JP7602728B2 - Pet toilet installation structure and installation unit - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage structure and storage unit for a pet toilet.

Conventionally, when providing a toilet exclusively for pets such as cats (pet toilet) in buildings such as collective housing such as apartments or detached houses, the pet toilet is generally installed in a corner of the entrance, hallway, living room, human toilet, dressing room, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a house with a pet toilet, in which a corner of the human toilet is partitioned off with a partition board to form a pet toilet corner, the pet toilet is placed in the pet toilet corner, and a pet passageway is provided in the boundary wall at the entrance to the human toilet, separate from the door leading in and out of the human toilet.

The pet litter box generally contains granular material known as cat litter in a plastic container. The plastic container has an open top and a drainboard inside to hold the cat litter. A removable tray is placed below the drainboard in the container, and a urine absorption sheet is placed inside the tray to absorb the pet's urine that passes through the drainboard. Pet owners keep the pet litter box clean by removing the pet's feces left on the cat litter with a shovel or the like and by periodically replacing the urine absorption sheet. The cat litter also becomes soiled with urine and feces, and some of the cat litter is also collected when the feces is removed, so clean cat litter is periodically replenished.

Regarding keeping the above-mentioned pet toilet clean, for example, Patent Document 2 proposes a pet toilet cleaning device for use in a house, which operates a ventilation device to ventilate the room after a pet uses the toilet. Specifically, a wall and a maintenance door are provided in a part of the human toilet, and a pet toilet corner is provided. A ventilation fan is attached to the exterior wall that forms the pet toilet corner, and an infrared sensor and an odor detector are also attached. The infrared sensor functions to not operate the ventilation fan while the pet is in the pet toilet, and when the pet leaves the pet toilet and a certain amount of time has passed, the odor detector installed in the pet toilet corner detects the odor and activates the ventilation fan, automatically ventilating the odor in the pet toilet corner.

JP 2002-38732 A JP 2003-259753 A

According to the pet toilet cleaning device described in Patent Document 2, the ventilation device will not startle the pet while the pet is using the toilet, and the odor after the pet uses the toilet can be automatically ventilated. Incidentally, Patent Document 2 describes a first embodiment in which a part of the human toilet is used as a pet toilet corner, as described above, and a second embodiment in which a pet toilet corner is provided below the washbasin in the washroom. If an area for the pet toilet is to be secured in a part of the human toilet as in the first embodiment, the area occupied by the human toilet will be narrowed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, although the detailed location of the ventilation fan is unknown, since the ventilation fan is provided on the outer wall, it is fully assumed that the ventilation fan is provided at a position far away from the pet toilet, and there is a risk that the odor will remain in the washroom even if the ventilation fan is operated.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a pet toilet storage structure that can maintain the cleanliness of the pet toilet and its surroundings while eliminating the need to reserve an area just for the pet toilet.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention is as follows:
A pet toilet storage structure for storing a pet toilet,
an upper body having a first internal space and a sleeve wall below the upper body having a second internal space;
An odor capturing body is accommodated in the first internal space or the second internal space,
A space surrounded by at least the upper body and the sleeve wall is a storage space in which a pet toilet is placed,
The first internal space or the second internal space is in communication with the storage space.

According to this aspect, the device has an upper body with a first internal space and a sleeve wall below the upper body with a second internal space, an odor capture body is housed in the first or second internal space, a pet toilet is placed in a storage space surrounded by the upper body and the sleeve wall, and the first or second internal space is connected to the storage space, so that the odor capture body located near the pet toilet can capture odors from the pet toilet, etc., and the pet toilet and its surroundings can be kept clean. In addition, since the storage space in which the pet toilet is placed is formed below elements (such as the top surface of a sink or a recess in a wall) that make up various rooms (such as a washroom or toilet), the pet toilet and the components of the room overlap in a plan view, making it unnecessary to reserve an area just for the pet toilet.

In addition, when the "storage space" is "a space surrounded by at least the upper body and the sleeve wall," it means that the storage space is formed by at least the sleeve wall and the underside of the upper body, and is also formed by, for example, the back wall, the floor, and a separate wall on the side opposite the sleeve wall (such as legs that support the upper body together with the sleeve wall, or a partition wall). The front of the storage space has, for example, a wide opening, through which a pet litter box can be installed in the storage space, feces can be collected from the pet litter box, and cat litter can be replaced. Here, the sleeve wall has, for example, a hinged door or a sliding door on its front, and a drawer storage (cabinet) can be provided on the front of the upper body, and these configurations make it easier to install and replace odor capture bodies in the first and second internal spaces.

In addition, "the first internal space or the second internal space is in communication with the storage space" means that an opening such as a slit is provided on the underside of the upper body, and the first internal space of the upper body is in communication with the storage space below through this opening, or that an opening such as a slit is provided on the side wall of the sleeve wall, and the second internal space of the sleeve wall is in communication with the storage space on the side through this opening. The odor capture body may be contained in either the first internal space or the second internal space, or in both.

Another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention is as follows:
The first internal space and the second internal space are in communication with each other.

According to this embodiment, since the first internal space of the upper body and the second internal space of the sleeve wall are connected to each other, it is possible, for example, to store an odor capture body in the second internal space of the sleeve wall, and capture odors taken into the first internal space of the upper body with the odor capture body in the second internal space that is connected to the first internal space. For example, if the upper body is composed of a sink and a stand on which the sink is placed, it is possible that the sink fits inside the stand (first internal space) and there is not enough space in the first internal space to store the odor capture body. In such a case, since the first internal space and the second internal space are connected to each other, it is possible to send odors to the second internal space via the first internal space, and capture the odors with the odor capture body in the second internal space.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The lower surface of the upper body facing the storage space, or the side wall of the sleeve wall facing the storage space, is characterized by having an opening that allows odors from the pet toilet to be taken into the first internal space or the second internal space.

According to this aspect, odors can be effectively captured into the first or second internal space through the opening on the underside of the upper body or the opening on the side wall of the sleeve wall, so that the captured odors can be effectively captured by the odor capture body contained in the first or second internal space.

Another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention is as follows:
The upper body is characterized in that a drawer storage unit is provided on the side opposite to the side on which the sleeve wall is arranged, and stands above the upper body.

According to this aspect, a drawer storage (cabinet) is provided on the side of the upper body opposite the side on which the sleeve wall is arranged, so that consumables for the pet toilet and pet care goods can be stored in the drawer storage, making it possible to smoothly clean the pet toilet and replace consumables. In addition, for example, by making a product in which the upper body, sleeve wall, and drawer storage, such as a washbasin, are integrated, the ease of installation of these items within a building is improved.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The upper body has legs on the opposite side to the sleeve wall, and the space surrounded by the upper body, the sleeve wall and the legs forms the storage space.

According to this embodiment, the upper body is supported stably by the sleeve walls and legs, and when the building vibrates due to an earthquake, typhoon, etc., the upper body does not vibrate significantly, which can prevent a pet using the toilet underneath from feeling uneasy. Here, the legs can be in various forms, such as boards, bars, or separate sleeve walls. In addition, if there is a partition wall on the side of the legs and a pet entrance opening is provided in the partition wall for pets to access the pet toilet, a pet entrance opening is also provided in the legs, and it is preferable that the pet can access the pet toilet through the pet entrance openings in both the partition wall and the legs.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The odor capturing body is characterized in that it is any one of a fan, a deodorizer with a built-in fan, and a deodorizer.

According to this aspect, by applying various types of odor capture material, it becomes possible to effectively capture odors from pet toilets.

When the odor capture device is a fan, for example, the fan may be installed in the second internal space of the sleeve wall, and the odor captured by the fan may be exhausted to the outdoors via an exhaust duct.

In the case of a fan-equipped deodorizer, an outlet can be installed in the first or second internal space, and the power plug of the fan-equipped deodorizer can be inserted into the outlet, allowing for effective odor removal with a compact device. With a fan-equipped deodorizer, odors drawn into the deodorizer by the built-in fan can be deodorized by various catalysts (photocatalysts, etc.) inside the deodorizer.

Another example of a deodorizer (one that does not have a fan) is an ozone generating deodorizer. Since it does not have a fan, it is possible to perform deodorization with a more compact device.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The upper body is characterized in that it is one of a washbasin, a storage table, a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a recess in a wall, and a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a space under a staircase.

According to this embodiment, the upper body is one of the following: a sink, a storage table, a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a recess in a wall, and a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a space under a staircase, so that a storage structure for a pet toilet can be formed by utilizing vacant spaces in various places in a building. In other words, there is no need to provide a dedicated space for the pet toilet, and the pet toilet does not get in the way of residents walking.

Washstands come in a variety of types, including one with a sink above, and one with a sink above and a storage drawer on the front. A storage stand is, for example, a box with a flat top and a storage drawer, and can be used in a variety of ways, such as placing pet grooming items on top, for pets to relax on, or for people to sit on. Unlike washstands, storage stands have a simple structure in which the sleeve wall simply supports the storage stand, so they can be easily installed in various vacant spaces in a building.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The first internal space or the second internal space is characterized by having a temporary storage space for pet droppings containers.

According to this aspect, since there is a temporary storage space for the pet feces storage body in the first internal space or the second internal space, even if the feces storage body is left in the temporary storage space for a predetermined period of time, the odor capture body in the first internal space or the second internal space can capture odors that may be generated from the feces storage body. In other words, in this aspect, it is possible for the odor capture body to capture both odors generated from the pet toilet in the storage space and odors generated from the feces storage body. Here, the feces storage body is a storage bag, storage box, etc. in which feces collected by the owner is stored.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The present invention is characterized in that, when the pet toilet is stored in the storage space, there is a pet passage on the side of the pet toilet.

According to this aspect, even if a commercially available pet litter box is placed in the storage space, a pet passage is provided between the pet litter box and the wall that defines the storage space, allowing pets such as cats to smoothly access the pet litter box through the pet passage.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
When the upper body is the washstand, the washstand is characterized in that it is a washstand exclusively for pets.

According to this aspect, because the washbasin, which is the upper body, is a washbasin dedicated to pets, pets can be groomed and trimmed freely at any time without having to wait for the washbasin to be used by other residents. In addition, owners can wash the pet litter box in the storage space below the pet washbasin, and the cleaning supplies used to clean the pet litter box, in the pet washbasin above the storage space, without having to move. In this aspect, for example, a washbasin dedicated to humans may be provided next to the pet washbasin.

Here, it is preferable that a storage box or shelf for storing various grooming products is provided on the wall above or to the side of the sink of the washbasin. A pet stand that is placed on the bowl of the sink may be provided on the side of the washbasin, and the pet stand may be placed on the bowl, and the pet may be placed on the pet stand to perform grooming, etc. This pet stand may also be a foldable pet stand so as not to take up space. If the above-mentioned drawer storage is installed on the side of the washbasin, it will also be possible to store various grooming goods around the washbasin by adding this drawer storage.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
When the upper body is the washbasin, the washbasin is either one of a washbasin in a dressing room or a washbasin in a human toilet.

According to this aspect, the washbasin, which is the upper body, is either a washbasin in the dressing room or a washbasin in the human toilet, so that a storage structure can be formed that effectively utilizes the lower space of the washbasin, etc. in the dressing room as storage space for the pet toilet without adding an upper body to store the pet toilet.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The washbasin has a narrow vertical wall;
A dryer hanger can be freely attached to the upright wall.

According to this embodiment, the washbasin has a narrow vertical wall to which a hair dryer hanger can be attached freely, allowing the dedicated hair dryer to be placed in the desired direction while providing gentle grooming for pets using the hands-free dryer.

Another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention is as follows:
The present invention is characterized in that, below the upper body, there are two storage spaces on the left and right sides of the sleeve wall, and a pet toilet is placed in each of the storage spaces.

According to this embodiment, there are two storage spaces on the left and right of the sleeve wall, and a pet litter box is placed in each storage space, making it possible for two pets to relieve themselves at the same time. And, by having a sleeve wall containing, for example, an odor capture body between the two storage spaces, the odors generated by the pet litter boxes stored in both storage spaces can be captured by the common odor capture body.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The storage space is sandwiched between the sleeve wall and the partition wall below the upper body,
The partition wall is characterized by having an opening for pets to enter and exit the room.

According to this aspect, for example, a storage space in which a pet toilet is stored is provided in a dressing room, a human toilet, etc., and a pet entrance opening is provided in a partition wall separating the dressing room, human toilet, etc. from the building's corridor, allowing a pet to freely access the pet toilet even when the door to the dressing room, etc. is closed. Here, the pet entrance opening may be an opening that is always open, or may be provided with a sliding door or the like that opens and closes the opening, and a human presence sensor or the like that detects when a pet has accessed before the opening, and when the human presence sensor detects a pet, the sliding door slides to open the opening.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
A translucent panel is attached to the front surface of the storage space, which is perpendicular to the sleeve wall and the partition wall.

According to this embodiment, a translucent panel is attached to the front of the storage space, concealing the storage space in which the pet litter box is stored, while allowing the owner to sense the presence of the pet while using the toilet through the translucent panel. Here, "translucent panel" includes resin panel, glass panel, etc.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The storage space is provided with a pet toilet pan on which the pet toilet is mounted and a flushing device,
The pet toilet pan has a drain hole,
The pet's urine flows down from the pet toilet into the pet toilet pan, and the urine is washed away by the flushing device and then drained through the drain outlet.

According to this embodiment, by draining the pet's urine from the pet toilet into the pet toilet pan and washing the urine away with the washing device, combined with the odor capture by the odor capture body in the first or second internal space, a higher deodorizing effect can be expected. In addition, since there is no need to periodically replace the urine absorption sheet as in conventional pet toilets, the cost (running cost) required for the urine absorption sheet can be reduced, and the effort required to replace the urine absorption sheet can be eliminated.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
A human sensor is attached to the underside of the upper body to detect when a pet enters the storage space and detect when the pet leaves the storage space after a certain period of time has elapsed.
The pet storage device further includes a control device that activates the cleaning device after a predetermined delay time from the time the pet leaves the storage space.

According to this aspect, the human sensor detects that the pet has entered the storage space and has left the storage space after a certain time has passed, and the control device activates the cleaning device a specified delay time after the pet has left the storage space. This prevents the cleaning device from activating while the pet is relieving itself, thereby quickly cleaning away urine before odors spread within the storage space.

In another aspect of the pet toilet storage structure according to the present invention,
The control device has an automatic control mechanism for automatically controlling the cleaning device and a manual control mechanism for manually controlling the cleaning device, and is characterized in that both mechanisms can be freely switched.

According to this aspect, the control device has an automatic control mechanism that automatically controls the flushing device and a manual control mechanism that manually controls the flushing device, and both mechanisms can be freely switched, making it possible to enjoy the benefits of both mechanisms each time. For example, by applying the automatic control mechanism, it is possible to perform automatic flushing after a pet uses the toilet, as well as regular automatic flushing. On the other hand, by applying the manual control mechanism, urine can be left on the pet toilet pan even after the pet uses the toilet, and the state of the urine can be understood to manage the health of the pet. It is preferable that the odor capture body such as a fan is operated at all times, for example, regardless of the automatic control mechanism or manual control mechanism of the control device, but the operation of the odor capture body may also be controlled by both the automatic and manual control mechanisms.

In addition, one aspect of the pet toilet storage unit according to the present invention is as follows:
A pet toilet storage unit for storing a pet toilet,
an upper body having a first internal space and a sleeve wall below the upper body having a second internal space;
An odor capturing body is accommodated in the first internal space or the second internal space,
A space surrounded by at least the lower surface of the upper body and the sleeve wall forms a storage space in which a pet toilet is placed,
The first internal space or the second internal space is in communication with the storage space.

According to this embodiment, the device has an upper body with a first internal space, and a sleeve wall below the upper body with a second internal space, an odor capture body is housed in the first or second internal space, and a pet toilet is placed in a storage space surrounded by the upper body and the sleeve wall, so that the device can be smoothly installed in an empty space in a building and the pet toilet can be stored inside. Here, from the viewpoint of ease of installation in a building, it is preferable that the upper body and the sleeve wall are integrated into a storage unit. Also, as mentioned above, a drawer storage may be provided on the side of the upper body opposite the side where the sleeve wall is arranged, and even in this embodiment, it is preferable that the upper body, the sleeve wall, and the drawer storage are integrated into a storage unit.

As can be understood from the above explanation, the pet toilet storage structure and storage unit of the present invention can maintain the cleanliness of the pet toilet and its surroundings while eliminating the need to reserve an area just for the pet toilet.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of the pet toilet according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a storage structure and storage unit for a pet toilet in the first embodiment, illustrating the state in which the pet toilet is installed in the pet toilet pan. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of an internal configuration of a sleeve wall. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of a pet toilet according to a second embodiment. FIG. FIG. 5 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow V in FIG. 4 . This is a diagram explaining the situation in which a fan-equipped deodorizer is attached to an outlet in the second internal space, with the side of the sleeve wall broken away to allow visibility of the inside. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of a pet toilet according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of a pet toilet according to a fourth embodiment. 13 is a front view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of a pet toilet according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of a pet toilet according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a pet toilet pan. 1 is a perspective view showing a pet toilet installed in a pet toilet pan. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of an operation panel of the control device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a control device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a control device. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a cleaning control flow by the control device.

The pet toilet storage structure and storage unit according to each embodiment will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. Note that in this specification and drawings, substantially identical components may be designated by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[Storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the first embodiment]
An example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the first embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a front view showing an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the first embodiment, showing the state in which the pet toilet is installed in the pet toilet pan. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the internal configuration of the sleeve wall.

The illustrated pet toilet storage structure 100 is a structure formed around the wash basin 10 in the dressing room D, and pets that may use the pet toilet include cats and indoor dogs. The pet toilet storage structure 100 has the wash basin 10 (an example of an upper body), a sleeve wall 20 located on the lower right side of the wash basin 10, a partition wall 70 that separates the dressing room D from the corridor P, and a storage space 12 formed by the underside of the wash basin 10, the sleeve wall 20, and the partition wall 70.

The illustrated pet toilet storage unit 200 has a washbasin 10 and a sleeve wall 20, and is an integrated product in which these components are manufactured as a single unit. Because the storage unit 200 is an integrated product that constitutes the storage structure 100, the storage unit 200 can be easily attached to a building. The pet toilet storage structure 100 may be provided in a human toilet in addition to the dressing room D shown in the illustrated example, and for example, a storage space may be formed below the washbasin (hand-washing sink) in a human toilet.

The washbasin 10 has a first internal space 10a, and the sleeve wall 20 has a second internal space 20a. Either the first internal space 10a or the second internal space 20a, or both, are configured to accommodate an odor capture body that captures odors from the pet toilet. In the illustrated example of the fitting structure 100 and fitting unit 200, as shown in FIG. 3, a fan 35 is accommodated in the second internal space 20a as an example of an odor capture body.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a are connected to each other. A slit (opening) (not shown) that leads to the first internal space 10a is provided on the underside of the washbasin 10, and an opening 22a is also provided in the side wall 22 of the sleeve wall 20 as shown in FIG. 3. Therefore, both openings are connected to the storage space 12, and odors are effectively captured in the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a through both openings. The captured odors can be efficiently exhausted by the fan 35 through the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a, which are connected to each other.

The storage space 12 below the washstand 10 contains a pet toilet pan 50 on which a pet toilet 80 is placed.

A rod-shaped rack 15 is attached to the rear wall D1 of the washstand 10, and multiple storage boxes 17 (two in the illustrated example) are attached to the rack 15 for storing pet grooming products, etc.

The washstand 10 has a sink 11 and a lift-up shower 13. Although not shown, it is preferable that a deep drain basket is provided in the center of the sink 11, so that pet hair and debris generated when grooming a pet can be captured in the sink 11.

On the side of the sink 10 opposite the partition wall 70 is a washing machine M placed on a washing machine pan T. In addition, a pair of rod-shaped racks 16 are attached to the rear wall D1 above the washing machine M, and a pet stand 18 is placed on shelf supports 16a that move up and down both racks 16. The pet stand 18 is formed of two sheets of surface material 18a and hinges 18b provided at both ends, and can be freely folded via the hinges 18b. For example, after shampooing a pet in the sink 11, the pet stand 18 can be placed on the top plate of the sink 11, and the pet can be placed on the pet stand 18 to dry it with a hair dryer.

Regarding the dimensions of each element that forms the mounting structure 100 and mounting unit 200, the depth t1 of the washbasin 10 can be set to approximately 600 mm, the width t2 of the washbasin 10 to approximately 980 mm, the height t3 of the washbasin 10 to approximately 950 mm, the width t4 of the sink 11 to approximately 660 mm, the maximum depth t5 of the sink 11 to approximately 260 mm, the height t6 of the storage space 12 below the washbasin 10 to approximately 500 mm, and the width t7 of the sleeve wall 20 to approximately 230 mm.

When the width t4 of the sink 11 is set to about 660 mm and the maximum depth t5 of the sink 11 is set to about 260 mm, it becomes possible to shower from the side, which cats prefer, and it can be used for multiple purposes such as grooming pet supplies. Also, when the height t3 of the washbasin 10 is set to about 950 mm, owners can enjoy good workability when using the sink 11 to shampoo their pets, etc.

The washbasin 10 may also have a drawer storage (cabinet) on the front below the sink 11, with a storage space 12 provided below the cabinet. In this configuration, a removable front panel is attached to the front of the cabinet, and the cabinet may store a control device, which will be described in detail below, or may store consumables for pet toilets and pet care goods.

A cushion mat (or rubber mat) may also be provided, and the pet may be placed on the cushion mat placed on the bottom of the sink 11 for shampooing and trimming.

Furthermore, a translucent panel may be attached to the front of the storage space 12 perpendicular to the sleeve wall 20 and the partition wall 70. The translucent panel conceals the storage space 12 in which the pet toilet 80 is stored, while allowing the owner to sense the presence of the pet while using the toilet through the translucent panel.

Here, "semi-transparent panel materials" include resin panel materials and glass panel materials; resin panel materials can be made from styrene resin, acrylic resin, PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) resin, etc.; glass panel materials can be made from frosted glass, etc. Furthermore, at the front of the storage space, the translucent panel materials can be attached in various forms, such as in a fixed form, in the form of a single sliding door, in the form of double sliding doors, or in the form of a retractable door pocket.

A pet entrance/exit opening 71 is provided below the partition wall 70, allowing pets to freely enter and exit in the X1 direction between the corridor P and the storage space 12 below the washstand 10. The pet entrance/exit opening 71 in the illustrated example is an opening that is always open, and pets can freely access the pet toilet 80 through the pet entrance/exit opening 71 even when the door (not shown) to the dressing room D is closed.

Here, a motion sensor may be provided above the pet entrance opening 71, and a sliding door may be provided to open and close the pet entrance opening 71. When the motion sensor detects that a pet is in front of the pet entrance opening 71, the sliding door may slide to open the pet entrance opening 71.

A human presence sensor 40 is attached to the side wall 22 of the sleeve wall 20 facing the storage space 12, and a cleaning device 45 is provided below the human presence sensor 40. The cleaning device 45 has one water faucet 46 and a water supply duct 47 that supplies water to the faucet 46. The cleaning device may have two water faucets. The human presence sensor 40 and the cleaning device 45 in the illustrated example are integrally configured, thus forming an automatic microbubble faucet with a sensor. An automatic flush valve faucet with a sensor, etc. may also be applied. Here, the human presence sensor and the cleaning device may be configured separately. The human presence sensor 40 is formed, for example, by an infrared sensor, but may also be an imaging sensor such as a CCD camera.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pet toilet pan 50 stored in the storage space 12 has a main body 51 and a drain groove 55 recessed downward from the top surface 53 of the main body 51, and a drain outlet 56 is provided on the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55. This drain outlet 56 is connected to a drain duct installed in the floor of the dressing room D. The tip of one water faucet 46 is placed on the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55.

With the tip of the faucet 46 placed on the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55, a part of the pet toilet 80 (e.g., the lower part) is engaged with a part of the drain groove 55, thereby placing the pet toilet 80 on the pet toilet pan 50. The specific configuration of the pet toilet pan 50 will be described in more detail below.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sleeve wall 20 has a pair of corresponding side walls 22, 23, a bottom plate 24 connecting the side walls 22, 23, and an opening/closing door 21 attached to one of the side walls 23 via a hinge 21a so as to be freely opened and closed in the X2 direction, and has a second internal space 20a.

The side wall 22 on the storage space 12 side has multiple openings 22a that connect the storage space 12 to the second internal space 20a inside the sleeve wall 20. Here, the number of openings 22a may be one. In addition, the shape of the opening 22a in the illustrated example when viewed from the front is circular, but openings of various shapes when viewed from the front, such as diamonds, squares, and elongated slits, may be provided, and openings of multiple types of shapes when viewed from the front may be provided. A partition plate 25 is erected on the bottom plate 24 to divide the second internal space 20a into left and right, and a temporary storage space 26 is provided on one side of the partition plate 25 (the left side in FIG. 3) for temporarily storing feces storage bodies S containing pet feces.

On the other hand, on the other side of the partition plate 25 (the right side in FIG. 3), a control device 60 is mounted, which controls the operation of the cleaning device 45 based on pet detection information from the human presence sensor 40. As described above, if the washbasin has a cabinet, the control device 60 may be housed in the cabinet.

A fan 35 (an example of an odor capture body) is housed inside the sleeve wall 20, and an exhaust duct 36 connected to the fan 35 passes through the wall of the building and leads to the outdoors. The illustrated fan 35 has its suction surface facing downward, and sucks in odors that may be generated from the droppings storage body S below in the X3 direction, and also sucks in odors that may be generated from the pet toilet 80 in the X4 direction through the opening 22a. As described above, an opening (not shown) is provided on the underside of the washbasin 10, and the odor captured by the opening on the underside of the washbasin 10 is also sent from the first internal space 10a to the second internal space 20a, thereby achieving effective exhaust of odors by the fan 35.

In this way, because the sleeve wall 20 near the pet toilet 80 has a side wall 22 with multiple openings 22a, odors that may occur in the pet toilet 80 can be sucked in by the fan 35 in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20. In addition, odors that may occur from the feces storage body S temporarily placed in the temporary placement space 26 provided in the sleeve wall 20 can also be sucked in by the fan 35. This makes it possible to effectively capture (deodorize) odors from pet feces and urine in and around the pet toilet 80.

In addition to the above effect, the exterior design of the sleeve wall 20 can be improved by making the inside of the sleeve wall 20 invisible through the side wall 22. If an exterior design is not desired, the sleeve wall may not have a side wall 22, and the interior of the sleeve wall may be visible.

In addition, the fan 35 that sucks in odors generated from the pet toilet 80 and the like is housed in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20, which can be easily installed inside the building, so that the pet toilet installation structure 100 can be installed not only in new buildings but also in used buildings. In this case, the installation unit 200 in which the washbasin 10 and the sleeve wall 20 are integrated is applied, so that the installation of the installation unit 200 to the building is easy. Furthermore, since the pet toilet 80 is placed in the storage space 12 below the washbasin 10, the washbasin 10 and the pet toilet 80 overlap in plan view, so there is no need to reserve an occupied area just for the pet toilet.

[Storage structure and storage unit of pet toilet according to the second embodiment]
Next, an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4 to Fig. 6. Here, Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the second embodiment, and Fig. 5 is a view seen in the direction of the V arrow in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a view explaining the situation in which a fan-integrated deodorizer is attached to an outlet in the second internal space, with the side of the sleeve wall broken away to make the inside visible.

The pet toilet storage structure 100A has a washstand 10A (an example of an upper body), a sleeve wall 20 located on the lower right side of the washstand 10A, a drawer storage 30 (cabinet) located on the left side of the washstand 10A and standing upward, legs 31, and a storage space 12 formed by these.

The illustrated pet toilet storage unit 200A has a washbasin 10A, a sleeve wall 20, a drawer storage 30, and legs 31, and is an integrated product in which these components are manufactured as a single unit. Here, the outer panel of the drawer storage 30 extends downward, so that the outer panel below the drawer storage 30 forms the legs 31. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the drawer storage 30 and legs 31 of the storage unit 200A abut against the partition wall 70, and therefore a pet entrance opening 31a is provided in the legs 31 at a position corresponding to the pet entrance opening 71 of the partition wall 70.

The washbasin 10A has a narrow, U-shaped vertical wall 10b around the sink 11, and a flat drying area 14 to the side of the lift-up shower 13 at the back of the sink 11.

The washstand 10A is, for example, a one-piece molded product with no seams between the sink 11 and the standing wall 10b. Because the washstand 10A has a standing wall 10b that is U-shaped in plan view, when using the sink 11 to shampoo a pet, splashes of water can be covered by the standing wall 10b.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a dryer hanger 32 that holds a dryer DR can be attached to the desired location of the narrow, U-shaped vertical wall 10b, allowing for hands-free grooming of pets.

Furthermore, the flat drying area 14 allows for temporary placement of shampoo bottles, etc., allowing for good grooming, etc.

The dimensions of the sink 11 are preferably deep and wide enough to be safe for pets such as cats, and can be set to, for example, a depth of approximately 200 mm to 250 mm, a width of approximately 600 mm to 650 mm, and a depth of approximately 350 mm to 400 mm.

The drawer storage 30 on the side of the washbasin 10A can store consumables for the pet toilet and pet care products, making it easy to clean the pet toilet and replace consumables.

The washstand 10A also has a front drawer storage 10c, which can also store pet toilet consumables and pet care items. The rear wall D1 is provided with a wall-hanging hook 19 for a hanger, which can be used to hang pet care items and then quickly remove and use the items.

The storage unit 200A in the illustrated example can be set to an overall depth t1 of approximately 600 mm, an overall width t8 of approximately 1000 mm, a height t3 to the top of the sink 11 of approximately 900 mm, and a height t9 to the vertical wall 10b and storage drawer 30 of approximately 1100 mm.

Furthermore, similar to the fitting unit 200 shown in FIG. 1, etc., in the fitting unit 200A shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the washbasin 10A has a first internal space 10a below the sink 11, and the sleeve wall 20 has a second internal space 20a, and the two internal spaces are mutually connected.

As shown in FIG. 5, the underside of the washbasin 10A has multiple slits 10d (two in the illustrated example), and the side wall 22 of the sleeve wall 20 has multiple openings 22a (six in the illustrated example).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the fitting unit 200A, there is an outlet 27 in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20, and by inserting the power plug 35a of the fan-integrated deodorizer 35A (an example of an odor capture body) into the outlet 27, a more compact deodorizing device can be housed in the second internal space 20a compared to the fan 35 shown in FIG. 3, and effective odor deodorization can be performed. In other words, there is no need to install an exhaust duct 36 as shown in FIG. 3.

If there is sufficient space in the first internal space 10a of the washbasin 10A, the fan-integrated deodorizer 35A may be installed in an outlet (not shown) in the first internal space 10a, or the fan-integrated deodorizer 35A may be installed in each of the outlets in both the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a.

In the fan-equipped deodorizer 35A, odors drawn into the deodorizer by the built-in fan (not shown) can be deodorized by various catalysts (photocatalysts, etc.) (not shown) inside the deodorizer.

Here, the odor capture body to be applied may be a deodorizer (not shown) that does not have a fan, instead of the fan-equipped deodorizer 35A. An example of such a deodorizer is an ozone generating deodorizer. Since it does not have a fan, it is possible to perform deodorization with a more compact device.

Returning to FIG. 5, in the fitting unit 200A, the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a are also connected, so that odors from the pet toilet are taken into the first internal space 10a and the second internal space 20a through the slit 10d on the underside of the washbasin 10A and the opening 22a in the side wall 22 of the sleeve wall 20, and the odors taken into the first internal space 10a are sent to the second internal space 20a and captured by the fan-integrated deodorizer 35A.

[Storage structure and storage unit of pet toilet according to the third embodiment]
Next, an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of the pet toilet according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Here, Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the storage structure and the storage unit of the pet toilet according to the third embodiment.

The pet toilet storage structure 100B has a storage stand 10B (an example of an upper body), a sleeve wall 20 on the lower right side of the storage stand 10B, a lateral leg 31A on the lower left side of the storage stand 10B, and a storage space 12 formed by these, and a pet toilet pan 50 is stored in the storage space 12.

The illustrated pet toilet storage unit 200B has a storage stand 10B, a sleeve wall 20, and legs 31A, and is an integrated product in which these components are manufactured as a single unit. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the legs 31A of the storage unit 200B abut against the partition wall 70, and therefore a pet entrance opening 31a is provided in the legs 31A at a position corresponding to the pet entrance opening 71 in the partition wall 70.

The storage stand 10B is a box with a flat top and a front drawer storage 10c, and can be used in a variety of ways, such as placing pet care items on it, a pet relaxing on it, or a person sitting on it. Also, unlike the washstands 10 and 10A, the storage stand 10B has a simple structure in which it is supported by the sleeve wall 20 and legs 31A, so it can be easily installed in various vacant spaces in a building.

Similar to the storage unit 200A, the storage unit 200B also has a power outlet 27, for example in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20, and the power plug 35a of the fan-integrated deodorizer 35A is inserted into the power outlet 27.

[Storage structure and storage unit of pet toilet according to the fourth embodiment]
Next, an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of the pet toilet according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Here, Fig. 8 is a front view showing an example of the storage structure and the storage unit of the pet toilet according to the fourth embodiment.

The pet toilet fitting structure 100C has a long washbasin 10C (an example of an upper body) that spans the outer wall facing the partition wall 70. A sleeve wall 20 is located, for example in the center, below the washbasin 10C, and there are two storage spaces 12 on the left and right of the sleeve wall 20. A pet toilet pan 50 is placed in each storage space 12, and a pet toilet 80 is installed in each pet toilet pan 50. The internal structure of the sleeve wall 20 and other configurations are basically the same as those of the fitting structure 100.

The pet toilet storage unit 200C shown in the figure has a washbasin 10C and a sleeve wall 20, and these components are manufactured as a single integrated product. The long washbasin 10C has a long first internal space 10a, and the sleeve wall 20 in the center has a second internal space 20a that communicates with the first internal space 10a. An odor capture body such as a fan (not shown) is housed in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20, for example.

The washbasin 10C has two sinks 11, and both sinks 11 may be dedicated to pets, or one sink 11 may be dedicated to pets and the other sink 11 may be dedicated to humans.

In addition, in the storage structure 100C, pets can enter and exit the storage space 12 in the X5 direction through the opening on the front side of the storage space 12.

The fitting structure 100C allows, for example, two or more pets to use the toilet at the same time, and the two pet toilets 80 and their surroundings can be kept clean. Also, by providing a pet-only sink 11, pets can be groomed and trimmed at any time, and the owner can wash the pet toilet 80 in the storage space 12 below the pet-only sink 11 and the cleaning supplies used to clean the pet toilet 80, etc., in the pet-only sink 11 above the storage space 12 without moving.

[Storage structure and storage unit of pet toilet according to the fifth embodiment]
Next, an example of a storage structure and a storage unit of the pet toilet according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Here, Fig. 9 is a front view showing an example of the storage structure and the storage unit of the pet toilet according to the fifth embodiment.

The pet toilet storage structure 100D is a storage structure housed in a recess 91 provided in a wall 90. It has a ceiling material 10D (an example of an upper body) housed below the top end surface 92 of the recess 91, a sleeve wall 20 on the lower right side of the ceiling material 10D, and a storage space 12 formed by these, with a pet toilet pan 50 housed in the storage space 12, and a pet toilet 80 installed in the pet toilet pan 50.

The illustrated pet toilet storage unit 200D has a ceiling material 10D and a sleeve wall 20, and is an integrated product in which these components are manufactured as a single unit. The ceiling material 10D has a first internal space 10a, and the sleeve wall 20 has a second internal space 20a that communicates with the first internal space 10a. An odor capture device such as a fan-integrated deodorizer (not shown) is housed in the first internal space 10a or the second internal space 20a. The storage unit may have legs on the lower left side of the ceiling material 10D. A translucent surface material may be attached to the front surface of the recess 91.

In the fitting structure 100D, the wall 90 of the building is effectively utilized, with a recess 91 provided below it, and a pet toilet 80 is installed in it. The wall 90 in the illustrated example can be a variety of walls, such as a wall in a human toilet or a wall facing a hallway.

[Storage structure and storage unit of pet toilet according to the sixth embodiment]
Next, an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Here, Fig. 10 is a front view showing an example of the storage structure and storage unit of the pet toilet according to the sixth embodiment.

The pet toilet storage structure 100E is a storage structure that is housed in the under-stair space 96 below the stairs 95. It has a ceiling material 10E (an example of an upper body) that is housed below the top end surface 97 of the under-stair space 96, a sleeve wall 20 on the lower right side of the ceiling material 10E, legs 31, and a storage space 12 formed by these, and a pet toilet pan 50 is stored in the storage space 12.

The illustrated pet toilet storage unit 200E has a ceiling material 10E and a sleeve wall 20, and is an integrated product in which these components are manufactured as a single unit. The ceiling material 10E has a first internal space 10a, and the sleeve wall 20 has a second internal space 20a that communicates with the first internal space 10a. An odor capture device such as a fan-integrated deodorizer (not shown) is housed in the first internal space 10a or the second internal space 20a. The storage unit may have legs on the lower left side of the ceiling material 10E. A translucent surface material may be attached to the front of the under-stair space 96.

In the installation structure 100E, a pet toilet is installed by making effective use of the space 96 under the stairs of the building.

[Pet toilet pan]
Next, an example of a pet toilet pan that is applied to the storage structure of the pet toilet according to each embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. Here, Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a pet toilet pan, and Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pet toilet is installed in the pet toilet pan.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pet toilet pan 50 has a flat, roughly rectangular body 51 and a drain groove 55 recessed downward from the top surface 53 of the body 51.

A top edge rise 52 is provided on the edge of the top end of the main body 51, and a flat top end surface 53 is provided inside the top edge rise 52.

A drain groove 55 that is roughly rectangular or elliptical (e.g., track-shaped) in plan view is provided on the inside of the top surface 53, and a pet passage 54 along which pets can walk is provided around the drain groove 55 on the top surface 53. In the illustrated example, pet passages 54 are provided on three sides around the drain groove 55.

A drain outlet 56 is provided on one side of the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55, and the bottom surface 55a has a downward slope in the Y1 direction toward the drain outlet 56.

The cleaning device 45 also includes a single water faucet 46, the tip of which is placed on the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55. More specifically, the tip of the water faucet 46 is provided at an eccentric position (near one corner) in the drain groove 55, which is generally rectangular in plan view. In this way, since the tip of the water faucet 46 is at an eccentric position in the plan view shape of the drain groove 55, the cleaning water discharged from the water faucet 46 is drained into the drain outlet 56 while generating a swirling flow in the Y2 direction on the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55, making it possible to effectively drain the pet's urine into the drain outlet 56.

Here, the planar dimensions of the pet toilet pan 50 can be set as follows: width s1 is about 730mm to 750mm, depth s2 is about 480mm to 500mm, and height s3 is about 40mm to 70mm. For example, by setting height s3 to about 70mm or less, it is possible to take into consideration universal design for pets. In addition, the pet toilet pan 50 can be a molded product made of antibacterial FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics), for example.

As shown in FIG. 12, a part (e.g., the lower part) of the pet toilet 80 is engaged with a part (edge) of the drain groove 55, so that the pet toilet 80 is installed without shifting relative to the pet toilet pan 50. Although not shown, the drain groove may have a step on the edge, and for example, the lower part of the pet toilet 80 may fit into and be engaged with the step. By fitting, for example, the lower part of the pet toilet 80 into and engaging with the step on the edge of the drain groove, the pet toilet 80 is further prevented from shifting.

The pet toilet 80 here has a plastic container 81 with an opening 81a, and a drain 82 that is placed inside the opening 81a of the container 81. The drain 82 has a number of flow holes 83, and cat litter, for example, is placed on the drain 82.

In addition, an access opening 84, shown by a dashed line, may be provided in a portion of the container 81, allowing a pet to access the inside of the pet toilet 80 through the access opening 84 without having to straddle the container 81.

When a cat urinates on the cat litter, the urine flows down through the flow holes 83 of the drain 82 onto the bottom surface 55a of the drain groove 55 of the pet toilet pan 50. The urine that flows down onto the bottom surface 55a is guided to the drain outlet 56 via the bottom surface 55a, which slopes toward the drain outlet 56.

After the cat leaves the pet litter box 80, the control device 60 operates to flush the bottom surface 55a, so that no urine remains on the bottom surface 55a of the drain 55, effectively preventing odors caused by residual urine. Any feces left on the cat litter are periodically removed by the owner using a shovel or similar. The removed feces is then stored in the feces storage body S and temporarily placed in the temporary storage space 26 inside the sleeve wall 20, after which it is collected from the temporary storage space 26.

In the pet toilet storage structures 100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, and 100E, the fan 35 and fan-integrated deodorizer 35A in the second internal space 20a of the sleeve wall 20 are generally operated at all times. By operating the fan 35 at all times in this manner, odors that may be generated when the pet uses the toilet and odors that may be generated from the droppings storage body S in the temporary storage space 26 can be constantly captured, and the pet toilet 80 and its surroundings can be kept clean.

[Control device and cleaning device]
Next, an example of the control device 60 and the control mode of the cleaning device 45 by the control device 60 will be described with reference to Fig. 13 to Fig. 16. Fig. 13 is a front view showing an example of an operation panel of the control device. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the control device, and Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the control device. Furthermore, Fig. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a cleaning control flow by the control device.

As shown in FIG. 13, the control device 60 has a main power supply 61, a detailed setting section 62, a mode switching button 63, an automatic cleaning mode display section 64 that indicates that the automatic cleaning mode is selected, and a manual cleaning mode display section 65 that indicates that the manual cleaning mode is selected.

The main power supply 61 has a switch knob 61a for switching between power OFF and power ON.

The detailed settings section 62 has three types of switch knobs 62a, 62b, and 62c. The switch knob 62a is a setting knob for the cleaning time in all modes (both automatic cleaning mode and manual cleaning mode), and in the illustrated example, can be freely switched between 4 seconds, 7 seconds, and 10 seconds.

On the other hand, the switch knob 62b is a setting knob for the cleaning standby time in all modes, and in the illustrated example, it can be freely switched between 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. Here, "cleaning standby" means waiting a predetermined time before the cleaning device 45 operates after the human sensor 40 detects that a pet has used the pet toilet 80 and left the storage space 12. In this way, by waiting a certain amount of time after the pet has left the cleaning device 45 operates, it is possible to prevent the cleaning device 45 from operating and startling the pet when it is near the pet toilet 80.

On the other hand, the switch knob 62c is a setting knob for the operation interval of the cleaning device 45 when regular cleaning is added to the automatic cleaning mode, and in the illustrated example, it can be freely switched between 2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours.

In addition, by pressing the mode switching button 63, the mode can be switched in the following order: standard mode 66 in automatic cleaning mode (indicating standard mode, for example lit in green), to mode 67 in automatic cleaning mode with regular cleaning added to standard mode 66 (indicating regular cleaning plus mode, for example lit in blue), and further to manual cleaning mode 68 (lit in yellow).

Standard mode 66 is a mode in which a pet is detected in the pet toilet 80, and the flushing device 45 is activated after detecting that the pet has left the pet toilet 80. Regular flushing plus mode 67 is a mode in which regular flushing is added to the standard mode. Furthermore, manual flushing mode 68 is a mode in which the owner activates the flushing device 45 at the desired timing.

In manual flushing mode 68, the flushing device 45 is activated when the owner presses the manual flushing button 69. For example, by applying manual flushing mode 68, urine can be left on the drain groove 55 of the pet toilet pan 50 even after the pet has used the toilet, allowing the owner to understand the state of the pet's urine and manage the pet's health.

In this way, the control device 60 has an automatic control mechanism that automatically controls the flushing device 45, and a manual control mechanism that manually controls the flushing device 45, and both mechanisms can be freely switched between, making it possible to enjoy the benefits of both mechanisms on an ongoing basis. For example, by applying the automatic control mechanism, it becomes possible to perform regular automatic flushing in addition to automatic flushing after a pet uses the toilet. On the other hand, by applying the manual control mechanism, urine can be left on the pet toilet pan even after a pet uses the toilet, and the state of the urine can be understood as described above, allowing the health of the pet to be managed.

The control device 60 is formed by a personal computer or the like. As shown in FIG. 14, the control device 60 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 602, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 604, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 606, a communication device 608, a display device 610, and an input device 612, which are connected to each other via a system bus 614 so as to enable data communication.

The ROM 606 stores various programs and data used by the programs. The RAM 604 is used as a storage area for loading the programs stored in the ROM 606 and as a work area for the loaded programs. The CPU 602 processes the programs loaded in the RAM 604 to realize various functions. For example, when detection data indicating that a pet has used the pet toilet 80 and left the accommodation space 12 is transmitted from the human presence sensor 40, after a set flushing standby time has elapsed, the flushing device 45 is operated to flush urine from the pet toilet pan 50. In addition, the control device 60 may also have an auxiliary storage device (not shown) for storing installed programs, etc.

The display device 610 has a display section which indicates that the automatic cleaning mode is standard mode 66 by, for example, lighting up in green, a display section which indicates that the automatic cleaning mode is standard mode 66 plus regular cleaning by, for example, lighting up in blue, and a display section which indicates that the manual cleaning mode is 68 by, for example, lighting up in yellow.

The communication device 608 is an electronic component such as an antenna that is required for wireless LAN or wired communication with the human presence sensor 40.

The input device 612 sets the cleaning time and cleaning standby time in all modes, and sets the operation interval of the cleaning device 45 when regular cleaning is added. In addition, by pushing the mode switching button 63, the input device 612 switches the mode in the order of standard mode 66 in the automatic cleaning mode, mode 67 in which regular cleaning is added to standard mode 66 in the automatic cleaning mode, and further to manual cleaning mode 68.

Under the control of the CPU 602, the control device 60 functions as a receiving unit 620, an operation unit 630, a display unit 640, and a storage unit 650 shown in FIG. 15.

The human presence sensor 40 detects that a pet has entered the storage space 12, and then transmits detection data indicating that the pet has used the pet toilet 80 and exited the storage space 12 to the control device 60. The detection data is received by the receiving unit 620 and stored in the storage unit 650.

The storage unit 650 stores data tables showing the cleaning time and cleaning standby time in all modes, and the operation interval time of the cleaning device 45 when regular cleaning is included.

The operation unit 630 reads the selected mode (automatic flushing mode or manual flushing mode), flushing time, flushing standby time, etc. from the data table. The operation unit 630 then reads the detection data transmitted from the human sensor 40 and stored in the storage unit 650, which indicates that the pet has finished relieving itself and has left the storage space 12, and after the selected flushing standby time has elapsed, it sends an operation command signal to the flushing device 45, which then supplies water from the faucet 46 to the pet toilet pan 50 and flushes the urine from the drain 55.

Now, referring to Figure 16, we will explain the cleaning control flow by the control device 60.

The control device 60 determines whether the automatic cleaning mode is currently selected (step S10) or the manual cleaning mode is currently selected (step S12).

When the automatic cleaning mode is selected, the control device 60 further identifies whether only the automatic cleaning mode is selected, or whether a mode in which regular cleaning is added to the automatic cleaning mode is selected.

When the control device 60 identifies that only the automatic cleaning mode is selected, the human presence sensor 40 detects that the pet has entered the storage space 12 and has left the storage space 12 after relieving itself (human presence sensor ON, step S14), and after transmitting the detection data to the control device 60, the human presence sensor 40 is turned OFF (step S16).

After receiving the detection data, the control device 60 waits for the set A seconds (step S18), and then controls the solenoid valve, which can be opened automatically, to open (step S20). Here, the "A seconds" to wait is a time selected from 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 13. The solenoid valve is located, for example, midway through the water supply duct 47 shown in FIG. 3.

After the solenoid valve is controlled to be open and cleaning is performed for the selected cleaning time, the control device 60 transmits a designation signal to control the solenoid valve to be closed, and the solenoid valve is closed to end the cleaning (step S22). Here, the "selected cleaning time" is the time selected from 4 seconds, 7 seconds, and 10 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 13.

On the other hand, in the automatic cleaning mode, if a mode that also includes regular cleaning is selected, in addition to executing steps S14 to S22 described above, the system waits for B time regardless of whether a pet has entered the storage space 12 (step S24), and then controls the solenoid valve to open (step S26). Here, the "B seconds" to wait is the time selected from 2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours in the example shown in FIG. 13.

The solenoid valve is controlled to be open, and cleaning is performed for the selected cleaning time, after which the control device 60 sends a designation signal to control the solenoid valve to be closed, and the solenoid valve is closed to end the regular cleaning (step S28).

On the other hand, if the control device 60 identifies that the manual cleaning mode has been selected, the owner turns on the manual cleaning button 69 at the desired timing (step S30), which controls the solenoid valve to open (step S20), and after cleaning is performed for the selected cleaning time, the control device 60 sends a command signal to close the solenoid valve, which closes the solenoid valve and ends the cleaning (step S22).

For example, after the owner checks the condition of the urine remaining on the pet toilet pan 50, the solenoid valve can be controlled to open and flush the pan.

By controlling the cleaning device 45 and solenoid valves with the control device 60, the pet toilet and its surroundings can be kept clean, and the pet's urine condition can be checked as necessary.

Note that the configurations described in the above embodiments may be combined with other components, and the present invention is not limited to the configurations shown here. In this regard, changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and can be determined appropriately according to the application form.

10, 10A, 10C: Upper body (washstand)
10, 10B: Upper body (storage stand)
10, 10D, 10E: Upper body (ceiling material)
10a: First internal space 10b: Standing wall 10c: Front drawer storage 10d: Opening (slit)
11: Sink 12: Storage space 13: Lift-up shower 15, 16: Rack 16a: Shelf support 17: Storage box 18: Pet stand 18a: Surface material 18b: Hinge 19: Wall hook for hangers 20: Sleeve wall 20a: Two internal spaces 21: Opening and closing door 21: Hinge 22, 23: Side wall 22a: Opening 24: Bottom plate 25: Partition plate 26: Temporary storage space 27: Outlet 30: Storage drawer 31, 31A: Legs 31a: Opening for pets 32: Dryer hanger 35: Odor capture device (fan)
35A: Odor capture device (deodorizer with built-in fan)
36: Exhaust duct 40: Human presence sensor 45: Cleaning device 46: Urination faucet (faucet)
47: Water supply duct 50: Pet toilet pan 51: Main body 52: Top edge rise 53: Top surface 54: Pet passage 55: Drain groove 55a: Bottom surface 56: Drain port 60: Control device 70: Partition wall 71: Pet Entrance/exit opening 80: Pet toilet 81: Toilet container 82: Drain 83: Flow hole 84: Entrance/exit opening 90: Wall 91: Recess (storage space)
92: Top surface 95: Stairs 96: Space under the stairs 97: Top surface 100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E: Pet toilet fitting structure (fitting structure)
200, 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D, 200E: Pet toilet storage unit (storage unit)
D: Dressing room M: Washing machine T: Washing machine pan P: Hallway S: Feces storage DR: Dryer

Claims (19)

A pet toilet storage structure for storing a pet toilet,
an upper body having a first internal space and a sleeve wall below the upper body having a second internal space;
An odor capturing body is accommodated in the first internal space or the second internal space,
A space surrounded by at least the upper body and the sleeve wall is a storage space in which a pet toilet is placed,
A storage structure for a pet toilet, characterized in that the first internal space or the second internal space is connected to the storage space. The pet toilet storage structure of claim 1, characterized in that the first internal space and the second internal space are connected. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an opening is provided on the underside of the upper body facing the storage space, or on the side wall of the sleeve wall facing the storage space, for taking in odors from the pet toilet into the first internal space or the second internal space. The storage structure for a pet toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a drawer storage unit is provided on the side of the upper body opposite the side on which the sleeve wall is arranged, and stands upright above the upper body. The pet toilet storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the upper body has legs on the opposite side to the sleeve wall, and the space surrounded by the upper body, the sleeve wall, and the legs forms the storage space. The pet toilet storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the odor capture body is either a fan, a deodorizer with a built-in fan, or a deodorizer. The pet toilet storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the upper body is one of the following: a washstand, a storage table, a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a recess in a wall, and a ceiling material housed below the top surface of a space under a staircase. The storage structure for a pet toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first internal space or the second internal space has a temporary storage space for a pet droppings container. The storage structure for a pet toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that when the pet toilet is stored in the storage space, there is a pet passage on the side of the pet toilet. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 7, claim 8 or claim 9 which is dependent on claim 7, characterized in that when the upper body is the washbasin, the washbasin is a washbasin exclusively for pets. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 7, claim 8 or claim 9 dependent on claim 7, characterized in that when the upper body is the washbasin, the washbasin is either a washbasin in a dressing room or a washbasin in a human toilet. The washbasin has a narrow vertical wall;
12. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 10 or 11, wherein a hair dryer hanger can be freely attached to the upright wall. The storage structure for a pet toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that there are two storage spaces on the left and right sides of the sleeve wall below the upper body, and the pet toilet is placed in each of the storage spaces. The storage space is sandwiched between the sleeve wall and the partition wall below the upper body,
The pet toilet storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the partition wall has an opening for pets to enter and exit. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 14, characterized in that a translucent panel is attached to the front surface of the storage space perpendicular to the sleeve wall and the partition wall. The storage space is provided with a pet toilet pan on which the pet toilet is mounted and a flushing device,
The pet toilet pan has a drain hole,
The pet toilet storage structure according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that pet urine flows down from the pet toilet into the pet toilet pan, and the urine is washed away by the flushing device and drained through the drain outlet. A human sensor is attached to the underside of the upper body to detect when a pet enters the storage space and detect when the pet leaves the storage space after a certain period of time has elapsed.
17. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 16, further comprising a control device for activating the flushing device after a predetermined delay time from the time when the pet leaves the storage space. The pet toilet storage structure according to claim 17, characterized in that the control device has an automatic control mechanism for automatically controlling the flushing device and a manual control mechanism for manually controlling the flushing device, and both mechanisms can be freely switched. A pet toilet storage unit for storing a pet toilet,
an upper body having a first internal space and a sleeve wall below the upper body having a second internal space;
An odor capturing body is accommodated in the first internal space or the second internal space,
A space surrounded by at least the lower surface of the upper body and the sleeve wall forms a storage space in which a pet toilet is placed,
A storage unit for a pet toilet, characterized in that the first internal space or the second internal space is connected to the storage space.

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