Career

Abstract

Providing a career. [Solution] A carrier is disclosed that includes a bracket device comprising a mounting section defining a mounting surface for placing an animal, a first bracket provided around the periphery of the mounting section, a second bracket connected to the first bracket and coupled to the mounting section, a third bracket located below the first bracket and connected to the second bracket, and a connecting section provided on the second bracket or the third bracket and connected to a fixing belt assembly. Another carrier is disclosed that includes a bracket device comprising a first bracket, a third bracket and a support plate, and a belt guide mechanism provided on at least one of the first bracket, the third bracket and the support plate, for fixing the bracket device to a vehicle seat together with a fixing belt assembly. Yet another carrier is disclosed that includes a bracket device, a base fabric provided on the bracket device, and a mesh fabric between the base fabric and the base fabric forming a hoarding space for hoarding an animal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims priority from Chinese patent applications filed on February 14, 2023, with application number 2023101158454 and title "Animal Carrier with a Fixing System", filed on May 10, 2023, with application number 2023105239766 and title "Wheel-Type Moving Device, Engagement Seat Assembly, Belt Guide Mechanism and Carrier", filed on June 20, 2023, with application number 2023107392084 and title "Carrier", filed on July 4, 2023, with application number 2023108184089 and title "Carrier", and filed on February 1, 2024, with application number 2024101456496 and title "Carrier", and all of their contents are incorporated herein by reference. The present invention relates to a carrier.

Background Art

[0002] Pet caregivers generally use a carrier to move animals. The carrier includes, for example, a pet stretcher for supporting a wounded pet. However, when the moving distance is long and it is necessary to cooperate with a vehicle for transportation, conventional carriers cannot be stably fixed in the vehicle, so they may tilt and even fall during the running of the vehicle, posing a problem of safety risk in use.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Currently, carriers are fixed by vehicle seat belts. However, how to stably fix a pet carrier in a vehicle and further improve the strength of the entire pet carrier to enhance the safety of the pet in the running vehicle is still an urgent problem to be solved for pet owners.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a carrier comprising: a mounting section defining a mounting surface for mounting an animal; and a bracket device comprising: a first bracket circumferentially provided around the mounting section; a second bracket connected to the first bracket and coupled to the mounting section; a third bracket located below the first bracket and connected to the second bracket; and a connecting section provided on the second bracket or the third bracket for connection to a fixing belt assembly.

[0005] Furthermore, the bracket device includes two second brackets, the first bracket being connected to the two second brackets, and the third bracket being connected to the two second brackets, respectively, via a first and / or second fixing assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the first bracket includes two opposing first and third sides, and two opposing second and fourth sides, wherein the lengths of the first and third sides are equal, and the length of the second side is greater than the length of the fourth side.

[0007] Furthermore, the first bracket includes two opposing first and third sides, and two opposing second and fourth sides; the second bracket includes a first horizontal rod, a vertical rod, and a second horizontal rod, the ends of which the first horizontal rod are curved and connected between the first and third sides of the first bracket; the vertical rod has one end connected to the first horizontal rod and the other end connected to the second or fourth side of the first bracket; the second horizontal rod is connected between a pair of the vertical rods, and the second horizontal rod is spaced apart from the first horizontal rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting portion is provided on at least one of the pair of vertical rods, or on the second horizontal rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the third bracket is connected to the first transverse rod via a first fixing assembly, and the third bracket is connected to the second transverse rod via a second fixing assembly, and / or the connection portion is provided at the connection point between the second transverse rod and the pair of vertical rods.

[0010] Furthermore, the second bracket includes the connecting portion, which extends toward the long side of the carrier and / or extends toward away from the bottom surface of the mounting portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the carrier includes a restraint device for restraining an animal on the aforementioned surface, the restraint device including at least a pair of fixing belts and corresponding buckles, the at least pair of fixing belts restraining the animal either parallel to each other or crossing each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing belt is provided with an adjuster for adjusting the length of the fixing belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the carrier is removably secured to the vehicle seat via the fixing belt assembly, which includes a first belt and a second belt, the first ends of the first and second belts respectively, removably connected to the bracket device from the side of the carrier away from the backrest of the vehicle seat.

[0014] Furthermore, first connectors for connection to the bracket device are provided at the first end of the first belt and the first end of the second belt, respectively, and the fixed belt assembly further includes a length adjuster, the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt are connected to both sides of the length adjuster, and at least one of the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt passes through the length adjuster to form an adjustable end.

[0015] Furthermore, the first end of the first belt and the first end of the second belt are each provided with a first connector for connection to the bracket device, and the fixed belt assembly further includes a length adjuster and an extension belt, the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt are connected to the same side of the length adjuster, the first end of the extension belt passes through the length adjuster to form an adjustment end, and the second end of the extension belt is provided with a second connector.

[0016] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes a support structure connected between the first belt and the second belt.

[0017] Furthermore, a first connector is provided at the first end of each of the first belt and the second belt, and the first connector is for connecting to the connection part of the bracket device, the carrier is attached to the base via the bracket device, and the base is connected to the second fixing point of the vehicle seat.

[0018] Furthermore, the carrier is fixed to the vehicle seat via the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly, the fixing belt assembly is detachably connected to the bracket device from the side of the carrier away from the backrest of the vehicle seat, the connecting assembly passes between the bottom surface of the mounting part and the vehicle seat, one end of the connecting assembly is connected to the fixing belt assembly or the bracket device, and the other end of the connecting assembly is connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat.

[0019] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes a second connector, which is for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat, and the connecting assembly includes a second connecting member for connection to the second fixing point, and the carrier is clamped to the vehicle seat by the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly.

[0020] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly are spaced apart from each other, the fixing belt assembly includes two restraint belts, each having a first connector at one end, the first connectors being connected to the bracket device, the connecting assembly includes two connecting webbings, each having a first connecting member at one end, the first connecting member being connected to the bracket device, and each having a second connecting member at the other end, the second connecting member being connected to the second fixing point.

[0021] Furthermore, the first connector and the first connecting member are simultaneously connected to the connection portion of the bracket device.

[0022] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes two restraint belts, each having a first connector connected to one end of the two restraint belts, the first connectors being configured to be connected to the bracket device, the connecting assembly includes two connecting webbings, each having one end connected to the corresponding restraint belt, and each connecting webbing having a second connecting member at the other end, the second connecting member being connected to the second fixing point.

[0023] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes a webbing support assembly, and the carrier is connected to the vehicle seat belt via the webbing support assembly.

[0024] Furthermore, the webbing support assembly includes a connecting webbing and a guide clip, the connecting webbing passing through the guide clip, both ends of the connecting webbing being connected to the connection via connecting members, and the guide clip being configured to be connected to the shoulder belt of a vehicle seat belt.

[0025] In another aspect, the present invention provides a carrier including a bracket device including a first bracket, a third bracket located below the first bracket, and a support plate located between the first bracket and the third bracket, and a belt guide mechanism provided on at least one of the first bracket, the third bracket, and the support plate and configured to fix the bracket device to a vehicle seat together with a fixed belt assembly.

[0026] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism includes a case, and the case defines a passage having a first port and a second port through which the fixed belt assembly passes.

[0027] Furthermore, the passage further has a side inlet, the side inlet communicates the first port and the second port, and the side inlet has a guide slope, and / or, on opposite side walls in the passage, a first rib and a second rib are respectively provided, and the first rib and the second rib are alternately provided in the extending direction of the fixed belt assembly.

[0028] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism is provided in pairs to cooperate with each of the two restraint belts of the fixed belt assembly, the passage further has a side inlet communicating the first port and the second port, and the opening directions of the side inlets of the belt guide mechanisms provided in pairs are away from each other.

[0029] Furthermore, a plurality of fixing pieces symmetrically distributed are provided on the first bracket, the carrier includes a plurality of the belt guide mechanisms, each of the belt guide mechanisms is provided corresponding to each of the fixing pieces, or both ends of each of the belt guide mechanisms are respectively provided on two opposite fixing pieces.

[0030] Furthermore, each of the fixing pieces is inclined in a direction approaching the third bracket.

[0031] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism is provided on the first bracket and is inclined in a direction approaching the third bracket.

[0032] Furthermore, a portion of the fixing belt assembly passes between the third bracket and the support plate.

[0033] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism is provided on the first bracket, and the third bracket includes a blocking portion facing the belt guide mechanism, the blocking portion preventing a portion of the fixed belt assembly from passing outside the third bracket.

[0034] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes a restraint belt assembly, the restraint belt assembly includes two restraint belts, a first connector located at one end of each restraint belt, a support structure located between the two restraint belts, and a third connector connected to the support structure, the bracket device is provided with a connecting portion, and the third connector is detachably connected to the connecting portion.

[0035] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly further includes a reinforcing belt located in the support structure, the reinforcing belt being connected to the third connector, and / or the fixing belt assembly further includes a second connector, the second connector being for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat, and the first connector being for connection to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat.

[0036] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly includes a restraint belt assembly, the restraint belt assembly includes two restraint belts, a first connector located at one end of each of the restraint belts, a support structure located between the two restraint belts, and a support bar located between the two restraint belts, the support bar located on at least one side of the support structure.

[0037] Furthermore, both ends of the support bar are provided with a Japanese-style buckle for the restraint belt to pass through, and / or the support structure includes a housing located at its edge, and the restraint belt and / or the support bar are provided passing through the housing.

[0038] Furthermore, the fixing belt assembly further includes a second connector, the second connector for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat, and the first connector for connection to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat.

[0039] Furthermore, the restraint belt assembly includes a first adapter, which is connected to the other end of each of the restraint belts, and the fixing belt assembly further includes an extension belt assembly, which includes an extension belt, a regulator provided on the extension belt, a second adapter, and a second connector, the second adapter and the first adapter being detachably connected.

[0040] Furthermore, a portion of the fixing belt assembly is located on the outside of the third bracket, away from the support plate.

[0041] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism is provided on the third bracket and / or support plate.

[0042] Furthermore, the belt guide mechanism includes a bottom case and a top case connected to the bottom case, the bottom case being fixed to the support plate and the top case being fixed to the third bracket.

[0043] Furthermore, the third bracket is provided with two opposing fixing pieces, the carrier includes two belt guide mechanisms, the top case of each belt guide mechanism is fixed to a corresponding fixing piece, and / or the belt guide mechanism further includes a positioning base provided on the support plate, the bottom case is fixed to the positioning base.

[0044] Furthermore, the bracket device further includes a second bracket, the first bracket being an annular frame, the second bracket connecting the first bracket and the third bracket, and the belt guide mechanism being provided on the second bracket.

[0045] In another embodiment, the present invention provides a carrier comprising a bracket device, a base fabric provided on the bracket device, and a mesh fabric provided on the base fabric, wherein a containment space for containing the animal is formed between the base fabric and the mesh fabric.

[0046] Furthermore, the bracket device includes a support plate, and the base fabric covers the support plate.

[0047] Furthermore, the base fabric includes a main body and two first fixing parts located at both ends of the main body, the two first fixing parts covering both ends of the support plate.

[0048] Furthermore, the bracket device includes a first bracket, the first bracket includes two long sides and two short sides connected to the two long sides, and the base fabric includes two second fixing parts located on both sides of the main body, the two second fixing parts being fixed to the two long sides.

[0049] Furthermore, shielding portions are provided at both ends of the support plate, and these shielding portions at least partially cover the corresponding short sides.

[0050] Furthermore, the base fabric further includes third fixing portions located at both ends of the second fixing portion, and the third fixing portions are fixed to the long side.

[0051] Furthermore, the base fabric further includes a fourth fixing portion located on the base fabric, the fourth fixing portion being close to both sides of the main body, and the support plate is provided with a fifth fixing portion corresponding to the fourth fixing portion.

[0052] Furthermore, a connecting belt is provided at the corner of the base fabric, a positioning member is provided on the support plate, and the connecting belt is connected to the positioning member.

[0053] Furthermore, the positioning member is a positioning ring, and the connecting belt passes through the positioning ring and is connected to the support plate via the sixth fixing part and / or the seventh fixing part.

[0054] Furthermore, the bottom of the support plate is provided with a belt guide mechanism and two positioning members located on both sides of the belt guide mechanism, and each positioning member is connected to the corresponding connecting belt.

[0055] Furthermore, a positioning piece is provided at the bottom of the support plate, and the positioning member is connected to the support plate via the positioning piece.

[0056] Furthermore, at least one side of the mesh fabric and at least one side of the base fabric are connected by a fastener.

[0057] Furthermore, the bracket device includes a support plate, and the mesh cloth includes an eighth fixing portion located at at least one end thereof, the eighth fixing portion covering at least one end of the support plate.

[0058] Furthermore, the mesh fabric is provided with an adjustment belt, the adjustment belt including a fixed section and a detachable section connected to each other, the fixed section being fixed to the mesh fabric and the detachable section being detached from the mesh fabric and movably connected to a strap buckle provided on the mesh fabric.

[0059] Furthermore, the mesh fabric is provided with an adjustment belt, which is for adjusting the size of the storage space, and the adjustment belt includes an adjustment belt body and an adjustment belt extension belt located at least one end of the adjustment belt body, and the adjustment belt body and / or the adjustment belt extension belt are provided with a ninth fixing part, and the base fabric and / or the support plate are provided with a tenth fixing part corresponding to the ninth fixing part.

[0060] Furthermore, the adjustment belt body and / or the adjustment belt extension belt are provided with an 11th fixing portion adjacent to the 9th fixing portion.

[0061] Furthermore, the tenth fixing part is a locking ring, and the adjustment belt extension belt bypasses the tenth fixing part before being positioned by the ninth fixing part.

[0062] Furthermore, the tenth fixing part is a locking ring, and the adjustment belt body is further provided with an auxiliary ring. The adjustment belt extension belt bypasses the locking ring and the auxiliary ring in sequence before being positioned by the ninth fixing part.

[0063] Furthermore, connecting belts are provided at the corners of the base fabric, positioning members are provided on the support plate, one end of the connecting belt is connected to the positioning member, and the 10 fixing part is provided at the other end of the connecting belt.

[0064] Furthermore, the carrier further includes a restraint belt, the bracket device is provided with a fixing ring, one end of the restraint belt is detachably connected to the fixing ring, and the other end is inserted into the housing space through a through hole in the base fabric or a gap between the base fabric and the mesh fabric.

[0065] To further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, refer to the following detailed description and drawings relating to embodiments of the present invention. Note that the disclosed detailed description and drawings are for reference and illustrative purposes only and do not limit the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0066] [Figure 1] A schematic diagram of an animal carrier according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention is shown from a different perspective. [Figure 2] A schematic diagram of an animal carrier according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention is shown from a different perspective. [Figure 3] A schematic diagram of an animal carrier according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention is shown from a different perspective. [Figure 4] A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a base, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 5] A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an animal carrier attached to a trolley, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 6] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to a second embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 7] Figure 6 shows a bottom view of the animal carrier and securing belt assembly. [Figure 8] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to a third embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 9] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly and a connecting assembly, according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 10] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly and a connecting assembly, according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 11] Figures 9 and 10 show perspective views of the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly. [Figure 12] Figure 10 shows a top view of the structure shown. [Figure 13] Figure 12 shows an enlarged view of section A. [Figure 14]A perspective view of a fixing belt assembly and a connecting assembly according to another embodiment is shown. [Figure 15] This is a top view of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly and a connecting assembly shown in Figure 14, according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] Figure 15 shows an enlarged view of section B. [Figure 17] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a vehicle seat belt, according to an embodiment of the fifth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 18] A schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a vehicle seat belt, according to an embodiment of the fifth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 19] A perspective view of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a vehicle seat belt and webbing support assembly, according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 20] Figure 19 shows a perspective view of the animal carrier and webbing support assembly. [Figure 21] A perspective view of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of a seventh aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 22] Figure 21 shows a perspective view of the fixing belt assembly. [Figure 23] A perspective view of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 24] The following are perspective views from different viewpoints of an animal carrier, which is fixed to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the ninth aspect of the present invention. [Figure 25] The following are perspective views from different viewpoints of an animal carrier, which is fixed to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the ninth aspect of the present invention. [Figure 26] The following are perspective views from different viewpoints of an animal carrier, which is fixed to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the ninth aspect of the present invention. [Figure 27]Figure 24 shows a bottom view of the animal carrier and securing belt assembly. [Figure 28] Figure 27 shows schematic diagrams of animal carriers from different perspectives. [Figure 29] Figure 27 shows schematic diagrams of animal carriers from different perspectives. [Figure 30] Figure 29 shows perspective views of the top case of the belt guide mechanism from different angles. [Figure 31] Figure 29 shows perspective views of the top case of the belt guide mechanism from different angles. [Figure 32] Figure 29 shows a perspective view of the bottom case of the belt guide mechanism. [Figure 33] Figure 27 shows a cross-sectional view of the C1-C1 section. [Figure 34] Schematic diagrams from different viewpoints of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the tenth aspect of the present invention. [Figure 35] Schematic diagrams from different viewpoints of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the tenth aspect of the present invention. [Figure 36] Figure 34 shows a bottom view of the animal carrier and securing belt assembly. [Figure 37] Figure 36 shows schematic diagrams of animal carriers from different perspectives. [Figure 38] Figure 36 shows schematic diagrams of animal carriers from different perspectives. [Figure 39] Figure 36 shows a cross-sectional view of the C2-C2 section. [Figure 40] The diagrams show schematic views from different perspectives of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the eleventh aspect of the present invention. [Figure 41] The diagrams show schematic views from different perspectives of an animal carrier attached to a vehicle seat via a fixing belt assembly, according to an embodiment of the eleventh aspect of the present invention. [Figure 42] Figure 40 shows a bottom view of the animal carrier and securing belt assembly. [Figure 43] Figure 42 shows a schematic diagram of the animal carrier. [Figure 44] Figure 43 shows a cross-sectional view of the C3-C3 section. [Figure 45] Figure 43 shows a perspective view of the belt guide mechanism with the top case omitted. [Figure 46] Figure 43 shows a perspective view of the belt guide mechanism. [Figure 47] Figure 40 shows schematic diagrams of the support bar from different viewpoints. [Figure 48] Figure 40 shows schematic diagrams of the support bar from different viewpoints. [Figure 49] A modified example of the fixed belt assembly shown in Figure 40 is presented. [Figure 50] A schematic diagram showing an animal carrier from a different perspective, according to an embodiment of the twelfth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 51] A schematic diagram showing an animal carrier from a different perspective, according to an embodiment of the twelfth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 52] A schematic diagram showing an animal carrier from a different perspective, according to an embodiment of the twelfth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 53] Figure 52 shows a partial view of the animal carrier, where the eighth fixing point of the mesh cloth is not connected to the support plate. [Figure 54] This diagram shows a schematic representation of the unfolded base fabric of an animal carrier in an embodiment of the twelfth aspect of the present invention, where one of the longer sides of the base fabric is separated from the support plate. [Figure 55] Figure 52 shows a schematic diagram where the hook-and-loop fasteners of the second fixing part are not connected to each other. [Figure 56] Figure 52 shows a schematic diagram where the snaps of the third fixing part are not connected to each other. [Figure 57] Figure 54 shows a schematic diagram where the snaps of the fourth and fifth fixing parts are not connected. [Figure 58] Figure 52 shows a schematic diagram in which the shielding portion is not fixed to the first bracket by hook-and-loop fasteners. [Figure 59] Figure 58 shows a schematic diagram of how the shielding portion is fixed to the first bracket by hook-and-loop fasteners. [Figure 60] This shows an alternative connection method between the base fabric and the support plate. [Figure 61] Figure 60 shows a schematic diagram where the connecting belt is not connected to the positioning ring. [Figure 62] This shows an alternative connection method between the base fabric and the support plate. [Figure 63] This shows an alternative connection method between the base fabric and the support plate. [Figure 64] This shows yet another method of connecting the base fabric and the support plate. [Figure 65] A schematic diagram showing an animal carrier from a different perspective, according to an embodiment of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 66] A schematic diagram showing an animal carrier from a different perspective, according to an embodiment of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 67] Figure 66 shows a schematic diagram in which the adjustment belt extension belt is not connected to the 10th fixing part via the snap of the 9th fixing part. [Figure 68] A schematic diagram of an animal carrier according to an embodiment of the thirteenth aspect of the present invention is shown from another perspective. [Figure 69] A schematic diagram of another fastening method for the adjustment belt extension belt is shown. [Figure 70] A schematic diagram of another fastening method for the adjustment belt extension belt is shown. [Figure 71] A schematic diagram of another fastening method for the adjustment belt extension belt is shown. [Figure 72] A schematic diagram of another fastening method for the adjustment belt extension belt is shown. [Figure 73] A schematic diagram of yet another fastening method for the adjustment belt and extension belt is shown. [Figure 74] A schematic diagram of yet another fastening method for the adjustment belt and extension belt is shown. [Figure 75] A schematic diagram of yet another fastening method for the adjustment belt and extension belt is shown. [Figure 76] A schematic diagram of yet another fastening method for the adjustment belt and extension belt is shown. [Figure 77] A schematic diagram is shown showing an animal carrier in which a restraint belt is arranged according to an embodiment of the 13th aspect of the present invention. [Figure 78] A schematic diagram is shown showing an animal carrier in which a restraint belt is arranged according to an embodiment of the 13th aspect of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0067] The technical concept and fundamental principles of the present invention will be explained below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings and description, identical or similar parts are denoted by the same or corresponding reference numerals. The attached drawings are prepared for ease of understanding, and the size and shape of each element in the drawings do not reflect the actual size or proportional relationship of the elements.

[0068] Furthermore, when one element is considered to be "connected" to the other element, it may be directly connected to the other element and coupled together as one, or it may be connected to the other element via an intermediate element. The terms "attach," "one end," "the other end," and similar expressions used in this invention are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the invention.

[0069] First aspect: Figures 1 and 2 show schematic views of an animal carrier (also called a carrier) 100 from different viewpoints according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present disclosure. The animal carrier 100 includes a mounting section 110, a bracket device 120, and a restraint device 130.

[0070] The mounting section 110 may be rectangular or a rounded rectangle, defining the mounting surface 110A and supporting the animal. The mounting section 110 can support the animal and may be manufactured from a rigid material (e.g., metal, plastic, wood, etc.) or a soft (i.e., flexible) material (e.g., woven fabric, etc.) depending on the actual use needs. The bracket device 120 is configured to support the mounting section 110. The bracket device 120 may be manufactured from metal or other materials with high rigidity, and the form of the bracket may be a hollow pipe or a solid rod, but is not limited to these configurations. The restraint device 130 is provided on the mounting surface 110A to stably restrain the animal on the mounting surface 110A and to provide further support stability to the animal on the mounting surface 110A (further details below).

[0071] In this embodiment, the mounting section 110 is approximately rectangular or a rounded rectangle. Specifically, the mounting section 110 has two opposing long sides 1101 and two opposing short sides 1102. The length of the long sides 1101 of the mounting section 110 (length along the vertical direction D1 of the animal carrier 100) is greater than the length of the short sides 1102 (length along the horizontal direction D2 of the animal carrier 100). The vertical direction D1 of the animal carrier 100 is also the vertical direction of the mounting section 110, and the horizontal direction D2 of the animal carrier 100 is also the horizontal direction of the mounting section 110. The long sides 1101 of the mounting section 110 correspond to the long sides of the animal carrier 100, and the short sides 1102 of the mounting section 110 correspond to the short sides of the animal carrier 100. Naturally, in some alternative embodiments, the length of the longer side 1101 of the mounting portion 110 may be approximately equal to the length of the shorter side 1102, for example, that is, the mounting portion 110 may be approximately square.

[0072] Figure 3 shows a schematic view of the animal carrier 100 from another viewpoint and is used to illustrate the structure of the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100. As shown in the figure, the bracket device 120 includes a first bracket 121, two second brackets 122, and a third bracket 123. In some embodiments, each second bracket 122 is connected to the third bracket 123 via a first fixing assembly 124. The bracket device 120 is provided on the bottom surface 111 of the mounting section 110 (i.e., the opposite side of the mounting surface 110A). In this disclosure, the bracket device 120 not only provides the necessary support strength to the mounting section 110 of the animal carrier 100, but also serves to secure the animal carrier 100 to a mobile device (e.g., a vehicle or trolley).

[0073] As shown in Figure 3, the first bracket 121 is rectangular or a rounded rectangle. Specifically, the first bracket 121 is mainly composed of two opposing long sides 1211 and two opposing short sides 1212 adjacent to each other. The two long sides 1211 may also be called the first side and the third side, and the two short sides 1212 may also be called the second side and the fourth side. The first bracket 121 corresponds to the size and shape of the mounting portion 110, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the corner 1213 where the long sides 1211 and the short sides 1212 of the first bracket 121 are connected is, for example, arc-shaped (e.g., a rounded rectangle). In another embodiment, the first bracket may be a substantially square with four sides of approximately equal length adjacent to each other.

[0074] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the first bracket 121 is coupled to the mounting portion 110 and is positioned around the periphery of the mounting portion 110. The mounting portion 110 does not completely cover the first bracket 121, exposing the four corners 1213 and the intermediate position 12110 of the long side 1211 of the first bracket 121, which is advantageous for a caregiver or user to grasp the animal carrier 100 by hand, but is not limited thereto. The mounting portion 110 may be designed to selectively expose other parts of the first bracket 121, or to completely cover the first bracket 121, depending on the actual needs. The mounting portion 110 may also have a recessed structure, i.e., its bottom may be slightly lower than the plane formed by the first bracket 121, which is advantageous for forming a deep accommodating space to support the animal.

[0075] The two second brackets 122 are connected to the first bracket 121 and are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction D1, positioned on either side of the central connecting line M1-M1 on the two long sides of the mounting section 110. Each second bracket 122 is coupled to the mounting section 110 and extends along the transverse direction D2 from one long side to the other long side of the mounting section 110. By providing the two second brackets 122 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction D1, the load on the mounting section 110 can be distributed, providing stable support to the mounting section 110 and improving the load-bearing capacity and impact resistance of the mounting section 110. In some embodiments, the two second brackets 122 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central connecting line M1-M1. In some alternative embodiments, the bracket device 120 may include one or more second brackets 122. In some alternative embodiments, at least one second bracket 122 may extend along the longitudinal direction D1.

[0076] In this embodiment, each second bracket 122 includes a first horizontal rod 1221, a pair of vertical rods 1222, a second horizontal rod 1223, and a pair of connecting parts 1224.

[0077] As shown in Figure 3, the first transverse rod 1221 is a curved rod, with both ends curved and having a contour corresponding to the recessed structure of the mounting portion 110, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. Preferably, the first transverse rod 1221 may be a straight rod, thereby forming a gap between it and the mounting portion 110 having a recessed structure, and functioning as a retraction space. Each first transverse rod 1221 is connected to the two long sides 1211 of the first bracket 121, i.e., the first transverse rod 1221 is parallel to the transverse direction D2. The two first transverse rods 1221 of the two second brackets 122 are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction D1 and are located on both sides of the central connecting line M1-M1, respectively.

[0078] The pair of vertical rods 1222 of the second bracket 122 are arranged parallel to each other, with one end of each connected to the first horizontal rod 1221 and the other end of each connected to the corresponding short side 1212 of the first bracket 121. The second horizontal rod 1223 is shorter than the first horizontal rod 1221, and both ends of it are connected to the pair of vertical rods 1222. In this embodiment, when viewed along the vertical direction D1, the pair of vertical rods 1222 and the second horizontal rod 1223 of each second bracket 122 form an H-shaped structure, connecting between the respective first horizontal rod 1221 of each second bracket 122 and the short side 1212 of the first bracket 121, further improving the mounting capacity and impact resistance of the mounting section 110.

[0079] In this embodiment, the vertical rods 1222 may be straight rods, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. Selectively, the vertical rods 1222 may be formed as non-straight rods. For example, each vertical rod 1222 may have one end curved and connected to the corresponding short side 1212, and a pair of vertical rods 1222 may be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the central connecting line M2-M2 of the two short sides of the mounting portion 110 (or the two short sides 1212 of the first bracket 121), and may be formed as meandering or tapering rod members depending on the height of the contour of the mounting portion 110 or the bracket space requirements.

[0080] As shown in Figure 3, each second bracket 122 includes a pair of connecting parts 1224. The pair of connecting parts 1224 may be provided at the connection point between the second transverse rod 1223 and the pair of vertical rods 1222, which is advantageous for securing the animal carrier 100 to the mobile device (e.g., a vehicle) by connecting a belt-type fastening system (e.g., each fastening belt assembly 500 described later) to it via a connector (e.g., using hooks) (as described further below). Alternatively, the pair of connecting parts 1224 of each second bracket 122 may be provided at any position on each second bracket 122 (e.g., on the vertical rod and / or the second transverse rod), as long as they can assist the belt-type fastening system in securing the animal carrier 100 to the mobile device. Each connecting part 1224 may be a connecting ring. In some embodiments, the connecting parts 1224 may be provided on, for example, a third bracket 123.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting portion 1224 extends away from the bottom surface 111 in each corresponding second bracket 122, forming a gap between it and the bottom surface 111. In this way, when the animal carrier 100 of this embodiment is connected to the vehicle's belt-type fastening system, the gap between the connecting portion 1224 and the bottom surface 111 functions as a receivable space, thereby preventing the connector of the belt-type fastening system from being pressed upward against the upper bottom surface 111 and interfering with it when the connector is connected to the connecting portion 1224.

[0082] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the connecting portion 1224 extends toward the long side of the animal carrier 100, thereby bringing the connecting portion 1224 closer to the long side of the first bracket 121 and facilitating connection with the connector of the belt-type fastening system.

[0083] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the second bracket 122 may not include the connecting portion 1224, and the connector of the belt-type fastening system may be directly connected to or hooked onto the first bracket 121. Alternatively, the connector of the belt-type fastening system may be directly connected to or hooked onto the third bracket 123 and engaged with a position-limiting structure (not shown, which may be provided on the connector itself or on the third bracket 123), thereby limiting the connection position to which the connector hooks onto the third bracket and preventing the connector of the belt-type fastening system from sliding freely along the third bracket.

[0084] The third bracket 123 is located below the second bracket 122. The third bracket 123 may be connected to the second bracket 122 via the first fixing assembly 124. The third bracket 123 may be rectangular or a rounded rectangle. In some embodiments, the third bracket 123 is for engaging with an engaging device of a moving device (described further below), but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0085] As shown in Figure 3, specifically, the third bracket 123 may include two opposing long sides 1231 and two opposing short sides 1232. Adjacent long sides 1231 and short sides 1232 are connected to each other. In some embodiments, the corner 1233 where the long sides 1231 and short sides 1232 of the third bracket 123 are connected is, for example, arc-shaped (e.g., a rounded rectangle), and of course, the third bracket 123 of the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the third bracket 123 may be a substantially square with four sides of substantially equal length adjacent to each other. As shown in Figure 3, the size of the third bracket 123 is smaller than the size of the first bracket 121 and is substantially parallel to the first bracket 121. The third bracket 123 and the first bracket 121 are positioned substantially horizontally and vertically, one above the other. When the animal carrier 100 is in its normal use state, the third bracket 123 is located below the first bracket 121.

[0086] In some embodiments, the third bracket 123 is symmetrical with respect to the central connecting line M1-M1, and the third bracket 123 is symmetrical with respect to the central connecting line M2-M2. In some embodiments, the entire bracket device 120 is symmetrical with respect to the central connecting line M1-M1 and symmetrical with respect to the central connecting line M2-M2.

[0087] In this embodiment, the third bracket 123 further includes a pair of position limiting portions 123A and a reinforcing member 1230. The pair of position limiting portions 123A are each located in the center of the two long sides 1231 of the third bracket 123, and the diameter of each position limiting portion 123A is slightly larger than the diameter of the rod body of the third bracket 123. The reinforcing member 1230 is connected to the center of the two opposing long sides 1231 and improves the strength of the third bracket 123.

[0088] In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 1230 may be a curved rod structure with curved ends, that is, the central portion 12301 of the reinforcing member 1230 is raised toward the bottom surface 111 relative to both ends, and the reinforcing member 1230 further improves the support for the mounting portion 110 by having its central portion 12301 abut against the bottom surface 111 of the mounting portion 110. In this embodiment, the third bracket 123 and the mounting portion 110 are not in contact with each other, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0089] In this embodiment, the third bracket 123 is connected to the second bracket 122 via four first fixing assemblies 124, the four first fixing assemblies 124 being arranged symmetrically with respect to each other in the longitudinal direction D1 and the transverse direction D2. In other words, the four first fixing assemblies 124 are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction D1 (i.e., each located on either side of the central connecting line M1-M1) and spaced apart along the transverse direction D2 (i.e., each located on either side of the central connecting line M2-M2). Each first fixing assembly 124 includes a connecting bracket 12401 and a guide member 12402, the connecting bracket 12401 being connected to the first transverse rod 1221 of the second bracket 122, and the guide member 12402 being connected to the corresponding portion of the third bracket 123 by engaging with the third bracket 123. In this embodiment, the symmetrical arrangement of the first fixing assembly 124 further improves the overall stability of the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100, which is advantageous for stable engagement with the moving device. The specific structure of the first fixing assembly 124 and its variations are described in detail in the applicant's Chinese Patent Application No. 2022111059588, which is incorporated herein by reference, and therefore a detailed description is omitted here.

[0090] As shown in Figure 3, the bracket device 120 in the animal carrier 100 of this embodiment may further include a second fixing assembly 125. The second fixing assembly 125 connects the second transverse rod 1223 in each second bracket 122 to the third bracket 123 so that the third bracket 123 has further stability relative to the second bracket 122. Specifically, the second fixing assembly 125 is connected to the midpoint of the second transverse rod 1223 and to the midpoint of the corresponding short side 1232 of the third bracket 123, thereby providing uniform support force and excellent stabilization effect.

[0091] In this embodiment, the first bracket 121, the second bracket 122, the third bracket 123, the first fixing assembly 124, and the second fixing assembly 125 are connected to each other but are independent structural members; however, the disclosure is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the first bracket 121, the second bracket 122, the third bracket 123, the first fixing assembly 124, and the second fixing assembly 125, in whole or in part, may be a single structural member.

[0092] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the restraint device 130 is provided on the mounting surface 110A of the mounting section 110 and is configured to securely restrain the animal to the mounting section 110 and prevent the animal from moving freely and falling from the animal carrier 100. In this embodiment, the restraint device 130 includes two fixing belts 131 and corresponding buckles (also called belt connectors) 132. The cooperation of the two fixing belts 131 and the two corresponding buckles 132 can provide a parallel or crossed restraint method for the animal on the mounting surface 110A. In the parallel restraint method, after the two fixing belts 131 are connected to the two buckles 132, the two fixing belts 131 extend in parallel over the animal's body. In the crossed restraint method, after the two fixing belts 131 are connected to the two buckles 132, the two fixing belts 131 extend in a crossed manner over the animal's body. In some embodiments, the restraint device 130 can provide slightly different restraint methods to suit the design of various ring members in animal attachments (e.g., pet harnesses).

[0093] In some embodiments, the buckle 132 may be connected to the mounting portion 110 or the bracket device 120 via, for example, a belt 134.

[0094] In this embodiment, each fixing belt 131 of the restraint device 130 is provided with an adjuster 133. The adjuster 133 adjusts the length of the fixing belt 131 to adapt to the animal's body shape, posture, and restraint method, providing a comfortable and stable restraint environment for the animal. The specific structure of the adjuster and the method of adjusting the length by combining the fixing belt and the adjuster are matters of ordinary knowledge understood by those skilled in the art and are therefore omitted from this explanation.

[0095] Figure 4 shows a schematic partial structure of the animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when it is attached to the base B0 and fixed to the vehicle seat CS. For the sake of simplifying the drawings and for the sake of ease of explanation, the mounting portion 110 and restraint device 130 of the animal carrier 100 are omitted in Figure 4, and only the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100 is shown.

[0096] As shown in Figure 4, the animal carrier 100 is attached to the base B0 by the engagement of the third bracket 123 with the engagement structure B1 of the base B0. The engagement of the third bracket 123 with the engagement structure B1 is achieved by the engagement of the third bracket 123 with a plurality of engagement parts B11 (four engagement parts B11 in this embodiment) of the engagement structure B1. The base B0 abuts against the vehicle floor via support legs B2 and is connected to the second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat CS via a plurality of fixing devices B3, thereby allowing the animal carrier 100 to be fixedly attached to the vehicle seat CS via the base B0. The fixing devices B3 are, for example, ISOFIX devices (International Organization for Standardization fixing devices).

[0097] In this embodiment, the user can engage the third bracket 123 with the engagement portion B11 at a desired position according to their actual usage needs, thereby restricting the movement of the animal carrier with the position limiting portion 123A of the third bracket 123. In other words, after the base B0 is fixedly attached to the vehicle seat CS by its support legs B2 and fixing device B3, the animal carrier 100 can be fixed to a desired position on the vehicle seat CS along the longitudinal direction D1 by adjusting and limiting the engagement position between the third bracket 123 and the engagement portion B11. For example, by engaging the portion of the third bracket 123 located on either side of the reinforcing member 1230 with the engagement portion B11, the animal carrier 100 can be attached corresponding to the right or left side of the vehicle seat CS. Alternatively, by engaging the portions of the third bracket 123 located on both sides of the reinforcing member 1230 with the engagement portion B11, the animal carrier 100 can be attached in the middle of the vehicle seat CS. The animal carrier 100 may also be further secured to the vehicle seat via the vehicle seat belt system (as further described below).

[0098] In addition to being mounted on a vehicle seat CS, the animal carrier 100 of this embodiment may be mounted on a wheeled mobile device (e.g., a trolley ST) having an engagement seat assembly 200. Figure 5 shows a schematic partial structure of the animal carrier 100 when mounted on a trolley ST according to an embodiment of this disclosure. In this embodiment, the trolley ST is a wheeled mobile device having an engagement seat assembly 200, and its structure and arrangement are described in detail in the applicant's Chinese Patent Application No. 2022113936156, which is incorporated herein by reference, and therefore a detailed description is omitted here. For the sake of simplifying the drawings and for the sake of ease of explanation, the mounting portion 110 of the animal carrier 100 is omitted in Figure 5, and only the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100 is shown.

[0099] As shown in Figure 5, the animal carrier 100 is attached to the trolley ST by the engagement of the third bracket 123 with the engagement seat assembly 200 of the trolley ST. The engagement of the third bracket 123 with the engagement seat assembly 200 is achieved by the engagement of the third bracket 123 with a plurality of engagement portions 201 (four engagement portions 201 in this embodiment) of the engagement seat assembly 200. Specifically, in some embodiments, each engagement portion 201 includes a recess 2012 and an extendable locking member 2011, the locking member 2011 including an inclined surface 2013. The third bracket 123 is guided by the inclined surface 2013 of the engagement portion 201 and engages with the recess 2012. In this embodiment, the engagement seat assembly 200 includes four engagement portions 201 (i.e., four recesses 2012), i.e., four engagement points are formed between the third bracket 123 and the engagement seat assembly 200. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the third bracket 123 is engaged such that its center position generally corresponds to the center position of the engagement seat assembly 200, thereby maintaining the center of gravity balance and overall stability between the animal carrier 100 and the trolley ST. However, the disclosure is not limited thereto. Selectively, the user can adjust the engagement position of the third bracket 123 of the animal carrier 100 with respect to the engagement seat assembly 200 according to actual usage needs (e.g., animal size, restraint method, etc.).

[0100] Second aspect: Figures 6 and 7 show schematic diagrams of the structure of an animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present disclosure, illustrating the engagement method between the animal carrier 100 and the vehicle seat CS. In this embodiment, the animal carrier 100 is the same as that shown in Figures 1 to 3, and is similarly fixed to the vehicle seat CS by being attached to the base B0 (i.e., the base B0 shown in Figure 4) via its third bracket 123. The main difference between this embodiment and the previously described embodiment is that in this embodiment, a fixing belt assembly 500 is further arranged on the animal carrier 100, and the fixing belt assembly 500 further improves the stability of fixing the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat CS.

[0101] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in this embodiment, the tethering belt assembly 500 may be a top tethering belt assembly. The top tethering belt assembly mainly includes two restraint belts 513 (the two restraint belts 513 are a first belt 51301 and a second belt 51302, respectively), a length adjuster 527, and an extension belt (also called a connecting belt) 521. The first end of each restraint belt 513 (the first belt 51301 and the second belt 51302) is a first connecting end, to which a first connector (also called a hook) 512 is connected. The second end of each restraint belt 513 (the first belt 51301 and the second belt 51302) is connected to the same side of the length adjuster 527. In this embodiment, the extension belt 521 has a first end 5211 as an adjustment end, which extends through the other side of the length adjuster 527. The second end of the extension belt 521 opposite the adjustment end is a second connection end, to which a second connector (also called a fixing hook) 524 is connected. The second connector 524 may be fixed to a first fixing point. The first fixing point is located, for example, above the back seat of the vehicle or behind the seat (for example, at the bottom). Of course, the location of the first fixing point is not limited to the above.

[0102] In some embodiments, the other ends of two restraint belts 513 are connected to each other to form a single belt, and a hole 5270 is provided in the length adjuster 527 through which the single belt passes. In other words, the length adjuster 527 divides the single belt into two restraint belts 513 located on either side of the length adjuster 527. In some embodiments, the length of each restraint belt 513 may be constant. In some embodiments, the length of each restraint belt 513 is adjustable.

[0103] As shown in Figure 7, specifically, the first connectors 512 of the two restraint belts 513 (first belt 51301 and second belt 51302) are connected to two connection points (also called hooks) 1224 located on the side of the animal carrier 100 away from the backrest CSB of the vehicle seat CS. In this case, the first connectors 512 of the two restraint belts 513 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction D1.

[0104] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, once the animal carrier 100 is engaged with the base B0 (which is already fixedly attached to the vehicle seat), one end of each restraint belt 513 (first belt 51301 and second belt 51302) is fixedly connected to the side of the second bracket 122 of the animal carrier 100 away from the backrest CSB by engagement of its respective first connector 512 with the corresponding connecting portion 1224. The other end of each restraint belt 513 bypasses the long side 1211 of the first bracket 121 away from the backrest CSB and extends rearward toward the top of the vehicle seat CS, thereby allowing the second connector 524 of the extension belt 521 to connect to the first fixing point.

[0105] In this embodiment, the lengths of each restraint belt 513 (first belt 51301 and second belt 51302) are constant, and the user can adjust the effective usable length of the extension belt 521 by pulling the adjustment end of the extension belt 521 to change the position of the length adjuster 527 relative to the extension belt 521, thereby tensing the fixing belt assembly 500 and adjusting the overall length of the fixing belt assembly 100 to adapt to the position of the fixing point in the vehicle. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the length of the extension belt 521 may be constant, and the user can adjust the overall length of the fixing belt assembly 500 to adapt to the fixing point above or at the rear bottom of the vehicle's back seat by adjusting the lengths of the first belt 51301 and the second belt 51302 using the length adjuster. The specific structure of the length adjuster and the method of length adjustment by combining the connecting webbing and the length adjuster are matters of ordinary knowledge understood by those skilled in the art and are therefore omitted from this description.

[0106] In this embodiment, the fixing belt assembly 500 may further include a support structure 514 (see Figure 6) connected between the first belt 51301 and the second belt 51302. For example, the support structure 514 is a support mesh cloth and is connected between the first belt 51301 and the second belt 51302, for example, by stitching. In some embodiments, the support mesh cloth has, for example, a trapezoidal shape. This allows the support structure 514 to prevent the animal placed on the animal carrier 100 from tipping over due to a sudden change in vehicle speed and to prevent the animal from being injured in the event of a sudden change in vehicle speed or a vehicle collision. At the same time, the support mesh cloth does not obstruct the view of the driver or caregiver, allowing the driver or caregiver to observe the real-time condition of the animal on the animal carrier 100 in a timely manner.

[0107] Third aspect: Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of a third aspect of the present disclosure and is used to illustrate an alternative method of engagement between the animal carrier 100 and the vehicle seat CS. In this embodiment, the animal carrier 100 is the same as that shown in Figures 1 to 3 and is similarly fixed to the vehicle seat CS by being attached to the base B0 (i.e., the base B0 shown in Figure 4) via its third bracket 123. The main difference between this embodiment and the previously described embodiments is that in this embodiment, the fixing belt assembly 500 is a tether assembly that can engage with the backrest CSB or headrest HR of the vehicle seat, thereby further improving the stability of fixing the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat CS.

[0108] As shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, the fixed belt assembly 500 mainly includes two restraint belts 513 (the two restraint belts 513 are the first belt 5131 and the second belt 5132, respectively) and a length adjuster 5135. The first end 51311 of the first belt 5131 and the first end 51321 of the second belt 5132 are first connection ends (also called fixed ends), to which first connectors (also called hooks) 512 are connected (the first connectors 512 are shielded and are therefore not shown in Figure 8; specifically, refer to the first connectors 512 shown in Figure 7). The second end 51312 of the first belt 5131 and the second end 51322 of the second belt 5132 are connected to both sides of the length adjuster 5135. In this embodiment, the second end of at least one of the first belt 5131 and the second belt 5132 is designated as an adjustment end, and the adjustment end passes through the length adjuster 5135. By pulling the adjustment end, the length of the restraint belt 513 can be adjusted.

[0109] In this embodiment, as in Figure 7, the first connectors 512 of the two restraint belts 513 (first belt 5131 and second belt 5132) may be connected to corresponding connectors (also called hooks) 1224 on the side of the animal carrier 100 away from the backrest CSB of the vehicle seat (not shown in Figure 8, see Figure 7). The second belt 5132 covers the headrest HR and forms a support point with the headrest HR of the vehicle seat, thereby firmly attaching the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat CSB. The area where the headrest HR and the second belt 5132 come into contact functions as a fixing point.

[0110] As shown in Figure 8, once the animal carrier 100 is already engaged with the mounted base B0, the first end 51311 of the first belt 5131 is connected to the corresponding connection 1224 of the second bracket 122 via the first connector 512, thereby fixing the fixing belt assembly 500 to the side of the animal carrier 100 away from the backrest of the second bracket 122 via the first end 51311 of the first belt 5131, forming a first connection end (also called the first fixed end). The user extends the first end 51321 of the second belt 5132 upward toward the vehicle seat CS, wraps it around to the rear of the seat's headrest HR and brings it into contact with the headrest HR (or between the headrest HR and the backrest), thereby forming a support point (also called the first fixed point) between the second belt 5132 and the headrest HR. The user then extends the first end 51321 of the second belt 5132 downward toward the vehicle seat CS, and finally fixates the first end 51321 of the second belt 5132 via the first connector 512 to the side of the second bracket 122 of the carrier 100 away from the backrest, thereby forming another first connection end (also called the second fixed end). Similarly, in this embodiment, the user can change the position of the length adjuster 5135 relative to the first belt 5131 and / or the second belt 5132 by pulling the second ends 51312, 51322 of the first belt 5131 or the second belt 5132, thereby adjusting the effective usable length of the first belt 5131 or the second belt 5132 and adjusting the overall length of the restraint belt 513 of the fixing belt assembly 500 to adapt to the position of the seat headrest HR. The specific structure of the length adjuster and the method of adjusting the length by combining the first belt or the second belt with the length adjuster are matters of ordinary knowledge understood by those skilled in the art and are therefore omitted from this description.

[0111] Similarly, in this embodiment, the fixing belt assembly 500 may further include a support structure 514 (e.g., a support mesh cloth) connected between the first belt 5131 and the second belt 5132, thereby preventing the animal placed on the animal carrier 100 from tipping over due to sudden changes in vehicle speed and allowing the driver or caregiver to observe the animal's condition on the animal carrier 100 in real time.

[0112] Fourth aspect: Figures 9 and 15 show schematic diagrams of the structure of an animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the fourth aspect of this disclosure. Whereinconsistent, the animal carrier 100 in this embodiment may have the same structure as the animal carrier 100 described above. The main difference from the animal carrier 100 described above is that in this embodiment, the pair of vertical rods 1222 in each second bracket 122 of the animal carrier 100 are formed as rods that have a meandering shape or taper toward the short side of the carrier. Compared to the embodiment described above, each vertical rod 1222 is provided on the long side closer to the animal carrier 100.

[0113] More specifically, as shown in Figure 12, taking one of the second brackets 122 as an example, each vertical rod 1222 has its first end connected to the first horizontal rod 1221 and its second end connected to the short side 1212 of the first bracket 121. The two vertical rods 1222 are arranged symmetrically with respect to, for example, the center connecting line M2-M2. As shown in Figures 10 and 12, the two vertical rods 1222 of the second bracket 122 are not parallel to each other. The distance between the first ends of the two vertical rods 1222 is greater than the distance between the second ends. In some embodiments, each vertical rod 1222 may have a meandering shape, or the two vertical rods 1222 may form a shape that tapers toward the short side 1212. In some embodiments, the first end of each vertical rod 1222 is closer to the long side 1211 adjacent to the vertical rod 1222 than its second end. In some embodiments, the vertical rod 1222 is closer to the long side 1211 of the first bracket 121 and further away from the central connecting line M2-M2.

[0114] Furthermore, a fixing belt assembly 500 and a connecting assembly 560 are provided on the animal carrier 100. The animal carrier 100 is fixed to the corresponding fixing points on the vehicle seat CS via the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560. For the sake of clarity and to facilitate the explanation, the mounting portion 110 (support plate) and restraint device 130 of the animal carrier 100 are omitted in Figure 10.

[0115] In this embodiment, the fixing belt assembly 500 may be, for example, a top fixing belt assembly (Top Tether), and the connecting assembly 560 may be, for example, a LATCH (Lower Anchors Tether for Children) system.

[0116] Specifically, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, in this embodiment, the restraint belt assembly 500 has the same arrangement and configuration as the restraint belt assembly 500 in the second embodiment, namely, similarly including two restraint belts 513 (first belt and second belt), a length adjuster 527, an extension belt (also called a connecting belt) 521, a second connector (also called a fixing hook) 524, a support structure 514 and a first connector (also called a hook) 512, etc. The animal carrier 100 is fixed to a first fixing point by the second connector 524 of the restraint belt assembly 500. The first fixing point is located, for example, above the back seat of the vehicle or behind the seat (e.g., at the bottom). Of course, the embodiment of the first fixing point is not limited thereto. In addition to the restraint belt assembly 500, the animal carrier 100 is further connected to a second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat CS via a connecting member of a connecting assembly 560. The arrangement of the connecting assembly 560 and the manner of engagement with the animal carrier 100 and the fixing belt assembly 500 of this disclosure will be described further below.

[0117] Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560, and shows one embodiment of the connecting assembly 560. Figure 12 shows a top view of the animal carrier 100 attached to the vehicle seat CS via the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560 shown in Figure 11. For ease of explanation, the mounting section 110 and the restraint device 130 of the animal carrier 100 are omitted in Figure 12. Figure 13 shows an enlarged view of section A in Figure 12.

[0118] In this embodiment, the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560 are two assemblies spaced apart from each other and are connected to the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100 via their respective connectors or connecting members (e.g., hooks or buckles).

[0119] Specifically, as shown in Figure 11, the restraint belt assembly 500 has the same configuration and arrangement as the restraint belt assembly 500 described above, namely, it includes two restraint belts 513 (the two restraint belts being the first belt and the second belt, respectively), a length adjuster 527, and an extension belt (also called a connecting belt) 521. A first connector (also called a hook) 512 is connected to the first end of each of the first and second belts. The second ends of each of the first and second belts are connected to the same side of the length adjuster 527. The extension belt 521 has a first end that passes through the other side of the length adjuster 527 to form an adjustment end (not shown), and a second connector (also called a fixing hook) 524 is connected to the second end of the extension belt 521 opposite the adjustment end, and the second connector 524 is fixed to a first fixing point (not shown), which is located, for example, above the back seat of the vehicle or behind the seat (e.g., at the bottom). Optionally, the fixing belt assembly 500 may further include a support structure 514 (shown in Figure 12) connected between the first belt and the second belt. The support structure 514 is, for example, a support mesh cloth, which prevents the animal from being injured in the event of a sudden change in vehicle speed or a vehicle collision, and allows the driver or caregiver to observe the animal's condition on the animal carrier 100 in real time.

[0120] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, one end of the connection assembly 560 is connected to the bracket device 120, and the other end of the connection assembly 560 is connected to the second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat. More specifically, the connection assembly 560 mainly includes two connecting webbings 561, which are spaced apart from each other. One end of each connecting webbing 561 is a third connecting end, and each third connecting end is provided with a first connecting member 562. The other end of each connecting webbing is a fourth connecting end (also called a fixed end), and each fourth connecting end is provided with a second connecting member 563.

[0121] The first connecting member 562 is connected, for example, to the connection portion 1224 of the second bracket 122. The second connecting member 563 is for connecting to the second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat CS. The second fixing point CSF is, for example, an ISOFIX contact on the vehicle seat CS, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, each connecting webbing 561 may be an elastic belt. In some embodiments, the connecting assembly 560 may include an adjuster for adjusting the length of the connecting webbing 561. In some embodiments, each connecting webbing 561 may be provided with an adjuster for adjusting its length. In some embodiments, the first connecting member 562 and the second connecting member 563 may be hooks, but is not limited thereto.

[0122] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, in this embodiment, the animal carrier 100 is laid flat on the vehicle seat CS and abuts against the backrest CSB along the long side of its mounting portion 110 (i.e., one long side 1211 of the first bracket). The fourth connecting end of each connecting webbing 561 of the connecting assembly 560 is connected via a second connecting member 563 to a second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat CS (located at the bottom of the backrest, not shown). Each connecting webbing 561 extends along the lateral direction D2 below the bracket device 120 (specifically, below the long side 1211 of the first bracket and below the third bracket 123) and is hooked onto the corresponding connecting portion 1224 of the second bracket 122 via their respective first connecting members 562. Each restraint belt 513 (first belt and second belt) of the restraint belt assembly 500 is connected to the corresponding connector 1224 via a first connector 512, extends upward, and then extends further to the backrest or rear of the seat.

[0123] In this embodiment, the pair of vertical rods 1222 of each second bracket 122 are provided on the side adjacent to the long side of the animal carrier 100, facilitating the user to hook and secure the first connector 512 to the corresponding connection portion 1224. At the same time, the vertical rods 1222 are formed as meandering rods or rods that taper toward the short side of the carrier, so as not to affect the connection of the vertical rods 1222 to the corresponding short side 1212 of the first bracket. The securing belt assembly 500 is secured to a first securing point (not shown) via a second connector 524. The first securing point is located, for example, above the back seat of a vehicle or behind the seat (e.g., at the bottom). The first securing point may be on the rear side of the seat or at a location separate from the seat.

[0124] In this embodiment, the bracket device 120 can be effectively fixed and tightened by adjusting the overall length and tightness of the fixing belt assembly 500 (for example, by adjusting the length of the extension belt 521 or each restraint belt 513 with a length adjuster), and by adjusting the length and tightness of each connecting webbing 561 of the connecting assembly 560 (for example, the connecting assembly 560 further includes a length adjuster that can appropriately adjust the length of the connecting webbing 561), thereby stably fixing the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat and reducing the shaking of the animal carrier 100.

[0125] Figure 14 shows perspective views of the fixing assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560, and shows another embodiment of the connecting assembly 560. Figure 15 shows a top view of the animal carrier 100 attached to the vehicle seat CS via the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560 shown in Figure 14. For ease of explanation, the mounting section 110 and the restraint device 130 of the animal carrier 100 are omitted in Figure 15. Figure 16 shows an enlarged view of section B in Figure 15.

[0126] As can be seen in Figure 14, the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560 of the animal carrier 100 are inseparable from each other and are formed as a single integrated structure. That is, one end of the connecting assembly 560 is connected to the fixing belt assembly 500, and the other end of the connecting assembly 560 is connected to the second fixing point CSF of the vehicle seat.

[0127] Specifically, as shown in Figure 14, the restraint belt assembly 500 has the same configuration and arrangement as the aforementioned restraint belt assembly 100, namely, it includes two restraint belts 513 (the two restraint belts being the first belt and the second belt, respectively), a length adjuster 527, and an extension belt (also called a connecting belt) 521. First connectors (also called hooks) 512 are connected to the first ends of the first and second belts, respectively. The second ends of the first and second belts are connected to the same side of the length adjuster 527, respectively. The extension belt 521 has a first end that passes through the other side of the length adjuster 527 to form an adjustment end (not shown), and a second connector (also called a fixing hook) 524 is connected to the second end of the extension belt 521 opposite the adjustment end, and the second connector 524 is fixed to a first fixing point (not shown). The first fixing point is located, for example, above the back seat of the vehicle or behind the seat (e.g., at the bottom). Naturally, the embodiment of the first fixing point is not limited thereto. Preferably, the fixing belt assembly 500 may further include a support structure (not shown) connected between the first belt and the second belt. The support structure may include, for example, a support mesh cloth, which prevents the animal from being injured in the event of a sudden change in vehicle speed or a vehicle collision, and allows the driver or caregiver to observe the animal's condition on the animal carrier 100 in real time.

[0128] In this embodiment, the connection assembly 560 mainly includes two connection webbings 561, with one end 561A of each connection webbing 561 serving as a third connection end, which is fixedly connected to the first connection ends (i.e., the ends having the first connector 512) of the first and second belts of the fixed belt assembly 500, respectively, by, for example, stitching, bonding, joining, or integral molding, but not limited to these methods. This forms the connection assembly 560 and the fixed belt assembly 500 as a single, integral structure, making them inseparable from each other. The other end of each connection webbing 561 is a fourth connection end (also called a fixed end), and each fourth connection end is provided with a second connection member 563. The second connection member 563 is for connecting to the corresponding second fixed point CSF.

[0129] As shown in Figures 15 and 16, in this embodiment, the animal carrier 100 is laid flat on the vehicle seat CS and abuts against the backrest CSB along the long side of its mounting portion 110 (i.e., one long side 1211 of the first bracket 121). The fourth connecting end of each connecting webbing 561 of the connecting assembly 560 is connected to a second fixing point CSF (not shown) of the vehicle seat CS via a second connecting member 563. Each connecting webbing 561 extends along the lateral direction D2 below the bracket device 120 (specifically, below the long side 1211 of the first bracket and below the third bracket 123) and abuts against the other long side 1211 of the first bracket 121 away from the backrest CSB via two restraint belts 513 (first belt and second belt). The first connector 512 of the fixing belt assembly 500 is hooked onto the corresponding connecting portion 1224, respectively. The first and second belts extend upward and then further along the backrest or rear of the seat, and are fixed to a first fixing point (not shown) via a second connector 524 at the end of the extension belt 521. The first fixing point is located, for example, above the back of the vehicle's back seat or behind the seat (for example, at the bottom).

[0130] In this embodiment, the bracket device 120 is fixed to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat via two second connecting members 563 of the connecting assembly 560 and to a first fixing point via a second connector 524. By adjusting the overall length and tightness of the fixing belt assembly 500 (for example, by adjusting the length of the extension belt 521 or each restraint belt 513 with a length adjuster), and by combining this with adjusting the length and tightness of the connecting webbing 561 of the connecting assembly 560, the bracket device 120 can be effectively fixed and tightened, thereby stably clamping the bracket device 120 within the triangular area defined by the fixing belt assembly 500, the connecting assembly and the vehicle seat, stably fixing the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat and reducing the shaking of the animal carrier 100.

[0131] In some embodiments, each restraint belt 513 and corresponding connecting webbing 561 is a single belt, and the position of each first connector 512 is adjustable on the single belt. The first connector 512 divides the single belt into a restraint belt 513 located on one side of the first connector 512 and a connecting webbing 561 located on the other side of the first connector 512. In some embodiments, the first connector 512 can slide along the single belt. In some embodiments, the first connector 512 may have a mounting hole 5120, and the single belt passes through the mounting hole 5120 of the corresponding first connector 512.

[0132] Fifth aspect: The animal carrier of this disclosure can be further combined with a vehicle seat belt system to improve the stability of the animal carrier within the vehicle. Figures 17 and 18 show schematic diagrams of the structure of an animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the fifth aspect of this disclosure. Whereinconsistent, the animal carrier 100 in this embodiment has a similar arrangement and configuration to the animal carrier 100 of the previously described embodiment, and includes a mounting section 110 (support plate), a bracket device 120 and its configuration, a restraint device 130, etc. For the sake of brevity and clarity of explanation, the mounting section (support plate) is omitted in the drawings, and only the detailed structure of the bracket device 120 is shown.

[0133] As shown in Figure 17, the animal carrier 100 in this embodiment is placed flat on the vehicle seat CS, and one of its long sides (i.e., one long side 1211 of the first bracket) abuts against the backrest CSB. In this embodiment, the animal carrier 100 can be fixed to the vehicle seat CS by connecting the extended vehicle seat belt (e.g., back seat belt) 170 to the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100.

[0134] As shown in Figure 17, the animal carrier 100 includes two second brackets 122, one on the left and one on the right. The second bracket 122 on the left side of the seat CS is connected to the third bracket 123 via two first fixing assemblies 124, one front and one rear, which are the left front first fixing assembly 1242 and the left rear first fixing assembly 1244, respectively. The second bracket 122 on the right side of the seat CS is also connected to the third bracket 123 via two first fixing assemblies 124, one front and one rear, which are the right front first fixing assembly 1241 and the right rear first fixing assembly 1243, respectively. In addition, each second bracket 122 is connected to the third bracket 123 via a second fixing assembly 125. Specifically, the left-side second bracket 122 of the seat CS is connected to one short side of the third bracket 123 via the left-side second fixing assembly 1252, and the right-side second bracket 122 of the seat CS is connected to the other short side of the third bracket 123 via the right-side second fixing assembly 1251.

[0135] Specifically, a vehicle seat belt 170 is generally divided into a shoulder belt 171 and a stomach belt (or waist belt) 172 by a seat belt buckle, and the seat belt buckle is for engaging with a female buckle on the seat. Figure 17 illustrates how the animal carrier 100 is secured by the vehicle seat belt 170, using the vehicle seat belt 170 on the right side of the vehicle as an example.

[0136] In this embodiment, the shoulder belt 171 extends forward (i.e., in the direction of vehicle travel) after being pulled out, abuts against the long side 1211 of the first bracket 121 away from the backrest CSB, extends below the first bracket 821 and the second bracket 822, and is guided by the second fixing assembly 1252 on the left side to extend further toward the backrest.

[0137] As shown in Figures 17 and 18, the abdominal belt 172 is pulled out between the second bracket 122 and the third bracket 123, guided sequentially by the right-side second fixing assembly 1251 and the right-front first fixing assembly 1241, then extends along the longitudinal direction D1, and is further guided sequentially by the left-front first fixing assembly 1242, the left-side second fixing assembly 1252, and the left-rear first fixing assembly 1244, extending to near the backrest CSB. The abdominal belt 172, together with the shoulder belts 171, is connected via a seat belt buckle to a female buckle (not shown) fixed to the seat. Through the cooperation of the vehicle seat belt 170 and the bracket device 120, the seat belt 170 abuts against various parts of the bracket device 120, forming multiple support points relative to the bracket device 120, thereby stably fixing the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat CS. Thus, the fixing belt assembly 500 and the connecting assembly 560 in the embodiment of the fifth aspect described above may be omitted.

[0138] Sixth aspect: Figures 19 and 20 show schematic diagrams of the structure of the animal carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the sixth aspect of this disclosure from different viewpoints. Where there is no inconsistency, the animal carrier 100 of this embodiment may refer to the animal carrier 100 in the above embodiment. The animal carrier 100 can be secured to a vehicle seat CS in cooperation with a vehicle seat belt 170, similar to the embodiment of the fifth aspect. The vehicle seat belt 170 may function as a securing belt assembly that secures the animal carrier 100 to the vehicle seat CS.

[0139] The difference from the embodiment of the fifth aspect described above is that the animal carrier 100 of this embodiment may be further secured by a webbing support assembly 180, that is, the securing belt assembly for securing the animal carrier 100 may include the webbing support assembly 180. The webbing support assembly 180, when combined with the vehicle seat belt 170, extends the shoulder belt 171 more stably and tightens the bracket device 120 of the animal carrier 100, and when combined with the bracket device 120, provides additional support points, allowing the animal carrier 100 to be more stably secured to the vehicle seat.

[0140] More specifically, the webbing support assembly 180 includes a connecting webbing 181 and a guide clip 182, the connecting webbing 181 being connected to the guide clip 182. The guide clip 182 has a passage 1821 for the shoulder belt 171 to pass through, and the guide clip 182 is for detachably connecting to the shoulder belt 171. Connecting members 1811 are provided at both ends of the connecting webbing 181 for connection to the bracket device 120.

[0141] In some embodiments, the guide clip 182 has a hole 1820 through which the central portion of the connecting webbing 181 passes, thereby dividing the connecting webbing 181 into two parts. Each of the two separate ends of the connecting webbing 181 is provided with a connecting member 1811, which is, for example, a hook.

[0142] The connecting webbing 181 turns after passing through the guide clip 182, and both ends of the connecting webbing 181 extend away from the backrest CSB of the vehicle seat, so that they can abut against the long side 1211 of the first bracket 121 away from the backrest CSB. Then, both ends of the connecting webbing 181 are connected via connecting members 1811 to the corresponding connectors (also called hooks) 1224 of the second bracket (for example, the connector on the side away from the backrest CSB).

[0143] The guide clip 182 is clamped in the appropriate position on the shoulder belt 171 of the seat belt to adjust the tension of the connecting webbing 181. By adjusting the tension, the connecting webbing 181 can tighten the bracket device 120, providing two additional support points at the first bracket 121, further improving the ability of the animal carrier to be secured to the vehicle seat.

[0144] Seventh aspect: Figure 21 shows a perspective view of an animal carrier (also called a carrier) 100 attached to a vehicle seat CS via a base (also called a fixed seat assembly) B0 and a fixed belt assembly 500, according to an embodiment of the seventh aspect of the present invention. Where not inconsistent, the animal carrier 100 may refer to the structure of the animal carrier 100 in the previously described embodiments, and the base B0 may refer to the structure of the base B0 in the previously described embodiments. This embodiment is mainly a modification of the fixed belt assembly 500, which in this embodiment includes a restraint belt assembly 51 and an extension belt assembly (also called an extension member) 52. Figure 22 shows an exploded perspective view of the fixed belt assembly 500. In some embodiments, the restraint belt assembly 51 and the extension belt assembly 52 are detachably connected via a first adapter 511 and a second adapter 523.

[0145] Specifically, the animal carrier 100 is shown as a stretcher, and the animal carrier 100 may include a mounting section 110, a bracket device 120, and a restraint device (also called a restraint belt) 130. The mounting section 110 defines the mounting surface. The bracket device 120 includes, for example, a first bracket 121, a second bracket 122, and a third bracket 123. The first bracket 121 and the third bracket 123 are arranged substantially parallel to each other, forming an annular structure, and the size of the third bracket 123 may be smaller than the size of the first bracket 121. The first bracket 121 and the third bracket 123 are connected via a second bracket 122, which may have a rod extending between the first bracket 121 and the third bracket 123 (not shown in Figure 21, and in some embodiments, it may be an inclined rod). The third bracket 123 of the bracket device 120 is removably engaged with a plurality of engagement portions B11 of the base B0. The mounting portion 110 is connected to the bracket device 120 (e.g., the first bracket 121) and is configured to support, for example, a pet. The mounting portion 110 may be manufactured from a rigid material (e.g., a metal plate, a plastic plate) or a flexible material (e.g., woven fabric), depending on the actual application.

[0146] As shown in Figure 22, in some embodiments, the restraint belt assembly 51 includes, for example, a first adapter 511 and at least one first connector 512, and the first adapter 511 and each first connector 512 may be connected via at least one restraint belt 513. The first connector 512 may be a hook, but is not limited thereto. Each restraint belt 513 may be a webbing with high elasticity. Of course, the restraint belt 513 may be ordinary webbing.

[0147] In this embodiment, the restraint belt assembly 51 has two first connectors 512 and two restraint belts 513. In some embodiments, the two restraint belts 513 may be the same belt, and the two first connectors 512 are provided at both ends of the same belt. The first adapter 511 may have a hole 5110 through which the same belt passes, and the central portion of the same belt is slidably engaged with the hole 5110, thereby making the position of the first adapter 511 on the restraint belt 513 adjustable. In other words, the first adapter 511 divides the same belt into two restraint belts 513. The two first connectors 512 may be connected to two connection portions 1224 that detach from the backrest CSB of the animal carrier 100. In some embodiments, the first connectors 512 are, for example, ISOFIX plugs and are detachably connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat (for example, an ISOFIX socket, but not limited to one). Naturally, the type of the first connector 512 is not limited to an ISOFIX plug, but may be any suitable type such as a hook or buckle.

[0148] In some embodiments, the restraint belt assembly 51 may further include a support structure 514 (as shown in Figure 21, which is omitted in Figure 22), and as described in the above embodiments, the support structure 514 may be a support mesh cloth connected between the two restraint belts 513.

[0149] The extension belt assembly 52 includes, for example, an extension belt 521, a adjuster (also called an adjuster) 522, a second adapter 523, and a second connector 524. The extension belt 521 is, for example, webbing, and the second adapter 523 and the second connector 524 are connected to the extension belt 521, respectively. The second adapter 523 is for detachable connection to the first adapter 511 of the restraint belt assembly 51. In some embodiments, the second adapter 523 and the first adapter 511 may be any suitable structure, such as buckles or hooks that engage with each other. The second connector 524 is, for example, a fixing hook, and is for detachable connection to a suitable structure in the vehicle (e.g., a connecting structure at the top of a vehicle seat, or a connecting structure at the rear of the backrest of a vehicle seat CS, e.g., a connecting rod). The connecting structure for connection to the second connector 524 may be called an anchor point or first fixing point. The second connector 524 may be, but is not limited to, a hook, a buckle, etc. The adjuster 522 is located on the extension belt 521 and adjusts the usable length of the extension belt 521 between the second adapter 523 and the second connector 524.

[0150] In actual use, the connection point between the first adapter 511 and the second adapter 523 is positioned in a location easily accessible to the user, for example, close to the top of the backrest CSB or located on the front side of the backrest CSB. In this way, the user can easily connect or disconnect the first adapter 511 and the second adapter 523, thereby easily securing the animal carrier 100 to or removing it from the vehicle seat CS.

[0151] Eighth aspect: Figure 23 shows a perspective view of an animal carrier 100 attached to a vehicle seat CS via a fixing belt assembly 500, according to an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the present invention. This embodiment is a modification of the embodiment of the seventh aspect described above, and where not inconsistent, the structure of the animal carrier 100 and fixing belt assembly 500 in this embodiment can be described by referring to the description in the embodiment of the seventh aspect described above.

[0152] As shown in Figure 23, the animal carrier (also called a carrier) 100 in this embodiment is attached to the vehicle seat CS solely by a restraint belt assembly 500. The first connectors 512 of the restraint belts 513 (shielded and not shown in Figure 23) extend from below the animal carrier 100 to the backrest CSB after bypassing the long side 1211 away from the backrest CSB of the bracket device 120, and each first connector 512 can be detachably connected to a corresponding ISOFIX socket on the vehicle seat CS. In some embodiments, the first connectors 512 may be ISOFIX plugs. Of course, the first connectors 512 are not limited to ISOFIX plugs, and in other embodiments, the first connectors 512 may be any suitable structure such as a hook or buckle, as long as they can be detachably connected to the vehicle seat CS.

[0153] As shown in Figure 23, the animal carrier 100 may further be provided with a belt guide mechanism 33, for example, on the second bracket of the bracket device 120. For example, the second bracket may be a curved rod, the ends of which form curved inclined rods connected to the two long sides of the first bracket 121, and the belt guide mechanism 33 may be provided on the inclined rod of the second bracket. Of course, in some embodiments, the belt guide mechanism 33 may be provided on the first bracket 121 or the third bracket 123, or on the second bracket 122 at any other suitable location. The belt guide mechanism 33 is provided close to the long side of the animal carrier 100 and guides each restraint belt 513. The restraint belts 513 are coupled to the fixed position of the animal carrier 100 by the corresponding belt guide mechanism 33, effectively preventing the carrier 100 from sliding from side to side on the vehicle seat CS.

[0154] For example, as shown in Figure 23, after the two first connectors 512 are connected to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat (for example, an ISOFIX socket, but not limited to these), the two restraint belts 513 extend forward on both the left and right sides of the bottom of the third bracket 3113 (i.e., the two restraint belts 513 extend forward from the side away from the mounting portion 110 of the third bracket 123), pass through the two left and right belt guide mechanisms 33 of the bracket device 120, extend upward and backward, and finally secure the carrier 100 to the vehicle seat 600 by being connected to a first fixing point in the vehicle by the second connector 524. In some embodiments, when the restraint belt assembly 51 and the extension belt assembly 52 are spaced apart from each other, the first connectors 512 of the two restraint belts 513 are connected to a second fixed point, then each restraint belt 513 is positioned within the corresponding belt guide mechanism 33, the second connector 524 of the extension belt 521 is connected to the first fixed point, then the first adapter 511 and the second adapter 523 are connected, and the length of the extension belt can be adjusted by the adjuster 522.

[0155] For details on the configuration of the belt guide mechanism 33, please refer to the description of the ninth aspect, which will be discussed later.

[0156] Appearance 9: As shown in Figures 24 to 29, a carrier (also called an animal carrier) according to the ninth embodiment of the present application includes a bracket device 300 and a plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33. The plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33 are provided on the bracket device 300 and are for engaging with a fixed belt assembly 500. The fixed belt assembly 500 passes through the plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33 and detachably connects the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS, thereby better securing the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS and preventing sliding movement in the front, back, left, and right directions.

[0157] As shown in Figures 28 to 29, in this embodiment, the bracket device 300 may have a structure similar to a stretcher and includes a first bracket 32, a third bracket 34, and a support plate 36 located between the first bracket 32 ​​and the third bracket 34. The support plate 36 can be an embodiment of a mounting portion, and the upper surface of the support plate 36 can be a mounting surface.

[0158] The first bracket 32 ​​is a roughly annular frame (also called a rectangular frame or rounded rectangle) and includes two long sides (the first and third sides, respectively) 321 and two short sides (the second and fourth sides, respectively) 323 connected to the two long sides 321. In this embodiment, the lengths of the two short sides 323 are not equal. In Figure 28, the length of the short side 323 on the right (second side) is slightly greater than the length of the short side 323 on the left (fourth side). Thus, when it is necessary to attach the carrier to the frame of a trolley ST as shown in Figure 5, the narrower left side of the bracket device 300 in Figure 28 can be placed inside the trolley frame, and the wider right side of the bracket device 300 can be projected to the rear of the frame. This provides a larger mounting space for the animal without affecting the connection between the carrier and the frame. Of course, in another embodiment, the lengths of the two short sides 323 may be equal.

[0159] Two parallel second brackets 322 are provided between the two long sides of the first bracket 32. The support plate 36 is a substantially rectangular flat plate (also called a square plate) and is fixed to the two second brackets 322 by fasteners such as screws. Depending on the actual application, the support plate 36 may be made of a rigid material (e.g., a metal plate, a plastic plate) or a flexible material (e.g., woven fabric). In some embodiments, a support plate 36 made of a rigid material may be covered with a woven fabric layer. Each second bracket 322 is provided with two first fixing assemblies (also called fixing seats) 324.

[0160] The third bracket 34 is located below the first bracket 32. The shape of the third bracket 34 is substantially annular (also called rectangular or rounded rectangle). In some embodiments, the size of the third bracket 34 is smaller than that of the first bracket 32, i.e., the lengthwise and lateral dimensions of the third bracket 34 are both smaller than those of the first bracket 32, but this is not limited to the third bracket 34. The third bracket 34 includes two long sides 341 and two short sides 343. The two long sides 341 are fixedly connected to two second brackets 322 via four first fixing assemblies 324. Each of the two long sides 341 is provided with a connecting portion (also called a fixing ring) 342 in the center. The third bracket 34 further includes an arc-shaped blocking portion 345 located between the long sides 341 and the short sides 343. Each blocking portion 345 is provided opposite one belt guide mechanism 33. The distance between two adjacent blocking sections 345 is greater than the distance between the two long sides 341.

[0161] As shown in Figure 29, each belt guide mechanism 33 is provided on the first bracket 32 ​​and is inclined toward the third bracket 34. This arrangement is advantageous in preventing each belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding relative to the first bracket 32 ​​in the D2 direction, while also preventing each belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding relative to the plane in which the first bracket 32 ​​is located and the plane in which the third bracket 34 is located. In other words, the belt guide mechanism 33 is positioned approximately between the plane in which the first bracket 32 ​​is located and the plane in which the third bracket 34 is located, thereby preventing the belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding too much and affecting the placement and fixing of the carrier on the vehicle seat.

[0162] As shown in Figure 29, the first bracket 32 ​​is provided with at least one symmetrically distributed fixing piece 326. Each fixing piece 326 is inclined toward the third bracket 34 so as not to protrude from the first bracket 32 ​​in the D2 direction. Each belt guide mechanism 33 is fixed to one of the fixing pieces 326 by fasteners such as screws. Specifically, each fixing piece 326 includes an inner part 326A that is close to the support plate 36 and an outer part 326B that is away from the support plate 36, and each belt guide mechanism 33 is fixed to the outer part 326B of the fixing piece 326. In this embodiment, there are four fixing pieces 326. In other embodiments, the number of fixing pieces 326 may be two, three, five, or more. In other embodiments, the fixing pieces 326 may be provided on the third bracket 34, in which case the belt guide mechanism 33 may be provided on the third bracket 34. In some embodiments, the fixing piece 326 may be provided on the second bracket 322 or the support plate 36.

[0163] As shown again in Figures 24 to 27, the fixing belt assembly 500 includes, for example, a restraint belt assembly 51 and an extension belt assembly (also called an extension member) 52. The restraint belt assembly 51 includes two restraint belts 513 and a support structure (also called a shielding mesh) 514 located between the two restraint belts 513. The restraint belts 513 may be elastic webbing. The restraint belt assembly 51 further includes a first connector (also called a hook) 512 located at one end of each restraint belt 513, a first adapter (also called a first buckle) 511 connected simultaneously to the other ends of the two restraint belts 513, and a third connector 515 located below the support structure 514. In this embodiment, the first connector 512 is an ISOFIX plug. As shown in Figures 25 to 27, the first connector 512 and the restraint belt 513 bypass the lower part of the bracket device 300 and are detachably connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat (for example, an ISOFIX socket, but not limited thereto). Naturally, the type of the first connector 512 is not limited to an ISOFIX plug, but may be any suitable structure such as a hook or buckle. As shown in Figure 26, the third connector 515 is generally a hook and is detachably connected to the connection portion 342 of the third bracket 34. The number of restraint belts 513 may be one or more. The support structure 514 and the third connector 515 may be omitted in some embodiments.

[0164] The extension belt assembly 52 includes an extension belt 521, an adjuster (also called an adjustment unit) 522, a second adapter (also called a second buckle) 523, and a second connector (also called a fixing hook) 524. The extension belt 521 is, for example, webbing, and one end thereof is connected to the second adapter 523. The second adapter 523 is detachably connected to the first adapter 511. The adjuster 522 is provided on the extension belt 521 and adjusts the usable length of the extension belt 521. The second connector 524, located at the other end of the extension belt 521, is generally a hook and can detachably engage with a suitable structure of the vehicle seat (e.g., a connecting rod on the upper part of the vehicle seat CS or the rear of the backrest) to secure the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS. The structure connected to the second connector 524 may be called the first fixing point. In some embodiments, the adjuster 522 may be omitted.

[0165] As shown in Figures 29 to 33, the belt guide mechanism 33 includes a bottom case 331 and a top case 332. The bottom case 331 is fixed to the fixing piece 326 of the first bracket 32, for example, by screws. The top case 332 is attached to the bottom case 331, for example, by fasteners such as screws. The bottom case 331 and the top case 332 define a passage 330 for the restraint belt 513 of the fixed belt assembly 500 to pass through. The passage 330 has a first port 3301 and a second port 3302. When the fixed belt assembly 500 fixes the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS, the restraint belt 513 can pass through the first port 3301 and the second port 3302. As shown in Figure 30, in this embodiment, both the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 are provided in the top case 332. In some other embodiments, the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 may be defined, for example, by a bottom case 331 and a top case 332.

[0166] As shown again in Figures 27, 29, and 30, the blocking portion 345 of the third bracket 34 is provided close to the top case 332. Therefore, after the restraint belt 513 protrudes from the second port 3302, under the blocking action of the blocking portion 345, the restraint belt 513 is able to easily pass through the gap between the third bracket 34 and the support plate 36, and is unable to easily pass outside the third bracket 34. In another embodiment, for example as shown in Figure 43, the blocking portion 345 may be omitted, in which case the restraint belt 513 may pass outside the support plate 36 of the third bracket 34.

[0167] As shown in Figures 29 to 31, in some embodiments, the passage 330 further has a lateral inlet 3303. The lateral inlet 3303 simultaneously connects the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 and has a guide slope 3304. By providing the lateral inlet 3303 and the guide slope 3304, the restraint belt 513 can easily slide into the passage 330 from the side.

[0168] As shown again in Figures 27 and 29, the two restraint belts 513 pass through a pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 away from the backrest of the vehicle seat, and the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 are opposite to each other, each facing an adjacent short side 323. In other words, the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of the pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 each face the short side of the carrier. In this way, each restraint belt 513 can easily enter the corresponding passage 330 through the lateral inlet 3303, while effectively avoiding the problem that the two restraint belts 513 cannot converge and securely fix the bracket device 300 after sliding out of the lateral inlets 3303. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of the pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may face each other.

[0169] As shown in Figure 27, in some embodiments, when the two first connectors 512 of two restraint belts 513 are connected to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat, the spacing between this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be greater than the spacing between the two first connectors 512 (i.e., the spacing between the two second fixing points). In this way, after the two restraint belts 513 are guided by the two belt guide mechanisms 33, the area of ​​the support structure 514 formed by bypassing the long side of the first bracket 32 ​​becomes larger, and the restraint belt assembly can more reliably protect the animal on the carrier. Of course, this application does not specifically limit the relationship between the spacing between the two belt guide mechanisms 33 and the spacing between the two first connectors 512. Furthermore, by guiding the two restraint belts 513 with the belt guide mechanisms 33, the spacing between the two restraint belts 513 as they pass outside the first bracket 32 ​​is not limited to the spacing between the two second fixing points, and the restraint belt assembly can provide more stable support and protection to the animal on the carrier. In other words, by rationally setting the position of the belt guide mechanism 33 and the orientation of the lateral inlet, better guidance can be provided to the fixed belt assembly.

[0170] As shown in Figures 31 and 32, the bottom case 331 is provided with at least one first rib 3311 projecting toward the top case 332. The top case 332 is provided with at least one second rib 3312 projecting toward the bottom case 331, and the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312 are provided alternately in the direction of extension of the restraint belt 513. That is, the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312 are provided on the opposing side walls within the passage 330. As shown in Figure 33, by rationally setting the heights of the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312, the restraint belt 513 located between the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 bends within the passage 330 to bypass the ends of the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312, thereby causing the restraint belt 513 to experience movement resistance from the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312. This prevents the restraint belt 513 from easily sliding relative to the bracket device 300 after the fixing belt assembly 500 has been tightened. Note that if the first rib 3311 is directly provided on the fixing piece 326, the bottom case 331 may be omitted.

[0171] As shown in Figures 24 to 27, when using the carrier described above, the bracket device 300 is placed on the vehicle seat CS, and then the two first connectors 512 are connected to the ISOFIX sockets of the vehicle seat. Then, the two restraint belts 513 located between the third bracket 34 and the support plate 36 are passed through the two belt guide mechanisms 33 on each side, and the third connector 515 below the support structure 514 is engaged with the connection part 342. Next, the second connector 524 of the extension belt assembly 52 is engaged with the connecting rod on the top or rear side of the backrest of the vehicle seat CS, and finally, the first adapters 511 at the top of the two restraint belts 513 are engaged with the second adapters 523 of the extension belt assembly 52, thereby firmly fixing the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS.

[0172] In this embodiment, there are four belt guide mechanisms 33. As shown in Figure 27, two restraint belts 513 can each pass through two belt guide mechanisms 33 located on the side of the bracket device 300 away from the backrest CSB. In some embodiments, one restraint belt 513 passes through two belt guide mechanisms 33, and the other restraint belt 513 passes through one belt guide mechanism 33. In some embodiments, each restraint belt 513 passes through two belt guide mechanisms 33 simultaneously. The number of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be one, two, or more.

[0173] Tenth aspect: As shown in Figures 34 to 36, the carrier (also called an animal carrier) according to the tenth embodiment of the present application has a similar structure to the carrier according to the ninth embodiment and includes a bracket device 300, two belt guide mechanisms 33, and a fixed belt assembly 500. The main difference is the configuration of the belt guide mechanism 33. As shown in Figures 36 to 37, two parallel second brackets 322 are provided between the two long sides of the first bracket 32. Each second bracket 322 is further provided with two first fixed assemblies 324. The third bracket 34 is fixedly connected to the two second brackets 322 via four first fixed assemblies 324. The third bracket 34 in this embodiment does not include the short side 343 and the blocking portion 345 in Figure 28, so the structure of the third bracket 34 can be simplified.

[0174] As shown in Figures 36 to 38, the first bracket 32 ​​is provided with four symmetrically arranged fixing pieces 326. Each fixing piece 326 is inclined toward the third bracket 34. Both ends of each belt guide mechanism 33 are provided on two opposing fixing pieces 326, respectively. Each belt guide mechanism 33 extends along the lateral direction D2 of the carrier. Two restraint belts 513 pass through the two belt guide mechanisms 33, thereby forming multiple connection points between the restraint belt assembly 500 and the bracket device 300, which better secure the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS and prevent sliding movement in the front, rear, left, and right directions. Furthermore, the fact that the two opposing fixing pieces 326 are each inclined toward the third bracket 34 is advantageous in preventing the belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding toward the first bracket 32 ​​in the D2 direction, while also being advantageous in preventing the belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding toward the plane in which the first bracket 32 ​​is located and the plane in which the third bracket 34 is located. In other words, the belt guide mechanism 33 is located approximately between the plane in which the first bracket 32 ​​is located and the plane in which the third bracket 34 is located, thereby preventing the belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding too much and affecting the placement and fixing of the carrier on the vehicle seat.

[0175] As shown in Figures 38 and 39, the belt guide mechanism 33 includes a bottom case 331 and a top case 332. The bottom case 331 is a substantially U-shaped elongated plate, and both ends are fixedly connected between two fixing pieces 326 of the first bracket 32, for example, by screws. The top case 332 is an elongated plate with a substantially L-shaped cross-section, and is attached to the bottom case 331 by fasteners, for example, screws. The bottom case 331 and the top case 332 define a passage 330 for the restraint belt 513 of the fixed belt assembly 500 to pass through. The passage 330 has a first port 3301 and a second port 3302. When the fixed belt assembly 500 fixes the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS, the restraint belt 513 can pass through the first port 3301 and the second port 3302. In some embodiments, the passage 330 further has a lateral inlet 3303. The lateral inlet 3303 simultaneously connects the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 and has a guide slope 3304. By providing the lateral inlet 3303 and the guide slope 3304, the restraint belt 513 can easily slide into the passage 330 from the side. The belt guide mechanism 33 of the tenth embodiment has a longer passage 330 and a simpler structure than the belt guide mechanism 33 of the ninth embodiment.

[0176] As shown again in Figures 36 and 38, the two restraint belts 513 pass through a pair of belt guide mechanisms 33, with the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 being opposite to each other and facing adjacent short sides 323. In this way, each restraint belt 513 can easily enter the corresponding passage 330 through the lateral inlet 3303, while effectively avoiding the problem that the two restraint belts 513 cannot converge and securely fix the bracket device 300 after sliding out from the lateral inlets 3303. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of the pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be opposite to each other.

[0177] As shown in Figure 36, in some embodiments, when the two first connectors 512 of two restraint belts 513 are connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat, the distance between this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be greater than the distance between the two first connectors 512 (i.e., the distance between the two second fixing points). The effects of this setting can be seen by referring to the effects achieved by the embodiment of the ninth aspect, and will not be explained here.

[0178] As shown in Figure 39, the bottom case 331 is provided with at least one first rib 3311 projecting toward the top case 332. The top case 332 is provided with at least one second rib 3312 projecting toward the bottom case 331, and the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312 are arranged alternately in the direction of extension of the restraint belt 513. That is, the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312 are provided on the opposing side walls within the passage 330. By rationally setting the heights of the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312, the restraint belt 513 located between the first port 3301 and the second port 3302 bends within the passage 330 to bypass the ends of the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312, thereby causing the restraint belt 513 to experience movement resistance from the first rib 3311 and the second rib 3312. This prevents the restraint belt 513 from easily sliding relative to the bracket device 300 after the fixing belt assembly 500 has been tightened.

[0179] As shown in Figures 34 to 36, when using the carrier described above, the bracket device 300 is placed on the vehicle seat CS, and the two first connectors 512 are connected to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat (for example, an ISOFIX socket, but not limited to this). Then, the two restraint belts 513 are passed through the two belt guide mechanisms 33 located on the first bracket 32, respectively, and the third connector 515 below the support structure 514 is engaged with the connection portion 342 of the third bracket 34. Next, the second connector 524 of the extension belt assembly 52 is engaged with a first fixing point on the top or rear side of the backrest of the vehicle seat CS (for example, a connecting rod, but not limited to this), and finally, the bracket device 300 is fixed to the vehicle seat CS by engaging the first adapter 511 at the top of the two restraint belts 513 with the second adapter 523 of the extension belt assembly 52.

[0180] Appearance 11: As shown in Figures 40 to 42, the carrier (also called an animal carrier) according to the 11th embodiment of the present application has a structure similar to that of the carrier according to the 9th embodiment and includes a bracket device 300 and a plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33. The plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33 are provided on the bracket device 300 and are for engaging with a fixed belt assembly 500. The fixed belt assembly 500 passes through the plurality of belt guide mechanisms 33 and detachably connects the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS, thereby better fixing the bracket device 300 to the vehicle seat CS and preventing sliding movement in the front, back, left, and right directions.

[0181] As shown in Figures 41 to 43, in this embodiment, the bracket device 300 may have a structure similar to a stretcher and includes a first bracket 32, a third bracket 34, and a support plate 36 located between the first bracket 32 ​​and the third bracket 34.

[0182] The first bracket 32 ​​is a roughly annular frame (also called a rectangular frame or rounded rectangle) and includes two long sides 321 and two short sides 323 connected to the two long sides 321. In this embodiment, the lengths of the two short sides 323 are not equal. In Figure 42, the length of the short side 323 on the right (second side) is slightly greater than the length of the short side 323 on the left (fourth side). Of course, in another embodiment, the lengths of the two short sides 323 may be equal.

[0183] Two parallel second brackets 322 are provided between the two long sides of the first bracket 32. The support plate 36 is a substantially rectangular flat plate (also called a square plate) and is fixed to the two second brackets 322 by fasteners such as screws. Depending on the actual application, the support plate 36 may be made of a rigid material (e.g., a metal plate, a plastic plate) or a flexible material (e.g., woven fabric). In some embodiments, the support plate 36 made of a rigid material may be covered with a woven fabric layer. Each second bracket 322 is further provided with two first fixing assemblies 324.

[0184] The third bracket 34 is located below the first bracket 32. The shape of the third bracket 34 is substantially annular (also called rectangular or rounded rectangle), and the size of the third bracket 34 is smaller than that of the first bracket 32. The third bracket 34 includes two long sides 341 and two short sides 343. The two long sides 341 are fixedly connected to two second brackets 322 via four first fixing assemblies 324. A connection portion 342 is provided in the center of each of the two long sides 341. In some embodiments, the shape of the third bracket 34 may be substantially the same as that of the first bracket 32, or it may be different from that of the first bracket 32.

[0185] As shown in Figures 44 and 45, the third bracket 34 is provided with two fixing pieces 326. Specifically, the two fixing pieces 326 are fixed to the two short sides 343 of the third bracket 34 by welding or other means, and the two fixing pieces 326 may be provided opposite each other. Each belt guide mechanism 33 is fixed to one of the fixing pieces 326 by fasteners such as screws. In some embodiments, the belt guide mechanism 33 is located approximately between the plane on which the first bracket 32 ​​is located and the plane on which the third bracket 34 is located, thereby preventing the belt guide mechanism 33 from protruding too much and affecting the placement and fixing of the carrier on the vehicle seat. In some embodiments not shown, the height to which the belt guide mechanism 33 protrudes from the bottom of the carrier is less than the height to which the first fixing assembly 324 protrudes from the bottom of the carrier, or the height of the belt guide mechanism 33 may be the same as that of the first fixing assembly 324, thereby providing common support for the carrier and positioning it on a plane.

[0186] As shown in Figures 43 to 46, the belt guide mechanism 33 includes a bottom case 331 and a top case 332. The bottom case 331 is fixed to a support plate 36, and the top case 332 is fixed to a third bracket 34. Specifically, the belt guide mechanism 33 further includes a positioning base 333. The positioning base 333 is fitted onto the support plate 36. The bottom case 331 is fixed to the positioning base 333 by fasteners such as screws 334. The top case 332 has a housing groove 3322 for housing a fixing piece 326. The fixing piece 326 is inserted into the housing groove 3322 of the top case 332 and fixed to the top case 332 by a plurality of screws 334. The bottom case 331 and the top case 332 may be fixedly connected by a plurality of screws. In another embodiment, the belt guide mechanism 33 may be fixed to the support plate 36 by positioning base 333 only, in which case the fixing piece 326 may be omitted. Similarly, in another embodiment, the belt guide mechanism 33 may be fixed to the third bracket 34 by fixing piece 326 only, in which case the positioning base 333 may be omitted. The other components of the belt guide mechanism 33 in this embodiment are similar to those of the belt guide mechanism 33 in the ninth or tenth embodiment, and therefore will not be described here.

[0187] As shown again in Figures 42 and 44, the two restraint belts 513 pass through a pair of belt guide mechanisms 33, with the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 being opposite to each other and facing adjacent short sides 323. In this way, each restraint belt 513 can easily enter the corresponding passage 330 through the lateral inlet 3303, while effectively avoiding the problem that the two restraint belts 513 cannot converge and securely fix the bracket device 300 after sliding out of the lateral inlets 3303. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the opening directions of the lateral inlets 3303 of the pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be opposite to each other.

[0188] As shown in Figure 42, in some embodiments, when the two first connectors 512 of two restraint belts 513 are connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat, the distance between this pair of belt guide mechanisms 33 may be greater than the distance between the two first connectors 512 (i.e., the distance between the two second fixing points). For the effects of this setting, refer to the effects achieved by the embodiment of the ninth aspect, and will not be explained here.

[0189] As shown again in Figures 40 and 41, the fixing belt assembly 500 of this embodiment is substantially the same as the fixing belt assembly 500 of the ninth and tenth embodiments and includes a restraint belt assembly 51 and an extension belt assembly 52. ​​The restraint belt assembly 51 includes two restraint belts 513 and a support structure 514 located between the two restraint belts 513. The restraint belts 513 may be elastic webbing. The restraint belt assembly 51 further includes a first connector 512 located at one end of each restraint belt 513, a first adapter (also called a first buckle) 511 that is simultaneously connected to the other ends of the two restraint belts 513, and a third connector 515 located below the support structure 514. In this embodiment, the first connector 512 is an ISOFIX plug. As shown in Figure 42, the first connector 512 and the restraint belts 513 are routed below the bracket device 300 and then removably connected to an ISOFIX socket in the vehicle seat. Naturally, the type of the first connector 512 is not limited to an ISOFIX plug, but may be any suitable structure such as a hook or buckle. As shown in Figure 41, the third connector 515 is generally a hook and is detachably connected to the connection portion 342 of the third bracket 34.

[0190] As shown in Figures 40 and 41, the fixing belt assembly 500 of the 11th embodiment differs from the fixing belt assembly 500 of the 9th and 10th embodiments in that it further includes a support bar 516 located between the two restraint belts 513 and a reinforcing belt 518 provided on the support structure 514.

[0191] The support bar 516 is provided at both ends on two restraint belts 513, and the support bar 516 is located on one side of the support structure 514. The material of the support bar 516 may be plastic or metal. The support bar 516 may deform without breaking during a collision, thereby preventing the pet from being injured during the collision. Specifically, as shown in Figures 47 and 48, one buckle 517 is provided at each end of the support bar 516. Each restraint belt 513 can pass through the corresponding buckle 517, thereby allowing the support bar 516 to slide up and down along the restraint belts 513 within a certain range to adjust the usable area of ​​the support structure 514. In this embodiment, one support bar 516 is provided on the upper side of the support structure 514. In another embodiment, an additional support bar 516 may be provided on the lower side of the support structure 514. The lengths of the support bars 516 located on both the upper and lower sides of the support structure 514 may be equal or unequal. If the lengths of the two support bars 516 are equal, the shape of the support structure 514 is rectangular; if the support bar 516 located on the lower side of the support structure 514 is slightly longer than the support bar 516 located on the upper side of the support structure 514, the shape of the support structure 514 is trapezoidal.

[0192] The reinforcing belt 518 is located in the center of the support structure 514. The reinforcing belt 518 is connected to the third connector 515, and its function is to reinforce the strength of the support structure (also called the shielding mesh) 514 connected to the third connector 515, and to prevent the mesh fabric 514 near the third connector 515 from being subjected to excessive force and bursting when the third connector 515 is connected to the connection part 342. In some embodiments, the reinforcing belt 518 may be applied to the support structure 514 shown in Figure 26 or Figure 34.

[0193] As shown in Figure 49, in another embodiment, the support structure 514 further includes a housing 5142 located at its upper and / or lower edge. The housing 5142 has a structure similar to a hollow sleeve. A support bar 516 may be movably inserted into the housing 5142 (in Figure 49, the support bar 516 is not shown because it is obscured by the housing 5142). The support structure 514 also further includes two housings 5143 located at its left and right edges. Each restraint belt 513 is movably drilled into the corresponding housing 5143. The usable area of ​​the support structure 514 can be adjusted by sliding both ends of each support bar 516 along the two restraint belts 513.

[0194] Furthermore, the support bar 516, reinforcing belt 518, housing section 5142, and housing section 5143 of this embodiment may also be applied to the fixing belt assembly 500 of the 9th and 10th embodiments.

[0195] As shown in Figures 40 to 42, when using the carrier described above, the bracket device 300 is placed on the vehicle seat CS, and the two first connectors 512 are connected to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat (for example, an ISOFIX socket, but not limited to this). Then, the two restraint belts 513 are passed through the two belt guide mechanisms 33 located on the third bracket 34, respectively, and the third connector 515 below the support structure 514 is engaged with the connection part 342. Next, the second connector 524 of the extension belt assembly 52 is engaged with a first fixing point on the top or rear side of the backrest of the vehicle seat CS (for example, a connecting rod, but not limited to this), and finally, the bracket device 300 is fixed to the vehicle seat CS by engaging the first adapters 511 at the top of the two restraint belts 513 with the second adapters 523 of the extension belt assembly 52.

[0196] Appearance 12: As shown in Figures 50 to 51, the carrier (also called an animal carrier) according to the 12th embodiment of the present application may have a structure similar to the carrier according to the 9th embodiment, the 10th embodiment, or the 11th embodiment, and includes a bracket device 300. The difference is that the carrier according to the 12th embodiment further includes a base fabric 700 and a mesh fabric 800. The base fabric 700 is provided on the bracket device 300, and the mesh fabric 800 is provided on the base fabric 700. A storage space for accommodating a pet or other article is formed between the base fabric 700 and the mesh fabric 800.

[0197] As shown in Figure 52, the bracket device 300 according to the twelfth embodiment includes a first bracket 32, a third bracket 34, and a support plate 36 located between the first bracket 32 ​​and the third bracket 34. Furthermore, the support plate 36 may be provided on the first bracket 32 ​​and / or the third bracket 34. The support plate 36 is a substantially rectangular flat plate (also called a square plate), and the base fabric 700 covers the support plate 36 and is fixed to the support plate 36.

[0198] The first bracket 32 ​​is a roughly annular frame (also called a rectangular frame or rounded rectangle) and includes two long sides 321 and two short sides 323 connected to the two long sides 321. The base fabric 700 includes a plurality of fixing mechanisms that are fixedly connected to the support plate 36. Specifically, as shown in Figure 56, the base fabric 700 includes a main body portion 710 and a first fixing portion 720 located on the main body portion 710.

[0199] The main body 710 is roughly rectangular, and its area and shape are the same as those of the support plate 36. In this embodiment, the main body 710 is roughly rectangular. Correspondingly, the main body 710 has two opposing short sides 71002 and two opposing long sides 71001 (see Figure 54). Two first fixing parts 720 are provided at both ends of the main body 710, i.e., on the two short sides 71002 of the main body 710. For the sake of explanation, Figure 54 shows a partially unfolded structure in which, when one long side 71001 of the base fabric 700 is connected to the support plate 36, and the other long side 71001 is separated from the support plate 36 and lifted from the support plate 36, the upper surface of the support plate 36 and the base fabric 700 are exposed. As shown in Figure 53, each first fixing part 720 has a structure similar to a pocket and may cover one end of the support plate 36, i.e., the short side of the support plate 36. In another embodiment, the bonding force between the first fixing part 720 and the support plate 36 may be improved by providing a first positioning mechanism such as a hook and ring that engages with each other, a belt and ring that engages with each other, a hook-and-loop fastener that engages with each other, or a snap that engages with each other. Of course, the first fixing part 720 and the support plate 36 may be directly sewn together.

[0200] As shown in Figures 54 and 55, the base fabric 700 further includes a second fixing portion 730 located on the main body portion 710. The two second fixing portions 730 are provided on both sides of the main body portion 710, i.e., on the two long sides 71001 of the main body portion 710. The second fixing portions 730 are provided with hook-and-loop fasteners 7301 and 7302. The second fixing portions 730 bypass the long side 321 of the first bracket 32 ​​and are then fixed to the long side 321 by adhesion between the hook-and-loop fasteners 7301 and 7302. The hook-and-loop fasteners 7301 and 7302 may be called a second positioning mechanism. In another embodiment, the second positioning mechanism (i.e., hook-and-loop fasteners 7301 and 7302) may be replaced with similar structures such as hooks and rings that engage with each other, belts and rings that engage with each other, snaps that engage with each other, or strap buckles that engage with each other. Naturally, the second fixing portion 730 may also be positioned by sutures.

[0201] As shown in Figures 54 and 56, the base fabric 700 further includes third fixing portions 740 located on the main body portion 710. The four third fixing portions 740 are located at the ends of the two second fixing portions 730, respectively. More specifically, the third fixing portions 740 are located at the four corners of the base fabric 700, i.e., at the two corners of each second fixing portion 730 that are away from the main body portion 710. Locking rings 7102 are provided near the four corners of the main body portion 710, and the third fixing portions 740 are provided with corresponding snaps 7404 and snaps 7403. After the second fixing portions 730 are wrapped around and fixed to the long side 321 of the first bracket 32, the third fixing portions 740 are folded back after passing through the locking rings 7102 and are fixed to the long side 321 by the engagement of snaps 7403 and snaps 7404. Snaps 7403 and 7404 may also be called snap group 7401, and lock ring 7102 and snap group 7401 may be called third positioning mechanism. Lock ring 7102 may be a single ring structure or a double ring structure. In another embodiment, the third positioning mechanism (i.e., lock ring 7102, snaps 7403 and 7404) may be replaced with similar structures such as hooks and rings that engage with each other, belts and rings that engage with each other, hook-and-loop fasteners that engage with each other, or strap buckles that engage with each other. Naturally, the third fixing part 740 may be positioned by stitching.

[0202] As shown in Figures 54 and 57, the base fabric 700 further includes a fourth fixing portion 750 located on the base fabric 700. In some embodiments, the fourth fixing portion 750 is located in the center of the second fixing portion 730 and is close to both sides of the main body portion 710. In some embodiments, the fourth fixing portion 750 includes a belt 7501 and a snap 7502, with one end of the belt 7501 connected to the second fixing portion 730 and the snap 7502 close to the other end of the belt 7501. The connection point between the belt 7501 and the second fixing portion 730 is, for example, close to the center of the long side 71001 of the main body portion 710. The support plate 36 is provided with a fifth fixing portion 760 corresponding to the fourth fixing portion 750. In this embodiment, the fifth fixing portion 760 is a snap. Once the base fabric 700 is fixed to the support plate 36, the belt 7501 can be routed around the snap 7502 to the bottom surface of the support plate 36, allowing the snap 7502 to engage with the fifth fixing part 760. By engaging the snap 7502 of the fourth fixing part 750 with the fifth fixing part 760, the base fabric 700 can be firmly fixed to the support plate 36. In another embodiment, the fourth fixing part 750 and the fifth fixing part 760 may be replaced with similar structures such as hooks and rings that engage with each other, belts and rings that engage with each other, hook-and-loop fasteners that engage with each other, or strap buckles that engage with each other. In some embodiments, the belt 7501 may be omitted, and the fourth fixing portion 750 and the fifth fixing portion 760 may include hook-and-loop fasteners that engage with each other. In this case, the hook-and-loop fastener of the fourth fixing portion 750 may be provided on the bottom surface of the base fabric 700 facing the support plate 36, and the hook-and-loop fastener of the fifth fixing portion 760 may be provided on the top surface of the support plate 36 facing the base fabric 700. In some alternative embodiments, the fourth fixing portion 750 and the fifth fixing portion 760 may be sewn portions that engage with each other between the base fabric 700 and the support plate 36.

[0203] As shown in Figures 50 and 51, the mesh fabric 800 has a roughly rectangular shape. In this embodiment, the mesh fabric 800 is more specifically rectangular. The mesh fabric 800 includes two opposing long sides 81 and two opposing short sides 82. The two long sides 81 of the mesh fabric 800 correspond to the two long sides 7101 of the main body portion 710 of the base fabric 700, and the two short sides 82 of the mesh fabric 800 correspond to the two short sides 7102 of the main body portion 710 of the base fabric 700. The two long sides 81 of the mesh fabric 800 are detachably connected to the main body portion 710 of the base fabric 700 via a fastener 820, making it easier to place items into the storage space. One of the pair of chains of each fastener 820, chain 8201, may be provided on the long side 81 of the mesh fabric 800, and the other chain 8202 may be provided corresponding to the long side 7101 of the main body 710 of the base fabric 700. In some embodiments, chain 8202 may be provided on the main body 710 of the base fabric 700, and in some embodiments, chain 8202 may be provided on the second fixing part 730 of the base fabric 700. In Figure 50, to clearly show the structure of the mesh fabric 800, one long side 81 of the mesh fabric 800 is connected to the base fabric 700, and the other long side 81 is lifted after being separated from the base fabric 700.

[0204] As shown in Figures 50 and 53, eighth fixing portions 840 are provided on each of the two short sides 82 of the mesh cloth 800. The eighth fixing portion 840 has a pocket-like structure and may cover one end of the support plate 36 (the short side of the support plate 36). Specifically, in this embodiment, the eighth fixing portion 840 covers the first fixing portion 720 of the base cloth 700 that wraps around one end of the support plate 36. The vertical height of the eighth fixing portion 840 is greater than the height of the first fixing portion 720, that is, the depth of the pocket formed by the eighth fixing portion 840 is greater than the depth of the pocket formed by the first fixing portion 720, so the edge of the eighth fixing portion 840 extends beyond the edge of the first fixing portion 720 and directly contacts the support plate 36. Naturally, in some alternative embodiments, the vertical height of the eighth fixing portion 840 may be less than the height of the first fixing portion 720, and the edges of the eighth fixing portion 840 may not extend beyond the edges of the first fixing portion 720.

[0205] In this embodiment, the eighth fixing part 840 and the support plate 36 may be further provided with corresponding hook-and-loop fasteners 8401 and 8402. The hook-and-loop fastener 8401 is provided on the bottom surface of the support plate 36, thereby ensuring that the two short sides of the mesh fabric 800 are securely attached to the two short sides of the support plate 36. In another embodiment, the hook-and-loop fasteners 8401 and 8402 may be provided on the eighth fixing part 840 and the first fixing part 720, respectively. The hook-and-loop fasteners 8401 and 8402 may be called the fourth positioning mechanism. In another embodiment, the hook-and-loop fasteners 8401 and 8402 may be replaced with similar structures such as hooks and rings that engage with each other, belts and rings that engage with each other, snaps that engage with each other, or strap buckles that engage with each other. Naturally, the eighth fixing part 840 and the first fixing part 720 may be positioned by sewing.

[0206] As shown in Figures 52, 58, and 59, a shielding portion 361 is provided on the bottom surface adjacent to both ends (two short sides) of the support plate 36. The shielding portion 361 is approximately square (e.g., rectangular or square), and a hook-and-loop fastener 3612 is provided on it. The shielding portion 361 bypasses the short side 323 of the first bracket 32 ​​and is then covered and fixed to the short side 323 by the adhesive of the hook-and-loop fastener 3612. In some embodiments, the hook-and-loop fastener 3612 includes hook-and-loop fasteners 36121 and 36122 that engage with each other, and the hook-and-loop fastener 3612 may be called the fifth positioning mechanism. In other embodiments, the fifth positioning mechanism (hook-and-loop fastener 3612) may be replaced with similar structures such as hooks and rings that engage with each other, belts and rings that engage with each other, snaps that engage with each other, or strap buckles that engage with each other. Naturally, the shielding portion 361 may also be positioned by stitching.

[0207] As shown in Figures 50 and 51, the mesh fabric 800 is further provided with at least one adjustment belt 860. In this embodiment, there are two adjustment belts 860. The two adjustment belts 860 are arranged in parallel and extend in the width direction (lateral direction D2) of the mesh fabric 800. In another embodiment, the number of adjustment belts 860 may be one, three, four, or more. Each adjustment belt 860 includes a fixed section 8602 and a separation section 8604 that are connected to each other. The fixed section 8602 is fixed to the mesh fabric 800 by sewing or the like, while the separation section 8604 and the mesh fabric 800 are not fixed to each other; that is, the separation section 8604 and the mesh fabric 800 are separated. A strap buckle (also called an adjuster) 861 is fixedly provided on the edge of the mesh fabric 800, and the strap buckle 861 may be connected to the mesh fabric 800 via a positioning belt 867. The adjustment belt 860 may further include the positioning belt 867 and a strap buckle 861. The end of the separation section 8604 passes through the strap buckle 861 and is reciprocally slidable relative to the strap buckle 861. The strap buckle 861 allows adjustment of the usable length of the separation section 8604, thereby adjusting the size of the containment space formed by the base fabric 700 and the mesh fabric 800 to match the size of the article to be placed inside.

[0208] Figures 60 and 61 show another method of fastening the base fabric 700 to the support plate 36. The base fabric 700 includes a main body 710 and four connecting belts 770 located at the four corners of the main body 710. In some embodiments, the base fabric 700 includes a main body 710, a first fixing part 720, and second fixing parts 730 on both sides. The base fabric 700 may not be provided with the third fixing part 740 described above. The first fixing part 720 is configured to cover both ends of the support plate 36. The four connecting belts 770 are located at the four corners of the base fabric 700, that is, one connecting belt 770 is provided at each of the two corners of each second fixing part 730 that are away from the main body 710.

[0209] Each connecting belt 770 is provided with a sixth fixing portion 772. The support plate 36 is provided with a positioning piece 362 and a positioning member connected to the positioning piece 362, the positioning member being, for example, a positioning ring 364, but not limited thereto. The positioning piece 362 may be fixed to the bottom surface of the support plate 36 by, for example, stitching. Two positioning rings 364 are movably provided at both ends of the positioning piece 362. In this embodiment, the sixth fixing portion 772 is a snap, more specifically including snaps 7721 and 7722 that engage with each other. After the connecting belts 770 located at the four corners of the base fabric 700 pass through the corresponding positioning rings 364, the base fabric 700 is fixed to the support plate 36 by the engagement of snaps 7721 and 7722. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first fixing portion 720 may be omitted. In some embodiments, the positioning member and the connecting belt 770 are connected, for example, by a hook and ring that engage with each other, and the positioning member may be a hook or a ring. Alternatively, the positioning member and the connecting belt 770 are connected, for example, by a buckle that engages with each other.

[0210] As shown in Figure 63, in another embodiment, the connecting belt 770 is provided with a seventh fixing portion 774 located near the sixth fixing portion 772. In this embodiment, the seventh fixing portion 774 is a hook-and-loop fastener and may include hook-and-loop fasteners 7741 and 7742 that engage with each other. After the connecting belt 770 passes through the positioning ring 364, the base fabric 700 can be firmly fixed by the support plate 36 through the engagement of snaps 7721 and 7722 and the adhesion of hook-and-loop fasteners 7741 and 7742. Of course, in some embodiments, the sixth fixing portion 772 may be omitted and only the seventh fixing portion 774 may be provided.

[0211] In some embodiments, the positioning ring 364 may be a single-ring structure. In some embodiments, the positioning ring 364 may be a double-ring structure. As shown in Figure 60, the double-ring structure includes a first ring 3641 and a second ring 3642, and the connecting belt 770 passes through the first ring 3641, bypasses the second ring 3642, and then protrudes from the first ring 3641.

[0212] As shown in Figure 64, another fixing configuration of the base fabric 700 and the support plate 36 is shown, with a belt guide mechanism 33 provided at the bottom of the support plate 36. The configuration of the belt guide mechanism 33 in this embodiment is the same as the configuration of the belt guide mechanism 33 in the embodiment shown in Figure 42. The support plate 36 is provided with two positioning pieces 362, which are located on both sides of the belt guide mechanism 33. A positioning ring 364 is provided on each positioning piece 362, and each positioning ring 364 is connected to the connecting belt 770 at the corresponding corner of the base fabric 700. In this embodiment, the positioning ring 364 has a double-ring structure, and the connecting belt 770 passes through the first ring, bypasses the second ring, and then protrudes from the first ring, thereby improving the connection strength. The connecting belt 770 is then fixed by a seventh fixing part 774. In this embodiment, the sixth fixing part 772 may be omitted.

[0213] Appearance 13: As shown in Figures 65 to 66, the carrier according to the 13th embodiment of the present application has a similar structure to the carrier according to the 12th embodiment and includes a bracket device 300. The difference is that in the 13th embodiment, three adjustment belts 860 are provided on the mesh fabric 800. The three adjustment belts 860 are arranged in parallel and extend in the width direction (lateral direction D2) of the mesh fabric 800. As long as it does not contradict the present application, the configuration in the 13th embodiment (for example, the method of fixing the mesh fabric 800) may be combined with the configuration in the 12th embodiment (for example, the method of fixing the base fabric 700 and the support plate 36).

[0214] As shown in Figure 67, each adjustment belt 860 includes an adjustment belt body 862 and two adjustment belt extension belts 864 and 874 located at both ends of the adjustment belt body 862, respectively. The adjustment belt body 862 may include a fixing section 8602, a separation section 8604, a strap buckle (also called an adjuster) 861, and a positioning belt 867. The adjustment belt extension belt 874 extends from the fixing section 8602, and the adjustment belt extension belt 864 extends from the positioning belt 867. The adjustment belt extension belts 864 and 874 are each provided with a ninth fixing portion 866. The ninth fixing portion 866 may be a snap, for example, including snaps 8661 and 8662 that engage with each other. As shown in Figure 66, the support plate 36 is provided with a tenth fixing portion 780 corresponding to the ninth fixing portion 866. The tenth fixing part 780 is, for example, a lock ring. The lock ring of the tenth fixing part 780 may be a single ring structure or a double ring structure. Taking the intermediate adjustment belt 860 as an example, the adjustment belt extension belt 864 extending from the positioning belt 867 passes through the lock ring 780 and is then fixed to the lock ring 780 by the engagement of snaps 8661 and 8662.

[0215] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 66 and 68, the tenth fixing portion 780 may be provided on the base fabric 700. For example, taking the adjustment belts 860 located at both ends as an example, the tenth fixing portion 780 that engages with the adjustment belt extension belt of each adjustment belt 860 is provided on the base fabric 700. As shown in Figure 66, after passing through the lock ring, the adjustment belt extension belt 864 is fixed to the lock ring by the engagement of snaps 8661 and 8662 of the ninth fixing portion 866.

[0216] Next, as shown in Figure 68, in some embodiments, the corners of the base fabric 700 are connected to a positioning member (more specifically, a positioning ring 364) on the support plate 36 via a connecting belt 770. One end of the connecting belt 770 is connected to the positioning ring 364, and the tenth fixing portion 780 is provided at the other end of the connecting belt 770. That is, the tenth fixing portion 780 may be provided on the connecting belt 770, or the tenth fixing portion 780 and the connecting belt 770 may be integrally molded and sewn to the base fabric 700. In this way, the connecting belt 770 receives opposing forces from the positioning ring 364 and the tenth fixing portion 780, preventing the base fabric 700 from being excessively pulled, improving the connection strength between the base fabric 700 and the mesh fabric 800, and preventing the base fabric 700 from being torn.

[0217] The fixing method for each adjustment belt extension belt 874 can be found by referring to the fixing method for the adjustment belt extension belt 864, and is therefore omitted from this explanation. By adding the adjustment belt extension belts 864 and 874, damage to the fastener 820 due to pressure can be prevented, and the fixing between the mesh fabric 800 and the base fabric 700 can be made stronger.

[0218] In another embodiment, the fasteners 820 located on the two long sides of the mesh fabric 800 may be omitted. In this case, the mesh fabric 800 and the base fabric 700 are detachably connected only via the adjustment belt extension belts 864 and 874. In this case, a gap is formed between the edge of the mesh fabric 800 and the edge of the base fabric 700, making it easier for the animal's legs to extend and for the carrier to securely transport large animals.

[0219] In some embodiments, one long side of the mesh fabric 800 is detachably connected to the base fabric 700 via a fastener 820, while the other long side of the mesh fabric 800 may not have a fastener and may be detachably connected to the base fabric 700 and / or support plate 36 via a plurality of extension belts 864 (or a plurality of extension belts 874).

[0220] As shown in Figures 69 to 72, another method of fixing the adjustment belt extension belt 864 is shown. As shown in the figures, the positioning belt 867 is provided with an auxiliary ring 881. When it is necessary to fix the adjustment belt extension belt 864, the adjustment belt extension belt 864 first bypasses the 10th fixing part 780, then bypasses the auxiliary ring 881, and finally engages with the snaps 8661 and 8662 of the 9th fixing part 866. The adjustment belt extension belt 874 can also be fixed in a similar manner to the adjustment belt extension belt 864. Specifically, as shown in Figure 68, the fixing section 8602 may be provided with an auxiliary ring, and the adjustment belt extension belt 874 first bypasses the 10th fixing part 780, then bypasses the auxiliary ring, and finally engages with the snap of the 9th fixing part 866.

[0221] As shown in Figures 73 to 75, in another embodiment, the adjustment belt extension belt 864 is further provided with an eleventh fixing portion 868. In this embodiment, the eleventh fixing portion 868 includes, for example, hook-and-loop fasteners 8681 and 8682 that engage with each other. As shown in Figures 73 to 74, the eleventh fixing portion 868 includes hook-and-loop fastener 8682 located on the snap 8662 side and hook-and-loop fastener 8681 located on the snap 8661 side. After passing through the tenth fixing portion 780, the adjustment belt extension belt 864 is firmly fixed by the base fabric 700 through the engagement of snaps 8661 and 8662 and the adhesion of hook-and-loop fasteners 8681 and 8682.

[0222] As shown in Figure 76, in another embodiment, the lock ring of the 10th fixing part 780 has a double-ring structure and includes a first ring 7801 and a second ring 7802. The adjustment belt extension belt 864 passes through the first ring 7801, bypasses the second ring 7802, and then protrudes from the first ring 7801, where it is positioned by the 11th fixing part 868 (e.g., hook-and-loop fastener) shown in Figure 74, thereby improving the connection strength. In this embodiment, the 9th fixing part 866 (e.g., snap) may be omitted.

[0223] As shown in Figures 77-78, in another embodiment, to transport the pet more safely, the carrier further includes a restraint belt 900. Through holes 810 are provided in the edge of the base fabric 700. The ends of the restraint belt 900 are a first connecting end 911 and a second connecting end 912, and both ends of the restraint belt 900 are provided with connecting members (also called hooks) 920. The hook 920 located at the first end 911 of the restraint belt 900 engages with a fixing ring 342 (also called a connecting part, which may be the same member as the connecting part 342 of the 11th embodiment, or a different member) of the third bracket 34, and the hook 920 located at the second end 912 of the restraint belt 900 passes through the through hole 810 and is detachably connected to a snap ring on the pet's vest (not shown). In another embodiment, if the long sides of the base fabric 700 and the mesh fabric 800 are not connected by a fastener, a through hole does not need to be provided in the base fabric 700. In this case, the hook 920 of the second end 912 of the restraint belt 900 passes through the gap between the base fabric 700 and the mesh fabric 800 and is then detachably connected to a snap ring in the pet harness.

[0224] The technical features of each embodiment described above can be combined in any way, and for the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above have been described, but all of these combinations should be considered to fall within the scope described herein.

[0225] The embodiments described above merely illustrate some of the embodiments of the present invention, and while a more specific and detailed description is available, it does not limit the scope of the claims. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and all of these fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is based on the claims.

Claims

1. A mounting section that defines a mounting surface for placing an animal, A bracket device comprising: a first bracket provided around the aforementioned mounting portion; a second bracket connected to the first bracket and coupled to the aforementioned mounting portion; a third bracket located below the first bracket and connected to the second bracket; and a connecting portion provided on the second bracket or the third bracket for connection to a fixing belt assembly; the carrier being characterized by including such a bracket device.

2. The carrier according to claim 1, wherein the bracket device includes two second brackets, the first bracket is connected to the two second brackets, and the third bracket is connected to the two second brackets, respectively, via a first and / or second fixing assembly.

3. The carrier according to claim 2, wherein the first bracket includes two opposing first and third sides, and two opposing second and fourth sides, the lengths of the first and third sides are equal, and the length of the second side is greater than the length of the fourth side.

4. The first bracket includes two opposing first and third sides, and two opposing second and fourth sides, The carrier according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second bracket includes a first horizontal rod, a vertical rod and a second horizontal rod, the ends of the first horizontal rod being curved and connected between the first and third sides of the first bracket, the vertical rod having one end connected to the first horizontal rod and the other end connected to the second or fourth side of the first bracket, the second horizontal rod being connected between a pair of the vertical rods, and the second horizontal rod being spaced apart from the first horizontal rod.

5. The carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting portion is provided on at least one of the pair of vertical rods or on the second horizontal rod.

6. The third bracket is connected to the first transverse rod via the first fixing assembly, and the third bracket is connected to the second transverse rod via the second fixing assembly, and / or The carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting portion is provided at the connection point between the second horizontal rod and the pair of vertical rods.

7. The carrier according to claim 1, wherein the second bracket includes the connecting portion, the connecting portion extends toward the long side of the carrier, and / or the connecting portion extends toward a direction away from the bottom surface of the mounting portion described above.

8. The carrier according to claim 1, further comprising a restraint device for restraining an animal on the mounting surface, wherein the restraint device comprises at least a pair of fixing belts and corresponding buckles, and the at least pair of fixing belts restrain the animal either parallel to each other or crossing each other.

9. The carrier according to claim 8, wherein the fixing belt is provided with an adjuster for adjusting the length of the fixing belt.

10. The carrier according to claim 1, wherein the carrier is removably secured to the vehicle seat via the fixing belt assembly, the fixing belt assembly comprising a first belt and a second belt, the first ends of the first belt and the second belt being removably connected to the bracket device from the side of the carrier away from the backrest of the vehicle seat.

11. The first end of the first belt and the first end of the second belt are each provided with a first connector for connection to the bracket device. The carrier according to claim 10, wherein the fixed belt assembly further includes a length adjuster, the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt are connected to both sides of the length adjuster, and at least one of the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt passes through the length adjuster to form an adjustable end.

12. The first end of the first belt and the first end of the second belt are each provided with a first connector for connection to the bracket device. The carrier according to claim 10, wherein the fixed belt assembly further includes a length adjuster and an extension belt, the second end of the first belt and the second end of the second belt are connected to the same side of the length adjuster, the first end of the extension belt passes through the length adjuster to form an adjustment end, and a second connector is provided at the second end of the extension belt.

13. The carrier according to claim 10, wherein the fixing belt assembly further includes a support structure connected between the first belt and the second belt.

14. A first connector is provided at the first end of each of the first belt and the second belt, and the first connector is for connecting to the connection part of the bracket device. The carrier according to claim 10, wherein the carrier is attached to a base via the bracket device, and the base is connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat.

15. The carrier is secured to the vehicle seat via the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly. The carrier according to claim 1, wherein the fixing belt assembly is detachably connected to the bracket device from the side of the carrier away from the backrest of the vehicle seat, the connecting assembly passes between the bottom surface of the mounting portion and the vehicle seat, one end of the connecting assembly is connected to the fixing belt assembly or the bracket device, and the other end of the connecting assembly is connected to a second fixing point of the vehicle seat.

16. The aforementioned fixing belt assembly includes a second connector, which is for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat. The connection assembly includes a second connecting member for connection to the second fixed point, The carrier according to claim 15, characterized in that the carrier is clamped to the vehicle seat by the fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly.

17. The fixing belt assembly and the connecting assembly are spaced apart from each other. The aforementioned fixing belt assembly includes two restraint belts, each of which has a first connector connected to one end, and the first connector is connected to the bracket device. The carrier according to claim 15, wherein the connecting assembly includes two connecting webbings, each connecting webbing having a first connecting member at one end, the first connecting member being connected to the bracket device, and each connecting webbing having a second connecting member at the other end, the second connecting member being connected to the second fixing point.

18. The carrier according to claim 17, characterized in that the first connector and the first connecting member are simultaneously connected to the connecting portion of the bracket device.

19. The aforementioned fixing belt assembly includes two restraint belts, each of which has a first connector connected to one end, and the first connectors are configured to be connected to the bracket device. The carrier according to claim 15, wherein the connecting assembly includes two connecting webbings, one end of each connecting webbing connected to the corresponding restraint belt, and the other end of each connecting webbing is provided with a second connecting member, the second connecting member connected to the second fixing point.

20. The carrier according to claim 1, wherein the fixing belt assembly includes a webbing support assembly, and the carrier is connected to a vehicle seat belt via the webbing support assembly.

21. The carrier according to claim 20, wherein the webbing support assembly includes a connecting webbing and a guide clip, the connecting webbing passes through the guide clip, both ends of the connecting webbing are connected to the connecting portion via connecting members, and the guide clip is configured to be connected to the shoulder belt of a vehicle seat belt.

22. A bracket device comprising a first bracket, a third bracket located below the first bracket, and a support plate located between the first bracket and the third bracket, A carrier characterized by including a belt guide mechanism provided on at least one of the first bracket, the third bracket, and the support plate, and configured to fix the bracket device to the vehicle seat together with the fixing belt assembly.

23. The carrier according to claim 22, wherein the belt guide mechanism includes a case, the case defines a passage having a first port and a second port for the fixed belt assembly to pass through.

24. The passage further has a lateral inlet, the lateral inlet connecting the first port and the second port, and the lateral inlet has a guide slope, and / or The carrier according to claim 23, wherein a first rib and a second rib are provided on the mutually opposing side walls within the passage, and the first rib and the second rib are provided alternately in the extending direction of the fixed belt assembly.

25. The belt guide mechanism is provided in pairs to match each of the two restraint belts of the fixed belt assembly. The passage further has a lateral inlet that connects the first port and the second port, The carrier according to claim 23, characterized in that the opening directions of the lateral inlets of the paired belt guide mechanisms are separated from each other.

26. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the first bracket is provided with a plurality of symmetrically distributed fixing pieces, the carrier includes a plurality of belt guide mechanisms, each belt guide mechanism is provided corresponding to each fixing piece, or both ends of each belt guide mechanism are provided on two opposing fixing pieces, respectively.

27. The carrier according to claim 26, characterized in that each of the fixing pieces is inclined in a direction toward the third bracket.

28. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the belt guide mechanism is provided on the first bracket and is inclined in a direction approaching the third bracket.

29. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that a portion of the fixing belt assembly passes between the third bracket and the support plate.

30. The carrier according to claim 29, wherein the belt guide mechanism is provided on the first bracket, the third bracket includes a blocking portion facing the belt guide mechanism, and the blocking portion prevents a part of the fixed belt assembly from passing outside the third bracket.

31. The fixing belt assembly includes a restraint belt assembly, the restraint belt assembly includes two restraint belts, a first connector located at one end of each of the restraint belts, a support structure located between the two restraint belts, and a third connector connected to the support structure. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the bracket device is provided with a connecting portion, and the third connector is detachably connected to the connecting portion.

32. The fixing belt assembly further includes a reinforcing belt located in the support structure, the reinforcing belt being connected to the third connector and / or The carrier according to claim 31, wherein the fixing belt assembly further includes a second connector, the second connector being for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat, and the first connector being for connection to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat.

33. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, wherein the fixing belt assembly includes a restraint belt assembly, the restraint belt assembly includes two restraint belts, a first connector located at one end of each of the restraint belts, a support structure located between the two restraint belts, and a support bar located between the two restraint belts, the support bar located on at least one side of the support structure.

34. Both ends of the support bar are provided with a Japanese-style buckle for the restraint belt to pass through, and / or The carrier according to claim 33, wherein the support structure includes a housing portion located at its edge, and the restraint belt and / or support bar are provided passing through the housing portion.

35. The carrier according to claim 33, wherein the fixing belt assembly further includes a second connector, the second connector being for connection to a first fixing point on or behind the vehicle seat, and the first connector being for connection to a second fixing point on the vehicle seat.

36. The restraint belt assembly includes a first adapter, which is connected to the other end of each of the restraint belts. The carrier according to claim 35, wherein the fixed belt assembly further includes an extension belt assembly, the extension belt assembly includes an extension belt, a regulator provided on the extension belt, a second adapter and the second connector, and the second adapter and the first adapter are detachably connected.

37. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that a portion of the fixing belt assembly is located on the outside of the third bracket, away from the support plate.

38. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the belt guide mechanism is provided on the third bracket and / or support plate.

39. The carrier according to claim 38, wherein the belt guide mechanism includes a bottom case and a top case connected to the bottom case, the bottom case is fixed to the support plate, and the top case is fixed to the third bracket.

40. The third bracket is provided with two opposing fixing pieces, the carrier includes two of the belt guide mechanisms, the top case of each belt guide mechanism is fixed to a corresponding fixing piece, and / or The carrier according to claim 38, wherein the belt guide mechanism further includes a positioning base provided on the support plate, and the bottom case is fixed to the positioning base.

41. The carrier according to any one of claims 22 to 25, wherein the bracket device further includes a second bracket, the first bracket is an annular frame, the second bracket connects the first bracket and the third bracket, and the belt guide mechanism is provided on the second bracket.

42. Bracket device and The base fabric provided on the bracket device, A carrier characterized by comprising a mesh fabric provided on the base fabric, wherein a containment space for containing the animal is formed between the base fabric and the mesh fabric.

43. The carrier according to claim 42, wherein the bracket device includes a support plate, and the base fabric covers the support plate.

44. The carrier according to claim 43, wherein the base fabric includes a main body and two first fixing parts located at both ends of the main body, and the two first fixing parts cover both ends of the support plate.

45. The bracket device includes a first bracket, the first bracket includes two long sides and two short sides connected to the two long sides, The carrier according to claim 44, wherein the base fabric includes two second fixing parts located on both sides of the main body, and the two second fixing parts are fixed to the two long sides.

46. The carrier according to claim 45, characterized in that shielding portions are provided at both ends of the support plate, and the shielding portions at least partially cover the corresponding short sides.

47. The carrier according to claim 45, wherein the base fabric further includes third fixing portions located at both ends of the second fixing portion, and the third fixing portions are fixed to the long side.

48. The carrier according to claim 45, wherein the base fabric further includes a fourth fixing portion located on the base fabric, the fourth fixing portion is close to both sides of the main body, and the support plate is provided with a fifth fixing portion corresponding to the fourth fixing portion.

49. The carrier according to claim 43 or 45, characterized in that a connecting belt is provided at the corner of the base fabric, a positioning member is provided on the support plate, and the connecting belt is connected to the positioning member.

50. The carrier according to claim 49, characterized in that the positioning member is a positioning ring, and the connecting belt passes through the positioning ring and is connected to the support plate via a sixth fixing portion and / or a seventh fixing portion.

51. The carrier according to claim 49, wherein a belt guide mechanism and two positioning members located on both sides of the belt guide mechanism are provided at the bottom of the support plate, and each positioning member is connected to the corresponding connecting belt.

52. The carrier according to claim 49, characterized in that a positioning piece is provided at the bottom of the support plate, and the positioning member is connected to the support plate via the positioning piece.

53. The carrier according to claim 42, characterized in that at least one side of the mesh fabric and at least one side of the base fabric are connected by a fastener.

54. The carrier according to claim 42, wherein the bracket device includes a support plate, the mesh cloth includes an eighth fixing portion located at at least one end thereof, and the eighth fixing portion covers at least one end of the support plate.

55. The carrier according to claim 42, wherein the mesh fabric is provided with an adjustment belt, the adjustment belt includes a fixed section and a detachable section connected to each other, the fixed section being fixed to the mesh fabric, and the detachable section being detached from the mesh fabric and movably connected to a strap buckle provided on the mesh fabric.

56. The mesh fabric is provided with an adjustment belt, which is for adjusting the size of the storage space. The carrier according to claim 42, wherein the adjustment belt includes an adjustment belt body and an adjustment belt extension belt located at least one end of the adjustment belt body, the adjustment belt body and / or the adjustment belt extension belt are provided with a ninth fixing portion, and the base fabric and / or the support plate are provided with a tenth fixing portion corresponding to the ninth fixing portion.

57. The carrier according to claim 56, characterized in that the adjustment belt body and / or the adjustment belt extension belt are provided with an eleventh fixing portion adjacent to the ninth fixing portion.

58. The carrier according to claim 56, characterized in that the tenth fixing portion is a lock ring, and the adjustment belt extension belt bypasses the tenth fixing portion and is then positioned by the ninth fixing portion.

59. The carrier according to claim 56, characterized in that the tenth fixing part is a lock ring, the adjustment belt body is further provided with an auxiliary ring, and the adjustment belt extension belt bypasses the lock ring and the auxiliary ring in order before being positioned by the ninth fixing part.

60. A connecting belt is provided at the corner of the base fabric, a positioning member is provided on the support plate, and one end of the connecting belt is connected to the positioning member. The carrier according to claim 56, characterized in that the tenth fixing portion is provided at the other end of the connecting belt.

61. The carrier according to claim 42, further comprising a restraint belt, wherein the bracket device is provided with a fixing ring, one end of the restraint belt is detachably connected to the fixing ring, and the other end is inserted into the housing space through a through hole in the base fabric or a gap between the base fabric and the mesh fabric.

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