DE202012008561U1 - scratching Post - Google Patents

Abstract

Scratching post (1) for cats, comprising textile-covered elements (4, 8, 11, 12), characterized in that the elements (4, 8, 11, 12) are covered with at least one interchangeable cover (2, 3).

Description

The invention relates to a scratching post for cats, comprising textile-related elements.

Domesticated domestic cats, especially those cats living in an apartment, have a stronger shoot to keep their claws short by whetting because the claws do not wear off by strays and hunts around their natural habitat. Furthermore, domestic cats prefer a retreat site that is high enough to be safe from the natural enemies of their natural habitat, and to have a better view of their own surroundings in front of them. To satisfy the natural needs of a domestic cat in an apartment, scratching posts are known. A scratching post is an upright piece of furniture for cats, usually clad with fibrous material (eg sisal), which is used to whet the claws. Some of the higher-quality models also have elements made of natural wood (bark, solid wood) or banana leaf (woven banana leaf in basket look). Cat Scratching Trees are free-standing or with wall or ceiling mount to ensure additional stability. Such scratching posts usually also have different levels on which the cat can sleep, play and stay. So that cats adopt the scratching tree better as a habitat, it is known to upholster the plains or at least to get them with soft fleeces or artificial fur, so that the cat experiences a cuddly effect there. The function of the scratching post is thus to give a held in the apartment domestic cat a way to satisfy their instincts to keep the claws by whetting shortly, without causing major damage to the home furnishings, if the cat in the absence of a cat tree their claws at the available apartment furniture wetzt. In addition, scratching posts provide ideal reclining areas and retreats so that cats can look at their surroundings from a safe distance and from above.

The scratching tree thus fulfills several functions of the cat habitat. As cats intensify hair depending on the season and when returning from nocturnal forays bring dirt and moisture into the apartment, self-cleaning by rolling on the fabric cover of the scratching post quickly turns the scratching tree into a messy and possibly unhygienic area.

As a result, scratching posts can harbor cat fleas or disease germs and unpleasant odors.

Currently known scratching posts must therefore be replaced when the scratching post has a no longer acceptable pollution. The exchange of a cat tree at the time of this application, depending on the model and design, at a cost of 100 EUR and more. These costs could be avoided if the scratching post were to be cleaned.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a cat tree, which is easy to clean.

The object underlying the invention is achieved in that the elements are related to a mutual reference.

Element means in the context of this disclosure any resident, climbing, waving and living element of the cat, which are present on the scratching post.

The removable cover makes it possible to peel off the scratching post and wash the removable cover in a washing machine to free the removable cover of cat hair, dirt and possibly vermin. After the removable cover is washed, the domestic cat, which usually has a sense of hygiene, the cat tree reinforced again and thus has under appropriate circumstances, no drive, for example, to sleep in the owner's bed.

To be able to easily remove the removable cover, it is provided according to the invention that the cover has a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener and / or a button closure. As a result, the removable cover is quick and easy to remove and easy to rear after washing.

The material of the removable cover is preferably a boil-proof material, so that it can be disinfected by boiling. Although suitable as cover not boil-proof fabrics or textiles that can be freed of pests by appropriate washing additives, but residues of possibly existing on the cover cat feces, cat urine or blood are easier to remove by a cooking wash. Microfibre fabrics, generally microfiber fabrics, generally have a resistance to cooking. Furthermore, microfiber fabrics have a high specific surface area, so that the microfiber fabric also adsorbs germs and dirt that can be easily removed by a laundry maintenance cleaning.

In a particular embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the material of the replaceable cover is a silver ion-containing textile. Silver ion-containing microfibers are known in the footwear industry, which are used in shoes to suppress odor through foot perspiration or to protect diabetic feet from microbial attack. These fabrics are readily available at the time of this application and help to keep the scratching tree hygienic, the scratching tree being odorless and also free of microbes, such as MRSA germs that are spread by cats and can harm humans.

Preferably, the removable cover consists of a stretch fabric. This has the particular advantage that the change of cover after cooking may possibly shrink slightly without thereby relate the cat tree is problematic, because the removable cover no longer fits over the individual parts of the cat tree.

Another particular embodiment of the alternate cover for the cat tree has substances that are equipped with abrasive grains. These abrasive grains, which consist of sand, fine glass granules or ceramic granules, help the cat to whet its own claws. The abrasive grains are embedded in the fabric and give the fabric almost no scratchy or unpleasant consistency. However, when scratching or whetting the claws on the fabric, the grains grind the claws in the alternate cover so that the cat can satisfy its shoot easier and faster on the scratching post than on textiles of apartment furniture. This helps that the cat prefers the scratching post as a wetting opportunity and therefore spares the furniture in the apartment.

A still further particular embodiment of the invention includes left and right disposable replaceable covers that allow the tokens to be turned. This allows a double use and a very fast provision of a clean cat tree, if the cat tree is dirty and immediate laundry is not possible.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

It shows:

1 A scratching post with a cat cave and removable covers.

In 1 is a scratching post according to the invention 1 pictured, the various interchangeable covers 2 and 3 for different parts of the cat tree 1 having. An elevated level 4 is with a simple reciprocal reference 3 based, this change reference 3 with a Velcro closure 5 equipped, which is an upper part 6 the exchange reference 3 for the upper level 4 with a lower part of the removable cover 7 combines. This change reference 3 may consist of microfibers, containing silver ions, to prevent odor and microbial formation. Similar structure is the mutual reference 2 for a cat's den 8th , wherein an outer part for the mutual reference 2 for the cat's den 8th consists of different parts, with the help of a Velcro closure 9 be connected to each other. In the same way as the upper level 4 is the foot 11 of the scratching post 1 based. In optional equipment is the trunk 12 of the scratching post 1 covered with a special substance, which contains abrasive grains and helps the cat while whetting to cut its own claws. The abrasive effect is perceived by the cat and helps the cat, the scratching tree as Wetzmöglichkeit over furniture in the apartment to be preferred.

The individual replaceable covers can optionally be designed to be windable on both sides from the left and from the right.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

scratching Post

2

removable cover

3

removable cover

4

level

5

velcro fastener

6

upper part of the removable cover

7

lower part of the exchange cover

8th

Katzenhöhle

9

velcro fastener

11

foot

12

tribe

Claims (8)

Cat Tree ( 1 ) for cats, comprising textile-related elements ( 4 . 8th . 11 . 12 ), characterized in that the elements ( 4 . 8th . 11 . 12 ) with at least one mutual reference ( 2 . 3 ) are referred. Scratching post according to protection claim 1, characterized in that the at least one alternating cover ( 2 . 3 ) with a zipper, a velcro ( 5 . 9 ) and / or a button closure. Scratching post according to a protection claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the change of the cover ( 2 . 3 ) consists of a boil-resistant material, preferably made of microfiber textile. Scratching tree according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the alternating cover ( 2 . 3 ) consists of a silver ion-containing material. Scratching tree according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the Fabric of the removable cover ( 2 . 3 ) Has properties of a stretch fabric. Scratching tree according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the parts of the scratching tree ( 1 ), which serve to whet the claws are equipped with abrasive grains, preferably sand, fine glass or ceramic granules have. Scratching tree according to one of the protection claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the alternating cover ( 2 . 3 ) can be pulled open on the left and on the right, the zip, a Velcro and / or a button closure ( 5 . 9 ) is applicable on both sides. Exchange cover ( 2 . 3 ) for a cat tree ( 1 ) according to one of the claims 1 to 7.

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