JP3053227U - Panel connection device in pet breeding cage - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To reduce a load stress (stress) at a corner connecting portion where two side panels and one upper panel joined on the rim side respectively match, to take pet animals in and out of the cage upper side, and to remove sheets. Exchange, cleaning, etc. can be performed freely. SOLUTION: A lower groove 4 which is fitted to upper corners of the side panels 2 which are connected to each other at the corners to connect the two panels 2 together, and an upper opening formed by the connected side panels 2 is closed. And the upper mounting concave portion 5 on which the corner portion of the upper panel 3 is mounted in a free state. In addition, corner connection tool Q
Is provided with a substantially triangular convex portion 25 which also serves to prevent the upper panel 3 from being displaced and to reinforce the connector itself inside the upper mounting concave portion 5 formed in the shape of a right-angled step.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention mainly relates to a panel connecting device in a pet breeding cage for accommodating small animal pets such as dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, etc., bred outdoors or indoors.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as a panel connecting device for a pet breeding cage, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 7-7401, a corner portion of a top wire mesh panel and two side wire meshes corresponding to the corner portion. A corner connector is formed by integral molding of synthetic resin having three fitting spaces matching the upper corners of the panel, and the three fitting spaces of the corner connectors are provided with the above three fitting spaces. There is a wire mesh panel in which a corner is inserted and fitted.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, according to the above conventional example, the forces acting on the top and side wire mesh panels in three directions of the vertical, horizontal, and height directions are simultaneously suppressed by the corner connector. There was a problem that excessive load stress (stress) was applied to itself. In addition, when assembling the pet breeding cage, the corners of the top and side wire mesh panels must be simultaneously inserted from three directions into the three fitting cavities of the corner connector, which makes assembly work extremely difficult. In addition, there is a problem in that it becomes complicated. For example, in a conventional corner connector, the four side wire mesh panels are first assembled on the tray, and then the top wire mesh panel is connected to the upper opening formed by the four side wire mesh panels. It is not possible to carry out the work process of assembling from the beginning, making the assembling work difficult, and depending on the vertical and horizontal dimensional differences between the top and side wire mesh panels, the three fittings of the corner connector are required. There was also a drawback that the corner fitting itself was damaged by forcible insertion into the auction space.

In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems. In particular, the present invention has two corner panels joined on the edge side and one top panel in which a corner portion is matched. In addition to reducing the applied stress (stress) at the connection part, the four side panels are first assembled on the tray, and then the top panel is assembled from the upper opening formed by the four side panels. By making such work steps possible, the assembling work is easy and simple, and only the top panel can be easily removed from the upper opening made by the four side panels. Panels in pet breeding cages that allow free access to pet animals through the opening, replacement of sheets laid on the tray, cleaning, etc. It is intended to provide a coupling device.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 For this reason, in the present invention, the lower side groove part 4 which fits to the upper edge side of the corner part of the side panels 2 which joined the edge side sides, and connects both panels 2 was connected. The above-mentioned problem is caused by the provision of the corner coupling device Q having the upper mounting concave portion 5 for mounting the corner portion of the upper panel 3 in a free state so as to close the upper opening formed by the side panel 2. Was solved. Further, a tray 1 constituting a bottom portion by integral molding of a synthetic resin material, and an outer frame formed by bending a metal wire into a rectangular shape so as to be fitted to four peripheral edges on the tray 1 and assembled into a box shape. And four metal net-like side panels 2 each having a metal wire fixed vertically and horizontally crosswise, and the metal wire rods are folded into a rectangular shape so as to close an upper opening formed by each of the side panels 2. A panel connecting device in a pet breeding cage P formed by a wire mesh upper surface panel 3 in which metal wires are fixed in a cross-shaped manner in a curved outer frame, wherein the upper side opening of the side panel 2 is provided. A lower groove portion 4 formed in a right-angle groove shape so that the outer frames of the side panels 2 are inserted and fitted and fixed so as to straddle both side panels 2 intersecting at right angles at the corners of the side panels; Top panel that closes the upper opening of 2 And the upper mounting concave portion 5 formed in the shape of a right-angled step so that the corner portion of the outer frame can be freely released from the upper side. Solved the problem. Further, the corner connector Q has a substantially triangular convex portion inside the upper mounting concave portion 5 formed in the shape of a right-angled step, which serves to prevent displacement of the upper panel 3 and reinforce the connector itself. By providing 25, the above-described problem was also solved.

In the panel connecting device of the pet breeding cage P according to the present invention, the two side surfaces fitted to the lower groove 4 of the corner connecting device Q such that the edges are joined to each other. Only the load stress (stress) in the vertical and horizontal directions acts on the panel 2, and the load stress in the height direction is applied to the corners of the upper panel 3, which is mounted on the upper mounting concave surface 5 of the corner connector Q. (Stress) does not occur. Moreover, since only the upper panel 3 can be easily removed from the upper opening formed by the side panels 2, the pet animal can be taken in and out from the upper opening, and the sheets laid on the tray 1 can be replaced and cleaned. And so on. Further, at the time of assembling the pet breeding cage P, first the four side panels 2 are assembled on the tray 1, and then the upper panel 3 is formed by the four side panels 2 to form an upper opening. A work process such as assembling so that it can be easily removed from the machine will be possible, and the assembling work will be easy and simple. The convex portion 25 provided on the upper mounting concave portion 5 of the corner connector Q prevents the upper panel 3 from being displaced in the upper opening, and at the same time, prevents the upper panel 3 from being displaced in the upper opening. The strength of the corner connector Q itself for supporting the support is increased.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, a rectangular bottom portion is formed by integrally molding a synthetic resin material such as polypropylene, and a lower edge of a side panel 2 described later is fixed to both left and right ends. For example, a tray 1 provided with buckles 20 made of, for example, ABS resin, and further provided with casters 23 at four corners on the lower surface, and fitted on the four peripheral edges of the tray 1 via the buckles 20, for example, A wire mesh-like side panel 2 formed by fixing metal wires in a vertical and horizontal cross in an outer frame formed by bending a metal wire obtained by applying a powder coating finish to a steel wire into a rectangular shape; A wire mesh top panel 3 in which metal wires are fixed in a crosswise manner in an outer frame formed by bending a metal wire into a rectangular shape so as to close the upper opening formed by the side panels 2. And adjacent side panels 2 The corners of the upper panel 3 are placed in a free state without any fitting parts so that the corners on the outer frame edge side are inserted and connected, and the upper opening formed by the connected side panels 2 is closed. For example, a pet breeding cage P is provided with a corner connector Q made of ABS resin or the like. The pet breeding cage P has a total of eight detachable circle joints 21 on one side edge and two upper and lower four side edges for connecting the side panels 2 to each other on the side edge side, and a locking / unlocking device. There is provided a door 24 for a pet doorway having a free end 22 on the free end side.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the corner connector Q straddles both side panels 2 that intersect at right angles at the corners of the upper opening of the side panels 2, and is located outside the side panels 2. A deep bottom lower groove 4 formed into a right-angle groove so that the frame is inserted and fitted and fixed, and a corner of an outer frame of the upper panel 3 that closes the upper opening of the side panel 2 can be released. And an upper mounting concave surface portion 5 formed in a right-angled step shape so as to be mounted in a free state without a fitting portion from above. A substantially triangular rib-shaped convex portion, which also serves to prevent displacement of the upper panel 3 and to reinforce the connector itself, inside the upper mounting concave portion 5 formed in a right-angled step shape, is provided on the corner connector Q 2. 25 are provided.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the outer frame on the side of the upper opening of the side panel 2 and the outer frame of the upper panel 3 are adjacent to each other at the side portion where the outer frame coincides. For example, a side connector R having a substantially E-shaped side surface made of a synthetic resin such as polypropylene is provided with two rows of engagement grooves 6A and 6B sandwiched between three rows of projecting pieces, respectively. Are attached to the outer frames of both panels 2 and 3 so as to be detachable. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the side connector R has a protrusion 6C extending laterally from one of the engagement grooves 6A, and the other engagement member with which the outer frame has been engaged in advance. One of the adjacent outer frames is engaged with the engagement groove 6A through the push-in rotation of the projection 6C about the engagement groove 6B as a pivot.

As shown in FIG. 6, the top panel 3 in the present embodiment is of a single-door type (see FIG. 6a) or a double-door type (see FIG. 6b). It is also possible to use

Next, to explain an example of assembling in the present embodiment, first, four side panels 2 are formed in a box shape by a circle joint 21, and the four side panels 2 are placed on the tray 1. It is fixed to the tray 1 via the buckle 20. Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the side panels 2 cross each other in the lower groove 4 of the corner connector Q across the two side panels 2 which intersect at right angles at the four corners of the upper opening of the side panel 2. Insert and fit the outer frame. Then, after the corners of the upper panel 3 are respectively placed on the upper mounting concave portions 5 of the four corner connectors Q, the outer frame on the upper opening side of the side panel 2 and the outer frame of the upper panel 3 Are engaged and fixed together with a plurality of side connecting members R at the mutually adjacent side portions at the side portions that are adjacent to each other.

[0012]

[Effect of the invention]

 The present invention is configured as described above, and in particular, is to reduce a load stress (stress) at a joint portion of a corner where two side panels 2 and one upper panel 3 joined on the edge side respectively match. Can be. In addition, it is possible to perform a work process in which four side panels 2 are first assembled on the tray 1 and then the upper panel 3 is assembled to the upper opening formed by the four side panels 2 on the periphery. Furthermore, only the top panel 3 can be easily removed from the upper opening formed by the four side panels 2.

That is, the corner connector Q according to the present invention includes a lower groove 4 which is fitted to upper corners of the corners of the side panels 2 whose edges are joined together to connect the panels 2 to each other. And the upper mounting concave portion 5 for mounting the corner portion of the upper panel 3 in a free state so as to close the upper opening formed by the connected side panel 2. Only the load stress (stress) in two vertical and horizontal directions acts on the two side panels 2 fitted so that the edges are joined to the lower groove 4, and the upper mounting concave portion of the corner connector Q is applied. No load stress (stress) in the height direction is generated at the corners of the upper panel 3 placed on the upper panel 5.

Moreover, since only the upper panel 3 can be easily removed from the upper opening formed by the side panels 2, the pet animal can be taken in and out of the upper opening and the sheets laid on the tray 1 can be removed. Exchange, cleaning, etc. can be performed freely. Further, when assembling the pet breeding cage P, the four side panels 2 are first assembled on the tray 1, and then the upper panel 3 can be opened by the four side panels 2 to form an upper opening. This makes it possible to perform a work process such as assembling such that the assembling operation can be easily performed, and the assembling work can be made easier and simpler than the conventional one.

The convex portion 25 provided on the upper mounting concave portion 5 of the corner connector Q prevents the upper panel 3 from being displaced in the upper opening, and at the same time, in the upper opening. The strength of the corner connector Q itself for supporting the upper panel 3 is increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the same.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing an assembled state of a corner connector.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a corner connector,
(A) is a plan view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a bottom view,
(D) is a sectional view taken along line XX in (c).

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a side connector,
(A) is a perspective view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a side view.

6A and 6B show an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a side view of a single-door type, and FIG. 6B is a side view of a double-door type with two doors.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Tray 2 ... Side panel 3 ... Top panel 4 ... Lower groove part 5 ... Upper mounting concave part 25 ... Convex part P ... Pet breeding cage Q ... Corner connector R ... Side connector

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] An upper opening formed by the connected side panels, and a lower groove for connecting the two panels by fitting to the upper edges of the corners of the side panels whose edges are joined to each other. A panel connecting device for a pet breeding cage, comprising a corner connecting tool having an upper mounting concave portion for mounting a corner portion of an upper panel in a free state. 2. A tray constituting a bottom portion by integral molding of a synthetic resin material, and an outer frame formed by bending a metal wire rod into a rectangular shape so as to be fitted into four peripheral edges on the tray and assembled into a box shape. The metal wire was bent and formed into a rectangular shape so as to close the upper openings formed by the four wire net-like side panels formed by fixing the metal wires in vertical and horizontal crossings. A panel connecting device in a pet breeding cage formed by a wire mesh upper surface panel in which metal wires are fixed vertically and horizontally in an outer frame, wherein the upper side opening of the side panel has a corner portion. A lower groove portion formed in a right-angle groove shape so as to insert and fit and fix the outer frames of the side panels to each other across the right and left side panels,
Four corners having an upper mounting concave portion formed in a right-angled stepped shape so that the corner portion of the outer frame of the upper panel that closes the upper opening of the side panel can be mounted from the upper side so as to be releasable. A panel connecting device in a pet breeding cage, comprising a connecting device. 3. The corner connector has a substantially triangular convex portion which serves to prevent displacement of the upper panel and to reinforce the connector itself inside the upper mounting concave portion formed in a right-angled step shape. The panel connecting device in the pet breeding cage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the panel connecting device is provided.