CN206462152U - Multifunctional pet cage - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of multifunctional pet cage.Collapsible pet cage includes a top plate, a bottom plate and two side, and two side can be hinged top plate and bottom plate.Each side wall includes a upper portion side wall, a bottom sidewall, a hinge for allowing side wall to fold.Pet cage also includes both ends.In unfoldable shape, hinge is positioned at one substantially 180 ° of angle, so that upper portion side wall is substantially coplanar with bottom sidewall.In retracted configuration, hinge is positioned at one and is less than 30 ° of angle, so that hinge is to relative side wall.

Description

Multifunctional pet cage

The priority of the application statement is our U.S. Provisional Patent Applications, and its sequence number 62/362932 is disclosed in On July 15th, 2016, reference is entirely included herein.

Technical field

The field of the utility model theme is the cage for pet and other animals.

Background technology

Background note is included in information useful when understanding the utility model.This is not an admission that any letter for being provided in this Breath is all mutually to have technology or the utility model on current claim, or the open file of any specific or implicit reference is Prior art.

Pet cage can provide a kind of safety with easily mode to transport pet, to visit animal doctor or travelling.It is such The commonly provided appropriately sized compartment of cage, is fanned out to introduction with a handle or similar device to transport with one Send.And pet cage must need a certain size to provide comfortable and safe for pet, such size storage or without using When cage can be made heavy.

Some manufacturers solve this problem, such as fabric by building the pet cage of flexible material.It is such to carry The part of body can strengthen hardness or comprising hardboard, to provide the structure of some strength, while still allowing user when not in use Fold or compression cage.However, the use of such material necessarily limits the size and/or weight of workable animal, and Animal is only in such a cage limited protection is provided.In addition, this material does not allow easy cleaning when making dirty.Most Afterwards, many pet breeds (particularly the large birds) are with little difficulty on destruction fabric barrier.

Many commercial pet cages are made up of rigid material, and rigid material is arranged in " renovating " structure that there is provided once Half portion and a first half, two parts are connected (for example, latch, threaded post, etc.) in various turnable modes, it is allowed to which user tears open Unload without using cage to be stored.However, multiple single projects that such dismounting must be stored, and general only reduction The requirement of less than half of memory space.

If each individual publication or patent application represent clearly and respectively to include reference, then all herein Publication all include reference to the same extent.Quote term definition or using and this paper terms definition it is inconsistent or On the contrary, provided herein is term definition suitable for the definition of the term, and the definition of the term is not suitable for the term.

Therefore, still there is the demand to contractile pet cage, pet cage can allow simple and directly fold and assemble While provide a stabilization, safety and protectiveness fence for different size of pet.

Utility model content

The utility model theme provides mechanism, system and the method for a pet cage, and pet cage is configured to be punctured into one flat , it is compact, and the shape easily transported.Pet cage quickly and is readily deployed or extended, and is used for pet to improve one Stabilization and safety cage.Pet cage can provide different sizes to accommodate different animal partners, and different sizes are by doting on The size of thing is determined, with different function settings.

The one side of theme of the present utility model includes a collapsible pet cage.Collapsible pet cage include a top plate and One bottom plate, bottom plate is connected to top plate by the first and second side walls.The first side wall preferably includes the first side for being connected to top plate Edge, the second edge for being connected to bottom plate, the 3rd edge, fourth edge relative with the 3rd side parallel to first edge, and the One hinge area is inserted between the 3rd edge and the 4th edge.Second sidewall includes being connected to the 5th edge of top plate, is connected to 6th edge of bottom plate, parallel to the 7th edge at the 5th edge, eightth edge relative with the 7th edge, and second hinge area It is inserted between the 7th edge and the 8th edge.In a preferred embodiment, the second sidewall is relative with the first side wall, and Top plate and bottom plate and the first and second side walls together constitute the agent structure with first end and the second end.

In certain embodiments, pet cage also includes first end and the second end.First end can be positioned on first end, And the second end can be positioned on the second end.First end includes an opening and a barrier (for example, fan brake door OR gate), and barrier is matched somebody with somebody It is set to and reversible covers opening.

When first axle area is located at substantially 180 ° of angles, pet cage one unfoldable shape of formation, such the first side wall part Just substantially plane, when second hinge area is located at substantially 180 ° of angles, such second sidewall part is substantially just plane, first It is folded up with the second end close to ceiling location.

In order to fold cage, the first and second ends inwardly rotate on each of which central point.First and second side walls Then can on either side wall central hinge relatively to interior folding.Pet cage part forms a retracted configuration, wherein the One hinge area is located at the angle less than 30 °, and such first axle area is to second sidewall, second hinge area is located at less than 30 ° Angle, such second hinge area to the first side wall, and first end and the second end be roughly parallel to first level part and Second horizontal component and it is inserted between first level part and the second horizontal component.

Different objects, feature, aspect and the advantage of the utility model theme will be retouched from the detailed of preferred embodiment below Become apparent in stating, and refer to the attached drawing, the similar component of similar digitized representation.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1A shows that pet cage is in the view of one embodiment of unfoldable shape.

Figure 1B shows that pet cage is in the top view of one embodiment of unfoldable shape.

Fig. 1 C show side view of the pet cage transition in the side wall of one embodiment of unfoldable shape.

Fig. 1 D show that pet cage is in the side view of the end of one embodiment of unfoldable shape.

Fig. 1 E show that pet cage is in the view of another embodiment of unfoldable shape.

Fig. 2A shows that pet cage is transitioned into the view of one embodiment of retracted configuration from unfoldable shape.

Fig. 2 B show that pet cage is transitioned into another view of one embodiment of retracted configuration from unfoldable shape.

Fig. 2 C show that pet cage is transitioned into static another view of one embodiment of retracted configuration from unfoldable shape.

Fig. 2 D show that pet cage is transitioned into the quiet of retracted configuration and one embodiment of locking mechanism from unfoldable shape Another view of state

Fig. 3 A show that pet cage is in the view of one embodiment of retracted configuration.

Fig. 3 B show that pet cage is in the top view of one embodiment of retracted configuration.

Fig. 3 C show that pet cage is in the side view of the side wall of one embodiment of retracted configuration.

Fig. 3 D show that pet cage of knowing clearly is in the side view of the end of one embodiment of retracted configuration

Fig. 4 A illustrate the projection in the side view of one embodiment of pet cage.

Fig. 4 B illustrate the projection in the top view of one embodiment of pet cage.

Fig. 5 A show an exemplary locking mechanism of one embodiment of pet cage.

Fig. 5 B show the bindiny mechanism of Fig. 5 A locking mechanism.

Fig. 6 shows the view of the one embodiment for the pet cage that can be used as trolley.

Fig. 7 shows the use example of the one embodiment for the pet cage that can be used as trolley.

Fig. 8 A show another use example of the one embodiment for the pet cage that can be used as trolley.

Fig. 8 B show another use example of the one embodiment for the pet cage that can be used as trolley.

Fig. 9 shows the top view of one embodiment of the pet cage with additional bag.

Figure 10 A show an exemplary locking system.

Figure 10 B show an exemplary locking system.

Figure 10 C show an exemplary locking system.

Figure 11 A show another exemplary block sytem.

Figure 11 B show another exemplary block sytem.

Figure 12 A show another exemplary locking system.

Figure 12 B show another exemplary locking system.

Embodiment

The exemplary embodiment described below that many utility model themes are provided.Although any embodiment represents practical new The single combination of type element, the utility model theme includes all possible combination of open element.Therefore as an embodiment includes Elements A, B and C, and an embodiment includes element B and D, then the utility model theme also includes A, B, C or D of other presence Combination, even if not disclosing clearly.

Unless context clear stipulaties, otherwise " one " used herein and in claims below, " one " and The meaning of " this " includes multiple implications.In addition, unless context clear stipulaties, be otherwise described herein used in " ... in " the meaning include " ... in " and " ... on " implication.

It is used herein, and unless specified in context, otherwise term " being connected to " is referred to while including direct Connect (two elements are interconnected and contacted with each other) and be indirectly connected with (at least one add ons is located between two elements).Cause This, term " being connected to " and " with ... be connected " politely used in context network to mean " to interconnect ", two Or more than two device configurations be possibly by one or more intermediate equipments intercourse data (for example, uniaxially, it is double Xiang Di, on a 50-50 basis, etc.).

The detailed description of the scope of value herein is intended only as a kind of respective value one kind side of writing a Chinese character in simplified form for singly referring to and falling in the range of Formula.Outer unless otherwise indicated, each individually value is included in specification just as being individually described in detail herein.Unless otherwise indicated or on Hereafter otherwise expressly specified outer, all approach described hereins can be performed in any suitable order.It is provided herein Application target on any and all example of specific embodiment or exemplary language (for example, " such as ") is intended merely to more The utility model is illustrated well, and does not constitute the limitation to the utility model scope, Unless Otherwise Requested.Language in specification What speech can not be read as representing any failed call puts into practice essential element to the utility model.

In certain embodiments, the numeral of the quantity of characterization, is such as used to describing and requiring of the present utility model specific The size of embodiment, is interpreted as being modified by term " about " in some cases.Therefore, in certain embodiments, description is write With numerical parameter specified in appended claims be can be according to needed for specific embodiment performance and the approximation that changes. In certain embodiments, numerical parameter should be interpreted that the numeral that is obtained according to the significant digits of report and by application it is common four House five enters technology acquisition.Although the number range and parameter of some embodiments of the present utility model are all approximate, specific Example in the numerical value that is illustrated be as accurate as possible.Numerical value in some embodiments of the present utility model may include one Fixed error, necessarily causes the standard deviation found in respective test measurement.

Unless context provides that conversely all scopes listed herein should be interpreted that the end points including them, and nothing Limits, which should be interpreted that, only includes commercial application value.Equally, unless context provides that conversely the list of all values should be regarded To include median.

The packet of alternative elements disclosed in the utility model or embodiment may not be interpreted as to limitation of the present utility model.Often Individual group parts can be combined individually or with this group of miscellaneous part or the other elements found herein.One of one group or Multiple parts may be embodied in one due in the group of convenient and/or patentability reason, or be removed from it one.Include when any or When deleting generation, specification is considered as comprising modification group to realize for all calculating units in appended claims herein Written description.

Disclosed equipment, method and system, which provide many superior technique effects, includes the rigid pet cage of rigidity or part Equipment, easily can store and/or transport with state that is one compact, folding, while also allowing for opening or deploying to use.

The one side of theme of the present utility model includes a collapsible pet cage, and user can be when in use easily from one Unfoldable shape changes the form of pet cage to a retracted configuration, so as to when not in use, reduce pet cage and be more than 75% volume.

Figure 1A-D show one embodiment in the collapsible pet cage 100 of unfoldable shape.Figure 1A shows collapsible The view of pet cage 100, Figure 1B shows the top view of collapsible pet cage 100, and Fig. 1 C show collapsible pet cage 100 Side view.Fig. 1 D show the rearview of collapsible pet cage 100.Pet cage 100 includes a top plate 105, a bottom plate 106.Top Plate 105 and bottom plate 106 are substantially parallel to one another.Pet cage 100 also includes a right side wall 110 and a left side wall 112, and two side is basic It is parallel to each other.

Top plate 105 and bottom plate 106 are connected by left and right sidewall 110,112 along corresponding edge, have a front end 116 to be formed With the open-ended structure of a rear end 115.In a preferred embodiment, pet cage 100 also includes after a foreboard 117 and one Front end 116 and rear end 115 can at least partially, preferably, be respectively completely covered in plate 118, two boards.Front and rear panels 117,118 are connected to cage so that two boards in the end of top plate or bottom plate 105,106 around pivoting, and two boards are removable It is connected respectively to top plate or bottom plate 106,105 with unloading.Thus, for example, front and rear panels 117,118 are all connected to top plate 105, Front and rear panels 117,118 are preferably detachably attached to bottom plate 106.

In certain embodiments, top plate 105, bottom plate 106, side wall 110,112, foreboard 117 and back plate 118 are all by one Or multiple light-duty and rigid materials are made.Suitable material includes polymer, composite (for example, glass fibre, carbon fiber Deng) and/or metal.Such rigid material may include to perforate and/or be configured as a rigid grid or net further to subtract Light weight and promotion are divulged information.In certain embodiments, the different piece of cage is made from a variety of materials.In a preferred embodiment In, the material for building cage 100 be waterproof to clean, and antibacterial and/or Fungicidal compounds can be included.Another In individual embodiment, one or more top plates 105, bottom plate 106, side wall 110,112, foreboard 116, back plate 117 can include flexibility Material, such as fabric and/or translucent or transparent material.This flexible material can be supported by an insert, comprising mesh and/or Framework is the animal partner in cage 100 there is provided a certain degree of rigidity, to be conducive to the folding and expansion of cage stabilization Support is provided.

In a preferred embodiment, left and right sidewall 110, either side wall all includes a upper portion side wall and a bottom in 112 Portion side wall.For example, right side wall 110 includes upper right wall 111a and bottom right wall 111b.Equally, left side wall 112 includes upper Portion's left side wall and bottom left wall.A left side for upper portion side wall (111a of right side wall 110) and bottom sidewall (111b of right side wall 110) Right side wall 110,112 is connected by a hinge area 120,121 respectively.The level of hinge area 120,121 runs through right left side wall 110, 112, so that when cage 100 is transitioned into retracted configuration from unfoldable shape, hinge area allows right left side wall 110,112 to infolding It is folded.In a preferred embodiment, side wall 110,112 (i.e. inwardly) folded against, so that when cage 100 is in retracted configuration, Angle between the upper and lower part of one given side wall is less than about 45 °, less than about 30 °, less than about 15 ° and/or less than about 10 °. In this way, under retracted configuration, side wall 110,112 is on a core to interior folding, so that hinge area 120,121 is adjacent, And the side wall 110,112 folded is located between the top plate of cage 100 and bottom plate 105,106.

Preferably, side wall 110,112, in order to pass in and out the air circulation of cage, makes animal partner can with being installed with multiple holes Have a breath of fresh air.However, it is also possible to which one that considers in side wall 110,112 is not perforated or two side 110,112 is not perforated. In the present embodiment, at least one top plate 105, bottom plate 106, the back plate 117 of foreboard 116 or one are pierceable.

In certain embodiments, at least one side wall 110,112 alternatively includes a finger being located on hinged region 120,121 Contact portion point 180.In these embodiments, user by being pulled outwardly finger pad portion points 180 can promote finger pad portions point 180 inwardly or to It is outer so that side wall 110,112 is to interior folding.In addition, finger pad portion points 180 can stablize for a stabilizer upper portion side wall 111a and Bottom sidewall 111, and prevent that imprudence is folded side wall 110 when not needed.In certain embodiments, finger pad portion point 180 also may be used To be a stabilizer, to be fixed on the pet cage 100 under a retracted configuration when not in use.

In certain embodiments, front and rear opening 116,115 are closed or part closing by front and rear panel 117,118 respectively.Before Back plate 117,118 preferably connects top plate 105 or bottom plate that (for example, by hinge etc.) arrives cage 100 along at least one edge 106.Edge may be configured as allowing top plate 105 or bottom plate 106 to roll over respect to the top plate 105 of cage 100 or the inner surface of bottom plate 106 Flat, when cage 100 is under retracted configuration, bottom plate is connected to top.In a preferred embodiment, front and rear panel 117,118 It is connected to the inner surface or lower surface of top plate 105.Under unfoldable shape, front and rear panel 117,118 rotates to a substantially vertical position, Towards 110,112 about 90 ° from side wall, there is provided the cage 100 of a closing.In certain embodiments, once reaching a relative top The predetermined angular in portion, front and rear panel just can be with automatic locking or lock into place.

Front and rear panel 117, one or both of 118 may include an opening 185 or hole (shown in Fig. 1 D) simultaneously, when pet cage is in When opening or unfoldable shape, opening or hole are there is provided the gateway inside a pet cage 100.Such opening 185 can be by wrapping Include fan brake door, door or similar removable barrier 190 to limit, gate, door or similar removable barrier 190 are to a certain degree Overlying cover gab 185, to prevent undesirable animal partner from being left from cage 100.Such door 190 may include a locking mechanism 195, locking mechanism allows door fixed on demand or not fixed.In a preferred embodiment, locking mechanism 195 allows door 190 Rotated around pivot from one or more sides, and also allow door 190 to be removed from cage 100.It is without hindrance logical that this provides one Road is to reduce the uneasiness for the pet being placed in cage 100.

In certain embodiments, top plate 105 and bottom plate 106 including the use of family can be easily carried with cage 100 handle or Other elements.Preferably, top plate 105 include one can grasping element (for example, top handle 145), user can be under unfoldable shape Catch and then carry cage 100.In addition, top plate 105 may include a side handle 140, then user can catch under retracted configuration Carry cage 100.Such handle 145 can be substantially focused on the outer surface of top plate or bottom plate 105,106.Implement other Example in, top handle 105 or side handle 140 can be a telescoping handles 610 (as shown in Figure 6), connect or extend to top plate or The plane of bottom plate 105,106.In such an embodiment, extendable handle can extend is in providing one for rolling The convenient crawl point of cage 100 under folding/compressed configuration and/or opening/unfoldable shape.

In certain embodiments, it is being designed for medium-sized (e.g., from about 30 pounds) and/or large-scale (e.g., from about 30 pounds) animal group In the specific embodiment of companion, bottom plate 106 includes multiple wheel 150a, 150b (or similar rolling equipment), so that user can be with Cage 100 will easily be pulled.For example, one wheel pairs 150a, 150b could be arranged to be substantially focused on the bottom plate of cage 100 Or a line edge of top plate 106,105, when cage is folded or is compressed, edge may point to lower section.Such wheel 150b allows folding Folded cage 100 is rolled rather than carried.In certain embodiments, a pair additional wheels can be set (or similar along opposite edges At four, ground one group wheel, the random angle for being arranged on rectangular or square bottom), it is allowed to cage 100 is rolled under unfoldable shape. Preferably, wheel 150a, 150b are detachably connected to bottom plate 106, to allow to remove when not needed.For example, wheel 150a, 150b can be castor, and castor can be opened or closed with double buckle from bottom plate 106.In such embodiments, cage can have One concave region or other regions, when not in use, wheel can be connected on cage in these regions.It is contemplated that any suitable Wheel type.In certain embodiments, wheel 150a, 150b are omni-directional wheel (for example, Mecanum wheel, etc.), omnidirectional Wheel makes cage 100 to move in all directions.

It is further contemplated that, cage can have dismountable lid for projection, and wheel is connected when not in use To cover projection.Such lid can be made up of rubber or other compounds, and rubber or other compounds are preferably reduced The possibility that cage is moved or slided unintentionally.In static other embodiments, projection can have a spring cup, and spring cup is inclined Lower or remote bottom plate.In such embodiments, though it is foreseeable that wheel causes lid upwards or the bottom of to raised connection Plate is slided, so that lid be removed from projection.

Front and rear panels 117,118 also include one or more locking mechanism 160a, 160b, make front and rear panel 117,118 with Bottom plate 106 is consolidated.Therefore, locking mechanism 160a, 160b are fixed on the cage 100 under unfoldable shape.Such locking mechanism 160a, 160b can passively participate in the expansion of cage 100, but need to be used to have on the part of refolding cage 100 in user Limitation is acted.This is conducive to the cage 100 for preventing from opening or deploying is unexpected when in use to fold.Further, it is contemplated that locking machine Structure 160a, 160b must shut off, to allow the door positioned at foreboard 117 (or in end 116) to open.This ensures that locking mechanism exists Animal partner correctly fixes before being placed in cage 100.One exemplary locking mechanism 100 is shown in Figure 10 A-C. Figure 10 A describe an exemplary springlock 1005, and Figure 10 B describe a spring hammerlock 1010, and spring hammerlock can be with bullet Spring lock 1005 is connected.Figure 10 C illustrate locking mechanism 1000, and wherein springlock 1005 is connected with spring hammerlock 1010.

Fig. 1 E show another embodiment of collapsible pet cage 200.In this embodiment, upper portion side wall 211a and bottom Portion side wall 211b is connected by one or more rotary gemels 212.

Fig. 2A-D show the collapsible pet cage 100 that retracted configuration is transitioned into from unfoldable shape.In the first step, foreboard Disengaged with back plate 117,118 from bottom plate 106 or top plate 105 so that front and rear panels 117,118 only with bottom plate 106 or top plate 105 One of be hinged.Fig. 2A shows locking mechanism 160a one embodiment, and locking mechanism can rise with from bottom panel 106 Disengage front or rear panel 117,118.

For example, as shown in Figure 2 B, once front and back panel 117,118 is unlocked from bottom plate 106, front and rear panels 117,118 are just It can be rotated inward towards the inner surface of top plate 105.

As shown in Figure 2 C, in certain embodiments, front and rear panels 117,118 can inwardly rotate, so that front and rear panel 117, 118 with top plate and bottom plate 105,106 in same plane.In these embodiments, at least one top plate 105 or bottom plate 106 are configured To can access front or rear panel 117,118.Highly preferable, front and rear panel 117, the 118 at least slightly larger (example of collective height 215 Such as, it is at least big 0.5 inch, etc.) in the length 205 of foreboard, so that front and rear panels 117,118 collapsible and then placement top plates 105 lower sections are without overlapped.For example, if the height of forward and backward plate is x and y inches respectively, the length z of top plate 105 should 0.5 inch of+x+y should be at least.

In certain embodiments, the inner surface of top plate 105 may include one or more springlocks, front and rear panels 117, 118 are connected to top plate inner surface, and springlock makes front and rear panel 117,118 be maintained at folding position before and after starting springlock release Plate 117,118.Which ensure that front and rear panel 117,118 does not abut the position of top plate or bottom plate 105,106 until needing from front and rear panel When.The actuator being arranged on top plate can be used to be discharged for such as such springlock.

Or, the action of front and back end 115,116 to unfoldable shape is it is prevented that side wall is folded, so that stable side wall. In a contemplated embodiments as shown in figures 4 a-b, front and back end 115,116 may include one or more end 115,116 Raised 401a, 401b, 401c, the 401d of meaning side, raised adjacent sidewall 110,112.Fig. 4 A, which are shown, shows raised 401a, The side view (dotted line) of 401b cage 100, projection is vertically disposed in front and back end 115,116.Fig. 4 B, which are shown, to be shown each The top view of four the projections 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d at individual angle cage 100, side wall 110,112 is before each angular contact End and rear end 115,116.One or more raised 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d advantageously prevent side wall 110, and 112 is inside Fold, so as to prevent side wall folding.It is essential that, raised 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d should at least be placed on side wall 110,112 part for including hinge, but additional projection can further increase the stability of side wall 110,112.

As shown in Figure 2 D, once front and rear panel 117,118a is moved to the inner surface of top plate 105 completely, side wall 110,112 is just Folded in hinge area 120,121, so that top and bottom sidewall 111a, 111b, 113a, 113b and top plate and bottom plate 105,106 In same plane.Therefore, in these embodiments, in fact it is highly preferred that ground, the depth 210 of top 105 or bottom plate 106 is identical or larger (for example, at least big 0.5 inch, etc.), upper portion side wall 111a, 113b combination height is smaller, so that top sidewall 111a, 113a can be placed on the lower section of top plate 105 (inner surface of nearly top plate 105) without overlapping each other, and bottom sidewall 111b, 113b can be placed on bottom plate 106 without overlapping each other.、

Fig. 3 A-D show the collapsible pet cage 100 under retracted configuration.Fig. 3 A show collapsible pet cage 100 View, Fig. 3 B show the top view of collapsible pet cage 100, and Fig. 3 C show the side view of collapsible pet cage 100.Figure 3D shows the rearview of the pet cage 100 of folding.

In certain embodiments, in top plate 105 or bottom plate 106 at least one piece include one or more finger insertion holes 130a, 130b, the finger (or other objects) of user is may be inserted into promote front or rear panel 117 by finger insertion hole, 118 inner surfaces away from top plate 105.Top plate 105 includes an additional finger insertion hole, and user is may be inserted into by finger insertion hole Finger (or other objects), think side wall 110,112 provide Manual pressure (for example, pushing away) away from top plate 105 inner surface. This be easy to the cage 100 folded because hand by cage part clamp or be clipped in cage part between the minimum situation of risk of injury Lower opening and/or expansion, while also providing an additional vent hole in expanded position.In a preferred embodiment, so Hole position on the periphery of top plate 105 and bottom plate 106 or edge.Such hole can be so that for example, being an elongated open, size is wide About 1 inch to 2 inches and 3 to 6 inches of length, and may include a strengthened edge to provide leverage.

In certain embodiments, cage 100 includes a locking or locking mechanism, and mechanism prevents pet partner from cage 100 Easily escape.As described above, the cage 100 of the utility model concept can be in a folding or compressed configuration or in an expansion Or open form.Any of these forms or two kinds simultaneously all can be by springlock or similar means come stable, springlock Or similar mechanism is intended to make the adjacent part of cage stable mutually or temporarily locking.In a preferred embodiment, it is such Action of the springlock by opening or deploying cage 100 activates (for example, locking) without there is additional act on User Part. For example, the behavior of opening side wall can trigger a springlock, side wall is locked to an expanded position by springlock automatically, in expansion position Sidewall paneling is put relative into about 180 ° of angles, it is basic in conplane side wall to provide.Similar snap-lock mechanism can be directed at By the angle stabilization between top plate and side wall and between bottom plate and side wall at about 90 ° during the wall opening of side.This is conducive to using When trigger a large amount of springlocks manually without certain customers under opening or unfoldable shape by cage is stable, and for by ensuring Open or the stable safety to improve animal partner of unfoldable shape.Such springlock can be configured to by trigger mechanism (for example, Pin, button, circle, the action of sleeve or springlock) release, locked with release spring and then allow cage to be transitioned into closing or shrink shape State.

In certain embodiments, snap-lock mechanism can be raised and side wall or top plate springlock the connection of bottom plate.Figure 11A-B illustrates such example.In this instance, as shown in Figure 11 A, bottom plate 106 is connected with a projection 1100, and side wall 112 It is connected with a spring 1105.When the angle between top plate 105 and side wall 112 and between bottom plate and side wall 112 is at about 90 °, Springlock 105 and projection 1100 can be connected, and cage 100 be locked and stably in a unfoldable shape.In certain embodiments, such as Shown in Figure 11 B, bottom plate 106 is connected with a projection 1100, and top plate 105 is connected with a springlock 1105.When side wall 112 and top Plate 105 and/or bottom plate 106 are basic in same plane, and springlock 105 and projection 1100 can be connected, and cage 100 is locked And stably in retracted configuration.

Figure 12 A-B illustrate another embodiment of collapsible pet cage 1200, and collapsible pet cage includes locking form, lock Close system and include one or more fixed lobes for being connected to cage, it is one or more to be configured to connect one or more fixations convex The detachable springlock risen, is somewhat similarly to described by Figure 11 A-B..Figure 12 A show the view of cage 1200, and Figure 12 B Show the side view of cage 1200.In this embodiment, top plate 1206 and foreboard 1205 include projection 1220a-1220b respectively And 1215a-1215b, and bottom plate 1207 includes springlock 1210a, 1210b.Opposite side (the side wall of such as back plate 1208) may include The locking system of one similar projection and springlock.

In certain embodiments, only springlock is included in the side of bottom plate 1207, and only in top plate 1206 and foreboard 1205 Side include raised (for example, the either front end or rear end of cage).In a preferred embodiment, the both sides of back plate 1208 include Springlock, and the both sides (for example, front and back end) of top plate 1206 and the both sides of foreboard 1207 and back plate 1208 include projection.Cage Any front side and rear side can have a Single spring lock, springlock with one be arranged on any side of top plate 1206 projection and one It is arranged on the projection of front side 1205 and any side of rear side 1208.

Under a unfoldable shape, the raised 1215a of springlock 1210a, 1210b and foreboard 1205,1215b be connected (and Springlock can be connected with the projection of back plate 1208) so that foreboard 1205 (and preferably back plate 1208) is substantially positioned and fixed At a vertical angle angle of 90 degree relative to foreboard (for example, one).Under retracted configuration, the springlock of top plate 1206 1210a, 1210b each connect the raised 1220a of top plate 1206,1220b (and springlock can connect the opposite side of top plate 1206 It is raised) so that top plate 1206 and bottom plate 1207 are immediately adjacent to each other positioning and are fixed on retracted configuration.

Fig. 5 A-B show an example of locking mechanism, and locking mechanism includes a main body 500 and an axle 505, and axle is from master Body stretches out and is connected with hole 510.In order to untie this locking mechanism, answer a part for extrusion axis 505 and then carried from hole 510 Rise.

As shown in fig. 6, in certain embodiments, cage 600 may include a sweep 670 (being 170 in Figure 1A -3D), lead to Cross a hinge 671 and be connected to top plate 605, hinge allows top plate to be pivoted away from cage 600 to about 90 ° of angles or bigger angle.When When rotating or deploy by this way, sweep 670 can just as one be used for overage (for example, luggage, pet supplies, Etc.) support member and/or platform, when using with a wheel load-bearing cage 600 extend handle 610 with the use of when, The cage 600 folded is allowed to serve as a trolley.Preferably, sweep includes a hole, and hole is alignd fair with the hole 130b on top plate Family allowable pushes down on the opening in order to cage in front or rear panel.

In certain embodiments, cage can connect a dismountable belt.Such belt may include as served as attachment point The hasp being connected with protection device, the device of clip and/or ring, the sliding equipment for adjusting length and/or be intended to distribution The mat or support member of the weight of the whole body of people of cage are transported when folding.In certain embodiments, such belt can For the cage for being fixed for travelling when deploying or opening form.For example, as shown in fig. 7, a belt 705 can connect one has Cage 700 is taken turns, so that user there can be wheel cage 700 by pulling belt 705 to roll.In certain embodiments, belt 705 and one Handle is connected, and belt 705 is pulled so that user can catch handle.

Fig. 8 shows another embodiment for the detachable belt 805 being connected with cage 800.In this embodiment, may be used At least two jiaos of dismounting belt 805 and cage 800 are connected (for example, the two ends of side wall, the two of the two ends of top plate or bottom plate End) so that detachable belt 805 can be used to carry cage 800 by user's shoulder as a shoulder belt for user.Implement herein In example, when a side handle 840 can be used to carry cage 800 for user, detachable belt 805 can be as pin for leashing pet band.It is removable Unload belt 805 and connect a clip, the LATCH that belt can be attached to Pet neck ring and vehicle by clip (children's static line and is Rope) system.Equally, in certain embodiments, belt can be configured to the necklace or brace of animal partner.

In certain embodiments, top plate, bottom plate and/or side wall may include opening or passage, be open or the size of passage permits Perhaps the safety belt of belt or vehicle passes through, and sets to allow the belt when cage is in opening or unfoldable shape at least partly to wrap Inclosure.In such an embodiment, belt can include one or more hasps, and hasp can be connected with protection device (for example, safety belt or children car seat fixed system of automobile), it is allowed to which when transporting an animal partner, cage is safely solid It is scheduled on in-car.In static other embodiment, belt may include to allow from attachment means, and to be in folding/pressure when cage There is sufficient length to extend along around cage when contracting form and/or opening/unfoldable shape.In such an embodiment, belt It can be fixed on around cage to consolidate form (for example preventing the cage folded from opening).In static other embodiment, belt It may include mat, pad or similar weight distributor, and when cage is in folding or compressive state, belt is connected to cage The opposite end of son.Such belt can be easy to single transport cage, and it is appropriate on their shoulder mat or pad can be placed on Position is to lift cage and can normally walk substantially.

In certain embodiments, as shown in figure 9, cage 900 may include an additional sack or bag 910, sack or bag can Connect or cover the outer surface of cage 900.Such outer bag 905 can include animal articles for use, such as one or more to receive Contracting bowl, food, medicine and Waste disposal bag.In certain embodiments, such collapsible bowl may be connected to a cage bottom plate Adapting device on inner surface.

Obviously, it is many possible in addition to the embodiment that those have been described above to those skilled in the art Modification is all without departing from concept of the present utility model.Therefore, theme of the present utility model is except the spirit in appended claims It is not so limited outside.In addition, including specification and claims simultaneously, all terms all should be use up with consistent with the context The mode of possible broad sense is explained.Especially, term "comprising" and " containing " should be understood as referring to member with non-exclusively Part, part or step, it should however be pointed out element, part or the step of reference can be with being not known the other elements quoted, part Or step together exists or uses or combine.Refer to being selected from comprising A, B, C ... and N group in specification, claims Something in the place of at least one, original text is interpreted as only needing an element in group, rather than A to add N or B plus N, etc. Deng.

Claims (12)

1. a kind of collapsible pet cage, including：

One top plate；

One bottom plate, the top plate is connected to by the first and second side walls；

Wherein described the first side wall comprising one be connected to the first of top plate while, one be connected to the second of bottom plate while, one parallel to institute State first while the 3rd while, one with the described 3rd while the relative the 4th while and insertion third and fourth side between First axle area；

Wherein second sidewall comprising one be connected to the 5th of top plate while, one be connected to the 6th of bottom plate while, one parallel to described the Five while the 7th while, one with the described 7th while the relative the 8th while and insertion the 7th and the 8th side between second Hinge area, and wherein second sidewall is relative to the first side wall, wherein the top plate and bottom plate and first and second side wall An agent structure is jointly defined, agent structure includes a first end and one second end；

One first end, comprising a hole and a barrier, barrier be configured to it is reversible cover the hole, wherein the first end can It is positioned at the first end；

One the second end, can be positioned on second end；

Wherein described first and second end is articulated in the top plate or bottom plate；And

Wherein described Pet cage has a unfoldable shape, and wherein first axle area is positioned at one substantially 180 ° of angle, so that described One side of sidewall portion is in same plane substantially, and the second hinge area is positioned at one substantially 180 ° of angle, so that the second sidewall portion Substantially same plane is in, the first end is located in the first end, and the second end is located on second end； And

Wherein described pet cage part has a retracted configuration, and wherein first axle area is positioned at less than a 30 ° angles, so that described First axle area is to the second sidewall, the second hinge area is positioned at one and is less than 30 ° of angles, so that the second hinge area To the first side wall, and the first end and the second end are basically parallel to the first level portion and second water Flat portion and it is inserted between the first level portion and second horizontal part.

2. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the top plate includes a stomata, the adjacent top plate is peripheral, And wherein when pet cage is in retracted configuration, the stomata is just shaped and is positioned at the top plate, to allow user to contact institute One of the first side wall and the second sidewall are stated, to help the conversion between retracted configuration and unfoldable shape.

3. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, in addition to it is attached to the wheel of the bottom plate for a pair.

4. pet cage as claimed in claim 3, in addition to one can extend handle.

5. pet cage as claimed in claim 4, in addition to a ride, the top plate is rotatably connected along one side, wherein described Ride described can extend when handle stretches out from the pet cage in the case where the pet cage is in retracted configuration positions, to provide one Support face.

6. pet cage as claimed in claim 2, in addition to a ride, the top plate, and wherein institute are rotatably connected along one side State ride and include a hole, the stomata of the adjacent top plate.

7. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the barrier of the first end includes a springlock, And wherein described springlock is configured to allow the barrier to pivot relative to the first end, and allow from the first end Portion is removed.

8. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, in addition to a removable strip, and wherein described first level portion also includes a band Sub-aperture, size allows passing through for the belt, wherein the belt hole is positioned in and facilitates the belt and an automotive interior surfaces Junction.

9. pet cage as claimed in claim 8, it is characterised in that the belt includes a clip and a length adjuster, and wherein The clip is configured to connection (1) one necklace or brace, and (2) one relatively low children's anchors and tether constrained system anchor.

10. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the first level portion, second horizontal part, described First sidepiece and second sidepiece are made by a rigid material.

11. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that first sidepiece includes one the 3rd springlock, immediately institute The second horizontal part is stated, wherein the 3rd springlock has a first position and a second place, wherein in the first position The springlocks of Shi Suoshu the 3rd are configured to keep second horizontal part orthogonal with first sidepiece, and permit in the second place Perhaps described second horizontal part is rotated on first sidepiece.

12. pet cage as claimed in claim 1, in addition to：

First and second springlocks, laterally overhang from the bottom plate first and second respectively；

Wherein described first end is raised comprising one first, and the second end is raised comprising one second, and the top plate is included Third and fourth is raised, and the third and fourth projection is separately positioned on the first and second sides of the top plate；

It is raised that wherein described first springlock is configured to connection described first, and second spring lock is configured to connection described the Two is raised, and the first end and the second end are fixed on into a substantially vertical position；And

It is raised that wherein described first springlock is configured to connection the described 3rd, and second spring lock is configured to connection described the Four is raised, and the first end and the second end are fixed on into a position substantially parallel relative to the top plate.