building

Abstract

To provide a building capable of securing movement lines of cats in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction and realizing a space where both of inhabitants (owners) and cats live happy lives as feeling existence of each other.SOLUTION: A building comprises: wall parts 31, 32, 33 forming a partition space 3 partitioned from LDK (peripheral space), an access opening 34 allowing access from the partition space 3 and the LDK vice versa; and opening parts 61, 62 for cats lower than the access opening 34 in height which connect the partition space 3 to the LDK and allow the cats to pass. The wall parts 31, 32, 33 surround three sides of the partition space 3 and a plurality of self boards 41 to 45 supported on the wall part 32 and arranged with space in a vertical direction is provided in the partition space 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to buildings. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, when a cat is kept indoors, a dining space, a litter box, a cat tower, and other play equipment are provided for the cat inside the room (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7425453 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] These cat-specific items may have to be placed in different locations depending on the shape of the room and the arrangement of furniture used by people, and they may not always be placed in locations that are easy for cats to use and comfortable. Also, in certain situations, such as when guests come over, you may want to hide the cat litter box, its accessories, food, and other stock items.

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a building that can ensure vertical and horizontal movement lines for cats and create a space where both residents (owners) and cats can live comfortably while feeling the presence of each other. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the building of the present invention has a wall portion that forms a partitioned space separated from the surrounding space, an entrance / exit opening that connects the partitioned space to the surrounding space so that a cat can pass through, and a cat opening that connects the partitioned space to the surrounding space and is smaller in height than the entrance / exit opening, and through which a cat can pass, the wall portion surrounds the partitioned space on three sides, and the partitioned space is provided with a plurality of shelves that are supported by the wall portion and spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0007] In the present invention, cats can move between the surrounding space and the partitioned space through the cat opening. Therefore, even if the entrance / exit opening is closed, cats can move between the surrounding space and the partitioned space through the cat opening. The entrance / exit opening and the cat opening ensure horizontal movement of the cat. The compartmented space is surrounded by walls on three sides, so it can be used as a space for cats to hide or hide. Furthermore, if a cat litter box is placed in the compartmented space, the walls can hide it from the surrounding space. This allows the cat to relieve itself calmly, and makes it easier for residents to check on the cat's excretion. It also improves the appearance and does not disrupt the interior landscape. The compartment space is provided with multiple shelves spaced apart vertically, allowing items to be stored on the shelves. For example, items and stock items specifically for cats can be stored on the shelves. The shelves can also be used as steps for cats to move up and down, and the space between the upper and lower shelves can be used as a space for cats to stay. The multiple shelves spaced apart vertically ensure vertical movement for cats. Because the compartmented space is connected to the surrounding space via an entrance / exit opening and a cat opening, it is easy to access the compartmented space from the surrounding space and to see inside the compartmented space from the surrounding space. This allows residents to check the condition of the cat in the compartmented space, its excretion, and the cat litter box from the surrounding space, making it easy to manage the cat's health and providing comfort by watching the cat in the compartmented space from the surrounding space. In addition, cats in the compartmented space can easily see the surrounding space. In this way, by forming compartmented spaces in a building, a space can be created where both residents (owners) and cats can live comfortably while feeling the presence of each other.

[0008] The building of the present invention may have a closing member that closes at least a portion of the entrance / exit opening, and the cat opening may be provided in at least one of the wall portion and the closing member.

[0009] With this configuration, by adjusting the degree of closure of the closing member of the entrance / exit opening, the partitioned space can be made into an optimal space for cats to hide or hide in. Also, when a cat litter box is placed in the partitioned space, the closing member can hide the cat litter box from the surrounding space.

[0010] In the building according to the present invention, the plurality of shelf boards are arranged in a staggered manner so that adjacent boards in the vertical direction are offset horizontally.

[0011] This configuration makes it easy for cats to move up and down the shelves.

[0012] In the building according to the present invention, the height of each of the plurality of shelves may be adjustable.

[0013] With this configuration, the height of the shelf can be adjusted to suit the physical ability, body shape and personality of the cat, as well as the amount of items to be stored on the shelf.

[0014] In the building of the present invention, the cat opening may be provided in multiple locations, including a lower cat opening provided at the lower end portion of the wall portion or the closing member, and an upper cat opening provided at an adjacent position at the same height as one of the multiple shelves on the wall portion or the closing member.

[0015] With this configuration, cats can move freely between the surrounding space and the compartment space in both horizontal and vertical directions through cat openings at different heights.

[0016] In the building of the present invention, the cat opening may be located adjacent to and at the same height as one of the plurality of shelves in the wall portion, and a protruding member may be provided on the wall surface of the wall portion in which the cat opening is located, facing the surrounding space, at a height lower than the cat opening, and protruding from the wall surface.

[0017] With this configuration, cats can move between the shelf board in the compartment space and the protruding member in the surrounding space through the cat opening.

[0018] In the building according to the present invention, a support plate that detachably supports the protruding member may be provided on the wall surface.

[0019] With this configuration, the position of the protruding member can be changed to suit the layout of the surrounding space, the cat's personality, and the amount of exercise, and the protruding member can be changed to a different shape or form.

[0020] In the building according to the present invention, the closing member may be an opening and closing device that opens and closes the access opening.

[0021] With this configuration, the entrance opening can be easily switched between a closed state and an open state.

[0022] In the building according to the present invention, the closing member may be a lattice panel that closes a portion of the access opening.

[0023] With this configuration, the closing member can make the partitioned space less visible, while eliminating the oppressive feeling caused by the closing member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, vertical and horizontal movement paths for cats can be secured, and a space can be created in which both residents and cats can live comfortably while feeling the presence of each other. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a dwelling unit in a building according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the compartment space according to the first embodiment, with the sliding doors omitted. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view of a compartment space according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view of a compartment space according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a front view of the cat eating space. [Figure 6] This is a front view of another cat eating space. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5. [Figure 8] This is a front view of the wall-side space for cats. [Figure 9] This is a front view of another wall-side space for cats. [Figure 10] This is a front view of yet another wall-side space for cats. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a dwelling unit in a building according to a second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a front view of a compartment space according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a side view of a compartment space according to a second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a dwelling unit in a building according to a third embodiment. [Figure 15]FIG. 10 is a front view of a compartment space according to a third embodiment, with the sliding doors omitted. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a side view of a compartment space according to a third embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a dwelling unit in a building according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a side view of a compartment space according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a compartment space according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] (First embodiment) A building according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG. The building 1 of the first embodiment shown in Figure 1 is an apartment building. Figure 1 shows one dwelling unit 11 in the apartment building. The left-right direction in Figure 1 is represented as the east-west direction, and the up-down direction in Figure 1 is represented as the north-south direction. The dwelling unit 11 is provided with an entrance hall 12, a hallway 13, a living-dining-kitchen (LDK) 2 (surrounding space), a first private room 14, a second private room 15, a compartment space 3, a walk-in closet 16, a washroom 17, a bathroom 18, and a toilet room 19. A balcony 20 is provided on the south side of the dwelling unit 11. The dwelling unit 11 is inhabited by a resident and a cat kept by the resident. The compartment space 3 is located in a corner of the living-dining-kitchen (LDK) 2 and is a space where the resident can enter and exit and where the cat can pass through and stay.

[0027] The entrance 12 is located on the north side of the dwelling unit 11. The hallway 13 is located on the south side of the entrance 12. The living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 is located on the south side of the hallway 13. The living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 is located in the southeast of the dwelling unit 11. The first private room 14 is located on the east side of the hallway 13 and north of the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2. The second private room 15 and the walk-in closet 16 are located on the west side of the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2. The walk-in closet 16 is located north of the second private room 15. The walk-in closet 16 has a smaller east-west dimension (frontage dimension) than the second private room 15. The east wall 161 of the walk-in closet 16 is located west of the east wall 151 of the second private room 15. The east wall 161 of the walk-in closet 16 is connected to the middle part of the east-west direction of the north wall 152 of the second private room 15. The walk-in closet 16 is accessed from the second private room 15. To the north of the walk-in closet 16, a washroom 17, a bathroom 18, and a toilet room 19 are located.

[0028] The compartment space 3 is a space located to the east of the walk-in closet 16 and north of the second private room 15 in the living, dining, and kitchen area 2. The compartment space 3 has a rectangular shape that is long in the north-south direction when viewed from above. The compartment space 3 is surrounded on three sides by a first wall 31 located on the north side, a second wall 32 located on the west side, and a third wall 33 located on the south side. The first wall 31 is a wall extending eastward from the east wall 171 of the washroom 17. The living, dining, and kitchen area 2 is located north of the first wall 31. The second wall 32 is the east wall 161 of the walk-in closet 16 and the east wall 171 of the washroom 17. The third wall 33 is the north wall 152 of the second private room 15. The second private room 15 is located south of the third wall 33.

[0029] The east side of the compartmented space 3 has no wall and is open to connect to the living, dining, and kitchen area 2. Residents can enter and exit the compartmented space 3 from the living, dining, and kitchen area 2 through this opening on the east side. This opening on the east side of the compartmented space 3 is referred to as an entrance / exit opening 34. The entrance / exit opening 34 is formed between the east end of the first wall 31 and the east end of the third wall 33. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the entrance / exit opening 34 extends from the floor 11a to the ceiling 11b. The ceiling height of the compartmented space 3 is approximately the same as that of the living, dining, and kitchen area 2. A light 37 is provided on the ceiling 11b of the compartmented space 3. The sliding door 35 installed in the entrance / exit opening 34 is not shown in Figure 2. Figure 3 is a side view of the compartmented space 3 viewed from the first wall 31, with the first wall 31 not shown.

[0030] In the following description of the compartment space 3, the horizontal direction in which the first wall portion 31 and the third wall portion 33 face each other will be referred to as the lateral direction, and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the lateral direction will be referred to as the front-to-rear direction. The lateral direction is the direction of arrow X in the drawings. The front-to-rear direction is the direction of arrow Y in the drawings. The second wall portion 32 and the entrance / exit opening 34 are arranged overlapping in the front-to-rear direction. In the front-to-rear direction, the side where the entrance / exit opening 34 is located relative to the second wall portion 32 will be referred to as the front side, and the side where the second wall portion 32 is located relative to the entrance / exit opening 34 will be referred to as the rear side. In the lateral direction, the side that is to the right when looking from the front side to the rear side will be referred to as one side, and the side that is to the left side will be referred to as the other side.

[0031] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a sliding door 35 (closure member, opening and closing device) that slides laterally is attached to the entrance opening 34. The sliding door 35 moves laterally to open and close the entrance opening 34. In this embodiment, the sliding door 35 is supported on a rail provided on the ceiling 11b so that it can slide laterally. No rail is provided on the floor surface 11a for the sliding door 35 to run on. It is desirable that the panel of the sliding door 35 is, for example, semi-transparent, has low sound insulation, and is in a form that does not completely separate the partitioned space 3 and the living, dining, and kitchen 2. The partitioned space 3 and the living, dining, and kitchen 2 are configured so that the interiors of each can be seen.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the compartment space 3 is provided with first to fifth shelf boards 41-45. The first to fifth shelf boards 41-45 are fixed to the second wall portion 32 so as to protrude from the second wall portion 32 toward the compartment space 3. The first to fifth shelf boards 41-45 are flat plates with rectangular surfaces. The first to fifth shelf boards 41-45 are arranged in this order from bottom to top with intervals between them. If the ceiling height of the compartment space 3 is, for example, 2400 mm, the first shelf board 41 is installed at a height of 700 mm from the floor surface 11a. The second shelf board 42 is installed 350 mm above the first shelf board 41. The third shelf board 43 is installed 350 mm above the second shelf board 42. The fourth shelf board 44 is installed 300 mm above the third shelf board 43. The fifth shelf plate 45 is installed 300 mm above the fourth shelf plate 44 .

[0033] The lateral dimension of the first shelf 41 is the same as the lateral dimension of the compartment space 3. The first shelf 41 may be fixed to the first wall portion 31 and the third wall portion 33. The front-to-rear dimension of the first shelf 41 is smaller than the front-to-rear dimension of the compartment space 3. The front end of the first shelf 41 is located in the middle of the compartment space 3 in the front-to-rear direction. The lateral dimensions of the second to fifth shelves 42-45 are approximately half the lateral dimension of the compartment space 3. The second shelf 42 and the fourth shelf 44 are located on one lateral side of the compartment space 3. The second shelf 42 and the fourth shelf 44 may be fixed to the first wall portion 31. The third shelf 43 and the fifth shelf 45 are located on the other lateral side of the compartment space 3. The third shelf 43 and the fifth shelf 45 may be fixed to the third wall portion 33. The second to fifth shelves 42-45 are arranged in alternating positions in the horizontal direction, every other shelf in the vertical arrangement order. The front-to-back dimension of the second to fifth shelves 42-45 is smaller than the front-to-back dimension of the first shelf 413. The front ends of the second to fifth shelves 42-45 are arranged in the middle of the front-to-back direction of the compartment space 3. For example, the front-to-back dimension of the compartment space 3 is 915 mm, the front-to-back dimension of the first shelf 41 is 450 mm, and the front-to-back dimension of the second to fifth shelves 42-45 is 300 mm.

[0034] Items can be placed on the first to fifth shelves 41-45. Items that can be placed on the first to fifth shelves 41-45 include cat supplies. Examples of items that can be placed on the first to fifth shelves 41-45 include various documents, disaster prevention supplies, emergency supplies, printers, air purifiers, ion generators, and DIY tools and materials. Cats can walk or stay on the top surfaces of the first to fifth shelves 41-45. Cats can move up and down by using the first to fifth shelves 41-45 as steps. The amount of items placed on the first to fifth shelves 41-45 should be adjusted to ensure sufficient walking space for cats. The first to fifth shelves 41-45 are preferably durable enough for cats to walk on and have a non-slip surface to prevent them from slipping. Furthermore, they are preferably acid-resistant and stain-resistant to prevent discoloration due to the acid in the gastric juices contained in cat vomit.

[0035] A cat litter box installation space 51 capable of installing a cat litter box 52 is provided on one widthwise side between the floor surface 11a and the first shelf 41, i.e., on the first wall 31 side. The cat litter box installation space 51 has, for example, a width (horizontal dimension) of 500 mm, a depth (front-rear dimension) of 400 mm, and a height of approximately 700 mm. In this embodiment, the cat litter box 52 is installed on the floor surface 11a on one widthwise side and rear side of the cat litter box installation space 51, i.e., near the corner between the first wall 31 and the second wall 32. For example, if the front-rear dimension of the cat litter box 52 is 400 mm, the front end of the cat litter box 52 is positioned rearward of the front end of the first shelf 41. As described above, no rails for the sliding door 35 to run on are provided on the floor surface 11a. Therefore, when sand from the cat litter box 52 gets into the rails provided on the floor surface 11a, no cleaning work is required, and the cleaning work is easy.

[0036] The first wall 31 has a first cat opening 61 (lower cat opening) that penetrates the wall surface. The first cat opening 61 connects the living / dining / kitchen area 2 space on the north side of the first wall 31 with the compartment space 3 on the south side of the first wall 31. The third wall 33 has a second cat opening 62 (upper cat opening) that penetrates the wall surface. The second cat opening 62 connects the second private room 15 on the south side of the third wall 33 with the compartment space 3 on the north side of the third wall 33. The first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62 each have dimensions of approximately 250 mm in width and 300 mm in height. The first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62 are each designed to be large enough for a cat to pass through. The first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62 are provided to allow cats to move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2 and the compartment space 3.

[0037] The first cat opening 61 is provided at the lower end of the front part of the first wall portion 31. The first cat opening 61 is located forward of the first shelf board 41. The lower edge of the first cat opening 61 is located at approximately the same height as the floor surface 11a. The first cat opening 61 is adjacent to one side of the cat litter box installation space 51 in the width direction.

[0038] The second cat opening 62 is provided at the upper end of the rear portion of the third wall portion 33. The lower edge of the second cat opening 62 is located at approximately the same height as the upper surface of the fifth shelf 45. In a plan view seen from the top-bottom direction, the second cat opening 62 is located side by side with the fifth shelf 45. As described above, the third wall portion 33 is the north wall portion 152 of the second compartment 15. A shelf 153 (protruding member) is provided on the wall surface of the north wall portion 152 of the second compartment 15 across the entire east-west direction. The shelf 153 is located at approximately the same height as the lower edge of the second cat opening 62. Therefore, by passing through the second cat opening 62, cats can move between the top of the fifth shelf 45 of the partitioned space 3 and the top of the shelf 153 of the second compartment 15.

[0039] Furthermore, since cats can move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2 and the partitioned space 3, as well as between the partitioned space 3 and the second private room 15, the building 1 of this embodiment allows cats to move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2 and the second private room 15 via the partitioned space 3.

[0040] 5 to 7 show a cat eating space 7 where cat food and drinking water are placed. Such a cat eating space 7 is preferably placed, for example, near the dining space or kitchen space of the living, dining, and kitchen area 2. In this embodiment, the cat eating space 7 utilizes a recess 71 formed in the wall 21. The lower end of the recess 71 is at the same height as the floor surface 11a. The upper end 72 of the recess 71 is, for example, 350 mm above the floor surface 11a.

[0041] The width of the food container 73 for one cat is, for example, 130 mm, and the width of the automatic water dispenser 74 is, for example, 200 mm. As shown in FIG. 5, when the cat eating space 7 is provided with food containers 73 for two cats and an automatic water dispenser 74, the width of the cat eating space 7, i.e., the width of the recess 71, is approximately 600 mm to 650 mm. As shown in FIG. 6, when the cat eating space 7 is provided with food containers 73 for one cat and an automatic water dispenser 74, the width of the cat eating space 7, i.e., the width of the recess 71, is approximately 450 mm to 500 mm. The height of the cat eating space 7, i.e., the height of the recess 71, is approximately 350 mm. Setting the dimensions as described above makes it easy for cats to eat and drink food and water. An outlet 75 for the plug of the automatic water dispenser 74 is installed in the wall 21 near the recess 71.

[0042] By using the recess 71 formed in the wall portion 21 as the cat eating space 7, the position of the cat eating space 7 can be fixed. If the cat remembers the location of the cat eating space 7 and starts meowing in the cat eating space 7 when hungry, it becomes easier for the resident to know how hungry the cat is. Furthermore, the cat eating space 7 is less likely to interfere with the owner's movement. By placing the recess 71 in or near the dining space of the living, dining, and kitchen 2, it becomes easier for the owner to feed the cat and the owner can eat together in a close position. The cat is a member of the family, and the owner can feel like they are eating together.

[0043] Returning to FIG. 1 , in the living / dining / kitchen area 2, a cat wall space 8 for cats to move around and stay in is provided along the wall 21. The wall 21 is, for example, a wall portion of the living space of the living / dining / kitchen area 2, and a TV board 231 and a television 232 are provided on the front side. As shown in FIG. 8 , a magnetic board 81 is attached to the area of ​​the wall 21 facing the cat wall space 8. The magnetic board 81 is installed in a position where at least the upper side is higher than the television 232. The magnetic board 81 is, for example, 1800 mm wide and 1200 mm high.

[0044] The magnetic board 81 can be equipped with detachable steps 82 for the cat to move around or stay in, and a cage 83 for the cat to stay in. The cage 83 can be box-shaped, cylindrical, bowl-shaped, or any other shape that the cat can enter. When attached to the magnetic board 81, the steps 82 and cage 83 protrude from the magnetic board 81 toward the living / dining / kitchen area 2. The steps 82 and cage 83 are intended to be installed above the television 232. As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the steps 82 and cage 83 can be attached to the magnetic board 81 at any position and in any orientation. This configuration allows the positions of the steps 82 and cage 83 to be changed to suit the layout of the living / dining / kitchen area 2, the cat's personality, and the amount of exercise the cat does, and the steps 82 and cage 83 can be changed to different shapes and configurations.

[0045] The steps 82 and cages 83 are preferably installed so that cats can move to nearby steps 82 or cages 83. The steps 82 and cages 83 are also preferably installed at a height that allows cats to jump onto them from the floor or TV stand. The steps 82 and cages 83 are preferably installed near a window or in a high position so that a cat standing on them can look outside or at residents in the living, dining, and kitchen area.

[0046] In the wall-side cat space 8 shown in FIG. 8, a shelf 85 is provided on a magnetic board 81 across the entire width of the magnetic board 81. The shelf 85 is formed with holes 851 that penetrate vertically. A cat can stand on or move around on the shelf 85. A cat can pass through the holes 851. The projection width of the shelf 85 (the dimension by which it protrudes from the wall 21) is, for example, about 200 mm. The diameter of the holes 851 is, for example, about 150 mm. The holes 851 are provided near both ends of the shelf 85 in the width direction. A cat can move from the step 82 or the cage 83 through the holes 851 onto the shelf 85. Fences 86 are provided on the front and side edges of the shelf 85.

[0047] In the cat wall-side space 8 shown in Fig. 9, the steps 82 and the cage 83 are positioned lower than the steps 82 and the cage 83 shown in Fig. 8. The positions of the steps 82 and the cage 83 are set according to the physical functions of the cat. As in the cat wall-side space 8 shown in Fig. 10, part of the magnetic board 81 may be used as a space 84 for the resident.

[0048] Next, the operation and effect of the building according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the building 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, cats can move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2 and the partitioned space 3 through the first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62. Therefore, even if the entrance / exit opening 34 is closed, cats can move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2 and the partitioned space 3 through the first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62. The entrance / exit opening 34, the first cat opening 61, and the second cat opening 62 ensure a horizontal movement line for cats. The compartmented space 3 is enclosed on three sides, and by adjusting the degree of closure of the sliding door 35 at the entrance / exit opening 34, it can be used as a space for cats to hide or hide. Furthermore, by installing a cat litter box 52 in the compartmented space 3, the walls 31-33 and the sliding door 35 can hide the cat litter box 52 from the living / dining / kitchen area 2. This allows the cat to relieve itself calmly, and makes it easy for residents to check on the cat's excretion. It also improves the appearance and does not disrupt the interior landscape. The compartment space 3 is provided with multiple shelves 41-45 spaced apart in the vertical direction, allowing items to be stored on the multiple shelves 41-45. For example, cat-specific equipment and stock items can be stored. The multiple shelves 41-45 can also be used as steps for the cat to move up and down, or the space between the upper and lower shelves can be used as a space for the cat to stay. The multiple shelves 41-45 spaced apart in the vertical direction ensure a vertical movement path for the cat. Because compartmented space 3 is connected to LDK 2 via entrance / exit opening 34 and cat openings 61, 62, compartmented space 3 is easily accessible from LDK 2, and the interior of compartmented space 3 is easily visible from LDK 2. This allows the resident to check the condition of the cat in compartmented space 3, its excretion, and the cat litter box 52 from LDK 2, making it easy to manage the cat's health and providing comfort to the resident by looking at the cat in compartment 3 from LDK 2. In addition, the cat in compartmented space 3 can easily see LDK 2. In this way, by forming compartmented space 3 in building 1, a space can be created where both the resident (owner) and the cat can feel the presence of each other and live comfortably.

[0049] The second to fifth shelf boards 42-45 are arranged alternately so that adjacent boards in the vertical direction are shifted horizontally. With this configuration, the cat can easily move up and down the second to fifth shelf boards 42-45.

[0050] The first to fifth shelves 41 to 45 are each adjustable in height. With this configuration, the height of the shelf can be adjusted to suit the physical ability, body shape and personality of the cat, as well as the amount of items to be stored on the shelf. The first shelf 41 may have a fixed height, and the second to fifth shelves 42-45 may each have an adjustable height. By doing so, even if the layout of the second to fifth shelves 42-45 is changed, the height dimension of the cat litter box installation space 51 between the floor surface 11a and the first shelf 41 can always be kept constant.

[0051] The first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62, which are at different heights, are provided, so that the cat can freely move between the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 and the partitioned space 3 in the horizontal and vertical directions through the cat opening of the preferred height.

[0052] The second cat opening 62 is located adjacent to and at the same height as the fifth shelf 45 on the third wall portion 33, and a shelf 153 protruding from the wall surface at a height lower than the second cat opening 62 is provided on the wall surface facing the second compartment 15 on the third wall portion 33. With this configuration, cats can move between the top of the fifth shelf 45 of the partitioned space 3 and the top of the shelf 153 of the second compartment 15 through the second cat opening 62.

[0053] The entrance / exit opening 34 is provided with a sliding door 35 that opens and closes the entrance / exit opening 34. With this configuration, the entrance / exit opening 34 can be easily switched between a closed state and an open state.

[0054] (Other embodiments) Other embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the other embodiments, the same or similar members and parts as those in the first embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the description will be omitted, and only the configurations different from those in the first embodiment will be described.

[0055] (Second embodiment) As shown in FIG. 11 , a dwelling unit 11B of a building 1B according to the second embodiment has a living / dining / kitchen kitchen (LDK) 2B on its south side and a toilet room 19B on its north side. A compartment 3B is provided in one corner of the LDK 2B, allowing residents to enter and exit and allowing cats to pass through and stay. The compartment 3B is located south of the toilet room B in the living / dining / kitchen kitchen (LDK) 2. The compartment 3B is elongated north-south in plan view. The compartment 3B is surrounded on three sides by a first wall 31B on the south side, a second wall 32B on the east side, and a third wall 33B on the north side, and opens to the west. An entrance / exit opening 34B is located on the west side of the compartment 3B. A desk 24 is installed adjacent to the first wall 31B in the LDK 2B in the space south of the first wall 31B. The second wall 32 is the exterior wall of the dwelling unit 11B or the wall 21B that forms the boundary between the dwelling unit 11B and an adjacent dwelling unit. The third wall portion 33B is a wall portion 191 on the south side of the toilet room 19B.

[0056] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, a lattice panel 35B (closure member) is attached to one horizontal side of the entrance / exit opening 34B. The lattice openings of the lattice panel 35B are sized so that residents and cats cannot pass through. The lattice panel 35B is designed so that residents can see from the LDK 2B to the compartmented space 3B and from the compartmented space 3B to the LDK 2B through the openings between the lattice panels. Residents and cats travel between the LDK 2B and the compartmented space 3B through the other horizontal side of the entrance / exit opening 34B. The lattice of the lattice panel 35B may be any type of lattice, such as a vertical lattice, a horizontal lattice, or a lattice with vertical and horizontal bars.

[0057] First to fifth shelf plates 41B-45B are fixed to the compartment space 3B. The first to fifth shelf plates 41B-45B are arranged in this order from bottom to top with a gap between them. The first shelf plate 41B has the same shape as the first shelf plate 41 in the first embodiment. The first shelf plate 41B is arranged in the compartment space 3B in the same manner as the first shelf plate 41 in the first embodiment. The second shelf plate 42B and the fourth shelf plate 44B have the same shapes as the second shelf plate 42 and the fourth shelf plate 44 in the first embodiment. The third shelf plate 43B and the fifth shelf plate 45B have the same shapes as the third shelf plate 43 and the fifth shelf plate 45 in the first embodiment.

[0058] The second shelf 42B and the fourth shelf 44B are arranged on the other horizontal side of the compartmented space 3. The third shelf 43B and the fifth shelf 45B are arranged on one horizontal side of the compartmented space 3. The second to fifth shelves 42B-45B are arranged alternately in the vertical arrangement order, horizontally staggered. The first to fifth shelves 41B-45B are arranged at the same height as the first to fifth shelves 41-45 in the first embodiment. The first to fifth shelves 41B-45B are used for the same purposes as the first to fifth shelves 41-45 in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, a cat litter box installation space 51 in which a cat litter box 52 can be installed is provided on one widthwise side between the floor surface 11a and the first shelf 41B, i.e., on the first wall portion 31B side.

[0059] The first wall 31B is formed with a first cat opening 61B and a second cat opening 62B. The first cat opening 61B and the second cat opening 62B connect the living / dining / kitchen area 2B space on the south side of the first wall 31B to the compartmented space 3B. The first cat opening 61B and the second cat opening 62B are designed to be large enough for a cat to pass through, similar to the first cat opening 61 and the second cat opening 62 of the first embodiment. The first cat opening 61B is located at the lower end of the front portion of the first wall 31B. The second cat opening 62B is located at a height between the third shelf 43B and the fourth shelf 44B on the rear portion of the first wall 31B. The second cat opening 62B is located at a higher position than the top plate 241 of the desk 24 located on the south side of the first wall 31B. The cat can pass through the second cat opening 62B to come and go between the top of the fourth shelf 44B of the partitioned space 3 and the top of the table 241 of the desk 24 in the living / dining / kitchen area 2B.

[0060] The building 1B according to the second embodiment has the same effects as the building 1 according to the first embodiment. In the building 1B according to the second embodiment, a lattice panel 35B is provided at the entrance opening 34B. With this configuration, the lattice panel 35B makes it difficult to see the compartment space 3B from the living, dining, and kitchen area, while eliminating the feeling of oppression caused by the provision of a member that closes the entrance opening 34B.

[0061] (Third embodiment) As shown in Fig. 14, a compartmented space 3C of a building 1C according to the third embodiment is provided in a dwelling unit 11C in the same manner as the compartmented space 3 of the first embodiment. As shown in Figs. 15 and 16, in the compartmented space 3C of the third embodiment, a first shelf 41C is provided in the same manner as the first shelf 41 of the first embodiment, a second shelf 42C and a fourth shelf 44C are provided on the other widthwise side of the compartmented space 3C, and a third shelf 43C and a fifth shelf 45C are provided on one widthwise side of the compartmented space 3C. In the third embodiment as well, a cat litter box installation space 51 in which a cat litter box 52 can be installed is provided on one widthwise side between the floor surface 11a and the first shelf 41C, i.e., on the first wall portion 31C side.

[0062] The compartment space 3C is provided with a cat pole 38 that cats can climb up and down. The cat pole 38 is provided in the area on the other side in the width direction in front of the first to fifth shelf boards 42-45. The cat pole 38 is pillar-shaped and extends vertically from the floor surface 11a to the ceiling 11b. Cats can move back and forth between the cat pole 38 and the first to fifth shelf boards 42-45.

[0063] The first wall 31 is provided with a first cat opening 61 similar to that in the first embodiment. The second wall 32B is provided with a second cat opening 62B at a height between the first shelf 41C and the second shelf 42C. The second cat opening 62B is provided at a lower position than the second cat opening 62 in the first embodiment. The second compartment 15 in the third embodiment does not have a shelf 153 like that in the first embodiment. Cats can pass through the second cat opening 62 to move between the top of the first shelf 41 in the partitioned space 3C and the second compartment 15.

[0064] The building 1C according to the third embodiment has the same effects as the building 1 according to the first embodiment. In the building 1C according to the third embodiment, cat poles 38 are provided in the compartmented spaces 3C, making it easy for cats to move up and down.

[0065] (Fourth embodiment) As shown in FIG. 17, a building 1D according to the fourth embodiment has a compartmented space 3D between an LDK 2D and a private room 15D. The compartmented space 3D has a rectangular shape that is long in the north-south direction when viewed from above. The compartmented space 3D is divided on three sides by a first wall 31D on the east side, a second wall 32D on the south side, and a third wall 33D on the west side. The compartmented space 3D is open to the north. In other words, the compartmented space 3D is longer in the front-to-back direction than in the lateral direction. A double-swing door 35D (closing member, opening / closing device) is provided at an entrance / exit opening 34D.

[0066] In this embodiment, in order to provide a cat opening at the height of the floor surface 11a, the lower end of the double swing door 35D may be spaced 300 mm from the floor surface 11a, and the space between the lower end of this double swing door 35D and the floor surface 11a may be used as the cat opening. Alternatively, the cat opening may be formed by providing a so-called pet door to the double swing door 35D. In this case, the cat opening may be provided with an opening / closing member. Furthermore, the double swing door 35D may not be provided at all.

[0067] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the compartment space 3D is provided with first to seventh shelves 41D-47D. The first to seventh shelves 41D-47D are arranged in this order from bottom to top with a gap between them. The first shelf 41D, the third shelf 43D, the fifth shelf 45D, and the seventh shelf 47D are attached to the first wall portion 31D so as to protrude from the first wall portion 31D into the compartment space 3D. For example, the first shelf 41D is located 450 mm above the floor surface 11a. The third shelf 43D is located 400 mm above the first shelf 41D. The fifth shelf 45D is located 400 mm above the third shelf 43D. The seventh shelf 47D is located 450 mm above the fifth shelf 45D. The second shelf 42D, fourth shelf 44D, and sixth shelf 46D are attached to the second wall 32D so as to protrude from the second wall 32D into the compartment space 3D. For example, the second shelf 42D is located at a height of 650 mm from the floor 11a. The fourth shelf 44D is located 350 mm above the second shelf 42D. The sixth shelf 46D is located 450 mm above the fourth shelf 44D. The depth dimension of the first to seventh shelves 41D-47D is each 300 mm.

[0068] The second shelf 42D, the fourth shelf 44D, and the sixth shelf 46D are provided across the entire horizontal direction of the compartment space 3D. The second shelf 42D, the fourth shelf 44D, and the sixth shelf 46D may be fixed to the first wall portion 31D and the third wall portion 33D.

[0069] The first shelf 41D, the third shelf 43D, the fifth shelf 45D, and the seventh shelf 47D are fixed to the middle of the first wall 31D in the width direction (front-to-back, north-south direction). The first shelf 41D, the third shelf 43D, the fifth shelf 45D, and the seventh shelf 47D are disposed, for example, 300 mm forward (north) of the second wall 32D. As described above, the depth dimension of the second shelf 42D, the fourth shelf 44D, and the sixth shelf 46D is 300 mm. Therefore, the first shelf 41D, the third shelf 43D, the fifth shelf 45D, and the seventh shelf 47D are disposed in positions that do not overlap the second shelf 42D, the fourth shelf 44D, and the sixth shelf 46D in the vertical direction. In the partitioned space 3D, a cat litter box installation space 51 is provided below the first shelf board 41D and the second shelf board 42D.

[0070] A cat opening 61D (upper cat opening) is provided at the top end of the first wall 31D. The cat opening 61D is provided across the entire width (front-to-back and north-south directions) of the first wall 31D. The cat opening 61D is an opening that is long in the width direction, with a width dimension of approximately 1650 mm and a height of approximately 550 mm. The cat opening 61D is designed to be large enough for a cat to pass through. The cat opening 61D is provided to allow cats to move between the living / dining / kitchen area 2D and the partitioned space 3D.

[0071] A cat wall-side space 8D may be provided along the wall surface of the first wall portion 31D on the LDK 2D side. By doing so, a cat can reach the cat opening 61D from furniture installed on the floor surface 11a of the LDK 2D by moving along steps or a basket (protruding member) provided in the cat wall-side space 8D. The steps or basket may be detachable from a magnetic board (support plate) attached to the wall surface of the first wall portion 31D on the LDK 2D side.

[0072] In the building 1D according to the fourth embodiment, even if the divided space 3D has a shape that is long in the front-to-rear direction, the same effects as those of the building 1 according to the first embodiment can be achieved.

[0073] Although the embodiment of the building according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the cat openings 61, 62 are provided in the wall portions 31, 33 surrounding the compartment space 3, but they may also be provided as pet doors in the sliding door 35. The positions, heights, and number of the cat openings 61, 62 may be set as appropriate. The access openings 34, 34B, 34D may not be provided with closure members.

[0074] The cat openings 61, 62 may be located at a height of approximately 1800 mm from the floor surface 11a, so that a cat passing through the cat openings 61, 62 can move to a shelf provided in the surrounding space, such as the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 or the private room 15 adjacent to the partitioned space 3. The cat openings 61, 62 may be located at a height of approximately 1350 mm from the floor surface 11a, so that a cat passing through the cat openings 61, 62 can move to a top of a desk or table provided in the surrounding space, such as the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 or the private room 15 adjacent to the partitioned space 3. The cat openings 61, 62 may be located at a height of approximately 700 mm from the floor surface 11a, so that a cat passing through the cat openings 61, 62 can move to the floor of the surrounding space, such as the living / dining / kitchen kitchen 2 or the private room 15 adjacent to the partitioned space 3.

[0075] The number and layout of shelves provided in the partitioned space 3 may be set as appropriate. The dwelling unit 11 of the building 1 does not need to be provided with the cat eating space 7 or the cat wall space 8. The building 1 may be a detached house instead of an apartment building. The compartmented space 3 may also be provided in a commercial facility or a medical facility. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] Buildings 1, 1B-1D 2LDK (surrounding space) 3,3B-3D compartment space 7 Cat eating area 8. Wall space for cats 11, 11B-11D dwelling units 11a Floor surface 11b Ceiling 15 Second private room (surrounding space) 15D Private room (surrounding space) 31,31B-31D 1st wall section 32,32B,32D 2nd wall part 33,33B,33D 3rd wall part 34,34B,34D entrance / exit opening 35 Sliding doors (closing members, opening and closing devices) 35B Lattice panel (closing member) 35D Double swing door (closing member, opening and closing device) 41, 41B-41D ​​1st shelf 42, 42B-42D Second shelf 43,413-43D 3rd shelf 44, 44B-44D 4th shelf 45, 45B-45D 5th shelf 46D 6th shelf 47D 7th shelf 51 Cat litter box installation space 52 Cat litter box 61,61B 1st cat opening (lower cat opening) 61D Cat Opening 62,62B 2nd cat opening (upper cat opening) 81 Magnetic board (support board) 82 Step (protruding member) 84 Space (protruding part) 153 Shelf board (protruding member)

Claims

1. a wall portion that forms a partitioned space that is partitioned from the surrounding space; an access opening that connects the compartment space and the surrounding space to allow communication between them; a cat opening that connects the compartment space and the surrounding space, has a height dimension smaller than the entrance / exit opening, and allows a cat to pass through; The wall portion surrounds the compartment space on three sides, A building in which the compartment space is provided with a plurality of shelves supported by the wall portion and spaced apart in the vertical direction.

2. a closing member that closes at least a portion of the access opening; The building of claim 1 , wherein the cat opening is provided in at least one of the wall portion and the closure member.

3. The building according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of shelf boards are arranged alternately so that adjacent boards in the vertical direction are shifted horizontally.

4. The building according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of shelves is adjustable in height.

5. The cat opening is provided in plurality, a lower cat opening provided at a lower end portion of the wall or the closure member; 3. The building of claim 2, further comprising an upper cat opening provided adjacent to and at the same height as one of the shelves in the wall or the closure member.

6. The cat opening is provided at a position adjacent to and at the same height as one of the plurality of shelves in the wall portion, The building described in claim 1, wherein the wall surface of the wall portion in which the cat opening is provided, facing the surrounding space, has a protruding member protruding from the wall surface at a height below the cat opening.

7. The building according to claim 6, wherein a support plate for detachably supporting the protruding member is provided on the wall surface.

8. The building according to claim 2, wherein the closure member is an opening and closing device that opens and closes the entrance opening.

9. The building according to claim 2, wherein the closure member is a lattice panel that closes a portion of the entrance opening.

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