Multi-function trash picking device

A multi-function trash picking device includes a foldable rod, a detachable head portion and a handle. The foldable rod includes two elongate rod arms which are connected through a pivot. The two rod arms are folded and unfolded through the pivot. One rod arm has one end connected to the head portion, and the other rod arm has one end connected to the handle. The handle includes a trigger thereon. The head portion includes a clamp and a metallic slide member adapted to open or close the clamp. Two sides of the clamp are respectively provided with two plastic rings adapted to fasten a trash bag. The multi-function trash picking device of the present invention can pick up the excrement of pets or trash easily. The user can hold the pet while picking up the excrement or trash, so that the pet won't be lost.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a multi-function trash picking device, and more particularly, to a multi-function trash picking device to pick up the excrement of pets or trash with ease.

2. Description of the Prior Art

The standard of living gradually enhances and raising a pet becomes more and more popular. However, the surrounding becomes worse due to the pet excrements. In order to improve the surrounding, many pet appliances are developed, such as a pet excrement picking device. The configuration of the conventional pet excrement picking device is simple and it is not convenient to clean the picking device. Accordingly, the present invention intends to provide a multi-function trash picking device for improving the shortcomings mentioned above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a multi-function trash picking device which can be used to pick up the excrement of pets or trash easily. Selectively, the present invention can cooperate with a dog leash accessory and a dog walking accessory to hold the pet when the user picks up trash.

The multi-function trash picking device of the present invention comprises a foldable rod, a detachable head portion and a handle. The foldable rod comprises two elongate rod arms which are connected through a pivot. The two rod arms are folded and unfolded through the pivot. One rod arm has one end connected to the head portion, and the other rod arm has one end connected to the handle. The handle comprises a trigger thereon. The head portion comprises a clamp and a metallic slide member adapted to open or close the clamp. Two sides of the clamp are respectively provided with two plastic rings adapted to fasten a trash bag.

Preferably, the two rod arms comprise a wire rope therein. One end of the wire rope is connected to the metallic slide member, and the other end of the wire rope is connected to the trigger of the handle.

Preferably, the head portion has a chamber adapted to store trash bags.

Preferably, the multi-function trash picking device further comprises a lock buckle to lock the rod arms when the rod arms are folded.

Preferably, the rod arms have a positioning hole and a positioning member at inner ends thereof for engagement when the rod arms are unfolded.

Preferably, the multi-function trash picking device further comprises a dog leash accessory. The lower end of the dog leash accessory is coupled to the head portion, and the upper end of the dog leash accessory is adapted for connection of a dog leash.

Preferably, the multi-function trash picking device further comprises a dog walking accessory. The lower end of the dog walking accessory is coupled to the head portion and an upper end of the dog walking accessory is adapted for connection of a traditional device to walk a dog.

Preferably, the head portion further comprises a pin-type lock to lock the clamp.

Preferably, the rod arms further comprises a hook and a slide-type lock to slide along the rod arms. The slide-type lock cooperates with the hook to lock the head portion.

Compared to the prior art, the multi-function trash picking device of the present invention can pick up the excrement of pets or trash easily. Selectively, the present invention can cooperate with the dog leash accessory and the dog walking accessory to hold the pet when the user picks up trash.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example is only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown inFIG. 1throughFIG. 5, the multi-function trash picking device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a foldable rod2, a detachable head portion1, and a handle3. The foldable rod2comprises two elongate rod arms7which are connected through a pivot10. The two rod arms7can be folded and unfolded through the pivot10. One rod arm7has one end connected to the head portion1, and the other rod arm7has one end connected to the handle1. The handle3comprises a trigger8thereon. The head portion1comprises a clamp4and a metallic slide member9used to open or close the clamp4. Two sides of the clamp4are respectively provided with two plastic rings6used to fasten a trash bag. The two rod arms7comprise a wire rope therein. One end of the wire rope is connected to the metallic slide member9, and the other end of the wire rope is connected to the trigger8of the handle3.

The head portion1has a chamber5used to store trash bags. The present invention further comprises a lock buckle16to lock the rod arms7when the rod arms7are folded. The rod arms7have a positioning hole11and a positioning member12at inner ends thereof for engagement when the rod arms7are unfolded. The present invention further comprises a dog leash accessory17. The lower end of the dog leash accessory17is coupled to the head portion1, and the upper end of the dog leash accessory17is adapted for connection of a dog leash. The present invention further comprises a dog walking accessory18for walking a dog. The lower end of the dog walking accessory18is coupled to the head portion1, and the upper end of the dog walking accessory18is adapted for connection of a traditional device to walk a dog. The head portion1further comprises a pin-type lock13to lock the clamp4. The rod arms7further comprises a hook15and a slide-type lock14to slide along the rod arms7. The slide-type lock14cooperates with the hook15to lock the head portion1.

When in use, as shown inFIG. 1throughFIG. 5, the multi-function trash picking device of the present invention comprises the foldable rod2, the detachable head portion1, the handle3, and the two accessories. The head portion1comprises the clamp4and the chamber5. Two sides of the head portion1are respectively provided with the two plastic rings6to fasten the edge of a trash bag.

The chamber5is to store trash bags. The foldable rod2has the two elongate rod arms7which can be folded or unfolded through a buckle. When the rod arms7are folded, the buckle is used to lock the rod arms7.

The handle3is connected with the distal end of one rod arm7, conforming to ergonomics. The trigger8is connected with one end of the wire rope in the rod arms. The other end of the wire rope is connected with the metallic slide member9of the head portion1. Through the trigger8, the clamp4of the head portion1is controlled to open or close.

The two accessories, one is the dog leash accessory17for walking a dog. The lower end of the dog leash accessory17is coupled to the head portion1, and the upper end of the dog leash accessory17is adapted for connection of a rope. The other is the dog walking accessory18. The lower end of the dog walking accessory18is coupled to the head portion1, and the upper end of the dog walking accessory18is adapted for connection of a traditional walking device through an adhesive strip or a plastic rope.

The present invention can pick up and collect the excrement of pets with ease. To practice the present invention, a trash bag is fitted on the head portion1and the edge of the trash bag is fastened by the plastic rings6. The front end of the head portion1points at the excrement or trash. The user operates the trigger8to control the head portion1to pick up the excrement or trash to be collected in the trash bag.

Another use way of the present invention is that the user can hold the picking device with one end and a trash bag with the other end to pick up the excrement or trash easily without bending down.

The head portion1of the picking device is detachable. When the head portion1is used only, the user can use the two accessories, the dog leash accessory and the dog walking accessory, to hold the pet while picking up the excrement, so that the pet won't be lost.

The multi-function trash picking device of the present invention has the following advantages.

1. The head portion has the chamber to store trash bags conveniently.

2. When the trash bag is fitted on the head portion, the four plastic rings are used to secure the trash bag and to take out the trash bag, so that the picking device and the user's hands won't be dirtied.

3. The excrement or trash is collected into the trash bag.

4. The seal design at the side of the head portion can control the excrement or trash not exposed so the odor won't fill the surroundings.

5. The product can be folded for carrying.

6. The head portion is detachable and can be used to cooperate with the dog leash accessory and the dog walking accessory.

7. The lock buckle is used to secure the two rod arms together after the rod arms are folded.

Accordingly, the multi-function trash picking device of the present invention can pick up the excrement of pets or trash easily. Selectively, the present invention can cooperate with the dog leash accessory and the dog walking accessory to hold the pet when the user picks up trash.