A VARIABLE COLLAPSIBLE PEN ESPECIALLY FOR DOGS

Abstract

A variable collapsible pen especially for dogs comprises at least n rear frames made of corrosion-resistant material, where n is greater than or equal to 1, provided with a back and formed by stems of corrosion-resistant material interconnected by crossbeams of corrosion-resistant material. Each rear frame (1) comprises two stems, the n-th stem (1.1.n) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes and the (n+1)-th stem (1.1.n+1) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes, interconnected at lest with the top crossbeam (1.2), center crossbeam (1.16) and bottom crossbeam (1.3) wherein the first stem (1.1.1) is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with three hinges (1.8) for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the outer side panel frame (2.1), filled with an opaque panel (2.9), and provided from its inner side in its bottom third with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the outer side panel frame (2.1) provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism, the center crossbeam (1.16) is provided with at least two roof hinges (1.7), with which it is connected to the roof frame (5.1) with a roof panel (5.6), provided with at least two locks (5.5) against unintentional folding of the canopy, and at least two first mounts (5.9) of the roof spring (1.10) that are connected through the roof spring (1.10) with the second mounts (1.9) of the roof spring (1.10) in the top part of the stem, the top crossbeam (1.2) is provided with two counterparts (1.6.1) of the lock against unintentional folding of the canopy (5) and the second up to the (n+1)-th stems (1.1.2 to 1.1.n) are provided in their bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with three hinges (1.15) for the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the (n-1)-th side panel frame (2.1.1), provided with a lock (1.6) against unintentional opening having an opaque panel (2.9) and which is connected via door hinges (4.7) with the door frame (4.1) with a transparent perforated door panel (4.6) and provided with a locking mechanism (4.3), and the second up to the n-th inner side panels are provided from the outer side with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the inner side panel frame (2.1) and provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism.

Claims

1. A variable collapsible pen especially for dogs comprises at least n rear frames made of a corrosion-resistant material, where n is greater or equal to 1, provided with a back and formed by stems of corrosion-resistant material interconnected by crossbeams of corrosion-resistant material, characterized in that each rear frame (1) comprises two stems, the n-th stern (1.1.n) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes and the (n+1)-th stem (1.1.n±1) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes, interconnected at least with the top crossbeam (1 2), center crossbeam (1.16) and bottom crossbeam (1 3) wherein the first stem (1 1.1) is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with three hinges (1.8) for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the outer side panel frame (2.1), filled with an opaque panel (2.9), and provided from its inner side in its bottom third with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the outer side panel frame (2.1) provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism, the center crossbeam (1.16) is provided with at least two roof hinges (1.7), with which it is connected to the roof frame (5.1) with a roof panel (5.6), provided with at least two locks (5.5) against unintentional folding of the canopy (5), and at least two first mounts (5.9) of the roof spring (1.10) that are connected through the roof spring (1.10) with the second mounts (1.9) of the roof spring (1.10) in the top part of the stem (1.1.n) and (11.n-1), the top crossbeam (1.2) is provided with two counterparts (1.6.1) of the lock against unintentional folding of the canopy (5) and the second up to the (n+1)-th stem (0.1.2 to 1.1 n) are provided in their bottom balf under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with at least three hinges (1.15) of the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the (n-1)-th side panel frame (2.1.1), provided with a lock (1.6) against unintentional opening having an opaque panel (2.9) and which is connected via door hinges (4.7) with the door frame (4.1) with a transparent perforated door panel (4.6) and provided with a locking mechanism (4.3), and the second up to the n-th inner side panels are provided from the outer side with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the inner side panel frame (2.1) and provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism.

2. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the stems are provided with holes (1.5) for mounting on the wall, which at the same time forms the back.

3. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the door frame (4.1) is provided with a collapsible door handle (4.2) and the frame (2.1) of the inner side panel is provided with a collapsible side panel handle (3.1) from the outside.

4. (canceled)

5. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner side panel frame, the outer side panel frame (2.1) and also the door frame (5.1) are provided on the bottom on the side facing away from the rear frame (1) with a castor wheel (2.11).

6. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal flat bar (2.3) is provided with mounts (2.2) for a chain (2.4) with a snap-ring (2.5) for small dogs, and for a chain (2.6) with a snap-ring (2.7) for medium dogs.

7. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the canopy (5) is provided with an elastic rope (5.3) with a ring (5.4) fixed in the middle for attachment to mount (4.4) of ring (5.4) of the elastic rope (5.3) located on the outer side of panel (4.6) of the door frame (4.1), and fixed with two mounts (5.2).

8. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the first stem (1.1.1) is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) on both sides with at least three hinges (1.8) for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the side panel frame (2.1), and the second up to the (n+1)-th stem (1.1.2 to 1.1.n+1) are provided in their bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) on both sides with at least three hinges (1.1 5) for the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the (n-1)-th inner panel frame (2.1.1).

9. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom crossbeam (1.3) is provided at least on one side with one mount (1 11) of a chain (1 12) with a snap-ring (1.13), and a mount for a snap-ring (1.14) for large dogs.

10. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that on the stems (1 1.1 to 1.1.n+1), the roof (6) is fixed from above, which overhangs the pen.

11. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 10, characterized in that the roof (6) is additionally supported by pillars (6.1) provided with holders (6.2) for accessories selected from the group of wastebaskets, bags, disposable absorbent floor mats, disposable gloves, disposable cleaning disinfectant wipes, treats, toys, disposable bowls, water barrels.

12. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 10, characterized in that the space under the overhanging roof (6) beside the pen is provided with a bench (7) and/or a table.

13. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 10, characterized in that the canopy (5) and/or roof (6) are provided with a camera system on the inner side.

14. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 10, characterized in that the roof (6) and/or canopy (5) are provided with a solar panel for electrical system selected from the group of: lighting, heating, locking, audio guide, software-controlled actuator for both folding and unfolding, and software-controlled controller for use of the variable collapsible pen.

15. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (2.1) of the outer side panel is provided with a fixed handle (2.8) on the outside.

16. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (2.1) of the outer side panel is provided with a lock (1.6) against unintentional opening, and the inner side panel frame (2.1 1) is provided with a lock (1.6) against unintentional opening.

17. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the locks (1.6) against unintentional opening are provided with magnets.

18. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner side panel hinge (1.15) and the outer side panel hinge (1.8) have the angle of opening of 90°, and the door hinge (4.7) and the roof hinge (1.7) have the angle of opening of 180°.

19. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor in the space for unfolding the pen is provided with an impact rubber plate.

20. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the transparent panel (4.6) and clear panel (5.6) are made of materials selected from the group of clear plexiglass, tinted plexiglass, polycarbonate with a UV film.

21. The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that the opaque panel (2.9) is washable and selected from the group of plastic, recycled plastic.

22. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1

[0038] [FIG. 1] represent a detail of the frame,

FIG. 2

[0039] [FIG. 2] represent detail of the outer side panel,

FIG. 3

[0040] [FIG. 3] represent a detail of the inner side panel,

FIG. 4

[0041] [FIG. 4] represent a detail of the door,

FIG. 5

[0042] [FIG. 5] represent a detail of the canopy,

FIG. 6

[0043] [FIG. 6] represent an embodiment of the variable collapsible pen with one row of 6 frames with a total of 6 boxes,

FIG. 7a

[0044] [FIG. 7a] represent a embodiment of the variable folding box/pen with one row of 7 frames provided with a total of 7 boxes and a bench,

FIG. 7b

[0045] [FIG. 7b] represent an embodiment of the variable collapsible pen with two rows of 7 frames provided with a total of 14 boxes,

FIG. 8

[0046] [FIG. 8] represent an embodiment of the variable collapsible pen for one dog with a bench,

FIG. 9

[0047] [FIG. 9] represent a detail of an embodiment of the variable collapsible pen for 2 dogs,

Examples

Example 1

[0048] An example embodiment of the variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6. The variable collapsible pen comprises a row of n equals 6 of rear frames 1 from corrosion-resistant material, provided with backs. Each rear frame 1 comprises two stems, the n-th stem 1.1.n fitted with a foot 1.4 at the bottom with anchoring holes and the (n+1)-th stem 1.1.n+1 fitted with a foot 1.4 at the bottom with anchoring holes, interconnected at least with the top crossbeam 1.2, center crossbeam 1.16 and bottom crossbeam 1.3.

[0049] The first stem 1.1.1 is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam 1.16 at least on one side with three hinges 1.8 for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the side panel frame 2.1, filled with an opaque panel 2.9 provided in its bottom third with a horizontal flat bar 2.3 affixed to the side panel frame 2.1 provided with the counterpart 2.10 of the locking mechanism.

[0050] The center crossbeam 1.16 is provided with at least two roof hinges 1.7 with which it is connected to the roof frame 5.1 with roof panel 5.6, provided with two locks 5.5 against unintentional folding of the canopy 5, and two first mounts 5.9 of the roof spring which are connected through the roof spring 1.10 with the second mounts 1.9 of the roof spring in the top part of the stem 1.1.n and 1.1.n+1.

[0051] The top crossbeam 1.2 is provided with two counterparts 1.6.1 of the lock against unintentional folding of the canopy 5.

[0052] The second up to the seventh stems 1.1.2 to 1.1.7 are provided in their bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam 1.16 on one side with three hinges 1.15 of the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the (n-1)-th side panel frame 2.1.1, provided with a lock 1.6 against unintentional opening having an opaque panel 2.9 and which is connected via door hinges 4.7 with the door frame 4.1 with a transparent perforated door panel 4.6 and provided with a door locking mechanism 4.3.

[0053] The second up to the seventh outer side panels are provided from the outer side with a horizontal flat bar 2.3 affixed to the inner side panel frame 2.1 and provided with the counterpart 2.10 of the locking mechanism. The roof 6 overlapping the pen is preferably fixed to the stems 1.1.1 to 1.1.7 from above. The roof 6 is additionally supported by pillars 6.1 provided with holders 6.2 for accessories selected from the group of wastebaskets, bags, disposable absorbent floor mats, disposable gloves, disposable cleaning disinfectant wipes, treats, toys, disposable bowls, water barrels.

EXAMPLE 2

[0054] Another example embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 9, and the details in FIGS. 1 to 5. The basis of the construction is similar to the previous example. In this embodiment, the variable collapsible pen comprises two rear frames 1 side by side. Stem 1.1.2 is common to both frames. In this variant, the stems are provided with holes 1.5 for attachment to the wall, which also forms the back. The horizontal flat bar 2.3 is provided with mounts 2.2 for the chain 2.4 with snap-ring 2.5 for small dogs up to 35 cm in size, and chain 2.6 with snap-ring 2.7 for medium dogs of size from 35 to 43 cm at withers.

EXAMPLE 3

[0055] Another example embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 7a, and the details in FIGS. 1 to 5. The basis of the design is similar to Example 1. In this case, the number of frames n is 7. Each door frame 4.1 is provided with a collapsible handle 4.2 and the inner side frame 2.1.1 is provided on the outside with a collapsible side handle 3.1. The perforation of the transparent breathable door panel 4.6 is implemented by circular ventilation holes 4.5 with a diameter of 2 cm. The inner side panel frame 2.1.1, the outer panel frame 2.1, and the door frame 4.1 on the side away from the rear frame 1 are provided with a castor wheel 2.11. The canopy 5 is provided with an elastic rope 5.3 with a ring 5.4 fixed in the middle for attachment to mount 4.4 of ring 5.4 of the elastic rope 5.3, located on the outer side of panel 4.6 of the door frame 4.1, and fixed with two mounts 5.2 of the elastic rope. The free space under the overhanging roof 6 from the rear side of the variable pen is provided with a bench 7 and a table.

EXAMPLE 4

[0056] Another example embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 7b, and the details in FIGS. 1 to 5. It is based on the previous example, the solution is, however, bilateral, meaning that the variable pen is made of two rows of boxes back to back. The first stem 1.1.1 is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam on both sides with at least three hinges 1.8 for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the side panel frame 2.1, and the second up to (n+1)-th stems 1.1.2 to 1.1.n+1 are provided in their bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam on both sides with at least three hinges 1.15 for the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the inner panel frame 2.1.1.

[0057] The bottom crossbeam 1.3 is provided on both sides at least with the mount 1.11 of chain 1.12 with snap-ring 1.13 and snap-ring mount 1.14. The chain 1.12 is designated for large dogs of size above 43 cm at withers. The canopy 5 and/or roof 6 are preferably provided with a camera system from the inner side. The roof 6 is additionally provided with a solar panel for the electrical systems like lighting, heating, locking, audio guide. The outer side panel frame 2.1 is provided with a fixed handle 2.8 on the outer side. The outer side panel frame 2.1 is provided with a lock 1.6 against unintentional opening, and the inner side panel frame 2.1.1 is provided with a lock 1.6 against unintentional opening. The locks 1.6 against unintentional opening are provided with magnets. The inner side panel hinges 1.15 and the outer side panel hinges 1.8 have the angle of opening of 90°, and the door hinges 4.7 and the roof hinges 1.7 have the angle of opening of 180°. The transparent panel 4.6 is made of tinted plexiglass, and the clear panel 5.6 is made of polycarbonate with a UV film. The opaque panel 2.9 is made of recycled plastic.

EXAMPLE 5

[0058] Another example embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 8, and the details in FIGS. 1 to 5. The design is again based on Example 1. In this case, there is, however, only one pen frame for one dog. On the free space under the roof 6 beside the box itself, a bench 7 is mounted. The transparent panel 4.6 and the clear panel 5.6 are made of clear plexiglass. The opaque panel 2.9 is washable and made of plastic. The pen is provided with a disinfectant coating. The floor in the space for unfolding the pen is provided with an impact rubber plate.

[0059] The above examples only illustrate several possible embodiments of the variable folding pen according to the present invention. The final design will always depend on the requirements of the client, it is possible, for example, to use the side panels for commercial or paid advertising, the basic design may be a combination of different colors, while adhering to the principle of the invention. It is clear to the expert skilled in the art that it is possible to replace the elements used by equivalents which fulfill identical functionality and usability of the device.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0060] The variable collapsible pen especially for dogs according to the present invention can be used especially in all public places where it is not possible to take a dog with you, for example at shops, cemeteries, post offices, parking lots, offices, schools and kindergartens, medical facilities, restaurants, parks, exhibition grounds, playgrounds and sports grounds. It can be used at various rest areas for tourists, motorists, etc.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST

[0061] 1 -rear frame [0062] 1.1.n-n-th stem [0063] 1.1.n+1 - (n+1)-th stem [0064] 1.2-top crossbeam [0065] 1.3-bottom crossbeam [0066] 1.4-foot [0067] 1.5-openings [0068] 1.6-side panel lock [0069] 1.7-roof hinges [0070] 1.8-side panel hinge [0071] 1.9 -second spring mounts [0072] 1.10-spring [0073] 1.11-mount of chain for large dogs [0074] 1.12-chain for large dogs [0075] 1.13-snap-ring for large dogs [0076] 1.14 -mount of snap-ring for large dogs [0077] 1.15 -inner side panel hinges [0078] 1.16 -center crossbeam [0079] 1.6.1 -lock counterpart [0080] 2.1 -outer side panel frame [0081] 2.1.1 -inner side panel frame [0082] 2.2 -chain mount for small dogs [0083] 2.3 -horizontal flat bar [0084] 2.4 -chain for small dogs [0085] 2.5 -snap-ring for small dogs [0086] 2.6 -chain for medium dogs [0087] 2.7 -snap-ring for medium dogs [0088] 2.8 -fixed handle [0089] 2.9 -opaque panel [0090] 2.10 -counterpart of the side panel locking mechanism [0091] 2.11-rotating wheel [0092] 3.1 -collapsible side panel handle [0093] 4.1 -door frame [0094] 4.2 -collapsible door handle [0095] 4.3 -door locking mechanism [0096] 4.4 -rope ring mount [0097] 4.5 -ventilation holes [0098] 4.6 -transparent panel [0099] 4.7 -door hinges [0100] 5 -canopy [0101] 5.1 -roof frame [0102] 5.2 -elastic rope mount [0103] 5.3 -elastic rope [0104] 5.4 -rope ring [0105] 5.5 -safety against unwanted roof collapsing [0106] 5.6 -roof panel [0107] 5.9 -first spring mounts [0108] 6 -roof [0109] 6.1 -pillar [0110] 6.2 -accessories holder [0111] 7 -bench