Pet care apparatus

Abstract

A pet management device comprises a housing, a cage detachably mounted on the housing and arranged to form a guide channel together with the housing when mounted on the housing, and a blower detachably mounted on the housing and communicating with the guide channel to draw air from the outside of the housing and supply it into the interior of the cage when mounted on the housing.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet management device, and more specifically, to a pet management device having various functions. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, due to low birth rates and an aging population, the number of single-person households has been increasing, leading to a rapid rise in the number of households raising pets. As the number of pet-owning households grows, the pet-related industry is showing a steady upward trend even amidst economic recession. Recently, the pet-related industry was selected as one of the future strategic industries.

[0003] As the pet-related industry develops, various products are being released to meet the needs of consumers raising pets. Specifically, these diverse products include houses that create indoor spaces for pets, cages for transporting pets, pet air conditioners that provide cooling for pets when they are hot, pet hair dryers for grooming pets after baths or walks, and pet scales for measuring pet weight. The problem to be solved

[0004] One aspect of the present invention provides a pet care device that can reduce the cost of managing pets.

[0005] Another aspect of the present invention provides a pet care device that has various functions and can reduce the space occupied.

[0006] Another aspect of the present invention provides a pet management device that allows a user to selectively combine desired functions. means of solving the problem

[0007] A pet management device according to the concept of the present invention comprises a housing, a cage detachably mounted on the housing and configured to form a guide channel together with the housing when mounted on the housing, and a blower detachably mounted on the housing and configured to suck air from the outside of the housing and supply it into the interior of the cage when mounted on the housing.

[0008] The above housing includes a main body having an open portion and a cover provided to open and close the open portion of the main body, and the cage may be provided to be detachable from the main body when the cover opens the open portion of the main body.

[0009] The above cage may be configured to have a lighter weight than the above housing.

[0010] The above cage may include a cage hole provided to communicate with the above guide channel.

[0011] The above cage may include an inlet that is open toward the outlet of the blower.

[0012] The above blower may include an air conditioner connected to the cage, which is composed of a cooling fan and a heat exchanger arranged to exchange heat with the air blown by the cooling fan.

[0013] The above air conditioner may include an air conditioner filter provided to filter the air blown by the cooling fan.

[0014] The above housing includes a main body having an open portion and a cover provided to open and close the open portion of the main body, and the cover may include an air conditioner receiving portion provided to accommodate the air conditioner.

[0015] The above cover includes a cover body and a cover lid that forms an air conditioner housing together with the cover body, and the air conditioner may be provided to be detachable from the cover lid when the cover lid opens the air conditioner housing.

[0016] The above blower may include a dryer that is connected to the guide path and is composed of a dry fan and a dry filter provided to filter the air blown by the dry fan.

[0017] The above housing includes a guide projection for aligning the position of the dryer, and the dryer may include a guide groove formed to be guided by the guide projection.

[0018] The above-described dryer may include a blower unit in which the guide groove is formed and a dryer fan is accommodated inside, and a power unit that is slidably coupled to the blower unit and has a dryer connector provided therein.

[0019] The above pet management device may further include a healthcare sensor that is positioned in the housing and arranged to support the cage.

[0020] The above healthcare sensor may include a weight sensor.

[0021] The above cage may be positioned so that its side is spaced apart from the housing.

[0022] In another aspect, a pet management device according to the concept of the present invention comprises a main body forming a cage receiving portion and provided with a weight sensor, and a cage detachably seated in the cage receiving portion, wherein the cage is supported by the weight sensor when seated in the cage receiving portion and is aligned spaced apart from the inner surfaces of the main body forming the cage receiving portion so as not to apply a force other than a force in the direction of gravity.

[0023] The above pet management device may further include a cover provided to selectively cover the upper surface of the main body, and an air conditioner detachably mounted on the cover.

[0024] The above pet care device may further include a dryer detachably mounted on the main body.

[0025] The above pet care device further includes a guide channel formed between the cage and the main body, and the guide channel may be configured to guide air discharged from the dryer into the interior of the cage.

[0026] In another aspect, a pet care device according to the concept of the present invention comprises a housing, a cage detachably mounted on the housing and forming a guide channel together with the housing, an air conditioner detachably mounted on the housing and configured to supply heat-exchanged air into the interior of the cage when mounted on the housing, a dryer detachably mounted on the housing and configured to blow air into the guide channel when mounted on the housing, and a healthcare sensor disposed in the housing to support the cage. Effects of the invention

[0027] According to the concept of the present invention, since the pet management device is equipped with various functions in a single product, there is no need to purchase multiple products, thereby reducing the cost of managing pets.

[0028] According to the concept of the present invention, since the pet management device is equipped with various functions in a single product, it can reduce the space occupied compared to cases where devices with each function are provided separately.

[0029] According to the concept of the present invention, since the configuration having some functions can be separated from the main body, the user can selectively combine and use the desired functions. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0030] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a pet management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a cross-section along the line A-A' shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a cross-section along the line B-B' shown in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a drawing showing the separation of the cage from the main body shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 is a drawing showing the separation of the air conditioner from the main body shown in Figure 1. Figure 6 is a drawing illustrating the hair dryer shown in Figure 2. Figure 7 is a disassembled drawing of the hair dryer shown in Figure 6. Figure 8 is a drawing illustrating the state in which the hair dryer shown in Figure 8 begins to be connected to the main body. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the power unit begins to be connected to the main body after the blower unit of the dryer shown in FIG. 8 is connected to the main body. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the state in which the power unit illustrated in FIG. 9 is coupled to the main body. Figure 11 is a cross-section along the line C-C' shown in Figure 1. FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the separation of a cage from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the separation of a cage from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating the separation of an air conditioner from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating a dryer of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a pet care device including a hair dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view along the line D-D' shown in Figure 16. FIG. 18 is a drawing showing the hair dryer illustrated in FIG. 16 being separated from the main body. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0031] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and various modifications that may replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0032] Additionally, the same reference numerals or symbols presented in each drawing of this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit or / or restrict the disclosed invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0034] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used herein may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms, and said terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any one of a plurality of related described items.

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a pet management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a cross-section along the line A-A' indicated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a cross-section along the line B-B' indicated in FIG. 1.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, a pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a main body (10) having a box shape, a door (20) provided to open and close the front of the main body (10), and a cover (30) provided to cover the upper part of the main body (10). The main body (10) and the cover (30) together may be referred to as a housing (10, 30).

[0038] The main body (10) may be formed so that at least a portion of the front surface is open. The main body (10) may be formed so that at least a portion of the top surface is open. A cage (110), which will be described later, may be accommodated in the main body (10). A hair dryer (130) may be detachably mounted in the main body (10). A healthcare sensor (140) may be provided in the main body (10). To allow these components to be mounted, the main body (10) may be constructed by including a material having a strength greater than a certain amount. As a component used indoors, the main body (10) may be constructed by including a material that is somewhat heavier than the cage (110) but provides stability.

[0039] The door (20) may be provided to open and close an open portion formed on the front of the main body (10). The door (20) may be rotatably coupled to the main body (10). The door (20) may include a door handle (21) formed so that a user can grasp it when opening and closing.

[0040] The door (20) may include a viewing window (22) provided so that a user can see inside the main body (10) when the door (20) is in a position that closes an open portion formed on the front of the main body (10). The viewing window (22) may be composed of a transparent or translucent material.

[0041] The cover (30) may be provided to open and close an open portion formed on the upper surface of the main body (10). The cover (30) may be rotatably coupled to the main body (10). The cover (30) may include a cover handle (31) formed so that a user can grasp it when opening or closing it.

[0042] The cover (30) may include a cover body (32) rotatably coupled to the main body (10) and a cover lid (33) rotatably coupled to the cover body (32). A space may be formed between the cover body (32) and the cover lid (33) to accommodate an air conditioner (120) to be described later.

[0043] The cover (30) may include a cover inlet (34) formed on at least one side. The cover inlet (34) may be located on the left side and / or right side of the cover (30). The cover inlet (34) may also be located on the back side of the cover (30). External air can be supplied to an air conditioner (120) mounted inside the cover (30) through the cover inlet (34).

[0044] The cover (30) may include a cover outlet (35) into which a part of the air conditioner (120) is inserted. The cover outlet (35) may be formed on one side facing the cage (110) when the cover (30) is in a position to close an open part formed on the upper surface of the main body (10). A part of the air conditioner outlet (124) of the air conditioner (120) may be inserted into the cover outlet (35).

[0045] A cage (110) may be accommodated inside the main body (10). The cage (110) may be provided to be detachable from the main body (10). The cage (110) may be constructed with a material lighter than the main body (10) to facilitate easy movement by the user while the pet is contained therein. The cage (110) may include a cage handle (111) to facilitate easy gripping by the user.

[0046] A guide channel (101) may be formed between the main body (10) and the cage (110). Air discharged from the blower (120, 130) may be guided into the interior of the cage (110) through the guide channel (101).

[0047] The cage (110) may include a cage door (112). The cage door (112) may have a grid pattern to prevent the pet from escaping through the open front of the cage (110). When the cage door (112) is positioned so as not to cover the open front of the cage (110), the pet may escape from the cage (110).

[0048] The cage (110) may be configured to be in communication with the air conditioner (120). The cage (110) may include a cooling inlet (114) connected to the air conditioner outlet (124) of the air conditioner (120). The cooling inlet (114) may be formed on one side facing the cover (30) when the cover (30) is in a position covering the upper surface of the main body (10). The cooling inlet (114) may be formed on the upper surface of the cage (110). Heat-exchanged air from the air conditioner (120) may be supplied into the interior of the cage (110) through the cooling inlet (114).

[0049] The cage (110) may include a cage hole (113) formed on at least one side. The cage hole (113) may be formed on the left side and / or right side of the cage (110). Air blown from the dryer (130) through the cage hole (113) may be supplied into the interior of the cage (110).

[0050] The cage (110) may include a dry inlet (115) formed on at least one side. The dry inlet (115) may be formed on the back side of the cage (110). Air blown from a dryer (130) through the dry inlet (115) may be supplied into the interior of the cage (110).

[0051] When the cage (110) is housed inside the main body (10), it can be supported by a healthcare sensor (140).

[0052] The air conditioner (120) may be detachably mounted inside the cover (30). The air conditioner (120) may be configured to communicate with the cage (110). The air conditioner (120) may include an air conditioner inlet (123) corresponding to the cover inlet (34) to communicate with the outside, and an air conditioner outlet (124) corresponding to the cooling inlet (114) to communicate with the cage (110). The air conditioner inlet (123) may be formed on the back and / or at least one side of the air conditioner (120). The air conditioner outlet (124) may be formed on the bottom surface of the air conditioner (120).

[0053] The air conditioner (120) may include a cooling fan (121), a heat exchanger (122), and an air conditioner filter (125).

[0054] The cooling fan (121) may be configured to draw outside air into the interior of the air conditioner (120) and discharge it to the exterior of the air conditioner (120). The outside air may be supplied to the cage (110) by the cooling fan (121).

[0055] The heat exchanger (122) may be configured to exchange heat with the air discharged from the cooling fan (121). The heat exchanger (122) may be located between the cooling fan (121) and the air conditioner outlet (124). Alternatively, the heat exchanger (122) may be located between the cooling fan (121) and the air conditioner inlet (123) so that heat is exchanged with the outside air before it passes through the cooling fan (121).

[0056] An air conditioner filter (125) may be provided to filter air passing through a heat exchanger (122). The air conditioner filter (125) may be located between the heat exchanger (122) and the air conditioner outlet (124). Alternatively, the air conditioner filter (125) may be located between the cooling fan (121) and the air conditioner inlet (123), or between the cooling fan (121) and the heat exchanger (122).

[0057] The hair dryer (130) may be detachably mounted to the main body (10). The hair dryer (130) may be provided to be in communication with the main body (10). The hair dryer (130) may be detachably mounted to a hair dryer mounting part (13) provided at the rear of the main body (10). The hair dryer (130) may include a hair dryer inlet (133) provided to be in communication with the outside, and a hair dryer outlet (134) corresponding to a hair dryer opening (16) of the main body (10) to be in communication with the inside of the main body (10). The hair dryer (130) may include a hair dryer sealing member (133a) extending along the edge of the hair dryer inlet (133). When the hair dryer (130) is mounted to the main body (10), the hair dryer sealing member (133a) may seal the space between the hair dryer (130) and the main body (10). Accordingly, the pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention can prevent loss of air blown from the dryer (130). The dryer (130) may include a dryer fan (131) and a dryer filter (135).

[0058] The drying fan (131) may be configured to draw external air into the interior of the dryer (130) and discharge it to the exterior of the dryer (130). External air may be supplied into the interior of the main body (10) by the drying fan (131).

[0059] A dry filter (135) may be provided to filter the air passing through the dry fan (131). The dry filter (135) may be located between the dry fan (131) and the dryer outlet (134). Alternatively, the dry filter (135) may be located between the dry fan (131) and the dryer inlet (133).

[0060] The air conditioner (120) and the dryer (130) are both devices that blow air, and can be collectively referred to as blower devices (120, 130).

[0061] The healthcare sensor (140) may be located on the bottom surface inside the main body (10). The healthcare sensor (140) may be provided to support the cage (110). The healthcare sensor (140) may include a sensor capable of measuring weight.

[0062] Figure 4 is a drawing showing the separation of the cage from the main body shown in Figure 1.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 4, the cage (110) of the pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be separated upward from the main body (10) while the cover (30) is rotated so that the upper surface of the main body (10) is exposed. To this end, the main body (10) may include a cage receiving portion (11). The cage receiving portion (11) may be formed to be larger than the main body (10) by a predetermined size. A healthcare sensor (140) may be placed on the bottom surface of the cage receiving portion (11).

[0064] According to this configuration, the pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention allows the user to separate and use the cage (110) housed in the main body (10) without the need to separately prepare a cage for use when going out with the pet, thereby reducing the cost incurred for the pet. In addition, more indoor space can be secured compared to preparing a separate cage.

[0065] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the separation of the air conditioner from the main body shown in Figure 1.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 5, the cover (30) may include an air conditioner receiving portion (36) formed between the cover body (32) and the cover lid (33) to accommodate an air conditioner (120). As the cover lid (33) rotates relative to the cover body (32), the air conditioner receiving portion (36) may be opened. As the cover lid (33) opens the air conditioner receiving portion (36), the air conditioner (120) may be separated from the cover (30).

[0067] The air conditioner (120) may include an air conditioner connector (127) that is provided to be electrically connected to the main body (10) when the air conditioner is seated in the air conditioner receiving portion (120) of the cover (30). Through the air conditioner connector (127), the air conditioner (120) can receive power from the main body (10). Additionally, through the air conditioner connector (127), the air conditioner (120) can be electrically connected to the main body (10) and controlled by a control unit (not shown) of the main body (10).

[0068] According to this configuration, the pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an air conditioner (120) that is detachably mounted on the cover (30), so there is no need to provide a separate air conditioner, thereby reducing pet care costs. In addition, since there is no need for a space to place a separate air conditioner, there is an advantage in utilizing indoor space.

[0069] FIG. 6 is a drawing of the hair dryer shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 7 is a drawing of the hair dryer shown in FIG. 6 disassembled. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which the hair dryer shown in FIG. 8 begins to be connected to the main body. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the state in which the power unit begins to be connected to the main body after the blower unit of the hair dryer shown in FIG. 8 has been connected to the main body. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the state in which the power unit shown in FIG. 9 is connected to the main body.

[0070] Including FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 7, the hair dryer (130) can be detachably coupled to the hair dryer mounting portion (13) of the main body (10). The hair dryer mounting portion (13) may include a guide projection (13a) that guides the mounting of the hair dryer (130), and the hair dryer (130) may include a guide groove (132a) formed to be guided by the guide projection (13a).

[0071] The dryer outlet (134) of the dryer (130) may be provided to correspond to the dryer opening (16) of the main body (10). The dryer outlet (134) may be provided in multiple numbers, and the dryer opening (16) may be provided to correspond to the number of dryer outlets (134).

[0072] The hair dryer (130) may include a blower unit (132) and a power unit (136) movably coupled to the blower unit (132). The power unit (136) may be located above the blower unit (132).

[0073] The blower section (132) can accommodate a drying fan (131) inside. A guide projection (13a) can be located in the blower section (132). A dryer outlet (134) can be formed in the blower section (132).

[0074] A hair dryer elastic body (137) may be provided at the top of the blower unit (132). One end of the hair dryer elastic body (137) may be fixed to the blower unit (132), and the other end may be fixed to the power unit (136). The hair dryer elastic body (137) may pressurize the power unit (136) in a direction that moves it away from the blower unit (132). The hair dryer elastic body (137) may be fixed to the elastic body support (136b) of the power unit (136).

[0075] The blower unit (132) may include a guide unit (138) that is slidably coupled to a moving guide (136a) of the power unit (136). The guide unit (138) may include a guide end (138a) provided to be inserted into the moving guide (136a). The guide unit (138) may extend along the direction of movement of the power unit (136).

[0076] The power unit (136) can be slidably coupled to the blower unit (132). The power unit (136) may include an elastic support (136b) to which a dryer elastic body (137) is fixed. Accordingly, when the power unit (136) is coupled to the blower unit (132), it can be elastically biased in a direction that deviates from the blower unit (132).

[0077] The power section (136) may include a movable guide (136a) to which the guide section (138) of the blower section (132) is slidably coupled. The movable guide (136a) may slidably support the guide end (138a) of the guide section (138). The movable guide (136a) may extend along the direction of movement of the power section (136).

[0078] The power unit (136) may include a hair dryer connector (130a) that is provided to be electrically connected to the main body (10) when mounted on the hair dryer mounting unit (13). Through the hair dryer connector (130a), the hair dryer (130) can receive power from the main body (130). Additionally, through the hair dryer connector (130a), the hair dryer (130a) can be electrically connected to the main body (10) and controlled by a control unit (not shown) of the main body (10).

[0079] A hair dryer fixing part (139) may be provided in the power unit (136). The hair dryer fixing part (139) may be provided to be hook-coupled to the main body (10). The hair dryer fixing part (139) may be rotatably coupled to the power unit (136). The power unit (136) may include a handle support part (136c) that rotatably supports the hair dryer fixing part (139).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 8, the hair dryer (130) may include a hair dryer handle (139a) provided in the power section (136). The hair dryer handle (139a) may be provided at the rear end of the hair dryer fixing section (139).

[0081] The hair dryer (130) may include a handle elastic body (139b) provided to apply force to the hair dryer fixing part (139) in a direction in which the hair dryer fixing part (139) is coupled to the main body (10). When a force opposite to the elastic force of the handle elastic body (139b) is applied to the hair dryer handle (139a), the hair dryer fixing part (139) may be released from the main body (10). When no force is applied to the hair dryer handle (139a), the hair dryer fixing part (139) may maintain a position fixed to the main body (10) by the elastic force of the handle elastic body (139b).

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, the process of attaching the hair dryer (130) to the main body (10) is explained.

[0083] Referring to FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 8, the hair dryer (130) is positioned at an oblique angle relative to the main body (10) such that a guide groove (132a) located at the bottom of the hair dryer (130) corresponds to a guide projection (13a) located at the hair dryer mounting portion (13) of the main body (10). At this time, the guide projection (13a) and the guide groove (132a) may be made of a magnetic material so that the hair dryer (130) can be mounted in the correct position relative to the main body (10).

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 9, the hair dryer (130) is rotated in the direction in which it is mounted on the main body (10) with the guide projection (13a) as the center of rotation. At this time, the power unit (136) is pressed in the direction of being separated from the blower unit (132) by the hair dryer elastic body (137), so it is in a state of protruding backward from the back surface of the main body (10) as shown in FIG. 9.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 10, when the power unit (136) is subjected to a force in the opposite direction to the force applied by the hair dryer elastic body (137) to the power unit (136), the power unit (136) can be inserted into the hair dryer mounting part (13) of the main body (10). The power unit (136) can be guided in the direction of insertion into the main body (10) by a moving guide (136a) combined with a guide part (138). Accordingly, the hair dryer fixing part (139) can be fixed to the main body (10). In addition, a hair dryer connector (130a) provided in the power unit (136) can be electrically connected to the main body (10).

[0086] When the hair dryer (130) is to be separated from the main body (10), the hair dryer handle (139a) is pressed to move the hair dryer fixing part (139) so that it is released from the main body (10). At this time, the power unit (136) can move in the direction of separation from the main body (10) by the elastic force of the hair dryer elastic body (137). Accordingly, the hair dryer connector (130a) of the power unit (136) can be separated from the main body (10).

[0087] Afterwards, as shown in FIG. 8, the hair dryer (130) can be separated from the main body (10) after being rotated by a predetermined angle relative to the main body (10).

[0088] In one embodiment of the present invention, when a hair dryer (130) is coupled to a main body (10), it is electrically connected to the main body (10) in the final step, and when separated from the main body (10), it is separated from the main body (10) first, so safety can be improved during coupling and separation.

[0089] Figure 11 is a cross-section along the line C-C' shown in Figure 1.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 11, a pet care device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a healthcare sensor (140) located on the bottom surface of a cage receiving portion (11) of a main body (10). The healthcare sensor (140) may be provided to support a cage (110). The cage (110) may include a sensor coupling portion (119) coupled with the healthcare sensor (140).

[0091] The healthcare sensor (140) may include a weight sensor (141). The weight sensor (141) is provided to measure the weight of a pet housed in the cage (110). Since it is difficult to measure the weight accurately when the cage (110) is subjected to a force other than the direction of gravity, the cage (110) may be aligned so that its lower surface is supported by the weight sensor (141), its upper surface is in contact with the air conditioner (120), and its sides are spaced apart from the main body (10). That is, the cage (110) may be provided so that it is in contact with other components only on its upper and lower surfaces, and not in contact with the inner surfaces of the main body (10) that form the cage housing (11).

[0092] In addition to the weight sensor (141), the healthcare sensor (140) may also include a sensor capable of measuring the heart rate or blood pressure of the pet.

[0093] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the separation of a cage from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 12, a pet management device (2) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, for components identical to the pet management device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to 3, the same reference numerals are assigned, and a detailed description may be omitted.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 12, the cage (110) of the pet care device (2) according to another embodiment of the present invention can be separated through the front of the main body (10). The cage (110) can be separated from the main body (10) through the front opening (12a) when the door (20) is in a position that opens the front opening (12a) of the main body (10a).

[0096] A pet care device (2) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a rail (40) to guide the separation of a cage (110). The rail (40) may include a main body rail (41) fixed to a main body (10a) and a cage rail (42) to which the cage (110) is detachably coupled. The cage rail (42) may be provided to be slidable relative to the main body rail (41). Since the cage (110) is detachably provided on the cage rail (42), the user can use the cage (110) by taking it out of the main body (10) and separating it from the cage rail (42) when going out with the pet.

[0097] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the separation of a cage from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 13, a pet management device (3) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, for components identical to the pet management device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the same reference numerals are assigned, and a detailed description may be omitted.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 13, the cage (110) of the pet care device (3) according to another embodiment of the present invention can be separated from the main body (10b) forward and upward with the cover (30) exposing the upper surface of the main body (10b) and the door (20) opening the front opening (12b). Unlike the main body (10) shown in FIG. 4 and the main body (10b) shown in FIG. 5, the main body (10b) of the pet care device (3) according to another embodiment of the present invention may have a part of the upper edge of the front forming the front opening (12b) omitted. Accordingly, the cage (110) can be easily separated from the main body (10b).

[0100] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating the separation of an air conditioner from the main body of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 14, a pet management device (4) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, for components identical to the pet management device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to 3, the same reference numerals are assigned, and a detailed description may be omitted.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 14, the air conditioner (220) of the pet care device (4) according to another embodiment of the present invention can be separated through the back surface of the cover (30a). The air conditioner (220) can be separated from the cover (30a) even when the cover lid (33a) of the cover (30a) is in a position covering the upper surface of the cover body (32a).

[0103] A pet care device (4) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a rail (50) to guide the separation of an air conditioner (220). The rail (50) may include a cover rail (51) fixed to a cover (30a) and an air conditioner rail (52) to which the air conditioner (220) is detachably coupled. The air conditioner rail (52) may be provided to be slidable relative to the cover rail (51). Since the air conditioner (220) is detachably provided on the air conditioner rail (52), the user can easily mount and use the air conditioner (220) on the housing (10, 30a) when the air conditioner (220) is needed.

[0104] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating a dryer of a pet care device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 15, a pet management device (5) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, for components identical to the pet management device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to 3, the same reference numerals are assigned, and a detailed description may be omitted.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 15, the main body (10c) of a pet care device (5) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a guide groove (13c), and the hair dryer (230) may include a guide projection (232a). The guide groove (13c) may be located in the hair dryer mounting portion (13) of the main body (10c), and the guide projection (232a) may be located in the blower portion (232) of the hair dryer (230). The guide projection (232a) may be inserted into the guide groove (13c) of the main body (10c).

[0107] Specifically, referring to the state in which the hair dryer (130) illustrated in FIG. 8 is mounted on the main body (10), when the hair dryer (230) is mounted on the main body (10c), the guide projection (232a) can be inserted into the guide groove (13c), and accordingly, the hair dryer (230) is aligned so that it can be coupled to the main body (10c) in the correct position. According to this configuration, the pet care device (5) according to another embodiment of the present invention can prevent the hair dryer (230) from being mounted on the main body (10c) in the wrong position.

[0108] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a pet care device including a hair dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a drawing illustrating a cross-section along the line D-D' indicated in FIG. 16. FIG. 18 is a drawing illustrating the hair dryer shown in FIG. 16 being separated from the main body.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 16 to 18, a pet management device (6) according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, for components identical to the pet management device (1) according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the same reference numerals are assigned, and a detailed description may be omitted.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 16 to 18, a dryer (330) of a pet care device (6) according to another embodiment of the present invention may be provided to surround the bottom surface and the back surface of a cage (110). A dryer (330) of a pet care device (6) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a blower (332a) provided to form a part of the back surface of a main body (10d), and an extension (332b) extending forward from the lower end of the blower (332a) to cover the bottom surface of the cage (110).

[0111] The hair dryer (330) can be separated to the rear of the main body (10d). A pet care device (6) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a rail (60) to guide the separation of the hair dryer (330). The rail (60) may include a main body rail (61) fixed to the main body (10d) and a hair dryer rail (62) to which the hair dryer (330) is detachably coupled. The hair dryer rail (62) may be provided to be slidable relative to the main body rail (61). Since the hair dryer (330) is detachably provided on the hair dryer rail (62), the user can easily mount and use the hair dryer (330) on the housing (10d, 30) when the hair dryer (330) is needed.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 18, the dryer (330) may have a drying fan (not shown) located in the blower section (332a), as in the dryer (130) shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. Air blown by the drying fan may be supplied into the interior of the cage (110) through the drying inlet (115), or through the extension passage (102) formed inside the extension section (332b) and through the cage hole (113) formed on the side of the cage (110). Specifically, air blown from the blower section (332a) may travel along the extension passage (102) of the extension section (332b) and then flow into the guide passage (101) through the extension slit (334a). An extension slit (334a) may be formed on the upper surface of the extension portion (332b) and may be formed extending along the direction in which the extension portion (332b) extends. Air introduced into the guide channel (101) through the extension slit (334a) may be supplied into the interior of the cage (110) through the cage hole (113).

[0113] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0114] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Pet management device 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d; main body 30, 30a; cover 40, 50; rail 110; cage 113; Cage hole 120, 220; air conditioner 121; Cooling fan 122; heat exchanger 125; Air conditioner filter 130, 230, 330; hair dryer 131; Dry pan 132; Blower unit 135; Dry filter 136; Power Department 140; healthcare sensor

Claims

Claim 1 A pet care device comprising: a housing including a main body having an open portion and a cover arranged to open and close the open portion of the main body; a cage detachably mounted on the housing and arranged to form a guide channel together with the housing when mounted on the housing; and an air conditioner detachably mounted on the housing and connected to the cage to suck air from the outside of the housing and supply it into the interior of the cage when mounted on the housing; wherein the air conditioner includes a cooling fan; a heat exchanger arranged to exchange heat with air blown by the cooling fan; and an air conditioner connector arranged to be electrically connected to the main body; and wherein the cover includes an air conditioner receiving portion arranged to accommodate the air conditioner; a cover body; and a cover lid forming the air conditioner receiving portion together with the cover body; and wherein the air conditioner is arranged such that when the cover lid opens the air conditioner receiving portion, the air conditioner connector is separated from the main body and is detachable from the cover lid. Claim 2 In claim 1, the cage is a pet care device configured to be detachable from the main body when the cover opens an open part of the main body. Claim 3 A pet care device according to claim 1, wherein the cage is provided to have a lighter weight than the housing. Claim 4 A pet care device according to claim 1, wherein the cage includes a cage hole provided to communicate with the guide channel. Claim 5 In claim 1, the pet care device comprising an inlet that is open toward the outlet of the air conditioner. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 A pet care device according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner includes an air conditioner filter configured to filter the air blown by the cooling fan. Claim 8 delete Claim 9 delete Claim 10 A pet care device according to claim 1, further comprising a dryer composed of a dry fan and a dry filter arranged to filter the air blown by the dry fan, and communicating with the guide flow path. Claim 11 A pet care device according to claim 10, wherein the housing includes a guide projection for aligning the position of the dryer, and the dryer includes a guide groove formed to be guided by the guide projection. Claim 12 In claim 11, the pet care device comprises: a blower unit in which the guide groove is formed and a dryer fan is accommodated inside; and a power unit slidably coupled to the blower unit and provided with a dryer connector. Claim 13 A pet care device further comprising, in claim 1, a healthcare sensor disposed in the housing and arranged to support the cage. Claim 14 ◈Claim 14 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Claim 13, the healthcare sensor is a pet management device comprising a weight sensor. Claim 15 ◈Claim 15 was abandoned upon payment of the registration fee.◈ In Claim 13, the said cage is a pet care device in which the side is positioned such that it is spaced apart from the said housing. Claim 16 delete Claim 17 delete Claim 18 delete Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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