Efficient pet ball
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522312042.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
[0006]本实用新型提供一种高效的宠物球,解决了普通逗猫球缺失声光仿生互动单一且依赖主人致猫咪厌倦夜间误触发扰休息还费电损寿命存安全隐患的问题
本实用新型提供一种高效的宠物球,为了增加宠物球声、光仿生功能提高宠物球的可玩性,在宠物球球体壳的外表面开设一个插口,方便将壳体插入,而壳体的内部通过电路板安装有灯光器、光线感应传感器、交互控制面板和震动传感器,配合扬声器、干电池组件和内置锂电池可以实现宠物球的声、光仿生功能以及多种安装方式和光线感应自动休眠的功能,提高了宠物球的可玩性,增加宠物的兴趣,通过该设计让宠物球具备声光仿生,多感官反馈激发猫咪捕猎欲,自主互动性强,夜间光线感应不扰休息,节能且保障猫咪安全。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet ball technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency pet ball. Background Technology
[0002] Pets are animals kept by humans for purposes such as companionship, emotional comfort, or entertainment. They establish a close and interactive relationship with humans. Common types include mammals such as cats and dogs, birds such as parrots and finches, aquatic animals such as goldfish and tropical fish, and niche species such as hamsters and lizards. They are usually domesticated or selectively bred to adapt to human living environments. They not only bring joy to their owners and alleviate loneliness, but also become emotional support. Some pets can even assist humans in fulfilling specific needs in certain scenarios, making them important companions in human life.
[0003] Pet balls are interactive toys designed specifically for pets. Their core purpose is to meet pets' needs for play, exercise, and emotional companionship. Common materials include rubber, plush, and plastic. Some have built-in bells, sound-making devices, or treat-dispensing mechanisms. They are suitable for pets of different sizes, such as cats and dogs. Their shapes are mostly round or irregular. They are made of safe and chew-resistant materials. Pets can chase and chew on them on their own, or they can serve as a medium for interaction between owners and pets. They help pets expend energy, relieve boredom, and enhance the emotional bond between them. They are common entertainment items in pets' daily lives.
[0004] Ordinary cat toys lack sound and light bionic functions, only have simple rolling interaction, lack prey-like sensory feedback and rely on the owner. Cats are easily bored and idle, and at night they are prone to accidentally triggering noise or light to disturb their rest. They also waste energy, shorten lifespan, and even pose safety hazards to cats.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an efficient pet ball to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] This invention provides a high-efficiency pet ball that solves the problems of ordinary cat toys, such as lack of sound and light bionic interaction, reliance on the owner leading to cat boredom, accidental triggering at night disturbing rest, wasting electricity, shortening lifespan, and posing safety hazards.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model includes: a spherical shell; The socket is located on the outer surface of the spherical shell. A housing is installed inside the socket. A speaker is installed inside the housing. A built-in lithium battery is installed inside the housing. A circuit board is installed inside the housing. A light, a light sensor, an interactive control panel, and a vibration sensor are installed on one side of the circuit board. A mounting port is opened on one side of the housing. A dry cell battery assembly is installed inside the mounting port. A sealing cover is installed inside the mounting port. Two sets of mounting holes are respectively opened on opposite sides of the outer surface of the spherical shell. A connecting rope is installed on each opposite side of the outer surface of the spherical shell. Multiple amplification holes are opened on the outer surface of the spherical shell. The sealing cap is used to seal the installation port. The spherical shell is a sphere with a perfectly circular hollow cavity. The spherical cover is set on the side of the shell and the spherical shell adjacent to each other. The spherical cover and the spherical shell are connected to form a closed shell. The dry battery assembly provides power to the electronic components on the circuit board. It can be replaced by the user. The built-in lithium battery provides power to the electronic components on the circuit board. It can be charged and discharged repeatedly and is electrically connected to the electronic components on the circuit board. The speaker is used to emit bionic audio content that cats like. The light sensor is used to sense the ambient light and determine whether the environment is day or night. When the environment is night, the control system does not operate to avoid disturbing the pet owner's rest. The vibration sensor is used to sense the ambient vibration and serves as the main switch for the system's working status. The circuit board is also equipped with a sound memory that can store a variety of sound files that cats are sensitive to, such as birdsong, insect chirping, water flowing sounds, mouse squeaks, etc.
[0008] Preferably, the connecting rope comprises a rope body and a connecting ball, the rope body being installed on the outer surface of the ball shell through a mounting hole, and the connecting ball being installed at one end of the rope body.
[0009] Preferably, a plurality of light-emitting components are mounted on the outer surface of the spherical shell. Each light-emitting component includes a fixing strip and a light-emitting strip, and the fixing strip is used to mount the light-emitting strip to the outer surface of the spherical shell. The fixing strip contains electrons that can provide power to the light-emitting strip.
[0010] Preferably, the housing comprises a lower housing and an upper housing, wherein the upper housing is used to seal the opening of the lower housing; The mounting port, dry cell assembly, and sealing cap are located in the upper housing, while the rest of the structure is located inside the lower housing.
[0011] Preferably, the dry cell assembly includes a connecting contact and a dry cell, the connecting contact being used to mount the dry cell inside the mounting port.
[0012] Preferably, the outer surface of the spherical shell is provided with two protective soft sleeves, and each of the protective soft sleeves has an opening and a perforation on its outer surface; The protective sleeve and the outer surface of the spherical shell correspond in shape, and the opening facilitates the exposure of the light-emitting components.
[0013] Preferably, quick-release components are installed at adjacent ends of the two protective sleeves, and a connecting strap is installed between each set of quick-release components.
[0014] Preferably, the quick-release assembly includes a docking frame, a fixing bolt, and a docking bracket. The docking frame is installed at one end of the protective sleeve, and the fixing bolt passes through the docking frame to fix the docking bracket inside the docking frame.
[0015] Compared with related technologies, the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a high-efficiency pet ball. To enhance the playability of the pet ball by increasing its sound and light bionic functions, an insertion port is provided on the outer surface of the pet ball's shell for easy insertion. Inside the shell, a circuit board houses a light sensor, a light sensor, an interactive control panel, and a vibration sensor. Combined with a speaker, a dry battery assembly, and a built-in lithium battery, this enables the pet ball to achieve sound and light bionic functions, multiple installation methods, and an automatic sleep function based on light sensing. This enhances the playability of the pet ball, increases the pet's interest, and allows the pet ball to possess sound and light bionic capabilities, providing multi-sensory feedback to stimulate the cat's hunting instincts, strong autonomous interactivity, and nighttime light sensing without disturbing rest. It is also energy-efficient and ensures the cat's safety. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the spherical shell is provided for this utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the circuit board structure is provided for this utility model; Figure 4 Provided for this utility model Figure 2 An enlarged view of point A shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the opening structure is provided for this utility model; Figure 7 Provided for this utility model Figure 6 A magnified view of point B shown.
[0017] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Spherical shell, 2. Shell, 201. Lower shell, 202. Upper shell, 3. Through hole, 4. Amplification hole, 5. Light-emitting component, 501. Fixing strip, 502. Light-emitting strip, 6. Connecting rope, 601. Rope body, 602. Connecting ball, 7. Dry cell battery assembly, 701. Connecting contact piece, 702. Dry cell battery, 8. Mounting hole, 9. Mounting opening, 10. Sealing cover, 11. Built-in lithium battery, 12. Speaker, 13. Circuit board, 14. Socket, 15. Light fixture, 16. Light sensor, 17. Interactive control panel, 18. Vibration sensor, 19. Through hole, 20. Connecting strip, 21. Quick release assembly, 211. Docking frame, 212. Fixing bolt, 213. Docking bracket, 22. Protective soft sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] First Embodiment
[0020] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the spherical shell is provided for this utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the circuit board structure is provided for this utility model; Figure 4 Provided for this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of point A shown. The high-efficiency pet ball includes: a spherical shell 1; The socket 14 is located on the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. A housing 2 is installed inside the socket 14. A speaker 12 is installed inside the housing 2. A built-in lithium battery 11 is installed inside the housing 2. A circuit board 13 is installed inside the housing 2. A light sensor 15, a light sensor 16, an interactive control panel 17, and a vibration sensor 18 are installed on one side of the circuit board 13. A mounting port 9 is provided on one side of the housing 2. A dry battery assembly 7 is installed inside the mounting port 9. A sealing cover 10 is installed inside the mounting port 9. Two sets of mounting holes 8 are respectively opened on opposite sides of the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. A connecting rope 6 is installed on each opposite side of the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. Multiple amplification holes 4 are opened on the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. The sealing cap 10 is used to seal the mounting port 9. The spherical shell 1 is a sphere with a perfectly circular hollow cavity. The shell 2 and the spherical shell 1 are provided with a spherical cover on their adjacent sides. The spherical cover is mated with the spherical shell 1 to form a closed shell. The dry battery assembly 7 provides power to the electronic components on the circuit board 13. It can be replaced by the user. The built-in lithium battery 11 provides power to the electronic components on the circuit board 13. It can be cyclically charged and discharged and is electrically connected to the electronic components on the circuit board 13. The speaker 12 is used to emit bionic audio content that cats like. The light sensor 16 is used to sense the ambient light. The system determines whether the environment is day or night. When the environment is night, the control system does not operate to avoid disturbing the pet owner's rest. The vibration sensor 18 is used to sense external vibrations and serves as the main switch for the system's operating status. The circuit board 13 is also equipped with a sound memory that can store various sound files that cats are sensitive to, such as birdsong, insect chirping, water flowing sounds, and mouse squeaks. The light 15 emits red light or other alternating colors to arouse the cat's interest. The interactive control panel 17 is equipped with buttons to fulfill the pet owner's interactive control needs. The connecting rope 6 is installed inside the mounting hole 8.
[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connecting rope 6 includes a rope body 601 and a connecting ball 602. The connecting rope body 601 passes through the mounting hole 8 and is installed on the outer surface of the ball shell 1. The connecting ball 602 is installed at one end of the rope body 601. The material of the connecting ball 602 and the sphere shell 1 can be the same.
[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The outer surface of the spherical shell 1 is equipped with a plurality of light-emitting components 5. Each light-emitting component 5 includes a fixing strip 501 and a light-emitting strip 502. The fixing strip 501 is used to install the light-emitting strip 502 on the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. The fixing strip 501 has internal electronics that can provide power to the light-emitting strip 502. The fixing strip 501 is glued to the outer surface of the spherical shell 1. If the light-emitting component 5 is not needed, it can be omitted.
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 2 includes a lower housing 201 and an upper housing 202, wherein the upper housing 202 is used to seal the opening of the lower housing 201; The mounting port 9, the dry cell assembly 7, and the sealing cover 10 are located in the upper housing 202, while the remaining structures are located inside the lower housing 201.
[0024] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The dry cell assembly 7 includes a connecting contact 701 and a dry cell 702, wherein the connecting contact 701 is used to install the dry cell 702 inside the mounting port 9; The contact 704 can connect the dry cell battery 702 to provide power to the electronic components.
[0025] The working principle of the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model is as follows: A slot 14 is provided on the outer surface of the pet ball shell 1 to facilitate the insertion of the shell 2. Inside the shell 2, a light sensor 15, a light sensor 16, an interactive control panel 17, and a vibration sensor 18 are installed via a circuit board 13. Together with a speaker 12, a dry battery assembly 7, and a built-in lithium battery 11, the pet ball can achieve sound and light bionic functions, as well as multiple installation methods and an automatic sleep function based on light sensing. This enhances the playability of the pet ball and increases the pet's interest. In actual use, when the vibration sensor 18 senses the scratching motion of a cat's paw, it will control the module to emit sounds at any time, including but not limited to birdsong, insect chirping, flowing water sounds, and mouse squeaks. At the same time, the light sensor 15 will also flash, fully satisfying the cat's hunting instinct and stimulating its interest. To ensure that the sound and light do not disturb the pet owner, a light sensor 16 is also configured to distinguish the environment during the day or at night after the lights are turned off, causing the electronic parts to enter sleep mode. When the light sensor 16 senses daytime, it will automatically turn on, which is extremely intelligent. Together with two connecting ropes 6, it can meet the physiological needs of cats to catch multiple prey.
[0026] Compared with related technologies, the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: To enhance the playability of the pet ball by adding sound and light bionic functions, an insertion port 14 is made on the outer surface of the pet ball shell 1 to facilitate the insertion of the shell 2. Inside the shell 2, a light sensor 15, a light sensor 16, an interactive control panel 17, and a vibration sensor 18 are installed via a circuit board 13. Together with a speaker 12, a dry battery assembly 7, and a built-in lithium battery 11, the pet ball can achieve sound and light bionic functions, multiple installation methods, and an automatic sleep function based on light sensing. This enhances the playability of the pet ball, increases the pet's interest, and through this design, the pet ball possesses sound and light bionics, multi-sensory feedback to stimulate the cat's hunting instinct, strong autonomous interactivity, light sensing at night to avoid disturbing rest, energy saving, and ensures the cat's safety.
[0027] Second Embodiment
[0028] Please refer to the following: Figures 5-6 - Figure 7 , Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the opening structure is provided for this utility model; Figure 7 Provided for this utility model Figure 6 The enlarged view at point B shows a second embodiment of the efficient pet ball provided in the first embodiment of this application, which proposes another efficient pet ball. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and its implementation will not affect the independent implementation of the first embodiment.
[0029] Specifically, the difference in the high-efficiency pet ball provided in the second embodiment of this application is that, please refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer surface of the spherical shell 1 is provided with two protective soft sleeves 22, and each of the protective soft sleeves 22 has a through opening 3 and a through hole 19 on its outer surface; The protective soft sleeve 22 corresponds to the shape of the outer surface of the spherical shell 1, and the opening 3 facilitates the exposure of the light-emitting component 5.
[0030] Please refer to Figure 5 Each of the two protective soft sleeves 22 has a quick-release assembly 21 installed at one of its adjacent ends, and a connecting strap 20 is installed between each set of quick-release assemblies 21. Two quick-release components 21 on the same side form a group.
[0031] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The quick-release assembly 21 includes a docking frame 211, a fixing bolt 212, and a docking bracket 213. The docking frame 211 is installed at one end of the protective soft sleeve 22, and the fixing bolt 212 passes through the docking frame 211 to fix the docking bracket 213 inside the docking frame 211. The two ends of the connecting belt 20 are connected to the docking frame 213.
[0032] Compared with related technologies, the high-efficiency pet ball provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: To increase the impact resistance of the ball shell 1, two protective soft sleeves 22 with perforations 19 are installed on the outer surface of the ball shell 1 via quick-release components 21 and connecting straps 20. When the pet plays, the protective soft sleeves 22 can provide a cushioning effect and reduce the impact force during play. At the same time, the flexible material can also increase the tactile comfort. This design improves the protection of the ball shell 1 and increases its impact resistance.
[0033] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency pet ball, characterized in that, include: spherical shell; The socket is located on the outer surface of the spherical shell. A housing is installed inside the socket. A speaker is installed inside the housing. A built-in lithium battery is installed inside the housing. A circuit board is installed inside the housing. A light, a light sensor, an interactive control panel, and a vibration sensor are installed on one side of the circuit board. A mounting port is opened on one side of the housing. A dry cell battery assembly is installed inside the mounting port. A sealing cover is installed inside the mounting port. Two sets of mounting holes are respectively opened on opposite sides of the outer surface of the spherical shell. A connecting rope is installed on each opposite side of the outer surface of the spherical shell. Multiple amplification holes are opened on the outer surface of the spherical shell.
2. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rope includes a rope body and a connecting ball. The rope body passes through a mounting hole and is installed on the outer surface of the ball shell. The connecting ball is installed at one end of the rope body.
3. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the spherical shell is equipped with multiple light-emitting components. Each light-emitting component includes a fixing strip and a light-emitting strip. The fixing strip is used to install the light-emitting strip on the outer surface of the spherical shell.
4. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing comprises a lower housing and an upper housing, the upper housing being used to seal the opening of the lower housing.
5. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dry cell assembly includes a connecting contact and a dry cell, the connecting contact being used to install the dry cell into the mounting port.
6. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the spherical shell is provided with two protective soft sleeves, and each of the protective soft sleeves has an opening and a perforation on its outer surface.
7. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the two protective sleeves has a quick-release assembly installed at one adjacent end, and a connecting strap is installed between each set of quick-release assemblies.
8. The high-efficiency pet ball according to claim 7, characterized in that, The quick-release assembly includes a docking frame, fixing bolts, and a docking bracket. The docking frame is installed at one end of the protective sleeve, and the fixing bolts pass through the docking frame to fix the docking bracket inside the docking frame.