KR102432528B1 - Scratcher for cat - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material that adopts a recycled corrugated plastic sheet made of polypropylene (PP), which is a plastic resin, unlike an existing corrugated cardboard scratcher causing a significant repurchase burden due to remarkably low level of durability, thereby recycling resources to significantly reduce manufacturing costs and actively contribute to prevention of environmental pollution, and guaranteeing superior durability compared to the paper-based corrugated cardboard to block generation of dusts and particles and guarantee a long life without a damage for a long time so as to maximize efficiency in use due to ease of handling, use, maintenance and repair that comes from selection of a material differentiated from the existing one. The highly durable scratcher comprises: a mat part (100) inducing a cat to scratch by forming roughness on an entire surface; and a rim (200) installed along a side of the mat part to cover the mat part, wherein, especially, the sheet (100) is formed by laterally overlapping and arranging a plurality of corrugated plastic sheets with a cross section facing upward.

Description

Highly durable scratcher using recycled material {Scratcher for cat}

The present invention is a technical idea related to a scratcher for relieving stress according to a cat's habit, and more specifically, polypropylene, a plastic resin, unlike the scratcher made of existing corrugated cardboard, which has a significant burden of repurchasing due to its remarkably low level of durability. By adopting recycled danpla sheet made of (PP) as a raw material, it not only significantly reduces production costs due to recycling of resources and actively contributes to the prevention of environmental pollution, but also guarantees superior durability compared to paper-based corrugated cardboard, resulting in dust or dust High durability using recycled materials that maximize efficiency in use due to the ease of handling, use, maintenance, and repair resulting from the selection of materials differentiated from the existing ones, such as blocking the occurrence of such problems and guaranteeing a long lifespan without damage even when used for a long time. It's about scratcher.

Usually, cats instinctively sharpen their claws or scratch their claws, that is, through scratching, they resolve various purposes such as marking territory, grooming their claws, relieving stress, and stretching. On the other hand, a cat at home may scratch the sofa, furniture, wallpaper, clothes, etc., so to prevent this, a cat item called a scratcher is essential.

For example, as one of the technologies related to the scratcher for cats, published Utility Model Publication No. 20-2021-0002419 "cat scratcher" is published, and the technology is a layer by overlapping a plurality of plate-shaped first unit corrugated cardboard extending long in the longitudinal direction. a first scratching member constituting a , and a pair of first frame members having a structure corresponding to the first scratching member, wherein the first frame members are symmetrically positioned on both sides of the first scratching member to form the first scratching member A pair of second frame members having a structure corresponding to the first scratching frame supporting the first scratching frame, a second scratching member forming a layer by overlapping a plurality of plate-shaped second unit corrugated cardboard extending long in the longitudinal direction, and the second scratching member and a second scratching frame in which the second frame members are symmetrically positioned on both sides of the second scratching member to support the second scratching member, and an inner end surface of each end of the second frame member is the first frame member It has a structure coupled to the outer surface of the end of each of them.

As one of the other technologies related to the scratcher for cats, Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0492618 "Companion Animal Scratcher" is published, and the technology includes a pad cover having an insertion space formed therein, and an insertion space of the pad cover. It includes a cushion member to be filled or inserted, and a scratcher that covers the surface of the pad cover and has a plurality of through-holes into which the claws or teeth of companion animals are inserted, and the scratcher covers the surface of the pad cover and is a mesh type It has a structure including a scratcher cover formed with a through hole through which the claws or teeth of a companion animal are inserted in a friction state.

All of the existing scratches, including the Utility Model Publication No. 20-2021-0002419 "Cat Scratcher" and the Utility Model Publication No. 20-0492618 "Companion Animal Scratcher", were made of corrugated cardboard. In general, corrugated cardboard is expensive and easily damaged due to the nature of the cat scratching it with its sharp claws.

Accordingly, the present invention has produced a scratcher with a plastic material that is superior in durability compared to corrugated cardboard and guarantees a long lifespan. want to

Public Utility Model Publication No. 20-2021-0002419 "Cat Scratcher" Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0492618 "Companion Animal Scratcher"

The present invention was created to more actively solve the above-mentioned problems, and does not use expensive corrugated cardboard that is easily deformed or torn as a material of a scratcher, and is commonly available in the vicinity or can be recycled and has very high durability. The problem to be solved is to provide a plastic scratcher that is high enough to maintain its original function even when used for a long time at an affordable price.

In addition, the present invention provides a type of scratcher in which parts can be replaced so that the function is restored by simply replacing only the corresponding part when a part of the scratcher is damaged, thereby actively resolving the purchase burden of the consumer.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to a flat-type scratcher, and it is another problem to provide a technology that can be easily applied to various types of cat products such as curved surfaces, cubes, or cat towers.

The configuration of a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material proposed in the present invention in order to achieve the above-mentioned problem is as follows.

The scratcher of the present invention is composed of a mat part 100 that is rough on the entire surface to induce scratching of a cat, and a rim 200 installed along the side of the mat part to cover the mat part, in particular, the mat The part 100 is characterized in that it is formed by overlapping and arranging a plurality of danpla sheets with a cross-section facing upward in the lateral direction.

In addition, the rim 200 is formed in a shape corresponding to the side surface of the mat part 100 and is disposed on both sides of the mat part guide 210; It consists of, the upper and lower ends are bent at right angles, respectively, to have a 'C' shape, and the cover body 220 is disposed on the front or rear surface or upper surface or bottom surface of the mat unit and is coupled to the guide by a bolt; includes.

In addition, the mat unit 100 includes an upper portion made of a curved surface.

In addition, the rim 200 is made of a rectangular parallelepiped frame, and the mat part 100 is disposed in any one or two or more areas of the front or back or top or bottom or left or right side of the rim.

In addition, the mat unit 100 includes a trapezoid having an inclined surface on one side, and a circular or polygonal hole is formed through the front to provide a hiding space (A) of the cat.

In addition, the concealed space (A) includes a cushion (C) installed on the floor surface.

On the other hand, the mat unit 100 has a first surface 11 made of a flat surface of a set shape, and a second surface 12 formed in a shape corresponding to the first surface and disposed at a position spaced apart from the first surface by a predetermined distance. ) and a partition wall 13 that creates a plurality of spaces between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the mat part 100 is not joined to each other and the edge 200 allows It further includes being installed in a simple arranged structure capable of individual flow in the space.

According to the present invention having the above configuration, since danpla sheets that are commonly available in the vicinity are used as the material for the mat part, manufacturing costs can be reduced, and since the danpla sheets to be discarded are recycled, active protection of nature It is very effective because it can lead.

In addition, in the present invention, since the cross section of the Danpla sheet is perfectly identical to the cross section of corrugated cardboard commonly used as a scratcher material, even a cat who uses it for the first time can easily adapt without feeling repulsion, and furthermore, unlike corrugated cardboard, it is not easily torn or deformed. Because it can be used for a long period of time, the cost burden of repurchasing can be eliminated.

In addition, in the present invention, since the mat part is configured in such a way that danpla sheets are overlapped and arranged, even if a part of the mat part is damaged and loses its function, the damaged part can be easily removed and replaced with a new danpla sheet, so the efficiency of use is increased. maximization is induced.

1 is a perspective view of a basic type scratcher constructed according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the basic type scratcher proposed by the present invention.
Figure 3 is a partial perspective view showing a cross section of the Danpla sheet proposed by the present invention.
Figure 4 is a side view of the basic type scratcher proposed by the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of a curved scratcher proposed by the present invention.
6 is a side view of a curved scratcher proposed by the present invention.
7 is a perspective view of a cube-shaped scratcher proposed by the present invention.
Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the bonding form of the danpla sheet in the cube-shaped scratcher proposed by the present invention.
9 is a perspective view of a cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention.
10 is an exploded perspective view of the cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention.
11 is a perspective view showing an example in which a cushion is applied to the cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention.
Figure 12 is a side view of the cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be collectively described for the configuration of the present invention, its action and effect.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only this embodiment completes the disclosure of the present invention, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. In addition, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

The present invention is disclosed with respect to the technical idea of a scratcher for relieving stress according to a cat's habit.

Above all, the present invention is due to the recycling of resources as a recycled danpla sheet made of polypropylene (PP), a plastic resin, as a raw material, is adopted, unlike the scratcher of the existing corrugated cardboard material, which has a significant burden of repurchase due to its remarkably low level of durability. It not only contributes to the dramatic reduction of manufacturing cost and the prevention of environmental pollution, but also provides superior durability compared to paper-based corrugated cardboard, which not only blocks the generation of dust or dust, but also guarantees a long lifespan without damage even after long-term use. Note that it is related to a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material that maximizes the efficiency in use due to the ease of handling, use, maintenance, and repair resulting from the selection of materials used.

1 is a perspective view of a basic type scratcher constructed according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the basic type scratcher proposed by the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a section showing a section of a danpla sheet proposed by the present invention 4 is a side view of the basic scratcher proposed by the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the curved scratcher proposed by the present invention, FIG. 6 is a side view of the curved scratcher proposed by the present invention, and FIG. 7 is A perspective view of a cube-type scratcher proposed by the present invention, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the coupling form of a danpla sheet in a cube-type scratcher proposed by the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cat tower-type scratcher proposed by the present invention. , FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example in which a cushion is applied to the cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention is a side view of

1 to 2, the scratcher of the present invention has roughness formed so that the entire surface is roughened to induce scratching of the cat 100, and is installed along the side of the mat to cover the mat. It is composed of a border 200 .

And as shown in FIGS. 1, 5, 7, and 9, the scratcher of the present invention may be provided as a flat-type scratcher, a curved-type scratcher, a cube-type scratcher, a cat tower-type scratcher, etc. according to the appearance of the mat unit 100, It is not limited to the above-mentioned flat plate type, curved surface type, cube type, and cat tower type, and may be provided in various forms such as a disk type, polygonal type, vertical type, orthogonal type.

In particular, the scratcher of the present invention is characterized in that it is made of a danpla sheet unlike the existing corrugated cardboard. The mat unit 100 of the present invention has a structure in which a plurality of danpla sheets arranged so that the cross-section faces upward are arranged in a lateral direction. The mat unit 100 may have an integrated structure by bonding each danpla sheet, or may have a structure in which the danpla sheets are simply arranged to allow individual flow without bonding the danpla sheets to each other as shown in FIG. 2 .

As mentioned above, the mat part 100 is made of a danpla sheet. As shown in FIG. 4, the danpla sheet has a first surface 11 made of a flat surface of a preset shape, and a second surface 12 formed in a shape corresponding to the first surface and disposed at a predetermined distance from the first surface. and a partition wall 13 that creates a plurality of spaces between the first surface and the second surface.

The partition wall 13, which is connected at right angles between the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 to divide the space, forms a large amount of empty space in the mat part 100 to ensure lightness, and further It induces the cat to easily withstand the weight of the cat that has risen to the top of the mat, and the divided space creates a rough roughness in the cross section, which induces scratching of the cat.

The rim 200 is made of solid wood. The rim 200 includes a guide 210 disposed on both sides of the mat part 100 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, 7 and 9, and any one or two of the front, back, top, and bottom surfaces of the mat part. It consists of a cover body 220 disposed above, and the guide and the cover body are integrally coupled to each other by bolts.

The guide 210 is formed to correspond one-to-one with the side surface of the mat part 100 and is disposed closely on both sides of the mat part. The guide 210 has screw holes 211 formed on both sides, respectively, to induce bolt coupling with the cover body 220 .

The cover body 220 is formed to correspond one-to-one with the front or rear surface of the mat unit 100 and is disposed closely on the front or rear surface of the mat unit. The cover body 220 is further formed with bolt holes 221 at both edges to induce the guide and bolt coupling. The bolt hole 221 is formed at a position concentric with the screw hole 211 of the guide 210, and preferably has a counterbore.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the cover body 220 is formed in the shape of a 'C' shape in which the upper and lower ends are bent at right angles and one side is opened, and a plurality of mat portions 100 and a pair of guides 210 are open areas. ) are interposed in the lateral direction, respectively. Then, the screw hole 211 of the guide 210 and the bolt hole 221 of the cover body 220 are arranged to be concentric, and then integrated through the bolt through the bolt hole. In other words, the cover body 220 includes a flat surface corresponding to any one surface of the mat portion 100 and bent portions bent at right angles to the upper and lower ends of the flat surface, respectively, and has a 'C' shape with one open side, the opening It is coupled with the guide using a bolt in a state in which the mat part is aligned and constrained by intervening the side of the mat part with one side of the mat part.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the mat part 100 may have a curved top. As shown in FIG. 6 , the mat part 100 has a flat bottom and is stably supported on the ground, and a concave curved surface and a convex curved surface are sequentially formed on the top to form an 'S' shape as a whole, or a concave curved surface and a convex curved surface. This repetitive formation makes the whole wavy shape, causing the cat's visual interest.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the scratcher may be provided in the form of a cube of a rectangular parallelepiped, wherein the rim 200 of the cube type scratcher has a frame of a rectangular parallelepiped. The rim 200 of the cube-shaped scratcher is made of a square first frame 201 disposed in the front, and a second frame 202 disposed in a rearward spaced apart from the first frame and formed in a shape corresponding to the first frame. And, the first frame and the second frame are divided into four joint portions 203 to form a hexahedral frame by connecting the edges to each other.

In the cube-shaped scratcher according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mat part 100 is installed on the plane, bottom, left, and right sides of the rim 200 made of a hexahedral frame, respectively, and the front and the back are internally communicated with each other. A passage is provided so that the user can pass after entering, or a concealing structure is provided so that he or she can hide into the space.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 , the joint 203 has grooves 203a formed in the longitudinal direction on the surface facing each other with the adjacent joint, and the mat part 100 has wings 100a protruding outward from both ends. Intervention takes place in the home.

9 to 12 , the scratcher of the present invention may be provided in the form of a cat tower. The cat tower type scratcher proposed by the present invention has a trapezoidal shape with one side having an inclined surface, for example, it is not limited to a trapezoidal shape.

As shown in FIG. 10, the cat tower-type scratcher consists of a mat part 100 having a predetermined width by arranging danpla sheets having an inclined surface on one side in a lateral direction, and a flat surface having a shape corresponding to the mat part, and the left side of the mat part It consists of a pair of guides 210 closely disposed on the side and the right side, respectively, and a cover body 220 disposed on the top and bottom surfaces of the mat unit, respectively, and coupled to the guides by bolts.

Since the cover body 220 is bent to both sides to cover the inclined surface of the mat portion and the rear surface of the mat portion, respectively, the danpla sheet accommodated between the guides 210 does not escape to the outside.

On the other hand, the cat tower type scratcher further includes a concealed space (A) formed through a pair of guides 210 and the mat portion 100 in a predetermined shape. The concealed space (A) is formed through a size of a level that a cat can enter or pass through, and may be formed in various shapes such as a circle or a polygon.

As described above, the concealed space (A) is a space formed by perfectly penetrating the mat unit 100, including the guide 210, and the cross section of the mat unit is exposed along the inner diameter so that the cat entering the concealed space is exposed. You can try scratching using it.

And, as shown in FIG. 12 , the concealed space (A) may provide a comfortable space for the cat by further installing a cushion (C) on the bottom surface.

The scratcher of the present invention configured as described above uses danpla sheets that are commonly available in the vicinity as the material for the mat part, so it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs. can

In addition, the cross section of Danpla sheet is perfectly identical to that of corrugated cardboard, which is commonly used as a scratcher material, so even a cat who uses it for the first time can easily adapt without feeling repulsive. Because this is possible, the cost burden of repurchasing can be eliminated.

In addition, since the mat part is constructed in such a way that the danpla sheets are overlapped, even if a part of the mat part is damaged and loses its function, the damaged part can be easily removed and replaced with a new danpla sheet, so the efficiency of use is maximized.

Although the present invention described above has been described with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible by those skilled in the art. should be made clear. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the appended claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100. Matt 200. Border
210. Guide 220. Cover body
A. Concealed space C. Cushion

Claims (6)

In the scratcher for cats consisting of a mat part 100 that is rough on the entire surface to induce scratching of the cat, and a rim 200 installed along the side of the mat part to cover the mat part,
The mat unit 100 includes a plurality of danpla sheets with a cross-section facing upward, which are formed by overlapping and arranging with respect to the lateral direction,
The rim 200 is formed in a shape corresponding to the side surface of the mat unit 100, and guides 210 disposed on both sides of the mat unit; and a plane corresponding to any one surface of the mat unit and at right angles to the top and bottom of the plane, respectively. The cover body 220 has a 'C' shape with one side open including the bent bent part, and is coupled to the guide using a bolt in a state in which the opened area is interposed with one side of the mat part to align and constrain the mat part. ); Highly durable scratcher using recycled material, characterized in that it consists of.
delete According to claim 1,
The mat portion 100 is a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material, characterized in that the upper portion is made of a curved surface.
According to claim 1,
The rim 200 is made of a rectangular parallelepiped frame,
The mat unit 100 is a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material including being disposed on any one side of the rim.
According to claim 1,
The mat unit 100 includes a trapezoid with an inclined surface on one side, and a circular or polygonal hole is formed through the front to provide a hiding space (A) for cats. A highly durable scratcher using a recycled material. .
6. The method of claim 5,
The concealed space (A) is a highly durable scratcher using a recycled material including a cushion (C) installed on the floor surface.

Images