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Litter Box Defect Glossary

Findings become fixes when both sides call the defect by the same name. This glossary standardizes the vocabulary across molded, mechanical and electronic findings.

The harness side maintains a defect reference with root causes, and the discipline transfers directly to litter boxes with a wider surface: molded parts, mechanisms, electronics and packaging. A shared vocabulary keeps inspection reports actionable and supplier conversations short.

Molded-part findings

TermWhat it looks likeUsual root cause
Sink marksDimples on thick sectionsCooling and wall design
FlashThin plastic seam at parting linesMold wear or clamp settings
Short shotIncomplete fill at thin featuresInjection parameters
WarpPanel bows after coolingUneven cooling or wall ratios
Color streaksStreaks in the melt pathMasterbatch mixing or transition

Mechanism and electronics findings

TermWhat it looks likeUsual root cause
Sweep stallRake stops mid-path under loadDrive margin or obstruction sensitivity
Deferral missCycle runs with weight presentSensor calibration or threshold
False deferralUnit will not run when emptySensor window soiled or threshold too tight
Drawer misalignmentDrawer binds or gapsFrame tolerance or slide quality
RattleLoose hardware or liner contactAssembly tolerance, per the noise guide

Packaging and documentation findings

TermWhat it looks likeUsual root cause
Carton crushStacking beyond the stated layersPacking spec enforcement
Label mismatchArtwork version on the product differs from the POArtwork register control
Missing kit itemsLiner roll, filter or manual absentPacking checklist enforcement

Use the glossary the same way as its harness counterpart in the defect reference: classify findings by name, trace the root cause, and carry the prevention into the next revision of the tech pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why standardize defect names?
Shared vocabulary turns inspection reports into instructions; different names for the same finding restart the conversation.
Which findings are batch-level?
Molded and electronic findings often repeat per batch; packaging findings are usually per carton.
Who maintains the glossary?
The buyer, with the factory contributing root causes; it versions with the tech pack.

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