Falling material homogenization device

Abstract

This invention provides a dropping material uniformization device that achieves comprehensive benefits such as extending the fecal collection cycle, reducing maintenance frequency, and improving the user experience. [Solution] The falling material uniformization device includes a receiving container 1 for receiving falling material, a leveling mechanism provided above the receiving container, and a first drive mechanism connected to the leveling mechanism and driving the leveling mechanism to move linearly back and forth above the receiving container. The linear reciprocating leveling mechanism actively redistributes material accumulated at predetermined locations within the receiving container. When applied to an automatic cat toilet, it completely eliminates the problems of localized bulges and uneven distribution caused by concentrated waste falling in conventional automatic cat toilets, effectively improving the volume utilization rate of the feces collection container of the automatic cat toilet. Furthermore, the waste leveled within the automatic cat toilet serves as a base for smoothly closing the bag opening during subsequent packaging work, effectively avoiding problems such as poor sealing and leakage due to bag tearing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of automatic cat toilets, and particularly to a device for equalizing falling objects.

Background Art

[0002] All conventional automatic cat toilets centrally collect waste in a feces collection bin. However, since the waste always falls vertically through a fixed dropping opening, it accumulates in the same area within the feces collection bin for a long time, resulting in a local large bulge (for example, an irregular shape such as high in the center and low around, or high on one side and low on the other side).

[0003] Such non-uniform distribution significantly reduces the utilization rate of the effective volume of the feces collection bin, and users need to frequently replace the feces collection bag. More seriously, when the feces collection bin has a packing function, the highly concentrated excrement hinders the smooth closing of the opening of the garbage bag, causing problems such as poor heat sealing, rupture of the bag body, and leakage of strange smells.

[0004] The current mainstream solutions are only to increase the volume of the feces collection bin or increase the cleaning frequency, and cannot fundamentally solve the defect of non-uniform accumulation. On the contrary, it leads to an increase in the volume of the device and an increase in maintenance costs.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a structural improvement plan that can actively balance the distribution of excrement within a limited space.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The main object of this invention is to propose a device for equalizing falling objects, aiming to solve the problem of non-uniform distribution of waste falling in the feces collection bin of conventional cat toilets.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve the above objective, this invention is: A receiving container for catching falling objects, A leveling mechanism provided above the receiving container, It includes a first drive mechanism connected to the leveling mechanism, which drives the leveling mechanism to move linearly back and forth above the receiving container, The proposed device for homogenizing fallen objects involves a leveling mechanism that comes into contact with or comes into close proximity to the fallen objects in the receiving container while moving, and redistributes and levels the fallen objects within the receiving container through the movement of the leveling mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the packaging mechanism further includes, A fixing member is provided fixedly on one side above the receiving container, A movable member is provided to move on the other side above the receiving container, The fixed member and / or the movable member include a heat-welded member, The movable member is driven to move toward the fixed member and can clamp a bag for catching falling objects located between them, and the welding member is used to weld the clamped bag.

[0009] Preferably, the leveling mechanism is a pressing plate, which is fixedly attached to the bottom of the movable member, and the movable member performs a clamping operation and drives the pressing plate to redistribute the waste.

[0010] Preferably, the movable member performs a clamping operation by being driven by the first drive mechanism, or a second drive mechanism is further provided, the second drive mechanism being connected to the movable member and driving the movable member to perform a clamping operation.

[0011] Preferably, the push plate and the movable member are integrally molded or have a removable connection structure. In the case of a removable connection structure, the push plate is locked with a screw or fixed to the movable member by a first locking structure.

[0012] Preferably, the push plate includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion connected perpendicularly to each other, and the overall shape is L-shaped. The second arm portion is the bottom of the push plate, and the overall thickness of the second arm portion is greater than the overall thickness of the first arm portion.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the second arm closest to the fixing member and the side of the first arm closest to the fixing member are connected via a slope, and the slope is inclined downward toward the direction of the fixing member.

[0014] Preferably, the first arm portion and the second arm portion are integrally molded or have a removable connection structure. In the case of a removable connection structure, the second arm portion is locked with a screw or fixed to the bottom of the first arm portion by a second locking structure.

[0015] Preferably, the pressing plate is made of metal, plastic, or acrylic material.

[0016] Preferably, the dropping object uniformization device is assembled inside the housing of the automatic cat litter box, and the receiving container is the feces collection container of the automatic cat litter box. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] This invention utilizes a linear reciprocating leveling mechanism located above the receiving container to actively redistribute accumulated waste within the container. When applied to an automatic cat litter box, it completely eliminates the problems of localized bulging and uneven distribution caused by concentrated waste falling in conventional automatic cat litter boxes, effectively improving the volume utilization rate of the feces collection compartment of the automatic cat litter box. Furthermore, the waste leveled within the automatic cat litter box forms a base for smoothly closing the bag opening during subsequent packaging, effectively avoiding problems such as poor sealing or leakage due to bag tearing. Ultimately, it achieves comprehensive effects such as extending the feces collection cycle, reducing maintenance frequency, and improving the user experience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram of a fixed member, a movable member, a pressing plate, and a first drive mechanism. [Figure 2] It is a schematic diagram of the pressing plate. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of an automatic cat toilet.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, referring to the accompanying drawings, the technical solution means in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0020] In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, if there are directional indications (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical direction, horizontal direction, longitudinal direction, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential direction, radial direction, axial direction, etc.), these directional indications are for interpreting the relative positional relationship and operating conditions between each component in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). When this specific posture changes, the corresponding directional indications also change accordingly.

[0021] Also, in the embodiments of the present invention, if there are descriptions such as "first" or "second", these descriptions such as "first" or "second" are only used for the purpose of description, and should not be interpreted as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features limited by "first" and "second" can include at least one such feature explicitly or implicitly. Also, the technical solution means between each embodiment can be combined with each other, but this is on the premise that those skilled in the art can realize it. If the combination of technical solution means is contradictory or cannot be realized, such a combination of technical solution means does not exist and should be considered not to be included in the protection scope claimed by the present invention.

[0022] The present invention proposes a device for equalizing falling objects.

[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, this device for equalizing falling objects includes a receiving container 1 for receiving falling objects, a leveling mechanism provided above the receiving container 1, a first driving mechanism 2 connected to the leveling mechanism and driving the leveling mechanism to linearly reciprocate above the receiving container 1. During movement, the leveling mechanism contacts or approaches the falling objects in the receiving container 1, and by moving the leveling mechanism, the falling objects are redistributed and leveled within the receiving container 1.

[0024] Specifically, it further includes a packing mechanism, and the packing mechanism includes a fixing member 3 fixedly provided on one side above the receiving container 1, a movable member 4 movably provided on the other side above the receiving container 1, a heat welding member provided on the fixing member 3 and / or the movable member 4. The movable member 4 is driven to move towards the fixing member 3 and can sandwich a bag body for accommodating the falling objects located between them. The heat welding member is used to weld the sandwiched bag body.

[0025] Specifically, the leveling mechanism is a pressing plate 5, which is fixedly attached to the bottom of the movable member 4. The movable member 4 executes a sandwiching operation and drives the pressing plate 5 to perform redistribution of waste.

[0026] As can be understood, when the falling objects are accommodated in the bag body, the pressing plate 5 is located outside the bag body. During the operation of the pressing plate 5, the bag body is moved, thereby displacing the internal falling objects before the movable member 4 and the fixing member 3 come into contact, and realizing a leveling effect.

[0027] Specifically, the movable member 4 performs a clamping operation by being driven by the first drive mechanism 2, or a second drive mechanism is further provided, the second drive mechanism being connected to the movable member 4 and driving the movable member 4 to perform a clamping operation.

[0028] Specifically, the push plate 5 and the movable member 4 are either integrally molded or have a removable connection structure. In the case of a removable connection structure, the push plate 5 is locked with screws or fixed to the movable member 4 by a first locking structure.

[0029] Specifically, the push plate 5 includes a first arm portion 51 and a second arm portion 52 connected perpendicularly to each other, and the overall shape is L-shaped. The second arm portion 52 is the bottom of the push plate 5, and the overall thickness of the second arm portion 52 is greater than the overall thickness of the first arm portion 51.

[0030] Specifically, the side of the second arm portion 52 closest to the fixing member 3 and the side of the first arm portion 51 closest to the fixing member 3 are connected via a slope 53, and the slope 53 is inclined downward toward the direction of the fixing member 3.

[0031] Specifically, the first arm portion 51 and the second arm portion 52 are either integrally molded or have a removable connection structure. In the case of a removable connection structure, the second arm portion 52 is locked with a screw or fixed to the bottom of the first arm portion 51 by a second locking structure.

[0032] Specifically, the pressing plate 5 is made of metal, plastic, or acrylic material.

[0033] The first and second locking structures can utilize prior art, and their specific structural principles will not be explained repeatedly here.

[0034] Regarding the aforementioned drive mechanism, prior art can be referenced, such as telescopic cylinders and linear motors, and their specific structure will not be repeatedly explained here.

[0035] Specifically, the dropping object uniformization device is installed inside the housing of the automatic cat litter box, and the receiving container 1 is the feces collection container of the automatic cat litter box.

[0036] Specifically, the automatic cat litter box further includes an automatic sieving mechanism located within the housing, which sieves and filters the fallen material and sends it to the receiving container 1 or into a bag located within the receiving container 1.

[0037] Specifically, the scope of application of this invention includes, but is not limited to, automatic cat litter boxes.

[0038] This invention utilizes a linear reciprocating leveling mechanism located above the receiving container to actively redistribute accumulated waste within the container. When applied to an automatic cat litter box, it completely eliminates the problems of localized bulging and uneven distribution caused by concentrated waste falling in conventional automatic cat litter boxes, effectively improving the volume utilization rate of the feces collection compartment of the automatic cat litter box. Furthermore, the waste leveled within the automatic cat litter box forms a base for smoothly closing the bag opening during subsequent packaging, effectively avoiding problems such as poor sealing or leakage due to bag tearing. Ultimately, it achieves comprehensive effects such as extending the feces collection cycle, reducing maintenance frequency, and improving the user experience.

[0039] The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations performed using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or their direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, under the concept of the present invention, shall be included in the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A receiving container (1) for receiving falling objects, A leveling mechanism provided above the receiving container (1), It includes a first drive mechanism (2) connected to the leveling mechanism, which drives the leveling mechanism to move linearly back and forth above the receiving container (1), The falling object uniformization device is characterized in that the leveling mechanism comes into contact with or comes into close proximity to the falling objects in the receiving container (1) while moving, and the movement of the leveling mechanism redistributes and levels the falling objects within the receiving container (1).

2. Further including a packaging mechanism, The aforementioned packaging mechanism is A fixing member (3) is provided fixedly on one side above the receiving container (1), A movable member (4) is provided to move on the other side above the receiving container (1), The heat-welded members provided on the fixed member (3) and / or the movable member (4) are included, The falling object uniformization device according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member (4) is driven to move toward the fixed member (3) and can clamp a bag for catching falling objects located between them, and the heat welding member is used to weld the clamped bag.

3. The dropping object uniformization device according to claim 2, characterized in that the leveling mechanism is a push plate (5) fixedly attached to the bottom of the movable member (4), and the movable member (4) performs a clamping operation and drives the push plate (5) to perform waste redistribution.

4. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 3, characterized in that the movable member (4) performs a clamping operation by being driven by the first drive mechanism (2), or a second drive mechanism is further provided, the second drive mechanism is connected to the movable member (4) and drives the movable member (4) to perform a clamping operation.

5. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 3, characterized in that the push plate (5) and the movable member (4) are either integrally molded or have a removable connection structure, and in the case of a removable connection structure, the push plate (5) is locked with a screw or fixed to the movable member (4) by a first locking structure.

6. The push plate (5) includes a first arm portion (51) and a second arm portion (52) connected perpendicularly to each other, and the overall shape is L-shaped. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 3, characterized in that the second arm portion (52) is the bottom of the push plate (5), and the overall thickness of the second arm portion (52) is greater than the overall thickness of the first arm portion (51).

7. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 6, characterized in that the side of the second arm portion (52) closest to the fixing member (3) and the side of the first arm portion (51) closest to the fixing member (3) are connected via a slope (53), and the slope (53) is inclined downward toward the direction of the fixing member (3).

8. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 6, characterized in that the first arm portion (51) and the second arm portion (52) are integrally molded or have a removable connection structure, and in the case of a removable connection structure, the second arm portion (52) is locked with a screw or fixed to the bottom of the first arm portion (51) by a second locking structure.

9. The falling object uniformization device according to claim 3, characterized in that the pressing plate (5) is made of metal, plastic, or acrylic material.

10. The dropping object uniformization device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the dropping object uniformization device is assembled inside the housing of an automatic cat litter box, and the receiving container (1) is a feces collection container of the automatic cat litter box.

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