Interchangeable system for holding a mobile device for a pet by a wearable device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interchangeable collar system for a collar (i.e. a collar, a leash, a body harness, a chest harness, a garment, or a wearable device for an animal) holding a mobile device for a pet, the interchangeable collar system having the characteristic of being interchangeable thanks to a special connection system (or any other fastening means having the same purpose of being able to interchange various modules and accessories for a pet), wherein a lug protruding from each end of the body of the device cooperates with an omega-shaped fixing element mechanically attached to the collar to fix the body of the device to the collar, thus allowing the device and the collar to be easily interchangeable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to leashes, vests, garments, collars, harnesses, or any clothing or gadgets that can be used to put on or wear a “wearable device” on domestic or farm animals, the “wearable device” having a specific feature of being able to retain an interchangeable and removable mobile device, particularly for tracking and identifying the animal wearing the mobile device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic flea control, identification, tracking, and training devices for pets and farm animals have become very popular, partly due to the miniaturization and low cost of the electronics required for their operation, and the widespread availability of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, which can serve as user interfaces, thus eliminating the cost of such interfaces on the electronic devices themselves. A major concern for owners of pets and farm animals such as grazing animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) is that these animals often roam freely within farm or grazing areas and frequently wander off from the sight of their owners, shepherds, or caretakers, or even in cases of theft. Effective tracking methods are needed to locate the animals and their catchers. In the case of domestic animals, which also tend to "escape" and cause significant worry for their owners, or are potential targets for theft, wearing tracking systems becomes necessary. Furthermore, domestic animals carrying identification tags or training devices... In all cases, these devices are electronic and battery-powered, and these batteries are rechargeable in most cases. Identification boards or training devices, especially those based on GPS (Global Positioning System) or via radio frequency communication methods such as WiFi, XBee, and Bluetooth, require the device's batteries to be constantly charged because powering the antenna used to send and receive data consumes a significant amount of energy. Existing technology indicates that the electronic device is mounted on a strap via buckles or slots through which the strap passes. A major drawback of this is that the collar, harness, or clothing on which the device is attached must be removed so that the device can be removed from the clothing later and the battery can be charged or replaced, making it highly undesirable to leave the animal without a collar for several hours. Furthermore, it is impossible to leave an animal without a collar for several hours when it is being trained, within a "geofence," and requires device replacement for charging or maintenance, or when two or more devices (training devices, identifiers, or tracking devices, etc.) are operating on the same harness, collar, harness, or clothing, as these devices are closely associated with specific harnesses, collars, harnesses, or clothing.

[0003] Various efforts can be identified aimed at satisfying some of these needs, among which the following can be mentioned:

[0004] Luo Jiayong's CN 211086616 describes a pet tracking device with a GPS mounted on a leash. The tracking device has a special anchoring system to prevent easy detachment. The body of the tracking device has a rectangular channel at its end supported on its sides by a pair of arms. The rectangular channel has a groove in its upper portion to receive a rectangular rod-like member with a series of brush-like tips protruding from its base and secured by a latching locking element. The leash passes through the cavity of the two rectangular channels, thereby securing the tracking device to the leash (see [link to documentation]). Figure 1 and Figure 2 To prevent the device from moving on the strap, an anti-slip system is provided, wherein a rectangular rod with a brush-shaped tip is fixed in a groove of a rectangular channel by means of a latch locking member, so that the tip is inserted on the strap, thereby preventing the device from sliding on the strap.

[0005] Another relevant document is Weston D. Temel's US 20180199546, which also describes the use of a GPS tracking and emergency device mounted on a leash, harness, or clothing for a pet; the GPS tracking and emergency device is disposed on a preferred bronze housing that is mechanically attached to the leash, harness, or clothing, which can be easily removed from the pet by means of a clamp with a common quick-disconnect connection, so that the battery of the tracking and emergency device can be serviced or charged, which requires the removal of the leash, harness, or clothing attached to the bronze housing.

[0006] Another document studied is CN 206212983 by an anonymous author, which describes an electronic tracking and positioning device with GPS or Bluetooth arranged on a collar; in a first form, the electronic tracking and positioning device can be easily removed from the collar without removing the collar from the pet; in a second form, a complex collar with a support for accommodating the tracking and positioning device is provided, wherein the tracking device can also be removed from the collar, but in this case, the collar must be removed from the pet; in the first form, a base is provided having a pair of lug-shaped protrusions with a "C"-shaped cross-section, the pair of lug-shaped protrusions accommodating fittings arranged in an opposing plate, such that the tether is clamped between the rear surface of the base and the front surface of the opposing plate (see...). Figure 1 The second form features a metal base that supports the strap in a manner similar to that of a watch; the base houses the tracking and positioning device and also has an internal cover that can be removed from below (see Figure 4 and...). Figure 5 The internal cover provides access to the tracking and positioning device when it is removed.

[0007] Another relevant document is Matthias Weins' EP 3656214, which describes a GPS tracking device for pets that is mounted on a leash without requiring the leash to be removed from the pet. The tracking device has a housing hinged in the middle (see [link to documentation]). Figure 2 The design evokes the image of a wooden jewelry box; the housing encloses the tracking device; when the hinged housing is opened, the lower portion of the housing has a groove for receiving the strap, and at the end of the groove is a row of triangular teeth; the upper portion of the housing has two rows of triangular teeth on its lower surface, which interact with a row of triangular teeth on the lower portion of the housing such that when the housing is closed by means of screws, these triangular teeth “bite” the strap.

[0008] Another relevant document is US 20070204804 by Swanson, Scott D. et al., which describes and illustrates a collar integrating a GPS tracking device and a training device. The collar can provide electrical stimulation to an animal wearing it via a pair of electrodes protruding from the housing and passing through the collar. The collar also includes a GPS antenna, a radio frequency antenna, an accelerometer, a pair of diaphragm switches, an LCD display, a speaker, a boost transformer from the battery to the electrodes, the battery, and a device for charging the battery via a DC port, as well as an LED indicator indicating when the battery is fully charged. The battery powers a microcontroller that controls the operation of the collar. It should be noted that one function of the collar is the ability to deliver electric shocks to the animal wearing it via the electrodes, which can correct the animal's behavior and, therefore, aid in animal training when combined with the speaker, which can also emit audible alarm signals to the animal wearing the collar. Clearly, from the perspective of experts in the field, the collar described by Swanson et al. is highly invasive. It is also noted that the collar is non-interchangeable; that is, the housing containing the electronic components is part of the collar itself. Therefore, neither the collar nor the electronic components are interchangeable. In other words, the electronic components cannot be removed and placed on another collar more suitable for certain scenarios, such as when a work or training harness is needed, or when the user needs a collar more appealing for social activities, celebrations, or competitions. This type of collar is also highly invasive because the housing containing the electronic components and the electrodes are very large and must always be kept in one position, potentially even causing harm to the animal wearing the collar.

[0009] The study of the aforementioned documents reveals a need for pet tracking devices that would prevent pet owners from experiencing distress, frustration, and despair when they are unable to locate their beloved pets. However, the study also infers a need for easy removal of tracking devices without removing the pet's or animal's collar, harness, or clothing. This is because, as mentioned above, all tracking devices require some degree of maintenance or battery charging, leaving the pet or animal without a collar. There is also a need to be able to replace one tracking device while the battery is "charging" or being repaired, or even to allow several devices with different functions to be mounted on the same collar, such as those for biometrics or having responsible contact information, animal or pet identification data, medical history (animal technology), etc. Furthermore, there is a need for interchangeable pairing devices, meaning that the tracking device can be easily attached to other collars, harnesses, or harnesses depending on the activity to be performed (walking, training, working, playing, celebrations, parades, competitions, sports, leisure, etc.). Therefore, users can have a range of collars, leashes, or harnesses to meet their specific needs or tastes, and can use these collars, leashes, or harnesses and put them on their animals without problems, thus always having the possibility of securely installing tracking devices or other typical animal gadgets such as identification boards; this solution is designed to remedy these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0010] A tracking device for pets or farm animals is disclosed, which can be attached to a collar, harness, or any clothing worn on the pet or farm animal without requiring removal of the collar, harness, or clothing for maintenance or battery charging. Instead, the tracking device can be easily removed by operating a clamp that secures the tracking device to the collar, harness, or clothing. In addition to having the fastening device proposed for the purposes of this invention, the collar, harness, or clothing can also accommodate one or more tracking devices, and may even accommodate various devices compatible with the fastening device, such as identification plates, whether metallic or electronic, animal biometric devices, lighting devices, etc. The fastening device consists of a pair of omega-shaped retaining rings, preferably made of steel or some flexible and rust-resistant metal. In a preferred embodiment, the omega-shaped retaining rings are attached to the collar, harness, harness, or clothing by means of rivets to securely attach it to the collar, harness, harness, or clothing. The ends of the omega-shaped retainers are elastic and allow insertion into lugs of a tracking device or compatible device when pressed against each other or when attempting to connect these ends; once the ends of the omega-shaped retainers are inserted into the lugs, due to the shape of the lugs, the ends of the omega-shaped retainers are securely fastened to the lugs of the tracking device or compatible device located on the surface of the collar, harness, harness, or clothing; alternatively, once the tracking device or compatible device is attached to the collar, harness, or clothing, it can be covered by a strip that has been sewn or mechanically attached to the collar, harness, or clothing, and has retaining devices such as Velcro, buttons, rivets and buttons, buckles, etc., at the other end of the strip, which are compatible and arranged on the collar, harness, or clothing, and allow the strip to be held in place by covering the tracking device or compatible device. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the communication between different components of the device's communication and tracking system.

[0012] Figure 2 Several views of the omega-shaped retaining ring are shown.

[0013] Figure 3 Several views of the device's body and cover are shown.

[0014] Figure 4a A rivet assembly with a head component and an insert is shown.

[0015] Figure 4b A rivet assembly with a head component is shown.

[0016] Figure 4c A rivet assembly with inserts is shown.

[0017] Figure 5 An omega-shaped retainer attached to a neck collar is shown.

[0018] Figure 6 and Figure 10 An omega-shaped retaining ring with lugs is shown, which is attached to the neck collar and fastened to the body of the device.

[0019] Figure 7a and Figure 9a A diagram showing the collar and the unconnected device is presented.

[0020] Figure 7b and Figure 9b A diagram showing the collar and the connected device is provided.

[0021] Figure 8 and Figure 11 A device is shown that is attached to a neck collar and protected by a cover strip. Detailed Implementation

[0022] definition:

[0023] For the purpose of allowing a better understanding of the invention, the following definitions are provided:

[0024] Mechanical attachment refers to the joining of two or more parts by means of screws and nuts, rivets, arc welding, wire or friction, adhesives, glue, stitching and other mechanical means known in the art.

[0025] The term “approximately” provides an additional range in relation to the numerical value to which it is applied. This additional range is approximately ±10%. In an exemplary but not limiting manner, if expressed as “approximately 40 grams,” the exact range described and / or claimed includes between 36 grams and 44 grams.

[0026] Neck collar – To avoid tedious repetition and for the purposes of this invention, the term is understood to mean: a collar, harness, vest harness, harness, clothing or wearable device for an animal; wherein any of these meanings may be used interchangeably.

[0027] Device – To avoid tedious repetition and for the purposes of this invention, the term is understood to refer to any kind of device, apparatus, tool or plate, whether electronic or that can be mounted on a collar in the form of this invention; for example, in an illustrative but non-limiting manner, such devices may be: tracking devices, animal biometric devices, lighting devices, alarm and sound devices, devices combining electronic and conventional identification, rescue and relief devices, etc.

[0028] Animals – to avoid tedious repetition and for the purposes of this invention, the term may be understood as: domestic animals, pets, farm animals or any other animals, whether wild or domesticated, wearing collars with devices.

[0029] Figures 1 to 11 It can be used interchangeably in this instruction manual.

[0030] Figure 1 A communication diagram between the different components constituting a GPS tracking system is shown, although the same principle can be used for systems with smaller coverage areas such as WiFi, radio frequency, Xbee, Bluetooth tracking systems, etc., because such systems require the following: a device for transmitting and receiving signals; a server (21) or computer device with the ability to receive signals and send signals to the transmitting device; a database (22) in which the acquired data and other data required for the tracking of the system or some other purpose are stored; and a user interface, which may be a mobile resource (24) such as a mobile phone, laptop or computer device that allows receiving and sending data that the user can display and thus interact with the system.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device (12) has geolocation and communication devices via GPS and mobile phones; in an alternative embodiment, some other types of technology such as radio frequency can be used to obtain a smaller coverage area, which requires multiple antennas in the coverage area; in another embodiment, WiFi, Xbee or Bluetooth technologies can be used to have a limited coverage area; in any case, the device (12) has wireless communication with a server (21) that continuously records the location of the animal (23); in an alternative embodiment, the device (12) is also able to record and send data on biometrics, send alarms, has lighting and sound devices, etc., which allows interaction with the animal (23) at all times or monitoring of the animal's habits, routes, health and vital signs, and the ability to turn the device's lighting on or off to facilitate the animal's location and even to turn the speaker on or off for giving instructions or communicating with the animal (23). Furthermore, it can even issue alerts that allow warnings to be issued to the animal (23) or that are helpful in locating the animal (23); data collected and organized on the server (21) or computer device is stored in a database, and based on the object being tracked or the type of service agreed upon with the user, owner, or animal (23) manager, it can send the animal's geographic location, vital signs, habits, routes, daily activities, and other services, which can be displayed by the user, owner, or animal (23) manager via a mobile resource (24); in an alternative form, the mobile resource (24) can interact with the device (12) that has been established with the server (21), while the communication is supported by a mobile phone network, preferably a GSM network, so that lighting devices can be activated from the mobile resource (24) or the animal can hear the voice of the owner or user, and even a microphone that allows the animal (23) to hear noise around it.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the device (12) includes an electronic card or electronic circuitry comprising a microprocessor and a mobile phone “chip” (preferably GSM) coupled to an antenna; in a preferred embodiment, the “chip” may include a “SIM” card or a virtual “SIM” card, in both cases being associated with a GSM mobile phone network, and the “chip” is powered by a rechargeable battery; in an alternative embodiment, the microcontroller may have electronically coupled biometric sensors, accelerometers, electrodes that allow electric shocks to be delivered to the animal (23), a microphone, a lighting device, a speaker, etc.; the microprocessor acquires and processes geographic location coordinates by means of the antenna and the GSM mobile phone “chip”, and transmits the geographic location data to the server (21) using a standard communication protocol by means of the antenna; in an alternative embodiment, the microcontroller may send data collected using sensors or peripherals equipped on the microcontroller to the server (21), and by the same means, the server (21) may enable these devices if the device (12) is equipped with a microphone, a speaker, a reprimand device (electric shock), or a lighting device.

[0033] The device (12) is made by means of an omega-shaped retaining ring (11) (such as Figure 2 The ingenious clamping system (as shown in the diagram) is mounted on the neck collar (10), the omega-shaped retainer engaging with lugs (20) located at the end of the body (19); the omega-shaped retainer (11) is preferably made of a circular extruded steel rod or some other engineering metal or thermoplastic (in which case the omega-shaped retainer (11) is obtained by molding) to allow the omega-shaped retainer (11) to have good elasticity, low fatigue and corrosion resistance; the omega-shaped retainer has a frustro-toroidal base (25) from which a pair of fingers (26) are generated vertically in a manner substantially perpendicular to the base, the pair of fingers being bent at their upper ends substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction in the opposite or mirror direction (see Figure 2 The base (25) is mechanically attached to the collar (10), in a preferred form, by means of a rivet (14) passing through the inner diameter of the base (25) (see...). Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c , Figure 5 ) and through holes provided in the collar (10) for this purpose to attach to the collar (10); Figure 4aThe following form is shown: In this form, the rivet (14) has an insert (16) and a head part (15). The insert is placed inside the inner diameter of the base (25). Due to the mushroom shape of the upper part of the insert (16), the insert is connected to the upper surface of the base (25) to securely fasten the base (25). The insert (16) has a through hole for receiving the shank of the head part (15), which is connected to the lower part of the rivet (14) by means of threads or by interference assembly under cold or hot pressure. This allows for permanent deformation between the rivet (14) and the shank of the head part (15), thus attaching the omega-shaped retaining ring (11) to the collar (10). Figure 4b In the form shown, the rivet has no insert (16), so the head part (16) is inserted into the inner diameter of the base (25) and the through hole of the collar (10). Therefore, when the shank of the head part (16) is screwed together with the rivet (14), the shank of the head part (16) and the rivet (14) attach the omega-shaped retaining ring (11) to the collar (10). Alternatively, in the case of assembly using the interference of cold or hot pressure, the shank of the head part (15) and the rivet (14) deform, thereby attaching the omega-shaped retaining ring (11) to the collar (10). Figure 4c Another alternative form is shown, which does not have a head part (15), such that the insert (16) passes through the inner diameter of the base (25) and the through hole of the collar (10), so that the insert (16) can be threaded onto the rivet (14), or in the case of interference assembly using hot or cold pressure, the insert (16) and the rivet (14) undergo permanent deformation, thus attaching the omega-shaped retaining ring (11) to the collar (10).

[0034] Figure 5 A preferred form is shown in which the omega-shaped retainer (11) is fastened to the collar (10) by means of a rivet (14) having an insert (16). This assembly allows the retainer (11) to be permanently attached to the collar (10) without maintenance or adjustment. This is not invasive or uncomfortable for the animal 23 wearing the collar (10) because the rivet (14) has a hemispherical shape. Another advantage of assembling the omega-shaped retainer (11) to the collar (10) by means of the rivet (14) is that this allows the lower surface of the base (25) to be connected to the upper surface of the collar (10), thereby contributing to the verticality of the finger (26), which is crucial for being able to grasp the device (12) by means of the lug (20).

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the device (12) includes a housing comprising a body (19) covered by a pair of upper and lower covers (18) (see See Figure 3The body (19) of the device (12) has the following components: the components are for accommodating an electronic card or electronic circuit, a battery, and other peripheral devices required for the proper operation of the device (12) in any form; lugs (20) protrude from the body (19) at each end, the lugs (20) accommodating the fingers (26) of the omega-shaped retaining ring (11); however, both the cover (18) and the body (19) are manufactured in engineering thermoplastic by means of molding; the cover (18) is placed on the body (19) by means of interference assembly, "fastening" or using adhesives, etc.; in an alternative form, the body (19) may include a USB port (in any of its representations or In one alternative form, the device (12) may have a slot or hole exposed for a charging port that allows charging of an internal battery and, in another alternative form, wired communication with a microcontroller; in yet another alternative form, the device (12) may be without a cover (18) and may consist only of a body (19) that may contain a metal or plastic plate that allows identification of an animal wearing the device (12); in yet another alternative form, the body (19) may contain a light-emitting device that is coupled to a rechargeable battery and, where appropriate, to an electronic control device; in yet another alternative form, the body (19) may contain any electronic device, tracking device, communication device, identification device, electronic training device, etc.

[0036] However, Figure 7a and Figure 7b A diagram of a collar and device (12) is shown, wherein the collar is shown in a first preferred form, wherein an omega-shaped retainer (11) arranged in a mirror manner is securely fastened to the collar (10) at one end by means of a rivet (14); in this first form, the omega-shaped retainer (11) arranged in a mirror manner is oriented "outward," that is, the vertical outer surfaces of the fingers (26) of the omega-shaped retainer (11) face each other, which makes the rivet (14) visible on the collar (10) when the tracking device (12) is mounted on the omega-shaped retainer (11), and not covered by the tracking device (12), as shown. Figure 7b As illustrated in the figure; in the second preferred embodiment, the omega-shaped retaining rings (14) arranged in a mirror manner are oriented "inward," that is, the base (25) of each omega-shaped retaining ring (11) is located at its nearest point, and therefore the rivet (14) is located at its nearest point, and the vertical outer surfaces of the fingers (26) do not face each other, so that the rivet (14) and the base (26) are covered by the tracking device (12) when the tracking device (12) is installed on the omega-shaped retaining ring (11), as shown in the figure; Figure 9a and Figure 9bAs illustrated in the figure; in any form, the collar (10) has a buckle (28) disposed at a first end, which receives or clamps the second end of the collar (10), the second end of which may be provided with a hole for receiving a pin, or may simply be inserted into the buckle (28) having teeth and a pressure mechanism; in an alternative form, the buckle (28) disposed at the first end of the collar (10) is clamped to a mating buckle disposed at the second end of the collar (10) by means of a "buckle" assembly, a button and buttonhole, or some other clamping device; in any form, the collar (10) is removed by releasing the buckle (28) from the second end of the collar (10), which represents the means of fastening the collar (10) to / removing it from the body of the animal (23); the aforementioned Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 9a , Figure 9b There is a means for understanding the installation and removal of the device (12) on the neck collar (10), the device (12) being installed on the neck collar (10), the neck collar (10) being suitably provided with at least a pair of omega-shaped retaining rings (11) arranged in a mirror manner to be securely attached to the neck collar (10) by means of mechanical attachment.

[0037] It should be noted in this respect that the lug (20) has a "trapezoidal" shape, that is, the internal hole defined by the lug (20) is wider near the body (19) and therefore narrower on the distal side from the lug (20) to the body (19) (see Figure 3 , Figure 7a , Figure 9a Therefore, a "trapezoidal" shape is formed, which allows the fingers (26) to be easily inserted into the wider proximal side of the hole in the body (19), such that once the fingers (26) are inserted into the region of the lug (20) adjacent to the body (19), these fingers (26) tend to extend toward the distal end of the lug (20), thus securing the lug (20) to the narrower portion of the hole (see...). Figure 7b , Figure 9b This causes the trapezoidal lug (20) to be fastened to the finger (26), and this in turn applies force to the inner portion of the lug (20) at its distal end, which bends in the opposite direction, roughly perpendicular to the vertical, to the finger (26) at its upper end (see...). Figure 2 This secures the curved upper end of the finger-like portion (26) to the top of the lug (20), thus fastening the lug against the outer surface of the collar (10) (see...). Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 , Figure 11This, combined with the fact that the body (19) is secured to the collar (10), allows the device (12) to be firmly and securely fixed to the collar (10) without the device (12) being prone to detachment due to external forces that may be experienced by the animal wearing the device (12). Lugs with a rectangular or U-shaped shape seem undesirable because such lugs would rely solely on the elastic force of the fingers (26) on the U-shaped or rectangular lugs without any possibility of the fingers (26) properly gripping the inside of the holes in the U-shaped or rectangular lugs. Furthermore, such a "clamping" in the U-shaped or rectangular lugs cannot withstand well the external vibrations or forces that the device (12) will experience on the collar (10), i.e., the animal wearing the device is usually very active, or enters bushes or scratches itself, and other activities that would make it easy for the animal to detach the device (12) from the collar. The fact that the ring (10) separates; the finger (26) is "clamped" in the lug (20) having the above-mentioned trapezoidal shape will not occur, that is, to separate the lug, the finger (26) needs to be pressed against the other in such a way that the finger (26) slides towards the body (19) on the inside of the lug (20), wherein, once the finger (26) is at the end (the widest part of the hole of the lug (20)), the finger is pushed down and the body (19) is pulled apart. 9) Pull upwards; compared to the clamping with “U-shaped” or “rectangular” lugs, where the lug holes have the same width at both ends and only the finger portion (26) needs to be pressed to remove one of the finger portions from the “U-shaped” or “rectangular” lug, thus causing the finger portion (26) to loosen from the “U-shaped” or “rectangular” lug, thus proving that this clamping is unreliable, thereby facilitating the disengagement of the finger portion (26) from the “U-shaped” or “rectangular” lug.

[0038] exist Figure 8 , Figure 11In the illustrated alternative embodiment, the collar (10) is provided with a covering strip (17) attached to the collar 10 by stitching, riveting, or mechanical means at its distal end (30). The proximal end (29) of the covering strip (17) is provided with temporary fastening devices, meaning that the covering strip (17) allows it to be separated from the collar (10). In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the temporary fastening devices may be Velcro, rivets with resilient buttons, buttons, and buttonholes, etc. 7) It has the function of protecting the device (12) from the influence of the surrounding environment, that is, the animal 23 is exposed to nature and harsh weather, so the device (12) is protected from water splashes, raindrops, mud, impacts from branches or other animals; among other possible situations, it is a good idea to prevent the device (12) from being torn off by the activities of the animal (23), and at most the covering strip (17) gives the collar (10) and the device (12) discretion by covering and hiding the device in a certain way, so as to prevent the device from being stolen or attracting unnecessary attention.

[0039] A special clamping system for the body (19) of a device (12) has trapezoidal lugs (20) secured by a pair of mirror-arranged omega retaining rings (11), wherein the pair of omega retaining rings (11) are mechanically attached to a collar (10). The clamping system allows the body (19) to be replaced with different collars (10), and thus also allows the collar (10) to accommodate the body (19) for each pair of mirror-arranged omega retaining rings (11), which have, or are capable of having, two or more pairs of opposing omega retaining rings. The collar (11) allows the body (19) to be removed from the collar (10) and another body (19) of a different compatible device to be mounted on the collar (10); or it allows for a variety of collars (10) to be worn by an animal for different purposes such as training, walking, restraint, tracking, communication, celebrations or events, etc., thus allowing the animal to wear one of many collars (10) and to mount a body (19) with the functions required by the owner, user or animal handler (e.g., identification, tracking, communication, lighting, rescue, etc.) on the collar (10).

[0040] The preferred form is as follows:

[0041] 1. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for an animal, the interchangeable system particularly having a device with a body having fastening devices, the device being secured to the wearable device for the animal by means of the fastening devices.

[0042] 2. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for an animal according to number 1, wherein the fastening system has, in particular, a protruding lug and at least a pair of clamping members at each end of the body of the device, the clamping members being mechanically attached to the wearable device for the animal, wherein the clamping members cooperate with the lug to fasten the body of the device to the wearable device.

[0043] 3. The interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals according to number 2, wherein the clamping member is an omega-shaped retainer formed of a semi-annular base, from which a pair of finger-like portions are generated, the finger-like portions being substantially perpendicular to the semi-annular base, and the ends of the omega-shaped retainer are bent at right angles in opposite directions.

[0044] 4. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals according to number 3, wherein a protruding lug at each end of the body of the device has a trapezoidal geometry that allows the finger portion of the omega-shaped retainer to be inserted into the body of the device through the wider proximal portion of the lug, wherein once inserted, the finger portion slides to the narrower distal end of the lug to secure the upper portion of the lug to the curved upper end of the finger portion.

[0045] 5. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals according to number 1, wherein the device further comprises: a pair of covers that cover the body of the device.

[0046] 6. An interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein the device incorporates a tracking device, such as a GPS.

[0047] 7. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals according to number 2, wherein the wearable device is capable of having two or more pairs of clamps, wherein each pair of clamps secures the device body.

[0048] 8. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for an animal according to number 1, wherein the body of the device is protected by a covering strip once it is clamped to the wearable device for the animal.

[0049] 9. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for an animal according to number 8, wherein the covering strip is mechanically attached to the wearable device for the animal at a first end, and the second end of the strip is removably secured to the wearable device for the animal.

[0050] 10. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for an animal according to number 2, wherein the clamping member of the fastening system is attached to the wearable device by means of a rivet.

[0051] 11. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals according to number 10, wherein the rivet has an insert and a head part, the insert being disposed inside the inner diameter of the base of the clamping member, thereby connecting to the upper surface of the base of the clamping member to securely fasten the clamping member, the insert having a through hole receiving a rod portion of the head part, the rod portion of the head part being connected to a lower portion of the rivet, thus attaching the clamping member to the wearable device for animals.

[0052] 12. An interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to number 1, wherein the wearable device includes a buckle that interacts with a free end of the wearable device to allow the wearable device to be installed or removed; allowing the animal to install or wear various wearable devices for the animal, as well as device bodies or compatible devices, in an interchangeable manner.

[0053] The invention has been described in sufficient detail, thus demonstrating its industrial applicability, and has been found to have good novelty; therefore, the following is claimed.

Claims

1. An interchangeable system for a wearable device for animals, the interchangeable system comprising: A device having a body, the body having a fastening system, the device having a body being secured to the wearable device for an animal using the fastening system; The fastening system includes: protruding lugs located at each end of the body; at least one pair of clamps that are mechanically attached to the wearable device for the animal, wherein the clamps engage with the lugs to fasten the body to the wearable device. The clamping member is an omega-shaped retaining ring, which is composed of a semi-circular base, from which a pair of finger-like portions are generated. The finger-like portions are approximately perpendicular to the semi-circular base, and the ends of the omega-shaped retaining ring are bent at right angles in opposite directions. The protruding lugs at each end of the body have a trapezoidal shape, which allows the fingers of the omega-shaped retaining ring to be inserted into the body through the wider proximal portion of the lug; Once inserted, the finger slides into the narrower distal end of the lug, thereby securing the upper portion of the lug to the curved upper end of the finger.

2. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, The device having a body further includes a pair of covers that cover the body.

3. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, The device with a body houses the tracking device.

4. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, The wearable device may have two or more pairs of clamps, wherein each pair of clamps secures the body.

5. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, Once the body is clamped to the wearable device for the animal, it is protected by a covering strip.

6. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 5, wherein, The covering strip is mechanically attached to the wearable device for the animal at a first end, and the second end of the covering strip is removably fastened to the wearable device for the animal.

7. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, The clamping element of the fastening system is attached to the wearable device for the animal by means of rivets.

8. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 7, wherein, The rivet has an insert and a head component. The insert is positioned inside the inner diameter of the semi-annular base of the clamping member, thereby connecting to the upper surface of the semi-annular base of the clamping member to securely fasten the clamping member.

9. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 8, wherein, The insert has a through hole that accommodates the rod portion of the head component, which is connected to the lower portion of the rivet, thus attaching the clamp to the wearable device for the animal.

10. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 1, wherein, The wearable device includes a buckle that interacts with a free end of the wearable device to allow the wearable device to be installed or removed; allowing the animal to install or wear the wearable device for the animal and the device having a body in an interchangeable manner.

11. The interchangeable system for wearable devices for animals according to claim 3, wherein, The tracking device includes GPS.

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