Foldable pet fence

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fences, and discloses a foldable pet fence which comprises two oppositely-arranged fixed fence plates and two oppositely-arranged foldable fence plates, and the two sides of each fixed fence plate are connected with the adjacent foldable fence plates respectively to assemble the fence. The foldable breast board comprises a plurality of movable breast boards which are arranged in a linear mode, every two adjacent movable breast boards are hinged through a hinge, and the movable breast boards are hinged to the fixed breast board through hinges. The foldable fence plate is composed of the movable fence plates hinged through the hinges, the movable fence plates are hinged to the fixed fence plate through the hinges, the movable blocks on the two sides of each movable fence plate are matched with the insertion grooves in the fixed fence plate in an inserted mode, and due to the design, when the fence is not used, the movable fence plates can be turned and folded inwards easily; the overall size of the fence is greatly reduced, transportation and storage are convenient, the fence can better adapt to different storage environments, and space resources are saved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In urban residences, space is often limited, and many pet owners choose to use pet fences to provide their pets with a relatively independent and safe space to move around. However, traditional pet fences have the following shortcomings in such living environments.

[0003] Traditional pet enclosures are mostly fixed in structure and inconvenient to fold. When pet owners need to travel or move, it is difficult to store the enclosures, causing them to take up a lot of space. For example, some large wooden pet enclosures are bulky and heavy and cannot be folded. During a move, due to their large size, they cannot pass through narrow doorways or elevators and can only be disassembled and transported. However, the disassembly process is complicated, requires the use of professional tools, and can easily damage the enclosure. This not only causes great inconvenience to pet owners but may also damage the enclosure during transport, affecting its lifespan. Even when not in use, these enclosures can only be placed in a corner, occupying valuable indoor space and making the already small living space feel even more crowded.

[0004] In summary, current pet enclosures are not easy to fold, take up a lot of space, are inconvenient to transport and store, and are difficult to adapt to different storage environments, causing considerable inconvenience in actual use. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a foldable pet fence.

[0006] The present invention proposes a foldable pet fence, which includes two fixed fence panels arranged opposite each other and two foldable fence panels arranged opposite each other. The two sides of the fixed fence panels are respectively connected to the adjacent foldable fence panels to assemble the fence.

[0007] The foldable panel includes multiple movable panels arranged in a linear fashion. Adjacent movable panels are hinged together by hinges, and the movable panels are also hinged together with the fixed panels.

[0008] Fixed blocks are installed on both sides of the fixed fence panel, and movable blocks are located on both sides of the detachable fence panel. The fixed blocks are provided with slots that are compatible with the movable blocks. When assembling the fence, the movable fence panel is flipped outward so that the movable blocks are inserted into the slots and locked by fasteners.

[0009] To address the issues of traditional pet enclosures being inconvenient to fold and taking up a lot of space, this design uses multiple movable panels connected by hinges to form a foldable enclosure. The movable panels are also connected to the fixed panels by hinges, which allows the enclosure to be flipped inwards and folded when not in use, greatly reducing the overall size and making it easier to transport and store.

[0010] The interlocking of the movable and fixed blocks with their slots, secured by fasteners, ensures the stability of the enclosure structure during use, making it safer and more reliable for pets to move around inside. This meets the needs of different storage environments and effectively saves space.

[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, in the horizontal direction, two adjacent hinges are staggered on the inner and outer sides of the movable panel, so that multiple movable panels form an alternating overlapping "Z" shaped path when folded.

[0012] This staggered hinge design optimizes the folding method of the fence. During folding, because the hinges are distributed on the inner and outer sides of the movable panels, multiple movable panels will alternately overlap in a "Z" shaped path. On the one hand, this avoids collisions and interference between the panels, making the folding process smoother. On the other hand, compared with other folding methods, this "Z" shaped folding can more tightly compress the space between the panels, improving folding efficiency. Users can complete the folding and unfolding of the fence more quickly and easily, bringing great convenience to users and improving the user experience of the product.

[0013] As a further optimization of this utility model, the movable block is a plastic pin. When the movable panel is flipped outward and faces the fixed block, the movable block deforms and is inserted into the slot for assembly.

[0014] Using plastic pins as movable blocks, the flexibility and plasticity of plastic are utilized. When the movable panel is flipped outward to face the fixed block, the plastic pin is squeezed and deformed, thus smoothly inserting into the slot. After insertion, the plastic pin regains some elasticity and is tightly locked in the slot. This connection method is simple and reliable. It not only ensures the stability of the connection between the movable and fixed panels and effectively prevents the movable panel from accidentally detaching from the fixed panel, but also allows for easy separation when disassembly is required. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the fence by simply applying a certain external force to deform the plastic pin again.

[0015] As a further optimization of this utility model, the top of the inner side of both the fixed guardrail and the movable guardrail is provided with a groove, and LED lights are embedded in the groove in a horizontally linear distribution.

[0016] The fixed and movable panels have recessed grooves on their inner top surfaces with embedded LED lights, which enhances the functionality of the pet fence. At night or in low-light environments, the LED lights provide illumination, allowing owners to easily observe their pets' activities within the fence and avoid being unable to care for them due to insufficient light. At the same time, the soft lighting also creates a relatively comfortable and safe environment for pets, improving the user experience of the pet fence and meeting the needs of users in different scenarios.

[0017] As a further optimized solution of this utility model, the movable panel includes a rectangular frame, hinges are installed on both sides of the rectangular frame, a protective net is provided in the inner frame of the rectangular frame, and the protective net is glued and fixed to the movable panel by Velcro.

[0018] The movable enclosure features a rectangular frame with a protective net, ensuring both adequate protection and good visibility for pets. The net is secured to the enclosure with Velcro, a method that offers significant advantages. When the net is damaged or needs cleaning, users can easily remove it from the enclosure for replacement or cleaning. This simple and convenient operation requires no complicated tools, extending the overall lifespan of the enclosure and reducing operating costs.

[0019] As a further optimization of this utility model, the rectangular frame of the movable guardrail is provided with four mounting holes, which are symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the movable guardrail. The four corners of the protective net are all equipped with Velcro. The front and back sides of the Velcro are respectively provided with hooks and loops. The free end of the Velcro passes through the mounting hole and is wrapped so that the hooks and loops are bonded together.

[0020] The mounting holes at the four corners of the movable guardrail work in conjunction with the Velcro straps at the four corners of the protective netting to further optimize the fixing method of the protective netting. The free end of the Velcro strap passes through the mounting holes and wraps around the netting, making the hook surface and the round loops tightly bonded. Compared with direct bonding, this method is more secure and can better fix the protective netting, preventing it from loosening or falling off during use. At the same time, the mounting holes are symmetrically set at the four corners, ensuring that the protective netting is evenly stressed after installation, thus improving the stability and reliability of the protective netting.

[0021] As a further optimization of this utility model, it also includes a base installed at the bottom of the fence. Multiple positioning holes are provided on both sides of the upper end of the base. Positioning posts that are compatible with the positioning holes are installed on both sides of the bottom of the fixed fence plate. The positioning posts at the bottom of the two fixed fence plates are respectively inserted into the adjacent positioning holes and fixed by fasteners.

[0022] The base design enhances the overall stability of the fence. The positioning posts at the bottom of the fixed panels interlock with the positioning holes on the base and are secured with fasteners, making the fence more stable when placed and less prone to shaking or tipping over. This stable connection method can effectively prevent the fence from being pushed over, especially for active pets, ensuring the safety of the pets. At the same time, this design also facilitates quick positioning and fixing of the panels when assembling the fence, improving assembly efficiency.

[0023] As a further optimization of this utility model, the base has an internal cavity and is equipped with a drawer that can be pulled outwards. The upper surface of the base has evenly distributed small holes, and the small holes are connected to the inner cavity of the base.

[0024] The small holes on the upper surface of the base are connected to the inner cavity and serve multiple functions. On the one hand, the holes allow for drainage and ventilation, preventing the accumulation of urine or water stains that could breed bacteria when pets play on the base. Pet urine and water will flow into the drawer through the holes, making it easy to clean up excrement. On the other hand, the holes increase the friction on the surface of the base, preventing pets from slipping on the base and improving the safety of pets when using it.

[0025] As a further optimized solution of this utility model, the base includes two bases that are attached to each other. The lower end faces of the two bases are hinged together by metal hinges on the side that is close to each other, and pads are installed on the lower end faces of the two bases that are far apart from each other.

[0026] The base consists of two pedestals hinged together by metal hinges, which facilitates folding. When storage is needed, the two pedestals can be folded up using the metal hinges, further reducing the overall volume of the fence. The pads installed on the lower end not only support the base but also elevate the metal hinges, preventing them from directly contacting the ground, reducing hinge wear, and extending the base's lifespan. At the same time, the pads also increase the friction between the base and the ground, making the base more stable and preventing it from sliding during use.

[0027] The foldable pet fence proposed in this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] (i) The foldable panel consists of multiple movable panels that are hinged together. The movable panels and the fixed panels are also hinged together. The movable blocks on both sides of the movable panels are inserted into the slots on the fixed panels. This design allows the movable panels to be easily flipped inward and folded when the fence is not in use, which greatly reduces the overall volume of the fence, makes it convenient for transportation and storage, and can better adapt to different storage environments, saving space resources.

[0029] (ii) In the horizontal direction, two adjacent hinges are staggered on the inner and outer sides of the movable panel, so that multiple movable panels form an alternating "Z" shaped path when folded. This unique folding method not only makes the folding process smoother and avoids mutual interference between panels, but also improves folding efficiency. Users can complete the folding and unfolding of the fence more quickly, bringing great convenience to users.

[0030] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a top view of the base of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the movable guardrail of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a top view of the movable guardrail of this utility model in a folded state.

[0036] Attached diagram descriptions: 1. Fixed side panel; 2. Movable side panel; 3. Hinge; 4. Protective net; 5. Fixed block; 6. Movable block; 7. Groove; 8. LED light; 9. Base; 10. Drawer; 11. Pad; 12. Small hole; 13. Positioning hole; 14. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar symbols denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the field of pet enclosure technology, traditional pet enclosures suffer from problems such as inconvenience in folding and large space occupation. This utility model presents an innovative design to address these issues, and its specific implementation is as follows:

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the pet enclosure consists of two fixed panels 1 arranged opposite each other and two foldable panels arranged opposite each other. The foldable panels include multiple movable panels 2 arranged in a linear pattern. Adjacent movable panels 2 and movable panels 2 are hinged to each other and to the fixed panels 1 by hinges 3. In the horizontal direction, two adjacent hinges 3 are staggered on the inner and outer sides of the movable panels 2. This layout makes the multiple movable panels 2 form an alternating overlapping "Z" shaped path when folded.

[0041] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, when assembling the fence, the movable fence panel 2 is first flipped outward. The movable blocks 6 on the movable fence panel 2 located on both sides of the detachable fence panel will align with the slots on the fixed blocks 5 installed on both sides of the fixed fence panel 1. The movable blocks 6 are plastic pins. When the movable fence panel 2 is opposite to the fixed blocks 5, the plastic pins deform and insert into the slots. After insertion, they regain some elasticity and are tightly locked in the slots. Then, they are locked with fasteners to ensure a stable connection. In this way, the movable fence panel 2 and the fixed fence panel 1 are connected to form a complete fence structure.

[0042] When storage is needed, simply loosen the fasteners and flip the movable panel 2 inward. Due to the staggered distribution of the hinges 3, the movable panel 2 will be stacked sequentially in a "Z" shaped path, thereby greatly reducing the overall volume of the fence and making it convenient for transportation and storage.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the movable panel 2 adopts a rectangular frame structure, the hinges 3 are installed on both sides of the rectangular frame, and a protective net 4 is provided in the inner frame of the rectangular frame. The protective net 4 is glued and fixed to the movable panel 2 by Velcro.

[0044] Specifically, four mounting holes 14 are symmetrically opened at the four corners of the rectangular frame of the movable guardrail 2. Velcro is installed at the four corners of the protective net 4. The front and back sides of the Velcro are respectively provided with hooks and loops. The free end of the Velcro passes through the mounting hole 14 and is wrapped around to make the hooks and loops tightly bonded. This design ensures the firmness and stability of the installation of the protective net 4.

[0045] The protective netting 4 not only ensures that the fence has a certain level of protective strength to prevent pets from escaping, but also allows pets to have a good view inside the fence. Moreover, when the protective netting 4 is damaged or needs to be cleaned, users can easily remove it from the movable panel 2. The operation is simple and convenient, without the need for complicated tools, which extends the overall service life of the fence and reduces the cost of use.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, grooves 7 are provided on the top of the inner side of both the fixed guardrail 1 and the movable guardrail 2. LED lights 8 are embedded in the grooves 7 in a horizontally linear distribution. These LED lights 8 can provide illumination at night or in low-light environments.

[0047] On the one hand, it allows owners to easily observe their pets' activities inside the enclosure, preventing them from being unable to care for their pets due to insufficient lighting. On the other hand, soft lighting can also create a relatively comfortable and safe environment for pets, enhancing the user experience of the pet enclosure and meeting the needs of users in different scenarios.

[0048] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a base 9 is installed at the bottom of the fence. Multiple positioning holes 13 are opened on both sides of the upper end of the base 9. Positioning posts that match the positioning holes 13 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the fixed fence plate 1. When assembling the fence, the positioning posts at the bottom of the fixed fence plate 1 are inserted into the adjacent positioning holes 13 respectively, and then fixed by fasteners. This design enhances the overall stability of the fence, making the fence more stable when placed, less likely to shake or tip over, ensuring the safety of pets, and also facilitating quick positioning of the fixed fence plate 1, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0049] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base 9 has an internal cavity and is equipped with a pull-out drawer 10 for convenient storage of pet supplies. The upper surface of the base 9 has evenly distributed small holes 12, which are connected to the internal cavity of the base 9. These holes 12 serve multiple functions: they allow for drainage and ventilation, collect pet excrement to prevent the accumulation of urine or water stains and the growth of bacteria, and increase the friction of the base surface to prevent pets from slipping on the base.

[0050] Furthermore, the base 9 consists of two bases that are placed close together. The lower ends of the two bases are hinged together by metal hinges on the side that is close to each other, and pads 11 are installed on the lower ends of the two bases that are far from each other. When storage is required, the two bases can be folded up by metal hinges, which further reduces the volume of the entire fence.

[0051] The pad 11 not only supports the base 9, but also elevates the metal hinge, preventing it from directly contacting the ground, reducing hinge wear, and extending the service life of the base 9. At the same time, it increases the friction between the base and the ground, making the base more stable and preventing it from sliding during use.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable pet fence, comprising two fixed guardrails (1) and two foldable guardrails arranged opposite each other, wherein the two sides of the fixed guardrails (1) are respectively connected to the adjacent foldable guardrails to assemble the fence, characterized in that, The foldable panel includes multiple movable panels (2) arranged in a linear manner. Two adjacent movable panels (2) are hinged together by a hinge (3), and the movable panels (2) are also hinged together with the fixed panel (1) by a hinge (3). Fixed blocks (5) are installed on both sides of the fixed fence (1). Movable blocks (6) are located on the movable fence (2) on both sides of the detachable fence. The fixed blocks (5) are provided with slots that are compatible with the movable blocks (6). When assembling the fence, the movable fence (2) is flipped outward so that the movable blocks (6) are inserted into the slots and locked by fasteners.

2. The foldable pet fence according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the horizontal direction, two adjacent hinges (3) are staggered on the inner and outer sides of the movable panel (2), so that multiple movable panels (2) form an alternating "Z" shaped path when folded.

3. A foldable pet fence according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable block (6) is a plastic pin. When the movable panel (2) is flipped outward and faces the fixed block (5), the movable block (6) deforms and is inserted into the slot for assembly.

4. A foldable pet fence according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the inner side of both the fixed guardrail (1) and the movable guardrail (2) is provided with a groove (7), and LED lights (8) are embedded in the groove (7) in a horizontal linear distribution.

5. A foldable pet fence according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable panel (2) includes a rectangular frame, hinges (3) are installed on both sides of the rectangular frame, and a protective net (4) is provided in the inner frame of the rectangular frame, and the protective net (4) is glued and fixed to the movable panel (2) by Velcro.

6. A foldable pet fence according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rectangular frame of the movable guardrail (2) has four mounting holes (14) symmetrically located at the four corners of the movable guardrail (2). The four corners of the protective net (4) are equipped with Velcro. The front and back sides of the Velcro are respectively provided with hooks and loops. The free end of the Velcro passes through the mounting hole (14) and is wrapped so that the hooks and loops are bonded together.

7. A foldable pet fence according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a base (9) installed at the bottom of the fence. Multiple positioning holes (13) are provided on both sides of the upper end of the base (9). Positioning posts that are compatible with the positioning holes (13) are installed on both sides of the bottom of the fixed fence (1). The positioning posts at the bottom of the two fixed fences (1) are respectively connected to the adjacent positioning holes (13) and fixed by fasteners.

8. A foldable pet fence according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (9) has an internal cavity and is equipped with a drawer (10) that can be pulled outward. The upper surface of the base (9) has evenly distributed small holes (12) that are connected to the internal cavity of the base (9).

9. A foldable pet fence according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (9) includes two bases that are placed close together. The lower end faces of the two bases are hinged together by metal hinges on the side that is close to each other. The lower end faces of the two bases are respectively equipped with pads (11).

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