Foldable cat litter basin

By employing a plug-in and rotating folding connection structure between the base and side panels in the litter box, the problem of uneven molding height was solved, achieving higher precision and ease of use while reducing costs.

CN224084364UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07YONGKANG CHUYANG HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing folding cat litter boxes are prone to height errors during the molding process, which can cause the product to jam when opening and closing, resulting in low precision and increased scrap rate.

Method used

The base and side panels are connected by a plug-in and rotating folding structure to ensure that the height of each side of the base is consistent. A stable connection is achieved through the cooperation of slots and slots, and a flip-up front cover is provided on the side panel to improve ease of use.

Benefits of technology

It improved the precision of mold forming, reduced costs, simplified the structure, enhanced ease of use, and reduced the scrap rate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable cat litter basin which comprises a base and a drawing box arranged in the base in a drawable mode, first side plates are connected to one set of opposite side edges of the top of the base in an inserted mode respectively, and second side plates are arranged on the other set of opposite side edges of the top of the base in a rotatable and foldable mode respectively. The second side plates can be folded after rotating relative to the corresponding top edges of the base, cover plates are arranged above the two first side plates and the second side plates in a buckled mode, and front covers are arranged on the first side plates or the second side plates. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged, the first side plate is connected with the base in an inserted mode, and the second side plate is connected with the base in a rotatable and foldable mode, so that the heights of all the edges of the base are the same, the mold forming cost is lower, the precision is higher, the structure is simpler, and use is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cat litter box technology, and specifically relates to a foldable cat litter box. Background Technology

[0002] There are many types of cat litter boxes on the market, but small litter boxes offer little space for larger cats. As capacity increases, the size of the litter box also increases, making it inconvenient to package, transport, and carry. Chinese Patent No. 202321815809.0 discloses a folding cat litter box, which includes a base. Two opposing side panels, a first side panel and a second side panel, are rotatably mounted on the top of the base and can be folded up to the top of the base. The first side panel's rotational position relative to the base is higher than that of the second side panel. The drawback of this structure is that the two sets of opposite sides at the top are at different heights during base molding, leading to height errors after molding. This causes the product to jam when opening and closing, resulting in low overall product precision and an increased scrap rate. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a foldable cat litter box to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A foldable cat litter box includes a base and a drawer that can be pulled out and disposed within the base. A first side plate is inserted and connected to one set of opposite sides of the top of the base, and a second side plate is rotatably folded onto the other set of opposite sides. The second side plate can be rotatably folded relative to the corresponding top edge of the base. A cover plate is fastened to the top of the two first side plates and the second side plates. A front cover is provided on the first side plate or the second side plate.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the base includes a bottom support, a side panel is provided on the bottom support, and a drawer box receiving cavity is formed between each side panel, and a pull-out opening is opened on one of the side panels, and the drawer box is placed in the drawer box receiving cavity after being pushed in through the pull-out opening.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a first connecting block is provided on two oppositely arranged side panels, and a plug-in groove is formed on the first connecting block. Correspondingly, a plug-in block is formed at the bottom end of the first side plate. The first side plate is plugged into the plug-in groove through the plug-in block. At least two rotating shafts are provided on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side plate, and a clamping groove is provided at the bottom end of the second side plate. The clamping groove is fastened to the rotating shaft to form a rotatable structure.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, a plurality of second connecting blocks are arranged at intervals on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side plate, and each second connecting block directly forms at least two of the aforementioned rotation axes.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, a plurality of card slots are formed on the top edges of the first side plate and the second side plate. Correspondingly, a card groove is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate to cooperate with the card slots. The cover plate is placed on the top surface of the first side plate and the second side plate by cooperating with the card slots.

[0010] Preferably, the front cover is foldably connected to one of the first side panels.

[0011] Preferably, a window is provided on the first side plate on which the front cover is installed. The front cover includes a front cover body, the top of which is hinged to the window via a hinge shaft, and the bottom of which is engaged with the window via a locking assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a mounting groove at the bottom end of the front cover, a sliding groove formed in the mounting groove, a travel groove below the sliding groove, and a sliding buckle. The sliding buckle includes a buckle body, an elastic clamping block formed on the inner side of the buckle body, the elastic clamping block being able to slide up and down and clamp in the sliding groove, and a hook formed on the bottom end of the inner side of the buckle body, the hook being placed in the travel groove. When the buckle body slides down, the hook is engaged with the bottom edge of the window to fix the front cover.

[0013] Preferably, the first side plate and the second side plate form an arc transition connection at their mating ends.

[0014] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0015] This application provides a first side plate and a second side plate, wherein the first side plate is plugged into the base and the second side plate is rotatably folded into the base, so that the height of each side of the base is the same, the mold forming cost is lower, the precision is higher, the structure is simpler, and the use is more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the second side plate installation of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover mounting structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of A;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram of B;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding buckle structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Example

[0025] refer to Figures 1 to 8 This embodiment provides a foldable cat litter box, including a base 1 and a drawer 2 that can be pulled out and disposed within the base. A first side plate 3 is inserted and connected to one set of opposite sides on the top of the base, and a second side plate 4 is rotatably folded and disposed on the other set of opposite sides. The second side plate can be rotated and folded relative to the corresponding top edge of the base. A cover plate 5 is fastened and disposed above the two first side plates and the second side plate. A front cover 6 is disposed on the first side plate or the second side plate.

[0026] In this embodiment, a gripping block 7 is fastened to the cover plate, and a storage compartment is provided on the cover plate. A top cover 8 is rotatably mounted on the storage compartment and can be fastened to the storage compartment. This is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] Specifically, the base includes a bottom support 9, with side panels 10 arranged around the bottom support. A drawer-holding cavity 11 is formed between the side panels, and a pull-out opening 12 is opened on one of the side panels. The drawer is pushed in through the pull-out opening and placed in the drawer-holding cavity. A first connecting block 13 is provided on two opposite side panels, and an insertion groove 14 is formed on the first connecting block. Correspondingly, an insertion block 15 is formed at the bottom end of the first side panel. The first side panel is inserted into the insertion groove through the insertion block. At least two rotating shafts 16 are provided on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side panel. A clamping groove 18 is provided at the bottom end of the second side panel. The clamping groove is fastened to the rotating shaft to form a rotatable structure. A plurality of second connecting blocks 17 are arranged at intervals on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side panel. Each second connecting block directly forms at least two of the rotating shafts.

[0028] For secure connection, several card slots 19 are formed on the top edges of the first and second side plates. Correspondingly, a slot 20 that mates with the card slot is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate. The cover plate is placed on the top surface of the first and second side plates by the card slot engaging with the card slot.

[0029] The front cover is foldably connected to one of the first side panels. Specifically, the first side panel with the front cover has a window. The front cover includes a front cover body. The top of the front cover body is hinged to the window via a hinge shaft. The bottom of the front cover is engaged with the window via a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a mounting groove 20 at the bottom end of the front cover. A sliding groove 21 is formed in the mounting groove. A travel groove 22 is provided below the sliding groove. The assembly also includes a sliding buckle. The sliding buckle includes a buckle body 23. An elastic clamping block 24 is formed on the inner side of the buckle body. The elastic clamping block can slide up and down and clamp in the sliding groove. A hook 25 is formed on the bottom end of the inner side of the buckle body. The hook is placed in the travel groove. When the buckle body slides down, the hook is hooked on the bottom edge of the window to fix the front cover. The first side panel and the second side panel form an arc transition connection at their mating ends.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable cat litter box, characterized in that: The device includes a base and a drawer that can be pulled out and installed inside the base. A first side plate is inserted and connected to one set of opposite sides on the top of the base, and a second side plate is rotatably folded on the other set of opposite sides. The second side plate can be rotated and folded relative to the corresponding top edge of the base. A cover plate is fastened to the top of the two first side plates and the second side plates. A front cover is provided on the first side plate or the second side plate.

2. The foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a bottom support, on which side panels are provided. A drawer-holding cavity is formed between the side panels, and a pull-out opening is provided on one of the side panels. The drawer is pushed in through the pull-out opening and placed in the drawer-holding cavity.

3. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two opposing side panels are provided with a first connecting block, and a plug-in groove is formed on the first connecting block. Correspondingly, a plug-in block is formed at the bottom end of the first side panel. The first side panel is plugged into the plug-in groove through the plug-in block. At least two rotating shafts are provided on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side panel. A clamping groove is provided at the bottom end of the second side panel. The clamping groove is fastened to the rotating shaft to form a rotatable structure.

4. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of second connecting blocks are arranged at intervals on the top edge of the side panel corresponding to the second side plate, and each second connecting block directly forms at least two of the aforementioned rotating shafts.

5. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several card slots are formed on the top edges of the first side plate and the second side plate. Correspondingly, a card groove is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate to cooperate with the card slot. The cover plate is placed on the top surface of the first side plate and the second side plate by cooperating with the card slot.

6. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front cover is foldably connected to one of the first side panels.

7. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A window is provided on the first side panel on which the front cover is installed. The front cover includes a front cover body. The top of the front cover body is hinged to the window via a hinge shaft, and the bottom of the front cover is engaged and connected to the window via a locking assembly.

8. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a mounting groove at the bottom end of the front cover, a sliding groove formed in the mounting groove, a travel groove below the sliding groove, and a sliding buckle. The sliding buckle includes a buckle body, an elastic clamping block formed on the inner side of the buckle body, the elastic clamping block being able to slide up and down and clamp in the sliding groove, and a hook formed on the bottom end of the inner side of the buckle body, the hook being placed in the travel groove. When the buckle body slides down, the hook is engaged with the bottom edge of the window to fix the front cover.

9. A foldable cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first side plate and the second side plate form an arc transition connection at their mating ends.

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