Pet pedal

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of pet supplies, and discloses a pet pedal. The pet pedal comprises a base, a storage bin, a flow guide part, a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. A supporting face is formed at the top of the storage bin, a guide face is formed at the bottom of the storage bin, and the storage bin is provided with an opening. The flow guide part is arranged on the guide face and communicates with an inner cavity of the storage bin, and a discharging opening is formed in the flow guide part. The first driving mechanism is used for driving the storage bin to ascend and descend, and the second driving mechanism is used for driving the flow guide part to be switched between a first state of stretching out of the storage bin from the opening and a second state of retracting into the storage bin. When the pet pedal works, the first driving mechanism drives the storage bin to be adjusted to the proper height, at the moment, the flow guide part is switched to the first state, the function of automatically adding materials is achieved, and when the flow guide part is switched to the second state, the structure of the flow guide part can seal the opening. Due to the fact that the supporting face used for supporting the pet is formed on the top of the storage bin, the pet pedal can also be used as a treading platform for the pet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a pet pedal. Background Technology

[0002] Pet toilets provide pets with a dedicated area for elimination. With proper guidance and training, pets can quickly become familiar with and develop good habits of going to the toilet in a designated spot, maintaining a regular daily routine. The use of pet toilets also reduces the cleaning burden on pet owners.

[0003] A litter box-style pet toilet is generally a basin-shaped container made of plastic or ceramic. It needs to be used with pet litter or other deodorizing and absorbent materials. After the pet defecates in the toilet, the excrement and pet litter should be cleaned up together.

[0004] However, adding pet litter to the pet toilet is mostly done manually, which can be difficult to lift due to the weight of the litter, causing inconvenience for pet owners. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pet pedal that can automatically add pet litter or pet food, thereby reducing the manual operation burden on pet owners.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Pet pedals, including:

[0008] Base;

[0009] The storage bin has a support surface formed on the top for supporting the pet, a downwardly sloping guide surface formed on the bottom, and an opening provided on the lower side of the guide surface.

[0010] A flow guide is movably disposed on the guide surface along the inclined direction of the guide surface and has a flow guide channel communicating with the inner cavity of the storage bin. The flow guide has a first state of extending out of the storage bin from the opening and a second state of retracting into the storage bin. The flow guide is provided with a discharge port communicating with the flow guide channel.

[0011] A first driving mechanism is disposed on the base and is used to drive the storage bin to lift and lower.

[0012] A second driving mechanism is connected to the flow guide and is used to drive the flow guide to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0013] When the guide member is in the first state, the material in the storage bin flows out from the outlet; when the guide member is in the second state, the opening is closed.

[0014] In one embodiment, one end of the guide member extending through the opening is closed, the other end of the guide member away from the opening is open, and the discharge port is located at the bottom of the guide member.

[0015] In one embodiment, a limiting structure protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the flow guide, the limiting structure being configured to restrict the flow guide from detaching from the storage bin.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first driving mechanism includes a driving component and a scissor telescopic structure. A first end of the scissor telescopic structure is movably connected to the base, and a second end of the scissor telescopic structure is movably connected to the storage bin. The driving component is configured to drive the scissor telescopic structure to extend and retract.

[0017] In one embodiment, the bottom of the storage silo is provided with a clearance groove, and the second end of the scissor telescopic structure is disposed in the clearance groove.

[0018] In one embodiment, the storage bin further includes a guide rail disposed on the guide surface, and the flow guide is movably connected to the guide rail.

[0019] In one embodiment, the pet pedal further includes a protective cover, a first end of which is connected to the base and a second end of which is connected to the storage bin, the protective cover being used to shield the first drive mechanism.

[0020] In one embodiment, the protective cover is a flexible accordion-style protective cover.

[0021] In one embodiment, the support surface has a plurality of evenly distributed feed holes.

[0022] In one embodiment, a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions are spaced apart on the support surface, and a plurality of feed holes are evenly distributed among the plurality of strip-shaped protrusions.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] This invention provides a pet pedal. During operation, a first drive mechanism raises and lowers the storage bin, adjusting its height to a suitable level. At this time, a guide vane switches to a first state under the drive of a second drive mechanism. Due to the presence of a guide surface at the bottom of the storage bin, material flows into the guide channel under gravity and exits from the outlet, thus achieving automatic material replenishment. When the guide vane switches to the second state, the opening closes to prevent material leakage. Because the top of the storage bin has a support surface for supporting the pet, after the first drive mechanism lowers the storage bin to a certain height, the pet pedal is in a retracted state and can also be used as a stepping platform for the pet. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pet pedal raised according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pet pedal storage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the pet pedal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a side view of the flow guide described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the guide component described in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a top view of the pet pedal described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Sectional view of section AA;

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of section B;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the pet pedal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 1. Base; 2. Storage bin; 21. Support surface; 211. Strip-shaped protrusion; 22. Guide surface; 221. Clearance groove; 23. Opening; 24. Feed hole; 3. Flow guide; 31. Discharge port; 32. Limiting structure; 4. First drive mechanism; 41. Drive assembly; 42. Scissor telescopic structure; 5. Second drive mechanism; 6. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0040] like Figures 1-9 As shown, this utility model provides a pet pedal, including a base 1, a storage bin 2, a guide member 3, a first drive mechanism 4, and a second drive mechanism 5. The top of the storage bin 2 has a support surface 21 for supporting the pet, and the bottom of the storage bin 2 has a downwardly inclined guide surface 22. An opening 23 is provided on the lower end of the guide surface 22. The guide member 3 is movably disposed on the guide surface 22 along its inclined direction and has a flow channel communicating with the inner cavity of the storage bin 2. The guide member 3 also has an outlet 31 communicating with the flow channel. The guide member 3 has a first state extending out of the storage bin 2 from the opening 23 and a second state retracted into the storage bin 2. The first drive mechanism 4 is disposed on the base 1 and is used to drive the lifting and lowering of the storage bin 2. The second drive mechanism 5 is connected to the guide member 3 and is used to drive the guide member 3 to switch between the first and second states.

[0041] When the pet pedal is in operation, the first drive mechanism 4 can drive the storage bin 2 to rise and fall, adjusting the height of the storage bin 2 to a suitable height. At this time, the guide component 3 switches to the first state under the drive of the second drive mechanism 5. Due to the presence of the bottom guide surface 22 of the storage bin 2, the material can flow into the guide channel under the action of gravity and flow out from the outlet 31, so as to realize the function of automatically adding material. When the guide component 3 switches to the second state, the opening 23 is closed to prevent material from flowing out. Since the top of the storage bin 2 has a support surface 21 for supporting the pet, after the first drive mechanism 4 drives the storage bin 2 to fall to a certain height, the pet pedal is in the storage state. At this time, the pet pedal can also be used as a stepping platform for the pet.

[0042] Preferably, the pet pedal is used as an automatic litter dispenser for the pet toilet. It is understood that the storage bin 2 can store pet food in addition to pet litter, and the pet pedal is used as an automatic pet food dispenser.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, one end of the guide member 3 protruding from the opening 23 is closed, while the other end is open. The outer circumference of the guide member 3 fits the inner circumference of the opening 23. The discharge port 31 is located at the bottom of the guide member 3. When the guide member 3 is switched to the first state under the drive of the second drive mechanism 5, the guide member 3 extends out of the storage bin 2, and the material enters the guide channel through the opening and flows out from the discharge port 31. When the guide member 3 is switched to the second state under the drive of the second drive mechanism 5, the guide member 3 retracts into the storage bin 2, and the closed end of the guide member 3 seals the opening 23 to prevent material from leaking out from the opening 23.

[0044] In another embodiment, the discharge port 31 is located at one end of the guide member 3 that extends through the opening 23, and a baffle is hinged to the outside of the storage bin 2 at the opening 23. An elastic member is also connected between the baffle and the storage bin 2 so that the baffle tends to block the opening 23. When the guide member 3 switches from the first state to the second state, it can push the baffle open and open the opening 23. When the guide member 3 switches from the second state to the first state, the baffle can block the opening 23.

[0045] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the guide channel is set as an inclined surface that is consistent with the inclined direction of the guide surface 22, so as to increase the speed of material flowing out of the guide channel and reduce the possibility of material accumulating in the guide channel.

[0046] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a limiting structure 32 is also provided on the outer peripheral wall of the guide member 3 near the opening end. The limiting structure 32 is configured to prevent the guide member 3 from detaching from the storage bin 2. Optionally, the limiting structure 32 is arranged circumferentially along the opening, and the outer peripheral contour of the limiting structure 32 is larger than the inner peripheral contour of the opening 23, so as to prevent the guide member 3 from falling out of the storage bin 2 during the process of switching from the second state to the first state.

[0047] Optionally, the storage bin 2 also includes a guide rail, which is disposed on the guide surface 22, and the flow guide 3 is movably connected to the guide rail. The guide rail can guide and limit the movement direction of the flow guide 3, facilitating the switching of the flow guide 3 between the first and second states. The second drive mechanism 5 can be a drive motor, the output end of which is connected to the flow guide 3 via a connecting rod to drive the flow guide 3 to move on the guide surface 22. It is understood that the second drive mechanism 5 can also be a hydraulic drive mechanism or a pneumatic drive mechanism, which are common drive mechanisms in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, the first drive mechanism 4 includes a drive assembly 41 and a scissor-type telescopic structure 42. The first end of the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 is movably connected to the base 1, and the second end is movably connected to the storage bin 2. Specifically, one scissor arm at the first end of the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 is hinged to the base 1, and the other scissor arm is slidably connected to the base 1. The output end of the drive assembly 41 is connected to the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 for driving its extension and retraction. One scissor arm at the second end of the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 is hinged to the storage bin 2, and the other scissor arm is slidably connected to the storage bin 2. The drive assembly 41 drives the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 to extend and retract, thereby raising and lowering the storage bin 2 to achieve height adjustment of the storage bin 2.

[0049] Furthermore, the bottom of the storage bin 2 is provided with a clearance groove 221, within which a pin and an elongated hole are provided. One of the scissor arms at the second end of the scissor-type telescopic structure 42 is hinged to the pin within the clearance groove 221, while the other scissor arm is slidably connected to the elongated hole. The clearance groove 221 provides dedicated storage space for the scissor-type telescopic structure 42, thereby making the structure more compact when the pet pedal is in the retracted state. It is understood that the first drive mechanism 4 can also be equivalently replaced by other drive mechanisms with adjustable telescopic length, such as electric push rods or hydraulic telescopic cylinders.

[0050] Preferably, such as Figure 1As shown, the pet pedal also includes a protective cover 6. The first end of the protective cover 6 is connected to the base 1, and the second end is connected to the storage compartment 2. The protective cover 6 can be extended and retracted with the extension and retraction of the first drive mechanism 4, serving to shield the first drive mechanism 4 and prevent foreign objects from entering it, thus avoiding malfunctions such as jamming. Simultaneously, the protective cover 6 also prevents the pet from contacting the first drive mechanism 4, preventing injury from the moving mechanism. The protective cover 6 is preferably a flexible accordion-style cover, which is convenient to extend and retract and occupies little space when retracted.

[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the support surface 21 of the storage bin 2 has multiple evenly distributed feed holes 24. When a pet climbs out of the pet toilet and steps on the support surface 21, the pet litter falls onto the support surface 21 and returns to the storage bin 2 through the feed holes 24, so that the pet litter brought out by the pet can be recycled.

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, multiple strip-shaped protrusions 211 are spaced apart on the support surface 21, and multiple feed holes 24 are evenly distributed among the multiple strip-shaped protrusions 211. When pet litter falls onto the support surface 21, it can smoothly slide into the strip-shaped protrusions 211 and return to the storage bin 2 through the feed holes 24. It can be understood that the diameter of the feed holes 24 is larger than the diameter of the material particles.

[0053] Preferably, the base 1 is also provided with a power interface for connecting an external power source and supplying power to the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5. The base 1 also contains a control unit, which can remotely and automatically control the pet pedal via mobile terminal software, meeting the pet owner's need to remotely control the pet pedal to add food when not at home.

[0054] like Figure 9 As shown, the working process of the pet footrest is illustrated using pet litter as an example. When the pet footrest is in the retracted state, the first drive mechanism 4 retracts, the base 1 and the storage bin 2 are close together, and the pet footrest is placed next to the pet toilet, serving as a platform for the pet to step on. When pet litter needs to be added, the first drive mechanism 4 is controlled to raise the storage bin 2 to a height suitable for the pet toilet. Then, the second drive mechanism 5 is controlled to switch the guide component 3 to the first state to perform the litter addition operation. After the pet litter is added, the second drive mechanism 5 is controlled to switch the guide component 3 to the second state, and the first drive mechanism 4 is controlled to lower the storage bin 2, allowing the pet footrest to once again serve as a platform for the pet to step on.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pet pedal, characterized in that, The pet stepping plate comprises a base (1), a storage bin (2), a guide member (3), a first driving mechanism (4) and a second driving mechanism (5). The top of the storage bin (2) is formed with a support surface (21) for supporting a pet, and the bottom of the storage bin (2) is formed with a downwardly inclined guide surface (22), and the storage bin (2) is provided with an opening (23) on the low end side of the guide surface (22). The guide member (3) is movably arranged on the guide surface (22) along the inclined direction of the guide surface (22) and has a guide channel communicating with the inner cavity of the storage bin (2), and the guide member (3) has a first state of extending out of the storage bin (2) from the opening (23) and a second state of retracting into the storage bin (2), and the guide member (3) is provided with a discharge port (31) communicating with the guide channel. The first driving mechanism (4) is arranged on the base (1) and is used for driving the storage bin (2) to ascend and descend. The second driving mechanism (5) is connected to the guide member (3) and is used for driving the guide member (3) to switch between the first state and the second state. When the guide member (3) is in the first state, the material in the storage bin (2) flows out from the discharge port (31), and when the guide member (3) is in the second state, the opening (23) is closed. The end of the guide member (3) penetrating through the opening (23) is closed, the end of the guide member (3) away from the opening (23) is open, and the discharge port (31) is arranged at the bottom of the guide member (3).

2. The pet pedal of claim 1, wherein, The outer peripheral wall of the guide member (3) is provided with a limiting structure (32) protruding therefrom, and the limiting structure (32) is configured to limit the guide member (3) from being separated from the storage bin (2).

3. The pet pedal of claim 1, wherein, The first driving mechanism (4) comprises a driving assembly (41) and a scissor-type telescopic structure (42), the first end of the scissor-type telescopic structure (42) is movably connected to the base (1), the second end of the scissor-type telescopic structure (42) is movably connected to the storage bin (2), and the driving assembly (41) is configured to drive the scissor-type telescopic structure (42) to telescope.

4. The pet pedal of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the storage bin (2) is provided with an emptying groove (221), and the second end of the scissor-type telescopic structure (42) is arranged in the emptying groove (221).

5. The pet pedal of claim 4, wherein, The storage bin (2) further comprises a guide rail arranged on the guide surface (22), and the guide member (3) is movably connected to the guide rail.

6. The pet pedal of claim 1, wherein, The pet stepping plate further comprises a protective cover (6), the first end of the protective cover (6) is connected to the base (1), the second end of the protective cover (6) is connected to the storage bin (2), and the protective cover (6) is used for shielding the first driving mechanism (4).

7. The pet pedal of claim 1, wherein, The protective cover (6) is a flexible organ type protective cover.

8. The pet pedal of claim 7, wherein, A plurality of uniformly distributed feeding holes (24) are formed in the support surface (21).

9. The pet pedal according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, A plurality of strip-shaped protrusions (211) are arranged at intervals on the support surface (21), and a plurality of the feeding holes (24) are uniformly distributed between the strip-shaped protrusions (211).

10. The pet pedal of claim 9, wherein, ​

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