Animal scratcher with bracket

Abstract

The proposed invention relates to domestic articles, and more particularly to brackets for mounting articles or devices to a vertical surface, and can be used in the home. What is proposed is a set comprising an article mountable to a vertical surface and having a magnetic or ferromagnetic element in the base thereof, and a bracket therefor having a magnetic or ferromagnetic element. The technical result achieved by the claimed invention, in addition to the fulfillment of its intended purpose, is that of overcoming the disadvantages of the prior art and, in so doing, providing for the rapid disconnection of a bracket and an article or device mounted thereto, without detriment to the reliability with which an article or device is mounted to a vertical surface. A further technical result is that of expanding the range of technical means in the form of brackets for articles and devices.

Description

Pet scratching post with bracket

[0001] AREA OF TECHNOLOGY

[0002] The proposed invention relates to household items, more specifically to brackets for placing a product or device on a vertical surface, and can be used in everyday life.

[0003] LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

[0004] There are various brackets and holders for a wide variety of purposes, such as shelf brackets (see https: / / www.ozon.ru / category / kronshteyn-dlya-polok / ), TV brackets (https: / / www.ozon.ru / category / kronshteyny-dlya-televizorov-15529 / ), and flowerpot holders. and similar means of placing products and devices on a vertical surface.

[0005] A common drawback of the prior art devices is the impossibility of quickly disconnecting the product or device placed on the bracket from the bracket, for example, for changing, servicing, replacing batteries or replenishing the capacity of the batteries.

[0006] Thus, there is a problem of quickly separating the product or device from the bracket on which the product or device is placed.

[0007] The claimed invention is proposed for the first time.

[0008] DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The technical problem solved by the claimed invention is the creation of brackets, systems, kits, products, and / or devices created for the first time, free from the deficiencies of the prior art, and enabling rapid disconnection of the bracket from the product or device mounted thereon. Another technical problem solved by the claimed invention is the expansion of the arsenal of technical means—brackets—for products and devices mounted on vertical surfaces.

[0010] The technical result achieved by implementing the claimed invention, in addition to fulfilling its intended purpose, is to eliminate the shortcomings of similar devices, thereby ensuring quick release of the bracket from the product or device mounted on it, while maintaining the familiar secure placement of the product or device on a vertical surface. Another technical result is the expansion of the range of technical means—brackets for products and devices.

[0011] The technical result is achieved due to the fact that a scratching post for animals is provided, containing an article placed on a vertical surface, containing a base with a recess and a main part of the article, wherein a counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element is placed in the recess, made with the possibility of forming a magnetic connection with a corresponding magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element of the bracket; and a bracket for this article; wherein the bracket is an element fixed on a vertical surface to form a protrusion, made with the possibility of placing the protrusion in a recess formed in the base of the article facing the vertical surface;wherein the protrusion comprises at least one magnetic or ferromagnetic element, and a corresponding counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element is placed in the recess in such a way that when the protrusion is placed in the recess, it contacts the corresponding magnetic or ferromagnetic element of the bracket to form a magnetic connection; wherein the recess is made in such a way as to ensure a shift of the counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element relative to the magnetic or ferromagnetic element of the bracket; wherein the main part of the article is selected in such a way that its weight during operation does not break the said magnetic connection, wherein the said shift is ensured by rotating the recess around the protrusion formed by the bracket.

[0012] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference, and in which:

[0014] In Fig. 1, by way of example and not limitation, one exemplary embodiment of the claimed bracket 100 is shown.

[0015] Fig. 2 shows, by way of example and not limitation, one exemplary embodiment of article 200 connected to bracket 100.

[0016] Fig. 3 shows, by way of example and not limitation, another exemplary embodiment of article 200 connected to bracket 100.

[0017] In Fig. 4, by way of example, but not limitation, approximately variants of connecting bracket 100 and product 200 are shown.

[0018] Fig. 5, by way of example and not limitation, shows approximately how the bracket 100 is placed in the recess 202 of the article 200.

[0019] In Fig. 6, by way of example, but not limitation, another exemplary embodiment of the claimed bracket 100 is shown.

[0020] Fig. 7, by way of example and not limitation, shows one exemplary embodiment of article 200 connected to bracket 100 according to the second embodiment.

[0021] Fig. 8 shows, by way of example and not limitation, an exemplary embodiment of shifting the ferromagnetic element 201 (not shown in this drawing) relative to the magnetic element 101 in one embodiment of the article 200 using the bracket 100 according to the second embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 9, by way of example and not limitation, shows an exemplary embodiment of the displacement of the ferromagnetic element 201 (not shown in this drawing) relative to the magnetic element 101 in another embodiment of the product 200 using the bracket 100 according to the second embodiment.

[0023] Fig. 10, by way of example and not limitation, shows a rear view of two exemplary embodiments of article 200 intended for use with bracket 100 of the first embodiment.

[0024] Fig. 11, by way of example and not limitation, shows a rear view of two exemplary embodiments of article 200 intended for use with bracket 100 of another embodiment.

[0025] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bracket is provided for an article placed on a vertical surface, which bracket is an element secured to a vertical surface to form a protrusion, configured to accommodate the protrusion in a recess formed on the side of the article facing the vertical surface; wherein the protrusion comprises at least one magnetic element, and a counter ferromagnetic element is placed in the recess in such a way that when the protrusion is placed in the recess, it contacts the magnetic element to form a magnetic connection; wherein the recess is designed in such a way as to ensure a shift of the magnetic element relative to the ferromagnetic element.

[0027] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the product is a scratching post for animals.

[0028] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the product is a decorative element.

[0029] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the product is a frame for photographs, paintings or printed materials.

[0030] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the product is a flower pot.

[0031] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the product is a wall game.

[0032] In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the said bracket is provided, characterized in that the protrusion and the recess are made such that a shift is provided in a horizontal or vertical direction, or that a shift is provided by rotating the product around the central perpendicular vertical surface of the recess axis.

[0033] The following are embodiments of the present invention, revealing examples of its implementation in specific embodiments. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of rights granted by this patent. Rather, it should be understood that the claimed invention may also be implemented in other ways that incorporate different elements and conditions, or combinations of elements and conditions similar to those described herein, in combination with other existing and future technologies.

[0034] In Fig. 1, by way of example and not limitation, one exemplary embodiment of the claimed bracket 100 is shown. Preferably, without limitation, in one embodiment, the claimed bracket 100 is a parallelepiped with one side facing a vertical surface 300, such as, for example, but not limited to, a wall of a room or building, a pole, and the like, wherein the surface 300 contains sufficient space to securely place the bracket 100 on the surface 300. In this case, for example, without limitation, the bracket 100 can be secured to the surface 300 by any suitable known or later known method. in a manner that ensures a sufficiently reliable connection of the bracket 100 to the surface 300, such as, for example, but not limited to, a threaded connection, such as, for example, but not limited to, an anchor and / or threaded and / or screw connection, as well as, but not limited to, gluing, welding, and the like. In addition, for example, but not limited to, when the surface 300 is made of a ferromagnet or contains a ferromagnetic region, the bracket 100 can be provided on the reverse side with an additional magnetic element (not shown in the drawing) for a reliable connection with the ferromagnetic surface 300 or its ferromagnetic part. For example, but not limited to, a section of soft iron (magnetic wallpaper), etc., can be fixed as a ferromagnetic region on the surface 300.In this case, without limitation, to secure the bracket 100 to the surface 300 by means of an anchor or threaded connection, the bracket 300 may be provided with corresponding holes through which the bracket 100 is secured to the surface by means of a screw, including a self-tapping screw. In the case of a welded connection, the bracket 100, for example, without limitation, is made of metal, or at least comprises a metal base (not shown in the drawing) of sufficient thickness, suitable for forming a welded connection with the metal surface 300 or a metal section of the surface 300.In the case of gluing, for example, but not limited to, the bracket 100 has an adhesive base on the back (not shown in the drawing), for example, but not limited to, in the form of double-sided adhesive tape, and the surface 300 is selected such that sufficient adhesion of the adhesive base of the adhesive tape to the surface 300 is ensured; in addition, without limitation, the bracket 100 can be made of a material or have a base (not shown in the drawing), the adhesion of which to the glue used for gluing approximately corresponds to the adhesion of the same glue to the surface 300. Thus, without limitation, the fastening of the bracket 100 to the surface 300 can be carried out by any suitable known or future known method, which, accordingly, are not described in more detail below. In this case, it should mainly be assumed that the bracket 100, when fastened to the surface 300, necessarily forms a protrusion.In this case, without limitation, the protrusion may be formed either directly by the bracket 100 body or by some part protruding from the body (not shown in the drawing). In this case, preferably, without limitation, the bracket 100 comprises, and thus the formed protrusion comprises, at least one. magnetic element 101, which is the main magnetic element of bracket 100. Preferably, without limitation, magnetic element 101 does not occupy the entire surface of the formed protrusion, but is placed in such a way as to ensure a reliable magnetic connection with the counter ferromagnetic element 201 in the recess 202 of article 200, which will be described below in detail, but at the same time it is possible to shift the ferromagnetic element 201 relative to the magnetic element 101 in order to ensure their quick and convenient disconnection; while not limiting, this is mainly due to the fact that the tensile strength of the magnetic connection is much higher than the shear strength, which is especially important when using a powerful magnet as magnetic element 101, such as, for example, but not limited to, a neodymium magnet, which will inevitably require providing a shift for disconnection.

[0035] In Fig. 2, by way of example and not limitation, one exemplary embodiment of an article 200 connected to a bracket 100 is shown. Preferably, without being limited, such an article 200 is substantially of any suitable shape or size, the choice of which is determined mainly by the provided strength and reliability of the magnetic connection, as well as the strength and reliability of the connection of the bracket 100 with the surface 300. Moreover, without being limited, in such an embodiment, the article 200 is not predominantly flat, that is, at least the thickness of the protruding part of which above the projection formed by the bracket 100 from the surface 300 is at least twice the thickness of such formed projection. Moreover, without being limited, the shape of such an article 200 is mainly determined by its purpose.

[0036] In Fig. 3, by way of example and not limitation, another exemplary embodiment of article 200 connected to bracket 100 is shown. Preferably, without limitation, in such another embodiment, article 200 is predominantly flat, that is, at least the thickness of the protruding portion of which above the projection formed by bracket 100 from surface 300 does not exceed the thickness of such formed projection by more than twice. Moreover, without limitation, the shape of such article 200 is also primarily determined by its purpose.

[0037] In Fig. 4, by way of example, but not limitation, approximately variants of connection of bracket 100 and article 200 are shown. As will be shown below, article 200 may comprise a recess 202 in which the placement of the projection formed by the bracket 100 is ensured. In this case, without limitation, it is mainly possible to provide two connection options. In the first option, without limitation, as shown in the left part of Fig. 4, the article 200 is put on with the recess 202 in the horizontal direction towards the surface 300 on the projection formed by the bracket 100; wherein the recess 202 in the article 200 is accordingly made in such a way that it has all walls and does not allow the article 200 to shift relative to the bracket 100 in any direction. Accordingly, without limitation, in order to disconnect the article 200 and the bracket 100, it is necessary to at least rotate the article 200 along an axis perpendicular to the surface 300, as will be shown below, due to which the mentioned shift will be carried out. In the second option, without limitation, as shown in the right part of Fig.4, it is possible to place the article 200 with the recess 202 in a horizontal or vertical direction parallel to the surface 300 on the projection formed by the bracket 100; wherein the recess 202 in the article 200 is accordingly designed in such a way that it does not have one of the walls and allows the article 200 to be shifted relative to the bracket 100 in the direction of the missing wall. Accordingly, without limitation, in order to disconnect the article 200 and the bracket 100, it is necessary to at least shift the article 200 in the direction opposite to the missing wall, that is, if the wall of the recess 202 is missing from below, then the article 200 should be shifted upward, and the like, due to which the said shift will be carried out. In Fig. 5, by way of example, but not limitation, it is approximately shown how the bracket 100 is placed in the recess 202 of the article 200.In this case, without limitation, although not shown in the drawing, it should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, having ordinary knowledge, for whom the present invention is intended, that it is not necessary for the rear wall of the article 200, as such, to contain a recess 202, but a base can be formed in the article 200, which will contain a suitable recess 202.

[0038] It should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, possessing ordinary knowledge, for whom the present invention is intended, that when the recess 202 repeats the shape and size of the bracket 100, and, in this case, the bracket 100 has corners, then the shift by rotation will be difficult or even impossible. In Fig. 6, by way of example, but not limitation, another exemplary embodiment of the claimed bracket 100 is shown. In contrast to the one previously considered with reference to Fig. 1, the embodiment bracket 100 with reference to Fig. 6, at least, is not made in the form of a rectangle, as was shown with reference to Fig. 1. Such bracket 100 according to Fig. 6 is connected to the article 200 in the same way as was shown with reference to Fig. 5 (left part), and in its functionality it differs only in that the shape and size are selected such as to ensure the possibility of rotation of the recess 202 around the projection formed by the bracket 100. Moreover, without limitation, such bracket 100 can be additionally provided with a positioning means, for example, a small recess in the surface of the bracket 100, into which a counter small projection falls, formed on the surface of the recess 202 in contact with the surface of the bracket 100 (not shown in the drawing); such a positioning means can be used for the precise placement of the article 200 relative to the surface 300. In Fig.7, by way of example and not limitation, shows one exemplary embodiment of a substantially flat article 200 connected to the bracket 100 of Fig. 6. In Fig. 8, by way of example and not limitation, shows an exemplary embodiment of shifting a metal member 201 (not shown in this drawing) relative to a magnetic member 101 in an embodiment of article 200 with reference to Fig. 7 using the bracket 100 of Fig. 6. In Fig. 9, by way of example and not limitation, shows an exemplary embodiment of shifting a ferromagnetic member 201 (not shown in this drawing) relative to a magnetic member 101 in another embodiment of article 200 using the bracket 100 of Fig. 6.

[0039] In Fig. 10, by way of example, but not limitation, a rear view is shown for two exemplary embodiments of article 200 intended for use with the bracket 100 of Fig. 1. In this case, without limitation, as was indicated earlier, the shape of article 200 is not essential, since its choice can be determined by the purpose of the article, but the rear part of article 200 or the rear part of the base of article 200 contains a recess 202 in which a ferromagnetic element 201 is placed, which is a counter for the magnetic element 101. Such a recess 202, although the section is not shown in the drawing, obviously does not have one of the walls and thus provides, at least, the possibility of shifting the ferromagnetic element 201 relative to the magnetic element 101 in a horizontal or vertical direction parallel to the surface 300; in this case, a person skilled in the art, possessing ordinary knowledge, for whom the present invention is intended, should be it is obvious that if the size of the bracket 100 allows it, then the shift can also be ensured by rotating the recess 202 around the projection formed by the bracket 100; in this case, it should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, possessing ordinary knowledge, for whom the present invention is intended, that the article 200 can be placed on two or more brackets 100, which can be determined by the size of the article 200, and in this case it should be assumed that such brackets 100 should be placed on the surface 300 coaxially in such a way as to ensure the simultaneous shift of all ferromagnetic elements 201 relative to all corresponding magnetic elements 101. In Fig. 11, by way of example, but not limitation, a rear view is shown for two exemplary embodiments of the article 200 intended for use with the bracket 100 according to the embodiment with reference to Fig. 6. In contrast to what was said with reference to Fig.10, the recesses 202 in this case have all walls and are essentially made circular or of such a shape that the shift of the ferromagnetic element 201 relative to the magnetic element 101 is ensured solely by rotating the recess 202 around the protrusion formed by the bracket 100. .

[0040] Moreover, it should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, possessing ordinary knowledge, for whom the present invention is intended, that the magnetic element 101 and the ferromagnetic element 201 can be swapped, that is, that the article 200 will contain the magnetic element 101, and, accordingly, the bracket 100 will contain the ferromagnetic element 201. Moreover, without limitation, the article 200 can be made with its own magnetic element, and the magnetic element 101 remains in the bracket 100, and such magnetic elements are of different names, which ensures their attraction to each other and can provide a more reliable connection than the “magnet-ferromagnet” connection.

[0041] For example, but not limited to, article 200 is a scratching post 200 for animals. Most typically, but not limited to, a cat scratching post has a base with a scratching pad placed thereon, designed to gradually wear down due to the impact of an animal's claws, such as, for example, a Maine Coon cat. Most typically, the scratching pad is provided with a slowly wearing material, such as, but not limited to, jute rope, cotton rope, sisal, carpet, or cardboard. A common drawback of existing scratching posts is their lack of interchangeability. The scratching post's surface cannot be easily replaced with a new one, and the scratching post typically must be secured to the wall exclusively with screws and dowels. Furthermore, it should be assumed, without limitation, that the surface of scratching post 200 is subject to pressure when the animal begins to stretch and sharpen its claws, moving away from the surface to which the scratching post is attached and downward. Therefore, a secure connection to bracket 100 must be ensured, even when the animal attempts to move scratching post 200 downward. To achieve this, recess 202 of scratching post 200 may be either fully walled or lacking only the bottom or side wall, which is necessary to prevent ferromagnetic element 201 from shifting relative to magnetic element 101.In this case, when fastened to the bracket 100 using suitable magnets and a ferromagnet, a reliable tear-off connection is ensured between the cloth of the scratching post 200 and the bracket 101, and in the event of wear of the material of the cloth of the scratching post 200, such a scratching post can easily be replaced with a new one by quickly and easily disconnecting. In this case, the shape of the scratching post 200 can be chosen to be any suitable one, as was shown earlier; in this case, without limitation, when the scratching post is not predominantly flat, as was shown earlier, then in this case it nevertheless contains a base with a recess 202 in which a protrusion formed by the bracket 100 can be placed.

[0042] In this case, preferably, without limitation, an article 200 is provided, such as a decoration, a frame for photographs, paintings or printed materials, a plant pot, a flower vase, a wall game, a storage shelf and the like, the article comprising a base (not shown in the drawings) with the said recess 202 and a main part of the article (not shown in the drawings), selected in such a way that its weight does not break the said magnetic connection during operation. For example, without limitation, when the article 200 is a decoration 200, such as, for example, stucco, the main part of the article 200 (the protruding part of the article 200) should be selected in such a way that it does not break the magnetic connection by its weight during operation, that is, without additional impact.For example, without limitation, when article 200 is a frame 200 for photographs, paintings, or printed materials, the main part of article 200 (the protruding part of article 200) should be selected such that its weight does not disrupt the magnetic connection during operation, i.e., without additional impact. For example, without limitation, when article 200 is a plant pot 200 or In a plant vase 200, the main part of the product 200 (the protruding part of the product 200) must be selected such that it does not break the magnetic connection due to its weight during operation, i.e., even when the planter is filled with soil and a plant, and the vase is filled with water and a bouquet. For example, without limitation, when the product 200 is a wall game 200, the main part of the product 200 (the protruding part of the product 200) must be selected such that it does not break the magnetic connection due to its weight during operation, i.e., even when the player interacts with the wall game 200.For example, without limitation, when the article 200 is a shelf 200 for storage, the main part of the article 200 (the protruding part of the article 200) should be selected such that it does not break the magnetic connection with its weight during operation, that is, even when an object intended for placement on such a shelf 200 is placed on the shelf, that is, such an object that fits on the shelf 200. In this case, without limitation, for each type of articles 200, a corresponding bracket 100 can be developed, intended for such type of articles 200, providing for the operational characteristics of such articles 200.

[0043] Thus, a set may also be provided that includes at least one of the previously described brackets 100 and at least one of the previously described articles 200. It is preferable that the set contains one of the previously described brackets 100 and several of the previously described replaceable articles 200.

[0044] The present description of the implementation of the claimed invention demonstrates only particular embodiments and does not limit other embodiments of the claimed invention, since possible other alternative embodiments of the claimed invention, not going beyond the scope of the information set out in this application, should be obvious to a specialist in the given field of technology, having the usual qualifications, for whom the claimed invention is intended.

Claims

CLAIMS OF THE INVENTION A scratching post for animals comprising an article to be placed on a vertical surface, comprising a base with a recess and a main part of the article, wherein a counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element is placed in the recess, configured to form a magnetic connection with a corresponding magnetic and / or ferromagnetic element of the bracket; and a bracket for this article; wherein the bracket is an element secured to a vertical surface to form a protrusion, configured to receive the protrusion in a recess formed in the base of the article facing the vertical surface; wherein the protrusion comprises at least one magnetic or ferromagnetic element, and a corresponding counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element is placed in the recess in such a way that when the protrusion is placed in the recess, it contacts the corresponding magnetic or ferromagnetic element of the bracket to form a magnetic connection;wherein the recess is made in such a way as to ensure the shift of the counter magnetic or ferromagnetic element relative to the magnetic or ferromagnetic element of the bracket; wherein the main part of the product is selected in such a way that its weight during operation does not break the said magnetic connection, wherein the said shift is ensured by rotation of the recess around the protrusion formed by the bracket.

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