Pet toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet toy which comprises a shell and a rope, and a concave rope groove is formed in the outer surface of the shell. The rope comprises a first end part and a second end part which are oppositely arranged, the first end part is provided with a first rope loop, and the second end part is used for being held by a hand or being bitten by a pet or being shaken by the pet; the first rope loop is matched with the rope groove so that the first rope loop can be fixedly installed in the rope groove, and the first rope loop protrudes out of the outer surface of the shell. According to the pet toy, a pet can bite and hold the shell or the rope to swing and play, and the pet can be interactively pulled and played with people through the pet toy.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, with the increasing number of pet owners, they are paying more attention to their pets' lifestyles and health. During the pet-owning process, owners notice their pets' need for entertainment; for example, when alone, pets may bite and tear objects or shake their heads; when accompanied, they may cling to their owners and need interaction and play. Therefore, there is a need for toys that can be used to entertain pets when they are alone and to provide interaction when they are with someone. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a toy that allows pets to swing and play when they are alone, and to interact and play with them when they are with someone.

[0004] This utility model provides a pet toy, including a shell and a rope. The outer surface of the shell is provided with a recessed rope groove. The rope includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. The first end is provided with a first rope loop, and the second end is used for holding by a hand, biting by a pet, or swinging by a pet. The first rope loop is adapted to the rope groove so that the first rope loop is fixedly installed in the rope groove, and the first rope loop protrudes from the outer surface of the shell.

[0005] In some embodiments, the rope includes a main body that extends to both ends to form a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other, the first end being fixedly connected to the main body to form the first rope loop.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first end is sewn to the main body to form the first rope loop; and / or, the first end is bound to the main body to form the first rope loop; and / or, the first end is glued to the main body to form the first rope loop.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rope further includes a fastener connected to the first end and the main body to securely connect the first end to the main body to form the first rope loop; wherein the fastener includes a fastening strap or a fastening buckle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second end is provided with a second rope loop or knot.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing includes a first half-shell and a second half-shell, which are detachably connected; wherein the rope groove is provided on the outer surface of the housing near the position where the first half-shell and the second half-shell are detachably connected; and / or, the housing has a receiving cavity, which is formed by the detachable connection between the first half-shell and the second half-shell.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pet toy further includes a power unit installed within and connected to the housing, the power unit being used to drive the housing to move.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first half-shell is provided with a first insertion hole, and the second half-shell is provided with a second insertion hole. When the first half-shell and the second half-shell are connected, the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole are in a relative position. The power device includes an inner shell and a drive structure. The inner shell is provided with a drive protrusion and a limiting protrusion on opposite sides along the central axis. The drive structure is located inside the inner shell and connected to the drive protrusion. The drive protrusion is adapted to the first insertion hole and the limiting protrusion is adapted to the second insertion hole, so that the power device is connected to the shell and drives the shell to move.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive structure includes a motor, a drive gear, and a transmission gear. The drive gear is mounted on the output end of the motor, the drive gear meshes with the transmission gear, and the transmission gear is connected to the drive protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the power unit further includes a control component located within the inner housing and connected to the drive structure, the control component being used to control the operation of the drive structure; and / or, the power unit further includes a power supply component located within the inner housing and connected to the drive structure, the power supply component being used to supply power to the drive structure.

[0014] In summary, this utility model provides a pet toy with at least the following beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, when the pet is alone, it can shake its head by biting the second end of the rope or the shell connected to the first end of the rope. The shell connected to the first end of the rope or the second end of the rope will swing with the pet's head-shaking motion, which can help the pet relieve anxiety and stress or expend excess energy. When the pet is accompanied, it can bite the second end of the rope or the shell connected to the first end of the rope. Correspondingly, the pet owner / companion can hold the shell connected to the first end of the rope or the second end of the rope in their hands, allowing for a pulling interaction between the pet and the pet owner / companion. Through this joint pulling interaction, not only can the pet's dependence and loyalty to the pet owner / companion be deepened, but the happiness and satisfaction of the pet owner / companion can also be enhanced. Furthermore, the first rope loop protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, meaning that the rope groove is filled by the first rope loop and the first rope loop protrudes and is exposed relative to the outer surface of the shell, protecting the rope groove from being exposed. Therefore, during the pet's biting process, the rope groove can be reduced from being wetted by the pet's secretions, thereby reducing the damage to the shell caused by bacterial growth. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of another embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of one embodiment of the housing of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the power device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two embodiments of the rope of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram;

[0024] Figure 9 The diagram shows two other embodiments of the rope of this utility model.

[0025] 10-Pet toys;

[0026] 1-Shell; 11-Rope groove; 111-Bottom of rope groove; 112-Opening of rope groove; 12-First half-shell; 13-Second half-shell; 14-Receiving cavity; 15-First insertion hole; 16-Second insertion hole;

[0027] 2-Rope; 21-First end; 22-Second end; 23-Main body; 24-First rope loop; 241-Inner rope loop; 242-Outer rope loop; 25-Second rope loop; 26-Fixing component; 27-Knot;

[0028] 3-Power unit; 31-Inner shell; 32-Drive structure; 321-Motor; 322-Drive gear; 323-Transmission gear; 33-Drive protrusion; 34-Limiting protrusion; 35-Control component; 36-Power supply component.

[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are 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 indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is 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, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0033] Currently, with the increasing number of pet owners, they are paying more attention to their pets' lifestyles and health. During the pet-owning process, owners notice their pets' need for entertainment; for example, when alone, pets may bite and tear objects or shake their heads; when accompanied, they may cling to their owners and need interaction and play. Therefore, there is a need for toys that can be used to entertain pets when they are alone and to provide interaction when they are with someone.

[0034] The following explanation is based on the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , 2 According to embodiments 3 and 7, a pet toy 10 of this utility model includes a shell 1 and a rope 2. The outer surface of the shell 1 is provided with a recessed rope groove 11. The rope 2 includes a first end 21 and a second end 22 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 21 is provided with a first rope loop 24, and the second end 22 is used for hand gripping, pet biting, or pet swinging. The first rope loop 24 is adapted to the rope groove 11 so that the first rope loop 24 is fixedly installed in the rope groove 11, and the first rope loop 24 protrudes from the outer surface of the shell 1.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the rope 2 is fixedly installed in the rope groove 11 of the housing 1 through the first rope loop 24 provided at the first end 21, so that the housing 1 and the rope 2 are fixedly connected. The pet can bite and hold the housing 1 or the rope 2 to swing and play or interact with people. Specifically, when a pet is alone, it can bite the second end 22 of the rope 2 or the shell 1 connected to the first end 21 of the rope 2 and shake its head. The shell 1 connected to the first end 21 of the rope 2 or the second end 22 of the rope 2 will swing with the pet's head-shaking action, which can help the pet relieve anxiety and stress or expend excess energy. When a pet is accompanied, it bites the second end 22 of the rope 2 or the shell 1 connected to the first end 21 of the rope 2. Correspondingly, the pet owner / companion can hold the shell 1 connected to the first end 21 of the rope 2 or the second end 22 of the rope 2 with their hands, and engage in a pulling interaction between the pet and the pet owner / companion. Through this joint pulling interaction, not only can the pet's dependence and loyalty to the pet owner / companion be deepened, but the happiness and satisfaction of the pet owner / companion can also be enhanced. Furthermore, the first rope loop 24 protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 1, meaning that the rope groove 11 is filled by the first rope loop 24, and the first rope loop 24 protrudes and is exposed relative to the outer surface of the housing 1, protecting the rope groove 11 from being exposed. Therefore, during the pet's biting process, the rope groove 11 can be reduced from being wetted by the pet's secretions, thereby reducing bacterial growth and damage to the housing 1. More specifically, the first rope loop 24 includes an inner rope loop 241 and an outer rope loop 242. The circumference of the inner rope loop 241 is equal to the circumference of the bottom 111 of the rope groove, and the circumference of the outer rope loop 242 is greater than the circumference of the opening 112 of the rope groove.

[0037] In at least one embodiment, the shell 1 can be shaped like a sphere, bone, fish, mouse, or other shapes that pets find interesting, thus attracting pet interaction. In at least one embodiment, the shell 1 is made of E-TPU material, which is foamed thermoplastic polyurethane. E-TPU shells have excellent elasticity and tear resistance. When a pet pulls or chews on the pet toy 10, the pet toy 10 can withstand significant tensile and compressive forces without easily breaking or tearing. Even during prolonged periods of being held or pulled by a pet, the E-TPU pet toy 10 maintains good elasticity and shape, extending its lifespan. In at least one embodiment, the rope 2 is a high-strength static rope. High-strength static ropes can withstand significant tensile forces without breaking or deforming. Using a high-strength static rope during periods of being held or pulled by a pet extends the lifespan of the pet toy 10.

[0038] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the rope 2 includes a main body 23, which extends to both ends to form a first end 21 and a second end 22 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 21 is fixedly connected to the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. It can be understood that by fixing the first end 21 of the rope 2 to the main body 23 of the rope 2, a stable first rope loop 24 is formed, reducing the cost of additional rope loops and lowering the production cost of the pet toy 10.

[0039] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the first end 21 is sewn together with the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. Specifically, the connection between the first end 21 and the main body 23 is reinforced by double stitching around the rope groove 11, making the connection firm and reducing problems such as breakage or detachment caused by pet biting or pulling, thereby improving the overall durability of the pet toy 10.

[0040] In at least one embodiment, the first end 21 is bound to the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. Specifically, the first end 21 is bound and knotted to the main body 23 after going around the rope groove 11, so as to fix the first rope loop 24 in the rope groove 11. The binding and knotting make the connection firm, reducing the possibility of breakage or detachment caused by pets biting or pulling, and improving the overall durability of the pet toy 10.

[0041] In at least one embodiment, the first end 21 is bonded to the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. Specifically, adhesive is used to reinforce the connection between the first end 21 and the main body 23 after it goes around the rope groove 11, making the connection firm and reducing problems such as breakage or detachment caused by pets biting or pulling, thereby improving the overall durability of the pet toy 10.

[0042] In at least one embodiment, more specifically, the first end 21 is sewn, tied, and glued to the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. That is, after the first end 21 goes around the rope groove 11, it is sewn, tied, and glued to the main body 23 to make the connection more secure and less likely to be pulled apart, thereby effectively improving the overall durability of the pet toy 10.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 9 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the rope 2 further includes a fixing member 26, which is connected to the first end 21 and the main body 23 to fix the first end 21 and the main body 23 to form a first rope loop 24. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3When the fixing member 26 is a fixing strap, the first end 21 is connected to the main body 23 via the fixing strap after going around the rope groove 11. The fixing strap can be a tie, Velcro, elastic band, or other object that can tighten the rope 2 for fixation. The fixing strap not only makes the connection firm, but also allows for adjustment or replacement of the fixing strap if it becomes loose, falls off, or is severely worn, before reconnecting the first end 21 and the main body 23. Adjusting or replacing the fixing strap reduces costs and extends the lifespan of the pet toy 10. (Refer to...) Figure 9 When the fixing part 26 is a fixing buckle, the first end 21 is connected to the main body 23 through the fixing buckle after going around the rope groove 11. The fixing buckle can be a rope buckle, that is, a fastener that can fix the rope 2, such as a figure-eight buckle, a snap buckle, etc. The fixing buckle not only makes the connection firm, but also if the fixing buckle becomes loose, falls off or is severely worn, the fixing buckle can be adjusted or replaced before fixing the first end 21 and the main body 23. By adjusting or replacing the fixing buckle, the cost can be reduced and the service life of the pet toy 10 can be extended.

[0044] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the second end 22 is provided with a second rope loop 25 or a rope knot 27. Specifically, the second end 22 is connected to the main body 23 by double stitching to form a second rope loop 25; or, the second end 22 is connected to the main body 23 by binding and knotting to form a second rope loop 25; or, the second end 22 is connected to the main body 23 by adhesive bonding to form a second rope loop 25; or, the second end 22 is additionally designed with a second rope loop 25; wherein, the second rope loop 25 is externally tangent or externally separate from the first rope loop 24, that is, the positional relationship between the second rope loop 25 and the first rope loop 24 is separate or tangent but not intersecting. Alternatively, the second end 22 is bound and knotted to form a rope knot 27. During the pulling and playing interaction between the pet and the pet owner / companion, the design of the second rope loop 25 or rope knot 27 makes it easier for the hand to hold and for the pet to bite, and it is less likely to be pulled away from the hand or the pet's mouth due to pulling, thereby increasing the interaction and play time between the pet and the pet owner / companion.

[0045] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the housing 1 includes a first half-shell 12 and a second half-shell 13, which are detachably connected. A rope groove 11 is provided on the outer surface of the housing 1 near the detachable connection between the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13. Specifically, because the housing 1 has a rope groove 11 at a detachable location, when the first rope loop 24 is of a fixed size and cannot be adjusted, pet owners can replace the first rope loop 24 in the rope groove 11 by detaching the housing 1, making it convenient to change to a rope 2 of a color preferred by the pet. Understandably, the detachable connection method includes a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection. More specifically, the first rope loop 24 is first placed in the rope groove 11 of the first half-shell 12, and the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 are tightened by threading, or by snapping the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 together, thus locking the first rope loop 24 securely in the rope groove 11 of the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13. In at least one embodiment, more specifically, both the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 include a rigid inner layer and an elastic outer layer, wherein the elastic outer layer is made of E-TPU material and the rigid inner layer is made of rigid plastic material.

[0046] Reference Figure 5 In at least one embodiment, the housing 1 has a receiving cavity 14, and the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 are detachably connected to enclose and form the receiving cavity 14. Specifically, the receiving cavity 14 in the housing 1 can conveniently accommodate pet owners to temporarily store small items such as pet snacks, pet poop bags, keys, and access cards.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the pet toy 10 further includes a power device 3, which is installed inside and connected to the housing 1. The power device 3 is used to drive the housing 1 to move. Specifically, the power device 3 is installed in the receiving cavity 14, that is, the power device 3 is installed inside the housing 1. Since the power device 3 is connected to the housing 1, when the power device 3 outputs driving force, the housing 1 will make relative movements under the action of the driving force, such as rolling, jumping, rotating and other different movement patterns. The movement of the housing 1 is used to attract the pet's attention and increase the frequency of the pet's play.

[0048] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the first half-shell 12 is provided with a first insertion hole 15, and the second half-shell 13 is provided with a second insertion hole 16. When the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 are connected, the first insertion hole 15 and the second insertion hole 16 are in a relative position. The power device 3 includes an inner shell 31 and a drive structure 32. The inner shell 31 is provided with a drive protrusion 33 and a limiting protrusion 34 on opposite sides along the central axis. The drive structure 32 is located inside the inner shell 31 and is connected to the drive protrusion 33. The drive protrusion 33 is adapted to the first insertion hole 15 and the limiting protrusion 34 is adapted to the second insertion hole 16, so that the power device 3 is connected to the shell 1 and drives the shell 1 to move. Specifically, when the power unit 3 is installed inside the housing 1, that is, when the first half-shell 12 and the second half-shell 13 are connected, the drive protrusion 33 is adapted to the first insertion hole 15 and the limiting protrusion 34 is adapted to the second insertion hole 16. The drive structure 32 outputs driving force, and under the action of the driving force, the housing 1 connected to the drive protrusion 33 is driven to make relative movement.

[0049] Reference Figure 6 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the drive structure 32 includes a motor 321, a drive gear 322, and a transmission gear 323. The drive gear 322 is mounted on the output end of the motor 321. The drive gear 322 and the transmission gear 323 mesh, and the transmission gear 323 is connected to the drive protrusion 33. Specifically, the output end of the motor 321 drives the drive gear 322 to rotate. When the drive gear 322 rotates, it drives the transmission gear 323, which meshes with the drive gear 322, to rotate. When the transmission gear 323 rotates, it causes the drive protrusion 33 to rotate. By rotating the drive protrusion 33 at different frequencies, the housing 1 is driven to make different relative movements, thereby causing the pet toy 10 to roll, jump, or rotate, thus realizing the self-driven movement of the pet toy 10.

[0050] Reference Figure 6 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the power device 3 further includes a control component 35, which is located inside the inner shell 31 and connected to the drive structure 32. The control component 35 is used to control the operation of the drive structure 32. Specifically, the control component 35 includes electronic components such as switches, circuit boards, and wires. The control component 35 can control the start / stop, output power, and output time of the drive structure 32. By controlling the output power and output time of the drive structure 32, the power device 3 can drive the shell 1 to perform different relative movements by outputting power at different frequencies.

[0051] Reference Figure 6In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the power device 3 further includes a power supply component 36, which is located inside the inner shell 31 and connected to the drive structure 32. The power supply component 36 is used to supply power to the drive structure 32. Specifically, the power supply component 36 is a rechargeable battery that provides electrical energy to the drive structure 32, thereby enabling the drive structure 32 to operate and realize the self-driven movement of the pet toy 10. It can be understood that in at least one embodiment, the control component 35, the power supply component 36, and the drive structure 32 are connected, and the power supply component 36 provides electrical energy to the control component 35 and the drive structure 32.

[0052] It should be noted that other aspects of the pet toy 10 disclosed in this utility model can be found in the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

[0053] 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 toy characterized in that, The pet toy comprises: a shell, an outer surface of the shell being provided with an inner recessed rope groove; a rope, the rope comprising oppositely arranged first and second end portions, the first end portion being provided with a first rope loop, and the second end portion being used for holding by a hand or for being held or swung by a pet; wherein the first rope loop is adapted to the rope groove so that the first rope loop is fixedly installed in the rope groove, and the first rope loop is highlighted on the outer surface of the shell.

2. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein The rope comprises a main body portion, the main body portion extending to both ends to form the oppositely arranged first and second end portions, and the first end portion is fixedly connected with the main body portion to enclose the first rope loop.

3. The pet toy of claim 2, wherein, The first end portion is stitched, tied or pasted with the main body portion to enclose the first rope loop.

4. The pet toy of claim 2, wherein The rope further comprises a fixing member connected with the first end portion and the main body portion to fixedly connect the first end portion with the main body portion to enclose the first rope loop; wherein the fixing member comprises a fixing band or a fixing buckle.

5. The pet toy of claim 1, wherein The second end portion is provided with a second rope loop or a knot.

6. The pet toy according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The shell comprises first and second half shells, and the first and second half shells are detachably connected; wherein the outer surface of the shell is provided with the rope groove near a position where the first and second half shells are detachably connected; and / or, the shell is internally provided with a containing cavity, and the first and second half shells are detachably connected to enclose the containing cavity.

7. The pet toy of claim 6, wherein The pet toy further comprises a power device installed in the shell and connected with the shell, the power device being used for driving the shell to move.

8. The pet toy of claim 7, wherein, The first half shell is provided with a first insertion hole, and the second half shell is provided with a second insertion hole, the first and second insertion holes being in opposite positions when the first and second half shells are connected. The power device comprises: an inner shell, opposite sides of the inner shell along a central axis direction being respectively provided with a driving protrusion and a limiting protrusion, a driving structure located in the inner shell and connected with the driving protrusion; wherein the driving protrusion is adapted to the first insertion hole and the limiting protrusion is adapted to the second insertion hole, so that the power device is connected with the shell and drives the shell to move.

9. The pet toy of claim 8, wherein, The driving structure comprises a motor, a driving gear and a transmission gear, an output end of the motor being installed with the driving gear, the driving gear and the transmission gear being engaged, and the transmission gear being connected with the driving protrusion.

10. The pet toy according to claim 8, wherein the power device further comprises a control member located in the inner shell, the control member being connected with the driving structure, and the control member being used for controlling the driving structure to work; and / or the power device further comprises a power supply member located in the inner shell, the power supply member being connected with the driving structure, and the power supply member being used for supplying power to the driving structure.

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