Nested Litter Bag Container for Mess-Free Litter Disposal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing litter boxes require manual scooping and changing of cat litter, which can be strenuous and messy, and modern automated options are expensive and complicated.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible litter container with integrated nested disposal bags that allow easy removal of soiled litter, are environmentally friendly, and can be disposable, reducing the need for manual litter replacement and secondary cleanup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual scooping and changing of cat litter is used, then the litter box can be simple and inexpensive, but the process is strenuous and messy for the owner
Solution Approach 1:
The litter disposal system is segmented into separate components: the litter box container, nested disposal bags, and connector ribbons. The disposal bags are divided into multiple nested layers that can be individually removed, allowing the soiled litter to be disposed of in sections rather than requiring complete manual scooping.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple disposal bags are nested within each other inside the litter box, similar to nested dolls. The smallest bag containing soiled litter is removed first, followed by progressively larger bags. This nesting arrangement allows for systematic removal of soiled litter without spilling onto the floor.
2Quantity of substance
If replacing cat litter is performed manually, then costs are low, but secondary mess is created outside the litter box
Solution Approach 1:
The soiled litter is extracted from the litter box by removing the innermost disposal bag containing the soiled material. The connector ribbons are designed to be detachable, allowing the bag to be pulled out completely as a sealed unit, preventing litter from spilling during removal and eliminating secondary mess on the floor.
3Ease of operation
If automated litter collection systems are used, then litter disposal is easier, but the system becomes expensive and complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses disposable nested disposal bags that are discarded after single use. Rather than investing in expensive automated mechanical systems, the solution employs simple, inexpensive, single-use bags that eliminate the need for complex motors, sensors, and control mechanisms while still providing easy litter removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The nested disposal bag system is self-service in that it requires no external power source, motors, or automated mechanisms. The user simply pulls the connector ribbon to remove the soiled bag, and the system automatically manages litter containment and disposal without requiring complex automated intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
A litter box with disposal bags and a collapsible container. The collapsible container has a base, a set of walls, and an entrance. A set of nested bags is attached to the container. The set of nested bags has a first bag followed by a plurality of bags. A first connector strip secures the set of nested bags to the walls circumferentially and includes a pull tab allowing the first connector strip to be easily removed. A second connector strip connects the set of bags to the base. A quantity of litter is lodged in the set of bags.