A pet positioning device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pet positioning device, relating to the field of pet supplies technology. A positioning device body is installed on a collar, with a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate fixed to both ends of the collar. The first connecting plate has a hollow structure with a cavity, within which a locking component is installed. A latch is fixed to the second connecting plate, capable of being inserted into the cavity. The locking component is used to confine the latch within the cavity when locked, preventing the separation of the first and second connecting plates, and to allow the first and second connecting plates to separate after unlocking. With the first and second connecting plates connected, the locking component is in a locked state. Even under significant pulling force, the separation of the first and second connecting plates is still prevented, effectively preventing thieves from removing the positioning device and stealing the pet. This improves the anti-theft protection performance of the positioning device and reduces the difficulty of pet theft, thereby lowering the probability of pet theft.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, specifically to a device for locating pets. Background Technology

[0002] A pet locator is a pet product used to locate pets. When pet owners take their pets out, their pets may get lost or stolen due to inadequate care. To help find lost pets, pet locators were developed.

[0003] Based on existing technology searches, the following known technical solutions exist:

[0004] Prior art 1: A pet tracking device

[0005] Application number: CN202122855717.2, application date: 2021.11.22, publication (announcement) date: 2022.04.08.

[0006] Prior art 1 relates to the field of pet positioning technology, and more particularly to a pet positioning device, including a collar and a connecting strap. One end of the collar is fixedly connected to a mounting base, and the other end of the collar is detachably fixedly connected to one end of the connecting strap. The mounting base has a Z-shaped channel inside, and the connecting strap is movably inserted into the Z-shaped channel. The other end of the connecting strap is fixedly connected to one end of an elastic band, and the other end of the elastic band is fixedly connected to a fixing block. The fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer end of the collar. A toothed groove is formed in the middle of the outer end of the connecting strap near the elastic band. An embedded groove communicating with the Z-shaped channel is formed in the end of the mounting base near the elastic band. A sliding hole is formed in the middle of the bottom end of the embedded groove, and a sliding rod is slidably connected in the sliding hole. This utility model provides a pet positioning device that can avoid discomfort to the pet caused by a collar that is too tight, and allows the positioning device to be detached for charging.

[0007] However, existing technology 1 uses a T-shaped slot and a T-shaped insert to connect the collar for wearing. This collar connection structure can be disassembled by thieves without tools, lacks an effective anti-disassembly locking mechanism, and is easily disassembled and stolen by thieves or other unscrupulous individuals in actual use, or may lead to the theft of pets, and cannot effectively protect pet safety.

[0008] The above search results show that the above technical solutions do not affect the novelty of this utility model. Utility Model Content

[0009] This invention provides a pet positioning device to avoid the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0010] The present invention adopts the following technical solution to solve the technical problem: a pet positioning device, wherein a positioning body is installed on a collar, and a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate are respectively fixed at both ends of the collar and are fastened together by the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate. The first connecting plate has a hollow structure with a cavity, and a locking component is provided in the cavity.

[0011] The second connecting plate is fixedly connected with a latch that can be inserted into the cavity;

[0012] The locking assembly is used to confine the latch within the cavity when locked, restricting the separation of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and to allow the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate to separate after unlocking.

[0013] The collar is preferably made of silicone to improve the wearing comfort of the positioning device.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a fixing plate, a sliding rod, a spring, an armature plate, a locking plate, and a magnet;

[0015] The fixing plate is located inside the cavity and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate; the armature plate and the locking plate are respectively located on both sides of the fixing plate, and the armature plate is located on the side away from the latch; the slide rod is slidably connected to the fixing plate, and its two ends are respectively connected and fixed to the armature plate and the locking plate; the spring is sleeved on the slide rod and is pressed between the fixing plate and the locking plate;

[0016] The spring force tends to cause the locking plate to slide closer to the latch until the locking plate is inserted into the through slot opened on the latch, and the magnet force tends to cause the armature plate to drive the locking plate to slide away from the latch until the locking plate disengages from the latch.

[0017] The fixing plate is preferably made of a non-magnetic material.

[0018] Furthermore, the magnet is an electromagnet and is arranged inside the cavity; a power socket electrically connected to the magnet is correspondingly embedded on the outside of the first connecting plate.

[0019] Furthermore, a detachable sealing plate is provided over the power socket, and a sealing gasket is provided between the sealing plate and the power socket.

[0020] The sealing plate and gasket are used to enclose and protect the power socket. The sealing plate is preferably detachably installed and fixed to the power socket by screws.

[0021] Furthermore, soft pads are provided on the inner sides of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate to improve the wearing comfort of the positioning device.

[0022] Furthermore, the collar is evenly distributed with dense through holes, and stainless steel wire is embedded inside the collar.

[0023] Through holes are used to improve the breathability of the collar, thereby enhancing the wearing comfort of the positioning device; stainless steel wire is used to strengthen the structural strength of the collar and improve the anti-tamper performance of the positioning device.

[0024] Furthermore, an alarm module is also provided, which includes an alarm, a flexible wire, an NPN transistor, a large resistor, and a small resistor;

[0025] The flexible wire is embedded in the collar;

[0026] The positive and negative terminals of the alarm are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the locator body and the collector (C) terminal of the NPN transistor, respectively.

[0027] The positive and negative terminals of the large resistor are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the locator body and the base (B) terminal of the NPN transistor, respectively.

[0028] The positive terminal of the small resistor is connected to the base (B) terminal of the NPN transistor, and the negative terminal is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply of the locator body and the emitter (E) terminal of the NPN transistor through the flexible wire.

[0029] Furthermore, the resistance value R of the large resistor, the resistance value r of the small resistor, and the output voltage V of the positioner body power supply satisfy the following equation:

[0030] Formula 1;

[0031] in, This is the on-state voltage of the NPN transistor.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes sockets and plugs that are electrically connected to the flexible wire;

[0033] Either the socket or the plug is fixed to the first connecting plate, and the other is fixed to the second connecting plate. When the socket and the plug are plugged in, the flexible wire is electrically connected.

[0034] Furthermore, it also includes a mounting shell that is fixed to the collar;

[0035] The locator body and the alarm are installed and fixed inside the mounting housing.

[0036] This utility model provides a pet positioning device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0037] 1. After the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate of this utility model are connected, the locking component is in a locked state. Even if the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are subjected to a large pulling force, the separation of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate can still be restricted. This can effectively prevent thieves from removing the positioning device and stealing the pet, improve the anti-theft protection performance of the positioning device and the difficulty of stealing the pet, thereby reducing the probability of the pet being stolen.

[0038] 2. The locking plate of the locking assembly of this utility model is locked when it is not subjected to the magnetic force of the magnet, making it difficult to disassemble the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate. It can be unlocked immediately when subjected to the magnetic force in the correct direction, so that the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate can be easily disassembled, thus taking into account both anti-theft performance and ease of use.

[0039] 3. This utility model is equipped with an alarm module. When the soft wire is cut, the NPN transistor is turned on, causing the alarm to sound and realize the anti-vandalism alarm function. It can effectively prevent pet theft caused by the destructive removal of the pet positioning device and deter potential theft. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting shell of this utility model;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the collar of this utility model;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first connecting plate of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first connecting plate of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0048] Figure 9 An enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A is provided for this utility model;

[0049] Figure 10 This is a structural block diagram of the locator body in the prior art;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical connection of the alarm module of this utility model.

[0051] In the picture:

[0052] 1. Collar; 2. Locator body; 3. First connecting plate; 4. Second connecting plate; 5. Buckle; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Slide rod; 8. Spring; 9. Armature plate; 10. Locking plate; 11. Magnet; 12. Soft pad; 13. Power socket; 14. Through hole; 15. Sealing plate; 16. Sealing gasket; 17. Socket; 18. Plug; 19. Mounting shell; 20. Alarm; 21. Flexible wire. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0054] A pet tracking device, such as Figures 1-11 As shown, its structural relationship is as follows: the collar 1 is made of rubber, with densely distributed through holes 14 and a locator body 2 installed on it. Stainless steel wire is embedded inside, which has high wearing comfort and structural strength; the collar 1 is fixed with a first connecting plate 3 and a second connecting plate 4 at both ends respectively. The inner sides of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are padded with soft pads 12 to improve the wearing comfort of the positioning device.

[0055] The first connecting plate 3 has a hollow structure with a cavity, and the second connecting plate 4 is fixedly connected with a latch 5 that can be inserted into the cavity.

[0056] The cavity is equipped with a locking assembly including a fixed plate 6, a sliding rod 7, a spring 8, an armature plate 9, a locking plate 10, and an electromagnet. The fixed plate 6 is made of non-magnetic material and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 3. The armature plate 9 and the locking plate 10 are located on both sides of the fixed plate 6, with the armature plate 9 located on the side away from the latch 5. The sliding rod 7 is slidably connected to the fixed plate 6, and its two ends are respectively connected and fixed to the armature plate 9 and the locking plate 10. The spring 8 is sleeved on the sliding rod 7 and is pressed between the fixed plate 6 and the locking plate 10.

[0057] An electromagnet is mounted and fixed to the inner wall of the cavity near the armature plate 9. A power socket 13 electrically connected to the magnet 11 is embedded on the outside of the first connecting plate 3. A detachable sealing plate 15 is provided to cover the power socket 13, and a sealing gasket 16 is provided between the sealing plate 15 and the power socket 13. The sealing plate 15 and the sealing gasket 16 are used to seal and protect the power socket 13. The sealing plate 15 is preferably detachably mounted and fixed to the power socket 13 by screws. The power socket 13 can generally be set as a round charging head, or it can be set as an anti-theft type power socket 13 according to higher anti-theft requirements.

[0058] The elastic force of the spring 8 tends to cause the locking plate 10 to slide closer to the latch 5 until the locking plate 10 is inserted into the through slot opened on the latch 5, thus restricting the separation of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4; the magnetic force of the electromagnet tends to cause the armature plate 9 to drive the locking plate 10 to slide away from the latch 5 until the locking plate 10 is disengaged from the latch 5, and after unlocking, the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are allowed to separate.

[0059] It also includes an alarm module, which consists of an alarm 20, a flexible wire 21, an NPN transistor, a large resistor, and a small resistor.

[0060] The flexible wire 21 is embedded in the collar 1;

[0061] The positive and negative terminals of the alarm 20 are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the locator body 2 and the collector terminal of the NPN transistor, respectively.

[0062] The positive and negative terminals of the large resistor are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the positioner body 2 and the base of the NPN transistor, respectively.

[0063] The positive terminal of the small resistor is connected to the base (B) of the NPN transistor, and the negative terminal is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply of the positioner body 2 and the emitter (E) of the NPN transistor through a flexible wire.

[0064] Furthermore, the resistance value R of the large resistor, the resistance value r of the small resistor, and the output voltage V of the power supply to the positioner body 2 satisfy the following equation:

[0065] (Formula 1);

[0066] in, This is the on-state voltage of the NPN transistor.

[0067] A socket 17 and a plug 18 are respectively provided on the flexible wire 21 and electrically connected to it. The socket 17 and the plug 18 are respectively installed and fixed on the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4. The socket 17 and the plug 18 are plugged in to connect the flexible wire 21 electrically.

[0068] When the flexible wire 21 is electrically connected, the voltage at the base of the NPN transistor is = Less than the turn-on voltage of the NPN transistor At this time, the collector (C) and emitter (E) terminals of the NPN transistor are disconnected, and the alarm 20 does not work; when the flexible wire 21 is cut off, the voltage at the base (B) terminal of the NPN transistor increases, exceeding the forward voltage of the NPN transistor. When the collector (C) and emitter (E) terminals of the NPN transistor are connected, the alarm 20 will sound an alarm, effectively preventing pet theft caused by the destructive removal of the pet tracking device.

[0069] The alarm 20 can also use the communication module and GPS positioning module of the locator body 2 to realize the remote alarm function, and realize the uploading of pet location information when the remote alarm is triggered.

[0070] A mounting shell 19 is fixedly installed on the collar 1, and the locator body 2 and the alarm 20 are fixedly installed inside the mounting shell 19.

[0071] The process of putting on or removing the above-mentioned pet tracking device includes the following steps:

[0072] The first step is to connect the power socket 13 to the power supply. When the electromagnet is energized, it generates magnetic force, which overcomes the elastic force of the spring 8, causing the armature plate 9 to drive the locking plate 10 to slide away from the latch 5 until the locking plate 10 disengages from the latch 5.

[0073] The second step is to pull the latch 5 out of the cavity, so that the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are separated.

[0074] The third step is to put the collar 1 on the pet or remove it from the pet, and then insert the buckle 5 into the cavity so that the through groove of the buckle 5 is aligned with the lock plate 10.

[0075] Fourth step, disconnect the power socket 13 from the power supply, the electromagnet is de-energized, the magnetic force disappears, and the armature plate 9, under the action of the spring force of the spring 8, drives the locking plate 10 to slide close to the latch 5 until the locking plate 10 is inserted into the through groove opened on the latch 5, thus restricting the separation of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4.

[0076] like Figure 10 As shown, the locator body 2 involved in this application is a device internally embedded with a control module, a safe distance detection module, a GPS positioning module, a location information storage module, a communication module, and a rechargeable battery. The control module is connected to the safe distance detection module, the GPS positioning module, the location information storage module, and the communication module respectively. The GPS positioning module and the location information storage module are connected. The control module is remotely connected to the user's mobile phone APP through the communication module. This locator body 2 belongs to the prior art, and this application will not elaborate further.

[0077] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0078] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pet locator device, wherein a locator body (2) is mounted on a collar (1), and a first connecting plate (3) and a second connecting plate (4) are respectively fixed at both ends of the collar (1) and are fastened together by the first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4), characterized in that: The first connecting plate (3) has a hollow structure with a cavity, and a locking component is provided in the cavity; The second connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected with a latch (5) that can be inserted into the cavity; The locking assembly is used to confine the latch (5) within the cavity when locked, restricting the separation of the first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4), and allowing the first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4) to separate after unlocking.

2. A pet positioning device according to claim 1, characterised in that: The locking assembly includes a fixing plate (6), a slide bar (7), a spring (8), an armature plate (9), a locking plate (10), and a magnet (11). The fixing plate (6) is located inside the cavity and is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate (3); the armature plate (9) and the locking plate (10) are located on both sides of the fixing plate (6), and the armature plate (9) is located on the side away from the latch (5); the slide rod (7) is slidably connected to the fixing plate (6), and its two ends are respectively connected and fixed to the armature plate (9) and the locking plate (10); the spring (8) is sleeved on the slide rod (7) and is pressed between the fixing plate (6) and the locking plate (10); The elastic force of the spring (8) tends to cause the locking plate (10) to slide close to the latch (5) until the locking plate (10) is inserted into the through slot opened on the latch (5), and the magnetic force of the magnet (11) tends to cause the armature plate (9) to drive the locking plate (10) to slide away from the latch (5) until the locking plate (10) disengages from the latch (5).

3. A pet positioning device according to claim 2, wherein: The magnet (11) is an electromagnet and is arranged in the cavity; the first connecting plate (3) is correspondingly embedded with a power supply base (13) that is electrically connected to the magnet (11).

4. A pet positioning device according to claim 3, wherein: A removable cover plate (15) is provided at the power socket (13), and a sealing gasket (16) is provided between the cover plate (15) and the power socket (13).

5. A pet positioning device according to claim 1, wherein: The inner sides of the first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4) are padded with soft pads (12).

6. A pet positioning device according to claim 1, wherein: The collar (1) is provided with densely distributed through holes (14), and stainless steel wire is embedded inside the collar (1).

7. A pet positioning device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes an alarm module, which includes an alarm (20), a flexible wire (21), an NPN transistor, a large resistor, and a small resistor; The flexible wire (21) is embedded in the collar (1); The positive and negative terminals of the alarm (20) are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the locator body (2) and the collector (C) terminal of the NPN transistor, respectively. The positive and negative terminals of the large resistor are connected to the positive terminal of the power supply of the positioner body (2) and the base of the NPN transistor, respectively. The positive terminal of the small resistor is connected to the base (B) terminal of the NPN transistor, and the negative terminal is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply of the positioner body (2) and the emitter (E) terminal of the NPN transistor through the flexible wire (21). Furthermore, the resistance value R of the large resistor, the resistance value r of the small resistor, and the output voltage V of the power supply of the locator body (2) satisfy the following equation: (Formula One); in, This is the on-state voltage of the NPN transistor.

8. A pet location device according to claim 7, wherein: It also includes a socket (17) and a plug (18) that are electrically connected to the flexible wire (21) respectively. Either the socket (17) or the plug (18) is installed and fixed to the first connecting plate (3), and the other is installed and fixed to the second connecting plate (4). When the socket (17) and the plug (18) are plugged in, the flexible wire (21) is electrically connected.

9. A pet positioning device according to claim 7, wherein: It also includes a mounting shell (19) that is fixed on the collar (1); The locator body (2) and the alarm (20) are installed and fixed inside the mounting housing (19).

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