Physiotherapy devices for pets

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pet therapy device. Because pets have a lot of hair, to avoid affecting electrotherapy massage, the present invention provides a conductive platform electrically connected to a current output unit. After the pet is placed on top of the conductive platform, a comb body is used, with each first bristle of the comb body electrically connected to the current output unit. When each first bristle comes into contact with the pet's body, the conductive platform, the pet, the first bristles, and the current output unit together form a conductive circuit, allowing the pet to obtain a sufficient electrotherapy massage effect, thereby improving the shortcomings of the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a physical therapy device, in particular to a physical therapy device for pets. Background Art

[0002] Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, mainly uses physical methods such as light, electricity, water, cold, and heat to prevent, treat, and manage physical injuries caused by diseases or external forces. Current physiotherapy programs include: (1) light therapy, such as ultraviolet light. (2) electrotherapy, such as electrical stimulation. (3) hydrotherapy, such as water exercise. (4) cold therapy, such as ice packs. (5) heat therapy, such as hot packs. (6) force therapy, such as massage. (7) exercise therapy, such as muscle strength training.

[0003] Among them, the electrical stimulation in electrotherapy mainly involves attaching two electrode sheets to the patient's affected area, such as the waist, and then outputting current to the electrode sheets through the electrotherapy device, so that the electrotherapy device, the two electrode sheets, and the human body form a conductive circuit. When the current passes through the human body, it stimulates the nerves and promotes the alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles to achieve the effect of treating the affected area.

[0004] The aforementioned conditions aren't limited to humans; pets, like humans, can also suffer injuries and aging. Electrotherapy can be used to treat or relieve pain. However, compared to humans, pets' skin is often covered in hair. Applying the electrodes to a pet's skin can make contact difficult, resulting in poor electrotherapy results.

[0005] Therefore, the inventors believe that there should be a means to improve the above-mentioned deficiencies so that pets can also receive electrotherapy to cure their physical ailments. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the inventors propose a solution, which is a pet therapy device comprising:

[0007] A current output unit:

[0008] The current output unit can be electrically connected to a mains power supply to output an output current and control the current value thereof.

[0009] 1. Comb body:

[0010] The comb body includes a first end and a second end. A side surface of the first end is provided with a plurality of first bristles made of conductive material. The second end can be held by a human body, and each first bristle is electrically connected to the current output unit.

[0011] A conductive platform:

[0012] The conductive platform is electrically connected to the current output unit. When a pet is placed on the conductive platform so that the current output unit outputs current, the current output unit, each first bristle, the current output unit, the conductive platform, and the pet together form a conductive loop.

[0013] The pet therapy device is provided with a temperature monitoring unit electrically connected to the current output unit inside the comb body, and the temperature monitoring unit can be operated to set a default temperature. A plurality of second bristles made of heat-conductive material are arranged on a side surface of the first end, and each second bristle is connected to the temperature monitoring unit respectively, and the temperature monitoring unit can be used to control each second bristle to maintain the default temperature.

[0014] In the pet therapy device, the temperature monitoring unit can be used to detect the ambient temperature and the temperature of the pet respectively, so as to determine the temperature default value according to the detection results.

[0015] The pet therapy device comprises a vibration unit electrically connected to the current output unit, and a plurality of protrusions are arranged on a side surface of the second end.

[0016] The pet therapy device comprises a fragrance releasing unit for emitting fragrance provided inside the first end, and a hole communicating with the fragrance releasing unit is provided on the surface of the first end.

[0017] The pet therapy device is provided with a massage piece on the second end surface, and the massage piece includes a clamp provided on the second end surface, and the clamp has elasticity so that the two ends are affected by external force and move away from each other, or are affected by elastic restoring force and move closer to each other, and a wheel body is provided on the inner side of each end.

[0018] In the pet therapy device, the ends of the first bristles are respectively provided with a conductive silicone.

[0019] In the pet therapy device, when the current output unit, the first bristles, the conductive platform, and the pet together form the conductive loop, the current output unit can be configured to control the current value of the output current, gradually increasing it from a first current initial value to a current default value.

[0020] The pet therapy device, wherein, when a temporary disconnection occurs in the process of the conductive circuit formed by the current output unit, each first bristle, the conductive platform, and the pet, the current output unit can be configured to execute: controlling the current value of the output current, gradually increasing it from a second current initial value to a current default value, and the difference between the second current initial value and the current default value is proportional to the disconnection time.

[0021] In the pet therapy device, the second current initial value is at most 90% of the current default value and is higher than the first current initial value.

[0022] Generally, electrotherapy is achieved by applying positive and negative patches to human skin, holding positive and negative electric rods in both hands, or clamping positive and negative clips to fingers, ears, and other places of the body, and then applying electricity to achieve a therapeutic effect. However, pets may have hair on their skin, making it difficult to use the aforementioned methods for physical therapy like humans. To this end, the inventors have designed a method specifically for physical therapy of pets, which mainly involves placing the pet on the conductive platform and combing the pet's hair with the comb body to achieve the purpose of each first bristle contacting the pet's skin. At this time, when the current output unit outputs current, the current output unit, each first bristle, the pet, and the conductive platform will form the conductive circuit to provide physical therapy to the pet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is the appearance diagram of the present invention and the meaning diagram of the usage state;

[0024] Figure 2 A side view of the comb body of the present invention and a diagram showing the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 A bottom view of the comb body of the present invention and a diagram showing the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the first embodiment of the comb body of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of a comb body of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the third embodiment of the comb body of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the electrical connections of the components of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 The output current of the current output unit of the present invention means Figure 1 ;as well as

[0031] Figure 9 The output current of the current output unit of the present invention means Figure 2 .

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] City power A

[0034] Pet B

[0035] Current output unit 1

[0036] Comb body 2

[0037] First end 21

[0038] First Brush 211

[0039] Conductive silicone 2111

[0040] Second bristle 212

[0041] Hole 213

[0042] Second end 22

[0043] Convex body 221

[0044] Conductive platform 3

[0045] Temperature monitoring unit 4

[0046] Vibration unit 5

[0047] Aroma release unit 6

[0048] Massage fork 7

[0049] Massage piece 8

[0050] Fixture 81

[0051] Wheel body 82 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In the past, electrotherapy treatments for humans were mostly performed using positive and negative patches (applied to human skin), positive and negative electric rods (held by hand), and positive and negative clamps (which could be used to clamp fingers, ears, etc.). However, pets may have hair on their skin, making it difficult to directly apply patches to their skin for treatment like humans. Therefore, the inventors have designed a method specifically for pet therapy. The following text is accompanied by diagrams to explain the advantages, features, and technical characteristics of this invention. This invention relates to a pet therapy device, comprising:

[0053] A current output unit (1):

[0054] See also Figure 7 As shown, the current output unit (1) can be electrically connected to a mains (A) to output an output current and control its current value. Therefore, the current output unit (1) can allow the owner to control the current output size to provide different degrees of electrotherapy for the pet. The users of this manual are not limited to pet owners, but can also be related personnel engaged in pet services. In order to facilitate the description of the advantages, features, operation methods, etc. of this manual, the following description is based on the operator as the pet owner.

[0055] A comb body (2):

[0056] See also Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the appearance and outline of the comb body (2) are not limited to those shown in the accompanying drawings. Any comb that can be used as a pet comb is the comb body (2) referred to in this specification. The comb body (2) includes a first end (21) and a second end (22). A side surface of the first end (21) is provided with a plurality of first bristles (211) made of a conductive material. The second end (22) can be held by a human body, and each first bristle (211) is electrically connected to the current output unit (1). Therefore, when the current output unit (1) continuously outputs current, the current will be transmitted to the pet (B) body through each first bristle (211) to achieve the purpose of electrotherapy.

[0057] A conductive platform (3):

[0058] See also Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 7 As shown, the conductive platform (3) is electrically connected to the current output unit (1). The conductive platform (3) can be used to place the pet (B) so that when the current output unit (1) outputs current, the current output unit (1), each first brush bristle (211), the conductive platform (3), and the pet (B) together form a conductive loop. The conductive platform (3) can be, for example but not limited to: a conductive tape pad, a metal platform, or a pet operating table. Anything that can conduct electricity to form the aforementioned conductive loop and can be used to place the pet (B) is referred to as the conductive platform (3) in this specification.

[0059] Here, as Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the present invention mainly uses electrical stimulation to treat pets (B). Since pets (B) have a lot of long hair, which easily affects the conductive effect, the present invention is used to place the pet (B) on the conductive platform (3) first, and then start the current output unit (1). When the owner is grooming the pet (B), the current output unit (1), each first bristle (211), the conductive platform (3), and the pet (B) can form a conductive circuit to provide the pet (B) with an electrotherapy effect. Since the whole process is smooth and gentle, the pet (B) will not feel excessive repulsion. Furthermore, each first bristle (211) is provided with a conductive silicone (2111). Through this special design, the pet (B) can not only have an electrotherapy effect but also massage the acupuncture points during the treatment process. At the same time, it can also avoid the sharp thorns at the end of each first bristle (211) causing the pet (B) to feel uncomfortable.

[0060] Also, please refer to Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in addition to providing pet electrotherapy effects, the present invention preferably provides hot and cold therapy effects at the same time, wherein the hot and cold therapy effects are mainly divided into passive and active types. The passive implementation method is first introduced below: a temperature monitoring unit (4) electrically connected to the current output unit (1) is provided inside the comb body (2), and the temperature monitoring unit (4) can be operated to set a default temperature. A plurality of second bristles (212) made of a heat-conducting material are arranged on a side surface of the first end (21), and each second bristle (212) is respectively connected to the temperature monitoring unit (4), and the temperature monitoring unit (4) can be used to control each second bristle (212) to maintain the temperature at the default value.

[0061] See also Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, this passive hot and cold therapy effect is mainly achieved by the owner determining the temperature of the hot and cold therapy and setting the temperature default value. After setting, the temperature monitoring unit (4) will control the temperature of each second bristle (212) to maintain it at the temperature default value. In actual use, this embodiment does not necessarily require the pet (B) to be placed on the conductive platform (3). As long as the pet (B) is willing to be groomed by the owner, the pet's hair can be combed by each first bristle (211). During the combing process, the high or low temperature generated by the temperature monitoring unit (4) produces the hot and cold therapy effect. If the pet is placed on the top surface of the conductive platform (3), the owner can simultaneously use electrotherapy and hot and cold therapy (mainly providing a hot compress effect at high temperature and an ice compress at low temperature) to perform physical therapy on the pet, thereby improving the overall treatment effect.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 7 As shown, following the aforementioned embodiment, the embodiment of the active hot and cold therapy effect is as follows: the temperature monitoring unit (4) can be used to detect the ambient temperature and the temperature of the pet (B) respectively, so as to determine the temperature default value according to the detection results.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 ,and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment uses active temperature setting. The difference from the aforementioned passive method in actual use is that: during physical therapy, the temperature monitoring unit (4) contacts the skin of the pet (B), allowing the temperature monitoring unit (4) to simultaneously detect the body temperature of the pet (B) and the ambient temperature. After determining the default temperature, the temperature of each second bristle (212) is controlled to provide a cold and hot therapy effect. Similarly, this embodiment is not limited to placing the pet (B) on the top surface of the conductive platform (3) to provide a cold and hot therapy effect. When placed on the top surface of the conductive platform (3), it can also have an electrotherapy effect to provide a better physical therapy effect for the pet (B).

[0064] Since the pets mentioned above may also have muscle tension and other problems, and require massage and relaxation by the owner, please refer to Figure 3 Cooperate Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the present invention can also be implemented to address this problem as follows: a vibration unit (5) electrically connected to the current output unit (1) is provided inside the second end (22), and a plurality of protrusions (221) are arranged on a side surface of the second end (22).

[0065] Here, as Figure 1 、 Figure 4 ,and Figure 7 As shown, when using this embodiment, the pet (B) is not limited to being placed on the conductive platform (3), but can also be placed on other stable and fixed places (such as the owner's legs). Then, the first end (21) is held by hand, and after the vibration unit (5) is activated, the convex bodies (221) are used to beat and vibrate the body of the pet (B) through vibration. In addition to having the function of stimulating acupuncture points, it can also achieve the function of relaxing the muscles of the pet (B).

[0066] In summary, the present invention mainly provides physical therapy effects to the pet, such as electrotherapy, hot and cold therapy, while also providing muscle massage and relaxation effects. Since aromatherapy is a method widely praised by modern people, the inventor believes that it can also be used on the pet (B) to a considerable extent. Therefore, please refer to Figure 2As shown, the present invention can also be implemented as follows: a fragrance releasing unit (6) for emitting fragrance is provided inside the first end (21), and a hole (213) communicating with the fragrance releasing unit (6) is provided on the surface of the first end (21).

[0067] Please refer to Figure 1 Cooperate Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is the same as the embodiment of the vibration unit (5) described above. The pet (B) does not necessarily need to be placed on the conductive platform (3). It is only necessary to allow the pet (B) to be fixed so that the owner can perform grooming and physical therapy. While grooming and physical therapy are being performed, the fragrance emitted by the fragrance release unit (6) can make the pet (B) feel comfortable and relaxed. Similarly, this embodiment can also place the pet (B) on the conductive platform (3). After the current output unit (1) is activated, the pet (B) can be provided with electrotherapy, physical therapy, aromatherapy and other effects, further enhancing the overall therapeutic effect of the present invention.

[0068] See also Figure 5 As shown, the effect of relaxing the muscles of the pet is not limited to vibration, but can also be achieved through fingertip touch, pressure, or finger stroking, crawling and scratching. Therefore, the present invention can be further implemented as follows: a massage fork body (7) is provided with one end connected to the end surface of the second end (22).

[0069] See also Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, when in use, the first end (21) is also held by a human hand, and the fork of the massage fork body (7) acts like a human finger, producing the effects of pressing, crawling back and forth, and stroking the body of the pet (B). Since the stroking of the hand can make the pet (B) feel emotionally connected and relaxed, this method can further enhance the therapeutic effect of the present invention. In addition, this embodiment can also be combined with the above-mentioned embodiment to provide a vibration effect through the vibration unit (5) to enhance the efficacy of the massage fork body (7).

[0070] See also Figure 6 As shown, the muscle massage effect on the pet (B) is not limited to the vibration type, and the relaxing massage effect can also be achieved by rolling and pressing with a roller. The implementation method is as follows: a second massage part (8) is provided on the surface of the second end (212), and the second massage part (8) includes a clamp (81) provided on the surface of the second end (212), and the clamp (81) has an elasticity so that the two ends are affected by an external force and move away from each other, or are affected by the elastic restoring force and move closer to each other, and a wheel body (82) is provided on the inner side of each end.

[0071] See also Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to place the pet (B) on the top surface of the conductive platform (2). The first end (21) can be held at will, and the second massage member (8) can be rolled back and forth on the body of the pet (B). Through the rolling of each wheel body (82) and the clamping force formed between the two wheel bodies (82), the muscles of the pet (B) can be massaged and relaxed to achieve the effect of physical therapy.

[0072] See also Figure 7 ,Cooperate Figure 8 As shown, when a living thing suddenly comes into contact with electric current, it will begin to feel uncomfortable. In order to reduce this discomfort, a further embodiment of the present invention is to first output a lower current and then gradually increase it, thereby reducing the aforementioned discomfort. Therefore, this embodiment is: when the current output unit (1), each first bristle (211), the conductive platform (3), and the pet (B) together form the conductive loop, the current output unit (1) can be used to execute: controlling the current value of the output current, gradually increasing from a first current initial value to a current default value.

[0073] Therefore, when this embodiment is actually used, when the owner turns on the current output unit (1) and combs the pet (B) with the comb body (2), the initial output current value of the current output unit (1) is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the first current is initially output at a relatively low initial value (e.g., but not limited to, 2A as shown in the figure), and then gradually increases until the current reaches the default value (e.g., but not limited to, 5A as shown in the figure). Therefore, when the pet (B) undergoes electrotherapy, it is less likely to feel uncomfortable at first, making it less likely for the pet (B) to be intimidated upon seeing the present invention, and making it easier for the owner to perform physical therapy on the pet (B).

[0074] See also Figure 9 Cooperate Figure 1 As shown, following the above embodiment, similarly, when the electrotherapy of the pet (B) is temporarily interrupted and restarted during the electrotherapy, if the current output unit (1) continues to output the current at the default current value, the pet (B) will still feel uncomfortable; if the current output unit (1) directly drops to the first current initial value in the aforementioned state, it will take a while before the pet can be electrotreated with the default current value, which greatly reduces the effect of the electrotherapy.

[0075] Here, as Figure 7 Cooperate Figure 9As shown, the inventor has thought of this problem, therefore, a further embodiment of the present invention is to determine the difference between a second current initial value and the current default value according to the time of the disconnection state when the conductive loop forms a disconnection state temporarily, so as to reduce the aforementioned problem. Therefore, the embodiment of this embodiment is as follows: when a temporary disconnection state occurs in the process of the conductive loop being formed by the current output unit (1), each first bristle (211), the conductive platform (3), and the pet (B), the current output unit (1) can be used to execute: controlling the current value of the output current, gradually increasing from a second current initial value to a current default value, and the difference between the second current initial value and the current default value is proportional to the disconnection time.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 7 Cooperate Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, during the treatment, if the comb body (2) leaves the surface of the pet (B)'s body, causing the conductive circuit to temporarily break, in order to avoid the interruption of the output current causing discomfort to the pet (B) at the moment when the conductive circuit is connected from the broken circuit (as shown by the dotted line in the figure, which is a diagram showing the current change meaning when the broken circuit is connected), the current output unit (1) will output at a second current initial value with a lower current value (as shown in the figure, for example but not limited to 4A), and then gradually increase to the current default value (as shown in the figure, for example but not limited to 5A), thereby reducing the overall discomfort. In addition, the second current initial value is at most 90% of the current default value and at least needs to be higher than the first current initial value, thereby avoiding the difference between the second current initial value and the current default value being too much or too little, thereby affecting the overall treatment effect.

[0077] In summary, when the present invention is used, the pet (B) is first allowed to lie on the conductive platform (3), and then the owner operates and controls the comb body (2) to contact the skin of the pet (B). At this time, the current output unit (1) continuously outputs current, so that the current output unit (1), each first bristle (211), and the pet (B) together form the conductive circuit. In addition, in order to reduce the discomfort of the pet (1), the end of each first bristle (211) is provided with the conductive silicone (211). In addition, an intelligent temperature control system is also added to this pet therapy device. During the combing therapy, the temperature monitoring unit (4) senses the body temperature of the pet (B) and then gives feedback on heating or cooling. In cold weather, a warm feeling (hot compress) can be given in time, or when the pet (B) is injured and needs an ice compress, a freezing feeling can be given through temperature feedback, similar to an ice compress. The above-mentioned hot compress or ice compress can be set in advance passively or automatically detected and set actively.

[0078] In summary, this case meets the requirements stipulated in the Patent Law, and a patent application is filed in accordance with the law. The above description only lists the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of rights of this case is still mainly based on the claims.

Claims

1. A physical therapy device for pets, comprising: A current output unit capable of being connected to a mains power supply to output an output current and control the current value; A comb body comprising a first end and a second end, wherein a side surface of the first end is provided with a plurality of first bristles made of a conductive material, the second end is adapted for gripping by a human body, and each of the first bristles is electrically connected to the current output unit. A temperature monitoring unit electrically connected to the current output unit is provided within the comb body, and the temperature monitoring unit is operable to set a default temperature. A side surface of the first end is provided with a plurality of second bristles made of a thermally conductive material, and each of the second bristles is connected to the temperature monitoring unit, and the temperature monitoring unit is operable to control each of the second bristles to maintain the default temperature. A conductive platform electrically connected to the current output unit, the conductive platform being a place for a pet; characterized in that when a pet is placed on the conductive platform and the current output unit outputs current, the current output unit, the first bristles, the conductive platform, and the pet together form a conductive loop, thereby controlling the current value and transmitting it to the pet's body through the first bristles to achieve the purpose of electrotherapy. Simultaneously, the temperature monitoring unit of the current output unit transmits the default temperature to the pet's body through the second bristles.

2. The pet therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature monitoring unit can be used to detect the ambient temperature and the temperature of the pet respectively, so as to determine the temperature default value according to the detection results.

3. The pet therapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A vibration unit electrically connected to the current output unit is disposed inside the second end, and a plurality of protrusions are arranged on a side surface of the second end.

4. The pet therapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An aroma releasing unit for emitting aroma is provided inside the first end, and a hole communicating with the aroma releasing unit is provided on the surface of the first end.

5. The pet therapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A massage piece is provided on the second end surface, and the massage piece includes a clamp provided on the second end surface. The clamp has elasticity so that the two ends are affected by external force and move away from each other, or are affected by elastic restoring force and move closer to each other. A wheel body is provided on the inner side of each end.

6. The pet therapy device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ends of the first bristles are respectively provided with a conductive silicone.

7. The pet therapy device according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the current output unit, the first bristles, the conductive platform, and the pet together form the conductive loop, the current output unit can be configured to control the output current value to gradually increase from a first current initial value to a current default value.

8. The pet therapy device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When a temporary disconnection occurs in the process of the conductive loop formed by the current output unit, the first bristles, the conductive platform, and the pet, the current output unit can be configured to: control the current value of the output current, gradually increasing it from a second current initial value to a current default value, and the difference between the second current initial value and the current default value is proportional to the duration of the disconnection.

9. The pet therapy device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second initial current value is at most 90% of the default current value and is higher than the first initial current value.

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