Collapsible pet airline crate

By designing the folding and opening mechanisms of the foldable pet airline crate, the problem of pet airline crates not being foldable has been solved, achieving convenient crate storage and improved space utilization.

CN224402518UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26BAZHOU YANXU PLASTIC PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BAZHOU YANXU PLASTIC PRODUCTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing pet carriers cannot be folded, which means they must be moved as a whole at their original size during transport. This is especially true for large carriers, which are inconvenient to store and reduce space utilization.

Method used

A foldable pet carrier was designed, employing a folding and opening mechanism, including components such as an upper cover, a lower cover, a first frame, a second frame, a locking groove, a locking plate, and a square buckle. The carrier can be folded and quickly opened and closed through rotation and sliding operations.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient folding and storage of pet airline crates, improving space utilization and facilitating transportation and storage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to pet aviation technical field discloses foldable pet aviation case, including lower cover, the top of lower cover is provided with upper cover, the top of lower cover is installed with folding mechanism, folding mechanism is used for the folding of this device, the top left side of lower cover is installed with the opening and closing mechanism, the opening and closing mechanism is used for the switch of this device, the opening and closing mechanism includes two second frames, two second frames are installed in the top front and rear end of lower cover respectively, the middle part of second frame is fixedly connected with the baffle, when needing to fold the box body, the square buckle of rotating upper cover front and rear end, the sliding multiple clamping plate makes it with the clamping block of first frame and second frame top separate, then will two first frame with two second frame respectively fold to the inside, after folding, the square buckle on the upper cover is engaged with the clamping groove, realizes the folding of device, and it is convenient to store.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet aviation technology, and in particular to a foldable pet aviation crate. Background Technology

[0002] Flight cases are high-strength, impact-resistant containers designed specifically for air transport. They are made of sturdy aluminum alloy and ABS materials and equipped with locks, handles, and wheels. They offer excellent sealing and protection and are widely used for carrying precision instruments, valuables, and pets. They meet air transport safety regulations and effectively protect the contents from compression, collisions, or environmental impacts.

[0003] Pet airline crates are specialized containers designed for pet air transport. Made of high-strength plastic or metal, they meet aviation standards and feature ventilation holes, safety locks, and a comfortable interior space. They ensure pets can breathe freely and avoid escape during transport, while their sturdy structure protects them from bumps and impacts. They also meet airlines' size and safety regulations for pet transport containers, making them essential for pets' safe air travel. Although airline crates have ventilation holes, to ensure structural sturdiness, the number and area of ​​these holes are relatively small, and they are mostly located on the sides or top. In high-temperature environments, insufficient air circulation can lead to stuffiness inside the crate, causing heatstroke in pets. Current technology addresses this by placing non-water-filled ice pads or condensation pads inside the crate to absorb heat and maintain localized cooling; placing aluminum foil sunshades on top to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption; and hanging wrung-out damp towels at the ventilation holes to allow air circulation to remove moisture and achieve evaporative cooling. Care should be taken to avoid clogging the ventilation holes with towels. However, when transporting empty crates, they cannot be folded and must be moved as a whole, especially large airline crates, making them inconvenient to store and reducing space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a foldable pet airline crate, which aims to improve the problem that in the existing technology, empty crates cannot be folded and must be moved as a whole according to their original size when transporting, especially large airline crates, which are also inconvenient to store and thus reduce space utilization.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a foldable pet carrier, including a lower cover, with an upper cover at the top of the lower cover, a folding mechanism installed on the top of the lower cover for folding the device, and an opening and closing mechanism installed on the top left side of the lower cover for switching the device on and off; the opening and closing mechanism includes two second frames, which are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the top of the lower cover, with a baffle fixedly connected to the middle of the second frame, and a first frame rotatably connected to the left and right ends of the top of the lower cover, with multiple mounting blocks fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of the first frame and the second frame, and a locking groove equidistantly opened on the top of the upper cover, with a locking plate installed inside the locking groove, and square buckles rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the upper cover, with multiple mounting blocks fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of the second frame and the first frame, and multiple locking blocks fixedly connected at equal intervals to the top of the second frame and the first frame.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The opening and closing mechanism includes a rotating rod, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the first frame on the left. The upper and lower ends of the front side of the middle of the first frame on the left are provided with circular holes. A grid frame is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating rod. A fixing plate is installed on the rear side of the grid frame. Sliding blocks are slidably connected to the upper and lower ends of the middle of the fixing plate. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the right side of the sliding block. Circular grooves are provided at the upper and lower ends of the rear side of the first frame.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] A mounting block is fixedly connected to the top center of the cover, and a handle is rotatably connected to the outside of the mounting block.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The lower cover has a buckle groove at the front and rear ends, and multiple mounting grooves are equidistantly provided around the top of the lower cover.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] Multiple identification plates are equidistantly arranged on the outer side of the top cover, and the inner side of the locking groove is slidably connected to the outer side of the locking plate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] An annular groove is provided on the outer top of the top cover, and the inner side of the locking plate engages with the middle of the locking block.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The bottom of the square buckle engages with the outer side of the buckle groove, and multiple ventilation slots are equidistantly provided in the middle of the baffle.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The outer side of the mounting block is rotatably connected to the middle of the mounting groove, and the outer side of the telescopic rod is engaged with the outer side of the grid frame.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, when it is necessary to fold the box, rotate the square buckles at the front and rear ends of the top cover, slide multiple locking plates to separate them from the locking blocks at the top of the first frame and the second frame, and then fold the two first frames and the two second frames inward respectively. After folding, lock the square buckles on the top cover into the buckle slots to realize the folding of the device for easy storage.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, the two sliding blocks move synchronously towards the center, causing the two telescopic rods to move towards each other. The ends of the telescopic rods separate from the circular holes, thus opening the grid frame. The circular groove facilitates the installation of the fixing plate, and the rotating rod facilitates the rotation of the grid frame to open and close. When it is necessary to close the grid frame, the operation can be reversed, thus enabling the device to open and close quickly and making it easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing mechanism of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial top view of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a partial rear view of the foldable pet carrier proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Lower cover; 2. Folding mechanism; 201. First frame; 202. Second frame; 203. Baffle; 204. Engaging block; 205. Engaging groove; 206. Square buckle; 207. Engaging plate; 208. Mounting block; 3. Opening and closing mechanism; 301. Grid frame; 302. Rotating rod; 303. Telescopic rod; 304. Fixing plate; 305. Circular groove; 306. Sliding block; 307. Circular hole; 4. Upper cover; 5. Handle; 6. Ventilation groove; 7. Annular groove; 8. Mounting block; 9. Identification plate; 10. Buckle groove; 11. Mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This utility model provides an embodiment of a foldable pet carrier, including a lower cover 1, an upper cover 4 at the top of the lower cover 1, a folding mechanism 2 installed on the top of the lower cover 1 for folding the device, and an opening and closing mechanism 3 installed on the top left side of the lower cover 1 for opening and closing the device. The opening and closing mechanism 3 includes two second frames 202, which are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the top of the lower cover 1. A baffle 203 is fixedly connected to the middle of the second frame 202. A first frame 201 is rotatably connected to the left and right ends of the top of the lower cover 1. Multiple mounting blocks 208 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of the first frame 201 and the second frame 202. The top of the upper cover 4 has equidistant locking grooves. 205, a locking plate 207 is installed on the inner side of the locking groove 205. The installation of the locking plate 207 facilitates the fixation of the device when it is unfolded. Square buckles 206 are rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the top cover 4. Multiple mounting blocks 208 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the bottom of the second frame 202 and the first frame 201. Multiple locking blocks 204 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the top of the second frame 202 and the first frame 201. Multiple marking plates 9 are set at equal intervals on the outer side of the top cover 4. The installation of the marking plates 9 facilitates the use of the staff. The inner side of the locking groove 205 is slidably connected to the outer side of the locking plate 207. An annular groove 7 is opened on the outer side of the top of the top cover 4. The inner side of the locking plate 207 is locked to the middle of the locking block 204.

[0035] Specifically, when the box needs to be folded, the square buckles 206 at the front and rear ends of the top cover 4 are rotated and multiple locking plates 207 are slid to separate the locking blocks 204 at the top of the first frame 201 and the second frame 202. Then, the two first frames 201 and the two second frames 202 are folded inward respectively. Since the position of the first frame 201 is slightly higher than that of the second frame 202, the second frame 202 is folded first, and then the first frame 201 is folded, so that the multiple mounting blocks 208 rotate in their corresponding mounting slots 11. After the folding is completed, the square buckles 206 on the top cover 4 are engaged with the buckle slots 10. Through the above process, the folding of this device is realized, which is convenient for storage.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The opening and closing mechanism 3 includes a rotating rod 302, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the left first frame 201. The upper and lower ends of the front side of the middle of the left first frame 201 are provided with circular holes 307. The outer side of the rotating rod 302 is fixedly connected to a grid frame 301. A fixing plate 304 is installed on the rear side of the grid frame 301. The upper and lower ends of the middle of the fixing plate 304 are slidably connected to sliding blocks 306. The right side of the sliding block 306 is fixedly connected to a telescopic rod 303. The installation of the telescopic rod 303 facilitates the fixing of the grid frame 301. The upper and lower ends of the rear side of the first frame 201 are provided with circular grooves 305. The outer side of the mounting block 208 is rotatably connected to the middle of the mounting groove 11. The outer side of the telescopic rod 303 is engaged with the outer side of the grid frame 301.

[0037] Specifically, firstly, the two sliding blocks 306 are moved synchronously towards the center, thereby causing the two telescopic rods 303 to move towards each other. The ends of the telescopic rods 303 separate from the circular holes 307, thus realizing the opening and closing function of the grid frame 301. The circular groove 305 is provided to facilitate the installation of the fixing plate 304. In addition, the rotating rod 302 is installed to facilitate the rotation of the grid frame 301 to open and close. When it is necessary to close the grid frame 301, the above operation can be reversed to quickly realize the opening and closing of the device, thus facilitating the use of the staff.

[0038] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The top center of the upper cover 4 is fixedly connected to the mounting block 8, and the outer side of the mounting block 8 is rotatably connected to the handle 5. The front and rear center of the lower cover 1 are provided with buckle grooves 10. The top of the lower cover 1 is provided with multiple mounting grooves 11 at equal intervals. The bottom of the square buckle 206 is engaged with the outer side of the buckle groove 10. The middle of the baffle 203 is provided with multiple ventilation grooves 6 at equal intervals.

[0039] Specifically, the installation of handle 5 facilitates the taking out of this device, the installation of mounting slot 11 facilitates the folding of the first frame 201 and the second frame 202, and the installation of ventilation slot 6 prevents the internal air from not circulating.

[0040] Working principle: When the box needs to be folded, the square buckles 206 at the front and rear ends of the top cover 4 are rotated, and multiple locking plates 207 are slid to separate the locking blocks 204 at the top of the first frame 201 and the second frame 202. Then, the two first frames 201 and the two second frames 202 are folded inward. Since the position of the first frame 201 is slightly higher than that of the second frame 202, the second frame 202 is folded first, and then the first frame 201 is folded. This causes the multiple mounting blocks 208 to rotate inside their corresponding mounting slots 11. After folding, the square buckles 206 on the top cover 4 are engaged with the buckle slots 10. Through the above process, the folding of this device is achieved, which facilitates the storage of this device.

[0041] First, the two sliding blocks 306 are moved synchronously towards the center, causing the two telescopic rods 303 to move towards each other. This allows the ends of the telescopic rods 303 to separate from the circular holes 307, thus enabling the grid frame 301 to open and close. The circular groove 305 facilitates the installation of the fixing plate 304, and the installation of the rotating rod 302 facilitates the rotation of the grid frame 301 to open and close. When it is necessary to close the grid frame 301, the above steps are reversed, thus achieving rapid opening and closing of the device and making it convenient for operators to use.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable pet carrier, including a lower cover (1), characterized in that: The top of the lower cover (1) is provided with an upper cover (4), and a folding mechanism (2) is installed on the top of the lower cover (1). The folding mechanism (2) is used for folding the device. An opening and closing mechanism (3) is installed on the left side of the top of the lower cover (1). The opening and closing mechanism (3) is used for opening and closing the device. The opening and closing mechanism (3) includes two second frames (202), which are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the top of the lower cover (1). A baffle (203) is fixedly connected to the middle of the second frame (202). A first frame (201) is rotatably connected to the left and right ends of the top of the lower cover (1). Multiple mounting blocks (208) are fixedly connected at equal distances to the bottom of the first frame (201) and the second frame (202). A locking groove (205) is opened at equal distances on the top of the upper cover (4). A locking plate (207) is installed on the inner side of the locking groove (205). A square buckle (206) is rotatably connected to the front and rear ends of the upper cover (4). Multiple mounting blocks (208) are fixedly connected at equal distances to the bottom of the second frame (202) and the first frame (201). Multiple locking blocks (204) are fixedly connected at equal distances to the top of the second frame (202) and the first frame (201).

2. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing mechanism (3) includes a rotating rod (302), which is rotatably connected to the middle of the first frame (201) on the left side. The upper and lower ends of the front side of the middle of the first frame (201) on the left side are provided with circular holes (307). A grid frame (301) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod (302). A fixing plate (304) is installed on the rear side of the grid frame (301). A sliding block (306) is slidably connected to the upper and lower ends of the middle of the fixing plate (304). A telescopic rod (303) is fixedly connected to the right side of the sliding block (306). A circular groove (305) is provided on the upper and lower ends of the rear side of the first frame (201).

3. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top center of the cover (4) is fixedly connected to an installation block (8), and the outer side of the installation block (8) is rotatably connected to a handle (5).

4. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower cover (1) has a buckle groove (10) at the front and rear ends of the middle, and multiple mounting grooves (11) are equally spaced around the top of the lower cover (1).

5. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple identification plates (9) are equidistantly arranged on the outer side of the upper cover (4), and the inner side of the locking groove (205) is slidably connected to the outer side of the locking plate (207).

6. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top outer side of the cover (4) is provided with an annular groove (7), and the inner side of the locking plate (207) is engaged with the middle part of the locking block (204).

7. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the square buckle (206) engages with the outer side of the buckle groove (10), and the baffle (203) has multiple ventilation slots (6) equidistantly spaced in the middle.

8. The foldable pet carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the mounting block (208) is rotatably connected to the middle of the mounting groove (11), and the outer side of the telescopic rod (303) is engaged with the outer side of the grid frame (301).