Animal toilet

Abstract

To provide an animal toilet which hardly causes a situation that through holes in a partition part are blocked by granular materials.SOLUTION: An animal toilet 1 includes a body part 10, a partition part 20, and a roof member 24. The body part 10 receives excreted urine. The partition part 20 partitions an internal space of the body part 10 into an upper space S1 and a lower space S2. The partition part 20 has through holes 22 for passing urine. The roof member 24 is fixed to the partition part 20. The roof member 24 covers the through holes 22 from above in a state of being separated from the through holes 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an animal toilet.

Background Art

[0002] As a conventional animal toilet, there is, for example, one described in Patent Document 1. The animal toilet described in this document includes a main body ( tray ) for receiving excreted urine, and a partition ( sieve ) for partitioning the internal space of the main body into an upper space and a lower space. Through holes for allowing urine to pass through are formed in the partition. A plurality of granular bodies having low water absorption are laid in the upper space ( above the partition ). A water-absorbent sheet is disposed in the lower space. Urine excreted into the upper space of the main body passes between the granular bodies and through the through holes of the partition, and is then absorbed by the water-absorbent sheet in the lower space.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above-described animal toilet, the through holes in the partition may be blocked by the granular bodies laid in the upper space. When the through holes are blocked in this way, it becomes difficult for urine to pass through the through holes, so that the smooth movement of urine from the upper space to the lower space is hindered.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an animal toilet capable of making it difficult for the through holes in the partition to be blocked by granular bodies.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The animal toilet according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a main body that receives excreted urine; a partition having a through hole through which the urine passes, and dividing the internal space of the main body into an upper space and a lower space; and a roof member fixed to the partition and covering the through hole from above at a distance from the through hole.

[0007] In this animal toilet, a roof member is provided that covers the through-holes in the partition from above. Therefore, even if granular material is laid in the upper space, the roof member prevents the granular material from reaching the through-holes. This makes it less likely for the through-holes to become blocked by the granular material. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, an animal toilet is realized that makes it less likely for the through-holes in the partition to be blocked by granular material. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is an end view showing one embodiment of an animal toilet according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an end view showing the main body 10. [Figure 3] This is a front view showing the main body 10. [Figure 4] This is a plan view showing the main body 10. [Figure 5] This is a plan view showing the partition section 20. [Figure 6] This is a plan view showing the partition section 20 and the roof member 24. [Figure 7] This is an end view along the line VII-VII in Figure 6. [Figure 8] This is a plan view showing a magnified portion of Figure 6. [Figure 9] This is an enlarged end view showing a portion of Figure 7. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing the drawer section 50. [Figure 11] This is a plan view illustrating one modified example of the roof component 24. [Figure 12] It is an end view for explaining a modified example of the roof member 24. [Figure 13] It is an end view for explaining another modified example of the roof member 24. [Figure 14] It is an end view for explaining another modified example of the roof member 24. [Figure 15] It is an end view for explaining a modified example of the main body portion 10.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail while referring to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0011] FIG. 1 is an end view showing an embodiment of an animal toilet according to the present invention. While referring to this figure, the outline of the configuration of the animal toilet 1 will be described. The animal toilet 1 includes a main body portion 10, a partition portion 20, a roof member 24, a connecting member 26, a plurality of granular bodies 30, a water-absorbing sheet 4, and a drawer portion 50. The main body portion 10 consists of one container and has a bottom surface portion 10a and a side surface portion 10b. The main body portion 10 receives the excreted urine. The outer shape of the main body portion 10 is substantially a rectangular parallelepiped. As the material of the main body portion 10, for example, plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene can be used.

[0012] The main body portion 10 has a support portion 12. The support portion 12 protrudes from the side surface portion 10b to the inside of the main body portion 10. The support portion 12 supports the partition portion 20 from below. The support portion 12 consists of, for example, a ridge or a protrusion. The support portion 12 may be integrally formed with the side surface portion 10b or may be attached to the side surface portion 10b after being separately formed from the side surface portion 10b.

[0013] The partition 20 is placed on the support 12. However, the partition 20 is not fixed to the main body 10. The partition 20 is detachable from the main body 10. The partition 20 is made of a plate-shaped member. The partition 20 is arranged parallel to the bottom surface 10a. The partition 20 is also positioned spaced apart from both the upper end of the main body 10 (side surface 10b) and the absorbent sheet 40. As a result, the partition 20 divides the internal space of the main body 10 into an upper space S1 and a lower space S2. The upper space S1 is located above the partition 20 and is the space where multiple granular materials 30 are laid. The lower space S2 is located below the partition 20 and is the space where urine accumulates. The partition 20 has through holes 22 that allow urine to pass through. The through holes 22 allow urine to pass through but do not allow the granular materials 30 to pass through. For example, plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene can be used as the material for the partition 20.

[0014] The roof member 24 is fixed to the partition 20. The roof member 24 is fixed to the partition 20 via a connecting member 26. The roof member 24 is not fixed to the main body 10. The roof member 24 consists of a horizontal plate-shaped member. The roof member 24 covers the through hole 22 from above. However, the roof member 24 is spaced upward from the through hole 22. That is, the lower surface of the roof member 24 is higher than the upper end of the through hole 22 (the upper surface of the partition 20). As a result, a gap exists between the through hole 22 (partition 20) and the roof member 24. In this way, the roof member 24 covers the through hole 22 from above while being spaced apart from it. The gap allows urine to pass through but prevents the granular material 30 from passing through. The urine flows into the through hole 22 through the gap. As the material for the roof member 24 and the connecting member 26, for example, plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene can be used.

[0015] In the upper space S1 (above the partition part 20), a plurality of granular bodies 30 for treating excrement (mainly urine) are laid. Each granular body 30 is granular. Examples of such granular shapes include a sphere, a cylinder, or an ellipsoid. The particle size of each granular body 30 is, for example, 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less. Here, the particle size of the granular body 30 is defined as the diameter of the smallest sphere that can enclose the granular body 30. When the animal toilet 1 is in use, the granular body 30 will directly receive the excreted urine.

[0016] The granular body 30 has hydrophobicity. That is, the granular body 30 has the property of not absorbing any liquid such as urine at all or hardly absorbing it even if it does absorb. For the granular body 30 to have hydrophobicity, it is necessary that the liquid passing rate measured by the following test is 60% or more. First, put 50 g equivalent of the granular body 30 (sample) into a sieve with an inner diameter of 10 cm and a mesh size of 1 mm. Place an empty beaker under the sieve. Then, using a syringe (Terumo 60 ml syringe) with an outer cylinder inner diameter of 3 cm and a cylinder tip inner diameter of 4 mm, drip 30 ml of water onto the sample over 10 seconds. After leaving it for 1 minute, measure the amount of water in the beaker. The ratio of the measured amount of water in the beaker to the dripped amount of water (30 ml) is taken as the liquid passing rate. At this time, if the amount of water in the beaker is 18 ml or more, the liquid passing rate is 60% or more, so it can be said that the granular body 30 has hydrophobicity.

[0017] It is preferable that each granular body 30 has an organic substance as the main material. Here, the main material of the granular body 30 refers to the material that occupies the largest weight ratio in the granular body 30 among one or two or more materials constituting the granular body 30. Examples of such organic substances include papers, tea leaves, plastics, or okara. Each granular body 30 may consist only of an organic substance or may consist of an organic substance and an inorganic substance.

[0018] Paper refers to materials mainly composed of pulp. Examples of paper include, in addition to ordinary paper, PVC wallpaper graded material, photographic paper, release paper, fluff pulp, papermaking sludge, or pulp sludge. PVC wallpaper graded material is obtained by removing a portion of the polyvinyl chloride from PVC wallpaper containing paper and polyvinyl chloride. Examples of plastics include, in addition to ordinary plastics, aluminum-metallized film, or disposable diaper graded material (plastic obtained by classifying disposable diapers). Dried okara is preferred. These materials may or may not be subjected to hydrophobic treatment (water-repellent treatment).

[0019] The granular material 30 may consist of only one material or two or more materials. In the former case, the granular material 30 will consist only of the main material described above. In the latter case, the granular material 30 will be composed of a mixture of the main material and other materials. Examples of other materials include gypsum or baking soda. Adding gypsum or baking soda can increase the hydrophobicity of the granular material 30. The proportion of gypsum or baking soda is, for example, 5% by weight or more and less than 50% by weight of the total granular material 30.

[0020] The granular material 30 can be manufactured, for example, by the following method. First, granulation is performed on the granulating material (the material constituting the granular material 30) using a granulation apparatus to form granules that will become the granular material 30. For example, an extruder can be used as the granulation apparatus. The granules may be subjected to hydrophobic treatment as needed. Hydrophobic treatment can be performed, for example, by coating the surface of the granules with a hydrophobic agent (water repellent). If hydrophobic treatment is not performed, it is preferable to increase the pressure applied to the granulating material during granulation to minimize the formation of gaps within the granules. This is because such gaps become pathways for liquids such as urine to penetrate into the interior of the granular material 30. Prior to granulation, pre-treatment such as crushing, kneading, and hydration is performed on the granulating material as needed. After granulation, post-treatment such as sieving (separation) and drying is performed as needed.

[0021] An absorbent sheet 40 is placed in the lower space S2 (below the partition 20). The absorbent sheet 40 absorbs the urine that passes through the through-hole 22 of the partition 20. In other words, the urine that passes through the through-hole 22 is absorbed by the absorbent sheet 40 and accumulates in the lower space S2.

[0022] The drawer section 50 can be inserted into and removed from the main body section 10 through an opening 14 formed in the side section 10b. The absorbent sheet 40 is housed in the drawer section 50. That is, the absorbent sheet 40 is disposed within the main body section 10 while housed in the drawer section 50. For example, the material of the drawer section 50 can be a plastic such as polypropylene or polyethylene.

[0023] When using the animal toilet 1, urine excreted on the granular material 30 flows downward through the gaps between the granular materials 30. The urine moves from the upper space S1 to the lower space S2 through the through-hole 22 of the partition 20 and is absorbed by the absorbent sheet 40.

[0024] The configuration of each part of the animal toilet 1 will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 2 to 10. Figures 2 and 3 are an end view and a front view, respectively, of the main body 10. An opening 14 for inserting and removing the drawer 50 is formed in the side portion 10b of the main body 10. The opening 14 is located near the bottom portion 10a and is a horizontally elongated rectangle. The length of the opening 14 in the horizontal direction (left-right direction in Figure 3) is approximately equal to the width (internal dimension) of the main body 10, for example, 20 cm to 40 cm. The length of the opening 14 in the vertical direction (up-down direction in Figure 3) is for example, 2 cm to 5 cm.

[0025] Figure 4 is a plan view showing the main body 10. In plan view, the support portion 12 is provided along the entire inner circumference of the side portion 10b. That is, the support portion 12 consists of a protrusion provided in an annular shape along the inner circumference of the side portion 10b. In plan view, the inner circumference of the side portion 10b is approximately rectangular. Here, "approximately rectangular" does not mean a rectangle, but also includes shapes that are close to a rectangle, such as a rounded rectangle. The protruding length of the support portion 12 (the length in the direction perpendicular to the inner surface of the side portion 10b on which the support portion 12 is provided) is, for example, 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less.

[0026] Figure 5 is a plan view showing the partition section 20. This figure shows the partition section 20 before the roof member 24 is attached. The partition section 20 can be installed within the main body section 10 with its entire perimeter separated from the side section 10b. In plan view, the partition section 20 is approximately rectangular in shape. The partition section 20 has multiple through holes 22. In the following description, "multiple through holes 22" refers to all through holes 22 provided in the partition section 20 unless otherwise specified. The multiple through holes 22 are arranged two-dimensionally in the partition section 20. The planar shape of each through hole 22 is circular. The diameter of each through hole 22 is, for example, 5 mm or more and 10 mm or less.

[0027] Figure 6 is a plan view showing the partition 20 and the roof member 24. Figure 7 is an end view along the line VII-VII in Figure 6. Figures 8 and 9 are enlarged views showing parts of Figures 6 and 7 (a pair of through holes 22 and the roof member 24), respectively. The animal toilet 1 is provided with multiple roof members 24. The multiple roof members 24 individually cover each through hole 22. The number of roof members 24 is equal to the number of through holes 22. That is, one roof member 24 is provided for each through hole 22. The planar shape of each roof member 24 is circular. In plan view, the area of ​​the roof member 24 is preferably 100% or more and 150% or less of the area of ​​the through hole 22. The area of ​​the through hole 22 is defined as the opening area at the upper end of the through hole 22. In this embodiment, the area of ​​the roof member 24 is larger than the area of ​​the through hole 22. Therefore, the planar shape of the roof member 24 and the planar shape of the through-hole 22 are similar to each other. In plan view, the roof member 24 covers the entire through-hole 22. That is, in plan view, the roof member 24 overlaps the entire through-hole 22. In plan view, the center of the roof member 24 coincides with the center of the through-hole 22.

[0028] The distance d1 (see Figure 9) between the roof member 24 and the through hole 22 in the vertical direction of the main body 10 (vertical direction in Figures 7 and 9) is preferably less than or equal to the diameter d2 of the through hole 22. The distance d1 is equal to the distance from the lower surface of the roof member 24 to the plane including the upper surface of the partition 20. The diameter d2 is defined as the diameter of the opening at the upper end of the through hole 22. The distance d1 is preferably 25% or more of the diameter d2, and more preferably 50% or more.

[0029] The connecting member 26 connects the partition 20 and the roof member 24. The connecting member 26 is rod-shaped. One end of the connecting member 26 is connected to the partition 20, and the other end is connected to the roof member 24. More specifically, the lower end of the connecting member 26 is connected to the upper surface of the partition 20, and the upper end of the connecting member 26 is connected to the lower surface of the roof member 24. As a result, the connecting member 26 extends from the partition 20 to the roof member 24. The direction of extension of the connecting member 26 is equal to the vertical direction of the main body 10. The diameter d3 of the connecting member 26 (see Figure 9) is preferably 30% or less of the diameter d2 of the through hole 22. As can be seen from Figure 8, multiple (specifically four) connecting members 26 are provided for one roof member 24. The multiple connecting members 26 are arranged at equal intervals along the perimeter of the through hole 22.

[0030] The connecting member 26 is located within the shielding region R1 (see Figure 8) of the partition 20 in a plan view. The shielding region R1 is the area of ​​the upper surface of the partition 20 that is covered by the roof member 24 in a plan view. In this embodiment, the shielding region R1 is an annular area defined by the periphery of the through hole 22 and the periphery of the roof member 24 in a plan view.

[0031] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the drawer section 50. The drawer section 50 has a bottom plate 50a, a front plate 50b, an end plate 50c, and a pair of side plates 50d. The size of the bottom plate 50a is approximately equal to the size of the bottom surface 10a of the main body section 10. The front plate 50b has approximately the same shape and size as the opening 14. A handle 52 is attached to the front plate 50b.

[0032] The effects of animal toilet 1 are explained below. In animal toilet 1, a roof member 24 is provided that covers the through-hole 22 of the partition 20 from above. Therefore, even if granular material 30 is laid in the upper space S1, the granular material 30 is less likely to reach the through-hole 22 because it is blocked by the roof member 24. This makes it less likely that the through-hole 22 will be blocked by the granular material 30.

[0033] In a plan view, the roof member 24 covers the entire through-hole 22. This is advantageous for maintaining an open state of the entire through-hole 22 (a state in which the through-hole 22 is not completely blocked by the granular material 30).

[0034] The planar shape of the roof member 24 and the planar shape of the through-hole 22 are similar to each other. By making the shape of the roof member 24 the same as the shape of the through-hole 22 in this way, it becomes easier to keep the size of the shielding area R1 of the partition 20 small. The shielding area R1 is located around the through-hole 22. Nevertheless, because the shielding area R1 is covered by the roof member 24, urine is unlikely to fall directly into the shielding area R1. Therefore, reducing the size of the shielding area R1 is advantageous in making it easier for urine to flow into the through-hole 22.

[0035] In order to reduce the size of the shielding area R1 of the partition 20, it is advantageous for the area of ​​the roof member 24 to be small. From this viewpoint, in a plan view, it is preferable that the area of ​​the roof member 24 be 150% or less of the area of ​​the through hole 22. On the other hand, if the area of ​​the roof member 24 is too small, the roof member 24 will not be able to cover the entire through hole 22. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the area of ​​the roof member 24 be 100% or more of the area of ​​the through hole 22.

[0036] If the distance d1 between the roof member 24 and the through hole 22 is less than or equal to the diameter d2 of the through hole 22, it is possible to prevent the granular material 30 from getting into the gap between the roof member 24 and the through hole 22. On the other hand, to allow urine to flow more easily into the through hole 22 through the gap, it is advantageous to increase the distance d1. From this viewpoint, the distance d1 is preferably 25% or more of the diameter d2, and more preferably 50% or more.

[0037] The connecting member 26 connects the through hole 22 and the roof member 24. By providing such a connecting member 26, a configuration can be easily achieved in which the roof member 24 covers the through hole 22 from above while being spaced apart from the through hole 22.

[0038] The connecting member 26 is rod-shaped. Naturally, urine cannot pass through the area where the connecting member 26 is located. Therefore, the presence of the connecting member 26 obstructs the flow of urine. In this regard, by making the connecting member 26 elongated (rod-shaped), the degree to which it obstructs the flow of urine can be minimized.

[0039] To minimize the obstruction of urine flow, it is advantageous for the diameter d3 of the connecting member 26 to be small. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the diameter d3 be 30% or less of the diameter d2 of the through hole 22. On the other hand, if the diameter d3 is too small, the mechanical strength of the connecting member 26 may be insufficient. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the diameter d3 be 10% or more of the diameter d2.

[0040] The partition section 20 has multiple through holes 22. Providing multiple through holes 22 in this way is advantageous for the smooth movement of urine from the upper space S1 to the lower space S2.

[0041] Multiple roof members 24 are provided to individually cover each through-hole 22. This makes it less likely that any of the through-holes 22 will be blocked by the granular material 30.

[0042] Each granular material 30 is hydrophobic. In this case, most of the urine excreted on the granular material 30 is not absorbed by the granular material 30, but passes through the gaps between the granular materials 30. This allows the urine to be quickly guided to the through-hole 22.

[0043] When each granular material 30 is primarily made of organic matter, it is possible to obtain granular materials 30 suitable for incineration. In this case, it becomes easier to dispose of the used granular materials 30 as combustible waste, thus improving convenience for users (pet owners, etc.). In particular, when each granular material 30 consists solely of organic matter, it is possible to obtain granular materials 30 that are even more suitable for incineration.

[0044] The main body 10 consists of a single container. In this case, an animal toilet 1 having an upper space S1 and a lower space S2 can be realized with a simpler configuration compared to when the main body 10 consists of multiple containers.

[0045] The partition 20 is not fixed to the main body 10. In this case, it becomes easy to attach and detach the partition 20 from the main body 10.

[0046] The partition 20 is placed on the support 12. This allows the partition 20 to be kept in a predetermined position within the main body 10 without being fixed to the main body 10.

[0047] The support portion 12 is provided along the entire inner circumference of the side portion 10b in a plan view. This makes it easier to prevent the partition portion 20 from falling into the lower space S2.

[0048] The partition 20 can be installed inside the main body 10 with its entire perimeter separated from the side portion 10b. By providing a margin between the partition 20 and the side portion 10b in this way, the partition 20 can be moved smoothly when attaching or detaching it from the main body 10.

[0049] An absorbent sheet 40 is placed below the partition 20. This allows the urine accumulated in the lower space S2 to be contained within the absorbent sheet 40. As a result, the generation of unpleasant odors from the urine can be mitigated.

[0050] A drawer section 50 is provided that can be inserted into and removed from the main body section 10. This makes it easy to replace a used absorbent sheet 40 with a new one.

[0051] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. In the above embodiments, the case in which the planar shape of the roof member 24 and the planar shape of the through hole 22 are similar to each other was illustrated. However, the planar shape of the roof member 24 and the planar shape of the through hole 22 may be congruent to each other. In that case, as shown in Figure 11, it is possible to make the through hole 22 and the roof member 24 completely overlap in plan view. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the shielding area R1 from existing in the partition 20. This is particularly advantageous for facilitating the flow of urine into the through hole 22. In this case, the connecting member 26 is provided to extend diagonally, for example, as shown in Figure 12.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the case in which the entire upper surface of the roof member 24 is horizontal was illustrated. However, at least a portion of the upper surface of the roof member 24 may be inclined downward toward the periphery of the roof member 24, for example, as shown in Figures 13 and 14. In both figures, the entire upper surface of the roof member 24 is inclined downward toward the periphery of the roof member 24. In Figure 13, the upper surface of the roof member 24 is flat. The position of the upper surface of the roof member 24 gradually decreases from one side of the roof member 24 (left side in Figure 13) to the other side (right side in Figure 13). In Figure 14, the upper surface of the roof member 24 is curved (umbrella-shaped). The position of the upper surface of the roof member 24 gradually decreases from the center of the roof member 24 toward the periphery.

[0053] By inclining the upper surface of the roof member 24 in this way, urine that reaches the upper surface can easily flow off the roof member 24. Therefore, urine is less likely to accumulate on the upper surface of the roof member 24. If the entire upper surface of the roof member 24 is inclined, urine will be especially less likely to accumulate on the upper surface of the roof member 24. If the upper surface of the roof member 24 is flat, a roof member 24 with an inclined upper surface can be realized with a relatively simple structure. If the upper surface of the roof member 24 is curved, urine that reaches the upper surface of the roof member 24 can be evenly distributed towards the entire periphery of the roof member 24. In this example, if the distance from the lower surface of the roof member 24 to the plane including the upper surface of the partition 20 is not constant, the distance d1 between the roof member 24 and the through hole 22 shall be defined as the maximum value of the above distance.

[0054] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the roof member 24 covers the entire through hole 22 in a plan view. However, the roof member 24 may cover only a part of the through hole 22 in a plan view.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the case where the planar shape of the through-hole 22 is circular was illustrated as an example. However, the planar shape of the through-hole 22 is arbitrary and may be, for example, elliptical or polygonal, such as a rectangle. In cases where the planar shape of the through-hole 22 is not circular, the diameter d2 of the through-hole 22 shall be defined as the smallest diameter of a circle that can enclose the opening at the upper end of the through-hole 22.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the case where the planar shape of the roof member 24 is circular was illustrated as an example. However, the planar shape of the roof member 24 is arbitrary and may be, for example, elliptical or polygonal, such as a rectangle. Furthermore, the planar shape of the roof member 24 may differ from the planar shape of the through hole 22.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the case in which a drawer portion 50 is provided is illustrated. However, providing the drawer portion 50 is not essential. If the drawer portion 50 is not provided, the absorbent sheet 40 is placed directly on the bottom portion 10a. In that case, naturally, the opening 14 is not provided on the side portion 10b.

[0058] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which an absorbent sheet 40 is provided on the main body 10. However, it is not essential to provide the absorbent sheet 40 on the main body 10. If the absorbent sheet 40 is not provided, the drawer portion 50 will not be provided either.

[0059] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the main body 10 is composed of one container. However, the main body 10 may be composed of multiple containers, for example, as shown in Figure 15. In the same figure, the main body 10 is composed of two containers (containers 62 and 64). Each container 62 and 64 is box-shaped with a bottom and side surfaces. Container 62 is stacked on top of container 64. The bottom surface of container 62 has a through hole 22, which constitutes a partition 20. As a result, the internal space of container 62 and the internal space of container 64 become the upper space S1 and the lower space S2, respectively. The side surfaces of container 62 and the bottom and side surfaces of container 64 constitute the main body 10. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0060] 1. Animal toilet 10 Main body 10a Bottom part 10b Side part 12 Support part 14 Aperture 20 Partition Section 22 Through hole 24 Roofing components 26 Connecting member 30 Granules 40 absorbent sheets 50 Drawer section 52 Handle 62 Container 64 Container R1 shielding area S1 upper space S2 lower space

Claims

1. The main body receives the excreted urine, A partition having a through hole for the urine to pass through, which divides the internal space of the main body into an upper space where a plurality of granular materials are laid and a lower space where the urine accumulates, The roof member is fixed to the partition and covers the through-hole from above, spaced apart from the through-hole. An animal toilet characterized in that the gap between the through-hole and the roof member allows urine to pass through but prevents the granular material from passing through.

2. In the animal toilet according to claim 1, The aforementioned roof member is an animal toilet that, in a plan view, covers the entire through-hole.

3. In the animal toilet according to claim 2, An animal toilet in which the planar shape of the roof member and the planar shape of the through-hole are similar to each other.

4. In the animal toilet according to claim 2, An animal toilet in which the planar shape of the roof member and the planar shape of the through-hole are congruent.

5. In the animal toilet according to claim 1, An animal toilet in which, in plan view, the area of ​​the roof member is 150% or less of the area of ​​the through-hole.

6. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An animal toilet in which the distance between the roof member and the through hole in the vertical direction of the main body is less than or equal to the diameter of the through hole.

7. In the animal toilet according to claim 6, The aforementioned spacing is 25% or more of the diameter of the through-hole in the animal toilet.

8. In the animal toilet according to claim 7, The aforementioned spacing is 50% or more of the diameter of the through-hole in the animal toilet.

9. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An animal toilet in which at least a portion of the upper surface of the roof member is sloped downward toward the periphery of the roof member.

10. In the animal toilet according to claim 9, An animal toilet in which the entire upper surface of the roof member is sloped downward toward the periphery of the roof member.

11. In the animal toilet according to claim 9, The upper surface of the roof member is a flat surface, which is an animal toilet.

12. In the animal toilet according to claim 9, The upper surface of the roof member is curved, making it an animal toilet.

13. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An animal toilet comprising a connecting member that connects the partition and the roof member.

14. In the animal toilet according to claim 13, The connecting member is rod-shaped, with one end connected to the partition and the other end connected to the roof member, for use as an animal toilet.

15. In the animal toilet according to claim 14, An animal toilet in which the diameter of the connecting member is 30% or less of the diameter of the through hole.

16. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The partition section is an animal toilet having a plurality of through holes.

17. In the animal toilet according to claim 16, An animal toilet comprising a plurality of roof members that individually cover each of the aforementioned through holes.

18. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, An animal toilet provided in the aforementioned upper space and comprising a plurality of hydrophobic granular materials.

19. In the animal toilet according to claim 18, Each of the aforementioned granular materials is an animal toilet made primarily from organic matter.

20. In the animal toilet according to claim 19, Each of the aforementioned granular materials is an animal toilet made solely of organic matter.

21. In the animal toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The main body consists of a single container and has a bottom and side sections, making it an animal toilet.

22. In the animal toilet according to claim 21, The partition is an animal toilet that is not fixed to the main body.

23. In the animal toilet according to claim 22, The main body portion has a support portion that protrudes inward from the side portion of the main body portion, The partition is an animal toilet placed on the support.

24. In the animal toilet according to claim 21, An animal toilet comprising an absorbent sheet disposed in the lower space for absorbing the urine that passes through the through-hole.

25. In the animal toilet according to claim 24, The system includes a drawer section in which the absorbent sheet is housed, An opening is formed in the side portion of the main body, The aforementioned drawer section is an animal toilet that can be inserted into and removed from the main body through the aforementioned opening.

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