Smart cat toy

Abstract

The utility model aims at providing a kind of intelligent teasing cat toy, it includes seat body and drive component, the bottom of seat body is provided with suction cup, drive component includes motor and lid, motor is set in seat body, lid is set on the output shaft of motor, and jack hole is set up on lid, jack hole is used to insert teasing cat stick, motor is used to drive lid rotation, to make lid drive teasing cat stick rotation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of pet toys, and in particular to an intelligent cat-teasing toy. Background Technology

[0002] A cat toy is a beloved toy for cats and an essential item for cat-owning households. A cat toy typically consists of a shaft and a tip. The tip can be made of various materials, including but not limited to feathers, rabbit fur, or synthetic materials, for the cat to paw at and bite. The shaft can be made of plastic or a flexible metal rod. The overall length of a cat toy is generally between 30cm and 100cm. When the user grasps one end of the shaft, the tip swings in various directions due to the elastic force of the shaft. Cats are naturally inclined to chase and hunt, and the swinging and movement of the cat toy simulates the movement of prey, instantly putting the cat into "hunting mode" and stimulating their natural instincts. Furthermore, a cat toy effectively strengthens the bond between owner and cat, serving as an important tool for building this relationship. Additionally, a cat toy can help burn off excess energy in cats, effectively alleviating the anxiety caused by being confined to small spaces in modern society, promoting their physical health and overall well-being.

[0003] Traditionally, cat toys required a person to hold and use them. To improve their playability, a base was designed to hold the toy in place, allowing the tip to swing freely when the cat pounces. For example, Chinese patent document CN222982231U discloses a combined suction-type cat toy base, including a gripping part with a rubber ball base threaded to its bottom. The rubber ball base has a locking seat on its outer side, and a connecting seat is threaded to the bottom of the inner wall of the locking seat. A slot is formed at the bottom of the connecting seat, and a suction cup is inserted into the bottom of the slot. Thus, the suction cup, rubber ball base, and locking seat work together to allow for quick installation and removal of the base. Simultaneously, the suction cup holds the cat toy in place, eliminating the need for manual handling and improving play comfort. The structure is simple and highly practical.

[0004] However, existing bases have the following shortcomings in practical use: when the cat stops biting the toy, the toy's swing slows down until it stops, unless the cat bites it again, causing deformation of the toy, which will cause it to swing again. Therefore, in actual tests, the duration of a cat's bite on this passive toy is greatly reduced. Therefore, to solve the above problems, the intelligent cat toy of this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an intelligent cat toy that can actively swing a cat toy to actively tease a cat.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A smart cat toy, comprising: The base body, wherein a suction cup is provided at the bottom of the base body; and A drive assembly, comprising a motor and a rotating cover, wherein the motor is disposed in the base body and the rotating cover is disposed on the output shaft of the motor, and the rotating cover has an insertion hole for inserting a cat toy, and the motor is used to drive the rotating cover to rotate, so that the rotating cover drives the cat toy to rotate.

[0007] Optionally, the inner diameter of the socket gradually decreases towards the motor.

[0008] Optionally, the suction cup is provided with a guide post, which passes through the bottom of the base.

[0009] Optionally, an elastic element is sleeved on the guide post, and the elastic element abuts against the guide post and the base respectively. The elastic element is used to push the guide post so that the suction cup tends to extend outward from the bottom of the base.

[0010] Optionally, a slanted push block is slidably disposed on the side of the seat body. The slanted push block abuts against the guide post. When the slanted push block is subjected to force and slides back and forth, it causes the guide post to drive the suction cup to retract into the bottom of the seat body or extend out from the bottom of the seat body.

[0011] Optionally, the inclined push block is provided with a plane and an inclined top surface, the plane and the inclined top surface are connected, and the guide post abuts against one of the plane and the inclined top surface.

[0012] Optionally, the end of the sloping top surface away from the plane is sloping downwards.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting groove is provided at the end of the inclined top surface away from the plane.

[0014] Optionally, the guide post is provided with a locking protrusion, which abuts against one of the inclined top surface and the plane.

[0015] Optionally, a slot is provided on the end of the inclined push block that is close to the outer wall of the seat.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages: This invention relates to an intelligent cat toy, comprising a base and a drive assembly. The base has a suction cup at its bottom. The drive assembly includes a motor and a rotating cover. The motor is housed within the base, and the rotating cover is mounted on the motor's output shaft. The rotating cover has a socket for inserting a cat toy. The motor drives the rotating cover to rotate, thereby causing the cat toy to rotate. Thus, compared to the passively fixed base of the cat toy in existing technologies, this intelligent cat toy achieves intelligent control of rotation by using a motor to drive the rotating cover. This allows the cat toy to rotate according to a preset control program. Due to the elastic deformation of the cat toy's body, when the motor drives the rotating cover to change speed and direction, the cat toy can swing irregularly, meaning the cat toy actively swings to tease the cat. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent cat-teasing toy according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the intelligent cat toy shown; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup and guide post according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inclined push block according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Intelligent cat toy; 100. Base; 200. Drive assembly; 300. Suction cup; 210. Motor; 220. Turning cover; 221. Insertion hole; 400. Guide post; 500. Elastic element; 600. Angled push block; 610. Flat surface; 620. Angled top surface; 630. Limiting groove; 410. Locking protrusion; 640. Locking slot. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a smart cat toy 10 includes a base 100 and a drive assembly 200. The bottom of the base 100 is provided with a suction cup 300. The drive assembly 200 includes a motor 210 and a rotating cover 220. The motor 210 is disposed inside the base 100, and the rotating cover 220 is disposed on the output shaft of the motor 210. The rotating cover 220 has an insertion hole 221 for inserting a cat toy stick. The motor 210 is used to drive the rotating cover 220 to rotate, so that the rotating cover 220 drives the cat toy stick to rotate.

[0022] It should be noted that a suction cup 300 is installed at the bottom of the base 100. The suction cup 300 can be any existing suction cup 300, allowing the base 100 to be quickly fixed to any smooth surface (such as a base plate, tabletop, glass, etc.). Furthermore, a motor 210 is installed inside the base 100, with its output shaft facing upwards. The central structure of the rotating cover 220 is fixedly installed to the output shaft of the motor 210, allowing the motor 210 to drive the rotating cover 220 to rotate. Furthermore, the rotating cover 220 has vertically distributed insertion holes 221, allowing the body of the cat toy to be inserted into these holes. When the motor 210 is powered on, it drives the rotating cover 220 to rotate, causing the cat toy inserted into the insertion hole 221 to rotate with the rotating cover 220. Thus, compared to the passively fixed base of the cat teaser in the prior art, the intelligent cat teaser 10 of this application achieves intelligent control of rotation by driving the rotating cover 220 through the motor 210, so that the cat teaser can rotate according to the preset control program. Due to the elastic deformation of the body of the cat teaser, when the motor 210 drives the rotating cover 220 to rotate at different speeds and in different directions, the cat teaser can swing irregularly, that is, the cat teaser actively swings to tease the cat.

[0023] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the socket 221 gradually decreases towards the motor 210.

[0024] It should be noted that, in order to make the socket 221 suitable for inserting cat toys with a fixed outer diameter range, the socket 221 is designed with an inner diameter that gradually decreases towards the motor 210, that is, the axial cross-section of the socket 221 has an inverted conical shape. This allows it to accommodate cat toys with different outer diameters within a fixed outer diameter range.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a guide post 400 is provided on the suction cup 300, and the guide post 400 passes through the bottom of the base 100.

[0026] It should be noted that, in order to improve the adsorption stability of the suction cup 300 and prevent the suction cup 300 from laterally swaying relative to the base 100, a guide post 400 is installed on the suction cup 300. In one embodiment, the guide post 400 and the suction cup 300 are integrally molded. For example, the guide post 400 is made of PE plastic, which is relatively hard, and the guide post 400 can slide relative to the base 100. In this way, the suction cup 300 and the base 100 are coaxially installed, so that when the suction cup 300 is adsorbed and fixed on the smooth plate surface, the intelligent cat toy 10 remains stable.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, an elastic element 500 is sleeved on the guide post 400. The elastic element 500 abuts against the guide post 400 and the seat 100 respectively. The elastic element 500 is used to push the guide post 400 so that the suction cup 300 tends to extend outward from the bottom of the seat 100.

[0028] It should be noted that, for example, the elastic element 500 is a helical spring. The elastic element 500 pushes the guide post 400, causing the suction cup 300 to tend to extend from the bottom of the base 100. Thus, in its natural state, the suction cup 300 extends from the bottom of the base 100. After aligning the suction cup 300 with the smooth surface, applying pressure to the base 100 will press and adhere the suction cup 300 to the smooth surface, thereby adhering and fixing the intelligent cat toy 10.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, a slanted push block 600 is slidably disposed on the upper side of the seat 100. The slanted push block 600 abuts against the guide post 400. When the slanted push block 600 is subjected to force and slides back and forth, it causes the guide post 400 to drive the suction cup 300 to retract into the bottom of the seat 100 or extend out from the bottom of the seat 100.

[0030] It should be noted that, compared to the aforementioned method of applying pressure to the suction cup 300 to fix it, this application provides another adsorption and fixing structure. Specifically, the inclined push block 600 is laterally slidably mounted on one side of the base 100, wherein one end of the inclined push block 600 is located on the outer side wall of the base 100, and the other end extends to the guide post 400, so that the guide post 400 abuts against the inclined push block 600. Specifically, the guide post 400 abuts against the side of the inclined push block 600 near the motor 210, that is, the guide post 400 abuts against the upper surface of the inclined push block 600. Thus, when a pushing or pulling force is applied to the inclined push block 600, it slides back and forth relative to the base 100, while the guide post 400 slides along the vertical direction of the base 100. By designing the surface of the inclined push block 600 with structures of varying heights, as the inclined push block 600 slides, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to slide back and forth vertically. When the suction cup 300 retracts into the bottom of the base 100, the space between the suction cup 300 and the smooth plate surface increases, and the pressure decreases, becoming less than the normal external pressure. This allows the suction cup 300 to firmly adhere to the smooth plate surface, thus securing the suction cup 300 in place. When the suction cup 300 extends from the bottom of the base 100, the space between the suction cup 300 and the smooth surface decreases, and the pressure gradually increases to match the external pressure. The suction cup 300 then stops adhering to the smooth surface, allowing the smart cat toy 10 to be detached. Thus, compared to existing adsorption structures that reduce pressure by pressing the suction cup 300 to deform it and squeeze out air from the smooth surface, the smart cat toy 10 of this application uses the inclined push block 600 to drive the guide post 400 to slide, thereby deforming the suction cup 300 and increasing the space between it and the smooth surface. This results in better adhesion and a longer-lasting effect, preventing the smart cat toy 10 from accidentally detaching from the smooth surface during use.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the inclined push block 600 is provided with a plane 610 and an inclined top surface 620, the plane 610 and the inclined top surface 620 are connected, and the guide post 400 abuts against one of the plane 610 and the inclined top surface 620.

[0032] It should be noted that in order for the inclined push block 600 to stably drive the guide post 400 to slide along the axial direction of the base 100, a connecting plane 610 and an inclined top surface 620 are provided on the side of the inclined push block 600 away from the suction cup 300. When the guide post 400 abuts against the plane 610 or the inclined top surface 620, the position of the guide post 400 relative to the base 100 is different, so the suction cup 300 can be retracted into the bottom of the base 100 or extended from the bottom of the base 100.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the inclined top surface 620 away from the plane 610 is angled downwards. In this embodiment, the height of the inclined top surface 620 is lower than the height of the plane 610. Therefore, when the guide post 400 abuts against the plane 610, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to retract into the bottom of the base 100, at which time the suction cup 300 is in a fixed adsorption state. When the guide post 400 abuts against the inclined top surface 620, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to extend from the bottom of the base 100, at which time the suction cup 300 is in a detached state. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the inclined top surface 620 can also be provided with one end inclined upward away from the plane 610. In this embodiment, when the guide post 400 abuts against the inclined top surface 620, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to retract into the bottom of the seat 100 to be in a state of adsorption and fixation; when the guide post 400 abuts against the plane 610, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to extend from the bottom of the seat 100 and is in a state of detachment.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a limiting groove 630 is provided at the end of the inclined top surface 620 away from the plane 610.

[0035] It should be noted that since the inclined top surface 620 is an inclined angle structure, and the limiting groove 630 is located at the lowest position of the inclined top surface 620, when the guide post 400 abuts against the inclined top surface 620, the guide post 400 will be stably stuck in the limiting groove 630. At this time, the guide post 400 drives the suction cup 300 to stably extend from the bottom of the base 100 and be in a detached state.

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a locking protrusion 410 is provided on the guide post 400, and the locking protrusion 410 abuts against one of the inclined top surface 620 and the plane 610.

[0037] Specifically, the locking protrusion 410 extends laterally along the guide post 400, so that the locking protrusion 410 can abut against the plane 610 and the inclined top surface 620 on the upper surface of the inclined push block 600. Further, in one embodiment, two locking protrusions 410 are provided, and the two locking protrusions 410 are respectively located on opposite sides of the guide post 400. The inclined push block 600 has a clearance groove at the middle position of the plane 610 and the inclined top surface 620, so that the guide post 400 is located in the clearance groove, thereby making the guide post 400 located in the middle of the length direction of the inclined push block 600. That is, both locking protrusions 410 can abut against the plane 610 / inclined top surface 620, ensuring that when the inclined push block 600 is subjected to force and slides, it can stably drive the guide post 400 to slide along the axial direction of the seat 100.

[0038] like Figure 1and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the inclined push block 600 has a slot 640 on the end near the outer side wall of the base 100.

[0039] In this way, the angled push block 600 does not need to extend from the outer wall of the base 100. The user can press his thumb on the inner wall of the slot 640 to stably apply pushing or pulling force to the angled push block 600, making the overall structure of the smart cat toy 10 more compact.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be noted that since all motors 210 need to be electrically connected to the circuit board, a circuit board is installed inside the base 100. Additionally, a battery is also installed inside the base 100, and the battery is electrically connected to the circuit board. A control chip is soldered onto the circuit board, thus allowing the motors 210 to rotate. For example, the motors 210 can be controlled to rotate at a constant speed, rotate at a non-constant speed, or rotate alternately in the forward and reverse directions. Furthermore, a charging dock, which can be a TYPE-C charging port, is also soldered onto the circuit board.

[0041] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. Unless otherwise specifically defined, the installation / fixing / setting mentioned in this utility model can be understood as including, but not limited to, locking and fixing with screws / bolts, welding, or bonding with adhesives, wherein the adhesives used can be commercially available finished products. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart cat-teasing toy, characterized in that, include: The base body has a suction cup at its bottom; and A drive assembly, comprising a motor and a rotating cover, wherein the motor is disposed in the base body and the rotating cover is disposed on the output shaft of the motor, and the rotating cover has an insertion hole for inserting a cat toy, and the motor is used to drive the rotating cover to rotate, so that the rotating cover drives the cat toy to rotate.

2. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the socket gradually decreases towards the motor.

3. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cup is provided with a guide post, which passes through the bottom of the base.

4. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, An elastic element is fitted onto the guide post, and the elastic element abuts against the guide post and the base body respectively. The elastic element is used to push the guide post so that the suction cup tends to extend outward from the bottom of the base body.

5. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, A slanted push block is slidably disposed on the upper side of the seat body. The slanted push block abuts against the guide post. When the slanted push block is subjected to force and slides back and forth, it causes the guide post to drive the suction cup to retract into the bottom of the seat body or extend out from the bottom of the seat body.

6. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inclined push block is provided with a flat surface and an inclined top surface, the flat surface and the inclined top surface are connected, and the guide post abuts against one of the flat surface and the inclined top surface.

7. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sloping top surface is positioned at an angle downwards at the end furthest from the plane.

8. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, A limiting groove is provided at the end of the inclined top surface away from the plane.

9. The intelligent cat toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide post is provided with a locking protrusion, which abuts against one of the inclined top surface and the plane.

10. The intelligent cat-teasing toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, A slot is provided on the end of the inclined push block that is close to the outer wall of the base.

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