KR20240003282A - Cat tower with sucker plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cat tower equipped with a suction plate, which can be fixed to a fixed object such as a wall at a certain height through a suction plate so that the cat can comfortably rest or sleep, and the suction action of the suction plate on the fixed object and Since the suction release operation is performed by a one-touch method of the lever, the purpose is to enable it to be easily applied or released from the fixation object and to be selectively and freely installed on various parts of the fixation object.
A cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to the present invention includes a suction plate fixed to an object to be fixed by suction; A cat holder installed on the fixing object by the suction plate; and a control unit that applies a pulling force to the suction plate so that the suction plate adsorbs to the fixing object.

Description

Cat tower equipped with suction plate {CAT TOWER WITH SUCKER PLATE}

The present invention relates to a cat tower equipped with a suction plate, and more specifically, a cat tower that can be fixed to a fixed object such as a wall through a suction plate so that the cat can comfortably rest or sleep, and the suction action of the suction plate on the fixed object. This relates to a cat tower that can be easily applied to or released from a fixation object because the over-adsorption and release operation is performed by a one-touch method of a lever, and can be freely and selectively installed on various parts of the fixation object.

In general, cats that live communally with humans are raised indoors, and as their activities are restricted in small spaces, they tend to become obese due to lack of exercise and stress. In order to relieve cats' lack of exercise and stress, cat towers, where tower-shaped play equipment is installed and cats can freely climb up and down, have been proposed and used in the past, and they can be roughly divided into two types.

That is, the conventional cat tower is a support type in which a support is supported on the floor and ceiling and a step is installed in conjunction with this support, and a standing type in which a bar is installed in combination with a heavy body supported on the floor and a step is installed in combination with this bar. It can be classified by rod method, etc.

First, conventional technologies using the support method include, for example, Japanese Patent No. 4503877 (registered on 2010.04.30) ‘Play Device for Cats’, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-24066 (published on 2012.02.09) ‘Play for Cats’ Tools', etc., and these prior technologies are multi-stage, making it easy to adjust the height of the support, allowing installation at various distances without being limited by the distance between the floor and ceiling. In particular, Japanese Patent Registration No. 4503877 By installing a step between the supports installed in multiple stages, not only can the supports be installed in succession in the horizontal direction, but also the installation status can be changed to a limited extent by rotating the steps of the supports installed in succession in the horizontal direction in a specific direction.

In addition, the prior art using the standing bar method includes, for example, Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-0754345 'Play Facility for Pets', in which a standing bar is installed on a heavy body supported on the floor, and the standing bar is attached to the standing bar. It is a configuration in which the treads are installed together.

However, since all conventional cat towers are installed on the indoor floor, there is a problem of reducing the usability of indoor space, and there is a problem that the cat tower can only be manufactured in a high tower form to form a certain height.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop products that allow cats to rest or play at a certain height even in small spaces.

Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0494762 (2021.12.15.)

The present invention was developed to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and can be fixed to a fixed object such as a wall at a certain height through a suction plate so that the cat can comfortably rest or sleep, and can provide a way for the cat to comfortably rest or sleep on the fixed object. The purpose is to provide a cat tower equipped with a suction plate that can be easily applied or released to the fixation object and can be selectively and freely installed on various parts of the fixation object because the suction operation and suction release operation of the suction plate are performed with a one-touch method of the lever. .

Additionally, we provide an additional place to rest or sleep, allowing a single cat to rest or sleep in a desired location, or a cat tower that allows multiple cats to gather together to rest or sleep. It has a purpose.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a cat tower that can relieve boredom by providing a place for cats to play and allow them to stay in one place instead of moving around indoors.

A cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a suction plate fixed to an object to be fixed by suction; A cat holder installed on the fixing object by the suction plate; and a control unit that applies a pulling force to the suction plate so that the suction plate acts on the fixing object.

And, the cat holder is a holder arranged horizontally to provide a holder space for the cat; and a vertical portion that is bent downward at an end of the holder and faces the fixing object, and on one side of which the suction plate is adsorbed to the fixing object.

In addition, the cat holder further includes a cushion part fixed to the upper surface of the holder.

Additionally, the control unit may include an operating unit that is in close contact with the inner surface of the suction plate so as to pull the suction plate. a pulling piece formed on one side of the operating unit and protruding outward through the suction plate; a spring that contacts the outer surface of the suction plate and accommodates the pulling piece in an internal space; a base including a through hole through which the pulling piece passes, and facing the outer surface of the suction plate while compressing the spring; and a lever axially coupled to a pull piece penetrating the through hole of the base, and when the lever is rotated to come into close contact with the base, the pull piece pulls the suction plate so that the suction plate is adsorbed to the fixing object, When the lever is rotated away from the base, the pulling force on the pulling piece is released and the suction power of the suction plate for the fixed object is lost.

In addition, a receiving space is formed inside the suction plate to accommodate the operating part, one side and the other side of the operating part are fixed to the suction plate in the receiving space, and the operating part penetrates the suction plate in the same direction as the pulling piece. Multiple protrusions are formed at regular intervals.

In addition, fixing grooves are formed on both sides of the holder to a certain depth, and an additional vertical portion is disposed on both sides of the holder and has a fixing piece at the top that is inserted and fixed into the fixing groove of the holder, and a lower end of the additional vertical portion. an additional holder that is bent at a right angle and includes an additional horizontal portion on which the cat can be positioned; Guardrails disposed along each edge of the upper surface of the additional horizontal portion; A pair of installation stands coupled to the front side of the stand at regular intervals in pairs; a rotation guide shaft fixed between the installation tables; a rotating body mounted on a certain area of the rotation guide shaft and rotating in a forward or reverse direction; A swing unit installed on the lower side of the rotating body; And a stopper disposed on one side and the other side of the rotating body, respectively, and disposed in a pair on the front and rear sides of the rotation guide shaft, and limiting the rotation angle of the swing unit in the front and rear directions.

The cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to the present invention can be fixed at a certain height to a fixed object such as a wall through a suction plate so that the cat can comfortably rest or sleep, and the suction action and adsorption of the suction plate on the fixed object Since the release operation is performed by a one-touch method of the lever, it can be easily applied to or released from the fixed object, and has the effect of being able to be freely and selectively installed on various parts of the fixed object.

In addition, since the cat tower can be installed on the wall rather than the indoor floor, it has the effect of improving the utilization of indoor space.

In addition, by providing an additional place to rest or sleep, there is an effect of allowing one cat to rest or sleep in a desired place, or to allow several cats to gather together to rest or sleep.

In addition, it can relieve boredom by providing a place for cats to play, and has the effect of allowing cats to stay in one place instead of moving around the room.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a fixed object.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the assembly process of a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a fixed object.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example in which a holder, a guardrail, an installation table, a rotation guide axis, a rotating body, a swing unit, and a stopper are applied to a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to be understood by those skilled in the art. 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. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Throughout the specification, similar parts are given the same reference numerals.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention installed on a fixed object, and Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a cat tower provided with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. , Figures 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the assembly process of a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 shows a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention installed on a fixed object. This is a cross-sectional view showing the state.

The cat tower (1) equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a fixed object (P) provided indoors or outdoors and is a product that can provide a comfortable resting space for the cat (CAT).

To this end, the cat tower 1 equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the suction plate 10 and at least one of a cat holder 20 and a control unit 30.

The suction plate 10 is configured to set the cat holder 20 to the fixing object (P).

To this end, at least two suction plates 10 may be used to stably fix the cat holder 20 to the fixing object P.

At this time, the fixing object (P) may be a concrete wall, a wooden wall, a window, etc.

That is, the cat tower 1 equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention can be installed on various objects through the suction plate 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front of the suction plate 10 is open, and a receiving space 10a in which the operating unit 31 is accommodated is formed inside the rear 12.

The suction plate 10 is formed with a first through hole 10b through which the pulling piece 32 penetrates in the central portion of the rear surface 12.

In addition, a plurality of second through holes 10c through which the protrusions 311 of the operating unit 31 penetrate are formed at regular intervals on the rear surface 12 of the suction plate 10.

Although the drawing shows an example in which the second through hole 10c is formed in a circular shape, it should be noted that the arrangement of the second through hole 10c can be set in various ways.

The suction plate 10 may further include a shielding plate 11.

The shielding plate 11 is spaced apart from the rear 12 of the suction plate 10 at a predetermined distance to form a receiving space 10a in which the operating unit 31 is accommodated.

This shielding plate 11 is integrally formed inside the suction plate 10 and covers the operating unit 31.

The cat holder 20 is installed on the fixing object (P) by means of an adsorption unit to provide a resting place for the cat.

For this purpose, the cat holder 20 may include a holder 21, a vertical portion 22, and a cushion portion 23.

The stand 21 may be formed in the shape of a flat plate and is arranged horizontally to provide a holding space for the cat.

The vertical portion 22 is bent downward at the end of the holder 21 and faces the fixing object P.

At this time, the suction plate 10 is adsorbed to the fixing object P on one side of the vertical portion 22.

A through hole 22a is formed in the vertical portion 22 through which the pulling piece 32 and the spring 33, which are components of the control portion 30 to be described later, jointly pass through.

The cushion portion 23 is fixed to the upper surface. Accordingly, the cat sits or lies on the cushion part 23 to rest or sleep.

The cushion portion 23 is made of a material that can provide a comfortable cushioning feeling, such as sponge or non-woven fabric.

The control unit 30 applies a pulling force to the suction plate 10 so that the suction plate 10 acts on the fixing object P.

In addition, the control unit 30 also applies a push force to the suction plate 10 to release the suction action of the suction plate 10.

This control unit 30 may include an operating unit 31, a pulling piece 32, a spring 33, a base 34, and a lever 35.

The operating unit 31 is in close contact with the inside of the rear surface 12 of the suction plate 10 so that the suction plate 10 can be pulled.

At this time, the front of the operating unit 31 may be in close contact with the shielding plate 11, and the rear 12 may be in close contact with the rear 12 of the suction plate 10.

As the operating unit 31 includes the above-described protrusions 311, it can maintain a stable state without movement on the suction plate 10.

The pulling piece 32 is formed on one side of the operating unit 31 and protrudes outward through the first through hole 10b of the suction plate 10.

The suction plate 10 can be pulled to a certain level through the pulling piece 32 to cause adsorption.

The spring 33 contacts the rear surface 12 from the outside of the adsorption unit, that is, the outside of the adsorption unit, and the pulling piece 32 is accommodated in the internal space.

The spring 33 may be formed of a coil spring 33 or a leaf spring 33, and an example formed of the coil spring 33 is shown in the drawing.

The base 34 includes a through hole 34a through which the pulling piece 32 penetrates the suction plate 10, and faces the outer surface of the suction portion while compressing the spring 33.

At this time, a receiving groove 34b in which a certain area of the suction plate 10 and the spring 33 are accommodated is formed on one surface of the base 34.

The lever 35 has a shaft 36 coupled to the pull piece 32 that passes through the through hole 34a of the base 34.

Specifically, a pair of wrapping portions 351 spaced apart from each other are formed on the lower side of the lever 35.

One wrapping part 351 is in contact with one side of the pulling piece 32, and the other wrapping part 351 is in contact with one side of the pulling piece 32.

The pulling piece 32 and the wrapping portion 351 are each provided with installation holes located on the same line, so that they can be connected through one shaft 36.

Additionally, the lever 35 may be rotated about the axis 36 in a direction closer to or away from the base 34.

Therefore, when the lever 35 is rotated to come into close contact with the base 34 with the adsorption unit in close contact with the fixation object (P), the pulling piece 32 pulls the adsorption unit so that the adsorption unit is adsorbed and fixed to the fixation object (P). do.

At this time, when the lever 35 is rotated to come into close contact with the base 34, the suction part is pulled, and the spring 33 is compressed between the suction plate 10 and the base 34.

And, when the lever 35 is rotated away from the base 34, the pulling force on the pulling piece 32 is released and the pulling piece 32 pushes the suction portion, thereby causing the suction plate 10 to be held against the fixing object P. The adsorption power disappears.

At this time, when the lever 35 is rotated away from the base 34, the pulling force on the adsorption unit is released, and the spring 33 expands back to its original state to push out the adsorption unit, ultimately causing the fixation object (P) The adsorption force of the suction plate 10 is quickly dissipated.

In the cat tower according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cat holder 20 can be easily fixed to or separated from the fixing object (P) in a one-touch manner by the interaction between the adsorption unit and the control unit 30. Accordingly, the position of the cat tower (1) can be selectively and freely varied, and the cat holder (20) can be stably fixed to the fixing object (P) due to the adsorption portion.

Next, with reference to Figure 6, an additional holder 40, a guard rail 50, an installation stand 70, a rotation guide shaft 80, and a rotating body applied to the cat tower according to an embodiment of the present invention. (90), the swing unit 100, and the stopper 110 will be described.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example in which a holder, a guardrail, an installation table, a rotation guide axis, a rotating body, a swing unit, and a stopper are applied to a cat tower equipped with a suction plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

On both sides of the holder 21, fixing grooves 21a where the additional holder 40 is fixed are formed at a certain depth.

The additional holder 40 may include an additional vertical portion 41 and an additional horizontal portion 42.

The additional vertical portions 41 are composed of two pairs and are disposed on both sides of the holder 21, respectively.

Additionally, a fixing piece 411 is formed at the top of each of the additional vertical portions 41 and is inserted into and fixed to the fixing groove 21a of the holder 21.

The additional horizontal portion 42 is bent in a right angle direction at the lower end of the additional vertical portion 41.

The additional horizontal portion 42 is formed in the same shape as the holder 21 in the shape of a square plate with a constant length and area, providing a resting space where the cat can rest or sleep by sitting or lying down.

Therefore, when raising several cats, either sit or lie down on the holder 21 and the additional horizontal part 42 to rest or sleep, or one cat can sit on the holder 21 and the additional horizontal part ( 42) You can go back and forth between them to play, rest, or sleep.

The guardrail 50 is fixed between supports 120 installed at regular intervals along each edge of the upper surface of the additional horizontal portion 42, and prevents the cat located on the additional horizontal portion 42 from falling.

The installation stand 70 is coupled to the front side of the stand 21 in two pairs at regular intervals.

It is continuously bent in the installed vertical and horizontal directions to form a staircase shape.

The rotation guide shaft 80 is horizontally disposed between the mounting bases 70, and both ends are respectively fixed to the mounting bases 70.

The rotating body 90 is mounted on the central portion of the rotating guide shaft 80.

The rotating body 90 is formed in a cylindrical shape and can rotate in the forward or reverse direction on the rotation guide shaft 80.

The swing unit 100 includes a pair of swing ropes 101 installed on the lower side of the rotating body 90.

Since the mounting base 70 is spaced a predetermined distance in front of the fixing object (P), the swing unit 100 installed on the mounting base 70 is also spaced a predetermined distance in front of the fixing object (P).

Therefore, after placing the cat on the swing unit 100, the swing unit 100 can be pushed at regular time intervals so that the cat can enjoy playing on the swing.

The stopper 110 is disposed on one side and the other side of the rotating body 90, respectively.

The stopper 110 is formed to have an approximately 'L' cross-sectional shape.

The stoppers 110 are arranged in a pair on the front and rear sides of the rotation guide shaft 80 on one side and the other side of the rotating body 90, respectively, and when the swing part 100 is pushed and the swing rope 101 moves, the swing rope 101 ) limits the rotation angle in the forward and backward directions.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the swing unit 100 from swinging at an excessive angle and prevent the swing unit 100 and the cat from colliding with the fixed object P during the swing movement of the swing unit 100. .

A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention. must be interpreted.

1: Cat tower 10: Suction plate
10a: Accommodating space 10b: First through hole
10c: second through hole 11: shielding plate
12: Rear 20: Cat holder
21: Holder 21a: Fixing groove
22: Vertical portion 22a, 34a: Through hole
23: cushion part 30: control part
31: operating unit 311: projection
32: pulling piece 33: spring
34: base 34b: receiving groove
35: lever 35: lever
351: wrapping part 36: shaft
40: Additional holder 41: Additional vertical part
42: Additional horizontal part 50: Guardrail
60: Play means for cats 70: Installation stand
80: Rotation guide axis 90: Rotating body
100: swing unit 101: swing rope
110: stopper 120: support

Claims (5)

A suction plate fixed to the object to be fixed by adsorption;
A cat holder installed on the fixing object by the suction plate; and
A cat tower including a control unit that applies a pulling force to the suction plate so that the suction plate acts on the fixing object.
According to paragraph 1,
The cat holder is,
A stand arranged horizontally to provide a holding space for the cat; and
A cat tower that is bent downward at an end of the holder and faces the fixation object, and includes a vertical portion on one side of which the suction plate is adsorbed to the fixation object.
According to paragraph 2,
The cat tower further includes a cushion part fixed to the upper surface of the holder.
According to paragraph 1,
The control unit,
an operating unit in close contact with the inner surface of the suction plate to pull the suction plate;
a pulling piece formed on one side of the operating unit and protruding outward through the suction plate;
a spring that contacts the outer surface of the suction plate and accommodates the pulling piece in an internal space;
a base including a through hole through which the pulling piece passes, and facing the outer surface of the suction plate while compressing the spring; and
It includes a lever axially coupled to a pull piece passing through a through hole of the base,
When the lever is rotated to come into close contact with the base, the pulling piece pulls the suction plate so that the suction plate is adsorbed to the fixing object, and when the lever is rotated away from the base, the pulling force on the pulling piece is released. A cat tower in which the adsorption power of the suction plate to the fixing object is lost.
According to clause 4,
An accommodating space in which the operating unit is accommodated is formed inside the suction plate,
One side and the other side of the operating unit are fixed to the suction plate in the receiving space,
A cat tower in which a plurality of protrusions penetrating the suction plate in the same direction as the pulling piece are formed at regular intervals on the operating unit.

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