Pet waste collector

Abstract

To provide a pet excrement collector capable of hygienically and easily collecting pet excrement and reducing the physical burden on a user. [Solution] The pet waste collector 1 comprises a rod-shaped portion 11 with a handle 10, a collection portion 20 to which a bag-shaped object 21 for collecting pet waste S is attached, and a clip portion 40 for securing the bag-shaped object. The collection portion has a ring portion 30, which is connected to one end of the rod-shaped portion. The bag-shaped object is attached by being wrapped around the ring portion. The clip portion is attached to the end of the rod-shaped portion to which the collection portion is connected, and is attached so as to be rotatable relative to the rod-shaped portion. The rod-shaped portion is extendable along its entire length. This allows the user to collect waste while standing, and because the bag-shaped object is securely secured, it is prevented from coming off during use.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet waste collector for hygienically collecting pet waste. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the number of households keeping pets has increased, and it has become an important responsibility for pet owners to dispose of their dog's excrement, especially when walking them. Proper disposal of excrement is essential for keeping public places clean and maintaining a hygienic environment.

[0003] Conventionally, the most common method for collecting pet excrement has been for owners to place a bag over their hands and pick up the excrement. However, this method requires owners to be close to the excrement, which raises hygiene concerns. In addition, the need to bend over poses a significant physical burden for elderly people and those with back pain.

[0004] Devices that use rod-shaped tools to collect excrement have also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). However, these devices have had problems such as the bag being difficult to attach and detach, and the bag being loose and coming off during use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3179990 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a pet excrement collector that can collect pet excrement hygienically and easily, can securely fix a bag-like object when collecting pet excrement, and can prevent the bag from coming off during use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pet waste collector of the present invention is characterized by comprising a rod-shaped portion having a gripping portion, a collection portion to which a bag-shaped object for collecting waste excreted from a pet is attached, and a clip portion for securing the bag-shaped object.

[0008] The collection portion may also include a ring portion, and the ring portion may be connected to one end of the rod-shaped portion.

[0009] The collection section may also be configured to be attached by being wrapped around the ring section.

[0010] The clip portion may be attached to one end of the rod-shaped portion to which the sampling portion is connected.

[0011] The clip portion may be configured to be rotatably attached to the rod portion.

[0012] The rod-shaped portion may be configured so that its entire length is extendable. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] This device allows for hygienic and easy collection of pet waste, reducing the physical burden on the user. Furthermore, the bag can be securely fastened, preventing problems such as the bag coming off during use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view showing a state in which a pet waste collector according to an embodiment of the present invention is used; [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a pet waste collector according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 2 is a rear view of the pet waste collector according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4]1 is a front view of a pet waste collector according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the rod portion extended; FIG. [Figure 5] 3 is an enlarged view showing details of the collection section of the pet waste collector according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a partially enlarged view of the pet waste collector according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing the clip swinging from side to side; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same or similar components will be designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0016] (First embodiment) Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a pet excrement collector 1 according to the first embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the pet excrement collector 1.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pet excrement collector 1 includes a grip portion 10, a collection portion 20, a ring portion 30, and a clip portion 40 as main components.

[0018] (rod-shaped part) The rod-shaped portion 11 is a member that is gripped and operated by the user and is formed in an elongated shape. The collection portion 20 is connected to one end (tip end) of the rod-shaped portion 11, and the grip portion 10 is provided on the other end (rear end). In Figures 1 and 2, a bag-shaped object 21 is wrapped around the collection portion 20.

[0019] The grip portion 10 is formed to be easy for the user to grip with the hand, and for example, it can be provided with a non-slip surface, molded into an easy-to-grip shape, etc. The grip portion 10 can be made easier to grip by being coated with an elastic material such as rubber or elastomer.

[0020] The rod-shaped portion 11 is preferably made of a lightweight and rigid material, such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic, etc. The length of the rod-shaped portion 11 is preferably a length that allows the user to collect excrement close to the ground while standing, and can be, for example, about 50 cm to 120 cm.

[0021] FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the pet excrement collector 1 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 3, the bag-shaped object 21 has been removed from the collection portion 20. In FIG. 3, the clip portion 40 is attached to the tip (front side) of the rod-shaped portion 11 where the collection portion 20 is located, and when viewed from the rear, it is possible to confirm the angle at which the clip portion 40 is positioned relative to the axis of the rod-shaped portion 11. Because the clip portion 40 is rotatable, the orientation of the opening of the bag-shaped object 21 can be freely adjusted depending on the position and size of the excrement and the ground conditions. This allows the user to efficiently collect excrement without assuming an awkward posture and while avoiding unevenness and obstacles in the ground.

[0022] As shown in Figure 4, the rod-shaped portion 11 can be configured so that its entire length is extendable. In this case, the rod-shaped portion 11 can be configured, for example, as a nest of multiple tubular members that are slidably combined to achieve the extension function. This allows the length of the rod-shaped portion 11 to be adjusted according to the user's height and usage conditions, and also allows it to be compact when stored. For example, the extension of the rod-shaped portion 11 is convenient when collecting feces that have been excreted on the ground.

[0023] (Collection Department) 5 is an enlarged view showing details of the collection part 20. The collection part 20 is provided on one end side (tip side) of the rod-shaped part 11, and is a member for attaching a bag-shaped object 21 for collecting pet excrement.

[0024] The collection unit 20 includes a ring 30. The ring 30 is formed in a circular, elliptical, or polygonal ring shape, and is configured so that the opening of the bag-like object 50 can be passed through the ring 30. In this embodiment, the ring 30 is teardrop-shaped. The inner diameter of the shortest part of the ring 30 is large enough to allow the opening of a typical pet waste disposal bag to be inserted therethrough, and can be, for example, about 5 cm to 20 cm in diameter.

[0025] The ring portion 30 is connected to one end of the rod-shaped portion 11. The ring portion 30 and the rod-shaped portion 11 can be connected by an appropriate method such as welding, adhesive bonding, or screw fastening. Alternatively, the ring portion 30 and the rod-shaped portion 11 can be integrally molded.

[0026] The bag-like object 21 is attached by being wrapped around the ring portion 30. Specifically, the opening of the bag-like object 21 is passed through the ring portion 30, and the edge of the opening is folded back and wrapped around the outer periphery of the ring portion 30. This securely holds the bag-like object 21 in place on the ring portion 30. The bag-like object 21 is a bag for collecting pet waste, and is a flexible bag-like member such as a vinyl bag, a polyethylene bag, or a biodegradable plastic bag. Examples of the bag-like object 21 that can be used include ordinary pet waste disposal bags and plastic shopping bags distributed at supermarkets, etc. The size of the bag-like object 21 is not particularly limited as long as it is large enough to contain pet waste; for example, a bag-like object 21 with a width of approximately 15 cm to 30 cm and a length of approximately 20 cm to 40 cm can be used. The bag-like object 21 is disposable and can be disposed of together with the waste after use.

[0027] The ring portion 30 can be made of the same material as the rod-shaped portion 11, but it is preferable to use a material with an appropriate coefficient of friction on the surface so that the bag-shaped object 21 can be easily attached. Furthermore, by providing the outer peripheral surface of the ring portion 30 with irregularities or applying an anti-slip finish, it is possible to prevent the bag-shaped object 21 from falling off. The ring portion 30 can be made of the same material as the rod-shaped portion 11. Specifically, metal rings such as aluminum alloys and stainless steel, plastic rings such as polypropylene and ABS resin, and resin-coated metal wires such as vinyl chloride-coated wires and polyethylene-coated wires can be used.

[0028] (clip part) 6 is an enlarged view showing the details of the clip part 40. The clip part 40 is a member for fixing the bag-like object 21, and is attached to one end (tip side) of the rod-shaped part 11 to which the sampling part 20 is connected.

[0029] The clip portion 40 has a structure similar to that of a clothespin, and is equipped with a pair of clamping pieces 41, 42 that are biased in a closing direction by a biasing member such as a spring. When the user operates the clamping pieces 41, 42 in the opening direction, the bag-like object 21 can be inserted between the clamping pieces 41, 42, and when the operation is released, the bag-like object 21 is clamped by the biasing force.

[0030] Clip portion 40 is rotatably attached to rod-shaped portion 11. Specifically, the base of clip portion 40 is rotatably attached to the outer periphery of rod-shaped portion 11, and can rotate 360 ​​degrees around the axis of rod-shaped portion 11. This allows the user to freely adjust the orientation of bag-shaped object 21, making it easier to collect excrement.

[0031] The rotation mechanism of the clip portion 40 is realized, for example, by providing a fastener that serves as a fulcrum on the rod-shaped portion 11 and fastening the clip portion 40 with this fastener. A fastener (screw, rivet, pin, bolt, etc.) is inserted into the mounting hole of the rod-shaped portion 11, and the fastener is passed through the insertion hole of the clip portion 40 to attach the clip portion 40 to the rod-shaped portion 11. By leaving an appropriate gap between the fastener and the insertion hole of the clip portion 40, or by leaving an appropriate amount of play without tightening the fastener too much, the clip portion 40 can rotate relative to the rod-shaped portion 11 with the fastener as a fulcrum.

[0032] (How to use) 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use of the pet excrement collector 1. The method of using the pet excrement collector 1 will now be described.

[0033] First, the user prepares the bag-like object 21. A typical pet waste disposal bag, a plastic bag, or the like can be used as the bag-like object 21. The opening of the bag-like object 21 is passed through the ring portion 30, and the edge of the opening is folded back and wrapped around the outer periphery of the ring portion 30. In this way, the bag-like object 21 is attached to the collection part 20.

[0034] Next, the vicinity of the opening of the bag-like object 21 is clamped by the clip part 40. As a result, the bag-like object 21 is doubly fixed by the collection part 20 and the clip part 40, and is prevented from falling off during use.

[0035] When collecting excrement, the user grasps the grip portion 10 and operates the rod portion 11 to bring the opening of the bag-like object 21 close to the excrement. The user then scoops up the excrement with the bag-like object 21. At this time, because the clip portion 40 is rotatable, the orientation of the bag-like object 21 can be adjusted according to the position and size of the excrement.

[0036] After collecting the excrement, the opening of the bag-like object 21 is closed, and the bag-like object 21 is removed from the ring portion 30 and disposed of. If the rod-like portion 11 is extendable, the rod-like portion 11 can be shortened when stored, making it compact for easy carrying.

[0037] (Action and effect) The pet excrement collector 1 according to this embodiment has the following advantages.

[0038] By providing the extendable rod-shaped portion 11, the user can collect excrement while standing, eliminating the need to bend over, thereby reducing the physical burden on the user.

[0039] By configuring the collection section 20 to have a bag-like object 21 attached, it is possible to collect excrement hygienically without directly touching it. After use, the bag-like object 21 can be simply removed and disposed of, making cleaning of the device body easy.

[0040] By fixing the bag-like object 21 with the clip portion 40, it is possible to prevent the bag-like object 21 from coming off during use, thereby enabling the excrement collection work to be carried out with peace of mind.

[0041] Since the clip portion 40 is rotatable, the orientation of the bag-like object 50 can be freely adjusted depending on the position and condition of the excrement, improving workability.

[0042] Since the rod-shaped portion 11 is extendable, the length can be adjusted according to the height of the user and the usage situation, and it can be made compact when stored.

[0043] (Variation) Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible based on the technical concept of the present invention.

[0044] For example, in the above embodiment, the collection unit 20 is configured to include the ring portion 30, but the shape of the ring portion 30 is not limited to a teardrop shape and may be oval, polygonal, etc. Also, instead of the ring portion 30, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of protrusions and claws are provided to hook and attach the bag-like object 21.

[0045] Furthermore, the structure of the clip portion 40 is not limited to the clothespin type, and various structures capable of fixing the bag-like object 21 can be adopted, such as a magnet type, a hook type, or an adhesive type. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 1 Pet waste collector 10 Gripping part 11 Rod-shaped part 15 Wrapping part 20 Collection section 21 Bags 30 Ring part 40 Clip part 41, 42 Clamping piece S shit

Claims

1. a rod-shaped portion having a grip portion; a collection unit to which a bag-shaped object for collecting excrement excreted from a pet is attached; a clip portion for fixing the bag-like object; A pet excrement collector comprising:

2. The pet excrement collector according to claim 1 , wherein the holding portion includes a ring portion, and the ring portion is connected to one end of the rod portion.

3. The pet excrement collector according to claim 2, wherein the collection portion is attached by being wrapped around the ring portion.

4. The pet excrement collector according to claim 1, wherein the clip portion is attached to one end of the rod portion to which the collection portion is connected.

5. The pet excrement collector of claim 4, wherein the clip portion is rotatably attached to the rod portion.

6. 2. The pet waste collector of claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped portion is extendable over its entire length.

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