Bed for pet

Abstract

To provide a bed for a pet that gives safety feeling to a pet and enables an owner to visually recognize a state of the pet.SOLUTION: A bed for a pet includes a transparent body including a bottom part and a peripheral wall forming a living space of a pet and an opening edge facing the bottom part and allowing the pet to enter and exit the living space. The pet existing inside the body can be visually recognized from the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bed for pets such as cats.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-146794) discloses a pet bed having a bottom portion, a ceiling portion, and a side wall portion located between the ceiling portion and the bottom portion and having a pet entrance / exit. However, in this type of pet bed, the owner can only visually check the state of the pet in the bed through the entrance / exit.

[0003] Further, Patent Document 2 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2020-99360) discloses a pet bed having a cushion-like frame and a cushion-like mat surrounded by the frame. However, in this type of pet bed, there is nothing to protect the pet around the pet on the bed, and it does not give the pet a sense of security. Thus, there are still problems with conventional pet beds.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pet bed that gives a sense of security to a pet and allows an owner to visually check the state of the pet.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a transparent main body including a bottom and a peripheral wall that form a living space for a pet, and an opening edge that faces the bottom and allows the pet to enter and exit the living space. The peripheral wall bulges outward at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction. A pet bed characterized by the above is provided.

[0007] In the pet bed of the present invention, it is preferable to further include a cushion disposed in the main body.

[0008] Also, in the pet bed of the present invention, it is preferable to further include a cover that covers the peripheral wall.

[0009] Also, in the pet bed of the present invention, it is preferable that the main body has a recess for attaching the cover between the peripheral wall and the opening edge.

[0010] Also, in the pet bed of the present invention, it is preferable that the cover has a fabric and a string for attaching the fabric to the recess.

[0011] Also, in the pet bed of the present invention, it is preferable to further include a holding portion that is detachably attached to the main body and holds the main body on a support.

[0012] Also, in the pet bed of the present invention, it further includes a stepped portion that is detachably attached to the opening edge and forms a step or a gap on the opening edge. When the main body contacts the floor surface on the opening edge side, the stepped portion separates the opening edge from the floor surface.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, when the pet is inside the main body, the pet is covered by the peripheral wall, so the pet bed can give the pet a sense of security. Also, since the main body is transparent, the owner can easily visually recognize the state of the pet inside the main body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, representative embodiments of the pet bed according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these drawings. Since the drawings are for conceptually explaining the present invention, dimensions, ratios, or numbers may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary for easy understanding.

[0016] The pet bed 1 is used for the pet P to lie down and rest inside (see, for example, FIG. 2). Although a cat is cited as an assumed pet, it is not limited thereto.

[0017] The pet bed 1 includes a transparent main body 2 for the pet P to enter. As the main body 2, for example, an integrally molded product of a resin material such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or polycarbonate can be preferably used, but the main body 2 may be made of other materials such as glass.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 2 has a bottom portion 21, a peripheral wall 22, and an opening edge 23. The peripheral wall 22 bulges outward at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction and has a shape similar to that of a goldfish bowl as a whole. The bottom portion 21 and the peripheral wall 22 form a living space for the pet P. Further, the opening edge 23 is formed to face the bottom portion 21 and allows entry and exit to and from the living space of the pet P.

[0019] More specifically, the peripheral wall 22 bulges outward in a curved shape upward from the bottom portion 21 and contracts in a curved shape toward the opening edge 23 when it reaches the maximum diameter. Alternatively, it can be said that the peripheral wall 22 is continuously curved outward in the vertical direction and is substantially spherical. Due to the shape of such a peripheral wall 22, for a pet that prefers a narrow place, such as a cat, the opening edge 23, which is the entrance, can be made relatively narrow to attract the pet's attention while providing a comfortable living space of a suitable size for the pet.

[0020] The height of the peripheral wall 22 is preferably substantially the same as or higher than the height of the pet sitting inside the main body 2. Thereby, the pet inside the main body 2 can be protected from the outside world by the peripheral wall 22, and a sense of security can be given to the pet.

[0021] A groove or recess 24 is formed between the peripheral wall 22 and the opening edge 23. This recess 24 facilitates the attachment of the cover 4 described later. It is desirable that the width of the recess 24 is slightly larger than the diameter of the string (an example of the connecting portion 42) of the cover 4. In the present embodiment, the recess 24 is formed over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction of the main body 2, but may be formed in a part of the circumferential direction of the main body 2 as long as the cover 4 can be attached.

[0022] Assuming small and medium-sized cats as the pet P, the preferred dimensions of the main body 2 are as follows. Inner diameter of the opening edge 23: 180 mm to 230 mm Height of the main body 2: 220 mm to 260 mm Diameter of the peripheral wall 22: 280 mm to 350 mm

[0023] The pet bed 1 may include a cushion 3. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the cushion 3 may be disposed within the main body 2. The cushioning function of the cushion 3 enhances the comfort of the pet P in the living space.

[0024] When the peripheral wall 22 is substantially spherical, for example, a substantially circular cushion 3 can be preferably used, but it is not limited thereto. The material of the cushion 3 may be any material as long as it has appropriate cushioning performance. For example, cotton stuffing can be mentioned.

[0025] Also, the pet bed 1 may include a cover 4. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the cover 4 may be attached to the main body 2. The cover 4 is a shielding body that covers the main body 2 from the outside, and can be referred to as a curtain or an eye mask. Since the cover 4 can cover all or part of the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2, the pet P can feel at ease without being concerned about the outside world.

[0026] In the example of FIG. 3, the cover 4 is attached to the recess 24 of the main body 2, but it may be attached to other locations such as the opening edge 23.

[0027] The cover 4 may include a substantially rectangular fabric 41 and a connecting portion 42 that connects both ends of the fabric 41. The fabric 41 can be made of any material as long as it has shielding performance. However, it is preferable that the fabric 41 is slightly transparent so that the owner can check whether the pet P is inside the main body 2 and the condition of the pet inside the main body 2.

[0028] In the example of FIG. 3, the height (vertical length) of the fabric 41 is approximately the same as or slightly longer than the height of the peripheral wall 22, but it is not limited to this. Also, the length of the fabric 41 along the circumferential direction of the peripheral wall 22 is approximately the same as or slightly shorter than the circumferential length of the peripheral wall 22, but it is not limited to this.

[0029] As the connecting portion 42, a string can be preferably used, but other fasteners such as a hook-and-loop fastener or a button may also be used. The string as the connecting portion 42 may be inserted into a loop formed along the upper side of the fabric 41. By winding the string along the concave portion 24 of the main body 2 and tying both ends of the string, the fabric 41 can be easily attached to the main body 2.

[0030] Next, the usage method of the pet bed 1 will be described. Place the main body 2 on the floor or the like. Additionally, the cushion 3 may be placed inside the main body 2, or the cover 4 may be attached to the main body 2.

[0031] The pet P approaches the pet bed 1. Since the opening area of the opening edge 23 is moderately small, it can attract the interest of the pet P that prefers a narrow place, such as a cat.

[0032] The pet P enters the main body 2 from the opening edge 23. Since the peripheral wall 22 of the main body 2 covers substantially the entire body of the pet P, a sense of security can be given to the pet P. Also, since the living space inside the peripheral wall 22 has an appropriate size for the pet P, the pet bed 1 can provide a suitable environment for the pet P. Further, the owner can easily visually recognize the state of the pet P inside the main body 2.

[0033] In addition, the pet P can obtain comfort by sitting on the soft cushion 3.

[0034] Furthermore, since the cover 4 is attached to the main body 2, the view of the pet P inside the main body 2 is blocked by the cover 4. Thereby, the pet P can obtain a sense of security. On the other hand, since the cover 4 is translucent, the owner can confirm the state of the pet P through the cover 4.

[0035] As described above, the specific aspects of the pet bed according to the representative embodiments of the present invention have been explained. However, the present invention is not limited to these only, and various design changes are possible, and those related to these design changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0036] For example, the pet bed 1 may further include a holding portion 6 for holding the main body 2 on the support column C (see FIG. 6). Here, the support column C is a rod-shaped body having a substantially circular cross-section in the present embodiment, and may be solid or hollow, and may be, for example, a pole for the pet P to move up and down. The cross-section of the support column C may be substantially rectangular or substantially polygonal.

[0037] Specifically, the holding portion 6 is detachably attached to the main body 2, particularly to the opening edge 23, and holds the main body 2 at an intermediate portion in the length direction of the support column C (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Such a holding portion 6 may include arms 61, 62 and a fixture 63.

[0038] The arms 61, 62 are members that are attached to the opening edge 23 from the outside and have a substantially arc shape. Therefore, in a state where the arms 61, 62 are attached to the main body 2, the opening edge 23 is exposed from the outside, and the pet P can enter the main body 2 from the outside through the opening edge 23 or exit from the inside of the main body 2.

[0039] Further, the arms 61, 62 are connected to each other at the tip portions 61A, 62A and the base end portions 61B, 62B. The inner edge portions of the connected arms 61, 62 are substantially circular, and the inner diameter of the inner edge portion is at least partially larger than the outer diameter of the concave portion 24 of the main body 2 and smaller than the outer diameter of the opening edge 23. Therefore, the arms 61, 62 attached to the main body 2 contact the opening edge 23 at least partially, thereby preventing the main body 2 from falling off from the holding portion 6.

[0040] The fixture 63 is attached to the arms 61, 62. The fixture 63 holds the connected state of the arms 61, 62 and holds the holding portion 6 on the support column C.

[0041] Therefore, the pet bed 1 is attached to the support column C via the holding part 6. A plate-shaped step (not shown) for the pet P to climb up and down can be attached to the support column C, or a bridge (not shown) connecting between other support columns C can be attached. Therefore, the pet bed 1 not only provides a space for the pet P to rest and feel at ease, but also helps to expand the scope of play for the pet P, relieve lack of exercise and stress.

[0042] Alternatively, the pet bed 1 may be provided with a step portion 7. The step portion 7 forms a gap or a step on the opening edge 23 to avoid the pet P being trapped inside the main body 2 when the main body 2 rolls and contacts the floor surface on the opening edge 23 side (see FIG. 9).

[0043] For example, the step portion 7 may be a protrusion detachably attached to the opening edge 23. In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the step portion 7 is a cat ear-shaped molded part, and includes a base portion 72 attached to the opening edge 23 and a protrusion portion 71 protruding from the base portion 72. However, the step portion 7 may be any type as long as it can form a step or a gap on the opening edge 23. For example, it may be a thick seal attached to the opening edge 23, a molded product that makes the opening edge 23 undulate up and down, or a protrusion.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0044] 1 Pet bed 2 Main body 21 Bottom 22 Peripheral wall 23 Opening edge 3 Cushion 4 Cover P Pet

Claims

1. A transparent body including a bottom and a peripheral wall that form a living space for a pet, and an opening edge that faces the bottom and allows the pet to enter and exit the living space, wherein the peripheral wall bulges outward at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction, characterizing a pet bed.

2. Further comprising a cushion disposed within the body, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 1.

3. Further comprising a cover that covers the peripheral wall, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. wherein the body has a recess for attaching the cover between the peripheral wall and the opening edge, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 3.

5. wherein the cover has a fabric and a string for attaching the fabric to the recess, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 4.

6. Further comprising a holding portion that is detachably attached to the body and holds the body on a support, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 1.

7. Further comprising a stepped portion that is detachably attached to the opening edge and forms a step or a gap on the opening edge, wherein when the body contacts the floor surface on the opening edge side, the stepped portion separates the opening edge from the floor surface, characterizing the pet bed according to Claim 1.

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