An automatic cat hair cleaning box

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pet care technology, specifically providing an automatic cat hair cleaning box. The cleaning box includes: a box body, the box body being hollow inside, and a channel for cats to enter and exit the box body at one end; a first hair comb with a ring structure, the first hair comb being fixedly connected to the opening of the channel, the inner side of the first hair comb having multiple comb teeth distributed circumferentially, the tips of which point towards the center of the channel, the comb teeth having a curved conical structure, and the comb teeth being densely arranged to form a ring-shaped comb; compared with traditional methods, this utility model has the advantage of conveniently combing cat hair, saving cat owners time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet care technology, and in particular to an automatic cat hair cleaning box. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are nearly 40 million cat-owning households in China, making it the most popular pet category. With my country's economic development and fast-paced lifestyle, the number of pet owners is expected to continue to expand. However, cleaning up cat hair is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for cat owners. In many households, cat hair is everywhere, affecting both hygiene and the health of the cat owners.

[0003] Currently, most technologies and products for cleaning cat hair require manual operation using various cat hair combs. After calming the cat down, various combs or products are used regularly to brush away the fur.

[0004] Disadvantages of existing cat hair removal technologies:

[0005] 1. Existing cat hair removal products all require manual intervention in the hair removal process, which takes up the time and energy of pet cat owners. Moreover, due to factors such as air conditioning, cats shed every day of the year, so constant cleaning is necessary.

[0006] 2. This type of pulling tool is likely to cause significant pain to most cats, and the fact that grooming requires the cat to be on its belly, which does not conform to the cat's natural instincts, will make most cats afraid and unwilling to cooperate with their owners. Grooming a cat will be very tedious and may even fail.

[0007] 3. Each hair follicle on a cat's body has 7 or 8 hairs, and each hair is not very strong. These pulling tools will pull out normal cat hair as well, instead of accurately cleaning up cat hair that has already fallen out or is about to fall out.

[0008] Therefore, how to clean cat hair more conveniently, save time, and improve cleaning efficiency, so as to free up more time and energy for pet owners, has become a problem that pet lovers need to study. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cat hair cleaning box to solve the problem that cat lovers currently need to spend a lot of time cleaning cat hair.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0011] An automatic cat hair removal box, the removal box comprising:

[0012] The enclosure is hollow inside, and one end of the enclosure has a passage for the cat to enter and exit the enclosure.

[0013] A first comb with a ring structure is fixedly connected to the opening of the channel. The inner side of the first comb has a plurality of comb teeth with tips pointing to the center of the channel distributed circumferentially. The comb teeth are curved conical structures and are densely arranged to form a ring-shaped comb.

[0014] Furthermore, the top cover of the box is provided with an upper cover, which is detachably connected to the top cover. The top cover is provided with a square hole for installing the upper cover, and the upper cover is located at the square hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the comb teeth are bent at 150 degrees, and the tips and ends of the comb teeth are smoothly transitioned.

[0016] Furthermore, the comb teeth are elastic elements.

[0017] Furthermore, the cleaning box also includes:

[0018] The second hair comb has the same structure as the first hair comb, and the first hair comb and the second hair comb are located at opposite ends of the channel.

[0019] Furthermore, the cleaning box also includes:

[0020] A spraying device is used to spray water mist onto the comb teeth.

[0021] Furthermore, the spraying device includes:

[0022] A water tank is located below the channel, and a water injection pipe is also provided on the water tank;

[0023] A water pump is located on the water tank. The water pump is electrically connected to a circuit board, which is equipped with a spray control circuit. The water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipe.

[0024] A water suction pipe is provided, which is bent along the top of the outer side of the channel. A first water spray nozzle is provided on the top of the inner side of the first comb. The water suction pipe is connected to a water pump.

[0025] Furthermore, the spray control circuit includes:

[0026] Control chip;

[0027] The power module provides power to the control chip;

[0028] The control chip controls the water pump to operate via the motor.

[0029] Furthermore, the spray control circuit also includes:

[0030] An infrared ranging sensor is used to detect the distance between the cat and the enclosure, and the infrared ranging sensor sends the monitoring information to the control chip.

[0031] Furthermore, the spray control circuit also includes:

[0032] The timer, which sets a timer, enables the control chip to control the sprinkler device to spray water at regular intervals.

[0033] In summary, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0034] This invention discloses an automatic cat hair removal box. By incorporating ring-shaped comb-like teeth in the channel of the box body, which can hold objects that attract cats, the comb teeth groom the cat's fur when it enters the box. Simultaneously, loose cat hair is attracted to the comb teeth, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning up cat hair. Compared to traditional methods, this invention offers the advantage of convenient cat hair grooming, and the automatic grooming saves cat owners time. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] Figure 2 This is an exploded view from a first-person perspective of the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 3 This is an exploded view from a second perspective of the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spray device in the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first comb in the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the comb teeth in the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the spray control circuit in the automatic cat hair cleaning box disclosed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] 100. Box body; 11. Top cover; 111. Upper cover; 12. Front cover; 13. Dustproof curtain; 14. Rear cover; 15. Right side panel; 16. Left side panel; 17. Bottom plate; 18. Feeding and drinking containers; 20. Channel; 21. First comb; 211. Comb teeth; 22. Second comb; 23. Wool storage area; 30. Water tank; 31. Water pump; 32. Water level sensor; 33. Water inlet pipe; 34. Water outlet pipe; 35. First spray nozzle;

[0045] 1. Control chip; 2. Motor; 3. Power supply module; 4. Solenoid valve; 5. Infrared ranging sensor; 6. Timer. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment discloses an automatic cat hair cleaning box, comprising:

[0049] The box 100 is hollow inside, and one end of the box 100 is provided with a channel 20 for the cat to enter and exit the box 100.

[0050] A first comb 20 with a ring structure is fixedly connected to the opening of the channel 20. The inner side of the first comb 20 has a plurality of comb teeth 211 with tips pointing to the center of the channel 20 distributed circumferentially. The comb teeth 211 have a curved conical structure and are densely arranged to form a ring-shaped comb.

[0051] In this embodiment, the box 100 can serve as a cat bed, allowing the cat to rest inside. Items such as cat food and water are placed inside the box 100 to attract the cat. The cat enters the box 100 through the channel 20. As the cat enters the channel 20, the comb teeth 211 slide through the gaps in the cat's fur. Static electricity is generated between the comb teeth 211 and the cat's fur, causing the comb teeth 211 to attract shed cat hair. Simultaneously, because the comb teeth 211 are comb-shaped, and the cat hair is scattered across the cat's body, the shed cat hair is combed and retained on the comb teeth 211 as they slide across the cat's body.

[0052] The automatic cat hair removal box disclosed in this embodiment of the invention features annular comb-shaped teeth 211 at the channel 20 of the box body 100, which can hold objects that attract cats. When a cat enters the box body 100, the teeth 211 comb its fur, and any loose cat hair is attracted to the teeth 211, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning cat hair. Compared to traditional methods, this invention offers the advantage of convenient cat hair combing, and the automatic combing saves cat owners time.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 100 includes a top cover 11, a front cover 12, a right side plate 15, a left side plate 16, a rear cover 14, and a bottom plate 17. The top cover 11, the front cover 12, the right side plate 15, the left side plate 16, the rear cover 14, and the bottom plate 17 are fixedly connected by screws to form a hollow square structure. The channel 20 is provided on the front cover 12.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the top cover 11 is provided with an upper cover 111, which is detachably connected to the top cover 11. For example, the upper cover 111 and the top cover 11 are detachably connected by a snap-fit. When it is necessary to clean the box 100 or place items to attract cats, the upper cover 111 can be opened to facilitate cleaning the box 100 and placing items. In this embodiment, the top cover 11 has a square hole for installing the upper cover 111 at its center, and the upper cover 111 is located at the square hole.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, ventilation holes are also provided on the right side plate 15 and the left side plate 16 to facilitate air circulation inside the box 100.

[0056] As a preferred embodiment of this example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the channel 20 is a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. One end of the channel 20 is fixedly connected to the front cover plate 12 by screws. The comb teeth 211 are fixed by an annular skeleton structure. The comb teeth 211 are embedded in the skeleton structure. The skeleton structure is fixed to the opening of the channel 20 by snap-fit ​​or adhesive.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment of this example, Figure 7As shown, the comb teeth 211 are conical and curved at 150 degrees. The tips and tails of the comb teeth 211 are smoothly transitioned. In this embodiment, the length of the comb teeth 211 is 6 mm and the bottom diameter is 1 mm. The shape is similar to the protrusion on the cat's tongue. The comb teeth 211 are made of elastic silicone material. When combing, the tips of the comb teeth 211 reach one-half to three-quarters of the thickness of the cat's fur. This setting can pull off the loose fur on the surface of the cat's body. When encountering normal fur, it will automatically release due to excessive force, thereby preventing normal cat fur from falling out.

[0058] Preferably, in this embodiment, the comb teeth 211 are made of silicone material and produced by vulcanization process. After testing with a dyne pen, the surface tension of the material is between 30 and 40 dynes (1 dyne: the force required to cause an object of 1 gram mass to accelerate at 1 cm / s²). The friction generated by this surface tension is insufficient to pull off normal cat hair.

[0059] As a preferred embodiment of this example, Figure 4 As shown, a second comb 22 is also provided at the end of the channel 20 opposite to the first comb 21. The second comb 22 has the same structure as the first comb 21.

[0060] When the cat passes through the channel 20, the first comb 21 and the second comb 22 use frictional physical actions such as squeezing, combing, scraping and adhering to remove the cat's hair that is about to fall out or has already fallen out, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the cat's fur.

[0061] In this embodiment, the channel 20 forms a hair storage area 23 between the first comb 21 and the second comb 22 for storing fallen cat hair. The hair storage area 23 has a certain elasticity and adsorption capacity. When the cat passes through the hair storage area 23, the hair that has fallen off the cat's body fur is adsorbed by physical actions such as squeezing, friction, and static electricity, preventing the hair from falling out randomly. When there is too much cat hair, it can be easily cleaned or replaced. If the channel 20 is made of elastic silicone material, when the channel 20 rubs against the cat hair, the channel 20 will adsorb the loose hair on the cat's body. At the same time, the inner diameter of the channel 20 in its natural state is smaller than the inner diameter of the ring formed by the tip of the comb teeth 211. When the cat passes through the channel 20, the channel 20 is expanded by the cat, and the inner wall of the channel 20 rubs against the cat's body, thereby adsorbing the loose hair on the cat's body. At the same time, the loose hair adsorbed by the static electricity on the cat's body can be left on the comb teeth 211.

[0062] As a preferred embodiment of this example, the box 100 is further provided with a food and water container 18, which is used to hold cat food and cat drinking water. Preferably, the food and water container 18 is located at one end of the box 100 away from the channel 20.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a dustproof curtain 13 is provided at one end of the channel 20 located inside the box 100. The top end of the dustproof curtain 13 is fixed to the end of the channel 20 by screws or adhesive. The dustproof curtain 13 is used to prevent cat hair from drifting into the box 100. The dustproof curtain 13 is made of non-woven fabric or fiber cloth and has light-transmitting properties.

[0064] In this embodiment, the operating principle and process of the automatic cat hair cleaning box are as follows:

[0065] 1. Cats eat and rest multiple times a day. They can locate cat food based on their sense of smell and habits. When they find that they need to go through the passageway to their cat bed to eat or rest, they will not be afraid and refuse because they have the habit of foraging in enclosed environments.

[0066] 2. When the cat tries to enter the passage 20, it will first touch the first groomer 21 and the second groomer 22. Since the structure, shape, size and hardness of the first groomer 21 and the second groomer 22 are similar to the cat's tongue, the cat feels as if it is licking its own fur when it passes through the first groomer 21 and the second groomer 22.

[0067] 3. The entrance to the fur storage area 23 can be set to be slightly smaller, but soft and elastic. When the cat enters, it will generate a certain amount of friction and static electricity, which will have a certain adsorption effect and adsorb the loose fur on the cat's body.

[0068] 4. When the cat finishes eating or resting and leaves the enclosure, the above steps will be repeated once.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the automatic cat hair cleaning box also includes a spray device.

[0071] In this embodiment, the spraying device includes a water tank 30 and a water pump 31. A water level sensor 32 is installed inside the water tank 30. The water pump 31 is located on the water tank 30 and is electrically connected to a circuit board. A spraying control circuit is installed on the circuit board. The water tank 30 is located below the channel 20. A water injection pipe 33 is also installed on the water tank 30. The water injection pipe 33 and the water pump 31 are located on both sides of the channel 20. The water injection pipe 33 is used to inject water into the water tank 30. The end of the water injection pipe 33 away from the water tank is fixed to the tank body 100. The water inlet of the water pump 31 is connected to the water tank 30 through a pipe.

[0072] A water suction pipe 34 is provided at the top of the channel 20. The water suction pipe 34 is curved along the top of the outer side of the channel 20. A first water spray nozzle 35 is provided on the top of the inner side of the first comb 21. The water suction pipe 34 is connected to a water pump 31. It should be noted that, according to actual needs, the first water spray nozzle 35 can also be located at the top of the inner wall of the second comb 22. The spray control circuit controls the first water spray nozzle 35 to spray water.

[0073] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 33 has a diameter of approximately 2 cm and is made of rubber hose; the water tank 30 has a volume of 1.5 L and is made of ABS; the first water spray nozzle 35 is equipped with an atomizing nozzle; and the water suction pipe 34 is made of rubber and has a diameter of approximately 0.3 cm.

[0074] The water pump 31 is a miniature water pump with a rated voltage of 5V, a rated current of 600mA, a power of 3W, a maximum water pressure of 30psi (200kpa), a noise level of less than 65db, a head of more than 5m, a suction head of more than 5m, and a spray volume between 0.3 and 1.2L / min.

[0075] The atomizing nozzle is made of 304 stainless steel with a threaded structure. The water spray hole diameter is 0.66 mm. With a water pressure of 4 kg / cm and a spray distance of 10 cm, the spray angle can reach about 110 degrees and the flow rate can reach 0.51 L / min.

[0076] The atomizing nozzle sprays atomized clean water, simulating the saliva on a cat's tongue and protrusions, to groom the cat's fur and remove loose hair from the cat's body.

[0077] like Figure 8As shown, the spray control circuit includes a power module 3, a control chip 1, a motor 2, and a solenoid valve 4. The power module 3 provides power to the control chip 1. The control chip 1 controls the water pump 31 to work through the motor 2. The output end of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to the input end of the water pump 31. The water level sensor 32 collects the water level information of the water tank 30 and transmits it to the control chip 1. The water level sensor 32 is electrically connected to the control chip 1 through a wire. When the water level in the water tank 30 is detected to be lower than a preset value, the control chip 1 does not start the motor 2 to prevent the water pump 31 from running dry, thereby protecting the water pump 31. The control chip 1 controls the spray device to work through the solenoid valve 4. The solenoid valve 4 is located on the water pumping pipe 34 and is used to control the connection and closure of the water pumping pipe 34.

[0078] Preferably, the control chip 1 is an ATMEGA32-AU chip.

[0079] Furthermore, the control chip 1 is electrically connected to an infrared ranging sensor 5. The infrared ranging sensor 5 is used to sense and detect the position of the cat from the enclosure 100. The infrared ranging sensor 5 transmits the collected position information of the cat from the enclosure 100 to the control chip 1. The control chip 1 controls the operation of the motor 2. The control chip 1 has 16 digital input / output interfaces (DIOs) integrated on its circuit board and is configured with low-voltage positive and negative power supplies. The standard wiring port of each digital input / output interface (DIO) is PH2.0. At the same time, the infrared ranging sensor 5 also has a power input and digital signal line, and its wiring port standard is also PH2.0. The same type of data cable is used to connect the circuit board input / output interfaces (DIOs) and the infrared ranging sensor to achieve the operation of the infrared ranging sensor and data transmission functions.

[0080] In this embodiment, when the infrared ranging sensor 5 detects that the distance between the cat and the cat hair grooming device is less than a preset value, the control chip 1 controls the spray device to spray water, simulating the cat's tongue and saliva on the protrusion, so that when the cat enters the cat hair grooming device, the cat's fur is groomed and loose cat hair is absorbed from the cat's body; when the distance between the cat and the cat hair grooming device is greater than the preset value, the control chip 1 controls the spray device to stop spraying water.

[0081] In this embodiment, the control chip 1 also includes a timer 6, which sets a timer so that the control chip 1 controls the spraying device to spray water at regular intervals.

[0082] In this embodiment, the control chip 1 controls the spraying device to spray water continuously for about 5 seconds onto the surface of the comber and hair storage area of ​​the cat hair combing device through the timer 6, with a water volume of about 0.042L, simulating the moistening effect of saliva attached to the protrusion of a cat's tongue.

[0083] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular forms “a,” “described,” and “the” as used in this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0084] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this invention to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this invention, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0085] 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 cat hair self-cleaning box, characterized by, The cleaning box includes: The enclosure is hollow inside, and one end of the enclosure has a passage for the cat to enter and exit the enclosure. A first comb with a ring structure is fixedly connected to the opening of the channel. The inner side of the first comb has multiple comb teeth with tips pointing to the center of the channel distributed circumferentially. The comb teeth have a curved conical structure and are densely arranged to form a ring-shaped comb. A spraying device is used to spray water mist onto the comb teeth. The spraying device includes a water tank, a water pump, and a water suction pipe. The water tank is located below the channel, and a water injection pipe is also provided on the water tank. The water pump is located on the water tank and is electrically connected to a circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a spraying control circuit. The water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipe. The water suction pipe is curved along the top of the outer side of the channel. A first water spray nozzle is provided on the top of the inner side of the first comb. The water suction pipe is connected to the water pump.

2. The automatic cat hair cleaning box according to claim 1, characterized by, The top cover of the box is provided with an upper cover, which is detachably connected to the top cover. The top cover has a square hole for installing the upper cover, and the upper cover is located at the square hole.

3. The automatic cat hair cleaning box according to claim 1, characterized by, The comb teeth are bent at 150 degrees, and the tips and ends of the comb teeth are smoothly transitioned.

4. The automatic cat hair cleaning box according to claim 3, characterized by The comb teeth are elastic.

5. The automatic cat hair cleaning box according to claim 1, wherein The cleaning box also includes: The second hair comb has the same structure as the first hair comb, and the first hair comb and the second hair comb are located at opposite ends of the channel.

6. The self-cleaning litter box of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The spray control circuit includes: Control chip; The power module provides power to the control chip; The control chip controls the water pump to operate via the motor.

7. The self-cleaning litter box of claim 6, wherein, The spray control circuit also includes: An infrared ranging sensor is used to detect the distance between the cat and the enclosure, and the infrared ranging sensor sends the monitoring information to the control chip.

8. The automatic cat hair cleaning box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The spray control circuit also includes: The timer, which sets a timer, enables the control chip to control the sprinkler device to spray water at regular intervals.

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