WO1999062329A1 - Lavatory for pets - Google Patents

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WO1999062329A1
WO1999062329A1 PCT/FI1999/000437 FI9900437W WO9962329A1 WO 1999062329 A1 WO1999062329 A1 WO 1999062329A1 FI 9900437 W FI9900437 W FI 9900437W WO 9962329 A1 WO9962329 A1 WO 9962329A1
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Tapio Kordelin
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Priority to EP99955194A priority Critical patent/EP1079686B1/en
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Priority to US09/701,003 priority patent/US6763782B1/en
Priority to AT99955194T priority patent/ATE263483T1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine, e.g. from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
    • A01K1/0114—Litter boxes with screens for separating excrement from litter

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  • the object of the invention is a lavatory intended for pets, particularly for dogs and cats.
  • the European patent publication EP 154540 describes a lavatory for small pets, such as cats, intended to be located indoors. Above a basin there is a movable rake which transports the solid wastes to the edge of the basin, where they fall down into a rotating drum located under the basin, whereby the drum functions as a waste collecting container, which contains some odour-removing substance.
  • the drum can be detached from the device, so that it may be emptied from time to time.
  • the European patent publication EP 721731 presents a cat sand plate with a manure fork as a means for separating sand and waste.
  • the object of this invention is to provide a lavatory for dogs and cats which is particularly intended to be located outdoors or in covered public places, and where the diameter of the sand basin is large, preferably about 2.5 to 3 m.
  • the object is parti cularily to provide a device which is reliable and easily and rapidly cleaned, and where a person does not have to be close to the pet excrements.
  • the operaton and maintenance of a device of this kind require that all essential components for collecting and processing the waste are located above the basin.
  • the object of the invention is a device intended as a lavatory for pets which comprises
  • a round basin for sand and - a cleaning unit, which substantially covers a sector of the basin, said cleaning unit being intended for cleaning the sand and comprising a frame and means fastened to the frame for separating waste and sand, whereby
  • the basin and the cleaning unit are arranged to be movable in relation to each other, so that the cleaning unit or basin is rotatable around a vertical axle passing through the centre of the basin.
  • the invention is characterised in that all components of the cleaning unit are located above the basin.
  • Figure 1 shows in a perspective view an embodiment of the device according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows the device of figure 1 in a horisontal section
  • Figure 3 shows a vertical section in the direction I of figure 2
  • Figure 4 shows in a perspective view another embodiment of the device according to the invention
  • Figure 5 shows the device of figure 4 in a vertical section as seen from the side.
  • the figures 1 to 5 show a device according to the invention which comprises a round basin 10, which contains sand, and a cleaning unit 20 arranged above the basin and intended for the cleaning of the sand.
  • the horisontal section of the cleaning unit corresponds approximately to a certain sector of the basin.
  • the frame 21 of the cleaning unit can be an open crate, or at least partly box- like.
  • a rail 22 extending in the horisontal direction is fastened to the frame 21 of the cleaning unit 20, whereby the first end 22a of the rail is connected to a vertical axle 11 passing through the centre of the basin and the second end 22b extends outside the periphery 12 of the basin.
  • the first end 22a of the rail 22 is supported by the vertical axle 11 so that said end 22a can rotate around the centre of the basin, either so that the actual axle arm is arranged to be rotating, or so that the end 22a of the rail is rotatably carried in a bearing on a fixed axle arm.
  • the separating means comprise a manure fork 23, which at the front edge has a blade 23a (see fig. 3) extending to the bottom of the basin. Behind the blade 23a there is attached a grating 23b, which in the solution of the figure comprises parallel bars 23c which are not arranged densely.
  • the grating 23b is constructed so that it retains the wastes on the upper side and lets the sand fall through.
  • the separating means belongs also a waste container 24 connected behind the fork, whereby the container is fastened after the grating 23b of the manure fork.
  • the excrements 40 and a small amount of sand accumulate in the waste container 24, which can be for instance a plastic bag, a basin containing chemicals which break down the waste, or if there is a sewer at the centre of the basin, it can be an inclined channel which leads the waste directly to the sewer.
  • the separating means will recommendably comprise a brush or other means which facilitates the transport of the waste along the grating 23b to the waste container 24.
  • this means is a horisontal brush drum 25 arranged above the grating 23b.
  • the brush drum 25 provided with bristles 27 rotates on its axle 26.
  • the axle of rotation 26 is carried in a bearing in the frame 21 of the cleaning unit so that the rotational axis extends perpendicularly in relation to the direction of motion of the fork 23.
  • the reference numeral 30 indicates a pipe provided with nozzles 31 and mounted on the frame 21 of the cleaning unit.
  • the nozzles can spray disinfectant from the container 32 on the cleaned sand.
  • the rotation axle 26 of the brush drum 25 can drive the disinfectant pump, whereby the spraying occurs when the cleaning unit is moved.
  • the pole 14 surrounding the vertical axle 1 1 of the basin is intended for male dogs.
  • the bottom of the basin is provided with holes 15 at the periphery and at the central area in order to remove moisture.
  • At the bottom of the basin there may be an electrical resistance 16 in order to melt any ice and to dry the sand.
  • the location of the separating means must be such that they can be located within the circle formed by the basin 10.
  • the rail 22 preferably forms an angle in the manner shown in figure 2.
  • the blade 23a of the fork is slightly wider than the grating section 23b of the fork, as otherwise there would be left an untreated sand area close to the pole 14.
  • the figures 4 and 5 show another embodiment of the invention where the separating means of the cleaning unit comprise a comb section 33a which is supported on the frame of the unit and inclined toward the bottom of the basin, whereby the comb section filters the sand.
  • Behind the comb section there is arranged a wire conveyor belt 33b which moves in the direction of the arrow in figure 4, that is, in the direction of the basin radius, so that the upper part of the belt moves towards the centre of the basin.
  • the excrements 40 are retained on the upper side of the belt, and fall then either into a sewer or a container 24 arranged below the basin.
  • the belt 33b moves around the axles 34a, 34b.
  • the axle 34b located close to the basin's periphery is the driving axle which receives its rotational motion from the rotational motion of a geared driving wheel 29 carried in a bearing via a gear 18 to the frame 21 and touching the ground.
  • the bottom profile of the basin 10 can be slightly conical in order to lead water and stale to the central region of the basin, which suitably contains an opening leading to a sewer.
  • a person taking out a dog can ensure that the device is clean for the dog by rotating the cleaning unit one turn around the basin. After using the basin the person can again turn the cleaning unit one turn, so that the sand is clean for the next pet.
  • the device can also be covered, whereby the sand is better kept dry.
  • the sand can be ordinary unscreened gravel, or a fraction screened from it, expanded clay, or cat sand which effectively absorbs moisture.
  • the basin 10 and the cleaning unit 20 are arranged to be movable in relation to each other. Alternatively this may be arranged so that the cleaning unit is stationary and the actual basin rotatable around its centre. In such an alternative the rotational motion of the basin is most suitably provided by an electric motor.
  • the rotational motion of the brush drum and the motion of the disinfectant pump can also be generated with the aid of an electric motor.
  • the diameter of the basin is suitably 2.5 to 3 m.
  • the above described device is well suited to be placed in parks and yards.

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Abstract

The object of the invention is a device intended as a lavatory for pets which comprises a round basin (10) for sand, and a cleaning unit (20), which substantially covers a sector of the basin, said cleaning unit being intended for cleaning the sand and comprising a frame (21) and means fastened to the frame for separating waste and sand. The basin (10) and the cleaning unit (20) are arranged to be movable in relation to each other, so that the cleaning unit (20) or basin (10) is rotatable around a vertical axle (11) passing through the center of the basin. The invention is characterised in that all the necessary components of the cleaning unit (20) are located above the basin (10).

Description

Lavatory for pets
The object of the invention is a lavatory intended for pets, particularly for dogs and cats.
The habit of keeping pets in city-like circumstances is continuously increasing. Pavements, parks, lawns and yards become dirty by the excrements of the pets, which is an increasing hygienic problem. A way to tackle the problem is that a person taking out a dog picks up the dog's excrements in a container or plastic bag which the person carried with him. Obviously such a cleaning operation is unpleasant and therefore it is easily left undone.
The European patent publication EP 154540 describes a lavatory for small pets, such as cats, intended to be located indoors. Above a basin there is a movable rake which transports the solid wastes to the edge of the basin, where they fall down into a rotating drum located under the basin, whereby the drum functions as a waste collecting container, which contains some odour-removing substance. The drum can be detached from the device, so that it may be emptied from time to time.
The European patent publication EP 721731 presents a cat sand plate with a manure fork as a means for separating sand and waste.
In the apparatus presented in the patent publication EP 154540 the waste collecting and processing container is located below the basin. An arrangement of that kind is not suitable for large lavatories particularly for dogs, intended to be located outdoors or in covered public places.
The object of this invention is to provide a lavatory for dogs and cats which is particularly intended to be located outdoors or in covered public places, and where the diameter of the sand basin is large, preferably about 2.5 to 3 m.
The object is parti cularily to provide a device which is reliable and easily and rapidly cleaned, and where a person does not have to be close to the pet excrements. The operaton and maintenance of a device of this kind require that all essential components for collecting and processing the waste are located above the basin.
Thus the object of the invention is a device intended as a lavatory for pets which comprises
- a round basin for sand, and - a cleaning unit, which substantially covers a sector of the basin, said cleaning unit being intended for cleaning the sand and comprising a frame and means fastened to the frame for separating waste and sand, whereby
- the basin and the cleaning unit are arranged to be movable in relation to each other, so that the cleaning unit or basin is rotatable around a vertical axle passing through the centre of the basin. The invention is characterised in that all components of the cleaning unit are located above the basin.
The invention is described below with reference to the enclosed drawings, in which
Figure 1 shows in a perspective view an embodiment of the device according to the invention,
Figure 2 shows the device of figure 1 in a horisontal section,
Figure 3 shows a vertical section in the direction I of figure 2,
Figure 4 shows in a perspective view another embodiment of the device according to the invention, and Figure 5 shows the device of figure 4 in a vertical section as seen from the side.
The figures 1 to 5 show a device according to the invention which comprises a round basin 10, which contains sand, and a cleaning unit 20 arranged above the basin and intended for the cleaning of the sand. The horisontal section of the cleaning unit corresponds approximately to a certain sector of the basin. The frame 21 of the cleaning unit can be an open crate, or at least partly box- like. A rail 22 extending in the horisontal direction is fastened to the frame 21 of the cleaning unit 20, whereby the first end 22a of the rail is connected to a vertical axle 11 passing through the centre of the basin and the second end 22b extends outside the periphery 12 of the basin. In this solution the first end 22a of the rail 22 is supported by the vertical axle 11 so that said end 22a can rotate around the centre of the basin, either so that the actual axle arm is arranged to be rotating, or so that the end 22a of the rail is rotatably carried in a bearing on a fixed axle arm. When a person grips the outer end 22b of the rail 22 and walks in the direction of the arrow in figure 2 (the footprints are marked by the reference numeral 13) the whole cleaning unit 20 moves in relation to the basin 10.
Required separating means are connected to the frame 21 in order to separate the pet excrements from the sand. In the solution shown in the figures 1 to 3 the separating means comprise a manure fork 23, which at the front edge has a blade 23a (see fig. 3) extending to the bottom of the basin. Behind the blade 23a there is attached a grating 23b, which in the solution of the figure comprises parallel bars 23c which are not arranged densely. When the cleaning unit is rotated around the centre of the basin the fork blade 23a lifts the sand and any excrements 40 in it. The grating 23b is constructed so that it retains the wastes on the upper side and lets the sand fall through. To the separating means belongs also a waste container 24 connected behind the fork, whereby the container is fastened after the grating 23b of the manure fork. The excrements 40 and a small amount of sand accumulate in the waste container 24, which can be for instance a plastic bag, a basin containing chemicals which break down the waste, or if there is a sewer at the centre of the basin, it can be an inclined channel which leads the waste directly to the sewer.
Further the separating means will recommendably comprise a brush or other means which facilitates the transport of the waste along the grating 23b to the waste container 24. In the solution of figure 1 this means is a horisontal brush drum 25 arranged above the grating 23b. The brush drum 25 provided with bristles 27 rotates on its axle 26. The axle of rotation 26 is carried in a bearing in the frame 21 of the cleaning unit so that the rotational axis extends perpendicularly in relation to the direction of motion of the fork 23. In the solution of the figure the rotation of the axle 26 is generated so that the end 26' of the axle, which is directed toward the periphery 12 of the basin, is connected via a belt 28 to a wheel 29, whereby the wheel is carried in a bearing in the frame 21 of the cleaning unit and touching the ground. When the cleaning unit is moved in the direction of the arrow in figure 2 the rotational motion of the wheel 29 is transmitted to the brush drum 25, which rotates in the direction indicated in figure 3. The bristles of the brush drum transport the waste along the fork 23 to the waste container 24. The propagation of sand into the waste container is prevented for instance by arranging the grating 23b to rise against the waste container 24 in the manner shown in figure 3.
The reference numeral 30 indicates a pipe provided with nozzles 31 and mounted on the frame 21 of the cleaning unit. The nozzles can spray disinfectant from the container 32 on the cleaned sand. The rotation axle 26 of the brush drum 25 can drive the disinfectant pump, whereby the spraying occurs when the cleaning unit is moved.
The pole 14 surrounding the vertical axle 1 1 of the basin is intended for male dogs. The bottom of the basin is provided with holes 15 at the periphery and at the central area in order to remove moisture. At the bottom of the basin there may be an electrical resistance 16 in order to melt any ice and to dry the sand.
The location of the separating means (manure fork, brush drum and waste container) must be such that they can be located within the circle formed by the basin 10. In order to obtain a sufficiently long grating section 23b the rail 22 preferably forms an angle in the manner shown in figure 2. The blade 23a of the fork is slightly wider than the grating section 23b of the fork, as otherwise there would be left an untreated sand area close to the pole 14.
To the frame of the cleaning unit it is also possible to fasten a drag 17 for levelling the sand.
The figures 4 and 5 show another embodiment of the invention where the separating means of the cleaning unit comprise a comb section 33a which is supported on the frame of the unit and inclined toward the bottom of the basin, whereby the comb section filters the sand. Behind the comb section there is arranged a wire conveyor belt 33b which moves in the direction of the arrow in figure 4, that is, in the direction of the basin radius, so that the upper part of the belt moves towards the centre of the basin. The excrements 40 are retained on the upper side of the belt, and fall then either into a sewer or a container 24 arranged below the basin. The belt 33b moves around the axles 34a, 34b. The axle 34b located close to the basin's periphery is the driving axle which receives its rotational motion from the rotational motion of a geared driving wheel 29 carried in a bearing via a gear 18 to the frame 21 and touching the ground.
The bottom profile of the basin 10 can be slightly conical in order to lead water and stale to the central region of the basin, which suitably contains an opening leading to a sewer. A person taking out a dog can ensure that the device is clean for the dog by rotating the cleaning unit one turn around the basin. After using the basin the person can again turn the cleaning unit one turn, so that the sand is clean for the next pet.
The device can also be covered, whereby the sand is better kept dry. The sand can be ordinary unscreened gravel, or a fraction screened from it, expanded clay, or cat sand which effectively absorbs moisture.
The essential fact is that the basin 10 and the cleaning unit 20 are arranged to be movable in relation to each other. Alternatively this may be arranged so that the cleaning unit is stationary and the actual basin rotatable around its centre. In such an alternative the rotational motion of the basin is most suitably provided by an electric motor.
On the other hand, if the cleaning unit is manually moved in relation to a stationary sand basin according to the enclosed figures it is possible, if desired, to fasten two push rods to the unit's frame 21, whereby two persons can handle the motion of the unit.
The rotational motion of the brush drum and the motion of the disinfectant pump can also be generated with the aid of an electric motor.
The diameter of the basin is suitably 2.5 to 3 m.
The above described device is well suited to be placed in parks and yards.
The above mentioned embodiment of the invention are only examples of the realisation of the inventive idea. To a person skilled in the art it is obvious that different embodiments of the invention may vary within the scope of the claims presented below.

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1. A device intended as a lavatory for pets which comprises
- a round basin (10) for sand, and
- a cleaning unit (20), which substantially covers a sector of the basin, said cleaning unit being intended for cleaning the sand and comprising a frame (21) and means fastened to the frame for separating waste and sand, whereby
- the basin (10) and the cleaning unit (20) are arranged to be movable in relation to each other, so that the cleaning unit (20) or basin (10) is rotatable around a vertical axle (11) passing through the centre of the basin, characterised in that all the necessary components of the cleaning unit (20) are located above the basin (10).
2. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the frame of the cleaning unit is supported by a rail (22), which extends from the vertical axle (11) of the basin outside the periphery (12) of the basin, and which is rotatable around the vertical axle (11).
3. The device according to claim 2, characterised in that the separating means of the cleaning unit comprise a manure fork (23) supported by the unit's frame, whereby the fork has a blade (23 a) extending to the bottom of the basin and a grating (23b) arranged behind the blade, and a waste container (24) arranged behind the fork.
4. The device according to claim 3, characterised in that above the grating (23b) there is arranged a brush drum (25), the axle of rotation of which, carried in a bearing in the frame (21) of the cleaning unit, is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the fork (23), and that the end (26') of the axle (26) of the brush drum (25) directed toward the periphery (12) of the basin is connected via a belt (28) to a wheel (29), which is carried in a bearing in the frame (21) and touching the ground.
5. The device according to claim 2, characterised in that the separating means of the cleaning unit comprise a comb section (33a) which is supported by the unit's frame and inclined toward the bottom of the basin, and a wire conveyor belt (33b) which is arranged behind the comb section and which has an upper part moving in the direction of the basin's radius toward the centre of the basin.
6. The device according to claim 5, characterised in that the wire conveyor belt (33) is arranged to move around axles (34a, 34b), and that the axle (34b) close to the basin's periphery is the driving axle which receives its rotational motion from the rotational motion of a driving wheel (29) carried in a bearing via a gear (18) to the frame (21) and touching the ground.
7. The device according to any previous claim 1 to 6, characterised in that a pipe (30) provided with nozzles (31) is arranged in the frame of the cleaning unit behind the separating means in order to spray disinfectant on the cleaned sand.
8. The device according to any previous claim, characterised in that there is a pole (14) at the centre of the basin.
9. The device according to any previous claim, characterised in that in order to remove moisture the bottom of the basin is perforated in some places, preferably at the basin's periphery and central area.
10. The device according to any previous claim, characterised in that the bottom of the basin is provided with an electrical resistance (16).
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EP99955194A EP1079686B1 (en) 1998-05-29 1999-05-21 Lavatory for pets
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US09/701,003 US6763782B1 (en) 1998-05-29 1999-05-21 Lavatory for pets
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