Intelligent cat litter box for space capsule

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of space cabin intelligent cat litter box, including shell, spherical sand bin is installed in the inner chamber of shell, the inner chamber of shell below spherical sand bin is slidably installed with excrement collection box, the inner chamber of shell right of excrement collection box is provided with battery, the upper portion of battery is installed with controller, the inner wall of spherical sand bin is installed with the part of defecation subassembly;Solved the mainstream current market existing barrel type cat litter box is usually using rolling barrel, resulting in product flooding, serious homogeneity, in the process of use, not only large in size, complex structure, and motor load is also big, price is also high, while barrel rolling, cat litter rolling is not only easy to produce larger noise and dust raising, and cat litter in cat excrement is rolled on room wall, easy to dirty room wall, in addition barrel rolling, also have higher cat trapping hidden trouble problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cat litter box technology, specifically to a space capsule-style intelligent cat litter box. Background Technology

[0002] A litter box is a container for cats to excrete waste. It needs to be used with cat litter. Its main functions include maintaining home hygiene, reducing odor, and training cats to eliminate waste properly.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream rolling litter boxes on the market usually use a large rolling bucket, which has led to a proliferation of products and serious homogenization. In use, they are not only large in size and complex in structure, but also have a high motor load and high price. At the same time, when the large bucket is rolling, the cat litter tumbling not only easily generates a lot of noise and dust, but also the cat feces in the litter roll on the walls of the box, which can easily dirty the walls. In addition, the large bucket also has a high risk of trapping cats when it is rolling.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a smart cat litter box in a space capsule. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems in related technologies, this utility model provides a smart cat litter box with a simple structure and novel design. Moreover, it does not require rolling a large bucket during use, resulting in a low motor load and no noise or dust generation. It is also highly safe, eliminating the risk of cats getting trapped.

[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A smart cat litter box with a space capsule includes a shell, a spherical litter chamber installed in the inner cavity of the shell, a waste collection box slidably installed in the inner cavity of the shell below the spherical litter chamber, a battery disposed in the inner cavity of the shell to the right of the waste collection box, a controller installed above the battery, and a part of the waste disposal component installed on the inner wall of the spherical litter chamber.

[0008] The defecation assembly includes a comb-shaped sand shovel. A first driven gear is installed at one end of the comb-shaped sand shovel, and a first driving gear meshes with one side of the first driven gear. The first driving gear is connected to the output end of a drive motor. A stroke control contact is installed on the rear wall of the first driving gear, and the stroke control contact works in conjunction with a limit switch. A second driving gear is installed at the other end of the comb-shaped sand shovel, and a second driven gear meshes with one side of the second driving gear. A prying post is installed on the front side wall of the second driven gear, and the prying post works in conjunction with a stop block on the rear wall of the sealing plate at that end. Both ends of the comb-shaped sand shovel are rotatably connected to both ends of the sealing plate, and the sealing plate works in conjunction with a defecation port opened on the front side wall of the spherical sand bin.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a transmission shaft is installed at the center of the first driven gear. One end of the transmission shaft is installed inside the comb-shaped sand shovel at that end. The other end of the transmission shaft passes through the outer wall of the first driven gear and is fitted with a shaft core baffle. A positioning concentric pin is installed in the inner cavity of the transmission shaft at that end. The other end of the concentric positioning pin is used in conjunction with a push-lock. A lock button is installed on the push-lock, and a damping protrusion is installed on the inner wall of the push-lock.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, one end of the shaft core baffle is snapped with a sliding plate, and the connecting body of the shaft core baffle and the sliding plate is slidably connected to the groove on the front side wall of the shell. The sliding plate is used in conjunction with the damping protrusion, and the pressing lock passes through the spherical sand chamber and the left side wall of the shell in sequence.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the controller integrates a motherboard, a signal transceiver module, an information processing module, and a motor control module. The controller is connected to an external APP mobile terminal via the signal transceiver module.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, support feet are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the housing, and weighing sensors are provided on the support feet.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a storage groove is provided on the rear side wall of the housing, and the storage groove is used in conjunction with the pedal at the front of the housing.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a cover is installed on the top of the housing, and the cover adopts an open design, which can be customized by the user.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model has a simple structure and novel design. Through its designed waste disposal component, during use, the drive motor operates, causing the first active gear to rotate. Simultaneously, the first driven gear rotates in the opposite direction, and the comb-shaped litter shovel connected to the first driven gear also rotates. When it rotates 180 degrees, the limit switch contacts the limit control contact, stopping the drive motor. The drive motor then reverses 180 degrees to repeat the cycle (±180 degrees rotation). During this process, the comb-shaped litter shovel also acts as a connecting rod, causing the second active gear to rotate, simultaneously driving the second driven gear to rotate in the opposite direction. When the pry pin on the second driven gear contacts the stop block on the rear wall of the sealing plate, it pries the sealing plate, causing it to rotate around its rotation axis, thus sealing the waste disposal opening. This eliminates the need to rotate the large litter box during use, reducing motor load, noise, and dust generation, while also ensuring high safety and eliminating the risk of trapping the cat.

[0017] 2. This utility model utilizes a transmission shaft core, shaft core baffle, press-lock, and lock button in a coordinated manner. When disassembling the spherical sand bin and comb-shaped sand shovel, first press the lock button to disengage it from the press-lock. Then, the spring on the outer circumference of the positioning concentric pin springs it up, allowing the press-lock and concentric positioning pin to be removed. Next, the sliding plate pushes the shaft core baffle upwards within the groove, and the transmission shaft core can then be removed, facilitating the disassembly of the spherical sand bin and comb-shaped sand shovel for subsequent cleaning operations. Additionally, the damping protrusion prevents the sliding plate and shaft core baffle from moving freely, while the concentric positioning pin ensures that the first driving gear and the first driven gear remain tangential and securely meshed. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a smart cat litter box in a space capsule according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the spherical litter box and the defecation assembly of a smart cat litter box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial defecation component structure of a smart cat litter box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft and shaft baffle of a smart cat litter box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft core and concentric positioning pin of a smart cat litter box for a space capsule, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the battery and controller of a smart cat litter box in a space capsule according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the storage slot of a smart cat litter box in a space capsule, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Shell; 2. Spherical sand chamber; 3. Waste collection box; 4. Battery; 5. Controller; 6. Waste disposal assembly; 7. Comb-shaped sand shovel; 8. First driven gear; 9. First driving gear; 10. Drive motor; 11. Stroke control contact; 12. Limit switch; 13. Second driving gear; 14. Second driven gear; 15. Pry bar; 16. Sealing plate; 17. Stop block; 18. Waste disposal port; 19. Drive shaft core; 20. Shaft core baffle; 21. Concentric positioning pin; 22. Press-lock buckle; 23. Lock button; 24. Damping protrusion; 25. Sliding plate; 26. Support foot pad; 27. Storage slot; 28. Pedal; 29. ​​Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart cat litter box in a space capsule is provided.

[0030] Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 1-7According to an embodiment of this utility model, a smart cat litter box includes a housing 1. A storage groove 27 is provided on the rear side wall of the housing 1, which cooperates with a pedal 28 at the front of the housing 1. A spherical litter bin 2 is installed in the inner cavity of the housing 1. A waste collection box 3 is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the housing 1 below the spherical litter bin 2. A battery 4 is provided in the inner cavity of the housing 1 to the right of the waste collection box 3. A controller 5 is installed above the battery 4. The controller 5 integrates a motherboard, a signal transceiver module, an information processing module, and a motor control module. The controller 5 is connected to an external APP mobile terminal via the signal transceiver module. A portion of a waste disposal assembly 6 is installed on the inner wall of the spherical litter bin 2. The waste disposal assembly 6 includes a comb-shaped litter scoop 7. One end of the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 is equipped with a first driven gear 8, and a first driving gear 9 is meshed on one side of the first driven gear 8. The first driving gear 9 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 10. A stroke control contact 11 is installed on the rear wall of the first driving gear 9. The stroke control contact 11 is used in conjunction with a limit switch 12. The other end of the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 is equipped with a second driving gear 13. A second driven gear 14 is meshed on one side of the second driving gear 13. A prying column 15 is installed on the front side wall of the second driven gear 14. The prying column 15 is used in conjunction with a stop block 17 on the rear wall of the sealing plate 16 at that end. The two ends of the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 are rotatably connected to the two ends of the sealing plate 16. The sealing plate 16 is used in conjunction with a defecation port 18 opened on the front side wall of the spherical sand bin 2. When the litter box is in use, the drive motor 10 operates, causing the first drive gear 9 to rotate. Simultaneously, the first driven gear 8 rotates in the opposite direction, and the comb-shaped litter shovel 7 connected to the first driven gear 8 also rotates. After rotating 180 degrees, the limit switch 12 contacts the limit control contact 11, stopping the drive motor 10. The drive motor 10 then reverses 180 degrees, repeating the cycle of positive and negative 180-degree rotation. During this process, the comb-shaped litter shovel 7 also acts as a connecting rod, causing the second drive gear 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the second driven gear 14 to rotate in the opposite direction. When the prying post 15 on the second driven gear 14 contacts the stop block 17 on the rear wall of the sealing plate 16, the sealing plate 16 is pried open, causing it to rotate around its rotation axis, thus sealing the litter opening 18. This eliminates the need to rotate the large litter box during use, reducing motor load, noise, and dust generation, while also ensuring high safety and eliminating the risk of trapping the cat.

[0031] The included foot pedal 28 allows cats to easily enter, while the storage slot 27 provides convenient storage for the foot pedal 28. Additionally, the waste collection box 3 facilitates the collection of cat waste discharged from the waste outlet 18.

[0032] Among them, the controller 5 connects to the external APP mobile terminal signal through its built-in signal module, which can facilitate remote control by users.

[0033] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a transmission shaft core 19 is installed at the center of the first driven gear 8. One end of the transmission shaft core 19 is installed inside the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 at that end. The other end of the transmission shaft core 19 passes through the first driven gear 8 and a shaft core baffle 20 is installed on its outer wall. A concentric positioning pin 21 is installed in the inner cavity of the transmission shaft core 19 at that end. The other end of the concentric positioning pin 21 is used in conjunction with a press-lock buckle 22. A lock button 23 is installed on the press-lock buckle 22, and a damping protrusion 24 is installed on the inner wall of the press-lock buckle 22. A sliding piece 25 is snapped onto one end of the shaft core baffle 20, and the connecting body of the shaft core baffle 20 and the sliding piece 25 is slidably connected to a groove on the front side wall of the casing. The sliding piece 25 is used in conjunction with the damping protrusion 24. The press-lock buckle 22 passes through the spherical sand chamber 2 and the left side wall of the casing 1 in sequence. The transmission shaft core 19, shaft core baffle 20, press lock 22, and lock button 23 work together to allow for disassembly of the spherical sand chamber 2 and comb-shaped sand shovel 7. First, press the lock button 23 to disengage it from the press lock 22. Then, the spring on the outer periphery of the concentric positioning pin 21 will spring it up. Next, remove the press lock 22 and the concentric positioning pin 21. Then, the sliding plate 25 pushes the shaft core baffle 20 upwards in the groove. After removing the transmission shaft core 19, the spherical sand chamber 2 and comb-shaped sand shovel 7 can be disassembled, facilitating subsequent cleaning operations. Additionally, the damping protrusion 24 prevents the sliding plate 25 and shaft core baffle 20 from moving freely, while the concentric positioning pin 21 ensures that the first driving gear 9 and the first driven gear 8 remain tangential and well-locked.

[0034] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As a further embodiment of this invention, support feet 26 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the housing 1, and weighing sensors are installed on the support feet 26. A cover 29 is installed on the top of the housing 1, and the cover 29 adopts an open design, which can be customized by the user. The weighing sensors are electrically connected to the controller 5, which can easily detect the cat entering. The user-customizable cover 29 can further enhance the novelty of the litter box's appearance and avoid homogenization.

[0035] Workflow: When it is necessary to clean up cat feces, the user can start the drive motor 10 after the cat leaves the litter box via the mobile terminal APP. Then the first drive gear 9 will rotate, and the first driven gear 8 will rotate in the opposite direction. The comb-shaped litter scoop 7 connected to the first driven gear 8 will also rotate. When it rotates to 180 degrees, the limit switch 12 will contact the limit control contact 11, and the drive motor 10 will stop. Then the drive motor 10 will reverse 180 degrees to repeat the next cycle of positive and negative 180 degree rotation. During this process, the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 also acts as a connecting rod, causing the second driving gear 13 to rotate as well, and simultaneously driving the second driven gear 14 to rotate in the opposite direction. When the prying post 15 on the second driven gear 14 contacts the stop block 17 on the rear wall of the sealing plate 16, it can pry the sealing plate 16, causing it to rotate around its rotation center axis, thereby sealing the defecation port 18. When the prying post 15 on the second driven gear 14 moves away from the stop block 17, the sealing plate 16 moves away from the defecation port 18, causing the defecation port 18 to leak out. At this time, the comb-shaped sand shovel 7 moves to the defecation port 18, and can then deliver the cat feces collected by the comb during the movement to the defecation port 18, and then discharge it from the defecation port 18 into the collection box 3 below.

[0036] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the limit switch 12, the load cell and the controller 5 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0037] The power supply and operating principle of the storage battery 4, drive motor 10, limit switch 12, weighing sensor and controller 5 are clear to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart cat litter box with a space capsule design, comprising a shell (1), characterized in that: A spherical sand chamber (2) is installed in the inner cavity of the shell (1). A fecal collection box (3) is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the shell (1) below the spherical sand chamber (2). A storage battery (4) is provided in the inner cavity of the shell (1) to the right of the fecal collection box (3). A controller (5) is installed above the storage battery (4). A part of the defecation assembly (6) is installed on the inner wall of the spherical sand chamber (2). The defecation assembly (6) includes a comb-shaped sand shovel (7). A first driven gear (8) is installed at one end of the comb-shaped sand shovel (7). A first driving gear (9) meshes with one side of the first driven gear (8). The first driving gear (9) is connected to the output end of the drive motor (10). A stroke control contact (11) is installed on the rear wall of the first driving gear (9). The stroke control contact (11) is used in conjunction with a limit switch (12). The other end of the comb-shaped sand shovel (7) is equipped with... There is a second driving gear (13), and a second driven gear (14) meshes with one side of the second driving gear (13). A prying column (15) is installed on the front side wall of the second driven gear (14), and the prying column (15) cooperates with the stop block (17) on the rear wall of the sealing plate (16). The two ends of the comb-shaped sand shovel (7) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the sealing plate (16). The sealing plate (16) cooperates with the defecation port (18) opened on the front side wall of the spherical sand bin (2).

2. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A drive shaft core (19) is installed at the center of the first driven gear (8). One end of the drive shaft core (19) is installed in the comb-shaped sand shovel (7) at that end. The other end of the drive shaft core (19) passes through the first driven gear (8) and a shaft core baffle (20) is installed on its outer wall. A concentric positioning pin (21) is installed in the inner cavity of the drive shaft core (19) at that end. The other end of the concentric positioning pin (21) is used in conjunction with a press lock (22). A lock button (23) is installed on the press lock (22), and a damping protrusion (24) is installed on the inner wall of the press lock (22).

3. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule as described in claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the shaft core baffle (20) is snapped with a sliding piece (25), and the connecting body of the shaft core baffle (20) and the sliding piece (25) is slidably connected to the groove on the front side wall of the shell. The sliding piece (25) is used in conjunction with the damping protrusion (24). The pressing latch (22) passes through the spherical sand chamber (2) and the left side wall of the shell (1) in sequence.

4. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (5) integrates a motherboard, a signal transceiver module, an information processing module, and a motor control module. The controller (5) is connected to an external APP mobile terminal via the signal transceiver module.

5. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: Supporting feet (26) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the housing (1), and weighing sensors are provided on the supporting feet (26).

6. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A storage groove (27) is provided on the rear side wall of the housing (1), and the storage groove (27) is used in conjunction with the pedal (28) at the front of the housing (1).

7. The smart cat litter box in a space capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover (29) is installed on the top of the housing (1), and the cover (29) adopts an open design, which can be customized by the user.

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