JPH07203797A - Container for excretion used for small animal such as hamster - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a container for excretion to be arranged in a breading box, enabling a small animal such as hamster to excrete in the interior and constituted to eliminate such inconvenience as to scatter a laying material, etc., housed in the interior to the outside. CONSTITUTION:This container for excretion is constituted of a bottom case 1 having opened upper end for housing a laying material such as sand and an upper cover 2 covering the bottom case 1 and capable of forming space for housing a small animal C between the cover 2 and the bottom case 1. The upper cover 2 is engaged and held in such a manner as to be detachable to the bottom case 1 and an opening 20 for inlet and outlet for the small animal is formed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a waste container for small animals such as hamsters. More specifically, when a small animal such as a hamster is bred in a breeding box, it is used by arranging it in the breeding box, and the hamster or the like enters the inside thereof to perform an excretion container. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, when a hamster as a small animal is bred in an ornamental breeding box, in addition to a bait box or the like, a so-called rotating wheel as an exercise tool or a tube material as a passage is provided in the breeding box. Other accessories are arranged appropriately.

By the way, in order to make small animals such as hamsters excrete at a specific place so that excrement can be easily removed, a dish-shaped container containing a flooring material such as sand is placed in a breeding box. There is.

[0004]

However, merely arranging such a dish-shaped container does not necessarily cause the hamster or the like to excrete inside.
Not only that, but hamsters and the like sometimes dig up or scatter the laying material such as sand laid inside the container after laying it inside. Due to such an action, the litter and the excrement are scattered outside the container, and the inside of the breeding box is rather contaminated, so that the intended purpose cannot be achieved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that small animals such as hamsters excrete inside and the litter etc. is scattered to the outside. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an excretion container for placement in the breeding box.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, an upper cover, which forms a space for accommodating small animals, is detachably covered on a bottom case having an open upper end. On the other hand, an opening for a small animal entrance / exit is formed in the upper cover.

That is, the present invention relates to an excrement container for excretion of small animals such as hamsters inside, a bottom case having an open upper end, and a lid case on the bottom case. And a three-dimensionally formed upper cover having a lower end opened so as to form a space capable of accommodating the small animal therebetween, and the upper cover is retained and retained in a manner detachable with respect to the bottom case. On the other hand, the gist is a waste container for small animals such as hamsters, in which an opening for a small animal entrance and exit is formed in the upper cover.

The bottom case and the top cover are preferably integrally molded products made of hard synthetic resin, which are excellent in productivity. In particular, it is convenient to use a transparent or semi-transparent hard synthetic resin as the upper cover so that the small animals inside can be visually recognized.

[0009] By covering the upper cover with the bottom case with the lower end peripheral edge of the upper cover aligned with the upper end peripheral edge of the bottom case, a container with a good appearance can be obtained.

As a locking structure of the upper cover with respect to the bottom case, a structure in which corresponding locking portions are provided on the upper cover and the bottom case, and these are locked and held in a detachable manner, is preferably adopted. obtain.

Since the upper cover is locked and held in the bottom case in a detachable manner, the upper cover can be put into and taken out from the breeding box in a state where the both are combined and integrated. On the other hand, if they are separated, cleaning work such as removal of excrement in the bottom case can be easily performed.

If a pair of small animal entrance / exit openings are formed in the opposite side walls of the upper cover, these openings also serve as carrying holes, so that the excrement container can be easily carried. be able to.

Further, if an inwardly projecting edge portion is formed in the opening, a small animal such as a hamster can dig up or kick out a floor covering such as sand stored in the bottom case due to its habit. Even with such an action, the bedding material or excrement is less likely to be scattered outside the container.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments applied to an excretory container preferably used for hamsters.

The excretory container (A) according to this embodiment is
As shown in FIG. 1, it is composed of a bottom case (1) and an upper cover (2) covered with an upper part thereof.

The bottom case (1) is an integrally molded product made of a hard synthetic resin formed in a box shape with an open upper end for laying a laying material (B) such as sand inside.

The bottom case (1) includes a bottom wall portion (3) having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and an inner peripheral wall portion (4) extending upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion (3). An outer peripheral wall portion (5) extending from the upper peripheral edge of the inner peripheral wall portion (4) slightly obliquely downward to the outer side and having a lower end edge protruding slightly below the back surface level of the bottom wall portion (3). Has been done. As described above, the outer peripheral wall portion (5) is set to have a skirt-widened shape, so that the placement stability is excellent.

Further, the bottom case (1) is set to have a lengthwise and widthwise dimension which is slightly larger than that of the small animal so that the hamster (C) faces the longitudinal direction for excretion. Is desirable. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the inside length is about 12 cm and the width is about 7 c.
It is set to m. The depth is set to about 3 cm.

The peripheral portion (6) at the upper end of the bottom case (1)
A locking stepped portion (7) for locking and holding the lower end peripheral edge portion (15) of the upper cover (2), which will be described in detail later, is formed on the inner side of the inner periphery of the inner peripheral portion of the inner peripheral portion of the inner periphery of the inner peripheral portion of the inner peripheral portion.

The locking step (7) is formed on an arcuate surface facing the bottom wall (3), as particularly shown in FIG. Therefore, when the flooring material (B) such as sand is stored in the bottom case (1) or when the flooring material (B) such as sand is removed together with excrement from the case (1), the sand is removed. Even if the laying material (B), etc., spills onto the locking step (7), it is not held on the step (7), or even if it is held, some vibration is applied to the bottom case (1). Just by applying, it slides down to the bottom wall portion (3) side along the arcuate surface.
Therefore, when the upper cover (2) is covered on the bottom case (1), between the upper end peripheral portion (6) of the bottom case (1) and the lower end peripheral portion (15) of the upper cover (2), It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation in which the flooring material (B) such as sand is interposed and it is not possible to secure a reliable locked state between the two.
For the same purpose, the locking step (7) may be formed as an inclined surface instead of the arcuate surface.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the bottom case (1) has outer surfaces on both ends in the longitudinal direction of a predetermined width from the upper end edge of the middle portion in the width direction to the middle portion in the height direction. A concave portion (8) is formed, and a stepped locking portion (9) is formed at the upper end of the concave portion (8).

On the other hand, the upper cover (2) has a lower end so as to form a space for accommodating the hamster (C) between the upper cover (2) and the bottom case (1) while being covered. It is an integrally molded product made of hard synthetic resin and formed in an open box shape.

The upper cover (2) is disposed in a manner that it is substantially flush with the outer peripheral wall portion (5) of the bottom case (1) when covered with the bottom case (1), and is slightly oblique. Left and right side wall portions (1
0) (11), front and rear end face wall portions (12) (13),
It is composed of an upper surface wall portion (14) connecting the upper ends thereof.

A locking step portion (16) corresponding to the locking step portion (7) of the bottom case (1) is formed on the lower edge portion (15) of the cover (2), and both step portions (7) are formed. ) (16) is designed to fit snugly.

With the top cover (2) covered on the bottom case (1), an appropriate size space for accommodating the hamster (C) is formed so that the top cover (2) is formed. ) Needs to be set.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, the length dimension and the width dimension are set to a size corresponding to the bottom case (1), while the height dimension is set to about 5 cm. Therefore, with the upper case (2) covered with the bottom case (1), the length is about 12 cm, the width is about 7 cm, and the height is about 8 c.
A substantially rectangular parallelepiped space of m is formed. The size of this space is suitable for hamsters, and in the case of other small animals, it may be set to a size suitable for each.

The front and rear end wall portions (12) (13) facing each other in the longitudinal direction of the upper cover (2) are engaged with the lower end edges of the upper cover (2) and the engaging portions (9) (9) of the bottom case (1). Corresponding locking parts (17) (17) which can be detachably locked are integrally formed. This locking portion (17) is provided with a locking piece (1
7a) and a locking claw (17) protrudingly provided inside the lower end thereof.
b) and.

Thus, the locking step portion (16) formed on the lower peripheral edge portion (15) of the upper cover (2) is locked to the upper peripheral edge portion (6) of the bottom case (1). Step (7)
The upper cover (2) in the state of being covered and fitted to the
The locking claw portion (17b) is locked to the locking portion (9) of the bottom case (1) in a disengageable manner. The upper cover (2) is provided with openings (20) (20) for allowing the hamster (C) to come in and out.

The openings (20), (20) extend from the opposing side wall portions (10) (11) in the width direction to the upper surface wall portion (14).
Is formed in a manner related to a part of.

The opening portions (20) and (20) of the side wall portions (10) and (11) are formed so that the opening edge portions have a substantially wide U-shape in a side view.

The lower end of the opening edge has an upper cover (2).
The height is set to be about 1 cm above the lower end of the. Thus, with the upper cover (2) covered with the bottom case (1), the left and right openings (20) are formed.
The lower end opening edge of (20) is located at a height of about 5 cm from the lower end of the bottom case (1). The opening width dimension at the upper end of each opening (20) (20) is set to about 8 cm.

Needless to say, it is necessary to set the size and height position of the opening (20) to a height at which the hamster (C) can move in and out.

The openings (20) (20) formed so as to reach the upper surface wall (14) are formed such that the upper edge of the opening has a substantially U-shape in plan view. Thus, the upper surface wall portion (14) located between the upper end opening edge portions of both the opening portions (20) (20) has a strip plate shape with a width dimension of about 3 cm, which serves as a carrying portion. Considered to work.

In this way, the openings (20) (2)
While 0) functions as a doorway of the hamster, it also functions as a carrying hole when carrying the excretion container (A).

The openings (20), (20) are opposite side walls (10) of the upper cover (2) as in the above embodiment.
By forming on both sides of (11), the container (A)
It is convenient that the hamster (C) can move in and out from either direction. In addition, as described above, since it functions as a carrying hole, it is convenient to carry.

Of course, the opening (20) may be formed only on one of the opposite side walls (10 or 11) of the upper cover (2). Even in this case, small animals can enter and leave through the opening (20), and the opening (20) also functions as a carrying hole.

It is preferable that the opening (20) is formed in one of the left and right side walls (10) and (11). As described above, since the container (A) is shaped and sized so that the hamster (C) can enter in the longitudinal direction, the hamster (C) enters the container (A) and the inside thereof. Laying materials such as sand (B)
When excavating or kicking this, the flooring material (B) such as excrement or sand scatters in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, if the opening portion (20) is formed on the side wall portions (10) and (11) side, scattering to the outside of the container (A) can be effectively prevented.

Of course, the opening (20) has front and rear end wall portions (12) (1) as long as it has a size and a position where the flooring material such as excrement or sand does not easily scatter outside the container.
It may be formed on the 3) side or other appropriate positions.

In this embodiment, in order to further prevent such scattering, the inwardly projecting edge portion (21) is provided at the opening edge portion of the opening portions (20) (20) over the entire circumference thereof. (2
1) is formed. This inwardly projecting edge (21) is
Even if the hamster (C) goes into the container (A) and digs up or kicks the laying material (B) such as sand laid inside it, the laying material (B) such as excrement or sand But,
It functions so as not to scatter out of the container.

However, it is not always necessary to form the inwardly projecting edge portion (22) over the entire circumference of the opening edge portion, as in this embodiment, depending on the size and forming position of the opening portion (20) itself. . For example, it may be formed only on the lower half peripheral edge of the opening (20). Alternatively, as long as it has an opening (20) having a shape and a forming position such that the flooring material such as excrement or sand as described above does not easily scatter outside the container, the inward protruding edge portion (21 ) Can be omitted.

The upper cover (2) is made of a transparent or semi-transparent hard synthetic resin for the purpose of allowing the inside of the hamster (C) to be seen through and the movement thereof to be easily visible. It is preferable to use.

When the excrement container (A) is used, the upper case (2) is covered with the bottom case (1),
By locking the locking claws (17b) of the upper cover (2) to the locking portions (9) of the bottom case (1), the bottom case (1) and the upper cover (2) are combined and integrated. . A laying material (B) such as sand is appropriately laid in the container (A).

The bottom case (1) and the top cover (2) are combined and integrated as described above, and they are arranged at appropriate places in a breeding box (not shown).

Thus, the hamster has an opening (20).
From (20), enter the excretion container (A) and excrete.

The excrement and the like are appropriately opened (20).
It can be discarded by scooping it from (20).

It is possible to use a spoon for eating and drinking at the time of scooping out, but in place of this, a spoon-like excrement removing tool (30) as shown in FIG. 6 is suitable. Used.

The removing tool (30) has a gripping part (31).
Has a scooping portion (32) in which a plurality of slits (32a) are formed in the vertical direction. This scooping part (32)
Is set in such a size and shape that it can be put in and taken out from the opening (20) (20) in the container (A) and that the flooring material (B) such as excrement or sand can be scooped. Further, when the flooring material (B) such as sand is scooped, excess sand or the like other than excrement is dropped from the slit (32a). The width of this slit is preferably set to 2-3 mm. Thus, according to the excrement removing tool (30), only excrement can be easily scooped out.

Replacing the entire flooring (B), or the container (A)
The bottom case (1) to the top cover (2) when cleaning the
It can be easily dealt with by removing.

In addition, although the above-mentioned embodiment shows the one that is preferably used for hamsters, it can be applied to other small animals.

Further, the present invention allows the design and change of the size and shape of the container (A) as appropriate for other small animals in consideration of their size and habit.

[0051]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The excrement container for small animals such as hamsters according to the present invention comprises a bottom case and an upper cover covered with the bottom case, and both of them are retained and retained in a detachable manner. Since it was made, it can be handled as an integrated body by putting both into a locked and held state,
The container can be easily put in and taken out of the breeding box. On the other hand, by separating the two, it is possible to lay a laying material such as sand in the bottom case, or to discard excrement or the laying material, and further to clean the container.

Since the upper case is covered with the upper cover, it is used even if a small animal in the interior digs up the sand or the like and kicks it. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the waste and excrement are scattered to the outside.

The small animal entrance / exit opening formed in the upper cover also functions as a carrying hole, so that the container can be easily carried.

The excrement container according to the second aspect of the invention has the following effects.

Since the lower case and the upper cover are each made of a hard synthetic resin integrally molded product, the mass productivity is high and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Further, since a pair of small animal entrance / exit openings are formed in the opposite side walls of the upper cover, this also serves as a carrying hole. Therefore, the container can be carried more and more easily.

Moreover, since the inwardly projecting edge is formed at the peripheral edge of the opening, it is possible to more effectively avoid the inconvenience that the floor covering and the like are scattered from the opening to the outside.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a waste container with a bottom case and an upper cover separated.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the excretion container in a state in which a bottom case is covered with an upper cover.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

5 is an overall perspective view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a use state.

FIG. 6 is an excrement removing tool that is preferably used in combination with an excretory container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bottom Case 2 Top Cover 6 Top Edge Perimeter of Bottom Case 9 Locking Part 10 Side Wall of Top Cover 11 Side Wall of Top Cover 15 Bottom Edge Perimeter of Top Cover 17 Locking Part 20 Opening 21 Inner Projecting Edge A Excretion container C Small animals such as hamsters

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 4, 1994

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0001

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a hamster , a rat,
Rabbits, cats, etc. (in this specification, hamsters, etc.
U ) Of the excretion container for small animals. More specifically, it is used for arranging small animals such as hamsters in a breeding box and arranging them in the breeding box. Regarding the container.

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0049

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

In addition, although the above-mentioned examples show the ones preferably used for hamsters, they can be applied to other small animals such as rats, rabbits and cats .

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A container for excretion (A) for allowing a small animal (C) such as a hamster to excrete inside, a bottom case (1) having an open upper end, and a bottom case (1) on the bottom case (1). An upper cover (2) which is covered and is three-dimensionally formed so as to form a space capable of accommodating the small animal (C) between the upper cover (2) and the case (1), (2) is retained in a manner that it can be detachably attached to the bottom case (1), while the upper cover (2) has an opening (2) for a small animal entrance
A container for excretion for small animals such as hamsters, in which 0) is formed. 2. An excretion container (A) for excretion of a small animal (C) such as a hamster, which comprises a combination of a bottom case (1) and an upper cover (2). The case (1) is made of a hard synthetic resin integrally-molded product formed in a box shape with an open upper end, and the upper cover (2) is provided on the upper peripheral portion (6) of the bottom case (1). It is covered in a state where the lower end peripheral portion (15) is matched, and the lower end is open three-dimensionally so as to form a space capable of accommodating the small animal (C) with the bottom case (1). It is made of a hard synthetic resin integrally molded product, and the upper cover (2) and the bottom case (1) are provided with corresponding locking portions (9) and (17), respectively, with respect to the bottom case (1). The upper cover (2)
Are retained and retained in a disengageable manner by the engagement action of the both locking portions (9) (17), while the opposing side wall portions (10) (1) of the upper cover (2) are
1) A pair of small animal entrance / exit openings (20) (2)
0) and the inwardly projecting edges (21) and (21) are formed at the opening edges of the openings (20) and (20).