Pet diaper and feces collector

Abstract

To provide a diaper or the like for a pet animal capable of easily inserting the tail of the pet animal and preventing the damage of the tail.SOLUTION: The diaper 1 for the pet animal is provided with a diaper body 2 formed with an excretion opening 5 and a collecting means for collecting excrement excreted from the pet animal through the excretion opening 5. The recovery means includes a discharge bag 6 in which a plurality of tail insertion openings 6a1 and 6b1 for inserting the tail PA of the pet are formed and which stores excrement discharged through the discharge opening 5, a plate-like member 7 attached to the discharge bag and having an escape opening 7a for the tail PA communicating with the tail insertion opening 6b1, a cover member 8 having one end 8a fixed to the plate-like member 7 and the other end 8b being a free end and capable of covering at least a part of the escape opening 7a, and a joining means (surface fasteners 9 and 10) capable of joining the free end of the cover member 8 to the plate-like member 7.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a pet diaper and feces collector for pets with tails, such as dogs and cats. [Background technology]

[0002] Pet animals with tails, such as dogs and cats, have a habit of thrusting their tails tensely upward or roughly horizontally when they defecate, and pet diapers that take advantage of this habit are known (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a defecation device is attached to a diaper body, the defecation device including a configuration in which an excretion bag is fixed to a frame body with a valve body connected thereto, and a notch for inserting a pet's tail is provided in the excretion bag and the bag expansion auxiliary sheet attached to the excretion bag. When the pet excretes, the valve body rotates relative to the frame body as the pet sticks its tail up, and the excretion bag expands in response to this valve body rotation. By allowing the pet to excrete in this state, feces can be reliably contained in the excretion bag. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-193980 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The thickness (size) of a pet's tail varies depending on the species, age, individual differences, etc. However, in conventional technologies including Patent Document 1, the tail is inserted into a slit in the excretion bag and the bag-opening auxiliary sheet, which makes it difficult to insert the tail into the slit depending on the thickness of the tail. Furthermore, if the tail is forcibly inserted, the tail presses against the edge of the excretion bag and the bag-opening auxiliary sheet, causing damage.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a pet diaper and a feces collector that allow a pet's tail to be easily inserted and that prevents damage to the tail. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The pet diaper of the present disclosure comprises a diaper body having an excretion opening formed therein through which excrement excreted from the pet passes, and collection means attached to the diaper body for collecting excrement excreted from the pet through the excretion opening, the collection means including an excretion bag having a plurality of tail insertion openings formed therein through which the tail is inserted and for storing excretion excreted through the excretion opening, a plate-like member attached to the excretion bag and having an escape opening for the pet's tail that communicates with the tail insertion opening, a cover member having one end fixed to the plate-like member and the other end which is a free end capable of covering at least a portion of the escape opening, and joining means capable of joining the free end of the cover member to the plate-like member.

[0008] Another pet diaper disclosed herein comprises a diaper body having an excretion opening formed therein through which excrement excreted from the pet passes, and a collection means attached to the diaper body for collecting excrement excreted from the pet through the excretion opening, the collection means including an excretion bag having a plurality of tail insertion openings formed therein through which the tail is inserted and for storing excretion excreted through the excretion opening, a plate-like member attached to the excretion bag and having an escape opening for the pet's tail that communicates with the tail insertion opening, and a cover member that is detachable from the plate-like member and covers at least a portion of the escape opening.

[0009] The feces collection device of the present disclosure is a feces collection device that is detachable from a wearing device attached to a pet animal and collects feces excreted from the pet animal, and includes: an excretion bag formed with a plurality of tail insertion openings into which the tail is inserted and that collects excretion excreted through the excretion openings; a plate-shaped member that is attached to the excretion bag and has an escape opening for the pet animal's tail that communicates with the tail insertion opening; a cover member having one end fixed to the plate-shaped member and the other end a free end that can cover at least a portion of the escape opening; and joining means that can join the free end of the cover member to the plate-shaped member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The pet diaper and feces collector of the present disclosure allow the pet's tail to be easily inserted and prevents damage to the tail. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure is used. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a development view of a pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a partial perspective view of a pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure when in use. [Figure 6] 10 is a structural explanatory diagram of a plate-like member and a cover member included in a pet diaper according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a structural explanatory diagram of a plate-like member and a cover member included in a pet diaper according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 8]10 is a structural explanatory diagram of a plate-like member and a cover member included in a pet diaper according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] (Embodiment 1) A pet diaper according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. The pet diaper is used for pets with tails. Pets refer to animals kept and cared for by humans in buildings such as houses, condominiums, and apartments, or in facilities such as zoos. Examples of pets with tails include dogs, cats, and rabbits. In this disclosure, dogs are used as an example of a pet. Pets may be either quadrupedal or bipedal. FIG. 1 shows a state of use in which a pet P wearing a pet diaper 1 excretes feces G into an excretion bag 6, which will be described later.

[0013] 2, the pet diaper 1 includes a diaper body 2. The diaper body 2 has a constricted portion in the approximate middle when unfolded, giving it a gourd-shaped outer shape. More specifically, the diaper body 2 includes a first region 2a that covers the buttocks of the pet P at the approximately central position where the constricted portion is formed, a second region 2b that is formed continuously with the first region 2a and covers the back of the pet P, and a third region 2c that covers the abdomen of the pet P.

[0014] The diaper body 2 can have a multi-layer structure made up of multiple overlapping sheets, including a sheet made of a material that absorbs urine from the pet P, such as a water-absorbent cloth. The diaper body 2 includes a diaper body with an integrally attached urine-absorbing cloth (pad) as well as a diaper body in which only the cloth (pad) is replaceable. Fastening tabs 3 with hook-and-loop fasteners (not shown) are provided on both sides of the third region 2c of the diaper body 2. The second region 2b of the diaper body 2 has a target portion 4 with hook-and-loop fasteners (not shown) that are joined to the fastening tabs 3.

[0015] When putting the diaper body 2 on a pet P, the first region 2a, the second region 2b, and the third region 2c cover the buttocks, back, and abdomen of the pet P, respectively, and in this state, the fastening tab 3 is joined to the target portion 4 by engagement (see also Figure 1).

[0016] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, an excretion opening 5 (opening) is formed in the first region 2a of the diaper body 2 at a position corresponding to the tail PA and the anus (not shown) of the pet P when the pet P is wearing the diaper body 2. The excretion opening 5 is large enough to allow the tail PA to be inserted. When the diaper body 2 is worn by the pet P with the tail PA passing through the excretion opening 5, the anus of the pet P is positioned within the excretion opening 5. Therefore, feces G as excrement excreted by the pet P passes through the excretion opening 5 and is collected in the excretion bag 6, which will be described later. In this way, the diaper body 2 is formed with the excretion opening 5 through which excrement excreted from the pet P passes.

[0017] 2, 3, and 5, a transparent excretion bag 6 made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene is fixed to the first region 2a of the diaper body 2. The excretion bag 6 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. The excretion bag 6 comprises a first sheet 6a (FIG. 5) adjacent to the diaper body 2, a second sheet 6b (FIGS. 3 and 5) facing the first sheet 6a and joined at their upper and lower ends, and a third sheet 6c and a fourth sheet 6d (FIGS. 3 and 5) joined to both side edges of the second sheet 6a and the second sheet 6b, respectively. The first to fourth sheets 6a to 6d are joined by welding or the like.

[0018] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, tail insertion openings 6a1, 6b1 (openings) into which the tail PA is inserted are formed on the upper side of the first sheet 6a and the second sheet 6b at positions corresponding to (facing) the excretion opening 5 of the diaper body 2. In addition, a plate-like member 7 having a tail PA relief opening 7a (opening) that communicates with the tail insertion opening 6b1 is fixed to the second sheet 6b. As a result, the excretion opening 5, tail insertion openings 6a1, 6b1, and relief opening 7a communicate with each other in the insertion direction of the tail PA (direction of arrow a) shown in Figure 3. The shapes of the excretion opening 5, tail insertion openings 6a1, 6b1, and relief opening 7a are not important, but it is desirable that they are large enough to allow the tail PA to be inserted without difficulty.

[0019] In this way, the excretion bag 6 is formed with a plurality of tail insertion openings 6a1, 6b1 into which the tail PA is inserted, and also stores excreta excreted through the excretion opening 5. The plate-like member 7 is attached to the excretion bag 6 and is formed with an escape opening 7a for the tail PA of the pet animal P, which communicates with the tail insertion opening 6b1.

[0020] The plate-shaped member 7 has a predetermined thickness. The material of the plate-shaped member can be selected from those that are waterproof and durable, have appropriate hardness, and have a certain degree of flexibility, such as soft polyvinyl chloride or other synthetic resins.

[0021] A strip-shaped cover member 8 is provided on the plate-shaped member 7. One end 8a of the cover member 8 is fixed to a position on the plate-shaped member 7 beside the relief opening 7a, and the other end 8b is a free end. In other words, the cover member 8 is fixed to the plate-shaped member 7 in a cantilevered position. A synthetic resin with excellent flexibility and pliability can be selected as the material for the cover member 8.

[0022] 3, a hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 is provided on the surface of the cover member 8 facing the plate-shaped member 7. In addition, a hook and loop fastener (loop surface) 10 is provided on the opposite side of the plate-shaped member 7 from the position where one end 8a of the cover member 8 is fixed, with the relief opening 7a in between. By locking (joining) the hook and loop fasteners 9, 10 together, at least a portion of the relief opening 7a can be covered by the cover member 8. The hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 may be provided on the plate-shaped member 7, and the hook and loop fastener (loop surface) 10 may be provided on the cover member 8.

[0023] 2, the other end 8b side, which is the free end of the cover member 8, is located outward from the plate-shaped member 7. In addition, the hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 of the cover member 8 is provided over a range from the outer edge T (the outer edge closest to the other end 8b) of the relief opening 7a to the other end 8b.

[0024] That is, the distance of the hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 along the longitudinal direction of the cover member 8 (the horizontal direction on the paper in FIG. 2) is greater than the distance of the hook and loop fastener (loop surface) 10. In other words, the range of the hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 is wider than the range of the hook and loop fastener (loop surface) 10. Therefore, by arbitrarily selecting the position (range) where the hook and loop fastener (hook surface) 9 is engaged with the hook and loop fastener (loop surface) 10, the size of the insertion space for the tail PA formed by the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 can be changed.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, the length dimension in the vertical direction (up and down on the paper) of the escape opening 7a of the plate-like member 7 is greater than the length dimension in the vertical direction (the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cover member 8; up and down on the paper) of the cover member 8. As a result, when the hook-and-loop fasteners 9, 10 of the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 are locked together, there is an uncovered area S, where part of the escape opening 7a is not covered by the cover member 8. The uncovered area S can be said to be a part of the escape opening 7a partitioned by the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8, and the tail PA escapes to the outside through this uncovered area S. By providing the uncovered area S, it is possible to prevent the tail PA from coming into contact with the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 with excessive force.

[0026] In this way, one end 8a of the cover member 8 is fixed to the plate-like member 7 and the other end 8b is a free end, making it possible to cover at least a part of the relief opening 7a. Also, the hook and loop fastener 9 as the locking member and the hook and loop fastener 10 as the locked member serve as joining means that can join the other end 8b of the cover member 8 to the plate-like member 7 by locking.

[0027] The pet diaper 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is configured as described above. Next, a method of using the pet diaper 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5. First, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the owner (caretaker, not shown) inserts the tail PA of the pet P into the excretion opening 5, the tail insertion openings 6a1 and 6b1, and the escape opening 7a (arrow a in FIGS. 3 and 4). At this time, if the other end 8b of the cover member 8 is left open as shown in FIG. 3, the tail PA can be easily inserted. Furthermore, the excretion opening 5, the tail insertion openings 6a1 and 6b1, and the escape opening 7a have opening sizes large enough to insert the tail PA, so that the tail PA can be easily inserted.

[0028] Next, the owner (manager) covers the buttocks, back, and abdomen of the pet animal P with the first region 2a, second region 2b, and third region 2c of the diaper body 2, respectively, and in this state attaches the fastening tab 3 to the target portion 4.

[0029] Next, the owner (caretaker) fastens the hook and loop fastener (hook side) 9 at any position on the loop and loop fastener (loop side) 10. This causes the tail PA to be sandwiched between the plate-shaped member 7 and the cover member 8, completing the fitting of the pet diaper 1.

[0030] When engaging, the size of the insertion space for the tail PA formed by the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 can be adjusted by arbitrarily selecting the position (range) where the hook and loop fastener 9 engages with the loop and loop fastener 10, taking into consideration the thickness of the tail PA. This allows the tail PA to be pinched with appropriate strength between the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8. In other words, it is possible to prevent the tail PA from being pinched with excessive strength and being damaged.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, when a pet P excretes feces G, it has the habit of sticking its tail PA upward or approximately horizontally. At this time, the plate-like member 7 is lifted upward following the movement of the tail PA, causing the excretion bag 6 to expand. When the pet P excretes in this state, the feces G falls into the excretion bag 6 and is collected therein. After excretion is finished, the pet P stops sticking its tail PA, which also moves the plate-like member 7 downward and releases the expansion of the excretion bag 6.

[0032] In this way, the excretion bag 6, the plate-like member 7, and the cover member 8 are attached to the diaper body 2 and serve as a collection means (feces collection device) for collecting excrement (feces G) excreted from the pet P through the excretion opening 5. The pet diaper 1 of the present disclosure is composed of the above-mentioned diaper body 2 and the collection means (feces collection device).

[0033] According to the pet diaper 1 in the first embodiment of the present disclosure described above, the tail PA is inserted into openings of predetermined sizes (excretion opening 5, tail insertion openings 6a1, 6b1, escape opening 7a), and at least a portion of these openings is closed with cover member 8. This allows the pet's tail to be easily inserted into the tail PA and prevents damage to the tail. Furthermore, because the tail PA is sandwiched between the plate-like member 7 and cover member 8 and the plate-like member 7 is lifted in response to the upward thrust of the tail PA, the valve element provided in pet diapers of the prior art is not necessary, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0034] (Embodiment 2) Next, the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 provided in the pet diaper according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Descriptions of components common to the first embodiment will be omitted. For convenience, the diaper body 2 and excretion bag 6 are not shown in Fig. 6. The structure in which the hook-and-loop fastener is provided differs between the first and second embodiments.

[0035] 6, a flexible strip-shaped joining tape 11 is provided on the plate-shaped member 7 so as to extend to a position that covers at least a portion of the relief opening 7a. A hook-and-loop fastener 12 is provided on the entire surface of the joining tape 11 (the surface facing the cover member 8). By providing the hook-and-loop fastener 12 in this manner, it is possible to increase the options for the position where the other end 8b of the cover member 8 is joined.

[0036] (Embodiment 3) Next, the plate-like member 7 and cover member 8 included in a pet diaper according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 7. As with the second embodiment, the description of the components common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and for convenience, the diaper body 2 and excretion bag 6 will be omitted from the illustration. The third embodiment differs from the first and third embodiments in that one end 8a of the cover member 8 is not fixed to the plate-like member 7, but is detachable from the plate-like member 7.

[0037] Hook and loop fasteners (loop surfaces) 13 are provided on both sides of the relief opening 7a of the plate-like member 7. Hook and loop fasteners (hook surfaces) 14 are provided in predetermined areas on both sides of one surface of the cover member 8. Hook and loop fasteners (hook surfaces) 14 may be provided on the entire surface of the cover member 8. The pet diaper in embodiment 3 also provides the same effects as those in embodiments 1 and 2.

[0038] (Fourth embodiment) Next, the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 of the pet diaper according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 8. As with the second and third embodiments, the description of the components common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and the illustration of the diaper body 2 and excretion bag 6 will be omitted for convenience. The structure of the cover member 8 differs between the first and fourth embodiments.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 8, cover members 80 and 81 are provided on both sides of the relief opening 7a of the plate-shaped member 7. One end portion 80a and 81a of the cover members 80 and 81 are fixed to the plate-shaped member 7. The other end portions 80b and 81b of the cover members 80 and 81 are free ends, and the other end portions 80b and 81b are arranged to face each other. The cover members 80 and 81 are set to a length such that the other end portions 80b and 81b partially overlap when the relief opening 7a is closed, and a hook and loop fastener (not shown) and a hook and loop fastener (not shown) are provided in the overlapping range.

[0040] By engaging the hook surface of the hook and loop fasteners with the loop surface of the hook and loop fasteners, the cover members 80 and 81 are joined together and the relief opening 7a is closed. On the other hand, by releasing the engagement between the hook surface of the hook and loop fasteners and moving the other ends 80b and 81b away from each other (so-called double doors), the relief opening 7a is exposed.

[0041] The pet diaper 1 of the present disclosure is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments described above, and design modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the plate-like member 7 and the other end 8b of the cover member 8 may be joined by a hook instead of a hook-and-loop fastener. The plate-like member 7 may also be made of a hard synthetic resin or metal. The position at which the cover member 8 is fixed to the plate-like member 7 is not limited to the positions described in the first and second embodiments, and may be fixed to the right side of the plate-like member 7 in FIG. 2, for example. Furthermore, the non-cover area S need not be provided as long as the size of the insertion space for the tail PA partitioned by the plate-like member 7 and the cover member 8 can be adjusted.

[0042] Furthermore, the object to which the collection means (feces collection device) is attached is not limited to the diaper body 2. For example, the collection means (feces collection device) may be attached in any manner to clothing worn by the pet, a belt or strap (string-like member) attached to the pet, etc. In such cases, the diaper body 2, belt, strap, etc. function as a wearing device to be worn by the pet. The collection means (feces collection device) is detachable from the wearing device worn by the pet. Furthermore, one example of a wearing device is a diaper body 2 formed with an excretion opening 5 through which excrement (feces G) excreted from the pet passes. [Industrial Applicability]

[0043] To provide a pet diaper and a feces collecting device that allow a pet's tail to be easily inserted and prevent damage to the tail. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1. Pet diapers 2 Diaper body 5 Excretion opening 6 Excretion bag 6a1, 6b1 Tail insertion opening 7 Plate-shaped member 7a Relief opening 8 Cover member 8a One end 8b Other end 9 Hook and loop fasteners (hook surface) 10 Hook and loop fastener (loop surface) G Feces (excrement) P pets PA Tail

Claims

1. a diaper body having an excretion opening formed therein through which excrement from a pet animal passes; a collecting means attached to the diaper body for collecting excrement excreted from the pet animal through the excretion opening, The recovery means is an excretion bag formed with a plurality of tail insertion openings into which the tail is inserted and configured to contain excretion excreted through the excretion openings; a plate-like member attached to the excretion bag and having an opening for allowing the tail of the pet animal to escape, the opening communicating with the tail insertion opening; a cover member having one end fixed to the plate-like member and the other end free to cover at least a portion of the relief opening; a joining means capable of joining the free end of the cover member to the plate-like member; 1. A pet diaper, comprising:

2. a diaper body having an excretion opening formed therein through which excrement from a pet animal passes; a collecting means attached to the diaper body for collecting excrement excreted from the pet animal through the excretion opening, The recovery means is an excretion bag formed with a plurality of tail insertion openings into which the tail is inserted and configured to contain excretion excreted through the excretion openings; a plate-like member attached to the excretion bag and having an opening for allowing the tail of the pet animal to escape, the opening communicating with the tail insertion opening; a cover member that is detachable from the plate-shaped member and covers at least a portion of the relief opening.

3. A feces collecting device that is detachable from a wearing device worn by a pet animal and collects feces excreted from the pet animal, an excretion bag formed with a plurality of tail insertion openings into which the tail is inserted and configured to collect feces excreted through the excretion openings; a plate-like member attached to the excretion bag and having an opening for allowing the tail of the pet animal to escape, the opening communicating with the tail insertion opening; a cover member having one end fixed to the plate-like member and the other end free to cover at least a portion of the relief opening; a joining means capable of joining the free end of the cover member to the plate-like member; 1. A fecal collection device comprising:

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