Cat toilet front frame structure and cat toilet

Abstract

The utility model belongs to pet supplies technical field, concretely relates to a cat toilet's front frame structure and cat toilet, including front frame subassembly, the front frame subassembly is applicable to and cat toilet's entrance end can be detached connection, the front frame subassembly includes front frame panel, frame outer plate and frame inner board, the frame outer plate is along the outside contour of front frame panel, forms by the side of front frame panel axial extension, frame inner board is along the inside contour of front frame panel, forms by the same side of front frame panel axial extension, one side wall of frame inner board is equipped with fixed slot, be provided with detection assembly in fixed slot, the utility model discloses form the bayonet structure through being equipped with fixed slot and limiting clamp piece in frame inner board, cooperate the display screen mounting groove and indicating lamp mounting hole of staggered distribution of front frame panel, optimize function module layout, improve space utilization rate, and detection assembly installation position adapts the work characteristic, avoid monitoring blind area and detection interference, improve monitoring accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically, it relates to a front frame structure of a cat toilet and a cat toilet. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of pet ownership and the development of technology, litter boxes have gradually become a common device in pet-owning households. They integrate functional modules to enable convenient operations such as litter box status monitoring and automatic cleaning, effectively improving the user experience. The front frame of the litter box, as a core component, not only needs to provide basic structural support and aesthetic decoration, but also needs to provide a stable mounting platform for functional modules such as cameras, sensors, and displays to ensure the reliable operation of all functions. Therefore, the rationality and functionality of the front frame structure directly affect the overall performance of the litter box.

[0003] While existing technologies include designs for cat litter box front frames, such as the "A Cat Litter Box Front Frame Structure" disclosed in patent CN210094288U, which achieves basic assembly of the front frame and the main body of the litter box, as well as the installation of some functional components, this patent still reveals numerous technical defects in practical applications. These defects fail to meet current user demands for high integration, convenience, and practicality in cat litter boxes. Specific defects are as follows: Firstly, the installation layout of functional modules is unreasonable, limiting their performance. In patent CN210094288U, the installation positions of functional modules such as cameras and sensors lack unified planning, and are simply scattered using pre-reserved holes, resulting in a bulky overall front frame structure and low utilization of internal space. At the same time, this patent does not optimize the installation positions for the working characteristics of functional modules. For example, the camera has blind spots due to its installation angle not being adapted to the litter box opening and surrounding area, making it unable to fully capture the cat's activity status and the cleanliness of the litter box. The sensors, due to being close to easily contaminated areas of the litter box or improper installation height, suffer from problems such as interference in detection signals and insufficient accuracy in detecting litter volume / cat entry and exit status, seriously affecting the monitoring effect of the litter box.

[0004] Secondly, the connection between the front frame and the main body of the litter box is complex, making assembly and maintenance inconvenient. Patent CN210094288U uses multiple sets of screws and other fasteners to fix the front frame to the main body of the litter box. During assembly, each screw must be aligned with the hole and tightened, which is cumbersome and significantly reduces assembly efficiency on the production line. Moreover, during later maintenance (such as replacing faulty functional modules or cleaning the front frame), multiple fasteners must be removed before the front frame can be separated from the main body, which is inconvenient and increases maintenance and time costs.

[0005] Thirdly, the lack of a litter-prevention design increases the cleaning burden on users. The front frame structure of patent CN210094288U does not specifically address the issue of litter being carried away by cats after using the litter box. When litter remains between a cat's paws after using the litter box and falls during activity, there is a lack of effective blocking and collection structures, resulting in a large amount of litter scattering on the ground around the litter box. Users need to clean frequently, significantly increasing the daily cleaning burden and reducing the convenience of using the product.

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology (including patent CN210094288U), there is an urgent need for a cat toilet front frame structure that can solve the problems of unreasonable functional integration layout, inconvenient assembly and maintenance, and cat litter scattering, so as to improve the overall performance of the cat toilet and the user experience and meet the needs of practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a front frame structure for a cat toilet and a cat toilet itself.

[0008] According to the present invention, a front frame structure for a cat toilet includes a front frame assembly. The front frame assembly is detachably connected to the entrance end of the cat toilet. The front frame assembly includes a front frame panel, an outer frame panel, and an inner frame panel. The outer frame panel extends axially from one side of the front frame panel along the outer contour of the front frame panel. The inner frame panel extends axially from the same side of the front frame panel along the inner contour of the front frame panel. A fixing slot is provided on one side wall of the inner plate of the frame. A detection component is provided in the fixing slot. Limiting clips are fixedly installed at both ends of the fixing slot near the side circumference of the outer plate of the frame. The two limiting clips form a clamping structure with the two ends of the fixing slot. The fixed slot is embedded in the inner plate of the frame through two bayonet structures to install the detection components.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment: the front frame panel is loop-shaped and the shape of the front frame panel is adapted to the entrance port of the cat toilet; the cross-section of the front frame assembly is C-shaped.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment: the width of the outer frame panel remains consistent along its extension direction; the width of the inner frame panel is gradually varied along its extension direction.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment: the width of the top of the inner frame panel is greater than the width of the outer frame panel, the width of the bottom of the inner frame panel is less than or equal to the width of the outer frame panel, and the bottom of the inner frame panel can completely cover the edge of the inner liner of the cat toilet.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment: the fixing slot is formed on one side wall of the inner plate of the frame, and the detection component is a camera component or a cat litter balance sensor component.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment: a notch is provided on the bottom side of the inner frame panel opposite to the front frame panel; Two limiting plates are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the inner frame plate away from the outer frame plate, and the two limiting plates are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the inner frame plate. A foot pedal is provided on the bottom inner side of the front frame assembly. The foot pedal is fitted along the outline of the litter box opening and is angled along the extension of one side of the litter box opening.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment: a display screen mounting slot and an indicator light mounting hole are provided on one side wall of the front frame panel, and the display screen mounting slot and the indicator light mounting hole are staggered along the circumference of the front frame panel; An indicator light mounting base is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the front frame panel at the position corresponding to the indicator light mounting hole. The indicator light mounting base is used to install the indicator light, and the light-emitting end of the indicator light can pass through the indicator light mounting hole to protrude from the front frame panel; the indicator light is electrically connected to the detection.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment: two button mounting holes and one microphone input hole are provided on the top side wall of the outer frame panel away from the inner frame panel. The two button mounting holes are spaced apart along the length of the outer frame panel and are used to install the function drive buttons for the cat toilet. The microphone input hole is used to install the monitoring and recording equipment for the cat toilet.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment: a speaker output hole is provided on the top side wall of the inner frame plate facing away from the outer frame plate; A speaker mounting base is fixedly installed on the top side wall of the inner frame panel near the outer frame panel. The speaker mounting base is used to fix the speaker, and the speaker's sound-emitting end corresponds to the speaker's output hole.

[0017] This utility model also provides a cat toilet, including the aforementioned front frame structure.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model forms a bayonet structure by setting a fixing slot and limiting clips in the inner plate of the frame, which, together with the staggered display screen mounting slots and indicator light mounting holes on the front frame panel, optimizes the layout of functional modules and improves space utilization; and the installation position of the detection components is adapted to the working characteristics, avoiding monitoring blind spots and detection interference, and improving monitoring accuracy.

[0019] 2. The front frame assembly of this utility model is formed by extending the inner and outer plates along the panel outline to form a C-shaped cross section, which can be pre-fitted and assembled with the cat toilet body without relying on multiple sets of fasteners, simplifying the assembly steps and improving production efficiency; during later maintenance, the front frame can be quickly separated from the body, reducing maintenance costs and operational difficulty.

[0020] 3. This utility model has a folded pedal on the inner side of the bottom of the front frame that fits along the bowl opening. Combined with the design of the bottom of the inner plate of the frame covering the edge of the inner liner, it can block cat litter carried by the cat. The inner plate can also collect scattered cat litter into the inner liner, solving the problem of insufficient sand prevention in the existing structure and reducing the cleaning burden on users.

[0021] 4. The installation structure of this utility model integrates a display screen, indicator lights, buttons, microphone, and speaker. The layout of each component is reasonable and not bulky. It not only achieves multi-functional integration, but also makes it easy for users to operate the buttons, observe the display screen data and indicator light status, thus improving the ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cat toilet front frame in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front frame assembly and the pedal in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the front frame assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front frame panel in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front frame assembly and the camera assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the inner frame plate and the outer frame plate in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pedal structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the inner frame plate and the outer frame plate in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer frame plate in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the front frame assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front frame assembly, camera assembly and pedal in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cat toilet front frame in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 13This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front frame assembly and the cat litter balance sensor assembly in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cat toilet front frame in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0023] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the present invention in any way. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention. These all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] like Figure 1 - Figure 12 As shown, this embodiment discloses a front frame structure for a cat toilet, including a front frame assembly 1, a fixing slot 8, a camera assembly 13, and a foot pedal 15. The fixing slot 8 is provided on the inner side of the front frame assembly 1, and the camera assembly 13 is installed in the fixing slot 8. The camera assembly 13 is located on the side of the cat toilet bowl opening, which can ensure an effective monitoring range around and inside the cat toilet, making it convenient for users to observe the cat's activities in the cat toilet and the cleanliness of the cat toilet in real time. A foot pedal 15 is provided on the bottom inner side of the front frame assembly 1. The foot pedal 15 is fitted along the outline of the cat toilet bowl opening. The foot pedal 15 is used to block the cat litter carried by the cat when it leaves the cat toilet, preventing the cat litter from scattering near the cat toilet and reducing the cleaning workload of the user.

[0026] The front frame assembly 1 includes a front frame panel 101, an outer frame panel 102, and an inner frame panel 103. The front frame panel 101 is loop-shaped, and the shape of the front frame panel 101 is consistent with the entrance end of the litter box, ensuring that the front frame assembly 1 can perfectly fit the entrance end of the litter box and guarantee the aesthetics of the overall appearance. The outer frame panel 102 extends axially from the side of the front frame panel 101 on the outer contour of the front frame panel 101, and the inner frame panel 103 extends axially from the same side of the front frame panel 101 on the inner contour of the front frame panel 101. The inner frame panel 103 and the outer frame panel 102 are located on the same side, making the cross-section of the front frame assembly 1 C-shaped. This structural design allows the front frame assembly 1 to be pre-fitted and assembled with the main body of the litter box, simplifying the assembly process, improving assembly efficiency, and also enhancing the stability of the connection between the front frame assembly 1 and the main body.

[0027] The width of the outer frame panel 102 remains consistent to ensure the uniformity and stability of the overall structure. The width of the inner frame panel 103 gradually decreases from its circumference to the top, and the width of the top of the inner frame panel 103 is greater than the width of the outer frame panel 102. This design provides sufficient installation area for added functional modules (such as speakers, indicator light mounting bases, etc.) and avoids structural crowding caused by insufficient installation space for functional modules. The width of the bottom of the inner frame panel 103 is less than or equal to the width of the outer frame panel 102. The two dimensions are close, and the bottom of the inner frame panel 103 can completely cover the edge of the inner liner of the litter box. After the cat finishes using the litter box, the cat litter it carries can fall to the bottom of the inner frame panel 103 and slide back into the inner liner of the litter box, further reducing the scattering of cat litter.

[0028] A fixing slot 8 is formed on one side wall of the inner frame panel 103, and limiting clips 9 are fixedly installed at both ends of the fixing slot 8 near the side circumference of the outer frame panel 102. The two limiting clips 9 form a bayonet structure with the two ends of the fixing slot 8, and the camera assembly 13 is inserted into the bayonet structure through the end plates on both sides to complete the limiting installation. This bayonet installation structure does not require the use of additional fasteners, which facilitates the quick installation and removal of the camera assembly 13 and reduces the difficulty and cost of later maintenance. A limiting post is provided in the middle of the fixing slot 8. The limiting post is fixedly installed on the side of the front frame panel 101 facing the cat toilet. The limiting post is used to enhance the limiting ability of the camera assembly 13 after it is embedded and installed.

[0029] A notch 11 is provided on the bottom side of the inner frame panel 103 opposite to the front frame panel 101; two limiting plates 2 are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the inner frame panel 103 opposite to the outer frame panel 102, and the two limiting plates 2 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the inner frame panel 103; the pedal 15 is set at an angle along the extension of one side of the litter box opening. When assembling the pedal 15, first align the angled extension of the pedal 15 with the notch 11 of the inner frame panel 103, and then push the pedal 15 toward the inner frame panel 103 so that the two side edges of the pedal 15 abut against the two limiting plates 2. By using the cooperation of the two limiting plates 2 and the notch 11, the pedal 15 is vertically limited and installed on the front frame assembly 1, ensuring that the pedal 15 will not be displaced during use.

[0030] A display screen mounting slot 3 and an indicator light mounting hole 6 are provided on one side wall of the front frame panel 101. The display screen mounting slot 3 and the indicator light mounting hole 6 are staggered along the circumference of the front frame panel 101. An indicator light mounting base 12 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the front frame panel 101 at the position corresponding to the indicator light mounting hole 6. The display screen mounting slot 3 is used to install the display screen, which can display various data information of the cat litter box, such as the amount of cat litter remaining, the number of cleaning times, and the number of times the cat has used it, so that users can understand the operating status of the cat litter box in a timely manner. The indicator light mounting base 12 is used to install the indicator light, and the light-emitting end of the indicator light can pass through the indicator light mounting hole 6 and flash through the front frame panel 101. At the same time, the indicator light is electrically connected to the camera assembly 13. When the camera assembly 13 is in working state, the indicator light is lit; when the camera assembly 13 is closed, the indicator light is off, so that users can intuitively know the operating status of the camera assembly 13 in the cat litter box.

[0031] Two button mounting holes 4 are provided on the top side wall of the outer frame panel 102, away from the inner frame panel 103. The two button mounting holes 4 are spaced apart along the length of the outer frame panel 102. The button mounting holes 4 are used to install the function drive buttons of the cat toilet. Users can perform various functions of the cat toilet by pressing the function drive buttons, such as starting the cleaning function and pausing the cleaning function. A microphone input hole 7 is also provided on the top side wall of the outer frame panel 102, away from the inner frame panel 103. The microphone input hole 7 is used to install the monitoring and recording equipment of the cat toilet. The monitoring and recording equipment can record the sound around the cat toilet and, together with the camera component 13, realize the synchronous audio and video monitoring, further improving the monitoring effect of the cat toilet.

[0032] A speaker output hole 5 is provided on the top side wall of the inner frame panel 103, opposite to the outer frame panel 102. A speaker mounting base 10 is fixedly installed on the top side wall of the inner frame panel 103 near the outer frame panel 102. The speaker mounting base 10 is used to fix the speaker, and the sound-emitting end of the speaker corresponds to the speaker output hole 5, so that the sound emitted by the speaker can be transmitted outward through the speaker output hole 5. The speaker can be used to play prompt sounds, such as a low litter level prompt sound or a cleaning completion prompt sound, to promptly remind the user to perform the corresponding operations on the litter box.

[0033] Example 2 like Figure 13 - Figure 14As shown, this embodiment is basically the same as embodiment 1 in terms of structure and position. The difference is that the camera component 13 in embodiment 1 is replaced by a litter level sensor component 14. The litter level sensor component 14 is inserted into the bayonet structure formed by the fixing slot 8 and the limiting clip 9 through its two end plates, thus achieving a limiting installation with the front frame component 1. The litter level sensor component 14 can detect the height of the litter in the inner tank of the litter box through a sensor. Compared with the method of the camera component 13 detecting the amount of litter by taking pictures, the litter level sensor component 14 has higher detection accuracy and can more accurately judge the amount of litter remaining, thereby more accurately reminding the user to add litter to the litter box and avoiding the cat's use due to insufficient litter.

[0034] This utility model also provides a cat litter box, including the aforementioned front frame structure. The technical advantages and effects achieved by the cat litter box provided in this embodiment also include the technical advantages and effects achieved by the front frame structure, which will not be repeated here.

[0035] Working principle When using the cat litter box front frame structure of this utility model, firstly, the front frame component 1 is assembled with the cat litter box body by snapping together with its C-shaped cross section. Then, according to actual needs, either the camera component 13 or the cat litter balance sensor component 14 is installed. The pedal 15 is installed on the inner bottom of the front frame component 1 through the cooperation of the notch 11 and the limiting plate 2. Finally, the corresponding display screen, indicator light, function drive button, monitoring and recording equipment and speaker are installed on the display screen mounting slot 3, indicator light mounting seat 12, button mounting hole 4, microphone input hole 7 and speaker mounting seat 10 respectively. During the cat's use of the litter box, the camera component 13 can monitor the area around and inside the litter box, the litter level sensor component 14 can detect the litter level, the foot pedal 15 can prevent litter from scattering, the display screen can display various data information, the indicator light can indicate the operating status of the camera component 13, the speaker can play prompt sounds, the function drive buttons are easy for users to operate, and the monitoring and recording device can record audio. All components work together to effectively improve the performance and user experience of the litter box.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "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 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 this application.

[0037] The specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the substantive content of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

Claims

1. A front frame structure for a cat litter box, characterized in that, The device includes a front frame assembly (1) which is detachably connected to the entrance of a cat toilet. The front frame assembly (1) includes a front frame panel (101), an outer frame panel (102), and an inner frame panel (103). The outer frame panel (102) extends axially from one side of the front frame panel (101) along the outer contour of the front frame panel (101). The inner frame panel (103) extends axially from the same side of the front frame panel (101) along the inner contour of the front frame panel (101). A fixing slot (8) is provided on one side wall of the inner plate (103) of the frame. A detection component is provided in the fixing slot (8). Limiting clips (9) are fixedly installed at both ends of the fixing slot (8) near the side circumference of the outer plate (102) of the frame. The two limiting clips (9) form a clamping structure with the two ends of the fixing slot (8). The fixed slot (8) is embedded in the inner plate (103) of the frame through two bayonet structures to install the detection component.

2. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front frame panel (101) is loop-shaped and the shape of the front frame panel (101) is adapted to the shape of the entrance port of the cat toilet; the cross section of the front frame assembly (1) is C-shaped.

3. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the outer frame panel (102) remains consistent along its extension direction; the width of the inner frame panel (103) is gradually varied along its extension direction.

4. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The width of the top of the inner frame panel (103) is greater than the width of the outer frame panel (102), the width of the bottom of the inner frame panel (103) is less than or equal to the width of the outer frame panel (102), and the bottom of the inner frame panel (103) can completely cover the edge of the inner liner of the cat toilet.

5. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component is either a camera component (13) or a cat litter balance sensor component (14).

6. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, A notch (11) is provided on the bottom side of the inner frame panel (103) away from the front frame panel (101). Two limiting plates (2) are fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the inner frame plate (103) away from the outer frame plate (102), and the two limiting plates (2) are distributed at intervals along the periphery of the inner frame plate (103). The bottom inner side of the front frame assembly (1) is provided with a pedal (15), which is fitted along the outline of the cat toilet bowl opening and is set at an angle along the extension of one side of the cat toilet bowl opening.

7. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front frame panel (101) has a display screen mounting slot (3) and an indicator light mounting hole (6) on one side wall. The display screen mounting slot (3) and the indicator light mounting hole (6) are staggered along the circumference of the front frame panel (101). An indicator light mounting base (12) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the front frame panel (101) at the position corresponding to the indicator light mounting hole (6). The indicator light mounting base (12) is used to install the indicator light, and the light-emitting end of the indicator light can pass through the indicator light mounting hole (6) and exit the front frame panel (101). The indicator light is electrically connected to the detection component.

8. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two button mounting holes (4) and one microphone input hole (7) are provided on the top side wall of the outer frame plate (102) away from the inner frame plate (103). The two button mounting holes (4) are spaced apart along the length of the outer frame plate (102) and are used to install the function drive buttons of the cat toilet. The microphone input hole (7) is used to install the monitoring and recording equipment of the cat toilet.

9. The front frame structure of the cat litter box according to claim 2, characterized in that, A speaker output hole (5) is provided on the side wall of the inner frame plate (103) facing away from the outer frame plate (102). A speaker mounting base (10) is fixedly installed on the top side wall of the inner frame plate (103) near the outer frame plate (102). The speaker mounting base (10) is used to fix the speaker, and the sound-emitting end of the speaker corresponds to the speaker output hole (5).

10. A cat litter box, characterized in that, Includes the front frame structure described in any one of claims 1-9.

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