Pet cage

Abstract

The pet cage comprises a cage body and an air purification module arranged in the cage body. The air purification module comprises a shell, an air inlet, an air outlet, an airflow channel, an air filtering assembly and a fan assembly, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are formed in the shell, the airflow channel communicates with the air inlet and the air outlet, the air filtering assembly is arranged in the airflow channel, and the fan assembly drives airflow to flow in the airflow channel. The cage body is provided with cage body holes for exposing the air filtering assembly outwards, the shell is provided with shell holes, at least part of the shell holes are opposite to the cage body holes in position, the air filtering assembly is installed at the positions of the shell holes and can be detached from the shell holes, the shell is provided with a pair of installation structures, and the air filtering assembly is installed on the cage body through the installation structures. The pair of mounting structures is oppositely arranged in the vertical direction and located on the two sides of the airflow channel correspondingly, and the two ends of the air filtering assembly are detachably connected to the mounting structures correspondingly. According to the pet cage, purification and circulation of air in the cage can be achieved, the quality of the air in the pet cage is effectively improved, and the living comfort of pets is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet appliances, in particular to a pet cage. Background Art

[0002] As people's living conditions improve, the phenomenon of raising pets at home is becoming more and more popular. In order to prevent pets from running around, people usually use pet cages to limit the range of activities of pets. Therefore, pet cages have become an important residence in the daily life of pets.

[0003] Because pets have a strong odor, long-term use in pet cages can easily lead to foul odors inside, affecting air quality, reducing comfort, and negatively impacting the pet's health. To address this issue, pet cages often use filter assemblies to purify the air inside. However, over time, these filters become less effective and require removal, cleaning, or replacement. Existing filter assemblies are typically located in relatively independent passageways within the pet cage, making them difficult to disassemble and install, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to design a pet cage to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a pet cage that can effectively purify the air in the pet cage and the air filter assembly is easy to disassemble, assemble and replace.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, on the one hand, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] Pet cage, including:

[0008] Cage;

[0009] An air purification module is disposed inside the cage, the air purification module comprising a housing, an air inlet and an air outlet disposed on the housing, an air flow channel connecting the air inlet and the air outlet, an air filter assembly disposed in the air flow channel, and a fan assembly for driving air flow in the air flow channel;

[0010] The cage body is provided with a cage opening for exposing the air filter assembly outwardly, and the shell is provided with a shell opening, at least part of the shell opening is opposite to the position of the cage opening, the air filter assembly is installed at the position of the shell opening and can be removed from the shell opening, the shell has a plug-in slot adapted for the air filter assembly, and the air filter assembly can be slidably inserted into the plug-in slot along the inward direction of the cage opening.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the above pet cage, the pet cage further comprises a cover plate detachably connected to the cage body, and the cover plate is used to cover the cage body opening.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the shell is arranged on the rear wall of the cage body, and the cage body opening is arranged on the rear wall of the cage body.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned pet cage, a pair of mounting structures are provided on the shell, and the pair of mounting structures are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction and are respectively located on both sides of the air flow channel. The two ends of the air filter assembly are respectively detachably connected to the mounting structures, and after the air filter assembly is installed and fixed, the air filter assembly blocks the air flow channel.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the mounting structure has a plug-in slot adapted to the air filter assembly, and the air filter assembly can be slidably inserted into the plug-in slot along the inward direction of the cage opening.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the insertion slot has a first opening exposed toward the air flow channel, and the mounting structure has a second opening arranged toward the cage opening; the air filter assembly slides from the second opening toward the first opening and is positioned at the first opening.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the shell opening occupies the entire side of the shell facing the rear wall, and the rear wall and the shell together form the airflow channel;

[0017] The air filter assembly is arranged between the air inlet and the fan assembly.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned pet cage, the fan assembly includes a fan housing and a turbine fan arranged in the fan housing, the fan housing has an axial air inlet and a radial air outlet, the radial air outlet is opposite to the air outlet; the axial air inlet faces the housing and is connected to the air inlet.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the shell is provided with an avoidance groove adapted to the pull rod of the pet cage.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned pet cage, the shell has a main body and flat parts arranged on both sides of the main body. Compared with the flat parts, the main body is convex and extends away from the rear wall. The avoidance groove is formed between the main body and the flat parts.

[0021] The pull rod includes two rods arranged opposite to each other, the main body is arranged between the two rods, and the flat portion is arranged between the rod and the rear wall;

[0022] The main body does not protrude from the rod body in a direction away from the rear wall;

[0023] The fan assembly is arranged on the main body.

[0024] The pet cage disclosed in the utility model comprises a cage body and an air purification module disposed within the cage body. The air purification module comprises a housing, an air inlet and an air outlet disposed within the housing body, an air flow channel connecting the air inlet and the air outlet, an air filter assembly disposed within the air flow channel, and a fan assembly for driving air flow within the air flow channel. The air filter assembly is detachably connected to the cage body. Driven by the fan assembly, air within the cage body flows into the air flow channel, is filtered and purified by the air filter assembly, and then flows back into the cage body, thereby purifying and circulating the air within the cage body, effectively improving the air quality within the pet cage and enhancing the pet's living comfort. The air filter assembly is detachably connected to the cage body, which facilitates the disassembly, assembly, and replacement of the air filter assembly compared to existing technologies, and provides high user satisfaction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a pet cage provided by a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a pet cage provided by a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of an air purification module provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of an air purification module provided in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a housing provided by a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of air flow through an air purification module provided by a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Cage; 2. Air purification module;

[0033] 21. Housing; 22. Air inlet; 23. Air outlet; 24. Fan assembly; 25. Cover; 26. Air filter assembly; 27. First opening; 28. Second opening;

[0034] 211. Main body; 212. Flat portion; 213. Connecting ear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a pet cage, which can be a dog cage, cat cage, rabbit cage, bird cage, mouse cage, etc. The specific type of pet it is used for is not the focus of protection in this embodiment. The pet cage includes a cage body 1 and an air purification module 2 disposed within the cage body 1. The air inside the cage body 1 is purified by the air purification module 2 and then circulated into the interior of the cage body 1, thereby purifying and circulating the air inside the cage, effectively improving the air quality inside the pet cage, enhancing the pet's living comfort, and promoting the pet's healthy growth.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the air purification module 2 includes a housing 21, an air inlet 22 and an air outlet 23 disposed within the housing 21, an air flow channel connecting the air inlet 22 and the air outlet 23, an air filter assembly 26 disposed within the air flow channel, and a fan assembly 24 for driving air flow within the air flow channel. The air filter assembly 26 is detachably connected to the cage body 1. In this structure, the interior space of the cage body 1 is roughly divided into two areas: one area is the pet's living space, and the other area is the air flow channel. Air from the pet's living space enters the air flow channel through the air inlet 22, flows through the air filter assembly 26 in the air flow channel, and is filtered and purified. The filtered and purified air then returns to the pet's living space through the air outlet 23. This achieves internal circulation of air within the pet cage, keeping the air inside the pet cage clean and improving the pet's living environment. The detachable connection of the air filter assembly 26 to the cage body 1 facilitates the removal and replacement of the air filter assembly 26 compared to the existing technology, and increases user satisfaction.

[0043] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cage body 1 is provided with a cage opening that exposes the air filter assembly 26 outward. The pet cage also includes a cover plate 25 that is detachably connected to the cage body 1. The cover plate 25 is used to cover the cage opening. By providing the cover plate 25, the air filter assembly 26 can be easily removed and replaced. The specific connection method between the cover plate 25 and the cage body 1 can be a snap connection, a screw connection, or a snap-on + screw connection. This embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on this. As long as the cover plate 25 and the cage body 1 can be detachably connected, it can be used. The air filter assembly 26 is made of honeycomb activated carbon, which not only filters impurities such as hair and dust in the air, but also absorbs odors in the air, thereby purifying the air in the cage and reducing the generation of odors.

[0044] The housing 21 is mounted on the rear wall of the cage 1, and the cage opening is located on the rear wall of the cage 1. The housing 21 is provided with housing openings, at least some of which are aligned with the cage openings. The air filter assembly 26 is mounted at the housing opening and is removable from the housing opening. The housing 21 is mounted on the rear wall of the cage 1, allowing the user to access the air filter assembly 26 through the housing opening from the back of the pet cage, making it convenient. The front of the pet cage is provided with an openable and closable door, and the air purification module 2 is located at the rear end of the cage 1, avoiding occupying the pet's living space and ensuring sufficient living space to ensure a comfortable life.

[0045] Housing 21 is provided with a pair of mounting structures, which are arranged vertically opposite each other and located on either side of the airflow channel. Air filter assembly 26 is removably connected to the mounting structures at both ends. With this structure, after air filter assembly 26 is installed and secured, it blocks the airflow channel, allowing all air flowing into the airflow channel to pass through air filter assembly 26, thereby improving the air purification effect. Furthermore, the provision of a pair of mounting structures improves the installation stability and reliability of air filter assembly 26.

[0046] To facilitate assembly of the air filter assembly 26, the mounting structure includes a slot adapted for the air filter assembly 26. The air filter assembly 26 can be slidably inserted into the slot along the inward direction of the cage opening. The slot also provides a guide for assembly of the air filter assembly 26, ensuring that the air filter assembly 26 can be quickly and accurately installed. After installation, it also acts as a limiter to prevent the air filter assembly 26 from shaking or shifting.

[0047] Specifically, if Figure 4As shown, the insertion slot has a first opening 27 exposed toward the airflow channel, and the mounting structure has a second opening 28 disposed toward the cage opening. The air filter assembly 26 slides from the second opening 28 toward the first opening 27 and is positioned at the first opening 27. The mounting structure includes two support plates and a guide plate. The two support plates are erected on either side of the guide plate, with the tops of the two support plates protruding from the guide plate to form the first opening 27. The second opening 28 is formed between the portions of the two support plates located below the guide plate and between the guide plates.

[0048] In this embodiment, the shell opening occupies the entire side of the shell 21 facing the rear wall, and the rear wall and the shell 21 together form an air flow channel. Under this structure, the shell 21 itself is no longer a relatively independent space, but can be regarded as a partition structure, with an air inlet 22 and an air outlet 23 formed between the shell 21 and the rear wall respectively. The specific connection method between the shell 21 and the cage body 1 can be, but is not limited to, screw connection, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the housing 21 is provided with a connecting lug 213, and the cage 1 is provided with a threaded hole (not shown). Screws pass through the connecting lug 213 and connect with the threaded hole to achieve the connection between the housing 21 and the cage 1. The housing 21 can be provided with multiple connecting lugs 213, and the cage 1 can be provided with multiple threaded holes. The multiple connecting lugs 213 and the multiple threaded holes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. In this embodiment, the housing 21 is provided with four connecting lugs 213, two at the upper end and two at the lower end of the housing 21, and four corresponding threaded holes are provided in the cage 1.

[0049] Air filter assembly 26 is positioned between air inlet 22 and fan assembly 24. This structural arrangement ensures that air is filtered and purified by air filter assembly 26 before flowing through fan assembly 24, thereby reducing contamination of fan assembly 24 and ensuring smooth and long-term operation of fan assembly 24. Alternatively, air filter assembly 26 can be positioned between fan assembly 24 and air outlet 23.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the fan assembly 24 includes a fan housing and a turbine fan disposed in the fan housing. The fan housing is fixed to the housing 21. The fan housing has an axial air inlet and a radial air outlet. The radial air outlet is opposite to the air outlet 23. The axial air inlet faces the housing 21, and a gap is formed between the axial air inlet and the housing 21. The axial air inlet is connected to the air inlet 22. The turbine fan has the advantages of large air volume, low vibration, low noise, and small size. It saves space when used in a pet cage, is easy to achieve a flat structure, has low noise, and has little impact on the pet. Of course, in other feasible embodiments, it is not limited to a turbine fan, and other forms of fans can also be used, which are not listed here one by one.

[0051] The pet cage also includes a drawbar and a drawbar support seat mounted on the cage body 1. The drawbar slides along the drawbar support seat and can be moved between a folded and an extended position. The drawbar support seat is fixed to the rear wall of the cage body 1, and the drawbar is positioned relatively close to the rear wall when in the folded position. A clearance groove is provided on the housing 21 to accommodate the drawbar. The drawbar facilitates carrying and transporting the pet cage, and is typically located at or near the back of the cage body 1. Therefore, the clearance groove provided on the housing 21 to accommodate the drawbar allows for integration with the drawbar structure, without affecting the structure and function of the drawbar, while also allowing for efficient and efficient use of space.

[0052] Specifically, the pull rod includes two rod bodies arranged opposite to each other and a handle connecting the two rod bodies, such as Figure 5 As shown, the housing 21 has a main body 211 and flat portions 212 arranged on both sides of the main body 211. Compared to the flat portions 212, the main body 211 is convex in the direction away from the rear wall, and a clearance groove is formed between the main body 211 and the flat portions 212, making the housing 21 as a whole have a "J" shape; the main body 211 is arranged between the two rods, and the flat portions 212 are arranged between the rods and the rear wall. This structure can simultaneously realize the functions of the pull rod and the air purification module 2 without the need for an additional structure to accommodate the pull rod. The two flat portions 212 are spaced apart from the rear wall of the cage 1 to form an air inlet 22 and an air outlet 23, respectively.

[0053] The main body 211 does not protrude from the rod body in the direction away from the rear wall, which can further reduce the volume of the air purification module 2.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fan assembly 24 is located in the main body 211. The space between the main body 211 and the cage 1 is relatively large, making it more suitable for the fan assembly 24 to be located there. The air filter assembly 26 is also located in the main body 211. Overall, this structure achieves the functions of both the air purification module 2 and the pull rod without increasing the volume of the cage 1.

[0055] The air purification module 2 in this embodiment also includes a disinfection unit (not shown), which is arranged in the air flow channel and is located between the air inlet 22 and the air outlet 23. The provision of the disinfection unit can further improve the air quality. The disinfection unit can be arranged at any position in the air flow channel and is not specifically limited in this embodiment. The disinfection unit can be, but is not limited to, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp.

[0056] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions are possible for those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pet cage, characterized in that: include: Cage; An air purification module is disposed inside the cage, the air purification module comprising a housing, an air inlet and an air outlet disposed on the housing, an air flow channel connecting the air inlet and the air outlet, an air filter assembly disposed in the air flow channel, and a fan assembly for driving air flow in the air flow channel; The cage body is provided with a cage opening for exposing the air filter assembly outwardly, and the shell is provided with a shell opening, at least part of the shell opening is opposite to the position of the cage opening, the air filter assembly is installed at the position of the shell opening and can be removed from the shell opening, and a pair of mounting structures are provided on the shell, the pair of mounting structures are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction and are respectively located on both sides of the air flow channel, and the two ends of the air filter assembly are respectively detachably connected to the mounting structures.

2. The pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pet cage further comprises a cover plate detachably connected to the cage body, wherein the cover plate is used to cover the cage body opening.

3. The pet cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shell is arranged on the rear wall of the cage body, and the cage body opening is arranged on the rear wall of the cage body.

4. The pet cage according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting structure has an inserting slot adapted to the air filter assembly, and the air filter assembly can be inserted into the inserting slot by sliding along the inward direction of the cage opening.

5. The pet cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug-in slot has a first opening exposed toward the airflow channel, and the mounting structure has a second opening disposed toward the cage opening; the air filter assembly slides from the second opening toward the first opening and is positioned at the first opening.

6. The pet cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing opening occupies the entire side of the housing facing the rear wall, and the rear wall and the housing together form the airflow channel; The air filter assembly is arranged between the air inlet and the fan assembly.

7. The pet cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fan assembly includes a fan housing and a turbine fan arranged in the fan housing. The fan housing has an axial air inlet and a radial air outlet. The radial air outlet is opposite to the air outlet; the axial air inlet faces the housing and is connected to the air inlet.

8. The pet cage according to claim 3, wherein: The shell is provided with an avoidance groove adapted to the pull rod of the pet cage.

9. The pet cage according to claim 8, characterized in that: The housing comprises a main body and flat parts arranged on both sides of the main body, the main body is convexly formed in a direction away from the rear wall compared to the flat parts, and the avoidance groove is formed between the main body and the flat parts; The pull rod includes two rods arranged opposite to each other, the main body is arranged between the two rods, and the flat portion is arranged between the rod and the rear wall; The main body does not protrude from the rod body in a direction away from the rear wall; The fan assembly is arranged on the main body.

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