Abstract: An apparatus for removing weeds from the ground is described. The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft assembly with a top end attachable to a rotary driver; a helix mounted at a lower end of the elongated shaft, the helix shaped and sized to capture weed root material; and an anchoring structure assembly. The elongated shaft assembly is secured within the anchoring structure assembly and is able to rotate and translate longitudinally with respect to the anchoring structure assembly. The helix, when rotationally driven by the rotary driver, threads into the ground around the weed root material to capture the weed root material for removal from the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed are a grass combing mechanism and a grass combing machine. The grass combing mechanism includes a mounting main body and a plurality of elastic grass combing components, each of the elastic grass combing components comprises at least one elastic comb tooth and a mounting part connected with the at least one elastic comb tooth, and the mounting part is mounted on the mounting main body. The mounting main body is provided with a fixing member corresponding to each of the elastic grass combing components, a communication gap is formed between the fixing member and the mounting main body, the mounting part is inserted into the communication gap from one side and extends out from the other side of the fixing member, and the part of the mounting part extending out from the other side of the fixing member is fixed on the mounting main body.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system which includes a row crop mitigation system configured to mitigate damage to a row crop by regulating a tread width of opposing ground engaging elements of an agricultural work vehicle. The row crop mitigation system includes a crop row sensor configured to generate crop plant data, as well as a mitigation tread width controller configured to selectively change the tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements. The mitigation tread width controller having an inactive state in which the mitigation tread width controller does not change a tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements, and an active state in which the mitigation tread width controller is configured to generate a mitigation tread width command to change the tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements.

Abstract: A seed treatment flow path is configured to receive seed and seed treatment and discharge a combination of seed and seed treatment and a valve is configured for controlling seed movement in the flow path, wherein the valve includes a gate operably configured for opening and closing a gate opening. The seed treater also includes a liquid disperser for dispersing at least one liquid type of seed treatment in the flow path, wherein the liquid disperser is disposed downstream of the valve. The seed treater may also include a solid disperser for dispersing at least one solid type of seed treatment in the flow path, wherein the solid disperser is disposed downstream of the valve. The seed treater also includes an actuatable housing for actuating the seed treatment flow path for combinating the inputs into the flow path.

Abstract: An automated seed treatment device is disclosed, generally comprising a hopper for loading seeds and feeding them down into the lower end of an upwardly inclined auger assembly. Seeds loaded into the hopper travel up the auger assembly beneath a dosing drum comprising partitioned chambers mounted piggyback on the auger. The dosing drum comprises agitators dispensing a calibrated amount of seed coating into the auger assembly for coating seeds therein. Coated seeds travel up the inclined auger assembly to a double-chute dispenser head for bagging. The device comprises a wheel assembly and a stand for transport. The auger is driven at a fixed speed by a motorized pulley mechanism, which also drives the agitators. Seed treatments may be calibrated and sprayed onto the seeds as they travel up the auger assembly in a steady and accurate dosage.

Abstract: A method of planting with a row unit (100, 200) includes forming a seed trench (128) in soil with the row unit (200), dispensing a seed from an outlet of a seed-delivery mechanism (202) carried by the row unit (100, 200), penetrating a wall of the seed trench (128) with a covering device (206, 302) to cover the seed with soil, and closing the seed trench (128) with a seed-trench closing assembly (118). A row unit (100, 200) for planting seeds includes a frame (102) configured to be coupled to a toolbar (104), a seed-trench opening assembly (116) carried by the frame (102) and configured to form a seed trench (128), a seed-delivery mechanism (112, 202) carried by the frame (102) and configured to deliver seeds to the seed trench (128), a covering device (206, 302) carried by the frame (102) and configured to penetrate a wall of the seed trench (128) and cover the seeds with soil, and a seed-trench closing assembly (118) carried by the frame and configured to close the seed trench.

Abstract: A closure assembly includes a tank opening flange that surrounds a tank opening of a supply tank and a tank lid that covers the tank opening. The tank lid is operable between open and closed positions. A compression seal is attached to an underside of the tank lid and is disposed between the tank opening flange and the tank lid when the tank lid is in the closed position. A pair of guides are attached to opposite sides of the tank opening flange wherein each of the pair of guides defines a track opening to receive a plurality of sliding mechanisms attached to the tank lid. The track opening guides the sliding mechanisms and the tank lid around the tank opening flange such that the compression seal does not engage the tank opening flange when the tank lid is operated between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: System and method for providing a fertilizer recommendation for an agronomic field based on a determination of a crop nutrient status, wherein a baseline value and an in-field variability is determined for the crop nutrient status. The fertilizer recommendation is then adjusted based on said computed baseline and in-field variability of the crop nutrient status.

Abstract: A device is provided for removing vegetation from ground surfaces. The device includes a body defining multiple channels, wherein each channel of the multiple channels has an inlet for receiving vegetation into the channel and a pinch point for capturing the vegetation in the channel. In connection therewith, a width dimension of each channel of the multiple channels at the inlet is greater than a width dimension of said channel at the pinch point.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle, a database, and a control system including processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive an indication of a crop to be harvested, determine at least one attribute of the crop and a default setting of a parameter of the agricultural vehicle, at least one of the attribute of the crop or the default setting of the parameter being stored in the database, adjust the parameter of the agricultural vehicle to the default setting, the default setting based at least on the at least one attribute of the crop, operate the vehicle with the parameter at the default setting, receive an input of a user to adjust the setting of the parameter, store the adjusted setting of the parameter as a secondary setting, and upon thereafter receiving a second indication of the crop to be harvested, display the default setting and the secondary setting.

Abstract: A method of determining a crop yield of a field harvested by a windrower includes receiving, from a header sensor, header data indicative of a load experienced by a header of the windrower, the header including a cutter configured to cut plant material and a conditioning system configured to condition the plant material. The method further includes receiving, from a location sensor, location data indicative of a location of the windrower, and determining the crop yield at the location of the windrower based on the header data and the location data.

Abstract: A theft prevention system includes a robotic garden tool that includes a housing, and a set of wheels coupled to the housing and configured to rotate to propel the robotic garden tool on an operating surface. The robotic garden tool further includes at least one wheel motor coupled to one or more wheels of the set of wheels to drive rotation of the one or more wheels. The robotic garden tool further include a first electronic processor configured to detect a potential theft event associated with the robotic garden tool. The first electronic processor may be further configured to engage in an anti-theft action in response to detecting the potential theft event. The anti-theft action may include ceasing at least one operation of the robotic garden tool until the first electronic processor receives a code indicating that the potential theft event should be ignored.

Abstract: A vegetation monitoring device with at least one camera unit (28) for monitoring vegetation health in a garden (10), wherein the at least one camera unit (28) is configured to detect the garden area (30, 32, 34) in at least a first range of the electromagnetic spectrum, in particular in the visible light range, and in at least a second region of the electromagnetic spectrum, in particular in the infrared range, in order to determine at least one vegetation index of at least one garden area (30, 32, 34) of the garden (10), in particular in the region of visible light, and in at least one second region of the electromagnetic spectrum, in particular in the infrared range, wherein the camera unit (28) is provided for an arrangement at least substantially above ground level of the garden (10) and for an at least substantially stationary arrangement outside or in the vicinity of the garden (10), and a vegetation monitoring system is proposed.

Abstract: A method for use in a robotic lawnmower system comprising a robotic lawnmower arranged to operate in an operational area according to an intended pattern having, the robotic lawnmower comprising a grass cutter having a centrum that deviates from a rotational centrum (RX) of the robotic lawnmower, and a controller, wherein the method comprises causing the robotic lawnmower to navigate according to the intended pattern maintaining the grass cutter overlapping the intended pattern, and to navigate a turn in the intended pattern by: moving forwards to a corner in the turn, moving rearwards and then again moving forwards, all while maintaining the grass cutter overlapping the intended pattern.

Abstract: A method for use in a robotic lawnmower system comprising a robotic lawnmower arranged to operate in an operational area based on the satellite navigation sensor, determining that the robotic lawnmower is in a satellite shadowed area and in response thereto querying the map application for a reference object, and navigate to the reference object based on the deduced reckoning sensor, determining that the reference object has been reached based on the object sensor and, if so, confirming a new position of the robotic lawnmower, determining that the robotic lawnmower is not in the satellite shadowed area and in response thereto again operate based on the satellite navigation sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for drive and steering control in a drive-by-wire system for outdoor power equipment are discussed. Various embodiments can employ techniques related to one or more of: steering based on actively steered wheels with zero caster trail, variable output damping of vehicle control outputs, steering that compensates for drive system loss, emulation of drivability of a hydrostatic drive system by a non-hydrostatic drive system, employing a floating neutral point to improve steering on slopes, open loop techniques for hill holding and speed compensation on hills, and/or adjustment of a speed range associated with control inputs.

Abstract: A mower includes a frame, a working assembly and a platform assembly. The working assembly is connected with the frame. The platform assembly is mounted on the frame. The platform assembly includes a supporting plate, a platform and a damper. The supporting plate is fixedly connected with the frame. One side of the platform is rotatably connected with the frame and located above the supporting plate. The damper is mounted on the supporting plate and located between the platform and the supporting plate.

Abstract: An auger gap detection and control system for an agricultural harvester includes a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of an image of harvested crop material within a feederhouse of the agricultural harvester. The controller is also configured to analyze the image to measure a diameter of at least one ear of corn of the harvested crop material within the feederhouse. The controller is further configured to determine an initial size of an auger gap between an auger and a trough of a header of the agricultural harvester based on the diameter of the at least one ear of corn, the trough being located beneath the auger.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a head with an end divider and an actuator that moves the end divider between a raised position and a retracted position. An actuator controller receives an input and automatically controls the actuator to move the end divider to a position based upon the input.

Abstract: The automated fruit harvesting machine is used for the harvesting of fruit, such as dates or the like. The automated fruit harvesting machine includes an extensible frame and a suction vacuum. A vacuum section includes a first flexible tubing and a second flexible tubing, each having first and second ends. A storage container is provided for collecting fruit. The first end of the first flexible tubing and the first end of the second flexible tubing are each connected to the storage container. The second end of the first flexible tubing is connected to a suction funnel. The suction vacuum includes a power source, and the second end of the second flexible tubing is connected to the suction vacuum. The extensible frame section includes proximal and distal frame members which are mated together for parallel extension therebetween. The vacuum funnel is connected to the distal frame member and is extendable therewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel towing system, suitable, e.g., for autonomous harvesting.

Abstract: A grain processing apparatus for a combine harvester has a threshing system and a separating system downstream of the threshing system. The separating system includes a rotor and a separator grate. A cover is provided against the separator grate, at a side of the separator grate opposite to the rotor. The cover is a slide fit at one end and has a locking arrangement at the other end, such that the cover can be slid into place then locked in a closed position against the separator grate, or unlocked and removed. When closed, the cover blocks the flow of material to a cleaning system of the combine harvester in order to reduce the loss suffered at the cleaning system.

Abstract: An industrial sweeping apparatus that is configured to be deployed underneath equipment such as but not limited to hay presses wherein the present invention is operable to provide collection of loose material underneath the equipment. The industrial sweeping apparatus includes a longitudinal support member that is positioned above the ground underneath the equipment. A motor and a drive assembly are operably coupled to the longitudinal support member wherein the drive assembly extends the length of the longitudinal support member. A sweeping assembly is movably coupled to the longitudinal support member wherein the sweeping assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is perpendicularly oriented with the first portion and extends outward therefrom extending away from the longitudinal support member. A sweeping member is operably coupled to the second portion and is configured to engage loose material as the sweeping assembly traverses the longitudinal support member.

Abstract: A combine for harvesting a harvested material that includes a grain, the combine comprising: a threshing chamber comprising a series of threshing and separating apparatuses, sequentially arranged, comprising at least: (i) a straight bar concave (ii) a first round bar concave, and (iii) a second round bar concave. The size of each of the straight bar throats is smaller than a size of the first openings, and the size of each of the first openings is smaller than the size of each of the second openings.

Abstract: Foil wrapping device for wrapping of round bales comprising a wrapping table (13A, 13B) and at least one wrapper arm (12, 12?) said wrapper arm (12, 12?) comprising a foil roll (14) arranged to wrap plastic foil around a bale on the wrapping table, as well as means arranged to rotate at least one of the wrapping table (13A, 13B) and the wrapper arm (12). The wrapper arm(s) (12) is/are arranged with an inclination in relation to the axis of the wrapping table. Furthermore, the wrapping table (13A, 13B) is shorter in the direction parallel with the powered rollers than a typical ball length, to allow an end section of a bale supported thereon to be unsupported.

Abstract: The transmission unit for a round baler includes a drive part having a drive shaft, a press roller driven part coupled to the drive part which to at least indirectly drives a pressing roller to act on a crop material, a cutting rotor driven part which at least indirectly drives a cutting rotor to convey the crop material towards a pressing chamber, and a coupling mechanism which selectively couples and decouples the drive part and the cutting rotor driven part. The coupling mechanism has a coupling gearwheel which is non-rotatably connected to the drive shaft and which is adjustable axially with respect thereto. The first coupling gearwheel is selectively drivingly coupled to the cutting rotor driven part in a coupling position and is decoupled therefrom in a release position, and is drivingly coupled to the press roller driven part both in the coupling and in the release position.

Abstract: A bin vent apparatus is described herein for use on a storage bin for agricultural products. The storage bin can have a sidewall and a roof defining an interior. The bin vent apparatus includes a plurality of discrete, roof-mounted vent filters. Each of the vents has an inlet for receiving air from an interior of the bin, an outlet for venting air from the vent, a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet, and one or more filters disposed in the fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet to filter the air received from the interior of the bin. A fan is disposed in the flow path and downstream of the one or more filters, the fan being operable to cause air to flow into the inlet, through the filter, and out of the outlet.

Abstract: Pruning shears including a housing including a motor portion; a handle portion; a motor disposed within the motor portion of the housing; a motor control unit operably coupled to the motor; and a trigger assembly disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the motor control unit to control the motor, wherein the trigger assembly includes a trigger; a primary trigger movement detector; and a redundant trigger movement detector, wherein the primary trigger movement detector and the redundant trigger movement detector each sense movement of the trigger when the trigger is pressed and send signals to the motor control unit to control operation of the motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of agricultural spraying. It relates to a method for preparing a treatment product in a quantity needed for treating a plot of land using a localized spraying system. According to the invention, the method (100) comprises: a step (120) of generating a vegetation prediction map, said map being generated from an earlier vegetation map and from a plant growth model that models the growth of the plants being cultivated on the plot of land; a step (130) of generating a spray prediction map, said map being generated from the vegetation prediction map, a quantity of treatment products to be sprayed being determined for each zone of the spray prediction map; and a step (140) of determining a total quantity of treatment product, said quantity being calculated according to the quantities of treatment product to be sprayed in the various zones of the spray prediction map.

Abstract: A vertically-oriented module for growing plants is disclosed where the module comprises: a base comprising a housing for one or more auxiliary systems that support the module; a silo positioned on top of the base, the silo comprising a central core; an outer frame surrounding the central core, the outer frame defining a plurality of columns arranged radially around the central core, wherein each column is configured to receive one or more removable panels of plants; and a plurality of lighting units coupled to and arranged radially around the central core such that each lighting unit projects light away from the central core towards a corresponding column in the outer frame

Abstract: A device and method for penetrating a hydrophobic layer caused by a fire and introducing new vegetation into a forest floor includes seeds, seedlings, and/or saplings carried within a plurality of tapered containers, possibly mixed with soil, sand, gravel, fertilizer, SAP granules, and/or water. The containers are inserted into the ground through the hydrophobic layer by dropping or propelling them from an aircraft, or manually pressing on them. One or more holes proximate the bottoms of the containers enable rain water and germinating roots to penetrate into soil beneath the hydrophobic layer. A perforated lid can prevent the seeds or seedlings from being ejected upon impact with the forest floor. A weighted tip can improve penetration of the containers into the forest floor. A plurality of tapered containers can extend downward from a tray or frame. The container and/or perforated lid can be made from biodegradable materials.

Abstract: A thermally controlled plant nursery assembly for growing plants in a cooled environment includes a housing enclosing an interior space and including a bottom wall, a top wall, and a perimeter wall extending between the bottom wall and the top wall. A plurality of containers is removably stored within the interior space of the housing and each container of the plurality of containers receives soil for a plant. A thermal control system cools each container to facilitate growing the plant of each container in a cooled environment. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the thermal control system and an actuator is electrically coupled to the circuit board. A plurality of fans facilitates the cooling of the each container of the plurality of containers by circulating cooled air. A water supply system supplies water to the soil of each container. A sanitizer is actuated to disinfected the interior space of the housing.

Abstract: An agricultural cover is formed from a spunbond material. The non-woven fabric may be used with agricultural products.

Abstract: A mushroom growing appliance includes a cabinet, a grow chamber defined within the cabinet, a water reservoir positioned within the grow chamber for receiving water, and a liquid droplet assembly fluidly coupled to the water reservoir for selectively generating a liquid mist from the water stored in the water reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic integrated continuous procedure for the one-piece production and manufacturing of at least one layer, cover, mat and/or film of polyethylene and/or plastic material attached, fastened and/or integrated with at least one element for the delivery, distribution and/or removal of fluid, comprising the steps of feeding a film, layer, cover and/or mat of polyethylene and/or plastic unfolded toward a thermofusion unit comprising drag idlers whereby the film, layer, mat and/or cover passes, where high-temperature silicone wheels are arranged above said drag idlers, so that when they touch said idlers together they become the dragging means of the film, layer, cover and/or mat which are arranged between said idlers and silicone wheels, feeding a film sleeve to be arranged and/or placed over the irrigation line already deployed over the film, layer, cover and/or mat arranged between said idlers and silicone wheels, and thermofusing the peripheral edges of said film sleeve t

Abstract: The present technology relates to a program, a control device, and a control method that can assist in achieving desired biodiversity. Mist spraying to an ecosystem is controlled according to diversity information related to biodiversity of an ecosystem and target information related to biodiversity set as a target. The present technology can be applied to a spray system that sprays mist for example in a field.

Abstract: A system for pulsed aeroponic plant growth without using a media substrate to support plant roots includes a growth platform, a mixing tank, and a hydraulic delivery system, wherein the growth platform is shaped to form multiple apertures, each configured to support a growth ring, and the hydraulic delivery system includes sensors, a high pressure pump, multiple inline valves, and multiple micro-sprayers, the high pressure pump, inline valves, and micro-sprayers being hydraulically coupled to the mixing tank. The mixing tank is configured to combine nutrients in water to generate a nutrient solution for a nutrient solution mist for release through micro-sprayers located in proximity to one or more growth rings, and the hydraulic delivery system is configured to pulse the release of the nutrient solution mist during a feeding cycle at a selected pulse-width.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for growing plants that includes a conveyor and trays for containing seeds and/or plants. The trays with seeds and/or plants are conveyed by the conveyor through a growing environment. The conveyor is covered by a hood, which isolates the growing environment between the hood and the conveyor. The growing environment provides resources each plant needs to grow from seed to ready-to-harvest plant, without relying on the sun, rain, or ground. The conveyor includes a seed end and a harvest end. Each tray, filled with seeds at the seed end, moves from the seed end to the harvest end along the conveyor, through the growing environment. Along the way, seeds sprout and grow into mature plants ready for harvesting. When the tray reaches the harvest end, the plants are removed from the plant tray and are ready for consumption.

Abstract: A method of intentionally pollinating a Poaceae crop by monitoring one or more environmental parameters and intentionally pollinating said crop at a time based upon the monitored parameters. The correct selection of parameters has been shown to markedly increase seed set, yield, and/or other desirable characteristics, including but not limited to preferred content of oil, starch, protein, and/or other nutritional components. Parameters may include one or more of: temperature, relative humidity, and vapor pressure deficit.

Abstract: A plant disease resistance inducing method and a plant disease resistance inducing device, as well as a plant disease resistance inducing agent, which can induce a systemic resistance without inhibiting the plant growth in a relatively easy and inexpensive manner and with little environmental loads. A plant is exposed to a gas containing dinitrogen pentoxide to induce the disease resistance. It is particularly preferable that dinitrogen pentoxide is produced using a plasma generated with air as a source gas, and a plant is exposed to a gas containing dinitrogen pentoxide.

Abstract: A novel hybrid honeydew melon plant designated VERDITE is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid honeydew melon designated VERDITE, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid honeydew melon designated VERDITE, and to methods for producing a honeydew melon plant by crossing the hybrid honeydew melon VERDITE with itself or another honeydew melon plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wheat plants having an increased yield. More specifically, the invention relates to wheat plants in which expression of ENHANCER OF DA1 (EOD1) is functionally reduced. Provided are wheat plants comprising mutant EOD1 alleles as well as methods and means to produced wheat plants with an increased yield.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 08064455 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 08064455, to the plants of soybean cultivar 08064455, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 08064455, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 08064455. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 08064455. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 08064455, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 08064455 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-sustainable environment regulation system that utilizes heat energy dissipated from energy-intensive facilities, such as data centers, AI systems, and crypto-mining operations. This system is designed for use in controlled environments, including greenhouses and livestock housing, such as poultry coops for broiler and egg production. By harnessing excess heat from these facilities, the system provides effective temperature regulation for agricultural applications, promoting optimal conditions for plant growth and livestock welfare. The system comprises a closed-loop setup that integrates the heat energy with autonomous temperature control mechanisms, ensuring efficient and sustainable management of the environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of cat litter boxes, and specifically discloses a self-cleaning cat litter box, including a box body, where a trash bin and a poop rake are housed in the box body, slides are disposed on both sides of the trash bin, a flipping drive mechanism is disposed in one of the slides, the top of the trash bin is covered with a trash lid, the poop rake and the trash lid are both hinged to the two slides and flip over synchronously, and the trash bin, the poop rake, and the trash lid are all slidingly connected to the box body. By using the present disclosure, not only the cleaning process is simplified, but also the cleaning efficiency and effect are effectively improved.

Abstract: A tiered detachable sieving litter box, platform, and removable clean sifted litter container are utilized to more efficiently separate waste than conventional litter boxes. The sieving litter box is elevated above the clean sifted litter container on the platform and rotates upon a pivot point on the platform when lifted by hand from the opposing side. The litter then pours through slots built into the side of the litter box sifting the waste and allowing clean litter to flow into the clean sifted container staged below the platform. Waste remaining in the empty litter box can be disposed of by detaching the litter box from the platform. Once the litter box is returned to the top of the platform empty, sifted clean litter from the clean sifter litter container can be poured back into the litter box by picking up the clean sifted litter container and pouring it into the litter box. The clean sifted litter container is then placed back under the platform to reuse.

Abstract: A full-automatic cat toilet is provided, which includes: a base; an accommodating cavity arranged in the base for placing cat litter; and a rotating shovel; wherein the rotating shovel has two ends rotatably arranged on the base, and a rotating shovel claw arranged at a radial end thereof; the rotating shovel and the rotating shovel claw are capable of rotating so as to unload the cat litter into the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is located below the rotating shovel and the rotating shovel claw.

Abstract: A fully automatic pet cabin cleaning mechanism, comprising guide rails, and a strip-shaped cleaning module that can reciprocate along the guide rails in the pet cabin, a front side of the cleaning module is provided with a feces shoveling board, one end of the feces shoveling board contacts a bottom of the pet cabin, and the cleaning module is provided with a feces collection tank on a front side of an end of a movement path; a bottom of the cleaning module is provided with a cleaning roller brush, which is in contact with the bottom of the pet cabin and can rotate at a high speed. The cleaning mechanism can be arranged in the pet cabin, and through the automatic operation of the equipment, it can automatically complete the daily cleaning of the pet living environment.

Abstract: A hideaway stair assembly is disclosed, including a housing and a plurality of steps at least partially retained within the housing in a retracted configuration and the plurality of steps at least partially extended from the housing in an extended configuration. The plurality of steps are coupled to a shaft coupled to a flexible shaft coupling. A motor drives the shaft and moves the plurality of steps between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration to allow convenient access to a furniture item by a pet.

Abstract: A cat nest with a cat scratching board, comprising a cat nest main body and a cat scratching board; the cat nest main body and the cat scratching board are designed separately, which is convenient for the cat scratching board to be interchanged with a base of the cat nest made of other materials; the cat scratching board is a hollow porous structure, which enhances the air permeability of the bottom of the cat nest, and the porous vertical structure improves the strength and is not easy to collapse; the cat nest main body is a three-dimensional support structure, and the surface is a flexible fabric containing fillers to achieve a certain support effect, the bottom of the cat nest main body is designed as an elastic closure for fastening the cat scratching board and prevent it from loosening; the cat scratching board is an environmentally friendly recyclable raw material.