Electric pet toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric pet toy which comprises a main machine, a rope and a fixing device, the main machine comprises a shell, a driving motor and a roller, the driving motor is fixed to the shell, the roller comprises a center shaft and side walls oppositely arranged on the two sides of the center shaft, and the center shaft is connected to an output shaft of the driving motor; when the driving motor works, the roller can be driven to rotate clockwise or anticlockwise; one end of the rope is connected to the roller, the other end of the rope is connected with an ornament, and the rope can be wound on the central shaft under the rotation of the roller so as to drive the ornament to reciprocate in the vertical direction; one end of the fixing device is connected to the shell, and the other end of the fixing device is detachably connected to a target object, so that the central axis of the roller is in the horizontal direction when the host is connected to the target object. According to the electric pet toy, the bidirectional motor is adopted to drive the rolling wheels to rotate bidirectionally, so that the motion trail is more complex, the attention of a pet can be better attracted, and a better playing effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electric device technology, and in particular relates to an electric pet toy. Background Technology

[0002] With the booming development of the pet economy, the demand for intelligent and fun pet supplies continues to rise. Hanging pet toys, as traditional tools for entertaining pets, are popular with consumers due to their ability to simulate prey movements; however, significant technological bottlenecks remain in practical applications. Existing hanging toys rely on manual traction to move the end decorations, which is not only limited by the operator's time and energy, making it difficult to achieve automatic pet entertainment around the clock; their simple linear pulling or one-dimensional swinging motion patterns differ greatly from the complex dynamic scenarios faced by pets chasing prey in their natural environment.

[0003] From a pet behavior perspective, felines and canines have a natural hunting instinct towards rapidly changing and irregularly moving objects. However, repetitive and regular movement patterns can easily lead to behavioral habits in pets, causing the toy's appeal to quickly diminish. Currently, most electric hanging toys on the market use fixed-frequency motors or fixed track devices, which cannot simulate the sudden acceleration, change of direction, and abrupt stops of prey in nature, making it difficult to continuously stimulate a pet's hunting desire. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an electric pet toy that aims to solve the problems of existing pet toys having a single movement trajectory, limited application scenarios, and an inability to better entertain pets.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, in a first aspect, this application provides an electric pet toy, the electric pet toy comprising:

[0006] The main unit includes a housing, a drive motor, and rollers. The drive motor is fixed to the housing. The rollers include a central shaft and side walls disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the central shaft. The central shaft is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. When the drive motor is working, it can drive the rollers to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0007] A rope, one end of which is connected to the roller and the other end of which is connected to a decoration. The rope can be wound around the central shaft as the roller rotates, so as to drive the decoration to move back and forth in the vertical direction.

[0008] A fixing device, one end of which is connected to the housing and the other end of which is detachably connected to the target object, such that the central axis of the roller is horizontal when the main unit is connected to the target object.

[0009] Furthermore, the central shaft includes a shaft hole and a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the shaft hole in a radial direction, wherein the included angles formed between the protrusions are the same.

[0010] Furthermore, the number of protruding ridges is four, wherein at least some of the protruding ridges extend to different lengths.

[0011] Furthermore, a bearing is fixed to the end of the output shaft. The cross-section of the bearing is larger than the cross-section of the output shaft, and its shape is rectangular.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing device includes two opposing clamping arms, each of which includes a fixed end and a clamping end. The two fixed ends are axially connected to the housing so that the two clamping arms can rotate around the fixed ends. The two fixed ends are also provided with torsion springs so that an elastic clamping force is generated between the two clamping arms. The clamping end extends to the outside of the housing to clamp the target object.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixed ends of the two clamping arms are gear structures, the two gear structures are meshed and connected to each other, and the two gear structures are fixed to the housing by fixing screws passing through the gear shaft.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping end is connected to a clamping ear, and the clamping ear is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing device includes at least one suction cup, which is arranged in a horizontal or vertical direction to adhere to the surface of a target object in different directions.

[0016] Furthermore, the housing also includes a baffle plate, which is located near the roller and circumferentially arranged along the outer edge of the two side walls, for shielding the outer side of part of the roller.

[0017] Furthermore, the rope is made of an elastic material.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the electric pet toy of this application uses a drive motor to pull the movement of the decorations, which can simulate the process of human pulling during acceleration and stopping; furthermore, a bidirectional motor is used to drive the rollers to rotate in both directions, causing the decorations to produce multi-directional movements in the vertical and horizontal directions, making the movement trajectory more complex, which can better attract the pet's attention and achieve a better teasing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of an electric pet toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the back structure of an electric pet toy according to the embodiment shown;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of an electric pet toy shown in the figure;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial disassembly diagram of an electric pet toy according to the embodiment shown.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electric pet toy according to the embodiment shown;

[0025] Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the roller provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a roller provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric pet toy provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0028] Reference numerals: 1. Main unit; 2. Fixing device; 3. Rope; 4. Decoration; 11. Housing; 12. Roller; 13. Drive motor; 14. Control board; 21. Clamping arm; 22. Suction cup; 23. Clamping end; 111. Front cover; 112. Rear cover; 113. Baffle; 114. Control button; 121. Side wall; 122. Central shaft; 131. Output shaft; 132. Bearing; 221. Clamping lug; 222. Fixing screw; 223. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of this utility model and are not intended to limit this application. In this application, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" generally refer to the upper, lower, left, and right directions indicated by the accompanying drawings. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer dimensions relative to the outline of the component itself.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 8 , Figure 1The overall structure of an electric pet toy according to an embodiment of this application is shown, such as... Figure 1 and 3 As shown, the electric pet toy includes a main unit 1, a rope 3, and a fixing device 2. The main unit 1 includes a housing 11, a drive motor 13, and a roller 12. The drive motor 13 is fixed to the housing 11. The roller 12 includes a central shaft 122 and side walls 121 disposed on both sides of the central shaft 122. The central shaft 122 is connected to the output shaft 131 of the drive motor 13. When the drive motor 13 is working, it can drive the roller 12 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. One end of the rope 3 is connected to the roller 12, and the other end is connected to a decoration 4. The rope 3 can be wound around the central shaft 122 under the rotation of the roller 12 to drive the decoration 4 to move back and forth in the vertical direction. One end of the fixing device 2 is connected to the housing 11, and the other end is detachably connected to the target object so that when the main unit 1 is connected to the target object, the line of the central shaft 122 of the roller is in the horizontal direction.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the housing 11 includes a front cover 111 and a rear cover 112, which together form an internal cavity. To ensure axial positioning accuracy and prevent shaking during operation, a motor slot is defined within the internal cavity for accommodating and fixing the drive motor 13. Part of the drive motor 13 is installed in the fixing slot and further fixed therein by a motor cover and screws. The output shaft 131 of the drive motor 13 extends from the internal cavity to the outside of the front cover 111. The roller 12 is connected to the output shaft 131 outside the front cover 111 and maintains a certain gap with the front cover 111. The roller 12 is cylindrical in shape and has a central shaft 122 and two identical circular sidewalls 121. The two sidewalls 121 are connected to the two ends of the central shaft 122 respectively. The central shaft 122 has small holes 124. One end of the rope 3 can be fixed to the central shaft 122 through the small holes 124 and wrapped around the central shaft 122 when the roller 12 rotates. The two sidewalls 121 can prevent the rope 3 from wrapping out of the central shaft 122 during the wrapping process. While the rope 3 is wrapping, it can pull the mouse decoration 4 at the other end to move. The drive motor 13 is a bidirectional motor that can drive the roller 12 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, and can realize the clockwise and counterclockwise wrapping or unwrapping of the rope 3. The rear cover 112 is also equipped with control buttons 114, and the internal cavity is also equipped with a control board 14. The control board 14 is electrically connected to the control buttons 114 and the drive motor 13, and is used to control the operating status of the drive motor 13, such as switching it on or off or executing the corresponding operating mode. The operating mode can be to rotate forward or backward in a cycle according to a set time and a set speed. The specific operating mode can be adjusted according to different design requirements.

[0032] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the housing 11 also includes a baffle 113, which is disposed on the front cover 111. The baffle 113 is located near the roller 12 and circumferentially arranged along the outer edges of the two side walls 121. That is, the baffle 113 is located in a section on one side of the roller 12 to shield part of the outer side of the roller 12. This further confines the rope 3 within the winding area of ​​the roller 12, preventing the rope 3 from detaching from the central shaft 122 and the confined area of ​​the side wall 121 due to excessive winding speed.

[0033] In some embodiments, the fixing device 2 may be a detachable device such as a magnetic suction device, a suction cup 21' device, a clamping device, or an adhesive device; it can be designed according to different usage requirements.

[0034] In use, after the fixing device 2 fixes the main unit 1 at a certain height above the ground, the roller's central shaft 122 is in a horizontal position, so that the rope 3 is perpendicular to the ground. Controlling the drive motor 13 drives the roller 12 to rotate. The rotation of the roller 12 automatically winds the rope 3, and the contraction of the rope 3 causes the ornament 4 to move up and down vertically. During its descent, the ornament 4 also experiences a certain amount of horizontal swaying. Therefore, through the continuous forward and reverse driving of the drive motor 13, the ornament 4 can not only move up and down but also sway horizontally, thereby attracting the pet's attention and achieving the purpose of entertaining the pet.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the central shaft 122 includes a shaft hole and multiple protruding ridges extending radially outward from the shaft hole, with the same included angle between each protruding ridge. The purpose of setting the protruding ridges is to increase the surface roughness and contact area of ​​the shaft body. Compared with a circular shaft body, this can significantly improve the friction between the rope 3 and the shaft body, reduce slippage, and make the motor driving force more efficiently converted into the lifting and lowering motion of the rope 3. Secondly, adding protruding ridges can make the force distribution of the central shaft 122 more uniform, which can enhance the torsional strength of the shaft body, especially in scenarios where the rope 3 frequently rotates forward and backward, reducing the risk of deformation or breakage of the shaft body due to torque. For situations where multiple ropes 3 need to be driven simultaneously, the shaft body can fix multiple ropes 3 separately through different ridges to achieve balanced load distribution and avoid excessive force on one side. The number of protruding ridges can be two, that is, two protruding ridges are set on the same plane, and the angle between the two protruding ridges is 180°; the number of protruding ridges can also be three, four, etc., with the corresponding angles between the protruding ridges being 120°, 90°, etc.

[0036] Furthermore, as the roller 12 rotates, the rope 3 alternately contacts different sides along the corners of the cross-shaped profile, causing the decoration 4 on the rope 3 to further increase its horizontal offset while it is rising and falling vertically.

[0037] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, there are four protruding ridges, each at a 90° angle to the others, with at least some ridges having different lengths; for example, two opposite ridges may have the same length, two adjacent ridges may have different lengths, or all ridges may have different lengths. The overall cross-section is cross-shaped, with each pair of ridges having different lengths. By adjusting the ratio of the lengths of the cross-shaped axis, the amplitude and frequency of the horizontal offset of the rope 3 can be changed, thereby controlling the movement trajectory of the ornament 4, increasing its movement amplitude, and achieving a better attraction and playful effect.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the rope 3 is made of an elastic material. Elastic materials may include rubber, silicone, etc.; ropes 3 made of common elastic materials and technical solutions that achieve the above effects should all fall within the scope of protection of this technical solution. When the ornament 4 moves vertically, the rope 3, made of an elastic material, can be stretched by the weight of the ornament 4 itself. The rebounded rope 3 can produce a relatively large, irregular bouncing motion, which can better attract the pet's attention and achieve a better teasing effect.

[0039] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, a bearing 132 is fixed to the end of the output shaft 131. The cross-section of the bearing 132 is larger than that of the output shaft 131, and its shape is rectangular. By adding the output shaft 131, a surface contact lock can be formed with the groove of the central shaft 122 of the roller 12. Compared with a common round shaft, this significantly improves torque transmission efficiency and avoids power loss due to slippage. For example, in toy transmission scenarios requiring high-frequency forward and reverse rotation, the rectangular shaft can ensure that the motor driving force is synchronized to the roller 12 in real time, maintaining the stability of the rope 3's movement. In some embodiments, the output shaft 131 can also be other shapes, such as a triangular, hexagonal, or other irregular shapes with a cross-section.

[0040] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the fixing device 2 includes two opposing clamping arms 21. Each clamping arm 21 includes a fixed end 23 and a clamping end 22. The two fixed ends 23 are axially connected to the housing 11 so that the two clamping arms 21 can rotate around the fixed ends 23. The two fixed ends 23 are also provided with torsion springs 223 so that an elastic clamping force is generated between the two clamping arms 21. The clamping end 22 extends to the outside of the housing 11 to clamp the target object.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the top of the housing 11 defines a semi-open area to accommodate part of the clamping arms 21, that is, the fixed ends 23 of the two clamping arms 21 are connected to the housing 11 and partially surrounded, while the other ends of the two clamping arms 21 extend upward to the outside of the housing 11 so that the clamping arms 21 clamp the target object from below; a torsion spring 223 is provided on the fixed ends 23 of the two clamping arms 21 to generate a reverse torsional force when the clamping arms 21 open, that is, the two clamping arms 21 have a corresponding clamping force to clamp the target object from below.

[0042] For some usage scenarios, such as door frames, which are located at a relatively high position above the ground, using clamping devices for fixation is more convenient and reliable.

[0043] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3 and 5 As shown, the fixed ends 23 of the two clamping arms 21 are gear structures, the two gear structures are meshed and connected to each other, and the two gear structures are fixed to the housing 11 by fixing screws 222 passing through the gear shaft.

[0044] The gear structure ensures the consistency of the clamping arm 21 during movement, enhances the reliability of the clamping arm 21, and prevents the clamping arm 21 from opening and closing asynchronously, causing it to tilt and fall off during play.

[0045] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3 and 5 As shown, the clamping end 22 is connected to a clamping ear 221, and the clamping ear 221 is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0046] The clamping ear 221 typically has a flat contact surface to increase the clamping area and friction. Furthermore, by adding an anti-slip pad to the clamping ear 221, the friction is further increased, achieving a better clamping effect. The clamping ear 221 is hinged to the clamping end 22, and the clamping ear 221 has a certain rotation angle, facilitating better contact between the clamping ear 221 and the clamping surface. The shape of the clamping ear 221 is not limited, and the anti-slip pad can be made of flexible materials such as rubber or silicone, ensuring friction while preventing damage to the target object.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the fixing device 2 includes at least one suction cup 21', which is arranged in a horizontal or vertical direction to adhere to the surface of a target object in different directions. Specifically, the suction cup 21' can be arranged on the top of the cover facing upwards, or it can be arranged on the rear cover 112 facing horizontally. The suction cup 21' is usually used to adhere to smooth surfaces. By installing the suction cup 21' at different positions on the housing 11, it is possible to adhere to different target surfaces, such as walls, glass, ceilings, etc.

[0048] Compared to related technologies, the electric pet toy of this application uses a drive motor to pull the ornament's movement, simulating the process of a person pulling and tugging during acceleration and deceleration. Furthermore, a bidirectional motor drives the rollers to rotate in both directions, causing the ornaments to move in multiple directions, both vertically and horizontally, resulting in a more complex trajectory that better attracts the pet's attention and enhances the playful experience. To further complicate the trajectory, a rope made of elastic material is used; and the central axis of the rollers is designed with an edge, with the length of the edge adjusted. To further expand the toy's usability, clamps or suction cups can be used to fix the toy in different positions, increasing its convenience and flexibility.

[0049] This application has been described through several embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Furthermore, based on the teachings of this application, these features and embodiments can be modified to suit specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims are protected by this application.

Claims

1. An electric pet toy, characterized in that, The electric pet toy includes: The main unit includes a housing, a drive motor, and rollers. The drive motor is fixed to the housing. The rollers include a central shaft and side walls disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the central shaft. The central shaft is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. When the drive motor is working, it can drive the rollers to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. A rope, one end of which is connected to the roller and the other end of which is connected to a decoration. The rope can be wound around the central shaft as the roller rotates, so as to drive the decoration to move back and forth in the vertical direction. A fixing device, one end of which is connected to the housing and the other end of which is detachably connected to the target object, such that the central axis of the roller is horizontal when the main unit is connected to the target object.

2. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central shaft includes a shaft hole and a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the shaft hole in a radial direction, wherein the included angles formed between the protrusions are the same.

3. The electric pet toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of protruding ridges is four, and at least some of the protruding ridges extend to different lengths.

4. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bearing is fixed to the end of the output shaft. The cross-section of the bearing is larger than that of the output shaft, and its shape is rectangular.

5. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing device includes two opposing clamping arms, each of which includes a fixed end and a clamping end. The two fixed ends are axially connected to the housing so that the two clamping arms can rotate around the fixed ends. The two fixed ends are also provided with torsion springs so that an elastic clamping force is generated between the two clamping arms. The clamping end extends to the outside of the housing so as to clamp the target object.

6. The electric pet toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed ends of the two clamping arms are gear structures, the two gear structures are meshed and connected to each other, and the two gear structures are fixed to the housing by fixing screws passing through the gear shaft.

7. The electric pet toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping end is connected to a clamping lug, and the clamping lug is provided with an anti-slip pad.

8. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing device includes at least one suction cup, which is oriented horizontally or vertically to adhere to the surface of a target object in different directions.

9. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also includes a baffle plate, which is located near the roller and circumferentially arranged along the outer edge of the two side walls to shield part of the outer side of the roller.

10. The electric pet toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rope is made of an elastic material.

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