Connection locking switch device between main bodies and cat litter basin

Abstract

The utility model discloses a main body connection locking switch device and a cat litter basin, which comprise a first main body, a second main body and a switch piece, the first main body is provided with a first switch groove, and the second main body is provided with a second switch groove which is matched with the first switch groove in a position corresponding to the first switch groove. The first switch groove and the second switch groove are each provided with an in-position groove and a locking groove which are communicated with each other, the switch piece comprises a shaft rotating part, a hand twisting part and a locking part, and switching between the first switch groove and the second switch groove of the first main body and the second main body can be achieved only by manually twisting the switch piece to rotate the switch piece. The cat litter box locking device is convenient to use and simple in structure, a complex spring pressing structure is avoided, when the cat litter box locking device is applied to a cat litter box, splicing of more components of the cat litter box can be achieved, the components are convenient to disassemble and assemble in the later period, and all corners of the cat litter box can be cleaned in place when the cat litter box locking device is cleaned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cat litter box technology, and in particular to a locking switch device for connecting the main body and a cat litter box. Background Technology

[0002] As a pet toilet accessory, a cat litter box typically consists of a base and a cover. The base holds the litter, while the cover covers it. These types of litter boxes require disassembly, washing, airing, and disinfection after a period of use to maintain hygiene. Therefore, these products often use multiple separate parts for easy cleaning. Furthermore, quick-release mechanisms are commonly used to connect the various components. However, traditional cat litter boxes often employ spring-loaded switches for these quick-release mechanisms. These mechanisms are prone to jamming after prolonged use due to their springs, making them less durable. Additionally, their complex structure makes them susceptible to accumulating dirt and grime, making thorough cleaning difficult. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a locking switch device for connecting the main body and a litter box, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To solve the technical problem, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A locking switch device for connecting main bodies includes a first main body, a second main body, and a switch element. The first main body has a first switch groove, and the second main body has a second switch groove that aligns with and cooperates with the first switch groove. Both the first and second switch grooves have an insertion groove and a locking groove that communicate with each other. The switch element includes a rotating shaft, a hand-tightening part, and a locking part. The rotating shaft is hinged to the first main body. The locking part can enter the locking groove from the insertion groove to lock when the switch element rotates, or exit from the locking groove through the insertion groove to unlock when the switch element rotates.

[0006] As a further improvement, one end of the first main body is provided with a rotating hole for the shaft to be inserted and rotated, and the rotating part of the switch is provided with an anti-disengagement component. When the rotating part is inserted into the rotating hole, the anti-disengagement component prevents it from disengaging.

[0007] As a further improvement, the first main body is also provided with a mounting groove, the rotating shaft hole is disposed in the mounting groove, and the first switch groove is disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0008] As a further improvement, the mounting groove has the characteristic of being inclined towards the inner wall of the first body so that the outermost end of the hand-tightening part of the switch does not protrude outward.

[0009] As a further improvement, the locking part includes a rotating rod and a hook, wherein one end of the rotating rod is connected to the hand-tightening part and the other end is connected to the hook, the hook has an arc-shaped pocket surface that is concave towards the rotating rod, and the inner bottom of the locking groove has an arc-shaped boss that cooperates with the arc-shaped pocket surface to lock.

[0010] As a further improvement, the anti-detachment component is an anti-detachment ring edge, and the shaft rotation part includes an upper shaft rotation retaining ring and a lower shaft rotation retaining ring, wherein there is a buffer gap between the upper shaft rotation retaining ring and the lower shaft rotation retaining ring, and the anti-detachment ring edge is respectively disposed on the outer side of the upper end and the outer side of the lower end of the upper shaft rotation retaining ring and the lower shaft rotation retaining ring.

[0011] A litter box includes a bottom and a cover. The top of the bottom is provided with the cover. The side of the cover has a first opening mechanism. The top of the cover has a second opening mechanism. The bottom and the cover, as well as the second opening mechanism, are connected and locked by a locking switch device.

[0012] As a further improvement, specifically, one side of the basin bottom has a second main body, one side of the basin cover has a first main body, the switch is disposed on the first main body, the first door opening mechanism includes a first door opening slot and a first door body, the first door opening slot is disposed on the side of the basin cover and the basin bottom, one end of the first door body is hinged to the upper end of the first door opening slot, and the other end serves as the first main body on which the switch is installed, the lower end of the first door opening slot has a second main body, the second door opening mechanism includes a second door opening slot and a second door body, the second door opening slot is disposed on one side of the top of the basin cover, one end of the second door body is hinged to one side of the second door opening slot, and the other end serves as the first main body on which the switch is installed, the other side of the second door opening slot has a second main body.

[0013] Specifically, the basin cover includes a left cover body and a right cover body, wherein the left cover body and the right cover body are assembled together by a splicing assembly, the splicing assembly including a splicing protrusion and a splicing concave part, the left cover body is provided with a splicing protrusion on one side, the right cover body is provided with a splicing concave part on one side, the splicing protrusion is provided with a locking post on one side, and the splicing concave part is provided with a locking groove on one side.

[0014] Specifically, the litter box is also provided with a filter basin on one side, the filter basin includes a basin body and a filter screen, the left cover is provided with an exhaust hood, and an exhaust hole is provided on one side of the bottom of the basin corresponding to the bottom of the first door slot.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] The switch device of this utility model is installed on two main bodies. It can switch between the first and second switch slots of the first and second main bodies by simply turning the switch by hand, thereby realizing locking and unlocking. It is very convenient to use, has a simple structure, and avoids the complex spring pressing structure. When applied to cat litter boxes, it can help cat litter boxes to splice more parts. The various parts are easy to disassemble and assemble later, and every corner can be cleaned thoroughly during cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the switching device structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the switching device structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 : This is a three-dimensional perspective view of the cat litter box structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the cat litter box structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 :for Figure 4 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0022] Figure 6 : This is a schematic diagram of the first and second door opening mechanisms in the cat litter box structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 : This is a schematic diagram of the assembled components in the cat litter box structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the switching component structure in the switching device of this utility model;

[0025] In the diagram: switch device 100, first body 1, second body 2, switch component 3, first switch slot 11, second switch slot 21, insertion slot 101, locking slot 102, shaft rotating part 31, hand-tightening part 32, locking part 33, rotating shaft hole 12, anti-detachment part 311, mounting slot 13, rotating rod 331, hook 332, arc-shaped pocket surface 332a, arc-shaped boss 102a, upper shaft rotating retaining ring 312, lower shaft rotating retaining ring 3 13. Buffer gap 314. Basin bottom 4. Basin cover 5. First door opening mechanism 6. Second door opening mechanism 7. First door opening slot 61. First door body 62. Second door opening slot 71. Second door body 72. Left cover 51. Right cover 52. Assembly assembly 8. Assembly protrusion 81. Assembly recess 82. Snap-fit ​​post 811. Snap-fit ​​groove 821. Filter basin 9. Basin body 91. Filter screen 92. Exhaust hood 511. Exhaust hole 41. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0027] refer to Figures 1 to 8 :

[0028] This utility model discloses a locking switch device 100 for connecting main bodies. The switch device 100 includes a first main body 1, a second main body 2, and a switch component 3. The first main body 1 is provided with a first switch groove 11. The second main body 2 is provided with a second switch groove 21 corresponding to the first switch groove 11 and engaging with it. The first switch groove 11 and the second switch groove 21 have the characteristics of being longitudinally, laterally, or opposingly connected, depending on the installation position relationship between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2. Both the first switch groove 11 and the second switch groove 21 have an interlocking groove 101 and a locking groove 102. The switch component 3 includes a rotating part 31 and a hand-tightening part 32. The locking part 33 is hinged to the first main body 1, and the locking part 33 can enter the locking groove 102 from the entry groove 101 to complete the locking when the switch 3 is rotated, or it can exit from the locking groove 102 through the entry groove 101 to complete the unlocking when the switch 3 is rotated. The diameter of the entry groove 101 is larger than the diameter of the locking groove 102. The entry groove 101 is used for the locking part 33 to enter, and the locking groove 102 is used for the locking part 33 to lock and prevent the locking part 33 from coming out. The locking part 33 can only be rotated out from the locking groove 102 through the entry groove 101 when the hand-tightening part 32 is manually rotated. Here, the switch 3 has the characteristic of axial rotation with the axis of its shaft rotation part 31.

[0029] Specifically, one end of the first main body 1 is provided with a rotating shaft hole 12 for the shaft rotating part 31 to be inserted and rotated. The rotating part 31 of the switch 3 is provided with an anti-disengagement component 311. When the rotating part 31 is inserted into the rotating shaft hole 12, the anti-disengagement component 311 prevents it from disengaging. Here, the rotating part 31 is a rotating shaft located on the back side of the hand-tightening part 32. The rotating shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft hole and is prevented from disengaging by the anti-disengagement component 311. Preferably, the anti-disengagement component 311 is an anti-disengagement ring edge. The rotating part 31 includes an upper rotating retaining ring 312 and a lower rotating retaining ring 313. There is a buffer gap 314 between the upper rotating retaining ring 312 and the lower rotating retaining ring 313, so that the rotating part 31 can be squeezed when inserted into the rotating shaft hole 12 and then spring outward to prevent disengagement. The anti-disengagement ring edge is respectively provided on the outer side of the upper end of the upper rotating retaining ring 312 and the outer side of the lower end of the lower rotating retaining ring 313.

[0030] Specifically, the first main body 1 is also provided with a mounting groove 13, the rotating shaft hole 12 is provided in the mounting groove 13, and the first switch groove 11 is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 13. Here, the mounting groove 13 has the characteristic of being inclined towards the inner wall of the first main body so that the outermost end of the hand-tightening part 32 of the switch 3 will not protrude outward.

[0031] Specifically, the locking part 33 includes a rotating rod 331 and a latch 332. One end of the rotating rod 331 is connected to the hand-tightening part 32, and the other end is connected to the latch 332. The rotating rod 331 has an extension property, and its length is determined by the axial distance between the rotating shaft hole 12 and the insertion groove 101 and the locking groove 102. The latch 332 has an arc-shaped pocket surface 332a that is concave towards the rotating rod 331. The inner bottom of the locking groove 102 has a part that cooperates with the arc-shaped pocket surface 332a. The locking arc-shaped boss 102a is thus designed so that the concave arc-shaped pocket 332a on the hook 332 can avoid the protruding angle at the junction of the insertion groove 101 and the locking groove 102, allowing the hook 332 to pass through the insertion groove 101 more quickly. On the other hand, when the hook 332 enters the locking groove 102, its concave arc-shaped pocket 332a can just cooperate with the arc-shaped boss 102a at the lower end of the locking groove 102 to lock and lock, thereby generating a greater locking force.

[0032] This utility model also discloses a cat litter box, including a litter box bottom 4 and a litter box cover 5. The litter box cover 5 is provided at the upper end of the litter box bottom 4. The litter box cover 5 has a first door opening mechanism 6 at the side end for pets to enter and exit. The litter box cover 5 has a second door opening mechanism 7 on the upper side for opening when the pet goes to the toilet so that it can stick its head out. The litter box bottom 4 and the litter box cover 5, as well as the second door opening mechanism 7, are all connected and locked by the aforementioned inter-body connection locking switch device 100.

[0033] Specifically, the basin bottom 4 has a second main body 2 on one side, the basin cover 5 has a first main body 1 on one side, the switch 3 is disposed on the first main body 1, the first door opening mechanism 6 includes a first door opening slot 61 and a first door body 62, the first door opening slot 61 is disposed on the side of the basin cover 5 and the basin bottom 4, one end of the first door body 62 is hinged to the upper end of the first door opening slot 61, and the other end serves as the first main body 1 on which the switch 3 is mounted, the lower end of the first door opening slot 61 has a second main body 2, and the second door opening mechanism 7 includes a second door opening slot 71 and a second door body 72. The second door opening slot 71 is located on one side of the top of the basin cover 5. One end of the second door body 72 is hinged to one side of the second door opening slot 71, and the other end is equipped with a switch 3 as the first main body 1. The other side of the second door opening slot 71 has a second main body 2. Thus, the door opening switches of the two door opening mechanisms both adopt the aforementioned switch device 100. In normal use, when the pet goes in but has not finished defecating, it can be closed and the switch can be opened after it finishes defecating. Moreover, this switch device 100 is a purely mechanical structure, which can be opened by hand, is not easy to jam, and has better durability.

[0034] Specifically, the basin cover 5 includes a left cover body 51 and a right cover body 52 that can be spliced ​​together. The left cover body 51 and the right cover body 52 are spliced ​​together by a splicing assembly 8. The splicing assembly 8 includes a splicing protrusion 81 and a splicing recess 82. The left cover body 51 has a splicing protrusion 81 on one side, and the right cover body 52 has a splicing recess 82 on one side. The splicing protrusion 81 has a locking post 811 on one side, and the splicing recess 82 has a locking groove 821 on one side. Here, the lower end of the basin cover 5 is connected to the basin via a fitting mechanism. The bottom 4 is fitted to prevent the basin cover 5 from moving left, right, forward, or backward relative to the basin bottom 4. In addition, there are switch devices 100 installed on both the left and right sides. The switch devices 100 can restrict the basin cover 5 from moving up and down away from the basin bottom 4, thereby achieving horizontal and vertical locking. The splicing component 8 can help the basin cover 5 to be separated into the left cover body 51 and the right cover body 52, which is convenient for disassembly, washing, and drying. At the same time, it is convenient to stack them together during transportation to save transportation costs. The left cover body 51 and the right cover body 52 can be installed by using the snap-fit ​​groove 821 and snap-fit ​​post 811 of the splicing component to snap together.

[0035] Specifically, after a pet finishes using the litter box, some litter will remain on its paws. Here, a filter tray 9 is provided on one side of the litter box. The filter tray 9 includes a basin body 91 and a filter screen 92. After the pet comes out, it will pass through the filter tray 9, and the litter remaining on its paws can also be carried away by the filter screen 92. In order to increase ventilation and keep the inside clean and hygienic, an exhaust hood 511 is provided on the upper part of the left cover 51. The exhaust hood 511 has multiple exhaust holes 41. An exhaust hole 41 is provided on one side of the basin bottom 4 corresponding to the bottom of the first door slot 61.

[0036] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking switch device for inter-body connection, characterized in that: The switching device includes a first body, a second body, and a switching element. The first body is provided with a first switching groove, and the second body is provided with a second switching groove corresponding to the first switching groove and engaging with it. Both the first and second switching grooves have an insertion groove and a locking groove that communicate with each other. The switching element includes a rotating shaft, a hand-tightening part, and a locking part. The rotating shaft is hinged to the first body. The locking part can enter the locking groove from the insertion groove to lock when the switching element rotates, or exit from the locking groove through the insertion groove to unlock when the switching element rotates.

2. The inter-body connection locking switch device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first main body is provided with a rotating hole for the shaft to be inserted and rotated. The rotating part of the switch is provided with an anti-disengagement component. When the rotating part is inserted into the rotating hole, the anti-disengagement component prevents it from disengaging.

3. The inter-body connection locking switch device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first main body is also provided with a mounting groove, the rotating shaft hole is disposed in the mounting groove, and the first switch groove is disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove.

4. The inter-body connection locking switch device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting groove is inclined toward the inner wall of the first body so that the outermost end of the hand-tightening part of the switch does not protrude outward.

5. The inter-body connection locking switch device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking part includes a rotating rod and a hook, wherein one end of the rotating rod is connected to the hand-tightening part and the other end is connected to the hook. The hook has an arc-shaped pocket surface that is concave towards the rotating rod, and the bottom inner side of the locking groove has an arc-shaped boss that cooperates with the arc-shaped pocket surface to lock.

6. The inter-body connection locking switch device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-detachment component is an anti-detachment ring edge, and the shaft rotation part includes an upper shaft rotation retaining ring and a lower shaft rotation retaining ring, wherein there is a buffer gap between the upper shaft rotation retaining ring and the lower shaft rotation retaining ring, and the anti-detachment ring edge is respectively arranged on the outer side of the upper end and the outer side of the lower end of the upper shaft rotation retaining ring and the lower shaft rotation retaining ring.

7. A litter box, comprising a base and a cover, wherein the cover is provided at the upper end of the base, characterized in that: The basin cover has a first opening mechanism on its side and a second opening mechanism on its upper side. The basin bottom and the basin cover, as well as the second opening mechanism and the second opening mechanism, are all connected and locked by a locking switch device between the main bodies as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A litter box as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The basin bottom has a second main body on one side, the basin cover has a first main body on one side, the switch is disposed on the first main body, the first door opening mechanism includes a first door opening slot and a first door body, the first door opening slot is disposed on the side of the basin cover and the basin bottom, one end of the first door body is hinged to the upper end of the first door opening slot, and the other end serves as the first main body on which the switch is installed, the lower end of the first door opening slot has a second main body, the second door opening mechanism includes a second door opening slot and a second door body, the second door opening slot is disposed on one side of the top of the basin cover, one end of the second door body is hinged to one side of the second door opening slot, and the other end serves as the first main body on which the switch is installed, the other side of the second door opening slot has a second main body.

9. A litter box as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The basin cover includes a left cover body and a right cover body, wherein the left cover body and the right cover body are assembled together by a splicing assembly. The splicing assembly includes a splicing protrusion and a splicing concave part. The left cover body has a splicing protrusion on one side, and the right cover body has a splicing concave part on one side. The splicing protrusion has a locking post on one side, and the splicing concave part has a locking groove on one side.

10. A litter box as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The litter box is also provided with a filter basin on one side, the filter basin includes a basin body and a filter screen, the left cover is provided with an exhaust hood, and an exhaust hole is provided on one side of the bottom of the basin corresponding to the bottom of the first door slot.

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