KR20180124389A - Improved scratcher - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an improved scratcher, which provides an appropriate scratch space depending on the size of a cat and can change an installation position of a scratch so that a cat can easily perform scratching in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. The improved scratcher according to the present invention can enlarge the size of the scratcher depending on the size of the cat to provide the appropriate scratch space, and the installation position of the scratches can be changed in the horizontal or vertical direction, which is advantageous in that the cat can perform various scratch operations in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

Description

Improved scratcher

The present invention relates to an improved type scratcher, and more particularly, to an improved type scratcher capable of providing an appropriate scratch space according to the size of a cat and capable of varying a mounting position of a scratch so that a cat can easily perform a scratch in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction .

In general, cats have the habit of scratching things around, which is to mark their area.

Also, since cats need to keep their claws constant and sharp, cats need to grind things to remove dull, worn out claws and claws to get new, sharper claws.

Because of the habit of these cats, when you put cats at home, they usually provide scratchers to keep cats from scratching the doors or walls of the house.

A common scratcher is a corrugated cardboard that is round or square in shape, allowing the cat to facilitate scratching.

Korean Registered Practical Newspaper Registration No. 20-0479241 (design name: Cat Scratch Set) includes a scratch formed by rolling a strip-shaped corrugated cardboard in a rolled shape; And a case formed of synthetic resin and on which the scratch is placed, the case having a circular bottom surface and a sidewall protruding upward from a periphery of the bottom surface and having a cylindrical shape opening upward, A plurality of support walls protruding in the radial direction of the case are formed in the case, the support wall is formed to have a height lower than that of the side wall, and an upper center portion of the support wall is provided with a curved A cat scratch set is disclosed which is characterized in that a support surface is formed.

However, such a conventional scratcher has a fixed area (size), which does not provide an adequate area and rest space according to the size of a cat.

Further, the conventional scratcher is configured to be mounted on the floor, so that the cat can easily perform the scratch operation in the horizontal direction, but the scratch operation in the vertical direction can not be performed.

Korean Registration Practical Newspaper Bulletin No. 20-0479241 (name of design: cat scratch set)

In order to solve these problems, the present invention provides an appropriate scratch space according to the size of a cat and provides an improved type scratcher capable of changing the installation position of the scratches so that the cat can easily perform scratching in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction .

To this end, the present invention provides a washing machine comprising: a housing which forms a storage space for receiving a scratch portion; And a scratch portion provided on the housing to perform a scratch operation with the claws of the cat.

Further, the improved type scratcher according to the present invention further includes at least one auxiliary housing connected to the housing so as to expand the size of the housing.

Further, the modified scratcher according to the present invention further includes at least one secondary scratch unit connected to the end of the scratch unit to extend the length of the scratch unit.

In addition, the housing and the auxiliary housing according to the present invention may include a coupling portion formed on both sides of the band-shaped body; And a fastening part provided at the coupling part and supporting both ends of the housing and the auxiliary housing so as to be coupled and fixed.

Further, the scratch unit and the auxiliary scratch unit according to the present invention include connection units formed on both sides of the strip-shaped body to be connected to each other.

Further, the scratch unit and the auxiliary scratch unit according to the present invention further include an adhesive portion for fixing the connection portion.

Further, the improved type scratcher according to the present invention includes: a bottom portion provided at a lower portion of the housing; And a support provided on the bottom portion to support the housing, the scratch portion, and the bottom portion so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle.

Further, the supporting part according to the present invention may include a first supporting part rotatably installed on one side of the bottom part; And a second support portion provided on one side of the first support portion and extending the length of the support portion.

Further, the housing according to the present invention may have an extension housing having a height of a side wall higher than a height of a scratch portion by a predetermined length or more, and preferably an extension housing provided at an upper end of the housing, .

The present invention is advantageous in that an appropriate scratch space can be provided by enlarging the size of a scratcher according to the size of a cat.

In addition, the present invention has an advantage in that the installation position of the scratches can be varied in the horizontal or vertical direction, so that the cat can perform various scratch operations in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

1 is a perspective view showing an improved type scratcher according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of the improved type scratcher according to Fig. 1; Fig.
3 is a perspective view showing the use state of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.
4 is an exploded perspective view showing an enlarging process of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.
5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the improved type scratcher according to the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of an improved type scratcher according to FIG.
7 is a side view showing an operation process of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing another operation process of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. 5; FIG.
9 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the improved type scratcher according to the present invention.
10 is a perspective view showing the use state of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.
11 is a sectional view showing a structure of an improved type scratcher according to FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "comprising" another element in the description of the invention or in the claims, it is not to be construed as being limited to only that element, And the like.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the improved type scratcher according to the present invention is implemented will be described with reference to specific embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an improved type scratcher according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. 1 And FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the expansion process of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.

1 to 4, the modified type scratcher 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 110 having a top opening and a storage space formed to accommodate the scratch portion 120, And a scratch unit 120 installed on the housing 110 so that the cat 200 performs a scratch operation with the claws.

The housing 110 is a band-shaped member having a predetermined length, and is configured to accommodate the scratch portion 120 by forming a predetermined shape, for example, a circular frame by joining both end portions thereof. Preferably, the housing 110 is made of synthetic resin And includes a coupling portion 111 and a coupling portion 112.

The coupling part 111 is formed on both sides of the body 110 of the strip-shaped housing 110 so that both ends of the housing 110 are connected.

The fastening part 112 is installed on the coupling part 111 and fixes and supports both ends of the housing 110 so as to maintain the coupled state.

The scratch unit 120 is formed using a corrugated cardboard. The scratch unit 120 is rolled up into a roll shape to form a flat state, thereby allowing the cat 200 to comfortably climb up and down. The scratch unit 120 is formed on both sides of the strip- And a connecting portion 121 for connecting both end portions of the scratch portion 120 to each other.

In addition, the scratch portion 120 may further include an adhesive portion 122 so that the connection portion 121 can be more firmly supported and fixed.

The height of the scratch unit 120 is lower than the height of the housing 110 so that the upper end of the housing 110 protrudes upward from the scratch unit 120.

The improved scratcher 100 may further include at least one auxiliary housing 110a coupled to the housing 110 so as to expand the size of the housing 110 and a plurality of auxiliary housings 110a coupled to ends of the scratch 120, And at least one auxiliary scratch unit 120a connecting the scratch unit 120 so that the length of the scratch unit 120 is extended.

That is, the size of the scratcher 100 can be enlarged to provide a proper scratch space according to the size of the cat 200, and is preferably the same as that of the housing 110.

The auxiliary housing 110a includes a coupling portion 111a on both sides of the band-shaped body and a coupling portion 112a provided on the coupling portion 111a and supporting the coupling portions 112a and 112b to be engaged with both ends of the adjacent housing 110, So that the size of the scratcher 100 can be enlarged by connecting both ends of the housing 110 and the auxiliary housing 110a according to the size of the cat 200. [

The auxiliary scratch portion 120a includes connecting portions 121a formed on both sides of the strip-shaped body and connected to adjacent scratch portions 120 and a bonding portion. Preferably, the auxiliary scratch portions 120a are formed in the same manner as the scratch portions 120 .

A housing of a predetermined size is formed by connecting the housing 110 and at least one auxiliary housing 110a and a roll-shaped scratch portion is formed by connecting the scratch portion 120 and the auxiliary scratch portion 120a, It is possible to enlarge the size of the scratcher 100 according to the size of the cat 200 to provide an appropriate scratch space.

(Second Embodiment)

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the improved type scratcher according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the construction of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. 5, And FIG. 8 is a side view showing another operation of the improved type scratcher according to FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the modified type scratcher 100 'according to the second embodiment includes a housing 110' formed with a storage space for seating the scratch portion 120 ' A scratch 120 'installed on the housing 110' to allow the cat 200 to perform a scratch operation with the claws, a bottom 130 'provided on the bottom of the housing 110' And a supporting part 140 'installed on the part 130' to support the housing 110 ', the scratch part 120', and the bottom part 130 'so that the housing 110', the bottom part 130 '

The scratcher 100 'according to the second embodiment is different from the scratcher 100 according to the first embodiment in the shape of the housing 110' and the scratch portion 120 ', the bottom portion 130' ').

That is, the scratcher 100 'according to the second embodiment is formed of the rectangular housing 110', and the scratch portion 120 'made of corrugated cardboard having a predetermined length due to the shape characteristic of the housing having a rectangular shape And are stacked in order on the housing 110 '.

When the scratches 120 'are installed on the bottom surface of the housing 110' so that the scratches 100 'are inclined at a predetermined angle, the scratches 120' To prevent the cat 200 from scraping off the scratches 120 'from falling to the floor.

The supporting part 140 'is configured to be rotatably coupled to one side of the bottom part 130' so that the scraper 100 'is inclined at a predetermined angle. The supporting part 140' includes a first supporting part 141, A second hinge portion 143, and a second support portion 144. The second hinge portion 143 includes a first support portion 142, a second hinge portion 143,

The first support part 141 is a member having a predetermined length and is rotatably installed on one side of the bottom part 130 'through a first hinge part 142, (100 ') to be inclined.

The second support part 144 is a member having a predetermined length and is rotatably installed on the other side of the first support part 141 through the second hinge part 143 so that the length of the support part 140 ' do.

That is, by providing the scratcher 100 'in the vertical direction so as to be supported by the wall surface 400, the cat 200 can perform a scratch operation in various directions and positions, thereby improving convenience and satisfaction.

In the present embodiment, the first and second support portions 141 and 144 have been described as being rotatable for convenience of explanation. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the support portion 140 'may be changed in various configurations It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be carried out.

(Third Embodiment)

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the improved type scratcher according to the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the use state of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. 9, FIG. 11 is a view showing the structure of the improved type scratcher according to FIG. Fig.

As shown in Figs. 9 to 11, the modified type scratcher 100 " according to the third embodiment forms a storage space for the scratch part 120 to be seated, and includes a housing 110 " A scratch part 120 installed on the housing 110 so as to perform a scratch operation with the claws, a scratch part 120 installed on the upper part of the housing 110 " so that the height of the housing 110 " And an expansion housing 110 " a "

The scratcher 100 " according to the third embodiment is configured such that the height of the sidewall of the housing 110 " is higher than the height of the scratch 120 by a predetermined length or more, and the height of the sidewall of the housing 110 " And is different from the scratcher according to the first embodiment in that it is constituted.

When the height of the housing 110 '' is high, especially when the cat enters the scratch 120, it is possible to feel a sense of security.

The height of the sidewall of the housing 110 '' may be set to be higher than the height of the scratches 120 by a predetermined length or more so that the size of the cat may increase or a sidewall may be formed higher , The extension housing 110 '' 'may be installed at the upper end of the housing 110' 'so that the height of the housing 110' 'may extend upward.

That is, the extension housing 110 " a having a length shorter than the circumference of the housing 110 " is easily installed inside the housing 110 " as shown in Fig. 11 (a) 110 " can easily be expanded.

Therefore, it is possible to extend the size including the area and height of the scratcher according to the size of the cat, thereby providing a proper scratching space, and the position of the scratcher can be changed in the horizontal or vertical direction, It is possible to perform various scratch operations in the direction.

The technical idea of the present invention has been described through several embodiments.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described above from the description of the present invention. Further, although not explicitly shown or described, those skilled in the art can make various modifications including the technical idea of the present invention from the description of the present invention Which is still within the scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, and the claims of the present invention are not limited to these embodiments.

100, 100 ', 100 ": scratcher
110, 110 ', 110 ": housing
110a: auxiliary housing
110 "a: Expansion housing
111, 111a:
112, 112a:
120: Scratch portion
120a: auxiliary scratch portion
121, 121a:
122:
130 ': bottom part
140 ': Support
141: first support portion
142: First hinge part
143: second hinge part
144: second support portion
200: Cat
300: bottom surface
400: wall

Claims (10)

A housing 110, 110 ', 110 ", which is open at the upper part, and which forms a storage space for seating the scratches 120 and 120'
An improved scratcher comprising a scratch portion (120, 120 ') installed in a housing (110, 110', 110 ") to allow a cat (200) to perform a scratch operation with a claw. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the improved scratcher further comprises at least one auxiliary housing (110a) coupled with an end of the housing (110) to extend the size of the housing (110). 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the improved scratcher further comprises at least one auxiliary scratch unit (120a) coupled with an end of the scratch unit (120) to extend the length of the scratch unit (120). The method of claim 3,
The housing (110) and the auxiliary housing (110a) have coupling portions (111, 111a) formed on both sides of the band-shaped body; And
And a fastening part (112, 112a) provided on the coupling part (111, 111a) and supporting both ends of the housing (110) and the auxiliary housing (110a) so as to be engaged and fixed. 5. The method of claim 4,
The scratch unit (120) and the auxiliary scratch unit (120a) include connecting portions (121, 121a) formed on both sides of the strip-shaped body to be connected to each other. 6. The method of claim 5,
The scratch unit 120 and the auxiliary scratch unit 120a may further include a bonding portion 122 for fixing the connection portions 121 and 121a. The method according to claim 1,
The improved scratcher includes a bottom portion 130 'provided at a lower portion of the housing 110'; And
Further comprising a support portion 140 'installed on the bottom portion 130' to support the housing 110 ', the scratch portion 120', and the bottom portion 130 'so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle, . 8. The method of claim 7,
The supporting part 140 'includes a first supporting part 141 rotatably installed on one side of the bottom part 130'; And
And a second support part (144) installed at one side of the first support part (141) and extending the length of the support part (140 '). The method according to claim 1,
The height of the side wall of the housing 110 " is higher than the height of the scratch 120 by a predetermined length or more.
10. The method of claim 9,
The improved scratcher further comprises an expansion housing (110 "a) installed at the upper end of the housing (110") to connect the housing (110 ") so that the height of the housing (110") extends upward.

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