ES1076996U - Cage for birds and domestic animals (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Cage for birds and domestic animals, of the type comprising a lattice structure (1) with side walls, front, rear and top, this lattice structure (1) being fixed to a lower tank (2), characterized in that less one of the walls of the lattice structure is formed by a solid sheet (11) of laser cutting, of an opaque and resistant material, carrying ornamental or advertising motifs (12). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Cage for birds and pets.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a cage for birds and domestic animals, of the type comprising a lattice structure with lateral, anterior, posterior and superior walls, provided with a lower tray. This cage has the peculiarity of incorporating at least one of the mentioned walls a solid sheet cut by laser, bearing decorative motifs. This laser cut metal sheet basically serves as a decoration of the cage, but also provides other advantages such as reinforcing the structure, forming means of protection of the animal or bird from drafts and the vision of other birds and animals, and preserve that wall in contact with the cage from dirt.

Field of application of the invention.

This invention is applicable in the cage and enclosure manufacturing sector for the accommodation of birds and animals, and more specifically domestic cages for small birds and pets, basically birds and rodents.

Background of the invention.

Nowadays it is common for many people to have small birds and pets in cages, such as pets and pets.

These cages can be of multiple forms and constitutions. A typical cage basically comprises a lattice structure with lateral, anterior, posterior and superior walls, the cage additionally having a lower tray.

The lattice structure of these cages does not allow the placement of ornamental or advertising motifs, such as drawings, brands, badges or others.

An example of these cages is described in the Spanish patent application P9901309 for "Bird and domestic bird cage". This document describes a cage consisting of a lattice box arranged with a lower area thereof on and inside a lower bucket, with stops provided so that the bottom of the lattice box is distanced from the bottom of the bucket. Wire bars at the bottom of said box are arranged through at least one mobile scraper blade, transverse thereto, through suitable holes. Said sheet is provided with means to produce a slide, forward and backward thereof along the bars.

All these cages have the disadvantage that the bird or animal is exposed to a circulation of air currents in any direction. In the case of a bird, mainly songbirds, these air currents

or wind are not beneficial to your health. In addition, it is also common for a person to possess several birds, housed in different cages so that they do not fight, but that they must separate in some way preventing said birds from seeing each other directly and avoiding fighting. This forces the bird owner to place them in different places or use additional separation elements, such as cardboard or covers to cover the cages.

These cages have the disadvantage that cannot be customized.

These cages also have the disadvantage that they dirty the walls if they are very close to them, because the birds and rodents throw food to the floor and the walls.

The applicant of the present invention is unaware of the existence of a background that satisfactorily solves the problem presented.

Description of the invention

The cage for birds and domestic animals, object of this invention, has technical particularities aimed at improving the robustness and rigidity of said cage, and enabling the preparation of a decorative cage with ornamental motifs in at least one of its lateral walls, anterior, posterior and superior.

The cage comprises a lattice structure with lateral, anterior, posterior and superior walls; this grid structure being provided with a lower tray.

According to the invention, the cage comprises at least one of its walls, lateral, anterior, posterior or superior, formed by a solid laser cut sheet, said solid sheet being of an opaque and resistant material.

Said sheet, constituted for example by a metal sheet cut by laser, provides a considerable increase in strength and rigidity to the lattice structure. In addition, said solid sheet forms a surface suitable for carrying ornamental or advertising decorative motifs, for customizing the cage.

Said solid sheet, positioned on the side and / or upper walls, provides means of protection and protection of the animal or bird contained in the cage against drafts that could affect its health, protecting it.

The sheet or solid sheets, arranged in at least one of the side and / or rear walls of the structure, also preserve dirt from the walls of the house.

Another advantage provided by this sheet or solid plates is that its opaque character allows a part of the environment to be hidden from the animal or inner bird. For example, placing two cages with at least one of the solid plates facing the other cage prevents such birds from seeing each other.

In a preferred embodiment, the lattice structure comprises solid sheets on two extreme side walls, which makes the cage ideal for placement aligned with other cages. A solid sheet can also be incorporated into the rear wall of the cage, independently or in combination with those of the side walls, completing in this second case a continuous area of ornamentation and protection.

The mentioned solid plates, arranged on the side and / or rear walls, are extended inferiorly to an upper edge of the tray. It is not ruled out that said solid plates extend further down, inside the cuvette if it is deemed necessary, for example because the cuvette is transparent or slightly colored, thus avoiding vision in this area.

In the case of having a solid sheet with the characteristics mentioned above, in the upper wall of the structure, it will protect the bird or animal from possible objects thrown from above and even from the weather.

Description of the figures.

To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached to the present specification in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

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Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a domed cage that has solid sheets on its side walls.

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 Figure 2 shows a rear perspective view of a variant embodiment of a cage according to the invention, provided with a solid sheet in its rear wall.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

The example shown in the attached figures the cage comprises a vaulted structure (1) of domed shape, with lateral, anterior, posterior and superior walls.

The structure (1) is provided with a tray (2) held by detachable fixing means, said tray (2) being rectangular in accordance with the base or lower part of the grid structure (1), and in sectional profile stepped trapecial.

In the example shown in Figure 1, the side walls of the lattice structure (1) are formed by solid sheets (11) laser cut and bearing decorative motifs (12); said solid sheets (11) occupying the entire space of said side walls.

In the example shown in Figure 2, it is the rear wall of the cage that is formed by a solid sheet (11) laser cut and bearing decorative motifs (12).

In both embodiments the solid plates (11) are opaque and resistant to support the side walls and upper wall of the grid structure (1).

The solid plates (11) are extended from the upper part of the structure (1) to the upper edge (21) of the tray (2).

Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, provided that this does not imply an alteration. of the essential features of the invention that are claimed below.

Claims (4)

1.-Cage for birds and domestic animals, of the type that comprise a grid structure (1) with lateral, front, rear and upper walls, this grid structure (1) being fixed to a lower bucket (2), characterized in that at least one of the walls of the grid structure is made up of a solid sheet 5 (11) laser cutting, of an opaque and resistant material, carrying ornamental or advertising motifs (12). 2. Cage according to claim 1, characterized in that the grid structure (1) comprises two solid plates (11) on two extreme side walls. 3. Cage according to claim 1, characterized in that the grid structure (1) comprises a solid sheet (11) in the rear wall. 10 4. Cage, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the solid plates (11) are extended inferiorly to an upper edge (21) of the cuvette (2). 5. Cage according to claim 1, characterized in that the grid structure (1) comprises a solid sheet (11) in the upper wall.