Pet toy

Abstract

This application provides a pet toy, including a toy component; a toy shell with a plurality of openings distributed at different positions along a preset direction; and a driving structure including a first driving component, a second driving component, and a connector. The connector connects to the toy component, with one end connected to the first driving component and the other end connected to the second driving component, such that when the first driving component and / or the second driving component is driven, the toy component sequentially passes through adjacent and / or alternating openings. The first and second driving components do not have a high tension on the connector, allowing for rapid adjustment even when the connector is loose. This allows the pet to pull or bite the toy component during play without losing function and quickly returning to normal. When the first and / or second driving components are driven, the connector enables the toy component to move through the openings, resulting in a better pet-amusing effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and more specifically, to a pet toy. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, keeping pets is no longer just about keeping dogs for guarding the house or cats for catching mice. Instead, pets are seen as companions, and many people consider them members of the family, leading to increased attention paid to them.

[0003] Currently, there is a lack of pet toys on the market, and many are simply children's toys being sold as pet toys. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a pet toy that can provide entertainment for pets. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a pet toy that enables pets to play with it.

[0005] This application provides a pet toy, characterized in that it includes: a toy component; a toy shell having a plurality of openings distributed at different positions along a preset direction; and a driving structure including a first driving component, a second driving component, and a connector, wherein the connector connects to the toy component, and one end of the connector is connected to the first driving component, and the other end is connected to the second driving component, such that when the first driving component and / or the second driving component is driven, the toy component sequentially passes through adjacent and / or alternate openings.

[0006] In the above implementation process, the toy is connected to the connector, and the first drive component and the second drive component are respectively connected to the connector. The tension of the first drive component and the second drive component on the connector is not high. Even if the connector is in a loose state, it can be adjusted very quickly. This allows the pet to pull or bite the toy during the game without losing its function and to quickly return to normal. When the first drive component and / or the second drive component are driven, the toy can be driven through the connector to move through several openings, thereby achieving a good pet-teasing effect.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first drive assembly includes a first drive component and a first rotating wheel component, the first drive component being connected to the first rotating wheel component, the first rotating wheel component being configured to wind or unwind the connector, wherein the first rotating wheel component is driven by a drive end of the first drive component or the first rotating wheel component rotates relative to the drive end of the first drive component.

[0008] In the above implementation process, the first driving component is connected to the first rotating wheel component. The first rotating wheel component can be directly driven by the first driving component to move the toy part, or after the toy part is subjected to external force, the first rotating wheel component rotates relative to the first driving component under the pull of the connecting part. This can attract the pet to play and exercise, while avoiding cuts to the pet. After the pet puts down the toy, the pet toy can gradually resume normal operation without losing its performance.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second drive assembly includes a second drive component and a second rotating component, the second drive component being connected to the second rotating component, the second rotating component being configured to wind or release the connector, wherein the second rotating component is driven by a drive end of the second drive component or the second rotating component rotates relative to the drive end of the second drive component.

[0010] In the above implementation process, the second drive component is connected to the second wheel component. The second wheel component can be directly driven by the second drive component to move the toy, or after the toy is subjected to external force, the second wheel component rotates relative to the second drive component under the pull of the connecting part. This can attract pets to play and exercise, while avoiding cuts to the pets. After the pet puts down the toy, the pet toy can gradually resume normal operation without losing its performance.

[0011] In some embodiments, both the first driving component and the second driving component include a receiving state and a releasing state. When the first driving component is in the receiving state and the second driving component is in the releasing state, after the first driving component completes receiving the connector, the first driving component reverses for a preset time, the first driving component switches to the releasing state, and the second driving component switches to the receiving state. When the first driving component is in the releasing state and the second driving component is in the receiving state, after the second driving component completes receiving the connector, the second driving component reverses for a preset time, the first driving component switches to the receiving state, and the second driving component switches to the releasing state.

[0012] In the above implementation process, both the first drive component and the second drive component can be in a receiving state and a releasing state. When the first drive component and the second drive component are working, the toy parts can move between the first drive component and the second drive component, which can effectively prevent the connecting parts from being pulled and tangled, ensure the durability of the pet toy, prevent the pet from being cut, and improve safety.

[0013] In some embodiments, before and / or after the first drive component and / or the second drive component completes the retraction of the connector, at least one of the first drive component and the second drive component is controlled to rotate in the loosening direction of the connector for a preset short time before the next retraction and loosening operation cycle of the connector begins. This achieves the effect of saving power while effectively solving the jamming problem.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the first driving component and the second driving component is an active driver, and the other is a passive driver.

[0015] In the above implementation, after each drive cycle, the rope is concentrated and wound onto one of the reels, while the other reel is almost empty. This ensures that during the next drive cycle, the other reel will be almost empty of rope, thus avoiding friction on both reels. By winding the rope only on one reel, friction is effectively reduced, making it easier to drive and less prone to jamming and drive failure, thereby improving the product's durability and playability.

[0016] In some embodiments, the length of the connector is 1.5 to 3 times the length of the toy shell. This avoids a sharp increase in friction after the connector is wound, preventing jamming and ensuring that the torque of the first or second drive assembly is sufficient to overcome the friction between the connectors, thus preventing drive failure and the toy parts from moving. This improves the product's durability and playability.

[0017] In some embodiments, the toy housing includes a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component. The first housing component is configured to receive the first drive assembly. A plurality of second housing components are configured and located between the first housing component and the third housing component. Each second housing component is provided with the opening. The third housing component is configured to receive the second drive assembly.

[0018] In the above implementation process, the first drive component and the second drive component are respectively set inside the toy shell, which not only ensures the aesthetics of the product, but also protects the first drive component and the second drive component, and improves the service life of the components. There are several second shell components, each of which is provided with an opening. Connectors can be inserted into the openings according to a preset distribution pattern. Thus, under the operation of the first drive component or the second drive component, the toy parts can move along a preset route to form a hide-and-seek game, attracting pets and increasing their interest in the game.

[0019] In some embodiments, the toy shell further includes a first support member and a second support member, wherein the first support member is connected to the first shell member and the second support member is connected to the third shell member.

[0020] In the above process, a first support component is provided on the first housing component and a second support component is provided on the third housing component, thereby achieving a support effect under the action of the first support component and the second support component, making it easier for users to fix the pet toy.

[0021] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes a switch, a control board, and a battery. The switch is connected to the control board, the control board is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly, and the battery is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly.

[0022] In the above implementation process, the switch is connected to the control board, which can control the operation of the first drive component and / or the second drive component. The first and second drive components do not have a high degree of tension on the connector, and even if the connector is in a loose state, it can be adjusted very quickly. This allows pets to pull or bite the toy parts during play without losing function and can quickly return to normal operation. Users do not need to disassemble the product for repair and reassembly, and the product assembly itself becomes extremely easy. At the same time, the battery can provide power to the first and second drive components, enabling pets to play with the toy and reducing the user's time spent with them.

[0023] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes a sensor for sensing the toy and / or pet. This improves the product's intelligence, reduces user time spent caring for the pet, and saves energy.

[0024] In some embodiments, when the sensor does not detect a pet playing nearby for a period of time, it provides feedback and controls the motor drive to turn off until it detects a pet approaching again, at which point it provides feedback and controls the motor drive to turn on again.

[0025] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description, or some features and advantages may be inferred from the description or determined without doubt, or may be learned by practicing the above-described techniques of this application.

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pet toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an explosion of a pet toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a pet toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first part;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The second part is a magnified schematic diagram.

[0033] Reference numerals: 10, toy component; 20, toy shell; 201, opening; 202, upper shell; 203, lower shell; 204, first shell component; 205, second shell component; 206, third shell component; 207, antenna; 208, first support component; 209, second support component; 30, drive structure; 301, first drive component; 302, first rotating wheel component; 303, second drive component; 304, second rotating wheel component; 305, connector; 306, switch component; 307, sensor; 308, control board; 309, battery. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0036] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or a point connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Example

[0039] There are more and more pet toys on the market now, but some pet toys are either too simple in design and fail to truly arouse the interest of pets, or they are too complicated in design, which is not only expensive but also goes against the nature of pets and the aesthetics of users.

[0040] During the design process, the inventors discovered that one of the key considerations for pet toys is protecting the safety of pets during play and exercise. Failure to ensure the safety of pets can lead to disastrous consequences. Secondly, after ensuring basic safety measures, ensuring the durability of pet toys is also very important, especially when pet owners cannot be with them around the clock. In such cases, the durable design of pet toys becomes essential.

[0041] In view of this, such as Figures 1-5As shown, this application embodiment provides a pet toy, characterized in that it includes: a toy component 10; a toy shell 20, which is configured with a plurality of openings 201, the plurality of openings 201 being distributed at different positions along a preset direction; and a driving structure 30, including a first driving component, a second driving component, and a connector 305, the connector 305 being connected to the toy component 10, and one end of the connector 305 being connected to the first driving component, and the other end being connected to the second driving component, so that when the first driving component and / or the second driving component is driven, the toy component 10 sequentially passes through adjacent and / or alternating openings 201.

[0042] For example, the toy component 10 includes, but is not limited to, flexible components, such as rubber, plastic, etc., and the types of toy component 10 include small long-tailed toys, bird models, etc., as long as the toy component 10 can move between several openings 201.

[0043] The shape of the toy shell 20 is not specifically limited. It can be set as a caterpillar, a mouse, etc., according to the actual situation. Taking the caterpillar type as an example, an antenna 207 can be added to one end of the toy shell 20. The toy shell 20 can include an upper shell 202 and a lower shell 203. The upper shell 202 and the lower shell 203 are symmetrical structures and are connected to form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is connected to the opening 201 so that when the first driving component and / or the second driving component are working, the toy part 10 can enter the receiving cavity from the outside of the toy shell 20 through the opening 201, or move from the receiving cavity to the outside of the toy shell 20.

[0044] The connecting member 305 of the drive structure 30 includes, but is not limited to, a rope. After the first drive component and the second drive component are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the connecting member 305, the first drive component and the second drive component rotate synchronously, or one of the first drive component and the second drive component rotates actively while the other rotates passively, so that the toy part 10 can shuttle back and forth between the two ends of the toy shell 20.

[0045] In the above implementation process, the toy component 10 is connected to the connector 305. The first drive component and the second drive component are respectively connected to the connector 305. The first drive component and the second drive component do not have high requirements for the tightness of the connector 305. Even if the connector 305 is in a loose state, it can be adjusted very quickly. This allows the pet to pull or bite the toy component 10 during the game without losing its function and to quickly return to normal operation. When the first drive component and / or the second drive component are driven, the toy component 10 can be driven through the connector 305 to shuttle through several openings 201, thereby obtaining an excellent effect of driving and teasing the pet.

[0046] like Figures 2-3As shown, the first drive assembly includes a first drive component 301 and a first rotating wheel component 302. The first drive component 301 is connected to the first rotating wheel component 302. The first rotating wheel component 302 is configured to wind or release the connector 305, wherein the first rotating wheel component 302 is driven by the drive end of the first drive component 301 or rotates relative to the drive end of the first drive component 301.

[0047] For example, the first driving component 301 includes a first driving member and a first transmission member. The first transmission member is connected to the rotating shaft of the first driving member. The first driving member includes, but is not limited to, a geared motor, and the first transmission member includes, but is not limited to, meshing gears. The first rotating wheel component 302 includes a first turntable and a first rotating wheel shaft. The first turntable is connected to the first rotating wheel shaft, and the first turntable has a wire storage portion for winding the connecting member 305. The diameter of the turntable body (including, but not limited to, circular) is larger than the diameter of the wire storage portion. At the same time, the edge of the turntable body is inclined and protrudes outward. This design can ensure the long-term normal operation of the pet toy and prevent the wire from falling out during operation when the winding is rotated quickly or in a different direction. If the wire falls out, it will easily cause the winding to become tangled. If the first drive component is damaged, it may cause the system to stop working or burn out. The first rotating shaft is connected to the first transmission component, allowing the first rotating component 302 to rotate independently without being affected by the first drive component. This means that the first drive component can be stalled (i.e., the first rotating component 302 can rotate whether the first drive component rotates or not). Therefore, even if the first drive component is in the forward driving process at a certain moment, if there is no external force, the first drive component should drive the first rotating component 302 to rotate forward together and complete the winding or releasing of the winding. However, if an external force is applied at this time (for example, a pet scratches or bites the toy component 10 or the connector 305 and tears it forcefully), the entire toy system will lose its normal operating process. In such situations, conventional toys are usually either very easy to damage or very easy to injure pets. This is because the driving force of the motor is usually quite large, and when a thin rope is pulled forcefully, it can easily cause scratches to the pet's paws or mouth. By allowing the first drive to stall and gradually returning to normal operation after the pet puts down the toy, the toy's performance is not harmed and is not lost.

[0048] In the above implementation process, the first drive component 301 is connected to the first rotating wheel component 302. The first rotating wheel component 302 can be directly driven by the first drive component 301 to move the toy component 10. Alternatively, after the toy component 10 is subjected to an external force, the first rotating wheel component 302 rotates relative to the first drive component 301 under the pull of the connecting member 305 subjected to the external force. This can attract the pet to play and exercise, while avoiding cuts to the pet. After the pet puts down the toy, the pet toy can gradually resume its normal operation without losing its performance.

[0049] Please refer to again Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second drive assembly includes a second drive component 303 and a second rotating component 304. The second drive component 303 is connected to the second rotating component 304. The second rotating component 304 is configured to wind or release the connector 305, wherein the second rotating component 304 is driven by the drive end of the second drive component 303 or rotates relative to the drive end of the second drive component 303.

[0050] For example, the structure of the second drive component 303 can be set to be the same as that of the first drive component 301, and the structure of the second rotating component 304 can be set to be the same as that of the first rotating component 302. The second drive component 303 includes a second drive member and a second transmission member. The second transmission member is connected to the rotating shaft of the second drive member. The second drive member includes, but is not limited to, a geared motor, and the second transmission member includes, but is not limited to, meshing gears. The second rotating component includes a second turntable and a second rotating shaft. The second turntable is connected to the second rotating shaft, and the second turntable has a wire storage portion for winding the connecting member 305. The diameter of the turntable body (including, but not limited to, circular) is larger than the diameter of the wire storage portion, and the edge of the turntable body is inclined and protrudes outward. This design can ensure the long-term normal operation of the pet toy and prevent the wire from getting tangled during operation. During rapid operation or directional rotation, the stored wire may fall off. This can easily lead to winding chaos, causing the system to stop working or burn out the second drive component. The second wheel shaft is connected to the second transmission component, allowing the second wheel component to rotate independently without being affected by the second drive component. This means that the second drive component can be stalled (i.e., the first wheel component 302 can rotate even if the second drive component is not rotating). Therefore, even if the second drive component is in the forward driving process at a certain moment, without external force, the second drive component should drive the second wheel component to rotate forward together and complete the winding or release of the wire. However, if an external force is applied at this time (e.g., a pet scratches or bites the toy component 10 or the connector 305 and tears it forcefully), the entire toy system will lose its normal operating procedure. In such situations, conventional toys are usually either very easy to break or very easy to injure pets. This is because the driving force of the motor is usually quite large, and when pulling a thin rope with force, it is easy to cause scratches to the pet's paws or mouth. By allowing the second drive to stall and gradually returning to normal operation after the pet puts down the small toy, the toy's performance is not harmed.

[0051] In the above implementation process, the second drive component 303 is connected to the second rotating component. The second rotating component can be directly driven by the second drive component 303 to move the toy part 10. Alternatively, after the toy part 10 is subjected to an external force, the second rotating component rotates relative to the second drive component 303 under the pull of the connecting part 305 subjected to the external force. This can attract the pet to play and exercise, while avoiding cuts to the pet. After the pet puts down the toy, the pet toy can gradually resume its normal operation without losing its performance.

[0052] In some embodiments, both the first driving component and the second driving component include a receiving state and a releasing state. When the first driving component is in the receiving state and the second driving component is in the releasing state, after the first driving component fully receives the connector 305, the first driving component reverses the time by a preset period, the first driving component switches to the releasing state, and the second driving component switches to the receiving state. When the first driving component is in the releasing state and the second driving component is in the receiving state, after the second driving component fully receives the connector 305, the second driving component reverses the time by a preset period, the first driving component switches to the receiving state, and the second driving component switches to the releasing state.

[0053] For example, the first driving component is in the receiving state and the second driving component is in the releasing state. The first driving component can act as an active driver, while the second driving component can act as a passive driver (that is, the releasing action of the second driving component is driven by the first driving component through the connector 305). Similarly, when the first driving component is in the releasing state and the second driving component is in the receiving state, the first driving component can act as a passive driver, while the second driving component can act as an active driver.

[0054] It should be noted that the pet toy is equipped with a first drive component and a second drive component with dual geared motors, which can more flexibly realize the movement effect of the toy part 10. For example, by setting different speeds and times of the first drive component and the second drive component, the movement distance of the toy part 10 can be adjusted in various ways, and the toy part 10 can appear briefly in different openings 201 to create a game effect. Furthermore, the dual geared motors do not require high rope tension. Even with a loose rope, it can be adjusted very quickly, allowing the pet to pull or bite the toy part 10 during the game without losing its function and quickly returning to normal.

[0055] During the above implementation process, both the first drive component and the second drive component can be in a receiving state and a releasing state. When the first drive component and the second drive component are working, the toy part 10 can move between the first drive component and the second drive component, which can effectively prevent the connector 305 from being pulled and tangled, ensure the durability of the pet toy, prevent the pet from being cut, and improve safety.

[0056] In some embodiments, one of the first driving component and the second driving component is an active driver, and the other is a passive driver.

[0057] For example, after the user turns on the power switch, the connector 305 is already wrapped around the geared motor by default. The first drive component starts driving in the retraction direction. At this time, the second drive component rotates passively (when the first drive component actively drives, the second drive component rotates passively). The driving time of the first drive component is the first working time, for example, about 1.5 seconds. After that, the connector 305 can be completely or partially wrapped around the first drive component, and the toy part 10 passes through the opening 201 under the drive of the first drive component. After that, the second drive component starts rotating in the opposite direction for the first working time. At this time, the first drive component turns into a passive rotation, and the connector 305 gradually increases the amount of wrapping on the second drive component under the active drive of the second drive component. The toy part 10 begins the reverse crossing process. As long as the sensor 307 of the drive structure 30 detects that there is a pet playing training, this process will be repeated, and the toy part 10 will repeatedly cross the opening 201. After each wrapping, a certain pause time can be set, such as 2 seconds. The pause time can be fixed or variable. The variable time will achieve more diverse and flexible toy teasing cat effects.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, there may be different methods than those described above. The only difference lies in the driving method. For example, the first driving component and the second driving component can be driven simultaneously, which can effectively reduce the rope jamming caused by passive rotation, at the cost of consuming more electrical energy.

[0059] In the above process, after a drive ends, the rope is concentrated and wound onto one of the reels, while the other reel is almost empty. This means that when the drive is switched again, the other reel will be almost empty, thus avoiding friction on both reels. The rope is only wound on one reel, which effectively reduces friction, makes it easier to drive, and prevents jamming that could lead to drive failure. This improves the product's durability and playability.

[0060] In some embodiments, when the connector 305 is fully retracted by the first or second drive component and is in a taut state, a drive failure may occur during reverse rotation (e.g., when the battery power is low, the motor's driving force is weak and cannot overcome the friction caused by the connector winding). In this case, the drive motor can be controlled to perform a brief reverse drive after each retraction action is completed or before it begins to achieve a shaking effect. At least one of the first and second drive components rotates in the loosening direction of the connector 305 for a preset short time before performing the reverse retraction drive. The purpose of this preset short time (e.g., 100 milliseconds) is to loosen the taut connector due to the short reverse rotation (shaking), which can effectively reduce the friction caused by the connector winding in the taut state, making it easier to start the next reverse drive and less likely to fail. This measure can ensure that the drive can be completed even when the battery power is low, effectively extending the working time, while also effectively solving the jamming problem.

[0061] Understandably, this method differs from the two methods mentioned above in that it adds an active loosening / shaking action. Specifically, after the user turns on the power, with the connector 305 already wrapped around the geared motor by default, the first drive component and the second drive component simultaneously rotate in the loosening direction of the connector 305 for a short period of time (e.g., about 100 milliseconds) and then pause the drive. At this time, the toy part 10 hardly moves. The purpose of this step is to ensure that the connector 305 is in a relatively loose state after the previous rotation and wrapping, preventing subsequent drive failure due to the connector 305 being wrapped too tightly. Afterward, the first drive component stops driving, and the second drive component starts rotating in the same direction (loosening direction) to drive the toy part 10 through the opening 201. The second drive component drives for a first long period of time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) and then stops. After that, the second drive component stops driving, while the first drive component starts in the opposite direction and drives in the opposite direction for a first long period of time, completing the back-and-forth passage of the toy part 10.

[0062] The first long rotation duration is related to the connector 305 and the motor drive diameter. After the first long rotation ends, it is sufficient for the toy part 10 to pass through all or part of the openings 201 and move to a second position different from the initial first position. For example, after the first long rotation ends, the connector 305 is completely wrapped around the second drive assembly. The entire loosening action process can actively alleviate the jamming phenomenon. Because only a short drive is used, it can effectively solve the jamming phenomenon and save power. The loosening action can be set before a certain motor drive, or after a certain motor drive, or multiple loosening / shaking operations or loosening / shaking operations of different durations can be set.

[0063] In some embodiments, the length of the connector 305 is 1.5 to 3 times the length of the toy shell 20, for example, the length of the connector 305 is set to twice the length of the toy shell 20. This can prevent the friction of the connector 305 from increasing sharply after winding and causing jamming, thereby preventing the torque of the first drive assembly or the second drive assembly from being insufficient to overcome the friction between the connectors 305, resulting in drive failure, the toy part 10 being unable to move, etc., thus improving the durability and playability of the product.

[0064] Please refer to again Figures 1-3 The toy housing 20 includes a first housing component 204, a second housing component 205, and a third housing component 206. The first housing component 204 is configured to accommodate a first drive assembly. A plurality of second housing components 205 are arranged between the first housing component 204 and the third housing component 206. Each second housing component 205 is provided with an opening 201. The third housing component 206 is configured to accommodate a second drive assembly.

[0065] For example, the first housing component 204, the second housing component 205, and the third housing component 206 can be formed by integral molding, and the number of second housing components 205 includes, but is not limited to, three. The first housing component 204 is located on the left side of the second housing component 205, and the third housing component 206 is located on the right side of the second housing component 205. The leftmost second housing component 205 and the rightmost second housing component 205 are provided with one opening 201, which can be provided at the upper end. The middle second housing component 205 is provided with two openings 201, which can be distributed on the front and rear sides of the middle second housing component 205.

[0066] It should be noted that when there are three second housing components 205, after one end of the connector 305 is connected to the first drive assembly, the other end first passes through the opening 201 of the rightmost second housing component 205, extends to the middle second housing component 205, and then passes through the two openings 201 of the middle second housing component 205 in sequence. It then extends from the opening 201 of the leftmost second housing component 205 to the receiving cavity of the toy housing 20, and finally connects with the second drive assembly, thus completing the connection of the connector 305.

[0067] Of course, in order to fix the first drive component and the second drive component, the toy housing 20 also includes a first upper cover, a first lower cover, a second upper cover and a second lower cover. The first upper cover and the first lower cover are located inside the first housing component 204. The first upper cover and the first lower cover are connected to fix the first drive component between them. The second upper cover and the second lower cover are located inside the third housing component 206. The second upper cover and the second lower cover are connected to fix the second drive component between them.

[0068] In the above implementation process, the first drive component and the second drive component are respectively set inside the toy shell 20, which not only ensures the aesthetics of the product, but also protects the first drive component and the second drive component, and improves the service life of the components. Several second shell components 205 are provided, and each second shell component 205 is provided with an opening 201. The connector 305 can be inserted into the opening 201 according to a preset distribution pattern. Thus, under the operation of the first drive component or the second drive component, the toy component 10 can move along a preset route to form a hide-and-seek game, attract pets and enhance the pets' interest in the game.

[0069] In some embodiments, the toy shell 20 further includes a first support member 208 and a second support member 209. The first support member 208 is connected to the first shell member 204, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding. The second support member 209 is connected to the third shell member 206, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding.

[0070] In the above implementation process, a first support member 208 is provided on the first housing component 204, and a second support member 209 is provided on the third housing component 206. Thus, under the action of the first support member 208 and the second support member 209, a support effect is achieved, making it convenient for users to fix the pet toy.

[0071] In some embodiments, the drive structure 30 further includes a switch 306, a control board 308, and a battery 309. The switch 306 is connected to the control board 308, the control board 308 is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly, and the battery 309 is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly. The control board 308 can electrically control the toy as a whole, and the switch 306 is used for powering on or controlling the mode of the toy as a whole.

[0072] In the above implementation process, the switch 306 is connected to the control board 308, which can control the operation of the first drive component and / or the second drive component. The first drive component and the second drive component do not have a high tension on the connector 305. Even if the connector 305 is in a loose state, it can be adjusted very quickly. This allows the pet to pull or bite the toy 10 during play without losing its function and can quickly return to normal. The user does not need to disassemble the product for repair and reassembly, and the product assembly itself becomes extremely easy. At the same time, the battery 309 can provide power to the first drive component and the second drive component, realizing the function of allowing the pet to play with the pet toy, reducing the user's time spent with the pet.

[0073] In some embodiments, the drive structure 30 further includes a sensor 307 exposed in the toy housing 20 for sensing the toy component 10 and / or the pet. The locking mechanism, control board 308, battery 309, and sensor 307 can all be disposed in either the first housing component 204 or the second housing component 205. This improves the product's intelligence, reduces user time spent caring for the toy, and saves energy.

[0074] For example, sensor 307 is used to sense whether a pet is near. Especially when the pet has been away for a long time (e.g., 3-5 minutes), control board 308 will temporarily turn off the geared motor to save power. When the pet reappears, it will sense and trigger the geared motor to start again, and the game will continue.

[0075] In all embodiments of this application, "large" and "small" are relative terms, "more" and "less" are relative terms, and "upper" and "lower" are relative terms. The embodiments of this application will not elaborate further on the expression of such relative terms.

[0076] It should be understood that the phrases "in this embodiment," "in this application embodiment," or "as an optional implementation" throughout the specification mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, the phrases "in this embodiment," "in this application embodiment," or "as an optional implementation" appearing throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are all optional embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to this application.

[0077] In the various embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the sequence number of each process does not necessarily imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0078] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A pet toy characterized in that, include: A toy shell having a plurality of openings, wherein the plurality of openings are distributed at different positions along a predetermined direction; A drive structure includes a first drive component, a second drive component, and a connector. The connector is configured with at least one toy component for driving a pet to play or train. One end of the connector is connected to the first drive component, and the other end is connected to the second drive component, such that when the first drive component and / or the second drive component is driven, the toy component passes through adjacent and / or alternating openings in sequence. The first drive component and the second drive component are respectively disposed at different positions within the toy shell, and are both configured to drive the toy component to reciprocate between the first drive component and the second drive component by winding or releasing the connector.

2. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein The first drive assembly and the second drive assembly each include a drive component and a rotating wheel component. The drive component and the rotating wheel component in each drive assembly correspond to each other. The drive component is connected to the corresponding rotating wheel component. The rotating wheel component is configured to wind or release the connector. The rotating wheel component is driven by the drive end of the corresponding drive component or the rotating wheel component rotates relative to the drive end of the corresponding drive component.

3. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein Both the first driving component and the second driving component include a receiving state and a releasing state. When the first driving component is in the receiving state and the second driving component is in the releasing state, after the first driving component completes the receiving of the connector, the first driving component reverses the process for a preset time, and the first driving component switches to the releasing state and the second driving component switches to the receiving state. When the first driving component is in the release state and the second driving component is in the receiving state, after the second driving component completes the receiving of the connector, the second driving component reverses for a preset time, the first driving component switches to the receiving state, and the second driving component switches to the release state.

4. The pet toy according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, Before and / or after the first drive component and / or the second drive component completes the retraction of the connector, at least one of the first drive component and the second drive component is controlled to rotate in the loosening direction of the connector for a preset short time before the next retraction and loosening operation cycle of the connector begins.

5. The pet toy of claim 4, wherein, The length of the connector is 1.5 to 3 times the length of the toy shell.

6. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein The toy housing includes a first housing component, a second housing component, and a third housing component. The first housing component is configured to accommodate the first drive assembly. A plurality of second housing components are configured, with the plurality of second housing components located between the first housing component and the third housing component. Each second housing component is provided with the opening. The third housing component is configured to accommodate the second drive assembly.

7. The pet toy of claim 6, wherein The toy shell also includes a first support component and a second support component, the first support component being connected to the first shell component, and the second support component being connected to the third shell component.

8. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein The drive structure further includes a switch, a control board, and a battery. The switch is connected to the control board, the control board is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly, and the battery is connected to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly.

9. The pet toy of claim 1 or 8, wherein, The drive structure also includes a sensor for sensing the toy and / or pet.

10. The pet toy of claim 9, wherein, When the sensor does not detect a pet playing nearby for a period of time, it provides feedback and controls the drive mechanism to shut down until it detects a pet approaching again, at which point it provides feedback and controls the drive mechanism to turn on again.

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