JP2023113098A - Animal feces collection device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an animal feces collection device having a simple structure and excellent portability and durability, facilitating maintenance, and eliminating discomfort when being used.SOLUTION: An animal feces collection device comprises a long body and a bag. The long body includes a handle and a recess, where the recess is disposed at least at one of both ends of the handle. The bag includes an opening formed of at least two sheets, a bottom to which ends of the at least two sheets are connected and that faces the opening, and a surface part including the opening and the at least two sheets clamped between the opening and the bottom. Optionally, the animal feces collection device includes a sealing member and/or a locking member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to an animal feces collection device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for collecting feces excreted by dogs outdoors.

When raising an animal as a pet, it is an important task for the owner to dispose of the feces of the animal. Especially for those who walk their dogs outdoors, the collection of dog feces during walks is of great concern. Most dog owners carry a garbage bag to put their poop in, and use disposable paper or gloves to pick up poop that their dog drops on the ground or road and put it in the garbage bag.

For many owners, squatting to pick up dog droppings, smelling dog droppings when approaching them, and dog droppings sticking to their belongings are a cause of concern. Therefore, various tools have been proposed for quickly collecting dog excrement so as not to soil the road surface or one's belongings as much as possible and to minimize discomfort.

For example, Patent Literatures 1 and 2 describe devices for collecting dog excrement without the user crouching down on the road surface. Patent Literatures 3 and 4 describe collection devices that can not only collect feces but also clean the ground. However, these devices have a large number of components and many recesses and crevices where dirt tends to accumulate. Moreover, the entire device is large. Therefore, there are problems in terms of portability, durability, and cost.

On the other hand, the structure of the recovery device described in Patent Document 5 is simple. This collection device is a scissors type, and the tip that comes into contact with feces is replaceable. However, even after collecting excrement with this collecting device, work such as removing, replacing, and washing the used tip is necessary, and maintenance labor and discomfort during use cannot be completely resolved.

JP 2013-123432 A Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-29690 JP 2010-130996 A Patent Registration No. 4074331 JP-A-2007-44031

Thus, no product has been found that combines various characteristics required for a feces collection device, such as simple structure, portability, durability, easy maintenance, and no discomfort during use.

Therefore, the present inventor sought an animal excrement collecting device having various characteristics such as a simple structure, portability, durability, easy maintenance, and no discomfort during use. As a result, surprisingly, we succeeded in meeting all of these requirements with a combination of one bag and a rod-like member. That is, the present invention is as follows.
(Invention 1) including a long main body and a bag,
the elongated body has a handle and a recess, the recess being disposed on at least one of both ends of the handle;
The bag includes an opening formed by at least two sheets, a bottom facing the opening with the ends of the at least two sheets connected, and the at least two sheets sandwiched between the opening and the bottom. including a face containing a sheet of
Animal feces collection equipment.
(Invention 2) The elongated main body is inserted into the bag from the opening toward the bottom, and at least one of the recesses and at least a part of the handle connected thereto are moved to at least one of the surfaces. When sandwiched between parts,
A user can grip at least part of the handle sandwiched between the face portions together with the face portions,
A user can load animal excrement before or during falling into the recess sandwiched between the surfaces,
After that, the user can separate the elongated main body and the bag and turn the bag upside down to store the animal excrement inside the bag.
The animal excrement collecting device of Invention 1.
(Invention 3) The animal excrement collection tool of Invention 1, wherein the elongated main body has one handle and one recess connected to one end of the handle.
(Invention 4) The animal excrement collecting device of Invention 1, wherein the concave portion of the elongated main body has a circular bottom surface and a curved surface rising from the bottom surface and connected to the handle.
(Invention 5) The animal excrement collecting device according to Invention 1, wherein the concave portion of the elongated main body is composed of a curved portion that is a continuous curved surface.
(Invention 6) The animal excrement collecting device of Invention 1, further comprising a sealing member for sealing the opening.
(Invention 7) The animal excrement collecting device according to Invention 1, further comprising a locking member for fixing at least part of the bag to the elongated main body.

The recovery instrument of the present invention has a very simple structure, is lightweight, and is convenient to carry. The user of the collecting device of the present invention can collect the whole feces without bringing his face close to the feces, and can seal the collected feces without staining his belongings with a simple operation. By using the collecting device of the present invention, animal feces can be collected without soiling the road surface.

An example of the recovery instrument of the present invention. An example of the recovery instrument of the present invention. An example of an elongated main body used in the present invention. An example of an elongated main body used in the present invention. FIG. 3 shows how to use the recovery instrument of the present invention; FIG. 3 shows how to use the recovery instrument of the present invention; FIG. 3 shows how to use the recovery instrument of the present invention; FIG. 3 shows how to use the recovery instrument of the present invention; An example of the recovery instrument of the present invention.

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The drawings are merely a reference for understanding the features of the invention, and the products shown in the drawings are merely examples of the invention. The actual structural shapes are exaggerated or omitted in the drawings to the extent that the above understanding is not disturbed.

[Equipment for Collecting Animal Excrement] The equipment for collecting animal excrement of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “instrument”) includes a long main body and a bag. 1 and 2 show an example of the instrument of the present invention.

[Elongated Body] The elongated body included in the instrument of the present invention has a handle and a recess, and the recess is disposed on at least one of both ends of the handle. The handle serves as a grip for the user of the device of the invention to carry the device of the invention and to bring the device of the invention close to feces. Animal feces first reach the upper surface of the bag that overlaps the recess. The droppings that have reached push down the upper surface of the bag toward the bottom of the recess due to their own weight. As a result, feces are accommodated in the recess along with part of the bag. The dimensions of each portion of the recess are freely set within a range in which the entire animal excrement can be reliably loaded.

In the device (1) of the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2, the elongated body (2) has a handle (3) and a recess (4), the recess (4) being the end of the handle (3). (31). A portion (32) of the handle (3) serves as a grip for the user of the device of the present invention to carry the device of the present invention and to bring the device of the present invention close to feces. Animal feces are accommodated in the recess (4) with one surface of the bag overlaid on the recess (4).

The recess may be arranged only at one end of the handle, or may be arranged at both ends of the handle. When the recesses are arranged at both ends of the handle, two large and small recesses may be arranged.

A typical elongated body of the present invention is ladle-shaped. FIG. 3 shows the ladle-shaped elongated body (20). In this example, the recess (40) of the elongated body (20) has a circular bottom surface (50) and a curved surface (60) rising from said bottom surface (50) and connecting to the handle (30). When such a ladle type is used with the intention of collecting dog feces, the length of the handle (L1) is generally 20 cm or more and 80 cm or less, preferably 30 cm or more and 60 cm or less, and the diameter of the bottom (R1 ) is generally 5 cm or more and 30 cm or less, preferably 10 cm or more and 20 cm or less, and the height (H1) of the curved surface is generally 2 cm or more and 15 cm or less, preferably 5 cm or more and 10 cm or less. These dimensions are determined differently depending on the type of animal of interest.

Another exemplary elongated body of the present invention is ladle-shaped. FIG. 4 shows a ladle-shaped elongated main body (200). In this example, the concave portion (400) of the elongate body (200) consists of a continuous curved portion (600). A curved portion (600) connects to the handle (300). When such a ladle type is used with the intention of collecting dog feces, the length of the handle (L2) is generally 20 cm or more and 80 cm or less, preferably 30 cm or more and 60 cm or less, as in the previous example, The diameter (R2) of the curved surface is generally 5 cm to 30 cm, preferably 10 cm to 20 cm, and the height (H2) of the curved surface is generally 2 cm to 15 cm, preferably 5 cm to 10 cm. is. These dimensions are determined differently depending on the type of animal of interest.

[Bag] The bag provided in the device of the present invention includes an opening formed by at least two sheets, a bottom facing the opening with the ends of the at least two sheets connected, and the opening and the bottom. a face portion including the at least two sheets sandwiched between.

The device of the present invention is used to "catch" animal feces. When catching animal excrement, at least one concave portion of the elongated body is inserted into the interior of the bag, and the animal excrement contacts only the surface of the bag, not the surface of the elongated body. A user inserts the elongated body into the interior of the bag through the opening toward the bottom. At least one of the recesses is then covered with a bag. In this state, the user grasps the handle of the elongated main body and starts collecting animal feces. That is, the elongated main body is inserted into the interior of the bag from the opening toward the bottom, and at least one of the recesses and at least a portion of the handle connected to it are moved by at least a portion of the surface. When pinched, the user can hold at least part of the handle sandwiched between the face portions together with the face portions.

In this state, the user can load the animal excrement before or during the fall into the recess sandwiched between the surfaces. In short, the user can "catch" the animal feces on the surface of the sheet covering the recess. Since the animal excrement adhering to the outer surface of the sheet sinks toward the concave portion together with the sheet, the animal excrement does not roll down to the outside of the bag.

A user can then separate from the elongated body. Simultaneously with or subsequent to this separation, the user can place the animal feces inside the bag by turning the bag inside out. Additionally, the user can seal the bag.

The shape, size, and material of the bag included in the device of the present invention can be arbitrarily set as long as it does not hinder the collection operation of the animal excrement described above. Animal droppings fall on the outer surface of the bag and move into the recess with the sheet in the falling position. Therefore, the sheet forming the bag should be flexible. In terms of cost, the thickness of the bag should be the minimum thickness necessary to support the weight of the feces and to be strong enough not to break during handling of the bag. It is preferable that the length of the bag (the distance from the opening to the bottom) is long enough so that the operation of tying the opening of the bag to seal the bag after turning it inside out is easy and comfortable. . It is preferable that the inside of the bag is easy to see, in order to perform the above-described operation while paying attention to the position of the animal feces. Therefore, a transparent or translucent sheet or film from the opening to the bottom is preferable as the material for the bag. The bag can be appropriately printed or patterned. Also, the bag may be provided with a so-called gusset.

The bags used in the present invention are generally similar to household garbage bags and shopping bags provided by retailers. These have a good balance of strength, cost, and handleability. In particular, a bag similar to a household garbage bag or a shopping bag provided by a retail store and provided with two ring-shaped handles is preferable. When such a bag with a handle is used, the bag containing the elongated main body can be easily carried, and the opening of the bag can be easily tied in a clean state.

1 and 2 show the instrument (2) of the present invention. In this example the bag (5) is transparent and Figure 1 shows a view from above the recess (4) and Figure 2 a view from the side of the recess (4). The bag (5) is formed by two transparent sheets (6, 7), and the long body (2) is inserted through the opening (8) toward the bottom (9). The transparent sheet (6) forms one surface from the opening (8) to the bottom (9) and the transparent sheet (7) forms one surface from the opening (8) to the bottom (9). there is A user of the device of the present invention can hold the two transparent sheets (6, 7) and the elongated body (2) at the grip (32).

[Sealing Member] The instrument of the present invention can additionally have a sealing member for sealing the opening. The sealing member is used to seal the entire bag when the bag is turned inside out, as described below. Such sealing members are typically strings or tapes. The string or tape-like sealing member may extend from the opening of the bag, or the string or tape-like sealing member may be separate from the bag and be part of the device of the present invention. The dimensions of the string or tape can be adjusted in any way according to the shape and dimensions of the bag as a whole. The bag of the present invention may be shaped like a household garbage bag with a handle or a shopping bag provided to customers by a retailer, and the handle of the bag may be used as the sealing member. In this case, the bag can be sealed by tying the handle of the bag after collecting the minute.

[Fixing member] If necessary, the appliance of the present invention may be provided with a member for connecting or fixing the elongated member and the bag (hereinafter "fixing member"). The securing member may be connected to the elongated member belonging to the device of the invention or may be separate from the elongated member. The fixing member is, for example, a member that engages the bag or the handle of the bag in the fixing member, which is arranged at the end of the elongated main body where the concave portion is not arranged. The shape of such fixing members is not limited. Typical locking members are hooks, handles, rings, clips and the like. When the user of the device of the present invention goes out for a dog walk with the device of the present invention, the user should bring the concave portion of the elongated body closer to or in contact with the bottom of the bag and the elongated member. The long body is inserted into the bag so that the other end of the bag protrudes from the bag, and a part of the bag or the bag is attached to the fixing member outside the bag (protruding above the opening of the bag). You can fix the handle. After collecting the feces, the user removes part of the bag or the handle of the bag from the fixing member and turns the bag inside out.

The instrument (2) of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 has string-like sealing members (10) at two locations. Each sealing member (10) is integrally formed with the bag (5) and has a ring shape similar to a so-called shopping bag handle. The user of the device (2) of the present invention uses two sealing members (10) as a handle to carry the bag (5) containing the long body (2) in the state shown in FIG. can be done.

The device of the present invention is typically used to collect dog feces. By adjusting the shape and size of each part of the appliance of the present invention, it is possible to deal with feces of various dogs from small dogs to large dogs, and it is also possible to deal with feces of animals other than dogs.

[Example 1] Figs. As shown in FIG. 5, the user (11) of the device (1) of the present invention holds out the device (1) away from the ground (12) in accordance with the excretion motion of the dog (13). 5 and 6 schematically show the user's hand and arm (11). The dotted line is a line inside the bag (5), which may not be clearly visible because the sheets overlap each other. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the droppings (14) fall towards the recess (4) of the presented instrument (1). The user (11) "catch" feces (14) with the bag (5) covering the recess (4). After the dog has finished excreting and the droppings (14) are completely inside the recess (4), the user (11) removes the elongate body (2) from the bag (5) as shown in FIG. can be done. In the state shown in Figure 7, the feces (14) are on the outer surface of the transparent sheet (6) and are exposed to the outside (outside air) of the bag (5).

After that, the user (11) folds the sheets (6, 7) so that the feces (14) are inside the bag (5), and turns the entire bag (5) inside out. This action is possible even with the elongated body (2) inserted into the bag (5). In short, the user (11) moves the elongated body (2) and the bag (5) appropriately to cover the feces (14) with the turned bag (5). In FIG. 7, arrows indicate directions in which the sheets (6, 7) are folded. At the same time, the opening (8) of the bag (5) is turned up and the bottom (9) of the bag (5) is turned down so that the droppings (14) are close to the bottom (9) of the bag (5). When the sheets (6, 7) of the bag (5) are completely turned upside down and the feces (14) are contained in the bag (5), the user closes the bag (5). FIG. 8 shows how the bag (5) is tied. Thus, the user (11) can collect dog feces without touching the feces (14) or touching the ground (12). The elongated body (2) does not come into contact with feces (14), the ground (12) or the dog (13), so it does not get dirty. The user (11) can perform a series of actions while standing. Since the sealed bag (5) shown in FIG. 8 does not contain any waste other than feces (14), it is lightweight and compact, which is convenient for the user (11) to carry and dispose of.

[Example 2] Fig. 9 shows a clip-shaped fixing member (16) provided on the instrument (1) of the present invention. The bag (5) is transparent so that the long body (2) inserted into the bag (5) can be seen. The user "catch" feces (14) with bag (5) covering recess (4) of elongated member (2). The user then removes the securing member (16) from the elongated member (2) and turns the bag (5) inside out.

Although the instrument of the present invention consists of simple members such as a long main body and a bag, the user of the instrument of the present invention can easily collect animal feces in a comfortable posture without worrying about stains or odors. be able to. The device of the present invention is an excellent product for the pet-related market and household goods market, and also contributes to public health and environmental beautification.

1 Apparatus of the present invention 2 Long body 3 Handle 4 Recess 5 Bag 6 Transparent sheet 7 Transparent sheet 8 Opening 9 Bottom 10 Sealing member 11 User 12 Ground 13 Dog 14 Feces 15 Knot 16 Fixing member (clip)
20 long body 30 handle 31 end of handle 32 part of handle (grip)
40 recessed portion 50 bottom surface 60 curved surface 200 long body 300 handle 400 recessed portion 600 curved portion

Claims (7)

including an elongated body and a bag,
the elongated body has a handle and a recess, the recess being disposed on at least one of both ends of the handle;
The bag includes an opening formed by at least two sheets, a bottom facing the opening with the ends of the at least two sheets connected, and the at least two sheets sandwiched between the opening and the bottom. including a face containing a sheet of
Animal feces collection equipment. The elongated main body is inserted into the bag from the opening toward the bottom, and at least one of the recesses and at least a portion of the handle connected thereto are sandwiched between at least a portion of the face portion. In case,
A user can grip at least part of the handle sandwiched between the face portions together with the face portions,
A user can load animal excrement before or during falling into the recess sandwiched between the surfaces,
After that, the user can separate the elongated main body and the bag and turn the bag upside down to store the animal excrement inside the bag.
The animal excrement collecting device according to claim 1. 2. The animal excreta collection device according to claim 1, wherein said elongated body has a handle and a recess connecting to one end of said handle. 2. The animal excreta collecting device according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion of said elongate body has a circular bottom surface and a curved surface rising from said bottom surface and connecting to said handle. 2. The animal excrement collecting device according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion of the elongated main body comprises a curved portion that is a continuous curved surface. 2. The animal excreta collecting device according to claim 1, further comprising a sealing member for sealing said opening. 2. The animal excreta collecting device according to claim 1, further comprising a locking member for fixing at least part of said bag to said elongated body.

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