected to the warehouse door. The driving block can push the mounting structure to rotate around the pin shaft during movement, so that the push rod of the mounting structure slides in the slide groove to drive the warehouse door to open.

[0027] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0028] The utility model provides a paddle mechanism, comprising a paddle, a mounting structure, and an elastic member. The paddle comprises a rotating shaft and a flip portion. The mounting structure is provided with a mounting slot seat, the mounting slot seat defining a mounting slot and further comprising a notch communicating with the mounting slot. The elastic member is disposed on one side of the notch opening of the mounting slot of the mounting structure. The paddle is rotatably disposed in the mounting slot via the rotating shaft and is rotatably connected to the mounting structure. The notch in the mounting slot allows one axial end of the rotating shaft to pass through the mounting slot to connect to the flip portion. The elastic member limits the rotating shaft in the mounting slot to prevent the paddle from falling off the mounting structure. When the paddle needs to be disassembled, a force is applied to the paddle in the direction of the elastic member to remove the rotating shaft from the mounting slot, and the paddle can be removed from the mounting structure, effectively solving the technical problem of inconvenient assembly and disassembly of the paddle.

[0029] The utility model also provides a pet toilet comprising the paddle mechanism, which effectively solves the technical problem of inconvenient assembly and disassembly of the paddle in the pet toilet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is an axonometric view of the paddle mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 1 is a front view of the paddle mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a rear view of the paddle mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the paddle mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model when it is separated;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the paddle mechanism of an embodiment of the present utility model when assembled;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the paddle mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model after assembly;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a partially enlarged view of the pet toilet described in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] 1. Paddle; 11. Rotating axis; 12. Flipping portion; 13. Limiting portion; 14. Reinforcing rib; 2. Mounting structure; 21. Mounting slot seat; 211. Mounting slot; 212. First slot surface; 213. Second slot surface; 214. Guide surface; 22. Through hole; 3. Elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, mechanical or electrical connections, direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first feature and the second feature being in direct contact, or may include the first feature and the second feature being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0044] like Figures 1-8As shown, the paddle mechanism of this embodiment includes a paddle 1, a mounting structure 2, and an elastic member 3. The paddle 1 further includes a rotating shaft 11 and a flip portion 12, with the flip portion 12 connected to the rotating shaft 11. The mounting structure 2 is provided with a mounting slot seat 21, which defines a mounting slot 211, and the rotating shaft 11 is rotatably mounted within the mounting slot 211. A notch is also defined on one side of the mounting slot seat 21 to connect to the mounting slot 211. The notch allows one axial end of the rotating shaft 11 to pass through the mounting slot 211 to connect to the flip portion 12. The elastic member 3 is provided on the mounting structure 2 and is located on the side facing the notch of the mounting slot 211 to constrain the rotating shaft 11 within the mounting slot 211.

[0045] The plectrum 1 is rotatably connected to the mounting structure 2 by rotating the rotating shaft 11 within the mounting groove 211, thereby achieving installation of the plectrum 1 on the mounting structure 2. The notch provided in the mounting groove seat 21 allows one axial end of the rotating shaft 11 to pass through the mounting groove 211 and connect to the flip portion 12, allowing the flip portion 12 to flip around the axis of the rotating shaft 11 on the mounting structure 2. The elastic member 3's restraining effect on the rotating shaft 11 prevents the plectrum 1 from falling out of the mounting groove 211 during the flipping process, thereby preventing the plectrum 1 from falling off the mounting structure 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the plectrum 1 and the mounting structure 2. Furthermore, applying an external force to the elastic member 3 causes the elastic member 3 to deform, creating sufficient space at the notch of the mounting groove 211 for the rotating shaft 11 to move out of the mounting groove 211, allowing the plectrum 1 to be removed from the mounting structure 2. Due to the improvement of the mounting structure 2, the paddle mechanism in this embodiment is more convenient to disassemble and assemble the paddle 1 than in the prior art where the paddle is elastically connected to the mounting structure. This eliminates the need to forcefully pull the paddle 1 to deform it, making the disassembly and assembly process more labor-saving and effectively solving the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the paddle 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are two mounting slots 21, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 11, and the notches of the two mounting slots 21 are arranged opposite to each other. Both ends of the rotating shaft 11 can be rotatably arranged in the mounting slots 21, which enhances the connection stability between the paddle 1 and the mounting structure 2. The notches of the two mounting slots 21 are arranged opposite to each other. After the rotating shaft 11 is installed in the two mounting slots 211, the flip part connected to the rotating shaft 11 can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 11. Figure 4 As shown, the mounting structure 2 is further provided with a through hole 22, in which the elastic member 3 and the mounting slot seat 21 are both arranged, and the flip portion 12 passes through the through hole 22 from the side of the slot opening facing away from the mounting slot 211. Such a structural design prevents the paddle 1 from colliding with the mounting structure 2 during the flipping process.

[0047] Furthermore, if Figure 3As shown, the side of the mounting slot seat 21 facing the elastic member 3 has a first slot surface 212 and a second slot surface 213 located on both sides of the slot. The distance between the first slot surface 212 of at least one mounting slot seat 21 and the elastic member 3 is smaller than the distance between the second slot surface 213 and the elastic member 3, so that when the rotating shaft 11 is installed in the mounting slot 211 of the mounting slot seat 21, at least one end of the rotating shaft 11 can enter the mounting slot 211 from the top of the mounting slot seat 21, further improving the convenience of installing the pick 1.

[0048] More specifically, if Figure 4 As shown, an inclined guide surface 214 is provided on the mounting slot seat 21 . When the paddle 1 is installed, the rotating shaft 11 can enter the mounting slot 211 more smoothly through the guide surface 214 , making the installation of the paddle 1 more convenient.

[0049] Exemplarily, the elastic member 3 and the mounting structure 2 are integrally formed as an elastic arm, which limits the position of the rotating shaft 11. More specifically, the elastic arm is an L-shaped elastic arm, one end of which is connected to the mounting structure 2, and the other end extends toward the mounting slot 21, thereby limiting the position of the rotating shaft 11 within the mounting slot 211. The thickness of the L-shaped elastic arm at the end connected to the mounting structure 2 is less than that at the other end. The smaller thickness at the end connected to the mounting structure 2 ensures that the L-shaped elastic arm has good elasticity, while the larger thickness at the other end ensures that the gap between the L-shaped elastic arm and the rotating shaft 11 is not too large, thereby better limiting the position of the rotating shaft 11 within the mounting slot 211.

[0050] In order to achieve the purpose of limiting the flipping range of the paddle 1, as Figure 4 As shown, the plectrum 1 further includes a limiting portion 13, which is disposed between the rotation axis 11 and the flip portion 12 and at an angle thereto. A reinforcing rib 14 is also disposed between the flip portion 12 and the limiting portion 13. When the plectrum 1 flips upward, the reinforcing rib 14 abuts against the mounting structure 2, limiting the upward position of the plectrum 1. When the plectrum 1 falls, the lower end surface of the limiting portion 13 abuts against the mounting structure 2, limiting the downward position of the plectrum 1. The provision of the reinforcing rib 14 further enhances the strength of the plectrum 1, making it more durable.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the paddle 1, mounting structure 2, and elastic member 3 of the paddle mechanism are made of plastic, with the elastic member 3 being a resilient plastic material. When the resilient member 3 and mounting structure 2 are integrally formed, they are made of the same resilient plastic material. In other embodiments, the paddle 1 may be made of materials such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel, and the mounting structure 2 and elastic member 3 may be made of resilient materials such as thermoplastic elastomer, polyurethane, or polyolefin elastomer. These materials will not be further described here.

[0052] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a pet toilet, such as Figure 7 As shown, the pet toilet includes a potty, a feces collection bin, a grille, and the aforementioned paddle mechanism. The feces collection bin is located at one end of the potty and is connected to the potty. The grille is located at the top of the potty and can reciprocate within the potty to collect pet feces into the feces collection bin. The paddle mechanism is located in the direction of movement of the grille. The mounting structure 2 of the paddle mechanism can be the potty itself or can be located on the potty. When the grille forms an obtuse angle with the forward direction, the grille can apply an upward thrust to the paddle 1, causing the paddle 1 to flip up, allowing the grille to continue forward over the paddle 1. When the grille forms an acute angle with the forward direction, the grille can apply downward pressure to the paddle 1. Due to the limiting effect of the flip portion 12 or the limit portion 13 on the paddle 1, the paddle 1 cannot continue to flip downward, and the grille cannot continue to advance. At this time, the grille can flip to change direction. After the angle between the grille and the forward direction changes from an acute angle to an obtuse angle, the grille can continue forward over the paddle 1.

[0053] Furthermore, if Figure 8 As shown, the pet toilet also includes a drive mechanism, which is configured to drive the grille to move back and forth. The output end of the drive mechanism is provided with a drive block, and the drive block is also provided with a roller. The grille is hinged to the drive block via a guide rod. The feces collection bin is provided with a bin door, which is rotatably connected to the feces collection bin or the toilet bowl. One end of the mounting structure 2 is provided with a circular hole and is rotatably connected to the toilet bowl by inserting a pin in the circular hole. The other end is provided with a push rod. Correspondingly, a slide is provided on the bin door, and the push rod is inserted in the slide and can slide along the slide. The lower surface of the mounting structure 2 is a cam structure, specifically, the lower surface closer to one end of the circular hole is higher than the lower surface of the other end. During the movement of the drive block, the roller contacts the lower surface of the mounting structure 2 and continues to move. Due to the design of the cam structure on the lower surface of the mounting structure 2, the continued movement of the drive block can push the mounting structure 2 to rotate around the pin, and the other end of the mounting structure 2 is lifted upward. Correspondingly, the push rod slides upward in the slide, driving the bin door to rotate and open. The pet toilet effectively solves the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the paddle by adopting the above-mentioned paddle mechanism.

[0054] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A paddle mechanism, characterized in that: include: A plectrum (1), the plectrum (1) comprising a rotating shaft (11) and a turning portion (12); A mounting structure (2), wherein a mounting slot seat (21) is provided on the mounting structure (2), a mounting slot seat (21) is provided with a mounting slot (211), the rotating shaft (11) is rotatably arranged in the mounting slot (211), a notch is provided on a side wall of the mounting slot (211), and the notch allows one axial end of the rotating shaft (11) to pass through the mounting slot (211) to connect with the flip portion (12); An elastic member (3) is provided on the mounting structure (2) and is located on a side facing the notch of the mounting groove (211), so that the rotating shaft (11) is confined within the mounting groove (211).

2. The paddle mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two mounting slot seats (21), and the two mounting slot seats (21) are spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (11), and the notches of the two mounting slot seats (21) are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The paddle mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the mounting slot seat (21) facing the elastic member (3) comprises a first slot surface (212) and a second slot surface (213) located on opposite sides of the slot; and of at least one of the two mounting slot seats (21), the distance between the first slot surface (212) and the elastic member (3) is smaller than the distance between the second slot surface (213) and the elastic member (3).

4. The paddle mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inclined guide surface (214) is provided on the installation slot seat (21) to guide the rotating shaft (11) to be installed in the installation slot (211).

5. The paddle mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member (3) is an elastic arm integrally formed with the mounting structure (2).

6. The paddle mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic arm is configured to be L-shaped, and the thickness of one end of the elastic arm connected to the mounting structure (2) is smaller than the thickness of the other end.

7. The paddle mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The paddle (1) further comprises a limiting portion (13), wherein the limiting portion (13) is arranged between the rotating shaft (11) and the flip portion (12) and is arranged at an angle with the flip portion (12), and reinforcing ribs (14) are further arranged on the flip portion (12) and the limiting portion (13).

8. The paddle mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A through hole (22) is provided on the mounting structure (2), the elastic member (3) and the mounting slot seat (21) are both located in the through hole (22), and the flip portion (12) passes through the through hole (22) from the side of the through hole (22) facing away from the slot opening of the mounting slot (211).

9. Pet toilet, characterized in that, include: bedpan; A feces collecting bin is provided at one end of the bedpan and is in communication with the bedpan; A grille is provided at the top of the potty, and the grille can reciprocate in the potty to collect pet feces into the feces collection bin; The paddle mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is arranged in the moving direction of the grille, and when the grille forms an obtuse angle with the forward direction, the grille can cross the paddle (1); when the grille forms an acute angle with the forward direction, the grille can flip to change direction.

10. The pet toilet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pet toilet also includes: a driving mechanism configured to drive the grille to reciprocate, wherein an output end of the driving mechanism is provided with a driving block, and the grille is hinged to the driving block via a guide rod; The excrement collection bin is provided with a bin door, the bin door is rotatably connected to the excrement collection bin or the bedpan, and the bin door is also provided with a slide; A circular hole is provided at one end of the mounting structure (2), and the mounting structure (2) is rotatably connected to the toilet bowl by inserting a pin shaft in the circular hole. A push rod is provided at the other end of the mounting structure (2), and the push rod is inserted in the slide groove to be slidably connected to the warehouse door. During the movement, the driving block can push the mounting structure (2) to rotate around the pin shaft, so that the push rod of the mounting structure (2) slides in the slide groove to drive the warehouse door to open.

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