Automatic Cat Toilet Feces Removal With Odor Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cat toilets require manual removal of pet feces, leading to odor issues and bacterial breeding due to inadequate cleaning mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A device with an automatically cleaning feces mechanism, a detachable feces collecting bin, and an automatically adding litter mechanism, combined with a sterilization and deodorization assembly, to facilitate automated feces removal and litter replenishment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual removal of feces is used, then device complexity is reduced, but hygiene deteriorates due to odor and bacterial breeding
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the litter box into two separate compartments: a cleaning area where the pet defecates and a collection area where feces are automatically removed. This segmentation enables automated hygiene maintenance while keeping the overall device structure relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service functionality through an automated mechanism that detects when feces are present and automatically removes them without human intervention. The mechanism includes a sensor that detects feces and triggers a scraping arm to transfer waste to a collection container, maintaining hygiene autonomously.
2Productivity
If automated feces removal mechanism is added, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated cleaning function is extracted as a separate, detachable module that can be independently installed and removed. The scraping arm and collection container are designed as separate components from the main litter box structure, allowing the automated cleaning feature to be added without completely redesigning the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning mechanism uses a movable scraping arm that can dynamically extend and retract based on detection needs. The arm is positioned to only activate when feces are detected, allowing the system to maintain a compact form when idle while providing comprehensive cleaning coverage when needed.
3Productivity
If litter shovel moves from front to rear, then cleaning coverage is improved, but pet safety deteriorates due to potential injury
Solution Approach 1:
The direction of the scraping arm movement is inverted from the conventional front-to-rear approach. Instead, the arm moves from the rear toward the front of the litter box, which allows it to clear feces while minimizing the risk of startling or injuring a pet that may be present in the box.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection to determine whether a pet is present in the litter box before activating the cleaning mechanism. If a pet is detected, the cleaning operation is delayed or modified to ensure safety. This preliminary check prevents potential injury while maintaining cleaning effectiveness when the box is unoccupied.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the technical field of a cat toilet, and specifically to a device for cleaning a pet feces automatically and intelligently, including a cat toilet main machine (1), a toilet bin (2) arranged inside the main machine, and a detachable feces collecting bin (4). The toilet bin (2) and the feces collecting bin (4) are communicated to each other. The toilet bin (2) is provided therein with an automatically cleaning feces mechanism. The automatically cleaning feces mechanism is configured to transport the feces in the toilet bin (2) to the feces collecting bin (4). No manual cleaning is required. The feces collecting bin is easy to disassemble. It is more convenient to take out the feces.