JP2003250644A - Indoor furniture and building with the furniture arranged therein - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide furniture capable of enhancing the living environment for harmonious coexistence of people and a pet by being arranged in a building, and to provide furniture enabling the effective use of a space in a building, when arranged in the building, and the harmonious coexistence of people and the pet, and a dwelling house or multiple dwelling house provided with the furniture. <P>SOLUTION: This furniture comprises a toy box housing part 11 for housing toys for the pet, and the toy housing part 11 has a toy taking-in and-out part 14a from which the pet takes out a toy housed therein by its direct getting in and out or by using the legs. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an indoor furniture provided with a toy storage section which a pet animal can take out by itself and a building in which the furniture is arranged.

[0002]

[Prior Art] The number and number of people who keep pets (pets) as "partners" is increasing today, as the conventional way and form of "family" is changing due to the declining birthrate and aging population, nuclear families, increasing number of single households. I am doing it. From such a point of view, various proposals have been made for houses on the assumption that pets and people coexist.

For example, the patent 298346 of the present applicant
No. 7 proposes a wall structure for a building in which safety is ensured even if pets coexist by disposing an electric outlet at a high position where pets cannot reach. Similarly, Japanese Patent No. 2954937 relating to the present applicant proposes a door that can provide a room in which a pet can comfortably live by providing a ventilation small window below and a house using the door.
Further, Japanese Patent No. 2967084 of the present applicant proposes a ventilated entrance door structure capable of preventing pets from jumping out and a door set used for the entrance door structure.

[0004]

By the way, furniture such as chests and desks as tools used for clothing, food and living have been improved from various points of view even historically, and various proposals have been made. However, most of these furnitures are based on human life. In addition, various small items such as toys focused on pets have been proposed, but few proposals have been made on furniture on the assumption that pets and people coexist. Under such circumstances, the person is satisfied with the fact that he / she selects furniture suitable for his / her purpose from the furniture products that are practically available without feeling it inconveniently.

However, according to a survey by the Prime Minister's Office, more than 30% of households have pets nationwide, and the proportion of pets tends to increase in large cities. Also,
In large cities, the number of condominiums called condominiums is increasing, and there are limited living spaces, and we want to make the most of the secured living space.

[0006] Therefore, it is a first object of the present invention to provide furniture which can enhance a living environment for a person to live in harmony with pets by arranging it in a building, and the furniture.

Another object of the present invention is to provide furniture in which even if it is arranged in a building, the utilization space in the building can be effectively utilized and pets and people can coexist, and a building in which the furniture is arranged. To provide.

[0008]

The invention according to claim 1 is
A toy storage section for storing a toy for pet animals is provided, and the toy storage section is provided with a toy loading / unloading section for directly entering / leaving the pet animal or for taking out the toy inside using the limbs or mouth. It is a characteristic interior furniture.

According to this structure, a pet animal such as a dog can take out the internal toy from the toy loading / unloading section and play.

If the toy loading / unloading section is provided on the side surface, the toy loading / unloading section cannot be directly viewed from the front, so that the appearance of the interior furniture is not spoiled.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the toy loading and unloading part is blocked by a hot screen.
It is the listed interior furniture.

According to this structure, in addition to the action and effect of claim 1, since the toy loading / unloading part is blocked by the hot screen, the inside cannot be visually inspected directly from the outside, but the pet animal dives under the hot screen and is free. You can take out the toy inside.

Examples of the material for such goodwill include, for example,
Examples include natural or artificial leather and synthetic resin sheets. It may be a fibrous material such as cloth.

The invention according to claim 3 is the indoor furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that the above-mentioned goodwill is detachably attached to the toy insertion / removal section.

According to this structure, since the goodwill is freely attached to and detached from the toy insertion / removal section, even if the pet animal tears the goodwill and tears it, it can be replaced with a new goodwill.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the goodwill is formed of natural leather, natural fiber, or an artificial material that has been subjected to a conductive treatment or a neutralization treatment, or the goodwill is provided with static elimination equipment. Claim 2 or 3 characterized in that
It is the listed interior furniture.

According to this structure, in addition to the effects of the second or third aspect, even a pet animal that dislikes static electricity can take out the toy under the hot curtain without being shocked by static electricity.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the indoor furniture is a furniture having a storage part at the top and bottom, and the toy storage part comprises:
The indoor furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the indoor furniture is arranged in a lower storage portion located at a lower portion.

Here, the upper storage means a storage located at a position higher than the general door knob, and the lower storage means a storage located at a position lower than the position of the general door knob. For example, in furniture having a floor storage such as a drawer of about 5 to 30 cm on the floor, the lower storage is arranged on the floor storage.

According to this structure, in addition to the operational effects according to any one of claims 1 to 4, even high-height furniture can be
Since the toy storage is provided in the lower storage, even a pet animal such as a dog can easily take out the toy inside. Further, the upper storage portion can be freely used as furniture suitable for a person who coexists with a pet in the building.

The invention according to claim 6 is the interior furniture according to claim 5, wherein the front side surface of the toy loading / unloading portion is configured to be openable / closable.

According to this structure, in addition to the effect of the fifth aspect, since the front surface of the toy loading / unloading section can be opened and closed, the interior of the toy storage section can be easily cleaned even with high-height furniture. It can be carried out. Also, when viewed from the front, it looks the same as interior furniture with a normal hinged door, so visitors without pets may feel discomfort when viewing this furniture from the front. Few.

The invention according to claim 7 is the indoor furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a heavy article storage section is disposed behind the toy storage section.

According to this structure, in addition to the operation and effect according to any one of claims 1 to 6, since the heavy weight storage portion such as the small refrigerator storage portion is arranged, the pet animal can store the toy storage portion. Since the indoor furniture is stable even when it comes into contact with the indoor furniture when taking out the toy from the pet, the pet animal can take out the toy at ease.

When a heavy article storage section is arranged behind the toy storage section of the indoor furniture of the fifth or sixth aspect, in addition to the function and effect of the fifth or sixth aspect, the height of Even if the furniture is expensive, the weight compartment is located at the bottom, so the interior furniture is stable, so even if the pet animal comes into contact with the interior furniture when removing the toy from the toy compartment, You can take out the toys with confidence.

The invention according to claim 8 is a building characterized in that the back surface of the interior furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is arranged and fixed in parallel to a wall surface in the building.

According to this structure, the space can be effectively used even if the indoor furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is arranged in the building. In addition, if the pet comes into strong contact with the toy storage area to put out the toy, or if some furniture is added and moved, the furniture is fixed to the wall surface and the furniture moves or falls. There is nothing to do.

[0028]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, as an example of indoor furniture according to an embodiment of the present invention, indoor furniture intended for pet animals will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior furniture 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a modification thereof, and FIG. 3 is a side view thereof.

In these figures, the interior furniture 1 includes a box-shaped lower storage part 2 having a deep depth (for example, 70 cm) and a box-shaped upper storage part 3 having a depth smaller than that of the lower storage part 2 (for example, 45 cm). The upper storage portion 3 is arranged and fixed on the lower storage portion 2 so that the back plate is substantially flush with the lower storage portion 2. As a result, the lower top plate 4 of the lower storage unit 2
Is partially exposed (front side portion 4a). The upper storage portion 3 has a shallow depth, but is not necessarily limited to this depth. Similarly, the depth of the lower storage portion 2 is not limited to this.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the lower storage part 2 is vertically divided by a lower bottom plate 5, and a movable partition plate 6 is provided between the lower bottom plate 5 and the lower top plate 4. It is arranged so that 2 is divided into right and left. A pair of opening doors 7 and 8 that can be opened and closed from the movable partition plate 6 toward the left and right front surfaces by a double door opening is provided.

Inside the one (for example, on the left side) open door 7, there is provided a heavy load storage section 9 for storing a heavy load. As shown in FIG. 2, the fixed bottom plate 5 is appropriately reinforced in the heavy load storage unit 9 so that a heavy load such as the small refrigerator 10 can be stored.

When the small refrigerator 10 is stored in the heavy load storage unit 9, an opening for inserting a power cable is provided from the back plate or the side plate, or a power outlet is installed on the side plate or the back plate. Further, a ventilation port or a gallery may be provided on the back plate for exhaust heat, and a heat radiation space from the back surface may be provided by covering the spacers.

As a result, the small refrigerator 10 inside can be used by opening and closing the door 7. Of course, the door 7 may be opened and closed in conjunction with the door of the small refrigerator 10.

A toy box storage portion 11 is provided inside the other (for example, right) opening door 8. As shown in FIG. 1, the side plate 12 is cut open over substantially the entire side surface of the toy box storage portion 11 to form an opening 14. Since this opening 14 serves as an entrance and exit for pets to enter and exit, measures are taken to prevent pets from entering and exiting as necessary. As shown in FIG. 4, an example of such a slip prevention is a coating 12 made of a plate material such as stainless steel or copper.
That is, the inner periphery of the opening 14 is covered with a.

The opening 14 accommodates a storage box 13 which can be used as a box-shaped toy box having an open top. This storage box 13 is used as a toy box storage section 11
The upper opening of the storage box 13 becomes a toy loading / unloading portion 14a in the state of being stored in This toy loading and unloading section 14
A is an opening for a pet animal such as a dog or a cat to directly enter or exit, or to take out a toy stored in the storage box 13 by using a limb or a mouth.

Above the toy insertion / removal portion 14a, as shown in FIG.
15 is fixed. This cord holder 15 and 15
Has a recess for fitting and holding both ends 16a of the heating rod 16. Such a heating rod 16 has, for example, both ends or one end thereof stretched and urged by elastic bodies such as springs. As a result, both ends 16a are attached to the rod holder 1
By fitting and locking between 5 and 15
6 is securely and securely attached to and removed from the toy loading / unloading portion 14a. If the heating rod 16 is a so-called "stretch rod" type heating rod, the heating rod receiver 15 may be omitted.

The heating screen main body 17 is inserted into the heating screen rod 16. For example, a rectangular cut 19 is formed in parallel with one edge 18 of the substantially rectangular natural leather material, and the opposite edge 20 is sewn in a tubular shape with both ends open to form this tubular portion. The heating rod 16 is inserted and used.

The upper storage part 3 has a box-shaped closet 22 having a front surface opened and a suspension pipe 21 extending horizontally from above.
A cupboard 23 located adjacent to the closet 22
A writing shelf 24 is provided below the cupboard 23. The writing shelf 24 can be opened by rotating toward the front. The material of the writing shelf 16 is not limited, but if it is a material having excellent scratch resistance, it will not be damaged even at the bottom of the pottery even if it is used as a table for serving dishes.

The writing shelf 24 has a depth of, for example, 45 cm, and is kept horizontal by being brought into contact with the front side portion 4a while being rotated and pulled out. A power outlet (not shown) or the like may be provided at the back of the writing shelf 24, or lighting may be provided at an appropriate position.

In the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, below the fixed bottom plate 5, there is an accessory case which can be pulled out toward the front surface in the center of the front surface and toward both side surfaces on both sides. There are provided drawers 25 ... These drawers 25 may be a storage unit for storing various goods for pet animals.

In the interior furniture 1 configured as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 or 6, the back plate surface (back surface) 1a of the interior furniture 1 is parallel to the wall surface 27 of the living room 26 such as a living room. It is used by being placed in.

In such an interior furniture 1, since the toy loading / unloading portion 14a cannot be directly viewed from the front, the appearance of the interior furniture is not spoiled. Further, even if the toy loading / unloading section 14a is visually recognized from the side, the inside of the toy box storage section 11 cannot be visually recognized because it is blocked by the hot water, but the toy loading / unloading section 1 is not visible.
By diving through the goodwill provided in 4a, pet animals can directly go in and out, or the toys can be taken out from the storage box 13 using the limbs or mouth to play.

Since the main body 17 of the goodwill is freely attached to the goodwill rod 16, even if a pet animal tears the goodwill and tears it, it can be replaced with a new goodwill.

As the material of such a goodwill body 17,
For example, natural or artificial leather, synthetic resin sheet, etc. are exemplified, and a fibrous material such as cloth may be used, but natural leather is preferable. As long as it is made of natural leather, the goodwill does not accumulate static electricity and pet animals are not shocked by static electricity. As a result, even a pet animal that dislikes static electricity can take out the toy under the goodwill. Examples of such a material that is less likely to be shocked by static electricity include natural leather, natural fibers, and artificial materials that have been subjected to a conductive treatment or a static elimination treatment. In addition, even if static elimination equipment is provided in this hot water curtain, substantially the same effect can be expected.

Further, in such an indoor furniture 1, the front surface of the toy loading / unloading portion 14a is configured as an opening / closing door 8 so that when viewed from the front, the indoor furniture having a normal opening door is provided. Since the appearance is the same as that of No. 1, it is less likely that a visitor who does not have a pet will feel uncomfortable when viewing the furniture from the front. Also, interior furniture 1
Even if a tall cupboard 23 as shown is provided on the
The inside of the toy box storage portion 11 can be easily cleaned from the front and side surfaces.

Further, since the toy box storage portion 11 is provided in the lower storage portion 2, even a pet animal such as a dog can easily take out the toy therein. Further, the upper storage part 3 can be freely used as furniture suitable for a person who coexists with a pet.

Further, by arranging the weight part storage part 9 capable of storing the small refrigerator 10 and the like, even if the pet animal comes into contact with the indoor furniture 1 when taking out the toy from the toy box storage part 11, the small refrigerator is provided. Since the weight of 10 stabilizes the interior furniture 1, the pet animal can take out the toy with peace of mind.

Further, since the heavy article storage section 9 is arranged behind the toy box storage section 11 of the indoor furniture 1, the indoor furniture 1 is stabilized. As a result, pet animals can be stored in the toy box storage unit 1.
When the toy is taken out of 1, the pet animal will not fall down even if it contacts the interior furniture 1, and the pet animal can take out the toy with peace of mind.

Further, if the back surface of the interior furniture 1 is arranged and fixed in parallel with the wall surface in the building of the house, the space can be effectively used. Further, the pet may come into strong contact with the vicinity of the toy loading / unloading portion 14a to take out the toy, or the furniture may be moved because the furniture is fixed to the wall even if a part of the furniture is added and moved. It does not fall down.

In the embodiment of the invention described above, the front side surface of the toy loading / unloading portion 14a is configured to be openable / closable, but since it can be cleaned from the side surface, even if the front side surface is a dummy door that cannot be opened / closed. Good. With this configuration, when viewed from the front, it looks the same as interior furniture with a normal door, so if a visitor who does not have pets looks at this furniture from the front, There is little discomfort.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may be modified in design.

For example, although the toy box storage portion 11 is provided on the right side in the drawing, it may be provided on the left side. Further, similarly, in the upper storage portion 3, the left and right of the closet 22 and the cupboard 23 may be reversed as shown in FIGS.

Further, in the above-described embodiment of the invention, the heating screen is fixed by using the heating screen rod 16, but the heating screen rod 16 may not be used.

Also, the wall or ceiling surface of the building, the floor surface, etc. may be used to provide the necessary fixing for preventing the fall or movement.

The living room is not limited to the living room, but may be a common space such as an entrance or an apartment house. In the case of the dirt at the entrance, the toy box storage 11 is provided by using a shoe box.

[0056]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By arranging it in a building, it is possible to provide furniture that can enhance the living environment for people to live in harmony with pets. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a furniture in which a space in the building can be effectively used even if the furniture is arranged in the building, and a pet and a person can coexist, and a house or an apartment house including the furniture. be able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of interior furniture according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the interior furniture according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the interior furniture according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an opening having a slip prevention function.

FIG. 5 is a plan view illustrating an example in which the interior furniture according to the embodiment of the present invention is arranged in a living room.

FIG. 6 is a plan layout for explaining an example in which the indoor furniture according to the embodiment of the present invention is arranged in a living room.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Interior furniture 1a: back surface 1a 2: Lower storage part (storage part) 3: Upper storage 4: Lower top plate 5: Lower bottom plate 6: Movable partition board 7: Door 8: Swing door 9: Heavy goods storage 10: Small refrigerator 11: Toy box storage (toy storage) 12: Side plate 12a: coating 13: Storage box 14: Open 14a: Toy loading / unloading section 15: Reed rod receiver 16: Goodwill stick 17: Main body of goodwill 18: One relationship 19: Notch 20: Opposite edge 21: Hanging pipe 22: Closet 23: Cupboard 24: Writing shelf 25: Withdrawal 26: Living room (inside the building) 27: Wall surface

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A toy storage portion for storing a toy for pet animals is provided, and the toy storage portion is provided with a toy loading / unloading portion through which the pet animal directly enters and exits or the toy inside is taken out by using a limb or a mouth. Interior furniture that is characterized by being. 2. The interior furniture according to claim 1, wherein the toy loading and unloading part is blocked by a hot screen. 3. The indoor furniture according to claim 2, wherein the hot-spring curtain is detachably attached to the toy loading / unloading section. 4. The goodwill is formed of natural leather, natural fiber, or an artificial material that has been subjected to a conductive treatment or a static elimination treatment, or the goodwill is provided with a static elimination equipment. Interior furniture according to claim 2 or 3. 5. The interior furniture is furniture having an upper and lower storage parts, and the toy storage part is arranged in a lower storage part located at a lower part. Interior furniture according to any one. 6. The interior furniture according to claim 5, wherein a front side surface of the toy loading / unloading section is configured to be openable / closable. 7. The interior furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a heavy article storage section is arranged behind the toy storage section. 8. A building characterized in that the back surface of the interior furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is arranged and fixed in parallel to a wall surface in the building.