A leak-proof rotating bucket structure and a cat toilet
By combining a urine-proof baffle with an anti-stick pad in the rotating bowl of the cat litter box, the problem of cat urine leakage is solved, achieving a more efficient cleaning effect and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO HOMERUN SMART TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In existing automatic cat toilet designs, cat urine is prone to leaking or overflowing along structural gaps, leading to cleaning difficulties and unpleasant odors.
The design combines a urine-proof baffle with an anti-stick pad. The upper edge of the urine-proof baffle is no lower than the rotation center line of the rotating drum shell and is integrally connected with the door frame. It is equipped with a sealing element to seal the joint. The lower edge of the urine-proof baffle has an eave to guide urine into the anti-stick pad.
Effectively prevents urine leakage, reduces cleaning difficulty, improves the cat litter box user experience, and ensures the inside of the rotating container is clean.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a leak-proof rotating bucket structure and a cat toilet. Background Technology
[0002] Current automatic litter box designs typically employ a multi-component assembly method. While this design offers some convenience in assembly and maintenance, it also exposes structural shortcomings. Specifically, the rotating container usually has an anti-stick pad inside to prevent cat excrement from adhering to its inner surface. However, since gaps between structural components are unavoidable, cat urine can easily overflow along these gaps or seep into the gap between the anti-stick pad and the container. This leakage not only complicates cleaning but also causes urine to accumulate in these hard-to-reach areas, continuously emitting an unpleasant odor.
[0003] In addition, cats don't always urinate in the same spot when using a litter box; some cats will even urinate towards the higher parts of the rotating container. This means that many areas inside the automatic litter box can become covered in cat urine, increasing the difficulty and frequency of cleaning.
[0004] To address these issues, we urgently need to propose an improved design that prevents cat urine from seeping into structural gaps or overflowing outside the rotating container, while reducing the difficulty and frequency of cleaning and enhancing the overall user experience of the cat litter box. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a leak-proof rotating bucket structure and cat toilet, which prevents cat urine from entering the structural gaps or leaking out of the rotating bucket, while reducing the difficulty and frequency of cleaning and improving the overall user experience of the cat toilet.
[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, this application provides a leak-proof rotating bucket structure, including a rotating bucket shell and an anti-stick pad, wherein the anti-stick pad is disposed at the bottom position inside the rotating bucket shell;
[0007] It also includes a urine-proof shield;
[0008] The urine-proof baffle is installed on the inner wall of the rotating drum shell, and its lower edge is provided with a first eave that covers the upper edge of the anti-stick pad;
[0009] The height of the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle is not lower than the height of the rotation center line of the rotating barrel shell.
[0010] Furthermore, the first eaves is inclined towards the bottom position inside the rotating barrel shell.
[0011] Furthermore, the inlet and outlet of the rotating drum shell are provided with door frames;
[0012] The urine-proof baffle is integrally connected to the door frame.
[0013] Furthermore, the urine-proof baffle is assembled from a first baffle shell and a second baffle shell.
[0014] Furthermore, the first baffle shell is installed in the inner wall area of the rotating drum shell where the inlet and outlet are located, and is integrally connected with the door frame;
[0015] The second baffle housing is installed inside the outer shell of the rotating drum, away from the inner wall area of the inlet and outlet.
[0016] Furthermore, it also includes seals;
[0017] The sealing element connects the first baffle housing and the second baffle housing, and is used to seal the joint between the first baffle housing and the second baffle housing.
[0018] Furthermore, the sealing element is a waterproof sticker, which is applied to the seam between the first baffle housing and the second baffle housing.
[0019] Furthermore, the sealing element is a soft rubber connector, which is disposed in the joint and makes sealing contact with the first baffle housing and the second baffle housing respectively.
[0020] Furthermore, the outer shell of the rotating drum is provided with a second eave that covers the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle.
[0021] This application also discloses a cat toilet, including a leak-proof rotating bucket structure as described.
[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the leak-proof rotating bucket structure designed in this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] 1. The design of the urine-proof baffle can cover some assembly gaps in the outer shell of the rotating bucket, thereby reducing the exposure of structural gaps and reducing the possibility of urine leaking out from the gaps.
[0024] 2. The urine-proof baffle is wide, and the height of its upper edge is no lower than the center line of rotation of the rotating barrel shell. This design allows urine to be successfully blocked even for cats that urinate from a high position.
[0025] 3. The lower edge of the urine-proof barrier has a first ridge that covers the upper edge of the anti-stick pad. When urine is blocked by the urine-proof barrier, it will flow naturally along its own surface and then through the ridge onto the anti-stick pad. The anti-stick pad itself is a waterproof component, and it is covered with cat litter, so the urine will eventually flow into the litter area and form clumps normally. This design effectively guides the flow of urine, ensuring that urine does not drip randomly into the gap between the anti-stick pad and the rotating container's outer shell, thus maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of the rotating container. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a leak-proof rotating bucket structure provided in this application;
[0028] Figure 2 A perspective view of a leak-proof rotating bucket structure provided in this application without a front shell;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a leak-proof rotating bucket structure provided in this application without a rotating bucket shell;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a leak-proof rotating bucket structure provided in this application, excluding the rotating bucket shell and the first baffle shell;
[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of position A in the diagram;
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell of the rotating drum; 11. Front shell; 12. Rear shell; 13. Inlet / outlet; 14. Door frame; 2. Urine-proof baffle; 15. Second eaves; 21. First baffle shell; 22. Second baffle shell; 23. First eaves; 24. Seal; 3. Anti-stick pad. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.
[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "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 the embodiments of this application 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 the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a replaceable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] This application discloses a leak-proof rotating bucket structure.
[0037] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 One embodiment of the leak-proof rotating bucket structure provided in this application includes:
[0038] The rotating bucket shell 1 and the anti-stick mat 3 are located at the bottom inside the rotating bucket shell 1. Specifically, the rotating bucket shell 1 can be composed of a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12, assembled along the rotation center line of the rotating bucket shell 1. The entrance / exit 13 for pets is located on the front shell 11. The anti-stick mat 3 is a waterproof litter-holding component adapted to the bottom shape inside the rotating bucket shell 1, and it is covered with cat litter. The rotating bucket shell 1 and the anti-stick mat 3 are existing design structures; those skilled in the art can modify the design or directly use the existing structure according to actual needs. Therefore, more specific structural details are not described further.
[0039] The core design of this application is the addition of a urine-proof baffle 2.
[0040] The urine-proof baffle 2 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating drum shell 1, and its lower edge is provided with a first eave 23 covering the upper edge of the anti-stick pad 3; the height of the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle 2 is not lower than the height of the rotation center line of the rotating drum shell 1.
[0041] The first eaves edge 23 is preferably designed to be integrally formed with the urine-proof baffle 2, ensuring a strong connection between the first eaves edge 23 and the urine-proof baffle 2 and reducing the risk of urine leakage from this connection. It is understandable that this integrated design not only improves the overall structural strength but also eliminates connection gaps, further reducing the risk of leakage.
[0042] The leak-proof rotating bucket structure designed in this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0043] 1. The design of the urine-proof baffle 2 can cover some assembly gaps of the rotating bucket shell 1, thereby reducing the exposure of structural gaps and reducing the leakage of urine from the gaps to the outside.
[0044] 2. The urine-proof baffle 2 is relatively wide, and the height of its upper edge is not lower than the rotation center line height of the rotating barrel shell 1. This design allows urine to be successfully blocked even for cats that urinate in high positions.
[0045] 3. The lower edge of the urine-proof barrier 2 has a first ridge 23 that covers the upper edge of the anti-stick pad 3. When urine is blocked by the urine-proof barrier 2, it will flow naturally along its own wall and then through the ridge onto the anti-stick pad 3. The anti-stick pad 3 itself is a waterproof component, and it is covered with cat litter, so the urine will eventually flow into the cat litter area and form clumps normally. This design reasonably guides the flow of urine, ensuring that urine will not drip randomly into the gap between the anti-stick pad 3 and the rotating container shell 1, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the rotating container.
[0046] The above is Embodiment 1 of an anti-leakage rotating bucket structure provided in this application. The following is Embodiment 2 of an anti-leakage rotating bucket structure provided in this application. Please refer to the following for details. Figures 1 to 5 .
[0047] Based on the solution of Embodiment 1 above:
[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first eaves 23 is inclined towards the bottom position inside the outer shell 1 of the rotating barrel.
[0049] This tilted design can more effectively guide urine blocked by the urine-proof baffle 2, ensuring that urine can flow smoothly along the first edge 23 into the litter area on the anti-stick pad 3, further reducing the possibility of urine dripping into the gaps, improving the efficiency of urine collection and the cleanliness of the inside of the rotating bucket shell 1.
[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 2As shown, the inlet and outlet 13 of the rotating drum shell 1 is equipped with a door frame 14; the urine-proof baffle 2 is integrally connected to the door frame 14. The urine-proof baffle 2 and the door frame 14 are designed as an integrated structure, which further reduces structural gaps, reduces urine seepage from gaps, further improves the leak-proof effect, and also enhances the installation stability of the urine-proof baffle 2; in addition, this integrated connection design simplifies the assembly process and improves production efficiency.
[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the urine-proof baffle 2 is assembled from a first baffle shell 21 and a second baffle shell 22.
[0052] This modular design not only facilitates manufacturing and assembly, increasing design flexibility and applicability, but also makes cleaning and maintenance of the urine-proof baffle 2 easier, extending its service life.
[0053] Furthermore, the first baffle shell 21 is installed on the inner wall area of the rotating drum shell 1, which has the inlet and outlet 13, and is integrally connected with the door frame 14; the second baffle shell 22 is installed on the inner wall area of the rotating drum shell 1, which is opposite to the inlet and outlet 13. Specifically, taking the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 of the rotating drum shell 1 as an example of being assembled along the rotation center line of the rotating drum shell 1, then the first baffle shell 21 is installed on the inner wall of the front shell 11, and the second baffle shell 22 is installed on the inner wall of the rear shell 12.
[0054] By aligning the assembly direction of the first baffle housing 21 and the second baffle housing 22 with the assembly direction of the front housing 11 and the rear housing 12, a single baffle housing can be integrally connected to the door frame 14, eliminating the need for both baffle housings to be connected to the door frame 14, thus reducing processing difficulty.
[0055] Furthermore, when the urine-proof baffle 2 is designed as two baffle shells, a seam (seam) will be formed after they are assembled. In order to prevent urine from leaking from the seam, this application also adds a sealing element 24.
[0056] The seal 24 connects the first baffle housing 21 and the second baffle housing 22 and is used to seal the joint between the first baffle housing 21 and the second baffle housing 22.
[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the sealing element 24 is a waterproof sticker, which is applied to the joint between the first baffle housing 21 and the second baffle housing 22.
[0058] Waterproof tape has good waterproof and sealing properties, effectively preventing urine leakage from the seams and ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the inside of the container. At the same time, waterproof tape is also easy to use; it can be directly applied to the seams without the need for additional fixing devices, reducing processing difficulty and cost.
[0059] Of course, as an alternative implementation, the seal 24 can also be a soft rubber connector, disposed in the joint and making sealing contact with the first baffle housing 21 and the second baffle housing 22 respectively. The soft rubber connector has good elasticity and sealing performance, can adapt to joints of different shapes / widths, and can also achieve the same sealing effect.
[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the outer shell 1 of the rotating drum is provided with a second eave 15 that covers the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle 2.
[0061] This design further prevents urine from seeping into the gap between the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle 2 and the inner wall of the rotating drum shell 1, improving the leak-proof effect. The second eaves 15 can also be designed with a certain slope so that urine splashed on the inner wall of the rotating drum shell 1 above the urine-proof baffle 2 can flow more smoothly to the urine-proof baffle 2 or the anti-stick pad 3.
[0062] The second eaves 15 is preferably integrally formed with the outer shell 1 of the rotating drum to ensure the firmness of the connection. Moreover, through the integral molding design, there are no gaps between the second eaves 15 and the outer shell 1 of the rotating drum, thereby effectively preventing urine from leaking out from this point and further improving the anti-leakage effect.
[0063] This application also discloses a cat litter box, including a leak-proof rotating bucket structure. Specifically, the rotating bucket structure is installed on the base of the cat litter box (not shown in the figure), and has a corresponding sand filtering and cleaning component inside (not shown in the figure), which will not be described in detail.
[0064] The above provides a detailed description of the anti-leakage rotating bucket structure and cat toilet provided in this application. For those skilled in the art, based on the ideas of the embodiments of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A leak-proof rotating bucket structure, comprising a rotating bucket shell (1) and an anti-stick pad (3), wherein the anti-stick pad (3) is disposed at the bottom position inside the rotating bucket shell (1), characterized in that, It also includes a urine-proof shield (2); The urine-proof baffle (2) is installed on the inner wall of the rotating barrel shell (1), and its lower edge is provided with a first eave (23) covering the upper edge of the anti-stick pad (3). The height of the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle (2) is not lower than the height of the rotation center line of the rotating barrel shell (1).
2. The anti-leakage rotating bucket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first eaves (23) is inclined toward the bottom position inside the outer shell (1) of the rotating barrel.
3. The anti-leakage rotating bucket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet and outlet (13) of the rotating drum shell (1) are provided with door frames (14). The urine-proof baffle (2) is integrally connected to the door frame (14).
4. The leak-proof rotating bucket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The urine-proof baffle (2) is assembled from a first baffle shell (21) and a second baffle shell (22).
5. The leak-proof rotating bucket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first baffle shell (21) is installed in the inner wall area of the rotating drum shell (1) where the inlet and outlet (13) are located, and is integrally connected with the door frame (14); The second baffle housing (22) is installed inside the rotating drum housing (1) in the inner wall area away from the inlet and outlet (13).
6. The anti-leakage rotating bucket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a seal (24); The sealing element (24) connects the first baffle housing (21) and the second baffle housing (22) and is used to seal the joint between the first baffle housing (21) and the second baffle housing (22).
7. The leak-proof rotating bucket structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing element (24) is a waterproof sticker, which is applied to the seam between the first baffle shell (21) and the second baffle shell (22).
8. The leak-proof rotating bucket structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing element (24) is a soft rubber connector, which is provided in the joint and makes sealing contact with the first baffle shell (21) and the second baffle shell (22) respectively.
9. The anti-leakage rotating bucket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating drum shell (1) is provided with a second eave (15) that covers the upper edge of the urine-proof baffle (2).
10. A cat litter box, characterized in that, Includes the leak-proof rotating bucket structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.