Pet hygiene system

Abstract

A pet hygiene system, comprising a base, a litter box, an actuator, a sensor and a controller. The base is adapted to be arranged on a toilet and comprises a flushing module. The litter box is pivotally connected to the base. The actuator is arranged on the base and coupled to the litter box. The sensor is arranged on the base. The controller is arranged on the base and is electrically connected to the flushing module, the actuator and the sensor. In response to the sensor detecting that there is excrement in the litter box or detecting that the pet has used the litter box, the controller controls the actuator to flip the litter box to a flushing position and controls the flushing module to flush the litter box.

Description

Pet sanitation system TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet sanitation system, in particular, a pet sanitation system with a reversible litter box. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional pet litter boxes are mainly cleaned manually. The pet owner needs to shovel or dump the excrement regularly, and then clean and disinfect it. This not only takes time and effort, but also easily leads to bacterial breeding and odor spreading due to human negligence, thereby affecting the home environment and family health.

[0003] With the progress of science and technology in recent years, pet litter boxes requiring automation have been introduced to the market, such as automatic cat litter boxes, which are usually equipped with sensors to detect pet toilet and automatically perform sand shoveling, filtering, and feces collection procedures. Although such products have improved in terms of convenience, there are still many technical limitations. Most devices only handle solid feces, and liquid excrement such as urine still relies on absorbent pads, cat litter, or manual cleaning, which can easily breed bacteria and emit odors over a long period of use, and the maintenance is not ideal. In addition, automatic litter boxes require regular replacement of pads, cat litter, or cleaning of collection boxes, resulting in high long-term costs; for large or multi-pet households, they may face practical problems such as blockage and frequent maintenance.

[0004] In summary, how to develop a litter box device suitable for various pets, with an automatic flushing mechanism, capable of handling solid and liquid excrement, to improve sanitation, reduce labor burden, and effectively suppress odor and bacterial breeding, has become an important technical issue that the modern pet product industry needs to break through. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, some embodiments of the present invention provide a pet sanitation system, which includes a base, a litter box, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The base is adapted to be disposed on a toilet and includes a flushing module. The litter box is pivotally connected to the base. The actuator is disposed on the base and coupled to the litter box. The sensor is disposed on the base. The controller is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the flushing module, the actuator, and the sensor. In response to the sensor detecting excrement in the litter box or detecting that the litter box has been used by a pet, the controller controls the actuator to flip the litter box to a flushing position and controls the flushing module to flush the litter box.

[0006] The pet sanitation system described in the present invention, in one embodiment, the base further includes a bottom basin, the bottom basin is adapted to be disposed on a toilet, the bottom basin has a discharge hole, and the discharge hole is communicated to the toilet;

[0007] The flushing module includes a water sprayer, and the water sprayer is disposed in the bottom basin; and

[0008] In response to the toilet bowl being flipped to the flushing position, the controller controls the water sprayer to clean the toilet bowl.

[0009] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the flushing module further comprises a water inlet, and the water inlet is disposed on the base.

[0010] In response to the water sprayer having cleaned the toilet bowl, the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to an upright position and controls the water inlet to supply water to the toilet bowl for a specific time period.

[0011] The controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to the flushing position.

[0012] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the flushing module further comprises a water inlet, and the water inlet is disposed on the base.

[0013] In response to the water sprayer having cleaned the toilet bowl, the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to an upright position and controls the water inlet to supply water to the toilet bowl for a specific time period.

[0014] The controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to the flushing position.

[0015] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the flushing module further comprises a steering module, and the steering module is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] In response to the water sprayer having cleaned the toilet bowl, the controller controls the steering module to drive the water sprayer to steer toward the toilet bowl and controls the water sprayer to clean the toilet bowl.

[0017] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the flushing module further comprises a heater, and the heater is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] The controller controls the heater to heat the water flowing through the water sprayer.

[0019] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the pet sanitation system further comprises a cat litter supply device, wherein the cat litter supply device is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; and wherein, in response to the flushing module having completed flushing the toilet bowl and the toilet bowl having been flipped to a use position, the controller controls the cat litter supply device to provide cat litter to the toilet bowl.

[0020] In an embodiment of the pet sanitation system, the pet sanitation system further comprises a cleaning agent supply module, wherein the cleaning agent supply module is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; and wherein, in response to the flushing module flushing the toilet bowl, the controller controls the cleaning agent supply module to provide a cleaning agent to the toilet bowl.

[0021] The pet sanitation system of the present application, in one embodiment, further includes a waste reservoir located below the litter box and adapted to contain the waste and a rinsed water.

[0022] The pet sanitation system of the present application, in one embodiment, further includes a waste discharge module, and the waste discharge module is electrically connected to the controller; and

[0023] In response to the rinsing module having rinsed the litter box, the controller controls the waste discharge module to discharge the waste and the rinsed water from the waste reservoir to a toilet bowl.

[0024] As described above, some embodiments provide an automated pet sanitation system that can be installed on a toilet bowl, with a litter box tilting mechanism and multi-stage positioning control, which can automatically tilt the litter box to a rinsing position after detecting pet defecation, and perform comprehensive and efficient rinsing actions in cooperation with a rinsing module, to ensure that the waste is successfully discharged into the toilet bowl and prevent residue and odor, greatly improving the convenience and cleanliness, reducing the burden of manual cleaning, and maintaining the cleanliness of the home environment. In addition, the overall system adopts a removable design, which can be easily removed when a person needs to use the toilet, and then placed back after use, realizing the flexible use of the toilet by both people and pets, effectively reducing the interference of the pet litter box occupying the toilet for a long time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application installed on a toilet bowl;

[0026] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the pet sanitation system of FIG. 1 along line 2-2;

[0027] FIG. 3 is a system architecture diagram of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application from a bottom view;

[0029] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application installed on a toilet bowl;

[0030] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of some components of a pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application after removing a cat litter supply device and a housing;

[0032] FIG. 8 is a top view of some components of a pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application after removing a cat litter supply device and a housing;

[0033] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of an actuator of a pet hygiene system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of a pet hygiene system according to an embodiment of the present application; and

[0035] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a pet hygiene system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] In the drawings:

[0037] 100: pet hygiene system

[0038] 200: base

[0039] 210: flushing module

[0040] 211: water inlet

[0041] 212a, 212b: water sprayer

[0042] 213: heater

[0043] 214: steering module

[0044] 220: bottom basin

[0045] 221: drain hole

[0046] 230: fixing support

[0047] 240: locking and releasing mechanism

[0048] 250: sewage tank

[0049] 260: sewage discharge module

[0050] 270: discharge pipe

[0051] 300: litter box

[0052] 301: convex rib

[0053] 400: actuator

[0054] 401: motor

[0055] 402: position switch

[0056] 403: rotating arm

[0057] 500: sensor

[0058] 600: controller

[0059] 700: cat litter supply device

[0060] 701: accommodating groove

[0061] 702: cat litter702: stirring wheel

[0062] 703: distribution wheel

[0063] 704: rotation actuator

[0064] 705: discharge channel

[0065] 800: cleaning agent supply module

[0066] 900: toilet DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pet sanitation system according to an embodiment of the present application installed on a toilet. FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the pet sanitation system of FIG. 1 along line 2-2. FIG. 3 is a system architecture diagram of some components of the pet sanitation system according to an embodiment of the present application. The pet sanitation system 100 according to some embodiments of the present application comprises a base 200, a bowl 300, an actuator 400, a sensor 500, and a controller 600. The base 200 is removably configured on the toilet 900. In other words, when a person wants to use the toilet 900, the entire pet sanitation system 100 can be removed from the toilet 900, and after the person has finished using the toilet 900, the system can be placed back on the toilet 900.

[0068] The base 200 comprises a flushing module 210, and the bowl 300 is pivotally connected to the base 200, that is, the bowl 300 can be freely flipped relative to the base 200. The actuator 400 is disposed on the base 200 and coupled to the bowl 300, and the actuator 400 is adapted to drive the bowl 300 to flip. The sensor 500 is disposed on the base 200; in other embodiments, the sensor 500 can also be disposed on the bowl 300. The controller 600 is disposed on the base 200 and electrically connected to the flushing module 210, the actuator 400, and the sensor 500.

[0069] When the sensor 500 detects that there is excrement in the bowl 300 or detects that the bowl 300 has been used by a pet, the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the bowl 300 to a flushing position and controls the flushing module 210 to flush the bowl 300. In this way, the pet sanitation system 100 can automatically clean the bowl 300 after the bowl 300 has been used by a pet. In the definition of the present application, the flushing position is a position in which the opening of the bowl 300 is substantially or completely downward, or in other words, a position in which the contents of the bowl 300 can be poured out and flushed.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 9, an exemplary embodiment of the actuator 400 is shown. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an actuator of a pet hygiene system according to an embodiment of the present application. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the actuator 400 includes a motor 401 and a plurality of position switches 402, which can be limit switches, optocoupler switches, or equivalent detectors that can detect the position of an object. When the actuator 400 drives the litter box 300 to rotate, the rotating arm 403 of the position switch 402 is also rotated. As shown in FIG. 9, the three positions of the position switch 402 correspond to the use position (to be described later), the upright position (to be described later), and the flushing position of the litter box 300, respectively.

[0071] Therefore, the controller 600 can know the position of the rotating arm 403 through the positions, and thus know that the litter box 300 is in the use position, the upright position, or the flushing position. In this way, the controller 600 can control the actuator 400 to drive the litter box 300 to rotate to the desired position through the position of the rotating arm 403. However, the actuator 400 is not limited to this implementation, and can be implemented with a position switch 402 having more positions, or with other types of actuators.

[0072] The sensor 500 can include, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor to detect that the pet is in the use area of the pet hygiene system 100 and leave the use area, or a weight sensor to detect that the pet is in the use area of the pet hygiene system 100 and leave the use area by detecting the weight, or to detect the weight of the contents in the litter box 300.

[0073] In this way, the controller 600 can control the operation of the flushing module 210 at the appropriate time. For example, the controller 600 can control the flushing module 210 to start cleaning the litter box 300 after detecting that the pet has left the use area of the pet hygiene system 100 for a certain period of time, or the controller 600 can control the flushing module 210 to start cleaning the litter box 300 after detecting that the weight of the contents in the litter box 300 has increased for a certain period of time.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pet hygiene system according to an embodiment of the present application from a bottom view. In some embodiments, the flushing module 210 includes the water sprayer 212a, and the water sprayer 212b is disposed on the inner surface of the base 200. In this embodiment, the flushing module 210 can flush the litter box 300 in the flushing position upward with the water sprayer 212b disposed on the inner surface of the base 200.

[0075] Please continue to refer to FIG. 3 to FIG. 4. In some embodiments, the flushing module 210 further comprises a water sprayer 212a and a steering module 214, which are disposed on the base 200 and electrically connected to the controller 600. When the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the litter box 300 to the flushing position, the controller 600 further drives the water sprayer 212a to flush the litter box 300. After the flushing of the litter box 300 is completed, the controller 600 controls the steering module 214 to steer the water sprayer 212a to the toilet 900 and flush the inside of the toilet 900. This design allows the flushing module 210 to automatically complete the flushing of the litter box 300 and also extend the application to the cleaning of the inside of the toilet 900, without the need for manual operation by the user. In some embodiments, the steering module 214 can use a motor combined with a gear set to achieve the steering action of the water sprayer 212a.

[0076] Please refer to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application installed on a toilet. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application after removing the litter supply device and the housing. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of some components of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application after removing the litter supply device and the housing. FIG. 8 is a top view of some components of the pet sanitation system of an embodiment of the present application. The following embodiments take a cat as the user of the pet sanitation system 100, but the present application is not limited thereto, and other pets can also be applicable.

[0077] In some embodiments, the base 200 further comprises a bottom basin 220, which has a discharge hole 221 that is connected to the inside of the toilet 900. In some embodiments, the discharge hole 221 can correspond to the water storage area inside the toilet 900. The flushing module 210 comprises a water sprayer 212b, which is disposed on the bottom basin 220. The litter box 300 can be flipped to the flushing position, so that the controller 600 controls the water sprayer 212a to clean the litter box 300. In this embodiment, when the contents of the litter box 300 are poured, they are concentrated by the inner surface of the bottom basin 220 and discharged through the discharge hole 221 and directly fall into the water storage area inside the toilet 900, which can avoid the contents from splashing everywhere and also avoid the contents from adhering to the dry parts of the inner surface of the toilet 900 and becoming difficult to clean.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 3-8, in some embodiments, the flushing module 210 further comprises a water inlet 211, and the water inlet 211 is disposed on the base 200 and above the basin 300. In some embodiments, after the water jets 212a, 212b have flushed the basin 300, the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the basin 300 to the use position, and controls the water inlet 211 to supply water to the basin 300 for a certain period of time; then, the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the basin 300 to the flushing position. In other words, the flushing module 210 can again accumulate water in the basin 300 after the basin 300 has been flushed, and then a large amount of water in the basin 300 is discharged into the toilet bowl 900 at one time. In this way, in addition to being able to further ensure that there is no residual dirt in the basin 300 and the bottom basin 220, the effect of flushing the toilet bowl 900 can also be achieved without the user having to manually control the toilet bowl 900 to flush. In the definition of the present application, the use position is a position in which the opening of the basin 300 is generally or completely upward, or in other words, a position in which the basin 300 can accommodate the excrement of the pet or accumulate water.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 3-8, in other embodiments, after the water jets 212a, 212b have flushed the basin 300, the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the basin 300 to the upright position, and controls the water inlet 211 to supply water to the bottom basin 220 for a certain period of time. Then, the controller 600 controls the actuator 400 to flip the basin 300 to the use position. In this way, the flushing module 210 can also directly flush the bottom basin 220 and the toilet bowl 900 by a large amount of clean water, in addition to being able to further ensure that there is no residual dirt in the bottom basin 220, the effect of flushing the toilet bowl 900 can also be achieved without the user having to manually clean. In the definition of the present application, the upright position is a position in which the opening of the basin 300 is generally or completely toward the side, or in other words, a position in which the water inlet 211 can directly supply water to the bottom basin 220 without being blocked by the basin 300.

[0080] Referring to FIGS. 3-8, in some embodiments, the flushing module 210 further comprises a heater 213, and the heater 213 is disposed inside the base 200 and electrically connected to the controller 600. When the water jets 212b flush the basin 300, the controller 600 can simultaneously control the heater 213 to heat the water flowing through the water jets 212a, 212b. In some embodiments, the heater 213 can be a high-power heating tube or a tubular electric heating tube, which can instantaneously heat when water flows through the heater 213. In some embodiments, the heating temperature is preferably between 70°C and 85°C. In this way, the water jets 212a, 212b can spray hot water, enhancing the efficiency of flushing, being able to more effectively wash away stubborn dirt or grease residues, and also being able to achieve the effect of deodorization.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the pet sanitation system 100 can further comprise a litter supply device 700, which is disposed on the base 200 and electrically connected to the controller 600. When the flushing module 210 has finished flushing the litter box 300 and the litter box 300 has been flipped to the use position, the controller 600 can control the litter supply device 700 to supply litter to the litter box 300. In this way, the pet sanitation system 100 can automatically replenish litter to the litter box 300 at the appropriate time. For example, the litter can be replenished after a certain time after the completion of the flushing program, so that the residual moisture in the litter box 300 is partially or completely evaporated before the litter is replenished.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 10, a partial cross-sectional view of a pet sanitation system according to an embodiment of the present application, which is mainly used to show the detailed structure of the litter supply device 700. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 10, the litter supply device 700 mainly comprises a containing groove 701, a stirring wheel 702, a distribution wheel 703, a rotation actuator 704 and a discharge channel 705. The containing groove 701 is used to store litter, and the stirring wheel 702 is disposed inside to stir the contents; the distribution wheel 703 is located below the containing groove 701. One end of the discharge channel 705 is in communication with the distribution wheel 703, and the other end is an outlet end that guides the litter to the litter box 300. The rotation actuator 704 is electrically connected to the controller 600 and is used to drive the stirring wheel 702 and the distribution wheel 703 to rotate.

[0083] The following describes the operating principle of the litter supply device 700: when litter needs to be supplied, the controller 600 starts the rotation actuator 704, causing the stirring wheel 702 and the distribution wheel 703 to rotate. The litter is pushed to the distribution wheel 703 by the stirring wheel 702 and falls into the interval groove there. As the distribution wheel 703 rotates, the litter is further guided into the discharge channel 705 and finally falls into the litter box 300.

[0084] In some embodiments, the litter used can be selected to have a dissolvable material, such as but not limited to tofu litter or paper litter, which has the characteristic of disintegrating rapidly when it comes into contact with water. By this characteristic, during the flushing process, the litter can be dissolved by the water flow and guided into the toilet bowl 900, and then smoothly discharged into the sewer line without causing blockage.

[0085] In some embodiments, to improve the hydrophobicity of the litter tray 300, reduce water stain residue, and prevent cat litter from adhering, a hydrophobic coating layer can be formed on the inner surface of the litter tray 300. For example, but not limited to, a coating layer based on silicone or silicone resin. Such a coating layer not only has excellent super-hydrophobic properties, but also has self-repairing ability. Even if the surface is scratched by cat claws and worn out, it can gradually restore hydrophobicity at room temperature, which is particularly advantageous for frequently contacted surfaces. In other embodiments, an epoxy-modified silicone composite coating layer can be used, which is composed of epoxy-modified silicone, functionalized silicon dioxide, graphene oxide, and mica powder. This fluorine-free coating not only has environmental protection properties, but also performs well in high and low temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and mechanical durability tests, and also has self-repairing function. In addition, the hydrophobic coating layer can also be sprayed in the form of a suspension containing a binder and fluorinated silica core / shell microspheres to form a super-hydrophobic coating with high durability.

[0086] In some embodiments, the litter tray 300 can be directly manufactured by integral forming with a hydrophobic material to fundamentally avoid coating wear problems. The hydrophobic material, for example, but not limited to, polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate, has stable hydrophobicity and forming processability, which is suitable for mass production design of the structure of the litter tray 300.

[0087] Please continue to refer to FIGS. 3, 5 and 6. In some embodiments, the pet hygiene system 100 can further include a cleaning agent supply module 800, which is arranged on the base 200 and electrically connected to the controller 600. In some embodiments, during the flushing process, the controller 600 can synchronously control the cleaning agent supply module 800 to introduce cleaning agent into the flushing water to enhance the flushing effect and achieve the purpose of disinfection and deodorization. In some embodiments, the composition of the cleaning agent used can include surfactants, enzyme components, hydrogen peroxide, and alkaline electrolytic water. Surfactants can enhance cleaning power and promote dirt to separate from the surface; enzyme components can decompose organic pollutants and improve cleaning efficiency; hydrogen peroxide can perform mild bleaching and sterilization functions; and alkaline electrolytic water can effectively remove urine stains without chemical residues.

[0088] Please refer to FIGS. 5 and 6. In some embodiments, the base 200 further includes a plurality of fixing supports 230, and the fixing supports 230 are configured to stably arrange the base 200 on the toilet 900. In the embodiments shown in the drawings, the fixing supports 230 are four rods extending downward from the surface of the base 200, and the fixing supports 230 can also be telescopic and swingable to adapt to various types of toilets. However, the number and form of the fixing supports 230 are not limited to this, but can be fewer, more, longer, shorter, and / or different shapes, as long as they can help the base 200 to be stably arranged on the toilet 900.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the litter tray 300 can be provided with a plurality of ribs 301. The ribs 301 form a urine or litter retention space, thereby avoiding direct contact of the pet's paws with urine or litter containing urine.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in some embodiments, the base 200 further comprises a locking and releasing mechanism 240 configured to releasably pivot the litter tray 300 to the base 200. In this way, the user can easily separate the litter tray 300 from the base 200 when needed, facilitating replacement or more comprehensive cleaning or disinfection.

[0091] As described above, in some embodiments, an automated pet sanitation system 100 is provided, which can be installed on a toilet 900 and comprises a litter tray 300 structure with a turnover mechanism and multi-stage positioning control, capable of automatically turning over the litter tray 300 to a flushing position after detecting pet defecation, cooperating with the flushing module 210 to perform comprehensive and efficient flushing operations to ensure that the excrement is successfully discharged into the toilet 900 and prevent residue and odor. The system can also accurately control the water flow direction and cleaning agent supply during the turnover process, automatically reset to the use position after flushing is completed, and simultaneously replenish the litter, thereby realizing multi-stage cleaning and automatic turnover of the litter tray 300, the base 220, and the interior of the toilet 900.

[0092] In other words, in some embodiments of the present application, pet defecation behavior is automatically detected and flushing, sewage discharge, and sand replenishment procedures are sequentially performed, effectively reducing the user's cleaning burden, preventing odor generation and sanitary dead angles, and improving the cleanliness of the home environment and the convenience and comfort of pet defecation.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 11, which is a perspective view of a pet sanitation system according to an embodiment of the present application. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the base 200 further comprises a sewage container 250, a sewage discharge module 260, and a discharge pipe 270. The sewage container 250 is located below the litter tray 300 and is used to contain excrement and flushed water. One end of the discharge pipe 270 is connected to the sewage container 250, and the other end is connected to the toilet 900. The sewage discharge module 260 is electrically connected to the controller 600 (see FIG. 3). In some embodiments, the sewage discharge module 260 can be a rotor pump, a diaphragm pump, a cavitation pump, or a turbine pump; in other embodiments, the sewage discharge module 260 can be a screw pump directly, thereby omitting the discharge pipe 270.

[0094] In some embodiments, when the basin 300 is flipped to the flushing position and the flushing is started, the excrement and the flushing water will automatically flow into the sewage tank 250. After the flushing is completed, the controller 600 will start the sewage discharge module 260 to discharge the sewage from the sewage tank 250 to the toilet 900 through the discharge pipe 270. In other embodiments, the system can also be configured not to perform the discharge action after each flushing, but to perform a one-time discharge after the sewage tank 250 accumulates to a certain amount of water. In addition, in some other embodiments, the sewage discharge can be accompanied by the water inlet 211 continuously injecting water into the sewage tank 250, so that the sewage discharge module 260 is synchronized to discharge to the toilet 900; or the water inlet 211 can be configured to inject water to a predetermined water level after the excrement and the flushing water have been discharged, and then start the sewage discharge module 260 to discharge. In this way, the cleaning effect of the sewage tank 250 and the toilet 900 can be achieved at the same time.

[0095] In other embodiments, the sewage discharge module 260 is not necessarily configured. The user can choose to clean the sewage tank 250 manually at regular intervals, or can manually discharge the excrement and the flushing water in a one-time manner after the tank accumulates to a certain amount of water.

[0096] Of course, the present application can have other various embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications according to the present application without departing from the spirit and essence of the present application. However, these corresponding changes and modifications should all belong to the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

[0097] Industrial applicability

[0098] The automatic pet sanitation system installed on the toilet has a basin flipping mechanism and multi-stage positioning control. After detecting that the pet is using the toilet, the basin is automatically flipped to the flushing position, and a comprehensive and efficient flushing action is performed in cooperation with the flushing module to ensure that the excrement is smoothly discharged into the toilet and prevent residue and odor, greatly improving the convenience and cleanliness, reducing the burden of manual cleaning, and maintaining the cleanliness of the home environment. In addition, the overall system adopts a removable design. When a person needs to use the toilet, the system can be easily removed and placed again after use, realizing the flexible use of the toilet by people and pets, effectively reducing the interference of the pet toilet occupying the toilet for a long time.

Claims

1. A pet hygiene system, characterized in that, Comprising: a base including a flushing module; a toilet bowl pivotally coupled to the base; an actuator disposed on the base and coupled to the toilet bowl; a sensor disposed on the base; and a controller disposed on the base and electrically connected to the flushing module, the actuator and the sensor; wherein, in response to the sensor detecting a fecal matter in the toilet bowl or detecting a pet using the toilet bowl, the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to a flushing position and controls the flushing module to flush the toilet bowl.

2. The pet sanitation system of claim 1, wherein: the base further includes a bottom bowl adapted to be disposed on a toilet, the bottom bowl having a drain hole and the drain hole being in communication with the toilet; the flushing module includes a water sprayer and the water sprayer is disposed on the bottom bowl; and in response to the toilet bowl being flipped to the flushing position, the controller controls the water sprayer to clean the toilet bowl.

3. The pet sanitation system of claim 2, wherein: the flushing module further includes a water inlet and the water inlet is disposed on the base; in response to the water sprayer having flushed the toilet bowl, the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to a use position and controls the water inlet to supply water to the toilet bowl for a certain period of time; and the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to the flushing position.

4. The pet sanitation system of claim 2, wherein: the flushing module further includes a water inlet and the water inlet is disposed on the base; in response to the water sprayer having flushed the toilet bowl, the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to an upright position and controls the water inlet to supply water to the bottom bowl for a certain period of time; and the controller controls the actuator to flip the toilet bowl to a use position.

5. The pet sanitation system of claim 2, wherein: the flushing module further includes a steering module disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; and in response to the water sprayer having flushed the toilet bowl, the controller controls the steering module to drive the water sprayer to steer toward the toilet and controls the water sprayer to clean the toilet.

6. The pet sanitation system of claim 2, wherein: the flushing module further includes a heater disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; and the controller controls the heater to heat water flowing through the water sprayer. further comprising a cat litter supply device, wherein the cat litter supply device is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; wherein, in response to the flushing module having completed flushing the toilet bowl and the toilet bowl having been flipped to a use position, the controller controls the cat litter supply device to provide cat litter to the toilet bowl. further comprising a cleaning agent supply module, wherein the cleaning agent supply module is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the controller; wherein, in response to the flushing module flushing the toilet bowl, the controller controls the cleaning agent supply module to provide a cleaning agent to the toilet bowl.

7. The pet hygiene system of claim 1, wherein the base further includes a sewage tank located below the toilet bowl and adapted to contain the fecal matter and a flushed water.

8. The pet hygiene system of claim 1, wherein, 10. The pet sanitation system of claim 9, wherein:

9. The pet hygiene system of claim 1, wherein, ​ ​ The base further includes a sewage discharge module, and the sewage discharge module is electrically connected to the controller; and In response to the flushing module having flushed the toilet bowl, the controller controls the sewage discharge module to discharge the excrement and the flushed water from the sewage tank to a toilet bowl.

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