A guiding platform for pet door opening

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of pet supplies, and specifically discloses a guiding platform for a pet door opening, comprising a mounting platform arranged below the pet door opening, wherein a folding guiding mechanism is provided on the mounting platform; the folding guiding mechanism comprises a folding seat, and guide frames arranged in parallel are provided at both ends of the folding seat. The guiding platform provided by the present invention is used to be installed below the outer side of the pet door opening, and the pet is guided by the folding guiding mechanism; the momentum of the pet is slowed down when entering the stairs from the pet door opening, and the risk of the pet rolling and getting injured can be significantly reduced when the pet goes down the stairs from the open pet door to the lower floors of the home; the device can be automatically folded when not in use without affecting the pet's entry and exit, and the occupied space is reduced after being folded, so that it is convenient to use in different environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of pet products, and in particular to a guiding platform for a pet door opening. Background Art

[0002] In homes or buildings where domestic pets such as cats and dogs are kept, pet door openings are often located on doors leading to lower floors or basements. After pets enter and exit the stairs through the door opening, the momentum of passing through the pet door opening can cause them to walk onto the first and second steps too quickly. However, due to the high position of the first and second steps, the risk of pets falling down the stairs and getting injured is greatly increased.

[0003] Therefore, what is needed in practical applications is a device or apparatus that can minimize this risk by providing a guiding structure for pets to safely descend the stairs, and more specifically, by providing a device or apparatus to safely guide their path of travel and slow their momentum when entering the stairs through the pet door opening; such a device will provide them with a stepping platform on which to stop after passing through the pet door opening at the top of the stairs. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the defects in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a guiding platform for a pet door opening, which can guide the pet when it goes down the stairs from the pet door to a lower floor, reducing the risk of injury to the pet, and also has a folding function to improve convenience of use.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a guiding platform for a pet door opening, comprising a mounting platform arranged below the pet door opening, wherein a folding guiding mechanism is provided on the mounting platform; the folding guiding mechanism comprises a folding seat, wherein guide frames arranged in parallel are provided at both ends of the folding seat, and a platform opening is formed between the two guide frames, and an end of the guide frame away from the folding seat is rotatably connected to an articulated seat via a driving shaft, and the two articulated seats are fixed on the front side of the mounting platform, and a first driving module connected to the driving shaft is provided in the articulated seat, and the first driving module can drive the guide frame to rotate to a horizontal or vertical position, and when the guide frame rotates to a vertical position, the platform opening is at the pet door opening. Relative; a winding roller is provided in the folding seat, and a guiding support belt is wound on the winding roller. A movable opening arranged along the length of the guide frame is provided on the side opposite to the guide frame. A slider is slidably provided in the movable opening, and the slider is connected to the front end of the guiding support belt. A driving screw is threadably adapted to the slider in the guide frame, and the driving screw is transmission-connected to a second driving module provided in the winding roller. When the driving screw rotates, the slider can be driven to slide along the length of the guide frame, so that the guiding support belt extends out of the folding seat and covers the platform opening. Torsion springs are provided at both ends of the winding roller, and when the slider moves to one side of the folding seat, the guiding support belt can be automatically wound on the winding roller;

[0006] A baffle is hingedly connected to one side of the folding seat facing away from the guide frame, and the baffle can be rotated to a position perpendicular or parallel to the guide frame.

[0007] The guide platform provided by the technical solution is used to be installed below the outer side of the pet door opening. When in use, it is fixedly installed through the mounting table, and the pet is guided by the folding guide mechanism; the guide frame of the guide folding mechanism can be unfolded to a horizontal position, and the platform opening is closed by the guide support belt, so that the guide frame serves as a pet load-bearing platform. After the baffle is rotated to a vertical position, the pet's travel path is safely guided under the cover of the baffle, and the pet's momentum is slowed down when entering the stairs from the pet door opening. The guide platform provides a footstep platform for the pet, and the pet can stop on the platform after passing through the pet door opening; and the pet can enter and exit the pet door from both sides of the baffle, so that when the pet goes down the stairs from the open pet door to the lower floors of the home, the risk of the pet rolling and getting injured can be significantly reduced.

[0008] When not in use, the guide frame can be automatically folded to a vertical position while the guide support belt is automatically wound. Since the platform opening is opposite to the pet door opening, it does not affect the pet's entry and exit. After folding, the occupied space is reduced, making it convenient to use in different environments.

[0009] Furthermore, output shafts are provided at both ends of the second driving module, and the ends of the output shafts are matched with the ends of the corresponding driving screws through a first bevel gear set.

[0010] Furthermore, installation shafts are provided on both sides of the lower end of the baffle, and the ends of the installation shafts are transmission connected to the end of the driving screw on the corresponding side through a second bevel gear set. When the guide frame rotates to a horizontal position, the second driving module drives the guide support belt to extend out of the folding seat and cover the platform opening, and at the same time rotates the baffle to a vertical position above the guide frame. When the guide frame rotates to a vertical position, the guide support belt is automatically wound on the winding roller, and at the same time rotates the baffle to a position parallel to the guide frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the folding seat is provided with first abutting portions on both sides corresponding to the baffle, and when the baffle is rotated to a vertical position, the first abutting portions abut against the baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, the hinge seat is provided with a second elastic abutment portion below the guide frame, and when the guide frame rotates to a horizontal position, the second abutment portion abuts against the lower surface of the guide frame.

[0013] Furthermore, the guide support belt includes a plurality of separately arranged support blocks, both ends of which are provided with matching rollers capable of rolling with the movable opening, adjacent support blocks are connected by nylon belts, and the end support block is also connected to a fixed belt wound on a winding roller.

[0014] Furthermore, a removable protective layer is provided on the upper surface of the guide support belt, and a lower surface of the protective layer is bonded to each support block via an adhesive layer.

[0015] Furthermore, an elastic telescopic sleeve is provided on one side of the movable opening close to the hinged seat, and when the guide support belt is completely wound on the winding roller, the elastic telescopic sleeve completes closing the movable opening.

[0016] Furthermore, fixing parts are provided at both ends of the mounting platform, and fixing clips are provided on the fixing parts.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a control module, which includes an infrared sensor, which is installed on the inside of the pet door opening. The infrared sensor signal is connected to a control panel, which is connected to the first drive module and the second drive module signal, and a control button module is provided on the surface of the control panel.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are further reflected in the specific implementation manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn according to the actual scale.

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective view of a guide platform for a pet door opening provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the folding guide structure of the guide platform of the pet door opening provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 A diagram showing the internal structure of the folding guide structure of the guide platform of the pet door opening provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure numerals: mounting platform 100, fixing portion 110, folding seat 200, guide frame 300, platform opening 310, driving shaft 320, hinged seat 400, winding roller 500, guide support belt 600, support block 610, mating roller 620, nylon belt 630, fixing belt 640, slider 700, driving screw 800, second driving module 900, baffle 1000, output shaft 1100, first bevel gear set 1200, second bevel gear set 1300, first abutting portion 1400, second abutting portion 1500, elastic telescopic sleeve 1600, pet door 1700, pet door opening 1710. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a guiding platform for a pet door opening, including a mounting platform 100 arranged below a pet door opening 1710 of a pet door 1700, wherein a folding guiding mechanism is provided on the mounting platform 100; the folding guiding mechanism includes a folding seat 200, wherein guide frames 300 arranged in parallel are provided at both ends of the folding seat 200, and a platform opening 310 is formed between the two guide frames 300, and an end of the guide frame 300 away from the folding seat 200 is rotatably connected to an articulated seat 400 through a driving shaft 320, and the two articulated seats 400 are fixed to the front side of the mounting platform 100, and a first driving module that is transmission-connected to the driving shaft 320 is provided in the articulated seat 400, and the first driving module can drive the guide frame 300 to rotate to a horizontal or vertical position, and when the guide frame 300 rotates to a vertical position, the platform opening 310 is opposite to the pet door opening; a winding roller 500 is provided in the folding seat 200, and a guide frame 300 is wound on the winding roller 500 The guide frame 300 has a movable opening arranged along the length of the guide frame 300 on the opposite side thereof, a slider 700 is slidably arranged in the movable opening, the slider 700 is connected to the front end of the guide support belt 600, a driving screw 800 threadably adapted to the slider 700 in the guide frame 300, the driving screw 800 is connected to the second driving module 900 arranged in the winding roller 500, and when the driving screw 800 rotates, the slider 700 can be driven to move along the guide support belt 600. The guide frame 300 slides in the length direction, so that the guide support belt 600 extends out of the folding seat 200 and covers the platform opening 310. Torsion springs are provided at both ends of the winding roller 500. When the slider 700 moves toward the side of the folding seat 200, the guide support belt 600 can be automatically wound on the winding roller 500. The side of the folding seat 200 facing away from the guide frame 300 is also hinged with a baffle 1000, and the baffle 1000 can be rotated to a position perpendicular or parallel to the guide frame 300.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in this embodiment, the guide platform is used to be installed below the outer side of the pet door opening 1710. The guide platform provides a footstep platform for the pet to slow down its momentum when the pet enters the stairs from the pet door opening. The pet can stop on the platform after passing through the pet door opening. When the pet goes down the stairs from the pet door to the lower floors of the home, the risk of the pet rolling and getting injured is significantly reduced, and the pet is prevented from being injured due to descending too fast.

[0028] Specifically, when in use, the device is fixedly installed with a corresponding pet door corresponding to the pet opening through the mounting platform 100, and the folding guide mechanism can be unfolded or folded. When unfolded to a horizontal position, it serves as a guiding platform structure to guide the pet; the guide frame 300 of the guiding folding mechanism is driven by the first driving module to make the guide frame 300 rotate around the hinge seat 400. After rotating to a horizontal position, the second driving module 900 can drive the driving screw 800 to rotate, so that the slider 700 moves toward the side of the hinge seat 400, and drives the guiding support belt 600 to extend to cover the platform opening 310, so that the guide frame 300 serves as a pet load-bearing platform. When the baffle 1000 is rotated to a vertical position, the pet can only enter and exit from both sides of the baffle 1000 after moving onto the platform, and safely guide the pet's travel path under the cover of the baffle 1000, thereby playing a guiding role, slowing down the momentum of the pet when entering the stairs from the pet door opening.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the device is not in use, the first drive module drives the guide frame 300 to rotate to a vertical position to fit the pet door 1700, and the winding roller 500 automatically winds the guide support belt 600, and the baffle 1000 can also be folded to achieve complete folding of the device, thereby reducing the occupied space of the device. Since the platform opening 310 is opposite to the pet door opening 1710, it does not affect the entry and exit of the pet. After folding, the occupied space is reduced, which is convenient for use in different environments. The first drive module and the second drive module 900 in the above-mentioned are both motor structures, and the specific models and specifications are selected according to needs, which will not be repeated here.

[0030] As mentioned above, the driving screw 800 is driven by the first driving module. In order to make each driving screw 800 rotate simultaneously, the output shaft 1100 is provided at both ends of the second driving module 900 in this embodiment. The ends of the output shaft 1100 are matched with the ends of the corresponding driving screw 800 through the first bevel gear set 1200. In this way, when the motor structure of the second driving module 900 rotates, the output shaft 1100 at both ends thereof simultaneously drives the two driving screws 800 to rotate through the first bevel gear set 1200, so that the slider 700 moves simultaneously, thereby causing the guide support belt 600 to extend out of the folding seat 200.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, when the guide frame 300 is unfolded to the horizontal position, in order to enable the baffle 1000 to rotate synchronously and automatically, this embodiment provides installation shafts on both sides of the lower end of the baffle 1000, and the ends of the installation shafts are transmission-connected to the ends of the driving screw 800 on the corresponding side through the second bevel gear set 1300. In this way, in actual application, when the guide frame 300 is rotated to the horizontal position, the second driving module 900 drives the guide support belt 600 to extend out of the folding seat 200 and cover the platform opening 310, and at the same time, the baffle 1000 is rotated to a vertical position above the guide frame 300. When the guide frame 300 is rotated to the vertical position, the guide support belt 600 is automatically wound on the winding roller 500, and at the same time, the baffle 1000 is rotated to a position parallel to the guide frame 300. In practical applications, the tooth directions of the first bevel gear set 1200 and the second bevel gear set 1300 should be adjusted as needed so that when the slider 700 moves toward the hinge seat 400, the baffle 1000 can rotate to a position above the guide frame 300 and perpendicular to the guide frame 300.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, first abutting portions 1400 are provided on both sides of the folding seat 200 corresponding to the baffle 1000, so that when the baffle 1000 rotates to a vertical position, the first abutting portions 1400 abut against the baffle 1000. The abutment between the first abutting portions 1400 and the baffle 1000 can improve the stability of the baffle 1000 after it rotates to a vertical position. At the same time, in this embodiment, a second abutting portion 1500 with elasticity is also provided below the articulated seat corresponding to the guide frame 300, and when the guide frame 300 rotates to a horizontal position, the second abutting portion 1500 abuts against the lower surface of the guide frame 300. In this way, after the second abutting portion 1500 abuts against the guide frame 300, the stability of the guide frame 300 in a horizontal position can be improved. The abutting portion can adopt a rubber block structure.

[0033] As mentioned above, when the guide support belt 600 is extended, it can be used as a support platform for the pet. In order to increase the stability of the structure, the guide support belt 600 provided in this embodiment includes a plurality of support blocks 610 arranged separately. The two ends of the support blocks 610 are provided with matching rollers 620 that can roll with the movable opening. The adjacent support blocks 610 are connected by nylon belts 630. The end support blocks 610 are also connected with a fixing belt 640 wound on the winding roller 500. The guide support belt 600 uses multiple support blocks 610 to improve the structural rigidity. The support blocks 610 are connected by nylon belts 630 to improve the structural strength. At the same time, the guide support belt 600 can be made flexible to achieve winding. In order to facilitate cleaning, a removable protective layer is provided on the upper surface of the guide support belt 600 in this embodiment. The lower surface of the protective layer is bonded and connected to each support block 610 through an adhesive layer. The protective layer can play an isolation role to prevent the pet from directly contacting the support block 610 and other structures. The protective layer can be made of wear-resistant cloth, which is convenient to remove and clean after long-term use.

[0034] As mentioned above, the moving opening in this embodiment is used as the moving area of ​​the slider 700. When in use, the smoothness of the movement of the slider 700 should be ensured. In order to prevent the accumulation of pet hair and foreign matter in the moving opening, this embodiment is provided with an elastic telescopic sleeve 1600 on the side of the moving opening close to the hinge seat 400. When the guide support belt 600 is wound on the winding roller 500, the elastic telescopic sleeve 1600 completes the closing of the moving opening. In this way, the elastic telescopic sleeve 1600 can protect the moving opening, thereby preventing foreign matter from accumulating inside. The telescopic protective sleeve can adopt a corrugated telescopic sleeve structure.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in actual application, the mounting platform 100 needs to be fixed below the pet opening corresponding to the pet door. In this embodiment, a fixing part 110 is provided at both ends of the mounting platform 100, and a fixing card is provided on the fixing part 110. In this way, the mounting platform 100 is attached to the pet door through the fixing parts 110 at both ends, and is detachably fixed by the fixing card. In actual application, in order to improve the degree of automation of the equipment and avoid manual folding and unfolding of the guide structure, this embodiment also provides a control module, the control module includes an infrared sensor, the infrared sensor is installed on the inner side of the pet door opening, the infrared sensor signal is connected to a control panel, the control panel is connected to the first drive module and the second drive module 900 by signal, and a control button module is provided on the surface of the control panel. In this way, when the pet goes out from the pet door opening, the infrared sensor detects a signal, and the control panel can control the first drive module and the second drive module 900 to rotate, so that the guide frame 300 and other structures are automatically unfolded. The control button module can control the guide structure to unfold or fold, including an unfolding button, a folding button, and a power switch button, etc. The above circuit control technology belongs to the prior art in this field and will not be repeated here.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.

Claims

1. A guiding platform for a pet door opening, characterized in that: It comprises a mounting platform (100) arranged below the opening of the pet door, and a folding guide mechanism is provided on the mounting platform (100); The folding guide mechanism comprises a folding seat (200), wherein two ends of the folding seat (200) are provided with guide frames (300) arranged in parallel, a platform opening (310) is formed between the two guide frames (300), one end of the guide frame (300) away from the folding seat (200) is rotatably connected to a hinge seat (400) via a driving shaft (320), the two hinge seats (400) are fixed on the front side of the mounting platform (100), a first driving module is provided in the hinge seat (400) and is transmission-connected to the driving shaft (320), the first driving module can drive the guide frame (300) to rotate to a horizontal or vertical position, and when the guide frame (300) rotates to a vertical position, the platform opening (310) is opposite to the pet door opening; The folding seat (200) is provided with a winding roller (500), a guide support belt (600) is wound on the winding roller (500), a movable opening arranged along the length of the guide frame (300) is provided on the side opposite to the guide frame (300), a slider (700) is slidably provided in the movable opening, the slider (700) is connected to the front end of the guide support belt (600), a driving screw (800) is threadably adapted to the slider (700) in the guide frame (300), and the driving screw (800) is The guide support belt (600) is connected to the second driving module (900) in a winding roller (500) in a transmission manner. When the driving screw (800) rotates, the slider (700) can be driven to slide along the length of the guide frame (300), so that the guide support belt (600) extends out of the folding seat (200) and covers the platform opening (310). Torsion springs are provided at both ends of the winding roller (500). When the slider (700) moves toward one side of the folding seat (200), the guide support belt (600) can be automatically wound on the winding roller (500); A baffle (1000) is also hingedly connected to the side of the folding seat (200) facing away from the guide frame (300), and the baffle (1000) can be rotated to a position perpendicular or parallel to the guide frame (300).

2. The guide platform for the pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: Output shafts (1100) are provided at both ends of the second driving module (900), and the ends of the output shafts (1100) are matched with the ends of the corresponding driving screw rods (800) through a first bevel gear set (1200).

3. The guide platform for the pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the lower end of the baffle (1000) are provided with mounting shafts, and the ends of the mounting shafts are transmission-connected to the ends of the driving screws (800) on the corresponding sides through the second bevel gear set (1300). When the guide frame (300) rotates to a horizontal position, the second driving module (900) drives the guide support belt (600) to extend out of the folding seat (200) and cover the platform opening (310), and at the same time, the baffle (1000) is rotated to a vertical position above the guide frame (300). When the guide frame (300) rotates to a vertical position, the guide support belt (600) is automatically wound on the winding roller (500), and at the same time, the baffle (1000) is rotated to a position parallel to the guide frame (300).

4. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding seat (200) is provided with first abutment portions (1400) on both sides corresponding to the baffle (1000); when the baffle (1000) is rotated to a vertical position, the first abutment portions (1400) abut against the baffle (1000).

5. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge seat (400) is provided with a second elastic abutment portion (1500) below the corresponding guide frame (300); when the guide frame (300) rotates to a horizontal position, the second abutment portion (1500) abuts against the lower surface of the guide frame (300).

6. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide support belt (600) comprises a plurality of separately arranged support blocks (610), both ends of the support blocks (610) are provided with matching rollers (620) capable of rolling with the movable opening, adjacent support blocks (610) are connected via nylon belts (630), and the end support block (610) is also connected to a fixing belt (640) wound on a winding roller (500).

7. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper surface of the guide support belt (600) is provided with a removable protective layer, and the lower surface of the protective layer is bonded to each support block (610) via an adhesive layer.

8. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic telescopic sleeve (1600) is provided on one side of the movable opening close to the hinge seat (400); when the guide support belt (600) is wound on the winding roller (500), the elastic telescopic sleeve (1600) closes the movable opening.

9. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two ends of the mounting platform (100) are provided with fixing parts (110), and the fixing parts (110) are provided with fixing clips.

10. The guide platform for a pet door opening according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: It also includes a control module, which includes an infrared sensor installed on the inner side of the pet door opening. The infrared sensor signal is connected to a control panel, and the control panel is signal-connected to the first drive module and the second drive module (900). A control button module is provided on the surface of the control panel.

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