Autonomous water replenishing and cooling system for working dog

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of working dog equipment, and particularly relates to a working dog automatic water replenishing and cooling system which comprises a wearing assembly, a water supply assembly, a cooling assembly and an occlusion valve assembly. The wearing assembly is worn on a working dog; the water supply assembly comprises a water bag arranged on the wearable assembly, the water bag is connected with an occlusion valve assembly which is arranged on the wearable assembly and close to the shoulder of the working dog through a hose, and water flows from the water bag to the occlusion valve assembly according to the gravity principle; the cooling assembly is arranged outside the water bag and used for cooling water in the water bag and the body of the working dog; the occlusion valve assembly is used for triggering the valve to release water flow when the working dog occludes, and the valve is automatically closed when the occlusion valve is released. The device is integrated with a PCM cooling material, the water temperature can be kept between 28 DEG C and 32 DEG C for 3-5 hours under the high-temperature condition, and the working dog is effectively prevented from being overheated.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to working dog equipment technical field, concretely relates to a working dog autonomous water replenishment and cooling system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing application of working dogs in high-intensity environments such as disaster rescue, military operations, and police duty, they face severe health challenges. In high-temperature environments, when the temperature exceeds 32℃ (89.6°F), the ability of police dogs to dissipate heat through panting is greatly reduced, and the risk of heatstroke increases dramatically. According to veterinary records, 75% of heatstroke cases in police dogs are related to high-intensity exercise, 19.8% are related to environmental factors, and 5.2% are caused by being trapped in vehicles. During the Haiti earthquake rescue in 2010, dehydration problems caused by high temperature and lack of water in police dogs became one of the common medical problems. Therefore, heatstroke is the third most common cause of death in police dogs during high-temperature tasks.

[0003] In traditional technology, the cooling and water replenishment method of working dogs relies on human assistance, and the above method cannot continuously provide effective cooling and water replenishment for working dogs. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a working dog autonomous water replenishment and cooling system to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a working dog autonomous water replenishment and cooling system, comprising a wearing assembly, a water supply assembly, a cooling assembly, and a bite valve assembly;

[0006] The wearing assembly is used to be worn on the working dog;

[0007] The water supply assembly comprises a water bag arranged on the wearing assembly, the water bag is connected with the bite valve assembly arranged on the wearing assembly near the shoulder position of the working dog through a hose, and the flow of water from the water bag to the bite valve assembly is realized by using the principle of gravity;

[0008] The cooling assembly is arranged outside the water bag and is used to cool the water in the water bag and the body of the working dog;

[0009] The bite valve assembly is used to trigger the valve to release water flow when the working dog bites and automatically close the valve when it is released.

[0010] Preferably, the wearing assembly comprises but is not limited to Velcro, buckles, adjustable webbing, etc., which are used to adjust the size of the chest and back body to adapt to working dogs of different sizes and ensure that the entire equipment does not easily shake or fall off during the movement of the working dog.

[0011] Preferably, the cooling assembly comprises a reverse air-permeable layer, a PCM layer, an aramid fiber layer, and a military-grade waterproof fabric with a reflective aluminum coating, and the lower part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the PCM layer and the reverse air-permeable layer, and the upper part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the aramid fiber layer and the military-grade waterproof fabric with the reflective aluminum coating.

[0012] Preferably, the bite valve assembly is a spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer, and the side of the spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer is provided with a cross-shaped opening.

[0013] Preferably, the water bag is made of a durable, leak-proof and food-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, and the capacity is adapted according to the chest and back size of the working dog.

[0014] Preferably, the cooling assembly is an ice bag or a water gel cooling layer.

[0015] The device integrates PCM cooling material, can keep the water temperature at 28-32 DEG C under high temperature conditions for 3-5 hours, and effectively prevents the working dog from overheating. The cooling system covers the chest and abdomen of the dog, and the two areas are rich in blood vessels, which helps to quickly cool down.

[0016] Through gravity water supply and dog-specific bite valve design, the working dog can easily drink water through the side head bite valve after hearing the water drinking instruction, quickly obtain water in a few seconds, improve the water replenishment efficiency, and avoid the risk of dehydration caused by delayed water replenishment.

[0017] The bite valve remains sealed when not drinking water, reducing the risk of dust and dirt entering the water bag and ensuring water safety. The water bag adopts a leak-proof design to effectively avoid water resource waste and pollution.

[0018] The reverse air-permeable fabric directly contacts the dog's skin, providing good ventilation and heat dissipation effect, and will not cause discomfort for a long time. The material is soft, reduces friction, and ensures that the dog remains comfortable when performing tasks.

[0019] The military-grade waterproof fabric has the functions of scratch resistance, waterproofness and ultraviolet resistance, and is suitable for long-term use in harsh environments. The aramid fiber heat insulation layer provides additional heat insulation protection to prevent external heat from affecting the internal temperature of the water bag.

[0020] The TPU water bag provides a storage capacity of 3-4 liters, which meets the long-term task requirements and reduces the need for frequent water replenishment. The PCM cooling module can last for 3-5 hours in a high-temperature environment, improving the stability and safety of task execution. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2is a use state diagram in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the occlusion valve assembly in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a working state schematic diagram of the occlusion valve assembly in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the cooling assembly in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 is an installation schematic diagram in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 is a working state diagram of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] It should be noted that the embodiments in the utility model creation and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] In the description of the utility model creation, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model creation and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model creation. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model creation, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0030] In the description of the utility model creation, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixed connection", "fixed connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, or the communication between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model creation can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0031] The specific implementation of the utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0032] As shown in Figure 1 A working dog autonomous water replenishment and cooling system, comprising a wearing assembly 1, a water supply assembly, a cooling assembly 2 and a bite valve assembly;

[0033] The wearing assembly 1 is used to be worn on the working dog, specifically, the wearing assembly includes but is not limited to Velcro, buckle, adjustable webbing and other structures, which are used to adjust the size of the chest and back body to fit working dogs of different sizes, and to ensure that the entire equipment will not easily shake or fall off when the working dog moves. By using these structures, the wearing assembly is worn around the chest and back of the working dog. Adjust the length of the adjustable webbing to ensure that the entire equipment fits the working dog's body, neither too tight to affect the dog's activity and comfort, nor too loose to cause the equipment to shake or fall off when the dog moves.

[0034] The water supply assembly includes a water bag 3 arranged on the wearing assembly, which is connected with the bite valve assembly 5 arranged on the wearing assembly near the shoulder of the working dog through a hose 4, and the water flow from the water bag to the bite valve assembly is realized by the principle of gravity; the water bag is made of durable, leak-proof and food-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, and its capacity is adapted according to the chest and back size of the working dog.

[0035] The bite valve assembly 5 is used to trigger the valve to release water flow when the working dog bites, and the valve is automatically closed when it is released. The bite valve assembly is a spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer, and the side of the spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer is provided with a cross-shaped opening 6. This design is convenient for the dog to bite, and can accurately trigger the valve to release water flow when biting, and automatically close the valve when released to prevent water leakage. Of course, the bite valve assembly can also be replaced by a ball valve, and the dog can release water flow by pushing the ball valve with the tongue without the need for a sucking action.

[0036] The cooling assembly is arranged outside the water bag and is used for cooling the water in the water bag and the body of the working dog. The cooling assembly plays a key role in cooling in the whole system. In the embodiment, the cooling assembly comprises a reverse air-permeable layer 7, a PCM layer 8, an aramid fiber layer 9, and a military-grade waterproof fabric and reflective aluminum coating 10. The lower part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the PCM layer and the reverse air-permeable layer. The PCM layer (phase change material layer) mainly realizes cooling through the heat absorption characteristics in the phase change process. The PCM layer contains phase change materials, which will undergo a phase change at 28-32°C. Taking a common solid-liquid phase change material as an example, when the ambient temperature rises to the phase change temperature range, the material will change from solid to liquid. In this phase change process, the material needs to absorb a large amount of heat, and these heat mainly come from the surrounding environment, including the heat emitted by the water in the water bag and the body of the working dog. By absorbing these heat, the internal energy of the phase change material increases, realizing the change from solid to liquid, and at the same time, the temperature of the surrounding environment decreases due to the heat being absorbed, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling the water bag and the body of the working dog.

[0037] The upper part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the aramid fiber layer and the military-grade waterproof fabric and reflective aluminum coating. The reverse air-permeable layer is a kind of air-permeable and porous material, which directly contacts the dog's skin, helps ventilation and heat dissipation, and its soft texture also reduces friction with the dog's skin, ensuring the comfort of the dog wearing for a long time. In the upper part of the water bag, the aramid fiber layer and the military-grade waterproof fabric and reflective aluminum coating are sequentially installed. The aramid fiber layer is known for its excellent heat insulation performance, which can effectively protect the water bag from external heat, prevent direct sunlight, and keep the internal water temperature cool. The military-grade waterproof fabric and reflective aluminum coating not only have the characteristics of scratch resistance, waterproofness, and ultraviolet resistance, but also can reflect sunlight to prevent the equipment from overheating, while providing rain protection and adapting to various harsh environments. If an alternative cooling assembly such as an ice bag or a water gel cooling layer is selected, the ice bag is placed in a specially designed bag around the water bag, or the water gel cooling layer is attached to the outside of the water bag. Through the principle of heat absorption by ice melting or water evaporation of water gel, the cooling function of the water bag and the dog's body is realized.

[0038] The cooling assembly can also be replaced by ice packs or water gel cooling layers. If ice pack modules are chosen as the replacement structure for the cooling assembly, multiple ice packs that fit the size of the water bag need to be prepared during the system preparation phase. These ice packs are usually made of waterproof and airtight materials and filled with cold storage agents that can absorb a large amount of heat during the melting process. During use, as the ice packs gradually melt, the heat they absorb is transferred to the surrounding water bag, lowering the water temperature in the water bag and thus cooling the dog's body. When the ice packs completely melt, new frozen ice packs need to be replaced in time to maintain the cooling effect. When replacing the ice packs, ensure the stability of the water bag and the wearing assembly to avoid disturbing the working dog. For water gel cooling layer replacement structure, first choose appropriate superabsorbent hydrogel materials. These hydrogels usually have good water absorption and water retention properties and form gel-like substances after absorbing water, and can absorb a large amount of heat when water evaporates.

[0039] In the production of water gel cooling layers, the water gel material is made into a sheet or sleeve structure that matches the shape of the water bag. The water gel material can be molded by a mold, and then dried to maintain a certain shape and strength. During use, the water gel cooling layer absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment and remains moist. When the working dog is in motion or in a high-temperature environment, the water in the water gel will gradually evaporate, absorbing heat and thus lowering the temperature of the water bag and the dog's body. To maintain the cooling effect of the water gel cooling layer, it needs to be regularly replenished with water. You can use a spray bottle or other tools to spray the water gel cooling layer with an appropriate amount of water during rest time to keep it moist. If the water gel cooling layer cracks or its performance decreases, a new water gel cooling layer needs to be replaced in time.

[0040] When the working dog feels thirsty during the task, it will naturally turn its head and use its teeth to bite the bite valve assembly near the shoulder after hearing the water instruction from the trainer. Since the bite valve assembly is a spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer with a cross-shaped opening on the side, the dog's biting action will easily trigger the valve to open. At this time, the water in the water bag flows out through the hose and the cross-shaped opening of the bite valve assembly under the action of gravity, and the working dog can drink water smoothly. Because of the special design of the bite valve assembly, the dog does not need to suck, but only relies on gravity and natural biting action to easily get water, achieving rapid water replenishment. In a high-temperature environment, the cooling assembly continues to work. The PCM layer, aramid fiber layer, reverse breathable layer, and military-grade waterproof fabric and reflective aluminum coating work together to maintain the water temperature in the water bag within a certain comfortable range, cooling the dog's chest and abdomen, and reducing the risk of heat stress and heatstroke for the working dog. During the entire use process, the bite valve assembly is in a closed state when not in use, effectively preventing dust and dirt from entering the water bag and ensuring water safety; the leak-proof design of the water bag also avoids water waste and pollution.

[0041] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present application, a number of improvements and refinements can be made, which should also be considered within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A self-sufficient water replenishment and cooling system for working dogs, characterized in that: The application relates to a wearable water supply and cooling device for working dogs, which comprises a wearable component, a water supply component, a cooling component and a bite valve component. The wearable component is used for being worn on a working dog. The water supply component comprises a water bag arranged on the wearable component, and the water bag is connected with the bite valve component arranged on the wearable component and close to the shoulder of the working dog through a hose, so that water flows from the water bag to the bite valve component by using the gravity principle. The cooling component is arranged outside the water bag and is used for cooling the water in the water bag and the body of the working dog. The bite valve component is used for triggering the valve to release water flow when the working dog bites, and the valve is automatically closed when the working dog releases.

2. The autonomous water and cooling system for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wearable component is a magic tape, a buckle or an adjustable woven belt, which is used for adjusting the size of a chest and back main body to adapt to working dogs of different sizes and ensuring that the whole equipment cannot be easily shaken or fallen off when the working dog moves.

3. The autonomous water and cooling system for working dogs of claim 1, wherein: The cooling component comprises a reverse air-permeable layer, a PCM layer, an aramid fiber layer and a military-grade waterproof fabric and a reflective aluminum coating, the lower part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the PCM layer and the reverse air-permeable layer, and the upper part of the water bag is sequentially provided with the aramid fiber layer and the military-grade waterproof fabric and the reflective aluminum coating.

4. The autonomous water and cooling system for working dogs of claim 1, wherein: The bite valve component is a spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer, and the side part of the spherical medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer is provided with a cross-shaped opening.

5. The self-sufficient water and cooling system for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water bag is made of durable, leakage-proof and food-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, and the capacity of the water bag is adapted according to the chest and back size of the working dog.

6. The self-sufficient water and cooling system for working dogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling component is an ice bag or a water gel cooling layer.

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