A cat litter scoop with a grooved bottom cover

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover, which mainly consists of a handle, a handle grip, a litter trough, a plurality of sieve holes, a gravel baffle, a front scoop ramp, a control button, and a chute bottom cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cat litter scoop, in particular to a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover for removing sand and gravel. Prior Art

[0002] In traditional pet care, cats often prefer to defecate on litter. Therefore, cat owners often use a litter box with litter in a designated location throughout their home. After a cat defecates in the litter box, the litter deforms into clumps or lumps. This allows owners to use a cleaning tool, such as the litter scoop that comes with the litter box. This scoop scoops out and removes the cat's excrement, effectively assisting cat owners in cleaning the litter.

[0003] Cats, often kept by humans for long periods of time, can live for over a decade on average. Besides their ability to provide long-term companionship, cats are also recognized as naturally clean pets. Their natural habit of burying and covering their own waste in mud and litter makes them a popular choice for pet owners seeking a more independent pet. However, in practice, even when owners use a litter scoop to clean the litter, dirty litter or feces can still remain. If left untreated, this residual feces and contaminated litter can ferment and spoil, producing a foul odor and even causing the litter scoop to develop an unpleasant odor. For owners, this not only contaminates the litter and creates a foul odor, but also pollutes the home environment and disrupts their quality of life, significantly reducing their quality of life.

[0004] Therefore, in summary, although cat litter scoops are currently available on the market for cleaning cat litter, the industry is still looking forward to the release of a new generation of cat litter scoops that can more effectively remove residual cat feces and clean cat litter contaminated by cat feces. The expected effective cleaning tools will effectively improve the quality of life for owners and cats living together. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention discloses a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover, which mainly consists of a handle, a handle, a sand trough, a plurality of sieve holes, a gravel baffle, a front scoop slope, a control button, and a chute bottom cover.

[0006] The present invention provides a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover. The chute bottom cover is provided on the bottom cover of the litter trough. The chute bottom cover can be tightly fitted with the bottom cover of the litter trough to prevent the carried liquid or cat litter from falling downward.

[0007] The present invention discloses a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover. The front scoop slope is provided with a concave-convex structure and is located on the inner front end of the litter trough. The concave-convex structure is used to retain cat litter dust on the concave-convex structure, thereby preventing cat litter dust from repeatedly leaking back into the litter box.

[0008] One of the advantages of the present invention is that since the control button is installed on the handle, it is easier to push the control button.

[0009] One of the advantages of the present invention is that a force-saving spring is installed inside the handle, so it can remain open when no force is applied.

[0010] One of the advantages of the present invention is that hooking is easier because the handle is equipped with a hook groove with a large arc.

[0011] One of the advantages of the present invention is that the handle is provided with a tenon, which can automatically position itself when pushed to a fixed point, allowing for more precise opening or closing.

[0012] One of the advantages of the present invention is that the movable chute bottom cover is easy to operate, which helps owners to easily and conveniently clean dirty cat litter without having to worry about residual dirty cat litter or cat feces.

[0013] One of the advantages of the present invention is that since there is no need to laboriously clean the dirty cat litter or cat feces left by the cat litter scoop, the cat owner can easily and conveniently clean the dirty cat litter or cat feces, which can greatly enhance the good and intimate relationship between the owner and the cat.

[0014] One of the advantages of the present invention is that the movable chute bottom cover is easy and convenient to operate, so when the owner cleans the dirty cat litter, no dirty cat litter or cat feces will remain. Simple diagram description

[0015] FIG1A is a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG1B is a top view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG2A shows an open bottom view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG2B is a closed bottom view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG3A is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG3B is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. FIG4A is a perspective view of the front end of the sand loading trough according to the present invention. FIG4B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the front shovel slope of the present invention. FIG5A is a schematic diagram showing the sieve holes of the present invention when they are fully opened. FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram showing the present invention in which the sieve holes are adjusted and opened. FIG5C is a schematic diagram showing the fully closed sieve holes of the present invention. Implementation Method

[0016] First, please refer to FIG1A , which shows a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. The scoop primarily comprises a handle 10, a sand trough 20, a plurality of sieve holes 30, a grit baffle 31, and a control button 40. The handle 10 is connected to the sand trough 20. The sieve holes 30 are formed in the sand trough 20 as a plurality of parallel holes. The grit baffle 31 is mounted above the plurality of sieve holes 30. The control button 40 is located on the handle 10.

[0017] Referring again to FIG. 1A , a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention is shown. One end of the handle 10 extends upward in an inclined direction to form a long cylindrical shape, forming the handle 10. Furthermore, the handle 10 can be ergonomically designed as a hollow column. Furthermore, the handle 10 can be made of a polymer plastic material. During use, the handle 10 can function as a grip or handle, allowing the hand to grip firmly and gain leverage.

[0018] Referring again to FIG1B , a top view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention is shown. The grit baffle 31 is positioned above and connected to the plurality of sieve holes 30. The grit baffle 31 functions to change the direction of movement of the grit. Specifically, when the cat litter scoop according to the present invention discharges cat litter, the direction of the discharged litter is altered by the grit baffle 31, allowing it to flow more smoothly through the plurality of sieve holes 30, thereby preventing the litter from becoming stuck in the plurality of sieve holes 30. The plurality of sieve holes 30 are formed in the litter chute 20 as a plurality of parallel horizontal strips of holes arranged in parallel, thereby providing the function of discharging cat litter.

[0019] For details, see Figure 1A, a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention, and Figure 1B, a top view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. The litter trough 20 is integrally molded and has a square shape. Three sides of the trough 20 are connected and tilted upward to form a shallow bucket, while the scooping edge on one side is flat. The trough 20 is made of a polymer plastic material. Therefore, during use, cat litter is pushed in along the scooping edge of the trough 20, until it reaches the three sides of the trough 20 and surrounds the shallow bucket, allowing the litter to be loaded.

[0020] FIG2A shows an open top view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. The chute bottom cover 50 is disposed at the bottom of the litter trough 20. The chute bottom cover 50 defines a plurality of spaced-apart sieve holes 30. The sieve holes 30 are oblong and arranged in parallel horizontal strips. Each sieve hole 30 functions as a hole, allowing for the removal of liquid or cat litter. Since hands tend to shake litter, the sieve holes are designed to be arranged in parallel horizontal strips. The slope around the sieve holes 30 is increased to effectively increase the efficiency of litter removal, more than doubling the efficiency. The chute bottom cover 50 fits snugly with the bottom cover of the litter trough 20, preventing the liquid or cat litter from falling, thereby achieving the desired litter collection function. The chute bottom cover 50 is made of a polymer plastic material.

[0021] Referring again to FIG2A , which shows an open bottom view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention, a chute gap D is formed. Because the chute bottom cover 50 is mounted on the bottom cover of the litter chute 20, the chute bottom cover 50 can be moved by a thrust. Once the chute bottom cover 50 is moved by the thrust, referring to FIG2B , which shows a closed bottom view of the cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention, the chute gap D is no longer present, allowing the scoop to securely engage the bottom cover of the litter chute 20, allowing cat litter to be loaded. Conversely, when the chute bottom cover 50 is moved by an opposing thrust, creating a chute gap D, the cat litter can fall through the plurality of sieve holes 30 in the bottom cover of the litter chute 20, allowing waste to be removed.

[0022] Referring again to FIG. 2A , which shows a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention, and FIG. 1A , which shows a perspective view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention, the control button 40 is located on the handle 10 . When the handle 10 is grasped, the control button 40 can be pushed forward or backward by the thumb to control the movement direction of the chute bottom cover 50 , including controlling the forward or backward sliding of the chute bottom cover 50 .

[0023] FIG3A shows a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. The front outer portion of the litter chute 20 has an inclination angle of approximately 20 to 10 degrees, and a pointed tip 25 with an inclination angle of approximately 6 to 3 degrees, which helps increase the force required to remove grit. Furthermore, a reinforced support structure 55 is provided on the chute bottom cover 50 to strengthen the bottom cover structure. Other components include a handle 10, a grit deflector 31, a control button 40, a chute bottom cover 50, and a support structure 55.

[0024] Please refer to FIG3B , which is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. The control button 40 is installed on the handle 10 , and the arc shape and groove shape are used to increase friction, making it easier to push the control button 40 .

[0025] Please refer to FIG3B , which is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. An elastic body 60 is installed inside the handle 10. When pressure is applied by the elastic body 60, the handle 10 can be kept open when no force is applied. The elastic body 60 is a spring made of metal material.

[0026] 3B is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. A hook groove 15 is provided on the handle 10. The hook groove 15 has a large arc, making it easier to hook the cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention.

[0027] Please refer to FIG3B , which is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover according to the present invention. A latch 70 is provided on the handle 10. When pushed to a fixed point, the handle can be positioned automatically, thereby allowing for more precise opening or closing.

[0028] While referring to FIG. 4A , which is a perspective view of the front end of the litter trough of the present invention, please also refer to FIG. 3A , which is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover of the present invention, and FIG. 3B , which is a partial side view of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover of the present invention, which is provided with a front scoop slope 41 on the inner portion of the front end of the litter trough 20.

[0029] FIG4B is a cross-sectional view of the front shovel slope 41 of the present invention. A concave-convex structure 42 is provided on the front shovel slope 41. The front shovel slope 41 is located at the inner front end of the litter trough 20. The concave-convex structure 42 is used to retain cat litter dust 43 by adding concave-convex patterns to prevent the cat litter dust 43 from repeatedly leaking back into the litter box. Furthermore, cat litter dust 43 ranging in size from 0.1 mm to 7 mm can be retained by the concave-convex structure 42.

[0030] The three consecutive images from Figures 5A, 5B to 5C show that the present invention has the function of automatically adjusting the size of the sieve holes. As shown in Figure 5A, it is a schematic diagram of the situation where the sieve holes of the present invention are fully opened due to pushing the bottom cover of the chute.

[0031] As shown in FIG5B , since the bottom cover of the chute can be pushed arbitrarily, the present invention can arbitrarily adjust the sieve hole and open it.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 5C , the sieve holes of the present invention are completely closed due to the reverse push of the chute bottom cover to the bottom end. Therefore, compared to other similar products on the market, the present invention has the function of automatically controlling the amount of cat litter leaked. Moreover, after being sealed, the present invention can also be used as a normal shovel.

[0033] The present invention has a movable chute bottom cover. Since it is easy and convenient to operate, when the owner cleans the dirty cat litter, no dirty cat litter or cat feces will be left behind. Due to the excellent operating convenience of the movable chute bottom cover, the owner can easily and conveniently clean the dirty cat litter without worrying about the dirty cat litter or cat feces being left behind. Moreover, since there is no need to laboriously clean the dirty cat litter or cat feces left by the cat litter scoop, the owner can greatly enhance the good and intimate relationship with the cat.

[0034] In summary, the present invention presents a three-dimensional diagram of a cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover. The scoop primarily consists of a handle, a sand trough, a front scoop slope, a plurality of sieve holes, a grit baffle, and a control button. The handle is connected to the sand trough, the plurality of sieve holes are formed in the sand trough as a plurality of parallel holes, the grit baffle is mounted above the plurality of sieve holes, and the control button is located on the handle.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention; any other equivalent changes or modifications that do not depart from the spirit disclosed by the present invention should be included in the scope of the patent application below.

[0036] 10 Handle 15 hook slot 20 Sand Trough 25 pointed 30 Most sieve holes 31 Gravel Baffle 40 control buttons 41 Front Shovel Slope 42 Concave and convex structure 43 Cat litter dust 50 chute bottom cover 55 Support structure 60 force-saving spring 70 Tenon D chute clearance

Claims

1. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover, comprising at least: a handle; a sand trough; a plurality of sieve holes; a grit baffle; a front scoop slope, wherein the front scoop slope has a concave-convex structure and is located on an inner portion of a front end of the sand trough; and a control button, wherein the handle is connected to the sand trough, the plurality of sieve holes are formed in the sand trough as a plurality of parallel holes, the grit baffle is mounted above the plurality of sieve holes, and the control button is located on the handle.

2. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein one end of the handle extends upward in an inclined direction to form a long cylindrical shape, and the handle is in the shape of a hollow column.

3. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the handle is made of a polymer plastic material.

4. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein the litter trough is in the shape of a square, the three sides of the litter trough are connected and tilted upward, and a shovel blade on one side of the litter trough is in a flat shape.

5. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein the chute bottom cover is provided with a plurality of sieve holes arranged at intervals, the plurality of sieve holes being oblong in shape and arranged in parallel in multiple rows, so that each of the plurality of sieve holes functions as a hole.

6. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the gravel baffle is installed above the plurality of sieve holes at an inclination angle of approximately 20 degrees to 10 degrees and is connected to the plurality of sieve holes.

7. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein an elastic body includes a spring made of a metal material, and when the elastic body is pressurized, it can remain in an open state when no force is applied.

8. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in Item 1 of the patent application, wherein the control button is located on the handle, and is capable of controlling the movement direction of the chute bottom cover, including controlling a forward sliding movement of the chute bottom cover, or controlling a backward sliding movement of the chute bottom cover.

9. A cat litter scoop with a chute bottom cover as described in claim 1, wherein a front end of the litter trough has an inclination angle of approximately 20 degrees to 10 degrees and a pointed tip with an inclination angle of approximately 6 degrees to 3 degrees.

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