TWI533796B - A traction device and vehicle - Google Patents

Description

Traction device and vehicle having the same

The present invention relates to a traction device, and more particularly to a traction device suitable for a user to tow a pet and a vehicle having the same.

As modern people's lives become more and more abundant, pets have become a trend, and the concept of pets is different from the concept of animals, but the concept of turning into family members or accompanying animals, and because of the change of ideas, let The business opportunities in the pet commodity market are unlimited.

According to the statistics of the Council of Agriculture, the total number of domestic cats and domestic dogs in Taiwan was 1.5 million in 2011. The number of domestic dogs has decreased year by year, while the number of domestic cats has shown a small increase. According to the statistics of the number of dogs and cats in the country, the opportunity in the pet market is not the growth of the number of dogs and cats, but the growth of the amount of pets invested by the owner, and the business opportunities in the pet market are the improvement of the peripheral supplies and related services of the pets.

A pet leash is a pet product that is used to pull a pet. Its main function is to prevent the pet from appearing improperly or when it wants to go. The owner uses it to stop it and guide it to the right direction, or pet. When doing or doing something incorrect, stop and correct bad behavior through the stimulation of the leash.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the patent of the Chinese Patent No. M480258, "Pet Pulling Rope" discloses a cord structure for a pet. The pet pull cord 1 includes an extended rope segment 11 and a stretchable adjustment ring 12. And a C-shaped neck ring 13. The extended cord segment 11 has an extended length rope type and includes a pulling end 111 and an extending end 112. The expandable adjusting ring 12 is in a closed loop shape and is connected to the extended rope segment 11 . Extended end 112, And an adjusting portion 121 for adjusting the size of the ring of the expandable and adjustable adjusting ring 12, wherein the opposite ends of the C-shaped neck ring 13 are provided with two buckles 131 connecting the expandable adjusting ring 12, the two buckles The ring 131 is displaceable along the shape of the expandable adjustment ring 12 to change the ring size of the C-shaped neck ring 13.

Thereby, the 俾 can be adjusted by the ring size adjustment of the expandable and adjustable ring 12 to limit the maximum expandable range of the ring diameter of the C-shaped neck ring 13, thereby enabling the pet drawstring 1 to reach the pet burst It has a tightening effect and can effectively prevent pets from breaking free and practical progress when released.

From the above description, it can be seen that the conventional pet pull rope still has the following disadvantages in actual use:

First, the hidden security crisis

Since there is no lighting or warning device in the past, when the owner is walking in the dark or at night, the driver on the side of the road is likely to hit the pet due to poor eyesight, which lacks safety considerations.

Second, the use is inconvenient

When the main feeding dog takes a walk, the C-shaped neck ring 13 is set on the pet's neck, and one hand is released to hold the holding end 111, so that the owner can use only the other hand. For the user of bicycle or locomotive, it is not only inconvenient, but also increases the risk of riding, and lacks the automatic winding function, so that the extension of the extended rope segment 11 is relatively difficult.

Third, lack of functionality

With modern people paying attention to practical and diversified life, sometimes it is no longer just a single functional requirement for a single product, but a need for multiple uses of a single product. Although it is known to prevent pets from breaking free and over-tightening. However, today's pet market is highly competitive, and the single-function drawstring can no longer meet the needs of modern owners.

All of the above shortcomings show that the pet pull rope is used. Derived problems, such as the ability to effectively improve the existing drawstrings, have developed a user-friendly and versatile convenience design that will meet the needs of the owner.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a traction device suitable for use by a user to tow a pet and includes a body unit, a drawstring unit, and an alert unit.

The main body unit includes a body surrounding an accommodating space, and a handle disposed on one side of the body and movable between a combined position and a separated position. When the handle is located at the combined position, the body is Abutting against the handle and being substantially circular, when the handle is in the separated position, the body and the handle are away from each other and constitute a grip that can be worn by the user's hand to be gripped on the handle A space is provided, and a through hole is formed in the body.

The cord pulling unit includes a cord reel disposed in the accommodating space, and a pull cord wound around the cord reel, the cord having a fixed end fixed to the cord reel and a self-piercing A hole is provided to extend over the free end of the pet. The warning unit includes a light-emitting member disposed on the body, and a battery disposed in the accommodating space for providing light-emitting of the illuminating member.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the body has two rails disposed at two ends, and the handle has two poles disposed at two ends. In the combined position, the two poles can be deep and hidden in the rail. In the two tracks, in the separated position, the two plungers protrude from the two tracks and are exposed.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the cable pull unit further includes a stopper disposed on the main body unit for fixing the pull cord, and has a spacer disposed on the body and adjacent to the through hole. a limiting plate and a pushing block protruding from the limiting plate, the pushing block is worn by the pushing block Pushing in the direction of the hole allows the limiting plate to move downward against the drawstring to fix the length of the drawstring extending from the through hole.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the warning unit further includes a control switch disposed on the body and electrically connected to the battery and the illuminating member, and the control switch is pressed to control whether the illuminating member emits light or not.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the warning unit further includes a USB interface disposed on the body and electrically connected to the battery for charging the battery with an external power connection.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the warning unit further includes a solar panel disposed on the body and electrically connected to the battery, and the power generated by the solar panel being exposed to sunlight is stored in the battery.

Still another technical means of the present invention is that the surface of the above-mentioned drawstring is coated with a paint of a fluorescent material.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the handle is provided with a plurality of anti-slip bumps for increasing the frictional force of the human hand.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the body unit further includes a connecting seat disposed on the body and having a substantially annular shape.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle having the traction device, the vehicle having a frame, and a fixing base disposed on the frame, wherein the traction device is coupled to the bracket Pull the pet on the fixed seat.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that when the body and the handle are away from each other, the user can hold the hand on the handle, so that the traction device becomes a hand-held traction tool, when the traction device is coupled to the vehicle When the fixed seat is used, the user can go out and ride the traction tool used by the vehicle to meet the user's dual-purpose traction tool in different states. Further, the surface of the drawstring is coated with fluorescent paint. Increasing the significance of the user pulling the pet out at night, and pressing the control switch can control the hair Whether the light is illuminated or not, in order to achieve the effect of actively warning passers-by, so that the owner can also pull the pet peers with peace of mind when going out.

3‧‧‧ Pets

5‧‧‧Main unit

50‧‧‧ accommodating space

51‧‧‧Ontology

511‧‧‧through holes

512‧‧‧ track

52‧‧‧Hands

521‧‧‧Plunger

522‧‧‧Slip-on bumps

53‧‧‧Connecting seat

6‧‧‧Drawing rope unit

61‧‧‧Reel

62‧‧‧Drawstring

621‧‧‧ fixed end

622‧‧‧Free end

63‧‧‧Restrictor

631‧‧‧Limited board

632‧‧‧ Push block

7‧‧‧Warning unit

71‧‧‧Lighting parts

72‧‧‧Battery

73‧‧‧Control switch

74‧‧‧USB interface

75‧‧‧ solar panels

8‧‧‧ Vehicles

81‧‧‧ frame

82‧‧‧ fixed seat

A‧‧‧ combination location

B‧‧‧Separation position

X‧‧‧ holding space

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional pet pulling rope of the Japanese Patent No. M480258; FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the pulling device of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the preferred embodiment. In the example, a handle is separated from a body; FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention on a pet 3; FIG. 5 is a side view showing the traction device. A preferred embodiment of the vehicle; and FIG. 6 is a side elevational view showing another perspective of the preferred embodiment.

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

2, 3, and 4, the traction device of the present invention is suitable for a user to pull a pet 3, and includes a main body unit 5, a pull cord unit 6, and a warning unit 7.

The main body unit 5 includes a body 51 defining an accommodating space 50, a handle 52 disposed on one side of the body 51, and a connecting seat 53 disposed on the body 51 and having a ring shape. A through hole 511 is defined in the body 51.

It is worth mentioning that the handle 52 can be moved between a combined position A and a separated position B when the handle 52 is in the combined position. In the case of A, the body 51 and the handle 52 abut each other and are substantially circular. Otherwise, when the handle 52 is located at the separated position B, the body 51 and the handle 52 are away from each other and constitute a user. A hand is placed therein to hold the holding space X on the handle 52.

Furthermore, the body 51 further has a track 512 disposed at two ends, and the handle 52 has a plunger 521 disposed at two ends. When the handle 52 is located at the combined position A, the two pins 521 can be deepened and hidden. In the two rails 512, when the handle 52 is located at the separated position B, the two plungers 521 protrude from the two rails 512 and are exposed.

The arrangement of the two poles 521 and the two rails 512 not only enhances the convenience of the user to separate the body 51 from the handle 52, but also preserves the complete appearance of the body unit 5, thereby facilitating storage and aesthetic flow. The effect.

In addition, the handle 52 is provided with a plurality of anti-slip bumps 522 for increasing the friction of the human hand to improve the convenience of use.

The cord unit 6 includes a cord reel 61 disposed in the accommodating space 50, and a cord 62 wound around the cord reel 61. The cord 62 has a fixing fixed to the cord reel 61. The end 621 and a free end 622 extending from the through hole 511 to be sleeved on the pet 3.

Specifically, when the free end 622 is separated from the pet 3, the pull cord 62 can be re-rolled on the reel 61 by the setting of the reel 61, and the free end 622 is located. The actual opening 511 of the wearing hole 511 can be changed according to the needs of the user, and should not be limited thereto.

In the preferred embodiment, the cord unit 6 further includes a stopper 63 disposed on the main body unit 5 for fixing the cord 62, and has a bracket body disposed on the body 51 and adjacent to the cable. The limiting plate 631 of the hole 511 and a pushing block 632 protruding from the limiting plate 631.

In actual implementation, the pushing block 632 is only pushed in the direction of the through hole 511, so that the limiting plate 631 can be moved downward and abutted. On the pull cord 62, the length of the pull cord 62 extending from the through hole 511 is fixed. Conversely, when the user needs to retract the pull cord 62, the push block 632 only needs to be away from the wearer. The direction of the hole 511 is pushed to release the restriction of the pull cord 62. At this time, the cord reel 61 can take the pull cord 62 into the accommodating space 50, so that the pull cord 62 The length will be adjusted according to the actual situation, and the wire collection method is as convenient as tape measure, which will enhance the convenient use.

It is worth mentioning that the surface of the drawstring 62 is coated with a fluorescent material to absorb the weak light source and emit light at night, and the pull cord 62 which can be illuminated at night is set with the pet 3 sets, which can be increased. The user can pull the singularity of the pet 3 out at night, thereby improving the safety of the pet 3. In actual implementation, paints of different colors can also be applied to increase the identification of the cord 62, which should not be limited thereto. .

The warning unit 7 includes a light-emitting member 71 disposed on the body 51, and a battery 72 disposed in the accommodating space 50 for providing the light-emitting member 71 to emit light. Through the arrangement of the illuminating member 71, the salience and safety of the user pulling the pet 3 out at night can be further improved.

In addition, the warning unit 7 further includes a control switch 73 disposed on the body 51 and electrically connected to the battery 72 and the light-emitting member 71. When the user does not need to use the illumination function, the user can press The control switch 73 controls whether the illuminating member 71 emits light or not, which not only improves the convenience of use, but also achieves the effect of actively warning passers-by.

Furthermore, the warning unit 7 further includes a USB interface 74 disposed on the body 51 and electrically connected to the battery 72 for charging the battery 72 with an external power connection.

By the arrangement of the battery 72 and the USB interface 74, the traction device of the present invention can save the procedure of replacing the general battery, thereby not only saving the cost of purchasing the battery, but also effectively reducing the secondary pollution caused by the waste battery to the environment. To meet the demands of environmental protection and repeated use.

In addition, the warning unit 7 further includes a solar panel 75 disposed on the body 51 and electrically connected to the battery 72. The power generated by the solar panel 75 exposed to sunlight is stored in the battery 72.

The solar panel 75 absorbs sunlight during the day, and then stores the electric power in the battery 72. In addition to reducing the exhaustion of natural energy, it also has the functions of environmental protection and energy saving.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a vehicle having the above-described traction device has a frame 81 and a fixing base 82 disposed on the frame 81. The traction device is the connecting seat 53. The utility model is characterized in that it is coupled to the fixing base 82 to pull the pet 3, and by combining the traction device with the vehicle 8, it can be used as a utility tool when the user goes out to exercise, and the convenience of use can be improved.

In a practical implementation, a positioning latch can be disposed on two sides of the fixing base 82. When the connecting base 3 is combined with the fixing base 82, the two positioning latches are further disposed on the connecting base 53. In order to fix the traction device to the vehicle 8, since the combination of the two may be different, the disclosure should not be limited to the disclosure, nor the detailed structure of the two positioning cassettes.

It can be seen from the description of the above preferred embodiments that the traction device of the present invention and the vehicle having the same have the following enhancements:

First, with active warning and promotion of significance

Through the cord 62 that can be illuminated at night, and the arrangement of the illuminating member 71, not only can the user's fascination of pulling the pet 3 out at night can be increased, but also the effect of actively warning the passerby can be achieved to meet the safety consideration of the user. .

Second, the use of convenience

Through the setting of the stopper 63, the user can adjust the length of the drawstring 62 according to the actual situation, and can quickly rewind the cord reel 61 of the drawstring 62, thereby improving the convenience of storage. The connecting seat 53 provided on the body 51 can be quickly combined with the vehicle 8, and the user of the bicycle or the locomotive can improve the convenience and reduce the risk of riding.

Third, diversified design

When the body 51 and the handle 52 are away from each other, the user can hold the hand on the handle 52 to make the traction device a hand-held traction tool, and when the traction device is coupled to the fixed seat of the vehicle 8 When it is 82, it can be used as a user to ride the traction tool used by the vehicle 8 to meet the needs of different use states.

In summary, the traction device of the present invention and the vehicle having the same are disposed between the main body unit 5, the cable unit 6, and the warning unit 7 through the reel 61 and the stopper 63. The arrangement allows the user to quickly retract and fix the length of the pull cord 62 as needed, and the surface of the pull cord 62 is coated with a fluorescent paint, which can increase the significance of the user pulling the pet 3 out at night, and then Pressing the control switch 73 can control whether the illuminating member 71 is illuminated or not to achieve the effect of actively warning the passerby, so that the owner can also safely pull the pet 3 peers during the outing exercise, by designing the traction device as a handheld or It is a dual-purpose traction tool combined with the vehicle 8 to meet the needs of different use states, and not only brings the greatest convenience to life, but also meets the needs of the user, so the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

3‧‧‧ Pets

5‧‧‧Main unit

62‧‧‧Drawstring

8‧‧‧ Vehicles

81‧‧‧ frame

Claims (4)

A traction device is suitable for a user to pull a pet, and comprises: a main body unit, comprising a body surrounding an accommodating space, and a side disposed on the side of the body and at a combined position and a a handle that moves between the separated positions. When the handle is in the combined position, the body and the handle abut each other and is substantially circular. When the handle is in the separated position, the body and the handle are away from each other and constitute a The user's hand is provided with a holding space for holding the handle, and a through hole is formed in the body; a pull cord unit includes a cord reel disposed in the accommodating space, and a pull cord wound on the cord reel, the cord having a fixed end fixed to the cord reel and a free end extending from the through hole to be sleeved on the pet; and a warning The unit includes a light-emitting member disposed on the body, and a battery disposed in the accommodating space for providing light-emitting of the illuminating member. The traction device of claim 1, wherein the body further has two rails disposed at two ends, and the handle has two plungers disposed at two ends, and the two plungers can be deepened in the combined position. And hidden in the two tracks, in the separated position, the two plungers are from the two tracks The road stretches out and is revealed. The traction device of claim 2, wherein the cable unit further includes a stopper disposed on the body unit for fixing the cable, and has a body disposed on the body and adjacent to the body a limiting plate through which the hole is formed, and a pushing block protruding from the limiting plate, pushing the pushing block toward the through hole, so that the limiting plate can be moved downward against the pulling rope To fix the length of the drawstring from the through hole. A vehicle having a frame, a fixing seat disposed on the frame, and a traction device fixed to the fixing base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The traction device is coupled to the fixed seat by the connecting seat to pull the pet.