Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms by Liang Xueyong

Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms by Liang Xueyong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Gyvūnų priežiūros, žaislų, reikmenų ir produktų dizainas Competition Category.

BronzinisGyvūnų priežiūra· 2025

Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms

by Liang Xueyong

Client: Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.

Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Gyvūnų priežiūra Category

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The Design

About Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms

Black Hole – tai katės kraiko dėžė, sukurta derėti su modernaus interjero dekoru. Priekinį įėjimą sudaro žiedas, kuris jungiamuoju strypu susietas su viršutiniu dangčiu, todėl abi dalys juda kartu. Pasukus žiedą, dangtis atsidaro, o sujungimo mechanizmas sukuria natūralų pasipriešinimą, užtikrinantį švelnų ir tylų užsivėrimą. Viršutiniame dangtyje esanti anga leidžia katės iškrapštytam kraikui, keliant dangtį, nukristi atgal į dėžę. Žiedas taip pat paslepia paties konteinerio formą. Black Hole pagaminta iš plastiko, daugiausia PP ir ABS, o žiedą transportavimui galima įdėti į dėžės vidų.

The Recognition

About the Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms laimėjo Bronzinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, labai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą išskirtiniams dizainams, kuriuos žymi kūrybiškumas, išradingumas ir sumanumas. Bronzos laureatai yra pakankamai įgudę ir stulbinamai kūrybingi dirbiniai, patvirtinantys jų kūrėjų didelę patirtį, vaizduotę ir išteklių gausą. Tikimasi, kad Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus daiktas, žymiai profesionalus ir novatoriškas. Šis Bronziniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas įtraukia geriausias praktikas mene, moksle, dizaine ir technologijose ir yra puikus dėl dėmesio detalėms. Black Hole Kraiko dėžė katėms puikiai tenkina poreikius, paliečia troškimus, žavi jausmus ir traukia smalsumą.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Decopark Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts. The outlet on the top cover allows cat litter carried out by the cat to fall back into the box as the cover is being lifted.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall Dimensions: Length 565mm x Width 418mm x Height 520mm
Container Dimensions: Length 550mm x Width 380mm x Height 410mm
Weight: 3.1kg
Material: PP/ABS
Tags: Black Hole, Exploration, Soft-close mechanism, Integration with Indoor Environment, Cat Litter Box
Production Technology: It is made of plastic, primarily PP and ABS. The ring as a main feature meet the needs to link with the lid. We have tried many linkage methods, dealing with challenges to calculating the corresponding supporting point of the structure and the products counterweights to open and close the lid with just a connecting rod, and also adds resistance for a soft close. Regarding transport, the size of the ring are designed to allow it to be placed inside the box, in case of transport damage.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part is the product's dual-direction opening and closing mechanism. Initially, we aimed to achieve the lid's opening and closing using the movement or rotation of a ring. Eventually, we chose the rotational motion structure. This involved overcoming challenges including calculating the appropriate support points of this structure and determining the product's counterweights. Therefore, this design allows the lid to be operated by a single connecting rod, providing both smooth opening and closing, as well as resistance for a soft close.
Research: Through observation, we found current cat litter box market have not taken the integration of home design into account, making it difficult for them to be a part of modern home design. Therefore, we made a series of improvement. In terms of shape, we designed a ring to hide the original shape of the cat litter box, making the function and style coordinated. Regarding the function, the exit of the lid can remove the remaining litter that would fall back into the litter box as the lid close.
Inspiration: Due to limitations of their functional design, traditional cat litter boxes face the challenge of matching with interior decoration. Recognizing cats innate curiosity for exploring caves, this product offers them an innovative and thrilling experience during use. The shapes of black holes have inspired the design of the ring, which not only covers the original cat litter box but also serves as a visual element to integrate with different interior design styles.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2023 in Hangzhou, and was exhibited in The ONE Pet Show in April 2024.
Operation Flow: Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance for the cat and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts.
Patents: Decopark (2023) Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.;
Patent Applied. Patent No. 202420603254.1. Zhejiang Sci-tech University. 2024. China.
Patent Applied. Patent No. 2024301617060. Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. 2024. China.
Team Members: Wang Sijia
Wang Qianqiu
Yu Fei
Yu Sushu