A new cat scratch post

Abstract

The application relates to a novel cat scratching post, which comprises a seat body structure, the seat body structure comprising a base and a pull wire mechanism, the pull wire mechanism comprising a winding wheel rotationally connected to the base; a post body structure, the post body structure comprising one or more connecting posts, one of which is a top post; and a traction rope, one end of the traction rope sequentially penetrating through the connecting posts and being connected with the top post, the other end of the traction rope being connected with the winding wheel, and the connecting posts being sequentially spliced to form an installation post for scratching and climbing. The application has the effects that the assembly of the cat scratching post is more simple, convenient and fast, the size of the base can be adjusted according to actual use conditions, such as the size of pets and the size of a site, so that the base is more stable and safe, and the use experience of users is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pet products, and in particular to a novel cat scratching post. Background Technology

[0002] To facilitate transportation, existing cat scratching posts have separate components. When the post is delivered to the user, the user needs to assemble and fix the components one by one using screws and bolts.

[0003] The aforementioned technologies involve assembling and fixing the various components of a cat scratching post using screws and bolts, resulting in a complex and slow assembly process and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To make the assembly of cat scratching posts simpler, more convenient, and faster, and to improve the user experience, this application provides a novel cat scratching post.

[0005] The novel cat scratching post provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A novel cat scratching post includes a base structure, the base structure comprising a base and a pull-wire mechanism, the pull-wire mechanism being disposed on the base, the pull-wire mechanism comprising a winding wheel and a ratchet assembly, the winding wheel being rotatably connected to the base, the ratchet assembly comprising a limiting ratchet and a limiting pawl, the limiting ratchet being coaxially fixed to the winding wheel, and the limiting pawl being rotatably disposed on the base and used to limit the limiting ratchet, so that the limiting ratchet rotates in one direction;

[0007] The system includes a column structure comprising one or more connecting columns, one of which is a top column; and a traction rope, one end of which passes through each connecting column in sequence and is connected to the top column, and the other end of which is connected to a winding reel, such that when the traction rope is wound around the winding reel, each connecting column is sequentially spliced ​​together to form an installation column for climbing.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the cat scratching post is transported, the limiting pawl releases its restraint on the limiting ratchet, allowing the winding wheel to unwind the traction rope. This separates the mounting post into individual connecting posts, facilitating the storage and transportation of the cat scratching post. When the cat scratching post needs to be installed and used, the winding wheel is driven to rotate, causing it to wind the traction rope. Under the tightening of the top post, the connecting posts are sequentially spliced ​​together to form the mounting post for scratching and climbing. The cooperation between the limiting ratchet and the limiting pawl ensures that the traction rope is wound around the winding wheel, thus guaranteeing the stability of the mounting post and enabling rapid assembly of the cat scratching post. This makes the assembly of the cat scratching post simpler, more convenient, and faster, improving upon the problem of the complex and slow assembly process caused by using screws and bolts to fix the components of the cat scratching post, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0009] Optionally, the ratchet assembly further includes a locking block, which is rotatably mounted on the base. When the locking block is locked, it abuts against the limiting pawl to prevent the limiting pawl from disengaging from the limiting ratchet. When the locking block is unlocked, it disengages from the limiting pawl, allowing the limiting pawl to disengage from the limiting ratchet.

[0010] Optionally, the wire pulling mechanism further includes a drive assembly, which includes a drive worm gear and a drive worm. The drive worm gear is connected to the winding wheel to drive the winding wheel to rotate. The drive worm is rotatably mounted on the base and meshes with the drive worm gear.

[0011] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes a drive column, the winding wheel has a drive groove, the drive column passes through and slides into the drive groove, and the drive column is connected to the drive worm gear;

[0012] When the drive worm gear rotates and drives the winding wheel to rotate, the drive column slides along the drive groove to a position where it engages with the groove body of the drive groove. When the drive worm gear cannot drive the winding wheel to rotate, the drive column slides along the drive groove to a position where it disengages from the groove body of the drive groove.

[0013] Optionally, the drive column is connected to a limiting block, which restricts the drive column from disengaging from the drive slot.

[0014] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the drive column, and the other end of which abuts against the base to maintain the engagement between the drive column and the drive slot.

[0015] Optionally, the base includes a main body, a first sliding part, and a second sliding part. The main body is provided with a transverse guide rail, and the first sliding part is provided with a longitudinal guide rail. The first sliding part slides and engages with the main body through the transverse guide rail, and the second sliding part slides and engages with the first sliding part through the longitudinal guide rail. The pull wire mechanism is provided in the second sliding part.

[0016] Optionally, the seat structure further includes an extension leg mechanism, which includes a support plate that is slidably fitted to the base or rotatably connected to the base.

[0017] Optionally, when the support plate slides into the base, the extended leg mechanism further includes a motor assembly, which includes a driven wheel and a connecting rod. The driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the base, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the driven wheel.

[0018] A novel cat scratching post includes a base structure, the base structure including a base and a wire pulling mechanism, the wire pulling mechanism being disposed on the base, the wire pulling mechanism including a winding wheel and a drive assembly, the winding wheel being rotatably connected to the base, the drive assembly including a drive worm gear and a drive worm, the drive worm gear being connected to the winding wheel to drive the winding wheel to rotate, and the drive worm being rotatably disposed on the base and meshing with the drive worm gear;

[0019] The system includes a column structure comprising one or more connecting columns, one of which is a top column; and a traction rope, one end of which passes through each connecting column in sequence and is connected to the top column, and the other end of which is connected to a winding reel, such that when the traction rope is wound around the winding reel, each connecting column is sequentially spliced ​​together to form an installation column for climbing.

[0020] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] When the cat scratching post is transported, the limiting pawl releases its restraint on the limiting ratchet, allowing the winding reel to unwind the traction rope. This separates the mounting post into individual connecting posts, facilitating storage and transportation. When the cat scratching post needs to be installed and used, the driving winding reel rotates, winding the traction rope around it. Under the tightening of the top post, the connecting posts sequentially connect to form the mounting post for scratching and climbing. The cooperation between the limiting ratchet and the limiting pawl ensures the traction rope is wound around the winding reel, guaranteeing the stability of the mounting post. This allows for rapid assembly of the cat scratching post, making the assembly simpler, more convenient, and faster. It overcomes the problem of the complex and slow assembly process caused by using screws and bolts to fix the components, resulting in a poor user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the seat structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wire-pulling mechanism structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the column structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ratchet assembly structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the driver component structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the winding reel structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a pull-wire mechanism structure. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a pull-wire mechanism structure. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the extended leg mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Seat structure; 11. Base; 111. Main body; 1111. Transverse guide rail; 112. First sliding part; 1121. Longitudinal guide rail; 113. Second sliding part; 12. Cable pulling mechanism; 121. Winding wheel; 1211. Drive groove; 1211a. Section A; 1211b. Section B; 1212. Drive auxiliary groove; 122. Ratchet assembly; 1221. Limiting ratchet; 1222. Limiting pawl; 1223. Limiting spring; 1224. Locking block; 123. Drive assembly; 1231. Drive worm gear; 1232. Drive Worm gear; 1233, drive column; 12331, limit block; 1234, elastic element; 1241, rotating lever; 1242, tension hook; 1243, tensioning elastic rope; 125, tensioning frame; 1251, tensioning groove; 1252, mounting groove; 13, extension leg mechanism; 131, support plate; 132, motor component; 1321, driven wheel; 1322, connecting rod; 1323, drive gear; 2, column structure; 2a, mounting column; 21, connecting column; 21a, top column; 211, first splicing structure; 212, second splicing structure; 22, traction rope. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 10 This application will be described in further detail.

[0034] This application discloses a novel cat scratching post. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 4 A novel cat scratching post includes a base structure 1 and a post structure 2. The base structure 1 includes a base 11 and a cable pulling mechanism 12. The cable pulling mechanism 12 is disposed on the base 11 and includes a winding wheel 121 and a ratchet assembly 122. The winding wheel 121 is rotatably connected to the base 11. The ratchet assembly 122 includes a limiting ratchet 1221 and a limiting pawl 1222. The limiting ratchet 1221 is coaxially fixed to the winding wheel 121, and the limiting pawl 1222 is rotatably disposed on the base 11 and is used to limit the limiting ratchet 1221, so that the limiting ratchet 1221 rotates in one direction. It should be understood that a limiting spring 1223 is provided between the limiting pawl 1222 and the base 11 to maintain the engagement between the limiting pawl 1222 and the limiting ratchet 1221. The column structure 2 includes one or more connecting columns 21, one of which is a top column 21a; and a traction rope 22. One end of the traction rope 22 passes through each connecting column 21 in sequence and is connected to the top column 21a. The other end of the traction rope 22 is connected to the winding wheel 121 so that when the traction rope 22 is wound around the winding wheel 121, each connecting column 21 is spliced ​​in sequence to form the mounting column 2a for gripping and climbing.

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 4 It should be understood that the number of connecting columns 21 that make up the mounting column 2a can be one or more, and this application does not limit this. In addition, the number of column structures 2 can be one or more, and this application does not limit this. It should be understood that the first end of the connecting column 21 is provided with a first splicing structure 211, and the tail end of the connecting column 21 is provided with a second splicing structure 212. The first splicing structure 211 and the second splicing structure 212 can be spliced ​​together. When the traction rope 22 that passes through each connecting column 21 in sequence and is connected to the top column 21a is wound around the winding wheel 121, the first end and the tail end of the connecting column 21 can be spliced ​​together in sequence through the first splicing structure 211 and the second splicing structure 212 to form the mounting column 2a.

[0036] Reference Figure 5In this embodiment, the ratchet assembly 122 further includes a locking block 1224, which is rotatably mounted on the base 11. When the locking block 1224 is locked, it abuts against the limiting pawl 1222 to prevent the limiting pawl 1222 from disengaging from the limiting ratchet 1221. When the locking block 1224 is unlocked, it disengages from the limiting pawl 1222, allowing the limiting pawl 1222 to disengage from the limiting ratchet 1221. The meshing between 221 ensures the stability of the meshing between the limiting pawl 1222 and the limiting ratchet 1221. When the ratchet assembly 122 needs to release the unidirectional rotation restriction on the winding wheel 121, the locking block 1224 unlocks, allowing the limiting pawl 1222 to disengage from the limiting ratchet 1221, thereby releasing the unidirectional rotation restriction on the winding wheel 121 and allowing the winding wheel 121 to unwind the traction rope 22.

[0037] Reference Figure 6 In this embodiment, the wire pulling mechanism 12 further includes a drive assembly 123, which includes a drive worm gear 1231 and a drive worm 1232. The drive worm gear is connected to the winding wheel 121 to drive the winding wheel 121 to rotate. The drive worm 1232 is rotatably mounted on the base 11 and meshes with the drive worm gear 1231. In this embodiment, the rotation of the drive worm 1232 is driven by a motor. In other embodiments, the drive worm 1232 can also be driven manually.

[0038] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7In a further embodiment, the drive assembly 123 further includes a drive post 1233. The winding wheel 121 has a drive groove 1211. The drive post 1233 passes through and slides into the drive groove 1211. The drive post 1233 is connected to the drive worm gear 1231. When the drive worm gear 1231 rotates and drives the winding wheel 121 to rotate, the drive post 1233 slides along the drive groove 1211 to a position where it engages with the groove body of the drive groove 1211. When the drive worm gear 1231 cannot drive the winding wheel 121 to rotate, the drive post 1233 slides along the drive groove 1211 to a position where it disengages from the groove body of the drive groove 1211. It can be understood that the drive post 1233 has a prismatic shape, and the drive groove 1211 has a segment A 1211a and a segment B 1211b away from segment A 1211a. The groove of section 1211a is prismatic and can cooperate with the drive column 1233. The groove of section B 1211b is cylindrical. When the drive column 1233 slides to section A 1211a and cooperates with the groove of section A 1211a, the rotation of the drive column 1233 can drive the winding wheel 121 to rotate. When the drive column 1233 slides from section A 1211a to section B 1211b, the drive column 1233 disengages from the drive groove 1211, so that the rotation of the drive column 1233 cannot drive the winding wheel 121 to rotate. Therefore, when the winding wheel 121 needs to unwind the traction rope 22 or needs to be manually driven to rotate, the drive column 1233 is pushed to slide from section A 1211a to section B 1211b, thereby disengaging the drive assembly 123 from driving the rotation of the winding wheel 121.

[0039] Reference Figure 5 In a further embodiment, the drive column 1233 is connected to a limiting block 12331, which restricts the drive column 1233 from disengaging from the drive groove 1211. It should be understood that the connection between the limiting block 12331 and the drive column 1233 is a detachable connection, so that the drive column 1233 can pass through the drive groove 1211, and the limiting block 12331 can restrict the drive column 1233 from disengaging from the drive groove 1211. In a further embodiment, the winding wheel 121 has a drive auxiliary groove 1212. When the drive column 1233 slides to section A 1211a, the limiting block 12331 passes through and slides into the drive auxiliary groove 1212 to assist the drive column 1233 in driving the winding wheel 121. When the drive column 1233 slides to section B 1211b, the limiting block 12331 disengages from the drive auxiliary groove 1212.

[0040] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7In a further embodiment, the drive assembly 123 also includes an elastic element 1234. One end of the elastic element 1234 is connected to the drive column 1233, and the other end of the elastic element 1234 abuts against the base 11 to maintain the engagement between the drive column 1233 and the drive groove 1211. That is, the drive column 1233 is always located in segment A 1211a and engages with segment A 1211a when no external force pushes the drive column 1233 to slide. It should be understood that the elastic element 1234 can be a spring or other elastic components, and this application does not limit it.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment of the application, the base 11 includes a main body 111, a first sliding part 112, and a second sliding part 113. The main body 111 is provided with a transverse guide rail 1111, and the first sliding part 112 is provided with a longitudinal guide rail 1121. The first sliding part 112 is slidably engaged with the main body 111 through the transverse guide rail 1111, and the second sliding part 113 is slidably engaged with the first sliding part 112 through the longitudinal guide rail 1121. The cable pulling mechanism 12 is provided on the second sliding part 113 so that when the winding wheel 121 winds the traction rope 22, the length error between each traction rope 22 can be eliminated by the sliding between the main body 111, the first sliding part 112, and the second sliding part 113.

[0042] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 In other embodiments, the cable pulling mechanism 12 can also be other structures capable of tightening the traction rope 22, see reference 2023. Figure 8 For example, the cable pulling mechanism 12 includes a rotating handle 1241, a tensioning hook 1242, and a tightening spring rope 1243. The rotating handle 1241 is rotatably mounted on the base 11. The tensioning hook 1242 is rotatably connected to the rotating handle 1241 and hooked onto one end of the traction rope 22. One end of the tightening spring rope 1243 is connected to the base 11, and the other end of the tightening spring rope 1243 is connected to the traction rope 22. Thus, when the rotating handle 1241 rotates towards the base 11, the tensioning hook 1242 tightens the traction rope 22. The tightening spring rope 1243 assists the tensioning hook 1242 in tightening the traction rope 22, thereby achieving the tightening of the traction rope 22. (Refer to...) Figure 9For example, the cable pulling mechanism 12 includes a tightening frame 125, which is fixedly mounted on the base 11. The tightening frame 125 has multiple tightening grooves 1251 and multiple mounting grooves 1252. The groove directions of the tightening grooves 1251 and the mounting grooves 1252 are perpendicular to each other. The tightening frame 125 is rectangular. Each tightening groove 1251 is distributed along the length of the tightening frame 125, and each mounting groove 1252 is evenly distributed along the width of the tightening frame 125. The distance between the bottom of each mounting slot 1252 and the base 11 increases sequentially. When the traction rope 22 is connected to the tightening frame 125, the traction rope 22 passes through one of the mounting slots 1252 and one of the tightening slots 1251. When it is necessary to adjust the tension of the traction rope 22, the tension of the traction rope 22 can be adjusted by passing through different mounting slots 1252 and different tightening slots 1251.

[0043] Reference Figures 8 to 10 In this embodiment, the seat structure 1 further includes an extension leg mechanism 13, which includes a support plate 131, as shown in the figure. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The support plate 131 slides and fits onto the base 11, as shown in the reference. Figure 8 Alternatively, the support plate 131 may be rotatably connected to the base 11. In this embodiment, the specific connection method between the support plate 131 and the base 11 is not limited. In further embodiments, refer to... Figure 10 When the support plate 131 slides and engages with the base 11, the extended leg mechanism 13 further includes a motor assembly 132. The motor assembly 132 includes a driven wheel 1321 and a connecting rod 1322. The driven wheel 1321 is rotatably mounted on the base 11. One end of the connecting rod 1322 is rotatably connected to the support plate 131, and the other end of the connecting rod 1322 is rotatably connected to the driven wheel 1321. In a further embodiment, the driven wheel 1321 is a gear structure, and the motor assembly 132 also includes a drive gear 1323, which rotates... The base 11 is mounted on the base 11 and meshes with the driven wheel 1321. The drive gear 1323 is driven by a motor. When the motor is driven, the output shaft of the motor drives the drive gear 1323 to rotate. The rotation of the drive gear 1323 drives the driven wheel 1321 to rotate. The rotation of the driven wheel 1321 pushes the support plate 131 to slide through the connecting rod 1322. Ultimately, the diameter of the base 11 can be expanded according to actual use needs to achieve a more stable purpose, so that the support plate 131 can better support the cat scratching post.

[0044] The implementation principle of a novel cat scratching post according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When the cat scratching post is being transported, the limiting pawl 1222 releases its restraint on the limiting ratchet 1221, causing the winding wheel 121 to unwind the traction rope 22, thereby separating the mounting post 2a into individual connecting posts 21, thus facilitating the storage and transportation of the cat scratching post. When the cat scratching post needs to be installed and used, the winding wheel 121 is driven to rotate, causing the winding wheel 121 to wind the traction rope 22, so that each connecting post 21 is tightened by the top post 21a. The connecting posts 21 are sequentially spliced ​​together to form the mounting post 2a for climbing and scratching. The cooperation between the limiting ratchet 1221 and the limiting pawl 1222 allows the traction rope 22 to be wound around the winding wheel 121, thereby ensuring the stability of the mounting post 2a and completing the rapid assembly of the cat scratching post. This makes the assembly of the cat scratching post simpler, more convenient and faster, and improves the problem that the assembly and fixing of the various components of the cat scratching post by screws and bolts is more complicated and slower, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0045] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A novel cat scratching post, characterized in that: The device includes a base structure, which comprises a base and a cable pulling mechanism. The cable pulling mechanism is disposed on the base and includes a winding wheel and a ratchet assembly. The winding wheel is rotatably connected to the base, and the ratchet assembly includes a limiting ratchet and a limiting pawl. The limiting ratchet is coaxially fixed to the winding wheel, and the limiting pawl is rotatably disposed on the base and used to limit the limiting ratchet, so that the limiting ratchet rotates in one direction. The system includes a column structure comprising one or more connecting columns, one of which is a top column; and a traction rope, one end of which passes through each connecting column in sequence and is connected to the top column, and the other end of which is connected to a winding reel, such that when the traction rope is wound around the winding reel, each connecting column is sequentially spliced ​​together to form an installation column for climbing.

2. The novel cat scratching post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ratchet assembly also includes a locking block, which is rotatably mounted on the base. When the locking block is locked, it abuts against the limiting pawl to prevent the limiting pawl from disengaging from the limiting ratchet. When the locking block is unlocked, it disengages from the limiting pawl, allowing the limiting pawl to disengage from the limiting ratchet.

3. The novel cat scratching post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire pulling mechanism also includes a drive assembly, which includes a drive worm gear and a drive worm. The drive worm gear is connected to the winding wheel to drive the winding wheel to rotate. The drive worm is rotatably mounted on the base and meshes with the drive worm gear.

4. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly further includes a drive column, the winding wheel has a drive groove, the drive column passes through and slides into the drive groove, and the drive column is connected to the drive worm gear; When the drive worm gear rotates and drives the winding wheel to rotate, the drive column slides along the drive groove to a position where it engages with the groove body of the drive groove. When the drive worm gear cannot drive the winding wheel to rotate, the drive column slides along the drive groove to a position where it disengages from the groove body of the drive groove.

5. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive column is connected to a limiting block, which restricts the drive column from disengaging from the drive slot.

6. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the drive column, and the other end of which abuts against the base to maintain the engagement between the drive column and the drive slot.

7. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a main body, a first sliding part, and a second sliding part. The main body is provided with a transverse guide rail, and the first sliding part is provided with a longitudinal guide rail. The first sliding part slides and engages with the main body through the transverse guide rail, and the second sliding part slides and engages with the first sliding part through the longitudinal guide rail. The pull wire mechanism is provided in the second sliding part.

8. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat structure also includes an extension leg mechanism, which includes a support plate that is slidably fitted to the base or rotatably connected to the base.

9. A novel cat scratching post according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the support plate slides into the base, the extended leg mechanism also includes a motor assembly, which includes a driven wheel and a connecting rod. The driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the base, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the driven wheel.

10. A novel cat scratching post, characterized in that: The device includes a base structure, which includes a base and a wire pulling mechanism. The wire pulling mechanism is disposed on the base and includes a winding wheel and a drive assembly. The winding wheel is rotatably connected to the base, and the drive assembly includes a drive worm gear and a drive worm. The drive worm gear is connected to the winding wheel to drive the winding wheel to rotate. The drive worm is rotatably disposed on the base and meshes with the drive worm gear. and column structure, the column structure including one or more connecting columns, wherein one of the connecting columns is a top column; The traction rope has one end passing through each connecting post and connecting to the top post, and the other end connecting to the winding reel, so that when the traction rope is wound around the winding reel, the connecting posts are spliced ​​together in sequence to form an installation post for climbing.

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