Pet seat and swing chair
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114113968
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-04-08
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-13
AI Technical Summary
Current pet and baby products lack a rocking motion function, are insufficiently comfortable, and are difficult to clean, failing to meet the evolving needs of users.
A rocking chair or pet seat with a pivot mechanism allowing a carrier to swing relative to a base, featuring a support plate and frame design for comfort and ease of cleaning, along with a removable seat fabric and canopy assembly for adjustability.
The rocking chair provides soothing motion for pets and babies, enhances comfort, and is easy to clean, while maintaining a sturdy and attractive appearance.
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of seating technology, and more particularly to a rocking chair, and even more particularly to a rocking pet seat. Prior Technology
[0002] Currently, the pet market is an emerging market with a wide variety of pet supplies, such as pet vehicles, pet carriers, pet beds, pet swings, pet cushions, and pet toys. Some indoor pet supplies, designed to help pets fall asleep or encourage play, feature a rocking motion, which can be beneficial for soothing the pet to sleep or increasing its enjoyment of play. However, some current pet supplies do not yet offer this function and fail to meet the evolving needs of users.
[0003] In addition, some pet products are not comfortable enough, making it difficult to lull pets to sleep or attract them to play on their own. Furthermore, some pet products are difficult to clean.
[0004] Similarly, baby rockers also suffer from insufficient comfort, difficulty in soothing babies to sleep, and difficulty in cleaning.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need to develop a rocking chair or a swingable pet seat that can solve at least one of the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] One object of this disclosure is to provide a pet seat with a swing function to facilitate soothing a pet to sleep.
[0007] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a rocking chair capable of rocking motion.
[0008] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a rocking chair that can improve the comfort and support of infants or pets when lying down.
[0009] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a rocking chair that is easy to clean.
[0010] To achieve at least one of the above objectives, this disclosure provides a pet seat according to a first aspect, comprising: a base; a pivot connected to the base, the axis of the pivot being inclined toward the center of the base and forming an angle of less than 90° with a horizontal plane; a carrier located above the base, the carrier having an accommodating space and a support plate located below the accommodating space, the support plate extending at least partially to the central region of the accommodating space, one end of the support plate intersecting the axis of the pivot in a vertical direction, the carrier swinging relative to the base about the axis of the pivot and having a stationary position, wherein when the carrier is in the stationary position, the carrier is stationary relative to the base, and the angle between the support plate and the horizontal plane is in the range of ≤15° and ≥-15°.
[0011] In one embodiment, when the vehicle is in the stationary position, the angle between the support plate and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the axis of the pivot and the horizontal plane.
[0012] In one embodiment, when the vehicle is in the stationary position, the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane does not exceed or partially exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane, and the area of the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 10% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate on the horizontal plane.
[0013] In one embodiment, the vehicle swings relative to the base about the axis of the pivot between a first extreme position and a second extreme position, the rest position being located between the first extreme position and the second extreme position and being positioned below the first extreme position and the second extreme position in a circumferential direction about the axis of the pivot; when the vehicle is located at the first extreme position or the second extreme position, the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane does not exceed or partially exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane, and the area of the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 30% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate on the horizontal plane.
[0014] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a frame comprising a frame and at least one connecting rod, the frame surrounding and opposite to the support plate, and the connecting rod located below the support plate and connected to the inner surface of the frame.
[0015] In one embodiment, the carrier further includes a fixed seat located below the support plate and extending downward, and a connecting seat located below the fixed seat and connected to the fixed seat. The fixed seat is located above the pivot, and the connecting seat is sleeved downward outside the pivot. The connecting seat rotates about the axis of the pivot, and the included angle between the lower surface of the fixed seat, the upper surface of the connecting seat and the axis of the pivot is in the range of ≥90° and ≤115°.
[0016] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a frame, the frame including a frame and at least one connecting rod, the frame surrounding the support plate, the connecting rod being located below the support plate and connected to the frame, and the fixing seat connecting the connecting rod and the frame.
[0017] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a frame and a canopy assembly. The frame is arranged around the support plate, and the canopy assembly is located above the support plate to cover the accommodating space downwards. The frame is provided with a canopy mounting base, and the canopy assembly is provided with a canopy locking member. The canopy locking member is detachably connected to the canopy mounting base.
[0018] In one embodiment, the canopy assembly further includes a canopy and at least one canopy rod pivotally connected to the canopy locking member, at least one end of the canopy being connected to the canopy rod, and the canopy folding or unfolding as the canopy rod pivots relative to the canopy locking member.
[0019] In one embodiment, the carrier further includes a positioning seat and a connecting seat located below the support plate. The lower surface of the positioning seat is planar, and the positioning seat has a receiving groove formed by an upward indentation from the lower surface of the positioning seat. The receiving groove receives the connecting seat, and the lower end of the connecting seat is not lower than the lower surface of the positioning seat. The connecting seat is sleeved downward outside the pivot, and the connecting seat rotates around the axis of the pivot.
[0020] According to a second aspect, this disclosure provides a rocking chair, comprising: a base; a seat located above the base and pivotally connected to the base about an axis inclined relative to a horizontal plane, the seat including a frame, the frame including a closed-loop outer peripheral rod and a support structure connected to the outer peripheral rod, the outer peripheral rod being inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the support structure extending continuously from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod; the support structure including a first support structure and a second support structure interconnected, the first support structure being connected to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod and recessed downward, the second support structure being connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod and including a raised portion protruding upward.
[0021] In one embodiment, the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the downward concavity of the first support structure is less than the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the upward convexity of the raised portion.
[0022] In one embodiment, the first support structure includes a plurality of support rods spaced apart in the left-right direction. The two ends of the support rods are respectively connected to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod and the second support structure. The support rods are bent downwards, and the curvature of the curve formed by the downwardly bent support rods is less than the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the upwardly protruding heightened portion.
[0023] In one embodiment, the distance between the lower ends of two adjacent support rods is less than the distance between the upper ends of two corresponding adjacent support rods.
[0024] In one embodiment, the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod is wavy, and the upper end of the support rod is connected to the trough of the outer peripheral rod.
[0025] In one embodiment, the second support structure includes a connecting rod extending in a left-right direction, the left and right ends of which are connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod, the lower edge of the support rod being connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod bending downward.
[0026] In one embodiment, the seat further includes a seat fabric covering the frame, the seat fabric including a first seat fabric covering a portion of the frame, the surface of the first seat fabric facing the support rod having multiple connecting straps that correspond one-to-one with the multiple support rods.
[0027] In one embodiment, the first fabric includes a plurality of protrusions arranged in a left-right direction and a plurality of stitching lines disposed between adjacent protrusions, with the plurality of connecting strips corresponding to and connected to the plurality of stitching lines one by one.
[0028] In one embodiment, the seat includes a seat cover covering the frame, the seat cover including a first seat cover covering the frame downwards, the first seat cover continuously covering the first support structure and the second support structure along the extension direction of the support structure, and the first seat cover being connected to the support structure.
[0029] In one embodiment, the first seat is provided with a positioning element that is connected to the first support structure.
[0030] In one embodiment, the positioning element is exposed on the first seat.
[0031] In one embodiment, the seat fabric further includes a second seat fabric connected to the first seat fabric, the second seat fabric covering the positioning element.
[0032] In one embodiment, the first fabric covers the outer perimeter rod.
[0033] In one embodiment, the seat includes a first seat fabric that covers the frame downwards, a second seat fabric that covers the frame upwards, and a connector that connects the circumferential edges of the first seat fabric and the circumferential edges of the second seat fabric.
[0034] In one embodiment, the connector includes a zipper that extends continuously along the circumferential edges of the first fabric and the second fabric.
[0035] In one embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of male buckles disposed on the circumferential edge of one of the first and second base fabrics, and a plurality of female buckles disposed on the circumferential edge of the other of the first and second base fabrics, the male and female buckles being aligned and fastened one by one.
[0036] In one embodiment, the rocking chair also includes a cushion located above the first seat fabric.
[0037] In one embodiment, the cushion is at least partially vertically aligned with the lowest point of the first support structure.
[0038] In one embodiment, the cushion includes a cushion portion and a retaining wall extending upward from the circumferential edge of the cushion portion.
[0039] In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a backrest and an edge portion connected to each other along the circumferential edge of the pad portion, the top of the backrest being higher than the top of the edge portion.
[0040] In one embodiment, the backrest is located further away from the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod than the edge portion.
[0041] In one embodiment, the second support structure includes a connecting rod and a support plate. The connecting rod extends in a left-right direction and its two ends are connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod at two different locations. The remaining portion of the connecting rod is spaced apart from the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod. The support plate extends continuously between the connecting rod and the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod spaced apart from the connecting rod, and the support plate extends continuously along the extension direction of the connecting rod and the extension direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod.
[0042] In one embodiment, the support plate covers downwards the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod and the connecting rod.
[0043] In one embodiment, the support plate bends upward to form the raised portion, which covers the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod and extends continuously along the extending direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod.
[0044] In one embodiment, the raised portion is located above the support plate.
[0045] In one embodiment, the heightening portion includes a plurality of support blocks spaced apart in a left-right direction, the upper surface of which is curved upward.
[0046] In one embodiment, the raised portion is spaced apart from the connecting rod or extends continuously from the connecting rod to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod.
[0047] In one embodiment, along the extension direction of the connecting rod, the curved extension length of the portion of the heightened part near the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod is less than the curved extension length of the portion of the heightened part away from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod.
[0048] In one embodiment, the support plate includes a first skirt and a second skirt, the first skirt abutting against the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod at the outer periphery, and the second skirt abutting against the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod at the side facing the connecting rod.
[0049] In one embodiment, the lowest point of the first support structure is below the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod, and the highest point of the second support structure is above the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod.
[0050] In one embodiment, the seat further includes a foam covering the frame.
[0051] The rocking chair disclosed herein allows for rocking motions, which helps to lull infants or pets to sleep or provide a place for them to play independently. Furthermore, the rocking chair provides excellent support for infants or pets, greatly improving their comfort while lying down. Moreover, the seat fabric is removable for easy cleaning and replacement. In addition to its sturdy structure, the rocking chair also boasts an attractive appearance. Simple Explanation of the Diagram
[0052] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent by considering the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative illustrations of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:
[0053] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the pet seat in a stationary position according to an embodiment of this application.
[0054] Figure 2 is a 3D exploded view of the pet seat in Figure 1;
[0055] Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the pet seat in Figure 1 along line AA;
[0056] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 3;
[0057] Figure 5 is a front sectional view of the pet seat in Figure 1 along line BB;
[0058] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of B in Figure 5;
[0059] Figure 7 is a top perspective view of the pet seat in Figure 1;
[0060] Figure 8 is a top perspective view of the pet seat in Figure 7 when it is moved to its first extreme position;
[0061] Figure 9 is a top perspective view of the pet seat in Figure 7 when it is moved to the second extreme position;
[0062] Figure 10 is a partial perspective view of the base in Figure 2 from another angle;
[0063] Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle's concealed seat and connecting seat shown in Figure 2;
[0064] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the canopy assembly in Figure 11 in the deployed state with the canopy hidden;
[0065] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the canopy assembly in Figure 11 in a folded state with the canopy hidden;
[0066] Figure 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the canopy mounting bracket and the canopy locking component in Figure 1 in the locked state;
[0067] Figure 15A is a perspective view of the second piece in Figure 14;
[0068] Figure 15B is a perspective view of the second piece in Figure 15A from the opposite angle;
[0069] Figure 16A is a side sectional view of the canopy mounting bracket and the canopy locking component in Figure 14 in the locked state;
[0070] Figure 16B is a side sectional view of the canopy mounting bracket and the canopy locking component in Figure 14 in the unlocked state;
[0071] Figure 16C is a side sectional view of the canopy mounting bracket and the canopy locking component in Figure 14 in a disassembled state;
[0072] Figure 17 is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the pivot assembly in Figure 2;
[0073] Figure 18 is an exploded perspective view of the pivot assembly in Figure 17;
[0074] Figure 19 is a schematic perspective view of a rocking chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0075] Figures 20A, 20B, and 20C are schematic perspective views of the rocking chair in Figure 19, omitting the seat fabric or foam and the raised section, viewed from different angles.
[0076] Figures 21A and 21B are schematic side and top views of the rocking chair shown in Figures 20A-20C, respectively;
[0077] Figure 22 is a schematic perspective view of the support plate in Figures 20A-20C;
[0078] Figure 23 is an embodiment of the rocking chair in Figure 19, omitting the seat fabric or foam.
[0079] Figures 24A and 24B are schematic perspective views of a rocking chair according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the seat fabric is omitted;
[0080] Figure 25 is a schematic perspective view of the support plate in Figures 24A-24B;
[0081] Figure 26 is a schematic side view of the frame of the rocking chair shown in Figures 24A-24B;
[0082] Figure 27 is a schematic side sectional view of the frame in Figure 26;
[0083] Figure 28 is a schematic perspective view of the bottom of the rocking chair in Figure 19, where the frame of the chair is completely covered by the seat fabric;
[0084] Figure 29 is a schematic partial perspective view of the bottom of the seat and rocking mechanism of the rocking chair in Figure 28, wherein the frame of the seat is covered by the first seat fabric portion;
[0085] Figures 30A and 30B show schematic perspective views of the first and second fabrics in Figure 28, respectively;
[0086] Figure 31 is a schematic diagram of the seat cushion of the rocking chair according to the present disclosure;
[0087] Figure 32 is a schematic diagram of the seat cushion of Figure 31 placed on the seat of the rocking chair in Figure 28;
[0088] Figure 33 is a schematic diagram of another type of seat cushion for a rocking chair according to the present disclosure;
[0089] Figure 34 is a schematic diagram of the seat cushion of Figure 33 placed on the seat of the rocking chair of Figure 28; and
[0090] Figure 35 is a schematic perspective view of a rocking chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Implementation
[0091] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this disclosure, a detailed explanation will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0092] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this disclosure; however, this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0093] Furthermore, it should be understood that in the description of this disclosure, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the parts or components referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.
[0094] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two entities connected are not linked by an intermediate structure, but are simply connected to form a whole. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0095] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0096] The rocking chair disclosed herein, particularly a pet seat, is a device capable of rocking. For example, the rocking chair can rock in an arc within a certain angle range. Specific configurations of the rocking chair will be exemplarily described in the following embodiments.
[0097] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the pet seat includes a base 100, a carrier 200, and a pivot assembly 300. A portion of the pivot assembly 300 is connected to the base 100, and another portion is connected to the carrier 200. The base 100 is used to stably position the pet seat on a surface in a vertical direction, thereby supporting the carrier 200. The carrier 200 is used to carry the pet. The carrier 200 can swing relative to the base 100 in a left-right direction via the pivot assembly 300 to soothe the pet to sleep. In this embodiment, the base 100 is placed on a horizontal plane, as shown in Figure 3.
[0098] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 10, the base 100 includes a connecting portion 10, a first base rod 11, and a second base rod 12. The first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12 are located on opposite sides (specifically, the left and right sides) of the connecting portion 10 and extend towards one side (specifically, the rear side) of the connecting portion 10 in a front-back direction. The first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12 are arranged facing each other to form a support space 13. In this embodiment, the first base rod 11, the second base rod 12, and the connecting portion 10 are integrally formed (see Figure 5 for details). In other embodiments, the first base rod 11, the second base rod 12, and the connecting portion 10 can be separately arranged. The connecting portion 10 extends obliquely upwards towards the center of the base 100 (i.e., the support space 13) and is recessed downwards along the extending direction of the connecting portion 10 to form a groove 101. A portion of the pivot assembly 300 is connected downwards to the base 100 and received in the groove 101. The overall tilt angle of the pivot assembly 300 is the same as the tilt angle of the connecting portion 10. Another portion of the pivot assembly 300 connects upwards to the carrier 200. The groove 101 is at least partially defined by a bottom surface 101A and a side wall 101B, the side wall 101B being approximately cylindrical. The connecting portion 10 forms a hole 102 extending downwards through the bottom surface 101A. This hole 102 extends through the connecting portion 10 along its extending direction. This hole 102 is used for insertion of the pivot assembly 300. In this embodiment, after the pivot assembly 300 is connected to the base 100, it cannot be separated upwards relative to the base 100.
[0099] In this embodiment, the upward direction in the up-down direction is defined as the positive direction of the Z direction, the rightward direction in the left-right direction is defined as the positive direction of the Y direction, and the forward direction in the front-back direction is defined as the positive direction of the X direction.
[0100] As shown in Figures 2, 4, and 11, the carrier 200 includes a housing 20, a frame 21 surrounding the housing 20, a seat cover 22 at least partially covering the exterior of the housing 20 and the frame 21, a canopy assembly 23 detachably connected to the frame 21, a fixed seat 24 extending downwards below the housing 20, and a connecting seat 25 below the fixed seat 24. The housing 20 encloses a receiving space 201 for a pet to sit in. The frame 21, located around and below the housing 20, provides rigid support for the housing 20. The seat cover 22 at least partially covers the exterior of the housing 20 and the frame 21, preventing direct contact between the housing 20 and the frame 21 and the pet, thus providing a comfortable environment for the pet and preventing the housing 20 and the frame 21 from being directly exposed, giving the carrier 200 a clean appearance. The area of the seat cover 22 that comes into contact with the pet may also include a sponge layer or other cushioning structures. The canopy assembly 23 is used to cover the storage space 201, creating a dark environment to help the pet in the storage space 201 fall asleep. The canopy assembly 23 has an unfolded state and a folded state. When the canopy assembly 23 is in the unfolded state, it can completely cover the storage space 201. When the canopy assembly 23 is in the folded state, it can expose the storage space 201 to light. The fixing seat 24 located below the enclosure 20 is used to fix it to the frame 21 and is fixedly connected downward to the connecting seat 25. The fixing seat 24 is exposed downward to the seat fabric 22. The connecting seat 25 is located below the fixing seat 24 and is used to connect downward to another part of the pivot assembly 300. The connecting seat 25 is also exposed downward to the seat fabric 22.
[0101] As shown in Figures 3 and 11, the enclosure 20 includes a support plate 202 and a peripheral wall 203 connected around the support plate 202. The support plate 202 and the peripheral wall 203 enclose the aforementioned receiving space 201, which has an upwardly opening for a pet to enter and exit. The support plate 202 is a flat plate positioned below the receiving space 201 to support the pet sitting within it. The peripheral wall 203 surrounds the receiving space 201 to restrict the pet from moving out of the receiving space 201. In this embodiment, the enclosure 20 is made of plastic material.
[0102] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 11, the frame 21 is fitted over the outer side of the box 20 from below, supporting the box 20. The frame 21 includes a frame 211, connecting rods 212 connected to the frame 211, and a canopy mounting base 213 connected to the frame 211. The frame 211 surrounds the support plate 202 and the peripheral wall 203. The connecting rods 212 are located below the support plate 202 and extend in a straight line, with their two ends connected to the frame 211 at different positions. The canopy mounting base 213 is used to connect to the canopy assembly 23. In this embodiment, the frame 211 forms a closed space 211A. The frame 211 is a rod-shaped object, which is flat, and the surface with the larger surface area is located on the inner and outer sides of the closed space 211A. Specifically, the closed space 211A is rectangular in shape, and the frame 211 has two short rods 211B and two long rods 211C arranged opposite each other. In this embodiment, two connecting rods 212 are provided. The two ends of each connecting rod 212 are respectively connected to the inner surfaces of the two long rods 211C. The two connecting rods 212 are spaced apart along the length of the long rods 211C and are adjacent to the two short rods 211B. Specifically, each connecting rod 212 is flat, and the surface of the connecting rod 212 with a larger surface area is positioned opposite to the support plate 202 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the inner surface of the frame 211 is positioned opposite to the support plate 202, the connecting rods 212, and at least a portion of the peripheral wall 203. The upper edge of the peripheral wall 203 is higher than the upper edge of the frame 211. In this embodiment, two canopy mounting seats 213 are provided. The two canopy mounting seats 213 are respectively located on the two long rods 211C and are positioned opposite to each other. The corresponding canopy mounting seat 213 on each long rod 211C is located between the two connecting rods 212. The canopy mounting base 213 is located on the outer side of the peripheral wall 203 of the housing 20 and exposed on the seat fabric 22 for connection with the canopy assembly 23. In other embodiments, the canopy mounting base 213 is only exposed on the seat fabric 22 at the connection point with the canopy assembly 23, and the rest is covered by the seat fabric 22.
[0103] In other embodiments, the support plate 202 and the peripheral wall 203 of the housing 20 can also be separately configured. That is, the peripheral wall 203 is located above the circumferential edge of the support plate 202 but is not directly connected to the circumferential edge of the support plate 202. The seat fabric 22 includes a first seat fabric (not shown) and a second seat fabric (not shown). The first seat fabric is fitted over the separately configured support plate 202 and peripheral wall 203, so that the separately configured support plate 202 and peripheral wall 203 are connected together at intervals and form the aforementioned accommodating space 201. Specifically, the first seat fabric covers all the outer surfaces of the support plate 202 and peripheral wall 203. The second seat fabric is fitted over the frame 21, and the frame 21 and the housing 20 are indirectly connected together through the connection between the first seat fabric and the second seat fabric. Specifically, the upper surface of the connecting rod 212 of the second fabric cover is exposed, while the lower surface of the first fabric cover, which is fitted over the support plate 202 and the peripheral wall 203, is provided with a binding strap connected to the connecting rod 212. The binding strap is wrapped around the connecting rod 212 to further increase the indirect connection between the box 20 and the frame 21. The connection between the first and second fabric covers is achieved by the interlocking of the zippers on the circumferential edges of the first and second fabric covers. In this embodiment, the inner surface of the frame 211 is positioned opposite to the support plate 202, at least a portion of the peripheral wall 203, and at least a portion of the first fabric cover.
[0104] As shown in Figures 11, 12, and 13, the canopy assembly 23 includes a canopy rod 231, a canopy locking member 232 connected to the canopy rod 231, and a canopy 233 covering the canopy rod 231. The canopy assembly 23 is located above the support plate 202. The canopy locking member 232 is used to connect with the canopy mounting base 213 to lock the canopy assembly 23 above the housing 20. The canopy rod 231 is pivotally connected to the canopy locking member 232. After the canopy locking member 232 is connected to the canopy mounting base 213, the canopy rod 231 can rotate relative to the frame 21 and the housing 20. The canopy 233 rotates with the canopy rod 231 relative to the frame 21 and the housing 20, presenting two states: folded and extended. In this embodiment, two canopy locking members 232 are provided, each detachably connected downwards to one of the two canopy mounting seats 213, so that the canopy locking members 232 are also located on the outer side of the peripheral wall 203 of the housing 20. Two canopy rods 231 are provided, each U-shaped, with both ends of each rod pivotally connected to the two canopy locking members 232. The ends of the two rods 231 are positioned opposite each other, located on both sides of the canopy locking members 232 along the length extension direction of the long rod 211C and higher than the support plate 202. The two ends of the canopy 233 are connected to the two canopy rods 231. As the two rods 231 move towards each other, the canopy 233 folds down; as the two rods 231 move away from each other, the canopy 233 expands. Specifically, when the canopy assembly 23 is in the unfolded state, the two canopy rods 231 move to the outside of the peripheral wall 203 and are located at opposite ends of the box 20, maximizing the relative distance between the two canopy rods 231. At this time, the two canopy rods 231 are arranged around the opening of the box 20 to unfold the canopy 233, and the canopy 233 covers the entire opening of the box 20. When the canopy assembly 23 is in the folded state, the relative distance between the two canopy rods 231 is minimized to fold the canopy 233. At this time, the two canopy rods 231 are at least partially located above the opening of the box 20 and in the middle of the opening, while the canopy 233 only covers a part of the middle of the opening. At this time, the user can place the pet into the holding space 201 through the opening, or take the pet out of the holding space 201 without removing the canopy assembly 23 entirely from the top of the box 20. Alternatively, one canopy rod 231 can be moved to the top of the opening of the box 20, while the other canopy rod 231 is located outside the box 20, so that the canopy 233 only covers about half of the opening (as shown in Figure 1). In this case, the user can place the pet into the holding space 201 or take it out of the holding space 201 through the half-open opening.Furthermore, a position adjustment structure (not shown) can be provided between the end of each canopy rod 231 and the canopy locking member 232. This position adjustment structure may include, for example, wavy end face teeth, allowing each canopy rod 231 to maintain different angles relative to the canopy locking member 232. This allows the user to adjust the extent to which the canopy 233 covers the opening as needed. The canopy 233 can be made entirely of light-blocking material, entirely of light-transmitting material, or partially of light-blocking material and partially of light-transmitting material.
[0105] In another embodiment, only one canopy rod 231 may be provided. One end of the canopy 233 is connected to one end of the peripheral wall 203 of the box 20, and the other end of the canopy 233 is connected to the canopy rod 231. The canopy rod 231 can pivot relative to the peripheral wall 203 between the two opposite ends of the peripheral wall 203, so that when the canopy rod 231 is close to one end of the peripheral wall 203, the canopy 233 folds up to completely open the opening of the box 20; when the canopy rod 231 moves to the opposite end of the peripheral wall 203, the canopy 233 expands to completely cover the opening of the box 20.
[0106] As shown in Figures 11, 14, 15A, and 15B, a locking structure is provided between the canopy locking member 232 and the canopy mounting base 213. In this embodiment, the canopy locking member 232 includes a first sheet-like member 232A extending towards the canopy mounting base 213. The first sheet-like member 232A has a locking hole 2321. The canopy mounting base 213 has a second sheet-like member 213A that mates with the first sheet-like member 232A. The second sheet-like member 213A has a locking protrusion 2131 that mates with the locking hole 2321. In other embodiments, the locking hole 2321 may also be located on the second sheet-like member 213A, while the locking protrusion 2131 may be located on the first sheet-like member 232A. When the canopy locking member 232 is connected to the canopy mounting base 213, the locking hole 2321 and the locking protrusion 2131 engage with each other.
[0107] As shown in Figures 16A and 16B, the canopy mounting base 213 is also provided with a release operation component 213B that drives the second piece 213A to disengage from the first piece 232A, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the canopy mounting base 213 and the canopy locking component 232. The release operation component 213B can move between a locked position and a released position. When the release operation component 213B is in the locked position, the second piece 213A is engaged with the first piece 232A, and when the release operation component 213B is in the released position, the second piece 213A is disengaged from the first piece 232A. In this embodiment, the release mechanism 213B is connected to the second sheet 213A, and the second sheet 213A can move with the movement of the release mechanism 213B. An insertion space 213C is formed between the second sheet 213A and the release mechanism 213B to accommodate the first sheet 232A. In other embodiments, only the insertion space 213C may be exposed on the seat fabric 22.
[0108] As shown in Figures 14 and 16A, the canopy mounting base 213 is also provided with an elastic reset member 213D connected to one of the release operation member 213B and the second piece 213A, which is used to drive the release operation member 213B to return to the locked position.
[0109] As shown in Figures 16A, 16B, and 16C, after the canopy assembly 23 is installed onto the canopy mounting base 213, the elastic reset member 213D pushes the second sheet member 213A and the release operation member 213B, keeping the release operation member 213B in the locked position. The engaging hole 2321 of the first sheet member 232A engages with the engaging protrusion 2131 of the second sheet member 213A. When it is necessary to release, the release operation member 213B can be pressed to the release position, causing the release operation member 213B to resist the force of the elastic reset member 213D and push the second sheet member 213A away from the first sheet member 232A, disengaging the engaging hole 2321 from the engaging protrusion 2131. At this point, the canopy assembly 23 can be moved upward to remove the first piece 232A from the insertion space 213C between the second piece 213A and the release operation piece 213B, thereby removing the canopy assembly 23 from the housing 20.
[0110] As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 11, the fixing seat 24 is located below the support plate 202 and connected to the frame 21. The downward protrusion direction of the fixing seat 24 is consistent with the extension direction of the connecting part 10. In this embodiment, the fixing seat 24 is connected between the frame 211 and one of the connecting rods 212. The lower surface 241 of the fixing seat 24 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. An operating space 242 is formed by a downward recess from the upper surface of the fixing seat 24, for the bolts (not shown) connecting the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 to pass downward through the operating space 242 of the fixing seat 24 to connect with the connecting seat 25.
[0111] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the downward protrusion of the connecting seat 25 is consistent with the extension direction of the connecting portion 10. The connecting seat 25 is recessed upward along the extension direction of the connecting portion 10 to form a slot 251. This slot 251 is used to fit downwards onto another part of the pivot assembly 300 for connection. In this embodiment, the connection between the connecting seat 25 and the other part of the pivot assembly 300 is a detachable connection. That is, the carrier 200 can be detached from the base 100 and the pivot assembly 300 by separating the connecting seat 25 from the pivot assembly 300, allowing for the separate storage of the carrier 200, base 100, and pivot assembly 300, thereby reducing the space occupied by the pet seat when stored as a whole.
[0112] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the connecting seat 25 has an outer shell 25A and an inner shell 25B. The interior of the inner shell 25B is hollow, forming the aforementioned slot 251, and the outer shell 25A is fitted over the inner shell 25B. Specifically, one circumferential side of the connecting seat 25 may include an opening 253, which communicates with the interior of the inner shell 25B, allowing some components of the pivot assembly 300 housed within the inner shell 25B to extend outwards from the connecting seat 25. The upper surface 252 of the connecting seat 25 is connected to the lower surface 241 of the fixing seat 24. Both the lower surface 241 of the fixing seat 24 and the upper surface 252 of the connecting seat 25 are inclined relative to the horizontal plane. Specifically, the angle between the lower surface 241 of the fixing seat 24, the upper surface 252 of the connecting seat 25, and the extending direction of the connecting part 10 is in the range of 90° to 115°, preferably 90°, so that the connecting surface between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 is approximately perpendicular to the extending direction of the connecting part 10, and the connecting direction between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 is approximately the same as the extending direction of the connecting part 10. This can better realize the connection between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25, enhance the connection stability between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25, and avoid the reduction of connection stability between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 due to a large angle between the connecting direction between the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 and the extending direction of the connecting part 10.
[0113] In another embodiment, after the carrier 200 is removed from the base 100, the carrier 200 can be placed on a trolley. Specifically, the trolley has a support rod forming a closed shape. The support rod is suspended in the air and supports the frame 211 of the carrier 200 upwards. The connecting rod 212, the support plate 202, the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25 on it are placed in the closed shape formed by the support rod.
[0114] In another embodiment, the carrier 200 may further include a positioning seat located below the frame 21. The outer edge of the positioning seat corresponds to the outer edge of the frame 211, and the lower surface of the positioning seat is planar. The lower surface of the positioning seat is recessed upward along the extending direction of the connecting portion 10 to form a receiving groove. The receiving groove is used to receive the fixing seat 24 and the connecting seat 25. The lower end of the connecting seat 25 is not lower than the lower surface of the positioning seat, and the connecting seat 25 is exposed downward on the lower surface of the positioning seat for connection with the pivot assembly 300. When the carrier 200 is removed from the base 100, the carrier 200 can be placed alone on a trolley or a car seat. At this time, the lower surface of the positioning seat directly abuts against the bearing surface of the trolley or the seat surface of the car seat.
[0115] As shown in Figures 4, 17, and 18, the pivot assembly 300 includes a pivot 30 and a rotating seat 31 sleeved around the pivot 30. The pivot 30 is inserted into the hole 102 of the base 100 along the extending direction of the connecting portion 10 to connect with the base 100. A portion of the rotating seat 31 is received downwards in a groove 101 along the extending direction of the connecting portion 10, and another portion of the rotating seat 31 is received upwards in a slot 251 along the extending direction of the connecting portion 10. The rotating seat 31 rotates relative to the pivot 30. In this embodiment, the pivot 30 is fixedly connected to the base 100, and the rotating seat 31 rotates relative to the pivot 30 and the base 100. However, after the connecting seat 25 and the rotating seat 31 are connected, they do not rotate relative to each other. Therefore, the connecting seat 25 and the rotating seat 31 rotate together relative to the pivot 30 and the base 100, thereby causing the carrier 200 and the rotating seat 31 to rotate relative to the pivot 30 and the base 100. In another embodiment, the pivot 30 may also be fixedly connected to the connecting seat 25. After the rotating seat 31 and the base 100 are connected to each other, there will be no relative rotation between them. However, the pivot 30 will rotate relative to the rotating seat 31 and the base 100, so that the connecting seat 25 and the pivot 30 will rotate together relative to the rotating seat 31 and the base 100. This means that the carrier 200 and the pivot 30 will rotate relative to the base 100 and the rotating seat 31.
[0116] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4, the axis of the pivot 30 is defined as S. It can be seen that this axis S is parallel to the extending direction of the connecting part 10, meaning that the axis S is also inclined towards the center of the base 100 (i.e., the support space 13 of the base 100). When the base 100 is stably placed, the angle between the axis S and the horizontal plane is less than 90°, preferably 30° to 89°, and most preferably 71°. Since the axis S is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, when the vehicle 200 is subjected to an external force and rotates relative to the base 100 around the axis S of the pivot 30, the height of the vehicle 200 in the vertical direction will change. Due to the weight of the vehicle 200 itself, the vehicle 200 will automatically move towards the lowest position due to the effect of gravity. Due to inertia, the vehicle 200 will move away from the lowest position to a higher position, and then move towards the lowest position in the opposite direction, resulting in a swinging phenomenon around the axis S of the pivot 30 (similar to the swinging of a pendulum). When the potential energy of the vehicle 200 itself is exhausted to overcome the resistance that occurs during the swinging process, the vehicle 200 will come to rest relative to the base 100. At this time, the vehicle 200 is exactly at the lowest position during the swinging process, and this position is defined as the resting position of the vehicle 200. Similarly, when the pet is inside the vehicle 200, due to the weight of the pet itself, both the vehicle 200 and the pet inside will automatically move towards the lowest position due to gravity, resulting in a swinging phenomenon around the axis S of the pivot 30, which is used to lull the pet inside the vehicle 200 to sleep.
[0117] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4, after the pivot assembly 300 is connected to the carrier 200 and the base 100 respectively, one end of the support plate 202 on the carrier 200 in the vertical direction intersects the axis S of the pivot 30. At least a portion of the carrier 200 in the vertical direction is opposite to the base 100. When the carrier 200 is in a stationary position, the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is ≤45° and ≥-45°, preferably ≤15° and ≥-15°, and most preferably 2°. In this case, the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the axis S of the pivot 30 and the horizontal plane. The seat cover 22 can be designed to generate a certain amount of friction upon contact with the pet to prevent the pet from slipping to the lower part of the enclosure 20. Alternatively, a mat can be laid on top of the seat cover 22, designed to generate a certain amount of friction upon contact with the pet to prevent the pet from slipping to the lower part of the enclosure 20. When the carrier 200 is stationary and the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 45°, the lower end of the support plate 202 intersects the axis S of the pivot 30, and the upper end of the support plate 202 extends to the side where the first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12 are located (i.e., the rear side of the pivot 30). Preferably, the pet can lie on the support plate 202 with its head up and tail down, so that the pet's center of gravity falls as far as possible into the middle area of the support plate 202, allowing the support plate 202 to better support the pet on it. When the carrier 200 is stationary and the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is less than 0° and greater than or equal to -45°, the upper end of the support plate 202 intersects the axis S of the pivot 30, and the lower end of the support plate 202 extends to the side where the first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12 are located (i.e., the rear side of the pivot 30). Preferably, the pet can also lie on the support plate 202 with its head up and tail down, so that the pet's center of gravity falls as far as possible into the middle area of the support plate 202.
[0118] As shown in Figure 4, when the carrier 200 is in a stationary position, the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is 2°. In this case, the extension height of the peripheral wall 203 is preferably 30 mm to facilitate the pet jumping into or out of the accommodating space 201. In other embodiments, the extension height of the peripheral wall 203 can also be greater than 30 mm, especially when the carrier 200 is in a stationary position and the absolute value of the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is too large. This effectively prevents the pet from sliding out of the accommodating space 201. In other embodiments, the box 20 may not have a peripheral wall 203, but only a support plate 202. In this case, the accommodating space 201 is the space above the support plate 202. In this situation, when the carrier 200 is in a stationary position, the absolute value of the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane should not be too large, or may even be 0°.
[0119] As shown in Figures 1 and 7, to ensure that the pet seat carrying the pet will not tip over when the carrier 200 is in a stationary position and the support plate 202 is within the range of ≤45° and ≥-45°, it is necessary to ensure that the pet's center of gravity falls within the orthographic projection area of the base 100 on the horizontal plane. To achieve this, when the carrier 200 is in a stationary position, the orthographic projection area of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane should not exceed or only partially exceed the orthographic projection area of the base 100 on the horizontal plane. Furthermore, the area of the portion of the orthographic projection area of the support plate 202 that exceeds the orthographic projection area of the base 100 on the horizontal plane should be less than or equal to 20% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane, preferably 10%, and most preferably 0%. This ensures that even if the pet moves to the portion where the orthographic projection area of the support plate 202 exceeds the orthographic projection area of the base 100 on the horizontal plane, the pet's center of gravity will still fall within the orthographic projection area of the base 100 on the horizontal plane as much as possible, making the pet seat less prone to tipping over. It can be seen that at this time, the pet can be in any posture within the accommodating space 201 of the carrier 200. For example, the pet can lie on the support plate 202 with its head down and tail up, or curled up. In this embodiment, the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane should include the orthographic projections of the first base rod 11, the second base rod 12, and the support space 13 on the horizontal plane. The outer edge of the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane is formed by the straight line between the outer edge of the first base rod 11 away from the support space 13, the outer edge of the second base rod 12 away from the support space 13, and the endpoints of the first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12. The orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane is considered to extend beyond the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane as long as it extends beyond the straight line between the outer edge of the first base rod 11 away from the support space 13, the outer edge of the second base rod 12 away from the support space 13, and the endpoints of the first base rod 11 and the second base rod 12.
[0120] As shown in Figures 4, 6, and 18, the specific structure for the fixed connection between the pivot 30 and the base 100 is as follows: The pivot 30 has a first end 30A and a second end 30B opposite to the first end 30A, that is, the second end 30B and the first end 30A are located at opposite ends of the pivot 30. The first end 30A is inserted into the hole 102 of the connecting part 10, and the first end 30A of the pivot 30 is recessed upward to form a screw hole 301. A bottom cover 40 is provided below the connecting part 10. The bottom cover 40 abuts upward against the lower surface of the connecting part 10 and covers the hole 102. The edge of the bottom cover 40 extends beyond the edge of the hole 102. A screw 50 passes through the bottom cover 40 to be threadedly connected to the screw hole 301 of the first end 30A, and its nut abuts upward against the bottom cover 40, preventing the first end 30A from disengaging upward from the hole 102, thereby fixing the pivot 30 and the base 100 together. In this embodiment, the pivot 30 is formed by a rotating shaft 30D and a positioning post 30E embedded in the rotating shaft 30D. The positioning post 30E protrudes from the end of the rotating shaft 30D and is cylindrical. The axis of the positioning post 30E and the axis of the rotating shaft 30D are collinear to form the axis S of the pivot 30. The second end 30B of the pivot 30 is formed on the end of the positioning post 30E away from the rotating shaft 30D, while the first end 30A is formed on the end of the rotating shaft 30D away from the positioning post 30E.
[0121] As shown in Figures 4, 6, and 18, the rotating seat 31 includes a sleeve 311, a cover 312, and a rotation lock 313. The sleeve 311 is an elongated hollow body with a cavity 311A inside. The pivot 30 is pivotally connected to the cavity 311A of the sleeve 311 via an upper bearing 314A and a lower bearing 314B. The upper bearing 314A is located near the upper end 311B of the sleeve 311 and is tightly fitted around the second end 30B of the pivot 30. The lower bearing 314B is fitted between the first end 30A and the second end 30B of the pivot 30 and is tightly disposed around the pivot 30, abutting upward against the shoulder 30C of the pivot 30. The lower end 3111 of cavity 311A is sealed by a sealing element 315, and the sealing element 315 is securely abutted against one side of the lower bearing 314B via a retaining spring 316 located below it, so that the sealing element 315 and the shoulder 30C of pivot 30 abut against opposite sides of the lower bearing 314B respectively. The sealing element 315 can prevent dust from entering cavity 311A from the lower end 3111 and causing contamination. The upper end 311B of sleeve 311 is sealed by a cover 312, and the cover 312 is fixed to the upper end 311B of sleeve 311 by screws.
[0122] As shown in Figures 6, 17, and 18, an elongated receiving groove 311D is provided on one side of the sleeve 311. A rotary lock 313 is assembled into the receiving groove 311D and can slide up and down along an extension direction parallel to axis S. In this embodiment, the rotary lock 313 can be an elongated body that slides into the receiving groove 311D. The upper end 313A of the rotary lock 313 is provided with a hook portion 3131, and an inner sidewall of the sleeve 311 protrudes with a rib portion 3112 facing inwards. The hook portion 3131 engages with the rib portion 3112 to restrict the movement of the rotary lock 313. The lower end 313B of the rotary lock 313 includes two limiting flanges 3132, which are spaced apart from each other at the lower end 313B, and a notch 3133 is formed between the two limiting flanges 3132. In addition, the rotary lock 313 includes a handle 313C between its upper end 313A and lower end 313B. The handle 313C extends radially along the axis S so as to pass through the opening 253 of the connecting seat 25. When the user pulls the handle 313C down or up, the rotary lock 313 can slide down to a first position or slide up to a second position.
[0123] As shown in Figures 10, 17, and 18, a protrusion 103 is also provided in the groove 101 of the connecting part 10. The protrusion 103 extends upward from the bottom surface 101A and is spaced apart from the hole 102 in the radial direction along the axis S. When the carrier 200 is in a stationary position, the rotation lock 313 is in the first position, so that the limiting flange 3132 of the rotation lock 313 is close to the two sides of the protrusion 103, preventing the carrier 200 from rotating relative to the pivot 30 on the base 100. When the rotation lock 313 is in the second position, the limiting flange 3132 of the rotation lock 313 is located in the gap above the protrusion 103, allowing the carrier 200 to rotate relative to the pivot 30 on the base 100.
[0124] As shown in Figures 4, 17, and 18, the rotating seat 31 also includes a latch 317. The latch 317 is located on the outer side of the rotating seat 31. In this embodiment, the latch 317 may include a tongue 317A, which extends downward from the cover 312, and a locking flange 317B protrudes outward from the tongue 317A, wherein the locking flange 317B extends radially along the axis S. The connecting seat 25 is provided with an opening 254, which penetrates the outer shell 25A and the inner shell 25B radially along the axis S. Since the tongue 317A extends downward from the cover 312 as a cantilever structure, the locking flange 317B can engage or disengage from the opening 254 through the elastic force of the cantilever structure of the tongue 317A in the radial direction of the axis S. When the latch 317 engages with the opening 254, the engaging flange 317B abuts against the edge of the opening 254, thereby locking the connecting seat 25 to the rotating seat 31. Specifically, the engaging flange 317B abuts against the edge of the opening 254 portion on the inner housing 25B, while the opening 254 portion on the outer housing 25A exposes the engaging flange 317B outwards to the connecting seat 25, allowing the user to push the engaging flange 317B inwards from outside the connecting seat 25 so that it no longer abuts against the edge of the opening 254 portion on the inner housing 25B.
[0125] As shown in Figures 10, 17, and 18, the sleeve 311 has a lower end 311C. The lower end 311C and the upper end 311B are located on opposite sides of the sleeve 311. The lower end 311C has two opposing and spaced-apart sleeve flanges 3113, which are positioned at two intervals around the axis S in the circumferential direction. A stop 104 is also provided in the groove 101 of the connecting part 10. The stop 104 is located above the bottom surface 101A. The stop 104 and the protrusion 103 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction around the axis S, and the stop 104 is radially opposite to the protrusion 103 along the axis S. The stop 104 is located between the two sleeve flanges 3113. When the carrier 200 rotates and drives the sleeve 311, either sleeve flange 3113 can abut against the stop 104 in the groove 101 to limit the maximum rotation angle of the carrier 200. In this embodiment, the stop 104 is a buffer pad. When either sleeve flange 3113 abuts against the buffer pad, the elasticity of the buffer pad material itself can buffer the force of the two sleeve flanges 3113 colliding with the buffer pad, thereby preventing the carrier 200 from continuing to rotate in the original direction.
[0126] In other embodiments, the stop 104 can be an elastic element (i.e., the stop 104 is made of an elastic material). When the sleeve flange 3113 presses against the stop 104, the stop 104 generates an elastic force. When one of the sleeve flanges 3113 abuts against the first side of the stop 104, the stop 104 deforms and generates a reaction force, causing the rotating seat 31 and the carrier 200 to rotate in opposite directions until the other sleeve flange 3113 abuts against the second side of the stop 104 and generates a reaction force again, causing the rotating seat 31 and the carrier 200 to rotate towards the first side of the stop 104, thus increasing the number of times the carrier 200 reciprocates.
[0127] As shown in Figures 10 and 17, when one sleeve flange 3113 abuts against the stop member 104, the carrier 200 is in a first extreme position (see Figure 8). When the other sleeve flange 3113 abuts against the stop member 104, the carrier 200 is in a second extreme position (see Figure 9). The first and second extreme positions are located on opposite sides of the rest position in the circumferential direction around the axis S, and both are higher than the rest position in the circumferential direction around the axis S, allowing the carrier 200 and its pet to automatically move towards the rest position due to gravity. Simultaneously, when the carrier 200 is in either the first or second extreme position, the angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane will still be smaller than the angle between the axis S of the pivot 30 and the horizontal plane.
[0128] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, when the carrier 200 is in the first extreme position or the second extreme position, the orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane does not exceed or partially exceeds the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane, and the area of the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 35% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane, preferably 30%, and most preferably 20%. Although the tilt angle between the support plate 202 and the horizontal plane is greater when the vehicle 200 is in the first and second extreme positions than when the vehicle 200 is stationary, resulting in the orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane being smaller when the vehicle 200 is in the first and second extreme positions compared to when the vehicle 200 is stationary, and the orthographic projection of the vehicle 200 on the horizontal plane is more likely to exceed the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane when the vehicle 200 is in the first and second extreme positions, since the vehicle 200 will not stay in the first and second extreme positions for too long, the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane can be slightly larger than the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate 202 on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base 100 on the horizontal plane when the vehicle 200 is stationary.
[0129] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, and 17, the assembly operation of the pet seat is as follows: The user can slide the connecting seat 25 of the carrier 200 onto the rotating seat 31 of the pivot assembly 300 so that the carrier 200 can be assembled onto the base 100. As the connecting seat 25 slides onto the rotating seat 31, the engaging flange 317B of the latch 317 can engage with the opening 254 of the connecting seat 25 to lock the connecting seat 25 and the rotating seat 31 together, so that the carrier 200 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 31. At the same time, the handle 313C passes through the opening 253 radially along the axis S and abuts against the edge of the opening 253.
[0130] As shown in Figures 6, 10, and 17, if the user needs to rotate the carrier 200, the rotation lock 313 needs to be moved upwards in a direction away from the base 100 until the hook 3131 of the rotation lock 313, through its own elasticity, hooks the rotating seat 31 at the rib 3112 of the sleeve 311, thereby fixing the rotation lock 313 in a higher position (the aforementioned second position). When the rotation lock 313 is in this position, the limiting flange 3132 of the rotation lock 313 is located in the gap above the protrusion 103, so as to disengage from the limitation of the protrusion 103. When the user applies an external force to the carrier 200, the carrier 200 and the rotating seat 31 can rotate simultaneously relative to the base 100 about the axis S of the pivot 30.
[0131] As shown in Figures 6, 10, and 17, if the user wants to lock the carrier 200 to the base 100, that is, if the user wants the carrier 200 to be stationary relative to the base 100, firstly, the carrier 200 must be in a position where the notch 3133 is aligned with the protrusion 103. The user then pulls down the handle 313C, causing the hook 3131 to disengage from the rib 3112, and then slides the rotation lock 313 down to a lower position (the first position mentioned above), so that the protrusion 103 is located in the notch 3133 between the two limiting flanges 3132. When the rotation lock 313 is in this position, the two limiting flanges 3132 are adjacent to the protrusion 103 on opposite sides in the circumferential direction around the axis S. Therefore, as long as either of the limiting flanges 3132 abuts against the protrusion 103, the rotating seat 31 and the carrier 200 cannot rotate around the axis S of the pivot 30.
[0132] As shown in Figures 4, 17, and 18, when the user is not using the pet seat and wants to disassemble it, the user can push the engaging flange 317B of the latch 317 inward through the opening 254 on the outer casing 25A, causing the tongue 317A to flex inward. When the engaging flange 317B moves radially along the axis S and disengages from the hole 254, the connecting seat 25 and the rotating seat 31 release their locking connection. Then, the carrier 200 can be pulled upward to disengage the carrier 200 from the base 100 and the pivot assembly 300. In this way, the carrier 200, the base 100, and the pivot assembly 300 can be stored separately.
[0133] Referring to Figure 19, the rocking chair 10a mainly includes a base (also called a pedestal) 100a, a rocking mechanism 200a, and a seat (also called a carrier) 300a. Figures 20A to 20C are schematic perspective views of the rocking chair 10a in Figure 19, omitting the seat cloth on the seat 300a, viewed from different angles. Figures 21A to 21B are schematic side and top views of the rocking chair 10a in Figures 20A to 20C, respectively.
[0134] The base 100a is used to place the rocking chair 10a stably on a plane such as the ground, and can be constructed as an integral arc, V, Y, ring, chicken claw, or other structures.
[0135] To ensure that the base 100a is both stable and lightweight, it can be designed to be hollow. As shown in Figure 20C, the base 100a can have a hollow configuration with an open bottom. In its hollow space, parallel or intersecting ribs can be arranged to enhance the rigidity of the entire base 100a.
[0136] In one embodiment, the base 100a has an arc-shaped longitudinal configuration as shown in FIG20C, and has a varying cross-section along its length extension direction. Optionally, the base 100a has a gradually changing cross-section. For example, the height of the base 100a can increase from one end toward the part where it is connected to the rocking mechanism 200a, and then gradually decrease from the part where it is connected to the rocking mechanism 200a toward the other end, as shown in FIG20B.
[0137] Alternatively, the width of the base 100a may also have a gradient design, for example, gradually increasing from one end to the other, as shown in Figures 20B and 20C.
[0138] A rocking mechanism 200a is mounted on a base 100a, and the bottom of a seat 300a is positioned on the rocking mechanism 200a to support the seat 300a on the base 100a. The rocking mechanism 200a can rotate relative to the base 100a about an axis S, which is inclined relative to the horizontal plane (as shown in Figure 21A, where the rocking chair 10a is located on the horizontal plane). The rocking mechanism 200a is fixedly connected to the seat 300a. Therefore, when the rocking mechanism 200a rotates relative to the base 100a about the axis S, the rocking mechanism 200a can also rotate the seat 300a together with it relative to the base 100a about the axis S, so that the seat 300a is indirectly pivotally connected to the base 100a through the rocking mechanism 200a. Because axis S is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, when a pushing force is applied to seat 300a, seat 300a will rotate around axis S. During the rotation, the center of gravity of seat 300a will have a height difference in the vertical direction. Due to gravity, the center of gravity of seat 300a will tend to move towards the lower direction. This results in the phenomenon that after the pushing force is removed, seat 300a can automatically rotate relative to base 100a around axis S (also known as automatic swinging). This achieves the rocking function of rocking chair 10a. During the rotation of seat 300a relative to base 100a, it is necessary to ensure that the center of gravity of seat 300a is always above base 100a to prevent rocking chair 10a from tipping over. Specifically, the rocking mechanism 200a is connected to a non-central position of the curved configuration of the base 100a, and is located on one side of the space enclosed by the curved configuration of the base 100a, as shown in Figures 20B and 21B. To ensure that the center of gravity of the seat 300a is always located above the base 100a and the space enclosed by it, the seat 300a can only rotate relative to the base 100a within a certain angular range around the axis S. Returning to Figure 19, the rocking mechanism 200a may include a connecting sleeve 210a, an angle adjustment component 220a, and a locking component 230a. The connecting sleeve 210a, as the main body of the rocking mechanism 200a, is disposed between the base 100a and the seat 300a, with its two ends connected to the base 100a and the seat 300a respectively. Optionally, the upper end of the connecting sleeve 210a is fixedly connected to the bottom of the seat 300a, and the lower end of the connecting sleeve 210a is pivotally connected to the base 100a, thereby allowing the seat 300a to sway relative to the base 100a. Specifically, a pivot (not shown, extending along axis S) is fixed to the base 100a and protrudes upward from the base 100a toward the interior of the connecting sleeve 210a to pivotally engage with the connecting sleeve 210a, allowing the connecting sleeve 210a to rotate relative to the base 100a about the pivot. Of course, the pivot can also be fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 210a and protrude into the base 100a to pivotally engage with the base 100a. The locking member 230a can operate between a locked position and an unlocked position (not shown in the figure). Specifically, the locking member 230a can slide relative to the connecting sleeve 210a along axis S.When the locking member 230a slides towards the base 100a, it prevents the rocking mechanism 200a and the seat 300a from rotating relative to the base 100a. Conversely, when the locking member 230a slides towards the seat 300a, it allows the rocking mechanism 200a and the seat 300a to rotate relative to the base 100a. Therefore, the locking member 230a is used to lock and unlock the rocking mechanism 200a and the seat 300a relative to the base 100a. The angle adjustment member 220a is operated by the user to adjust the pitch angle of the seat 300a relative to the rocking mechanism 200a and the base 100a.
[0139] Referring to Figures 19 to 27, the seat 300a may be generally nest-shaped or spoon-shaped to comfortably accommodate infants or pets, and may include a frame 310a and a seat cover 320a.
[0140] Referring to Figures 20A to 27, the frame 310a may include an outer peripheral rod 311a and a supporting structure. The outer peripheral rod 311a may be in the form of a closed ring (here, "closed ring" means that the outer peripheral rod 311a is connected end to end to form a closed space, not that the closed space formed by the connection of the outer peripheral rod 311a end to end must be circular) to form the outer boundary of the frame 310a. The outer peripheral rod 311a may be inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the shape of the outer peripheral rod 311a can be set in any shape. For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 23, a part of the outer peripheral rod 311a is set in a wavy shape to form a shell-like outer edge shape, so that the frame 310a as a whole is also shell-like. In the embodiments shown in Figures 24A and 24B, the outer peripheral rod 311a is set in an arc shape, so that the frame 310a as a whole is rounded.
[0141] Referring to Figures 20A to 27, the support structure is connected to the outer peripheral rod 311a. Specifically, the support structure can extend continuously from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a (the upper and lower edges here do not refer to the edges corresponding to the top and bottom endpoints of the outer peripheral rod 311a, but rather to a continuous edge located at the upper and lower ends of the outer peripheral rod 311a). The outer peripheral rod 311a and the support structure together form an open, recessed accommodating space for placing an infant or pet. The accommodating space will also accommodate a portion of the seat fabric 320a, which will contact the infant or pet located in the accommodating space from the outside. The support structure may include a first support structure and a second support structure, which are interconnected.
[0142] Referring to Figures 20A to 27, the first support structure connects upward to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a and is recessed downward to define a portion of the recessed accommodating space. The lowest point of the first support structure can be lower than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a, making the recessed accommodating space deeper. The first support structure also connects downward to the second support structure. Preferably, the first support structure includes a plurality of support rods 312a arranged in the left-right direction. Each support rod 312a bends downward, and its upper and lower ends are connected to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a and the second support structure, respectively. The curvature of the curve formed by the support rods 312a is the curvature of the first support structure. The support rods 312a are located inside the outer peripheral rod 311a, wherein the lowest point of at least the centrally located support rod 312a in the left-right direction is lower than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. The distance between the lower ends of two adjacent support rods 312a can be less than the distance between the upper ends of the corresponding two adjacent support rods 312a, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. The support rods 312a can be in the form of an arc-shaped tube or an arc-shaped flat bar, etc., to facilitate comfort for infants or pets, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, there are 6 support rods 312a, but this disclosure is not limited thereto, and fewer or more support rods 312a can be provided.
[0143] As shown in Figure 21B, six support rods 312a are symmetrically arranged about the center line L of the seat 300a in the left-right direction. Therefore, the two support rods 312a centered in the left-right direction are the two support rods 312a adjacent to the center line L of the seat 300a in the left-right direction. The lowest point of both support rods 312a is lower than the lower edge of the outer perimeter rod 311a. Of course, the lowest point of the remaining support rods 312a can also be lower than the lower edge of the outer perimeter rod 311a; this disclosure is not limited to this. That is, these support rods 312a are spaced apart in the left-right direction and distributed symmetrically in a fan shape within the space enclosed by the outer perimeter rod 311a, so as to distribute them more evenly within the space and thus achieve a better support effect. As shown in Figure 21B, when the frame 310a is similar to a shell, the upper edge of the outer perimeter rod 311a is wavy. In this case, the upper end of the support rod 312a can also connect with the trough of the upper edge.
[0144] Of course, the six support rods 312a can also be arranged asymmetrically about the center line L in the left-right direction about the seat 300a, as shown in Figure 24B. In this case, only one support rod 312a is closer to the center line L than the other support rods 312a, and the lowest point of this support rod 312a is lower than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod. Of course, the lowest point of the other support rods 312a can also be lower than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. This disclosure is not limited to this.
[0145] Alternatively, the support rod 312a can be replaced by a concave plate disposed inside the outer peripheral rod 311a, or other support structures capable of forming concave supports can be used. When the support rod 312a is replaced by a concave plate, the curvature of the surface formed by the concave plate is the curvature of the first support structure.
[0146] As shown in Figures 23, 24A, 24B, and 27, the second support structure is connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a and includes a raised portion. The raised portion protrudes upward, such that the highest point of the raised portion is higher than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. The curvature of the curve or surface formed by the downward indentation of the first support structure is less than the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the upward protrusion of the raised portion. Preferably, the extension length of the curve or surface of the portion of the raised portion near the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a is less than the extension length of the portion of the curve or surface away from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. The second support structure is connected downward to the rocking mechanism 200a, and the rocking mechanism 200a is pivotally connected to the base 100a, thus indirectly pivotally connecting the second support structure to the base 100a.
[0147] As shown in Figures 20C, 21A, 26, and 27, the second support structure may include a support plate 313a and a connecting rod 314a. The connecting rod 314a extends in the left-right direction and bends downward. Its left and right ends are connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a at two different locations. The remaining portion of the connecting rod 314a is spaced apart from the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. That is, the connecting rod 314a is located inside the closed-loop outer peripheral rod 311a and connects with the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a to form another closed loop. Furthermore, the closer the connecting rod 314a is to its left and right ends, the smaller the distance between it and the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a becomes. Support rod 312a extends between the upper edge of connecting rod 314a and outer peripheral rod 311a. Specifically, the lower ends of several support rods 312a are respectively connected to connecting rod 314a, so that the support rods 312a and connecting rod 314a are arranged intersectingly within the outer peripheral rod 311a to maintain support strength. Support plate 313a extends continuously between connecting rod 314a and the lower edge of outer peripheral rod 311a spaced apart from connecting rod 314a, and extends continuously along the length extension direction of connecting rod 314a and the length extension direction of lower edge of outer peripheral rod 311a. This means that the shape of the edge of support plate 313a near connecting rod 314a matches the shape of connecting rod 314a, and the shape of the edge of support plate 313a near lower edge of outer peripheral rod 311a matches the shape of lower edge of outer peripheral rod 311a. Preferably, the support plate 313a is also mounted above the lower edge of the connecting rod 314a and the outer peripheral rod 311a, that is, the support plate 313a at least partially covers the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a downwards, and at least partially covers the connecting rod 314a downwards. Furthermore, the support plate 313a is inclined downwards relative to the outer peripheral rod 311a, creating an angle between the outer peripheral rod 311a and the support plate 313a, allowing the second support structure to better connect to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a and the downwardly recessed first support structure. The support plate 313a is also inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the inclination angle of the support plate 313a is less than the inclination angle of the axis S. Specifically, the support plate 313a is inclined at an angle of 0° to 30° relative to the horizontal plane, for example, 5°, 10°, 20°, etc., and this disclosure is not limited to this. The inclination angle of the axis S is, for example, an angle greater than 30° and less than 90°. The support plate 313a can be made of foamed materials, such as EPS, EPP, EPO, EPE, etc.
[0148] In the embodiment shown in Figure 23, the raised portion is disposed above the support plate 313a, and the raised portion includes multiple support blocks 3131a, which are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction on the upper surface of the support plate 313a. Each support block 3131a has an upwardly curved upper surface, and the multiple support blocks 313 with upwardly curved upper surfaces form the raised portion. The top of each support block 313 is higher than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. In this embodiment, the curvature formed by the first support structure is the curvature of the curve formed by the downward bending of the support rod 312a, and the curvature formed by the raised portion is the curvature of the upwardly curved upper surface (i.e., the curved surface) of the support block 3131a. The curvature of the curve formed by the support rod 312a is less than the curvature of the upwardly curved upper surface (i.e., the curved surface) of the support block 3131a. Furthermore, along the length extension direction of the connecting rod 314 or the length extension direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a, the extension length of the upwardly curved upper surface of the support block 3131a near the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a (that is, the extension length in the front-back direction) is less than the extension length of the upwardly curved upper surface of the support block 3131a away from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a (that is, the extension length in the front-back direction), and the width of the upper surface of each support block 3131a (specifically, the width in the front-back direction) gradually decreases towards the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a.
[0149] In the embodiment shown in Figure 23, the raised portion extends continuously from the connecting rod 314a to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. Specifically, the support block 3131a can be made of foamed material, such as EPS, EPP, EPO, EPE, etc. The support block 3131a can be fixed to the support plate 313a by means of adhesive or other methods, or it can be integrally formed with the support plate 313a, thereby forming a raised portion on the support plate 313a, so that the middle area of the frame 310a presents a better downward recessed shape, thus making the recessed accommodating space deeper.
[0150] Referring to Figures 24A, 24B, and 27, in another embodiment, the support plate 313a is bent upwards to form a raised portion. In this case, the raised portion is integrally formed by the support plate 313a and covers the lower edge of the support plate 313a, indicating that the raised portion is positioned higher than the lower edge of the support plate 313a. Furthermore, the raised portion extends continuously along the extending direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. In this embodiment, the raised portion is spaced apart from the connecting rod 314a; that is, the raised portion does not extend continuously from the connecting rod 314a to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. In this embodiment, the curvature formed by the first support structure is the curvature of the curve formed by the downward bending of the support rod 312a, while the curvature formed by the raised portion is the curvature of the surface formed by the upward bending of the support plate 313a. The curvature of the curve formed by the support rod 312a is less than the curvature of the surface formed by the upward bending of the support plate 313a. Furthermore, along the length extension direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a, the length of the curved surface formed by the upward bending of the support plate 313a gradually decreases towards the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a in the front-back direction.
[0151] In another embodiment, the heightened portion may also be formed by multiple upwardly curved rods arranged at intervals. In this case, the curvature of the heightened portion is the same as the curvature of the curve formed by the curved rods.
[0152] Referring to Figures 22 and 25, the upper edge of the support plate 313a extends downward to form a first skirt plate 3132a. The first skirt plate 3132a can abut against the connecting rod 314a at the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a to restrict the movement of the support plate 313a toward the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a.
[0153] As shown in Figure 22, the first skirt plate 3132a can extend continuously along the extension direction of the connecting rod 314a. Multiple first notches 3135a are formed on the first skirt plate 3132a, which can be matched one-to-one with the support rods 312a, allowing the support rods 312a to pass through the first skirt plate 3132a and connect to the connecting rods 314a, thus providing support for the support plate 313a. Multiple connecting holes 3138a can also be formed on the first skirt plate 3132a, through which connectors (not shown) can pass to connect with the connecting rods 314a. The connectors are, for example, screws, and the connecting rods 314a have corresponding screw holes to further restrict the movement of the support plate 313a towards the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a.
[0154] As shown in Figure 25, the first skirt plate 3132a extends discontinuously along the extension direction of the connecting rod 314a, but rather covers the connecting rod 314a at intervals along the extension direction of the connecting rod 314a towards the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a in the left-right direction.
[0155] Referring to Figures 22 and 25, the lower edge of the support plate 313a extends downward to form a second skirt 3133a. The second skirt 3133a can abut against the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a on the side facing the connecting rod 314a to restrict the movement of the support plate 313a toward the connecting rod 314a. Optionally, the second skirt 3133a can extend continuously in the left-right direction along the extending direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. As shown in Figure 22, the extension length of the second skirt 3133a at the two ends in the extending direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a is longer.
[0156] Referring to Figures 22 and 25, a snap-fit space is formed on the lower surface of the support plate 313a to accommodate the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a. Specifically, a rib 3134a is provided on the lower surface of the support plate 313a near the second skirt plate 3133a, and the aforementioned snap-fit space is formed between the rib 3134a and the second skirt plate 3133a.
[0157] As shown in Figure 22, the lower surface of the support plate 313a protrudes downward to form multiple ribs 3134a near the second skirt plate 3133a. These ribs 3134a are spaced apart in the left-right direction. Each rib 3134a is recessed upward to form a second notch 3136a, located between each rib 3134a and the second skirt plate 3133a. The multiple second notches 3136a are connected to form the aforementioned locking space. By receiving the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a within this locking space, the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a provides support for the support plate 313a. Furthermore, the presence of ribs 3134a and second skirt plates 3133a on both sides of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a further restricts the movement of the support plate 313a relative to the frame 310a.
[0158] As shown in FIG25, in another embodiment, rib 3134a is formed on the back of support plate 313a in a direction substantially parallel to the second skirt plate 3133a, such that the aforementioned snap-fit space is formed between rib 3134a and the second skirt plate 3133a.
[0159] As shown in Figure 25, the support plate 313a can have an end face formed at each of its two ends in the left-right direction. After the support plate 313a is placed on the frame 310a, when viewed from the left-right direction of the frame 310a, these two end faces can at least partially cover the internal structure of the support plate 313a, thus making it more aesthetically pleasing (see Figure 24A). A third notch 3137a can be formed on these two end faces, which allows the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a to penetrate the two end faces outward.
[0160] Referring to Figures 22 and 25, multiple hollow columns 3139a can also be formed on the lower surface of the support plate 313a. The hollow columns 3139a can be connected to the rocking mechanism 200a by means of connecting parts such as pins, thereby making the seat 300a more firmly connected to the rocking mechanism 200a.
[0161] Referring to Figures 28 and 29, the seat fabric 320a can cover the frame 310a, and the seat fabric 320a and the frame 310a are detachably connected. Optionally, the seat 300a may include the frame 310a and a foam body. The foam body can be overmolded onto the frame 310a. The foam body can be, for example, made of materials such as PU, EVA, or memory foam, in which case the seat fabric 320a and the frame 310a are not detachably connected.
[0162] Referring to Figures 28 and 29, the seat cover 320a may include a first seat cover 321a and a second seat cover 322a. The first seat cover 321a may cover a portion of the frame 310a downwards. The first seat cover 321a may continuously cover the first and second support structures along the extension direction of the support structure, and the first seat cover 321a is connected to the support structure. The first seat cover 321a may cover the outer peripheral rod 311a along the extension direction of the outer peripheral rod 311a. The first seat cover 321a is in contact with infants or pets and is arranged on the upper surface of the frame 310a, while the second seat cover 322a is arranged on the lower surface of the frame 310a and covers a portion of the frame upwards. In one embodiment, the first fabric 321a has a sleeve opening, allowing it to be sleeved from the upper surface of the frame 310a to the lower surface of the frame 310a, and covering the circumferential portion of the frame 310a (specifically covering the outer peripheral rod 311a and the portion adjacent to the outer peripheral rod 311a). The second fabric 322a has a shape adapted to the sleeve opening of the first fabric 321a for bonding with it.
[0163] As shown in Figure 28, the circumferential edges of the first fabric 321a and the second fabric 322a can be detachably connected by a connector to substantially completely cover the frame 310a. In this embodiment, the connector includes a zipper extending continuously along the circumferential edges of the first fabric 321a and the second fabric 322a, a plurality of male buckles disposed on the circumferential edge of the first fabric 321a, and a plurality of female buckles disposed on the circumferential edge of the second fabric 322a. The male and female buckles are aligned and fastened one by one to connect the first fabric 321a and the second fabric 322a. In other embodiments, only the zipper, male buckles, or female buckles may be used. In other embodiments, female buckles may also be disposed on the circumferential edge of the first fabric 321a, and male buckles may be disposed on the circumferential edge of the second fabric 322a. In other embodiments, the connector may also be a hook and loop fastener, etc.
[0164] As shown in Figure 28, since the first cloth 321a can not only cover the entire upper surface of the frame 310a, but also at least partially cover the lower surface of the frame 310a, after the first cloth 321a is installed on the upper and lower surfaces of the frame 310a, it is convenient for the second cloth 322a to be installed on the lower surface of the frame 310a. Since the first cloth 321a, which is often in contact with infants or pets during use, is more prone to getting dirty, the need for cleaning and replacing the first cloth 321a is much greater than that for the second cloth 322a. In other words, the cleaning cycle or service life of the first cloth 321a is shorter than that of the second cloth 322a. Therefore, designing the first cloth 321a and the second cloth 322a to be detachably connected not only facilitates the installation of the cloth 320a and the frame 310, but also makes it easier to clean and replace the first cloth 321a. Furthermore, it can significantly reduce the user's total cleaning workload and purchase costs, thereby saving water resources, reducing pollution, and being more environmentally friendly.
[0165] In another embodiment, the first seat fabric 321a and the second seat fabric 322a are formed as a whole with an opening, so that the seat fabric 320a can be directly sleeved on the frame 310a to cover the frame 310a.
[0166] Referring to Figure 30A, the shape of the seat fabric 320a used to cover the frame 310a is, for example, a shell shape corresponding to the frame 310a in Figure 20B. In another embodiment, for example, the shape of the seat fabric 320a is an arc shape (not shown) corresponding to the frame 310a in Figure 24A. As shown in Figures 30A and 30B, necessary clearance notches can also be provided on the first seat fabric 321a and the second seat fabric 322a to allow for clearance from the connecting sleeve 210a, thereby enabling the seat fabric 320a to cover the frame 310a more tightly and with a more fitting shape.
[0167] Referring to Figure 29, the first fabric 321a is provided with a positioning member connected to the first support structure. Specifically, the positioning member is a connecting strap 3211a located on the surface of the first fabric 321a facing the support rod 312a and connected to the support rod 312a. The connecting strap 3211a can be fixed to the surface of the first fabric 321a facing the support rod 312a by means of sewing or the like, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. The number of connecting straps 3211a can be set to several as needed. The number of connecting straps 3211a can be more or less than the number of support rods 312a. Preferably, the number of connecting straps 3211a corresponds to the number of support rods 312a. By binding the connecting strap 3211a to the support rod 312a, the inner surface of the first fabric 321a can be more closely and securely fastened to the upper surface of the frame 310a. Specifically, the connecting strap 3211a can be wrapped around the support rod 312a and secured by snap fasteners or hook and loop fasteners, pulling the first fabric 321a downwards so that it adheres to the upper surface of the frame 310a, thus creating a downwardly recessed shape to facilitate lying down for infants or pets, greatly improving the comfort and support effect. Optionally, other positioning components can be used to connect the first fabric 321a to the support structure of the frame 310a, allowing the first fabric 321a to adhere downwards to the frame 310a. In this embodiment, there is a gap between the lower end of the first seat fabric 321a and the support rod 312a before use. After the infant or pet sits or lies on the seat 300a, the gap will decrease or disappear, thereby increasing the cushioning effect when the rocking chair 10a is used and improving the comfort of the infant or pet.
[0168] Referring to Figures 29, 30A, and 30B, whether the connecting strap 3211a is connected to the support rod 312a or not, the connecting strap 3211a is exposed on the first cover fabric 321a, rather than hidden within it. Specifically, the connecting strap 3211a is exposed through the sleeve opening so that the user can connect the connecting strap 3211a to the support rod 312a through the sleeve opening. To prevent the connecting strap 3211a from accidentally detaching from the support rod 312a during use, the connecting strap 3211a is covered by the second cover fabric 322a.
[0169] Referring to Figures 30A and 30B, the seat cover 320a can be made of woven fabric, velvet or other materials. Preferably, the first seat cover 321a is made of velvet and the second seat cover 322a is made of woven fabric, so as to improve the comfort of infants or pets while reducing product costs.
[0170] The inner side of the first fabric 321a may also be provided with a flexible filling material, which may be foam, foam particles, synthetic cotton, or polyester fiber. The first fabric 321a can be divided into multiple protrusions by stitching. The protrusions can be formed in any shape, such as shell-like ridges. The protrusions can be arranged in a left-right direction. Preferably, the connecting strap 3211a can be connected to the stitching between adjacent protrusions by stitching, so that the connecting strap 3211a can be connected to the stitching in a one-to-one correspondence. The protrusions can be arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically, i.e., eccentrically. Preferably, the number, shape, and size of the protrusions can be adapted to the structure of the frame 310a. Specifically, in this embodiment, there are 7 protrusions, with 6 support rods 312a and 1 outer peripheral rod 311a forming 7 intervals. The shape and size of these 7 protrusions can be adapted to the corresponding 7 intervals. This arrangement not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the rocking chair, but also further strengthens the connection between the seat fabric 320a and the frame 310a, thereby improving the comfort and support for infants or pets lying down.
[0171] Referring to Figures 31 to 34, a seat cushion 330a can also be placed on the rocking chair 10a. The seat cushion 330a can be positioned so that at least part of it is vertically opposite to the lowest point of the first support structure. The seat cushion 330a can have a pad portion 331a and a surround 332a. The surround 332a protrudes upward from the circumferential edge of the pad portion 331a. Preferably, the surround 332a can also have a backrest 3321a and an edge portion 3322a connected to each other along the circumferential edge of the pad portion 331a, wherein the top of the backrest 3321a can be higher than the top of the edge portion 3322a to improve the comfort and support for infants or pets lying down. The seat cushion 330a can be placed directly on the first seat fabric 321a of the rocking chair 10a. Preferably, the seat cushion 330a can be positioned such that the backrest 3321a is farther from the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod 311a than the edge portion 3322a. Preferably, the shape and size of the seat cushion 330a are adapted to the shape and size of the seat 300a, thereby further improving the comfort and support of infants or pets when lying down.
[0172] Referring to Figure 35, when the rocking chair 10a is used by infants and toddlers, a safety belt can also be installed on the seat 300a to securely restrain the infants and toddlers to the seat 300a. Specifically, the safety belt is sewn together with the first seat fabric 321a. The safety belt includes at least two waist belts connected together and a cross strap located between the two waist belts.
[0173] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of this disclosure. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the claims of this disclosure.
[0174] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Because this disclosure can be embodied in many forms without departing from its spirit and essence, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense within the scope defined by the claim, and therefore all variations falling within the scope of the claim or its equivalents should be covered by the claim.
[0175] 100: Base 10: Connecting part 101: Groove 101A: Bottom surface 101B: Sidewall 102: Hole 103: Bump 104: Stopping component 11: First fixed support rod 12: Second base rod 13: Support Space 200: Vehicles 20: Box 201: Storage Space 202: Support plate 203: Zhou Bi 21: Frame 211: Framework 211A: Enclosed space 211B: Short Rod 211C: Long pole 212: Connecting rod 213: Canopy Mounting Mount 213A: Second piece 2131: A piercing protrusion 213B: Release mechanism 213C: Insertion Space 213D: Elastic reset component 22: Seat cloth 23: Roof Components 231: Canopy rod 232: Roof locking component 232A: First piece 2321: Engagement Hole 233: Canopy 24: Fixture 241: Lower surface of the mounting base 242: Operating Space 25: Connector 251: Grooving 25A: Outer casing 25B: Inner shell 252: Upper surface of the connector 253: Opening 254: Opening 300: Pivot assembly 30: Pivot 30A: First end 301: Screw hole 30B: Second end 30C: Shoulders 30D: Rotation axis 30E: Positioning Post 31: Rotating seat 311: Sleeve 311A: Cavity 3111: Lower end of the cavity 311B: Upper end of the sleeve 311C: Lower end of the sleeve 311D: Receiving slot 3112: Ribs 3113: Sleeve flange 312: Cover 313: Rotary Lock 313A: Upper end 3131: Hook 313B: Lower end 3132: Restricting flange 3133: Gap 313C: Handle 314A: Upper bearing 314B: Lower bearing 315: Sealing elements 316: Snap ring 317: Latch 317A: Tongue 317B: Engaging flange 40: Bottom Cover 50: Screws S: Axis Z: Up / Down direction Y: Left and right directions X: Forward / backward direction 10a: Rocking chair 100a: Base 200a: Swinging Mechanism 210a: Connecting sleeve 220a: Angle Adjustment Part 230a: Locking component 300a: Seat 310a: Frame 311a: Outer peripheral rod 312a: Support rod 313a: Support plate 3131a: Support block 3132a: First skirt board 3133a: Second skirt board 3134a: Rib 3135a: First notch 3136a: Second notch 3137a: Third notch 3138a: Hole 3139a: Hollow column 314a: Connecting rod 320a: Seat Cover 321a: The first cloth 3211a: Connecting belt 322a: Second cloth 330a: Seat Cushion 331a: Pad 332a: Construction site fence 3321a: Backrest 3322a: Edge
Claims
1. A pet seat, comprising: A base; A pivot connected to the base, the axis of the pivot being inclined toward the center of the base and forming an angle of less than 90° with a horizontal plane; a carrier located above the base, the carrier having an accommodating space and a support plate located below the accommodating space, the support plate extending at least partially to the central region of the accommodating space, one end of the support plate intersecting the axis of the pivot in the vertical direction, the carrier swinging relative to the base about the axis of the pivot and having a stationary position, when the carrier is in the stationary position, the carrier is stationary relative to the base, and the angle between the support plate and the horizontal plane is in the range of ≤15° and ≥-15°.
2. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: When the vehicle is in the stationary position, the angle between the support plate and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the axis of the pivot and the horizontal plane.
3. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: When the vehicle is in the stationary position, the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane does not exceed or partially exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane, and the area of the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 10% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate on the horizontal plane.
4. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The carrier swings relative to the base about the axis of the pivot between a first extreme position and a second extreme position. The rest position is located between the first extreme position and the second extreme position and is set lower than the first extreme position and the second extreme position in a circumferential direction about the axis of the pivot. When the carrier is in the first extreme position or the second extreme position, the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane does not exceed or partially exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane, and the area of the portion of the orthographic projection of the support plate on the horizontal plane that exceeds the orthographic projection of the base on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 30% of the orthographic projection area of the support plate on the horizontal plane.
5. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle also includes a frame, which includes a frame and at least one connecting rod. The frame surrounds the support plate and is disposed opposite to the support plate. The connecting rod is located below the support plate and is connected to the inner surface of the frame.
6. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The carrier also includes a fixed seat located below the support plate and extending downward, and a connecting seat located below the fixed seat and connected to the fixed seat. The fixed seat is located above the pivot, and the connecting seat is sleeved downward outside the pivot. The connecting seat rotates around the axis of the pivot. The angle between the lower surface of the fixed seat, the upper surface of the connecting seat and the axis of the pivot is in the range of ≥90° and ≤115°.
7. The pet seat according to claim 6, wherein: The vehicle also includes a frame, which includes a frame and at least one connecting rod. The frame is arranged around the support plate, the connecting rod is located below the support plate and connected to the frame, and the fixed seat connects the connecting rod and the frame.
8. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle also includes a frame and a canopy assembly. The frame is arranged around the support plate, and the canopy assembly is located above the support plate to cover the accommodating space downwards. The frame is provided with a canopy mounting base, and the canopy assembly is provided with a canopy locking member. The canopy locking member is detachably connected to the canopy mounting base.
9. The pet seat according to claim 8, wherein: The canopy assembly also includes a canopy and at least one canopy rod pivotally connected to the canopy locking member. At least one end of the canopy is connected to the canopy rod, and the canopy folds or expands as the canopy rod pivots relative to the canopy locking member.
10. The pet seat according to claim 1, wherein: The carrier is also provided with a positioning seat and a connecting seat located below the support plate. The lower surface of the positioning seat is flat. The positioning seat has a receiving groove formed by an upward indentation from the lower surface of the positioning seat. The receiving groove receives the connecting seat and the lower end of the connecting seat is not lower than the lower surface of the positioning seat. The connecting seat is sleeved downward outside the pivot and rotates around the axis of the pivot.
11. A rocking chair, said rocking chair comprising: A base (100); a seat (300) located above the base (100) and pivotally connected to the base (100) about an axis (S), the axis (S) being inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the seat (300) including a frame (310), the frame (310) including a closed-ring outer peripheral rod (311) and a support structure connected to the outer peripheral rod (311), the outer peripheral rod (311) being inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the support structure extending continuously from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311); the support structure including a first support structure and a second support structure connected to each other, the first support structure being connected to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) and recessed downward, the second support structure being connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) and including a raised portion, the raised portion protruding upward.
12. The rocking chair according to claim 11, wherein, The curvature of the curve or surface formed by the downward concavity of the first support structure is less than the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the upward convexity of the raised portion.
13. The rocking chair according to claim 11, wherein, The first support structure includes multiple support rods (312) spaced apart in the left-right direction. The two ends of the support rods (312) are respectively connected to the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) and the second support structure. The support rods (312) are bent downwards, and the curvature of the curve formed by the downwardly bent support rods is less than the curvature of the curve or surface formed by the upwardly extended part.
14. The rocking chair according to claim 13, wherein, The seat (300) also includes a seat cloth (320) covering the frame (310), the seat cloth (320) including a first seat cloth (321) covering a part of the frame (310), the surface of the first seat cloth (321) facing the support rod (312) is provided with multiple connecting straps (3211) that correspond one-to-one with the multiple support rods (312).
15. The rocking chair according to claim 11, wherein, The seat (300) includes a seat fabric (320) covering the frame (310), the seat fabric (320) including a first seat fabric (321) covering the frame (310) downward, the first seat fabric (321) continuously covering the first support structure and the second support structure along the extension direction of the support structure, and the first seat fabric (321) is provided with a positioning member connected to the first support structure, the positioning member being exposed in the first seat fabric (321).
16. The rocking chair according to claim 11, wherein, The second support structure includes a connecting rod (314) and a support plate (313). The connecting rod (314) extends in the left-right direction and its two ends are connected to the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) at two different positions. The remaining part of the connecting rod is spaced apart from the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311). The support plate (313) extends continuously between the connecting rod (314) and the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) spaced apart from the connecting rod (314). The support plate (313) extends continuously along the extension direction of the connecting rod (314) and the extension direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311).
17. The rocking chair according to claim 16, wherein, The support plate (313) bends upward to form the heightened portion, which covers the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) and extends continuously along the extension direction of the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311).
18. The rocking chair according to claim 16, wherein, The heightening section is located above the support plate (313), and the heightening section includes a plurality of support blocks (3131) spaced apart in the left-right direction, the upper surface of the support blocks (3131) being bent upward.
19. The rocking chair according to claim 17 or 18, wherein, Along the extension direction of the connecting rod, the curved extension length of the portion of the heightened part near the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod (311) is less than the curved extension length of the portion of the heightened part away from the upper edge of the outer peripheral rod (311).
20. The rocking chair according to claim 11, wherein, The lowest point of the first support structure is lower than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311), and the highest point of the second support structure is higher than the lower edge of the outer peripheral rod (311).