JP2022096938A - Emergency time cat carrying device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an emergency time cat carrying device that makes it possible, at the time of disaster, to evacuate a cat safely.SOLUTION: An emergency time cat carrying device 10 for a pet owner to evacuate to an evacuation site with a pet cat comprises: a box-like cat storage part 12 capable of storing the pet cat; and a cart part 14 that is movable in a state in which the cat storage part 12 is positioned at a predetermined height from the ground surface. The cat storage part 12 includes: a bottom surface part to which a tray configured using a washable raw material can be detachably attached; a side surface part 20 including a plate member 24 having predetermined strength and provided at a lower part and a mesh member 22 provided above the plate member 24; and a ceiling surface part 16 that is configured using a material having light blocking and waterproof properties and has an opening/closing lid 18 formed for inserting/extracting the pet cat.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an emergency cat conveyor.

In recent years, the cat boom has arrived. Due to the declining birthrate and aging population and the increase in single households, the love for cats is increasing, and many people feel that cats are a family. Smooth evacuation with a domestic cat in the event of a disaster is an issue that affects not only the life of the cat but also the life of the owner himself.

As a technique related to the present invention, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a pet cart including an accommodating body configured to accommodate a pet and a cart body configured so that the accommodating body can be attached. An opening is formed on the side surface of the housing so that the pet can enter and exit the housing, and the opening is provided with a slope-combined side wall panel, and the slope-combining side wall panel is inclined with respect to the ground. The slope-combined side wall panel is pivotally attached to the lower end side of the opening between the state and the state in which the opening is closed, and the slope-combined side wall panel has a strength capable of supporting a pet, and the slope-combined side wall panel is provided. Disclosed is a pet cart provided with a fixing means for fixing the opening in a closed state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-20259

Evacuation with pets has been a social issue for some time, especially cats are harder to discipline than dogs, get excited in the event of a disaster, and are at high risk of jumping out during evacuation.

An object of the present invention is to provide an emergency cat carrier capable of safely evacuating a cat in the event of a disaster.

The emergency cat carrier according to the present invention is an emergency cat carrier for the owner to evacuate to an evacuation site with the domestic cat in an emergency, and has a box-shaped cat accommodating portion capable of accommodating the domestic cat. The cat accommodating portion includes a cart portion that can be moved in a state where the cat accommodating portion is positioned at a predetermined height from the ground, and the cat accommodating portion has a bottom surface portion to which a tray made of a washable material can be attached and detached. The domestic cat is composed of a side surface portion having a plate member having a predetermined strength and provided at the lower portion and a mesh member provided above the plate member, and a material having a light-shielding property and a waterproof property. It is characterized by having a ceiling surface portion on which an opening / closing lid for taking in and out is formed.

Further, in the emergency cat conveyor according to the present invention, it is preferable that the opening / closing lid can be opened / closed by using a linear fastener provided on the ceiling surface portion.

Further, in the emergency cat conveyor according to the present invention, the cloth member provided on three of the four side surface portions and made of a material having a light-shielding property and a waterproof property is provided, and the cloth is provided. It is preferable that the member can be hung so as to cover the mesh member of the three side surface portions.

Further, in the emergency cat conveyor according to the present invention, the cart portion includes a support portion capable of supporting the cat accommodating portion, and the support portion has a detachable mechanism for attaching / detaching the cat accommodating portion. Is preferable.

Further, in the emergency cat conveyor according to the present invention, it is preferable to provide a warmer portion provided on the tray to warm the body of the domestic cat.

According to the present invention, a cat can be safely evacuated in the event of a disaster.

It is a figure which shows the emergency cat conveyor of the embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the emergency cat conveyor which is a modification of the emergency cat conveyor of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which the cat accommodating part was removed from the cart part in the emergency cat conveyor of the embodiment which concerns on this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, similar elements are designated by the same reference numerals in all drawings, and duplicate description will be omitted. In addition, in the explanation in the text, the reference numerals described earlier shall be used as necessary.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an emergency cat conveyor 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The emergency cat conveyor 10 is a conveyor for the owner to evacuate to an evacuation site with his cat in an emergency such as an earthquake, flood, typhoon, or housework.

The emergency cat conveyor 10 includes a cat accommodating section 12, a cart section 14, a warmer section 32, a sand tray section 34, a washable tray section 36, a pet water dispenser 39, and a curtain section 30. I have.

The cat accommodating portion 12 is a box-shaped member capable of accommodating a domestic cat. The cat accommodating portion 12 includes four side surface portions 20, a bottom surface portion 25, and a ceiling surface portion 16.

Each side surface portion 20 includes a mesh member 22 and a plate member 24.

The mesh member 22 includes a mesh attached so as to be located above the plate member 24. As for nets, there are products with a shape in which highly flexible threads and steel wires are connected in a grid pattern.

It is preferable that the mesh member 22 contains a well-ventilated net so that the cat housed in the cat housing portion 12 can easily breathe, and has a predetermined strength so that the cat does not escape. For example, although it is described here that it is preferable to use a metal net, of course, it may be formed of another material, for example, a resin.

The plate member 24 has a predetermined strength and includes a plate provided at the lower part of the side surface portion 20. The board will be described as being made of a material having appropriate strength, for example, a plastic resin, but of course, other materials may be used.

The plate member 24 is formed with a slit so that the sand tray portion 34 and the tray portion 36 can be taken in and out. The thickness of the slit is so thin that the cat's head does not come out or get caught.

The bottom surface portion 25 has a removable tray portion 36 made of a washable material. The bottom surface portion 25 will be described assuming that the bottom surface portion 25 is made of a material having appropriate strength, for example, a plastic resin, but of course, other materials may be used.

The ceiling surface portion 16 is made of a material having a light-shielding property and a waterproof property, and an opening / closing lid 18 for putting in and taking out a domestic cat is formed. The ceiling surface portion 16 is made of a material having a light-shielding property and a waterproof property, for example, a tarpaulin.

Tarpaulin is a fabric in which vinyl chloride resin is applied to both sides of a cloth or woven fabric such as polyester or nylon. PVC-processed (polyvinyl chloride resin-processed) synthetic leather is also sometimes called tarpaulin.

Tarpaulin is more durable and durable than cloth or PVC sheet alone, and has excellent printability and stain resistance. Due to these characteristics, it is said to be suitable for long-term outdoor use, and is used as a construction site and tent fabric.

The opening / closing lid 18 is configured to include a linear fastener that can be moved to open / close the hole formed in the central portion of the ceiling surface made of a cloth such as tarpaulin. In the example of FIG. 1, the size of the hole is set so that the domestic cat can be taken in and out.

Here, the opening / closing lid 18 will be described as using a linear fastener, but of course, it may be other than that, for example, a stainless I type fastener, a Sea to Summit buckle, a stainless snap lock, and a lock. It is possible to apply various things such as a lid stopper.

The cart unit 14 is a vehicle that can move with the cat accommodating unit 12 positioned at a predetermined height (for example, 100 cm) from the ground. The cart portion 14 is provided with four wheels 28 and includes four leg portions 26 that extend the cat accommodating portion 12 so as to be located at a predetermined height. The four wheels 28 are provided with a lock mechanism for suppressing rotation, and it is possible to restrict the movement of the cart portion 14.

The cart portion 14 can be made of a material having appropriate strength, for example, stainless steel. In the cart portion 14, the two legs 26 on the rear wheel side are connected to the two leg portions 26 on the rear wheel side in a substantially U shape on the cat accommodating portion 12, while gripping the handle of the U-shaped portion. The wheels 28 can be rotated and moved. The side surface portion 20 provided with the handle portion may be provided with a pocket-shaped storage portion for storing luggage.

The body warmer portion 32 is provided on the tray portion 36 and has a function of warming the body of the domestic cat. Here, the body warmer portion 32 has a built-in chemical heating element, heat storage material, etc. to warm the body, and uses a disposable body warmer, a microwave oven body warmer, a battery-powered / rechargeable body warmer, an eco-cairo, etc. to warm the body of the domestic cat. It is described as warming, but of course, it may be another body warmer. The body warmer unit 32 can be placed in the cat accommodating unit 12 by opening the opening / closing lid 18.

The sand tray portion 34 is a tray containing cat litter, which is a kind of excretory sand used for breeding domestic cats. The tray is made of a material having appropriate strength, for example, plastic resin. The sand tray portion 34 can be inserted through the slit of the plate member 24.

Cat litter is a biodegradable substance derived from bentonite-based cat litter, whose main component is a type of clay, and plant resources that decompose even when discarded in the natural environment, such as paper, shavings, and okara. Cat litter or silica gel-based cat litter using silica gel can be used.

The tray portion 36 is a cushion made of a washable material, a combination of cotton, polyester, etc., while having appropriate flexibility. The tray portion 36 has a quadrangular prism shape having a thickness that can be inserted from the slit of the plate member 24.

The pet water supply device 39 is a water supply bottle that can be attached to the mesh member 22 of the side surface portion 20. This water supply bottle has a mechanism in which the water accumulated inside is discharged when the domestic cat brings the mouth close to the tip and licks it.

The curtain portion 30 is a cloth member made of a material having a light-shielding property and a waterproof property, and is made of, for example, a tarpaulin. The curtain portion 30 is provided on three side surface portions 20 out of the four side surface portions 20, and can be hung so as to cover the mesh member 22 of the side surface portion 20.

The curtain portion 30 is normally folded and tied up with a string or the like and stored, and is opened and hung as shown in FIG. 1 when exposed to sunlight or in the rain. The curtain portion 30 may be configured to be spread and hung as shown in FIG. 1 and then adhered to the side surface portion 20 by using a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

Subsequently, the operation of the emergency cat conveyor 10 having the above configuration will be described. In recent years, the declining birthrate and aging population and the increase in single households have deepened the affection for pets. Also, due to the cat boom, the number of people who keep cats as pets is increasing.

Compared to dogs, cats are harder to discipline, are often excited during disasters such as earthquakes and fires, and are at greater risk of jumping out of the road when evacuating.

In general, many cat owners envision taking out a cat by covering it with a washing net and putting it in a carry bag in case of evacuation with the cat.

If you put it in a laundry basket and try to cover it with a washing net, your cat may not always be quiet and may pop out. Also, if you carry it with you in the laundry basket, it may be heavy and you may not be able to carry it.

If you try to put it in the carry bag, it will take time to put it in, so there is a problem that you will be delayed in escaping in the event of a disaster. Also, as with the laundry basket, it is assumed that if you move with your cat in it, it will be heavy and you will not be able to carry it.

Here, according to the emergency cat conveyor 10, the cat escapes by opening the wire fastener of the opening / closing lid 18 provided on the ceiling surface portion 16 of the cat accommodating portion 12, inserting the domestic cat, and then closing the linear fastener. Since it can be accommodated so that it does not exist, there is an advantage that a domestic cat can be easily put in.

Further, according to the emergency cat carrier 10, the cat accommodating unit 12 is supported by the cart unit 14 so as to be located at a predetermined height from the ground, so that, for example, inundation occurs in various disasters. Even if the cat is damaged, the cat can be moved to the evacuation site without getting it wet.

Further, according to the emergency cat carrier 10, the cat accommodating portion 12 in which the cat is accommodated is supported by the cart portion 14, and the cart portion 14 is attached with four wheels 28, so that the owner can use the cart. Since it can be moved by simply pushing the portion 14, it can be moved with less effort than when carrying a laundry basket or a carry bag.

According to the emergency cat carrier 10, the bottom portion 25 is provided with a tray portion 36 made of a washable material and also functioning as a flexible cushion, so that the cat can spend comfortably.

Since the sand tray 34 that functions as a toilet is installed on the bottom surface 25, the cat can use the sand tray 34 as needed.

Further, according to the emergency cat transport device 10, since the pet water supply device 39 is attached to the mesh member 22 of the side surface portion 20, the cat licks the tip of the water supply bottle close to the tip of the water supply bottle when the cat is thirsty. As a result, the water accumulated inside is discharged, so the throat can be moisturized.

Further, according to the emergency cat conveyor 10, since the body warmer portion 32 is installed, the cat's body can be warmed even when evacuating in a cold winter, for example. Further, in winter, a blanket (not shown) may be placed in the cat storage section 12 together with the body warmer section 32 so that the cat can be comfortably spent even in the cold winter.

Further, according to the emergency cat transport device 10, since the lower portion of the side surface portion of the cat accommodating portion 12 is provided with the plate member 24, the cat repels the sand after adding the work in the sand tray portion 34. It is possible to prevent it from scattering even after it has been used.

Further, since the upper part of the side surface portion of the cat accommodating portion 12 is made of a mesh member 22 and has good ventilation, the cat can breathe comfortably. Further, when exposed to direct sunlight, the curtain portion 30 is expanded so as to be in a suspended state as shown in FIG. As a result, direct sunlight can be avoided, so that the cat can spend more comfortably.

As described above, according to the emergency cat conveyor 10, the cat can be evacuated very safely, which is a remarkable effect. In addition, as described above, since the cat is devised so that it can spend comfortably, even if the evacuation life is prolonged, it is possible to lead an evacuation life with low stress.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an emergency cat conveyor 11 which is a modification of the emergency cat conveyor 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the cat accommodating portion 13 is removed from the cart portion 15 in the emergency cat carrying device 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Since the emergency cat conveyor 11 has almost the same configuration as the emergency cat conveyor 10, the differences will be mainly described below.

As shown in FIG. 3, the cat accommodating portion 13 has a structure that can be removed from the cart portion 15. The cat accommodating portion 13 is provided with two U-shaped handle portions 17 so that it can be lifted when it is removed from the cart portion 15.

The cart portion 15 is provided with a mounting table 38 for supporting the cat accommodating portion 13 at a predetermined height (for example, 100 cm) from the ground. The mounting table 38 is equipped with a lock portion 40 provided so that the cat accommodating portion 13 is fixed when the cat accommodating portion 13 is placed.

The lock portion 40 functions as a detachable mechanism in which the cat accommodating portion 13 is fixed to the mounting table 38 when locked, and the cat accommodating portion 13 can be removed from the mounting table 38 when the lock portion 40 is unlocked. An example of the lock portion 40 will be described as using the Sea to Summit buckle, but of course, other lock mechanism may be used.

Similar to the emergency cat conveyor, the emergency cat conveyor 11 also has a remarkable effect that the owner can easily evacuate with the cat in an emergency. Further, since the cat accommodating portion 13 can be removed from the mounting table 38, the emergency cat conveyor 11 has an advantage that, for example, the cat accommodating portion 13 can be removed and placed on a trunk of a car or the like to move. be.

In the emergency cat conveyors 10 and 11, the sizes of the cat accommodating portions 12 and 13 can be appropriately changed, and may be set to a size that can accommodate two or three cats, for example. It may be set to a size that can accommodate only one cat. It is also preferable to prepare a plurality of emergency cat conveyors 10 and 11 and connect them to each other by using a connecting member such as a Sea to Summit buckle.

Further, in the emergency cat conveyors 10 and 11, the cat accommodating portions 12 and 13 are compactly folded at the central portion of the side surface portion 20 so that the ceiling surface and the bottom surface overlap each other, for example, like a foldable container. It is also preferable to have a structure such as. By making it compact in this way, for example, it is easy and convenient to go to a hospital and carry it on a regular basis.

10,11 Emergency cat conveyor, 12,13 cat housing, 14,15 cart, 16 ceiling surface, 17 handle, 18 opening / closing lid, 20 side surface, 22 mesh member, 24 plate member, 25 bottom surface, 26 legs, 28 wheels, 30 curtains, 32 body warmers, 34 sand trays, 36 trays, 38 mounts, 39 pet water dispensers, 40 locks.

Claims (5)

It is an emergency cat conveyor for the owner to take the cat and evacuate to the evacuation site in an emergency.
A box-shaped cat storage unit that can accommodate the domestic cat,
A cart unit that can be moved with the cat housing unit positioned at a predetermined height from the ground, and a cart unit.
Equipped with
The cat housing is
The bottom part where the tray made of washable material can be attached and detached, and
A side surface portion having a plate member having a predetermined strength and provided at the lower portion and a mesh member provided above the plate member.
A ceiling surface portion that is made of a light-shielding and waterproof material and has an opening / closing lid for taking in and out the domestic cat.
An emergency cat conveyor characterized by having. In the emergency cat conveyor according to claim 1,
The opening / closing lid is an emergency cat conveyor that can be opened / closed by using a linear fastener provided on the ceiling surface portion. In the emergency cat conveyor according to claim 1 or 2.
A cloth member provided on three of the four side surface portions and made of a light-shielding and waterproof material is provided.
The cloth member is an emergency cat conveyor that can be hung so as to cover the mesh member of the three side surface portions. In the emergency cat conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The cart portion includes a support portion capable of supporting the cat accommodating portion.
The support portion is an emergency cat carrying device characterized by having a attachment / detachment mechanism for attaching / detaching the cat accommodating portion. In the emergency cat conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
An emergency cat conveyor provided on the tray and provided with a warmer portion for warming the body of the domestic cat.

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