Pet teasing toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet teasing toy which comprises a shell and a rope, a driving assembly is arranged in the shell, wheels are arranged on the two opposite sides of the shell respectively, the driving assembly is connected with the wheels, and the driving assembly is used for driving the wheels to rotate relative to the shell; the flexible rope body is connected with the shell in the advancing direction away from the wheels and extends out of the shell, the flexible rope body is provided with a rigid supporting pipe close to the shell, and the rigid supporting pipe wraps at least part of the flexible rope body. The pet teasing toy stimulates the curiosity and hunting instinct of a pet by simulating the motion trail of a prey so as to reduce the anxiety of the pet; and moreover, the situation that the pet teasing toy is clamped and stopped is reduced, and the pet can continuously capture and move, so that the pet is helped to keep healthy and prevent obesity.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Pet toys are play equipment designed specifically for pets to satisfy their hunting instincts. Common pet toys include cat wands, laser pointers, smart mouse cars, automatic cat balls, and automatic dog balls.

[0003] Automatic pet toys (such as smart mouse cars, automatic cat toys, and automatic dog toys) usually have a soft, thin rope attached to the outside. During interaction with a pet, the following situation arises: While these toys move automatically via wheels or rollers, they may encounter walls or other obstacles that can easily trap the rope underneath the wheels or rollers, preventing the toy from moving and thus affecting its normal use and the pet's experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a pet toy that can satisfy a pet's hunting instincts and reduce the chance of getting stuck during interaction with the pet.

[0005] This utility model provides a pet-teasing toy, including a shell and a rope. The shell is provided with a drive assembly, and wheels are respectively provided on opposite sides of the shell. The drive assembly is connected to the wheels and is used to drive the wheels to rotate relative to the shell. The flexible rope is connected to the shell in the direction away from the wheels and extends outward from the shell. A rigid support tube is provided near the shell on the flexible rope, and the rigid support tube covers at least a portion of the flexible rope.

[0006] In some embodiments, the length of the rigid support tube is L, and the shortest distance between the position where the shell connects to the flexible rope and the contact surface is H, where L > H.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rigid support tube is pasted over a portion of the flexible rope and 8H≥L≥1.4H.

[0008] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a first through hole penetrating the inside and outside of the housing, and one end of the flexible rope is provided with a limiting knot or limiting member, wherein the diameter of the first through hole is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope, the flexible rope extends out of the housing through the first through hole, and the limiting knot or limiting member abuts against the inner side of the housing.

[0009] In some embodiments, the pet toy further includes a counterweight block disposed within the housing away from the forward direction of the wheel. The counterweight block has a second through hole, wherein the diameter of the second through hole is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope. The flexible rope extends out of the housing through the second through hole and the first through hole, and the limiting knot or limiting member abuts against the counterweight block.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pet toy further includes a switch, a control circuit board, and a battery. The switch is disposed on the outer surface of the housing, and the control circuit board and the battery are disposed inside the housing. The switch, the battery, and the drive assembly are all connected to the control circuit board.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pet toy further includes a light-emitting element located inside the housing and connected to the control circuit board. The switch is made of a light-transmitting material and is disposed on the outer surface of the housing facing the forward direction of the wheel and close to the light-emitting element. The switch is also used to transmit light from the light-emitting element.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a drive shaft. The first gear is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the second gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. The first gear meshes with the second gear, and the opposite ends of the drive shaft are respectively connected to the wheel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the housing has a smooth curved structure.

[0014] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the wheel is an arc-shaped structure that convexes outward from the wheel edge towards the wheel center.

[0015] In summary, this utility model provides a pet toy with at least the following beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the pet toy uses a drive component to rotate wheels on opposite sides of the housing, achieving automatic movement. A flexible rope is connected to the housing away from the direction of travel of the wheels. The wheels drive the housing forward, causing the flexible rope away from the direction of travel to sway, mimicking the movement of prey crawling and swishing its tail, thus stimulating the pet's primal hunting interest. The flexible rope, covered with a rigid support tube, is positioned close to the housing. Therefore, during interaction between the pet toy and the pet, when the toy encounters walls or other obstacles, the rigid support tube provides support to the housing, preventing it from flipping backward and pressing the flexible rope under the wheels. Even if the pet toy moves backward and escapes the obstacle, the rigid support tube prevents the housing from flipping backward and pressing the flexible rope under the wheels, thus maintaining the normal operation of the pet toy. This design reduces the likelihood of the pet toy rolling over, thus minimizing the chance of the flexible rope getting stuck under the wheels and reducing the likelihood of it getting stuck, thereby improving the user experience. This pet toy not only stimulates pets' curiosity and hunting instincts by simulating the movement of prey, reducing pet anxiety, but also minimizes the chance of the toy getting stuck, allowing pets to continue the hunting motion, which helps maintain their health and prevent obesity. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the pet toy without the flexible rope of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of point A;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the pet toy of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial internal structure diagram of an embodiment of the pet-teasing toy of this utility model.

[0022] 10- Pet toys;

[0023] 1-Housing; 11-Wheel; 111-Outer wheel surface; 12-First through hole; 13-Counterweight; 131-Second through hole; 14-Switch; 15-Control circuit board; 16-Battery; 17-Light-emitting element;

[0024] 2-Flexible rope body; 21-Rigid support tube; 22-Limiting knot;

[0025] 3-Drive assembly; 31-Motor; 32-First gear; 33-Second gear; 34-Drive shaft.

[0026] 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

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Currently, pet toys are play equipment specifically designed for pets to satisfy their hunting instincts. Common pet toys include cat wands, laser pointers, smart mouse cars, automatic cat balls, and automatic dog balls.

[0031] Automatic pet toys (such as smart mouse cars, automatic cat toys, and automatic dog toys) usually have a soft, thin rope attached to the outside. During interaction with a pet, the following situation arises: While these toys move automatically via wheels or rollers, they may encounter walls or other obstacles that can easily trap the rope underneath the wheels or rollers, preventing the toy from moving and thus affecting its normal use and the pet's experience.

[0032] The following explanation is based on the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and 5 A pet toy 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a shell 1 and a flexible rope 2. A drive assembly 3 is provided inside the shell 1. Wheels 11 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the shell 1. The drive assembly 3 is connected to the wheels 11 and is used to drive the wheels 11 to rotate relative to the shell 1. The flexible rope 2 is connected to the shell 1 in the forward direction away from the wheels 11 and extends outward from the shell 1. A rigid support tube 21 is provided near the shell 1 on the flexible rope 2, and the rigid support tube 21 covers at least a portion of the flexible rope 2.

[0034] Compared with existing technologies, the pet toy 10 uses a drive component 3 to rotate the wheels 11 on opposite sides of the housing 1, enabling the pet toy 10 to move automatically. A flexible rope 2 is connected to the housing 1 at a position away from the forward direction of the wheels 11. The wheels 11 drive the housing 1 forward, causing the flexible rope 2 away from the forward direction to swing in a swaying motion. This simulates the tail-swinging motion of prey fleeing, stimulating the pet's primal hunting interest. The flexible rope 2, covered by a rigid support tube 21, is positioned close to the housing 1. Therefore, during interaction between the pet toy 10 and a pet, if the toy 10 encounters a wall or other obstacle while moving forward, the rigid support tube 21 supports the housing 1, providing it with a certain supporting force. This prevents the housing 1 from flipping backward due to a frontal collision, thus preventing the flexible rope 2 from being pressed under the wheel 11. Even if the pet toy 10 moves backward and breaks free from the obstacle, the rigid support tube 21 still supports the housing 1, preventing it from flipping backward and pressing the flexible rope 2 under the wheel 11, thus maintaining the normal operation of the pet toy 10. In other words, the pet toy 10 is less likely to flip over, thereby reducing the chance of the flexible rope 2 getting stuck under the wheel 11, lowering the rate of jamming, and improving the user experience.

[0035] This pet toy 10 not only stimulates a pet's curiosity and hunting instinct by simulating the movement trajectory of prey, thus reducing pet anxiety, but also reduces the chances of the pet toy 10 getting stuck, allowing the pet to continue the hunting exercise, which helps the pet maintain health and prevent obesity.

[0036] Understandably, the rigid support tube 21 can cover a portion of the flexible rope 2, allowing the uncovered portion to flexibly swing the flexible rope 2 as the pet toy 10 moves. Alternatively, the rigid support tube 21 can completely cover the flexible rope 2, providing full coverage. This not only supports the housing 1 to prevent it from tipping over but also makes it more resistant to pet chewing and scratching. In at least one embodiment, the rigid support tube 21 is a heat-shrink tubing. In at least one embodiment, the flexible rope 2 is a soft and abrasion-resistant rope such as nylon rope, hemp rope, or cotton rope.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 , 2 In at least one embodiment of this utility model, the length of the rigid support tube 21 is L, and the shortest distance between the position where the shell 1 is connected to the flexible rope 2 and the contact surface is H, wherein L > H.

[0038] Specifically, the contact surface is a surface such as a cement floor or wooden floor, which allows the pet toy 10 to move. When L > H, because the length of the rigid support tube 21 is greater than the shortest distance between the connection point of the shell 1 and the flexible rope 2 and the contact surface, when the pet toy 10 encounters a wall or other obstacle while moving forward, the wheel 11 applies a force to the shell 1 in the forward direction. The shell 1 in the forward direction contacts the wall or other obstacle first, causing the shell 1 to begin to flip backward. The rigid support tube 21, which is away from the forward direction, can preferentially contact the contact surface, providing a supporting force to the shell 1. This prevents the shell 1 from flipping backward excessively and causing the flexible rope 2 to get stuck under the wheel 11. After a few seconds, the wheel 11 applies a force to the shell 1 in the backward direction, and the pet toy 10, supported by the rigid support tube 21, moves backward away from the wall or other obstacle. In other words, the pet toy 10 is freed from the constraint of the obstacle and continues to operate normally. This technical solution not only reduces the tipping rate and rope jamming rate of the pet toy 10, but also enhances the interactive experience between the pet toy 10 and the pet.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , 2In at least one embodiment, the rigid support tube 21 is attached to and covers a portion of the flexible rope 2, with 8H ≥ L ≥ 1.4H. Specifically, attaching the rigid support tube 21 to and covering the flexible rope 2 better stabilizes the rigid support tube 21 on the outer surface of the flexible rope 2. If the rigid support tube 21 is too short, when the toy 10 moves forward and encounters a wall or other obstacle, and the power of the wheel 11 is too great, the wheel 11 exerts too much force on the shell 1 in the forward direction, and the shell 1 tends to flip backward. In this case, the rigid support tube 21 provides insufficient support to the shell 1, making it easy for the shell 1 to flip over and the flexible rope 2 to be pressed under the wheel 11, affecting the teasing effect of the toy 10. Conversely, if the rigid support tube 21 is too long, that is, if too much of the rigid support tube 21 covers the flexible rope 2, it will limit the swing amplitude and flexibility of the flexible rope 2, which is also not conducive to the teasing effect.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the shortest distance H between the connection point of the housing 1 and the flexible rope 2 and the contact surface is 3mm, and the length L of the rigid support tube 21 is between 4.2mm and 24mm. More preferably, L is 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, or 18mm. These preferred embodiments not only provide sufficient support for the flexible rope 2, but also retain the flexibility of the flexible rope 2, allowing it to swing flexibly with an appropriate amplitude under the drive of the drive component 3 and the wheel 11. Furthermore, the housing 1 is less likely to overturn when encountering obstacles, thus achieving a good pet-playing effect and meeting the pet's play needs.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 , 2 In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is provided with a first through hole 12 penetrating inside and outside the housing 1, and one end of the flexible rope 2 is provided with a limiting knot 22 or a limiting member. The diameter of the first through hole 12 is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope 2. The flexible rope 2 extends out of the housing 1 through the first through hole 12, and the limiting knot 22 or the limiting member abuts against the inner side of the housing 1.

[0042] Understandably, the other end of the flexible rope 2 extends out of the housing 1 through the first through hole 12. The rigid support tube 21 covers the portion of the flexible rope 2 extending out of the housing 1. The limiting knot 22 or limiting member at one end of the flexible rope 2 abuts against the inside of the housing 1, effectively preventing the flexible rope 2 from detaching from the housing 1. This ensures the reliability of the connection between the flexible rope 2 and the housing 1, extends the service life of the pet toy 10, and prevents damage to the pet toy 10 caused by the flexible rope 2 detaching during play, or the pet's safety hazard caused by accidentally swallowing the detached flexible rope 2. By passing the flexible rope 2 through the first through hole 12 and making a limiting knot 22 or installing a limiting member at one end of the flexible rope 2, the connection and installation of the flexible rope 2 and the housing 1 can be quickly achieved. More specifically, the position of the limiting knot 22 or the limiting member on the flexible rope 2 can be adjusted as needed, thereby adjusting the length of the flexible rope 2 extending out of the housing 1. The rigid support tube 21 covers the portion of the flexible rope 2 extending out of the housing 1 to accommodate different pet-playing needs and habits, improving the versatility and flexibility of the pet toy 10. The matching aperture ensures uniform force distribution on the flexible rope 2 at the first through hole 12, reducing wear between the flexible rope 2 and the through hole wall during forceful swinging, lowering the risk of breakage due to friction, thus extending the service life of the flexible rope 2, ensuring long-term normal use of the pet toy 10, and reducing the cost and inconvenience of frequent replacements due to damage to the flexible rope 2. More specifically, the limiting knot 22 or the limiting member is larger than the aperture of the first through hole 12, ensuring that when a pet pulls on the flexible rope 2, the reaction force of the limiting knot 22 or the limiting member on the housing 1 effectively prevents the flexible rope 2 from detaching from the housing 1.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 , 2 In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the pet toy 10 further includes a counterweight 13. The counterweight 13 is disposed in the housing 1 in the forward direction away from the wheel 11. The counterweight 13 is provided with a second through hole 131, wherein the diameter of the second through hole 131 is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope 2. The flexible rope 2 extends out of the housing 1 through the second through hole 131 and the first through hole 12, and the limiting knot 22 or the limiting member abuts against the counterweight 13.

[0044] Understandably, the counterweight 13 is positioned inside the housing 1 away from the forward direction of the wheel 11. Firstly, this effectively adjusts the center of gravity distribution of the pet toy 10. A reasonable center of gravity distribution makes the movement of the pet toy 10 more stable, avoiding tipping over or abnormal movement postures caused by a shift in the center of gravity, thus improving the movement stability and reliability of the pet toy 10. Secondly, the counterweight 13, like the flexible rope 2, is positioned away from the forward direction of the wheel 11. The flexible rope 2 can extend outside the housing 1 through the second through hole 131 and the first through hole 12, and the rope knot 22 or a limiting member abuts against the counterweight 13, thereby forming a dual protection mechanism to prevent the flexible rope 2 from detaching from the housing 1. Even when the pet plays vigorously or pulls on the flexible rope 2 with great force, the reaction force of the counterweight 13 and the shell 1 increases the reaction force that allows the flexible rope 2 to detach from the shell 1, greatly improving the safety and reliability of the pet toy 10, extending the service life of the pet toy 10, reducing the risk of damage to the pet toy 10 due to the detachment of the flexible rope 2, or reducing the risk of the pet being harmed by accidentally swallowing the detached flexible rope 2.

[0045] Reference Figure 4 In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the pet toy 10 further includes a switch 14, a control circuit board 15 and a battery 16. The switch 14 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 1, and the control circuit board 15 and the battery 16 are disposed inside the housing 1. The switch 14, the battery 16 and the drive assembly 3 are all connected to the control circuit board 15.

[0046] Understandably, the switch 14 is located on the outer surface of the housing 1, allowing pet owners to easily operate it and conveniently turn the pet toy 10 on or off at any time according to the pet's play status and needs, thus achieving rapid control over the movement of the pet toy 10. The control circuit board 15, drive assembly 3, and battery 16 are housed within the housing 1, achieving an integrated design of the internal structure of the pet toy 10 and making the connections between components more compact. The switch 14, battery 16, and drive assembly 3 are all connected to the control circuit board 15, which allows for precise control of the drive assembly 3, enabling adjustment of various parameters such as the movement speed, direction, and mode of the pet toy 10. This means that the movement mode of the pet toy 10 can be preset or adjusted in real-time according to different pets' preferences and play habits, such as setting uniform speed movement, variable speed movement, and intermittent movement, making the pet toy 10 more fun and attractive, better stimulating the pet's interest in playing, and improving the quality and effect of interaction with the pet. Simultaneously, the battery 16 provides a stable power supply to the drive assembly 3, ensuring that the pet toy 10 can operate continuously and stably, meeting the pet's play needs for extended periods.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 and 5In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the pet toy 10 further includes a light-emitting element 17, which is located inside the housing 1 and connected to the control circuit board 15. The switch 14 is made of a light-transmitting material and is located on the outer surface of the housing 1 and close to the light-emitting element 17 in the forward direction of the wheel 11. The switch 14 is also used to transmit light from the light-emitting element 17.

[0048] Understandably, the control circuit board 15 can control the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting element 17, such as flashing frequency and color change. The switch 14, located near the light-emitting element 17 and facing the forward direction of the wheel 11, is made of a light-transmitting material. During the movement of the pet toy 10, the light from the light-emitting element 17 shines through the switch 14, attracting the pet's attention and curiosity, enhancing the pet toy 10's appeal, increasing the interactive fun between the pet and the pet toy 10, and making the pet more willing to participate in play. Because the switch 14 is made of a light-transmitting material, the light from the light-emitting element 17 shines through, making it easy for the owner to quickly find and operate the switch 14 in low-light environments to turn the pet toy 10 on or off. Simultaneously, the interaction between the light-emitting element 17 and the switch 14 also serves as visual feedback, allowing the owner to more intuitively understand the working status of the pet toy 10.

[0049] More specifically, the switch 14 faces the direction of travel of the wheel 11, while the counterweight 13 is positioned opposite the direction of travel of the wheel 11. This layout effectively prevents the switch 14 from being accidentally activated due to collisions or friction with the ground or other obstacles during the movement of the pet toy 10. This ensures that the pet toy 10 can continue to operate according to the preset movement mode and will not stop due to accidental activation of the switch 14, thus guaranteeing the continuity of the pet's play and preventing the pet from becoming confused or losing interest due to the sudden stop of the pet toy 10. The light-emitting element 17, the light-transmitting switch 14, and the drive component 3 and counterweight 13 inside the housing 1 work together to further optimize the overall performance of the pet toy 10. During the movement of the pet toy 10, the counterweight 13 adjusts the center of gravity to prevent accidental activation of the switch 14 and ensure continuous operation. The light emitted by the light-emitting element 17 not only increases the fun of the pet toy 10, but also interacts with the swinging of the flexible rope 2 and the rotation of the wheels 11 to form a dynamic and attractive play scene, providing pets with a richer and more exciting play experience. This also adds more highlights and advantages to the overall design of the pet toy 10. In at least one embodiment, the light-emitting element 17 is an LED light, a light-emitting diode, or other light-emitting component.

[0050] Reference Figure 5In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly 3 includes a motor 31, a first gear 32, a second gear 33 and a transmission shaft 34. The first gear 32 is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 31, and the second gear 33 is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 34. The first gear 32 meshes with the second gear 33, and the two opposite ends of the transmission shaft 34 are respectively connected to the wheel 11.

[0051] Specifically, the rotational power of the motor 31 can be efficiently transmitted to the drive shaft 34 through the meshing of the first gear 32 and the second gear 33, thereby driving the wheel 11 to rotate. This achieves stable power transmission and ensures that the pet toy 10 receives sufficient power to meet the pet's needs for speed and agility during play. The drive assembly 3, composed of the motor 31, the first gear 32, the second gear 33, and the drive shaft 34, can be designed to be compact, facilitating installation inside the housing 1 of the pet toy 10 without occupying excessive space. This makes the overall structure of the pet toy 10 more rational and compact. This not only improves the space utilization of the pet toy 10 but also provides more space and flexibility for the installation and layout of other internal components of the housing 1.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the housing 1 is a smooth curved surface structure.

[0053] Specifically, the smooth, curved surface structure prevents accidental injuries such as scratches and cuts to pets caused by sharp edges or corners during contact with the pet toy 10, ensuring the pet's safety while playing. For pet owners, the smooth outer surface of the shell 1 makes handling, placing, or adjusting the pet toy 10 more comfortable and prevents scratches on their hands. When the pet toy 10 is being played with or placed in the environment, the smooth curved surface is less likely to be caught, snagged, or entangled by the pet's fur, paws, or surrounding objects (such as furniture, carpets, etc.), reducing the risk of damage to the pet toy 10 and injury to the pet, thus improving the safety and reliability of the pet toy 10. The smooth curved surface structure reduces dents, gaps, and hard-to-clean areas on the surface of the shell 1, making cleaning the pet toy 10 easier and faster. Pet hair, dirt, etc., are less likely to accumulate, and a simple wipe is sufficient to keep the pet toy 10 clean and hygienic, extending its lifespan and maintaining its good condition.

[0054] In at least one embodiment, the pet toy 10 can be designed in the shape of a mouse through appropriate appearance design, which can accurately trigger the instinctive reaction of pets such as cats. Pets have a natural hunting interest in small animals like mice. This figurative pet toy 10 can highly attract the attention of pets, stimulate their curiosity, playfulness, and hunting instincts, and make pets more proactive in interacting with the pet toy 10, bringing them a more natural and instinctive entertainment experience and satisfying their natural needs. More specifically, the smooth curved shell 1 serves as the mouse's body, the switch 14 as the mouse's nose, and the flexible rope 2 as the mouse's tail, etc., making the overall appearance of the pet toy 10 more cute, vivid, and lifelike. This design cleverly combines the functional components of the pet toy 10 with its appearance. The smooth, curved shell 1 conforms to the shape of a mouse's body and offers practical advantages, such as preventing pet injuries and facilitating cleaning. The switch 14 is designed as a mouse's nose, retaining its operational function while becoming an important part of the mouse's image. The flexible rope 2 serves as the mouse's tail, enabling it to swing during play and adding to the mouse's realism. This integration makes the pet toy 10 visually appealing and functionally reliable, achieving a unity of form and function and enhancing its overall quality and usability.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the outer wheel surface 111 of the wheel 11 is an arc-shaped structure that convexes outward from the wheel edge toward the wheel center.

[0056] Specifically, when the pet toy 10 encounters uneven ground or tilts due to external forces during movement, the outer wheel surface 111 with its convex arc design generates a natural restoring torque due to its shape. This torque helps pull the pet toy 10 back to its normal driving posture, reducing the probability of tipping over and allowing the pet toy 10 to better adapt to complex and changing ground environments, thus improving its stability during use. Even if the pet toy 10 accidentally tips over, the outer wheel surface 111 with its convex arc design can more easily use the restoring torque generated by its shape to help the pet toy 10 right itself through contact and friction with the ground. This allows the pet toy 10 to have a higher probability of returning to normal driving status without intervention, reducing the possibility of the pet toy 10 stopping or being damaged due to tipping over, and improving the reliability and durability of the pet toy 10. Compared to traditional flat or concave wheel surfaces, the outward-convex arc-shaped structure design, where the wheel 11 bulges outward from the wheel edge towards the wheel center, ensures effective contact with the ground even when the wheel 11 is tilted. This provides more stable support for the toy 10 and reduces the risk of tipping over due to insufficient contact area. The convex arc surface of the wheel 11 effectively reduces impact and wear on the wheel edge and other parts of the toy 10 during tipping and straightening. Compared to flat or concave wheels 11, which are more susceptible to concentrated impact during tipping, this design helps extend the lifespan of both the wheel 11 and the toy 10 as a whole, reducing the frequency of component damage caused by frequent tipping and collisions, and lowering maintenance and replacement costs.

[0057] It should be noted that other aspects of the pet-amusing toy disclosed in this utility model can be found in the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

[0058] 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-amusing toy, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein a drive assembly is provided inside the housing, and wheels are respectively provided on opposite sides of the housing. The drive assembly is connected to the wheels and is used to drive the wheels to rotate relative to the housing. A flexible rope is connected to the housing and extends outward from the housing in a direction away from the wheel. A rigid support tube is provided near the housing, and the rigid support tube covers at least a portion of the flexible rope.

2. The pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the rigid support tube is L, and the shortest distance between the position where the shell connects to the flexible rope and the contact surface is H, where L > H.

3. The pet toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rigid support tube is pasted over the portion of the flexible rope, and 8H≥L≥1.4H.

4. The pet-amusing toy according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a first through hole that penetrates the inside and outside of the housing. One end of the flexible rope is provided with a limiting knot or limiting member. The diameter of the first through hole is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope. The flexible rope extends out of the housing through the first through hole, and the limiting knot or limiting member abuts against the inside of the housing.

5. The pet toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pet toy also includes a counterweight, which is located inside the housing away from the forward direction of the wheel. The counterweight has a second through hole, the diameter of which is adapted to the diameter of the flexible rope. The flexible rope extends out of the housing through the second through hole and the first through hole, and the limiting knot or limiting member abuts against the counterweight.

6. The pet toy according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The pet toy also includes a switch, a control circuit board, and a battery. The switch is disposed on the outer surface of the housing, and the control circuit board and the battery are disposed inside the housing. The switch, the battery, and the drive assembly are all connected to the control circuit board.

7. The pet toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pet toy also includes a light-emitting element, which is located inside the housing and connected to the control circuit board. The switch is made of a light-transmitting material and is located on the outer surface of the housing in the direction of the wheel's forward movement, close to the light-emitting element. The switch is also used to transmit light from the light-emitting element.

8. The pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a drive shaft. The first gear is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the second gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft. The first gear meshes with the second gear, and the opposite ends of the drive shaft are respectively connected to the wheel.

9. The pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the shell has a smooth curved structure.

10. The pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the wheel is an arc-shaped structure that convexes outward from the wheel edge towards the wheel center.

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