KR102330905B1 - Defecation plate for animal companion - Google Patents

Abstract

A bowel movement plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first plate having a plurality of through holes, a second plate disposed under the first plate, and a through hole for moving the excrement of companion animals, and the A control unit comprising: a feces collection unit including a third plate for collecting companion animal excrement moved from the through hole of a second plate; and a switch unit for connecting power by sensing the weight of the excrement collection unit; When the power of the unit is connected, it characterized in that it comprises a spraying unit including a discharge port for spraying the washing liquid to the excrement collection unit.

Description

DEFECATION PLATE FOR ANIMAL COMPANION}

The present invention relates to a toilet plate for companion animals, and more particularly, to a toilet plate for companion animals that provides a configuration for washing the toilet plate by automatically spraying a washing liquid after the companion animal has a bowel movement.

Compared to the past, as the nuclear family has become more severe and national income has increased, interest in companion animals has increased. A companion animal is an object that needs attention from food to wearing, sleeping, and decorating, and requires a lot of time and effort.

In general, a companion animal such as a domestic dog is trained to excrete only in a bathroom or toilet that can be easily washed with water through repeated education of the owner, or is trained to excrete on a simple plastic tray in the living room.

It is very important to manage the excrement of companion animals as it not only causes bad odor but also has a harmful effect on the human body.

However, this method has a disadvantage in that the owner must follow one by one to remove the excrement or to observe whether the excretion is in place. In addition, when the owner goes out for a long time, there is a problem that an unclean environment may be provided due to the excrement of the companion animal.

Patent Publication No. 2003-0084567 discloses that a rotating handle is formed on one side, and a detection sensor operated by the power supply of the power supply is formed at both corners of the upper surface, and a melody speaker unit is formed near the detection sensor formed on the one side, A plurality of fastening grooves are formed on both sides of the inner side, and a frame in which a motor driven by the power supply of the power supply is formed on one side, each fastened to the plurality of fastening grooves, and a gear is integrally formed at the end A plurality of wire mesh and any one of the gears formed at the end of the wire mesh is meshed with the motor so that it can be rotated at a 90 degree angle by driving the motor, and the other gear is at the end of the rotary handle. A driving part meshed with the formed rotation gear and having a plurality of idle gears meshed alternately so as to be able to rotate integrally by driving the motor or rotation of a rotation handle between the gears, and a cover having a handle formed in the center on the upper part of the frame It is characterized in that it consists of a toilet container provided to be detachable from the part and the lower part of the frame and the wire mesh.

Patent Publication No. 2018-0061641 discloses a toilet in which a container for urination treatment is provided in a drawer-type body in a rectangular plate-shaped body to dispose of a companion animal's poop, and is bisected in the width direction of the upper surface of the body to remove acids and bones undulations of repeated successive waves; Basin branches that are provided with a lowering inclination toward the center in the valleys of each of the scaffolds to collect the urination; and a stem passage that is provided with a slope that is lowered to one point in the longitudinal direction of the body at the branch points of the footrests to collect the urine from both branches and store it toward the container.

Patent Publication No. 2003-0084567 Patent Publication No. 2018-0061641

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a toilet plate for companion animals, which sprays a washing solution to wash the excrement of the companion animal, and collects the excrement collecting unit washed with the washing solution to prevent the generation of odor in the room, and It is intended to provide a device that can keep the indoor space clean by not having excrement or foreign substances on the body of the person.

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a stool plate for companion animals, and as the excrement washed with the washing liquid is collected in the excrement collection unit with a separate cover attached, the excrement is collected without flowing to the outside, and the excrement is collected It is intended to provide a device that can safely move the excrement from the unit when it is disposed of after separating the unit.

To a toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first plate provided with a plurality of through holes, a second plate disposed under the first plate, and including a through hole for moving the excrement of the companion animal A control unit including a plate and a third plate for collecting companion animal excrement moved from the through hole of the second plate, and a switch unit for connecting power by sensing the weight of the excrement collecting unit , When the power of the control unit is connected, it characterized in that it comprises a spraying unit including a discharge port for spraying the washing liquid to the excrement collection unit.

The first plate and the second plate are disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface, and the through hole is provided at the inclined end of the second plate.

It further includes an extension part adjacent to the switch part at one end of the first plate, and when the companion animal is mounted on the excrement collecting unit for companion animals, the power is connected to the switch part while the extension part is lowered by the weight of the companion animal characterized.

The third plate is detachable from the excrement collection unit, and when a predetermined volume of excrement is collected, it is characterized in that it further comprises an alarm unit for performing a notification function.

It characterized in that it further comprises a detachable extension adapter of the additional collection unit that can additionally collect excrement in a certain area of the third plate.

The third plate includes a cover portion, and the cover portion is capable of automatic opening and closing, characterized in that it is opened only when excrement is introduced through the through hole.

It characterized in that it further comprises a timer for adjusting the operation time and operation time of the injection unit.

It further comprises a water supply tube connected to the discharge port, the water supply tube is characterized in that it further comprises a control valve for controlling the discharge amount of the washing liquid.

The disclosed technology may have the following effects. However, this does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all of the following effects or only the following effects, so the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited thereby.

The toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention sprays a washing solution to wash the excrement of companion animals, and collects the excrement collecting unit washed with the washing solution to prevent the generation of bad odors in the room, and the body of the companion animal It is possible to keep the indoor space clean as there is no excrement or foreign substances on the inside.

In the litter box for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention, as the excrement washed with the washing liquid is collected in the excrement collection unit with a separate cover, the excrement is collected without flowing to the outside, and the collection unit for collecting the excrement After separation, it can be safely moved so that excrement does not overflow during treatment.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a bowel movement plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a bowel movement plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the injection unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 6 are perspective views showing the excrement collecting unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the cover portion of the excrement collecting unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the description of the present invention is merely an embodiment for structural or functional description, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiment described in the text. That is, since the embodiment may have various changes and may have various forms, it should be understood that the scope of the present invention includes equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea. In addition, since the object or effect presented in the present invention does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all of them or only such effects, it should not be understood that the scope of the present invention is limited thereby.

On the other hand, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

Terms such as “first” and “second” are for distinguishing one component from another, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, a first component may be termed a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be termed a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected to” another component, it will be understood that the component may be directly connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a certain element is "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that the other element does not exist in the middle. Meanwhile, other expressions describing the relationship between elements, that is, “between” and “immediately between” or “neighboring to” and “directly adjacent to”, etc., should be interpreted similarly.

The singular expression is to be understood to include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, and terms such as "comprises" or "have" refer to the embodied feature, number, step, action, component, part or these It is intended to indicate that a combination exists, and it should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Identifiers (eg, a, b, c, etc.) in each step are used for convenience of description, and the identification code does not describe the order of each step, and each step clearly indicates a specific order in context. Unless otherwise specified, it may occur in a different order from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Terms defined in general used in the dictionary should be interpreted as being consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and cannot be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present application.

1 and 2 are cross-sectional and perspective views illustrating a bowel movement plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, it is a cross-sectional view showing the overall configuration of the bowel movement plate 100 for companion animals. 150).

First, the excrement collecting unit 110 includes a first plate 112 provided with a plurality of through holes, a second plate 116 including a through hole 114 for inducing movement of excreta of companion animals, and companion animal excrement. Consists of a third plate 118 provided with an inner space for collecting.

The first plate 112 is disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface, and further includes an extension portion 112a having a predetermined length and a line width at one end thereof. The first plate 112 serves as a footrest for the companion animal to go to the toilet.

When the companion animal climbs on the first plate 112 for defecation, the extended part 112a of one end of the first plate 112 descends by the weight of the companion animal and presses the switch of the power supply unit 140 . When the switch is turned on and power is connected, power is supplied to the power supply unit 140 .

The second plate 116 is positioned under the first plate 112 and is disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface. The through hole 114 is located at the inclined end of the second plate 116 , that is, at the lowest height, so that the excrement of the companion animal can be easily moved.

The third plate 118 is located under the second plate 116 and has an internal space for collecting the companion animal excrement moved from the through hole 114 of the second plate 116 . The third plate 118 is detachable from the excrement collecting unit 110, so that when a certain amount of excrement is collected, the third plate 118 may be separated to process the collected excrement.

In addition, a cover portion is included in a predetermined area of the third plate 118 , and the cover portion can be automatically opened and closed. More specifically, the cover portion generally maintains a closed state, and is opened only when excrement is introduced through the through hole 114 of the second plate 116 . Normally, as the cover part of the third plate 118 maintains a closed state, it is possible to prevent odor from being generated in the room.

The control unit is provided with a power supply, and the power supply includes a switch 140 and a timer. When the companion animal climbs on the first plate 112 to urinate, the switch 140 operates as the first plate descends by the weight of the companion animal, and power is supplied to the power supply unit by sensing the operation of the switch 140 . do.

The timer determines when power is supplied to the power supply unit and controls the time of operating the driving motor 180 of the injection unit 150 or the operating time of the driving motor 180 . The timer can be set differently according to the user's needs. For example, the driving motor may be operated 20 seconds after the switch 140 operates to spray the cleaning solution for 20 seconds, or it may be set to spray the cleaning solution several times at regular intervals.

The spraying unit 150 includes a water supply tank 160 , a discharge port 170 for spraying the cleaning liquid to the excrement collecting unit 110 , and a driving motor 180 for spraying the cleaning liquid. The discharge port 170 includes a plurality of through-holes and can be sprayed in the form of a spray. The water supply tube 160 is formed in a shape having a concave lower portion, and a switch 140 may be disposed in the concave portion. In addition, the first plate 112 extended portion 112a is positioned above the switch 140 to increase the efficiency of the space.

The driving motor 180 is driven by receiving power from the power supply unit 140 of the control unit 130 , and when the driving motor 180 is driven, the washing liquid stored in the water supply tank 160 is sprayed through the outlet 170 . .

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the injection unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the spray unit 300 includes a water supply tank 310 , a discharge port 340 for spraying a cleaning solution to the excrement collection unit (‘110’ in FIG. 1 ), and a driving motor 360 for spraying the cleaning solution. includes

The water supply tank 310 serves to store the washing solution and spray the washing solution through the outlet 340 when necessary. The water supply tube 310 is provided with a supply port 320 capable of supplying a washing solution. The supply port 320 is formed to enable manual opening and closing. A control valve for controlling the discharge amount of the washing liquid may be further included in a portion of the discharge port 340 . As the cleaning liquid, tap water or bottled water, etc. which are generally used, can be used, and diluted water that reduces the odor by lowering the concentration of the collected excrement or a liquid added with a substance that prevents odor generation can be used.

The drive motor 360 is connected to the water supply tube 310 and is connected to the power supply unit ('140' in FIG. 1) of the control unit ('130' in FIG. 1). The driving motor 360 is driven by receiving power from the power supply of the control unit, and when the driving motor 360 is driven, the washing liquid stored in the water supply container 310 is sprayed through the outlet 340 .

4 to 6 are perspective views showing the excrement collecting unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention. The excrement collecting unit is configured in a three-stage plate laminate structure, and each plate will be described in detail as follows.

First, referring to FIG. 4 , the first plate located at the uppermost end of the excrement collection unit is shown, and the first plate 400 serves as a footrest for the companion animal to go to the toilet.

The first plate 400 is disposed in a form inclined at a certain angle with respect to the floor surface, and when the companion animal is raised, one end of the first plate 400 is lowered by the weight of the companion animal to be in a state parallel to the floor surface, When the pet descends, it returns to its original position and is inclined to the floor.

One end of the first plate 400 includes an extension 410 having a predetermined length and line width. When the companion animal climbs on the first plate 400 for defecation, the expansion unit 410 descends simultaneously with the first plate 400 due to the weight of the companion animal, and the switch of the power supply unit ('140' in FIG. 1) is pressed. . The extension 410 may be formed in a shape having a curved surface bent downward, or may be formed in a shape having a flat surface.

In addition, the first plate 400 is provided with a plurality of through holes (420). When the companion animal defecates, the washing liquid is sprayed by the spray unit ('300' in FIG. 3 ), and the excrement is washed together with the sprayed washing liquid and falls between the plurality of through holes 410 . Thereafter, the washing liquid and excrement flow down to the second plate ('116' in FIG. 1) under the first plate 400.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a second plate located under the first plate is shown, and the second plate 500 is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface like the first plate ( '400' in FIG. 4 ). are placed The second plate 500 includes a through hole 510 for inducing movement of the companion animal's excrement. The through hole 510 is located at the inclined end of the second plate 500 , that is, at the lowest height, so that the excrement of the companion animal is easily moved together with the washing liquid. One or more through-holes 510 may be provided, and only a circular shape is shown here, but as long as it is a shape that facilitates the movement of excrement, it may be formed in any shape.

Referring to FIG. 6 , a third plate positioned under the second plate is shown, and the third plate 600 is formed from a through hole ( '510' in FIG. 5 ) of the second plate ( '500' in FIG. 5 ). An internal space 610 for collecting the moved companion animal excrement is provided (see FIG. 6 (i).).

The third plate 600 is detachable from the excrement collecting unit ('110' in FIG. 1), so when a certain amount of excrement is collected, the third plate 600 is separated from the excrement collecting unit to process the collected excrement. can

The third plate 600 may further include an alarm unit that performs a notification function when a certain amount of excrement is collected. For example, when 50% or more of the volume of the third plate 600 is filled with washing liquid and excrement, a notification function may be set to be performed, which may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

In addition, the third plate 600 includes a detachable extension adapter 630 of the additional collection unit 640 that can additionally collect excrement in a certain area (see Fig. 6(ii)). When the excrement of companion animals cannot be treated for a long period of time or when several companion animals are raised, an additional collection unit 640 may be attached to additionally collect the washing liquid and excrement flowing into the third plate 600 .

The expansion adapter 630 may be formed on one side of the third plate 600 and positioned at a height of 50 to 70% from the bottom surface of the third plate 600 . The expansion adapter 630 is formed in an adjustable shape on the outer circumferential surface, and various types of additional collection units may be attached as the size of the outer circumferential surface is adjustable.

In addition, one side of the third plate 600 includes a cover portion 620 , and the cover portion 620 is formed to enable automatic opening and closing. More specifically, the cover portion 620 generally maintains a closed state, and is in an open state only when excrement is introduced through the through hole of the second plate.

Normally, as the cover part 620 of the third plate maintains a closed state, it is possible to prevent odor from being generated in the room. The shape of the cover part 620 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 7 to be described later.

7 is a perspective view showing a cover provided on the third plate of the excrement collecting unit of the toilet plate for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the cover part 700 is provided with a circular frame 710 , and a circular plate 720 that can be automatically opened and closed is provided inside the frame 710 .

The circular plate 720 is coupled only in a partial area inside the circular frame 710 and is gently opened only when the washing liquid and excrement are moved (see FIG. 7 (i).). After the washing liquid and excrement are moved, the closed state is maintained automatically (see Fig. 7 (ii).).

Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the excrement in the third plate ( '600' in FIG. 6 ) from leaking to the outside, and to obtain the effect of blocking the odor. Here, only the circular cover part 700 is illustrated, but the shape is not limited as long as the cover can be automatically opened and closed.

As described above, when the companion animal climbs to the toilet in the excrement collection unit, the switch is operated by the weight of the companion animal. As the cleaning liquid is sprayed by the operation of the switch, and excrement is collected together with the cleaning liquid, it is possible to prevent the generation of odors in the room, and to keep the indoor space clean as there is no excrement or foreign substances on the body of the companion animal.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. You will understand that it can be done.

100: feces for pets 110: excrement collection unit
112, 400: first plate 112a, 410: extended part
114, 510: through hole 116, 500: second plate
118, 600: third plate 130: control unit
140: switch 150, 300: injection unit
160, 310: water supply tube 170, 340: outlet
180, 360: drive motor 320: supply port
330: outlet 420: through hole
610: inner space 620, 700: cover part
630: extension adapter 640: additional collection unit
710: frame 720: plate

Claims (8)

A first plate provided with a plurality of through-holes and serving as a footrest for the companion animal to go to a toilet, a second plate disposed under the first plate and including a through-hole for moving the excrement of the companion animal, and the second plate an excrement collecting unit in which a third plate having an internal space for collecting the companion animal excrement moved from the through hole has a stacked structure;
a control unit including a switch unit for connecting power by sensing the weight of the excrement collection unit; and
A water supply container for storing the cleaning liquid, a discharge port for spraying the cleaning liquid to the excrement collection unit in the form of a spray including a plurality of through holes, and a drive motor for spraying the cleaning liquid stored in the water supply tube through the discharge unit Injection unit comprising including,
in the waste collection unit
The first plate and the second plate are disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface, and include an extension part adjacent to the switch part at one end of the first plate. Power is connected to the switch unit while the sub is descending, and the through-hole is provided at the inclined bottom of the second plate to induce the movement of washing liquid and excrement falling into the plurality of through-holes,
The third plate is detachable from the excrement collecting unit, and includes an alarm unit that performs a notification function when a certain volume of excrement is collected,
in the spray unit
The water supply tube is formed in a concave shape with a lower portion, and the switch portion is disposed in the concave portion, so that the expanded portion is located on the upper portion of the switch portion.
delete delete delete According to claim 1, wherein the excrement collecting unit is
The toilet plate for companion animals, characterized in that it further comprises a detachable extension adapter of the additional collection unit capable of additionally collecting excrement in a certain area of the third plate.
According to claim 1, wherein in the waste collection unit
The third plate includes a cover portion, and the cover portion is capable of automatic opening and closing, and is opened only when excrement is introduced through the through hole.
The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit is
The toilet plate for companion animals, characterized in that it further comprises a timer for adjusting the operation time and operation time of the injection unit.
According to claim 1, wherein in the injection unit
The water supply tube is a bowel movement plate for companion animals, characterized in that it further comprises a control valve for controlling the discharge amount of the washing liquid.

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