Pet Waste Vacuum Bagging With Automatic Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pet owners face challenges in safely and conveniently disposing of pet waste, especially in urban environments, as current methods require direct contact with the waste and can be labor-intensive and messy.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum disposal and bagging device equipped with a vacuum motor, air-permeable bag cartridge system, and rechargeable battery that allows for automatic collection and sealing of pet waste without direct contact, facilitating easy and sanitary disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a scoop or plastic bag is used to collect pet waste, then the pet waste can be collected, but the pet owner must come into direct contact with the waste which is unsanitary and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vacuum device as an intermediary tool that collects pet waste without requiring the pet owner to directly handle the fecal matter. The vacuum system with collection bag and discharge mechanism serves as the mediator between the waste and the owner, eliminating direct contact while maintaining collection effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical action of scooping or bagging with an automated vacuum system. The vacuum motor-driven airflow automatically draws waste into the collection bag, substituting the labor-intensive manual mechanical operations with an automated pneumatic system
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a claw or PooperScooper is used to eliminate contact with waste, then direct contact is reduced, but the device requires frequent cleaning and the user must still remove excrement into a bag which can cause spilling and soiling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the waste removal function from the collection device by incorporating a discharge mechanism that automatically ejects the collection bag with waste. This separates the collection, containment, and disposal functions into distinct operational stages, eliminating the need for manual transfer and reducing cleaning requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum device performs self-service by automatically collecting, containing, and disposing of waste through its integrated vacuum motor, collection bag, and discharge mechanism. The system handles the entire waste management process autonomously without requiring the user to manually clean or transfer waste
3Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional plastic bags are used for collection, then waste can be contained, but the bags do not seal properly allowing odor and leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-equipping the collection bag with a seal mechanism that automatically seals the waste-containing bag after collection. The seal is prepared and positioned in advance, ensuring proper sealing occurs automatically without requiring additional manual intervention from the user
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables pet owners to collect and dispose of pet waste safely and hygienically, reducing the risk of contamination and labor, while ensuring compliance with urban waste disposal regulations.
Implementation Method 1
The vacuum motor of the present invention is preferably housed within the canister, and provides suction to the bag. Upon activation of the vacuum motor of the present invention, the pet waste is suctioned into the canister
Data Source
AI summary
A solid pet waste vacuum and bagging device is described. The device is equipped with a canister, collection chute, vacuum motor, and a bag cartridge. The device eliminates the need for an individual to come into any contact with pet waste, including the temperature and the smell conventionally known to emanate from pet waste. The device employs the vacuum motor to collect pet waste within the bag via the collection chute. The collection chute is lined with a plastic bag, which is sealed and released from the collection chute within the canister upon activation of a dispose button by the user. The device is powered by rechargeable batteries, and may be equipped with a charging cradle to maintain a fully charged battery.