Linkage type pet toy combination and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of pet toys, in particular to a linkage type pet toy combination and a control method thereof. The linkage type pet toy combination comprises at least two pet toys, the at least two pet toys are arranged in a spaced mode and communicate with each other in real time, the pet toys are each provided with a sensor, and the sensors are used for judging whether a target object approaches the pet toys or not. Wherein if the first sensor of the first pet toy judges that no target object is close to the first pet toy, the first pet toy executes pet teasing work and communicates with the other pet toys in real time, so that the other pet toys do not execute the pet teasing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy judges that the target object is close to the first pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform pet teasing work and communicates with the other pet toys in real time, so that one of the other pet toys performs pet teasing work. The linkage type pet toy combination provided by the invention is novel in structure, and a linkage control method is novel for teasing pets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pet toys, and in particular to a linkage type pet toy combination and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] As people continue to pursue spiritual life, more and more people keep pets, such as cats or dogs, as family members or friends to accompany themselves. In order to meet the entertainment needs of pets and take care of their emotions, people will choose pet toys to accompany their pets to play, and use pet toys to let pets entertain themselves.

[0003] Existing pet toys are of single shape, too monotonous, and lack novelty. When pets play, they do not stimulate the pets to exercise, nor can they gain enough sense of interaction, which can easily lead to a loss of enthusiasm of the pets. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a linkage pet toy combination and a control method thereof, aiming to solve the technical problems of existing pet toys being single in form, too single and lacking in interactivity.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention proposes a linkage pet toy combination, comprising:

[0006] At least two pet toys, which are spaced apart and communicate with each other in real time, and each of the pet toys is provided with a sensor, which is used to determine whether a target object is close to the pet toy;

[0007] Among them, if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy performs the pet-amusing work and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is a target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing work, and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work.

[0008] In some embodiments, if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that a target object is approaching the first pet toy, and among the remaining pet toys, if the second sensor of the second pet toy determines that no target object is approaching the second pet toy, then the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing task, the second pet toy performs the pet-amusing task, and the first pet toy and the second pet toy communicate with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing task.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sensor is a radar sensor, and the radar sensor is used to monitor the real-time distance between the pet toy and the target object;

[0010] If the real-time distance is greater than a preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is no target object approaching the pet toy; if the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is a target object approaching the pet toy.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least two of the pet toys are provided with a Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is used to connect to a mobile terminal;

[0012] When the Bluetooth module is successfully connected to the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal displays the successful connection status of at least two pet toys, so as to enable real-time communication between at least two pet toys.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mobile terminal is configured to send a control instruction to the Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is used to receive the control instruction, and the control instruction is used to remotely control the pet toy to perform pet-amusing work;

[0014] or,

[0015] The mobile terminal is configured to send a reservation execution instruction to the Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is configured to receive the reservation execution instruction, and the reservation execution instruction is configured to cause at least two of the pet toys to execute a linkage pet-amusing operation after a preset time point.

[0016] In some embodiments, the pet toy comprises:

[0017] A housing, wherein the housing has an outlet, and the outlet communicates with the inside and outside of the housing;

[0018] And the pet toy also includes at least one of the following:

[0019] A swing mechanism and a pet-amusing member, wherein the swing mechanism is disposed in the housing, the pet-amusing member is connected to the swing mechanism, and the pet-amusing member is configured to be driven by the swing mechanism to enable the pet-amusing member to extend from the outlet portion to the outside of the housing or to be retracted into the housing;

[0020] and / or,

[0021] a light emitting unit, the light emitting unit being arranged around the exit portion and being used for attracting the target object by emitting light;

[0022] and / or,

[0023] A sound-generating unit, the sound-generating unit being disposed in / on the housing and configured to attract the target object by emitting sound;

[0024] The pet toy performs the pet-amusing operation in the following manners: the pet-amusing piece extends from the outlet or the pet-amusing piece retracts and retracts back and forth at the outlet; and / or the light-emitting unit emits light; and / or the sound-emitting unit emits a sound.

[0025] In some embodiments, the interval distance L between at least two of the pet toys satisfies: 2m≤L≤50m.

[0026] In some embodiments, the pet toy comprises:

[0027] A housing, wherein the housing has a back portion, and the back portion is provided with a first plug-in portion;

[0028] A mounting member, wherein the mounting member is provided with a second plug-in portion;

[0029] The first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are adapted to each other so as to realize a detachable connection between the housing and the mounting member, and the mounting member is used to connect a fixing belt or an adhesive member.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first plug-in portion is provided with a first limiting portion, and the second plug-in portion is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are adapted to each other to achieve a limiting connection between the back and the mounting member.

[0031] Correspondingly, the present invention also proposes a control method for a linked pet toy, the control method comprising:

[0032] Controlling at least two pet toys to be in a startup state: the Bluetooth modules of at least two of the pet toys maintain mutual communication and the sensors of the pet toys determine in real time whether a target object is approaching the pet toys;

[0033] Among them, if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy performs the pet-amusing work and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is a target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing work, and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0035] In the technical solution of the present invention, a linkage pet toy combination is provided, which includes a plurality of pet toys, and the plurality of pet toys are arranged at intervals. If a target object approaches one of the pet toys, the pet toy does not perform the pet teasing work, and another pet toy without the target object approaches starts to perform the pet teasing work, attracting the target object to approach. Driven by curiosity, the target object continues to approach the pet toy until the target object approaches and then stops performing the pet teasing work; then the pet toy without the target object approaches in the pet toy combination starts to perform the pet teasing work... In this process, due to real-time communication between the pet toys, only one pet toy in the pet toy combination is kept performing the pet teasing work, so the target object is only attracted by one pet toy in the pet toy combination; and the target object can reach a certain amount of exercise unconsciously by being attracted. At the same time, the pet toy sends interactive attraction to the target object at different positions (just like the pet owner standing at different positions to send interactive invitations to the pet), so that the target object obtains enough interactive sense to maintain the enthusiasm of the target object. The control method of this linkage pet toy combination not only utilizes the linkage between multiple pet toys to interact with the target object to achieve collaborative pet amusing between multiple pet toys, but also helps to stimulate the interactive emotions of the target object, improve the target object's enthusiasm for playing and achieve a certain amount of exercise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a linkage type pet toy combination provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the back structure of one of the pet toys in the linkage-type pet toy combination provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure of one of the pet toys in the linkage-type pet toy combination provided by one embodiment of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0040] Figure 4 An exploded view of the structure of one of the pet toys in the linkage-type pet toy combination provided by one embodiment of the present invention at a second viewing angle;

[0041] Figure 5A schematic structural diagram of a mounting component of one of the pet toys in a linkage-type pet toy combination provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0043] 100. First Pet Toy;

[0044] 200, Second Pet Toy;

[0045] 300, housing;

[0046] 310, outlet portion; 320, back portion; 330, mounting member;

[0047] 321, first plug-in portion; 322, first limit portion;

[0048] 331, second plug-in portion; 332, second limiting portion;

[0049] 400, swing mechanism;

[0050] 500, pet items;

[0051] 600, light emitting unit;

[0052] 700, sound unit;

[0053] 800, sensor;

[0054] 900. Bluetooth module.

[0055] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0058] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or", "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0059] As people continue to pursue spiritual life, more and more people keep pets, such as cats or dogs, as family members or friends to accompany themselves. In order to meet the entertainment needs of pets and take care of their emotions, people will choose pet toys to accompany their pets to play, and use pet toys to let pets entertain themselves.

[0060] Existing pet toys are of single shape, too monotonous, and lack novelty. When pets play, they do not stimulate the pets to exercise, nor can they gain enough sense of interaction, which can easily lead to a loss of enthusiasm of the pets.

[0061] Based on this, refer to Figures 1 to 5 One embodiment of the present invention provides a linkage pet toy combination, which includes at least two pet toys, which are spaced apart and communicate in real time. Each pet toy is provided with a sensor 800, and the sensor 800 is used to determine whether a target object is close to the pet toy. If the first sensor of the first pet toy 100 determines that there is no target object close to the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 performs the pet-amusing work and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy 100 determines that there is a target object close to the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 does not perform the pet-amusing work, and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work. Exemplarily, the target object refers to a pet raised by a person, and more specifically, the target object may be a pet cat or a pet dog.

[0062] Specifically, in the present embodiment, a linkage type pet toy combination is provided, and the linkage type pet toy combination includes a plurality of pet toys which are arranged at intervals and maintain real-time communication. For example, taking the linkage type pet toy combination including two pet toys which are arranged at intervals and maintain real-time communication as an example, the two pet toys are a first pet toy 100 and a second pet toy 200, respectively. The first pet toy 100 is provided with a first sensor, and the second pet toy 200 is provided with a second sensor.

[0063] When the first sensor determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 will perform the pet teasing work, and since the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 maintain real-time communication, the second pet toy 200 will not perform the pet teasing work, so that the target object will only be attracted by the first pet toy 100, and under the attraction of the first pet toy 100, the target object will move in the direction of the first pet toy 100. Since the distance between the first pet toy 100 and the target object is relatively far, during this process, the target object also achieves a certain amount of exercise while playing.

[0064] When the first sensor determines that a target object is close to the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 will not perform the pet teasing work. At the same time, since the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 maintain real-time communication, the second pet toy 200 will perform the pet teasing work, so that the target object will only be attracted by the second pet toy 200, and under the attraction of the second pet toy 200, the target object will move in the direction of the second pet toy 200. Since the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 are arranged at intervals, when the target object is away from the first pet toy 100, the target object will approach the second pet toy 200, so in the process of the target object moving in the direction of the second pet toy 200, the target object also reaches a certain amount of exercise while playing.

[0065] The linkage pet toy combination provided in this embodiment has several pet toys arranged at intervals. If a target object approaches one of the pet toy combinations, this pet toy will not perform the pet teasing work, and another pet toy without the target object approaching will start to perform the pet teasing work to attract the target object to approach. Driven by curiosity, the target object will continue to approach the pet toy until the target object approaches and then stop performing the pet teasing work; then the pet toy without the target object approaching in the pet toy combination will start to perform the pet teasing work... In this process, due to real-time communication between the pet toys, only one pet toy in the pet toy combination is kept performing the pet teasing work, so the target object is only attracted by one pet toy in the pet toy combination; and the target object can reach a certain amount of exercise unconsciously by being attracted. At the same time, the pet toy sends interactive attraction to the target object at different positions (just like the pet owner standing at different positions to send interactive invitations to the pet), so that the target object can obtain enough interactive sense to maintain the enthusiasm of the target object. This linkage pet toy combination not only utilizes the linkage between multiple pet toys to interact with the target object to achieve collaborative pet amusing between multiple pet toys, but also helps to stimulate the interactive emotions of the target object, improve the target object's enthusiasm for playing and achieve a certain amount of exercise.

[0066] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 If the first sensor of the first pet toy 100 determines that a target object is approaching the first pet toy 100, and among the remaining pet toys, if the second sensor of the second pet toy 200 determines that no target object is approaching the second pet toy 200, then the first pet toy 100 does not perform the pet-amusing task, the second pet toy 200 performs the pet-amusing task, and the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 communicate with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing task.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, if the first pet toy 100 detects that a target object is approaching, the first pet toy 100 does not perform the pet teasing work, and among the remaining pet toys, the pet toy that does not detect the target object approaching is activated first, so that the second pet toy 200 without the target object approaching performs the pet teasing work, so that the target object moves a longer distance, so that the target object gets enough exercise while playing. Since multiple pet toys maintain real-time communication, only one pet toy is guaranteed to perform the pet teasing work, thereby ensuring that the target object is attracted by only one pet toy, so that there is a good interactivity between the target object and multiple pet toys.

[0068] In some embodiments, the sensor 800 is a radar sensor, which is used to monitor the real-time distance between the pet toy and the target object. If the real-time distance is greater than a preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is no target object approaching the pet toy; if the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is a target object approaching the pet toy.

[0069] Specifically, in this embodiment, the real-time distance between the pet toy and the target object can be accurately monitored by the radar sensor, so as to accurately control the pet toy to perform the pet-entertaining work. Take the linkage pet toy combination including two pet toys as an example, the two pet toys are a first pet toy 100 and a second pet toy 200, the first pet toy 100 is provided with a first radar sensor, and the second pet toy 200 is provided with a second radar sensor. The first radar sensor can monitor the first distance between the first pet toy 100 and the target object in real time, and the second radar sensor can monitor the second distance between the second pet toy 200 and the target object in real time.

[0070] If the first distance monitored in real time by the first radar sensor is greater than the preset distance threshold, that is, the target object is far away from the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 will perform the pet-amusing action, and due to real-time communication, the second pet toy 200 will not perform the pet-amusing action, thereby attracting the target object to move in the direction of the first pet toy 100. Since the distance between the first pet toy 100 and the target object is relatively far, the target object reaches a certain amount of movement during this process. As the target object continues to move toward the first pet toy 100, the distance between the target object and the first pet toy 100 gradually shortens. At this time, the first distance monitored in real time by the first radar sensor is less than or equal to the preset distance threshold, and the first pet toy 100 no longer performs the pet-amusing action, because the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 are set at an interval. At this time, the second distance monitored in real time by the second radar sensor is greater than the preset distance threshold, that is, the target object is away from the second pet toy 200, and the second pet toy 200 starts to perform the pet-amusing action. The target object will be attracted by the second pet toy 200 and turn to move in the direction of the second pet toy 200, thereby realizing the linkage between the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 to attract the target object, so that the target object moves back and forth between the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200, which stimulates the target object's interest in playing and increases the target object's exercise volume.

[0071] Furthermore, if the first distance monitored in real time by the first radar sensor and the second distance monitored in real time by the second radar sensor are both greater than the preset distance threshold, or the first distance monitored in real time by the first radar sensor and the second distance monitored in real time by the second radar sensor are both less than or equal to the preset distance threshold, then any one of the first pet toy 100 and the second pet toy 200 is randomly controlled to perform a pet-playing action to attract the target object, and after the target object's enthusiasm is aroused, the other pet toy is used to attract the target object. More specifically, the preset distance threshold R has a value range of 0m<R≤0.5m, and can be set to 0.2m, 0.25m, 0.3m, 0.35m, or 0.4m according to the size of the target object.

[0072] In some embodiments, at least two pet toys are provided with a Bluetooth module 900, and the Bluetooth module 900 is used to connect to a mobile terminal. When the Bluetooth module 900 is successfully connected to the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal displays the successful connection status of at least two pet toys, so as to enable real-time communication between at least two pet toys.

[0073] Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of pet toys are equipped with a built-in Bluetooth module 900. For example, the mobile terminal may be a mobile phone. The Bluetooth module 900 of the pet toy may be searched and bound via the mobile phone Bluetooth. The application program (hereinafter referred to as APP) on the mobile phone may observe whether the Bluetooth connection with the pet toy is successful. If the pet toys are successfully connected via Bluetooth, real-time communication between the pet toys may be achieved, thereby achieving mutual linkage between the pet toys.

[0074] In some embodiments, the mobile terminal is configured to send control instructions to the Bluetooth module 900, and the Bluetooth module 900 is used to receive the control instructions, and the control instructions are used to remotely control the pet toy to perform pet-amusing tasks.

[0075] Specifically, in this embodiment, a mobile terminal can be used to remotely control the pet toys. For example, the mobile terminal can be a mobile phone. Assume that two or more pet toys are first successfully connected to each other through the Bluetooth module 900 and the mobile phone. At this time, the APP displays the status of the two or more pet toys being successfully connected to the Bluetooth. By clicking on any pet toy that has been shown to be successfully connected to the Bluetooth through the APP, a control instruction is sent to the pet toy corresponding to the Bluetooth connection, so as to start the pet toy that receives the control instruction to perform the pet entertaining work.

[0076] Furthermore, in some embodiments, if the pet toy uses a WIFI & BLE two-in-one module, the mobile phone transmits data via WIFI or mobile network, and the data is transferred to the pet toy with the WIFI & BLE two-in-one module through the cloud server, so that the mobile phone can remotely control the start and stop of the pet toy, so that the owner can use the pet toy to interact and entertain the pet even when he is not at home.

[0077] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the APP may have a smart pet-entertaining mode. In the smart pet-entertaining mode, two or more pet toys are installed in a wide area at intervals, which helps to increase the pet's exercise during interaction. By clicking on the smart pet-entertaining mode through the App, multiple pet toys can be started to communicate with each other at the same time. Multiple pet toys first detect whether there is a pet approaching. The pet toy without a pet approaching will perform the pet-entertaining work first, and other pet toys will not perform the pet-entertaining work; when the pet approaches, this pet toy stops performing the pet-entertaining work, and another pet toy without a pet approaching performs the pet-entertaining work. During the whole process, only one pet toy in the linked pet toy combination keeps performing the pet-entertaining work, so as to realize the interaction between the pet toys and the pets.

[0078] Furthermore, the APP may also have a sequential pet-entertainment mode. In this mode, you can customize the order of the Bluetooth-connected pet toys displayed on the APP. After starting this mode, the pet toys will perform pet-entertainment tasks and interact with the pets in the order customized on the APP. In this mode, users can install pet toys on the path leading to the pet feeder, pet water dispenser, and pet toilet to remind the pet to eat, drink water, and go to the toilet, and train the pet's habits at fixed points.

[0079] Furthermore, the APP may also have a user play mode, in which the user can control any of the multiple pet toys to perform pet-entertaining tasks and interact with the pet.

[0080] In some embodiments, the mobile terminal is configured to send a reservation execution instruction to the Bluetooth module 900, and the Bluetooth module 900 is used to receive the reservation execution instruction, and the reservation execution instruction is used to enable at least two pet toys to perform a linked pet-amusing task after a preset time point.

[0081] Specifically, in this embodiment, the mobile terminal can be a mobile phone. The user can set the appointment time and command logic to the pet toy through the mobile phone. The pet toy counts down according to the appointment time. When the time is up, the pet toy in real-time communication starts to enter the linkage pet-amusing program.

[0082] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 4The pet toy includes a housing 300, the housing 300 has an outlet 310, and the outlet 310 communicates with the inside and outside of the housing 300. In one embodiment, the pet toy also includes a swing mechanism 400 and a pet amusing member 500, the swing mechanism 400 is disposed in the housing 300, the pet amusing member 500 is connected to the swing mechanism 400, and the pet amusing member 500 is configured to be driven by the swing mechanism 400 to extend the pet amusing member 500 from the outlet 310 to the outside of the housing 300 or to retract it into the housing 300. Then the pet toy performs the amusing work by extending the pet amusing member 500 from the outlet 310 or retracting the pet amusing member 500 back and forth in the outlet 310.

[0083] Specifically, when the pet toy is not started to perform the pet-amusing work, the swing mechanism 400 does not work at this time, and the pet-amusing piece 500 will retract to the inside of the housing 300, that is, the pet-amusing piece 500 will be hidden in the inside of the housing 300, so the target object cannot play with the pet-amusing piece 500, and it will not cause damage to the pet-amusing piece 500, and the situation that the pet-amusing piece 500 is accidentally eaten by the target object can be avoided. When the sensor 800 determines that there is no target object approaching, the sensor 800 controls the swing mechanism 400 to move, so that the swing mechanism 400 drives the pet-amusing piece 500 to move in the direction close to the outlet 310. Driven by the swing mechanism 400, the pet-amusing piece 500 will extend from the outside of the housing 300 from the outlet 310 or the pet-amusing piece will stretch back and forth at the outlet, so at this time, the pet-amusing piece 500 can achieve the purpose of attracting the attention of the target object. When the sensor 800 determines that the target object is approaching, the sensor 800 controls the swing mechanism 400 to move, so that the swing mechanism 400 drives the pet-amusing part 500 to move in a direction away from the exit 310. Driven by the swing mechanism 400, the pet-amusing part 500 will retract from the exit 310 to the inside of the housing 300, so at this time the pet-amusing part 500 will be hidden in the housing 300, and the target object will start to look for the pet-amusing part 500, and another pet toy in the linkage pet toy combination performs the pet-amusing work to attract the pet to approach, that is, the pet-amusing part 500 is hidden in the housing 300 and cannot be observed from the exit 310. The target object will leave if it cannot find the pet-amusing part 500, and the other pet toy performs the pet-amusing work, and the target object will also be attracted to find the pet toy that is performing the pet-amusing work. The process of repeated interaction with the target object in this way stimulates and maintains the curiosity of the target object, so that the target object maintains a curiosity-seeking mentality to continue to interact with the pet toy that is performing the pet-amusing work.

[0084] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, the pet toy further includes a light emitting unit 600, which is disposed around the outlet portion 310 and is used to attract the target object by emitting light; the pet toy performs the pet-amusing work in that the light emitting unit 600 emits light.

[0085] In one embodiment, the pet toy further includes a sound unit 700, which is disposed in / on the shell 300 and is used to attract the target object by making sounds; the pet toy performs the pet-entertaining task by making sounds by the sound unit 700.

[0086] More specifically, in one embodiment, the pet toy further includes a swing mechanism 400, a pet amusing piece 500, a light emitting unit 600 and a sound unit 700. The swing mechanism 400 is disposed in the housing 300, the pet amusing piece 500 is connected to the swing mechanism 400, and the pet amusing piece 500 is configured to be driven by the swing mechanism 400, so that the pet amusing piece 500 extends out of the housing 300 from the outlet 310 or retracts into the housing 300; the light emitting unit 600 is disposed around the outlet 310, and is used to attract the target object by emitting light; the sound unit 700 is disposed in / on the housing 300, and is used to attract the target object by emitting sound. Then the pet toy performs the amusing work in the manner of extending the amusing piece 500 from the outlet 310 or retracting the amusing piece 500 and the light emitting unit 600 back and forth in the outlet 310 to emit light and the sound unit 700 to emit sound. By this way of performing the amusing work, the strength of attracting the pet is increased, and the pet is better interested.

[0087] In some embodiments, the interval distance L between at least two pet toys satisfies: 2m≤L≤50m. For example, the value of L can be 2m, 10m, 20m, 30m, 50m, etc.

[0088] Specifically, in this embodiment, the interval distance between multiple pet toys is set within the above range, on the one hand, to avoid the interval distance between multiple pet toys being too close, resulting in insufficient exercise for the pet; on the other hand, to avoid the interval distance between multiple pet toys being too far, resulting in poor interconnection between multiple pet toys. In addition, the interval distance L> the preset distance threshold R to ensure that the interval setting is reasonable to avoid misjudgment by the sensor 800.

[0089] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 5 The pet toy includes a shell 300 and a mounting member 330. The shell 300 has a back 320, and the back 320 is provided with a first plug-in portion 321. The mounting member 330 is provided with a second plug-in portion 331. The first plug-in portion 321 and the second plug-in portion 331 are adapted to realize a detachable connection between the shell 300 and the mounting member 330. The mounting member 330 is used to connect a fixing belt or an adhesive member.

[0090] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first plug-in portion 321 of the back 320 cooperates with the second plug-in portion 331 of the mounting member 330 to facilitate the installation, removal and replacement of the pet toy. If the pet toy is pre-installed and fixed at a certain position, for example, the mounting member 330 of the pet toy can be installed and fixed on a table leg, a chair leg, a cat climbing frame, etc. using a strap, or the mounting member 330 of the pet toy can be installed and fixed on a wall using an adhesive. It is understandable that the pet toy can be installed in any scene by changing the connecting member (the connecting member here refers to a fixing strap, an adhesive member, etc.).

[0091] Further, in some embodiments, for example, the first plug-in portion 321 may be in the form of a plug-in groove, and correspondingly, the second plug-in portion 331 may be in the form of a plug-in protrusion. When the mounting member 330 and the pet toy are assembled, the plug-in protrusion and the plug-in groove are aligned and fastened to achieve the installation between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy. The mounting member 330 and the pet toy adopt the above-mentioned mounting structure, which is conducive to the installation, removal and replacement between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy, and the above-mentioned installation method is simple to operate, time-saving and labor-saving. The mounting member 330 is used to fix the pet toy in various scenes, so that the pet can interact and play with the pet toy in various scenes without destroying the structural integrity of the pet toy.

[0092] It is understandable that the first plug-in portion 321 may also be in the form of a plug-in protrusion structure, and correspondingly, the second plug-in portion 331 is in the form of a plug-in groove structure. At this time, the assembly process of the mounting member 330 and the pet toy may refer to the above embodiment.

[0093] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 5 The first plug-in portion 321 is provided with a first limiting portion 322 , and the second plug-in portion 331 is provided with a second limiting portion 332 . The first limiting portion 322 and the second limiting portion 332 are adapted to each other to achieve a limiting connection between the back portion 320 and the mounting member 330 .

[0094] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the mounting member 330 and the pet toy are assembled, the first plug-in portion 321 and the second plug-in portion 331 are snap-fitted together, and the first limit portion 322 and the second limit portion 332 are also snap-fitted together. By providing the first limit portion 322 and the second limit portion 332, it is equivalent to having two snap-fit ​​positions between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy, which is conducive to further ensuring the installation accuracy between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy and improving the installation stability between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy.

[0095] In addition, since the first limiting portion 322 is arranged in the first plug-in portion 321 and the second limiting portion 332 is arranged in the second plug-in portion 331, the first limiting portion 322 and the second limiting portion 332 are smaller in size than the first plug-in portion 321 and the second plug-in portion 331. When the first plug-in portion 321 and the second plug-in portion 331 are buckled together, the tactile sensation of the first limiting portion 322 and the second limiting portion 332 when being engaged (for example, the first limiting portion 322 and the second limiting portion 332 will emit a "click" tactile sensation when being engaged) can be used to determine whether the connection between the mounting member 330 and the pet toy is firm.

[0096] Further, in some embodiments, the first limit portion 322 can be a groove structure, and the second limit portion 332 can be a convex structure. Similarly, the first limit portion 322 can also be a convex structure, and the second limit portion 332 can be a groove structure.

[0097] Correspondingly, another embodiment of the present invention also provides a control method for a linked pet toy combination, which includes controlling at least two pet toys to be in an activated state: the Bluetooth modules 900 of at least two pet toys maintain mutual communication and the sensors 800 of the pet toys determine in real time whether there is a target object approaching the pet toys.

[0098] Among them, if the first sensor of the first pet toy 100 determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 performs the pet-amusing work and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy 100 determines that there is a target object approaching the first pet toy 100, the first pet toy 100 does not perform the pet-amusing work, and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work.

[0099] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control method of the linkage pet toy combination provided utilizes the linkage control between multiple pet toys to interact with the target object, so as to realize the collaborative pet teasing between multiple pet toys. Since the pet toys communicate in real time, only one pet toy in the pet toy combination is kept to perform the pet teasing work, so the target object is only attracted by one pet toy in the pet toy combination; and since the pet toys are arranged at intervals, the target object unconsciously reaches a certain amount of exercise by being constantly attracted by different pet toys. At the same time, the pet toys send interactive attraction to the target object at different positions (just like the pet owner standing at different positions to send interactive invitations to the pet), which is conducive to stimulating the interactive emotions of the target object, improving the target object's enthusiasm for playing and achieving a certain amount of exercise.

[0100] It should be noted that other contents of the linkage type pet toy combination and the control method thereof disclosed in the present invention can be referred to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0101] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A linked pet toy combination, characterized in that: include: At least two pet toys, which are spaced apart and communicate with each other in real time, and each of the pet toys is provided with a sensor, which is used to determine whether a target object is close to the pet toy; Among them, if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy performs the pet-amusing work and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is a target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing work, and communicates with the remaining pet toys in real time so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work.

2. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that a target object is approaching the first pet toy, and among the remaining pet toys, if the second sensor of the second pet toy determines that no target object is approaching the second pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing task, the second pet toy performs the pet-amusing task, and the first pet toy and the second pet toy communicate with the remaining pet toys in real time so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing task.

3. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor is a radar sensor, and the radar sensor is used to monitor the real-time distance between the pet toy and the target object; If the real-time distance is greater than a preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is no target object approaching the pet toy; if the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset distance threshold, the radar sensor determines that there is a target object approaching the pet toy.

4. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two of the pet toys are provided with a Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is used to connect to a mobile terminal; When the Bluetooth module is successfully connected to the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal displays the successful connection status of at least two pet toys, so as to enable real-time communication between at least two pet toys.

5. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mobile terminal is configured to send a control instruction to the Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is configured to receive the control instruction, and the control instruction is configured to remotely control the pet toy to perform pet-amusing tasks; or, The mobile terminal is configured to send a reservation execution instruction to the Bluetooth module, and the Bluetooth module is configured to receive the reservation execution instruction, and the reservation execution instruction is configured to cause at least two of the pet toys to execute a linkage pet-amusing operation after a preset time point.

6. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pet toy comprises: A housing, wherein the housing has an outlet, and the outlet communicates with the inside and outside of the housing; And the pet toy also includes at least one of the following: A swing mechanism and a pet-amusing member, wherein the swing mechanism is disposed in the housing, the pet-amusing member is connected to the swing mechanism, and the pet-amusing member is configured to be driven by the swing mechanism to enable the pet-amusing member to extend from the outlet portion to the outside of the housing or to be retracted into the housing; and / or, a light emitting unit, the light emitting unit being arranged around the exit portion and being used for attracting the target object by emitting light; and / or, A sound-generating unit, the sound-generating unit being disposed in / on the housing and configured to attract the target object by emitting sound; The pet toy performs the pet-amusing operation in the following manners: the pet-amusing piece extends from the outlet or the pet-amusing piece retracts and retracts back and forth at the outlet; and / or the light-emitting unit emits light; and / or the sound-emitting unit emits a sound.

7. The linkage type pet toy combination according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The interval distance L between at least two of the pet toys satisfies: 2m≤L≤50m.

8. The linkage type pet toy combination according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The pet toy comprises: A housing, wherein the housing has a back portion, and the back portion is provided with a first plug-in portion; A mounting member, wherein the mounting member is provided with a second plug-in portion; The first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are adapted to each other so as to realize a detachable connection between the housing and the mounting member, and the mounting member is used to connect a fixing belt or an adhesive member.

9. The linkage pet toy combination according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first plug-in portion is provided with a first limiting portion, and the second plug-in portion is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are adapted to each other to achieve a limiting connection between the back portion and the mounting component.

10. A method for controlling a linkage pet toy combination, characterized in that: include: Controlling at least two pet toys to be in a startup state: the Bluetooth modules of at least two of the pet toys maintain mutual communication and the sensors of the pet toys determine in real time whether a target object is approaching the pet toys; Among them, if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is no target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy performs the pet-amusing work and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that the remaining pet toys do not perform the pet-amusing work; if the first sensor of the first pet toy determines that there is a target object approaching the first pet toy, the first pet toy does not perform the pet-amusing work, and maintains communication with the remaining pet toys so that one of the remaining pet toys performs the pet-amusing work.

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