WO2000069253A1 - Device for transporting a domestic animal - Google Patents

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WO2000069253A1
WO2000069253A1 PCT/FR2000/001293 FR0001293W WO0069253A1 WO 2000069253 A1 WO2000069253 A1 WO 2000069253A1 FR 0001293 W FR0001293 W FR 0001293W WO 0069253 A1 WO0069253 A1 WO 0069253A1
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Dominique Manenti
Marc Bellaiche
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/02—Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like
    • A01K1/0236—Transport boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses for animals; Fittings therefor
    • A01K1/0245—Boxes or cages
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/02—Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like
    • A01K1/0236—Transport boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses for animals; Fittings therefor
    • A01K1/0254—Bags or baskets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/02—Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like
    • A01K1/0236—Transport boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses for animals; Fittings therefor
    • A01K1/029—Boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses especially adapted for carrying the animal on the body of a person

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  • the present invention relates to means of transport for small domestic animals.
  • Pet owners are faced with many difficulties when they want to move by taking their pet, regardless of the mode of travel, plane, train, etc.
  • a known solution consists in using small cages which, in addition to their unsightly and impractical aspects, are not very pleasant for the animal.
  • these cages provide very little space for the animal which is forced to remain confined in a small volume even during the passive phases of travel, when it is at rest.
  • Another known possibility is the use of a basket, if the size of the animal is suitable.
  • the open structure of a basket is incompatible with the requirements of a trip during which the animal, which may be disturbed, must be maintained to be transported without being able to escape.
  • the present invention overcomes these various drawbacks by proposing a transport device for domestic animals which is practical, simple to transport and which satisfies the regulations concerning the cabin luggage of an airplane while providing sufficient space. animals, especially during the passive phases of the journey, such as in waiting rooms, on a train or on an airplane.
  • the device for the manual transport or on the back of a small domestic animal delimiting a closed volume capable of being opened is characterized in that it comprises means suitable for passing said device from a transport position to a deployed position offering a greater interior volume.
  • the device comprises a first folding panel articulated between two positions corresponding respectively to the transport and deployed positions, associated with a second panel delimiting, in the deployed position, the interior volume of the device.
  • side bellows connect the folding panel to the device in the deployed position and the second panel is a net.
  • the device comprises mobile means capable of supporting the folding panel in the deployed position, said folding panel comprising an openwork part.
  • the device includes straps to be worn on the back as well as rolling means.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a first handle as well as a second, retractable.
  • FIG. 1 is a three-quarter front view of the device, in perspective, according to the invention and in the transport position;
  • FIG. 1 is a three-quarter front view, in perspective, of the device of Figure 1 in the deployed position;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the device in the configuration of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a back view of the device according to the invention.
  • high and low denote positions respectively distant and close to the ground.
  • a “horizontal” direction corresponds to a direction parallel to the ground and “vertical” to a direction perpendicular to the previous one.
  • front and rear correspond respectively to a first and a second plane of a figure.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown the device 1 according to the invention, seen in perspective from three-quarters face in the transport position.
  • the device 1 has a generally quadrangular shape comprising a first panel 2 forming the substantially rectangular front face of the device 1, of the same shape and the same dimensions as the panel or rear face 3 which is parallel to it.
  • the parallelepiped interior volume defined by the device 1 is delimited by the front 2 and rear 3 faces and lateral faces 4a and 4b, an upper face 4c and a lower face or bottom 4d.
  • the faces 4a, 4b and 4c form a continuous strip of material.
  • the front face 2 having slightly rounded angles, is separated, in the horizontal direction slightly above its half, into two upper 2a and lower 2b parts by a fold 5.
  • the upper part 2a made of a flexible material such as canvas or leather, has an openwork portion 6 which is substantially square, consisting of a ventilation net 7 allowing the animal to breathe, without however being able to take out any part of its body.
  • the net 7 is preferably removable and fixed by means of any known removable means such as for example a zipper arranged on three of its sides.
  • the lower part 2b of the front face 2 is stiffened by means of a reinforcing plate 8 (made of plastic or any other rigid and light material) slipped into the lining of said lower part 2b.
  • the front face 2 is articulated on the device 1 by its lower side on the front edge of the bottom 4d.
  • Said front face 2 is also partially detachably associated with the lateral faces 4a, 4b and with the upper face 4c by any known means, such as a zipper 9 traversing the lateral sides and the upper side of the front face 2 , the lower side being sewn onto the front edge of the bottom 4d.
  • the lateral faces 4a and 4b also made of flexible material, each have, in their lower part, a pocket 10 and 10 'substantially rectangular (of which only the pocket 10 is visible in FIG. 1) and closed by a zipper or any other known means.
  • a reinforced handle 11 of resistant material such as PVC is attached to the upper face 4c by any known fixing means, in order to allow the device 1 to be transported easily and safely. Said transport is facilitated by the presence of at least two rollers 12, ideally four (two sets of two), arranged in two corners of the bottom 4d, the other two corners being occupied by at least two pads 12 ', said bottom 4d being stiffened by the presence of a support frame (not visible) on which are fixed the rollers 12 and the pads 12 '.
  • the rear face 3 of the device 1 is attached to the lateral faces 4a, 4b and to the upper faces 4c and lower 4d by any known means such as sewing for example and comprises a retractable handle 13 capable of sliding and described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 and 4.
  • a retractable handle 13 capable of sliding and described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 and 4.
  • the opening of the zipper 9 releases the front face 2 which, articulated on its lower side, is folded down to a substantially horizontal position.
  • the two parts 2a and 2b form between them an angle of approximately 90 degrees, the rigid part 2b being substantially horizontal and the flexible part 2a substantially vertical.
  • the two lateral bellows 14 and 14 ′ are arranged symmetrically on either side of the front face 2.
  • a first side 14a is linked to the part 2a of the front face 2
  • a second side 14b is linked to the part 2b
  • a third 14c is integral with the front part of the lateral face 4a.
  • the fourth side 14d is detachably associated with a flexible panel 15 such as a net, linked to different parts of the device 1 by means of a zipper 16 partially traversing the front sides of the upper 4c and lateral faces 4a and 4b, the upper sides 14d and 14d 'of the bellows 14, 14' and the upper edge, opposite the fold 5, of the upper part 2a of the front face 2.
  • a means of attachment (not shown) of said net 15 (the latter being folded back on itself) is provided inside the device, for example on the internal face of the upper face 4c, when in the position of transport the net is not used.
  • This attachment means can take the form of a pocket into which the net slides once rolled or folded.
  • the interior of the device can be made of a padded material and a removable, washable or disposable lining, such as a baby's diaper, makes it possible to guarantee greater hygiene and more comfort.
  • a movable plate 16 disposed under the bottom 4d can be placed under the part 2b of the folding panel.
  • Said plate 16, made of rigid material, is capable of sliding in the frame stiffening the bottom 4d between at least two extreme positions: one completely retracted (in broken lines) under the bottom 4d during transport, the other completely extended (in solid lines) in order to support the lower part 2b of the front face 2, when the latter is in the deployed configuration of FIG. 2.
  • Figure 3 shows the relative arrangement of parts 2a and 2b, forming between them an angle of about 90 degrees, or even slightly less.
  • the two extreme positions of the retractable handle 13, appearing in solid and broken lines respectively, make it possible to handle the device 1 more easily, for example by making it roll thanks to the rolling means 12 disposed under the bottom 4d of the device 1.
  • the retractable handle 13 is in the extended position and locking elements 21, 21 ′ (known) make it possible to immobilize it.
  • the possible external dimensions of the device are:
  • the device 1 according to the invention makes it possible to easily transport a small domestic animal, having a free hand for example if the user carries it on his back.
  • the animal is no longer forced to travel in the hold since the dimensions of the device are adapted to aviation standards concerning cabin baggage. So, if space allows, the device can be put in the deployed position ( Figure 2 and 3) in order to give a little more room to the animal, especially during passive phases of travel or during moments of transition as in waiting rooms.

Abstract

A device (1) for transporting a small sized domestic animal, whereby said device can be carried manually or placed on the back of the carrier and defines a closed volume which can be opened. The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises means which enable said device to be shifted from a transport position to an open-out position which provides a larger inner volume.

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DISPOSITIF DE TRANSPORT POUR ANIMAL DOMESTIQUE TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR DOMESTIC ANIMAL
La présente invention concerne les moyens de transport pour les animaux domestiques de petite taille.The present invention relates to means of transport for small domestic animals.
Les propriétaires d'animaux domestiques se trouvent confrontés à de nombreuses difficultés lorsqu'ils souhaitent se déplacer en emmenant leur animal, quelque soit le mode de déplacement, avion, train, etc.Pet owners are faced with many difficulties when they want to move by taking their pet, regardless of the mode of travel, plane, train, etc.
Une solution connue consiste à utiliser de petites cages qui, outre leurs aspects inesthétiques et peu pratiques, ne sont pas très agréables pour l'animal. Généralement réalisées en plastique, ces cages ne ménagent que très peu d'espace à l'animal qui est obligé de rester confiné dans un petit volume même lors des phases passives de voyage, lorsqu'il est au repos.A known solution consists in using small cages which, in addition to their unsightly and impractical aspects, are not very pleasant for the animal. Generally made of plastic, these cages provide very little space for the animal which is forced to remain confined in a small volume even during the passive phases of travel, when it is at rest.
Une autre possibilité connue est l'emploi d'un panier, si la taille de l'animal s'y prête.Another known possibility is the use of a basket, if the size of the animal is suitable.
Cependant, cette solution comporte également de nombreux inconvénients, notamment en ce qui concerne le maintien de l'animal.However, this solution also has many drawbacks, in particular with regard to the maintenance of the animal.
En effet, la structure ouverte d'un panier est incompatible avec les exigences d'un voyage lors duquel l'animal, qui peut se trouver perturbé, doit être maintenu pour être transporté sans pouvoir s'échapper.Indeed, the open structure of a basket is incompatible with the requirements of a trip during which the animal, which may be disturbed, must be maintained to be transported without being able to escape.
De plus, ces paniers, ou les différents sacs qui sont utilisés pour le transport de l'animal, sont rarement, voire jamais, aux dimensions admises par les compagnies aériennes dans le cadre des bagages dits de cabine.In addition, these baskets, or the various bags that are used to transport the animal, are rarely, if ever, the dimensions accepted by airlines as part of cabin baggage.
Ainsi, aucun dispositif connu ne donne une totale satisfaction, tant du point de vue de l'animal que de celui de son propriétaire et particulièrement lors d'un déplacement en avion.Thus, no known device gives total satisfaction, both from the point of view of the animal and that of its owner and particularly during a flight.
Dans ce contexte, la présente invention remédie à ces différents inconvénients en proposant un dispositif de transport pour des animaux domestiques qui soit pratique, simple à transporter et qui satisfasse à la réglementation concernant les bagages de cabine d'un avion tout en ménageant un espace suffisant à l'animal, notamment pendant les phases passives du voyage comme dans les salles d'attente, dans un train ou un avion.In this context, the present invention overcomes these various drawbacks by proposing a transport device for domestic animals which is practical, simple to transport and which satisfies the regulations concerning the cabin luggage of an airplane while providing sufficient space. animals, especially during the passive phases of the journey, such as in waiting rooms, on a train or on an airplane.
A cette fin, selon l'invention, le dispositif pour le transport manuel ou à dos d'un animal domestique de petite taille délimitant un volume fermé susceptible d'être ouvert, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens aptes à faire passer ledit dispositif d'une position de transport à une position déployée offrant un volume intérieur plus important.To this end, according to the invention, the device for the manual transport or on the back of a small domestic animal delimiting a closed volume capable of being opened, is characterized in that it comprises means suitable for passing said device from a transport position to a deployed position offering a greater interior volume.
Avantageusement, le dispositif comporte un premier panneau rabattable articulé entre deux positions correspondant respectivement aux positions de transport et déployée, associé à un second panneau délimitant, en position déployée, le volume intérieur du dispositif.Advantageously, the device comprises a first folding panel articulated between two positions corresponding respectively to the transport and deployed positions, associated with a second panel delimiting, in the deployed position, the interior volume of the device.
De préférence, des soufflets latéraux lient le panneau rabattable au dispositif en position déployée et le second panneau est un filet. Selon une forme préférée de réalisation, le dispositif comporte des moyens mobiles aptes à supporter le panneau rabattable en position déployée, ledit panneau rabattable comportant une partie ajourée.Preferably, side bellows connect the folding panel to the device in the deployed position and the second panel is a net. According to a preferred embodiment, the device comprises mobile means capable of supporting the folding panel in the deployed position, said folding panel comprising an openwork part.
Selon une seconde forme de réalisation, le dispositif comporte des bretelles pour être porté sur le dos ainsi que des moyens de roulement.According to a second embodiment, the device includes straps to be worn on the back as well as rolling means.
Afin de faciliter sa manipulation, le dispositif selon l'invention comporte une première poignée ainsi qu'une seconde, rétractable.In order to facilitate its handling, the device according to the invention comprises a first handle as well as a second, retractable.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lumière de la description qui suit, se rapportant à un exemple de réalisation illustratif mais en aucun cas limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :The invention will be better understood in the light of the description which follows, relating to an illustrative embodiment but in no way limiting, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- La figure 1 est une vue de trois-quarts face du dispositif, en perspective, conformément à l'invention et en position de transport ;- Figure 1 is a three-quarter front view of the device, in perspective, according to the invention and in the transport position;
- La figure 2 est une vue de trois-quarts face, en perspective, du dispositif de la figure 1 en position déployée ;- Figure 2 is a three-quarter front view, in perspective, of the device of Figure 1 in the deployed position;
- La figure 3 est une vue de côté du dispositif dans la configuration de la figure 2 ;- Figure 3 is a side view of the device in the configuration of Figure 2;
- La figure 4 est une vue de dos du dispositif selon l'invention.- Figure 4 is a back view of the device according to the invention.
Les termes "haut" et "bas", tout comme respectivement "supérieur" ou "inférieur", qualifient des positions respectivement éloignées et rapprochées du sol. Une direction "horizontale" correspond à une direction parallèle au sol et "verticale" à une direction perpendiculaire à la précédente.The terms "high" and "low", as well as "upper" or "lower" respectively, denote positions respectively distant and close to the ground. A "horizontal" direction corresponds to a direction parallel to the ground and "vertical" to a direction perpendicular to the previous one.
De même, "avant" et "arrière" correspond respectivement à un premier et un second plan d'une figure.Likewise, "front" and "rear" correspond respectively to a first and a second plane of a figure.
En référence à la figure 1 , on a représenté le dispositif 1 conformément à l'invention, vu en perspective de trois-quarts face en position de transport.Referring to Figure 1, there is shown the device 1 according to the invention, seen in perspective from three-quarters face in the transport position.
Le dispositif 1 présente une forme générale quadrangulaire comprenant un premier panneau 2 formant la face avant sensiblement rectangulaire du dispositif 1 , de même forme et de mêmes dimensions que le panneau ou face arrière 3 qui lui est parallèle.The device 1 has a generally quadrangular shape comprising a first panel 2 forming the substantially rectangular front face of the device 1, of the same shape and the same dimensions as the panel or rear face 3 which is parallel to it.
Le volume intérieur parallelepipedique définit par le dispositif 1 est délimité par les faces avant 2 et arrière 3 et des faces latérales 4a et 4b, une face supérieure 4c et une face inférieure ou fond 4d. De préférence, les faces 4a, 4b et 4c forment une bande continue de matière.The parallelepiped interior volume defined by the device 1 is delimited by the front 2 and rear 3 faces and lateral faces 4a and 4b, an upper face 4c and a lower face or bottom 4d. Preferably, the faces 4a, 4b and 4c form a continuous strip of material.
La face avant 2, présentant des angles légèrement arrondis, est séparée, dans le sens horizontal légèrement au-dessus de sa moitié, en deux parties supérieure 2a et inférieure 2b par une pliure 5. La partie supérieure 2a, réalisée en un matériau souple tel que de la toile ou du cuir, comporte une partie ajourée 6 sensiblement carrée, constituée d'un filet d'aération 7 permettant à l'animal de respirer, sans toutefois pouvoir sortir une quelconque partie de son corps.The front face 2, having slightly rounded angles, is separated, in the horizontal direction slightly above its half, into two upper 2a and lower 2b parts by a fold 5. The upper part 2a, made of a flexible material such as canvas or leather, has an openwork portion 6 which is substantially square, consisting of a ventilation net 7 allowing the animal to breathe, without however being able to take out any part of its body.
Le filet 7 est de préférence amovible et fixé par l'intermédiaire de tous moyens amovibles connus comme par exemple une fermeture à glissière disposée sur trois de ses côtés. La partie inférieure 2b de la face avant 2 est rigidifiée par l'intermédiaire d'une plaque de renfort 8 (en plastique ou tout autre matériau rigide et léger) glissée dans la doublure de ladite partie inférieure 2b. La face avant 2 est articulée sur le dispositif 1 par son côté inférieur sur l'arête avant du fond 4d.The net 7 is preferably removable and fixed by means of any known removable means such as for example a zipper arranged on three of its sides. The lower part 2b of the front face 2 is stiffened by means of a reinforcing plate 8 (made of plastic or any other rigid and light material) slipped into the lining of said lower part 2b. The front face 2 is articulated on the device 1 by its lower side on the front edge of the bottom 4d.
Ladite face avant 2 est en outre associée de façon partiellement amovible aux faces latérales 4a, 4b et à la face supérieure 4c par tout moyen connu, tel qu'une fermeture à glissière 9 parcourant les côtés latéraux et le côté supérieur de la face avant 2, le côté inférieur étant cousu sur l'arête avant du fond 4d.Said front face 2 is also partially detachably associated with the lateral faces 4a, 4b and with the upper face 4c by any known means, such as a zipper 9 traversing the lateral sides and the upper side of the front face 2 , the lower side being sewn onto the front edge of the bottom 4d.
Les faces latérales 4a et 4b, réalisées en matériau souple également, possèdent chacune, dans leur partie basse, une poche 10 et 10' sensiblement rectangulaire (dont seule la poche 10 est visible sur la figure 1) et fermée par une fermeture à glissière ou tout autre moyen connu.The lateral faces 4a and 4b, also made of flexible material, each have, in their lower part, a pocket 10 and 10 'substantially rectangular (of which only the pocket 10 is visible in FIG. 1) and closed by a zipper or any other known means.
Une poignée renforcée 11 en matériau résistant tel que du PVC est rapportée sur la face supérieure 4c par tout moyen de fixation connu, afin de permettre de transporter le dispositif 1 aisément et en toute sécurité. Ledit transport est facilité par la présence d'au moins deux roulettes 12, idéalement quatre (deux séries de deux), disposées dans deux coins du fond 4d, les deux autres coins étant occupés par au moins deux patins 12', ledit fond 4d étant rigidifié par la présence d'une armature support (non visible) sur laquelle sont fixées les roulettes 12 et les patins 12'.A reinforced handle 11 of resistant material such as PVC is attached to the upper face 4c by any known fixing means, in order to allow the device 1 to be transported easily and safely. Said transport is facilitated by the presence of at least two rollers 12, ideally four (two sets of two), arranged in two corners of the bottom 4d, the other two corners being occupied by at least two pads 12 ', said bottom 4d being stiffened by the presence of a support frame (not visible) on which are fixed the rollers 12 and the pads 12 '.
La face arrière 3 du dispositif 1 est rapportée sur les faces latérales 4a, 4b et sur les faces supérieure 4c et inférieure 4d par tout moyen connu tel qu'une couture par exemple et comporte une poignée rétractable 13 apte à coulisser et décrite plus en détail en référence aux figures 3 et 4. En référence à la figure 2, on a représenté le même dispositif 1 que sur la figure 1 mais en position déployée, où le volume disponible pour l'animal est plus important, tout conservant une structure fermée.The rear face 3 of the device 1 is attached to the lateral faces 4a, 4b and to the upper faces 4c and lower 4d by any known means such as sewing for example and comprises a retractable handle 13 capable of sliding and described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Referring to Figure 2, there is shown the same device 1 as in Figure 1 but in the deployed position, where the volume available for the animal is greater, while retaining a closed structure.
Les mêmes éléments que ceux de la figure 1 conservent les mêmes références.The same elements as those in FIG. 1 keep the same references.
L'ouverture de la fermeture à glissière 9 libère la face avant 2 qui, articulée sur son côté inférieur, est rabattue jusqu'à une position sensiblement horizontale.The opening of the zipper 9 releases the front face 2 which, articulated on its lower side, is folded down to a substantially horizontal position.
Le maintien en position de la face avant 2 et en particulier la conformation angulaire à environ 90 degrés des deux parties 2a et 2b, est obtenu par l'intermédiaire de deux soufflets latéraux 14 et 14', réalisés en matériau souple tel que du Nylon (marque déposée).Maintaining the position of the front face 2 and in particular the angular conformation at approximately 90 degrees of the two parts 2a and 2b, is obtained by means of two lateral bellows 14 and 14 ′, made of flexible material such as nylon ( trademark).
Les deux parties 2a et 2b forment entre elles un angle d'environ 90 degrés, la partie rigide 2b étant sensiblement horizontale et la partie souple 2a sensiblement verticale.The two parts 2a and 2b form between them an angle of approximately 90 degrees, the rigid part 2b being substantially horizontal and the flexible part 2a substantially vertical.
Les deux soufflets latéraux 14 et 14', de forme sensiblement rectangulaire ou trapézoïdale, sont disposés symétriquement de part et d'autre de la face avant 2.The two lateral bellows 14 and 14 ′, of substantially rectangular or trapezoidal shape, are arranged symmetrically on either side of the front face 2.
En considérant le soufflet 14 (seul visible sur la figure 2), un premier côté 14a est lié à la partie 2a de la face avant 2, un second côté 14b est lié à la partie 2b et un troisième 14c est solidaire de la partie avant de la face latérale 4a. Le quatrième côté 14d, le côté supérieur et seul libre, est associé de façon amovible à un panneau souple 15 tel qu'un filet, lié à différentes parties du dispositif 1 par l'intermédiaire d'une fermeture à glissière 16 parcourant en partie les côtés avant des faces supérieure 4c et latérales 4a et 4b, les côtés supérieurs 14d et 14d' des soufflets 14, 14' et l'arête supérieure, opposée à la pliure 5, de la partie supérieur 2a de la face avant 2.Considering the bellows 14 (only visible in FIG. 2), a first side 14a is linked to the part 2a of the front face 2, a second side 14b is linked to the part 2b and a third 14c is integral with the front part of the lateral face 4a. The fourth side 14d, the upper side and only free, is detachably associated with a flexible panel 15 such as a net, linked to different parts of the device 1 by means of a zipper 16 partially traversing the front sides of the upper 4c and lateral faces 4a and 4b, the upper sides 14d and 14d 'of the bellows 14, 14' and the upper edge, opposite the fold 5, of the upper part 2a of the front face 2.
Un moyen d'attache (non représenté) dudit filet 15 (celui-ci étant replié sur lui-même) est prévu à l'intérieur du dispositif, par exemple sur la face interne de la face supérieure 4c, lorsqu'en en position de transport le filet n'est pas utilisé.A means of attachment (not shown) of said net 15 (the latter being folded back on itself) is provided inside the device, for example on the internal face of the upper face 4c, when in the position of transport the net is not used.
Ce moyen d'attache peut prendre la forme d'une pochette dans laquelle vient se glisser le filet une fois roulé ou plié.This attachment means can take the form of a pocket into which the net slides once rolled or folded.
On peut prévoir également à l'intérieur du dispositif un crochet, un mousqueton ou similaire permettant d'attacher l'animal si besoin est, par exemple dans le cas ou le filet n'est pas mis en place.One can also provide inside the device a hook, a carabiner or the like making it possible to attach the animal if need be, for example in the case where the net is not put in place.
L'intérieur du dispositif peut être réalisé en une matière matelassée et une doublure amovible, lavable ou jetable, telle une couche de bébé, permet de garantir une plus grande hygiène et plus de confort.The interior of the device can be made of a padded material and a removable, washable or disposable lining, such as a baby's diaper, makes it possible to guarantee greater hygiene and more comfort.
II est fait référence à la figure 3.Reference is made to FIG. 3.
Afin de rigidifier l'ensemble, et notamment soutenir la partie 2b de la face avant 2 en position déployée, une plaque mobile 16 disposée sous le fond 4d est susceptible d'être placée sous la partie 2b du panneau rabattable. Ladite plaque 16, en matériau rigide, est apte à coulisser dans l'armature rigidifiant le fond 4d entre au moins deux positions extrêmes : l'une complètement rentrée (en traits discontinus) sous le fond 4d pendant le transport, l'autre complètement sortie (en traits pleins) afin soutenir la partie inférieure 2b de la face avant 2, lorsque celle-ci se trouve dans la configuration déployée de la figure 2.In order to stiffen the assembly, and in particular to support the part 2b of the front face 2 in the deployed position, a movable plate 16 disposed under the bottom 4d can be placed under the part 2b of the folding panel. Said plate 16, made of rigid material, is capable of sliding in the frame stiffening the bottom 4d between at least two extreme positions: one completely retracted (in broken lines) under the bottom 4d during transport, the other completely extended (in solid lines) in order to support the lower part 2b of the front face 2, when the latter is in the deployed configuration of FIG. 2.
La figure 3 montre la disposition relative des parties 2a et 2b, formant entre elles un angle d'environ 90 degrés, voire légèrement inférieur.Figure 3 shows the relative arrangement of parts 2a and 2b, forming between them an angle of about 90 degrees, or even slightly less.
Les deux positions extrêmes de la poignée rétractable 13, apparaissant en traits respectivement pleins et discontinus, permettent de manipuler le dispositif 1 plus facilement, par exemple en le faisant rouler grâce aux moyens de roulement 12 disposés sous le fond 4d du dispositif 1.The two extreme positions of the retractable handle 13, appearing in solid and broken lines respectively, make it possible to handle the device 1 more easily, for example by making it roll thanks to the rolling means 12 disposed under the bottom 4d of the device 1.
Au niveau de la fixation de l'armature 17 de la poignée rétractable 13 est fixée de manière connue une paire de bretelles 18, 18' aptes à permettre à l'utilisateur de porter le dispositif 1 sur son dos, et montrées plus en détail par la figure 4.At the level of the fixing of the frame 17 of the retractable handle 13 is fixed in a known manner a pair of straps 18, 18 ′ capable of allowing the user to carry the device 1 on his back, and shown in more detail by Figure 4.
Ces bretelles 18 et 18', de type classique et rembourrées pour plus de confort, sont fixées au centre de la partie supérieure et aux extrémités de la partie inférieure de la face arrière 3.These straps 18 and 18 ′, of the conventional type and padded for more comfort, are fixed to the center of the upper part and to the ends of the lower part of the rear face 3.
De chaque côté de la fixation supérieure des bretelles se trouvent des tubes 19, 19' dans lesquels s'emboîtent les tiges 20, 20' de la poignée rétractable 13 lorsque cette dernière passe de sa position sortie à sa position rentrée. Dans la représentation de la figure 4, la poignée rétractable 13 se trouve en position sortie et des éléments de blocage 21 , 21 ' (connus) permettent de l'immobiliser.On each side of the upper attachment of the straps are tubes 19, 19 'in which the rods 20, 20' of the retractable handle 13 fit when the latter passes from its extended position to its retracted position. In the representation of FIG. 4, the retractable handle 13 is in the extended position and locking elements 21, 21 ′ (known) make it possible to immobilize it.
Avantageusement, on peut prévoir en outre un rabat formant une poche 22 apte à recevoir tout type d'objet relativement plat tel que des journaux, magazines, etc.Advantageously, provision may also be made for a flap forming a pocket 22 capable of receiving any type of relatively flat object such as newspapers, magazines, etc.
On note, sur la figure 4, la disposition des moyens de roulement 12, la plaque 16, l'armature lui servant de logement ainsi que les patins 12' n'étant pas représentés dans un souci de meilleure lisibilité.Note, in Figure 4, the arrangement of the rolling means 12, the plate 16, the frame serving as housing and the pads 12 'not being shown for the sake of better readability.
A titre d'exemple, les dimensions extérieures possibles du dispositif sont :As an example, the possible external dimensions of the device are:
• Largeur : 30 cm • Hauteur (poignée extractible rentrée) : 48 cm• Width: 30 cm • Height (retractable retractable handle): 48 cm
• Profondeur : 20 cm• Depth: 20 cm
Ainsi, le dispositif 1 selon l'invention permet de transporter aisément un animal domestique de petite taille, en ayant les mains libres par exemple si l'utilisateur le porte sur son dos.Thus, the device 1 according to the invention makes it possible to easily transport a small domestic animal, having a free hand for example if the user carries it on his back.
En outre, l'animal n'est plus contraint de voyager en soute puisque les dimensions du dispositif sont adaptées aux normes de l'aviation concernant les bagages de cabine. Alors, si la place le permet, le dispositif peut être mis en position déployée (figure 2 et 3) afin de donner un peu plus de place à l'animal, notamment lors des phases passives de voyage ou lors de moments de transition comme dans les salles d'attente. In addition, the animal is no longer forced to travel in the hold since the dimensions of the device are adapted to aviation standards concerning cabin baggage. So, if space allows, the device can be put in the deployed position (Figure 2 and 3) in order to give a little more room to the animal, especially during passive phases of travel or during moments of transition as in waiting rooms.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Dispositif pour le transport manuel ou à dos, d'un animal domestique de petite taille, délimitant un volume fermé susceptible d'être ouvert, comprenant des moyens aptes à faire passer ledit dispositif d'une position de transport à une position déployée offrant un volume de transport intérieur plus important, et au moins un panneau rabattable (2) articulé entre deux positions correspondant respectivement aux positions de transport et déployée, caractérisé en ce que ledit panneau rabattable (2) est constitué d'une première partie (2a) articulée sur une seconde partie (2b), toutes deux délimitant, en position déployée, avec deux soufflets latéraux (14, 14') et avec un second panneau souple (15), ledit volume intérieur plus important, les première et seconde parties (2a, 2b) étant sensiblement perpendiculaires l'une à l'autre en position déployée.1. Device for the manual transport or back, of a domestic animal small, delimiting a volume closed openable, comprising means for passing said device from a transport position to a deployed position offering a greater internal transport volume, and at least one folding panel (2) articulated between two positions corresponding respectively to the transport and deployed positions, characterized in that said folding panel (2) consists of a first part (2a ) articulated on a second part (2b), both delimiting, in the deployed position, with two lateral bellows (14, 14 ') and with a second flexible panel (15), said greater internal volume, the first and second parts ( 2a, 2b) being substantially perpendicular to each other in the deployed position.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le second panneau (15) est un filet.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second panel (15) is a net.
3. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens mobiles (16) aptes à supporter la seconde partie (2b) du panneau rabattable (2), en position déployée.3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises mobile means (16) capable of supporting the second part (2b) of the folding panel (2), in the deployed position.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de support de la seconde partie (2b) sont constitués d'une plaque coulissante (16).4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the support means of the second part (2b) consist of a sliding plate (16).
5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la première partie (2a) du panneau (2) rabattable comporte une partie ajourée (6). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des bretelles (18, 18') pour être porté sur le dos5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first part (2a) of the foldable panel (2) has an openwork part (6). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises straps (18, 18 ') to be worn on the back
Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de roulement (12).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises rolling means (12).
Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une première poignée (11 )Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a first handle (11)
Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une seconde poignée (13) rétractable, apte à faciliter sa manipulation. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a second retractable handle (13), able to facilitate its handling.
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