The pet carrier 10 has an inner frame 14 slidably coupled to an outer frame 12 along an axis. The inner frame defines a pet compartment. An energy absorbing element 20 is disposed between the inner frame and the outer frame along the axis. During a vehicle impact, momentum of a pet may move the pet toward the inner frame and force the inner frame to slide relative to the outer frame. During this movement, the energy absorbing elements may absorb energy from the pet, softening the impact of the pet with the pet carrier. The sliding mechanism may comprise a slot in the outer frame and corresponding tongue in the inner frame. Fabric webbing may form the sides of the pet compartment. There may be at least one door.


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    Title :

    Pet carrier including energy absorbing elements


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-03-28


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A01K ANIMAL HUSBANDRY , Tierzucht / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR



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