Pet carrier

Abstract

A pet carrier is disclosed, mounted on a vehicle assembly between a passenger seat and a driver's seat. The pet carrier includes a securing structure for attachment to a corresponding securing device within the vehicle assembly, thereby securing the pet carrier to the vehicle assembly between the passenger seat and the driver's seat. This pet carrier combines safety and fun.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a pet vehicle. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Currently, when some pet carriers are used in vehicles, they are generally fixed to the rear seat of the vehicle. If the owner sitting in the front passenger seat wants to interact and play with the pet in the pet carrier, or if the owner sitting in the driver's seat wants to interact and play with the pet in the pet carrier without affecting driving safety, this cannot be achieved. This reduces the user experience and overall satisfaction of some existing in-vehicle pet carriers and lacks fun.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a pet vehicle that can solve the above problems. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] One object of this disclosure is to provide a pet carrier that can be secured between the front seats of a vehicle.

[0005] One object of this disclosure is to provide a pet vehicle that can balance safety and fun.

[0006] To achieve at least one of the above objectives, this disclosure provides a pet carrier mounted on a vehicle device between a passenger seat and a driver's seat, wherein the pet carrier includes a fixing structure for fixing to a corresponding fixing facility within the vehicle device, thereby fixing the pet carrier to the vehicle device between the passenger seat and the driver's seat.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the fixing structure includes a front fixing structure located on the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier and a rear fixing structure located on the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier, and / or a side fixing structure located on the lateral side of the pet carrier, and the vehicle device includes an armrest box located between the passenger seat and the driver seat.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the front fixing structure includes a front fixing strap extending from the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier and a front connector disposed on the front fixing strap, the front connector being fixed to a limiting structure located at the front of the vehicle.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the front connector is a D-ring buckle that can adjust the length of the front fixing strap, and the limiting structure is an armrest box or glove box. The front connector is secured inside the armrest box or glove box by placing the front connector inside and closing the lid; or the front fixing strap is provided with a length adjuster for adjusting the length of the front fixing strap, and the front connector is a buckle provided at the end of the front fixing strap. The limiting structure is an armrest box with an openable and closable armrest box lid or a glove box with an openable and closable glove box lid. The front connector is secured inside the armrest box or glove box by placing the front connector inside and closing the lid; or the front connector is one or more collars, and the limiting structure is a passenger seat belt fixing mechanism and / or a driver seat belt fixing mechanism. The collar is secured by fitting it onto the passenger seat belt fixing mechanism and / or the driver seat belt fixing mechanism.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the rear fixation structure includes a rear fixation strap extending from the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier and a rear connector disposed on the rear fixation strap, the rear connector being used for anchoring to an anchoring structure on the rear seat.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a length adjuster for adjusting the length of the rear fixing strap is provided on the rear fixing strap and / or the rear fixing strap includes a first fixing strap and a second fixing strap, the first fixing strap extends from the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier, and a buckle or a socket is provided at the free end of the first fixing strap, and a buckle or a socket is provided at one end of the second fixing strap for engaging with the first fixing strap, and the rear connector is provided at the other end of the second fixing strap.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the side fixing structure includes a side fixing strap extending from the lateral side of the pet carrier and a side connector disposed on the side fixing strap, the side connector being able to be fixed to the passenger seat and / or the driver seat.

[0013] According to one embodiment, a length adjuster for adjusting the length of the side fixing strap is provided on the side fixing strap, and the side connector is provided at the end of the side fixing strap.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the side connector is an adjustable and tightenable webbing buckle, and an adjuster is provided on the side fixing strap for adjusting the size of the webbing buckle. The webbing buckle is fixed by being fitted and tightened to the headrest or neck between the headrest and backrest of the passenger seat and / or the driver's seat.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the pet carrier includes a box and a base, the box is fixed on the base, and the fixing structure is disposed on the box and / or the base; wherein, the periphery of the box and / or the base is provided with a storage groove for storing the fixing structure.

[0016] The pet vehicle disclosed herein can be used safely while the vehicle is in motion, ensuring the safety of the user and the pet, while enhancing the user's and pet's enjoyment and satisfaction, combining safety and fun.

Implementation Method

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this disclosure, the following detailed description will be provided by way of example in conjunction with the inventive drawings.

[0024] 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.

[0025] In addition, it should be understood in the description of this disclosure that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the part or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0026] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through 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 do not establish a connection relationship through a transitional structure, but are connected to form a whole through a connection structure. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] 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 through 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.

[0028] This disclosure provides a pet carrier 100, which includes a fixing structure for fixing to a corresponding fixing facility in a vehicle, thereby fixing the pet carrier 100 between the two front seats of the vehicle, taking into account both safety and fun, reflecting care for pets, and improving the user experience and overall satisfaction of the pet carrier 100.

[0029] Figures 1-3 and 5 generally show the placement of the pet carrier 100 in the vehicle. The pet carrier 100 is positioned generally horizontally between the front seats of the vehicle (i.e., the driver's seat 400 and the passenger seat 300) and is positioned on the vehicle device between the driver's seat 400 and the passenger seat 300 by means of a fixing structure of the pet carrier 100 to a fixing device in the vehicle.

[0030] The front seats in this disclosure refer to the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400 located in the front row of the car. The left and right relative positions of the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400 can be changed according to local regulations, and are not limited to the embodiments shown in the figure.

[0031] The vehicle device may be any device for accommodating a pet carrier located between the front seats, such as armrest box 200, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0032] The fixing structure is a component of the pet carrier 100, which can be detachably connected to the pet carrier 100 or fixedly connected to the pet carrier 100. The fixing structure may include a front fixing structure 130 and a rear fixing structure 140, or may also include a side fixing structure 150, etc., which will be described in detail below.

[0033] The fixed facility may be any existing facility in the vehicle, such as armrest box 200, passenger seat 300, driver seat 400, rear seat 500, glove box, etc., and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0034] The settings for the pet vehicle 100 will be explained in detail below.

[0035] Referring to Figure 1, the pet carrier 100 is positioned generally horizontally between the passenger seat 300 and the driver's seat 400 of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the pet carrier 100 may be positioned above the armrest box 200. The pet carrier 100 may also be positioned on other suitable vehicle fixtures between the passenger seat 300 and the driver's seat 400, depending on variations in the vehicle's interior.

[0036] Taking the situation shown in Figure 1 as an example, the lower surface of the pet carrier 100 needs to fit as close as possible to the upper surface of the armrest box 200 for stable placement. The pet carrier 100 is positioned approximately symmetrically with respect to the centerline of the armrest box 200 in the left-right direction (i.e., laterally relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle). The longitudinal direction here is also the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The width of the pet carrier 100 in the left-right direction can be slightly smaller than the width of the armrest box 200. Optionally, the width of the pet carrier 100 in the left-right direction can be equal to or slightly larger than the width of the armrest box 200, but smaller than the distance between the driver's seat 400 and the passenger seat 300.

[0037] Viewed from the front, the passenger seat 300, the pet carrier 100, and the driver's seat 400 are arranged sequentially in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The interval between the pet carrier 100 and the passenger seat 300 can be equal to the interval between the pet carrier 100 and the driver's seat 400. Optionally, the interval between the pet carrier 100 and the passenger seat 300 can also be different from the interval between the pet carrier 100 and the driver's seat 400, for example, smaller than the interval between the pet carrier 100 and the driver's seat 400, to ensure that the driver in the driver's seat 400 has sufficient operating space without being interfered with by the pet carrier 100.

[0038] The pet carrier 100 may be a pet carrier, pet basket, or pet bed, etc., and this disclosure is not limited to these. Depending on the size of the pet and the dimensions of the pet carrier 100, the pet can lie down or stand in the pet carrier 100. Passengers in the vehicle can play and interact with the pet in the pet carrier 100.

[0039] In order to ensure the safety of the pet in the pet carrier 100, while ensuring the stability of the pet carrier 100 on the vehicle device (such as the armrest box 200), a seat belt or safety buckle can also be installed in the pet carrier 100. By binding the seat belt or by connecting the safety buckle to the pet's clothing, collar or other objects, the pet can be safely secured in the pet carrier 100.

[0040] Referring to Figures 2-4, the pet carrier 100 may include a box 110, a front fixing structure 130 and a rear fixing structure 140.

[0041] Specifically, the enclosure 110 can form a space for accommodating a pet, and its interior can be equipped with facilities for securing the pet, such as a safety belt or safety buckle (not shown in the figure), as described above. The safety buckle can be connected and secured to the pet's collar or a buckle on the pet's clothing. The safety belt can be connected to the pet's collar or clothing in a similar configuration to the safety buckle, or the safety belt can be directly used to secure the pet, thereby relatively fixing the pet inside the enclosure 110.

[0042] A canopy 160 may be added to the top of the pet vehicle 100. The canopy 160 of the body 110 may be configured in various forms, such as fully open, semi-open or fully closed. Figure 2 shows a semi-open canopy 160; Figure 3 shows a fully open canopy 160; and Figure 4 shows a fully closed canopy 160.

[0043] Optionally, the enclosure 110 may be equipped with a foldable and closable canopy 160 to achieve adjustable opening and closing of the enclosure 110. For example, the canopy 160 can be freely opened and positioned at the desired location by setting a friction rotating shaft, ratchet and pawl mechanism, etc., so that the user can open and close the canopy 160 at will, and the canopy 160 can cover the enclosure 110 to any degree, such as covering the opening surface of the enclosure at 15°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150°, etc. When the user wants to play and interact with the pet inside the enclosure 110, the canopy 160 can be fully or partially opened. When the pet is resting, the canopy 160 can be fully closed to create a nighttime atmosphere, further ensuring the safety and comfort of the pet, as well as the safety of the vehicle.

[0044] According to one embodiment, mounting seats 111 may be provided on the upper part of both longitudinal sides of the housing 110, and fixing members, such as fixing inserts with locking holes, may be provided on the lower part of both longitudinal sides of the canopy 160, thereby facilitating the opening and closing of the canopy 160 in the longitudinal direction of the housing. The mounting seat 111 may be provided with a locking buckle that can engage with the fixing insert to form a snap-fit ​​connection, and a release button 112 for operation to release the snap-fit ​​connection between the fixing insert and the locking buckle. After the fixing insert and the locking buckle are released by operating the release button 112, the canopy 160 can be easily removed from the housing 110.

[0045] Similarly, in another embodiment, mounting seats 111 (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the upper part of the front and rear sides of the housing 110, and fasteners can be provided on the lower part of the front and rear sides of the canopy 160, thereby facilitating the opening and closing of the canopy 160 in the lateral direction of the housing. Optionally, the canopy 160 can be opened and closed from the passenger seat 300 side toward the driver seat 400 side. For example, in this configuration, if the canopy 160 is opened to a semi-open state, the passenger in the passenger seat 300 can play and interact with their pet, while also reducing the impact on the driver in the driver seat 400.

[0046] The pet carrier 100 may include a base 120 disposed below the body 110, which can be used to support the body 110 and to provide a fixing structure for fixing to the vehicle device. The base 120 may be an integral structure with the body 110, or it may be a relatively independent detachable assembly component with the body 110.

[0047] In one embodiment, the housing 110 can be mounted and fixed on the base 120. The housing 110 and the base 120 can be connected and fastened, for example, by a locking mechanism, a sliding insertion mechanism or other fixing device provided on corresponding parts of the two, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0048] The outline of the lower surface of the housing 110 can substantially match the outline of the upper surface of the base 120, and the lower surface of the housing 110 can be fixed to the upper surface of the base 120 by fasteners. It is conceivable that, as needed, the outline of the lower surface of the housing 110 can be slightly smaller than the outline of the upper surface of the base 120, so that the upper surface of the base 120 covers the lower surface of the housing 110, or vice versa.

[0049] The base 120 is mounted on the armrest box 200. The outline of the lower surface of the base 120 can substantially match the outline of the upper surface of the armrest box 200. Optionally, the outline of the lower surface of the base 120 can be different from the outline of the upper surface of the armrest box 200, as long as the pet vehicle 100 can be smoothly mounted on the armrest box 200.

[0050] The base 120 may be integrally injection molded from plastic. The bottom outer surface of the base 120 may have an anti-slip structure (not shown). This anti-slip structure contacts the upper surface of the armrest box 200 to increase friction and prevent the pet carrier 100 from sliding off the armrest box 200. This anti-slip structure may be a silicone anti-slip layer or a rubber anti-slip layer, etc., and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0051] In one embodiment, the pet carrier 100 does not include the base 120, and the bottom of the housing 110 can be directly fixed to the armrest cover 220. Similarly, the bottom outer surface of the housing 110 can be provided with an anti-slip structure, and its size design allows the pet carrier 100 to be smoothly placed on the armrest 200.

[0052] The armrest box 200 typically includes an armrest box body 210 and an armrest box cover 220 that is pivotally openable and closable relative to the armrest box body 210. The upper surface of the armrest box cover 220 is the upper surface of the armrest box 200. The lower surface of the pet carrier 100 fits as closely as possible to the upper surface of the armrest box cover 220 to stably position the pet carrier 100. Moreover, the pet carrier 100 can be positioned approximately symmetrically about the longitudinal centerline of the armrest box 200.

[0053] The following will detail the settings of each fixed structure of the pet vehicle 100.

[0054] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the pet carrier 100 includes at least a front fixing structure 130 and a rear fixing structure 140. The front fixing structure 130 is located on the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier 100 and can be connected and fixed to a limiting structure of a fixing facility located at the front of the vehicle. The rear fixing structure 140 is located on the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier 100 and can be connected and fixed to a limiting structure of a fixing facility located at the rear of the vehicle.

[0055] The front securing structure 130 may include a front securing strap 131 and a front connector 132. One end of the front securing strap 131 extends from the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier 100. The front securing strap 131 may be provided with a length adjuster for adjusting its length. The other end of the front securing strap 131 is connected to the front connector 132. The front connector 132 is used to connect and secure with the limiting structure of the securing device.

[0056] The front fixing strap 131 and the front connector 132 can be configured as one or more, and their quantity can be set as needed without limitation.

[0057] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in one embodiment, the end of the front securing strap 131 extending from the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier 100 can be a D-ring. Alternatively, the end of the front securing strap 131 can be other connecting structures such as a bow. Through the D-ring or bow, the end of the front securing strap 131 can be detachably connected to the lower part of the pet carrier 100, such as the base 120. Optionally, the end of the front securing strap 131 can be fixedly connected to the pet carrier 100, such as the seat fabric of the box 110, by means of sewing or other methods.

[0058] The front connector 132, which is connected to the other end of the front fixing strap 131, can also be a D-ring for fixing to the corresponding limiting structure of the fixing device. Optionally, the front connector 132 can be other connection structures such as a snap fastener or a fixing ring that can be fixed to the corresponding limiting structure of the fixing device.

[0059] The length of the front fixing strap 131 can be appropriately adjusted by means of a length adjuster (such as a D-ring adjustment buckle) provided on the front fixing strap 131.

[0060] In one embodiment, the vehicle's fixing device is a center console 200, and the limiting structure is a center console cover 220. Opening the center console cover 220 allows the front connector 132 to be inserted into the center console 200. Closing the center console cover 220 then locks the front connector 132 within the center console body 210, preventing it from exiting. That is, the front fixing structure 130 and the center console 200 are fixed and released by opening and closing the center console cover 220. The front connector 132 can be secured within the center console 200 by adjusting the length adjuster to ensure the front stability of the pet carrier 100 and prevent the pet carrier 100 from sliding backward when the vehicle starts or accelerates.

[0061] In another embodiment, the vehicle's securing device may be a glove box located in front of the passenger seat 300. The glove box may include a glove box body and a glove box lid (not shown) that pivotally covers the glove box body. The limiting structure may be the glove box lid. Similar to the case of an armrest box, the glove box lid is opened to insert the front connector 132 into the glove box, and the glove box lid is closed so that the front connector 132 is locked inside the glove box and cannot come out. That is, the front securing structure 130 is secured and released from the glove box by opening and closing the glove box lid. In addition, the length of the front securing strap 131 can be adjusted by adjusting the length adjuster.

[0062] Optionally, the limiting structure can be a passenger seat belt fixing mechanism 310 and / or a driver seat belt fixing mechanism 410. Each seat belt fixing mechanism 310, 410 includes a seat belt insert and a seat belt socket into which the seat belt insert is inserted. The front connector 132 is a fixing ring, which can be fitted onto the seat belt socket. After the corresponding seat belt insert of the vehicle seat belt is inserted into the corresponding seat belt socket, the fixing ring is fitted onto the seat belt fixing mechanism. After adjusting the length of the front fixing strap 131, the fixing ring can be limited and fixed, thereby ensuring the front stability of the pet carrier 100.

[0063] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the rear fixing structure 140 is located on the longitudinal rear side of the pet vehicle 100, and it can be connected and fixed to the anchoring structure 510 on the rear seat 500.

[0064] The rear securing structure 140 may include a rear securing strap 141 and a rear connector 142. One end of the rear securing strap 141 extends from the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier 100. The rear securing strap 141 may be provided with a length adjuster for adjusting its length. The connection method between this end of the rear securing strap 141 and the pet carrier 100 is similar to that of the front securing strap 131, and will not be described again here.

[0065] The rear connector 142 is connected to the other end of the rear securing strap 141 for mating with the anchoring structure 510 on the rear seat 500 for connection and fixation. As shown in FIG2, the anchoring structure 510 can be an ISOFIX connector or a seat belt socket, and this disclosure is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the rear connector 142 can be mated as an ISOFIX connector or a seat belt insert. Optionally, the rear securing structure 140, and in particular its rear securing strap 141, is connected to the anchoring structure 510 in a direction substantially parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0066] In one embodiment, the anchoring structure 510 can be a LATCH interface or a TETHER interface, and the rear connector 142 can be a LATCH hook or a TETHER hook. In use, the rear securing strap 141 extends toward the anchoring structure 510 on the rear seat 500, thereby connecting the rear connector 142 to the anchoring structure 510. The length of the rear securing strap 141 is adjusted appropriately using a length adjuster provided on it to ensure the rear stability of the pet carrier 100 and prevent the pet carrier 100 from sliding forward and bumping into other objects when the vehicle brakes or decelerates.

[0067] The rear fixing strap 141 and the rear connector 142 can be configured as one or more, and their quantity can be set as needed without limitation.

[0068] Referring to Figure 3, in one embodiment, the rear securing strap 141 may include a first securing strap 1411 (i.e., the fixed section of the rear securing strap 141) and a second securing strap 1412 (i.e., the movable section of the rear securing strap 141). One end of the first securing strap 1411 extends from the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier 100. The other end of the first securing strap 1411, i.e., the free end, is provided with a buckle or a slot. One end of the second securing strap 1412 is provided with a slot or buckle that mates with the buckle or slot provided on the first securing strap 1411, for engaging with the first securing strap 1411. The other end of the second securing strap 1412 is provided with a rear connector 142, and the second securing strap 1412 is connected to the rear seat 500 through the engagement of the rear connector 142 with the anchoring structure 510.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first fixing strap 1411 is provided with a length adjuster that can adjust its length. The first fixing strap 1411 is connected to the second fixing strap 1412, and the second fixing strap 1412 is connected to the anchoring structure 510 on the rear seat 500. By adjusting the length of the first fixing strap 1411, the rear fixing strap 141 is properly connected to the anchoring structure 510. Optionally, the second fixing strap 1412 may also be provided with a length adjuster that can adjust its length.

[0070] In one embodiment, the fixed section can maintain its connection with the pet carrier 100 and can be stored on the pet carrier 100. The movable section can be permanently engaged with the anchoring structure 510. When fixing or removing the pet carrier 100, the user can easily operate by directly connecting or disconnecting the fixed section and the movable section. In particular, when the user wants to remove the pet carrier 100, the user in the front seat can operate directly while sitting in the seat without having to get up to remove the connection between the fixing strap 141 and the rear seat 500.

[0071] When not in use, the movable section can be flexibly placed on the rear seat or wrapped around the headrest of the rear seat, or placed in the storage bag on the back of the front seat, so that the user can easily connect the fixed section and the movable section when securing the pet carrier 100. Optionally, the movable section may include multiple fixing straps, which are connected to each other by means of buckles or other connecting methods.

[0072] The pet carrier 100 can be securely fixed to the armrest box 200 between the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400 through the front fixing structure 130 and the rear fixing structure 140. That is, the pet carrier 100 is fixed to the armrest box 200 of the car in its longitudinal direction (that is, the front and rear direction of the car), so that the person sitting in the passenger seat 300 can interact and play with the pet in the pet carrier 100, and the person sitting in the driver seat 400 can also interact and play with the pet without affecting safe driving. This not only improves the user experience and fun of the pet carrier 100, but also enhances the pleasure and enjoyment of the pet owner and the pet.

[0073] Referring to Figure 5, the pet carrier 100 may further include a side fixing structure 150. The side fixing structure 150 is located on the lateral side of the pet carrier 100 and can be connected and fixed to the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400. There may be one or more side fixing structures 150, and the side fixing structures 150 may be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pet carrier 100, or may be arranged only on one side of the pet carrier 100. This disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0074] The side fixing structure 150 may also include a side fixing strap 151 and a side connector 152. One end of the side fixing strap 151 extends from the lateral side of the pet carrier 100, and its connection to the pet carrier 100 is similar to that of the front fixing strap 131 of the front fixing structure 130, which will not be described again here. The side fixing strap 151 is provided with a length adjuster to adjust its length.

[0075] The other end of the side fixing strap 151 is connected to the side connector 152. The side fixing strap 151 may also be provided with an adjuster that can adjust the size of the side connector 152 to tighten or loosen the side connector 152 so that the side connector 152 can be fitted onto the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400.

[0076] In one embodiment, two side securing straps 151 extend approximately symmetrically from the lateral side of the pet carrier 100. Two side connectors 152, connected to the two side securing straps 151, are respectively fitted onto the passenger seat belt securing mechanism 310 and the driver seat belt securing mechanism 410. The length of the side securing straps 151 is adjusted to securely connect the side securing straps 151 to the seat belt securing mechanisms, thereby ensuring the lateral stability of the pet carrier 100 and preventing the pet carrier 100 from slipping off the side when the vehicle turns or bumps, thus protecting the safety of the pet in the pet carrier 100 and the safety of the vehicle.

[0077] Optionally, the limiting structure of the side connector 152 is the headrest of the passenger seat 300 and / or the driver's seat 400, or the neck area between the headrest and the backrest. The side connector 152 is an adjustable and tightenable webbing buckle, the size of which can be adjusted via an adjuster provided on the side fixing strap 151. The webbing buckle can be fitted and tightened onto the headrest of the passenger seat 300 and / or the driver's seat 400, or the neck area between the headrest and the backrest, for fixation.

[0078] Optionally, the side connector 152 may also adopt the configuration of the front connector 132. The limiting structure of the side connector 152 may also be the armrest box 200 or the glove box. The side connector may also be placed inside the armrest box 200 or the glove box, and the side fixing structure 150 may be fixed by covering the armrest box 200 or the glove box to fix the side fixing structure 150.

[0079] The pet carrier 100 can be more securely fixed to the armrest box 200 between the passenger seat 300 and the driver seat 400 through the fixing structures such as the front fixing structure 130, the rear fixing structure 140 and the side fixing structure 150. This allows the person sitting in the passenger seat 300 to interact and play with the pet in the pet carrier 100, and the person sitting in the driver seat 400 can also interact and play with the pet without affecting safe driving (such as when parking on the side of the road to wait for someone). This not only improves the user experience and fun of the pet carrier 100, but also enhances the pleasure and enjoyment of the pet owner and the pet.

[0080] The following will introduce the storage of fixed structures in detail.

[0081] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a front storage slot 121 and a rear storage slot 122 are provided on the longitudinal side of the base 120. The front storage slot 121 is located at the front of the longitudinal side of the base 120, and the rear storage slot 122 is located at the rear of the longitudinal side of the base 120. The dimensions of the front storage slot 121 are configured to accommodate the front fixing structure 130 and / or the side fixing structure 150, and the dimensions of the rear storage slot 122 are configured to accommodate the rear fixing structure 140 and / or the side fixing structure 150. The dimensions of the front storage slot 121 and the rear storage slot 122 are determined according to the specific circumstances of the fixing structures being accommodated.

[0082] After the pet vehicle 100 is used, the fixing structure is stored in the front storage slot 121 and the rear storage slot 122 respectively, making the overall appearance of the pet vehicle 100 more beautiful and neat, and convenient to carry.

[0083] Referring again to Figure 4, based on the specific configuration of the front connector 132, such as a D-ring, a snap fastener, or a retaining ring, a limiting post 1211 can be provided in the front storage groove 121 to hook onto the front connector 132 of the front fixing structure 130, so that the front fixing structure 130 can be securely stored in the front storage groove 121. Based on the specific configuration of the rear fixing structure 140, a limiting post 1221 can be provided in the rear storage groove 122 to limit a part (e.g., the first fixing strap 1411 and the insertion or fastener provided on its free end) or all of the rear fixing structure 140, so that a part or all of the rear fixing structure 140 can be securely stored in the rear storage groove 122.

[0084] It is conceivable that for a pet vehicle 100 that does not have a separate base 120, its storage slot can be set on both sides of the bottom of the box 110, for example, on the side under the seat cloth of the box 110, and the storage slot can be opened and closed by means of zippers, snaps, ropes, etc.

[0085] The side fixing structure 150 can be stored using the front storage slot 121 and / or the rear storage slot 122. Optionally, a dedicated storage slot for storing the side fixing structure 150 can be provided on the pet vehicle 100, which can be located between the front storage slot 121 and the rear storage slot 122.

[0086] Optionally, the pet carrier 100 may be provided with a storage bag for storing the front fixing structure 130, the rear fixing structure 140 and / or the side fixing structure 150 that can be detached from the pet carrier 100.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0017] The various objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from 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:

[0018] FIG1 is a schematic front view of a pet carrier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the installation position of the pet carrier in a vehicle;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a pet vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roof of the pet vehicle is in a semi-open state and its rear fixing structure can be anchored to the anchoring structure of the rear seat.

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a pet vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roof of the pet vehicle is in a fully open state and its rear fixing structure can be anchored to the anchoring structure of the rear seat.

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic side view of a pet carrier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the canopy of the pet carrier is in a fully enclosed state, and a storage mechanism on the base is shown;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic front view of a pet vehicle in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the side fixing structure can be connected to the front seat.

Claims

1. A pet vehicle, wherein, The pet carrier is mounted on a vehicle device between a passenger seat and a driver's seat. The pet carrier includes a fixing structure for securing it to a corresponding fixing device within the vehicle device, thereby securing the pet carrier to the vehicle device between the passenger seat and the driver's seat. The fixing structure includes a front fixing structure located on the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier. The vehicle device includes an armrest box located between the passenger seat and the driver's seat. The front fixing structure includes a front fixing strap extending from the longitudinal front side of the pet carrier and a front connector disposed on the front fixing strap. The front connector is fixed to a limiting structure located in the front row of the vehicle. The limiting structure is an armrest box with an openable and closable armrest box lid or a glove box with an openable and closable glove box lid. The front connector is secured inside the armrest box or glove box by placing the front connector inside the armrest box or glove box and closing its lid.

2. The pet vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The fixing structure includes a rear fixing structure located on the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier, and / or a side fixing structure located on the lateral side of the pet carrier.

3. The pet vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The front connector is a D-ring buckle that can adjust the length of the front fixing strap; or the front fixing strap is provided with a length adjuster for adjusting the length of the front fixing strap, and the front connector is a buckle provided at the end of the front fixing strap.

4. The pet vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The rear securing structure includes a rear securing strap extending from the longitudinal rear side of the pet vehicle and a rear connector disposed on the rear securing strap, the rear connector being used for anchoring to an anchoring structure on the rear seat.

5. The pet vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, A length adjuster for adjusting the length of the rear fixing strap is provided on the rear fixing strap, and / or the rear fixing strap includes a first fixing strap and a second fixing strap. The first fixing strap extends from the longitudinal rear side of the pet carrier and is provided with one of a buckle or a socket at its free end. One end of the second fixing strap is provided with the other of a buckle or a socket for engaging with the first fixing strap, and the rear connector is provided at the other end of the second fixing strap.

6. The pet vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The side fixing structure includes a side fixing strap extending from the lateral side of the pet carrier and a side connector disposed on the side fixing strap, the side connector being able to be fixed to the passenger seat and / or the driver seat.

7. The pet vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, A length adjuster for adjusting the length of the side fixing strap is provided on the side fixing strap, and the side connector is provided at the end of the side fixing strap.

8. The pet vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The side connector is an adjustable and tightenable webbing buckle. An adjuster for adjusting the size of the webbing buckle is provided on the side fixing strap. The webbing buckle is secured by being fitted and tightened around the neck of the passenger seat and / or the headrest or the headrest and backrest of the driver's seat.

9. The pet vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The pet carrier includes a box and a base, the box is fixed on the base, and the fixing structure is disposed on the box and / or the base; wherein, the periphery of the box and / or the base is provided with a storage groove for storing the fixing structure.

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