Pet climbing frame

Abstract

A pet climbing frame comprising columns (2), an intermediate platform (3), and an end connector, wherein the end connector comprises a male connector and a female connector, and the male connector and the female connector are fastened by means of threads, clamping blocks, magnets, or sleeves, wherein the end parts of two columns (2) are each connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a first unit; the columns (2) and the intermediate platform (3) are also connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a second unit, wherein the intermediate platform (3) is clamped between two fixed columns (2) to form a third unit, and wherein any combination of the first unit, the second unit, and the third unit forms at least part of the pet climbing frame.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of pet equipment, in particular to a pet climbing frame, especially a quickly dismantable cat climbing frame.

[0002] A pet climbing frame is a type of pet equipment, usually a small, multi-layered frame structure, whose main function is to provide pets, especially cats, with a place to play, exercise, and rest. Currently available pet climbing frames are generally simple structures formed by combining a base plate and posts, and attaching various components to the posts. Furthermore, the functionality of the cat climbing frame is enhanced by using overlapping elements, resulting in a larger pet climbing structure.

[0003] Commercially available cat climbing frames primarily use double-headed steel screws to connect the posts, requiring a wrench for assembly. These steel screws require numerous turns, complicating assembly and disassembly and reducing efficiency. Furthermore, the dimensions and structures of the posts are inconsistent, forcing users to rely on instruction manuals and post labels during assembly, often resulting in incorrect installation.

[0004] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention aims to provide a quickly dismantable pet climbing frame, wherein the pet climbing frame is easy to assemble, very efficient to mount, versatile in shape and very entertaining.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problem of the present invention, the technical solution applied by the present invention is as follows.

[0006] The pet climbing frame according to the invention comprises columns, an intermediate platform, and an end connector, the end connector having a male and a female connector. The male and female connectors are fastened by means of threads, clamping blocks, magnets, or sleeves. The end sections of the two columns are each connected by the male and female connectors to form a first unit. The column and the intermediate platform are also connected via the male and female connectors to form a second unit. The intermediate platform is clamped between two fixed columns to form a third unit. Any combination of the first, second, and third units mentioned above forms at least part of the pet climbing frame. Thanks to the design according to the invention, the pet climbing frame can be quickly disassembled.The pet climbing frame is particularly suitable for cats.

[0007] As a preferred solution, a short intermediate floor is further included, wherein the column and the short intermediate floor are connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a fourth unit, wherein the short intermediate floor is clamped between two fixed columns to form a fifth unit, and wherein any combination of the first unit, the second unit, the third unit, the fourth unit and the fifth unit forms the cat climbing frame at the top.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the male connector is a threaded sleeve and the female connector is a single-headed screw cap, for example, a cap nut. The threaded sleeve is embedded in at least one end of the column. The single-headed screw cap passes through the intermediate shelf and / or the short intermediate shelf and is attached to the threaded sleeve to secure the intermediate shelf and / or the short intermediate shelf to the column.

[0009] A further preferred solution is a wrench designed for tightening or loosening the single-head screw cap, wherein the wrench can be suspended from the intermediate shelf and / or the short intermediate shelf.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the male connector is designed as a threaded sleeve and the female connector as a double-headed screw. The threaded sleeve is embedded in at least one end of the column, and the double-headed screw is fastened to the threaded sleeves at the end sections of both columns.

[0011] One preferred solution is to place a wooden ring in the center of the double-headed screw, or to insert the center of the double-headed screw into the intermediate shelf and / or the short intermediate shelf.

[0012] A further preferred solution is a pet toy ball, in particular a cat toy ball, wherein the pet toy ball is suspended from the intermediate floor and / or the short intermediate floor.

[0013] A further preferred solution is a climbing ladder, wherein the climbing ladder is connected to the intermediate floor and / or the short intermediate floor via a hinge.

[0014] A further preferred solution is a pet house, in particular a cat house, wherein the column is attached to an upper plate and / or a lower plate of the pet house by means of the end connector.

[0015] A further preferred solution includes a viewing platform and a base plate, wherein the viewing platform is attached to the top of an upper column and the base plate is attached to the bottom of a lower column.

[0016] In comparison to the prior art, the present invention includes the following advantageous effects.

[0017] The present invention describes a design of modular units using columns, columns and intermediate shelves, and two columns clamping the intermediate shelf. This allows for free combination, various structures, and uniform connection methods for each column, eliminating the need to differentiate positions and thus resolving the problem of user error during assembly. Furthermore, the components of each modular unit are connected by the interaction of the male and female connectors, which are secured using threads, clamping blocks, magnets, or sleeves. This enables convenient and quick handling and helps to reduce or eliminate the need for additional tools.

[0018] The drawings shown herein, which represent part of the present invention, serve to further illustrate the present invention. The exemplary embodiments and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute limitations of the present invention. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an overall structure after assembly in the present invention; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic structure diagram of an assembly of a column and threaded sleeves in the present invention; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic sectional view of a column and threaded sleeves after assembly in the present invention; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram illustrating the disassembly or assembly of a column and intermediate floor using a wrench to loosen or tighten a single-head screw cap in the present invention; Fig. Figure 5 shows a structural schematic sectional view of a column, an intermediate floor, a single-head screw cap and a wrench in the present invention; Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic structure diagram of a connection between a double-headed screw and two threaded sleeves in the present invention; Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic structural diagram of an assembly of two columns and an intermediate floor in the present invention; Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic structural diagram of an assembly of two columns in the present invention; and Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic structure diagram of an assembly of a column with an insert A and an insert B in the present invention.

[0019] Reference symbols: 1, viewing platform; 2, column; 3, intermediate floor; 4, single-head screw cap; 5, wrench; 6, wooden ring; 7, pet house; 8, base plate; 9, climbing ladder; 10, hinge; 11, short intermediate floor; 12, pet toy ball; 13, double-headed screw; 14, threaded sleeve; 15, insert A; and 16, insert B.

[0020] It should be noted that the following detailed description is for illustrative purposes only and serves to provide a further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as they are generally understood by persons skilled in the art in the field of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that the terminology used here serves only to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the present invention.

[0022] As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, and it should also be understood that, when used in the summary, the terms “comprise” and / or “include” indicate the presence of features, steps, processes, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of the present invention that the terms "middle", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "above", "below", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., denote orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings and serve only to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a particular orientation or be designed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or quantity of the specified technical features. Consequently, features designated as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, “several” means two or more.

[0025] In the present invention, the terms "assemble," "connect," "link," "fix," etc., unless clearly defined and limited otherwise, are to be understood in their broadest sense. For example, they may refer to a permanent connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; and they may refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate element, or internal communication between two components. The person skilled in the art will be able to understand the meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific situations.

[0026] In the present invention, unless expressly stated otherwise and limited, a first feature located above or below a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact; it may also include the first and second features not being in direct contact, but being in contact through another intervening feature. Furthermore, the fact that the first feature is located "on," "above," and "above" the second feature(s) includes the first feature being located directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or it simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.The fact that the first feature is located “below”, “underneath”, and “at the bottom of” the second feature implies that the first feature is located directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or it simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0027] The present invention is described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0028] According to Fig. The assembly comprises a quickly disassemblable pet climbing frame, specifically a cat climbing frame, consisting of a post 2, an intermediate platform 3, a short intermediate platform 11, and an end connector. The end connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The male and female connectors are fastened using threads, clamping blocks, magnets, or sleeves. All of the above fastening methods can be performed manually, allowing for convenient and quick handling without additional tools. The ends of the two posts 2 are each connected by the male and female connectors to form the first unit. The post 2 and the intermediate platform 3 are also connected to each other via the male and female connectors to form the second unit. The intermediate platform 3 is clamped between two fixed posts 2 to form the third unit.The column 2 and the short intermediate platform 11 are connected by the male and female connectors to form the fourth unit. The short intermediate platform 11 is clamped between two fixed columns 2 to form the fifth unit. Any combination of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth units described above forms the cat climbing frame.

[0029] The cat climbing frame of the present invention can be constructed using only one of the five unit structures mentioned above, any combination of two of the five unit structures, any combination of three of the five unit structures, any combination of four of the five unit structures, or a combination of all five unit structures. In each combination, the number of unit structures is not limited and can be determined according to available space and specific needs.

[0030] The design utilizes modular units. Each unit can be easily and freely combined using the end connectors to create a cat climbing structure with various features, thus increasing its entertainment value. Furthermore, the components of each modular unit are connected by the interaction of male and female connectors. These connectors are fastened using threads, clamping blocks, magnets, sleeves, or push-fit mechanisms, allowing for practical and quick handling without the need for additional tools.

[0031] The specific connection structures of the male connector, the female connector and the individual units are as follows.

[0032] According to the Fig. 2 and Fig. The male connector is a threaded sleeve 14 and the female connector is a single-head screw cap 4. The threaded sleeve 14 is embedded in at least one end of the column 2. The single-head screw cap 4 extends through the intermediate shelf 3 and / or the short intermediate shelf 11 and is attached to the threaded sleeve 14 to fix the intermediate shelf 3 and / or the short intermediate shelf 11 to the column 2, thus forming the second or fourth unit.

[0033] According to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 also includes a spherical wrench 5 designed for tightening or loosening the single-headed screw cap 4, the wrench 5 being suspended from the intermediate shelf 3 and / or the short intermediate shelf 11. The wrench 5 can replace additional assembly tools, contains a built-in bell, and also serves as a decorative item for entertaining cats.

[0034] According to the Fig. In sections 6 to 8, the male connector is a threaded sleeve 14 and the female connector is a double-headed screw 13. The threaded sleeve 14 is embedded in at least one end of the column 2. The double-headed screw 13 is fastened in the threaded sleeves 14 at the end pieces of the two columns 2 to form the first unit. A wooden ring is placed in the center of the double-headed screw 13 to maintain a uniform overall appearance.

[0035] The center of the double-headed screw 13 is inserted into the intermediate shelf 3 and / or the short intermediate shelf 11. Each end of the double-headed screw is attached to one of the two columns, thus forming the third or fifth unit.

[0036] The components are designed as follows: Threaded sleeves are mounted at both ends of the column to ensure a uniform connection method for each column, and the column lengths are uniform, creating a standardized part. During assembly, the positions do not need to be differentiated, thus reducing the risk of assembly errors by the user.

[0037] According to Fig.9. The male and female connectors of the present invention can also be inserts A15 and B16. The upper end surface of insert A15 is provided with a recess, and the lower end surface of insert B16 is provided with a clamping block. Insert A15 and insert B16 are each attached to the end parts of the two columns. Insert A15 and insert B16 are secured by the interaction of the clamping block and the recess, and the frictional force after deformation of the plastic part achieves the effect of tightening the assembly.

[0038] The cat climbing frame described above further includes a pet toy ball 12, in particular a cat toy ball 12, wherein the cat toy ball 12 is suspended from the intermediate platform 3 and / or the short intermediate platform 11. The cat climbing frame further includes a climbing ladder 9, wherein the climbing ladder 9 is connected to the intermediate platform 3 and / or the short intermediate platform 11 via a hinge 10. The cat climbing frame further includes a pet house 7, in particular a cat house 7, wherein the column 2 is attached to an upper plate and / or a lower plate of the cat house 7 by means of the end connector. The cat climbing frame further includes a viewing platform 1 and a base plate 8, wherein the viewing platform 1 is attached to the top of an upper column 2 and the base plate 8 is attached to the bottom of a lower column 2.

[0039] In the present invention, the single-headed screw cap and the double-headed screw are connected to the threaded sleeve, which is pre-fixed inside the column. This reduces the number of turns required for tightening, improving assembly efficiency and solving the problem of complex assembly by the user. Both the single-headed screw cap and the double-headed screw of the present invention are made of plastic material. The user can tighten them directly by hand without requiring any additional tools for assembly.

[0040] In the abstract description, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "one example," "specific examples," or "some examples" refer to one or more embodiments or examples of the present invention that include specific features, structures, materials, or properties described in connection with that embodiment or example. In the abstract, the illustrative expressions for the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, certain described features, structures, materials, or properties may be appropriately combined in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that these embodiments are exemplary and should not be interpreted as limiting the present invention. Within the scope of protection of the present invention, a person skilled in the art may make variations, modifications, substitutions, and changes to the embodiments mentioned above without deviating from the principles and the concept of the present invention. All simple modifications, equivalent changes, or adaptations made to the embodiments mentioned above based on the technical core of the present invention nevertheless fall within the scope of protection of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

[1] A pet climbing frame comprising columns (2), an intermediate floor (3) and an end connector, wherein the end connector comprises a male connector and a female connector, and the male connector and the female connector are fastened by means of threads, clamping blocks, magnets or sleeves, wherein the end parts of two columns (2) are respectively connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a first unit; the columns (2) and the intermediate floor (3) are also connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a second unit, wherein the intermediate floor (3) is clamped between two fixed columns (2) to form a third unit, and wherein any combination of the first unit, the second unit and the third unit forms at least part of the pet climbing frame. [2] Pet climbing frame according to claim 1, characterized bythat a short intermediate floor (11) is provided, wherein the columns (2) and the short intermediate floor (11) are connected by the male connector and the female connector to form a fourth unit, wherein the short intermediate floor (11) is clamped between two fixed columns (2) to form a fifth unit, and wherein any combination of the first unit, the second unit, the third unit, the fourth unit and the fifth unit forms the pet climbing frame. [3] Pet climbing frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized byin that the male connector is a threaded sleeve (14) and the female connector is a single-head screw cap (4), wherein the threaded sleeve (14) is embedded in at least one end of the columns (2), and wherein the single-head screw cap (4) passes through the intermediate floor (3) and / or the short intermediate floor (11) and is fastened to the threaded sleeve (14) in order to fix the intermediate floor (3) and / or the short intermediate floor (11) to the columns (2). [4] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that a wrench (5) is provided for tightening or loosening the single-head screw cap (4), wherein the wrench (5) is suspended from the intermediate floor (3) and / or the short intermediate floor (11). [5] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized byin that the male connector is a threaded sleeve (14) and the female connector is a double-headed screw (13), wherein the threaded sleeve (14) is embedded in at least one end of the columns (2) and the double-headed screw (13) is fastened to the threaded sleeves (14) on the end parts of the two columns (2). [6] Pet climbing frame according to claim 5, characterized by that a wooden ring (6) is placed in the middle of the double-headed screw (13), or the middle of the double-headed screw (13) is inserted into the intermediate floor (3) and / or the short intermediate floor (11). [7] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that a pet play ball (12) is provided, wherein the pet play ball (12) is suspended on the intermediate floor (3) and / or on the short intermediate floor (11). [8] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized bythat a climbing ladder (9) is provided, wherein the climbing ladder (9) is connected to the intermediate floor (3) and / or the short intermediate floor (11) via a hinge (10). [9] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that a pet house (7) is provided, wherein the column (2) is attached to an upper plate and / or a lower plate of the pet house (7) by the end connector. [10] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that a viewing platform (1) and a base plate (8) are provided, wherein the viewing platform (1) is attached to the top of an upper column (2) and the base plate (8) is attached to the underside of a lower column (2). [11] Pet climbing frame according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that an object is suspended from the climbing frame, the object being an item of particular interest to pets. [12] Pet climbing frame according to claim 11, characterized by that the suspended object is designed as a tool for removing and assembling at least one male connector and one female connector at the end of the column (2). [13] Pet climbing frame according to claim 12, characterized by that the suspended object is a wrench (5).

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