DE202014105332U1 - Holding device for a chew toy - Google Patents

Abstract

Holding device (1, 101) for a chew toy (50, 150) for an animal, with a base plate (2, 102) which is intended to be arranged on the floor (40), as well as comprising at least two holding parts (3, 3.1, 110, 110 , 102) is arranged, - is formed between the holding parts (3, 3.1, 110, 110.1, 120, 130), - a lower area (6, 106) and an upper area which is tapered compared to the lower area (6, 106) (7, 107) and - is open at the top to enable the chew toy (50, 150) to protrude.

Description

The invention relates to a holding device for a chew toy for an animal, for example for a chewing bone for dogs.

Chew toys serve to meet the natural nagging or chewing needs of animals. In addition, this can also be achieved an improved wear of the teeth or a tooth cleaning. Such chews, for example, made of rawhide, typically have high toughness, inherently or by appropriate treatment have a taste and / or odor that is appealing to the animal, and can typically be chewed and digested over time become. An example of this is chewing bones for dogs, which are formed from a piece of rawhide in such a way that they have thickened end regions and a slimmer middle part in the manner of a bone. Of course, real bones can also serve as chew toys.

The common administration form of a chewing bone is that it is placed on the floor where the dog gradually chews it off over a period of hours or days. Even if the chewing bone is initially offered in a feeding bowl, it does not stay there long, because of the considerable force that the dog must use for gnawing. The dog works on the bone so more or less directly on the ground, which on the one hand saliva and particles of the chewing bone on the floor or the flooring, for example, enter a carpet, which is thus contaminated. On the other hand, the dog inevitably takes on dust, dirt, textile fibers from carpets, remnants of cleaner etc. with his mouth, which can be harmful under certain circumstances.

For the reasons illustrated holding devices have been developed by means of which a chew toy such as a chewing bone can be held such that it can be held at least to a certain extent positionally fixed above the ground and processed there by an animal. However, the devices known in the prior art either do not allow a sufficiently secure attachment of the chew toy, are cumbersome in design and operation or even hold the risk of injury to the animal.

Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide a holding device for a chew toy, which is constructed effectively, safely and simply.

The object is achieved by a holding device with the features of claim 1, claim 11 and claim 18th

The invention provides a holding device for a chewing toy for an animal, comprising a base plate, which is provided for placement on the ground, and comprising at least two holding parts, which are positioned adjacent to each other according to a holding position, to a holding recess for partially receiving the chew toy form. This is at least partially disposed in the bottom plate between the holding parts, tapers from a lower portion to an upper portion and is open at the top to allow the chewing toy to protrude.

The term used in the context of these embodiments of the chew toy is to be interpreted broadly, it refers to all objects that serve to be gnawed or bekaute to the animal and here a certain resistance to oppose, therefore, are hard and / or tough. The objects may be of purely natural origin, for example of bone, rawhide or wood, but in principle also wholly or partially artificial, known per se materials such as latex or rubber into consideration.

As animals in this context, classic pets such as dogs, cats, birds, etc., as well as other animals, which are possibly kept mostly outside the house in a stable, enclosure or the like. In addition, it is of course also possible to offer a game animal a chew toy.

The holding device comprises a bottom plate which is provided for placement on the ground. The bottom plate is preferably substantially flat in this case in order to ensure a good support on the floor. In particular, may be provided on its underside structures that ensure better protection against slipping, such. B. a profile or rubber studs. The bottom plate may possibly have openings, which, however, should be much smaller than the typical dimensions of an animal paw, so in the case of a dog z. B. at most 2 cm. As materials for the bottom plate u. a. Wood, wood materials, metal, plastic and combinations in question. The surface of the bottom plate may be painted or coated, whereby it should be ensured that the lacquer or the coating poses no health risk to the animal.

The holding device comprises at least two holding parts, which are positioned adjacent to each other in accordance with a holding position to form a holding recess for partially receiving the chewing toy, which at least partially is disposed within the bottom plate. "Positionable" here means that the holding parts are mutually pivotable, displaceable or completely free to move to get into the holding position. "Partial picking" means that it is intended to receive only a portion of the chew, typically an end portion, in the retaining recess. Preferably, the holding recess is arranged predominantly or completely within the bottom plate. As a result, the chew toy overall can be arranged very low, whereby the probability that the animal tilts the holding device by pulling on the chew toy, is low. Also can be realized by this arrangement of the holding recess a simple construction and good stability of the entire holding device. All this is in contrast to known in the art holding devices in which a rod or arm-like construction for receiving the chewing toy is provided on a bottom plate, whereby the entire device can be unstable, complicated and dangerous for the animal.

The retaining recess is formed between the holding parts. That is, to accommodate a chew toy in the holding device, a user brings the holding parts in the said holding position in which the holding parts abut each other. The holding parts in this case form the interaction of the shape of the holding recess, d. H. Parts of the wall of the holding recess belong to different holding parts. In this case, the individual holding parts can have partial recesses which, when the holding parts are brought together into the holding position, result in the holding recess as a whole. Typically, by the interaction of the holding parts a positive connection with the chew toy produced, possibly also a frictional connection. It is envisaged that when disengaging the holding parts from the holding position to an open position, the holding recess is opened in the form described and removed a used chew toy and / or a fresh chewing toy can be used.

The retaining recess tapers from a lower region to an upper region, the terms "lower" and "upper" referring to the normal position of use of the retaining device in which the base plate lies on the ground. The design of the holding recess is based on the concept of using the thickened end sections for connection to the holding device that are present in numerous chewing toys, such as chewing bones or real bones. It is envisaged that such an end thickening will be arranged in the lower region, which has a larger transverse dimension, and the adjoining, slimmer part of the chewing toy (eg middle part of the chewing bone) through the upper region, the lower one Transverse dimension has passed, is passed. In this case, above the tapered upper region, in principle, even a region with a larger transverse dimension can join, but usually the said upper region forms the uppermost part of the retaining recess. With a suitable choice of the dimensions of the upper and the lower region (which of course depends on the dimensions of the respective chew toy), the thicker end region of the chewing toy is received in the lower region and can not be pulled out through the tapered upper region. The chew toy is thus held in a form-fitting manner in the holding recess, it being understood that a certain range of motion can exist.

The retaining recess is open upward to allow the chewing toy to protrude, which refers to a part of the chewing toy projecting upwards out of the holding recess. In this case, the arrangement and the configuration of the holding recess cause a chewing toy like a chewing bone to be kept substantially upright (possibly nearly vertical) and thus standing or approximately standing, with a part of the chewing toy protruding from the holding recess being offered to the animal in a manner will that it can work this well. It should be noted that a part of the chew toy can also be clamped by the upper, tapered area, so that the chew toy (too) is held positively. In this case, chew toys may also be held if necessary, which do not have a thickened end region and therefore can not be connected to the holding device in a form-fitting manner.

By holding device according to the invention can be realized a high stability and structural simplicity. The animal can work well on an upright presented chew toy, while the low placement of the holding recess within the bottom plate provides extra stability. It is advantageously provided that the animal, for example a dog, stands with its front legs on the bottom plate during chewing and thus stabilizes it. In this case, the base plate for a sufficient stability in a use of the chewing toy does not even have a high weight, but can be carried out easily and material-saving. The animal can thereby work in an appropriate manner, since it uses not only the teeth but also the front legs to exert force - the necessary counterforce for gnawing or tearing or tearing. This is considered especially for dogs as a species-appropriate type of employment, which meets the natural instincts and needs of the dog.

The above-mentioned holder of the chewing toy makes it clear that this is no longer on the floor or a floor covering when the animal is working on it or playing with the chewing toy. The species-appropriate offering of chew toys also means that the animal is much longer in one piece deals with the chew toy.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the lower portion is formed like a cylinder and the upper portion is formed by an inwardly directed flange portion of the holding parts. In the illustrated case, the lower and the upper region are offset from one another by a projection which is unyielding in the holding direction. This is of course only one of many possibilities. Thus, the lower area and the upper area can also merge smoothly into each other, for. B. when the holding recess has the shape of a truncated cone.

According to a structurally simple embodiment of the invention, a holding recess is formed by two holding parts. The two holding parts can in this case be designed in the manner of half shells, between which the holding recess is formed. In principle, more than two holding parts may be provided to form a holding recess. The said two holding parts are preferably symmetrical to each other, typically mirror-symmetrical. The parts may also be configured identically, such as in the above-described embodiment having a cylindrical lower portion and an upper portion formed within a flange portion, by forming each of the portions halfway from one half and the other holding portion.

The bottom plate and the holding parts can be designed as separate parts. According to another embodiment, it is provided that the bottom plate is at least predominantly formed by the holding parts. This means that one and the same component serves as a holding part and takes over the function of the bottom plate, namely to stabilize the holding device on the ground. With this construction, the number of components can be kept low and also simplify the use.

The holding parts may be present separately and joined together only to form the closed holding recess. According to an alternative embodiment, the holding parts are hinged together and can be brought by pivoting from the open position to the holding position. The holding parts can be connected to each other by a hinge. Preferably, the pivot axis is perpendicular (based on the arrangement of the holding device on the ground).

In particular, when the holding parts are hinged together, but also in other cases, it is advantageous if the holding device comprises means for fixing the holding parts in the holding position against each other. This refers primarily to means that ensure a releasable locking. These may include cooperating internal and external threads or be designed as a snap closure (tensioner), hook and eye, clamp closure, etc. Advantageously, such means are used for fixing, which can not be solved either because of their arrangement or their design of the animal.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the bottom plate has an adapter receptacle into which the holding parts can be inserted. This embodiment allows on the one hand, that the bottom plate can be made in one piece and, if advantageous, different materials for the bottom plate and the holding parts can be selected. On the other hand, it is possible to replace a damaged holding part and continue to use the bottom plate.

Preferably, in such an embodiment, it is provided that the holding parts can be inserted from an underside of the bottom plate into the adapter receptacle, wherein a form fit is provided to the sides and upwards. In this case, the bottom plate has an accessible from the bottom recess, which forms the adapter receptacle. The dimensions of said recess are in this case typically matched to that of the holding parts, so that the holding parts form the male part and the recess the female part of a plug connection. The adapter receptacle must be open to the top of the bottom plate to allow for protrusion of the chew toy. In any case, the adapter receptacle is a form fit with respect to the holding parts, so that they can not be pulled up and laterally, if at all, can only be moved to a limited extent.

The advantage here is the form-fitting upwards by at least one limiting element, which projects into the adapter receptacle inwardly, as well as at least one hereby cooperating surface of a holding part. This makes it possible that the uppermost part of the holding member is flush with the surface of the bottom plate, so that no edges are given here, the z. B. could act as a target for the teeth of the animal. The limiting element may in this case be an inwardly directed flange, which cooperates with a peripheral shoulder of the respective holding parts. But it can also be an inwardly projecting pin-like element. In this case, the groove or recess is designed accordingly to the holding part.

A particular advantage of the embodiment with an adapter receptacle is that you can provide different holding parts that are alternatively used in the adapter receptacle for chew toys of different dimensions. In such a case, one and the same base plate can be combined as needed with different holding parts, the z. B. are provided for chewing bones or natural bones of different sizes.

The present invention further provides a chewing device for an animal, comprising a base plate provided for placement on the ground, a holding recess for partially receiving the chewing toy at least partially disposed in the bottom plate and opened upwardly to allow the chewing toy to protrude, and a clamping device for clamping the chew toy in the holding recess, wherein the clamping device can be operated via a handle arranged outside the holding recess.

The intended use of this variant does not fundamentally differ from the variant with retaining parts already explained above. The individual elements are largely the same design and will not be explained again. However, in this case, the holding recess does not necessarily have to make a positive connection with the chew toy, which is why it generally does not taper upwards. However, it is conceivable within the scope of the invention to combine the described variants.

The clamping device typically engages laterally in the holding recess and establishes a positive connection with the chew toy. This can, in particular if the clamping device has a profiling o. Ä., Be complemented by a form fit. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for chew toys, which have no thickening, which could be exploited for a positive connection. While clamping a chew toy in the prior art is already known, in particular the loosening of the chew toy is often cumbersome. In contrast, in the holding device presented here, the clamping device can be operated via an external handle, d. H. a manual intervention in the often dirty retaining recess is not necessary.

In an advantageous embodiment, the clamping device is designed as a screw terminal. The handle can hereby rotatably, possibly also in one piece, be connected to a threaded rod. The threaded rod can engage with an internal thread which is arranged rotationally fixed in the bottom plate. At the opposite end of the handle of the handle can be rotatably mounted a clamping element which acts on the chew toy. This corresponds to the operation of a screw clamp. Alternatively, the threaded rod with a non-threaded part can be rotatably mounted within the bottom plate, wherein a clamping element is attached to a relative to the bottom plate rotatably fixed spindle nut. This corresponds to a spindle drive of the clamping element. In a simple embodiment, no separate clamping element is provided, but the chew toy is clamped by the threaded rod or by the spindle nut.

Both in the variant with holding parts as well as in the variant with the clamping device, a plurality of retaining recesses for chewing toys may be present. On the one hand, it is thus possible to keep more than one chewing toy simultaneously with the holding device. Advantageously, in particular if no adapter receptacle is provided, the retaining recesses may be dimensioned differently. For example, in the cases in which the holding parts form the bottom plate, holding recesses of different size and / or shape can be arranged within one and the same bottom plate.

As already stated, it is more advantageous for the animal to stand with its front legs on the base plate when processing the chew toy. This can be supported by an appropriate dimensioning of the bottom plate. In particular, when an insert for dogs is provided, it is advantageous if a transverse dimension of the bottom plate is at least 30 cm, preferably at least 40 cm, more preferably at least 50 cm. In this case, the transverse dimension means the dimension parallel to the ground on which the bottom plate is arranged. The dimensions mentioned ensure that even if the animal is not on the bottom plate, the holding device safely rests on the bottom side.

Since in most cases it is not foreseeable from which direction the animal approaches the holding device, a configuration which is as symmetrical as possible in this regard is preferred. Advantageously, the transverse dimension of the bottom plate varies depending on the direction by at most 20%, preferably at most 10%, wherein the bottom plate particularly preferably has a circular cross-section. It is understood that in this case is advantageous to arrange the retaining recess for the chewing toy near the center or centroid of the bottom plate.

Since the retaining recess at least partially, in some embodiments even completely is arranged within the bottom plate, the bottom plate in this area must necessarily have a certain minimum thickness. However, it can be disadvantageous if the bottom plate has this thickness continuously, ie also in the edge regions. On the one hand, this means a higher material cost associated with higher weight, on the other hand, the resulting high edge claws and teeth of an animal provides a good starting point. This can on the one hand lead to a greater wear of the bottom plate. To avoid this, it is advantageously provided that a vertical dimension of the bottom plate decreases toward an edge region. Again, "vertical" refers to the bottom plate arranged on the ground. The bottom plate is thus thinner toward the edge region.

In another embodiment of a holding device is provided that the chewing toy is held in a chewing cog by a rotary closure form-fitting against its insertion direction. For this purpose, the holding device has a chewing mechanism. Typically, this is located in the bottom plate. It is envisaged that the chew toy with its one thickened end can be inserted into the chewing machine holder. In the direction of the chewing toy protruding chewing toy, a screw cap is provided. This comprises at least two parts, of which one part is rotatable relative to the other part. These two parts of the closure each have an opening. This is typically the same in geometry and size in both parts. The openings have a preferred extension. This means that they are longer in one direction than in the other. Such an opening is for example rectangular or oval. Since the rotatable part is adjustable relative to the other part and typically the rotatable part is rotatable about the center axis of its aperture and this axis of rotation is aligned with the center axis of the aperture of the further part, the long axes, the aperture can be brought into a parallel or approximately parallel position or These can be arranged at an angle to each other. In the former position, it is possible to insert a chew toy with its thickened end into the chewing stand. If subsequently the rotatable part is adjusted, so that the long axes of the apertures are angled, in particular approximately perpendicular to one another, the chewing toy used can no longer be taken out of the chewing-machine holder. It is envisaged that the chew toy with its thickened end can be passed through the parts only in one position to the openings. If the two parts of the closure are in their closed position, the chew toy with its thickened end engaging in the chewing-toy receptacle is kept locked in it. The width of the remaining, in this position, the parts of the closure, aligned aperture is sized so that the shaft of a chew toy fits through, but not its thickened end. By simply turning the rotatable part relative to the other part of the closure can be operated to remove a worn chewing bone from the chew case and replace it with a new one.

The rotatable part of the closure is typically arranged such that this part can not be moved by the paws of an animal. In order to effectively prevent inadvertent adjustment of the movable part relative to the other, it is provided in a development that the rotatable part is fixed at least in its closed position, for example by a detent or a pin which passes through an opening of the rotatable part after reaching this position and engages the other fixed part and / or the bottom plate. The handle of such a locking pin will typically be designed so that this pin can not be pulled out by an animal using the holding device. This is possible by appropriate design of the handle of the pin itself and / or by arranging the handle of the pin in a bottom plate side paneling.

Further advantages and embodiments of the invention will be explained below with reference to embodiments with reference to the figures. Hereby shows:

1 a perspective view of a first embodiment of a holding device according to the invention in the open position;

2 : A perspective view of the holding device 1 in holding position with a chewing toy;

3 a perspective view of a bottom plate of a second embodiment of a holding device according to the invention;

4 : a perspective view of different to the bottom plate 3 associated holding parts;

5 : a perspective view of two to the bottom plate 3 associated holding parts with a chew toy;

6 : a sectional view of the bottom plate 3 with inserted holding parts and a chew toy;

7 a perspective view of a third embodiment of a holding device according to the invention;

8th : A sectional view of the holding device 6 with a chew toy;

9 a plan view of another holding device for holding a chew toy for an animal;

10 a cross section through the holding device of 9 with a chewing toy inserted therein; and

11 : the cross-sectional representation of 10 the holding device of 9 in another position of his lock.

1 shows a first embodiment of a holding device according to the invention 1 for a chew toy like a chewing bone 50 is provided. The holding device 1 comprises a first plate part 3 and a second plate part 3.1 , which are each formed flat and have a semi-circular cross-section by and large. The plate parts 3 . 3.1 together form a bottom plate 2 , when used properly on the ground 40 is arranged.

The plate parts 3 . 3.1 are articulated by means of a hinge 9 connected with each other. In the central region of the substantially corresponding to the diameter edge of the plate member 3 are three recesses 5 . 15 . 25 arranged. This corresponding and symmetrically opposite, the second plate part 3.1 three recesses 5.1 . 15.1 . 25.1 on. Each of the recesses 5 . 15 . 25 corresponds to half a rotational body and is formed by the respective opposite, mirror-symmetrical recess 5.1 . 15.1 . 25.1 added to a rotationally symmetric cavity, which extends into a lower, cylindrical area 6 and an upper, also cylindrical area 7 subdivide. The individual recesses 5 . 15 . 25 differ with respect to the dimensioning of the respective upper and lower regions 6 . 7 , which is why only the largest dimensioned recess exemplarily 5 is described. The relevant explanations also apply to the remaining recesses. The upper area 7 has a smaller inner diameter than the lower portion 6 and is within an inwardly directed flange portion 8th arranged.

The recesses 5 . 5.1 form the halves of a holding recess 4 for the chewing bone 50 , Shall the chewing bone 50 represented in 2 , are provided for the animal, it will be with a thickened end in the lower area 6 inserted, the thinner middle area of the chewing bone 50 through the upper area 7 up from the bottom plate 2 protrudes. Alternatively, an insertion into the recess 5.1 possible. After that, the plate parts 3 . 3.1 around the hinge 9 Given axis pivoted together so that the Teilausnehmungen 5 . 5.1 around the chewing bone 50 close, now with its end in the then closed holding recess 4 is included. By means of a (schematically shown) snap closure, its parts 10 . 10.1 at the two plate parts 3 . 3.1 are arranged, the plate parts 3 . 3.1 in this closed state, which corresponds to a holding position, set against each other.

The holding position of the chewing bone 15 in the holding device 1 is in 2 shown. As you can see, most of the chewing bone protrudes 50 upright from the retaining recess 4 out. He can be well worked in this position by a dog (not shown). The dog can while his front paws on the bottom plate 2 position and thus the bottom plate 2 as an abutment for tugging and tearing movements that he does with his teeth. In this way it is ensured in a natural way that the dog is the bottom plate 2 can not tip over. This is also supported by the fact that the bottom plate 2 a relatively large diameter, in the present case about 50 cm.

Due to the tapered upper area 7 within the flange section 8th is for the chewing bone 50 a positive connection given upwards, which is why he can not be pulled out by the dog. In the holding device shown 1 are the recesses 5 . 5.1 and thus the retaining recess formed therefrom 4 open at the bottom. If another, smaller sized chew toy than the chew bone shown 50 are used, so stand for the smaller-sized recesses 15 . 15.1 . 25 . 25.1 available, which in turn in the closed position of the holding device smaller retaining recesses 14 . 24 form. In these, both the lower and the upper region each have a smaller diameter than in the partial recesses 5 . 5.1 intended.

In the 3 to 6 is another embodiment of a holding device 101 for a chew toy 150 shown. This one has a in 3 illustrated one-piece base plate 102 , This is designed like a disk in a circular shape, with their strength to the edge region 114 decreases, resulting in a more circular beveled Area 115 results (see also 6 ). In the center of the disc has the bottom plate 102 an adapter holder 112 on. This is cylindrical as a whole and open at the bottom and at the top. At its upper edge is an inwardly directed limiting flange 113 educated. In the adapter holder 112 can be different holding parts 110 . 120 . 130 insert that in 4 are shown. In each case two similar holding parts act 110 . 110.1 (please refer 5 ) together, for the sake of clarity is in 4 only one holding part of each type shown.

The outer dimensions of the various holding parts 110 . 120 . 130 are identical in each case and on the internal dimensions of the adapter receptacle 112 the bottom plate 102 Voted. Therefore, each holding part has a circumferential shoulder 111 on, for engagement with the limiting flange 113 is determined. From the different holding parts 110 . 120 . 130 , which are intended for different sized chews, is presented here only one in detail. Inside the holder 110 there is a recess 105 with a lower area 106 and an upper area 107 , The recess 105 corresponds in function and configuration of the discussed in connection with the first embodiment recess 5 , Again, the upper area 107 which has a smaller diameter than the lower portion 106 , within an inwardly directed flange section 108 of the holding part 110 educated.

The use of the holding device 101 will be out of the 5 and 6 clear. A chewing bone 150 comes with a thickened end in the lower area 106 inserted, with its thinner middle section through the upper area 107 protrudes. Thereafter, the corresponding holding parts 110 . 110.1 collapsed, causing the chewing bone 150 is enclosed. The recess 105 and a corresponding thereto (in 5 not visible) recess of the holding part 101.1 together form a holding recess 104 , Subsequently, both holding parts 110 . 110.1 from the bottom 116 the bottom plate 102 out into the adapter receptacle 112 inserted. Here is by the limiting flange 113 and the groove 111 given a positive connection at the top, at the same time the top of the holding parts 110 . 110.1 flush with the surface of the bottom plate 102 concludes. As long as the bottom plate 102 , as in 6 shown on the ground 40 resting, neither can the chewing bone 150 still the holding parts 110 . 110.1 down from the bottom plate 102 to be moved out. It is also possible to set up the chewing bone enclosing holding parts on the bottom side and then the bottom plate 102 put on the holding parts. To facilitate finding, the cylindrical surfaces of the recess of the bottom plate 102 be conically tapered in the direction of the upper opening. Due to the flange section 108 can the chewing bone 150 not be pulled up. A dog can use this holding device 101 in a similar way as in 1 and 2 shown used, in which case by the beveled edge, the safety of use is further improved, since claws or teeth of the dog in the very thin edge region 114 find practically no starting point and thus the risk of tipping over the holding device 101 is further reduced.

An advantage of the embodiment shown is that the bottom plate 102 a single adapter mount 112 has, in which, if necessary, holding parts 110 . 120 . 130 different dimensions can be used, which correspond to the dimensions of the respective chew toy. In addition, in the event of loss or damage of a holding part, this can be selectively replaced while the bottom plate 102 can continue to be used.

At the in 1 to 6 illustrated embodiments is the positive connection for the chewing bone 50 . 150 down through the floor 40 given. It is understood that alternatively the plate parts 3 . 3.1 as well as the holding parts 110 . 120 . 130 may also be closed down or there may have at least one section with a smaller transverse dimension. In the recess of the bottom plate 102 The holding parts can also be used with a radial seal, provided for example by a silicone bead. As a result, not only a clamping closure of the holding parts within the recess of the bottom plate 102 given, but at the same time thereby also a leakage of saliva is prevented.

The 7 and 8th show a third embodiment of a holding device according to the invention 201 , This includes a one-piece circular base plate 202 which has a holding recess in the center 204 for a chew toy 250 having. As from the synopsis of the perspective representations in 7 and the sectional view in 8th it can be seen, the retaining recess 204 cylindrically shaped. From the edge of the bottom plate 202 to the holding recess 204 is a horizontal hole through the bottom plate 202 led, in which a threaded rod 206 is arranged. The threaded rod 206 acts with a threaded part 208 together, rotatably in the bottom plate 202 is admitted. At an outer end of the threaded rod 206 is a handle 207 arranged by means of which the threaded rod 206 can be turned. Through the interaction of the external thread of the threaded rod 206 with the internal thread of the threaded part 208 causes a rotation, that's the handle 207 opposite end of the threaded rod 206 in the holding recess 204 in or out of her.

As in 8th recognizable, can also be a chew toy like a Kaustange 250 having no thickened end portion, with the present holding device 201 be held securely by means of the threaded rod 206 in the retaining recess 204 is clamped. The connection of the Kaustange 215 on the holding device 201 based in this embodiment on a frictional connection between the threaded rod 206 and chew toys 250 as well as, to some extent, on a positive fit when the threaded rod 206 is pushed into the chew toy. The form of clamping connection shown here is kept very simple. It is understood that the threaded rod 206 Also, as is known from screw clamps, end could carry a rotatably mounted clamping element, with which the pressure and thus the clamping action on the chew toy 250 can be optimized.

In the embodiment shown is a Kaustange 250 , which has no thickening at its end, in the retaining recess 204 held. It is understood that the embodiment of the holding device shown here 201 basically also suitable for keeping chewing bones, which have only one end thickening.

9 shows another holding device 301 for holding a chew toy for an animal. The holding device 301 includes a bottom plate 302 one in the bottom plate 302 introduced chewing cavity 303 and a total with the reference numerals 304 in 9 marked closure. The closure is used to close the chewing cavity 303 so that an inserted chew toy is held in a form-fitting manner. The closure 304 includes a first part 305 , which is designed as a disc and is mounted rotatably. The rotatable part 305 is opposite to an underlying second part 306 of which in the plan view the 9 only one part is recognizable, adjustable. The second part 306 is at the bottom plate 302 and is shown in phantom in terms of its scope. Both parts 305 . 306 each have an equally large opening 307 . 308 on. Both openings 307 . 308 are rectangular in the illustrated embodiment and therefore have a preferred extension. This corresponds to the longitudinal extension of the openings 307 . 308 , 9 shows the two closure parts 305 . 306 in its closed position, in which the two openings 307 . 308 with respect to their longitudinal extent not aligned. Thus, access to the chewing cavity 303 only by the intersection of the two openings 307 . 308 free.

Through a retaining ring 309 is the first part 305 at the bottom plate 302 rotatably held.

The holding device 301 serves to hold a chew toy, which has a thickened head at least at one end. This thickened end is for insertion into the chewing cavity 303 intended.

The cross-sectional representation of 10 shows the holding device 301 with its closure in the in 9 shown closure position, but with inserted chew toy 310 , In this, in 10 shown position of the two parts 305 . 306 of the lock 304 is the chew toy 310 positive fit in the chewing cavity 303 held his thickened end 311 not by the remaining opening of the two closure parts 305 . 306 to pass through.

To fix this position of the rotatable part 305 opposite the fixed part 306 , which in a manner not shown on the bottom plate 302 is fixed, serves a locking pin 312 that with a tang 313 in a corresponding recess 314 the bottom plate 302 intervenes. The locking pin 312 is from the recess 314 pulled out and then can turn the first closure part 305 be used.

For inserting or removing a chew toy from the chewing cavity 303 becomes the rotatable part 305 opposite the fixed part 306 rotated by 90 degrees, so that then the longitudinal extent of the two openings 307 . 308 aligned with each other, thus in the illustrated embodiment, these congruent superimposed. Then the chew toy 310 with its thickened end 311 through the lock 304 be put through. For locking the chew toy on the holding device 301 then becomes the rotatable part 305 in his in 10 turned back position and locked.

The embodiment of 9 to 11 thus shows a holding device 301 to hold a chew toy 310 , which by means of a rotary closure positively to the bottom plate and into a chewing cavity 303 is held in intervention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1, 101, 201, 301

holder

2, 102, 202, 302

baseplate

3, 3.1

plate part

4, 14, 24, 104, 204

holding recess

5, 5.1, 15, 15.1, 25, 25.1, 105

(Partial) recess

6, 106

lower area

7, 107

upper area

8, 108

flange

9

hinge

10, 10.1

Latch part

40

ground

50, 150

Kauknochen

110, 110.1, 120, 130

holding part

111

paragraph

112

adapter seat

113

limit flange

114

border area

115

bevelled area

116

bottom

206

threaded rod

207

handle

208

threaded part

250

Kaustange

303

Kauspielzeugausnehmung

304

shutter

305

part

306

part

307

perforation

308

perforation

309

retaining ring

310

chew

311

thickened head

312

locking pin

313

spigot

314

recess

Claims (21)

Holding device ( 1 . 101 ) for a chew toy ( 50 . 150 ) for an animal, with a bottom plate ( 2 . 102 ) for placement on the ground ( 40 ) is provided, and comprising at least two holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 . 110 . 110.1 . 120 . 130 ), which are positioned adjacent to each other according to a holding position to a holding recess ( 4 . 14 . 24 . 104 ) for partially receiving the chewing toy ( 50 . 150 ), which - at least partially in the bottom plate ( 2 . 102 ), - between the holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 . 110 . 110.1 . 120 . 130 ), - a lower area ( 6 . 106 ) as well as an upper, opposite the lower area ( 6 . 106 ) rejuvenated area ( 7 . 107 ) and - is open to the top of a protruding chewing toy ( 50 . 150 ). Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower region ( 6 . 106 ) is cylindrical and the upper area ( 7 . 107 ) within an inwardly directed flange portion ( 8th . 108 ) of the holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 . 110 . 110.1 . 120 . 130 ) is formed. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a holding recess ( 4 . 14 . 24 . 104 ) by two, preferably symmetrically formed holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 . 110 . 110.1 ) is formed. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom plate ( 2 ) predominantly or in total by the holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 ) is formed. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 ) for opening and closing the retaining recess ( 4 . 14 . 24 . 104 ) are hinged together and can be brought by pivoting in the holding position. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by means ( 8th . 8.1 ) for fixing the holding parts ( 3 . 3.1 ) in the holding position to each other. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom plate ( 102 ) an adapter receptacle ( 112 ), in which the holding parts ( 110 . 110.1 . 120 . 130 ) can be used. Holding device according to claim 7, characterized in that the holding parts from the bottom ( 116 ) of the bottom plate ( 102 ) out into the adapter receptacle ( 112 ) are used, with a positive engagement is given to the sides and upwards. Holding device according to claim 8, characterized in that the positive locking upwards by at least one inwardly projecting boundary element ( 113 ), which on a pointing to the limiting element surface of the holding part ( 110 ) is given for the purpose of positive locking. Holding device according to one of Claims 7 to 9, characterized by holding parts which are different in terms of the size of their holding recess ( 110 . 120 . 130 ), which alternatively into the adapter receptacle ( 112 ), for chew toys ( 150 ) of different dimensions. Holding device ( 201 ) for a chew toy ( 250 ) for an animal, with - a bottom plate ( 202 ) for placement on the ground ( 40 ) is provided, A holding recess ( 204 ) for the partial reception of the chew, at least partially in the bottom plate ( 202 ) and is open at the top in order to protrude the chewing toy ( 250 ), and - a clamping device ( 206 . 208 ) for clamping the chew toy ( 250 ) in the retaining recess ( 205 ), wherein the clamping device ( 206 . 208 ) via an outside of the holding recess ( 205 ) arranged handle ( 207 ) is operable. Holding device according to claim 11, characterized in that the clamping device ( 206 . 208 ) is designed as a screw terminal. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a plurality of retaining recesses ( 5 . 5.1 . 15 . 15.1 . 25 . 25.1 ) for chew toys. Holding device according to claim 13, characterized in that the retaining recesses ( 5 . 5.1 . 15 . 15.1 . 25 . 25.1 ) are dimensioned differently. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a transverse dimension of the bottom plate ( 2 . 102 . 202 ) is at least 30 cm, preferably at least 40 cm, more preferably at least 50 cm. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transverse dimension of the bottom plate ( 2 . 102 . 202 ) varies depending on the direction by at most 20%, preferably at most 10%, the base plate ( 2 . 102 . 202 ) particularly preferably has a circular cross-section. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a vertical dimension of the bottom plate ( 102 ) to a border area ( 114 ) decreases. Holding device for a chewing toy ( 310 ) for an animal with a bottom plate ( 302 ), which is intended to be arranged on the ground, and comprising a device for holding the chewing toy ( 310 ), which device is a chew ( 303 ) into which a chew toy ( 310 ) is usable with its one thickened end, and a screw cap ( 304 ) having a part which is rotatable relative to a further part, which two parts of the closure ( 304 ) in each case an opening ( 307 . 308 ) having a preferred extent, wherein in a position of the rotatable part ( 305 ) the long axis of its opening ( 307 ) parallel or approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the opening ( 308 ) of the further part ( 306 ) and wherein in the locked position the two parts ( 305 . 306 ) with their openings ( 307 . 308 ) are arranged such that the long axes of the openings ( 307 . 308 ) are at an angle to each other. Holding device according to claim 18, characterized in that the further part ( 306 ) is stationary. Holding device according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the rotatable part ( 305 ) of the closure ( 304 ) is fixed in its positions. Holding device according to claim 20, characterized in that a detent is provided for fixing the rotatable part of the closure.

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