System for transporting pets in passenger areas of vehicles and aircraft

Abstract

The present patent describes a mechanical system for transporting pets in passenger areas of vehicles and aircraft which, according to the features thereof, enables the formation of a mechanical system (1) for transporting pets having its own specific structure mounted by means of a structured assembly on the seat (A) inside the means of transportation (C) such as vehicles and aircraft and based on an anchoring base (2) fastened to the internal seat (A), a comfort platform (3) fitted onto the anchoring base (2) to support the pet, and a safety harness / chest strap (4) fastened around the pet and to the comfort platform (3) to anchor the pet, with a view to allowing complete optimization of efficiently ergonomic pet transportation procedures through effective, safe, and comfortable restraint in the passenger areas inside the cabin of the means of transportation (C).

Description

"SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING PETS IN SPACES DESIGNATED FOR PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT" INTRODUCTION:

[0001] This patent relates to the technical field of vehicular transport systems in general, more specifically to a mechanical system for transporting pets in passenger spaces in vehicles and aircraft which, according to its general characteristics, has as its basic principle the formation of a mechanical animal transport system in its own specific structure, of the mechanical type, located by means of a mechanical assembly structured on the seat, inside the vehicles and aircraft, and with an anchoring base fixed on the inner seat, a comfort platform fitted onto the anchoring base for the pet's support, and a safety harness / chest harness fixed both around the pet and on the comfort platform for anchoring the pet, in order to enable, in an extremely practical, safe and precise way,A complete optimization of the procedures for efficiently and ergonomically transporting pets through efficient, safe, and comfortable restraint in passenger spaces within the cabin of the main current means of transportation, especially motor vehicles and aircraft, both during successful journeys and in the event of accidents, based on a mechanical pet transport system that is robust, safe, and versatile.

[0002] With a specific design and shape that is easy to access for better adaptation and user safety, practical handling and functionality, very affordable costs, and, due to its general characteristics and dimensions, easily adaptable to a wide range of pets, vehicles, aircraft and means of transport in general, regardless of most of the specificities they may present.

[0003] In the modern and recent evolution of family structures, there is a veritable large-scale replacement of children, human beings, by pets. These pets have been receiving increasing attention. Care that is increasingly resembling that traditionally given to children and babies, not coincidentally given several equivalent needs.

[0004] One of the key nuances is the efficient, safe, and comfortable transportation of these lives within the main existing means of locomotion, both in motor vehicles, such as cars and buses, and in airplanes and other private or public transport with similar passenger spaces.

[0005] With the increasingly intense interaction between people / guardians and their pets, these animals have become increasingly integrated into social interactions, accompanying their guardians on trips through cities, roads, and, at a very accelerated pace, even on air travel.

[0006] Among all the main species of pets, which currently encompass an increasingly wide range, the prevalence of one accompanying their owners in the main means of transportation is notorious, namely the canine, which stems from its specific physical and psychological interaction and adaptation to the main human routines, among which is locomotion over longer distances.

[0007] Specifically regarding air transport, there is increasing public awareness of numerous cases of pets being lost, misplaced, or, in extreme cases, dying because they are shipped and treated as regular cargo by some airlines.

[0008] Currently, unfortunately, no mechanical system or device found on the market offers truly effective protection in the event of collisions up to sixty-four kilometers per hour, either for the pet itself or for other people inside or outside any of the most commonly used means of public or private transportation.

[0009] Although some pets and infants may have similar weights or measurements, they have quite different body structures and weight distribution. Furthermore, even a single species, such as dogs, can exhibit extremely significant differences in weight and size among the numerous existing breeds.

[0010] This notorious biotypic divergence between a pet and a child. This prevents current and efficient vehicle transport devices for children and babies from being equally used for transporting animals. Furthermore, the behaviors and psychological needs of animals also present unique distinctions, demanding that the truly safe transport of pets, both for the animals themselves and for the humans around them, also address and consider these other key aspects involved in the effective achievement of this objective.

[0011] Initially, it should be noted that, since this is a market focused on specific solutions for transporting pets on the main modes of transportation, there are currently several systems and devices available and widely used. However, all of these present a high degree of insecurity, both for the pet itself and for the people around it, as well as discomfort, especially for the pets themselves.

[0012] Thus, although the state of the art includes some widely known and applied types of devices, the vast majority offer practicality to the pet owner, aiming almost exclusively at facilitating the partial restraint of the pet on the vehicle seat, but with some effectiveness only on journeys without any incidents of abrupt inertial interruption; that is, there is no mechanical system or device that is based on efficiently safe and comfortable use.

[0013] Given this scenario, and considering the aforementioned growing social needs and the need to preserve animal life, as well as human life in the surrounding area, it has become essential for pet owners, as well as vehicle drivers or aircraft pilots, especially those providing private or public transportation services, to structure systems or devices that are fully capable of providing a new concept of efficient pet transportation in vehicles and aircraft, ensuring not only comfort but, above all, effective safety for the pet itself and the people around it. STATE OF THE ART:

[0014] In a broad analysis of the literature aimed at establishing the current state of the art regarding mechanical systems for transporting pets, primarily in passenger spaces in vehicles and aircraft, the subject of this patent, no studies or documents relevant to the state of the art were described that relate to the specific object claimed, that is, an efficiently ergonomic and comfortable mechanical transport system for pets in passenger spaces within the passenger compartment of the main current means of transportation, such as motor vehicles and aircraft.

[0015] However, a brief description of some documents describing widely marketed and used systems, methods, and equipment is necessary to clearly and precisely reveal the current state of the art applied in the field of pet transportation, thus defining the extensive existence of novelty and inventive activity in the present pet transportation system.

[0016] Through this thorough and strictly technical differentiation, it can be clearly and precisely defined that these other documents, which describe other systems, methods, and equipment, do not possess the same concepts and, especially, the same structures, arrangements, applications, and methodologies as the present mechanical pet transport system. Therefore, some devices found on the market and their specificities are described below: US patent US6647925 claims an affordable, widely available, and low-cost product. It aims to provide convenience to pet owners by making it easy to carry their pet (like luggage) and preventing contact between the pet and other people. Despite its high practicality, especially in air travel, it has significant limitations in terms of safety and comfort, both for the pet and for people nearby in case of more severe inertial incidents. Regarding comfort, it can create a claustrophobic environment, especially on long trips. In terms of safety, during transport, this device lacks an effective anchoring system to the vehicle. Furthermore, the pet is unrestrained. Inside the carrier, and in the event of an impact from the means of transportation, the animal is thrown against the walls of the carrier, leading, in some cases, to the rupture of the material and the ejection of the pet, which may not only injure itself, but also seriously injure people in the vicinity, inside or outside the carrier, in the case of more severe inertial projections of the body. US patent application US2023263128 claims an evolved design of the product claimed in US patent US6647925, above, and presents a flexible travel crate, which, in turn, has a system for attaching to the seat belt of motor vehicles. Because it is foldable, the material of this design ends up being less rigid, and consequently, with even less impact protection. Furthermore, the fact that it is a crate ends up maintaining an even more claustrophobic environment for the pet. The device also does not have an effective restraint system for the pet's body, leading it to collide against the walls of the crate at the moment of impact with the vehicle in which it is located. Chinese patent CN2459885 claims a simple and versatile idea, suitable for small, medium, and large dog breeds. Simple to construct, it creates a system that anchors the pet's harness to a connection with the vehicle's own seatbelt. US patent US9139157 claims a product similar to the Chinese patent CN2459885 mentioned above, with the American patent differing in that it anchors the pet's harness to the vehicle's ISOFIX child restraint system, offering greater safety than the previous patent. Both respective ideas are practical and allow for easy partial restraint of the pet, offering greater comfort than the other documents mentioned above, allowing for greater mobility within the vehicle. Despite this greater comfort compared to the product above, it offers quite limited safety. Both products in the aforementioned documents have one or, at most, two points of partial restraint on the pet's body, either only on the collar / neck or with a second point of restraint on the back of the chest. As restraint by harness is usually done in a way that allows the pet to move around inside the vehicle, This means that, in the event of such an impact, the pet will initially be thrown inside the vehicle and subsequently pulled in specific parts of its body by this device, which could easily lead to strangulation and / or spatial rotation, potentially even bending the pet's body. US patent application US2014060453, in turn, claims a product focused on safety for transporting dogs. Intended exclusively for transporting pets in land vehicles, it has four points of restraint for the pet. However, it has anchor points to vehicles in locations not approved by the respective manufacturers. It is also limited exclusively to small breeds, despite indicating potentially high protection for the pet by holding it in a fixed position during impact. On the other hand, it offers zero comfort to the pet, as it is placed in a position that allows no mobility, and is in a "seated" position as if it were a person.This position goes against the pet's anatomy, being a highly uncomfortable position, especially on long trips, and, according to analyses by veterinarians, is likely to cause injuries simply by maintaining the position, mainly considering variations in body size, as well as weight and its distribution. US patent application US2019380299 claims an idea for small breeds: a kind of elevated basket in which the pet is placed. This basket is secured by straps around the back of the vehicle seat and is held in place near the headrest. The concept is to create an elevated compartment so that the pet is not loose in the vehicle. However, it does not reveal how the pet's body will be restrained in the device in the event of an impact, and therefore does not present a device that guarantees the pet's safety. On the contrary, it indicates that, in the event of an impact, the pet's body may collide with the front structural bars of the device itself, causing injuries from the outset, depending on the force, potentially forcing the body to bend over the upper bar and then be thrown in rotation out of the device. US patent application US20190104702 claims a device apparently capable of restraining a pet, in its entirety, in a seated position, by means of an inclined surface to support the pet's chest, secured to the device by a specific harness, and the device, in turn, is fixed to the vehicle using the ISOFIX system for securing child restraint devices. The pet is fixed in a stationary position, and its paws must be kept in a fixed position, which, according to veterinary analysis, is uncomfortable because it excessively restricts movement in a single fixed position, potentially leading to health problems for the pet on longer journeys.Another important point is that, in this case, it is necessary to provide highly individualized versions of the device for each breed and size of pet. Often, the ideal device for a specific pet may not be compatible even with another pet of the same breed but with a significantly different weight, for example, or it may even require the purchase of several versions during the pet's growth phase, adding significant complexity to production and marketing. This, not coincidentally, explains why it is not readily available on the market.

[0017] It is therefore noticeable that the state of the art of all the aforementioned designs, initially indicated as suitable for pets, presents notorious limitations for the main functions they should provide, whether in comfort or, mainly, in safety, both for the pet and for the people in the vicinity, whether or not they are occupants of the means of transportation, during a possible impact of the latter.

[0018] Furthermore, all other patents submitted for pets are focused solely and exclusively on the road transport market using motor vehicles, such as cars, and do not present any efficient solutions in terms of safety and comfort for other means of transportation, such as air transport.

[0019] On the other hand, a description of the state of the art encompassing products intended for the transportation of children and infants is relevant, since carrying a child is a significant factor. Small or medium-sized pets can resemble humans in their early years. Therefore, some devices found on the market and their specific features are described below: US patent application US2004004379, intended for the transportation of children between approximately two and seven years of age, claims a highly comfortable mechanical system specifically designed for a small human body, where the child is positioned in a kind of seated cockpit facing the direction of travel of the vehicle. It offers a high level of safety for the specific body characteristics of a child, and its anchoring is done at approved points using the ISOFIX system and / or attached to the vehicle's own seatbelt. The child is restrained by a restraint belt over the shoulders, waist, and between the legs. Its efficiency, in terms of comfort and safety, is indisputable for application with children. However, it would not apply to the specific needs and characteristics of pets, mainly due to numerous behavioral and anatomical differences.It would be extremely uncomfortable and awkward for a pet to be positioned in a seated posture like a human, a position that is completely contrary to the nature of a pet. Similarly, the restraint points applied to a child's body in this product are not compatible with the areas of a pet's body suitable for effective and comfortable restraint during impacts from the means of locomotion, and therefore, the body restraint devices of this product (belts) would not be effective for pets, a situation further aggravated by the typical restlessness of some pets. US patent application US2005242642 claims a solution for transporting infants in the first moments of life. It offers a high level of comfort specifically tailored to the intended body type, where the baby is positioned in a padded seat with curved lumbar support, a "shell" type design, with the upper part of their body slightly elevated, anatomically designed so that the baby is in a position similar to the mother's lap. This device positions the baby rear-facing. To ensure minimal whiplash and maximum efficiency in protecting the baby during impact, considering the extremely different weight distribution characteristics, even compared to older children, perhaps even to an adult. The baby is also restrained by belts that cross the waist, above the shoulders, and between the legs. Despite its high efficiency in comfort and safety for babies, its very different characteristics compared to products intended for the same species, namely humans, only at slightly different ages, are a strong indication of its even greater inapplicability to the effective protection of pets, highlighting, among others, the following points: The baby seat's shell-type design, slightly inclined, is highly compatible with a comfortable position only for a baby lying down, but is extremely uncomfortable for a pet, causing it to contort its spine due to the product's structural curvature, especially if it is a medium to large-sized pet; The points where the car seat belt restrains babies (shoulders and waist) are not equally compatible with the respective body regions of a pet where inertial protection is possible in the event of an impact from a vehicle. Positioning a pet like a baby (lying on its back) would be even more uncomfortable than the seated position offered by the previous device, as it is a posture completely at odds with the natural anatomical positions for a pet's comfort, safety, and health, especially during long periods of travel. Pets are naturally more restless and stronger than babies, and therefore, this device with direct restraint of the car seat belt at inappropriate points on the pet's body would not be effective due to anatomical and behavioral differences, and would cause significant discomfort; Due to variations in size and breed, it does not have a system that adequately adjusts to all variations in size and weight distribution of possible animals. pet; and According to veterinary medical indications, most pet types instinctively need to be easily in a guard position when inside a moving vehicle, requiring them to observe their surroundings, both inside and outside the vehicle, given the numerous stimuli along the way, such as sounds or smells. The device in question would leave the pet trapped below the vehicle window line, with its head inside the carrier, leading to increased restlessness and agitation. TECHNICAL SOLUTION:

[0020] Thus, in order to solve such problems and considering the costs and operational difficulties of widely known pet transport systems and devices in vehicles and aircraft, the present innovation was developed, consisting of a mechanical pet transport system designed to provide a valuable tool for the efficient, safe and comfortable transport of pets in passenger spaces of the main current means of transportation, since this system has all the necessary characteristics to guarantee not only comfort, but, above all, effective safety for the pet itself and the people around it.

[0021] Thus, the patent in question is characterized by bringing together components and processes in a differentiated design, which will meet the various requirements demanded by the nature of its use, namely, the transport of pets inside the main current means of transportation. This design guarantees a highly efficient, functional, resistant, durable, safe, versatile, practical, comfortable, ergonomic, and economical mechanical system for transporting pets due to the excellent technical qualities incorporated. This provides advantages and improvements in the procedures for transporting pets directly into passenger spaces inside vehicles and aircraft in general, and whose general characteristics differ from the forms and... models known from the current state of the art.

[0022] This patent consists of the use of a modern, efficient, safe and functional mechanical system for transporting pets in passenger spaces in vehicles and aircraft, formed by a set of veterinary, mechanical, ergonomic, psychological, behavioral, aeronautical and vehicular solutions correctly incorporated, composing a complete and differentiated mechanical pet transport system, with exclusive design and characteristics, which incorporates its own specific mechanical structure, and containing, perfectly integrated and allocated by means of a structured assembly on the seat inside the vehicles and aircraft: an anchoring base as a support element on the seat of the means of locomotion, integrated with a comfort platform as a support and stability element for the pet,and a safety harness / chest harness as an anchoring element for the pet inside the comfort platform, in order to enable the formation of a single, complete and safe unit, whose internal and external shapes and arrangements allow for perfect adaptation to a wide range of current means of locomotion in general, being specially designed for these purposes.

[0023] Thus, the general concept of the present pet transport system in passenger spaces, the subject of this patent, is based entirely on its simple and robust structure with a minimum number of components and extremely simplified, safe and optimized operation, combined with very practical manufacturing and maintenance procedures, in order to generate a practical and efficient mechanical pet transport system that creates a kind of travel seat specifically designed for the pet's own needs, and aims to guarantee safety and comfort, even on long road, rail and air journeys, through systems based on effective anchoring to the structure of the main current collective and private means of transportation, integrating perfectly with already widely standardized safety devices, and being widely integrable with the standardized formats of automotive seats.aeronautical and other means of, locomotion.

[0024] Thus, the comfort platform structure is based on a restraint device with an anatomical, flat, and straight surface in line with the direction of travel, inclined to ensure greater efficiency in restraining the pet during more severe impacts, taking advantage of friction and energy distribution across the entire contact surface of the pet's body with the base of the structure.

[0025] On the comfort platform, the pet is ergonomically positioned through an initial adjustment of the interior space length, prior to its placement, to ensure perfect harmony between the comfort platform and the pet's dimensions.

[0026] After adjusting the length of the comfort platform, the pet is positioned on it in the sternal recumbency position (lying on its stomach) or lateral recumbency position (lying on its side), positions that are natural for pets, offering them comfort for long periods in these positions, and adapting to the two main groups of personalities reactive to movement within means of locomotion.

[0027] In the same design, a specific safety harness / chest harness is integrated, ensuring a harmonious interface between the pet's body and the comfort platform structure, for efficient, safe, and comfortable restraint. The safety harness / chest harness, available in different sizes, is pre-fitted and adjusted to the pet's body using its own adjustable buckles.

[0028] The safety harness / chest harness has two front / upper attachment points, positioned near the pet's armpits, and two central points, joined by a single belt that passes through a designated space in the harness, at the level of the thoracolumbar back.

[0029] In this regard, aiming for the greatest comfort in accommodating the pet, the pet is allowed to turn around its own longitudinal axis, limited to only ninety degrees (bilateral direction, from sternal recumbency) or one hundred and eighty degrees (unilateral lower direction, starting from lateral recumbency), depending on the initial position of the pet, allowing the animal to be in either the sternal recumbency position or the lateral recumbency position (lying on its side), with equal effectiveness in protection and comfort.

[0030] It is important to highlight that the body positioning and head height provided for the pet were designed to ensure maximum comfort, not only physically but also psychologically, as animals exhibit unique sensations and behaviors within any means of transportation, presenting some very specific physical and psychological demands. In addition to ensuring that the pet remains in one of two safe anatomical positions (sternal or lateral recumbency), it also aims to ensure that the pet's head remains above the lower line of the windows. This position makes it possible to eliminate or minimize, as much as possible, any feeling of anxiety or psychological discomfort, allowing the pet to enjoy full visual range of the exterior of the vehicle, aircraft, train, or bus, as the case may be, without any physical effort or displacement from its ideal protective positions.

[0031] However, limiting the pet's movement is necessary as an essential condition to ensure minimal inertial displacement of the entire body in case of impact from the means of transportation, as well as ensuring that the body's positioning in relation to the movement is capable of guaranteeing minimal internal damage and, consequently, maximizing safety in case of accidents.

[0032] It is also worth highlighting that the pet transportation system in passenger areas incorporates devices capable of ensuring maximum safety for the pet and the people around it, combined with the minimum mobility necessary for its comfort over an extended period, fully meeting both the psychological profile characterized by relaxation with vehicle movement and the profile of excitement during travel.

[0033] These features constitute an important innovation for pet transportation systems, as their conceptual architecture has all the necessary characteristics to guarantee not only comfort, but also... Primarily, it provides effective safety for the pet itself and the people around it, both during successful journeys and in the event of collisions or other accidents involving the vehicle in which the animal is present, offering a valuable tool in relation to the growing social needs and the preservation of animal life, as well as human life in its surroundings.

[0034] More specifically, its robust construction, with high-quality materials, broad applicability, and compliance with automotive and aeronautical industry standards make it a highly versatile, essential, and reliable product, mainly due to the near absence of maintenance procedures. In other words, it is a mechanically structurally prepared system designed to withstand and absorb inertial energies triggered by impacts from means of transportation, whether in automotive, aeronautical, or rail applications, ensuring maximum safety in the transport of pets, comfortably accommodated in the passenger spaces themselves, very close to their owners.

[0035] In this context, the system for transporting pets in passenger spaces becomes a highly innovative solution, designed to maximize the physical and emotional comfort of pets, and, notably, taking into account psychological and behavioral issues during their movement, as well as detailed ergonomic observations, in order to allow the pet to always be in the most natural position possible, without compromising its absolutely effective inertial protection, specifically designed for the unique anatomical and psychological demands.

[0036] It is worth noting that, externally, the structure is designed to integrate seamlessly with standard vehicle seats, taking into account their inclinations, prominent side edge structures, seatbelt positioning, connections to the fastening system, space limitations, and the preservation of comfort and safety for other occupants of the vehicle.

[0037] Similarly, it is also worth highlighting that the current system for transporting pets in passenger areas was developed from a single innovative concept, whose essential foundations were... Additional inventive details specific to different applications have been added, depending on the type of locomotion method: - Automotive Configuration, a version focused on private use, intended for small and medium-sized animals, which features a robust structure designed and developed for better adaptation to the pet's comfort in a private vehicle setting, whether for personal use or provided by taxi drivers and similar services (it can be kept in the trunk when not in use), and including pickup truck and truck cabins, where the product can be anchored to the vehicle using retractable or foldable Isofix rigid rods, or directly to the seat belt through specific holes; and - Air / Collective Configuration, a version focused on use in air and public transport vehicles, generally intended for small and medium-sized animals, which features a compact and robust structure, but also developed for the practicality and greater space constraints of public transport vehicles such as aircraft, trains and commercial buses, in addition to other safety and passenger comfort restrictions, and some specific to air transport, where anchoring to the seat is done by means of the standardized seat belt of the interior seat, passed through specific holes, and also by a complementary lower vertical anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash anchoring belt; and - Large Animal Aerial Configuration, a version focused on use in aircraft, designed for large animals, with a robust and foldable structure, developed for practicality, which allows the effective, safe and comfortable restraint of a large breed animal in specifically approved aircraft interior spaces, and whose anchoring to the seat is also carried out by means of the standardized seat belt, passed through specific holes in the device, and by the anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash vertical anchoring belt.

[0038] The current system for transporting pets in passenger areas is based on the application of components and processes in a differentiated design, without, however, reaching a high degree of sophistication and complexity, making it possible to solve some of the main drawbacks of... other forms and models known in the current state of the art, used in the procedures for transporting pets inside current means of transportation, such as vehicles and aircraft. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES:

[0039] The objectives, advantages, and other important characteristics of the patent in question can be more easily understood when read in conjunction with the attached figures, in which:

[0040] Figure 1 represents a side perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in its automotive application, with the pet in sternal recumbency;

[0041] Figure 2 represents a front perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in its automotive application;

[0042] Figure 3 represents an exploded top perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in its automotive application;

[0043] Figure 4 represents a top view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in automotive and air / public transport applications;

[0044] Figure 5 represents a side perspective view of the safety harness / chest harness of the pet transport system in passenger areas in all applications;

[0045] Figure 6 represents a side perspective view of the safety harness / chest harness of the pet transport system in passenger areas, applicable to all applications;

[0046] Figure 7 represents a front perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in automotive and air / public transport applications, with the pet rotating on its own longitudinal axis to rest in sternal or lateral recumbency;

[0047] Figure 8 represents an exploded perspective view of the previous version. of the safety harness / chest harness with magnetic fastening device for the pet transport system in passenger areas;

[0048] Figure 9 represents a front perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in the air / collective version applied to an aircraft seat;

[0049] Figure 10 represents a side view of the pet transport system in passenger areas in air / public transport applications during its use outside the means of transport;

[0050] Figure 11 represents a side perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in the large animal air transport application in the open and assembled arrangement;

[0051] Figure 12 represents a top perspective view of the pet transport system intended for passengers in the large animal air transport application in a semi-open arrangement;

[0052] Figure 13 represents a bottom perspective view of the pet transport system intended for passengers in the large animal air transport application in a semi-open arrangement;

[0053] Figure 14 represents a perspective view of the pet transport system intended for passengers in the large animal air transport application in the folded and closed configuration;

[0054] Figure 15 represents a top perspective view of the pet transport system in passenger spaces in the large aircraft version, applied to an aircraft seat; and

[0055] Figure 16 represents a side perspective view of the anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash belt of the pet transport system in passenger spaces for aeronautical applications. DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

[0056] As can be inferred from the attached figures, which illustrate and form part of this patent description, the "System for Transporting Pets in Passenger Spaces in Vehicles and Aircraft" comprises... a safety and comfort system (1) incorporating its own specific mechanical structures, perfectly integrated and located between the seat (A) and the backrest (B) and adjacent to the windows (D), on the inside of the means of locomotion (C), such as vehicles and aircraft, including, for all applications: an anchoring base (2), arranged parallel and symmetrically on the seat. (A), following the inclination of this, and supported on the front part of the respective backrest (B), constituting an essential part of the system (1), structurally, for retention / anchoring to the fastening / anchoring devices of the means of locomotion (C), such as the seat belt (E), or, in the specific case of the automotive version, by the rigid ISOFIX type fastening rods (2F); a comfort platform (3) as an essential part of the system (1) for the rest and anatomical fit of the animal, fixed to the anchoring base (2), following a positive angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C), and on which the pet rests comfortably in a sternal or lateral recumbency position;and a safety harness / chest harness (4), as an essential part of the system (1) for retaining the animal against the comfort platform (3), in a structure of interconnected straps in the form of links, to be fitted to the animal so that it is symmetrically arranged around its body, and connected to the respective fasteners on the platform (3), so that it remains retained and anchored to it.;

[0057] The anchoring base (2), generally common to all applications, as a support and anchoring element of the system (1) on the seat of the means of locomotion, comprises: an upper face (2A) with lower-lateral parts (2B), through which it can integrate with the comfort platform (3), and into which it fits; a flat lower floor (2C), arranged horizontally, parallel and symmetrically along the entire length of the lower face of the anchoring base (2), and which rests on the seat (A) of the means of locomotion; and a seat belt passage opening (2E), straight and arranged horizontally, transversely and symmetrically passing along the entire length of the part posterior to the anchor base (2), and through which passes the standardized safety belt (E) of the respective means of locomotion (C), its main fastening / anchoring device.

[0058] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces" - more specifically in its AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION (IA), according to the needs, structurally presents the possibility of anchoring through approved points of the vehicle, of the ISOFIX system, so that the anchoring base (2) can also be understood by: rigid ISOFIX type fixing rods (2F), arranged at the bilateral posterior lower ends of the anchoring base (2), for its anchoring to the respective hooks present in the seat (B) of an automotive vehicle (C).

[0059] The comfort platform (3), in general, common to all applications, as the system device (1) for rest and anatomical retention of the animal, is structurally comprised of: a main upper floor (3A), flat and symmetrically arranged along the entire upper-interior extent of the comfort platform (3), where the pet's body rests in sternal or lateral recumbency positions, and the pet's body and spine are aligned longitudinally to the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C); protective and anatomical side flaps (3B), arranged vertically, parallel and symmetrically on and along the entire extent of the lateral ends of the platform (3), which can be applied both for the safety of the pet against lateral impacts, and for its better accommodation;upper anterior floor (3C), straight and symmetrically arranged along the upper anterior extension of the comfort platform (3), with a positive inclination aligned longitudinally to the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C) slightly higher in relation to the main floor (3A), which applies to the resting part of the front of the pet, in order to, mainly, reinforce the complementary friction effects in retaining the animal's body in case of collision of the means of locomotion (C); bilateral upper anchoring openings (3F), through-hole, arranged diagonally, parallel and symmetrically aligned, and spaced along the lateral ends of the main posterior-upper floor (3A), and adjacent to both lateral ends, passing through the entire vertical transverse extent of the comfort platform (3), and which apply to the best adjustment of the ideal position for fixing and anchoring the fasteners, arch and restraint belt of the pet integrated into the platform (3); an adjustable backrest (31), arranged vertically, perpendicularly and symmetrically in relation to the main upper floor (3A), fitted and sliding on self-locking rails (3J) integrated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform (3), and which applies to adjusting the length of the internal space of the latter, for the various variations in pet length measurements;and a retractable front extension flap (3G), sliding along the longitudinal axis, which allows extending the floor of the comfort platform (3), for better accommodation of the animal in means of locomotion with more space than conventional, embedded and integrated into the upper front face of the platform (3), in which, in turn, it is embedded internally, in the retracted position, and, when pulled, extends the total internal length of the comfort platform (3).;

[0060] The comfort platform (3), in addition to its structural function, in general and common to all applications, is also composed of devices for the safe and comfortable retention of the animal, and comprises: two bilateral anterior fastening latches (3L), of the female type, each symmetrically arranged, fixed in one of the pairs of anterior bilateral upper anchoring openings (3F), at a diagonal angle in relation to the main floor (3A), at the lateral ends thereof, which are applied to the main direct safety fastening of the safety harness / chest harness (4), by fastening to respective counter-latches present in the latter, and retaining the pet against the cranial thoracic region of the latter; a female center-posterior fastening latch (3M), arranged and fixed in a single upper rear anchoring opening (3F), at an angle also diagonal to the main floor (3A), and, symmetrically in the other corresponding opposite side opening, a center-rear restraint belt (3K), with its respective male-type counter-lock, and symmetrically arranged from the center-rear fastening closure (3M) on the other side of the comfort platform (3), with adjustable length according to the size of the pet, which are applied in the safety fixation by direct passage through the upper restraint strap (4G) of the safety harness / chest harness (4), and subsequent fastening together, for restraint of the pet next to its cranial lumbar region;a center-rear restraint belt arch (3H), with a female type buckle, positioned and fixed to the rear of the comfort platform (3), to be pulled until fastened with its respective corresponding rear fastening counter-buckle (41), of the male type, present in the safety harness / chest harness (4), for restraining the pet against the cranial lumbar region of the pet, intended for rear body stabilization; foam, padding and fabric coverings with waterproofing treatments, complemented by leak-proof rubberized / plasticized layers, both easily removable and washable, and also covering the adjustable rear backrest (31), applied both to ensure greater comfort for the pet and to prevent leaks of substances such as fur and any liquids or solids;and materials and fasteners already widely used in the construction of approved seat belts for automotive and / or aeronautical use, such as polyester, nylon or polyamide.

[0061] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces", according to the application needs in some means of transportation, whether automotive or aeronautical, and applications for small and medium-sized animals, may present the integration between the comfort platform (3) and the anchoring base (2) in a divergent way, according to the application or market need, being understood by one of the following configurations: A simpler and more economical variation, intended mainly for applications of the system (1) in collective means of locomotion, where the angle and design of the seat (A) have homogenized standards, so that the comfort platform (3) can be rigidly and integrally integrated into the base (2), creating a unified mechanical arrangement, with a final inclination of the applied platform (3), unique and positive, aligned longitudinally to the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C); in certain applications, mainly in the private automotive sector, it is necessary to adjust the angle of the comfort platform (3) in relation to the direction of travel, due to the large range of variations in the design and angle of the seat (A) of each vehicle model, in addition to the greater height of windows, so that the anchoring base (2) can have integrated toothed rails (2D), arranged parallel and symmetrically, spaced and aligned along the lower-lateral faces (2B),and an angle adjustment flap (3E), located on the side of the device, next to the lower surface (3D) of the comfort platform (3), which acts as a mechanism for angle adjustment, locking and integration of the comfort platform (3) with the anchoring base (2), allowing adjustment of the final tilt angle of the platform (3), compensating for variations in the specific angle of the seat (A) of each automotive model, and also allowing the comfort platform (3) to be a removable part in relation to the anchoring base (2), thus facilitating entry and removal from the vehicle interior.

[0062] The safety harness / chest harness (4), in general, as a device of the restraint and integration system (1) between the animal and the comfort platform (3), common to all applications, comprises: an adjustable scapulohumeral strap (4A), symmetrically arranged around the base of the neck near the shoulders of the pet, with bilateral buckles for adjusting the circumference size (4H), and which is mainly applied in frontal restraint, preventing the ejection of the pet; an adjustable thoracic cranial strap (4B), with safety fasteners (4H) and buckles for adjusting the circumference size, symmetrically arranged around the region subaxillary, constituting an essential part of the main retention structure in the event of a frontal collision with the means of locomotion; an adjustable thoracic-caudal strap (4D), symmetrically arranged around the region that names it, interconnected by its upper part to the posterior / upper part of the scapulohumeral (4A) and cranial thoracic (4B) straps, by means of an adjustable dorsal connecting strap (4E), and its lower part to the lower part of the cranial thoracic strap (4B) by means of their respective bases, thus appearing diagonally from a lateral perspective, with its posterior top at the abdominal thoracic threshold, and its anterior base around the subaxillary region, and which is mainly applied for the lateral and rear stabilization of the animal's body;dorsal connecting straps (4E), each of which connects, at the top, the scapulohumeral strap (4A) to the cranial thoracic strap (4B) and to the caudal thoracic strap (4D), the latter being adjustable, and a fixed sternal connecting strap (4C), of the padded type, which joins the lower front parts of the same straps, by means of their respective bases; upper retention strap (4G), positioned centrally at the top of the junction of the thoracic-caudal strap (4D) with the dorsal connection strap (4E), with a male type rear fastening counter-latch (41) for fastening to the female type center-rear restraint belt (3H) of the platform (3), and which allows the center-posterior restraint belt (3k) to pass through to join the respective center-posterior fastening clasp (3M), present, in turn, on the other side of the comfort platform (3), in an immediately corresponding symmetrical position, constituting an anchoring point for the lateral restraint of the animal in the cranial lumbar region;and an upper connection strap (4F), for attaching standard commercial walking harness fasteners, located at the rear end of the adjustable dorsal connection strap (4E), in a position immediately anterior to the upper retention strap (4G).

[0063] The safety harness / chest harness (4), in addition to its main function of restraining and securing the animal, must ensure its comfort, allowing it to move along its longitudinal axis to the sternal and lateral recumbent positions, through the lateral rotation device, which comprises: two bilateral swivel straps (4J), curved, made of a slightly stiffer material than the other straps of the chest harness, each arranged parallel and symmetrically overlapping along the entire length of one of the outer lateral faces of the cranial thorax strap (4B), and fixed to the latter by their respective ends, allowing free sliding movement of the bilateral retention straps (4K); and two sliding bilateral retention straps (4K), each with an adjustment buckle (4L) to fit the animal's size, and a bilateral male fastening clasp (4N) at the lower postero-end, for fastening with each respective anterior fastening clasp (3L) of the comfort platform (3), while the opposite upper antero-end has a rectangular ring-type sliding buckle (4M), either in metal and / or safety plastic, each traversed by one of the bilateral retention straps (4K) and one of the bilateral swivel straps (4J).symmetrically arranged on each side, or in an integrated format, made of the same material as the strap, but always in such a way as to allow the upper anteroposterior end of each bilateral restraint strap (4K) to slide along the extension of the respective bilateral rotation strap (4J), and, consequently, to allow the pet to move by rotating on its own longitudinal axis, resting in one of the decubitus positions, sternal and lateral, on the comfort platform (3), by its free choice and alternation.

[0064] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Areas", according to application needs, may feature a safety harness / chest harness (4) with partially detachable sliding bilateral restraint straps (4K) via a set of high-strength magnetic fasteners (5), to provide greater convenience to the owner, allowing additional rotation, on the internal axis of each magnetic fastener (5), between the upper front ends of the two sliding bilateral restraint straps (4K) and the bilateral swivel straps (4J), maintaining the sliding functionality between the latter, and also dispensing with both the bilateral counter-fasteners (4N) and the respective front fasteners (3L) of the comfort platform (3), and being comprising: magnetic sliding buckles (5A), with female type counter-locks, and rectangular ring type shape, arranged parallel and symmetrically around each bilateral swivel strap (4J); and magnetic closures (5B), of the male type, with the opposite pole to that present in the respective magnetic sliding buckles (5A), and rectangular ring type shape, at the anterosuperior ends of the two bilateral sliding retention straps (4K), which, in turn, may be fixed and integrated into the anterior lateral anchoring openings (3F) of the comfort platform (3).

[0065] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces" - in its AIR / COLLECTIVE APPLICATION on a seat (1B) and according to needs, presents specificities (6) for collective means of locomotion (C), such as buses, trains and, mainly, the commercial air mode, being comprised of: side handles (6A), arranged horizontally, perpendicularly and symmetrically on the lateral faces of the anchoring base (2), to facilitate the handling of the device, its own transport outside the means of locomotion, and its accommodation next to the seat (A);and a transparent mobile cover for physical and acoustic insulation, consisting of a retractable articulated hood (6B), made of rigid material and semi-tubular shape, detachable from the device, or by means of a telescopic sliding retractable net, always arranged vertically, parallel and symmetrically over the upper extension of the comfort platform (3), and having a permanent front opening (6C), centered on its front face, guaranteeing extra protection and extended comfort, both to the pet itself and to other passengers around it, by means of a safety barrier, without prejudice to the easy introduction of the animal onto the platform, as well as its breathing, hydration and feeding during long-distance flights or journeys.

[0066] The "Pet Transportation System in Passenger Areas," still in its AIR / PUBLIC APPLICATION, according to respective needs, allows the animal to be accommodated inside the device before boarding (1C) the means of transport (C), ensuring extra comfort and safety, both for the pet itself and for other passengers around it, from transport terminals, such as airports and bus stations, between check-ins and boarding, also comprising: a set of retractable lower casters (6D), arranged parallel and symmetrically, spaced under the lower face of the base (2); and a retractable front handle (6E), of the telescopic type, embedded internally in the front face of the anchoring base (2), in its retracted position, and arranged diagonally in relation to the device, from its front end, in the extended position, in which it allows manual pulling of the device.

[0067] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces" - in its LARGE ANIMAL AIRLINE APPLICATION, according to the needs for safe and comfortable restraint of large animals on a seat (A), mainly in the aeronautical mode, may present the anchoring base (2) integrated into the comfort platform (3), to provide a formatting of two possible final structural configurations, by means of an articulation / hinge type mechanism (7 A), for easy assembly and subsequent anchoring on the aircraft seat (A), when in the open and assembled position (1D), comprising: open and assembled configuration (1D): in which the anchoring base (2) is unfolded, locked and mounted on the aircraft seat (A), arranged parallel to it, following its own positive angle, in a table format,allowing the animal to enter the system (1) for comfortable rest and secure retention on the floor of the comfort platform (3) which is also extended; and closed and folded configuration (1E): in which the system (1) is presented in the form of a briefcase, to facilitate its manual transport by the owner when entering and exiting the aircraft, with the comfort platform (3) folded in on itself, and its front surface (3A) fitted over its rear face (3N), by means of zero degrees of opening between the parts.

[0068] The "Pet Transportation System in Designated Spaces" a Passengers" - in its LARGE ANIMAL AIR APPLICATION, according to the needs of safe and comfortable restraint of large animals on a seat (A), mainly for the aeronautical mode, includes, in addition to the characteristics in common with other applications, also the following structural specificities (7): telescopic front support rod (7B), by means of a single or double arm, fixed in an articulated manner to the lower floor (2C) of the anchoring base (2), being located internally in the respective recess (7D) when retracted and locked, with the system (1) closed and folded (1E), and being presented vertically, when extended and doubly locked, for the front support of the device next to the floor of the means of locomotion (C), with the system (1) open and assembled (1D);Rear anchoring openings (7C), arranged diagonally, symmetrically aligned with the side anchoring openings (3F) present on the platform (3), and spaced along the bilateral rear ends thereof, covering the entire transverse extent, for fixing and anchoring the center-rear restraint belt arch (3H); locking tabs (7E), arranged bilaterally, some of which are close to the articulation / hinge type mechanism (7A), on the lower floor (2C) of the anchoring base (2), for locking it in both configurations, both open and assembled (1D), and closed and folded (IE) of the system (1), and the others located on the front face of the front end of the anchoring base (2); and carrying handle (7F), fixed symmetrically on the rear face of the rear end of the anchoring base (2), to allow manual transport of the system (1), in the closed and folded position (1E).

[0069] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Areas" - in its LARGE ANIMAL AIR APPLICATION, according to the needs, must present the same devices already described, and also, to guarantee the comfort of the animal and other people around, be comprised of: a mobile transparent cover for physical and acoustic insulation, consisting of a flexible retractable net (7G), supported by the front support arches (7H) and posterior (71), both foldable and integrable to the base (2), in the closed and folded position (1E), through the arch guard recess (7J) present on the posterior face (3N) of the platform (3);A front support arch (7H), after being unfolded, already in the open and assembled position (ID) of the system (1), has a telescopic height extension, and a pair of straight longitudinal self-sliding rails (7K), arranged symmetrically and parallel to the sides of the platform (3), with an anti-folding lock from its beginning, allowing the flexible retractable net (7G) to be extended to the front portion of the platform (3), a position in which a wide opening remains in the front arch region for water replenishment and feeding of the animal, with the disassembly process following the reverse movement, starting with the telescopic height retraction of the front arch (7H) and its sliding in the rear direction, whose rails (7K) allow, only at the end of their rear course, its folding over the rear face (3N), and retraction into the respective arch guard recess (7J) in the platform (3);and a rear support arch (71), with articulated movement only, which, already in the open and assembled position (ID) of the system (1), rotates its rods symmetrically around a single axis perpendicular to its two fixed ends, in the vicinity of the articulation / hinge (7A), to extend the retractable net (7G), and, in the reverse disassembly movement, folds over the rear face (3N), for its retraction into the respective arch guard recess (7J).;

[0070] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Areas", according to the specific needs of applications in the aeronautical sector, features a supplementary seat belt (8), with lower anchoring, to prevent vertical displacement and the respective whiplash effect caused by multidirectional atmospheric forces acting on the air movement of the means of locomotion, which will affect the system (1) during turbulence events, and thus providing greater comfort and safety to the animal, comprising: a vertical anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash seat belt (8A), of adjustable length, integrated into the center of the front part of the lower floor (2C) of the anchoring base (2), through the retraction compartment / collection mechanism (8B), and which extends to anchor to the lower perimeter of the footrest bar below the respective aircraft seat (F), returning towards the same point of the system (1) so that the male type buckle (8C), at its end, is fastened to the corresponding female fastener (8D), also integrated into the center of the front part of the lower floor (2C).

[0071] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces", in all its applications, will have the following characteristics: it will accommodate the animal in sternal or lateral recumbency, using the pre-fitted safety harness / chest harness (4), which, in turn, retains the animal in the indicated positions also through the attachment of its buckles to the immediately corresponding fasteners present on the comfort platform (3); according to its structure, it guarantees with precision and high safety that the pet, perfectly resting on the comfort platform (3) in sternal or lateral recumbency, is always with its body aligned longitudinally to the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C), a position in which the best posture of its spine is guaranteed in case of any type of impact, in order to minimize the risk of injuries and deaths;Specifically, the pet's body is restrained on the comfort platform (3) primarily in the scapulohumeral and cranial thoracic regions by means of the bilateral restraint straps (4K); the pet's body is further restrained in the cranial lumbar region by means of the center-rear restraint belt arch (3H) properly adjusted and buckled to the rear fastening buckle (41) of the safety harness / chest harness (4), and / or by the center-posterior restraint belt (3k) passed through the upper restraint strap (4G), properly adjusted and buckled to the center-posterior fastening buckle (3M); and the efficiency of the system (1) for the animal's safety and comfort is guaranteed through the perfect integration between the comfort platform (3) and the harness / chest harness; safety (4), acting specifically on scientifically predetermined orthopedic and anatomical positions and points.

[0072] For optimal efficiency of the seatbelt in relation to impacts from the means of transport (C), it is widely known that a positive angle of the seat relative to the direction of travel is necessary to reduce the resulting impact traction force on the animal's body inside the means of transport (C), in this way: The comfort platform (3) is structured in such a way as to maintain such a positive angle greater than zero, in relation to the longitudinal axis of the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C); It was developed in order to allow adjustment of the angle (9) of inclination of the comfort platform (3), by means of the mechanism present between the comfort platform (3) and the anchoring base (2), since the design and angle of inclination of the seat (A) may vary according to the type and model of the vehicle; Thus, the decomposition of forces to which the pet will be subjected during a frontal impact of the means of locomotion, so that the reaction force to the impact, when in the same direction as the direction of travel, will be decomposed into: a friction force, in turn distributed over the entire contact surface of the pet's back with the main upper floor (3 A) of the comfort platform (3); and into a resulting total traction force that is significantly smaller due to the positive inclination of the platform (3).

[0073] Specifically regarding the side, front (3L) and rear center (3M) restraint belts, since these are positioned diagonally in relation to the main upper floor (3A) of the comfort platform (3), this arrangement ensures that: The tensile force resulting from a frontal impact of the means of locomotion is not completely decomposed into shear force on the harness / chest straps (4), which could lead to the parts collapsing; and the center-rear restraint devices (3M), the final positioning in use of the center-rear restraint belt (3K) is angled diagonally horizontally inversely in relation to the thoracic-caudal strap (4D) of the harness / breastplate (4), in order to ensure the best lateral stabilization of the entire lumbar portion of the animal's body.

[0074] Specifically regarding the center-rear (3M) and center-rear (3H) fastening belts acting on the pelvic region in relation to the specific weight distribution of quadruped bodies, protecting against the tendency of the pet's body to rotate in the event of an impact from the means of locomotion (C), keeping the entire body together with the comfort platform (3) even during a rollover / rollover of the means of locomotion (C).

[0075] In terms of safety for both the pet and the people around it, the mechanical assembly (1) is arranged in such a way as to guarantee maximum efficiency in the event of frontal collisions, rollovers, turbulence and side impacts of the most diverse means of locomotion (C), including vehicles or even aircraft, combined with physical and psychological comfort for the pet, and practicality for the owner, with the following main characteristics guaranteeing high safety efficiency. All the characteristics of the mechanical assembly (1) aim to guarantee both the physical and specific psychological comfort of the pet, with deep attention to various demands of its own anatomy, and different personality groups typical of pets, with solutions for numerous relevant issues involving the main means of locomotion (C).

[0076] In addition to ensuring comfort and effective safety in its application, the pet transport system in passenger spaces also considers issues arising from canine psychology to be of high importance. It was designed for use with the owner and other passengers inside the means of transportation (C), more precisely to allow both the pet's instinct for spatial observation during travel and its psychological need for body movement, without, however, compromising its protection, through the following aspects in all applications: the total height of the mechanical assembly (1), consisting of the comfort platform (3) integrated into the anchoring base (2), supported, in turn, on the seat (A) of the means of transportation (C), is such as to ensure that the pet's head remains... above the lower window line of the respective means of locomotion (C), in order to ensure that it can also observe and appreciate the external surroundings during the journey; and regarding the comfort provided to the pet, for safety reasons, it is inevitable that its retention on the comfort platform (3) may initially generate some degree of discomfort due to the restriction of its movements, even if it is structured so that the pet remains in the sternal or lateral recumbent position, naturally comfortable positions, and allow it to remain in this condition for a prolonged time, it being expected that, especially on long journeys, even the pet with the most restless profile will eventually relax and sleep, so the comfort platform (3) must allow it to rotate its body on its own longitudinal axis, thus remaining in a different, but equally comfortable and safe recumbent position, whether sternal or lateral.

[0077] The safety harness / chest harness (4) has its own ergonomics, orthopedic mechanics and functionalities, and it should be noted that: it is basically structured by means of a set of straps, which promote the well-distributed and programmed retention of the pet's body at specific and carefully defined points on its body, allowing the retention of forces with minimal risk of injury, through perfect interaction with the comfort platform (3), for which it is necessary that the pet is previously dressed with the safety harness / chest harness (4), and this, in turn, is properly anchored to it at at least three of the main retention points, which will act, jointly and mainly, around the scapulohumeral base and the cranial thoracic region;and regarding the possibility of the pet rotating on the longitudinal axis of its body, the bilateral connections of the sliding bilateral buckles (4K) are pulled, and, if they were sewn in a fixed position on the safety harness / chest harness (4), this rotation would not be possible, having therefore been structured in such a way as to allow this movement, by means of the sliding of each end; antero superior of those, of the ring type, along the two bilateral pivot belts (4J), each of which, in turn, is arranged on one of the bilateral faces of the cranial thoracic belt (4B), enabling free movement, and also minimizing the shear force in case of traction resulting from a frontal collision.

[0078] The correct use of the pet transport system begins with the mandatory personalized adjustments to each of the devices, most of which can and should be made even before going to the respective means of locomotion (C), on the floor of the residence, and also with the familiarization of the animal with the devices, as it is natural for them to be strange or even frightened during the first uses: initially, the safety harness / chest harness (4) should be put on the animal by inserting its head and neck through the scapulohumeral strap (4A), positioned with the other straps directed towards the back of the body; then, each of the cranial thoracic (4B) and caudal thoracic (4D) straps should have all their fasteners properly fastened, with the immediate adjustment of their respective circumferences, along with that of the scapulohumeral strap (4A), so that they fit snugly to the body, but without being too tight;Next, the animal should be placed on the platform, in one of the recumbent positions most suitable to its personality, preferably with its tail tucked between its legs, and the rear end: in front of the indicative markings on the platform, in the large aerial version; supported by the fixed backrest, in the medium aerial version with this feature; and so that the ends of the front paws coincide with the front end of the comfort platform (3), in the versions with adjustable rear backrest (31 - automotive and medium aerial), which, in turn, should be adjusted until it firmly supports the animal's lumbar region;then, with the animal already familiar and more comfortable on the comfort platform (3), in one of the indicated recumbent positions, sternal or lateral, the owner must identify, among the plurality of side openings (3F), which two are closest to the bilateral sliding buckles (4K), and, if the two previous fastening belts (3L) did not come from the factory positioned in the aforementioned openings; The lateral (3F) straps, which are closer together, must be transferred there by the tutor and then connected to the respective sliding bilateral buckles (4K), by sliding them if necessary, as well as adjusting the length of the respective strap tabs, until they remain firmly buckled; after that, the same positioning adjustment described in the previous item must be performed on the center-posterior restraint belt (30), so that, when passed through the upper restraint loop (4G) and buckled to its respective fastening of the center-posterior fastening belt (3M) in the symmetrically opposite lateral opening (3F), its length is adjusted so that it remains well stretched and firmly supported in the lumbar region of the animal, encircling the upper sides of the pelvic region, in case of sternal recumbency, or, in lateral recumbency, encircling, on one side, the posterior thigh;Additionally, in versions that feature a center-rear fastening belt (3H), this must be connected to the male type buckle of the upper restraint handle (4G), with subsequent length adjustment of the respective rear restraint belt (4i) so that it is positioned taut in the case of lateral decubitus, but without body traction, or, in the case of sternal decubitus, with only a small amount of slack to allow longitudinal body rotation to the previously mentioned position; and finally, the last adjustments will occur with the mechanical assembly (1) on the seat (A) of the means of locomotion (C), where the respective standard seat belt must be passed through the respective seat belt fastening hook (2E) of the anchoring base (2), or when the means of locomotion (C) has the ISOFIX system, the ISOFIX fastening rods (2F) must be anchored to the respective restraint hooks present on the vehicle seat (A).

[0079] The "Pet Transportation System in Passenger Areas," according to application needs, in its large animal air transport version, also presents, in addition to all the details already presented, the following specific characteristics: it solves diametrically opposed demands in its use, since, on the one hand, it needs to have excessively large dimensions to accommodate the... Its use by larger animals, on the other hand, requires smaller dimensions to allow for free movement within airports, especially passage through the respective X-ray equipment. This could only be solved by disassembling it by folding it over the body of the device, forming a kind of handbag that can be easily carried manually. It is a device that is best suited for the first rows of seats in commercial passenger aircraft, which are usually certified with more frontal space.and the self-sliding side rails (7K) only at the end of their travel on the rear part of the comfort platform (3), allow the front support arch (7H) to rotate ninety degrees from its open and assembled configuration (1D), folding over the rear portion of the platform, to allow, after the animal is removed, the disassembly of the device on the seat (A) of the means of locomotion (C), and to be easily carried out of the aircraft, creating a kind of case that is easily transported by means of its carrying handle (7F).;

[0080] The "Pet Transport System in Passenger Spaces", according to application needs, especially in the large animal air transport version, has a significantly greater length than the seat (A) of the means of locomotion (C), a design that makes it more susceptible to vertical loads caused by turbulence events. Such loads may cause the so-called whiplash effect, which is the rotation of the equipment in relation to the main anchoring point. This design highlights the use of the complementary belt of the vertical anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash mechanical arrangement (8) for this application. However, turbulence and vertical forces can also occur in the air / collective application version, even with a shorter length. Therefore, the mechanical arrangement of the vertical anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash anchoring belt (8) is necessary in all aeronautical applications.

[0081] Thus, both in its basic structure common to all applications, the "Pet Transportation System in Designated Spaces for "Passengers" presents itself as an innovative solution that seeks to improve the efficiency and final quality of transporting domestic animals in the main current means of transportation, fully protecting the physical and mental integrity of both the animals and all people in their vicinity, even those outside the respective means of transportation. This is achieved through robust construction, high-quality materials, and compliance with current industry and veterinary standards, constituting a highly reliable choice, primarily in the face of the difficulties of application and operation of current systems and equipment used in transporting pets inside vehicles and aircraft. It facilitates the actions of pet owners and is therefore completely distinct from the widely known and applied restraint systems specifically for pets.For infants and children, the male and female buckles for occupant restraint are integrally integrated into the transport device.

[0082] In this regard, the "Pet Transportation System in Passenger Areas," due to its fully integrated components, can be used without any concerns, particularly regarding the durability and safety of its components, as well as the safety of the pets.

[0083] The primary purpose of the pet transport system is to transport dogs in general; however, with equally efficient, safe, and comfortable use, it can accommodate other pet species with minimally similar physical and behavioral characteristics, such as cats and other quadrupeds of compatible size.

[0084] The simple and robust structure of the pet transport system, as well as its projected market value compatible with real-world market conditions, along with low operating and maintenance costs, makes its use accessible to a wide range of consumers, even those with limited budgets, thus enabling broad access for pets to safe and comfortable transport on the main current modes of transportation.

[0085] Based on everything presented, this is an animal transportation system. The pet carrier in passenger areas will be well received by pet owners in general, as it offers numerous advantages, such as: high safety, reliability and speed of application; high performance in its application, due to its overall design; high comfort, convenience and safety for pets, their owners, other passengers, and even people outside the respective means of transport; very high resistance and overall durability, combined with low or no wear and tear on the assembly as a whole in daily use without incidents; affordable costs, which allows for an excellent cost / benefit ratio; practicality and safety in use by a wide range of pets and their owners; a wide range of possible uses; perfect and direct adaptation to the most diverse types of current means of transport; high operational ergonomics; excellent support and protection capacity;High sanitization capacity; in addition to fully complying with current legislation and regulations, as well as the essential conditions for its application as a whole.

[0086] In conclusion, the "Pet Transportation System in Passenger Areas" becomes a valuable tool for reducing the insecurity and discomfort of pets inside means of transportation during transport procedures, also improving the quality offered to their owners and other passengers, and contributing to the reduction / prevention of accidents related to means of transportation, and the protection of all involved in case of their occurrence.

Claims

MODIFIED CLAIMS Received by the International Secretariat on January 1, 2026 (01.01.2026) 1.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", characterized by a mechanical assembly (1) for transporting pets in the passenger compartment of means of locomotion (C); this having multiple specific mechanical configurations according to the mode and size of the animal transported; being accommodated and retained between the seat (A) and the backrest (B) of the means of locomotion (C); and being universally composed of: an anchoring base (2), part of the mechanical assembly (1) for accommodation on the seat (A) and structurally arranged for its retention and anchoring to the available anchoring points in the means of locomotion (C), said anchoring being carried out by at least one of the following means, according to the specific intended version: - to the seat belt; - to the ISOFIX system (2F), in automotive application configuration;- and to the mechanical arrangement of the anti-turbulence / anti-whiplash belt (8), in aeronautical application configurations; a comfort platform (3), symmetrically arranged on the anchoring base (2), and longitudinally aligned with the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C); part of the mechanical assembly (1) for resting and restraining movement of the pet in orthopedic and anatomically predetermined positions, sternal or lateral recumbency; having, in its structure, fastening belts (3L / 3M / 3H / 3K) with dedicated fasteners for joining and anchoring to the respective counter-fasteners present in the safety harness / chest harness (4); and a safety harness / chest harness (4), an independent part of the mechanical assembly (1), to be worn on the pet; with a structure in the form of interconnected links;to have, at orthopedically and anatomically predetermined points, counter fasteners (4N / 4I) and a retention strap (4G), for joining and anchoring to the respective corresponding retention fasteners of the comfort platform (3).; 2.) "SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING PETS IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", according to claim 1, characterized in that the anchoring base (2) comprises: a flat lower floor (2C), arranged horizontally along the entire length of the anchoring base (2); a seatbelt fastening hook (2E), arranged in the lower opening. straight and arranged horizontally, transversely and symmetrically passing along the entire length of the rear part of the anchor base (2); structurally arranged for universal passage and anchoring of the base (2) to the seat belt (E); and in the automotive configuration (IA), there are ISOFIX type fastening rods (2F), arranged at the bilateral posterior-lower ends of the anchor base (2), structurally arranged for anchoring the base (2) to the respective ISOFIX hooks present in the seat (A) of the automotive vehicle. 3.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", according to claim 1, characterized in that the comfort platform (3) comprises: a main upper floor (3A), with a flat and rectilinear surface, symmetrically arranged along the entire upper-interior extension of the comfort platform (3) and longitudinally aligned with the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C); accommodation of the pet in sternal or lateral recumbent positions; an anterosuperior floor (3C), rectilinear and symmetrically arranged along the upper-anterior extension of the comfort platform (3), with a positive inclination slightly greater than the main floor (3A); longitudinally aligned with the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C);Bilateral anchoring openings (3F), arranged diagonally, vertically and perpendicularly through the main upper floor (3A), symmetrically aligned and spaced along both lateral ends of the platform (3); arranged for positioning and securing the anterior (3L), center-rear (3M) and center-rear (3K) restraint belts to the platform (3); retractable front extension flap (3G), arranged recessed and integrated into the front face of the comfort platform (3), sliding in the extension of the longitudinal axis of the floor of the latter, which extends its respective internal length; two bilateral anterior (3L) fastening latches for retaining the animal in the cranial thorax region, arranged symmetrically and fixed in one of the pairs of anterior bilateral anchoring openings (3F), for fastening to the respective bilateral male type counter-fasteners (4N) of the safety harness / chest harness (4), and its consequent anchoring;center-rear fastening closure (3M), arranged and fixed in a single upper anchoring opening (3F), for fastening to the respective counter-fastener of the belt; center-rear restraint (3K); center-rear restraint belt (3K), with counter-lock to the center-rear fastening buckle (3M), for restraining the animal in the cranial lumbar region, adjustable in length, to pass through the upper restraint loop (4G) of the harness / chest harness (4), and fastening to the respective center-rear fastening buckle (3M); center-rear restraint belt (3H), for restraining the pet in the cranial lumbar region, arranged and fixed to the rear part of the comfort platform (3), adjustable in length, to be pulled until fastening with its respective rear fastening counter-lock (41) of the safety harness / chest harness (4); in the automotive (IA) and air / collective (1B) configurations: - there must be anatomical and protective side flaps (3B), arranged vertically, parallel and symmetrically over and along the entire length of the lateral extremities of the comfort platform (3);- and having an adjustable backrest (31), arranged vertically, perpendicularly and symmetrically in relation to the main upper floor (3A), fitted and sliding on the self-locking rails (3J) for longitudinal adjustment along the inner length of the comfort platform (3); and foam coverings, padding, waterproof fabrics, rubberized and / or plasticized leak-proof layers, on all upper surfaces of the comfort platform (3), including its edges and backrest.; 4.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the integration between the comfort platform (3) and the anchoring base (2) comprises: automotive configuration (1A); - comfort platform (3) fixed onto the anchoring base (2) by means of an angular adjustment mechanism between both; said mechanism being composed of toothed rails (2D) present on the anchoring base (2) arranged symmetrically, spaced and aligned along the lower-lateral faces (2B), and the rail locking flap (3E) disposed on the comfort platform (3) for integration, locking and adjustment of the angle of inclination between the parts; the comfort platform (3) being removable in relation to the anchoring base (2).in the aerial / collective configuration (1B / 1C); - unified and integral mechanical arrangement with the comfort platform (3) fixed on the anchoring base (2), structurally integrated in a rigid manner, forming a fixed inclination between the comfort platform (3) and the direction of travel of the means of locomotion (C);. in the large animal aerial configuration (1D / 1E); - comfort platform (3) fixed to the front face of the anchoring base (2); there must be a hinge / articulation type mechanism (7A) between the parts, structurally arranged for the platform (3) to rotate in relation to the anchoring base (2) between zero and one hundred and eighty degrees; 5.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", which, according to claim 1, characterized by the safety harness / chest harness (4) being an independent piece, and the pet being retained on the comfort platform (3) at specific orthopedic and anatomically predetermined points, comprising: a scapulohumeral strap (4A), symmetrically arranged around the base of the neck near the pet's shoulders, with bilateral circumference size adjustment buckles (4H); a cranial thoracic strap (4B), for lateral restraint of the animal in the cranial lumbar region; with a circumference adjustment closure (4H); symmetrically arranged around the subaxillary region; having a counter-closure (4N) for immediate connection to the center-rear fastening belt (3H), present on the platform (3);thoracic-caudal strap (4D), adjustable, symmetrically arranged around the body region of the animal that names it, interconnected by its lower part to the lower part of the thoracic-cranial strap (4B) by means of their respective bases, thus appearing diagonally from a lateral perspective, with the posterior top at the abdominal thoracic threshold, and the anterior base around the subaxillary region; sternal connection strap (4C), fixed and padded type, and dorsal connection straps (4E), one of which is adjustable, all for lower and upper union of the scapulohumeral (4A), cranial thoracic (4B) and thoracic-caudal (4D) straps; upper retention strap (4G), arranged centered on the upper part of the junction between the thoracic-caudal (4D) and dorsal connection straps (4E), for passing through the center-posterior retention belt (3k), anchoring point for lateral animal retention in the cranial lumbar region; and a rear fastening counter-latch (41); lateral restraint of the animal in the cranial lumbar region;positioned on the upper restraint handle (4G); immediately attaches to the center-rear restraint belt (3H) of the comfort platform (3). 6.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", which, according to claims 1 and 5, is characterized by the safety harness / chest harness (4) with a device that allows the animal to turn around its own longitudinal axis, between the sternal and lateral recumbent positions, comprising: two bilateral swivel straps (4J), curvilinear, each arranged parallel and symmetrically integrated and superimposed along the entire length of one of the outer lateral faces of the cranial thoracic strap (4B), and fixed to the latter by their respective ends; two bilateral retention straps (4K), arranged on both sides of the harness / chest harness (4); with lateral length adjustment fasteners (4L);at its anterosuperior end, the sliding connecting ring (4M) for perpendicular and vertical sliding to the bilateral swivel straps (4J), this consisting of a link in rigid material or the folded and sewn strap; and, at its immediately opposite end, there is the counter-fastener (4N) for immediate connection to the respective anterior fastening fasteners (3L) of the comfort platform (3). an arrangement of partially detachable bilateral retention straps (4K); magnetic sliding rings (5A) arranged parallel and symmetrically around each bilateral swivel strap (4J); and magnetic buckles (5B) with immediately opposite magnetic poles, present at the anterosuperior ends of the bilateral retention straps (4K) alternating with the sliding connecting ring (4M). 7.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", according to claim 1, for application to small / medium-sized animals in collective land transportation (C), such as buses, trains, and commercial and private air transport, characterized by having specific configurations for onboard / collective areas (1B) and for pre / post-boarding routes (1C), with specific mechanical characteristics (6) comprising: side handles (6A) for manual transport, arranged horizontally, perpendicularly and symmetrically on the side faces of the anchoring base (2); hinged, retractable top cover for isolating the pet in rigid material (6B) or in a retractable telescopic sliding net (7G) arranged vertically, parallel and symmetrically over the entire upper extent of the comfort platform (3), with a front opening (6C) arranged symmetrically centered on the front face of the upper retractable cover (6B); set of lower retractable casters (6D), arranged symmetrically and spaced under the lower face of the base (2); and retractable front telescopic handle (6E), arranged diagonally and symmetrically centered on the front face of the comfort platform (3); extends telescopically for manual traction of the device; and in the retracted position it is recessed internally into the platform (3). 8.) "PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT", according to claim 1, for application to large animals and, mainly, to commercial and private air transport, as well as to private automotive land transport (C), such as cars, vans and the like, and being characterized by having specific features (7), comprising: mechanical assembly (1) being able to be in open and assembled configuration (1D); arranged in a table format for the animal's rest and retention; and comfort platform (3) extended and parallelly locked at one hundred and eighty degrees in relation to the anchoring base (2); mechanical assembly (1) being able to be in closed and folded configuration (1E); arranged in a briefcase-type format for manual transport of the mechanical assembly (1); comfort platform (3) folded and locked at zero degrees in relation to the anchoring base (2);telescopic front support rod (7B), single or double arm, articulatedly fixed to the lower floor (2C) of the anchoring base (2), located internally in the respective recess (7D), retracted and locked, in the closed and folded configuration (1E); or arranged vertically, extended and locked, structurally arranged for frontal support of the device next to the floor of the means of locomotion (C), in the open and assembled configuration (1D); base anchoring openings (7C), parallel and symmetrically aligned with the lateral anchoring openings (3F) of the platform (3), spaced along the lateral ends of the anchoring base (2) on both sides, for fixing and anchoring the center-rear fastening belt (3M); lateral locking fins (7E), arranged horizontally and perpendicularly; at the ends between the lower faces of the anchoring base (2) and the comfort platform (3), locking of the mechanical assembly (1) in both configurations, closed and folded (1E), and in the open and assembled configuration (1D); carrying handle (7F), symmetrically fixed to the rear face of the rear end of the anchoring base (2), for manual transport in the closed and folded configuration (1E); retractable, retractable, mobile cover (7G) for isolating the pet, made of flexible material; integrated into the front (7H) and rear (71) support arches; arch guard recess (7J), located on the rear face (3N) of the comfort platform (3), for retracting and accommodating the front (7H) and rear (71) arches, in the folded and closed configuration (1E); articulated front support arch (7H), arranged symmetrically and parallel to the upper surface of the anchoring base (2);sliding on the pair of straight longitudinal side rails (7K) present on the sides of the platform (3); in the open and assembled configuration (1D), sliding and extending in an integrated manner to the retractable mobile cover (7G) telescopically to the front end of the comfort platform (3); and rear support arch (71), with unique articulated movement around the joint / hinge (7A); integrated into the retractable mobile cover (7G); arranged perpendicularly in relation to the rear face (3N) of the comfort platform (3), in the open and assembled configuration (1D). 9.) “ANTI-TURBULENCE / ANTI-WHIPPING BELT”, characterized by a mechanical belt arrangement (8), applicable to commercial and private air transport, in any transport device for smaller individuals on cabin seats, including pets, babies, children and even adults of very small stature, and comprising: a vertical safety belt (8A), integrated centrally into the lower front part of the structure of the transport device through the retraction mechanism (8B); having, at its end, a male type buckle (8C), configured for the passage of the belt (8A) below and around the footrest of the aircraft seat (F); and the said vertical safety belt (8A) connecting to the immediately corresponding female buckle (8D), also integrated centrally into the lower front part of the structure of the transport device. 10.) “PET TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN PASSENGER SPACES IN VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT”, according to claim 1, for application to commercial and private air transport, characterized by comprising the mechanical arrangement of the “ANTI-TURBULENCE / ANTI-WHIPPING BELT”, as defined in claim 9, also integrated therein, and in which, in turn: the vertical safety belt (8A) is integrated centrally to the front part of the lower floor (2C) of the anchoring base (2) through the retraction mechanism (8B); and having, at its end, the male type fastener (8C) for passing the strap (8A) below and around the footrest of the aircraft seat (F); and the said vertical safety belt (8A) joins to the immediately corresponding female fastener (8D), also integrated centrally to the front part of the lower floor (2C) of the anchor base (2).

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