Pet cage

Abstract

According to the pet cage, a cage frame is matched with a soft body to form the pet cage capable of containing a pet, the cage frame comprises an upper frame and a lower frame which are connected in a pivoted mode, the upper frame can swing to be close to the lower frame or away from the lower frame along the pivoted connection position, and therefore the folding action or the unfolding action of the cage frame is achieved. And the upper frame and the lower frame can be locked through a locking mechanism after the cage frame is unfolded. Compared with the prior art, the pet cage is simple in overall structure and convenient to unfold and fold, the occupied space of the folded pet cage is greatly reduced, and the portability of the pet cage is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and in particular to a pet cage. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, pet ownership is increasingly becoming a popular lifestyle. As companions to humans, pets are receiving more and more love and attention, leading to the emergence of various pet supplies. Existing pet cages are mostly made of airline crates or wire mesh, which, while serving the function of a cage, are inconvenient to carry when going out due to their large size or complicated assembly. Therefore, a portable pet cage has been designed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a pet cage that optimizes the structure of existing pet cages and improves their portability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a pet cage, including a cage frame and a soft body for covering the cage frame. The cage frame includes an upper frame and a lower frame. The bottom of the upper frame is pivotally connected to one side of the lower frame. The upper frame can swing between a position close to the lower frame and a position far away from the pivotal connection, forming the closing and unfolding action of the cage frame. A locking mechanism is also provided, which is used to lock the upper frame and the lower frame after the cage frame is unfolded.

[0005] Preferably, the upper frame and the lower frame are directly pivotally connected, or the lower frame is provided with a connecting seat for pivotally connecting with the upper frame.

[0006] Preferably, the upper frame and the lower frame are respectively a first U-shaped component and a second U-shaped component, the two ends of the second U-shaped component are provided with the connecting seats, and the two ends of the first U-shaped component are pivotally connected to the two connecting seats respectively.

[0007] Preferably, a reinforcing rod is also provided, with both ends of the reinforcing rod connected to the two connecting seats respectively.

[0008] Preferably, a linkage mechanism is also provided, which includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a third swing arm. One end of the first swing arm is pivotally connected to the cage frame, and the other end can swing between a position near the upper frame and a position near the lower frame as the first swing arm pivots. A movable seat is movably mounted on the first swing arm, and the movable seat can reciprocate along the length direction of the first swing arm. The two ends of the second swing arm are respectively hinged to the upper frame and the movable seat, and the two ends of the third swing arm are respectively hinged to the lower frame and the movable seat.

[0009] When the cage is unfolded, the movable seat can be moved toward the free end of the first swing arm by the second and third swing arms. When the cage is retracted, the movable seat can be moved toward the pivot end of the first swing arm by the second and third swing arms.

[0010] Preferably, a third U-shaped component is also provided, and the cage frame is provided with two of the aforementioned linkage mechanisms. The two ends of the third U-shaped component are respectively connected to the free ends of the two first swing arms.

[0011] Preferably, the first swing arm has a through-hole extending along the length of the first swing arm, and the movable seat has a limiting shaft passing through the through-hole, the limiting shaft moving within the through-hole as the movable seat moves.

[0012] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a locking member movably disposed on the movable seat. The first swing arm is provided with a locking position in which the locking member can be partially engaged. The locking member can move between the partially engaged locking position and the position away from the moving seat as the moving seat moves. After the locking member is partially engaged in the locking position, it can restrict the movement of the moving seat to lock the upper frame and the lower frame.

[0013] Preferably, the locking mechanism further includes a top spring, which is used to apply a spring force to the locking member to move it toward the partial locking position.

[0014] Preferably, the locking member has a drive portion exposed outside the movable seat.

[0015] Preferably, the soft body has at least one inlet / outlet that connects the interior space of the pet cage to the outside, and the inlet / outlet is opened or closed by a zipper structure, a buckle structure or a Velcro structure.

[0016] Preferably, the software also includes a connection structure for connecting and engaging with a car seat, through which the pet cage can be fixed to the car seat.

[0017] This invention provides a pet cage that can accommodate pets by using a cage frame and a flexible component. The cage frame includes an upper frame and a lower frame that are pivotally connected. The upper frame can swing along the pivot connection to move closer to or away from the lower frame, thereby enabling the cage frame to fold or unfold. A locking mechanism can lock the upper and lower frames when the cage frame is unfolded. Compared with traditional designs, the overall structure is simple, the unfolding and folding operations are convenient, and the pet cage occupies significantly less space when folded, effectively improving its portability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the software;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cage frame unfolding.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cage frame being folded up;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a sectional view showing the mating of the first swing arm, the movable seat, and the locking component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0024] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0025] This utility model proposes a pet cage.

[0026] In this embodiment of the utility model, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pet cage includes a cage frame and a soft body 1 for covering the cage frame. The cage frame includes an upper frame 2 and a lower frame 3. The bottom of the upper frame 2 is pivotally connected to one side of the lower frame 3. The upper frame 2 can swing between a position close to the lower frame 3 and a position far away from the pivot connection, forming the closing and unfolding action of the cage frame. A locking mechanism is also provided, which is used to lock the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 3 after the cage frame is unfolded.

[0027] Specifically, the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 3 are directly pivotally connected, or the lower frame 3 is provided with a connecting seat 4 for pivotally connecting with the upper frame 2.

[0028] Specifically, the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 3 are respectively a first U-shaped component and a second U-shaped component. The two ends of the second U-shaped component are provided with the connecting seats 4, and the two ends of the first U-shaped component are pivotally connected to the two connecting seats 4 respectively.

[0029] Specifically, the end of the second U-shaped component is inserted into the connecting seat 4 and then locked with screws.

[0030] Specifically, a reinforcing rod 5 is also provided, with both ends of the reinforcing rod 5 connected to the two connecting seats 4 respectively.

[0031] Specifically, the connecting seat 4 is provided with a socket 51 on the side near the reinforcing rod 5. After the end of the reinforcing rod 5 is inserted into the socket 51, the reinforcing rod 5 and the socket 51 are locked by screws.

[0032] Specifically, a linkage mechanism is also provided, which includes a first swing arm 61, a second swing arm 62, and a third swing arm 63. One end of the first swing arm 61 is pivotally connected to the cage frame, and the other end can swing between a position close to the upper frame 2 and a position close to the lower frame 3 as the first swing arm 61 pivots. A movable seat 64 is movably mounted on the first swing arm 61, and the movable seat 64 can reciprocate along the length direction of the first swing arm 61. The two ends of the second swing arm 62 are respectively hinged to the upper frame 2 and the movable seat 64, and the two ends of the third swing arm 63 are respectively hinged to the lower frame 3 and the movable seat 64.

[0033] When the cage frame is extended, the second swing arm 62 and the third swing arm 63 can drive the movable seat 64 to move towards the free end of the first swing arm 61. When the cage frame is retracted, the second swing arm 62 and the third swing arm 63 can drive the movable seat 64 to move towards the pivot end of the first swing arm 61. The extension and retraction of the cage frame can also drive the first swing arm 61 to produce a linked action through the coordinated movement of the second swing arm 62, the third swing arm 63, and the movable seat 64.

[0034] The hinge end of the first swing arm 61 is specifically hinged to the connecting seat 4.

[0035] Specifically, a third U-shaped component 7 is also provided. The cage frame is provided with two of the aforementioned linkage mechanisms. The two ends of the third U-shaped component 7 are respectively connected to the free ends of the two first swing arms 61.

[0036] Specifically, the end of the third U-shaped component is provided with a connector 71, which is inserted into the free end of the first swing arm 61 and locked by screws.

[0037] Specifically, the first swing arm 61 has a through-hole 65 extending along the length of the first swing arm 61, and the movable seat 64 is provided with a limiting shaft 66 passing through the through-hole 65. The limiting shaft 66 moves within the through-hole 65 as the movable seat 64 moves.

[0038] Specifically, the two ends of the limiting shaft 66 extend to be exposed and are respectively hinged to the second swing arm 62 and the third swing arm 63.

[0039] Specifically, the locking mechanism can refer to the prior art, or the locking mechanism includes a locking member 67 movably disposed on the movable seat 64. The first swing arm 61 is provided with a locking position 68 into which the locking member 67 can be partially engaged. The locking member 67 can move between a position where it is partially engaged in the locking position 68 and a position away from the moving seat 64. After the locking member 67 is partially engaged in the locking position 68, it can restrict the movement of the movable seat 64 to lock the upper frame 2 and the lower frame 3.

[0040] Specifically, the locking mechanism further includes a top spring 69, which applies a spring force to the locking member 67 in the direction of partial engagement with the locking position 68. When the end of the locking member 67 is not engaged with the locking position 68, the spring force applied by the top spring 69 forces the end of the locking member 67 to maintain elastic contact with the outer wall of the first swing arm 61. When the moving seat 64 moves to align a portion of the locking member 67 with the locking position 68, the spring force applied by the top spring 69 causes the portion of the locking member 67 to automatically engage with the locking position 68, thereby achieving automatic locking.

[0041] Specifically, the locking member 67 has a driving part 671 exposed outside the movable base 64. When unlocking is required, the locking member 67 can be manually driven by the driving part 671 to disengage the end of the locking member 67 from the locking position 68.

[0042] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the movable base 64 is provided with a first mounting hole 641 and a second mounting hole 642. The movable base 64 is movably sleeved on the first swing arm 61 through the first mounting hole 641. The first mounting hole 641 and the second mounting hole 642 are connected by a through hole 643. The locking member 67 is movably installed in the second mounting hole 642, and a portion of the locking member 67 is partially inserted into the through hole 643. The portion inserted into the through hole 643 can move between entering the first mounting hole 641 and engaging the locking position 68 and moving away from it as the locking member 67 moves. The locking member 67 is elongated, with both ends of the locking member 67 protruding from the movable base 64 and forming the driving part 671. The locking member 67 enters the second mounting hole 642 through the opening of the second mounting hole 642. Therefore, a cover 644 is also provided. The cover 644 is locked to the movable base 64 by screws or by a snap-fit ​​structure and closes the opening of the second mounting hole 642.

[0043] Specifically, the surface of the drive unit 671 is formed with anti-slip texture.

[0044] Specifically, the portion inserted into the through hole 643 can be integrally formed with the locking member 67, or it can be as follows: Figure 4 The pin 672 shown is fixedly connected to the locking member 67.

[0045] Specifically, the software 1 has at least one inlet / outlet that connects the interior space of the pet cage to the outside. The inlet / outlet is opened or closed via a zipper structure 8, a snap-on structure, or a Velcro structure. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, this is zipper structure 8.

[0046] Specifically, the software 1 has a partial mesh structure.

[0047] Specifically, the software 1 also has a connection structure for connecting and cooperating with a car seat, through which the pet cage can be fixed to the car seat.

[0048] The connecting structure includes a first connecting rope 91 and a second connecting rope 92. After the pet cage is placed in the car seat, the seat belt on the car seat is passed through the position between the first connecting rope 91 and the soft body 1 and then connected to the car seat to achieve initial fixation of the pet cage. Then, the second connecting rope 92 is put on the headrest of the car seat to further fix the pet cage. The double fixation effectively improves the stability of the pet cage during the car's movement.

[0049] This invention provides a pet cage that can accommodate pets by using a cage frame and a flexible component. The cage frame includes an upper frame and a lower frame that are pivotally connected. The upper frame can swing along the pivot connection to move closer to or away from the lower frame, thereby enabling the cage frame to fold or unfold. A locking mechanism can lock the upper and lower frames when the cage frame is unfolded. Compared with traditional designs, the overall structure is simple, the unfolding and folding operations are convenient, and the pet cage occupies significantly less space when folded, effectively improving its portability.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pet cage, characterized in that: The cage includes a cage frame and a soft body (1) for covering the cage frame. The cage frame includes an upper frame (2) and a lower frame (3). The bottom of the upper frame (2) is pivotally connected to one side of the lower frame (3). The upper frame (2) can swing between a position close to the lower frame (3) and a position far away from the pivotal connection to form the closing and unfolding action of the cage frame. A locking mechanism is also provided to lock the upper frame (2) and the lower frame (3) after the cage frame is unfolded.

2. The pet cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper frame (2) and the lower frame (3) are directly pivotally connected, or the lower frame (3) is provided with a connecting seat (4) for pivotally connecting with the upper frame (2).

3. The pet cage as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The upper frame (2) and the lower frame (3) are respectively the first U-shaped component and the second U-shaped component. The two ends of the second U-shaped component are provided with the connecting seats (4). The two ends of the first U-shaped component are pivotally connected to the two connecting seats (4) respectively.

4. The pet cage as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (5) is also provided, and the two ends of the reinforcing rod (5) are respectively connected to the two connecting seats (4).

5. The pet cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A linkage mechanism is also provided, which includes a first swing arm (61), a second swing arm (62) and a third swing arm (63). One end of the first swing arm (61) is pivotally connected to the cage frame, and the other end can swing between the position near the upper frame (2) and the position near the lower frame (3) as the first swing arm (61) pivots. A movable seat (64) is movably mounted on the first swing arm (61). The movable seat (64) can reciprocate along the length direction of the first swing arm (61). The two ends of the second swing arm (62) are respectively hinged to the upper frame (2) and the movable seat (64). The two ends of the third swing arm (63) are respectively hinged to the lower frame (3) and the movable seat (64). When the cage is unfolded, the moving seat (64) can be driven to move toward the free end of the first swing arm (61) by the second swing arm (62) and the third swing arm (63). When the cage is closed, the moving seat (64) can be driven to move toward the pivot end of the first swing arm (61) by the second swing arm (62) and the third swing arm (63).

6. The pet cage as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A third U-shaped component (7) is also provided. The cage frame is provided with two of the linkage mechanisms. The two ends of the third U-shaped component (7) are respectively connected to the free ends of the two first swing arms (61).

7. The pet cage as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The first swing arm (61) has a through-hole (65) extending along the length direction of the first swing arm (61), and the movable seat (64) is provided with a limiting shaft (66) passing through the through-hole (65). The limiting shaft (66) moves within the through-hole (65) as the movable seat (64) moves.

8. The pet cage as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a locking member (67) movably disposed on the movable seat (64). The first swing arm (61) is provided with a locking position (68) into which the locking member (67) can be partially engaged. The locking member (67) can move between the partially engaged locking position (68) and the position away from the movable seat (64) as the movable seat (64) moves. After the locking member (67) is partially engaged in the locking position (68), it can restrict the movement of the movable seat (64) to lock the upper frame (2) and the lower frame (3).

9. The pet cage as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The locking mechanism further includes a top spring (69) for applying a spring force to the locking member (67) in the direction of moving it into the partial locking position (68).

10. The pet cage as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The locking member (67) has a drive part (671) exposed outside the movable base (64).

11. The pet cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The software (1) is provided with at least one inlet / outlet that connects the interior space of the pet cage to the outside world. The inlet / outlet is opened or closed by a zipper structure (8), a buckle structure or a Velcro structure.

12. The pet cage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The software (1) is also provided with a connection structure for connecting and engaging with a car seat, through which the pet cage can be fixed to the car seat.

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