Pet toy

Abstract

To provide a pet toy capable of preventing a damage of an attachment surface due to a load applied to the pet toy.SOLUTION: A pet toy includes: a suction cup that is detached from an attachment surface when a predetermined load is applied; a string attached to the suction cup, suspended downward in a substantially vertical direction, and having elasticity; and a motif detachably attached to a downward distal end portion of the string.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to pet toys. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 60-162449) discloses an animal toy that is simple in structure, highly durable, and effective in relieving stress in animals. This toy is made of a hard material such as metal or synthetic resin, and is formed into a three-dimensional shape surrounded by curved surfaces, with a biting portion formed around the periphery for the animal to bite. This toy is hung from the ceiling by a string or the like, and the animal plays with it by playing with it and biting into the biting portion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-162449 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when an animal plays with or bites the toy in Patent Document 1, a large load is applied to the attachment portion of the ceiling, which may cause damage to the ceiling. As such, the toy in Patent Document 1 has various problems.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a pet toy that can prevent damage to the attachment surface due to a load applied to the pet toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides: A suction cup that comes off the mounting surface when a certain load is applied, an elastic string attached to the suction cup and hanging downward in a substantially vertical direction; A motif detachably attached to the lower end of the string; The present invention provides a pet toy characterized by comprising:

[0007] In the pet toy of the present invention, it is preferable that the string has an adjuster for adjusting the length of the string.

[0008] Preferably, the pet toy of the present invention further comprises a clip attached to the end of the string, and the motif is detachable from the clip.

[0009] It is also preferable that the pet toy of the present invention further comprises an adhesive tape interposed between the suction cup and its attachment surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, even if a pet jumps on it, the string stretches, dispersing the load and preventing a large load from being applied to the mounting surface. Furthermore, the suction cups detach from the mounting surface when a predetermined load is applied. Therefore, damage to the mounting surface can be prevented. This also serves as a safety measure for pets. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a pet toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Representative embodiments of the pet toy according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these drawings. The drawings are intended to conceptually explain the present invention, and therefore, for ease of understanding, dimensions, ratios, or numbers may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary.

[0013] The pet toy 1 of this embodiment is attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling or a wall (on wallpaper) and is used in a state of being hung approximately vertically downward. The intended pet is, for example, a cat, but is not limited to this. The components of the pet toy 1 will now be described in detail.

[0014] The pet toy 1 includes a suction cup 2 . The suction cup 2 is made of flexible resin and adheres to a mounting surface 9 such as a ceiling or wall. The suction cup 2 may also be called a suction cup or an adhesive pad, and can be washed with water for repeated use. The mounting surface 9 may be covered with wallpaper.

[0015] When suction cup 2 is attached to a surface (such as a ceiling) that faces downward in a substantially vertical direction, it is preferable that it detaches from attachment surface 9 when a predetermined load is applied, thereby preventing damage to attachment surface 9 due to a large load. The predetermined load may be approximately 1.5 to 2.5 kg. The diameter of the suction cup 2 is preferably about 15 to 25 mm. The suction cup 2 may be provided with an attachment hole for attaching the string 3 .

[0016] The pet toy 1 includes a string 3 that is attached to the suction cup 2 and hangs down substantially vertically. The string 3 may be attached to the suction cup 2 by, for example, being inserted into an attachment hole in the suction cup 2. The length of the string 3 can be selected appropriately, and may be, for example, 1.5 to 3 m.

[0017] The string 3 is elastic, for example, a rubber string. When a pet pulls the string 3, the string 3 stretches, reducing the load on the suction cup 2 and suppressing the load on the wall surface. From the viewpoint of safety, it is preferable that the string 3 has a color that is easily visible to the human eye, such as a fluorescent color.

[0018] The string 3 may have an adjuster 7 for adjusting its length. From a safety standpoint, the adjuster 7 is preferably made of a flexible material. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, felt and flexible plate-shaped resin. For example, a felt adjuster 7 has four holes formed therein, and the string 3 is inserted through each hole to form a loop in the string 3. The length of the loop can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the string 3 inserted through the holes, thereby adjusting the overall length of the string 3. The adjuster 7 is preferably capable of adjusting the length of the string 3 in an unstretched state to between about 1 and 2 m.

[0019] Pet toy 1 includes a motif 4 that is detachably attached near the lower end of string 3. Motif 4 can be anything that attracts a pet's attention, such as the dragonfly shown in the figure, a bird, a caterpillar, a long string, a jellyfish, or fried shrimp.

[0020] The material of the motif 4 is preferably lightweight and soft, and suitable materials include feathers, thread, string, ribbon, tape, hair, fur, fabric, film, etc. This makes the entire pet toy 1 lightweight and does not injure the pet. The motif 4 has a loop-shaped member (for example, a looped string) and may be attached to the clip 5 via this loop-shaped member and a clip described below.

[0021] The pet toy 1 may further include a clip 5 attached to the lower end of the string 3 . The clip 5 is an annular member used to make the motif 4 replaceable, and may be made of, for example, metal or resin.

[0022] Pet toy 1 may further include adhesive tape 6 interposed between suction cup 2 and its attachment surface 9. That is, suction cup 2 may be attached to attachment surface 9 via adhesive tape 6. In particular, if attachment surface 9 is wallpaper, using adhesive tape 6 prevents the wallpaper from getting dirty or damaged. Furthermore, if the suction force of suction cup 2 on attachment surface 9 is too strong, interposing adhesive tape 6 can allow suction cup 2 to detach from attachment surface 9 with an appropriate load. Note that adhesive tape 6 may have an adhesive surface on one side and a plastic surface on the other side, in which case the adhesive surface may be located on the attachment surface 9 side and the plastic surface may be located on the suction cup 2 side.

[0023] A weak adhesive type is preferably used as the adhesive tape 6. This type of adhesive tape 6 can be attached to an uneven mounting surface 9 such as wallpaper, and leaves little adhesive residue after peeling, thereby minimizing damage to the wallpaper, for example. Any type of adhesive can be used for the adhesive tape 6, but examples include urethane-based and acrylic-based adhesives. The adhesive tape 6 may be substantially circular, and the diameter is preferably about 25 to 35 mm.

[0024] How to use the pet toy 1 will now be described. A desired motif 4 is attached to the string 3. Suction cup 2 is attached to mounting surface 9 such as a ceiling. If mounting surface 9 is uneven, such as wallpaper, adhesive tape 6 may be attached to mounting surface 9 and suction cup 2 may be attached to adhesive tape 6. The user releases the string 3 and the motif 4 and hangs the pet toy 1. The length of the string 3 may also be adjusted using the adjuster 7.

[0025] The pet shows interest in the pet toy 1 and plays with it by jumping on it and pulling it. At this time, since the pet toy 1 is light overall (for example, about 10 g), there is no danger even if the pet toy 1 hits the pet or if the pet toy 1 comes off the ceiling and falls. Furthermore, the pet toy 1 comes off when a predetermined load (for example, about 2 kg) is applied, which serves as a safety measure for pets.

[0026] After use, the suction cup 2 is removed from the mounting surface 9. If applicable, the adhesive tape 6 is removed from the mounting surface 9. Sticking the suction cup 2 onto the adhesive tape 6 protects the mounting surface 9 from dirt and damage when the suction cup 2 and adhesive tape 6 are removed.

[0027] The above describes specific aspects of pet toys according to representative embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and various design modifications are possible, and these design modifications are also included within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1. Pet toys 2 suckers 3. String 4. Motif 5 clips 6 adhesive tape 7 Adjuster 9 Mounting surface

Claims

1. A suction cup that comes off the mounting surface when a certain load is applied, an elastic string attached to the suction cup and hanging downward in a substantially vertical direction; A motif detachably attached to the lower end of the string; A pet toy comprising:

2. The string has an adjuster for adjusting its length.

2. The pet toy according to claim 1,

3. Further comprising a clip attached to the end of the string, The motif is detachable from the clip; 2. The pet toy according to claim 1,

4. Further comprising an adhesive tape interposed between the suction cup and the mounting surface; 2. The pet toy according to claim 1,

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