Pet earmuffs

Abstract

This invention provides a pet earmuff device that facilitates switching between a soundproofed state and a normal hearing state for pets. [Solution] The pet earmuff device 100 comprises a left earmuff 10, a right earmuff 20, and a connecting part 30. The connecting part connects the left earmuff and the right earmuff and is attached to the pet's ear. The left earmuff and the right earmuff each have an earmuff assembly, which comprises an ear covering member 21 and an earmuff housing 22 provided on the outside of the ear covering member. A sound passage cavity is formed inside the ear covering member and the earmuff housing, and a sound control port is provided on the outside of the earmuff housing that communicates with the sound passage cavity. A detachable sealing cap 23 for the sound control port is provided on the sound control port. By controlling the opening and closing of the sound control port using the sealing cap for the sound control port, the opening and closing of the natural sound passage inside the earmuff is controlled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of pet protection accessories, and particularly relates to an earmuff device for pets such as dogs.

Background Art

[0002] The design purpose of the pet earmuff device is, on the one hand, to protect from cold and keep warm, and on the other hand, to block or reduce external noise. For example, when the owner takes the dog out, the external environment is diverse and complex, and sudden noises or instantaneous noises such as construction site work sounds, car horns, object collision sounds, and the combustion sounds of fireworks and firecrackers may occur. Pets may be startled by these sudden noises or instantaneous noises, become panicked and run wild, which may cause harm to the surrounding people and environment. Also, as another example, it is possible to prevent the pet from barking due to the slight noise of neighboring residents even while the pet is resting quietly at night.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] <于 Conventional pet earmuff devices include left and right earmuffs for ears and connecting components that connect them. The left and right earmuffs for ears are attached to the left and right ear parts of the pet by these connecting components. However, as a drawback of the prior art, the left and right earmuffs for ears have a fixed sealed soundproof structure and do not have a sound passage that can be opened and closed for control. When it is necessary to switch between the soundproof state and the normal hearing state of the pet, the entire device has to be left attached to the pet's head or the entire device has to be completely removed, so the operation is very cumbersome. Furthermore, there is also a problem in the prior art that it is difficult to maintain the ear covering members and soundproof materials of the earmuffs.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pet earmuff device that facilitates switching between a soundproofed state and a normal hearing state for pets. This invention is realized through the following technical solutions.

[0005] A pet earmuff device comprising a left earmuff, a right earmuff, and a connecting component, wherein the connecting component connects the left earmuff and the right earmuff and is attached to the ear of a pet, wherein the left earmuff and the right earmuff each comprise an earmuff assembly, the earmuff assembly comprises an ear covering member and an earmuff housing provided on the outside of the ear covering member, a sound passage cavity is formed inside the ear covering member and the earmuff housing, a sound control port is provided on the outside of the earmuff housing that communicates with the sound passage cavity, and the sound control port is provided with a removable sealing cap for the sound control port.

[0006] A preferred technical solution further comprises a support plate, the support plate having an assembly through-hole, and an assembly mechanism provided between the ear covering member and the ear muff housing, the assembly mechanism passing through the assembly through-hole to attach the ear covering member and the ear muff housing to the inside and outside of the support plate, respectively.

[0007] A preferred technical solution is that the assembly mechanism is either an engagement-type assembly mechanism or a screw-in type assembly mechanism.

[0008] A preferred technical solution further comprises a sound-insulating cotton block and a first dust-proof mesh, wherein the sound-insulating cotton block is detachably provided within the sound passage cavity, the first dust-proof mesh is provided inside the sound-insulating cotton block, and the outer edge of the first dust-proof mesh abuts against an annular positioning projection on the inner circumference of the ear covering member.

[0009] A preferred technical solution is that the voice control port includes a sealing cap fitting groove and an array of sound-transmitting holes provided inward at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove, and the sealing cap for the voice control port is detachably fitted into the sealing cap fitting groove.

[0010] A preferred technical solution involves connecting a hanging rope to the inside of the sealing cap for the voice control port, and providing a connecting member for the hanging rope at the bottom of the fitting groove of the sealing cap.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the earmuff assembly further comprises a second dustproof mesh provided inside the sound-transmitting hole array.

[0012] A preferred technical solution further comprises a first magnetic adsorption mechanism group and a second magnetic adsorption mechanism group that are magnetically attracted to each other, wherein the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group is provided at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove so as to surround the sound-transmitting hole array, and the second magnetic adsorption mechanism group is provided inside the sealing cap for the voice control port, facing each other from the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group.

[0013] A preferred technical solution is provided in the support plate with a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting the connecting component.

[0014] A preferred technical solution includes a forehead band, a back-of-the-head band, and a chin band, each connected to a band connecting member provided at an angle to the edge of the support plate, corresponding to the edge of the support plate.

[0015] The pet earmuff device provided by this invention features a sound control port on the outside of the earmuff housing that communicates with the sound passage cavity. By controlling the opening and closing of the sound control port with a detachable sealing cap for the sound control port, the opening and closing of the natural sound passage of the earmuff can be controlled, enabling a quick switch between the pet's soundproofed state and normal hearing state without having to attach or detach the entire device. Furthermore, the pet earmuff device provided by this invention features an assembly mechanism provided between the ear covering member and the earmuff housing, which attaches the ear covering member and the earmuff housing to the inside and outside of the support plate, respectively. This makes it easy to attach and detach the earmuff assembly and to replace and clean the ear covering member. In addition, it is easy to replace and clean the sound-insulating cotton block provided in the sound passage cavity. Moreover, since the sealing cap for the sound control port is connected to a connecting member for the hanging rope at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove via a hanging rope, it is easy to manage the sealing cap for the sound control port when it is removed (when the natural sound passage is opened), and it is less likely to be lost. Finally, the first magnetic adsorption mechanism and the second magnetic adsorption mechanism, respectively, provided in the sealing cap fitting groove and on the inside of the sealing cap for the voice control port, can adsorb and hold the sealing cap for the voice control port when it is fitted into the sealing cap fitting groove, preventing it from falling off due to the pet's movements. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] To more clearly explain embodiments of the present invention or technical means in the prior art, the drawings used in the descriptions of embodiments and the prior art are briefly introduced below. Clearly, the drawings shown below represent only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can create other drawings based on these without requiring any creative effort. [Figure 1] This is a three-dimensional diagram of a pet earmuff device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view of the pet earmuff device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]This is a three-dimensional view of the support plate and connecting parts in the pet earmuff device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a three-dimensional view of the inside of the earmuff housing in the pet earmuff device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a three-dimensional view of the inside of the sealing cap for the voice control port in the pet earmuff device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] To clarify the technical solution and its technical advantages, the technical solution will be clearly and completely described below with specific examples. Clearly, the examples described herein represent only a part of the present invention and do not encompass all aspects. All other examples derived by those skilled in the art without creative work based on the examples of the present invention are also included within the scope of the disclosure.

[0018] In this specification, “inclusive,” “includes,” or any other variation thereof means non-exclusive inclusion. Thus, a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a set of elements shall include not only those elements, but also other elements not expressly enumerated, or elements specific to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0019] In this description of the present invention, the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center," "vertical direction," "horizontal direction," "length," "width," "thickness," "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," and "outside" are all based on the directions or relative positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are intended to clearly explain the structure of the product or device, and do not restrict the orientation that the product or device actually takes during the production, use, sales, etc.

[0020] Also, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for the purpose of distinction in the description and should not be construed as suggesting or indicating relative importance or implying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features limited by "first" and "second" may also explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plural" means two or more. Hereinafter, referring to the drawings related to the embodiments of the present invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be interpreted and described. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and not all of them.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a basic embodiment of the present invention provides a pet earmuff device 100 including a left-ear earmuff 10, a right-ear earmuff 20, and a connecting component 30. The connecting component 30 connects the left-ear earmuff 10 and the right-ear earmuff 20 and mounts the left-ear earmuff 10 and the right-ear earmuff 20 on the left ear part and the right ear part of the pet respectively. The left-ear earmuff 10 and the right-ear earmuff 20 have the same structure and each include an earmuff assembly arranged opposite to each other. In this embodiment, the earmuff assembly of the right-ear earmuff 20 will be described. The structure of the left-ear earmuff 10 can be designed by fully referring to the right-ear earmuff 20. Also, in the following description of this embodiment, the inner side of the left-ear earmuff 10 and the right-ear earmuff 20 is the side close to the pet's ear, and the outer side is the side far from the pet's ear.

[0022] Continuing to refer to FIGS. 1 and 2, the earmuff assembly includes an ear covering member 21 and an earmuff housing 22 provided outside thereof. An audio passage cavity is formed inside the ear covering member 21 and the earmuff housing 22. An audio control port 29 communicating with the audio passage cavity is provided outside the earmuff housing 22, and a detachable sealing cap 23 for the audio control port is mounted on the audio control port 29.

[0023] The pet ear muff device 100 provided in the above basic embodiment is provided with a voice control port 29 communicating with the voice passage cavity on the outer side of the ear muff housing 22, and by using a detachable sealing cap 23 for the voice control port to control the opening and closing of the voice control port, the opening and closing of the natural voice passage in the ear muff can be controlled. In addition, the left ear muff 10 and the right ear muff can be individually controlled, and it is possible to realize a quick switch between the soundproof state and the normal auditory state (natural hearing) of the pet without detaching the entire ear muff device from the pet.

[0024] Continuing to refer to FIGS. 1 and 2, as a preferred embodiment, this ear foldable assembly also includes a support plate 24. The support plate 24 is provided with an assembly through hole 241, and an assembly mechanism is provided between the ear covering member 21 and the ear muff housing 22. This assembly mechanism penetrates through the assembly through hole 241 and attaches the ear covering member 21 and the ear muff housing 22 to the inner and outer sides of the support plate 24 respectively. Specifically, the assembly mechanism is either an engagement type or a screw type. For example, an engagement portion penetrating through the assembly through hole 241 is provided on one side of the ear muff housing 22, and an engagement portion is provided on one side of the ear covering member 21, and quick assembly is possible by the engagement of both. As another example, a screw portion penetrating through the assembly through hole 241 is provided on one side of the ear muff housing 22, and a nut portion is provided on one side of the ear covering member 21, and quick assembly is realized by the screw connection of both.

[0025] In the above embodiment, by the assembly mechanism provided between the ear covering member 21 and the ear muff housing 22, the ear covering member 21 and the ear muff housing 22 are respectively attached to the inner and outer sides of the support plate 24, so that the detachment and attachment of the ear muff assembly and the replacement and cleaning of the ear covering member 21 are facilitated.

[0026] Continuing to refer to Figures 1 and 2, in a preferred embodiment, the earmuff assembly further comprises a sound-insulating cotton block 25 and a first dust-proof mesh 26, wherein the sound-insulating cotton block 25 is detachably provided within the sound passage cavity, and the first dust-proof mesh 26 is provided inside the sound-insulating cotton block 25, and at the same time, the outer edge of the first dust-proof mesh 26 abuts against an annular positioning projection 221 on the inner circumference of the ear covering member 21. This makes it easy to replace and clean the sound-insulating cotton block 25 installed within the sound passage cavity.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in a preferred embodiment, the voice control port 29 is provided with a sealing cap fitting groove 291 and a sound-transmitting hole array 292 opened inward at its bottom, and the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port is detachably attached to the sealing cap fitting groove 291. Furthermore, a hanging rope 231 is connected to the inside of the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port, and a connecting member 293 for the hanging rope is provided at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove 291. In this way, since the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port is connected to the connecting member 293 for the hanging rope at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove 291 via the hanging rope 231, it is easier to manage and less likely to lose the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port when it is removed (when the natural sound passage is opened). Also, referring to Figure 5, a soft rubber pad 235 can be provided on the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port to provide cushioning.

[0028] Continuing to refer to Figures 1 and 2, in a preferred embodiment, the earmuff assembly further comprises a second dust screen 27, which is located inside the sound-transmitting hole array 292 and is used for dust protection when the sealing cap 23 for the voice control port is removed (when the natural sound passage is opened).

[0029] Continuing to refer to Figures 1, 2, 4, and 5, in a preferred embodiment, the earmuff assembly further comprises a first magnetic adsorption mechanism group 281 and a second magnetic adsorption mechanism group 282 that are magnetically attracted to each other. The first magnetic adsorption mechanism group 281 is provided at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove 291 so as to surround the sound-transmitting hole array 292. The second magnetic adsorption mechanism group 282 is provided on the inside of the voice control port sealing cap 23, facing each other from the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group 281. In this way, the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group 281 and the second magnetic adsorption mechanism group 282 provided inside the sealing cap fitting groove 291 and on the inside of the voice control port sealing cap 23 attract and hold the voice control port sealing cap 23 when it is fitted into the sealing cap fitting groove 291, preventing it from falling off due to the pet's movements.

[0030] Continuing to refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3, in a preferred embodiment, the support plate 24 is provided with a connection mechanism that allows the connecting components to be detachably connected. Specifically, the connecting components 30 include a forehead band 31, a back-of-head band 32, and a chin band 33, and these three are connected to band connecting members provided on the edge of the support plate 24, with an angled spacing between them. The design of each band has undergone multiple adjustments to ensure that it can be stably attached to various types of pets and does not interfere with other accessories. Each band uses a magnetic fastener, making it easy to attach and detach.

[0031] The embodiments disclosed above are merely more preferred examples of the present invention and, of course, do not limit the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, any equivalent modifications made based on the claims for utility model registration of the present invention also fall within the scope encompassed by the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 10. Left ear earmuff 20 Right ear earmuff 21. Ear portion covering member 22 Earmuff Housing 23. Sealing cap for voice control port 24 Support plate 25 Soundproofing cotton blocks 26 1st dustproof net 27 2nd dustproof net 29 Voice control port 30 connecting parts 31 Forehead band 32 Back of head band 33. Chin band 100 Pet Earmuffs 221 Annular positioning protrusion 231 Hanging rope 235 Soft rubber pad 241 Through-hole for assembly 281 First Magnetic Adsorption Mechanism Group 282 Second Magnetic Adsorption Mechanism Group 291 Sealing cap fitting groove 292 Sound-transmitting hole array 293 Connecting component for hanging rope

Claims

1. A pet earmuff device comprising a left earmuff, a right earmuff, and a connecting component, wherein the connecting component connects the left earmuff and the right earmuff, and is attached to the ear of a pet, The earmuff device for pets is characterized in that the left ear earmuff and the right ear earmuff each include an earmuff assembly, the earmuff assembly includes an ear covering member and an earmuff housing provided on the outside of the ear covering member, a sound passage cavity is formed inside the ear covering member and the earmuff housing, a sound control port is provided on the outside of the earmuff housing that communicates with the sound passage cavity, and a detachable sealing cap for the sound control port is provided on the sound control port.

2. The earmuff assembly further comprises a support plate, the support plate is provided with an assembly through hole, an assembly mechanism is provided between the ear covering member and the earmuff housing, the assembly mechanism passes through the assembly through hole to attach the ear covering member and the earmuff housing to the inside and outside of the support plate, respectively, as described in claim 1.

3. The pet earmuff device according to claim 2, characterized in that the assembly mechanism is an engagement-type assembly mechanism or a screw-in type assembly mechanism.

4. The earmuff assembly further comprises a sound-insulating cotton block and a first dust-proof mesh, wherein the sound-insulating cotton block is detachably provided within the sound passage cavity, the first dust-proof mesh is provided inside the sound-insulating cotton block, and the outer edge of the first dust-proof mesh abuts against an annular positioning projection on the inner circumference of the ear covering member, as described in claim 2.

5. The pet earmuff device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sound control port includes a sealing cap fitting groove and an array of sound-transmitting holes provided inward at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove, and the sealing cap for the sound control port is detachably fitted into the sealing cap fitting groove.

6. The pet earmuff device according to claim 5, characterized in that a hanging rope is connected to the inside of the sealing cap for the voice control port, and a connecting member for the hanging rope is provided at the bottom of the fitting groove of the sealing cap.

7. The pet earmuff device according to claim 5, wherein the earmuff assembly further comprises a second dustproof mesh provided inside the sound-transmitting hole array.

8. The earmuff assembly further comprises a first magnetic adsorption mechanism group and a second magnetic adsorption mechanism group that are magnetically attracted to each other, wherein the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group is provided at the bottom of the sealing cap fitting groove so as to surround the sound-transmitting hole array, and the second magnetic adsorption mechanism group is provided on the inside of the sealing cap for the sound control port, facing each other from the first magnetic adsorption mechanism group, as described in claim 5.

9. The pet earmuff device according to claim 2, characterized in that the support plate is provided with a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting the connecting component.

10. The pet earmuff device according to claim 9, characterized in that the connecting components include a forehead band, a back-of-head band, and a chin band, which are connected to band connecting members provided at an angle to each other and corresponding to the edges of the support plate.

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