Folding cage
By designing multiple movable folding units and connectors, the problems of large area occupation and poor stability of pet dog cages after folding are solved, achieving convenient storage and stable transportation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520152107.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing pet dog cages take up a lot of space when folded and have poor structural stability, making them difficult to store and transport conveniently.
Design a folding cage that uses multiple movable folding units, including a first type and a second type of folding units. The first type of folding unit is located on the outermost layer, the second type of folding unit is located on the middle layer, and the covering surface is located inside the first type of folding unit. The stacked arrangement reduces the occupied area, and the outermost folding unit provides stability. Connectors are used to connect the various folding units.
Within the same cage space, it reduces the area occupied after storage, improves storage stability, facilitates transportation and deployment, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically to a folding cage. Background Technology
[0002] In daily life, people who keep pet dogs usually need to prepare a dog crate and a dog bed. The dog crate is used to keep the dog at home when the owner is not at home, and the dog bed is used for the pet dog to sleep. However, when the dog crate and dog bed are not in use, they take up space and cause inconvenience to people's lives.
[0003] The related technology discloses a dog cage in which the various side frames of the dog cage are stacked in order to fold the cage.
[0004] However, the stacked frames take up a lot of space, making them inconvenient to store, and the structural stability of the cage is poor after storage. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a folding cage that reduces the area occupied by the folding cage after it is stored, making it easier to store.
[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a folding cage, the folding cage comprising:
[0007] Multiple folding units that form an active connection are used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage;
[0008] The cage has at least a stowed state;
[0009] When the cage is in the stored state, the plurality of folding units are stacked along the first direction;
[0010] The folding unit includes:
[0011] The first type of folding unit is located at the outermost layer of the plurality of folding units;
[0012] The second type of folding unit is located in the middle layer of multiple stacked folding units;
[0013] The coverage surface of the second type of folding unit is located within the coverage surface of the first type of folding unit.
[0014] Optionally, the first type of folding unit includes:
[0015] The first folding unit is used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage;
[0016] The second type of folding unit includes:
[0017] The second and third folding units are used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage;
[0018] The folding cage also has an unfolded state;
[0019] When the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the second folding unit and the third folding unit are movably connected to each other so as to be arranged as a whole relative to the first folding unit.
[0020] When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit are located within the covering surface of the first folding unit.
[0021] Optionally, when the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit overlap on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
[0022] Optionally, when the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit are completely overlapped on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
[0023] Optionally, the second type of folding unit further includes:
[0024] The fourth and fifth folding units are connected by an active mechanism;
[0025] The fourth folding unit is movably connected to the first folding unit, and the fifth folding unit is movably connected to the second folding unit.
[0026] When the folding cage is in the stored state, the first folding unit, the fourth folding unit, the fifth folding unit, the second folding unit, and the third folding unit are stacked sequentially along the first direction.
[0027] Optionally, when the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the fourth folding unit and the fifth folding unit are tilted relative to the first direction.
[0028] Optionally, when the folding cage is in the stowed state, on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction, the coverage area of the fourth folding unit and / or the fifth folding unit is greater than the coverage area of the second folding unit and / or the third folding unit.
[0029] Optionally, the first type of folding unit further includes:
[0030] The sixth folding unit has two opposite sides that are movably connected to the third folding unit and the first folding unit, respectively.
[0031] When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the fourth folding unit, the fifth folding unit, the second folding unit, and the third folding unit are stacked sequentially between the first folding unit and the sixth folding unit.
[0032] Optionally, the folding cage further includes: a connector located at the movable connection of the plurality of folding units;
[0033] The connector includes:
[0034] The first connecting part and the second connecting part are used to enclose and form an enclosed space to accommodate the connecting part;
[0035] The first limiting part and the second limiting part, when the first limiting part and the second limiting part are combined, are used to limit the relative positions of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
[0036] Optionally, the first limiting part is constructed as a groove structure, and the second limiting part is constructed as a block structure;
[0037] Wherein, the bottom of the groove structure and the inner wall of the groove structure form a first included angle, and the first included angle is set to 45° to 90°;
[0038] A second included angle is formed between two adjacent sidewalls of the block structure, and the second included angle is set to 45° to 90°.
[0039] Beneficial effects:
[0040] The folding cage provided in this application includes: multiple folding units that are movably connected to form a cage space; wherein the cage has at least a folded state; when the cage is in the folded state, the multiple folding units are stacked along a first direction; the folding units include: a first type of folding unit and a second type of folding unit, the first type of folding unit being located at the outermost layer of the multiple folding units, and the second type of folding unit being located at the middle layer of the multiple stacked folding units, wherein the covering surface of the second type of folding unit is located within the covering surface of the first type of folding unit. Through the above technical solution, while forming a cage space of equal volume, the area occupied by the cage can be reduced when folding it, facilitating storage. Furthermore, the outermost first type of folding unit can apply force to all the middle layer folding units when the second type of folding unit is stacked, improving storage stability and facilitating transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0041] The technical solution and other beneficial effects of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0042] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the folding cage provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0043] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the folding cage provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0044] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the folding cage provided in this application embodiment, showing the folding and storage of the first folding unit and the eighth folding unit;
[0045] Figure 4 The folding cage provided in the embodiments of this application is Figure 3 Next, a structural diagram showing the second to fifth folding units being half-folded;
[0046] Figure 5 The folding cage provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 4 Another structural diagram;
[0047] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the folding cage provided in the embodiment of this application in its stowed state;
[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the connector provided in the embodiment of this application.
[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0051] 111. First folding unit; 112. Second folding unit; 113. Third folding unit; 114. Fourth folding unit; 115. Fifth folding unit; 116. Sixth folding unit; 117. Seventh folding unit; 118. Eighth folding unit;
[0052] 210. Connector; 211. First connecting part; 212. Second connecting part; 213. First limiting part; 214. Second limiting part;
[0053] A. First included angle; B. Second included angle. Detailed Implementation
[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0055] 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 technical features indicated. Features thus defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0056] This embodiment provides a folding cage, see reference. Figures 1 to 6 The folding cage includes: folding units.
[0057] Multiple folding units are connected to form a cage space that can be enclosed to create a folding cage.
[0058] The cage has at least a stowed state, and when the cage is stowed, multiple folding units are stacked along a first direction.
[0059] Specifically, the folding unit includes: a first type of folding unit and a second type of folding unit.
[0060] The first type of folding unit is located on the outermost layer of multiple folding units, while the second type of folding unit is located in the middle layer of multiple stacked folding units.
[0061] When the folding cage is in the storage state, the covering surface of the second type of folding unit is located inside the covering surface of the first type of folding unit, so that the first type of folding unit with the largest covering area can be stacked on the outermost layer of the first folding unit 111.
[0062] The above technical solution can reduce the area occupied by the cage when it is stored, making it easier to store, while forming a cage space of the same volume. It can also use the outermost first type of folding unit to apply force to all the middle folding units when the second type of folding unit is stacked, thereby improving storage stability and facilitating transportation.
[0063] When the user needs to open the cage, they operate the outermost first-type folding unit. At this time, the middle second-type folding unit is released and, driven by the first-type folding unit, can be quickly unfolded. This completes the unfolding of the first and second-type folding units of the cage. The cage can be unfolded without the need for tools, making it easy to operate.
[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 6 The first type of folding unit includes a first folding unit 111, and the second type of folding unit includes a second folding unit 112 and a third folding unit 113.
[0065] The first folding unit 111, the second folding unit 112, and the third folding unit 113 can form a cage space for the folding cage.
[0066] Among them, reference Figure 1 The folding cage also has an unfolded state.
[0067] When the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 are movably connected to form a whole and are positioned opposite to the first folding unit 111. When the folding cage is in the stored state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 are located within the covering surface of the first folding unit 111.
[0068] By movably connecting the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 as a whole and setting them opposite to the first folding unit 111 when the folding cage is in the unfolded state, two upright sides of the folding cage can be formed, which play a role in forming a frame and supporting the entire folding cage, thereby increasing the overall stability of the cage.
[0069] In some embodiments, when the folding cage is in a stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 overlap on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
[0070] By overlapping the cover of the second folding unit 112 and the cover of the third folding unit 113, the stable folding of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 can be ensured.
[0071] refer to Figures 1 to 6 The second folding unit 112 is located on the outer layer of the third folding unit 113. When viewed in conjunction with the first folding unit 111, the second folding unit 112 is located between the first folding unit 111 and the third folding unit 113. It is folded in the corresponding order, and the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 are divided into two identical parts. This can reduce the area occupied and also avoid the cage being too thick after folding.
[0072] In some embodiments, when the folding cage is in a stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 are completely overlapped on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
[0073] By completely overlapping the covering surfaces of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113, the areas of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 can be made to be the same, which is convenient for molding and installation. In addition, the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 can be folded inward for easy storage.
[0074] In some embodiments, the second type of folding unit further includes a fourth folding unit 114 and a fifth folding unit 115 that are flexibly connected.
[0075] The fourth folding unit 114 is movably connected to the first folding unit 111, and the fifth folding unit 115 is movably connected to the second folding unit 112. When the folding cage is in the storage state, the first folding unit 111, the fourth folding unit 114, the fifth folding unit 115, the second folding unit 112, and the third folding unit 113 are stacked sequentially along the first direction.
[0076] By sequentially stacking the first folding unit 111, the fourth folding unit 114, the fifth folding unit 115, the second folding unit 112, and the third folding unit 113 along the first direction, and further stacking the fourth folding unit 114 and the fifth folding unit 115 between the first folding unit 111 and the third folding unit 113, and with a certain amount of compression between each folding unit, the stable storage of the folding cage is ensured, facilitating transportation.
[0077] In some embodiments, when the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the fourth folding unit 114 and the fifth folding unit 115 are tilted relative to the first direction.
[0078] By tilting the fourth folding unit 114 and the fifth folding unit 115 relative to the first direction when the folding cage is in the unfolded state, a cage with a cone-shaped top can be formed, further increasing the volume of the cage space.
[0079] Of course, in some other embodiments, the folding cage can also be set with a flat top, and the specific structure is set according to the actual use.
[0080] Meanwhile, the sum of the widths of the fourth folding unit 114 and the fifth folding unit 115 is slightly larger than the size of the first folding unit 111, thereby achieving the effect of a cone top. At the same time, the width of one of the folding units of the fourth folding unit 114 and the fifth folding unit 115 is smaller than the size of the first folding unit 111, which facilitates folding inward.
[0081] In some embodiments, when the folding cage is in a stowed state, on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction, the coverage area of the fourth folding unit 114 and / or the fifth folding unit 115 is greater than the coverage area of the second folding unit 112 and / or the third folding unit 113.
[0082] By making the coverage area of the fourth folding unit 114 larger than the coverage area of at least one of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113, it is easy to store.
[0083] Furthermore, the coverage area of the fifth folding unit 115 is greater than the coverage area of at least one of the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113, which further improves the folding convenience of the cage.
[0084] In some embodiments, the first type of folding unit further includes a sixth folding unit 116.
[0085] The opposite sides of the sixth folding unit 116 are movably connected to the third folding unit 113 and the first folding unit 111, respectively.
[0086] When the folding cage is in the folded state, the fourth folding unit 114, the fifth folding unit 115, the second folding unit 112, and the third folding unit 113 are stacked sequentially between the first folding unit 111 and the sixth folding unit 116. The first folding unit 111 and the sixth folding unit 116 can be used to store each folding unit. The cage is more compact after storage, and the structure of the cage is more stable after storage, avoiding accidental injuries that may be caused by sharp edges or protruding parts in the stored state.
[0087] Meanwhile, the first folding unit 111 and the sixth folding unit 116 of this application are arranged opposite each other after folding, and the fourth folding unit 114, the fifth folding unit 115, the second folding unit 112 and the third folding unit 113 can be folded between them in sequence.
[0088] In some embodiments, the folding cage further includes a seventh folding unit 117 and an eighth folding unit 118. The seventh folding unit 117 and the eighth folding unit 118 are connected to the sixth folding unit 116, the first folding unit 111, the second folding unit 112, the third folding unit 113, the fourth folding unit 114, and the fifth folding unit 115, respectively. When the cage is in an unfolded state, the seventh folding unit 117, the eighth folding unit 118, the sixth folding unit 116, the first folding unit 111, the second folding unit 112, the third folding unit 113, the fourth folding unit 114, and the fifth folding unit 115 can form a cage space.
[0089] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The seventh folding unit 117 and the eighth folding unit 118 are irregularly shaped to match the conical top structure of the cage.
[0090] In some embodiments, the seventh folding unit 117 and the eighth folding unit 118 can also be folded and stored between the first folding unit 111 and the seventh folding unit 117, which can further improve the compactness of the folding cage after storage.
[0091] The seventh folding unit 117 and the eighth folding unit 118 can also be further divided into two or three sub-folding units, and all of them are folded inward and stored between the first folding unit 111 and the sixth folding unit 116.
[0092] Each folding unit in the embodiments of this application can be constructed as a plate structure or a fence structure, depending on the actual use, and is not limited here.
[0093] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 The folding cage also includes: connector 210.
[0094] A connector 210 is provided at each of the active connection points of the multiple folding units.
[0095] The connector 210 includes a first connecting part 211 and a second connecting part 212, as well as a first limiting part 213 and a second limiting part 214.
[0096] The first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 can enclose and form an enclosed space to accommodate the connection. When the first limiting part 213 and the second limiting part 214 are combined, they are used to limit the relative position of the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212, so that the first connecting part 211 and the second connecting part 212 can be stably connected, thereby realizing the rotational stability of the folding unit.
[0097] The connecting piece 210 connects the various folding units, realizing the rotational connection between the units. The cage can be stored without disassembling the individual folding units. When unfolding the cage, the operator can release and open the other folding units by operating the first folding unit 111. The cage can be unfolded without having to unfold all the folding units, making the operation convenient.
[0098] In some embodiments, the first limiting part 213 is configured as a groove structure, and the second limiting part 214 is configured as a block structure.
[0099] Among them, reference Figure 8 The bottom of the trough structure and the inner wall of the trough structure form a first included angle A, which is set to 45° to 90°. The two adjacent side walls of the block structure form a second included angle B, which is set to 45° to 90°.
[0100] The second limiting part 214 can be inserted into the first limiting part 213, that is, the block structure is inserted into the slot structure.
[0101] refer to Figure 8 The cross-section of the block structure gradually increases along the second direction D2, while the cross-section of the corresponding groove structure gradually decreases along the second direction.
[0102] refer to Figure 8 In this application, the first included angle A is set to 75°, and the second included angle B is also set to 75°.
[0103] In the embodiments of this application, the folding cage can be used as a pet cage, for example, for cats or dogs.
[0104] The first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are set to intersect or be perpendicular.
[0105] In some embodiments, a tray may be placed within the cage space to hold items such as food.
[0106] In this application, the connector is designed to allow two adjacent folding units to rotate and connect.
[0107] When the folding unit is constructed as a fence structure, the fence structure includes several fence axes. The sum of the cross-sectional areas of two fence axes needs to be slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of the connector so that the two fence axes can rotate within the receiving space of the connector and also be locked in place, thus achieving a stable connection.
[0108] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0109] The folding cage provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A folding cage, characterized in that, The folding cage includes: Multiple folding units that form an active connection are used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage; The cage has at least a stowed state; When the cage is in the stored state, the plurality of folding units are stacked along the first direction; The folding unit includes: The first type of folding unit is located at the outermost layer of the plurality of folding units; The second type of folding unit is located in the middle layer of multiple stacked folding units; The coverage surface of the second type of folding unit is located within the coverage surface of the first type of folding unit.
2. The folding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first type of folding unit includes: The first folding unit is used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage; The second type of folding unit includes: The second and third folding units are used to enclose the cage space of the folding cage; The folding cage also has an unfolded state; When the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the second folding unit and the third folding unit are movably connected to each other so as to be arranged as a whole relative to the first folding unit. When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit are located within the covering surface of the first folding unit.
3. The folding cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit overlap on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
4. The folding cage according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the covering surfaces of the second folding unit and the third folding unit are completely overlapped on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction.
5. The folding cage according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The second type of folding unit also includes: The fourth and fifth folding units are connected by an active mechanism; The fourth folding unit is movably connected to the first folding unit, and the fifth folding unit is movably connected to the second folding unit. When the folding cage is in the stored state, the first folding unit, the fourth folding unit, the fifth folding unit, the second folding unit, and the third folding unit are stacked sequentially along the first direction.
6. The folding cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the folding cage is in the unfolded state, the fourth folding unit and the fifth folding unit are tilted relative to the first direction.
7. The folding cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the folding cage is in the stowed state, on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction, the coverage area of the fourth folding unit and / or the fifth folding unit is greater than the coverage area of the second folding unit and / or the third folding unit.
8. The folding cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first type of folding unit further includes: The sixth folding unit has two opposite sides that are movably connected to the third folding unit and the first folding unit, respectively. When the folding cage is in the stowed state, the fourth folding unit, the fifth folding unit, the second folding unit, and the third folding unit are stacked sequentially between the first folding unit and the sixth folding unit.
9. The folding cage according to claim 8, characterized in that, The folding cage further includes: a connector located at the movable connection of the plurality of folding units; The connector includes: The first connecting part and the second connecting part are used to enclose and form an enclosed space to accommodate the connecting part; The first limiting part and the second limiting part, when the first limiting part and the second limiting part are combined, are used to limit the relative positions of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
10. The folding cage according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first limiting part is constructed as a groove structure, and the second limiting part is constructed as a block structure; Wherein, the bottom of the groove structure and the inner wall of the groove structure form a first included angle, and the first included angle is set to 45° to 90°; A second included angle is formed between two adjacent sidewalls of the block structure, and the second included angle is set to 45° to 90°.