Pet collar and collar unlocking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet necklace and necklace unlocking mechanism, include: a plurality of locking cooperation department are set up on the flexible necklace, locking piece cooperate with locking cooperation department to restrict the flexible necklace reverse loosening, electric unlocking mechanism, including driving part, transmission part and movable element, the driving part is through transmission part and drives movable element and moves along the preset direction, when movable element slides to the preset position and cooperates with locking piece, make locking piece and locking cooperation department separate, manual password unlocking mechanism, including password input subassembly and operating element, the password input subassembly unlocks operating element after inputting correct password, when operating element is triggered, through the down pressure driving part and rocks movable element and locking piece cooperation, make locking piece and locking cooperation department separate. This scheme can have two functions of manual unlocking and electric unlocking simultaneously, keep simple structure, the effect of stable work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to pet supplies, specifically pet collars and collar unlocking mechanisms. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the pet industry, pet collars, as an important tool for restraining, identifying, or locating pets, have received widespread attention for their safety and convenience. Existing pet collar unlocking methods are mainly divided into two categories: electric unlocking and manual unlocking. Electric unlocking solutions typically achieve remote or automatic unlocking through electronic control modules, offering convenient operation but relying on a power supply, and their structural design often leads to an increase in collar size. Manual unlocking solutions mostly use mechanical structures, which, while not requiring electricity, are cumbersome to operate, especially in emergency situations where their response speed is slow.

[0003] To balance convenience and reliability, some solutions attempt to combine electric and manual unlocking functions. However, significant drawbacks remain in practical applications: Firstly, due to size control requirements, integrating two unlocking mechanisms can lead to an excessively large collar, increasing resistance to pet movement and potentially causing stress reactions due to discomfort. Secondly, integrating two mechanisms often complicates the overall structure. Since pets frequently experience violent shaking or collisions during activity, complex structures are prone to component jamming and transmission failure, leading to unlocking malfunctions and, in severe cases, endangering pet safety. Therefore, achieving both miniaturization and structural stability in the collar while integrating electric and manual unlocking functions has become a crucial technical challenge in this field. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pet collar and collar unlocking mechanism that can simultaneously possess both manual and electric unlocking functions while maintaining a simple structure and stable operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A collar unlocking mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Multiple locking engagement parts are provided on the flexible collar;

[0007] A locking element, which engages with a locking mating part, to restrict the flexible collar from loosening in the opposite direction;

[0008] An electric unlocking mechanism includes a driving component, a transmission component, and a movable component. The driving component drives the movable component to move in a preset direction through the transmission component. When the movable component slides to a preset position, it engages with a locking component, causing the locking component to disengage from the locking engagement part.

[0009] A manual password unlocking mechanism includes a password input component and an operating component. After the correct password is entered into the password input component, the operating component is unlocked. When the operating component is triggered, it pries the movable component and the locking component together by pressing down the driving component, so that the locking component and the locking engagement part are separated.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the locking member is kept in a cooperating state with the locking mating part by an elastic member.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the elastic element is a torsion spring.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the driving component is a motor, the transmission component is a lead screw, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and the movable component slides along the lead screw.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, one end of the operating member abuts against the driving member, and when the operating member is triggered, it causes the driving member and the transmission member to swing and tilt, so that the movable member pry open the locking member.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the position where the movable part contacts the locking part is provided with an inclined surface, which is used to guide the locking part to separate from the locking engagement part.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the movable member and the locking member remain in contact.

[0016] A pet collar includes a flexible collar and a locking housing mounted on the flexible collar, the locking housing being provided with a collar unlocking mechanism as described in any of the above claims.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, a bracket is provided inside the lock housing for rotatably connecting the driving component, and the driving component can swing on the bracket; the position of the operating component corresponds to that of the driving component, and when the operating component is triggered to press down, the driving component swings on the bracket to drive the transmission component to lift up, so as to separate the locking component from the locking engagement part.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, a spring-loaded component is also provided inside the lock housing to support the driving component. This spring-loaded component abuts against the driving component, providing elastic force to reset it, and the driving component resets the operating component. The beneficial effects of this utility model are that by integrating an electric unlocking mechanism and a manual password unlocking mechanism, it can achieve convenient unlocking via electric means and reliable unlocking in emergencies via manual password unlocking. At the same time, the compact structural design solves the problems of excessive size and complex structure caused by integrating two unlocking mechanisms in existing technologies, reducing the risk of discomfort for pets and unlocking failure, and improving safety and stability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of the interior of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electric unlocking mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the manual unlocking state of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the figure. Reference numerals: 1. Locking engagement part; 2. Flexible collar; 3. Locking component; 4. Electric unlocking mechanism; 41. Driving component; 42. Transmission component; 43. Moving component; 431. Inclined surface; 5. Manual password unlocking mechanism; 51. Password input component; 52. Operating component; 6. Elastic component; 7. Lock case; 71. Bracket; 72. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown,

[0027] A collar unlocking mechanism includes: multiple locking engagement parts 1 disposed on a flexible collar 2; a locking member 3 that engages with the locking engagement parts 1 to restrict the flexible collar 2 from loosening in the opposite direction; an electric unlocking mechanism 4 including a driving member 41, a transmission member 42, and a movable member 43, wherein the driving member 41 drives the movable member 43 to move in a preset direction via the transmission member 42, and when the movable member 43 slides to a preset position, it engages with the locking member 3, thereby separating the locking member 3 from the locking engagement parts 1; and a manual password unlocking mechanism 5 including a password input component 51 and an operating component 52, wherein the operating component 52 unlocks after the correct password is input into the password input component 51, and when the operating component 52 is triggered, it drives the movable member 43 via the driving member 41 to engage with the locking member 3, thereby separating the locking member 3 from the locking engagement parts 1.

[0028] The flexible collar 2 is made of flexible materials such as nylon, silicone, or woven fabric. The locking engagement part 1 consists of evenly distributed teeth on the surface of the flexible collar 2. The locking element 3 is rotatably mounted on a base (e.g., inside the lock housing 7) via a pin. Its free end engages with the teeth. The base is fixed to one end of the flexible collar 2, and the other end of the flexible collar 2 can pass through the base to form a closed loop. When the flexible collar 2 is tightened, the teeth push the locking element 3 to rotate slightly around the pin and remain engaged. The engagement between the locking element 3 and the teeth restricts the flexible collar 2 from loosening in the opposite direction, thus achieving reliable restraint of the pet. In the electric unlocking mechanism 4, the driving component 41 (such as a micro motor) is connected to the control circuit board inside the base via a wire. The input end of the transmission component 42 (such as a lead screw or telescopic rod) is fixed to the output shaft of the driving component 41. The movable component 43 (such as a slider or a fixed block fixed on the telescopic rod) is connected to the output end of the transmission component 42. When an unlocking signal is sent via an external device (such as a mobile phone), the control circuit board drives the motor to rotate. The motor drives the slider to slide towards the locking component 3 via the lead screw. The slider pushes the locking component 3 to rotate around the pin shaft, causing the free end of the locking component 3 to separate from the locking teeth. The flexible collar 2 can then loosen in the opposite direction to unlock. This process does not require manual operation, thus improving ease of use. In the manual password unlocking mechanism 5, the password input component 51 (such as a dial) is mounted on the side of the base. Its internal lock cylinder engages with the locking groove of the operating component 52 (such as a button). Initially, the button is blocked by the lock cylinder and cannot be pressed. When the correct password is entered, the lock cylinder disengages from the locking groove, allowing the button to be pressed down. The lower end of the button abuts against the tail of the driving component 41. Pressing down the button slightly presses down the driving component 41, which in turn pries the transmission component 42, causing the slider to separate the locking component 3 from the locking teeth, thus unlocking the device. This manual method can still effectively unlock the device even in the event of a power outage or electric mechanism failure, ensuring reliability in emergency situations. All components are integrated within the base, resulting in a compact structure that reduces the overall size of the collar, avoiding obstruction and stress reactions during pet movement. Simultaneously, the stable connection of each component reduces the risk of jamming under violent shaking. Manual unlocking only requires the button to engage with the structure in the electric unlocking mechanism 4, thus mitigating the interference problems caused by too many components.

[0029] In this design, the locking component 3 can be V-shaped, with the corner position used to cooperate with the pin for rotational connection. One end is used to lock the locking part 1, and the other end is used to unlock the movable part 43.

[0030] The drive component 41 and the transmission component 42 can be implemented by forming a small electric push rod, and the movable component 43 is fixed to the end of the push rod.

[0031] In this solution, the following approach can be preferred: the driving component 41 is a motor, the transmission component 42 is a lead screw, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and the moving component slides along the lead screw.

[0032] The driving component 41 is a DC geared motor, whose output shaft is fixed to one end of a lead screw. The other end of the lead screw is mounted on a base via a bearing seat. A movable component (such as a nut slider) is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the slider slides into a guide groove on the base, which restricts the slider's rotation with the lead screw. When the motor unlocks electrically, the motor rotates forward, causing the lead screw to rotate. Under the action of the thread and the restriction of the guide groove, the slider moves axially along the lead screw towards the locking component 3. The end of the slider abuts against the inclined surface 431 of the locking component 3 and pushes it to rotate, thus unlocking. After unlocking, the motor reverses, causing the slider to move in the opposite direction to reset. The threaded engagement between the lead screw and the slider has self-locking properties. When the power is off, the slider will not move on its own due to external forces generated by a pet pulling, ensuring the stability of the locked state.

[0033] When engaged with the aforementioned operating member 52, the operating member 52 presses down on the motor. At this time, the motor swings to pry the lead screw and slider, thereby allowing the locking member 3 to separate from the locking engagement part 1 and achieve unlocking.

[0034] Therefore, in the preferred embodiment, one end of the operating member 52 abuts against the driving member 41. When the operating member 52 is triggered, it causes the driving member 41 and the transmission member 42 to swing and tilt, so that the movable member pry open the locking member 3. The driving member 41 is mounted on the bracket 71 of the base via a pin.

[0035] Utilizing the lever principle, the small-stroke swing of the button drives the motor and transmission component 42 to move. This structure eliminates the need for additional transmission conversion parts, simplifying the transmission path for manual unlocking and reducing structural complexity and the risk of jamming.

[0036] To facilitate the engagement between the moving part and the locking part 3, an inclined surface 431 is provided at the contact point between the moving part and the locking part 3. The inclined surface 431 is used to guide the locking part 3 to separate from the locking engagement part 1. The engagement of the inclined surface 431 avoids rigid collision between the slider and the locking part 3, extending its service life. At the same time, it guides the locking part 3 to rotate along a preset trajectory, ensuring the smoothness of the unlocking action, reducing the risk of jamming due to misalignment, and improving the working stability of the unlocking mechanism.

[0037] Preferably, the moving part and the locking part 3 remain in contact. The constant contact between the moving part and the locking part 3, combined with the aforementioned inclined surface 431 structure, allows for smoother state switching of the locking part 3.

[0038] The above describes a collar unlocking mechanism, which, when applied to pet collars, can also constitute the following technical solutions:

[0039] A pet collar includes a flexible collar 2 and a lock housing 7 mounted on the flexible collar 2, the lock housing 7 being provided with a collar unlocking mechanism as described above.

[0040] Specifically, a bracket 71 is provided inside the lock housing 7 for rotatably connecting the drive member 41. The drive member 41 can swing on the bracket 71. The operating member 52 corresponds to the position of the drive member 41. When the operating member 52 is triggered and pressed down, the drive member 41 swings on the bracket 71, causing the transmission member 42 to tilt up, so as to separate the locking member 3 from the locking engagement part 1.

[0041] The bracket 71 inside the lock housing 7 is U-shaped, with both ends fixed to the bottom of the lock housing 7 by rivets or integrally formed with the lock housing 7. The drive component 41 (motor) is rotatably connected to the U-shaped groove of the bracket 71 via a pin. One end of the transmission component 42 (lead screw) is welded to the output shaft of the motor or fixedly connected via a coupling, and the other end is threaded to the movable component (slider). The operating component 52 (button) is installed on the top or side of the lock housing 7, with its lower end corresponding to the tail of the motor. When the operating component 52 is triggered and pressed down, the button pushes the tail of the motor to move downward. The motor swings around the pin in the U-shaped groove of the bracket 71, and its head tilts upward, driving the lead screw and slider to swing upward synchronously. The end of the slider abuts against the locking component 3 and pushes it to rotate, causing the locking component 3 to separate from the locking engagement part 1 (tooth) to achieve unlocking. The bracket 71 provides stable rotational support for the motor, ensuring that the axis of the motor is fixed when swinging, avoiding misalignment of the slider and the locking component 3 due to shaking, and improving the accuracy of manual unlocking.

[0042] Preferably, the lock housing 7 is further provided with a spring member 72 for supporting the drive member 41. The spring member 72 is used to abut against the drive member 41, provide spring force to the drive member 41 to reset it, and reset the operating member 52 through the drive member 41.

[0043] The elastic element 72 is a compression spring or sheet, one end of which is fixed to the bottom of the lock housing 7 via a slot, and the other end abuts against the tail of the drive element 41 (motor). When the operating element 52 is pressed down, the button pushes the tail of the motor downward, the motor swings around the pin and compresses the elastic element 72, causing the elastic element 72 to undergo elastic deformation; when the button is released, the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 72 pushes the tail of the motor upward, the motor swings back around the pin to reset, and at the same time the tail of the motor pushes the button upward, the motor returns to its initial position. The spring realizes the automatic reset of the motor and the button, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and simplifying the operation process.

[0044] Preferably, the locking member 3 is engaged with the locking mating part 1 via an elastic member 6. The elastic member 6 is a spring sleeved on the pin of the locking member 3, with one end fixed to the base and the other end abutting against the side wall of the locking member 3. The elastic member 6 stabilizes the engagement between the locking member 3 and the locking mating part 1, restoring the locked state without manual adjustment, thus improving ease of use. Simultaneously, the continuous elastic force of the spring ensures the stability of the engagement between the locking member 3 and the locking teeth, preventing loosening due to vibration. Preferably, the elastic member 6 is a torsion spring. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions within the scope of this utility model's concept are within the scope of protection of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A collar unlocking mechanism, characterized in that, include: Multiple locking engagement parts are provided on the flexible collar; A locking element, which engages with a locking mating part, to restrict the flexible collar from loosening in the reverse direction; An electric unlocking mechanism includes a driving component, a transmission component, and a movable component. The driving component drives the movable component to move in a preset direction through the transmission component. When the movable component slides to a preset position, it engages with a locking component, causing the locking component to disengage from the locking engagement part. A manual password unlocking mechanism includes a password input component and an operating component. After the correct password is entered into the password input component, the operating component is unlocked. When the operating component is triggered, it pries the movable component and the locking component together by pressing down the driving component, so that the locking component and the locking engagement part are separated.

2. The collar unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member is engaged with the locking mating part by an elastic member.

3. The collar unlocking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element is a torsion spring.

4. The collar unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is a motor, the transmission component is a lead screw, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and the movable component slides along the lead screw.

5. The collar unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that, One end of the operating member abuts against the driving member. When the operating member is triggered, it causes the driving member and the transmission member to swing and tilt, so that the movable member pryes the locking member.

6. The collar unlocking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The position where the movable part contacts the locking part is provided with an inclined surface, which is used to guide the locking part to separate from the locking engagement part.

7. A pet collar, comprising a flexible collar, characterized in that, It also includes a lock case mounted on a flexible collar, the lock case being provided with a collar unlocking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The pet collar according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lock housing is provided with a bracket for rotatably connecting the drive component, which can swing on the bracket; the operating component is positioned corresponding to the drive component, and when the operating component is triggered and pressed down, the drive component swings on the bracket, causing the transmission component to tilt up, so as to separate the locking component from the locking engagement part.

9. The pet collar according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lock housing is also provided with a spring member for supporting the drive member. The spring member is used to abut against the drive member, provide elastic force to the drive member to reset it, and reset the operating member through the drive member.

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