Pet box with hidden through hole
Through the hidden through-hole design and bolt-nut structure, the problem of complex structure and inconvenient cleaning of pet boxes is solved, and a pet box that simplifies production costs and is conveniently cleaned is achieved to meet multi-functional needs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422541804.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing pet boxes have complex structures, high production costs, inconvenient cleaning, and relatively complex use.
The hidden through-hole design is adopted, and the through-hole is removable through-hole connection is achieved through the mating of bolts and nuts. The sealing effect of the nut and the bolt cap is achieved by using the clamping effect of the nut and the bolt cap. After transportation, the nut can be removed and taken out for cleaning.
It has achieved simplification of the structure, reduced production costs, and improved cleaning convenience without affecting the use process, avoiding potential damage to pets during transportation, and meeting different functional needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pet boxes, and in particular relates to a pet box with hidden through holes. Background Art
[0002] Pet crates are often used for carrying or transporting pets over long distances. During this process, the pet is placed inside the crate to ensure its safety and prevent it from escaping or coming into contact with the outside world. Currently, most pet crates require a pad to absorb or separate the pet's waste. This type of crate requires complex cleaning after use, requiring the pad to be removed, flushed, and then air-dried. To address the inconvenience of cleaning the interior of existing pet crates, Chinese utility model patent No. CN217657569U discloses an easy-to-clean pet airline crate. This pet crate includes an upper box, a lower box, and a base. The upper and lower boxes are removably connected by a box-body fixing structure to form a hollow box body. The lower box and base are removably connected by a base connecting structure to form the box bottom structure. Doors are provided on one side of the upper and lower boxes. A removable tray is provided on the base. A drain plate is provided on the lower part of the lower box, directly opposite the tray. The lower part of the base is equipped with rollers. The tray of this pet crate is separated from the box body. The pet's excrement falls through the hole in the lower box onto the tray, keeping the box environment clean. However, this pet crate has a more complex structure, higher production costs than ordinary pet crates, and is also more complicated to use.
[0003] Therefore, developing a pet box with a simple structure, low production cost, and easy cleaning will be more popular with consumers. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a pet box with hidden through holes to solve the technical problems of the existing pet boxes that are easy to clean, such as complex structure, high production cost and complicated use process.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention proposes a pet box with a hidden through-hole, comprising a box body, a side wall of the box body being provided with a through-hole and a through-hole closing structure detachably connected to the through-hole, the through-hole closing structure comprising a bolt and a nut, the bolt cap of the bolt being provided on the outside of the box body, and the diameter of the bolt cap being larger than the aperture of the through-hole; the nut being provided on the inside of the box body, and the outer diameter of the nut being larger than the aperture of the through-hole.
[0006] Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided between the nut and the inner wall of the box.
[0007] Optionally, the bolt cap of the bolt is an arc-shaped flat-head bolt cap, and a notch is provided on the top of the bolt cap, and the notch is a straight-shaped notch.
[0008] Optionally, the nut is a cap nut.
[0009] Optionally, the through hole includes a first through hole arranged at the bottom of the side wall of the box body.
[0010] Optionally, the through hole further includes a second through hole provided on the bottom wall of the box body and / or a third through hole provided on the top side wall of the box body.
[0011] Optionally, a universal wheel can be installed in the second through hole after the through hole closing structure is removed.
[0012] Optionally, a supporting boss is provided on an outer side wall of the box body of the second through hole, and a top of the supporting boss is higher than a top of the bolt cap.
[0013] Optionally, a camera or a fan can be installed in the third through hole after the through hole sealing structure is removed.
[0014] Optionally, the through hole further includes a fourth through hole arranged on the top wall of the box body.
[0015] Optionally, the bolts and nuts are made of engineering plastics.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0017] The pet crate with a hidden through-hole in the present embodiment can conceal the through-hole by means of a through-hole sealing structure formed by a combination of a bolt and a nut, effectively concealing the through-hole when not in use. The clamping action of the nut and the cap also achieves a leak-proof seal. During pet transport, the bolts and nuts are mounted on the crate. After use, the nuts and bolts are loosened and removed, allowing the interior of the crate to be flushed, with water flowing out of the through-hole. This structure eliminates the need for loose parts, minimizing potential damage to the pet during transport. It is also more convenient to use and has a lower production cost than pet crates with similar functions, effectively resolving existing problems.
[0018] By setting through holes in other positions, consumers' different functional needs for pet boxes can be met. For example, a second through hole is set at a symmetrical position on the edge of the bottom wall of the box. After the through hole closing structure is removed, the second through hole can be used to install universal wheels, which provides consumers with the function of installing wheels for the pet box as needed; a third through hole is set on the top side wall of the box. After the through hole closing structure is removed, a fan can be installed in the third through hole. The fan can increase the air flow in the pet box and cool the pet; after the through hole closing structure is removed, a camera can be installed in the third through hole. The real-time status of the pet in the box can be observed through the camera, meeting the consumer's need to understand the pet's status in real time when they cannot observe the pet normally; a fourth through hole is set on the top wall of the box. The fourth through hole is set at a symmetrical position on the edge of the top wall of the box. After the through hole closing structure is removed, it can be used to install a pet grooming rack as a temporary cleaning platform for the pet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. 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 any creative work.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a pet box with hidden through holes according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a rear side view of a pet box with a hidden through hole according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a front side view of a pet box with a hidden through hole according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a through-hole sealing structure of a pet box with hidden through-holes according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the parts of the through-hole sealing structure of the pet box with hidden through-holes according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0026] 01 box body, 011 supporting boss, 02 through hole, 021 first through hole, 022 second through hole, 023 third through hole, 024 fourth through hole, 03 through hole closing structure, 031 bolt, 032 nut, 033 bolt cap, 04 sealing gasket, 034 notch, 035 cap nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] 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 embodiments described 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 making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0028] 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 indications will also change accordingly.
[0029] 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 for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. If "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 in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. 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 this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually 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.
[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5The present invention provides a pet box with a concealed through-hole (hereinafter referred to as the present pet box). The present pet box comprises a box body 01, a through-hole 02 provided on the sidewall of the box body 01, and a through-hole sealing structure 03 detachably connected to the through-hole 02. The through-hole sealing structure 03 comprises a bolt 031 and a nut 032. The bolt cap 033 of the bolt 031 is located outside the box body 01, and the diameter of the bolt cap 033 is larger than the diameter of the through-hole 02. The nut 032 is located inside the box body 01, and the outer diameter of the nut 032 is larger than the diameter of the through-hole 02. The bolt and nut are preferably combined to form a through-hole sealing structure. If the through-hole is not required, the bolt can be inserted into the through-hole from the outside of the box body, and the nut can be tightened inside the box body to conceal the through-hole. The nut and cap are then clamped together to achieve a leak-proof seal. During pet transportation, the bolt and nut are installed on the box body. After use, the pet crate can be rinsed by loosening and removing the nuts and bolts. Water inside the crate will flow out through the through-holes. This structure eliminates any loose components, minimizing potential damage to the pet during transport. It is also more convenient to use and has a lower production cost than similar pet crates, effectively resolving existing issues.
[0031] To enhance the sealing effect of the nut and cap on the through-hole during use, in one embodiment, a sealing gasket 04 can be positioned between the nut 032 and the inner sidewall of the housing 01. The sealing gasket is fitted over the bolt 031. When the nut and cap are pressed against the housing sidewall, the sealing gasket adaptively deforms, enhancing the sealing effect of the through-hole closure structure.
[0032] In one embodiment, the cap 033 of the bolt 031 is a curved flat-head cap with a smooth outer edge, which prevents scratches on handling personnel during use. To facilitate removal, the top of the cap 033 is provided with a straight-shaped notch 034. The notch can be used to secure the bolt while the nut is being turned, and a straight-shaped notch is more suitable for a wider range of fixing tools.
[0033] To further enhance the sealing effect of the nut and cap on the through-hole during use, in one embodiment, the nut 032 is a cap nut 035. When the cap nut is connected to the bolt, only the bottom surface of the nut is open, which can reduce the possibility of leakage. Furthermore, when used with a sealing gasket, the sealing effect is greatly improved.
[0034] The through-hole arrangement can be customized based on the consumer's usage scenario. To facilitate cleaning of the pet crate, through-hole 02 can include a first through-hole 021 located at the bottom of the side wall of the crate body 01. The first through-hole is located near the bottom of the crate, which facilitates the outflow of liquid from the crate's interior. If the pet crate needs to be dragged long distances, through-hole 02 can also include a second through-hole 022 located at the bottom wall of the crate. Typically, there are four second through-holes 022, symmetrically positioned along the edge of the crate's bottom wall. After removing the through-hole sealing structure, the second through-holes can be used to install universal wheels, allowing consumers to install wheels on the pet crate as needed. In some cases, the second through-holes can also serve as drainage holes for cleaning or as a temporary shelter for pets.
[0035] Furthermore, a support boss 011 is provided on the outer side wall of the box body 01, adjacent to the second through hole 022. The top of the boss 011 is higher than the top of the cap 033. The boss 011 is a ring-shaped structure surrounding the second through hole. Without the universal wheel installed, the boss contacts the ground or the support base, preventing the cap from being compressed and affecting the lifespan of the pet carrier.
[0036] Furthermore, since increased air circulation within the pet box is often necessary during pet transport, a third through-hole 023 is provided on the top sidewall of the box. After removing the through-hole sealing structure, a fan can be installed in this third through-hole 023, increasing air flow within the pet box and cooling the pet. A camera can also be installed in this third through-hole 023, allowing users to observe the pet's real-time status within the box, meeting consumers' needs for real-time information on their pets when they cannot normally observe them.
[0037] In one embodiment, the through-holes 02 further include fourth through-holes 024 disposed on the top wall of the housing 01. There are four fourth through-holes 024 disposed symmetrically along the edge of the housing top wall. After removing the through-hole sealing structure, these can be used to install a pet grooming stand, serving as a temporary platform for pet cleaning.
[0038] In one embodiment, the bolt 031 and the nut 032 are made of engineering plastics (such as PVC polyvinyl chloride). Engineering plastics are light and strong, making them more convenient for use in pet boxes.
[0039] It is worth noting that the box body comprises an upper box body and a lower box body connected by fasteners, the upper box body and the lower box body enclosing a door opening, and a mesh door panel and a door lock are installed on the door opening. These structures are all existing technologies and are not described in detail in this application document.
[0040] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by utilizing the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pet box with a hidden through hole, comprising a box body, characterized in that: The side wall of the box body is provided with a through hole and a through hole closing structure detachably connected to the through hole, and the through hole closing structure includes a bolt and a nut, the bolt cap of the bolt is provided on the outside of the box body, and the diameter of the bolt cap is larger than the aperture of the through hole; the nut is provided on the inside of the box body, and the outer diameter of the nut is larger than the aperture of the through hole.
2. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is also provided between the nut and the inner wall of the box body.
3. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bolt cap of the bolt is an arc-shaped flat-head bolt cap, and a notch is provided on the top of the bolt cap, and the notch is a straight-shaped notch.
4. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut is a cap nut.
5. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through hole includes a first through hole arranged at the bottom of the side wall of the box body.
6. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 5, characterized in that: The through holes further include a second through hole arranged on the bottom wall of the box body and / or a third through hole arranged on the top side wall of the box body.
7. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second through hole can be used to install a universal wheel after the through hole closing structure is removed.
8. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 6, characterized in that: A supporting boss is provided on the outer side wall of the box body of the second through hole, and the top of the supporting boss is higher than the top of the bolt cap.
9. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 5, characterized in that: The through holes further include a fourth through hole arranged on the top wall of the box body.
10. The pet box with hidden through holes according to claim 1, wherein: The bolts and nuts are made of engineering plastics.
Citation Information
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Flight case for pets
CN217657569U