Electronic scoops for separating pet litter (toilet)

Abstract

Electronic scoop for separating pet litter (toilet), comprising: a scoop (1) with a sieve-like bottom, a vibration motor (5) arranged on the scoop (1) with an eccentric unbalanced mass, and a power supply unit (6), characterized in that the vibration motor (5) is coupled to the scoop (1) in such a way that the rotation of the unbalanced mass can generate an oscillating movement of the sieve-like bottom.

Description

State of the art. Conventional litter scoops for cleaning pet litter boxes typically have a sieve-like bottom through which the litter is separated by manual shaking. This requires repeatedly moving the scoop by hand to allow the litter to fall through the sieve. This involves increased manual effort and can be tiring, especially with frequent use. Furthermore, while using a coarser sieve does facilitate separation, it has the disadvantage of not adequately retaining unwanted smaller particles. Object of the invention The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a spreading shovel that enables the separation of the litter with reduced manual effort while simultaneously ensuring reliable separation. Solution to the task This problem is solved by an electronic scoop with the features of claim 1. The electronic scoop comprises a scoop with a bottom at least partially designed as a sieve and a vibration motor coupled to the scoop. The vibration motor preferably has an unbalanced mass so that an oscillating motion of the scoop is generated during operation. The generated oscillating motion automatically moves the litter through the sieve, thereby separating it without manual shaking. Advantages of the invention The solution according to the invention offers the advantage that the separation of the litter can be carried out with significantly reduced effort. Furthermore, it enables a uniform and reproducible separation, allowing effective separation even with finer sieve structures. Furthermore, handling is simplified, as only one actuation of a control element is required to trigger the vibration process. Brief description of the drawings An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the figures. They show: • Fig. 1 a perspective view of the electronic blade, • Fig. 2 a side view of the blade, • Fig. 3 a representation of the components arranged in the handpiece. • Exemplary embodiment of the invention The figures show an electronic shovel comprising a shovel (1) with a sieve-like bottom and a handpiece (2, 3). A vibration motor (5) is arranged in the handpiece, preferably comprising an eccentrically arranged unbalanced mass. The operation of the vibration motor generates vibrations that are transmitted to the blade (1). The power supply is provided by a battery (6) located in the handpiece, which may be designed as a rechargeable battery. Furthermore, charging electronics (7) can be provided which can be connected to an external voltage source via a charging socket (8). For operation, an operating button (4) is provided, which is preferably located in the handle area and serves to switch the vibration motor on and off. Other embodiments In another embodiment, it can be provided that different sieve inserts with varying mesh sizes are arranged interchangeably in the shovel. It is also possible to adjust the intensity of the vibration, for example by changing the speed of the vibration motor or the unbalanced mass. Furthermore, the shovel can be made of different materials, especially plastic or metal, or a combination of these materials. Reference symbol list 1 Scoop with sieve base 2 Handpiece (top) 3 Handpiece (bottom) 4 Control button 5 Vibration motor 6 Battery 7 Charging electronics 8 Charging socket

Claims

Electronic scoop for separating pet litter (toilet), comprising: a scoop (1) with a sieve-like bottom, a vibration motor (5) arranged on the scoop (1) with an eccentric unbalanced mass, and a power supply unit (6), characterized in that the vibration motor (5) is coupled to the scoop (1) in such a way that the rotation of the unbalanced mass can generate an oscillating movement of the sieve-like bottom. Electronic shovel according to claim 1, characterized in that the vibration motor (5) has an unbalanced mass arranged eccentrically to the axis of rotation. Electronic shovel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vibration motor is designed as a DC motor. Electronic shovel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vibration motor (5) is attached directly to the shovel (1). Electronic shovel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the battery is arranged in the handle area of ​​the shovel. Electronic shovel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a charging socket (8) is provided for connection to an external voltage source. Electronic shovel according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an operating button (4) is provided by means of which the vibration motor (5) can be switched on and off.

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