A smart collar for working dogs

Abstract

This utility model discloses a smart collar for working dogs, including a protective shell, connectors, and restraint ropes. Connectors are fixedly connected to both ends of the protective shell, each movably connected to a restraint rope at one end. The restraint ropes are connected by snap-fit ​​fasteners. When the restraint ropes wear out, the damaged part can be quickly replaced simply by removing screws and rotating the sleeve, without needing to replace the entire collar or cut and resew it. This is highly suitable for high-intensity working environments such as search and rescue and police dog missions, reducing maintenance time. The contact protrusions at the bottom of the protective shell are made of medical-grade silicone, with a concave cavity on the inner side for embedding a sensor module, and a raised surface on the outer side with spaced micro-comb teeth. When the collar is worn on the dog's neck, the comb structure effectively parts the short-haired dog's fur, allowing the sensor to directly contact the skin, shortening the signal transmission path and avoiding the problem in traditional designs where the signal needs to penetrate two layers of medium: the shell material and the fur.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the field of equipment technology for working dogs, specifically a smart collar for working dogs. Background Technology

[0002] Working dog equipment is a series of tools and supplies specifically designed, developed, and manufactured to meet the functional needs, safety protection, behavior guidance, and health monitoring requirements of professional working dogs such as police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and guide dogs in the process of performing specific tasks or fulfilling their duties.

[0003] Working dogs, such as police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and guide dogs, rely on specialized equipment to ensure their functional needs, safety protection, and health monitoring during missions. Traditional working dog collars typically use a one-piece structure. When the restraint rope wears down due to high-intensity work, the entire collar needs to be replaced, a complex and time-consuming process. This is especially true for collars with integrated health monitoring modules, where replacement may even require cutting the old rope and re-sewing the module, significantly impacting work efficiency. Furthermore, the sensors in traditional collars are usually located inside the shell, requiring signals to penetrate both the shell material and the dog's fur, resulting in signal attenuation and affecting the accuracy and reliability of the data. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model addresses the problem that existing technical solutions are too simplistic by providing a smart collar for working dogs. This solves the technical problems mentioned in the background, such as the fact that most collars are one-piece structures that require complete replacement.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A smart collar for working dogs includes a protective shell, connectors, and restraint ropes. Both ends of the protective shell are fixedly connected to connectors, each of which is movably connected to a restraint rope located at one end. The restraint ropes are connected to each other by a snap-fit.

[0007] The protective shell has a panel connected to its surface by screws, and a main control module for placing sensors is inserted into the interior of the protective shell. A contact boss is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the protective shell.

[0008] The connector includes a first metal rod, a second metal rod, and a sleeve rod. One end of the sleeve rod is rotatably connected to the groove of the second metal rod via a pin, and the other end is inserted into the slot of the first metal rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the restraint rope is made of a multi-layer composite material, consisting of a breathable layer, a support layer, and a waterproof layer from the inside out, and a reflective layer is sewn into the middle of the surface layer of the restraint rope.

[0010] Furthermore, the binding rope has a slot at one end adjacent to the sleeve rod for the sleeve rod to pass through, and the sleeve rod forms a flip structure between the first metal rod and the second metal rod. The sleeve rod has a threaded slot at the shaft end on the side adjacent to the first metal rod, and the first metal rod has a threaded slot of the same specification at the corresponding position of the slot. The two are connected by screwing screws into the slots.

[0011] Furthermore, the two ends of the main control module are fixed to the protective shell with screws, and a battery swapping board is rotatably connected to the surface of the main control module. One end of the battery swapping board is provided with a C-shaped locking block, and the protective shell is fixed with a locking post at the position corresponding to the C-shaped locking block. The cylindrical surface of the locking post is engaged with the open end of the C-shaped locking block.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the panel is provided with a protruding strip that engages with the groove on the surface of the protective shell; a limiting pad is fixedly connected to the side of the panel facing the inside of the protective shell, and the limiting pad is tightly attached to the surface of the C-shaped card block.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the protective shell has a slot for the contact boss to pass through, and the contact boss is made of silicone. One end of the contact boss inside the protective shell has a concave cavity for placing the sensor module at the bottom of the main control module, and the other end is a raised surface with a comb-like structure distributed on the raised surface.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. When the restraint rope wears out, the damaged part can be quickly replaced simply by removing the screws and turning the sleeve. There is no need to replace the entire collar or cut and sew it back together. This is extremely suitable for high-intensity working environments such as search and rescue and police dog missions, reducing maintenance time and lowering operating costs.

[0016] 2. The contact protrusions at the bottom of the protective shell are made of medical-grade silicone. The inner side has a concave cavity for embedding the sensor module, while the outer side is a raised surface with micro-comb teeth at intervals. When the collar is worn on the dog's neck, the contact protrusions are precisely aligned with the carotid artery. The comb structure can effectively part the hair of short-haired dogs, allowing the sensor to directly adhere to the skin, shortening the signal transmission path and avoiding the problem of the signal needing to penetrate two layers of medium, the shell material and the hair, in traditional designs. In addition, the elastic cushioning effect of the silicone material can reduce sensor displacement caused by the dog's movement, ensuring stable signal acquisition.

[0017] The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main wearing structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a rear view structural diagram of the protective shell of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of the protective shell structure of this utility model.

[0023] Numbering on the map:

[0024] 1. Protective shell; 101. Panel; 102. Main control module; 104. Limiting pad; 105. Contact boss; 2. Connector; 201. First metal rod; 202. Second metal rod; 203. Sleeve rod; 3. Restraint rope; 4. Buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0027] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 1-5 A smart collar for working dogs includes a protective shell 1, a connector 2, and a restraint rope 3. The protective shell 1 is fixedly connected to both ends of the connector 2, which is movably connected to the restraint rope 3 at one end. The restraint ropes 3 are connected to each other by a buckle 4.

[0028] The protective shell 1 has a panel 101 connected to its surface by screws, and a main control module 102 for placing sensor components is inserted into the interior of the protective shell 1. A contact boss 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the protective shell 1.

[0029] The connector 2 includes a first metal rod 201, a second metal rod 202, and a sleeve rod 203. One end of the sleeve rod 203 is rotatably connected to the slot of the second metal rod 202 via a pin, and the other end is inserted into the slot of the first metal rod 201.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the restraint rope 3 is made of multi-layer composite material, consisting of a breathable layer, a support layer, and a waterproof layer from the inside out. A reflective layer is sewn into the middle of the surface layer of the restraint rope 3. The breathable layer is made of sponge with breathable holes and has a hydrophilic coating on the surface. The support layer in the middle is made of mesh stainless steel wire rope to increase tensile strength. The outer waterproof layer is made of TPU coated polyester fabric.

[0031] Through the above structure, the restraint rope 3, with its physiologically adaptable breathable layer, strong and durable support layer, environmentally compatible waterproof layer, and safety-enhancing reflective layer, constructs a complete chain solution for working dogs, from training needs to the challenges of the task environment, providing underlying protection for working dogs to perform complex tasks.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the binding rope 3 has a slot at one end adjacent to the sleeve rod 203 for the sleeve rod 203 to pass through. The sleeve rod 203 forms a flip structure between the first metal rod 201 and the second metal rod 202. The sleeve rod 203 has a threaded slot at the shaft end on the side adjacent to the first metal rod 201. At the same time, the first metal rod 201 has a threaded slot of the same specification at the corresponding position of the slot. The two are connected by screwing screws into the slots.

[0033] With the above structure, compared to the traditional one-piece structure, the restraint rope 3, which is most prone to wear and damage, is replaced as a whole without the detection module. If the detection module is installed, the old rope must be cut and re-sewn. By using the flipping structure of the sleeve 203 installed with the restraint rope 3, the replacement of the vulnerable parts can be completed in a short time.

[0034] Connector 2 is made of high-strength metal and undergoes special processing to ensure its strength and stability.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the two ends of the main control module 102 are fixed to the protective shell 1 by screws. A battery swapping board is rotatably connected to the surface of the main control module 102. One end of the battery swapping board is provided with a C-shaped card block, and the protective shell 1 is fixed with a card post at the position corresponding to the C-shaped card block. The cylindrical surface of the card post is engaged with the open end of the C-shaped card block.

[0036] With the above structure, the panel 101 can be temporarily fixed after the protrusion is inserted, and the alignment can be completed with one hand, making it convenient to replace the battery.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the bottom of the panel 101 is provided with a protrusion that engages with the groove on the surface of the protective shell 1. A limiting pad 104 is fixedly connected to the side of the panel 101 facing the inside of the protective shell 1. The limiting pad 104 is tightly attached to the surface of the C-shaped card block. The limiting pad 104 is made of silicone foam.

[0038] With the above structure, after the panel 101 and the protective shell 1 are installed, the limiting pad 104 can be tightly pressed against the surface of the C-shaped locking block, preventing loosening when the police dog performs high-intensity tasks such as running and biting.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the protective shell 1 has a slot for the contact boss 105 to pass through, and the contact boss 105 is made of silicone. One end of the contact boss 1 is located inside the protective shell 1 and has a concave cavity for placing the sensor module at the bottom of the main control module 102. The other end is a raised surface with a comb-like structure distributed on the raised surface. The micro comb teeth designed on the bottom surface of the contact boss 105 have a spacing of 1 mm and a height of 0.5 mm.

[0040] With the above structure, since the carotid artery of a dog is located on both sides of the neck, the traditional sensor is located inside the shell and needs to transmit the signal through two layers of medium, the shell material and the hair. The signal attenuation rate is low and the light reflection intensity is improved. The sensor module is embedded in the concave cavity of the contact boss 105, and the other side of the contact boss 105 is in contact with the skin. The signal transmission path is shortened, and the micro comb teeth can be inserted into the gaps between the hairs to "comb" the hair between the sensor and the skin to both sides, forming a partially hairless contact area to ensure that the light directly illuminates the blood vessel. This is extremely suitable for professional dogs with short hair, such as police dogs, search and rescue dogs, and guide dogs.

[0041] The specific operating procedure of this utility is as follows: The restraint rope 3 is equipped with a D-ring buckle, which can be released or retracted as needed according to the size of the working dog. Pull the free end of the restraint rope 3 to allow the rope to slide freely between the middle bars of the D-ring buckle, thereby expanding the circumference of the collar. After the collar is put on the dog's neck, pull the free end in the opposite direction. Due to the tension, the rope becomes taut and generates static friction with the D-ring buckle until it fits the appropriate position on the neck. The collar is then secured with the stainless steel buckle 4.

[0042] Compared to the traditional one-piece collar structure, the restraint rope 3, which is the most easily worn part, can be removed by using tools to remove the screws on one side of the first metal rod 201, so that one end of the sleeve rod 203 can be moved and the damaged end of the restraint rope 3 can be removed from the surface of the sleeve rod 203.

[0043] During installation, the end of the new restraint rope 3 is put onto the sleeve rod 203, and then the sleeve rod 203 is rotated so that its end is inserted into the corresponding slot of the first metal rod 201 and fixed with screws.

[0044] When the collar is worn around a dog's neck, the contact protrusions 105 on the bottom wall of the protective shell 1 will align with the carotid arteries on both sides of the dog's neck. Combined with the micro comb teeth designed on the bottom silicone surface, the hair can be slightly parted to ensure that the sensor on the other side of the contact protrusion 105 is in direct contact with the skin. It can illuminate the blood vessels and receive the light intensity changes caused by pulse fluctuations. The main control module 102 processes the signal and transmits it to the auxiliary trainer's handheld terminal via wireless transmission mode.

[0045] When the battery needs to be replaced, the screws between the panel 101 and the protective shell 1 need to be removed, and the panel can be opened by using the gripping plate on the battery swapping board on the surface of the main control module 102.

[0046] The present invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart collar for working dogs, comprising a protective shell (1), a connector (2), and a restraint rope (3), characterized in that: Both ends of the protective shell (1) are fixedly connected to connectors (2), which are movably connected to the restraint ropes (3) set at one end. The restraint ropes (3) are connected to each other by buckles (4). The protective shell (1) has a panel (101) connected to its surface by screws. The protective shell (1) has a main control module (102) for placing sensor components inserted into its interior. The protective shell (1) has a contact boss (105) fixedly connected to its bottom wall. The connector (2) includes a first metal rod (201), a second metal rod (202) and a sleeve rod (203). One end of the sleeve rod (203) is rotatably connected to the slot of the second metal rod (202) by a pin, and the other end is inserted into the slot of the first metal rod (201).

2. The intelligent collar for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The binding rope (3) is made of multi-layer composite material, consisting of a breathable layer, a support layer and a waterproof layer from the inside out, and a reflective layer is sewn in the middle of the surface layer of the binding rope (3).

3. The smart collar for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The binding rope (3) has a slot at one end adjacent to the sleeve rod (203) for the sleeve rod (203) to pass through. The sleeve rod (203) forms a flip structure between the first metal rod (201) and the second metal rod (202). The sleeve rod (203) has a threaded slot at the shaft end on the side adjacent to the first metal rod (201). At the same time, the first metal rod (201) has a threaded slot of the same specification at the corresponding position of the slot. The two are connected by screwing screws into the slots.

4. The smart collar for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the main control module (102) are fixed inside the protective shell (1) by screws. The surface of the main control module (102) is rotatably connected to a battery swapping board. One end of the battery swapping board is provided with a C-shaped card block, and the protective shell (1) is fixed with a card post at the position corresponding to the C-shaped card block. The cylindrical surface of the card post is engaged with the open end of the C-shaped card block.

5. The smart collar for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the panel (101) is provided with a protruding strip that engages with the groove on the surface of the protective shell (1). A limiting pad (104) is fixedly connected to the side of the panel (101) facing the inside of the protective shell (1). The limiting pad (104) is tightly attached to the surface of the C-shaped card block.

6. The smart collar for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the protective shell (1) has a slot for the contact boss (105) to pass through, and the contact boss (105) is made of silicone. One end of the boss is located inside the protective shell (1) and has a concave cavity for placing the sensor module at the bottom of the main control module (102). The other end is a raised surface with a comb-like structure distributed on the raised surface.

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