Foldable dog cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable dog cage which comprises a cage body, an upper cover plate and a bottom plate, and at least two symmetrical surrounding edges on the cage body can be folded in the height direction so as to reduce the size of the cage body; the bottom plate is of a rigid body structure, the bottom plate is detachably connected with the cage body, and when the bottom plate is horizontally arranged in the cage body, limiting in the folding direction of the cage body is provided; supporting blocks used for bearing the bottom plate are arranged on the side surrounding edge of the bottom of the cage body, the bottom plate is detachably connected with the cage body in a split mode, and the upper cover plate is detachably connected with the cage body in a split mode. At least two side surrounding edges which can be mutually folded are arranged and used for achieving folding, meanwhile, the bottom plate is arranged to be the limiting piece and used for positioning the unfolded state, an additional structure for limiting basically does not need to be added, and the bottom plate structure is located at the bottom of the cage body and is not prone to being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically a foldable dog cage. Background Technology

[0002] To facilitate transportation and reduce space usage, most existing dog cages are modular, requiring assembly by the consumer or seller. This assembly is challenging and time-consuming. While folding cages exist to address this issue, current folding designs are complex, often using internal supports and restraints that are easily damaged by pets, affecting their usability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable dog cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a foldable dog cage, 1. comprising a cage body, an upper cover plate and a bottom plate, wherein at least two symmetrical edges of the cage body can be folded along the height direction to reduce the volume of the cage body;

[0005] The bottom plate is a rigid structure and is detachably connected to the cage. When the bottom plate is placed horizontally inside the cage, it provides a limit on the folding direction of the cage.

[0006] The bottom edge of the cage is provided with a support block for supporting the bottom plate. The bottom plate and the cage are detachably connected separately. The top cover plate and the cage are also detachably connected separately.

[0007] Preferably, the cage has a cuboid structure, and both the left and right sides of the cage can be folded along the height direction.

[0008] Preferably, the left and right sides of the cage have the same structure, each including at least two folding plates. Both sides of the two folding plates are hinged to the other sides of the cage, and the two folding plates are hinged to each other. The two hinge axes of the folding plates are both set in the vertical direction.

[0009] Preferably, after the left and right side panels of the cage are folded, the folded plates of the left and right side panels form two independent cavities for storing the disassembled top cover and bottom plate.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom plate is pulled upward from the top opening of the cage and separated from the cage body.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom plate abuts against the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cage and is horizontally placed on the support blocks of the side sides inside the cage. The end face of the bottom plate is provided with a hand-pull groove.

[0012] Preferably, a notch is made on one side of the bottom edge of the cage, and the bottom plate slides out horizontally from the notch and separates from the cage.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom plate abuts against the inner wall of the rear side of the cage and overlaps the support block of the side side, and is placed horizontally inside the cage. A baffle is provided on the outer side of the bottom plate on the side of the notch. The baffle matches the size of the notch and a handle is provided on the baffle for easy pushing and pulling.

[0014] Preferably, the upper cover plate is provided with a clamping block at the foldable edge of the cage body, and a clamping groove is provided in the middle of the clamping block. The clamping groove is used to clamp and fix the upper cover plate to the upper edge of the foldable edge of the cage body so as to limit the upper cover plate to extend and align with the foldable edge of the cage body.

[0015] Preferably, the upper cover plate is provided with a plurality of first locking components, and the cage body is provided with a plurality of second locking components adapted to the first locking components. The first locking components and the second locking components are used to lock and limit the upper cover plate in the vertical direction.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: this utility model has at least two foldable side panels for folding, and the bottom plate is set as a limiting member to position the unfolded state. Essentially, no additional structure is needed for limiting the position. The bottom plate structure is located at the bottom of the cage and is not easily damaged. Furthermore, the installation structure of the bottom plate and the upper cover is simpler, saving installation time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure of this utility model in its folded state;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cage body in its folded state according to this utility model; Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: including a cage body, an upper cover plate 1 and a bottom plate 4, wherein at least two symmetrical edges of the cage body can be folded along the height direction to reduce the volume of the cage body;

[0026] The base plate 4 is a rigid structure and is detachably connected to the cage. When the base plate is placed horizontally inside the cage, it provides a limit on the folding direction of the cage.

[0027] The bottom edge of the cage is provided with a support block 22 for supporting the bottom plate 4. The bottom plate 4 and the cage are detachably connected separately. The top cover plate 1 and the cage are also detachably connected separately.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the cage has a cuboid structure, and both its left and right sides can be folded along its height. Specifically, as... Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the left and right sides of the cage have the same structure, each including at least two folding plates 2. Both sides of the two folding plates 2 are hinged to the other sides of the cage, and the two folding plates 2 are hinged to each other. Both hinge axes of the folding plates 2 are vertically oriented. Both the left and right sides form a three-fold structure, folded as shown... Figure 3 As shown.

[0029] The bottom plate 4 is designed to be lifted upwards from the top opening of the cage and separated from the cage body. After the bottom plate 4 abuts against the inner walls of the front and rear side walls of the cage body, it is placed horizontally on the support block 22 of the side wall and placed inside the cage body. The end face of the bottom plate 4 is provided with a hand pull groove 41 facing upwards.

[0030] When the base plate 4 is placed horizontally inside the cage, it abuts against the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cage to provide a limiting effect and minimize gaps, preventing the folded parts from loosening during unfolding. In practical applications, the base plate 4 serves as a bottom support, with all four sides abutting against the inner walls of the cage. The connection structure between the base plate 4 and the cage is described in detail below. Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the front, rear, left, and right sides of the cage are all provided with support blocks 22 that protrude inwards. The support blocks 22 are used to install the bottom plate 4.

[0031] The cage also includes a front side panel and a rear side panel, both of which are foldable or fixed structures. In this embodiment, both the front and rear side panels are fixed structures, wherein:

[0032] The front side enclosure includes a fixed frame 3, within which an openable door 31 is installed, and a lock is installed on the door 31; the rear side enclosure consists of a fixed baffle 5.

[0033] The left, right, and front sides of the cage are all openwork structures.

[0034] The hollow structure of the left and right sides is as follows: a hollow groove is opened in the middle of the folding plate 2, and a column is inserted in the hollow groove to achieve obstruction.

[0035] The openwork structure of the front side is as follows: an openwork groove is opened in the middle of the door 31, and a column is inserted in the openwork groove to achieve obstruction.

[0036] The upper cover plate 1 is detachably connected to the cage body. (Refer to...) Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, a clamping block 13 is provided on the upper cover plate 1 at the foldable edge of the cage body. A clamping groove is provided in the middle of the clamping block 13. The clamping groove is used to clamp and fix it to the upper edge of the foldable edge of the cage body, so as to realize the limitation of the upper cover plate 1 on the extension and alignment of the foldable edge of the cage body. A plurality of first locking assemblies 12 are provided on the upper cover plate 1, and a plurality of second locking assemblies 11 adapted to the first locking assemblies 12 are provided on the cage body. The first locking assemblies 12 and the second locking assemblies 11 are used to realize the locking and limiting of the upper cover plate 1 in the vertical direction.

[0037] In another preferred embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figure 5-7 As shown, a notch 10 is cut into one side of the bottom edge of the cage. The bottom plate 4 slides horizontally out from this notch 10, separating from the cage. The rest of the structure is the same as the above scheme. After the bottom plate 4 abuts against the inner wall of the rear edge of the cage, it overlaps the support block 22 of the side edge and is placed horizontally inside the cage. A baffle 42 is provided on the outer side of the bottom plate 4 on the side of the notch 10. The baffle 42 matches the size of the notch 10 and is provided with a handle for easy pushing and pulling. Pulling it out from the side is more convenient and faster.

[0038] Reference Figure 7 As shown, the structure is three-folded, with the folding plate 2 forming two relatively independent accommodating cavities 22, which are used to accommodate the disassembled bottom plate 4 and top cover plate 1.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A collapsible dog kennel characterized by: The cage comprises a cage body, an upper cover plate (1) and a bottom plate (4), At least two symmetrical surrounding edges of the cage body can be folded in the height direction to reduce the volume of the cage body. The bottom plate (4) is a rigid structure, and the bottom plate (4) is detachably connected with the cage body in a split type. A supporting block (22) for supporting the bottom plate (4) is arranged on the side surrounding edge at the bottom position of the cage body. When the bottom plate (4) is horizontally arranged in the cage body and overlapped on the supporting block (22), the bottom plate (4) is abutted against the inner wall of the cage body to provide a limit in the folding direction of the cage body. The upper cover plate (1) is detachably connected with the cage body in a split type, and the upper cover plate (1) is provided with a clamping block (13) corresponding to the foldable surrounding edge of the cage body. The clamping block (13) is provided with a clamping groove for clamping the edge of the foldable surrounding edge of the cage body to realize the limit of the upper cover plate (1) to the foldable surrounding edge of the cage body.

2. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 1, wherein: The cage body is a cuboid structure, and the left side surrounding edge and the right side surrounding edge of the cage body can be folded in the height direction.

3. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 2, wherein: The left side surrounding edge and the right side surrounding edge of the cage body are the same structure, and each comprises at least two folding plates (2). The two sides of the two folding plates (2) are hingedly connected with other surrounding edges of the cage body, and the two folding plates (2) are hingedly connected with each other. The two hinging shafts of the folding plate (2) are arranged in a vertical direction.

4. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 3, wherein: After the left side surrounding edge and the right side surrounding edge of the cage body are folded, the folding plates (2) of the left side surrounding edge and the right side surrounding edge surround two independent cavities for storing the disassembled upper cover plate (1) and the bottom plate (4).

5. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate (4) is separated from the cage body by being extracted upward from the upper opening of the cage body.

6. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 5, wherein: After the bottom plate (4) is abutted against the inner walls of the front side surrounding edge and the rear side surrounding edge of the cage body, the bottom plate (4) is horizontally arranged in the cage body by being overlapped on the supporting block (22) of the side surrounding edge. The end surface of the bottom plate (4) is upwardly provided with a hand pulling groove (41).

7. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 1, wherein: A notch (10) is arranged on the side surrounding edge at the bottom position of the cage body. The bottom plate (4) is separated from the cage body by being horizontally slid out from the notch (10).

8. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 7, wherein: After the bottom plate (4) is abutted against the inner wall of the rear side surrounding edge of the cage body, the bottom plate (4) is horizontally arranged in the cage body by being overlapped on the supporting block (22) of the side surrounding edge. A baffle (42) is arranged on the outer side surface of the bottom plate (4) at the side of the notch (10). The baffle (42) is matched with the size of the notch (10), and a handle is arranged on the baffle (42).

9. The collapsible dog kennel of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of first lock catch assemblies (12) are arranged on the upper cover plate (1), and a plurality of second lock catch assemblies (11) matched with the first lock catch assemblies (12) are arranged on the cage body. The first lock catch assemblies (12) and the second lock catch assemblies (11) are used for realizing the locking and limiting of the upper cover plate (1) in the vertical direction.

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