Top-opening litter box

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of top open formula cat litter tray, comprising: cat litter basin main body, support shell and second decorative shell;The cat litter basin main body is equipped with cat house, the cat litter basin main body further includes the shell of surrounding the cat house;The support structure includes symmetrically being arranged in the first support leg and the second support leg of cat litter basin main body front part, the periphery of the first support leg and the second support leg is equipped with first decorative shell;Second decorative shell is assembled in the gap between the first support leg and the second support leg at cat litter basin main body bottom, so that second decorative shell, the first support leg and the second support leg jointly shield the space from the front side of cat litter basin main body;Wherein, the external contour of second decorative shell, first decorative shell and the shell is matched to fuse into an integral whole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cat litter box technology, and in particular to a top-opening cat litter box. Background Technology

[0002] A cat litter box, also known as a cat toilet, contains cat litter for cats to use for excretion.

[0003] Existing litter boxes have rectangular support legs, which create gaps at the bottom. This allows debris to easily enter the bottom of the litter box through these gaps, leading to debris accumulation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a top-opening cat litter box that prevents debris from accumulating at the bottom of the litter box.

[0005] This utility model embodiment provides a top-opening cat litter box, including: a cat litter box body with a cat compartment, the cat litter box body also including a shell surrounding the cat compartment; the cat compartment can rotate relative to the cat litter box body; a support structure located at the bottom of the cat litter box body to support the cat litter box body to a corresponding height, so that there is a certain space below the shell; the support structure includes a first support leg and a second support leg symmetrically arranged at the front of the cat litter box body, and the external space can be connected to the space through the gap between the first support leg and the second support leg; a first decorative shell is provided on the periphery of the first support leg and the second support leg; a second decorative shell is assembled at the bottom of the cat litter box body and located in the gap between the first support leg and the second support leg, so that the second decorative shell, the first support leg and the second support leg together shield the space from the front side of the cat litter box body; wherein, the outer contours of the second decorative shell, the first decorative shell and the shell match to integrate them into one piece.

[0006] Preferably, the top-opening litter box also includes a trash can, which is slidably installed on the litter box body and located at the bottom of the litter box body, and the second decorative shell is the side wall of the trash can.

[0007] Preferably, the first decorative shell, the second decorative shell, and the shell are combined to form a unified curved surface.

[0008] Preferably, the two sides of the second decorative shell are tightly joined with the first decorative shells of the first and second support legs, and the upper end of the second decorative shell is engaged with the lower end of the shell at a position opposite to that of the shell; the upper ends of the first decorative shells of the first and second support legs are engaged with the lower ends of the shell at a position opposite to that of the shell.

[0009] Preferably, the support structure further includes a third support leg and a fourth support leg, which are symmetrically arranged at the rear of the litter box body, and together with the first support leg and the second support leg, support the litter box body.

[0010] Preferably, the first support leg, the second support leg, the third support leg and the fourth support leg each include a fixing part and a decorative part surrounding the fixing part. One end of the fixing part protrudes from the decorative part, and the end of the fixing part protruding from the decorative part is fixedly connected to the litter box body. The decorative part includes a first decorative shell, a back side disposed opposite to the first decorative shell, and two side walls connected to the first decorative shell and the back side.

[0011] Preferably, the top-opening litter box also includes a partition plate and a screen arranged side by side, forming a storage space between the cat compartment and the partition plate and screen. The cat compartment has an opening, and the partition plate is detachably installed on the main body of the litter box and located at the opening.

[0012] Preferably, the top-opening litter box also includes a lifting structure and a locking structure. The lifting structure is located on both sides of the cat compartment. The lifting structure is locked to the shell or unlocked from the shell by the locking structure.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting structure includes a first lifting shell and a second lifting shell, the first lifting shell being provided with a lifting lug and an operating element; the first lifting shell and the second lifting shell are detachably installed on the housing; the first lifting shell and the second lifting shell are detachably fitted; a gap space is formed between the first lifting shell and the second lifting shell; a locking structure is located in the gap space and is detachably installed on the first lifting shell.

[0014] The aforementioned top-opening litter box, through the decorative shell between the support legs, ensures that the space at the bottom of the litter box body is partially shielded, allowing some debris to be blocked outside the bottom of the litter box and preventing debris accumulation, which has a significant positive effect. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a top-opening cat litter box structure provided for an embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 An exploded view of a top-opening cat litter box provided for an embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a top-opening cat litter box provided for an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 A top-opening litter box provided for an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 An exploded view of the lifting structure of a top-opening cat litter box provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Component designations

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[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to 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.

[0027] To provide a clearer and more accurate understanding of the present invention, a detailed description will now be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate examples of embodiments of the present invention, wherein the same reference numerals denote the same elements. It is to be understood that the scale shown in the accompanying drawings is not the actual scale of the present invention, and is for illustrative purposes only, and is not a drawing based on the original dimensions.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a top-opening litter box 1 provided in an embodiment of this application. The top-opening litter box 1 includes a litter box body 10, a support structure 20, and a litter box 30. The support structure 20 is located at the bottom of the litter box body 10 to support the litter box body 10 to a corresponding height, giving the litter box body 10 a certain space 400. The litter box 30 is slidably installed on the litter box body 10. The support structure 20, the litter box 30, and the shape of the litter box body 10 are integrated into one piece, so that the space 400 at the bottom of the litter box body 10 is blocked from the front side of the litter box body 10, thereby preventing debris from entering the bottom of the litter box body 10 from the front side.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1-3 In this embodiment, the litter box body 10 includes a shell 11 and a cat compartment 12 rotatably installed within the shell 11. In this embodiment, the shell 11 can be curved, and the shell 11 includes a bottom 110 and a side wall 112 extending along the edge of the bottom 110. The bottom 110 and the side wall 112 together form a rotating cavity 113.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cat compartment 12 is spherical and suspended within a rotating cavity 112 inside the housing 11, rotating within the rotating cavity 112 under the support of the housing 11. Driven by a driving device (not shown), the cat compartment 12 reciprocates relative to the housing 11 in a preset direction. The cat compartment 12 has an opening 120 for the cat to enter and exit the litter box 1. Cat litter is placed inside the cat compartment 12; when the cat defecates on the litter, the excrement falls onto the litter and forms clumps. The top-opening litter box 1 is equipped with a partition plate 60 and a screen 70, which are positioned vertically within the cat compartment 12, forming a storage space 80 between them. The partition plate 60 is detachably installed on the cat compartment 12 and located at the opening 120. In this embodiment, the partition plate 60 is detachably installed on the 12 by magnetic attraction. Specifically, the cat compartment 12 and the partition plate 60 are fitted with magnetic elements (not shown). When the isolation plate 60 has been used for a period of time, it also needs to be cleaned. At this time, the isolation plate 60 can be disassembled and cleaned separately.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1-4In this embodiment, the support structure 20 includes four support legs: a first support leg 210, a second support leg 220, a third support leg 230, and a fourth support leg 240. The first support leg 210, second support leg 220, third support leg 230, and fourth support leg 240 are distributed at the four corners of the litter box body 10, and together they can support the litter box body 10. The first support leg 210 and second support leg 220 are located at the front of the litter box body 10. The third support leg 230 and fourth support leg 240 are located at the rear of the litter box body 10. The external space of the top-opening litter box 1 can communicate with the space 400 through the gap between the first support leg 210 and the second support leg 220.

[0032] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 Each support leg is surrounded by a first decorative shell 2022. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first decorative shell 2022 can be each support leg. Specifically, the first support leg 210, second support leg 220, third support leg 230, and fourth support leg 240 each include a fixing part 201 and a decorative part 202 surrounding the fixing part 201. One end of the fixing part 201 protrudes from the decorative part 202, and this protruding end is fixedly connected to the litter box body 10. It can be understood that the litter box body 10 has a positioning hole (not shown) at the corresponding position of the fixing part 201, allowing the fixing part 201 to be positioned and engaged, so that the support leg fits into the bottom of the litter box body 10. The decorative part 202 includes the first decorative shell 2022, a back side 2023 opposite to the first decorative shell 2022, and two side walls 2024 connecting the first decorative shell 2022 and the two sides of the back side. In this embodiment, the first decorative shell 2022 is curved. When the first support leg 210, the second support leg 220, the third support leg 230 and the fourth support leg 240 are installed on the litter box body 10, the first decorative shell 2022 is combined with the bottom of the shell 11 and integrated with the shell 11.

[0033] In some feasible embodiments, the number of support legs of the support structure 20 may be set to only two at the front, and other parts may adopt other structures, which are not limited here.

[0034] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 4The litter box 30 is slidably mounted on the litter box body 10 and located at the bottom of the litter box body 10. It slides out from between the first support leg 210 and the second support leg 220. The litter box 30 includes a base plate 31 and a side wall 33 extending from the bottom edge of the base plate 31. The side wall 33 includes a second decorative shell 35 located at the front. The second decorative shell 35 is located in the gap between the first support leg 210 and the second support leg 220, allowing the second decorative shell 35, the first support leg 210, and the second support leg 220 to collectively shield the front side of the litter box body 10 from the space 400, preventing debris or garbage from entering the space 400 below the shell. In this embodiment, the second decorative shell 35 is curved. The second decorative shell 35 is also spliced ​​together with the first decorative shells 2022 of the first support legs 210 and the second support legs 220 on the left and right sides, forming a whole, and is also spliced ​​together with the upper shell 11, forming a whole. That is, the first decorative shell 2022, the second decorative shell 35, and the shell 11 of the first support leg 210 and the second support leg 220 appear as a single unit. More specifically, the contours of the first decorative shell 2022 and the second decorative shell 35 are consistent with the contours of their mating parts with the shell 11. This allows the curved surfaces of the first decorative shell 2022, the second decorative shell 35, and the shell 11 to be integrated, presenting a continuous streamlined appearance and achieving a unified or consistent form. The second decorative shell 35 is detachably fitted to the first decorative shell 2022 through an embedded joint, and the second decorative shell 35 is detachably fitted to the shell 11 through a pull-out sliding structure.

[0035] Understandably, the shapes of the first decorative shell 2022, the second decorative shell 35, and the shell 11 can be designed according to the configuration requirements of the top-opening litter box 1, including but not limited to straight surfaces, curved surfaces, or other irregular shapes, as long as the first decorative shell 2022, the second decorative shell 35, and the shell 11 can be integrated into a whole.

[0036] Furthermore, the litter box body 10 is provided with a slide 90 for the slidable installation of the litter box 30, which is connected to the litter box body 10 via the slide. It is understood that the connection between the litter box 30 and the slide 90 utilizes, but is not limited to, a ball bearing or roller structure. The litter box 30 is used to collect clumps of cat litter for litter cleaning. The litter cleaning process will be described in detail below, including how the litter box 30 collects clumps of cat litter.

[0037] After a period of use, the litter box 1 needs to be cleaned by separating clumps of litter. During this process, the drive unit rotates the litter compartment 12. Clean litter in the compartment passes through the screen 70 and enters the storage space 80 due to gravity. Clumps of litter cannot pass through the screen 70 and are thus separated. After the clumps are separated, the drive unit continues to rotate the compartment 12, causing the opening 120 to move downwards and directly towards the waste container 30. Excrement falls into the waste container 30 due to gravity, thus cleaning the clumps in the litter box 1. Then, the drive unit continues to rotate the compartment 12, causing the opening 120 to move upwards, and the waste falls back into the compartment 12 from the screen 70, allowing for reuse.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5In this embodiment, the cat compartment 12 is rotatably mounted to the housing 11 via pivots 125 on both sides. The top-opening litter box 1 also includes a lifting structure 40 and a locking structure 50. The lifting structure 40 is locked to or unlocked from the housing 11 via the locking structure 50. When the lifting structure 40 is locked to the housing 11, it is positioned above the pivots 125 to restrict the pivots 125 on the housing 11, thereby restricting the cat compartment 12 to the housing 11. When the lifting structure 40 is unlocked from the housing 11, it can be removed from the housing 11. At this time, the pivots 125 are released from the restriction of the lifting structure 40, thus freeing the cat compartment 12 from the housing 11, allowing the cat compartment 12 to be removed from the housing 11. In this embodiment, there are two lifting structures 40, located on both sides of the cat compartment 12. Each lifting structure 40 includes a first lifting shell 41 and a second lifting shell 42, which are detachably mounted on the housing 11 and can also be detachably combined together. The first lifting shell 41 is provided with a lifting lug 411 and two first protrusions 412. The lifting lug 411 is formed by an opening in the middle of the first lifting shell 41. The first protrusions 412 extend from the bottom of the first lifting shell 41. The second lifting shell 42 is provided with two second protrusions 422, which extend from the bottom of the second lifting shell 42 and correspond one-to-one with the two first protrusions 412. The locking structure 50 includes a lock body 51 installed between the first lifting shell 41 and the second lifting shell 42, and an operating member 52 installed on the outside of the first lifting shell 41. The operating member 52 can slide under the action of external force. Specifically, the lock body 51 is provided with a mounting part 510, which passes through the second lifting shell 42 and is engaged with the housing 11. The mounting part 510 is movably mounted on the second lifting shell 42 and can reciprocate a preset distance horizontally relative to the second lifting shell 42 under external force, thereby separating or engaging the lock body 51 with the housing 11. The operating member 52 is provided with a locking tongue 520 and an operating part 522 fixedly connected to the locking tongue 520. The locking tongue 520 passes through the first lifting shell 41 and is fixed to the lock body 51. The operating part 522 is located outside the first lifting shell 41 so that the user can apply external force to slide the operating member 52, thereby applying external force to the lock body 51 to move the lock body 51.

[0039] In the above embodiments, the decorative shell between the support legs ensures that the space at the bottom of the litter box body is shielded to a certain extent, allowing some debris to be blocked outside the bottom of the litter box and preventing debris from accumulating, which has a significant positive effect.

[0040] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if these modifications and variations of this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

[0041] The above-listed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A top-opening cat litter box, characterized by, include: The main body of the litter box includes a shell and a cat compartment rotatably installed within the shell; A support structure is located at the bottom of the litter box body to support the litter box body to a corresponding height, so that there is a certain space below the shell; the support structure includes a first support leg and a second support leg symmetrically arranged at the front of the litter box body, and the external space can be connected to the space through the gap between the first support leg and the second support leg; the first support leg and the second support leg are both provided with a first decorative shell on their periphery; The second decorative shell is fitted to the bottom of the litter box body and is located in the gap between the first support leg and the second support leg, so that the second decorative shell, the first support leg and the second support leg together shield the space from the front side of the litter box body; wherein the outer contours of the second decorative shell, the first decorative shell and the shell are matched to merge into one.

2. The top opening litter box of claim 1, wherein, The top-opening litter box also includes a trash can, which is slidably installed on the litter box body and located at the bottom of the litter box body, and the second decorative shell is the side wall of the trash can.

3. The top opening litter box of claim 1, wherein, The first decorative shell, the second decorative shell, and the shell are combined to form a unified curved surface.

4. The top opening litter box of claim 1, wherein, The two sides of the second decorative shell are tightly joined to the first decorative shells of the first support leg and the second support leg, and the upper end of the second decorative shell is engaged with the lower end of the shell at a position opposite to that of the shell; the upper ends of the first decorative shells of the first support leg and the second support leg are engaged with the lower end of the shell at a position corresponding to that of the shell.

5. The top opening litter box of claim 1, wherein, The support structure also includes a third support leg and a fourth support leg, which are symmetrically arranged at the rear of the litter box body, and together with the first support leg and the second support leg, support the litter box body.

6. The top-opening litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first support leg, the second support leg, the third support leg, and the fourth support leg each include a fixing part and a decorative part surrounding the fixing part. One end of the fixing part protrudes from the decorative part, and the end of the fixing part protruding from the decorative part is fixedly connected to the litter box body. The decorative part includes a first decorative shell, a back side disposed opposite to the first decorative shell, and two side walls connected to the first decorative shell and the back side.

7. The top-opening litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top-opening litter box also includes a partition plate and a screen arranged side by side. The cat compartment and the partition plate and the screen form a storage space. The cat compartment has a compartment opening. The partition plate is detachably installed on the main body of the litter box and located at the compartment opening.

8. The top-opening litter box as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The partition plate is detachably installed on the litter box body by magnetic attraction.

9. The top-opening litter box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top-opening litter box also includes a lifting structure and a locking structure. The lifting structure is located on both sides of the cat compartment. The lifting structure is locked to the housing or unlocked from the housing by the locking structure.

10. The top-opening litter box as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes a first lifting shell and a second lifting shell. The first lifting shell is provided with a lifting lug and an operating component. The first lifting shell and the second lifting shell are detachably installed in the housing. The first lifting shell and the second lifting shell are detachably fitted together. A gap space is formed between the first lifting shell and the second lifting shell. The locking structure is located in the gap space and is detachably installed in the first lifting shell.

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