Sand shield connection

Abstract

The utility model provides a sand baffle connecting piece relates to pet instrument technical field, include: the sand baffle connecting piece of first connecting main part and second connecting main part, first connecting main part is equipped with the first connecting part for external fixed, and the second connecting main part contains two parallelly arranged connecting blocks, and two connecting blocks are equipped with through -hole respectively and form the installation gap of containing sand baffle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet equipment technology, and in particular to a sand baffle connector. Background Technology

[0002] A reptile sand barrier is a partition structure used to define a sandy area, usually installed at the bottom or edge of a reptile enclosure. Its main function is to demarcate the sandy area, maintain a clean environment within the enclosure, and prevent sand from entering water areas, feeding areas, or other functional areas, thus avoiding disruption to the reptile's habits or the operation of equipment. At the same time, this structure also provides the animal with a relatively enclosed digging space, supporting its instinctive behaviors such as burrowing and hiding.

[0003] Traditional sand barriers are usually installed by simply inserting them into the pet carrier. However, they are not securely fixed and are easily displaced or tipped over by collisions or shaking from reptiles, thus affecting their barrier effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the defects and shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a sand-blocking plate connector, which solves at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems. It has the advantages of stable installation and is not easily displaced or tipped over due to collisions or shaking by reptiles, thus affecting the barrier effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a sand-blocking plate connector, comprising:

[0006] The first connecting main component is provided with a first connecting part;

[0007] The second connecting body includes a first connecting block and a second connecting block. The first connecting block is provided with a first connecting through hole that extends through its opposite sides. The second connecting block is provided with a second connecting through hole that extends through its opposite sides and corresponds to the first connecting through hole. An installation gap for assembling a sand baffle is provided between the first connecting block and the second connecting block.

[0008] Optionally, the first connecting portion includes threaded through holes extending through opposite sides of the first connecting body.

[0009] Optionally, the second connecting through hole is a threaded hole.

[0010] Optionally, both the first connecting block and the second connecting block are cuboid in shape and their widths are greater than the width of the first connecting body component.

[0011] Optionally, the diameter of the first connecting through hole is larger than the diameter of the second connecting through hole.

[0012] Optionally, the outer side of the first connecting body is provided with rounded corners.

[0013] Optionally, the first connecting body component and the second connecting body component are integrally formed.

[0014] Optionally, the installation gap is greater than the thickness of the sand baffle, and the sand baffle is provided with a third connecting through hole that penetrates its opposite sides and corresponds to the first connecting through hole and the second connecting through hole.

[0015] Optionally, a first connecting screw passes through the first connecting portion, and a second connecting screw passes through the first connecting through hole and the second connecting through hole.

[0016] While connecting the first connecting body to the pet feeding device, the sand baffle is installed and positioned between the first connecting block and the second connecting block within the installation gap.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are:

[0018] This utility model uses a first connecting main component to be fixed to the side wall of the feeding box by screws. The two connecting blocks of the second connecting main component are located on both sides of the sand baffle. After the sand baffle is inserted into the installation gap, its two side surfaces contact the inner side walls of the two connecting blocks respectively. When the connecting bolt passes through the through holes of the two connecting blocks and is locked, the sand baffle is constrained by symmetrical clamping force, effectively resisting horizontal displacement. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a side view of another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 As described in the embodiments of this utility model Figure 5A schematic diagram of a cross-section cut along line AA.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 100. First connecting main component; 101. First connecting part; 102. Rounded corner;

[0028] 200. Second connecting body component; 201. First connecting block; 202. Second connecting block; 203. Installation gap; 201.1. First connecting through hole; 202.1. Second connecting through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "back," "side," and "circumferential" used in this utility model to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish multiple parts or structures with the same or similar structures, and do not indicate any special limitation on the arrangement order or connection relationship.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model embodiment provides a sand-blocking plate connector, including: a sand-blocking plate connector consisting of a first connecting body 100 and a second connecting body 200. The first connecting body 100 is provided with a first connecting portion 101 for external fixing, and the second connecting body 200 includes two parallel connecting blocks, each of which is provided with a through hole and forms an installation gap 203 for accommodating the sand-blocking plate.

[0032] The first connecting main component 100 refers to the basic component that bears the overall connection function. The first connecting part 101 is used to form a fixed connection with the side wall or frame of the feeding device. The first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202 refer to symmetrically arranged clamping units, which can be rectangular block structures with through holes, and the clamping stability is enhanced by a double-point fixing method. The installation gap 203 refers to the reserved space between the two connecting blocks, which can be set as a parallel channel slightly larger than the thickness of the sand baffle, so that the sand baffle has room for movement after insertion while avoiding excessive loosening.

[0033] Specifically, the first connecting main body 100 is fixed to the side wall of the feeding box with screws, and the two connecting blocks of the second connecting main body 200 are located on both sides of the sand baffle. After the sand baffle is inserted into the installation gap 203, its two side surfaces contact the inner side walls of the two connecting blocks respectively. When the connecting bolts pass through the through holes of the two connecting blocks and are tightened, the sand baffle is constrained by symmetrical clamping forces, effectively resisting horizontal displacement.

[0034] Compared to existing technologies, traditional sand-blocking plates rely solely on bottom friction to maintain their position, while this solution uses a rigid connection structure to create multi-directional constraints. The symmetrical layout of the two connecting blocks ensures even distribution of clamping force, avoiding localized deformation caused by single-point stress.

[0035] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 101 includes threaded through holes extending through opposite sides of the first connecting body 100.

[0036] Among them, the threaded through hole refers to a through hole structure with internal threads to achieve threaded engagement with external connecting parts. The first connecting body 100 refers to the main structure that bears the connecting function, and can be made of metal or engineering plastic. It achieves a fastening connection with external devices through threaded through holes on both sides.

[0037] Specifically, the threaded through-hole extends through both sides of the first connecting body 100, allowing external connectors, such as screws, to pass through the through-hole and engage with the threaded structure, thereby fixing the first connecting body 100 to a preset position on the target device, such as a pet carrier. Through the threaded engagement, a stable mechanical connection is formed between the connector and the through-hole, avoiding the displacement problems caused by the lack of a fixing structure in traditional plug-in methods. In this embodiment, a through-hole can be provided on the side wall of the pet carrier, and a screw can pass through the through-hole and be threadedly connected to the threaded through-hole. In this embodiment, the sand baffle can be replaced with sand baffles of different shapes, such as rectangular or L-shaped, depending on the application scenario.

[0038] Furthermore, the second connecting through hole 202.1 is a threaded hole.

[0039] Specifically, when the sand baffle (not shown in the figure) is assembled to the installation gap 203, the third connecting through hole of the sand baffle forms a through channel with the first connecting through hole 201.1 and the second connecting through hole 202.1. By sequentially inserting the second connecting screw with external threads into the first connecting through hole 201.1 and the third connecting through hole, and then screwing it into the threaded hole of the second connecting through hole 202.1, the axial pressure generated by the thread engagement clamps and fixes the sand baffle between the two connecting blocks. The engagement of the internal thread of the threaded hole with the external thread of the screw effectively prevents the connecting parts from loosening under vibration.

[0040] Furthermore, the second connecting body 200 includes a first connecting block 201 and a second connecting block 202, both of which are cuboid in shape and have a width greater than that of the first connecting body 100.

[0041] The cuboid shape refers to a three-dimensional geometric form composed of six rectangular planes. It can be formed by casting or machining. Its regular shape facilitates standardized production and ensures uniform stress on all surfaces of the connecting block. Specifically, the first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202 form a stable support surface through their cuboid structure, and their regular shape facilitates dimensional consistency during processing. The width design of the connecting blocks extends laterally beyond the first connecting body 100, thus providing a wider clamping area during sand baffle installation. When the sand baffle is inserted into the installation gap 203, the wide structure of the connecting blocks can cover both edges of the sand baffle, reducing local stress concentration by increasing the contact area and enhancing the overall bending resistance of the connecting components.

[0042] Furthermore, the diameter of the first connecting through hole 201.1 is larger than the diameter of the second connecting through hole 202.1.

[0043] The diameter of the first connecting through hole 201.1 refers to the inner diameter of the circular channel passing through both sides of the first connecting block 201. The diameter of the second connecting through hole 202.1 refers to the inner diameter of the circular channel passing through both sides of the second connecting block 202. Specifically, during the installation of the sand baffle, when the second connecting screw needs to pass through the first connecting through hole 201.1, the third connecting through hole of the sand baffle, and the second connecting through hole 202.1 simultaneously, the larger diameter of the first connecting through hole 201.1 allows for a certain amount of lateral offset of the second connecting screw, while the smaller diameter of the second connecting through hole 202.1 restricts the final tightening position of the screw. Therefore, even when there is an assembly deviation between the sand baffle and the connecting block, the screw can still pass smoothly through all the through holes and be tightened, avoiding installation failure due to hole misalignment.

[0044] This application further proposes that the outer side of the first connecting body 100 is provided with a rounded corner 102.

[0045] The rounded corner 102 refers to machining the outer edge of the first connecting body 100 into a rounded transition structure. This can be achieved through mechanical chamfering or casting. Specifically, when assembling the sand baffle connector with the pet feeding device, the operator holds the outer side of the first connecting body 100 to apply force. The rounded corner 102 structure creates a continuous and smooth transition on the operating contact surface, avoiding indentations on the hand caused by right-angled edges. When the connector contacts the housing mounting slot, the rounded edge guides the connector to slide in along a predetermined trajectory, reducing jamming during assembly. During long-term use, the rounded corner 102 also disperses stress concentration on the outer edge of the connector, preventing edge cracking caused by frequent disassembly and assembly.

[0046] This application further proposes a sand-blocking plate connector, including a first connecting body 100 and a second connecting body 200, wherein the first connecting body 100 and the second connecting body 200 are integrally formed.

[0047] In this context, "one-piece molding" refers to the process of creating a single, integral structure from two parts using die casting or injection molding. Specifically, this can be achieved through aluminum alloy die casting or engineering plastic injection molding. This feature eliminates assembly gaps in split structures, resulting in higher overall structural strength for the connecting parts.

[0048] Specifically, the first connecting body 100 and the second connecting body 200 form an inseparable rigid connection during the manufacturing stage. When the sand baffle is assembled into the installation gap 203 of the second connecting body 200, no relative displacement between the components will occur when the connecting parts are subjected to external forces. For example, when a reptile impacts the sand baffle, the connection can effectively avoid breakage or deformation of the connection part because there are no weak points in the bolt connection or snap-fit.

[0049] This application further proposes that the installation gap 203 is greater than the thickness of the sand baffle, and the sand baffle is provided with a third connecting through hole that penetrates its opposite sides and corresponds to the first connecting through hole 201.1 and the second connecting through hole 202.1.

[0050] The installation gap 203 refers to the space formed between the first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202. This gap allows for adjustment after the sand baffle is inserted, avoiding assembly difficulties or friction damage due to the gap being too small.

[0051] This application further proposes that a first connecting screw is inserted into the first connecting part 101, and a second connecting screw is inserted into the first connecting through hole 201.1 and the second connecting through hole 202.1, so that while the first connecting main body 100 is connected to the pet feeding device, the sand baffle is installed and positioned between the first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202 within the installation gap 203.

[0052] The first connecting screw is a metal fastener that passes through the first connecting part 101 to achieve a fastening effect. Specifically, it can be a standard screw with a threaded shank and a nut, generating axial clamping force through thread engagement. The second connecting screw is a fastener that passes through both the first connecting block 201, the sand-blocking plate, and the second connecting block 202. Specifically, it can be a double-ended bolt with a nut, forming a bidirectional constraint on the sand-blocking plate. The installation gap 203 refers to the space formed between the first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202, which can be formed by adjusting the spacing between the connecting blocks. It is used to accommodate the sand-blocking plate and limit its lateral displacement.

[0053] Specifically, when installing the sand baffle, first screw the first connecting screw into the threaded through hole of the first connecting part 101 to fix the connecting body in the preset position of the pet feeding device. Then, insert the sand baffle into the installation gap 203 between the first connecting block 201 and the second connecting block 202, so that the third connecting through hole on the sand baffle is coaxially aligned with the first connecting through hole 201.1 and the second connecting through hole 202.1. Finally, pass the second connecting screw through the through hole of the first connecting block 201, the through hole of the sand baffle, and the threaded hole of the second connecting block 202 in sequence, and tighten the nut to generate clamping force, so that the sand baffle is clamped and fixed between the two sets of connecting blocks.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the substance of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A sand-blocking plate connector, characterized in that, include: The first connecting main body (100) is provided with a first connecting part (101). The second connecting body (200) includes a first connecting block (201) and a second connecting block (202). The first connecting block (201) is provided with a first connecting through hole (201.1) penetrating its opposite sides. The second connecting block (202) is provided with a second connecting through hole (202.1) penetrating its opposite sides and corresponding to the first connecting through hole (201.1). An installation gap (203) for assembling a sand baffle is provided between the first connecting block (201) and the second connecting block (202).

2. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part (101) includes threaded through holes that pass through opposite sides of the first connecting body (100).

3. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting through hole (202.1) is a threaded hole.

4. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first connecting block (201) and the second connecting block (202) are cuboid in shape and their width is greater than that of the first connecting body (100).

5. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the first connecting through hole (201.1) is larger than the diameter of the second connecting through hole (202.1).

6. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the first connecting body (100) is provided with a rounded corner (102).

7. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting body (100) and the second connecting body (200) are integrally formed.

8. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The installation gap (203) is greater than the thickness of the sand baffle, and the sand baffle is provided with a third connecting through hole that penetrates its opposite sides and corresponds to the first connecting through hole (201.1) and the second connecting through hole (202.1).

9. The sand-blocking plate connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A first connecting screw passes through the first connecting part (101), and a second connecting screw passes through the first connecting through hole (201.1) and the second connecting through hole (202.1). While connecting the first connecting body (100) to the pet feeding device, the sand baffle is installed and positioned between the first connecting block (201) and the second connecting block (202) within the installation gap (203).

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