JP7185230B2 - An animal toilet that can be conveniently used by using a "handle with a clip or a slot" to which various things can be attached as a blade that can be used for pets, gardening, etc., and a scoop blade that can be used for it. and tray - Google Patents

Description

The present invention can be conveniently used for various purposes such as pets, gardening, etc. by using a "handle with a clip or a socket" and a scoop blade that can be used for it. It relates to animal litter boxes and trays.

Scoops used for pets are mainly used for waste disposal. It is widely used to remove waste from animal litter boxes. Since it is used for waste disposal, it itself tends to get dirty. This is a dog waste disposal scoop, and a bag is attached to the tip of the scoop to put waste in there so that the scoop itself does not get dirty. In addition, as a solution to the problem of contamination in the same way, Patent Document 2 proposes a shovel that can be used by replacing paper as a scoop blade.

Actual climbing 3030493 publication Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-51305

Conventionally, scoops used to dispose of waste in animal toilets have the problem of being easily soiled and smelly because they are used to dispose of waste. The scoop of Patent Document 1 solves that drawback, and it is considered convenient because the dog's waste is caught directly in the bag. However, it is not always possible to catch this every time, and if it is not possible, it is assumed that the bag will break while rubbing the ground with the bag because of the shape of Patent Document 1. I have a problem. In addition, Patent Document 1 has a problem in that it consumes a large amount of bags because the bag must be closed and a new bag must be set each time because of its shape. Although it is conceivable that the bag is not closed each time, in that case, the mouth of the bag remains open until the bag is full, and the odor drifts. And this scoop has a fixed size, and you can't use a scoop that's easy to use. Patent Document 2 also assumes that the scoop blade is replaced with paper of the same size, so the paper that can be used for the blade is limited to the same size. There is a problem that a scoop of an easy-to-use size cannot be used. In addition, there is a problem that the shovels of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 can only be used for waste disposal. It cannot be used for other purposes such as gardening because it uses a material that is hard and does not bend easily, such as a metal such as iron, or a blade made of plastic or the like. In addition, the animal toilet itself, which uses these shovels to remove waste, also has the problem of dirt and odor.

The conventional scoop blade is replaceable. At the end of the stick that serves as a handle, there is an insertion slot into which a clip or plate-like object can be inserted, and the tip of the clip or insertion slot is bent in a U, V, W, or M shape. , A flexible plate-like object such as paper that serves as a scoop blade can be inserted here, and a material that is hard and does not bend easily, such as a metal such as iron, or an inflexible object such as plastic However, it is possible to insert objects that have been pre-bent according to the U-shaped, V-shaped, W-shaped, or M-shaped of the clip or insertion slot. It can be used for a variety of purposes such as scoops for pets and shovels. If a disposable scoop blade made of cardboard or the like is used for this purpose, it can be thrown away together with waste after use, and the first problem can be solved because it can be used cleanly. By replacing the blade, we solve the problem that it is easy to get dirty and smelly. In addition, in the example of Patent Document 1, even if the dog's excrement cannot be caught and falls on the road, this scoop will scoop it up as it is, so there is no need to rub the bag to put in the excrement. You can solve the problem that the bag is torn. Also, after scooping, it can be put in a separately prepared bag. The bag is opened and closed each time waste is put in and can be used until it is full, thus solving the problem of consuming a new bag each time waste is disposed of. The bag can be used until it is completely filled with waste, so it is not wasted. Also, the blade of the scoop can be impregnated with various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides. For example, if it is a deodorant, even if the odor remains on the scoop as the waste disposal proceeds, it can be alleviated. In addition, the blade of this scoop is replaceable, and since only the handle side of the blade of the scoop is held by a clip or an insertion port, the size of the blade of the scoop can be selected freely to some extent. This feature solves the problem of not being able to use a scoop of a size that is easy to use. In addition, as a replacement object, since it is possible to sandwich objects such as hard and not easily bent materials such as metals such as iron, plastics, etc., it can be used as a rake for gardening and the like, and can be used for waste disposal of animals such as pets. It can be used in a wide range of applications. The problem that the scoops of Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 can both be used only for waste disposal can be solved. And as mentioned before, you can use scoop blades of various sizes. It is also possible to use something impregnated with a useful drug, or attach a wiping sheet to the back of the blade of the scoop and the spine. It can be used to clean roads and animal litter boxes by scrubbing where dirt has accumulated. As for the animal litter box itself, if a tray is provided in which spare blades impregnated with various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides can be placed, for example, deodorants can be Odor can be alleviated. At the same time, it is convenient to replace the blade. In addition, as described above, a wiping sheet is attached to the back and back of the blade, so that the animal litter box can be cleaned at the same time as the animal's litter box is scooped up to keep it clean. It is possible to solve the problem of stains and odors in animal litter boxes.

Side view and oblique view of an example of the instrument of claim 1 of the present invention Example of a scoop blade according to claim 2 of the present invention Example of providing a tray for placing scoop blades in an animal toilet An example of placing undiluted drug solutions and raw materials in a tray installed in an animal litter box Example of detachable animal toilet and tray Example of using the tray independently Example of tray with double structure Example of a tray with two spaces Example of detachable animal litter box and double-layered tray Example of independent use of double trays Example of mesh lid Examples of blades made of hard materials such as plastic and metal Example of use as a goldfish scoop Example of use as a large transplanting scoop and a small transplanting scoop (with scale) Example of use as a rake Example used as a fork Example of use as rhizome removal Example of use as a weeding plow Example of use as a shoehorn

The handle (3) with the clip (4) or the insertion port (5) of the present invention can be used not only as a scoop (12) but also as various tools, but for convenience of explanation, the scoop (12) is used. will be explained first. The scoop (12) of the present invention has a replaceable blade (11). An example is described in FIG. There are two types of clip-type scoops (1) and insertion-type scoops (2) depending on the difference in the tool used to replace the blade (11). And the shape of the opening to be sandwiched is U-shaped (7), V-shaped (8), W-shaped (9), or M-shaped (10), and these shaped clips (4) or A receptacle (5) is connected to the handle (3). By attaching a scoop blade (11) here, it can be used as a scoop. The material of the handle (3) is a hard and hard-to-break metal, resin, synthetic resin, plastic, wood, etc., and preferably has sufficient strength to be used safely as the handle (3). In addition, the spring attached to the clip (4) holds the paper sandwiched by its force in a U-shape (7), V-shape (8), W-shape (9), or M-shape (10). It is preferable that the clip (4) be strong enough to be able to be bent firmly and to firmly fix a heavy object such as a metal, and the material of the clip (4) other than the spring is also a hard and hard-to-break metal, resin, or synthetic material corresponding to it. It is preferably made of resin, plastic, wood, etc., and has sufficient strength for safe use. The force of the spring fixes the blade (11) of the scoop, so the stronger the better, but it is possible to adjust the strength of the spring and the shape of the clip (4) so that it can be opened and closed with the strength of a typical woman. preferable. In the case of the receptacle (5), there is no spring, but when an object is inserted into the tip (13) of the receptacle, the part where it is held bends slightly outward and the object is pushed back by the restoring force. Since it is necessary to insert and fix not only light materials but also heavy metals and other materials, it is made of hard and unbreakable metals, resins, synthetic resins, plastics, wood, etc., and can be used safely. It is preferable to make it from a material having sufficient strength and flexibility. Regarding the method of connecting the handle (3) and the clip (4) or the insertion port (5), it is also useless if the connecting part (6) breaks during use. It is preferable to connect by a method that can ensure strength, such as connecting by welding or passing a hard metal rod or the like through the inside of the connecting portion. The handle (3) and clip (4) or receptacle (5) may be molded as one piece from the outset. If the blade (11) of the scoop is made of a flexible plate-like material such as paper, it can be attached to the clip (4) or the insertion port (5) when it is attached to the clip (4) or the insertion port (5). ), when used as a scoop (12), it becomes strong in the direction of piercing from the cutting edge, and has a strength that can be used as a scoop (12) for waste disposal without problems. However, if the material is thin paper like normal copy paper, it is easy to bend from the tip, so it is preferable to use a suitable thickness for use. If the slot (5) is used instead of the clip (4), the blade (11) should be made of paper or the like that matches the thickness of the slot (5). If the thickness is insufficient, fill the gap with thin paper or the like from the tip of the insertion port (13) to the back, and insert the insertion port (5) and the scoop blade (11) firmly. , it is preferable to use it without looseness.

The shape and size of the blade (11) of the scoop are somewhat free. If it is a flexible plate-like material such as thick paper, a large blade (14), a rectangular blade (15), etc. can be used as long as it fits the clip (4) or the receptacle (5). It can be used as it is sandwiched like 2. Therefore, there is versatility in that it can be used as it is by sandwiching common household items such as the cover of a magazine. In addition, since the object attached to the handle (3) with the clip (4) or insertion port (5) of the present invention can be replaced, even if it is not made of flexible material such as paper, it can be made hard as shown in FIG. A blade (38) made of a material that does not bend easily, such as a metal such as iron or plastic, can also be attached. Since the blades (11) and (38) are replaceable, the dirty blades (11) and (38) after use can be discarded together with the waste and new blades (11) and (38) can be used. This keeps the scoop clean at all times. Even if the waste is flushed into the flush toilet at home, if the scoop blades (11) and (38) are made of a material such as paper that breaks down or dissolves finely when wet, the waste can be removed after use. As well as the faucet can be flushed to the toilet. Various materials can be selected for the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop according to the disposal method of the waste. These blades (11) and (38) can be processed in various ways. A hole (16) can be made in the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop according to the size of particles such as cat litter used in cat litter. An example of this is the scoop blade (17) for sieving cat litter in FIG. When the cat litter litter is scooped up with this, it can be sieved over the blade (17) to remove only the litter while leaving the litter.

The scoop blades (11) (38) can be impregnated with various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, repellents, insecticides and the like. As a result, if the deodorant is used, the odor can be alleviated when scooping up the waste with the scoop (12). Also, when waste is put into a bag and thrown away, if the blades (11) and (38) are put together and thrown away, the odor from the bag can be alleviated.

A wiping sheet (19) can be attached to the back and back surfaces (18) of the scoop blades (11) and (38) of the present invention. By using this, when the scoop (12) scoops up the dirt, the back and back (18) can be used to wipe off the dirt adhering to the animal litter box or the like. A shovel (12) having a sheet (19) for wiping off the back surface and back surface (18) of a scooping sheet (19) for wiping off the dirt on the road when scooping dirt from the road while walking a dog outdoors. can be used to wipe the road clean with the back of blades (11) (38), back (18). Also, even if the wiping sheet (19) is not attached to the back and back (18) of the blades (11) and (38) from the beginning, the blade (21) with the notch (20) shown in FIG. By using it, a commercially available sheet (22) that can be used for wiping or the like can be attached to the back surface of the blade (21) and the back surface (18).

The animal litter box (23) and tray (24) that can be used simultaneously with the scoop blades (11) and (38) of the present invention will now be described. As shown in FIG. 3, an animal litter box (23) is provided with a tray (24) for placing the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop of the present invention. If a blade (11) (38) impregnated with various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides is placed here, the deodorant will emit from the animal litter box (23). Effects depending on the drug can be expected, such as the ability to alleviate odors. By adjusting the number of blades (11) and (38) placed, the force with which the drug spreads around can also be adjusted. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the tray (24) can be used by putting stock solutions of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, insecticides, and raw materials (25) themselves. These are not limited to liquids and may be solids. Then, by placing the scoop blades (11) and (38) of the present invention in the tray (24) containing the undiluted solution and raw materials and adjusting the number of scoop blades (11) and (38), the scoop blades (11) and (38) ), and can adjust the force of diffusing various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides around the animal litter box (23). can. Furthermore, by putting the scoop blades (11) (38) in the stock solution or raw material (25) of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides, deodorants and fragrances can be obtained. Various useful chemicals such as deodorants, insect repellents, insecticides, and raw materials (25) are soaked into the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop, and various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, insecticides, etc. The effects of such drugs are contagious. As a result, for example, if it is a deodorant, it is possible to reduce the odor when scooping up the waste with the scoop (12). Also, when the waste is put into a bag and thrown away, if the blades (11) and (38) are put together, the odor emanating from the bag can be alleviated. Such a tray (24) can be made integrally with the animal litter box (23) as shown in FIG. You can also In FIG. 5, as one means, attachment/detachment is made possible by an attachment/detachment tool (26). And it can also be used as an independent tray as shown in FIG. It can be placed next to the animal litter box (23), but it can also be placed elsewhere.

As shown in FIG. 7, the animal litter box (23) has a tray 1 (27) that can contain objects that can be used as scoop blades (11) and (38), and at the same time another A double structure with two trays 2 (28) is also possible. The tray 1 (27) is detachable from the tray 2 (28), and when the tray 1 (27) is removed, the tray 2 (28) is filled with deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides as shown in FIG. Various useful drug stock solutions and raw materials (25) can be placed therein. Tray 1 (27) and tray 2 (28) are detachable by fitting or other means. In this example, there are four protrusions (30) on the upper surface of tray 2 (28), and there are recesses (31) on the bottom of tray 1 (27), that is, on the partition (29) from tray 2 (28), Attachment and detachment are possible by fitting the protrusion (30) and the recess (31). A hole (32) is formed in this partition (29). When stock solutions and raw materials (25) of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents and insecticides are put in the lower tray 2 (28), the upper scoop blades (11) and (38) are put in. The exit of the ingredients from Tray 1 (27) allows the effects of those agents on the animal litter box (23). By adjusting the number of the blades (11) and (38) placed on the tray 1 (27), the blades (11) and (38) serve as a lid for the tray 1 (27), and these deodorants, fragrances, It is possible to adjust the force with which various useful agents such as insect repellents and insecticides spread around. Also, depending on how long it is left there, the blades (11) and (38) of the shovel will also receive the effects of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, insecticides, etc. For example, if it is a deodorant, it is possible to reduce the odor when scooping up waste with a scoop (12). Also, when the waste is put into a bag and thrown away, if the blades (11) and (38) are put together, the odor emanating from the bag can be alleviated. Here, the tray 1 (27) and the tray 2 (28) are detachable and arranged vertically, but they may be integrated or arranged horizontally. As shown in FIG. 8, the tray (33) has two spaces, and one space (34) is filled with undiluted solutions and raw materials (25) of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides. There is a means to put it in, and the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop can be placed in the other space 2 (35). The partition between both spaces is provided with holes (36) for the passage of chemicals, and as in the previous examples various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, pesticides etc. can be stored. It can go out through the other space and exert the effect of the medicine on the animal litter box (23). Such tray 1 (27), tray 2 (28) and tray (33) having two spaces can be made integrally with the animal litter box (23) as shown in FIG. Alternatively, a means for attaching and detaching to a conventional animal litter box (23) can be used. In FIG. 9, as one means, attachment/detachment is made possible by an attachment/detachment tool (26). And it can also be used as an independent tray as shown in FIG. It can be placed next to the animal litter box (23), but it can also be placed elsewhere.

The tray (24), tray 1 (27), tray 2 (28), and the tray (33) having two spaces as examples so far are not integrally formed with the animal litter box (23). When attached to the toilet (23) as an integrated type, strong adhesion or two or more points should be used to prevent the scoop blades (11) (38) and medicine from falling off or tilting easily. It is preferable to mount by fixing at When the tray (24), tray 1 (27) and tray 2 (28), and the tray (33) having two spaces are detachable, an attachment/detachment tool (26) to the animal litter box (23) and the tray ( 24) It is preferable that Tray 1 (27), Tray 2 (28) and Tray (33) with two spaces have sufficient strength and do not easily shift or tilt during use. When the tray (24), the tray 1 (27), the tray 2 (28) and the tray (33) having two spaces are placed independently, it is preferable that the tray (24) is properly self-supporting and does not fall down easily. In addition, in any of these trays, animals may accidentally lick scoop blades (11) (38), stock solutions of various useful chemicals such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides, and raw materials (25). It is preferable to cover it with a means such as a lid so that it does not get wet. In FIG. 11, it is covered with a mesh lid (37) as an example. The materials of these trays (24), trays 1 (27) and 2 (28), and a tray (33) with two spaces have sufficient hardness and strength, and can sufficiently hold objects placed on them. Materials such as metals, resins, synthetic resins, plastics, etc. are preferable, along with the materials of the scoop blades (11) and (38), chemicals that are soaked in them, or odorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides that are put in them. It is preferably made of a material that does not dissolve in the raw material (25) or stock solutions of various useful drugs such as drugs.

Since the object attached to the handle (3) with the clip (4) or the insertion port (5) of the present invention can be replaced, it can be easily replaced without being made of a flexible material such as paper. A blade (38) made of a material that does not bend easily, such as a metal such as iron or plastic, can also be fitted. When using a hard material, the shape of the handle (3) side of the blade (38) should be the tip of the clip (4) or the U-shape (7) or V-shape (8) of the insertion port (5). , W-shape (9), or M-shape (10). In FIG. 12, as an example, after processing the blade (38) into a U-shape (7), the shape (39) seen from the handle (3) side and the blade (38) after processing into a W-shape (9) , there is a shape (40) seen from the handle (3) side. Thus, it is necessary to process the blade (38) into a shape that can be attached to each clip (4) and receptacle (5). In the case of the clip (4), since it is sandwiched between the top and bottom when it is attached, the thickness of the blade (38) can be made of a material that is hard and does not bend easily, such as metal such as iron, plastic, etc., to some extent. In the case of the inlet (5), it is preferable to adjust the thickness to match the width of the outlet (5) so that it does not wobble during use. If the blade (38) is made of such a hard material that does not bend easily, such as metal such as iron or plastic, it can be used in various applications such as gardening.

Another example using a flexible material such as paper is a goldfish scoop (41) shown in FIG. This is an example of attaching a disposable goldfish scoop (41) made of a flexible material such as paper.

Fig. 14 shows an example in which a large transplanting scoop (42) and a small transplanting scoop (43) are used as an example of using a hard and not easily bent material such as a metal such as iron or a material such as plastic. Scoop blades of various shapes and sizes and those with scales (43) can be used, and since they are made of a hard material, they can be fully utilized for gardening purposes. 15 is an example of use as a rake (44), FIG. 16 is an example of use as a fork (45), FIG. 17 is an example of use as a rhizome remover (46), and FIG. 18 is an example of use as a weeding plow (47). For example. As an example other than a gardening tool, FIG. 19 shows an example of use as a shoehorn (48). In this way, the handle (3) with the clip (4) or the insertion slot (5) of the present invention can be attached with objects of various shapes, and can be used as various tools. .

Since the blade of the handle with clip or insertion port of the present invention can be replaced, it can be used not only as a scoop but also for various purposes such as gardening and pets. Blades can be created and sold in a variety of shapes, sizes, functions, chemicals to be impregnated, smells, etc., according to customer requests.

1...Handle with clip 2...Handle with slot type 3...Handle 4...Clip 5...Inlet 6...Handle and clip or connecting part of slot 7...Clip, insert Those whose opening is U-shaped 8... Those whose clip and insertion opening are V-shaped 9... Those whose clip and insertion opening are W-shaped 10... M-shaped clip and insertion port 11. Blade to be attached when using a handle with clip or insertion port as a scoop 12. Handle with clip or insertion port Example of using as a scoop 13 ... Insertion point of handle with insertion type 14 ... Large scoop blade 15 ... Rectangular scoop blade 16 ... Hole drilled in scoop blade 17 ... Cat Scoop blade for sieving sand 18 Back or back of blade 19 Wiping sheet attached to blade 20 Notch for attaching commercially available wiping sheet 21 Notch for attaching commercially available wiping sheet Blade of a scoop with a mark 22: Commercially available sheet that can be used for wiping, etc. 23: Animal litter box 24: Tray for storing the blade of the scoop, undiluted solutions of chemicals, and raw materials 25: Deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, insecticides, etc. Stock solutions and raw materials of various useful drugs 26 ... Attachment and detachment tool between animal litter box and tray 27 ... Tray 1 of double structure tray
28 Tray 2 of a double structure tray
29... Partition between tray 1 and tray 2 of double structure 30... Convex part of fitting part 31... Concave part of fitting part 32... Hole 33 made in the partition between tray 1 and tray 2 through which components of medicine pass ... tray with two spaces 34 ... space 1 of tray with two spaces
35 Space 2 of tray with two spaces
36... A hole in the partition between the space 1 and the space 2 through which the component of the drug passes 37... An example of a mesh-like lid to cover the tray 38... A blade made of hard material such as plastic or metal 39... U-shaped Shape of the blade of the scoop processed into a shape as seen from the handle 40... Shape of the blade of the scoop processed into a W shape as seen from the handle 41... Example of use as a goldfish scoop 42... Use as a large transplanted scoop Example 43: Example of use as a graduated small transplanting scoop 44: Example of use as a rake 45: Example of use as a fork 46: Example of use as a rhizome remover 47: Example of use as a weeding plow 48: Example of use as a shoehorn

Claims (3)

A clip (4) or a plate-like object can be inserted into the slot (5) at the tip of the stick that serves as the handle (3), and the tip of the clip (4) or the slot (5) is U-shaped. It is bent in the shape of (7), V (8), W (9), or M (10), and a plate-shaped material that can be bent like paper is sandwiched there, or a U shape (7), V-shaped (8), W-shaped (9), or M-shaped (10) to attach a plate-shaped substance bent in the same shape as a scoop blade (11) (38) detachably. A scoop characterized by being able to be used as a scoop as a whole.
What can be used as the scoop blades (11) (38) of claim 1 is provided with a large number of holes large enough for cat litter to pass through, or can be used as the scoop blades (11) (38) of claim 1 Second, a scoop characterized by being broken into pieces or dissolving in water so that it can be flushed in a flush toilet or the like.
Any one of the scoop blades (11) (38) according to any one of claims 1 and 2 is impregnated with various useful agents such as deodorants, fragrances, insect repellents, and insecticides. , or a wiping sheet (19) can be attached to the back and back surfaces (18) of the blades (11) and (38) of the scoop.

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