Cat litter basin, cat litter pad and cat litter basin assembly

Abstract

According to the cat litter basin, the cat litter pad and the cat litter basin assembly provided by the utility model, the accommodating concave part is formed on the upper surface of the top wall of the cat litter basin and can accommodate the cat litter pad in a non-use state, so that the cat litter pad can be fixedly stored, and the loss condition is reduced. And on the premise that the packaging volume of the cat litter basin is not increased, the functionality of the cat litter basin can be expanded, so that the cat litter basin is richer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pet equipment technology, specifically relating to a cat litter box, a cat litter mat, and a cat litter box assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Cat litter has strong moisture absorption, deodorizing, and clumping properties. To prevent cat litter from sticking to the cat's paws and polluting the surrounding ground after the cat comes out of the litter box, a litter mat is usually placed at the entrance and exit of the litter box to prevent the cat litter from scattering everywhere.

[0003] Currently available litter mats are generally supplied as separate accessories from litter boxes. Litter boxes are only used for handling cat waste, and users need to purchase litter mats separately. In reality, litter mats frequently get lost. Furthermore, purchasing litter mats separately incurs additional costs, creating a financial burden for users.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to overcome the aforementioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the present invention aims to solve the technical problems of existing cat litter boxes having limited functionality, litter mats being easily lost, and high costs.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cat litter box, comprising:

[0007] shell;

[0008] The litter box is located within the outer casing;

[0009] The outer shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall opposite the top wall, and a receiving cavity for receiving the cat litter bin is formed between the top wall and the bottom wall. The upper surface of the top wall is recessed to form a receiving recess suitable for receiving a cat litter pad, and the shape of the receiving recess matches the shape of the cat litter pad.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the receiving recess is rectangular, and the depth of the receiving recess is the same as that of the cat litter pad.

[0011] In one embodiment, the receiving recess is centrally located on the upper surface of the top wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, the housing includes a left side wall and an opposite right side wall, both of which are provided with handle structures at opposite positions.

[0013] In one embodiment, the litter bin includes an inlet, the outer shell has an opening corresponding to the inlet, the litter bin is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the inlet is opposite to or offset from the opening.

[0014] In addition, the present invention also provides a cat litter mat, which is adapted to be received in the receiving recess of any of the above-mentioned cat litter boxes.

[0015] In one embodiment, one side surface of the cat litter pad has a textured structure for controlling litter flow.

[0016] In one embodiment, at least one side of the litter pad has a notch, which forms a gap for a finger to be inserted and picked up when the litter pad is received in the receiving recess.

[0017] In one embodiment, the notches are symmetrically arranged on the width side of the cat litter pad.

[0018] In addition, this utility model also provides a cat litter box assembly, including the cat litter box described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments and the cat litter mat described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0019] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] The litter box, litter mat, and litter box assembly provided by this utility model have a receiving recess formed on the upper surface of the top wall of the litter box, which can accommodate the litter mat when not in use, allowing the litter mat to be stored securely and reducing the chance of loss. Without increasing the packaging volume of the litter box, the functionality of the litter box can be expanded, making it more versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter box assembly (with the cat litter pad in a stored state) provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter box assembly (cat litter pad in use) provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter box provided in this embodiment of the invention in other usage scenarios. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment provides a cat litter box for storing cat litter and processing cat excrement. Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter box provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Please refer to... Figure 1 As shown, the litter box provided in this embodiment includes an outer shell 10 and a litter bin 20. The litter bin 20 is disposed in the outer shell 10, and a disposal chamber for containing cat litter is formed inside the litter bin 20. An entrance 22 is formed on the side wall of the litter bin 20, and the entrance 22 communicates with the disposal chamber. The cat can enter and leave the disposal chamber through the entrance 22.

[0031] The outer casing 10 is also known as the housing of the litter box. The outer casing 10 includes a top wall 12 and a bottom wall (not shown) opposite the top wall 12, forming a receiving cavity 15 for receiving the litter bin 20. The top wall 12 has a generally flat surface. In normal use, the litter box is placed on the ground or a supporting surface with the bottom wall below and the top wall 12 above. The outer surface of the top wall 12 (also called the upper surface) forms the upper surface of the litter box, and the outer surface of the bottom wall forms the lower surface of the litter box. Specifically, support feet are also provided on the bottom wall, distributed at the four corners of the bottom wall, to support the litter box on the ground.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower" mentioned above are relative to the supporting surface of the litter box. Typically, the supporting surface is the ground. For ease of explanation, this embodiment will be described with the supporting surface as the ground.

[0033] The upper surface of the top wall 12 is recessed to form a receiving recess 13 suitable for receiving the cat litter pad 30, and the shape of the receiving recess 13 matches the shape of the cat litter pad 30. Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the cat litter pad 30 being housed in the receiving recess 13 is shown. Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a cat litter pad 30 placed on the ground in front of a cat litter box is shown.

[0034] Specifically, the receiving recess 13 is in the shape of a groove, and the shape of the groove in the receiving recess 13 is basically the same as the size of the litter pad 30. When not in use, the litter pad 30 can be stored in the receiving recess 13 without increasing the overall packaging volume of the litter box. When the litter pad 30 needs to be used, simply remove the litter pad 30 from the receiving recess 13 and place it on the ground in front of you, avoiding the hassle of searching for litter pads stored elsewhere.

[0035] For other use cases, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the recessed area 13 can also be used to place items such as LEGO base plates 50 or storage seats 60. Users can place LEGO creations or decorative items. In this way, the function of the litter box can be expanded, making the litter box more versatile and increasing its fun and aesthetic appeal.

[0036] The litter box provided in this embodiment has a recessed area on the upper surface of its top wall to hold the litter pad when not in use, allowing for secure storage and reducing the risk of loss. Without increasing the packaging volume of the litter box, its functionality can be expanded, making it more versatile.

[0037] In the specific embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3 The bottom surface 131 of the receiving recess 13 is rectangular, and the depth of the receiving recess 13 is the same as that of the litter pad 30. When the litter pad 30 is placed in the receiving recess 13, the litter pad 30 basically covers the bottom surface 131 of the receiving recess 13, and the upper surface of the litter pad 30 is flush with the adjacent surface of the top wall 12. In other words, the litter pad 30 fills the receiving recess 13, making the upper surface of the litter box flat and the entire litter box have a neat appearance.

[0038] To enhance aesthetics, the receiving recess 13 is centrally located on the upper surface of the top wall 12. "Centralized" means that, in the length direction parallel to the top wall 12, the receiving recess 13 is equidistant from both sides of the top wall 12; and in the width direction parallel to the top wall 12, the receiving recess 13 is equidistant from both sides of the top wall 12. In other words, the receiving recess 13 is located in the center of the top wall 12 in both its length and width directions.

[0039] To maximize the area of ​​the litter pad, the width of the receiving recess 13 is slightly smaller than the width of the top wall 12, and the receiving recess 13 extends close to the length of the top wall 12. In this way, the litter pad can achieve the maximum width, increasing the litter control area.

[0040] The outer casing 10 also includes a left side wall 16 and an opposite right side wall (not shown). To facilitate user movement of the litter box, both the left side wall 16 and the right side wall are equipped with handle structures 17 at opposite positions. The handle structures 17 allow fingers to easily engage, enabling operation of the outer casing 10 from both sides to move the litter box. Specifically, the outer periphery of the handle structure 17 protrudes from the left side wall 16, and a handle groove is formed in the center of the handle structure 17. The protruding outer periphery of the handle structure 17 facilitates hand engagement into the handle groove, making it easy to apply force. The handle structure on the other side is the same and will not be described further.

[0041] As described above, the litter box 20 includes an inlet 22, and the outer shell 10 also has an opening corresponding to the inlet. The side forming the opening is defined as the front side of the litter box, and the opposite side is defined as the rear side of the litter box. Please see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 As shown, the litter box 20 is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity 15. During rotation, the inlet 22 of the litter box 20 is opposite to the opening, allowing the cat to enter the litter box 20 through both the opening and the inlet 22. When the litter box 20 rotates until the inlet 22 and the opening are misaligned, the cat cannot enter the litter box 20 through the opening. The litter box also includes a drive mechanism for rotating the litter box 20. The drive mechanism is connected to the litter box for transmission, thereby driving the litter box to rotate to dispose of excrement.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This utility model also provides a cat litter pad 30, suitable for being accommodated in the receiving recess 13 of the cat litter box described in any of the above embodiments. Please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shape of the litter pad 30 matches that of the receiving recess 13. For the sake of brevity, the details of the litter pad 30 can be found in the section on embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0044] Specifically, one side of the litter pad 30 has a textured litter-controlling structure 32. This structure consists of multiple regularly arranged grooves that store litter adhering to the cat's paws, thus reducing the likelihood of litter spilling onto the surrounding environment. The structure can be honeycomb-shaped, inverted triangular, or even regularly arranged square grooves; there are no specific limitations.

[0045] To facilitate the placement and removal of the litter pad 30, at least one side of the litter pad 30 has a notch 31. When the litter pad 30 is stored in the receiving recess 13, the notch 31 forms a gap with the side wall of the receiving recess 13. The notch 31 allows fingers to easily insert into the bottom surface 131 of the receiving recess 13, facilitating the removal of the litter pad 30 stored in the receiving recess 13. Specifically, there are two notches 31, symmetrically arranged on the two width sides of the litter pad 30. Preferably, the notches 31 on both width sides are centrally located.

[0046] The litter mat provided in this embodiment can be stored in the recessed part of the litter box, making it convenient to store. The litter mat and litter box are a set product, so users do not need to purchase them separately, resulting in a good shopping experience.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] This utility model also provides a cat litter box component; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the litter box assembly provided in this embodiment includes the litter box and litter pad 30 provided in any of the above embodiments. For details regarding the litter box and litter pad, please refer to the above embodiments; they will not be repeated here.

[0049] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications without creative effort, and all such variations or modifications should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cat litter box, characterized in that, include: shell; The litter box is located within the outer casing; The outer shell includes a top wall and a bottom wall opposite the top wall, and a receiving cavity for receiving the cat litter bin is formed between the top wall and the bottom wall. The upper surface of the top wall is recessed to form a receiving recess suitable for receiving a cat litter pad, and the shape of the receiving recess matches the shape of the cat litter pad.

2. The litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the receiving recess is rectangular, and the depth of the receiving recess is the same as that of the cat litter pad.

3. The litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving recess is centrally located on the upper surface of the top wall.

4. The litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a left side wall and an opposite right side wall, and both the left side wall and the right side wall are provided with handle structures at opposite positions.

5. The litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The litter box includes an inlet, the outer shell has an opening corresponding to the inlet, the litter box is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the inlet is opposite to or offset from the opening.

6. A cat litter pad, characterized in that, The litter pad is adapted to be received in the receiving recess of the litter box according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. The cat litter pad as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The cat litter pad has a textured surface on one side to control litter flow.

8. The cat litter pad as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The litter pad has a notch on at least one side, which forms a gap for a finger to be inserted and picked up when the litter pad is received in the receiving recess.

9. The cat litter pad as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The notches are symmetrically arranged on the width side of the cat litter pad.

10. A cat litter box assembly, characterized in that, It includes the litter box as described in any one of claims 1-5 and the litter pad as described in any one of claims 6-9.

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