KR102537929B1 - Module Type Cat Tower - Google Patents

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention provides a modular cat tower. It can be easily assembled, manufactured in modular form suitable for courier delivery, and connects multiple blocks using a connecting member that can be stably connected to realize a cat tower of various shapes with a height and size suitable for the space where the cat tower is to be installed. It is about a modular cat tower that has been made possible.

Description

Modular Cat Tower {Module Type Cat Tower}

The present invention relates to a modular cat tower, and more specifically, it is manufactured in a modular type, so it is easy to assemble and can be assembled to a height and size suitable for the space to be installed, and various cat tower shapes can be implemented as desired by using a plurality of blocks It is about a modular cat tower with

As the number of people raising cats as companion animals increased, the number of people visiting Cat Tower also increased. Cat towers are used as essential items in houses that raise cats, but existing cat towers are made tall and large in size to reflect the characteristics of cats that like high places. It is difficult to find a cat tower of the desired height and size as the size of the space varies from house to house.

Registered Patent No. 10-1859125

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, in a modular cat tower formed by connecting a plurality of blocks, it is manufactured in a modular form and can be easily assembled, can be assembled at a height and size appropriate to the space, and a plurality of It is to provide a modular cat tower that can implement various cat tower shapes as desired by using blocks of

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical problem, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, one embodiment of the present invention is a modular cat tower fastened to a plurality of blocks and assembled into a set shape, wherein the modular cat tower includes at least one through-hole formed at a set position; A plurality of plate-shaped members including; a block portion which is formed by assembling into a set shape by mutually combining; And a connecting member configured to form the block portion through detachable fastening with the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member adjacent to each other through the through-hole; realization, disassembly, and storage of the set cat tower shape can make it easier.

At this time, in the embodiment of the present invention, the block portion may be a regular hexagon formed by mutually assembling a plurality of square plate-shaped members having a set thickness.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plate-shaped member is formed of a square plate material having a set thickness, and at least one end has a selected processed surface among a straight surface, a curved surface, a convex surface, a concave surface, a curved surface, and a concave-convex surface. It is formed of ;, and the front is penetrated with a set size to allow cats to enter and exit; by including, various elevations and planes can be configured.

Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting member may include: a connecting portion formed at at least one end; and a screw cap that is custom-fitted with the connecting portion, wherein the connecting member, the connecting portion and the screw cap are fastened to each other through the through groove to fasten neighboring plate-shaped members to each other.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plate-shaped member, by including a cover detachable to a set position on the front and / or rear side, can be easily washed, cleaned, and managed.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plate-shaped member is fastened to the lower surface of the opening portion and includes a detachable storage portion capable of closing the lower portion of the opening portion, but the storage portion is capable of being accommodated therein. It may be formed in a hemispherical shape.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting member, the body having a set length and thickness; a guide protruding from the body in a set direction; a connecting portion formed at an end of the guide; and a screw cap detachable from the connecting portion, wherein at least one of the body and the guide is formed of an elastic material whose length can be adjusted by a set width to form various elevations and planes of the block portion.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the body is to have a shape of any one of the date (I), the character (a), the character (c), and the character (ㅁ) based on the elevation, so that various It can form elevations and planes.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, in another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member, the fastening portion formed at the set position of the side; And a stopper capable of closing the fastening part; but, the fastening part can expand and fasten a plurality of connecting members by accommodating guides of other neighboring connecting members therein.

In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention, a plate-like member formed of a square plate member having a set thickness and including; a through groove formed at least one at a set position; and a block unit assembled into a set shape by combining the two plate-shaped members positioned vertically and having one end and the other end fastened to the through-groove so as to have a set height. Cat tower shape can be implemented, dismantled and stored easily.

In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention, a plate-like member formed of a square plate member having a set thickness and including; a through groove formed at least one at a set position; A pillar member having one end and the other end fastened to the through groove so as to have a set height for the two plate-shaped members positioned vertically; and a connecting member configured to form the block portion through detachable fastening with the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member adjacent to each other through the through-hole. Thus, it is possible to facilitate implementation, disassembly, and storage of the set cat tower shape.

In another embodiment of the present invention, in a modular cat tower in which a plurality of blocks are fastened and assembled into a set shape, the modular cat tower includes at least one block portion; And both ends are respectively placed between the block portions to connect a plurality of the block portions, or a bridge portion having one end connected to the block portion and the other end directly contacting the ground; including, but the block portion is set A plate-shaped member formed of a square plate member having a set thickness and including; through grooves formed at least one location; A pillar member having one end and the other end fastened to the through groove so as to have a set height for the two plate-shaped members positioned vertically; A connecting member configured to form the block portion through detachable fastening with the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member adjacent to each other through the through-hole, wherein the bridge portion has a set thickness and extends in the longitudinal direction. It is formed of a long plate material, but the scratcher part is formed of any one of the materials of wood, hemp, corrugated cardboard, and cloth that can provide friction on the upper surface; to form various elevations and planes of the modular cat tower can

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the modular cat tower of the present invention is manufactured in a modular type, is easy to install, is suitable for courier delivery, and implements various shapes with a height and size suitable for the space to be installed by assembling a plurality of blocks can In addition, since the blocks are connected through a solid connecting member, there is an advantage in that the blocks are solid no matter how they are stacked.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above effects, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the description of the present invention or the configuration of the invention described in the claims.

1 is an image showing a block unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 (a) is an image showing a connecting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 (b) is an image showing a connecting member according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exemplary view of stacking blocks using a connecting member in the form of a line according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exemplary view of stacking blocks using a connecting member in the form of a line and a cross shape according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary installation view of a modular cat tower according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and, therefore, is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, combined)" with another part, this is not only "directly connected", but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. "Including cases where In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, it means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

Terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an image showing a block unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an exemplary installation view of a modular cat tower according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 5, the modular cat tower 100 according to the present invention is basically formed by assembling a plurality of block parts 110. Accordingly, it is easy to assemble, and the existing non-assembly type cat tower is made high in length due to the characteristics of cats who like high places, so it is difficult to deliver by courier, whereas the modular cat tower 100 according to the present invention is assembled Because it is a product that is used by hand, it has the advantage that it is suitable for courier delivery.

In the modular cat tower 100 in which a plurality of blocks are fastened and assembled into a set shape, the block portion 110 is a regular hexagon formed by mutually assembling a plurality of square plate-shaped members 111 having a set thickness, and the plate shape The member 111 is formed of a square plate having a set thickness, and at least one end thereof may be formed of a selected processing surface 111a among a straight surface, a curved surface, a convex surface, a concave surface, a curved surface, or a concave-convex surface, The front side is penetrated to a set size to include an opening 113 through which cats can enter and exit, so that various elevations and planes can be configured. At this time, the open portion 113 may be formed differently in shape and shape for each plate-shaped member 111, such as a circle or a polygon, to implement various cat tower shapes. In addition, the plate-shaped member 111 may include a detachable storage part 114 that is fastened to the lower surface of the opening part 113 to close the lower part of the opening part 113, and The payment 114 is formed in a hemispherical shape so as to be able to be accommodated therein, so that the cat can put and store favorite toys, snacks, food, etc., or the cat can use it freely. In addition, the plate-shaped member 111 may include a detachable cover 190 to facilitate washing and cleaning at set positions on the front and/or rear. Accordingly, it can be detached and used in hot weather and attached and used in cold weather, and when purchasing a cat tower, the cover of soft weave material can be detached and used according to the cat's preference without worrying about the material of the cat tower. In addition, when the cat tower shape is implemented, the cover 190 made of a soft weave material is attached to some of the plate-like members 111, and some of the plate-like members 111 are used as they are to create various spaces for cats to use as desired. there is. In addition, the plate-shaped member 111 may include at least one through groove 112 formed at a set position.

Figure 2 (a) is an image showing a connecting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 (a), the connecting member 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connecting portion 133 formed at at least one end and a screw cap 134 custom-fitted with the connecting portion 133. Including, in the connecting member 130, the connecting portion 133 and the screw cap 134 may be mutually fastened through the through groove 112 to mutually fasten adjacent plate-shaped members 111 to each other. At this time, the connecting portion 133 has a screw thread of a set shape, and may be fastened to the screw cap 134 by rotating the screw cap 134 in a certain direction. In addition, the connecting member 130 includes a body 131 having a set length and thickness, a guide 132 protruding from the body 131 in a set direction, and the connecting portion formed at an end of the guide 132 ( 133) and the screw cap 134 that is detachable from the connection part 133, but at least one of the body 131 and the guide 132 is formed of an elastic material capable of adjusting the length by a set width, It is possible to form various elevations and planes of the block portion 110. At this time, the body 131 has a shape of any one of the date (I), the giyeokja (a), the digatja (c), and the mieumja (ㅁ) based on the elevation, so that the various elevations and to form a flat surface.

Figure 2 (b) is an image showing a connecting member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2(b), the connection member 130 may include a fastening part 135 formed at a set position on a side surface and a stopper 136 capable of closing the fastening part 135. At this time, the guide 132 of the neighboring connecting member 130 can be accommodated therein so that the plurality of connecting members 130 can be extended and fastened, and the male and female screws can be inserted, and the screw thread can be turned in a certain direction. It can be fastened in a way such as a shape, a shape fitted to fit into the groove of the fastening part 135, and the like. In this way, when the connecting member 130 that is extended and fastened is used, a solid connection is possible even when the block portion 110 is stacked in a horizontal and vertical 2X2 size, so that more diverse cat tower shapes can be implemented. In addition, when expansion and fastening is unnecessary, the fastening part 135 can be closed using the stopper 136, so it can be used conveniently.

3 is an exemplary view of stacking blocks using a connecting member in the form of a line according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a built-up example.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the block portion 110 may be connected in various shapes using the connecting member 130 .

In order to connect a plurality of blocks in a long form vertically or left and right, the groove 112 located close to the contact portion of each block must be firmly fixed using a connecting member 130 formed of a straight body 131. can At this time, in order to connect the three blocks in the shape of a nieunja ('n' character), each of the grooves located in close proximity to the part where the three blocks abut by using a connecting member 130 made of a body 131 in the shape of a giyeokja. By connecting (112), it can be firmly fixed even if the blocks are stacked in any form. Various cat tower shapes can be implemented using a plurality of blocks connected in this way.

5 is an exemplary installation diagram of a modular cat tower according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the modular cat tower 100 includes at least one through groove 112 formed at a set position, and a plate member 111 formed of a square plate material having a set thickness and vertically positioned A block portion 110 assembled into a set shape by combining the two plate-shaped members 111 with one end and the other end fastened to the through-hole 112 so as to have a height of a pillar member 170 that is fastened to each other. ) may be included.

In addition, the plate-shaped member 111 including at least one through groove 112 formed at a set position and formed of a square plate material having a set thickness and the two plate-shaped members 111 positioned vertically have a set height. A pillar member 170 having one end and the other end fastened to the through groove 112 and detachable fastening to the neighboring first plate member and the second plate member through the through groove 112, respectively, so as to have Through this, various cat tower shapes can be set and implemented, including the block portion 110 assembled into a set shape, including the connection member 130 to form the block portion 110.

In addition, in the modular cat tower 100 assembled into a set shape by fastening a plurality of blocks, the modular cat tower 100 is formed of at least one block part 110 and between the block parts 110 It may include a bridge part 150 in which both ends are respectively mounted to connect the plurality of block parts 110 or one end is connected to the block part 110 and the other end can directly contact the ground. At this time, as a connection method, a method of connecting to the pillar member 170 through a groove formed to be inserted into the pillar member 170, a method of connecting to the block part through the connecting member 130 by drilling a hole of a set size A method of connecting to 110, a method of attaching a separate plate to the block portion 110 to connect the corresponding plate and the bridge portion 150, etc. may be used, and the block portion 110 is positioned at a set position. It includes at least one formed through groove 112, and the block portion 110 and the bridge portion 150 are plate-shaped members 111 formed of a square plate material having a set thickness, and the two upper and lower A pillar member 170 having one end and the other end fastened to the through groove 112 so that the plate member 111 has a set height, and the first plate member and the second plate member adjacent to each other through the through groove 112. 2 may include a connecting member 130 to form the block portion 110 through detachable fastening with the plate-shaped member. In addition, the bridge part 150 has a set thickness and may be formed of a plate material elongated in the longitudinal direction, and the upper surface of the scratcher is formed of any one material among wood, hemp, corrugated cardboard, and cloth capable of providing friction. By including the part 151, it is possible to form various elevations and planes of the modular cat tower 100.

The scratcher unit 151 according to the present invention refers to a configuration formed to have a rough surface so that a companion animal such as a cat using the modular cat tower 100 can scratch its front claws. The scratcher part 151 may be attached to the front (and/or rear) surface of the high-volume part 150 through an adhesive or detachably provided through a separate fixing means (bolt-nut, etc.). Through this, companion animals such as cats have the effect of supporting territory marking, claw sharpening, and claw trimming through repeated scratching of their front claws.

However, the bridge part 150 according to the present invention is not a rectangular plate as shown in FIG. A corrugated board formed with a plurality of regular or irregular holes formed of a tree, net, hemp, perforated, etc., including a fastening ring (not shown) that can be detached (or mounted) at a set position, and formed long in the longitudinal direction with a constant width. It may have various shapes and shapes such as cloth, and in this case, the scratch portion 151 according to the present invention may be formed separately from or integrally with the bridge portion 150.

In addition, the cat tower 100 according to the present invention can adjust the height of the cat tower using a pillar member 170 that can be stacked to one or more heights, It is possible to implement a cat tower of a more diverse shape by properly forming (mounting) in the required position. At this time, various scratchers can be provided to the cat by forming each of the parts A, B, and C shown in FIG. 5 with different materials. It has the effect of providing a scratcher. In addition, the pillar member 170, like the bridge part 150 and/or the scratcher part 151, is formed of any one material among wood, hemp rope, corrugated board, and cloth so that the cat scratches its claws to manage or relieve stress. It can be used for purposes of

As such, the modular cat tower 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented with a size and height suitable for the space to be installed by connecting the plurality of block parts 110 as desired through the connection member 130 that helps to firmly connect them. And, through the scratcher unit 150, there is no need to provide a separate scratcher for cats, and more diverse cat tower shapes can be implemented including the pillar member 170.

The above description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art can understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: modular cat tower
110: block part
111: plate-shaped member
111a: processing surface
112 Home
113: opening
114: storage unit
130: connecting member
131: body
132: guide
133: connection part
134: screw cap
135: fastening part
136: stopper
150: bridge department
151: scratcher unit
170: column member
190: cover

Claims (12)

In the modular cat tower in which a plurality of blocks are fastened and assembled into a set shape,
The modular cat tower,
A plurality of plate-shaped members including; at least one through groove formed at a set position; a block part assembled into a set shape by combining them with each other; and
To include; a connecting member configured to form the block portion through detachable fastening with the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member adjacent to each other through the through-hole,
It is characterized by easy implementation, disassembly and storage of the set cat tower shape,
The connecting member is
A body having a set length and thickness;
a guide protruding from the body in a set direction;
a connecting portion formed at an end of the guide; and
Including; a screw cap detachable from the connecting portion,
Characterized in that at least one of the body and the guide is formed of an elastic material capable of adjusting the length by a set width to form various elevations and planes of the block portion,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 1,
The block part,
Characterized in that it is a regular hexagon formed by mutually assembling a plurality of square plate-shaped members having a set thickness,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 1,
The plate-shaped member,
It is formed of a square plate having a set thickness,
At least one end is formed of a selected processing surface among a straight surface, a curved surface, a convex surface, a concave surface, a curved surface, or a concave-convex surface,
To include an opening on the front side through which the cat can enter and exit through a set size,
Characterized in that it is possible to configure various elevations and planes,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 1,
The connecting member is
a connecting portion formed at at least one end; and
Including; a screw cap that is custom-fitted with the connection part,
The connecting member is
Characterized in that the connecting portion and the screw cap are mutually fastened through the through groove to mutually fasten neighboring plate-shaped members,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 1,
The plate-shaped member,
To include; a detachable cover at a set position on the front and / or rear side,
Characterized in that it is easy to clean, clean and manage,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 3,
The plate-shaped member,
A detachable storage part fastened to the lower surface of the opening part to close the lower part of the opening part; including,
the storage unit,
Characterized in that it is formed in a hemispherical shape to enable storage inside,
Modular cat tower.
delete The method of claim 1,
the body,
Based on the elevation, it has the shape of any one of the date (I), the letter (a), the letter (c), and the letter (ㅁ),
Characterized in that the block portion can form various elevations and planes,
Modular cat tower.
The method of claim 1,
The connecting member is
A fastening part formed at a set position on a side surface; and
It further includes; a stopper capable of closing the fastening part,
The fastening part,
Characterized in that by accommodating guides of other neighboring connecting members therein so that a plurality of connecting members can be extended and fastened.
Modular cat tower.
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