Cat scratching plate convenient to install and fix

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cat scratching board convenient to install and fix. The cat scratching board comprises a surface layer, a main board and a base. The surface layer covers the upper part of the main board and is used for being scratched by a cat; the base is provided with a mounting groove, and the mainboard wrapped by the surface layer is embedded in the mounting groove of the base; a plurality of hollow structures are arranged on the main board; a plurality of supporting pieces are arranged in the mounting groove, the supporting pieces have the same height, and the height of the supporting pieces does not exceed the depth of the mounting groove; the main plate wrapped by the surface layer is erected on the supporting pieces, and a cavity is formed between the main plate wrapped by the surface layer and the mounting groove. According to the cat scratching plate convenient to install and fix, due to the design of the base, the whole cat scratching plate can be fixed to a wall face, a cabinet face and the like through hanging holes or suction cups, and the stability of the cat scratching plate is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet supplies technology, and more specifically to a cat scratching board that is easy to install and fix. Background Technology

[0002] Pet ownership is becoming increasingly popular, and people are paying more and more attention to their pets, even treating them as family members. As a result, there is a wide variety of pet products tailored for pets. In order to reduce damage to furniture such as sofas and beds while cats are scratching, it is necessary to use pet products such as cat scratching posts.

[0003] Existing cat scratching boards mostly use corrugated cardboard as the main material, which easily generates paper scraps during scratching, increasing cleaning work. Furthermore, existing cat scratching boards have limited functionality and cannot adequately meet the cat's need for relaxation. For example, utility model application number 202222367718.7 discloses a cat scratching board comprising at least two scratching board bodies, a connector, and a hollow cylinder. Adjacent scratching board bodies are connected by the connector, and the hollow cylinder is installed at the end where adjacent scratching board bodies are connected. Each scratching board body includes two side panels and corrugated cardboard, with the corrugated cardboard installed between the two side panels.

[0004] In addition, existing cat scratching boards suffer from problems such as inconvenient fixing, limited fixing methods, and insufficient strength. For example, utility model application No. 201921399833.4 discloses a suction cup type corrugated cardboard cat scratching board, which includes a cat scratching board body. The left and right ends of the cat scratching board body are fixedly connected to symmetrically distributed fixing plates. A front rod is provided on the front side of the cat scratching board body, and a rear rod is provided on the rear side. The front rod and the rear rod are both fixed between the two fixing plates. Several collars are slidably connected to the front rod and the rear rod. A connecting block is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the collar, and a suction cup is provided at the bottom end of the connecting block. The collar, the connecting block, and the suction cup are integrally formed. This utility model uses a suction cup as a connecting component and can be adsorbed onto smooth vertical surfaces such as refrigerators, wall tiles, doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cat scratching board that is easy to install and fix. The base design allows the entire cat scratching board to be fixed to walls, cabinets, etc., through hanging holes or suction cups, increasing the stability of the cat scratching board.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is: a cat scratching board that is easy to install and fix, the cat scratching board includes a surface layer, a main board and a base; the surface layer covers the main board and is used for cats to scratch; the base is provided with a mounting groove, and the main board covered by the surface layer is embedded in the mounting groove of the base; the main board has several hollow structures; several support members are provided in the mounting groove, each of the support members has the same height, and the height of the support member does not exceed the depth of the mounting groove; the main board covered by the surface layer is mounted on each of the support members, and a cavity is formed between the main board covered by the surface layer and the mounting groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the surface layer comprises at least two layers of fabric, each layer having the same or different material and color. Each layer can be made of colors with strong contrast or good matching; tearing it will reveal the inner layer, enhancing the visual effect of the layered structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the hollow structure includes strip grooves, circular grooves, elliptical grooves, polygonal grooves, and other irregularly shaped through grooves; the dimensions of each hollow structure on the motherboard may be the same or different. The design of the hollow structure on the motherboard makes a sound when the cat's claws scratch the scratching post. Different shapes and sizes of the hollow structure can produce different sounds when scratching, creating a melody in sync with the rhythm of the scratching, increasing the cat's interest in scratching and making it more creative.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting groove of the base is provided with a drawer, and the drawer is equipped with an openable drawer; the height of the drawer is less than the height of the support member. The drawer can be used to hold scented sachets, which can be selected to have a scent that the cat likes, so that the cat can experience olfactory pleasure while using the scratching post. A mobile phone / or other recording device can be placed in the drawer to record the sounds made by the cat scratching; or a music player can be placed inside to play music, increasing the cat's enjoyment. In addition, the drawer can also be used to store the cat's personal items.

[0010] Furthermore, the support components include a first support component, a second support component, and a third support component; there are four first support components, located at the four corners of the mounting slot; there are two second support components, located in the middle of the long side of the mounting slot; and there is at least one third support component, located in the middle of the short side of the mounting slot. During installation, the motherboard covered with the surface layer is placed in the mounting slot of the base, with the motherboard supported on each of the aforementioned support components, thereby forming a cavity between the motherboard and the mounting slot. When the cat scratches the scratching post, the hollow structure on the motherboard can produce a sound effect, and the presence of the cavity makes the produced sound more resonant and the effect better.

[0011] Furthermore, the support member includes a support column, which is located at the geometric center of the mounting groove.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the base is provided with a hanging hole. Preferably, there are two hanging holes. In use, nails or hooks can be installed on a wall or cabinet surface, and then the nails or hooks can be inserted into the hanging holes to achieve the hanging and fixing effect of the cat scratching board.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is provided with several suction cup mounting holes for mounting suction cups. There are at least two suction cup mounting holes, evenly distributed on the base. In use, the suction cups are fixedly mounted to the suction cup mounting holes using bolts, and then the cat scratching plate is attached and secured using the suction cups.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting groove of the base is provided with several reinforcing ribs. Since the cat scratching board is used frequently and cats exert considerable force when scratching, the reinforcing ribs enhance the strength of the base and extend the lifespan of the cat scratching board.

[0015] Furthermore, the motherboard is equipped with a chip slot, in which an identification chip is installed. Each cat scratching post is equipped with an identification chip, which can be sensed and identified by mobile devices such as smartphones via NFC, and retrieve audio, images, videos and other data stored in the corresponding cloud account, so that each cat has its own unique "blog".

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the cat scratching board provided by this utility model, which is easy to install and fix, has the following advantages:

[0017] 1) The hollow structure design on the motherboard allows the cat to make different sounds based on the rhythm, frequency and angle of its scratching. These sounds can be combined to form a certain melody, which greatly increases the cat's interest in using the device. The cavity design between the motherboard and the mounting slot further enhances the resonance effect of the sound.

[0018] 2) The surface layer is made of multi-layered fabric. When the outer layer is torn during the scratching process, the inner layer will be exposed. Since the materials and colors of each layer are different, different colors can be layered to increase the visual effect. The scratched cat scratching board can also be collected as a work of art.

[0019] 3) By using the identification chip on the motherboard, data stored in the corresponding cloud account can be retrieved by sensing the identification chip with the mobile device, which enhances the fun and also has commemorative significance;

[0020] 4) The drawer design on the base can be used to place scented tablets that cats like, enhancing the olfactory experience for cats while using the scratching post; it can also be used to place a mobile phone / or other recording device to record the sounds made by the cat scratching; or to place a player to play music, increasing the cat's enjoyment; the design of hanging holes and suction cup mounting holes on the base allows for multiple ways to fix the scratching post. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the reverse side structure of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cat scratching board after the surface layer has been removed.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of the base (with drawers) of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a side view of the base of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the base (without drawers) of the cat scratching board in this utility model.

[0028] Among them, 1-surface layer; 2-main board; 201-hollow structure; 202-identification chip; 3-base; 301-hanging hole; 302-suction cup mounting hole; 303-first support component; 304-third support component; 305-second support component; 306-support column; 307-drawer; 308-reinforcing rib; 309-drawer position; 310-mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a cat scratching board that is easy to install and fix includes a surface layer 1, a main board 2, and a base 3. The surface layer 1 covers the main board 2 and is used for cats to scratch. The base 3 has a mounting groove 310, and the main board 2 covered by the surface layer 1 is embedded in the mounting groove 310 of the base 3. The main board 2 has several hollow structures 201. Several support members are provided in the mounting groove 310, and each of the support members has the same height, the height of which does not exceed the depth of the mounting groove 310. The main board 2 covered by the surface layer 1 is mounted on each of the support members, and a cavity is formed between the main board 2 covered by the surface layer 1 and the mounting groove 310.

[0032] The outer layer 1 comprises at least two layers of fabric, and the materials and colors of each layer may be the same or different. In this embodiment, the outer layer 1 is composed of three layers of fabric, and the inner layer may be made of brightly colored fabric. When the outer layer is torn, the brightly colored inner layer exposed will create a clear visual contrast.

[0033] One embodiment of the hollow structure 201 is a strip-shaped groove; the width of each strip-shaped groove is equal or unequal; the length of each strip-shaped groove is equal or unequal; the included angle between each strip-shaped groove and the long side of the main board 2 ranges from 0 to 180 degrees. In this embodiment, the width of each strip-shaped groove is equal, but the length is unequal; each strip-shaped groove is arranged parallel to the long side of the main board 2.

[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the mounting groove 310 of the base 3 is provided with a drawer position 309, and the drawer position 309 is provided with an openable drawer 307; the height of the drawer 307 is less than the height of the support member; the drawer 307 can be used to place scented tea or cat-specific items; in addition, a mobile phone / or other recording device can be placed in the drawer 307 to record the sounds made by the cat scratching; or a music player can be placed in the drawer to play music, increasing the cat's enjoyment. In another embodiment, as... Figure 7 As shown, no drawer is provided in the mounting slot 310 of the base 3.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and 7As shown, the support components include a first support component 303, a second support component 305, and a third support component 304. There are four first support components 303, located at the four corners of the mounting groove 310. There are two second support components 305, located in the middle of the long side of the mounting groove 310. There is one third support component 304, located in the middle of one of the short sides of the mounting groove, with a drawer 307 located on the other short side. The support components also include a support column 306, located at the geometric center of the mounting groove 310. Each support component supports the motherboard 2, ensuring it remains flat after installation; and the cavity between the motherboard 2 and the mounting groove 310 enhances sound resonance.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, one end of the base 3 is provided with a hanging hole 301; in this embodiment, there are two hanging holes 301, located on the base 3 near the drawer 307. The base 3 is provided with several suction cup mounting holes 302, which are used to mount suction cups; there are at least two suction cup mounting holes 302, evenly distributed on the base 3. In use, the suction cup (not shown) is fixedly mounted on the suction cup mounting hole 302 using bolts (not shown), and then the cat scratching plate is attached and fixed using the suction cup.

[0037] As shown in 5 and 7, the bottom of the mounting groove 310 of the base 3 is provided with several reinforcing ribs 308; the position of the reinforcing ribs differs slightly between designs with and without drawers. Figure 1 As shown, the motherboard 2 has a chip slot, and an identification chip 302 is installed in the chip slot.

[0038] In the aforementioned cat scratching board, the mainboard 2 is first covered by the surface layer 1, and then the covered mainboard is embedded into the mounting groove 310 of the base 3. The covered mainboard can be fixed to the edge of the mounting groove 310 by adhesive or other means, or it can be directly embedded in the mounting groove 310 without additional fixation. The fixed installation method increases the safety and stability of the cat scratching board, preventing the mainboard 2 from falling off during scratching; while the unfixed method increases the flexibility of the cat scratching board. When the surface layer 1 is damaged or the mainboard 2 is broken, the base 3 can be retained, and only the surface layer 1 or the mainboard 2 needs to be replaced, reducing usage costs. The above two fixed or unfixed methods can be selected according to actual production needs, and both are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent technical solutions also fall within the scope of the present utility model. The patent protection scope of the present utility model should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A cat scratching post which is easy to install and secure, characterised in that: The cat scratching board includes a surface layer, a main board, and a base. The surface layer covers the main board and is used for cats to scratch. The base has a mounting groove, and the main board covered by the surface layer is embedded in the mounting groove of the base. The main board has several hollow structures. Several support members are provided in the mounting groove, and each support member has the same height, the height of which does not exceed the depth of the mounting groove. The main board covered by the surface layer is mounted on each of the support members, and a cavity is formed between the main board covered by the surface layer and the mounting groove.

2. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The surface layer comprises at least two layers of fabric, and the materials and colors of each layer of fabric may be the same or different.

3. A cat scratching board that is easy to install and fix as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow structure includes strip grooves, circular grooves, elliptical grooves, polygonal grooves, and other irregularly shaped through grooves; the dimensions of each hollow structure on the motherboard may be the same or different.

4. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The base has a mounting groove with a drawer position, and the drawer position has an openable drawer; the height of the drawer is less than the height of the support member.

5. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The support components include a first support component, a second support component, and a third support component; there are four first support components, located at the four corners of the mounting groove; there are two second support components, located in the middle of the long side of the mounting groove; and there is at least one third support component, located in the middle of the short side of the mounting groove.

6. The cat scratching pad of either claim 1 or 5, wherein: The support member includes a support column, which is located at the geometric center of the mounting groove.

7. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: One end of the base has a hanging hole.

8. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The base is provided with several suction cup mounting holes, which are used to mount suction cups.

9. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the mounting groove of the base is provided with several reinforcing ribs.

10. The cat scratching pad of claim 1, wherein: The motherboard has a chip slot, and an identification chip is installed in the chip slot.

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