Multipurpose stand for pets

Abstract

This invention relates to a multi-purpose stand for pets. [Solution] The system may include a first base frame comprising a pair of first support frames arranged parallel to each other and a first connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of first support frames; a second base frame comprising a pair of second support frames arranged parallel to each other and rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames and a second connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of second support frames; a fixed frame connecting the first support frames and the second support frames and supporting them so that they are positioned at a predetermined angle; and a support frame rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames and supporting the bottom surface of an object placed on the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, with the position of support changing in accordance with the height of the object.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a multi-purpose stand for pets.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, pets have been separated from users spatially and raised separately. However, as the living environment has changed to mainly condominiums, apartments, etc., and people have started to recognize pets not just as animals but as objects to share emotional connection with, the number of cases of raising pets indoors has recently increased.

[0003] When raising a pet indoors, it is essential to bathe the pet regularly for indoor hygiene management and the pet's health management. However, when bathing a pet in the family bathroom, there is a problem that the user has to maintain a posture of bending the waist and knees for a long time, causing a lot of inconvenience to the user.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a multi-purpose stand for pets that can support a bathtub or a grooming table for pets, etc.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a multi-purpose stand for pets according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may include: a first base frame including a pair of first support frames arranged parallel to each other and a first connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of first support frames; a second base frame including a pair of second support frames arranged parallel to each other and rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames and a second connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of second support frames; a fixed frame connecting the first support frames and the second support frames and supporting them so that they are positioned at a predetermined angle; and a support frame rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames and supporting the bottom surface of an object placed on the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, the position of which it is supported changes in accordance with the height of the object.

[0006] In one embodiment, the support frame may include a pair of first support frames rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames; a second support frame connecting one end of the pair of first support frames and bent perpendicular to the pair of first support frames; and a locking frame connecting the other end of the pair of first support frames.

[0007] In one embodiment, the support frame can be configured such that the pair of first support frames rotate in a first direction so that the second support frame is positioned horizontally and supports the bottom surface of the first object, or the pair of first support frames rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction so that the pair of first support frames is positioned horizontally and supports the bottom surface of a second object which is taller than the first object.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first base frame may include a stopper frame connecting the pair of first support frames; a stopper plate coupled to the stopper frame; and a stopper slidably coupled to the stopper plate, which restrains the locking frame from rotating in the second direction when the second support frame is horizontal.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pair of first support frames include bent portions that are bent inward in directions opposite to each other, and the pair of first support frames can be restrained so that the second support frame is supported by the bent portions and does not rotate further in the second direction when the pair of first support frames are horizontal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the fixed frame may include a first link rotatably coupled to the first support frame, and a second link rotatably coupled to the second support frame and the first link.

[0011] As one embodiment, the system may include a pair of first length extensions that are inserted into the other ends of the pair of first support frames and whose length is adjusted; and a pair of second length extensions that are inserted into the other ends of the pair of second support frames and whose length is adjusted. (Effects of the invention)

[0012] The multi-purpose stand for pets according to the present invention can support a pet bathtub or grooming table, allowing the user to bathe or groom their pet while standing.

[0013] According to the multi-purpose stand for pets of the present invention, the height supported by the support frame can be changed according to the intended use of the object being supported, thus making it applicable to a wide range of uses.

[0014] According to the present invention, the multi-purpose stand for pets can be folded and stored when not in use, thereby improving space utilization.

[0015] According to the multi-purpose stand for pets of the present invention, the height of the base frame can be adjusted to accommodate the user's height, thereby improving ease of use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1]It is a perspective view schematically showing a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a side view schematically showing a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a front view schematically showing a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a side view schematically showing a state in which a second support frame supports a first object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which a first support frame is arranged to support an object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a side view schematically showing a state in which a first support frame is arranged to support an object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a front view schematically showing a state in which a first support frame is arranged to support an object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a side view schematically showing a state in which a first support frame supports a second object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a side view schematically showing a state in which a first base frame and a second base frame are folded in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the length of a length extension part is extended in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

Examples

[0017] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] The present invention can be subjected to various modifications and can have various embodiments. Specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and will be specifically described in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but should be construed to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0019] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions can include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, can have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. Terms defined as in a commonly used dictionary can be construed to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art and should not be construed in an ideal or overly formal sense unless clearly defined in this application.

[0021] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIGS. 1 to 4 are diagrams schematically showing a state in which a second support frame is arranged to support an object in a multi-purpose stand for pets according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 5 to 8 are diagrams schematically showing a state in which a first support frame is arranged to support an object in the multi-purpose stand for pets. And FIG. 9 is a side view schematically showing a state in which a first base frame and a second base frame overlap in the multi-purpose stand for pets, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the length of a length extension part is extended in the multi-purpose stand for pets.

[0022] Referring to Figures 1 to 10, a multi-purpose pet stand (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first base frame (200), a second base frame (300) rotatably coupled to the first base frame (200), a fixed frame (400) that supports the first base frame (200) and the second base frame (300) to be positioned at a predetermined angle, and a support frame (500) rotatably coupled to the first base frame (200) to support an object.

[0023] The first base frame (200) may include a pair of first support frames (210) arranged parallel to each other, and a first connecting frame (220) connecting one end of the pair of first support frames (210).

[0024] That is, the first base frame (200) can be formed in an overall U-shape. It may further include a first spacing maintenance section (230) that connects the pair of first support frames (210) and maintains the distance between the pair of first support frames (210).

[0025] Furthermore, the pair of first support frames (210) may further include bent portions (211) that are bent inward in directions opposite to each other in the central region of the pair of first support frames (210). The bent portions (211) are formed on each of the pair of first support frames (210), and the second base frame (300) can be rotatably coupled to the outside of the bent portions (211).

[0026] The second base frame (300) may include a pair of second support frames (310) arranged parallel to each other and rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames (210), and a second connecting frame (320) connecting one end of the pair of second support frames (310).

[0027] That is, the second base frame (300) can be formed in an overall U-shape. It may further include a second spacing maintenance section (330) that connects the pair of second support frames (310) and maintains the distance between the pair of second support frames (310).

[0028] The pair of second support frames (310) can be rotatably coupled to the outside of the bent portions (211) formed on the pair of first support frames (210). Therefore, the pair of first support frames (210) and the pair of second support frames (310) can be arranged to face each other in areas other than the region where the bent portions (211) are formed.

[0029] The fixed frame (400) can be configured to connect the first support frame (210) and the second support frame (310) and to support the first support frame (210) and the second support frame (310) so that they are positioned at a predetermined angle.

[0030] More specifically, the fixed frame (400) may include a first link (410) rotatably coupled to the first support frame (210), and a second link (420) rotatably coupled to the second support frame (310) and the first link (410).

[0031] Therefore, as shown in Figure 9, if the first support frame (210) and the second support frame (310) are rotated so that they overlap in directions facing each other, the first link (410) and the second link (420) can also be positioned to overlap each other while rotating relative to each other. In other words, when the multi-purpose stand (100) is not in use, the size can be reduced and the unit can be stored in this overlapping state.

[0032] Furthermore, if the first support frame (210) and the second support frame (310) rotate away from each other, the first link (410) and the second link (420) can be supported in such a way that they maintain a state where they are positioned at a predetermined angle while the first support frame (210) and the second support frame (310) are positioned in a linear configuration. In this state, an object can be placed on the first connecting frame (220) and the second connecting frame (320) and used in a manner suitable for the application.

[0033] The fixed frames (400) can also be provided in pairs and configured to connect the pair of first support frames (210) and the pair of second support frames (310) respectively.

[0034] The support frame (500) is rotatably connected to the pair of first support frames (210) and supports the bottom surface of an object placed on the first connecting frame (220) and the second connecting frame (320), and can be configured so that the position of support changes in accordance with the height of the object.

[0035] More specifically, the support frame (500) may include a pair of first support frames (510) rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames (210), a second support frame (520) connecting one end of the pair of first support frames and bent perpendicular to the pair of first support frames (510), and a locking frame (530) connecting the other end of the pair of first support frames (510).

[0036] With this configuration, the support frame (500) is such that the pair of first support frames (510) rotate in a first direction (counterclockwise in Figure 2) and the second support frame (520) is positioned horizontally to the ground, and as shown in Figure 4, the second support frame (520) can support the bottom surface of the first object (10).

[0037] The system may further include a stopper (253) that locks and supports the locking frame (530) in order to maintain the second support frame (520) in a horizontal position.

[0038] More specifically, referring to Figure 3, the first base frame (200) may include a stopper frame (251) connecting the pair of first support frames (210), a stopper plate (252) coupled to the stopper frame (251), and a stopper (253) slidably coupled to the stopper plate (252) to selectively restrain the locking frame (530).

[0039] If the stopper (253) moves downward from the stopper plate (252) and protrudes outward, it can restrain the locking frame (530) so that the locking frame (530) does not rotate in the second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, while the second support frame (520) is horizontal. If the stopper (253) moves upward from the stopper plate (252), it can release the restraint on the locking frame (530) and allow the locking frame (530) to rotate.

[0040] Then, the support frame (500) is configured such that the pair of first support frames (510) rotate in the second direction (clockwise in Figure 6) so that the pair of first support frames (510) are positioned horizontally to the ground, and as shown in Figure 8, it can support the bottom surface of the second object (20), which is taller than the first object (10).

[0041] In this case, as shown in Figure 6, the pair of first support frames (510) are in a horizontal position, and the second support frame (520) is supported by the bent portion (211) formed on the pair of first support frames (210), thereby restraining it from further rotation in the second direction.

[0042] With this configuration, as shown in Figure 4, if the support frame (500) rotates and the second support frame (520) is positioned horizontally, it can support the first object (10), which is relatively low in height. For example, the first object (10) can be a table or the like.

[0043] Therefore, the first object (10), which is a table, is supported by the second support frame (520), the first connecting frame (220), and the second connecting frame (320), allowing the user to stand and position a pet on the table to trim its fur or dry it.

[0044] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 6, if the support frame (500) rotates and the first support frame (510) is positioned horizontally, it can support the second object (20), which is relatively taller. For example, the second object (20) can be a bathtub or the like.

[0045] Therefore, the second object body (20), which is a bathtub, is supported by the first support frame (510), the first connecting frame (220), and the second connecting frame (320), allowing the user to stand and bathe their pet in the bathtub.

[0046] Furthermore, the multi-purpose stand (100) may include a pair of first length extensions (240) which are inserted into the other ends of the pair of first support frames (210) and whose length is adjusted to adjust the height of the multi-purpose stand (100) according to the user's height, and a pair of second length extensions (340) which are inserted into the other ends of the pair of second support frames (310) and whose length is adjusted.

[0047] As an example, referring to Figure 10, the second length extension (340) may have a plurality of through holes (341) spaced apart at predetermined intervals along its length, and the second support frame (310) may have locking projections (312) that are inserted into the through holes (341).

[0048] Furthermore, the locking projection (312) can be elastically coupled to the second length extension (340), so that when an external force is applied, the locking projection (312) is inserted inward into the second length extension (340), and when the external force is removed, it protrudes outward from the second length extension (340). The first length extension (240) can also be configured and operated in the same manner as the second length extension (340).

[0049] With this configuration, the height of the multipurpose stand (100) can be adjusted by positioning the locking projection (312) so that it is inserted into one of the multiple through holes (341) formed in the longitudinal direction of the second length extension (340), thereby adjusting the length to which the second length extension (340) is pulled out from the second support frame (310). Of course, the configuration for adjusting the height of the multipurpose stand (100) is not limited to this, and various known methods can also be applied.

[0050] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific embodiments, this is for the purpose of specifically illustrating the present invention, and it is clear that the present invention is not limited thereto, and that it can be modified or improved by a person with ordinary skill in the art within the technical concept of the present invention.

[0051] Any simple modifications or alterations of the present invention fall within the scope of the invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 100: Multipurpose stand for pets 200: First base frame 210: A pair of first support frames 211: Bending section 220: First connecting frame 230: 1st interval maintenance section 240: First length extension 251: Stopper frame 252: Stopper plate 253: Stopper 300: Second base frame 310: A pair of second support frames 312: Locking protrusion 320: Second connecting frame 330: Second interval maintenance section 340: Second length extension 400: Fixed frame 410: First Link 420: Second Link 500: Support frame 510: A pair of first support frames 520: Second support frame 530: Locking frame

Claims

1. A first base frame comprising a pair of first support frames arranged parallel to each other, and a first connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of first support frames; A second base frame comprising a pair of second support frames arranged parallel to each other and rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames, and a second connecting frame connecting one end of the pair of second support frames; A fixed frame that connects the first support frame and the second support frame and supports the first support frame and the second support frame so that they are positioned at a predetermined angle; and A support frame rotatably connected to the pair of first support frames, supporting the bottom surface of an object placed on the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, and whose position of support changes in accordance with the height of the object; A multi-purpose stand for pets, including...

2. In claim 1, The aforementioned support frame is A pair of first support frames rotatably coupled to the pair of first support frames; A second support frame connecting one end of the pair of first support frames and bent in a direction perpendicular to the pair of first support frames; and A locking frame connecting the other ends of the pair of first support frames; A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized by including [a specific feature].

3. In claim 2, The aforementioned support frame is The pair of first support frames rotate in a first direction so that the second support frame is positioned horizontally and the second support frame supports the bottom surface of the first object, A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized in that the pair of first support frames rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction, so that the pair of first support frames are positioned horizontally and support the bottom surface of a second object which is taller than the first object.

4. In claim 3, The aforementioned first base frame is, A stopper frame connecting the pair of first support frames; A stopper plate to which the stopper frame is attached; and A stopper that is slidably coupled to the stopper plate and restrains the locking frame from rotating in the second direction when the second support frame is horizontal; A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized by including [the following features].

5. In claim 3, The pair of first support frames include bent portions that are bent inward in directions opposite to each other, A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized in that the pair of first support frames are in a horizontal position and the second support frame is supported at the bent portion, restraining it from further rotation in the second direction.

6. In claim 1, The aforementioned fixed frame is A first link rotatably coupled to the first support frame; and A second link rotatably coupled to the second support frame and the first link; A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized by including [the following features].

7. In claim 1, A pair of first length extensions, each inserted into the other end of the pair of first support frames to adjust their length; and A pair of second length extensions, each inserted into the other end of the pair of second support frames to adjust their length; A multi-purpose stand for pets, characterized by including [the following features].

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