Pet house

Abstract

Provided is a pet house that can adjust the temperature inside the house to a comfortable level while improving the ornamental value. 【Solution means】The pet house 1 is for accommodating and appreciating a pet. The pet house 1 includes a house main body 2 and a temperature control member 3 that is attached to the house main body 2 and used for temperature control of the pet. The house main body 2 has a base portion 10 having an accommodation space for accommodating the pet, an opening 11 formed in the base portion 10 through which the pet can enter and exit, and a frame portion 12 attached to the periphery of the opening 11 for decorating the accommodation space. The temperature control member 3 is detachably disposed inside the base portion 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet house, and more particularly to a pet house for accommodating and appreciating pets.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, pet houses for accommodating pets such as cats and dogs have been known. The pet house has a box shape with an accommodation space inside, and an opening is formed in the side wall for the pet to enter and exit.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pet house provided with an entrance / exit that is a narrow opening in the side wall, allowing the cute behavior of the pet to be observed. In this pet house, by narrowing the opening of the entrance / exit, the cold protection effect is enhanced while allowing the behavior of the pet entering and exiting through the narrow entrance / exit to be observed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in a pet house such as that of Patent Document 1, since the entrance / exit is narrow, there is a risk that it may be difficult for the pet to enter and exit the entrance / exit. Also, if the entrance / exit is narrowed to enhance the cold protection effect, for example, in summer, the inside of the pet house may become hot, and there is also a risk that the pet may suffer from heat stroke.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a pet house that can improve the ornamental property and adjust the temperature inside the house to a comfortable level.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] According to the pet house of the present invention, the problem is solved by a pet house for accommodating and appreciating a pet, which includes a house main body and a temperature control member attached to the house main body for controlling the temperature of the pet. The house main body has a base portion having an accommodation space for accommodating the pet, an opening formed in the base portion through which the pet can enter and exit, and a frame portion attached to the periphery of the opening for decorating the accommodation space. The temperature control member is detachably disposed inside the base portion.

[0008] According to the above pet house, since a frame portion is provided at the periphery of the opening, when the pet enters the house main body, an impression as if the pet has become a painting can be given to the user. In addition, since a temperature control member is provided inside the house main body, a cold or warm feeling can be given to the pet. Therefore, while improving the ornamental property, the temperature inside the house can be adjusted to a comfortable temperature.

[0009] Further, the temperature control member has a seating surface on which the pet sits, and includes a mat main body placed on the bottom surface inside the base portion, and a coolant stored inside the mat main body. The coolant may cool the seating surface. In this way, since the temperature control mat is laid on the bottom surface, the temperature can be adjusted without giving a sense of discomfort to the pet. In addition, since the seating surface on which the pet sits can be cooled, a cold feeling can be directly given to the pet.

[0010] Further, the base portion is preferably made of a cardboard material, and the coolant is preferably a heat absorber that prevents condensation. In this way, since the base portion is made of a cardboard material, weight reduction and cost reduction can be achieved. In addition, since the coolant is a heat absorber that prevents condensation, for example, when cooling the inside of the house in summer, it is possible to suppress the cardboard material from getting wet due to condensation.

[0011] In addition, it is attached to the house body and is provided with a claw trimming member for the pet to trim its claws. The house body has a decorative board that is detachably attached to the side wall surface inside the base portion. The claw trimming member is arranged to be replaceable with the temperature control member, and includes a first claw trimming member that is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the base portion, and a second claw trimming member that is arranged to be replaceable with the decorative board and is detachably attached to the side wall surface of the base portion. In this way, since the decorative board is arranged inside the base portion, it is possible to give the user an impression that the pet in the house has entered a famous painting. In addition, by arranging the claw trimming member instead of the temperature control member and the decorative board, it is possible to give the user an impression that the posture of the pet trimming its claws in the house has become a painting. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variations in the viewing modes and further enhance the ornamental value.

[0012] In addition, a take-out opening for inserting and removing the second claw trimming member is formed in the base portion, and the house body preferably has a lid portion for opening and closing the take-out opening. In this way, the second claw trimming member having a size larger than the opening can be easily inserted and removed from the take-out opening. In addition, since the take-out opening is covered by the lid portion, the design can be improved.

Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, while improving the ornamental value, the temperature inside the house can be adjusted to a comfortable temperature.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, the pet house 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. In this embodiment, the case where a cat is housed in the pet house 1 will be taken as an example and described below, but the type of pet is not limited thereto.

[0016] <Pet house> The pet house 1 of this embodiment is a house for housing and viewing pets. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pet house 1 includes a house body 2 for housing a pet, a temperature control member 3 for controlling the temperature of the pet, a claw sharpening member 4 for the pet to sharpen its claws, and a decorative board 5 with a painting. The temperature control member 3, the claw sharpening member 4, and the decorative board 5 are detachably attached to the house body 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the pet house 1 can be used in a vertical position. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, it can also be used in a horizontal position with the rear surface of the house body 2 facing downward.

[0017] <House body> The house body 2 is a housing part for housing a pet as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the house body 2 has a base part 10 having a housing space for housing a pet, an opening 11 through which the pet can enter and exit, a frame part 12 for decorating the housing space, and a lid part 13 for covering the upper part of the housing space.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the base portion 10 is a box body formed of a cardboard material, having a vertically long rectangular shape when viewed from the front and a trapezoidal shape when viewed from the side. More specifically, the base portion 10 has a rectangular bottom surface 10a, a rear surface 10b (side wall portion) that rises vertically from the rear end of the bottom surface 10a, trapezoidal both side surfaces 10c (side wall portions), and a front surface 10d that slopes rearward from bottom to top. An access opening 10e through which the claw trimming member 4 and the decorative board 5 can be inserted and removed is formed at the upper part of the base portion 10. Since the base portion 10 is composed of a cardboard material, weight reduction and cost reduction can be achieved. Note that the base portion 10 is not limited to a cardboard material and may be formed of, for example, wood, resin material, cardboard, etc.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4, an opening 11 through which a pet can enter and exit is formed in the front surface 10d of the base portion 10. A frame portion 12 is attached to the periphery of the opening 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the access opening 10e is covered by a lid portion 13 so as to be openable and closable. Engaging portions 10f (hook-and-loop fasteners) that engage with the lid portion 13 are provided at the upper end portions of both side surfaces 10c of the base portion 10. Note that the engaging portions 10f are not limited to hook-and-loop fasteners and may be locking devices such as buttons or magnets.

[0020] The opening 11 is an opening formed in the front surface 10d of the base portion 10 as shown in FIG. 4. The opening 11 has a vertically long rectangular shape when viewed from the front and is formed so as to slope rearward along the front surface 10d of the base portion 10. Thus, since the opening 11 is formed so as to slope rearward from bottom to top, a pet can easily enter and exit the house main body 2.

[0021] The frame portion 12 is a paper or resin frame attached to the periphery of the opening 11 as shown in FIG. 4. The frame portion 12 is fixed to the front surface of the base portion 10 by an adhesive or the like. As shown in Fig. 1, the frame portion 12 has a shape and color corresponding to the decorative board 5. In other words, the surface of the frame portion 12 is provided with a design imitating a frame. Therefore, when the pet enters the house body 2, it can give the user an image as if the decorative board 5 and the pet are a single painting.

[0022] As shown in Fig. 5, the lid portion 13 is attached so as to cover the take-out port 10e from above and opens and closes the take-out port 10e. The lid portion 13 has a lid main body 13a that covers the take-out port 10e from above and an engaging piece 13b that engages the lid main body 13a with the base portion 10.

[0023] The lid main body 13a has a double structure and is connected to the upper end of the back surface 10b of the base portion 10. Specifically, the lid main body 13a extends and bends from the back surface 10b of the base portion 10 and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the back surface 10b. The engaging pieces 13b are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the lid main body 13a (that is, the width direction of the house body 2). An engaging portion 13c (hook-and-loop fastener) is attached to the surface of the engaging piece 13b facing the base portion 10. That is, when the lid main body 13a is closed, by engaging the engaging portion 13c with the engaged portions 10f on both side surfaces 10c of the base portion 10, the upper portion of the base portion 10 can be held in a closed state.

[0024] <Temperature control member> The temperature control member 3 is a mat on which the pet sits and is detachably arranged inside the house body 2. The temperature control member 3 has a mat main body 20 placed on the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10 and a coolant 21 stored inside the mat main body 20. In this embodiment, by storing the coolant 21 inside the mat main body 20, it is configured to give a cold feeling to the pet. However, it may be configured to store a heating element, for example, inside the mat main body 20 to give a warm feeling to the pet.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 2, the mat body 20 is formed in substantially the same shape as the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10 and is placed on the bottom surface 10a inside the base portion 10. At this time, locking devices such as hook-and-loop fasteners or buttons may be provided on the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10 and the lower surface of the mat body 20. By detachably fixing the mat body 20 to the base portion 10 with the locking device, it is possible to prevent the mat body 20 from being displaced relative to the base portion 10 even when the pet moves. In addition, by configuring the mat body 20 to be detachable from the base portion 10, when the mat body 20 gets dirty, it can be removed from the base portion 10 and washed. Also, when you want to change the design of the mat body 20 (for example, when you want to change the clothes), you can remove the mat body 20 from the base portion 10 and attach a mat body 20 with a different design to the base portion 10.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 4, the mat body 20 has a long and flat planar shape in the width direction of the house body 2 and has a seating surface 20a on which the pet sits. The mat body 20 is made of, for example, a flexible cloth and is composed of a relatively thin fabric. By using a thin fabric, the cooling effect of the coolant 21 stored inside can be enhanced. Synthetic fibers such as polyester with high contact cold sensitivity are used for the fabric of the mat body 20. Note that the mat body 20 may be composed of a quilting fabric, a 3D mesh fabric, or the like. When the mat body 20 is made of a quilting fabric, cushioning properties can be ensured. Also, when the mat body 20 is made of a 3D mesh fabric, water repellency can be enhanced while ensuring cushioning properties.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 6, the outer periphery of the mat body 20 is configured in a bag shape with the upper and lower surfaces sewn together. Also, by sewing the central portions of the short sides and long sides of the mat body 20, four storage pockets 20b are formed in the mat body 20. The coolant 21 is stored in each of the storage pockets 20b. Note that the number, shape, and arrangement of the storage pockets 20b can be appropriately changed according to the number, shape, and arrangement of the coolant 21 to be stored, the shape of the house body 2, and the like. The storage pocket 20b is provided with a pocket cover 20c for preventing the stored coolant 21 from falling off. The pocket cover 20c is provided with a locking portion 20d (hook-and-loop fastener), and each storage pocket 20b can be held in a closed state. Note that the locking portion 20d is not limited to a hook-and-loop fastener, and may be a locking tool such as a button or a magnet.

[0028] The coolant 21 is a temperature adjusting member for cooling the seating surface 20a. Specifically, the coolant 21 is a heat absorber that prevents condensation, and cools the seating surface 20a by an endothermic reaction. The coolant 21 is, for example, a heat absorber mainly composed of sodium sulfate, and can effectively absorb heat in a pet-friendly temperature range. By using such a heat absorber, condensation does not occur during use, as compared with a cold storage agent using water or a polymer gel, and the temperature can be maintained for a long time without wetting the surroundings. Thus, since the coolant 21 is a heat absorber that prevents condensation, for example, when cooling the inside of the house body 2 in summer, it is possible to suppress the cardboard material from getting wet due to condensation. Note that it may be a dry cold storage agent in which the surface of the cold storage agent is covered with a non-woven fabric, or may be cooled by a Peltier element, not limited to a heat absorber.

[0029] Thus, since the temperature adjusting member 3 is laid on the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10, it is possible to adjust the temperature without giving a sense of discomfort to the pet. In addition, since the seating surface 20a on which the pet sits can be cooled by the coolant 21 stored inside the mat body 20, a cold feeling can be directly given to the pet.

[0030] <Claw sharpening member> As shown in FIG. 3, the claw sharpening member 4 is a plate member for a pet to sharpen its claws, and is attached inside the house body 2. The claw sharpening member 4 is formed of a paper material having relatively high strength and has a corrugated structure. Note that the claw sharpening member 4 is not limited to a corrugated structure as long as it has a shape that allows claw sharpening, and may have a honeycomb structure or other shapes.

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the nail trimming member 4 includes a first nail trimming member 4a detachably attached to the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10, and a second nail trimming member 4b detachably attached to the side wall surface (rear surface 10b) of the base portion 10. That is, the first nail trimming member 4a is disposed so as to be replaceable with the temperature control member 3, and the second nail trimming member 4b is disposed so as to be replaceable with the decorative board 5.

[0032] Note that FIG. 7 shows a state where only the second nail trimming member 4b is disposed inside the housing body 2, but both the first nail trimming member 4a and the second nail trimming member 4b may be disposed inside the housing body 2. Further, the temperature control member 3 may be stacked on the first nail trimming member 4a, and the decorative board 5 may be stacked in front of the second nail trimming member 4b. Further, the position and number of the nail trimming members 4 are not limited to this, and for example, they may be arranged according to both side surfaces 10c of the base portion 10. Further, the nail trimming member 4 is not limited to the inside of the housing body 2, and may be disposed outside the housing body 2.

[0033] The first nail trimming member 4a is formed in substantially the same shape as the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10 and the temperature control member 3, and is placed on the bottom surface 10a inside the base portion 10. Since the first nail trimming member 4a is formed in substantially the same shape as the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10, displacement can be suppressed. Note that locking tools such as hook-and-loop fasteners and buttons may be provided on the bottom surface 10a of the base portion 10 and the lower surface of the first nail trimming member 4a. By detachably fixing the first nail trimming member 4a to the base portion 10 with a locking tool, it is possible to further suppress the first nail trimming member 4a from being displaced with respect to the base portion 10 even when the pet trims its nails.

[0034] The second nail trimming member 4b is formed in substantially the same shape as the rear surface 10b of the base portion 10 and the decorative board 5 disposed on the rear surface 10b side, and is placed on the rear surface 10b inside the base portion 10. Since the second nail trimming member 4b is formed in substantially the same shape as the rear surface 10b of the base portion 10, displacement can be suppressed. In addition, locking devices such as hook-and-loop fasteners or buttons may be provided on the back surface 10b of the base portion 10 and the back surface of the second nail trimming member 4b. By detachably fixing the second nail trimming member 4b to the base portion 10 with a locking device, it is possible to further suppress the displacement of the second nail trimming member 4b relative to the base portion 10 even when the pet trims its nails.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 7, the second nail trimming member 4b is housed inside the housing body 2 from the extraction port 10e of the base portion 10. In other words, an extraction port 10e through which the second nail trimming member 4b can be inserted and removed is formed in the base portion 10. In this way, the second nail trimming member 4b having a size larger than that of the opening 11 can be easily inserted and removed through the extraction port 10e. In addition, since the extraction port 10e is covered by the lid portion 13, the design property can be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the housing body 2 is placed horizontally (that is, when the back surface 10b of the base portion 10 becomes the lower surface), since the extraction port 10e is covered by the lid portion 13, even if the pet trims its nails on the second nail trimming member 4b, it is possible to prevent the second nail trimming member 4b from popping out of the housing body 2.

[0036] <Decorative board> As shown in FIG. 1, the decorative board 5 is attached to the side wall surfaces (the back surface 10b and both side surfaces 10c) inside the base portion 10. The surface of the decorative board 5 is provided with a design imitating a famous painting. Therefore, when the pet enters the housing body 2, an image as if the decorative board 5 and the pet are a single painting can be given to the user. The decorative board 5 is detachably arranged with respect to the base portion 10. Therefore, when it is desired to change the design of the decorative board 5 (for example, when changing clothes), the decorative board 5 can be removed from the base portion 10 and a decorative board 5 with a different design can be attached to the base portion 10.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 4, the decorative board 5 is a plate member with a design on its surface, and has a rectangular back board 5a and trapezoidal side boards 5b on both sides. The back board 5a and the side boards 5b on both sides may have a continuous single design or separate designs.

[0038] The back board 5a is formed in substantially the same shape as the back surface 10b of the base portion 10 and the second claw trimming member 4b, and is placed on the back surface 10b inside the base portion 10. Since the back board 5a is formed in substantially the same shape as the back surface 10b of the base portion 10, misalignment can be suppressed. The side boards 5b on both sides are formed in substantially the same shape as the both side surfaces 10c of the base portion 10, and are placed on the both side surfaces 10c inside the base portion 10. Since the side boards 5b on both sides are formed in substantially the same shape as the both side surfaces 10c of the base portion 10, misalignment can be suppressed.

[0039] In this way, since the decorative board 5 is arranged inside the base portion 10, it is possible to give the user an impression that the pet in the house body 2 has entered a famous painting. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, by arranging the claw trimming member 4 instead of the temperature control member 3 and the decorative board 5, it is possible to give the user an impression that the posture of the pet clawing in the house body 2 has become a painting. Therefore, the variations in the viewing modes can be increased and the viewing property can be further enhanced.

[0040] With the above configuration, in the pet house 1 of the present embodiment, since the frame portion 12 is provided at the periphery of the opening portion 11, when the pet enters the house body 2, it is possible to give the user an impression that the pet has become a painting. In addition, since the temperature control member 3 is provided inside the house body 2, it is possible to give the pet a feeling of cold or warmth. Therefore, while improving the viewing property, the temperature inside the house can be adjusted to a comfortable temperature.

[0041] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the temperature control member 3 adapted to the shape of the bottom surface 10a when the pet house 1 is placed vertically is configured to be attached inside the base portion 10. However, the shape and arrangement of the temperature control member 3 are not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a relatively large temperature control member adapted to the shape of the bottom surface (i.e., the back surface 10b) when the pet house 1 is placed horizontally may be attached inside the base portion 10. In the case of this relatively large temperature control member, the temperature control member is formed to be the same size as the second claw trimming member 4b. Also, the number of the coolant 21 housed in the temperature control member may be increased at this time.

[0042] The pet house of this embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings. Note that the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from its gist, and it goes without saying that equivalents of the present invention are included therein.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0043] 1 Pet house 2 House body 3 Temperature control member 4 Claw trimming member 4a First claw trimming member 4b Second claw trimming member 5 Decorative board 5a Back board 5b Side boards 10 Base portion 10a Bottom surface 10b Back surface 10c Side surfaces 10d Front surface 10e Outlet 10f Engaged portion 11 Opening 12 Frame portion 13 Lid portion 13a Lid body 13b Engaging piece 13c Engaging portion 20 Mat body 20a Seating surface 20b Storage Pocket 20c Pocket Cover 20d Locking Portion 21 Cooling Material

Claims

1. A pet house for accommodating and appreciating a pet, comprising: a house body; a temperature control member attached to the house body for temperature control of the pet; The house body includes: a base portion having an accommodation space for accommodating the pet; an opening formed in the base portion through which the pet can enter and exit; a frame portion attached to the periphery of the opening for decorating the accommodation space; The temperature control member is detachably disposed inside the base portion. The pet house is characterized by this.

2. The temperature control member includes: a mat body having a seating surface on which the pet sits and placed on the bottom surface inside the base portion; a coolant stored inside the mat body; The coolant cools the seating surface. The pet house according to Claim 1 is characterized by this.

3. The base portion is formed of a cardboard material. The coolant is a heat absorber for preventing condensation. The pet house according to Claim 2 is characterized by this.

4. a claw trimming member attached to the house body for the pet to trim its claws; a decorative board detachably attached to the side wall surface inside the base portion; The claw trimming member includes: a first claw trimming member disposed so as to be replaceable with the temperature control member and detachably attached to the bottom surface of the base portion; a second claw trimming member disposed so as to be replaceable with the decorative board and detachably attached to the side wall surface of the base portion. The pet house according to Claim 2 or 3 is characterized by this.

5. An access opening is formed in the base portion for inserting and removing the second claw trimming member. The house body has a lid portion for opening and closing the access opening. The pet house according to Claim 4 is characterized by this.

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