shelf

Abstract

To provide a shelf that embodies a living environment in a home that takes into consideration the behavior and characteristics of a pet and enhances the comfort of the pet in a home where the pet is kept. [Solution] The shelf of the present invention comprises a frame body portion, a shelf board portion attached to the frame body portion, and a recess provided on the top surface of the frame body portion, wherein a pet is stored in the recess, a scratching member is housed in the recess, a plate material is interposed in the recess to adjust the height of the animal scratching member, the animal scratching member is attached to the side of the frame body portion, and the animal scratching member is a corrugated honeycomb-shaped member.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a shelf, and more particularly to a shelf designed to accommodate pets. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional shelf is a structure used mainly for the purpose of storing and displaying items. A conventional shelf is generally composed of a frame body and a shelf board part attached to the frame body (see Patent Document 1, etc.).

[0003] Recently, living environments that allow pets to live comfortably in their homes have been attracting attention. However, current furniture is not necessarily designed with pets in mind.

[0004] Therefore, there is a demand for new furniture that takes into consideration the comfort of pets, in order to embody a home environment that takes into account the behavior and characteristics of pets. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-265254 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been developed in consideration of the above points, and in order to embody a living environment within the home that takes into consideration the behavior and characteristics of pets, we focus on shelves that are easy to process and provide a shelf that increases the comfort of pets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The shelf of the embodiment is characterized by comprising a frame body portion, a shelf board portion attached to the frame body portion, and a recessed portion provided in the top surface portion of the frame body portion.

[0008] The shelf of the embodiment may be a shelf with a recess for housing a pet.

[0009] The shelf of the embodiment may accommodate an animal scratching member in the recess.

[0010] In the shelf of the embodiment, a plate material may be interposed in the recess so that the height of the animal scratching member can be adjusted.

[0011] In the shelf of the embodiment, the animal scratching member may be attached to a side surface of the frame body portion.

[0012] In the shelf of the embodiment, the animal scratching member may be a corrugated honeycomb member. Effect of the Invention

[0013] The shelf of the present invention configured as described above comprises a frame body, a shelf board portion attached to the frame body, and a recess provided on the top surface of the frame body, so that the shelf can embody a living environment within the home that takes into consideration the behavior and characteristics of pets, thereby increasing the comfort of pets. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the shelf according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the shelf of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the animal scratching member when it is stored. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a shelf housing animal scratching members. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is an overall perspective view of a shelf according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is an overall perspective view of a shelf according to yet another embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a photograph showing a state in which the shelf according to the embodiment is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The shelf of the embodiment is a piece of furniture designed to create a comfortable living environment for pets in homes where pets are kept, and is a piece of furniture that takes into consideration the convenience of the owner's life as well as the pet's ecology, making it a piece of furniture that can be shared by both the owner and the pet.

[0016] 1 is an overall perspective view of a shelf 10 according to an embodiment. The shelf 10 comprises a frame body 20, a shelf board portion 30 attached to the frame body, and a recess 40 provided on the top surface of the frame body. The frame body 20 is a portion that forms the main support structure of the shelf, and is made of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, cardboard, and corrugated cardboard. The size of the frame body 20 is designed according to the owner's living environment, the size of the pet, and the like.

[0017] The frame body 20 is assembled from an upper plate 21, a lower plate 22, a left side plate 23, a right side plate 24, a back plate 25, and a shelf front portion 26 to form a frame structure.

[0018] The back plate 25 (see FIG. 2) is a plate material at the rear side of the storage space of the frame body 20. The back plate 25 is attached to reinforce the structure of the entire shelf 10. In particular, it prevents the shelf 10 from shaking or warping in the lateral direction of the page in FIG. 1, thereby enhancing the stability of the shelf 10. The back plate 25 is installed in a manner that covers the back surface of the shelf 10, thereby preventing items stored within the shelf 10 from falling behind the shelf 10. It also prevents dust and insects from entering from behind.

[0019] The shelf front portion 26 refers to the main surface for storing and retrieving items from within the shelf. The shelf 10 of the embodiment has a simple structure with only a shelf board portion 30 as an opening portion. Consideration has been given to ease of retrieving items and ease of entry of pets 50 (see FIG. 2) into the shelf 10. An appropriate door (not shown) may be provided on the shelf front portion 26. In particular, in the case of the shelf 10 as furniture, the front portion is often given wood grain, paint, or decoration, enhancing the aesthetic appearance as part of the interior.

[0020] The shelf section 30 is disposed between the left side panel section 23 and the right side panel section 24. The shelf section 30 is a flat plate attached to the frame section 20, and serves as a surface on which items can be placed. The connection between the left side panel section 23 and the right side panel section 24 of the shelf section 30 may be either movable or fixed. The material is the same as that of the shelf 10 described above. The position of the shelf section 30 is not limited. For example, it may be located above or below the center.

[0021] An upper box part 12 is provided on the top surface 1 of the shelf 10. An opening 42 is formed on the top surface of the upper box part 12, and a recess 40 is formed between the opening 42 and a bottom part 41 of the upper box part 12. The recess 40 is an internal space of the upper box part 12 that is opened by the opening 42. This recess needs to be designed in a position where a pet can easily enter. The bottom part 41 is parallel to the top surface 11, and the opening 42 is perpendicular to the bottom part 41.

[0022] Fig. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the shelf in Fig. 1. As can be seen from the figure, a recess 40 is formed on the top of the top surface 11. Here, the pet 50 is a mammal such as a cat, a dog, a rabbit, a guinea pig, a ferret, or a reptile such as a chameleon. Depending on the size of the recess 40 and the size of the pet 50, the pet 50 can be in an appropriate position such as sleeping, stretching, standing, sitting, etc.

[0023] FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of the animal scratching member 60 when stored. The scratching member 60 is a corrugated honeycomb-shaped member, typically made of cardboard. For pets that have the habit of scratching their claws, the scratching member 60 is made of a material that has optimal hardness and durability for scratching, taking into consideration the health of the pet's claws. With these characteristics, the shelf of the embodiment supports the natural behavior of pets, and also supports the comfort and natural behavior of pets indoors. In addition, the removable and replaceable structure of the scratching member 60 allows users to use the product for a long period of time in a hygienic and economical manner.

[0024] The scratching member 60 of the embodiment refers to tools and materials that cats mainly use to scratch their claws. Cats have an instinctive habit of scratching their claws for the purposes of peeling off the outer layer of old claws to expose new claws, relieving stress, asserting territory (leaving pheromones behind), etc. Scratching members are made of various materials such as cardboard, hemp rope, wood, and cloth, and can be selected according to the cat's preferences and the environment in which they will be used.

[0025] As can be seen from Fig. 3, the scratching member 60 is a cylindrical member that fits into the opening 42 of the recess 40. Of course, the illustrated scratching member 60 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and any suitable shape such as a square shape can be used as long as it can be accommodated in the opening 42. There are no particular limitations on the manner in which the scratching member 60 is fixed to the bottom 41 of the upper box portion 12. When the pet is active or when the scratching member 60 is smaller than the opening 42 and is prone to slipping, the scratching member 60 can be fixed by adhesion using double-sided tape or hook-and-loop fastener.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the shelf 10 near the animal scratching member 60. In the recess 40, the scratching member 60 is provided on the shelf 10 via a plate portion 70. The plate portion 70 is a plate-shaped member (wood, metal plate, etc.) in the structure of the shelf. The height of the scratching member 60 can be freely selected by adjusting the plate portion 70. For example, the upper end of the scratching member 60 may be higher than the opening 42 according to the pet's preference, may be at the same height as the opening 42, or may be at a lower height than the opening 42. In addition, when the scratching member 60 to be used is thin and needs to be raised from the bottom 41, an appropriate number of plate portions 70 are interposed. Furthermore, since the scratching member 60 has a concave surface 61 recessed in an arc at the center, the pet 50 can easily settle into the concave surface 61 of the scratching member 60.

[0027] Fig. 5 is an overall perspective view of shelf 10 in another embodiment. In this embodiment, scratching portion 60 is added in addition to being accommodated in recess 40 of upper box portion 12 as described in detail in Fig. 3. In shelf 10 disclosed in Fig. 5, side scratching portion 65 is attached to right side plate portion 24 of shelf 10. Side scratching portion 65 is fixed to right side plate portion 24 of shelf 10 by hook-and-loop fastener, double-sided tape, or the like.

[0028] The hook-and-loop fastener 80 is made of a material that has a hook-shaped (hard surface) on one side and a loop-shaped (soft surface) on the other side, and can be easily attached and detached. In the illustration, the hook-shaped portion 82 of the hook-and-loop fastener 80 is attached to the loop-shaped portion 81 to fix them to each other. The loop-shaped portion 81 and the hook-shaped portion 82 are fixed to the respective members by double-sided tape or adhesive as appropriate. This makes it easy to remove the scratching member for cleaning and replacement. The advantages of using hook-and-loop fasteners or double-sided tape include that they are easy to install, such as not requiring tools and being easy for the user to install, that the scratching member is a consumable item, so that it is easy to remove and replace it with a new one when it deteriorates, and that the installation location can be freely selected, so that it can be customized to suit the design and preferences of the cat.

[0029] This innovative installation method allows the scratching component to be naturally incorporated as part of the shelf, allowing cats to scratch their claws while ensuring ease of removal and replacement, making it an easy-to-use product for pet owners.

[0030] FIG. 6 is an overall perspective view of the shelf 10 and shelf 100 of still another embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, the shelf 10 described above is provided with a shelf 100 of the same structure, but only the size is changed. In the shelf 100, the frame portion 120 is also assembled with an upper plate portion 121, a lower plate portion 122, a left side plate portion 123, a right side plate portion 124, and a shelf front portion 126. An upper box portion 112 is formed on the upper plate portion 121, an opening portion 142 is formed at the top of the upper box portion 112, and a recessed portion 140 is formed inside the opening portion 142. As shown in the illustrated example, by providing the shelves 10 and 100 of different heights, it becomes just like a staircase, and the pet 50 can easily move to the recessed portion 40 of the shelf 10 via the shelf 100. In addition, the pet 50 becomes more comfortable by using the shelves 10 and 100 as sleeping places.

[0031] 7 is a reference photograph showing the shelf 10 and shelf 100 of the embodiment in use. The shelf 10 and shelf 100 of the embodiment are of a size and design that can be installed in a living room or a pet play area, and the pets 50 are cats (two cats). The shelf 10 and shelf 100 blend well with the furniture and interior of the room, and the pet cats are lying down and relaxing on both the scratching member 60 of the shelf 10 and the scratching member 60 of the shelf 100. This improves the health and happiness of the pet, and also increases its value as a home interior.

[0032] A good example of the use of the shelf of the embodiment is in a home where pets are kept. By installing the shelf of the embodiment in a home, pets can relax and unwind in the recess of the shelf. In addition, the recess can accommodate a scratching member, so pets that have the habit of sharpening their claws, such as cats, can sharpen their claws and relax, or lie down on the scratching member, making the pet feel comfortable. In addition, the shelf can be used to store and display items, so it functions as furniture that combines practicality with design. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 10 Shelves 11 Top section 12 Upper box section 21 Upper plate 22 Lower plate part 23 Left side plate 24 Right side plate 25 Back plate 26 Front of shelf 30 Shelf section 40 Recess 41 Bottom 42 Opening 50 Pets 60 Animal scratching materials 61 Concave 65 Side scratching post 70 Board material 80 Hook and Loop Fastener 81 Loop 82 Hook-shaped part

Claims

1. A frame portion, A shelf portion attached to the frame portion; A recess is provided on the top surface of the frame body. A shelf characterized by:

2. The shelf of claim 1 , wherein the recess accommodates a pet.

3. The shelf according to claim 1 , wherein the recess accommodates an animal scratching member.

4. The shelf according to claim 3, wherein a plate member is interposed in the recess so that the height of the animal scratching member is adjustable.

5. The shelf according to claim 1, wherein the animal scratching member is attached to a side surface of the frame portion.

6. 4. The shelf of claim 3, wherein said animal scratching members are corrugated honeycomb members.

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