Vehicle Pet Containment System

Abstract

Providing pet containment systems A pet containment system includes a containment structure for containing a pet. The containment structure can be attached to a vehicle using the vehicle's LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) restraint system or other suitable vehicle anchor points. The system can include a vertically and horizontally adjustable tether for securing a pet or animal wearing a wearable harness, such as a chest harness or vest, and a barrier for enclosing the pet or animal. The disclosed system protects the pet or animal within the vehicle and prevents or reduces the possibility of the pet being struck or injured by a sudden change in vehicle speed and / or direction.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application is a joint venture of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 443,807, filed February 7, 2023. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 199,493, filed on May 1, 2002, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The present disclosure relates generally to pet containment systems. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a pet containment system for use in a vehicle. The present invention relates to a pet containment system for securing pets or animals. [Background technology]

[0002] Many people consider pets to be family members or companions. Pet owners often take their pets by car on vacation, to the vet, or for trips around town. Pet transport cages and pet vests work in conjunction with the vehicle's safety belts to Used to prevent pets from moving around inside the vehicle or escaping from the vehicle. However, these devices are designed to prevent pets from moving if the vehicle suddenly changes speed or direction. They do not provide sufficient protection and are difficult to install in vehicles. This increases the likelihood of injury to the vehicle's occupants and of causing injury to them in the event of a collision. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an adjustable pet tether system for a vehicle includes a tether for containing a pet. a base for mounting the vehicle; and a support frame fixed to the base and removably fixable to the vehicle. a support frame vertically movable between a first lower position and a second upper position; A carriage supported on a support frame and a and a tether having a free end. The directional mounting points allow the carriage to move along the support frame to the desired vertical height It can be adjusted by

[0004] In another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle pet containment system includes a support mountable to a vehicle. a support frame; a containment structure for containing a pet, the containment structure being secured to the support frame; a support frame rigidly secured to the support frame for securing the storage system to a cooperating anchor on the vehicle; It includes at least one latch.

[0005] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle pet containment system includes an upwardly extending tower. a support frame including a base support portion and a horizontally extending base support portion; and a pet containment system mounted on a vehicle. At least one latch rigidly secured to the support frame for securing to a cooperating anchor. and a stowed position and a deployed position. At least one latch movable between a latch position and a base of the support frame. a base secured to the base support and extending outward from the tower portion of the support frame; a base defining at least a portion of a container for receiving the container; A collapsible boom is pivotally secured at one end to the tower of the support frame. a folding boom extending over at least a portion of the base a folding boom and a flexible support extending between at least a portion of the periphery of the base and the boom; a flexible barrier, a first lower location and a second upper location; a carriage supported on the tower for movement between the The carriage is attached to the tower of the support frame by a cam. a buckle for adjusting the length of the free end of the tether; The carriage includes a tether passing through a tether slot. The free end of the tether is positioned vertically. The position is adjusted by moving the carriage between a first, lower position and a second, upper position. The horizontal position of the free end of the tether is adjustable by means of a cam buckle. do.

[0006] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle pet containment system includes an upwardly extending tower. a support frame including a support portion and a base support portion extending horizontally; A base extending outward from the tower of the frame, which is a housing portion for housing a pet. a base defining at least a portion of the tower portion of the support frame, and one end of the tower portion being spaced apart from the base; The boom is pivotally fixed to the base at a distance from the base, and the boom extends over at least a portion of the base. a folding boom and a flexible support extending between at least a portion of the periphery of the base and the boom. At least one of the support frame and the base is adapted to support a vehicle restraint system. It can be fixed to.

[0007] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for securing a pet in a pet containment system is provided. This method includes a base for accommodating a pet, and a pet carrier that is fixed to the base and is detachable from a vehicle. a support frame that can be fixedly secured to the support frame, and a first lower position and a second upper position along the support frame; a carriage supported on a support frame so as to be movable vertically between the carriage and the support frame; placing the pet in the pet containment system with a tether secured to the ridge; The support frame is then moved by moving the carriage along the support frame to the desired vertical height. Adjust the vertical attachment point of the tether to the harness and the free end of the tether to the and fastening the free end of the tether to the attachment part. and / or one end of the tower of the support frame is spaced apart from the base. The method may include partially folding a pivotally secured folding boom. a flexible barrier extending over at least a portion of the base and secured to the base; Support.

[0008] According to another aspect, a vehicle pet containment system includes a base for containing a pet; a support frame that is fixed to the vehicle and that is removably fixable to the vehicle; and a first a carriage supported for vertical movement between a lower position and a second upper position; The carriage defines an attachment point for securing the pet. It is movable to adjust the vertical height of the point.

[0009] The following description of exemplary embodiments will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Potential embodiments of the disclosed system are not limited to those shown. It will be understood that. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a pet containment system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pet containment system of FIG. 1 with the flexible barrier and collapsible boom removed for illustrative purposes. [Figure 3]3 is a perspective view of a support frame of the pet containment system of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the pet containment system of FIG. 1, showing the flexible barrier removed. [Figure 5] 5 is a top rear perspective view of the pet containment system of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 6] 6 is a perspective view of an adjustable tether assembly of the pet containment system of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the adjustable tether assembly of FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 8] 8 is a perspective view of the carriage and locking mechanism of the adjustable tether assembly of FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 9] 9 is a perspective view of the bottom side of the pet containment system of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the pet containment system of FIG. 1 showing the latch in a first position. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the pet containment system of FIG. 1 showing the latch in a second position. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an enlarged portion of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present disclosure provides various vehicle pet containment systems that include containment structures for containing pets. Side view. The pet containment system is compatible with the vehicle's LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children restraint system, or other appropriate The pet containment system can be mounted to a vehicle using appropriate vehicle anchor points. Wearable equipment such as a blanket, a barrier around the pet or animal, or a chest harness or vest Vertical and water protection for securing pets or animals, such as by securing them to the pet. The pet containment system according to the present disclosure includes a horizontally adjustable tether. or to protect animals and prevent them from being hit by sudden changes in vehicle speed and / or direction or by a collision. to prevent or reduce shock or injury to pets.

[0012] Referring to FIG. 1, a pet containment system 10 according to the present disclosure includes a containment structure 12 and a vertically extending and a vertically and horizontally adjustable tether assembly 14. The pet containment structure 12 includes: A folding structure supporting a flexible barrier 18 extending between the base 20 and the folding boom 16. As will become apparent from the following description, the pet containment system 1 0 is configured to be secured to the vehicle by latch 22. In a typical installation, The pet containment system 10 is at least partially supported on a vehicle seat and includes a latch 22. The seat cushion is typically located between the seat back and the seat base cushion of the vehicle. After being secured, the pet P is placed in the containment structure 12 and adjusted. The tether assembly 14 is secured to a retractable tether assembly 14, which is aligned with the receiving structure 12 as described below. Both the articulable tether assembly 14 simplify use and make the pet containment system 10 It has an adjustable feature that allows it to fit pets of different sizes.

[0013] With further reference to FIGS. 2-7, the pet containment system 10 comprises an upright tower section (or and a horizontally extending base (or rail) 26 to which the base 20 of the storage structure 12 is attached. The base 20 includes a support frame 24 having a bottom wall 30 and an upwardly extending The bottom wall 30 of the base 20 includes, but is not limited to, A plurality of fasteners 34, such as screws, bolts, rivets, etc., support the base of the support frame 24. The shroud 36 extends upward from the base 20 and is fixed to the support frame 2. The enclosure is adapted to at least partially enclose the tower 26 and associated components of the four. The support frame 36 can be integrally formed with the base 20 or can be a separate component. The support frame 24 is typically made of a material such as steel or aluminum. It can be made from a single piece, for example by stamping. Typically, the support frame 24 comprises at least two support members joined by, for example, welding. The base 20 and shroud 36 are typically made of plastic material. However, a wide variety of materials may be used for the various components of this disclosure. It will be understood that this is possible.

[0014] A tower portion 26 of the support frame 24 supports the adjustable tether assembly 14. The articulatable tether assembly 14 is generally secured to a tower section 26 of a support frame 24. The cam buckle 38 is attached to the cam shaft 36 and is slidably moved in the direction indicated by the arrow A in FIG. and a carriage 40 attached to the power unit 26. The carriage 40 is provided with a pet or The tether 44 is threaded through the tether for connection to the animal (e.g., a pet vest or harness). The slot 42 includes a tether slot 42. The boundaries of the slot 42 constrain the tether 44, so that the slot The point 42 can be considered the point at which the tether is attached to the carriage 40. includes structure for attaching a tether or leash directly to the carriage 40. It should be understood that such structures may include d-rings and the like.

[0015] The cam buckle 38 facilitates adjustment of the length of the free end of the tether 44, thereby allowing for storage. This facilitates adjustment of the horizontal position of the terminal free end of the tether 44 within the structure 12. The tether can be released at various lengths without departing from the scope of this disclosure. This is just one of many adjustment mechanisms that can be used to secure the carriage 40. By moving it along the tower section 26, the vertical position of the free end of the tether 44 is adjusted. One or more release mechanisms 46 supported on the carriage 40 release the carriage from the tower section. 26. The free end of the tether 44 is attached to the pet's harness, vest, or other clothing. 42. The tether 44 extends from the slot 42 to

[0016] Referring to FIG. 8, an enlarged view of the carriage 40 is shown, also showing the release mechanism 46. Each release mechanism 46 is pivotally supported at the center of the carriage 40. An actuator bar 48 is provided at one end of the actuator bar 48. 0 allows reciprocation between a locked position (see FIG. 8) and a released position (not shown) The lock pin 50 is connected to a supported lock pin 50. The lock pin 50 is held in place by a spring 52. When in the locked position, the lock pin 50 is biased toward the locked position. 3. The height adjusting hole 54 is inserted into one of the plurality of height adjusting holes 54 (see FIG. 3, for example) provided in the part 26. As shown in FIG. 8, the other ends of the actuator bars 48 move closer to each other. By moving in this direction, the ends of the actuator bars 48 move away from each other and the lock pin 50 engages. When the lock pins 50 are pulled out of their respective holes 54, the lock pins 50 reach the release position. When the pin 50 is in the release position, the carriage 40 slides up and down on the tower section 26. and can be moved to a new vertical position as needed, thereby allowing the tower section 26 The vertical position of the tether 44 relative to the actuator bar 48 can be adjusted. , connected to a common actuation element such as a lever or button via a cable or the like (not shown) The common actuation element can be a user-defined element in the shroud 36 or base 20. can be placed in a position that makes it easy to operate.

[0017] A variety of release mechanisms may be employed without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, such as the embodiment described above, the actuating components of the release mechanism are 0, and passive components (e.g., holes 54) are associated with tower section 24. In other embodiments, the actuating components are supported on a tower or other adjacent structure and attached to the carriage. In yet another embodiment, the cap may be configured to engage with an associated passive component. The ridge 40 and / or the tower 26 secure the carriage 40 to the tower 26. The locking mechanism may include a ratchet mechanism, a cam lock mechanism, or other similar arrangement for locking the locking mechanism. In the drawings, two release mechanisms 46 are shown located on opposite sides of the carriage 40. However, one skilled in the art would recognize that one or more release mechanisms may be utilized within the scope of this disclosure. and the release mechanism 46 can be located in different positions on the carriage 40, such as at the front or rear. It will be readily apparent that the same may be provided along the same line.

[0018] Also shown in Figure 8 is an insert 58 inserted into the carriage 40. 8 serves as a bushing between the carriage 40 and the tower section 26. For this purpose, the insert 58 may be a plastic insert or other low-friction insert. Additionally, the tether slot 42 may be constructed of a material that prevents excessive wear of the tether 44. A low friction insert 60 is provided to prevent wear. Low friction plastics such as polyethylene are particularly suitable for inserts 58 and 60 .

[0019] Here, the cam buckle 38 facilitates adjustment of the length of the free end of the tether 44, while The length of the free end of the tether 44 is determined based on the position of the carriage 40 along the tower section 26. It should be understood that the cam buckle 38 can be used to fasten the tether 44 to the Without adjustment, the tether is in a relatively low position on the tower 26. The free end of 44 is relatively short, and the carriage 40 is positioned relatively high on the tower section 26. When the carriage 40 is in the tower section 26, the free end of the tether 44 is relatively long. When the cam buckle 38 is in a relatively low position on the This is because the ridge 40 is larger than if it were located relatively high on the tower portion 26 . This feature allows the carriage 40 to be moved into a position suitable for use with larger animals. The length of the free end of the tether 44 automatically increases, making the carriage 40 suitable for use on relatively small animals. Once moved into a suitable position, the length of the free end of the tether 44 automatically decreases, allowing the This is useful when using the cat containment system 10 for animals of various sizes. The length of the tether 44 does not need to be adjusted using the buckle 38, and the pet containment system 10 Use is simplified.

[0020] 1, 4, and 5, the features of the folding boom 16 will be described. The boom 16 is supported by a generally loop-shaped bar 64 on the tower portion 26 of the support frame 24. The bar 64 may have a shape that generally matches the shape of the base 20, but The bar 64 may have a footprint larger than that of the base 20. It can be made of a single piece of material or multiple individual sections assembled together to form a roughly loop shape. The bar 64 can be covered with foam or other cushioning material. do.

[0021] As best seen in FIG. 5, both ends of the bar 64 are fitted with corresponding notches on the tower section 26. The bar 64 is received in the chuck 66 and secured by a corresponding surface of the shroud 36. The end is rotatable relative to the tower section 26 so that the boom 16 can be rotated in the upward orientation shown in FIG. It will be understood that the position of FIG. 1 is movable between the up position shown in FIG. 1 and the down position shown in FIG. In the figure, the flexible barrier 18 is held in a tensioned state by the boom 16. In FIG. 4, the boom 16 is in a folded state (the flexible barrier 18 is not shown in FIG. 4). (b) providing access to the interior of the containment structure 12 for loading and / or securing the pet. The flexible barrier 18 is made of, for example, mesh fabric. It is possible.

[0022] The folding boom 16 is biased by a pair of torsion springs 68 toward the position shown in FIG. Each torsion spring 68 is interposed between the end of the bar 64 and the shroud 36. 1. A rotational force is applied to the bar 64, biasing the bar 64 toward the position shown in FIG. The rotational force exerted by the torsion spring 68 is typically The tension is sufficient to keep the boom 16 taut, but the user must not push down on the front of the boom 16. Therefore, the boom 16 can be pushed down to load the pet into the containment structure 12. Then release the boom 16 to raise the flexible barrier 18 to the use position. In some embodiments, the boom 16 is locked in the use position and A user operable release (e.g., button) is required to move the boom 16 out of the use position. In other embodiments, the boom 16 may be moved from its use position. The boom 16 is provided with a detent force as well as a biasing force from the torsion spring 68 that tends to resist movement. The force is sufficient to overcome the additional resistance of the detent mechanism. A detent mechanism is provided which, when applied, overcomes this resistance.

[0023] In some embodiments, the boom 16 and flexible barrier 18 are easily interchangeable. and use booms 16 and flexible barriers 18 of different shapes and / or sizes. For example, for small pets, a shorter flexible barrier 18 may be used. In addition, it may be desirable to install the pet containment system 10 in a smaller vehicle. In some cases, a smaller boom is desirable. In other cases, the user may need to adjust the boom and flex. You may choose to remove the bull barrier entirely.

[0024] 9 to 12, the features of the latch 22 will be described. 22 is rigidly secured to a support frame 24 and is in a stowed position (shown in FIGS. 9 and 11) and a deployed position (shown in FIG. 10). A catch / hook 70 is provided for releasably engaging a LATCH anchor (e.g., The catch / hook 70 protrudes retractably from the housing body of the latch 22. In the retracted position, the latch 22 fits into the latch pocket 7 at the bottom of the base 20. 2. In one embodiment, the latch 22 is slidably connected to the support frame 24. The latch 22 is connected to the storage position and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. protrudes from the rear of the base 20 and connects to the vehicle's corresponding LATCH anchor (or other vehicle accessories). In some embodiments, the latch 22 is horizontally adjustable. and the gap between the pet containment system 10 and the vehicle seat back can be changed. Cut.

[0025] Each latch 22 is supported on a rotating tubular cross member (hereinafter referred to as a latch tube 74). The latch tube 74 passes through the bottom of the tower section 26 and is attached to both sides of the tower section 26. The latch tube 74 is surrounded by a concentric outer fixed tube 76 extending from the tower section. 26, which allows the latch 22 to be rotated between the stowed position and the deployed position. The latch lock 78 rotates between the retracted and extended positions. Lock.

[0026] The latch lock 78 is attached to an actuator 8 supported slidably within the base 20. The actuator 80 has a lock position that limits the rotation of the latch tube 74 and a , and is movable between an unlocked position that allows rotation of the latch tube 74. 2 biases the latch lock 78 toward the locked position. As the lever 80 moves leftward, a steel bolt is ejected from one of the two holes 88 in the latch tube 74. The pin 86 is retracted, allowing the latch tube 74 to rotate relative to the outer fixed tube 76. When the latch 22 is placed in the stowed or deployed position, the actuator 80 When released, the spring 82 pushes the pin 86 back into one of the holes 88, thereby The latch tube 74 is restricted from rotating relative to the outer fixed tube 76, and the latch 2 2 is locked into place.

[0027] The latch 22 is rotatable relative to the tower 26 of the support frame 24, but is supported by the It is firmly fixed to the frame 24 and has a "rigid latch" When locked in the deployed position, the latch 22 is attached to the vehicle's lower LAT Once deployed, Latch 2 aligns with the CH anchor and is pushed in to latch into place. 2 extends a certain distance from the storage system 10. In this way, it is installed in the vehicle and When connected to an anchor point, relative movement between the restraint system 10 and the vehicle seat The latch is attached flexibly with a strap or similar. Unlike assemblies that require mounting, the system of the present disclosure is more easily positioned and secured within a vehicle. This allows for easy access to the device without the need for tightening straps or other flexible components.

[0028] In other embodiments, the latch 22 may be retractable rather than pivotal. In such an embodiment, each latch 22 has a retracted position and an extended position along the longitudinal axis of the latch. and can be supported to move between

[0029] Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a load leg 90, as shown in FIG. The load legs 90 can be used, for example, for large animals or pets, or for Provides additional support for installations where the seat is not fully seated in the vehicle seat base. and can be used to provide stability.

[0030] In other embodiments, the latches 22 of the containment system 10 may be "soft latches." In such an embodiment, at least one latch 22 may be attached to, for example, one or more straps. The storage system 10 is attached using a flexible structure such as a strap or strip of webbing. The soft latch connector is a device substantially similar to the rigid latch connector described above, In some embodiments, the latch is fastened when attached to the vehicle latch anchor. In other embodiments, the latching connector may be any of a variety of other types, such as a carabiner or other clip. The device may be a clip or hook of some kind that is biased toward a closed position and attaches to a vehicle anchor. It can be manually opened to install.

[0031] The illustration and description of the examples and embodiments shown in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting of the scope of the disclosure. It should be noted that this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It will be understood that the disclosure contemplates various embodiments. The concepts described above with respect to the embodiments may be used alone or in combination with other examples and embodiments described above. It is understood that they may be used together. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, The various alternatives and embodiments described above with respect to the illustrated embodiment are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive of all of the aspects described herein. It should also be understood that examples and embodiments are applicable.

[0032] Unless expressly stated otherwise, each numerical value and range is preceded by the word "about." The words "approximately" and "substantially" should be interpreted as approximations. The terms "about," "approximately," and "substantially" are used to refer to a specified value unless otherwise specified. It is understood to represent a range of within 15% of the above.

[0033] Conditional language used herein, such as "can," "may," and "might," "may," "may be," "for example," etc., are used unless otherwise specified or used. Unless otherwise understood within the context of the description, a particular embodiment generally refers to a particular feature, element, or function. It is intended to convey that certain embodiments include elements and / or steps, but not other embodiments. Therefore, such conditional language is generally used to describe functions, elements, and / or does not imply that a step is in any way required to one or more embodiments. , and one or more embodiments may implement this with or without author input or prompting. These features, elements, and / or steps may be included or performed in a particular embodiment. It does not necessarily mean that the logic for determining whether or not a The terms "including," "having," and similar expressions are synonymous and are used in an inclusive and open-ended sense. and does not exclude additional elements, features, acts or operations. The term is used in an inclusive rather than exclusive sense, so that, for example, a list of elements is When used in conjunction, the term "or" refers to one, some, or all of the elements in a list. It means te.

[0034] Although specific examples have been described, these examples do not limit the scope of the invention disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description is not intended to be exhaustive or to be in any way indicative of any particular feature, characteristic, or stage. does not imply that any top, module, or block is required or essential. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms. Furthermore, in the form of methods and systems described herein, Various omissions, substitutions, and alterations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention disclosed in the specification. The appended claims and their equivalents are intended to cover the invention disclosed herein. It is intended to cover such forms or modifications as are within the scope and spirit of the particular invention. There are.

[0035] The steps of the exemplary methods described herein do not necessarily have to be performed in the order presented. It should be understood that the order of steps in these methods is merely exemplary and does not necessarily have to be exact. Similarly, in methods consistent with various embodiments of the present invention, Additional steps may be included and certain steps may be omitted or combined.

[0036] The elements in the following method claims, if any, are listed in a particular order with corresponding labels. Although the invention is described in the claims, the claims do not necessarily require the invention to implement some or all of those elements. Unless a specific order is implied, the elements do not necessarily have to be implemented in that particular order. It is not intended to be limited to.

[0037] The terms "inner", "outer", "top" and "bottom" refer to the number of components Refers to a direction toward or away from the geometric center.

[0038] In this specification, a feature such as a component or step may be referred to as "a" or "one." It is understood that the expression does not preclude additional features or a plurality of such features. For example, a device that has, comprises, includes, or defines "one" of a certain feature. Reference to a device means that the device has, comprises, includes, or defines at least one feature. that the device has, comprises, contains, or defines one or more features, Similarly, any reference herein to "one" of a plurality of features is not intended to preclude any However, this does not preclude the invention from including two or more features. For example, "a protrusion and a recess" References to a device having, comprising, including, or defining a "one" include references to a device having a protrusion. This does not preclude the provision of both a recess and a recess.

Claims

1. 1. An adjustable pet tether system for a vehicle, comprising: a base for accommodating a pet; a support frame fixed to the base and removably fixable to a vehicle; A support frame is vertically movable between a first lower position and a second upper position. a carriage supported on the support frame so as to be movable; a tether having a free end extending from the carriage; The vertical attachment points of the tethers to the support frame are such that the carriage is and a support frame, the support frame being adjustable by moving the support frame to a desired vertical height. Adjustable pet tether system.

2. The carriage may be positioned at least one position between the first lower position and the second upper position.

10. The adjustable pet tether system of claim 1, wherein the adjustable pet tether system is movable to a discrete position.

3. and a means for selectively securing the carriage to the support frame at a desired vertical height.

3. The adjustable pet tether system of claim 2, further comprising a release mechanism.

4. The tether is secured to the support frame by an adjustment mechanism, whereby the adjustment mechanism 10. The adjustable pet tether of claim 1, wherein the length of the free end of the tether is adjustable. Zer system.

5. 5. The adjustable pet tether system of claim 4, wherein the adjustment mechanism is a cam buckle. Hmm.

6. Further, a mechanism for securing the adjustable pet tether system to a cooperating anchor in a vehicle is provided.

10. The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one latch secured to the support frame. Removable pet tether system.

7. 1. A pet containment system for a vehicle, comprising: a support frame that can be attached to a vehicle; a containment structure secured to the support frame for receiving a pet; A support frame is rigidly secured to the pet containment system, and the support frame is secured to a cooperating anchor in the vehicle. and at least one latch for securing the Pet containment system.

8. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one latch is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position.

8. The pet containment system of claim 7.

9. further comprising a biasing member biasing the at least one latch toward the deployed position.

9. The pet containment system of claim 8.

10. The latch tube is rotatably supported relative to the support frame, At least one latch is adapted to rotate between a deployed position and a stowed position.

10. The pet containment system of claim 9, wherein the pet containment system is supported on a tray.

11. Further, the at least one latch is secured in at least one of a stowed position and an extended position.

11. The pet containment system of claim 10, comprising a latch lock for securing the pet.

12. The latch lock includes an actuator coupled to a pin, the pin being connected to the actuator. a support frame selectively movable in and out of the latch tube hole by an actuator; 12. The peg of claim 11, wherein the peg restricts or permits rotation of the latch tube relative to the peg. Containment system.

13. 10. The pet containment system of claim 7, further comprising a load-bearing leg supporting the containment structure. Hmm.

14. 1. A vehicle pet containment system comprising: a support frame including an upwardly extending tower portion and a horizontally extending base support portion; a support frame rigidly attached to said support frame for securing the pet containment system to a cooperating anchor in the vehicle; At least one fixed latch, movable between a stowed position and a deployed position; at least one latch; The support frame is fixed to the base support portion, and the support frame is fixed to the tower portion. a base extending outwardly from the base, the base defining at least a portion of a container for containing a pet; The base and One end of the tower portion of the support frame is pivotably connected to the base at a distance from the base. a collapsible boom fixed to the base, the boom extending across at least a portion of the base; a flexible barrier extending between at least a portion of the periphery of the base and the boom; 、 a carrier supported on the tower for movement between a first lower position and a second upper position; a carriage including a tether slot; The carriage is fixed to the tower portion of the support frame by a cam buckle. a length-adjustable slot for adjusting the length of the free end of the tether passing through the tether slot; Equipped with a tether and By moving the carriage between the first lower position and the second upper position This allows the vertical position of the free end of the tether to be adjusted, thereby adjusting the cam back. The horizontal position of the free end of the tether can be adjusted by the knob. Pet containment system.

15. 1. A vehicle pet containment system comprising: a support frame including an upwardly extending tower portion and a horizontally extending base support portion; a base fixed to the support frame and extending outward from the tower portion of the support frame; a base defining at least a portion of a receptacle for receiving a pet; One end of the tower portion of the support frame is pivotable at a distance from the base. a collapsible boom fixed to the base, the boom extending across at least a portion of the base; a flexible barrier extending between at least a portion of the periphery of the base and the boom; Equipped with At least one of the support frame or the base is securable to a vehicle restraint system That is, Pet containment system.

16. 16. The boom of claim 15, further comprising a biasing member that biases the boom toward the use position. Pet containment system.

17. 16. The pet containment system of claim 15, wherein the boom is generally loop-shaped.

18. 10. The boom of claim 1, wherein the boom is comprised of a plurality of individual sections assembled together.

6. The pet containment system of claim 5.

19. 16. The pet containment system of claim 15, wherein the flexible barrier comprises at least one of a fabric or a mesh.

20. 16. The pet containment system of claim 15, further comprising at least one latch rigidly secured to the support frame for securing the pet containment system to a cooperating anchor in a vehicle, the at least one latch being movable between a stowed position and a deployed position.

21. 16. The pet containment system of claim 15, further comprising a load leg supporting the base. Hmm.

22. 1. A method of securing a pet in a pet containment system, comprising: a base for accommodating a pet; and a pet carrier fixed to the base and removably fixable to a vehicle. a support frame and a second upper position along the support frame; a carriage supported on the support frame for vertical movement; and a tether having a free end extending from the edge. Steps and by moving the carriage along the support frame to a desired vertical height; adjusting the vertical attachment point of the tether to the support frame; and fastening the free end of the tether to an attachment worn by the pet.

23. 23. The method of claim 22, further comprising adjusting the length of the free end of the tether.

24. Placing a pet in the pet containment system comprises placing the pet in a spaced apart position relative to the base. In this state, a folding boom pivotally fixed at one end to the tower portion of the support frame is and at least partially folding the boom over at least a portion of the base.

23. The method of claim 22, wherein the flexible barrier extends from the base and supports a flexible barrier secured to the base. method.

25. 1. A vehicle pet containment system comprising: a base for accommodating a pet; a support frame fixed to the base and removably fixable to a vehicle; A vertically movable support frame between a first lower position and a second upper position. a carriage supported by a bearing, the carriage defining an attachment point for securing a pet; The carriage is movable to adjust the vertical height of the attachment point. 、 Pet containment system.

26. The carriage has at least one lower position between the first lower position and the second upper position.

26. The pet containment system of claim 25, which is movable to individual locations.

27. and a means for selectively securing the carriage to the support frame at a desired vertical height.

27. The pet containment system of claim 26, comprising a release mechanism.

28. The carriage further includes a tether having a free end extending from the carriage for attachment to the pet.

26. The pet containment system of claim 25.

29. 30. The pet containment system of claim 28, wherein a portion of the tether opposite the free end of the tether is fixed to the support frame, and movement of the carriage causes the length of the free end of the tether to vary.

30. 30. The pet containment system of claim 29, wherein the portion of the tether secured to the support frame is secured to the support frame by an adjustment mechanism, whereby the length of the free end of the tether can be adjusted.

31. 26. The pet containment system of claim 25, further comprising at least one latch secured to the support frame for securing the pet containment system to a cooperating anchor in a vehicle.

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