Animal Care Chamber

Abstract

The present invention relates to an animal care chamber, which includes a case having a selectively openable and closable door to provide a space for a companion animal to stay inside, a control unit provided on one side of the case to control the operation of an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump, an oxygen valve, or a temperature control unit, an oxygen pump provided on one side of the case to draw in air inside the case and discharge air into the case, an oxygen sensor connected to the oxygen pump to measure the oxygen concentration of the air drawn in by the oxygen pump, an oxygen valve provided on one side of the case to connect the inside of the case and an oxygen generator to selectively inflow oxygen generated by the oxygen generator into the inside of the case or selectively outflow it to the outside of the case, a temperature control unit provided on one side of the case to control the temperature inside the case, and a cover provided on one side of the case to prevent a number of parts from being exposed to the outside.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an animal care chamber, and more particularly to an animal care chamber capable of controlling constant temperature and oxygen concentration for animal care. [Background technology]

[0002] As society develops, a phenomenon occurs in which people become materially richer while becoming emotionally poorer. Therefore, for emotional stability, they welcome companion animals into their family. Because these companion animals are living beings, it takes a lot of effort and money to keep them alive. The most important issue here is the health of companion animals. However, in the case of ordinary pet owners who are not experts on pets, it is currently difficult to grasp the health status of their pets in detail. Also, if your pet's illness becomes severe, you can take it to the veterinary hospital, but it can be difficult to visit the veterinary hospital every time it shows minor symptoms.

[0003] Therefore, when the health condition of a companion animal is in doubt, a chamber is needed to provide care for the companion animal so that the health condition of the companion animal improves or prevents further deterioration.

[0004] In this regard, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2354642 discloses a companion animal health care house system that checks the health of companion animals and connects them to relevant institutions that can respond if there is an abnormality in the health of the companion animal, and a health care method using the same.

[0005] However, the conventional pet health care house system and the health care method using the same have the problem of excessive costs due to the addition of unnecessary functions.

[0006] Although the cover is equipped with a temperature sensor to measure changes in the body temperature of companion animals, it has the problem of being unable to control the temperature inside the cover. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and to provide an animal care chamber that can control the temperature and oxygen concentration to a constant level for animal care. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object, a cage is provided with a selectively openable and closable door, and a cage is provided for a companion animal to enter inside. Stay a controller provided on one side of the case and controlling the operation of an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump, an oxygen valve, or a temperature controller; an oxygen pump provided on one side of the case and drawing in air from inside the case and discharging it back into the case; an oxygen sensor connected to the oxygen pump and measuring the oxygen concentration of the air drawn in by the oxygen pump; an oxygen valve provided on one side of the case and connected to the inside of the case and an oxygen generator, thereby allowing oxygen generated by the oxygen generator to selectively flow into the inside of the case or to selectively flow out of the case; a temperature controller provided on one side of the case and controlling the temperature inside the case; and a cover provided on one side of the case and preventing a number of components from being exposed to the outside.

[0009] The oxygen valve includes a valve body forming an outer shape; a power unit provided on one side of the valve body to provide power for rotating a cam disc; a first pipe connected to the valve body and connected to an oxygen generator to allow oxygen to flow into the valve body; a second pipe connected to the valve body to allow the oxygen that has flowed into the valve body to flow into the case; a third pipe connected to the valve body to allow the oxygen that has flowed into the valve body to flow out of the cover; and a cam disc provided inside the valve body to allow the oxygen that has flowed into the valve body from the first pipe to be supplied to one of the second and third pipes.

[0010] One side of the case is connected to a second pipe to reduce noise generated during the process of oxygen being supplied to the inside of the case. silencer The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0011] The temperature control unit includes a heater provided on one side of the case to selectively dissipate heat, and a fan provided on one side of the heater to supply the heat generated by the heater to the inside of the case.

[0012] One side of the case has a plurality of circulation holes formed therethrough to allow air heated by the temperature control unit to circulate inside the case, one side of the case has a partition protruding therefrom to separate the temperature control unit from other components when the case is coupled to a cover, and one side of the cover has a coupling protruding therefrom to separate the partition and the temperature control unit from other components provided between the case and the cover when the case is coupled to the case. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The animal care chamber according to the present invention has the following advantages.

[0014] The present invention provides a temperature control unit to maintain the internal temperature of the case at a set temperature, thereby preventing the inside of the case from being damaged. Stay Advantageously, it can provide warmth to companion animals.

[0015] The present invention has the advantage that the oxygen concentration of the air inside the case can be maintained constant by providing an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump and an oxygen valve.

[0016] The present invention provides silencer By providing this, there is an advantage that the noise generated in the process of supplying oxygen from the oxygen valve to the inside of the case is significantly reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing the construction of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a right-side cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a front cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional plan view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an oxygen valve constituting a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an oxygen valve constituting a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] In the following, preferred embodiments of the animal care chamber according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] As shown, Figures 1 to 6 illustrate one embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention. That is, Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a right-side cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a front cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a top cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an oxygen valve constituting the preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention, and Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an oxygen valve constituting the preferred embodiment of an animal care chamber according to the present invention.

[0020] As shown in these figures, the animal care chamber of the present invention includes a selectively openable door 110 to allow companion animals to enter the chamber. Stay a control unit 200 provided on one side of the case 100 for controlling the operation of an oxygen sensor 400, an oxygen pump 300, an oxygen valve 500, or a temperature control unit 600; an oxygen pump 300 provided on one side of the case 100 for drawing in air inside the case 100 and discharging the air into the case 100; an oxygen sensor 400 connected to the oxygen pump 300 for measuring the oxygen concentration of the air drawn in by the oxygen pump 300; an oxygen valve 500 provided on one side of the case 100 for connecting the inside of the case 100 and an oxygen generator to selectively allow oxygen generated from the oxygen generator to flow into the case 100 or to flow out of the case 100; a temperature control unit 600 provided on one side of the case 100 for controlling the internal temperature of the case 100; and a cover 800 provided on one side of the case 100 for preventing a number of components from being exposed to the outside.

[0021] The case 100 has a shape similar to a hollow hemisphere, and is formed with a door 110 through which a companion animal can enter and exit the case.

[0022] Here, the door 110 may be configured to slide along the inside or outside of the case 100 or to be partially openable and closable.

[0023] Furthermore, a plurality of circulation holes 120 are formed on one side of the case 100 to allow the air heated by the temperature control unit 600 to circulate inside the case 100 .

[0024] The circulation hole 120 is formed through the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3) and allows the air inside the case 100 to circulate to the temperature control unit 600 .

[0025] That is, the circulation hole 120 is configured to allow the air heated by the temperature control unit 600 to flow into the inside of the case 100 or allow the air inside the case 100 to flow into the temperature control unit 600 .

[0026] Such a circulation hole 120 is provided inside the case 100. Stay It may be preferable to form multiple units for the safety of companion animals.

[0027] This is because the fan 620 that constitutes the temperature control unit 600 may injure the companion animal.

[0028] Furthermore, a guide blade 121 is further provided inside the circulation hole 120 .

[0029] The guide blade 121 is provided inside the circulation hole 120 and is configured to provide warm air indirectly through the side of the case 100 so that the warm air flowing in from the temperature control unit 600 through the circulation hole 120 does not come into direct contact with the companion animal, or to allow the air flowing into the temperature control unit 600 from the circulation hole 120 to flow into the case 100 from the side, thereby preventing the companion animal's hair and other objects from being sucked in.

[0030] For this purpose, it is preferable that the guide blade 121 is disposed inclined upward or downward with respect to the center of the circulation holes 120 .

[0031] That is, the guide blade 121 is arranged at an angle so that the air discharged through the temperature control unit 600 is discharged diagonally from the right end to the left side from the center to the upper end (see Figure 4) of the multiple circulation holes 120, and the air flowing into the temperature control unit 600 from the inside of the case 100 is arranged at an angle so that the air flowing into the temperature control unit 600 from the center to the lower end (see Figure 4) of the multiple circulation holes 120 is discharged diagonally from the right end to the left side.

[0032] In this manner, the guide blades 121 are arranged in different directions relative to the center of the circulation holes 120, so that the air inside the case 100 circulates along the periphery of the case 100 (see FIG. 4).

[0033] Furthermore, a partition 130 is protruded from one side of the case 100 to separate the temperature control unit 600 from other components when the case 100 is combined with the cover 800 .

[0034] The partition 130 protrudes rightward from the right side surface (see FIG. 3) of the case 100 and has a shape similar to a square pillar.

[0035] That is, the partition 130 has a shape similar to a square pillar protruding from the outer periphery of the plurality of circulation holes 120 .

[0036] The temperature control unit 600 is separated from other components provided on the side of the case 100 by the partition 130 .

[0037] On the other hand, a control unit 200 is provided on the right side surface of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0038] The control unit 200 corresponds to a main PCB and is configured to control the operation of the oxygen pump 300 , the oxygen sensor 400 , the oxygen valve 500 or the temperature control unit 600 .

[0039] Furthermore, a power supply device for supplying power to the oxygen pump 300, the oxygen sensor 400, the oxygen valve 500, the temperature control unit 600, and the like is also provided.

[0040] An oxygen pump 300 is provided on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0041] The oxygen pump 300 is provided on the right side of the case 100 and is capable of drawing in air from inside the case 100 and discharging the drawn air back into the case 100.

[0042] The oxygen pump 300 is connected to the inside of the case 100 via a tube.

[0043] An oxygen sensor 400 is provided on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0044] The oxygen sensor 400 is a part that measures the oxygen concentration of the air drawn in from the oxygen pump 300 (air inside the case).

[0045] In this way, the oxygen concentration in the air inside the case 100 can be measured by the oxygen pump 300 and the oxygen sensor 400, and it can be determined whether or not to open or close the oxygen valve 500 accordingly.

[0046] Furthermore, an oxygen valve 500 is provided on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0047] The oxygen valve 500 includes a valve body 510 forming an outer shape, a power unit 520 provided on one side of the valve body 510 to provide power for rotating a cam disc 530, a first pipe 540 connected to the valve body 510 and connected to an oxygen generator to allow oxygen to flow into the valve body 510, a second pipe 550 connected to the valve body 510 to allow the oxygen flowing into the valve body 510 to flow into the case 100, a third pipe 560 connected to the valve body 510 to allow the oxygen flowing into the valve body 510 to flow out of the cover 800, and a cam disc 530 provided inside the valve body 510 to selectively supply the oxygen flowing into the valve body 510 from the first pipe 540 to either the second pipe 550 or the third pipe 560.

[0048] The valve body 510 is a part that forms the outer shape of the oxygen valve 500 .

[0049] A first pipe 540 is connected to the valve body 510 .

[0050] The first pipe 540 is a part that is connected to the valve body 510 and the cover 800, and is connected to an oxygen generator (not shown) through the outside of the cover 800, thereby supplying oxygen to the inside of the valve body 510.

[0051] Here, the oxygen generator corresponds to a device that continuously supplies oxygen.

[0052] Furthermore, a second pipe 550 is connected to the valve body 510 .

[0053] The second pipe 550 is a portion that connects the valve body 510 and the case 100 and allows oxygen supplied from the first pipe 540 to the inside of the valve body 510 to be supplied to the inside of the case 100 .

[0054] A third pipe 560 is connected to the valve body 510 .

[0055] The third pipe 560 is a portion connected to the valve body 510 and the cover 800, and serves to discharge oxygen supplied from the first pipe 540 into the valve body 510 to the outside of the cover 800.

[0056] In the present invention, the air discharged through the third pipe 560 is discharged through the gap between the case 100 and the cover 800 .

[0057] Also, the valve body 510 is provided with a cam disc 530 inside, which allows oxygen to be supplied to either the second pipe 550 or the third pipe 560 .

[0058] The cam disc 530 has a shape similar to a disk and selectively rotates inside the valve body 510 to restrict the oxygen supplied to the inside of the valve body 510 through the first pipe 540 to be supplied to either the second pipe 550 or the third pipe 560.

[0059] Furthermore, a power unit 520 is provided on the bottom surface of the valve body 510 .

[0060] The power unit 520 is provided on the bottom surface of the valve body 510 and is a part that provides power to selectively rotate the cam disc 530 .

[0061] Such a power unit 520 may be, for example, a geared motor.

[0062] The cam disc 530 can be selectively rotated by the power unit 520 and the control unit 200.

[0063] To explain it again, if the oxygen concentration of the air inside the case 100 exceeds the oxygen concentration set by the control unit 200, the rotation of the cam disc 530 causes oxygen to be supplied through the third pipe 560, thereby preventing further oxygen from being supplied inside the case 100; or, if the oxygen concentration of the air inside the case 100 does not reach the oxygen concentration set by the control unit 200, the rotation of the cam disc 530 causes oxygen to be supplied through the second pipe 550, thereby allowing oxygen to be supplied inside the case 100.

[0064] The case 100 is connected to a second pipe 550 at one side thereof, thereby reducing noise generated during the process of supplying oxygen to the inside of the case 100. silencer It has 700.

[0065] The aforementioned silencer Reference numeral 700 is provided on the right side of the case 100 and is a part that can reduce the noise of oxygen supplied into the case 100 from the second pipe 550 .

[0066] The oxygen supplied from the second pipe 550 to the inside of the case 100 is silencer By passing through 700, the noise generated during the oxygen supply process is greatly reduced.

[0067] The oxygen valve 500 configured in this manner can maintain a constant oxygen concentration in the air inside the case 100.

[0068] Meanwhile, a temperature control unit 600 is provided on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0069] The temperature control unit 600 includes a heater 610 provided on one side of the case 100 to selectively radiate heat, and a fan 620 provided on one side of the heater 610 to supply the heat generated from the heater into the case 100.

[0070] The heater 610 is installed on the right side of the case 100 at a distance from the case 100 and is a part that selectively radiates heat.

[0071] Such a heater 610 is made of, for example, a PTC heater so that the temperature of the emitted heat can be maintained at a set temperature.

[0072] A fan 620 is provided between the heater 610 and the right side surface of the case 100 .

[0073] The fan 620 is a part that allows the hot air emitted from the heater 610 to flow efficiently into the inside of the case 100 .

[0074] The temperature control unit 600 configured in this manner allows the air inside the case 100 to be maintained at a set temperature.

[0075] Of course, although the present invention is configured to only heat the case 100 for the care of companion animals, it may also be configured to provide both heating and cooling.

[0076] Furthermore, it would be preferable for the temperature control unit 600 to be located inside the compartment 130 to prevent other components from being damaged by heat.

[0077] In addition, although the present invention is configured so that the temperature control unit 600 is provided only on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3), it may also be possible to configure the case 100 so that an additional temperature control unit 600 is provided on the left side of the case 100 (see FIG. 1) in order to reduce the internal temperature deviation of the case 100.

[0078] Of course, if the temperature control unit 600 is further provided on the left side of the case 100, a circulation hole 120 and a cover 800 for circulation with the air inside the case 100 must also be formed or provided.

[0079] On the other hand, a cover 800 is provided on the right side of the case 100 (see FIG. 3).

[0080] The cover 800 is a part that is coupled to the case 100 on the right side of the case 100, and is configured to prevent a number of components provided on the right side of the case 100 from being exposed to the outside.

[0081] Furthermore, a connecting portion 820 is protruded from one side of the cover 800, which separates the partition portion 130 and the temperature control portion 600 from other components provided between the case 100 and the cover 800 when the cover 800 is connected to the case 100.

[0082] The coupling part 820 protrudes leftward from the left side surface of the cover 800 (see FIG. 3) and has a shape similar to a square pillar.

[0083] When the cover 800 is connected to the case 100, the connecting portion 820 comes into contact with the partition portion 130, thereby completely isolating the inside and outside of the partition portion 130.

[0084] Furthermore, the cover 800 is provided with an operation unit 810, which allows the operation of the control unit 200, or displays the internal oxygen concentration of the case 100, the internal temperature of the case 100, or the like.

[0085] The animal care chamber according to the present invention is provided with a temperature control unit, and the temperature inside the case is maintained at a set temperature, thereby preventing the inside of the case from becoming hot. Stay It can provide warmth to companion animals.

[0086] Furthermore, the animal care chamber of the present invention is equipped with an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump and an oxygen valve, thereby enabling the oxygen concentration of the air inside the case to be maintained constant.

[0087] The animal care chamber according to the present invention silencer By providing this, the noise generated in the process of supplying oxygen from the oxygen valve to the inside of the case is significantly reduced.

[0088] The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments, and many other modifications will be possible within the scope of the present invention by those skilled in the art. The inventions described in the claims of the original application are set forth below. [1] A case with a selectively openable door that provides a space inside for companion animals to stay; a control unit provided on one side of the case for controlling the operation of an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump, an oxygen valve, or a temperature control unit; an oxygen pump provided on one side of the case for sucking in air from inside the case and then expelling the air into the case; an oxygen sensor connected to the oxygen pump for measuring the oxygen concentration of air inhaled by the oxygen pump; an oxygen valve provided on one side of the case and connected to the inside of the case and the oxygen generator, thereby allowing oxygen generated from the oxygen generator to selectively flow into the inside of the case or to selectively flow out of the case; a temperature control unit provided on one side of the case for controlling the temperature inside the case; a cover provided on one side of the case to prevent a number of components from being exposed to the outside. [2] The oxygen valve is a valve body forming an outer shape; a power unit provided on one side of the valve body and providing power for rotating the cam disc; a first pipe connected to the valve body and connected to an oxygen generator to allow oxygen to flow into the valve body; a second pipe connected to the valve body to allow oxygen flowing into the valve body to flow into the case; a third pipe connected to the valve body to allow oxygen flowing into the valve body to flow out of the cover; The animal care chamber of "1" is characterized in that it includes a cam disc provided inside the valve body, which allows oxygen flowing into the valve body from the first pipe to be supplied to either the second pipe or the third pipe. [3] The animal care chamber of [1], characterized in that one side of the case is provided with a silencer that is connected to a second pipe to reduce noise generated in the process of supplying oxygen to the inside of the case. [4] The temperature adjustment unit is a heater provided on one side of the case for selectively dissipating heat; The animal care chamber of [1], further comprising: a fan provided on one side of the heater to supply heat generated by the heater to the inside of the case. [5] A plurality of circulation holes are formed on one side of the case to allow the air heated by the temperature control unit to circulate inside the case. A partition protrudes from one side of the case to separate the temperature control unit from other components when the case is connected to the cover. The animal care chamber of [1] is characterized in that a connecting portion is protruded from one side of the cover, which allows the partition and temperature control unit to be separated from other parts provided between the case and the cover when the cover is connected to the case.

Claims

1. A case having a selectively openable door and providing a space inside in which a companion animal can stay; a control unit provided on one side of the case for controlling the operation of an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump, an oxygen valve, or a temperature control unit; an oxygen pump provided on one side of the case for sucking in air from inside the case and then expelling the air into the case; an oxygen sensor connected to the oxygen pump for measuring the oxygen concentration of air inhaled by the oxygen pump; an oxygen valve provided on one side of the case and connected to the inside of the case and the oxygen generator, thereby allowing oxygen generated from the oxygen generator to selectively flow into the inside of the case or to selectively flow out of the case; a temperature control unit provided on one side of the case for controlling the temperature inside the case; a cover provided on one side of the case to prevent a number of components from being exposed to the outside, The temperature control unit includes a heater provided on one side of the case to selectively radiate heat, and a fan provided on one side of the heater to supply the heat generated by the heater to the inside of the case.

2. The oxygen valve is a valve body forming an outer shape; a power unit provided on one side of the valve body and providing power for rotating the cam disc; a first pipe connected to the valve body and connected to an oxygen generator to allow oxygen to flow into the valve body; a second pipe connected to the valve body to allow oxygen flowing into the valve body to flow into the case; a third pipe connected to the valve body to allow oxygen flowing into the valve body to flow out of the cover; 2. The animal care chamber of claim 1, further comprising: a cam disc provided inside the valve body, which allows oxygen flowing into the valve body from the first pipe to be supplied to either the second pipe or the third pipe.

3. 3. The animal care chamber of claim 2, further comprising a silencer connected to the second pipe on one side of the case to reduce noise generated during the process of supplying oxygen to the inside of the case.

4. A plurality of circulation holes are formed on one side of the case to allow the air heated by the temperature control unit to circulate inside the case. A partition protrudes from one side of the case to separate the temperature control unit from other components when the case is connected to the cover.

2. The animal care chamber of claim 1, wherein a connecting portion is protruded from one side of the cover, which allows the partition and the temperature control unit to be separated from other components provided between the case and the cover when the cover is connected to the case.

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