ES1142389U - Excreta collector (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Excrement catcher characterized in that it comprises a cane (1) in whose handle a removable handle (2) is disposed in a longitudinal direction connected to a hook (3) in the lower part of the cane (1) accessible from the outside of the cane (1), and the lower part of the cane (1) having a support (5) for bags (9) in an inverted position with a closing cord (10). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

TITLE

Excrement collector

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The present invention relates to an excrement collecting device, generally canine. It is applicable in the care and maintenance of pets and the cleaning of urban roads and other places where there may be pets.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

The regulations in force in most cities and towns require the collection of excrements from pets (usually dogs) that would otherwise dirty and contaminate the streets of urban areas with bacteria.

Likewise, in kennels, pet stores, ... it is necessary to collect the droppings to keep the enclosures in an adequate state of health.

The solution in urban areas is to bend down to take stool with a bag. This method is unhealthy since the user can accidentally touch the stool, in addition to having to stoop, which is not easy for users with mobility problems.

In the kennels or similar they can have brooms, dustpan or similar, which end up very contaminated and dirty, generating risk of disease transmission.

The applicant knows no solution similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of an excrement collector according to the claims that solves the different problems of the technique in its embodiments.

The excrement collector of the invention comprises a cane in whose handle a removable handle is arranged in a longitudinal direction connected to a hook in the lower part of the cane, which is accessible from the outside of the

walking stick. In the same lower part of the cane a bag holder is placed in an inverted position (upside down) with a closing cord.

The connection between the handle and the hook can be a rod or a flexible element. This second option is preferred if the cane is foldable. The rod or the flexible element may pass through one or more guides inside the cane. Preferably a return spring of the handle or the hook will be arranged to its original position.

In the preferred embodiment, the support is fixed to the cane by a joint and has stops or hooks to limit or fix the position. This support will preferably be removable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Schematic longitudinal section of an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2: detail of the lower part of the collector in the previous embodiment example.

EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be briefly described as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

Figure 1 shows a diagram of the exemplary embodiment of the excrement collector. This comprises a tube, cane (1) or similar, of hollow section and suitable length to reach the ground with it with little or no flexion of the body. Preferably, it will be foldable so as not to take up much space when it is not in use.

The handle of the cane (1) will have an upper stop or handle (2) removable in a longitudinal direction, which is connected to a hook (3) in the lower part of the cane (1). The connection between the handle (2) and the hook (3) will preferably be by means of a rod (4) although it may be a flexible element when the cane (1) is foldable (rope, cable, chain, ...).

The collector will have a support (5), formed by a wire or the like, with a hollow interior space. The support (5) will preferably be a circular ring although it may be polygonal in shape without losing utility. As shown in Figure 1, the support (5) can be attached to the cane (1) by means of a joint (6). In this way it can be placed in a first position, parallel to the cane (1), and in a second position

approximately perpendicular to it. In that second position, the lower part of the support (5) must be able to contact the ground.

A stop (7) may be necessary to prevent the support (5) from exceeding the desired position, or a hitch (8) to fix it in position. Preferably the support (5) will be removable to clean it in case of accidental contamination or replace it with a support (5) of another size or shape.

The support (5) is designed to fix bags (9) of plastic or other material, which will preferably be biodegradable. These bags (9) will be the type that has a string

(10)

closure, which will be hooked on the hook (3) (accessible through an opening in the base of the cane (1)). In this way, once the collector is deployed, and with a bag (9) in its support (5), oriented with its mouth down, when the handle (2) is removed in a longitudinal direction the rod (4) or similar strip of the hook (3), this one of the cord (10) and the bag (9) closes. If it has been placed on the stool, it is enclosed inside the bag (9). When returning the handle (2) to its starting position, the hook

(3)

allows to release the string (10).

The fastening of the bag (9) to the support (5) can be in several ways, either with the support (5) in the lower position to simplify the placement of the bag (9) or so that the support (5) It is behind the bag (9) with respect to the ground and cannot be stained. For example, the bag (9) can have a series of tabs (not shown) for insertion into two grooves in the support (5). It can also have tweezers to hold the edge of the bag (9). The fastener must allow the bag (9) to be pulled by pulling the cord (10), releasing the support (5) if necessary.

Generally, the bag (9) will be slightly larger in diameter than the support (5) so that the coupling is perfect.

One or more guides (11) of the rod (4) or the like can be placed at various points inside the cane (1) and preferably a spring (not shown) will be arranged to return the handle (2) or the hook (3 ) to your starting position.

The picker may have a tape, a handle, ... or any other complement for transport. The cover will preferably have a pocket for storing the bags (9), which will preferably be rigid enough to remain in the position of Figure 2.

The length of the pickup will be, for example, about 30 cm for wheelchair use or to facilitate portability, or 70-90 cm to be able to use it as a walking support. The preferred material for the different elements will be aluminum, steel, Teflon®, arnite® or other high-end plastics.

Claims (1)

1-Excrement collector characterized in that it comprises a cane (1) on whose handle there is a handle (2) removable in a longitudinal direction connected to a hook (3) at the bottom of the cane (1) accessible from outside the cane (1), and the lower part of the cane (1) having a support (5) for bags (9) in an inverted position with a closing cord (10). 2-Picker, according to the preceding claim, wherein the connection between the handle (2) and the hook (3) is a rod (4) 3-Picker, according to claim one, wherein the connection between the handle (2) and the hook (3) is a flexible element. 4-Picker, according to the preceding claim, wherein the cane (1) is foldable. 5-Picker, according to any of claims 2 to 3, which has at least one guide (11) of the rod (4) or of the flexible element inside the cane (1). 6-Picker, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support (5) is fixed to the cane (1) by a joint (6). 7-Picker, according to the preceding claim, wherein the cane (1) has a stop (7) of the movement of the support (5). 8-Picker according to any of claims 6 or 7, wherein the cane (1) has a hook (8) of the support (5) in one position. 9-Picker, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support (5) is removable. 10-Picker, according to any of the preceding claims, which has a return spring of the handle (2) or the hook (3). FIGURES  Figure 1   6 4