JP2005021148A - Pet cage, water-supplying device, and pet cage equipped with water supplying device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pet cage, easily taking out a resting dog or housing it in by opening or closing a roof frame, having the roof shape, charming and easy for maintenance, and a water supplying device capable of supplying water and attachable to the pet cage. <P>SOLUTION: The pet cage 1 has a surrounding surface part 20 having a front surface panel 21, rear surface panel 22, left and right side surface panels 23, 24 and an opened up upper surface, and forming the upper end parts of the front surface panel 21 and the rear surface panel to become a cheveron towards the center of the panel, and a roof frame 10 mounted on the upper opened up surface side of the surrounding surface part 20. The roof frame 10 is provided by having a roof panel 12, showing the cheveron shape at the upper end part side of the surrounding surface part 20 and having an openable and closable constitution. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pet cage capable of resting even in a relatively large case such as a medium-sized dog or a pet of a larger size, for example, in particular, taking out a resting dog by opening and closing a roof frame. The present invention relates to a pet cage that is easy to accommodate inside, is cute with a roof shape, and is easy to maintain. The present invention also relates to a water supply device that can supply water to pet animals, and also to a pet cage that includes a water supply device that can be attached to the above-described pet cage.

  FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional pet cage. As shown in FIG. 19, the peripheral surface portion 103 includes a front plate 104 having an opening 104 a, a rear plate 105 disposed to face the front plate 104, and a pair of sides disposed on the side surfaces of the front plate 104 and the rear plate 105. The front doors 107 are capable of opening and closing the face plates 106 and 106 and the opening face of the opening 104 a of the front face plate 104. A bottom tray 108 is attached to the bottom surface of the peripheral plate 103. Further, the upper frame 101 having a part of the opening 101 a is fitted and fixed to the upper open surface of the peripheral surface portion 103. A pair of doors 102 having an opening / closing mechanism 102a is attached to the opening 101a. (Refer to Drawing 3 concerning patent documents 1). Moreover, as a thing regarding a water feeder, the thing regarding the patent document 2 and the patent document 3 is known, for example.

JP 2002-38806 A (FIGS. 3 and 9) Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-30564 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-72164

  However, the conventional pet cage has a configuration in which the upper open side of the peripheral surface portion 103 is provided with a door 102 so that it can be opened and closed. However, when the pet cage is relatively small, such as a pet such as a cat, a rabbit, or a small dog. The impact applied to the peripheral surface portion 103 is not so much of a problem, but in the case of a medium-sized dog or a pet of a larger size, the impact applied to the side wall surface of the peripheral surface portion 103 is large, and the upper portion of the peripheral surface portion 103 In order to withstand the impact on the open side, the upper frame 101 is reinforced. Therefore, the form of the pet cage is also limited by being entirely configured in a box shape so as to be securely attached and fixed to the upper open side of the peripheral surface portion 103, and it is not so cute from an aesthetic point of view. Moreover, since the door 102 is attached using such an upper frame 101, the opening area of the opening 101a is reduced. In addition, since this kind of pet cage is for breeding pet animals, a cute form is eagerly desired, but in the case of large dogs such as medium-sized dogs or larger pet animals, However, in view of the fact that there are many box-shaped ones, and that the box-shaped ones are easy to maintain, no other forms have been proposed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is not only a small dog, but also a relatively large case such as a medium-sized dog or a pet of a larger size. The object of the present invention is to provide a pet cage that can be rested, and in particular, to provide a pet cage that is cute in roof shape, easy to assemble, and easy to maintain. Another object of the present invention is to provide a water supply device that can supply water to pet animals and to provide a pet cage that includes a water supply device that can be attached to the pet cage described above.

  The pet cage according to the present invention has a front panel, a rear panel, and left and right side panels, and is formed such that an upper surface is opened and an upper end portion of the front panel and the rear panel has a mountain shape toward the center of the panel. And a roof frame mounted on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion, and the roof frame has a roof panel and has a roof shape on the upper end side of the peripheral surface portion. The structure can be opened and closed.

  The roof frame of the pet cage according to the present invention includes an upper frame and a lower frame, and the roof panel is sandwiched between the upper frame and the lower frame.

  Moreover, the roof panel of the pet cage according to the present invention is composed of a horizontal beam and a vertical beam made of a cylindrical wire, and an opening is formed between the horizontal beam and the vertical beam.

  Further, the roof frame of the pet cage according to the present invention is constituted by a pair, and the pair of roof frames are connected by a hinge part and can be rotated around the hinge part.

  Moreover, the hinge part to which a pair of roof frames of the pet cage according to the present invention are connected has a fixing member that can be connected and fixed to the upper end part of the peripheral surface part on both ends.

  Moreover, the fixing member of the pet cage according to the present invention has a shaft member that can be inserted through the inside.

  In addition, the fixing member of the pet cage according to the present invention includes a roll prevention unit that prevents the roll by holding the vertical beam of the peripheral surface portion, and a vertical vibration prevention unit that is regulated by the horizontal beam and prevents the vertical swing. It is what has.

  The roof frame of the pet cage according to the present invention is formed with a recess for guiding the upper end of the peripheral surface when connected to the upper end of the peripheral surface, and is guided at a predetermined interval in the recess. Ribs are formed.

  Further, the guide rib formed in the concave portion of the pet cage according to the present invention is formed such that the upper end guide start surface side of the peripheral surface portion is thin and is thick along the guide direction.

  The roof frame of the pet cage according to the present invention has a lock member for connecting and fixing to or releasing from the upper end side of the peripheral surface portion.

  The locking member of the pet cage according to the present invention includes an operation portion, a base portion formed integrally with the operation portion, a locking convex portion provided in the vicinity of the operation portion on the base portion, and a tip of the base portion It is provided with a hook portion provided on the side, and is slidably provided in the roof frame.

  In the pet cage locking member according to the present invention, when the operation portion is moved, the locking projection located in the locking recess formed in the roof frame moves against the bias of the locking portion. At the same time, the base is inserted into the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion loosely fitted in the concave portion of the roof frame, and the roof frame and the peripheral surface portion are locked.

  In addition, when the locking member of the pet cage according to the present invention is in a locked state, the hook portion formed on the distal end side of the base portion of the locking member is engaged with the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion so that unlocking is easy. It is regulated so as not to be performed.

  In addition, the pet cage according to the present invention has a front panel, a rear panel, and left and right side panels, the upper surface is opened, and the upper ends of the front panel and the rear panel are chevron shaped toward the center of the panel. And a pair of roof frames configured to be openable and closable around a hinge portion on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion, and the pair of roof frames in the closed state, It is located below the horizontal plane passing through the center of the hinge part, and in the open state, it is configured to be rotatable to an angle larger than the angle formed by the vertical plane orthogonal to the horizontal plane.

  The pair of roof frames of the pet cage according to the present invention is such that when one roof frame is open, the other roof frame is closed, and one roof frame is open, In the case of turning to an angle larger than the angle formed by the vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane, one end of the roof frame in the open state is locked to the other roof frame in the closed state to a predetermined angle It is set as the structure which controls the above rotation.

  Further, the pet cage according to the present invention is configured so that the outer peripheral surface of the hinge portion does not protrude from the inclined surface where the upper surface of the one roof frame and the other roof frame intersect with each other with the hinge portion interposed therebetween. Is provided so as to be located on the peripheral surface side.

  Moreover, the roof frame of the pet cage according to the present invention opens and closes integrally with the roof panel.

  The water supply device according to the present invention has a side wall that surrounds the water supply side recess and has a notch formed therein, and a storage unit side wall that surrounds the storage unit. In the vicinity of the boundary between the side wall and the storage portion side wall, an attachment fixing portion that can be engaged with the vertical beam is provided.

  Further, the water supply device according to the present invention includes a side wall surrounding the water supply side recess, a storage unit side wall surrounding the storage unit having an open top, and a bottom part formed integrally with the side wall and the lower part of the storage unit side wall. And an attachment fixing portion that engages with the vertical beam in the vicinity of the boundary between the side wall and the storage portion side wall, and an attachment that engages and fixes the horizontal beam at the bottom near the attachment fixing portion. A recess is formed.

  Moreover, the water supply apparatus by this invention is equipped with the side wall which surrounds a water supply side recessed part and has a boundary part, and the storage part side wall surrounding a storage part, and is fixed to the said boundary part between the said side wall and the said storage part side wall. An engaging part to which parts can be attached and detached is provided, and an attachment fixing part that can be engaged with a vertical rail is provided in the vicinity of the boundary between the side wall and the storage part side wall.

  Moreover, the attachment fixing part of the water supply apparatus by this invention consists of a small protrusion and a big protrusion.

  Moreover, the attachment cap attached to the front end side of a plastic bottle can be inserted in the water supply side recessed part of the water supply device by this invention.

  A pet cage equipped with a water feeder according to the present invention has a front panel, a rear panel, and left and right side panels each having a horizontal beam and a vertical beam, the upper surface being opened, and the upper ends of the front panel and the rear panel. Has a peripheral surface portion formed so as to form a mountain shape toward the center of the panel, and a roof frame that has a roof shape on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion and is attached to be freely opened and closed, and the peripheral surface portion It has a water supply device that is inserted into a part of the opening and can be detachably attached.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to rest not only in small dogs, but also in relatively large cases such as medium-sized dogs or larger pets. Further, according to the present invention, the roof shape is cute, the assembly is easy, and the maintenance is easy. Further, according to the present invention, since the water feeder can be easily attached and detached, the work can be easily and quickly performed for attachment and removal.

  The best mode of a pet cage according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a roof-shaped pet cage according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a roof-shaped pet cage according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 illustrates a method for attaching a roof frame according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the hinge portion and the fixing member of the roof frame according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the roof frame, and FIG. 6 is the fixing of the roof frame according to the present invention. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the structure of the member, FIG. 7 is an explanatory view including a partial cross-section explaining the open / close state of the roof frame according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of the lock member of the roof frame according to the present invention. FIGS. 9A and 9B are partial cross-sectional views, FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an unlocked body, FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a state of moving to a locked state, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state of opening a roof frame. .

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pet cage 1 according to the present invention has a roof shape and is cute and aesthetically pleasing, such as not only small dogs but also medium-sized dogs or larger pets. Even if it is relatively large, it is possible to rest safely. Moreover, a pair of roof frames 10 having a roof panel 12 are provided, the upper end side of the peripheral surface portion 20, that is, the upper open side and the roof frame 10 can be directly connected and fixed or released, and assembly is easy. The pet cage is strong enough to withstand even a medium-sized dog or a pet of a larger size.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the peripheral surface portion 20 includes a front panel 21, a rear panel 22, and left and right side panels 23 and 24. Each of the front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the left and right side panels 23, 24 has a plurality of horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and a plurality of vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b. A plurality of horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and a plurality of vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b constitute a panel surface. These horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b , 24b is formed with an opening for ensuring air permeability. Moreover, the arrangement configuration of the plurality of horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and the plurality of vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b can be configured in an arbitrary arrangement, such as in the manufacturing process. Arrangement may be performed as appropriate. In the following description, the plurality of horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and the plurality of vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b will be described by omitting the “plurality” characters. Including cases. These horizontal rails 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and vertical rails 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b are made of cylindrical wire, and are coated without harm even when a pet animal bites. ing. The front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the left and right side panels 23 and 24 are connected to each other via a connecting member 28 (see FIG. 1) to form a box-shaped peripheral surface portion 20 as a whole. And the upper surface open | release side of the front panel 21 and the rear panel 22 is formed so that the upper end part of the front panel 21 and the rear panel 22 may become a mountain shape toward the center of a panel. Further, the front panel 21 has a configuration in which an open / close door 25 through which a pet animal enters and exits can be opened and closed to the front side by an open / close mechanism (not shown). The front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the left and right side panels 23, 24 are not constituted by horizontal bars 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and vertical bars 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b made of cylindrical wire rods. Alternatively, it may be integrally formed with a synthetic resin.

  Further, a tray 26 is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the peripheral surface portion 20 so as to constitute a bottom portion, and a total of four locking portions 26b, two on the side surface of the tray 26, are provided. The configuration is such that the left and right side panels 23, 24 of the peripheral surface portion 20 are locked and fixed to the horizontal bars 23a, 24a. Accordingly, if the locking of the locking portion 26b is released, the tray 26 can be detached from the peripheral surface portion 20, and maintenance such as cleaning of the peripheral surface portion 20 and the tray 26 can be performed.

  The roof frame 10 has a roof panel 12. As shown in FIG. 5, the roof panel 12 is made of a columnar wire material and is coated with a horizontal beam 12a, made of the same material as the horizontal beam 12a, and crossed with the horizontal beam 12a. In addition, an opening for ensuring air permeability is formed between the horizontal rail 12a and the vertical rail 12b. The roof panel 12 is positioned between the upper frame 10a and the lower frame 10b of the roof frame 10 and is held between the upper frame 10a and the lower frame 10b. The upper frame 10a and the lower frame 10b are fitted and coupled to each other, and the lock member 15 is also mounted as shown in FIG. The upper frame 10a and the lower frame 10b are each integrally formed of synthetic resin. In addition, although the lower frame 10b is integrally formed in FIG. 5, it may be divided and formed. The roof panel 12, the upper frame 10a, and the lower frame 10b are configured separately, but may be integrally formed with a synthetic resin or the like.

  As apparent from FIGS. 3 and 4, the pair of roof frames 10 are connected to each other via a hinge portion 13 so as to be rotatable. As shown in FIG. 4, the hinge 13 is inserted with a cylindrical shaft member 16. A sufficient strength of the hinge portion 13 is maintained by the shaft member 16. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, both ends of the shaft member 16 are also inserted into and inserted into the fixing member 14. The shaft member 16 fitted and inserted into the fixing member 14 is screwed and connected by a screw 17 which is an attachment fixing means, and the pair of roof frames 10 can be rotated and connected. In addition, although the hinge part 13 becomes a structure by which the cylindrical shaft member 16 is penetrated, it is good also as a structure which does not use the shaft member 16 if sufficient intensity | strength is maintained.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the pair of roof frames 10 are securely attached and fixed to the peripheral surface portion 20 by the fixing member 14. That is, the top portions of the front panel 21 and the rear panel 22 are inserted into the bowl-shaped roll preventing portion 14a formed in the fixing member 14 shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, a screw 18 as a pitching prevention portion is screwed and coupled to the fixing member 14 from the lower portion of the horizontal rail 21 a of the front panel 21 and the horizontal rail 22 a of the rear panel 22. By doing so, the front panel 21, the rear panel 22 and the fixing member 14 can securely fix the roof frame 10 with the screw 18 as a vertical shaking prevention portion, and also prevent the fixing member 14 from rolling. The portion 14a holds the vertical beam 21b of the front panel 21 and the vertical beam 22b of the rear panel in a bowl shape to prevent rolling, and the horizontal beam 21a of the front panel 21 and the horizontal beam of the rear panel 22 Since the screw 18 serving as a pitching prevention portion is screwed and coupled to the fixing member 14 from the lower part of 22a, the shaking in the vertical direction can be restricted and prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6, the pair of roof frames 10 are securely connected and fixed to the front panel 21 and the rear panel 22 by the fixing member 14, and can be rotated about the hinge 13. Although it becomes a structure, about the lock member 15 which carries out connection fixation of the edge part side of the roof frame 10 spaced apart from the hinge part 13, and the upper end part of the left and right side panels 23 and 24, or FIG. To explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lock member 15 includes an operation portion 15a, a base portion 15c formed integrally with the operation portion 15a, and a locking projection provided near the operation portion 15a on the base portion 15c. 15b and a hook portion 15d provided on the distal end side of the base portion 15c, and is slidable in the roof frame 10. When the operating portion 15a is moved, the locking member 15 moves against the urging force of the locking portion 10c, that is, the locking projection 15b located in the locking recess 10d formed in the roof frame 10 moves. Using the elastic force of the convex portion 15b, the locking portion 10c is escaped and moved to the lock position. At the same time, the base 15 c is inserted into the upper ends of the left and right side panels 23, 24 of the peripheral surface 20 that are loosely fitted in the recess 11 of the roof frame 10, and the left and right side panels 23 of the roof frame 10 and the peripheral surface 20. , 24 are locked. Further, when the lock member 15 is in the locked state, the hook portion 15d formed on the distal end side of the base portion 15c of the lock member 15 engages with the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion 20 so that unlocking is easily performed. Regulate not to.

  Next, the pet cage 1 according to the present invention is characterized in that the roof frame 10 having the roof panel 12 and the peripheral surface portion 20 are directly connected. That is, the peripheral surface portion 20 includes a front panel 21, a rear panel 22, and left and right side panels 23, 24, each of which has a horizontal beam 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a and a vertical beam 21b, 22b, 23b, 24b. Have. Therefore, it has guide means for guiding the horizontal bars 23a, 24a and the vertical bars 23b, 24b of the left and right side panels 23, 24 at a position where the lock member 15 of the roof frame 10 can be reliably operated. That is, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the recess 11 is formed by the upper frame 10 a and the lower frame 10 b of the roof frame 10. Guide ribs 10b1 are formed in the recess 11 at a predetermined interval. The guide rib 10b1 is thin at the upper end guide start surface side so that it can easily guide the upper ends of the horizontal bars 23a, 24a of the left and right side panels 23, 24 and the vertical bars 23b, 24b of the peripheral surface part 20, and the guide direction. Is formed thick. Therefore, when the horizontal rails 23a and 24a of the left and right side panels 23 and 24 of the peripheral surface portion 20 and a part of the upper ends of the vertical rails 23b and 24b come into contact with the guide rib 10b1, they are guided along the inclined surface and are recessed 11 It is guided in a predetermined space. After the horizontal bars 23a, 24a of the left and right side panels 23, 24 and the upper ends of the vertical bars 23b, 24b are guided into the recess 11, the operation part 15a of the lock member 15 described above is moved. Activate and lock. In order to release the lock, the operation portion 15a of the lock member 15 may be operated in the reverse direction.

  Next, since the pet cage 1 according to the present invention has a roof shape formed by the pair of roof frames 10, it is cute and excellent in aesthetics. A roof shape is formed by approaching to. That is, with reference to FIG. 7, the outer peripheral surface of the hinge portion 13 does not protrude from an inclined surface where the upper surface of one roof frame 10 and the upper surface of the other roof frame 10 intersect with each other with the hinge portion 13 interposed therebetween, that is, a virtual inclined surface. Further, the axial center position of the hinge portion 13 is made closer to the peripheral surface portion 20 side. By doing in this way, the outer peripheral surface of the hinge part 13 does not protrude from the inclined surface (virtual inclined surface) where the pair of roof frames 10 intersect, and it is possible to form an excellent aesthetic roof shape. In addition, although the hinge part 13 of the pet cage 1 by this invention is made so that the outer peripheral surface of the hinge part 13 does not protrude from a virtual slope, as shown in FIG. 7, the outer peripheral surface of the hinge part 13 protrudes slightly. It is also included. In short, the outer peripheral surface of the hinge portion 13 is not protruded to form an aesthetically pleasing roof shape. However, as will be described later, the axial center of the hinge portion 13 is made closer to the peripheral surface portion 20 side. The roof frame 10 is also characterized in that it is configured to restrict the rotation of a predetermined angle or more.

  Thus, the pet cage 1 according to the present invention is excellent in aesthetics so that the position of the hinge portion 13 is close to the peripheral surface portion 20 side, but is accommodated in the pet cage 1. Paying attention to the fact that the roof frame 10 does not need to be opened more than a predetermined angle when a pet animal is to be stored or taken out, the roof frame 10 is fixed so that the axial center of the hinge portion 13 approaches the peripheral surface portion 20 side. It is set as the structure which controls rotation more than an angle. However, when a pet animal is housed in the pet cage 1, it holds the pet animal (usually, sometimes violently) with one hand and opens the roof frame 10 with one hand. Since it is necessary to close the roof frame 10 as soon as the pet animal is placed in the pet cage 1, the workability is greatly deteriorated when the roof frame 10 is opened so as to come into contact with the other roof frame 10. Moreover, this is especially true in the case of a roof shape like the pet cage 1 according to the present invention. Therefore, the rotation of the roof frame 10 is restricted so as not to open more than a necessary and sufficient angle for accommodating the pet animal in the pet cage 1 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when one roof frame 10 is in an open state, the other roof frame 10 is in a closed state. When one roof frame 10 is in an open state and is rotated to an angle larger than an angle formed by a horizontal plane passing through the axial center of the hinge portion 13 and a vertical plane, that is, an angle θ2 shown in FIG. Is restricted so that the end of one roof frame 10 in the open state is locked to the upper end of the other roof frame 10 in the closed state and does not rotate more than a predetermined angle. As a result, the roof frame 10 can be easily closed even with one hand as soon as the pet animal is accommodated in the pet cage 1.

  Further, in the closed state, the pair of roof frames 10 are positioned on the lower surface of the horizontal plane passing through the axial center of the hinge portion 13, that is, at the position of the angle −θ shown in FIG. Therefore, when the pet animal is stored in the pet cage 1, the peripheral surface side of the peripheral surface portion 20 is configured to be low, so that the pet animal can be easily stored and taken out. Therefore, in the pet cage 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the roof frame 10 is integrally opened and closed with the roof panel 12, so that a necessary and sufficient opening area is secured even in the open state or the closed state (see FIG. 9). ).

  Next, a method for assembling the pet cage 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the peripheral surface portion 20 is assembled to the front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the left and right side panels 23 and 24 using the connecting members 28 shown in FIG. 1. Then, the peripheral surface portion 20 is placed on the tray 26 and connected and fixed to the peripheral surface portion 20 by the locking portion 26b. Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fixing member 14 is screwed and fixed to both ends of the shaft member 16 of the hinge portion 13 using screws 17. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the fixing member 14 is inserted into the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion 20, and then inserted and fixed to the lower portions of the horizontal beam 21 a and the horizontal beam 22 a with screws 18. By doing in this way, a pair of roof frame 10 can be easily connected only by inserting the upper end part of the peripheral surface part 20, and the screw 18, and fixing. Therefore, the pair of roof frames 10 can be reliably connected to the peripheral surface portion 20 by the screws 18 and the lock members 15. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the roll prevention of the peripheral surface portion 20 of the pet cage 1 is performed by the roll prevention portion 14a, and the vertical shake prevention is performed by the screw 18 as the vertical shake prevention portion.

  Next, the water feeder 30 that can be attached to and detached from the pet cage 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a water supply apparatus is mounted on a roof-shaped pet cage according to the present invention, FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the water supply apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 12 shows the water supply apparatus according to the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which mounted | wore with the PET bottle.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the water supply 30 is shown attached to the left side panel 23, and is detachably inserted through an opening formed by the horizontal beam 23 a and the vertical beam 23 b of the side panel 23. It can be attached to. As shown in FIG. 11, the water supply device 30 surrounds the water supply side recess 31a, and includes a side wall 31c having a notch 31f and a corner wall 31g as a boundary, and a storage portion 31b lower than the side wall 31c. It has the storage part side wall 31d and the whole is formed in a shoe shape. In addition, a hook 32 that is engaged with the horizontal rail 23a of the side panel 23 is formed on the corner wall 31g of the side wall 31c. In the vicinity of the boundary between the side wall 31c and the storage portion side wall 31d, an attachment fixing portion 33 that engages with the vertical rail 23b of the side panel 23 is provided. As shown in FIG. 11, since the vertical beam 23b is made of a cylindrical wire, the mounting and fixing portion 33 has a concave groove having a predetermined length along the extending direction of the vertical beam 23b so as to be engaged with the wire. That is, it is formed within the height of the reservoir side wall 31d. It is assumed that the water supply 30 is securely fixed by the hook 32 and the mounting fixing portion 33 described above and can withstand the rotational moment of the water supply 30. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the water supply 30 can be supplied with water by attaching a mounting cap 34 attached to the distal end side of a commercially available plastic bottle 35. The mounting cap 34 can be inserted into the water supply side recess 31a. It can be inserted. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the required amount of water or nutrients (liquid) in the PET bottle 35 is supplied into the storage unit 31b. When the liquid in the reservoir 31b decreases, the necessary amount of liquid in the PET bottle 35 is replenished sequentially.

  Next, FIG. 13 is explanatory drawing including the partial cross section which shows the 1st Example of the water feeder by this invention. A difference from the water supply device shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 is that a mounting recess 36 is formed in the bottom 31 e of the water supply device 30 instead of the hook 32.

  As shown in FIG. 13, an attachment recess 36 is formed in the bottom 31 e in the vicinity of the attachment fixing portion 33 to be engaged with and fixed to the horizontal rail 23 a of the side panel 23.

Next, the 2nd Example of the water feeder by this invention is described with reference to FIG. 14 thru | or FIG. Detailed descriptions of points having the same configurations and functions as those in FIGS. 10 to 13 will be omitted, and differences will be described below. FIG. 14A is a perspective view showing a state before attaching the fixing parts of the water supply according to the present invention, FIG. 14B is a perspective view showing a state after attaching the fixing parts, and FIG. FIG. 16A to FIG. 16D are plan views showing a state in which fixing parts are incorporated in the water supply device according to the present invention, FIG. 16B is a front view of FIG. ) Is an explanatory view for explaining the assembled state of the water feeder according to the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a sectional view showing the state after the water feeder according to the present invention is assembled.
As shown in FIGS. 10, 14 to 17, the water feeder according to the present invention is characterized by the parts of the fixing part 40 and the attachment fixing part 33. As apparent from FIG. 10, the water supply 30 is shown attached to the left side panel 23, and is inserted into and removed from the opening formed by the horizontal beam 23a and the vertical beam 23b of the side panel 23. It can be installed freely. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the water supply 30 surrounds the water supply side recess 31a, has a partially cutout 31f, and a corner wall 31g as a boundary portion, and has a substantially U-shaped side wall 31c. And the storage part side wall 31d surrounding the storage part 31b lower than the side wall 31c, and the whole is formed in a shoe shape. The cutout 31f may be formed integrally with the upper portion of the corner wall 31g as a boundary portion as long as water can be supplied from the water supply side recess 31a to the reservoir side wall 31d. The corner wall 31g as a boundary part is used as a concept included in the side wall 31c, but is used to clarify the boundary part between the side wall 31c and the storage part side wall 31d.

  Further, the side wall 31c is formed with a step portion 31c1 that is one step down from the upper surface thereof, and this step portion 31c1 continues to the upper end surface of the corner wall 31g as a boundary portion. A pair of convex portions 31g1 that are detachable by inserting and inserting the concave grooves 40a1 of the vertically long detachable portion 40a of the fixed part 40 are formed on the upper end surface of the corner wall 31g. Therefore, when the concave groove 40a1 of the attaching / detaching portion 40a of the fixing part 40 is fitted into the convex portion 31g1, the swinging of the water feeder 30 is restricted in combination with the mounting fixing portion 33 described later. In addition, the fixed part 40 is provided with an overhanging portion 40 b that protrudes from substantially the center of the vertically long detachable portion 40. An arcuate arc portion 40c formed substantially parallel to the detachable portion 40a is formed at the distal end portion of the overhang portion 40b. At both ends of the arc portion 40c, U-shaped holding portions 40c1 that hold the vertical bars 23b made of a columnar wire so as to wrap are formed. The holding portion 40c1 has a U-shaped tip portion whose width is narrower than the diameter of the vertical rail 23b. The vertical beam 23b is held, and in this held state, the vertical beam 23b is slidable.

  An attachment fixing portion 33 that engages with the vertical rail 23b of the side panel 23 is provided in the vicinity of the boundary between the lower portion of the corner wall 31g as the boundary portion of the side wall 31c and the storage portion side wall 31d. As shown in FIG. 16, the mounting and fixing portion 33 has a vertical beam 23 b made of a cylindrical wire, so that the large and small protrusions 33 a and 33 b extend along the extending direction of the vertical beam 23 b so as to engage with the wire. And a predetermined length, that is, within the height of the reservoir side wall 31d. That is, when the water supply 30 is attached to the pet cage 1, it is inserted from the side of the reservoir side wall 31d, and the water supply 1 is first inserted into the small protrusion 33b while being shifted to the left and right. After getting over 33b, it is positioned and fixed by a large protrusion 33a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the water supply 30 can be supplied with water by attaching a mounting cap 34 attached to the distal end side of a commercially available plastic bottle 35. The mounting cap 34 enters the water supply side recess 31a. It can be inserted. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the required amount of water or nutrients (liquid) in the PET bottle 35 is supplied into the storage unit 31b. When the liquid in the reservoir 31b decreases, the necessary amount of liquid in the PET bottle 35 is replenished sequentially.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the attachment method of the water feeder by this invention is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the arc part 40c of the fixed part 40 is inserted between the vertical bars 23b and 23b, and the holding part 40c1 of the arc part 40c is fitted and attached to the vertical bars 23b and 23b. Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), a large protrusion is inserted into the opening of the pet cage 1 from the side wall 31 d of the storage section and passes over the small protrusion 33 b of the mounting fixing section 33 while shifting the water supply 30 left and right. Insert until it hits 33a and is positioned. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the fixing part 40 is lowered by sliding the vertical bars 23b and 23b, and the concave groove 40a1 of the detachable portion 40a is fitted into the convex portion 31g1 of the corner wall 31g. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, the plastic bottle 35 is attached. As described above, when the fixing part 40 is attached and detached, it is possible to easily attach and detach the water supply 30 with a force sufficient to get over the small protrusion 33b. Further, even when the small protrusion 33b is worn, the large protrusion 33a performs positioning, and the fixed part 40 restricts the swinging, so that it has a life resistance. And as shown in FIG. 17, the plastic bottle 35 is attached and water supply is performed.

  Next, the 3rd Example of the water feeder by this invention is described with reference to FIG. A detailed description of points having the same configurations and functions as those in FIGS. 14 to 17 will be omitted, and different points will be described below. FIG. 18 (a) is a perspective view showing a state before attaching a fixing part of a water supply according to the present invention and a diagram showing a partially enlarged cross section of the fixing part, and FIG. 18 (b) shows a state after attaching the fixing part. It is a figure which shows the perspective view to show and the partial expanded cross section of a fixing part. The third embodiment of the water supply device according to the present invention is substantially the same as the second embodiment except that the side wall 31c and the reservoir side wall 31d are formed at the same height and the configuration of the fixing part 50 is different. Are identical.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the fixed part 50 is substantially inverted U-shaped and has a predetermined thickness, and on the inner side, the fixed part 50 is narrower than the diameter of the horizontal rail at predetermined intervals. A protrusion 50a is formed, and on one side of the outer periphery, a hook-like engaging portion 50b that can engage with a convex portion 31g1 formed on an upper portion of a corner wall 31g as a boundary portion is formed. Yes. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), after the water feeder 30 is mounted at a predetermined position, as shown in a partially enlarged sectional view in FIG. 18 (a), the substantially inverted U-shaped fixed part 50 is formed. Mount sequentially from the top to the side rail from the opening side. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the cross rail is positioned between the substantially inverted U-shaped inner projections 50a, the hook-shaped engaging portion 50b is also engaged with the convex portion 31g1, and the water feeder 30 is Positioning is fixed. In addition, although the fixing part 50 in the 3rd Example of the water feeder by this invention becomes a structure inserted from the upper direction of a horizontal rail, it is made to slide and engage with the engaging part 50b from a horizontal direction. It is good also as such a structure.

It is a perspective view which shows the roof-shaped pet cage by this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the roof-shaped pet cage by this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the attachment method of the roof frame by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the hinge part of a roof frame by this invention, and a fixing member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a roof frame. It is a partial cross section figure which shows the structure of the fixing member of the roof frame by this invention. It is explanatory drawing including the partial cross section explaining the open / close state of the roof frame by this invention. It is a partial cross section figure which shows the structure of the locking member of the roof frame by this invention, (a) is a figure which shows a lock release-like body, (b) is a figure which shows the state which moved to the locked state. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the roof frame. It is a perspective view which shows the state which mounted | wore the water supply device with the roof-shaped pet cage by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the water feeder by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the plastic bottle to the water feeder by this invention. It is explanatory drawing including the partial cross section which shows the 1st Example of the water feeder by this invention. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state before attaching the fixing part of the water supply device by this invention, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state after attaching a fixing part. (A) is a top view of the state by which the fixing part was integrated in the water supply apparatus by this invention, (b) is a front view of (a), (c) is a figure which shows CC sectional drawing. (A) thru | or (d) are explanatory drawings explaining the assembly state of the water supply device by this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state after the assembly of the water feeder by this invention. (A) is the perspective view which shows the state before attaching the fixing part of the water supply by this invention, and the figure which shows the partially expanded cross section of a fixing part, (b) is the perspective view which shows the state after attaching a fixing part. It is a figure which shows the one part expanded cross section of a figure and fixing parts. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the conventional pet cage.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pet cage 10 Roof frame 10a Upper frame 10b Lower frame 10b1 Guide rib 10c Locking part 10d Locking recessed part 11 Recessed part 12 Roof panel 12a Horizontal beam 12b Vertical beam 13 Hinge part 14 Fixing member 14a Rolling prevention part 15 Lock member 15a Operation Part 15b Locking convex part 15c Base part 15d Hook part 16 Shaft member 17 Screw 18 Screw (pitch prevention part)
20 Peripheral surface 21 Front panel 21a Horizontal beam 21b Vertical beam 22 Rear panel 22a Horizontal beam 22b Vertical beam 23 Side panel 23a Horizontal beam 23b Vertical beam 24 Side panel 24a Horizontal beam 24b Vertical beam 25 Open / close door 26 Tray 26a Bottom part 26b Locking Part 28 Connecting member 30 Water supply 31a Water supply side recess 31b Storage part 31c Side wall 31d Storage part side wall 31e Bottom 31f Notch 31g Corner wall (boundary part)
31g1 Convex part 32 Hook 33 Attachment fixing part 34 Attachment cap 35 Plastic bottle 36 Attachment recessed part 40 Fixed part 40a Detachable part 40a1 Groove 40b Overhang part 40c Arc part 40c1 Holding part 50 Fixed part 101 Upper frame 101a Opening part 102 Door 102a Opening and closing Mechanism 103 Peripheral surface 104 Front plate 104a Opening 105 Rear plate 106 Side plate 107 Front door 108 Bottom tray

Claims (23)

A front panel, a rear panel, a peripheral surface part having left and right side panels, the upper surface being open and the upper end part of the front panel and the rear panel being formed in a mountain shape toward the center of the panel; A roof frame mounted on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion,
The pet cage according to claim 1, wherein the roof frame has a roof panel and has a roof shape on an upper end portion side of the peripheral surface portion so that the roof frame can be opened and closed. The pet cage according to claim 1, wherein the roof frame has an upper frame and a lower frame, and the roof panel is sandwiched between the upper frame and the lower frame. The said roof panel is comprised by the horizontal beam and vertical beam which consist of a column-shaped wire, and the opening part was formed between the said horizontal beam and the vertical beam. Pet cage. The said roof frame is comprised by 1 pair, These 1 pair of roof frames are connected by the hinge part, and can rotate centering on this hinge part, The Claims 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The pet cage of at least one. The hinge part to which the pair of roof frames are connected has a fixing member that can be connected and fixed to the upper end part of the peripheral surface part on both end sides, at least one of claims 1 to 4. Pet cage. The pet cage according to claim 4, wherein the fixing member has a shaft member that can be inserted therein. The fixing member includes a roll preventing unit that holds a vertical beam of the peripheral surface portion to prevent rolling, and a vertical shake preventing unit that is regulated by the horizontal beam to prevent vertical shaking. The pet cage according to claim 5 or 6. When the roof frame is connected to the upper end side of the peripheral surface portion, a recess for guiding the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion is formed, and guide ribs are formed in the recess at predetermined intervals. The pet cage according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the pet cages is characterized. The pet cage according to claim 8, wherein the guide rib formed in the concave portion is formed such that the upper end guide start surface side of the peripheral surface portion is thin and is thick along the guide direction. 10. The pet cage according to claim 1, wherein the roof frame includes a lock member that is connected to, fixed to, or released from an upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion. The lock member includes an operation part, a base part integrally formed with the operation part, a locking convex part provided in the vicinity of the operation part on the base part, and a hook part provided on a distal end side of the base part The pet cage according to claim 10, wherein the pet cage is slidably provided in the roof frame. At the same time that the locking member moves to the lock position by moving the locking projection located in the locking recess formed in the roof frame against the urging force of the locking portion when the operation portion is moved. The base portion is inserted into an upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion that is loosely fitted in the concave portion of the roof frame to lock the roof frame and the peripheral surface portion. 11. The pet cage according to 11. When the lock member is in a locked state, the hook portion formed on the distal end side of the base portion of the lock member is engaged with the upper end portion of the peripheral surface portion so that the lock is not easily released. The pet cage according to claim 10, wherein the pet cage is at least one. A front panel, a rear panel, a peripheral surface part having left and right side panels, the upper surface being open and the upper end part of the front panel and the rear panel being formed in a mountain shape toward the center of the panel; A pair of roof frames configured to be openable / closable around the hinge portion on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion;
In the closed state, the pair of roof frames are positioned on a lower surface than a horizontal plane passing through the center of the hinge portion, and in the opened state, the pair of roof frames are rotated to an angle larger than an angle formed with a vertical plane orthogonal to the horizontal plane. A pet cage characterized by its possible configuration. When the one roof frame is in an open state, the other roof frame is in a closed state, the one roof frame is in an open state, and the pair of roof frames are perpendicular to the horizontal plane. In the case of turning to an angle larger than the angle formed by the first roof frame, one end of the roof frame in the open state is locked to the other roof frame in the closed state to restrict the rotation over a predetermined angle. The pet cage according to claim 14, wherein the pet cage is configured. The axial center position of the hinge portion is positioned on the peripheral surface portion side so that the outer peripheral surface of the hinge portion does not protrude from an inclined surface where the upper surfaces of the one roof frame and the other roof frame intersect with the hinge portion interposed therebetween. The pet cage according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the pet cage is provided on the pet cage. The pet cage according to claim 14, wherein the roof frame is opened and closed integrally with a roof panel. A side wall that surrounds the water supply side recess and has a notch, and a storage part side wall that surrounds the storage part, a hook that can be locked to a side rail on the side wall, the side wall, and the storage part side wall A watering device characterized in that an attachment fixing portion capable of engaging with a vertical beam is provided in the vicinity of the boundary of the water. The water supply device has a side wall that surrounds the water supply side recess, a storage unit side wall that surrounds the storage unit that is open at the top, and a bottom that is integrally formed at the bottom of the side wall and the storage unit side wall. An attachment fixing portion that engages with the vertical beam near the boundary between the side wall and the storage portion side wall, and an attachment recess that engages and fixes the horizontal beam at the bottom near the attachment fixing portion are formed. The water supply device according to claim 18. A side wall that surrounds the water supply side recess and has a boundary part, and a storage part side wall that surrounds the storage part, and an engaging part to which a fixing part can be attached and detached is provided at the boundary part between the side wall and the storage part side wall. A water supply device provided with an attachment fixing portion that can be engaged with a vertical rail near the boundary between the side wall and the storage portion side wall. 21. The water supply device according to claim 20, wherein the attachment fixing portion includes a small protrusion and a large protrusion. The water supply device according to at least one of claims 18 to 21, wherein an attachment cap attached to the distal end side of the plastic bottle can be fitted into the water supply side recess. Each of the front panel, the rear panel, and the left and right side panels has a horizontal rail and a vertical rail, the upper surface is opened, and the upper ends of the front panel and the rear panel are angled toward the center of the panel. And a roof frame that has a roof shape on the upper surface open side of the peripheral surface portion and is attached to be openable and closable.
A pet cage provided with a water supply device, characterized by having a water supply device that is inserted through a partial opening of the peripheral surface portion and can be detachably attached.

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