Pet collar

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of pet supplies technology and discloses a pet collar, comprising a flexible strap and a shell with an accommodating space. A functional module is disposed within the shell. The two ends of the flexible strap are connected to the shell to form a ring-shaped collar body. The collar also includes a hollow connecting tube for connecting two adjacent shells. The two ends of the connecting tube are respectively fixed to the two shells. The inner cavity of the connecting tube communicates with the internal spaces of the two shells for the passage of tubing. The connecting tube is constructed to bend and deform under external force and maintain its deformed shape. By providing a bendable and deformable connecting tube that maintains its shape, this invention allows the collar to flexibly adjust its curvature to adapt to different neck curves, thereby effectively solving the problems of slippage, flipping, and compression caused by rigid structures in the prior art. It has the advantages of better adapting to the pet's neck curve, improving wearing comfort and stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically a pet collar with positioning and voice collection functions. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, pets are playing an increasingly important role in families, and pet owners are paying more attention to their pets' health, safety, and living conditions. To meet basic care needs, various pet collars have emerged on the market. Common pet tracking collars typically only track the pet's location in real time. Structurally, these collars generally use a large, box-like shell to house the tracking module and power battery.

[0003] In existing technologies, the curvature and size of the collar shell are relatively fixed, while the neck circumference and curve vary greatly among different breeds, sizes, and even growth stages of pets. Therefore, this rigid, non-adjustable, single-box structure cannot fit snugly and comfortably to the neck curves of various pets. When worn, the collar shell easily slides, flips, or applies localized pressure to the pet's neck, severely affecting the pet's comfort and potentially causing skin damage or hair loss due to prolonged friction. Furthermore, the obtrusive, large, hard shell detracts from the pet's original aesthetic appeal, reducing the collar's decorative and aesthetic value.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a collar structure that can flexibly adapt to the shape of a pet's neck while ensuring a secure fit and visual appeal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a pet collar that, by incorporating a flexible and shape-maintaining connecting tube, allows the collar to flexibly adjust its curvature to adapt to different neck curves, thereby effectively solving the problems of sliding, flipping, and compression caused by rigid structures in the prior art.

[0006] This invention provides the following technical solution: A pet collar includes a flexible strap and a shell with an accommodating space. The shell contains a functional module. The two ends of the flexible strap are connected to the shell to form a ring-shaped collar body. The collar also includes a hollow connecting tube for connecting two adjacent shells. The two ends of the connecting tube are fixed to the two shells respectively. The inner cavity of the connecting tube communicates with the internal space of the two shells for the passage of pipelines. The connecting tube is constructed to bend and deform under external force and maintain the deformed shape.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting pipe is a metal-shaped flexible tube, which is configured to bend under external force and maintain its deformed shape.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, it further includes a flexible sleeve, which covers the connecting tube and the housing. The flexible sleeve includes a deformable section and a protective section. The connecting tube passes through the deformable section, and a receiving groove is provided on the protective section. The housing is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both ends of the flexible sleeve are connected to connectors, and both ends of the flexible band are fixed to the connectors. The free end of the protective section is provided with a slot, and a plug is fixedly connected to the connector, the plug extending into the slot. A connection hole is provided on the connector, and the flexible band passes through the connection hole.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sound guide grille and a control panel are respectively provided on the two protective sections, and a protective net is installed on the sound guide grille.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, and the two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the first housing and the second housing. When the connecting pipe is bent and deformed, the relative position between the first housing and the second housing can be changed. Multiple units of the functional module are respectively arranged in the first housing and the second housing.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the functional module includes a first working unit and a second working unit. The first working unit and the second working unit are respectively disposed in the first housing and the second housing, and the first housing and the second housing are respectively disposed in the first housing and the second housing, and battery modules for powering the first working unit and the second working unit are respectively disposed in the first housing and the second housing. The first working unit and the second working unit are connected by a pipeline passing through the inner cavity of the connecting pipe.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first working unit includes a positioning module and a temperature measurement module, and the second working unit includes an anti-barking module and a voice module.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the anti-barking module includes an electric shock head module, which includes an insulating cover, a first electric shock head, and a second electric shock head. The length of the first electric shock head is greater than that of the second electric shock head. The module also includes a first state in which the electric shock head is inserted into the electrode of the second housing, and the working end of the electric shock head extends into the collar body; and a second state in which the insulating cover is inserted into the electrode.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the voice module includes a loudspeaker disposed in the second housing and a microphone disposed in the first housing.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first housing includes a first main housing and a first cover plate, the sampling end of the temperature measuring module is disposed on the first cover plate, the second housing includes a second main housing and a second cover plate, and the barking prevention module is disposed on the second cover plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a pet collar with the following beneficial effects: 1. In this pet collar, a flexible sleeve used to cover the connecting tube and the shell not only protects them but also makes them appear as a whole, thereby further enhancing the aesthetics of the entire collar body.

[0018] The parts of this device not described herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This invention achieves personalized adjustment of the overall shape of the collar through the combination of multiple shells and shapeable connecting tubes. This adjustability prevents the collar from sliding, flipping, or causing localized pressure on the pet's neck, thereby improving the pet's wearing comfort and reducing the risk of skin damage or hair loss caused by long-term friction. At the same time, the segmented shell and flexible connecting tube structure makes the overall appearance of the collar smoother, enhancing its decorative and aesthetic appeal. The pipelines between functional modules are connected through the inner cavity of the connecting tube, ensuring that the various functional modules can still work stably after the collar is shaped, achieving a unity of structural adaptability and functional integrity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective stereoscopic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective stereoscopic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flexible sleeve of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, Flexible belt; 200, Flexible sleeve; 201, Deformable section; 202, Protective section; 203, Receiving groove; 204, Slot; 300, Connecting pipe; 400, Connector; 401, Connecting hole; 402, Insert block; 500, First housing; 501, First main housing; 502, First cover plate; 503, Temperature measuring module; 504, Electrical contact; 505, Positioning module; 506, Control panel; 600, Second housing; 601, Second main housing; 602, Second cover plate; 603, Battery module; 604, Protective net; 605, Loudspeaker; 700, Electric shock head module; 701, Insulating cover; 702, Second electric shock head; 703, First electric shock head; 800, Charger. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] Traditional pet collars typically use a rigid structure with a fixed size and curvature, which cannot fit snugly to the diverse curves of a pet's neck. This design causes the collar to easily slip or flip during wear, and can even cause localized pressure on the pet's neck, affecting comfort and potentially causing skin damage. Furthermore, the large, non-adjustable rigid shell also reduces the collar's overall aesthetic appeal.

[0024] In this regard, refer to Figures 1-6This invention provides a pet collar, including a flexible strap 100, which is a flexible strap structure that can wrap around a pet's neck. The strap can be made of fabric, leather, silicone, or rubber, etc., and aims to provide basic wearing comfort and structural support. It also includes a housing with accommodating space, which can be injection molded from ABS engineering plastic. The space inside the housing can accommodate functional modules such as positioning, communication, and sensing. The two ends of the flexible strap 100 are connected to the housing to form a loop-shaped collar body, which is the main part worn around the pet's neck. Here, the two ends of the flexible strap 100 can be sewn or riveted to a pre-reserved connection structure on the housing to ensure a secure connection. The collar also includes a hollow connecting tube 300, which connects two adjacent housings. The two ends of the connecting tube 300 are respectively fixed to the two housings. For example, the collar can be fixed by means of threaded engagement, snap-fit ​​connection, or adhesive bonding. Thus, the connecting tube 300 structurally connects multiple shells in series to form a collar body with adjustable length and shape. The inner cavity of the connecting tube 300 is connected to the internal space of the two shells to allow pipelines to pass through. For example, at the connection between the shell and the connecting tube 300, wire holes can be designed so that power lines, signal lines, and other pipelines can pass through the connecting tube 300 from the inside of one shell and extend to the inside of another shell, thereby realizing electrical connection and data transmission between different functional modules. As a core feature of this embodiment, the connecting tube 300 is constructed to bend and deform under external force and maintain the deformed shape. By introducing the connecting tube 300, which can bend and deform and maintain the deformed shape, the collar can flexibly adapt to the diverse curves of different pets' necks.

[0025] In the above design, the pet collar achieves personalized adjustment of its overall shape through the combination of multiple shells and shape-adjustable connecting tubes 300. This adjustability prevents the collar from sliding, flipping, or causing localized pressure on the pet's neck, thereby improving the pet's wearing comfort and reducing the risk of skin damage or hair loss caused by long-term friction. At the same time, the segmented shell and flexible connecting tube 300 structure also makes the overall appearance of the collar smoother, enhancing its decorative and aesthetic appeal. The pipelines between functional modules are connected through the inner cavity of the connecting tube 300, ensuring that the various functional modules can still work stably after the collar's shape is adjusted, achieving a unity of structural adaptability and functional integrity.

[0026] The connecting tube 300 can consist of a series of relatively rotatable hinged segments, each connected by a friction damping or locking mechanism. When an external force is applied, the hinged segments can bend to the desired angle and maintain that angle through friction or the locking mechanism after the external force is removed. Alternatively, the connecting tube 300 can be made of a polymer material with shape memory properties, which can maintain its new shape at room temperature after being heated or bent under stress. Or, the connecting tube 300 can consist of an outer flexible sleeve and an inner malleable core material. The core material can be plastically deformed under external force and provides shape retention, while the outer sleeve provides protection and aesthetics, such as an aluminum core rod with openings. Thus, the collar can be customized to the specific curve of the pet's neck and maintain this fit.

[0027] In some embodiments, the connecting pipe 300 is a metal-shaped flexible tube, which is configured to bend under external force and maintain its deformed shape. One implementation is to use a corrugated metal tube with a continuous corrugated structure on its wall. This corrugated structure provides bending capability while allowing the tube to maintain a specific shape after bending, such as a gooseneck tube, through a combination of elastic and plastic deformation of the corrugations. In other embodiments, the metal-shaped flexible tube is spirally wound from stainless steel strip with an outer diameter of 8 mm and an inner diameter of 5 mm. Adjacent spiral coils are tightly fitted together to form a sliding friction pair. When the operator manually bends the tube, relative sliding occurs between the spiral coils, and the static friction between the coils locks the bent posture, thereby maintaining the deformed shape. Alternatively, a malleable metal core material (such as lead wire, tin wire, or a specific alloy wire) can be embedded inside the flexible tube, and a protective material can be wrapped around the outside to achieve overall shape retention.

[0028] In some embodiments, a flexible sleeve 200 made of rubber or silicone is also included. The flexible sleeve 200 is mainly used to cover the connecting tube 300 and the shell, protecting them while making them appear as a whole, thereby further enhancing the aesthetics of the entire collar body. Specifically, the flexible sleeve 200 includes a deformable section 201 and two protective sections 202 located at both ends of the deformable section 201. The connecting tube 300 passes through the deformable section 201 and is wrapped by the deformable section 201. The deformable section 201 can deform with the connecting tube 300 and will not return to its natural state on its own when not subjected to external force. Each of the two protective sections 202 is provided with a receiving groove 203, and the shell is disposed in the receiving groove 203.

[0029] In some embodiments, both ends of the flexible sleeve 200 are connected to connectors 400, and both ends of the flexible band 100 are fixed to the connectors 400. Specifically, the free end of the protective section 202 is provided with a slot 204, and a plug 402 is fixedly connected to the connector 400. The plug 402 extends into the slot 204. During the insertion process, since the plug 402 has a protruding part that is larger than the slot 204, the plug 402 will deform the slot 204 until the shape inside the slot 204 is completely fitted with the plug 402, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection. The connector 400 is provided with a connection hole 401, and the flexible band 100 passes through the connection hole 401. By stitching or riveting, a ring sleeve is formed and the connection hole 401 is interlocked. This provides a certain degree of mobility to improve wearing comfort while ensuring the strength of the collar body.

[0030] In some embodiments, the housing includes a first housing 500 and a second housing 600. The two ends of the connecting tube 300 are respectively connected to the first housing 500 and the second housing 600. When the connecting tube 300 is bent and deformed, the relative position between the first housing 500 and the second housing 600 can be changed, thereby adapting to the neck curves of different pets. Multiple units of the functional module are respectively disposed in the first housing 500 and the second housing 600, and pipelines or communication lines between the multiple units can pass through the hollow structure of the connecting tube 300 to interact.

[0031] In some embodiments, the functional module includes a first working unit and a second working unit, which are respectively disposed in a first housing 500 and a second housing 600. The first housing 500 and the second housing 600 are respectively provided with battery modules 603 for powering the first working unit and the second working unit. The first working unit and the second working unit are connected by a pipeline passing through the inner cavity of the connecting pipe 300. The two battery modules 603 are connected in series. The charging contact 504 is located at the first housing 500. The two lithium battery modules 603 are charged by the equipped charger 800.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first working unit includes a positioning module 505 and a temperature measuring module 503, and the second working unit includes an anti-barking module and a voice module.

[0033] Specifically, the anti-barking module includes an electric shock head module 700, which includes an insulating cover 701, a first electric shock head 703, and a second electric shock head 702. The first electric shock head 703 is longer than the second electric shock head 702, and is suitable for pets with different neck curves and fur densities. The electric shock head module 700 has two working states. In the first state, by selectively inserting the two electric shock heads of different lengths into the electrode terminals of the second housing 600, the working end of the electric shock head extends into the collar body and is mainly used to contact the pet's skin. This can enable the electric shock head to be powered on with a safe voltage to remind the pet to return or be quiet when the pet leaves the monitoring range or is not barking. In the second state, the electric shock head is removed, and the insulating cover 701 is inserted into the electrode terminals, thereby canceling the electric shock option and preventing accidental operation. In other embodiments, the anti-barking module can also be replaced with a vibration motor to remind the pet through vibration.

[0034] In addition, the voice module includes a loudspeaker 605 located in the second housing 600 and a microphone located in the first housing 500. Specifically, the first housing 500 has a built-in circuit board with a 4G module and a SIM card slot. The 4G module obtains network identity through the SIM card slot to achieve network communication, mainly used for communication and command transmission and reception. For example, when the owner issues a command, it can be played through the loudspeaker 605. A corresponding sound guide grille is formed in the second housing 600, and a metal protective mesh 604 is installed on the sound guide grille. The metal protective mesh 604 has evenly spaced through holes, which can ensure normal sound transmission while preventing pets from chewing and damaging it. A control panel 506 is installed on the first housing 500, with the microphone and power button on it, which can support the owner's power on / off operation and recording storage.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first housing 500 includes a first main housing 501 and a first cover plate 502. The sampling end of the temperature measuring module 503 is disposed on the first cover plate 502. Specifically, the sampling end of the temperature measuring module 503 is a metal steel sheet. The second housing 600 includes a second main housing 601 and a second cover plate 602. The anti-barking module is disposed on the second cover plate 602. In other embodiments, the first housing 500 also has a light sensing module to further facilitate the owner in determining the environment where the pet is located.

[0036] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet collar, comprising a flexible strap (100) and a shell having an accommodating space, wherein a functional module is disposed within the shell, and the two ends of the flexible strap (100) are connected to the shell to form a ring-shaped collar body, characterized in that, It also includes a hollow connecting pipe (300) for connecting two adjacent shells. The two ends of the connecting pipe (300) are fixed to the two shells respectively. The inner cavity of the connecting pipe (300) is connected to the inner space of the two shells for pipelines to pass through. The connecting pipe (300) is constructed to bend and deform under external force and maintain the deformed shape.

2. The pet collar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (300) is a metal-shaped flexible tube, which is configured to bend under external force and maintain its deformed shape.

3. A pet collar according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a flexible sleeve (200), which covers the connecting tube (300) and the housing. The flexible sleeve (200) includes a deformable section (201) and a protective section (202). The connecting pipe (300) passes through the deformable section (201), and the protective section (202) has a receiving groove (203). The shell is placed in the receiving groove (203).

4. A pet collar according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the flexible sleeve (200) are connected to connectors (400), and both ends of the flexible belt (100) are fixed to the connectors (400). The free end of the protective section (202) is provided with a slot (204), and a plug (402) is fixedly connected to the connector (400). The plug (402) extends into the slot (204), and a connection hole (401) is provided on the connector (400). The flexible belt (100) passes through the connection hole (401).

5. A pet collar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing (500) and a second housing (600). The two ends of the connecting pipe (300) are respectively connected to the first housing (500) and the second housing (600). When the connecting pipe (300) is bent and deformed, the relative position between the first housing (500) and the second housing (600) can be changed. Multiple units of the functional module are respectively set in the first housing (500) and the second housing (600).

6. A pet collar according to claim 5, characterized in that, The functional module includes a first working unit and a second working unit. The first working unit and the second working unit are respectively disposed in the first housing (500) and the second housing (600). The first housing (500) and the second housing (600) are respectively provided with a battery module (603) for powering the first working unit and the second working unit. The first working unit and the second working unit are connected by a pipeline passing through the inner cavity of the connecting pipe (300).

7. A pet collar according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first working unit includes a positioning module (505) and a temperature measurement module (503), and the second working unit includes an anti-barking module and a voice module.

8. A pet collar according to claim 7, characterized in that, The barking suppression module includes an electric shock head module (700), which includes an insulating cover (701), a first electric shock head (703), and a second electric shock head (702). The first electric shock head (703) is longer than the second electric shock head (702). It also includes a first state in which the electric shock head is inserted into the electrode of the second housing (600) and the working end of the electric shock head extends into the collar body; and a second state in which the insulating cover (701) is inserted into the electrode.

9. A pet collar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The voice module includes a loudspeaker (605) disposed in the second housing (600) and a microphone disposed in the first housing (500).

10. A pet collar according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first housing (500) includes a first main housing (501) and a first cover plate (502), and the sampling end of the temperature measuring module (503) is disposed on the first cover plate (502). The second housing (600) includes a second main housing (601) and a second cover plate (602), and the barking prevention module is disposed on the second cover plate (602).

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