Driving type cat litter basin

By incorporating a drive mechanism and a balancing element within the litter box, the problem of uneven force distribution during filter scoop movement is resolved, improving litter cleaning efficiency and user experience, and ensuring smooth filter scoop movement while preventing jamming.

CN223694558UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23NINGBO SINGFUN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520060400.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

The current litter box filter scoop experiences uneven force during movement, resulting in poor litter cleaning and a tendency to get stuck.

Method used

Design a drive-type cat litter box. By setting a drive component between the first and second transmission components and a balancing component between the moving components, the transmission force at both ends of the filter shovel is balanced. The smooth movement of the moving components is achieved by using guide grooves and guide rails.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves balanced force distribution at both ends of the filter shovel, improving sand removal efficiency and user experience, while preventing the filter shovel from getting stuck.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a driving type cat litter basin. The driving type cat litter basin comprises a basin body, a filtering shovel, a moving part and a driving part, a first moving part and a second moving part are respectively arranged on two opposite side walls of the basin body; the filtering shovel is movably arranged in a basin cavity of the basin body; a first transmission part and a second transmission part are arranged on the two opposite sides of the basin body respectively, the first transmission part is connected with the first moving part, and the second transmission part is connected with the second moving part; the driving part is in transmission connection with the first transmission part and the second transmission part so as to drive the first transmission part and the second transmission part to move. According to the cat litter basin provided by the invention, the driving part is in transmission connection with the first transmission part and the second transmission part, so that the torque between the driving part and the transmission parts on the two sides of the driving part can be kept balanced, the transmission stress between the whole transmission parts and the moving part is relatively balanced, and the litter cleaning effect of the cat litter basin is good; and the experience feeling of the product is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a driven litter box, and belongs to the technical field of pet equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing demand for pet feeding, the use of litter boxes has gradually increased. However, the existing litter boxes still have some problems, such as complex structure, and unbalanced stress on the filter shovel during the moving cleaning process, resulting in poor sand cleaning effect. In the prior art, Chinese patent CN115581205A discloses a clumping litter filter device and its use method. The device includes a litter box, a separation rod, a filter shovel, a moving mechanism, and a rotating mechanism. The litter box includes a basin body having a litter receiving space and a clumping litter collecting space, and a soft pad; the separation rod is transversely arranged between the soft pad and the bottom wall of the litter receiving space along the width direction of the basin body and can move along the length direction of the basin body; the filter shovel is transversely arranged above the soft pad along the width direction of the collecting space; the moving mechanism is used to drive the separation rod and the clumping litter filter shovel to move along the length direction of the basin body; and the rotating mechanism is installed on the moving mechanism. In the design scheme of the patent, the turning of the filter shovel is realized by the rotating arm alone, and the forward and backward movement of the filter shovel needs to be realized by moving the moving mechanism and the separation rod on the litter box, so the structure is relatively complex. At the same time, the movement of the moving mechanism on the litter box can easily cause the stress distribution of the left and right ends of the filter shovel to be unbalanced, and the filter shovel cannot move synchronously, which can cause the filter shovel to be stuck.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the prior art for a driven litter box to solve the problem of unbalanced stress on the filter shovel. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to design a driven litter box to solve the problem of unbalanced stress on the filter shovel in the structure of the existing litter box.

[0005] The present application relates to a driven litter box, which includes a basin body, a filter shovel, a moving component, and a driving component. The moving component includes a first moving component and a second moving component. The first moving component and the second moving component can reciprocate along the opposite side walls of the basin body. A basin cavity is provided in the basin body. The filter shovel is arranged in the basin cavity, and the two ends of the filter shovel are arranged on the moving components on the two sides of the basin body and move together with the moving components. The opposite sides of the basin body are respectively provided with a first transmission member and a second transmission member. The first transmission member is connected with the first moving component, and the second transmission member is connected with the second moving component. The driving component is in transmission connection with the first transmission member and the second transmission member to simultaneously drive the first transmission member and the second transmission member to move.

[0006] In some embodiments, the litter box further includes a balancing member. One end of the balancing member is connected with the first moving component, and the other end of the balancing member is connected with the second moving component.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cat litter box further comprises a balancing member, one end of the balancing member is connected with the first transmission member, and the other end of the balancing member is connected with the second transmission member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first transmission member comprises a first transmission belt and a first roller, the first output end of the driving component is in transmission connection with the first roller to drive the first roller to rotate, and the second transmission member comprises a second transmission belt and a second roller, the second output end of the driving component is in transmission connection with the second roller to drive the second roller to rotate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving component comprises a driving motor and a transmission rod, one end of the transmission rod is in transmission connection with the first roller, and the other end of the transmission rod is in transmission connection with the second roller, and the driving motor is arranged at a middle position of the transmission rod and is in transmission connection with the transmission rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first transmission belt and the second transmission belt are belts respectively.

[0011] In some embodiments, the basin body is provided with a bottom basin which is detachably arranged in the basin body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the basin body is provided with guide rail grooves in the horizontal direction on opposite two side walls respectively, the moving component is provided with guide rails, and the moving component is slidably arranged in the guide rail grooves through the guide rails.

[0013] In some embodiments, the filter shovel is detachably arranged on the support rod, one end of the support rod is arranged on the first moving component, and the other end of the support rod is arranged on the second moving component.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first moving component is provided with a rotary driving mechanism, and the rotary driving mechanism is connected with the support rod to drive the support rod to rotate.

[0015] The driving cat litter box provided in the application has the following technical advantages:

[0016] (1) The driving cat litter box provided in the application has the following technical advantages: the transmission force of the filter shovel at two ends is more balanced, the sand cleaning effect is good, and the experience of the product is improved.

[0017] (2) The driving cat litter box provided in the application has the following technical advantages: the transmission force of the filter shovel at two ends is more balanced, the sand cleaning effect is good, and the experience of the product is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1is a schematic diagram of a driven litter box of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 is a top view of a driven litter box of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3 is a driven litter box of the present application Figure 2 is a sectional view along the direction of A-A.

[0021] Figure 4 is a driven litter box of the present application Figure 3 is a partial C enlarged schematic diagram.

[0022] Figure 5 is a driven litter box of the present application Figure 2 is a sectional view along the direction of B-B.

[0023] Figure 6 is a driven litter box of the present application Figure 5 is a partial D enlarged schematic diagram.

[0024] In the figure: 1, basin body; 11, bottom basin; 21, guide rail groove; 2, filter shovel; 21, support rod; 3, first moving part; 31, guide rail; 4, second moving part; 5, first transmission part; 51, first roller; 6, second transmission part; 7, driving motor; 8, balancing part; 9, linkage rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear, the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other arbitrarily without conflict. Those skilled in the art can understand that the driven litter box of the present application can be used for various cat pets to defecate.

[0026] As Figures 1-6As shown, one drive type litter box of the present application comprises a litter box body 1, a filter shovel 2, a moving component and a driving component. The moving component comprises a first moving component 3 and a second moving component 4, which can reciprocate along the opposite side walls of the litter box body 1. Further, the first moving component 3 and the second moving component 4 are respectively arranged on the opposite side walls of the litter box body 1 and can reciprocate on the side walls to drive the filter shovel 2 to reciprocate. A litter cavity is arranged in the litter box body 1, so that the cat can defecate in the litter cavity. Further, the filter shovel 2 is arranged in the litter cavity and can move forward and backward and rotate in the litter cavity, thereby filtering and cleaning the fecal pellets in the litter cavity. Specifically, the two ends of the filter shovel 2 are respectively movably arranged on the moving components on the two sides of the litter box body 1 and move together with the moving components, thereby realizing reciprocating movement. Further, the opposite two sides of the litter box body 1 are respectively and symmetrically provided with a first transmission member 5 and a second transmission member 6. The first transmission member 5 is connected with the first moving component 3 to drive the first moving component 3 to reciprocate, and the second transmission member 6 is connected with the second moving component 4 to drive the second moving component 4 to reciprocate. Further, the driving component is in transmission connection with the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 to drive the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 to operate. Specifically, the driving component is arranged between the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 and is in transmission connection with the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 to simultaneously drive the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 to move. In the above scheme, the driving component is arranged between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, so that the torque between the driving component and the transmission members on the two sides thereof can be balanced, the transmission stress between the entire transmission members and the moving components is also relatively balanced, the sand cleaning effect of the litter box is good, and the experience of the product is improved.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3 , 4 In some embodiments, the litter box of the present application further comprises a balancing member 8 arranged at the bottom of the bottom litter box 11 and capable of moving forward and backward in the litter box. Specifically, one end of the balancing member 8 is connected with the first moving component 3, and the other end of the balancing member 8 is connected with the second moving component 4, so that the balancing member 8 can move together with the first moving component 3 and the second moving component 4, thereby playing a role of synchronous balancing and avoiding the situation that the moving components on the two sides are not coordinated or are stuck during movement. In other embodiments, one end of the balancing member 8 can also be connected with the first transmission member 5, and the other end of the balancing member 8 is connected with the second transmission member 6, so that the balancing member 8 can drive the first transmission member 5 and the second transmission member 6 to move together with the first moving component 3 and the second moving component 4, thereby playing a role of synchronous balancing and avoiding the situation that the moving components on the two sides are not coordinated or are stuck during movement.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the first transmission member 5 comprises a first transmission belt and a first roller 51; wherein the first roller 51 can be provided with one or two, for example, can be respectively provided at both ends of the first transmission belt, for driving the first transmission belt to move back and forth. Further, the first output end of the driving component is in transmission connection with at least one first roller, so as to drive the first roller to rotate, thereby driving the first transmission belt to move. Further, the second transmission member 6 comprises a second transmission belt and a second roller; wherein the second roller can be provided with one or two, for example, can be respectively provided at both ends of the second transmission belt, for driving the second transmission belt to move back and forth. Further, the second output end of the driving component is in transmission connection with at least one second roller, so as to drive the second roller to rotate, thereby driving the second transmission belt to move. The first output end and the second output end of the driving component can be synchronous output ends, capable of synchronously driving the first transmission belt and the second transmission belt to move.

[0029] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 In some embodiments, the driving component of the present application can be provided on the front side of the basin body 1, which comprises a driving motor 7 and a transmission rod 9; wherein one end of the transmission rod 9 is in transmission connection with the first roller and can drive the first roller to rotate together; further, the other end of the transmission rod 9 is in transmission connection with the second roller and can drive the second roller to rotate together; further, the driving motor 7 is provided at the middle position of the transmission rod 9 and is in transmission connection with the transmission rod 9, thereby driving the transmission rod 9 to rotate. The present application scheme drives the driving motor to be provided at the middle position of the transmission rod, so that the torque from the output end of the driving motor to both sides of the roller remains the same, thereby achieving the effect of balance. In some embodiments, the first transmission belt and the second transmission belt are respectively designed as a belt, which can improve the friction force, thereby being beneficial to cooperate with the roller and realize transmission.

[0030] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the basin body 1 is provided with a bottom basin 11, which is detachably provided in the basin body 1, and is used to prevent feces from adhering and to prevent the cat from being injured and leaving dirt-trapping scratches when climbing the sand, and can be conveniently disassembled and cleaned. Further, the basin cavity is provided on the bottom basin 11 and can be used to hold cat litter.

[0031] As shown in the drawings, Figure 6 In some embodiments, the opposite two side walls of the basin body 1 are respectively provided with guide grooves 12 in the horizontal direction, and the guide grooves 12 are provided in the front-rear direction of the basin body 1. Further, the moving member is provided with a guide rail 31; specifically, the moving member is slidably provided in the guide groove 12 through the guide rail 31, thereby being capable of moving back and forth along the front-rear direction of the basin body 1.

[0032] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1 to 2As shown in some embodiments, the filter shovel 2 is detachably arranged on the support rod 21, which can be easily disassembled for cleaning. The support rod 21 is arranged on the moving parts on the opposite sides of the basin body 1 in the horizontal direction. Further, one end of the support rod 21 is arranged on the first moving part 3, and the other end of the support rod 21 is arranged on the second moving part 4 and can move with the first moving part 3 and the second moving part 4, thereby driving the filter shovel 2 to reciprocate forward and backward.

[0033] As shown in some embodiments, the first moving part 3 is provided with a rotating drive mechanism 31, and the rotating drive mechanism 31 is in transmission connection with the support rod 21 to drive the support rod 21 to rotate around its axis, thereby driving the filter shovel 2 to rotate around the horizontal axis in the basin cavity to realize filtering and cleaning. The rotating drive mechanism 31 includes a motor and a rotating part for rotating drive, which can be of existing technology and will not be described in detail. Figures 1 to 3

[0034] In some embodiments, the litter box provided by the present application further comprises a fence which is detachably arranged on the periphery of the basin cavity for preventing the litter from spilling out of the basin cavity when the cat is crawling in the litter. In some embodiments, the litter box provided by the present application further comprises a feces collecting bin which is detachably arranged on the basin body and located on one side of the basin cavity, so that the feces clumps cleaned by the filter shovel can fall into the feces collecting bin for collection. Further, the feces collecting bin is further provided with a sealing cover, and the feces collecting bin and the sealing cover are in precise cooperation to prevent the smell of the feces from spilling out, and can be separately disassembled and cleaned. The feces collecting bin is designed separately from the basin body, which effectively reduces the storage space and makes the feces collecting bin easier to clean.

[0035] The driving type litter box provided by the present application has the following technical advantages:

[0036] (1) The driving type litter box provided by the present application has the driving part arranged between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, so that the transmission forces at both ends of the filter shovel are more balanced, the litter cleaning effect is good, and the experience of the product is improved.

[0037] (2) The driving type litter box provided by the present application has the balance member arranged between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, or the balance member arranged between the first moving part and the second moving part, so that the transmission forces at both ends of the filter shovel are more balanced, the litter cleaning effect is good, and the experience of the product is improved.

[0038] ​Although the present application has been described with reference to the above embodiments, the contents described above are only the embodiments adopted for facilitating the understanding of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modification and change in the form and details of the embodiments can be made by any person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and the patent protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A drive-type cat litter box, characterized in that, The litter box includes a box body (1), a filter scoop (2), a moving part, and a driving part; The moving parts include a first moving part (3) and a second moving part (4); the first moving part (3) and the second moving part (4) are capable of reciprocating along the opposite side walls of the basin (1); The basin (1) is provided with a basin cavity; the filter shovel (2) is disposed in the basin cavity, and the two ends of the filter shovel (2) are respectively disposed on the moving parts on both sides of the basin (1) and move together with the moving parts; The basin (1) is provided with a first transmission component (5) and a second transmission component (6) on opposite sides. The first transmission component (5) is connected to the first moving component (3), and the second transmission component (6) is connected to the second moving component (4). The driving component is connected to the first transmission component (5) and the second transmission component (6) respectively.

2. The drive-type litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The litter box also includes a balancing component (8), one end of which is connected to the first moving component (3), and the other end of which is connected to the second moving component (4).

3. The drive-type litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The litter box also includes a balancing component (8), one end of which is connected to the first transmission component (5), and the other end of which is connected to the second transmission component (6).

4. The drive-type litter box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first transmission component (5) includes a first transmission belt and a first roller. The first output end of the driving component is connected to the first roller to drive the first roller to rotate. The second transmission component (6) includes a second transmission belt and a second roller. The second output end of the driving component is connected to the second roller to drive the second roller to rotate.

5. The drive-type litter box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving component includes a drive motor (7) and a transmission rod (9); one end of the transmission rod (9) is connected to the first roller, and the other end of the transmission rod (9) is connected to the second roller; the drive motor (7) is located in the middle of the transmission rod (9) and is connected to the transmission rod (9).

6. The drive-type litter box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first transmission belt and the second transmission belt are both belts.

7. The drive-type litter box according to any one of claims 1-3 and 5-6, characterized in that, The basin (1) is provided with a bottom basin (11), which is detachably installed inside the basin (1).

8. The drive-type litter box according to any one of claims 1-3 and 5-6, characterized in that, The basin (1) has guide rail grooves (12) on its opposite side walls along the horizontal direction; the moving part is provided with a guide rail (31); the moving part is slidably disposed in the guide rail groove (12) via the guide rail (31).

9. The drive-type litter box according to any one of claims 1-3 and 5-6, characterized in that, The filter shovel (2) is detachably mounted on the support rod (21); one end of the support rod (21) is mounted on the first moving part (3), and the other end of the support rod (21) is mounted on the second moving part (4).

10. The drive-type litter box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first moving part (3) is provided with a rotation drive mechanism; the rotation drive mechanism is connected to the support rod (21) to drive the support rod (21) to rotate.

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