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Abstract

To provide a collar which never fastens the throat of a pet animal.SOLUTION: The collar comprises: a first belt-like body 10 and a second belt-like body 20; a joint member 30 which joins the first end 11 of the first belt-like body 10 and the first end 21 of the second belt-like body 20; and a connection unit 40 which has a male member 50 connected to the second end 12 of the first belt-like body 10 and the female member 60 connected to the second end 22 of the second belt-like body 20 and connects the first belt-like body 10 with the second belt-like body 20 by fitting of the male member 50 and the female member 60 to each other. The joint member 30 is annular and has a linear first part 31 and a second part 32 extending in a direction crossing the first part 31. A virtual intersection of the first part 31 and the second part 32 is located at the top, the first end 11 of the first belt-like body 10 being connected to the first part 31 of the joint member 30 and the first end 21 of the second belt-like body 20 being connected to the second part 32 of the joint member 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet collar. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, the pet collar described in Patent Document 1 is characterized by forming gaps at both ends of the collar body, into which both ends of an elastic string-like tensioning member are inserted, and by fastening both ends of this tensioning member to the body so that both ends of the body are in contact with each other. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Public Practical Use Showa 58-4167 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] If a collar tightens around the throat of a pet, it will cause discomfort to the pet, so it is desirable that the collar for pets does not tighten around the throat. An object of the present invention is to provide a collar that does not constrict the throat of a pet animal. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention, which was completed with the above object in mind, comprises a first band-shaped body and a second band-shaped body, a connecting member that connects one end of the first band to one end of the second band, and a connecting unit that has a male member connected to the other end of the first band and a female member connected to the other end of the second band, and that connects the first band to the second band by fitting the male member and the female member together, wherein the connecting member is annular and has a linear first portion and a linear second portion that extends in a direction intersecting the first portion. Linear Part 2, and the first part Extension of and the second part Extension of and Intersection The collar has a point at the top, one end of the first strap connected to the first part of the connecting member, and one end of the second strap connected to the second part of the connecting member. Here, one end of the first portion and one end of the second portion may be connected at an arc-shaped portion. The angle formed between the first portion and the second portion may be equal to or greater than 60° and equal to or less than 120°. The connecting member may be an isosceles triangle with equal sides of the first and second parts. The width of the first band may be the same as the length of the first portion, and the width of the second band may be the same as the length of the second portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a collar that does not constrict the throat of a pet animal. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an example of a perspective view of a collar according to an embodiment, seen from above. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a plan view of an example of a connecting member. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a collar according to a comparative example is attached to a cat. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a collar attached to a cat. [Figure 5] 1A is a diagram showing an example of a collar according to an embodiment being worn on a long-haired cat, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a collar according to a comparative example being worn on a long-haired cat. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a connecting member according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a perspective view of a collar 1 according to an embodiment, viewed from above. FIG. 2 is an example of a plan view of the connecting member 30. As shown in FIG. Pet collar 1 comprises a first strap-shaped body 10 and a second strap-shaped body 20 positioned opposite first strap 10. Collar 1 also comprises a connecting member 30 connecting one end of first strap 10 to one end of second strap 20. Collar 1 also comprises a connecting unit 40 connecting the other end of first strap 10 to the other end of second strap 20, and an adjustment member 70 for adjusting the length of second strap 20 between connecting member 30 and connecting unit 40.

[0009] The connecting member 30 has a triangular ring shape and includes a first portion 31 forming one side of the triangle, a second portion 32 extending in a direction intersecting the first portion 31 and forming another side of the triangle, and a third portion 33 disposed between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32. A triangular central hole 35 is formed in the center of the connecting member 30. The first portion 31 and the second portion 32 are linear, and the third portion 33 is curved in an arch shape. The connecting member 30 also has a first arc-shaped portion 36 disposed between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32, a second arc-shaped portion 37 disposed between the second portion 32 and the third portion 33, and a third arc-shaped portion 38 disposed between the third portion 33 and the first portion 31.

[0010] For example, connecting member 30 is formed from a metal plate. Connecting member 30 has the same width W0 around its entire circumference. Width W0 is, for example, 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm. Connecting member 30 has a thickness of, for example, 1.0 mm to 1.5 mm. By making connecting member 30 thinner, collar 1 is made lighter, making it less likely for pet animals (such as cats) that dislike wearing heavy collars to dislike wearing collar 1.

[0011] The connection unit 40 includes a male member 50 having a convex portion (not shown) and a female member 60 having a concave portion (not shown) formed therein into which the convex portion of the male member 50 can fit. The connection unit 40 then places the male member 50 and the female member 60 in the coupled state shown in Fig. 1 when the convex portion of the male member 50 fits into the concave portion of the female member 60. On the other hand, when the coupled state is released by elastically deforming at least one of the convex portion of the male member 50 or the concave portion of the female member 60, the male member 50 and the female member 60 become separated.

[0012] The male member 50 has a rectangular hole 51 formed therein, and also has a first connection portion 52 to which the first band 10 is connected by passing the first band 10 through the hole 51. The female member 60 has a rectangular hole 61 formed therein, and also has a second connection portion 62 to which the second band-shaped body 20 is connected by passing the second band-shaped body 20 through the hole 61. The adjustment member 70 has a rectangular ring-shaped frame 71 and a crosspiece 72 that is hung across the center of the frame 71. The adjustment member 70 has rectangular holes 73 formed on both sides of the frame 71.

[0013] The first band 10 has one end, the first end 11, connected to the connecting member 30, and the other end, the second end 12, connected to the first connecting portion 52 of the male component 50. More specifically, one end 16 of the first band 10 is passed through the central hole 35 of the connecting member 30 and then folded back, and the folded back portion is joined to the region between the connecting member 30 and the male component 50, thereby enclosing the first portion 31 of the connecting member 30. Examples of joining methods include sewing and bonding. Furthermore, the other end 17 of the first band 10 is passed through the hole 51 of the male component 50 and then folded back, and the folded back portion is joined to the region between the first connecting portion 52 and the connecting member 30, thereby enclosing the first connecting portion 52.

[0014] With the above configuration, the first portion 31 of the connecting member 30 is enclosed in the first joint portion 18 on one end 16 side of the first band 10, so that the connecting member 30 does not fall off from the first band 10. Furthermore, the first connecting portion 52 of the male component 50 is enclosed in the second joint portion 19 on the other end 17 side of the first band 10, so that the male component 50 does not fall off from the first band 10.

[0015] The second band-shaped body 20 has one end, or first end 21, connected to the connecting member 30, and the other end, or second end 22, connected to the second connecting portion 62 of the female member 60. More specifically, one end 26 of the second band-shaped body 20 is passed through the hole 73 of the adjusting member 70 and then folded back, and the folded back portion is joined to a portion between the adjusting member 70 and the connecting member 30, thereby enclosing the crosspiece 72 of the adjusting member 70. The other end 27 of the second band-shaped body 20 is passed through the central hole 35 of the connecting member 30 and then folded back, passed through each of the two holes 73 of the adjusting member 70, and then passed through the hole 61 of the female member 60 and then folded back, and the folded back portion is joined to a portion between the second connecting portion 62 and the adjusting member 70, thereby enclosing the second connecting portion 62.

[0016] With the above configuration, the crosspiece 72 of the adjustment member 70 is enclosed by the first joint 28 on one end 26 of the second band-shaped body 20, preventing the adjustment member 70 from falling off the second band-shaped body 20. Furthermore, the second connection portion 62 of the female member 60 is enclosed by the second joint 29 on the other end 27 of the second band-shaped body 20, preventing the female member 60 from falling off the second band-shaped body 20. Furthermore, the second portion 32 of the linking member 30 is positioned between the first joint 28 and the second joint 29 of the second band-shaped body 20, preventing the linking member 30 from falling off the second band-shaped body 20. Furthermore, the portion of the second band-shaped body 20 between the first joint 28 and the second joint 29 is folded back with the second portion 32 of the linking member 30 facing inward, preventing the second band-shaped body 20 from falling off the second band-shaped body 20 and the female member 60. The first end 21 of the second band-shaped body 20 is connected to the connecting member 30 , and the second end 22 is connected to the second connecting portion 62 of the female member 60 .

[0017] As described above, the collar 1 comprises the first and second strap-shaped straps 10 and 20, and a connecting member 30 that connects the first end 11 (an example of one end of the first strap 10) to the first end 21 (an example of one end of the second strap 20). The collar 1 also comprises a connecting unit 40 that connects the first strap 10 and the second strap 20 by fitting the male member 50 and the female member 60 together. The connecting unit 40 has a male member 50 connected to the second end 12 (an example of the other end of the first strap 10) and a female member 60 connected to the second end 22 (an example of the other end of the second strap 20). The connecting member 30 is annular and has a linear first portion 31 and a second portion 32 extending in a direction intersecting the first portion 31, with a virtual intersection P between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 located at the top, and the first end 11 of the first band 10 being connected to the first portion 31, and the first end 21 of the second band 20 being connected to the second portion 32.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which a collar 200 according to a comparative example is attached to a cat 500. As shown in FIG. Consider a comparative example of collar 200 that does not include connecting member 30, and in which one end of band-shaped body 210 is connected to male member 50 of connecting unit 40, and the other end of band-shaped body 210 is connected to female member 60 of connecting unit 40. In collar 200 of the comparative example, when the length of band-shaped body 210 is adjusted so that collar 200 does not slip off the neck of cat 500, band-shaped body 210 easily covers and tightens throat 510 of cat 500.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the collar 1 is attached to a cat 500. As shown in FIG. With the male member 50 and female member 60 of the connecting unit 40 separated, the connecting member 30 is placed on the front side of the neck of the cat 500, and the male member 50 and female member 60 are connected on the back side of the neck, thereby putting the collar 1 on the cat 500. In collar 1, as shown in Figure 2, first section 31 and second section 32 of connecting member 30 extend in directions that intersect rather than parallel, and virtual intersection P between first section 31 and second section 32 is located at the top. First end 11 of first strap-shaped body 10 is connected to first section 31, and first end 21 of second strap-shaped body 20 is connected to second section 32. This allows connecting member 30 to hang down below throat 510 of cat 500. As a result, collar 1 is less likely to tighten around throat 510 of cat 500. Furthermore, with collar 1, a bell 300 can be hung from connecting member 30.

[0020] Furthermore, in collar 1, one end of first section 31 and one end of second section 32 are connected by first arc-shaped section 36, which is an example of an arc-shaped section. This makes it possible to reduce the likelihood of cat 500 feeling uncomfortable even if first arc-shaped section 36 of connecting member 30 below throat 510 of cat 500 comes into contact with throat 510.

[0021] 2, the connecting member 30 is preferably in the shape of an isosceles triangle with the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 having equal sides. This allows the connecting member 30 to be symmetrical, eliminating the need for a front or back. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first band 10 or the second band 20 from being attached to the connecting member 30 in the wrong orientation. Furthermore, the shape of the connecting member 30 is modeled after an isosceles triangle, and a first arc-shaped portion 36 is provided at the portion corresponding to the vertex located below the throat portion 510, so that the throat portion 510 is not damaged even if the connecting member 30 hits the throat portion 510.

[0022] Furthermore, the angle θ (see FIG. 2) between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 is preferably 60° or more and 120° or less. If the angle θ is less than 60°, the connecting member 30 will not easily hang down and will be more likely to hit the throat 510 of the cat 500. On the other hand, if the angle θ is more than 120°, the connecting member 30 will be more likely to hang down, but the connecting member 30 will be larger and the cost of the connecting member 30 may be higher.

[0023] It is preferable that the width W1 (see FIG. 1) of the first band 10 is the same as the length of the first portion 31, and the width W2 (see FIG. 1) of the second band 20 is the same as the length of the second portion 32. This prevents the connecting member 30 from moving relative to the first band 10 or the second band 20 and coming into contact with the throat 510 of the cat 500.

[0024] 2, third portion 33 is curved in an arch shape, but third portion 33 may be linear and form the base of an isosceles triangle. However, by having third portion 33 curved in an arch shape, it becomes easier to position bell 300 in the center in the left-right direction.

[0025] Fig. 5(a) is a diagram showing an example of collar 1 according to the embodiment being worn by a long-haired cat 600. Fig. 5(b) is a diagram showing an example of collar 200 according to the comparative example being worn by a long-haired cat 600. As shown in Figure 5(b), collar 200 according to the comparative example is covered with the fur of cat 600, making collar 200 more likely to be hidden by the fur. In contrast, in collar 1, connecting member 30 can more easily hold down cat 600's fur, making collar 1 less likely to be hidden by the fur.

[0026] Furthermore, with collar 1, first band 10 and second band 20 are positioned on either side of connecting member 30. This allows first band 10 and second band 20 to be made of different materials. In other words, collar 1 can be made asymmetrical. As a result, first band 10 and second band 20 can be made of fabrics with different designs, enhancing the collar's decorative appeal.

[0027] (Modification of the connecting member 30) The above-described connecting member 30 is a triangular ring, but is not limited to a triangle. The connecting member 30 may have a shape other than a triangle as long as it has a linear first portion 31 and a second portion 32 extending in a direction intersecting with the first portion 31, the virtual intersection point P between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 is located at the top, and the connecting member 30 can easily hang down below the throat 510 of the cat 500, for example.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a connecting member 230 according to a modified example. The connecting member 230 according to the modified example differs from the connecting member 30 in that it is diamond-shaped. Components having the same shape in the connecting member 30 and the connecting member 230 according to the modified example are given the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0029] 6 , a connecting member 230 according to the modified example has a first portion 31, a second portion 32, a linear third portion 233 parallel to the first portion 31, and a linear fourth portion 234 parallel to the second portion 32. A diamond-shaped central hole 235 is formed in the center of the connecting member 230. The connecting member 230 also has a second arc-shaped portion 237 provided between the second portion 32 and the third portion 233, a third arc-shaped portion 238 provided between the first portion 31 and the fourth portion 234, and a fourth arc-shaped portion 239 provided between the third portion 233 and the fourth portion 234.

[0030] The connecting member 230 according to the modified example also tends to hang down below the throat 510 of the cat 500, so that the throat 510 of the cat 500 is not easily constricted. 6, an arc-shaped fourth arc-shaped portion 239 is provided between the third portion 233 and the fourth portion 234, but the intersection between the third portion 233 and the fourth portion 234 may be pointed rather than arc-shaped. However, by providing a fourth arc-shaped portion 239 similar to the first arc-shaped portion 36, the connecting member 230 according to the modified example can be made symmetrical both left and right and top to bottom. This makes it possible to prevent the first band 10 and the second band 20 from being assembled to the connecting member 230 in the wrong orientation. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1...collar, 10...first strap, 20...second strap, 30, 230...connecting member, 31...first part, 32...second part, 40...connecting unit, 50...male member, 60...female member, P...virtual intersection

Claims

1. a first band-shaped body and a second band-shaped body; a connecting member that connects one end of the first band-shaped body and one end of the second band-shaped body; a connecting unit having a male member connected to the other end of the first band and a female member connected to the other end of the second band, the male member and the female member being fitted together to connect the first band and the second band; Equipped with the connecting member is annular, has a linear first portion and a linear second portion extending in a direction intersecting the first portion, and an intersection of an extension line of the first portion and an extension line of the second portion is located at an upper portion; One end of the first band is connected to the first portion of the connecting member, and one end of the second band is connected to the second portion of the connecting member. Collar.

2. One end of the first portion and one end of the second portion are connected at an arc-shaped portion.

2. The collar of claim 1.

3. The angle between the first portion and the second portion is greater than or equal to 60° and less than or equal to 120°.

2. The collar of claim 1.

4. The connecting member is an isosceles triangle with equal sides of the first part and the second part.

2. The collar of claim 1.

5. The width of the first band is the same as the length of the first portion, and the width of the second band is the same as the length of the second portion.

2. The collar of claim 1.

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