AU2022221440A1 - Plasma Deodorizing Cat Litter Box - Google Patents

Abstract

The present utility model relates to the technical field of pet products, in particular to a plasma deodorizing cat litter box, which comprises a base, a cat litter tray, an upper 5 cover and a deodorizing and sterilizing component, wherein the upper cover is mounted above the base and forms a box space with the base, the cat litter tray is supported on the base, the base is provided with an open end, the cat litter tray passes through the open end, the deodorizing and sterilizing component comprises a plasma generator and an exhaust device, the plasma generator and the exhaust device are both provided on the 10 upper cover, the plasma generator is used to deodorize and sterilize the box space, and the exhaust device is used to exhaust the gas in the box space. The present utility model can eliminate smoke, remove dust, eliminate unpleasant odor, improve air quality, promote blood circulation, and prevent bacterial regeneration, which is conducive to ensuring the health of human beings and cats, good in ventilation effect, effective in 15 preventing bacterial growth and reducing odor, convenient to replace cat litter, higher in convenience, and good in use experience. (FIG. 1) 20 12 - 1/8 3 27 30 31 24 25 21 2 FIG. 1 1

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P/00/011 Regulation 3.2 AUSTRALIA

Patents Act 1990

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION FORASTANDARDPATENT ORIGINAL TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

Name of Applicant: Shenghui Electronic Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

Invention Title: Plasma Deodorizing Cat Litter Box

Address for Service: A.P.T. Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys PO Box 833, Blackwood, SA 5051

The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me/us:

PLASMA DEODORIZING CAT LITTER BOX TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of pet products, in

particular to a plasma deodorizing cat litter box.

BACKGROUND

[0002] A cat litter box is a facility used to store cat litter and is used in conjunction

with pet cats. The cat litter box is widely used in family occasions where pet cats are

kept, and has a good use effect. With more and more pet cats being kept, the demand of

people for a cat litter box is gradually increasing. However, the existing cat litter box

cannot achieve effective sterilization and disinfection, and it is easy for bacteria to breed

and produce odor. Cat litter particles float in the air for a long time, which has an

adverse effect on the respiratory system of a cleaner, and is not conducive to the

physical and mental health of humans and cats.

SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model is to provide a

plasma deodorizing cat litter box, which can eliminate smoke, remove dust, eliminate

unpleasant odor, improve air quality, promote blood circulation, and prevent bacterial

regeneration It is conducive to ensuring the health of human beings and cats, good in

ventilation effect, effective in preventing bacterial growth and reducing odor, convenient to replace cat litter, higher in convenience, and good in use experience.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model uses

the following technical scheme.

[0005] A plasma deodorizing cat litter box is provided, which comprises a base, a cat

litter tray, an upper cover and a deodorizing and sterilizing component, wherein the

upper cover is mounted above the base and forms a box space with the base, the cat

litter tray is supported on the base, the base is provided with an open end, the cat litter

tray passes through the open end, the deodorizing and sterilizing component comprises a plasma generator and an exhaust device, the plasma generator and the exhaust device are both provided on the upper cover, the plasma generator is used to deodorize and sterilize the box space, and the exhaust device is used to blow positive and negative ions generated by the plasma generator into the box space.

[0006] Further, the side wall of the base has a double-wall structure, the double-wall structure is provided with an inner groove, the inner groove is provided with a plurality of convex fasteners, the lower end of the upper cover is provided with a plurality of pins, the pins are inserted into the inner groove, the plurality of convex fasteners correspond to the plurality of pins one by one, the pins are provided with fastening holes, and the fastening holes are fastened and mounted with the convex fasteners.

[0007] Further, the upper edge of the cat litter tray is bent with a folding edge, the inner wall of the upper cover is provided with a limiting rib, the folding edge is located below the limiting rib, and the limiting rib is used to limit the cat litter tray.

[0008] Further, the cat litter tray is provided with a litter filter, the cat litter tray is provided with two mounting necks, one of the mounting necks is provided on an inner side wall of the cat litter tray, the other of the mounting necks is provided on the other inner side wall of the cat litter tray, the litter filter is provided with a filter plate and a clamping plate, the clamping plate is bent and provided on the filter plate, the filter plate is provided with a plurality of filter holes, one end of the clamping plate protrudes into one of the mounting necks, and the other end of the clamping plate protrudes into the other of the mounting necks.

[0009] Further, the outer side of the cat litter tray is provided with a handle groove, and the handle groove has a hidden groove structure with a downward opening.

[0010] Further, the cat litter tray is provided with a stop flange, the upper cover is provided with a stop sidewall, and the stop flange abuts against the stop sidewall.

[0011] Further, both side walls of the upper cover are concavely provided with concave cavities, and the concave cavities are provided with hooks for hanging cat litter shovels.

[0012] Further, the upper cover is rotatably provided with a retaining door, the upper cover is provided with an inlet and an outlet, and the retaining door is provided at the inlet and outlet.

[0013] Further, the upper cover is provided with a hidden air inlet, the upper cover is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with an air outlet, the

exhaust device is provided on the mounting plate, the air inlet end of the exhaust device

is provided corresponding to the hidden air inlet, the air outlet end of the exhaust device

is provided corresponding to the hidden air inlet, the air outlet is communicated with the

box space, the hidden air inlet is formed by an annular array of a plurality of arched

convex strips, ventilation vertical holes are provided between the arched convex strips

and the top wall of the upper cover, and the plane where the ventilation vertical holes

are located crosses the top surface of the upper cover.

[0014] Further, the bottom wall of the base is provided with a plurality of through

holes.

[0015] The present utility model has the following beneficial effects.

[0016] 1. The plasma generator can eliminate smoke, remove dust, eliminate unpleasant odor, improve air quality, promote blood circulation, and prevent bacterial

regeneration in the box space, which is conducive to ensuring the health of human

beings and cats.

[0017] 2. The exhaust device is turned on, so that the air in the box space circulates,

which is good in ventilation effect, effective in preventing bacterial growth and

reducing odor, and good in deodorizing effect.

[0018] 3. The cat litter tray is a pulling-type tray structure, which is convenient to

replace cat litter, higher in convenience and good in use experience.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an overall three-dimensional structure

according to the present utility model.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a hidden air inlet and an upper cover

according to the present utility model.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of a first angle of

view according to the present utility model.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of a second angle of view according to the present utility model.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged structural diagram of part A in FIG. 4.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of a third angle of view according to the present utility model.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a litter filter and a cat litter tray according to the present utility model.

[0026] FIG. 8 is a partially exploded structural schematic diagram of a base and a base according to the present utility model.

[0027] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a display, a central controller, a heating device, an exhaust device and a plasma generator according to the present utility model.

[0028] Reference numbers:

[0029] 1-base; 2-cat litter tray; 3-upper cover; 4-box space; 5-mounting plate; 6-plasma

generator; 7-exhaust device; 8-through hole; 9-double-wall structure; 10-inner groove;

11-convex fastener; 12-pins; 13-fastening hole; 14-folding edge; 15-limiting rib;

16-litter filter; 17-mounting neck; 18-filter plate; 19-clamping plate; 20-filter hole;

21-handle groove; 22-stop flange; 23-stop side wall; 24-concave cavity; 25-hook;

26-retaining door; 27-hidden air inlet; 28-arched convex strip; 29-ventilation vertical

hole; 30-key; 31-display; 32-air outlet; 34-open end.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present

utility model will be further explained with reference to the embodiments and drawings

hereinafter, and the contents mentioned in the embodiments are not limited to the

present utility model.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9, a plasma deodorizing cat litter box provided by

the present utility model comprises a base 1, a cat litter tray 2, an upper cover 3 and a

deodorizing and sterilizing component. The upper cover 3 is mounted above the base 1

and forms a box space 4 with the base 1. The cat litter tray 2 is supported on the base 1.

The base 1 is provided with an open end 34. The cat litter tray 2 passes through the open

end 34. The deodorizing and sterilizing component comprises a plasma generator 6 and an exhaust device 7. The plasma generator 6 and the exhaust device 7 are both provided on the upper cover 3. The plasma generator 6 is used to sterilize and disinfect the box space 4. The exhaust device 7 is used to blow the positive and negative ions generated by the plasma generator 6 to the box space 4, so that the positive and negative ions are evenly distributed in the box space 4, and a good deodorizing effect is achieved.

Preferably, the exhaust device 7 is a fan. The upper cover 3 is a semi-wrapped upper

cover.

[0032] The working principle of the plasma generator 6 is to raise the low voltage to the positive voltage and the negative voltage through a booster circuit, and ionize the air

using the positive voltage and the negative voltage to generate a large amount of

positive ion oxygen and negative ion oxygen. The higher the output of positive and

negative voltages, the greater the number of positive and negative ions generated. The

generated positive ions and negative ions purify the air in the box space 4 at the same

time. After the positive ions and negative ions are neutralized with substances in the air,

huge energy is released instantly, and the molecular structure changes quickly, resulting

in the change of a bacterial structure or energy conversion, thus causing bacteria to die

and realizing the sterilization effect. The number of negative ions in the present utility

model is far greater than the number of positive ions, and the remaining negative ions

still float in the air during purification, which can eliminate smoke, remove dust,

eliminate unpleasant odor, improve air quality, promote blood circulation, and prevent

bacterial regeneration in the box space 4. It is conducive to ensuring the health of

human beings and cats.

[0033] In practical application, the present disclosure is further provided with a central

controller, a display 31, and a temperature detector. The display 31, the temperature

detector, the exhaust device 7, and the plasma generator 6 are all electrically connected

with the central controller. The display 31 is provided on the upper cover 3, which is

convenient to observe the temperature value. The upper cover 3 is provided with a

plurality of keys 30, which are used to control to turn on or off the switch, the plasma

generator 6, and the exhaust device 7. The exhaust device 7 is turned on, so that the air

in the box space 4 circulates, which is good in ventilation effect, effective in preventing bacterial growth and reducing odor, and good in deodorizing effect. The cat litter tray 2 is a pulling-type tray structure, which is convenient to replace cat litter, higher in convenience and good in use experience. The upper cover 3 can be detachably connected by a plurality of plate-like structures, which is beneficial to storage or transportation. The box space 4 can be provided with a heating device. The heating device is preferably a heating member, which can heat the box space 4. In a cold environment, the heating device can be selectively turned on, so that the comfort is improved and the use experience is good.

[0034] In this embodiment, the side wall of the base 1 has a double-wall structure 9. The double-wall structure 9 is provided with an inner groove 10. The inner groove 10 is

provided with a plurality of convex fasteners 11. The lower end of the upper cover 3 is

provided with a plurality of pins 12. The pins 12 are inserted into the inner groove 10.

The plurality of convex fasteners 11 correspond to the plurality of pins 12 one by one.

The pins 12 are provided with fastening holes 13. The fastening holes 13 are fastened

and mounted with the convex fasteners 11, which is not only firm, but also convenient

to disassemble and assemble, and is beneficial to storage and transportation. The

double-layer wall structure 9 can ensure that the base 1 and the upper cover 3 are firmly

mounted and are well connected visually, which is more ornamental.

[0035] In this embodiment, the upper edge of the cat litter tray 2 is bent with a folding

edge 14. The inner wall of the upper cover 3 is provided with a limiting rib 15. The

folding edge 14 is located below the limiting rib 15, and the limiting rib 15 is used to

limit the cat litter tray 2. It is the instinctive reaction of a cat to shave litter after

defecating. The limiting rib 15 can effectively fix the cat litter tray 2, which improves

the stability and has a good use experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, the cat litter tray 2 is provided with a litter filter 16. The cat

litter tray 2 is provided with two mounting necks 17. One of the mounting necks 17 is

provided on an inner side wall of the cat litter tray 2. The other of the mounting necks

17 is provided on the other inner side wall of the cat litter tray 2. The litter filter 16 is

provided with a filter plate 18 and a clamping plate 19. The clamping plate 19 is bent

and provided on the filter plate 18. The filter plate 18 is provided with a plurality of filter holes 20. One end of the clamping plate 19 protrudes into one of the mounting necks 17, and the other end of the clamping plate 19 protrudes into the other of the mounting necks 17. After the cat defecates, a small amount of cat litter will be entrained in the soles of its feet. When the cat leaves the cat litter tray 2, the cat paws step on the filter plate 18, which can filter the cat litter on the cat paws, preventing the cat from taking the cat litter outside so as to be inconvenient to clean. The design of the filter plate 18 can recycle cat litter. When a certain amount of cat litter is collected under the filter plate 18, the whole litter filter 16 can be detached from the cat litter tray 2, and the cat litter collected under the filter plate 18 can be returned to the cat litter tray 2, which can prevent the waste of cat litter and reduce the feeding cost.

[0037] In this embodiment, the outer side of the cat litter tray 2 is provided with a handle groove 21, and the handle groove 21 has a hidden groove structure with a

downward opening. The hidden groove structure is not only beautiful, but also can

avoid the accumulation of cat hair, dust, debris, etc., when compared with the traditional

handle.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cat litter tray 2 is provided with a stop flange 22, the

upper cover 3 is provided with a stop sidewall 23, and the stop flange 22 abuts against

the stop sidewall 23. The stop flange 22 and the stop sidewall 23 are designed to control

the depth of the cat litter tray 2 protruding into the box space 4, so that the cat litter tray

2 has a good closing effect, smooth in appearance lines and more ornamental.

[0039] In this embodiment, both side walls of the upper cover 3 are concavely provided

with concave cavities 24, and the concave cavities 24 are provided with hooks 25 for

hanging cat litter shovels. When carrying the cat litter box, both hands can protrude into

the concave cavities 24 to carry and move the cat litter box in a balanced manner. The

cat litter shovel is provided on the side wall of the upper cover 3, which is ingenious in

structural design, higher in convenience and good in use experience.

[0040] In this embodiment, the upper cover 3 is rotatably provided with a retaining

door 26, the upper cover 3 is provided with an inlet and an outlet, and the retaining door

26 is provided at the inlet and outlet. The retaining door 26 is convenient for cats to

enter and leave, and can form a relatively sealed space in the box space 4, which is conducive to efficient and comprehensive sterilization of the plasma generator 6 and good in sterilization effect.

[0041] In this embodiment, the upper cover 3 is provided with a hidden air inlet 27. The upper cover 3 is provided with a mounting plate 5. The mounting plate 5 is provided with an air outlet 32. The exhaust device 7 is provided on the mounting plate 5. The air inlet end of the exhaust device 7 is provided corresponding to the hidden air inlet 27. The air outlet end of the exhaust device 7 is provided corresponding to the hidden air inlet 27. The air outlet 32 is communicated with the box space 4. The hidden air inlet 27 is formed by an annular array of a plurality of arched convex strips 28. Ventilation vertical holes 29 are provided between the arched convex strips 28 and the top wall of the upper cover 3. The plane where the ventilation vertical holes 29 are located crosses or is perpendicular to the top surface of the upper cover 3. Compared with the traditional plane through hole, the ventilation vertical holes 29 can well prevent the accumulation of dust, cat hair and debris, protect the electronic components on the mounting plate 5 and the exhaust device 7, and prolong the service life. Moreover, the hidden air inlet 27 is ingenious in structural design, aesthetic in design, and is more likely to be favored by cat owners.

[0042] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the base 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes 8, which not only can ventilate the box space 4, but also save the manufacturing materials and reduce the production cost.

[0043] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0044] The above embodiment is a preferred implementation scheme of the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model can be implemented in other ways, and any obvious substitution is within the scope of protection of the present utility model without departing from the concept of the technical scheme.

Claims (10)

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A plasma deodorizing cat litter box, which comprises a base, wherein the plasma

deodorizing cat litter box further comprises a cat litter tray, an upper cover and a

deodorizing and sterilizing component, wherein the upper cover is mounted above the

base and forms a box space with the base, the cat litter tray is supported on the base, the

base is provided with an open end, the cat litter tray passes through the open end, the

deodorizing and sterilizing component comprises a plasma generator and an exhaust

device, the plasma generator and the exhaust device are both provided on the upper

cover, the plasma generator is used to deodorize and sterilize the box space, and the

exhaust device is used to blow positive and negative ions generated by the plasma

generator into the box space.

2. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the side

wall of the base has a double-wall structure, the double-wall structure is provided with

an inner groove, the inner groove is provided with a plurality of convex fasteners, the

lower end of the upper cover is provided with a plurality of pins, the pins are inserted

into the inner groove, the plurality of convex fasteners correspond to the plurality of

pins one by one, the pins are provided with fastening holes, and the fastening holes are

fastened and mounted with the convex fasteners.

3. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the upper

edge of the cat litter tray is bent with a folding edge, the inner wall of the upper cover is

provided with a limiting rib, the folding edge is located below the limiting rib, and the

limiting rib is used to limit the cat litter tray.

4. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the cat litter

tray is provided with a litter filter, the cat litter tray is provided with two mounting

necks, one of the mounting necks is provided on an inner side wall of the cat litter tray,

the other of the mounting necks is provided on the other inner side wall of the cat litter

tray, the litter filter is provided with a filter plate and a clamping plate, the clamping

plate is bent and provided on the filter plate, the filter plate is provided with a plurality of filter holes, one end of the clamping plate protrudes into one of the mounting necks, and the other end of the clamping plate protrudes into the other of the mounting necks.

5. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the outer

side of the cat litter tray is provided with a handle groove, and the handle groove has a

hidden groove structure with a downward opening.

6. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the cat litter

tray is provided with a stop flange, the upper cover is provided with a stop sidewall, and

the stop flange abuts against the stop sidewall.

7. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein both side

walls of the upper cover are concavely provided with concave cavities, and the concave

cavities are provided with hooks for hanging cat litter shovels.

8. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the upper

cover is rotatably provided with a retaining door, the upper cover is provided with an

inlet and an outlet, and the retaining door is provided at the inlet and outlet.

9. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the upper

cover is provided with a hidden air inlet, the upper cover is provided with a mounting

plate, the mounting plate is provided with an air outlet, the exhaust device is provided

on the mounting plate, the air inlet end of the exhaust device is provided corresponding

to the hidden air inlet, the air outlet end of the exhaust device is provided corresponding

to the hidden air inlet, the air outlet is communicated with the box space, the hidden air

inlet is formed by an annular array of a plurality of arched convex strips, ventilation

vertical holes are provided between the arched convex strips and the top wall of the

upper cover, and the plane where the ventilation vertical holes are located crosses the

top surface of the upper cover.

10. The plasma deodorizing cat litter box according to claim 1, wherein the bottom

wall of the base is provided with a plurality of through holes.