Portable special purpose dog training equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable training device for special purpose dogs, comprising: a reward to be provided to a special purpose dog upon achieving training results; a housing having a launcher that guides the reward to be inserted so that it may jump upward or drop downward; a reward holder that holds the reward inserted into the launcher; a reward launching unit that launches the reward so that the reward held in the launcher jumps to a predetermined height or drops downward; a reaction count detection sensor that detects the number of times the special purpose dog reacts (barks) upon detecting a target; and a control unit that operates the reward launching unit according to the detection result of the reaction count detection sensor.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable special purpose dog training device that allows a single handler to easily perform search training by attaching it to a bag or mannequin when training a special purpose dog, such as a military dog ​​or police dog, used for special purposes such as explosive detection, drug detection, or searching for missing persons. Background Technology

[0003] Special-purpose dogs, such as military or police dogs used for detecting hazardous materials like explosives, narcotics, or searching for missing persons, are trained by handlers through specialized training tailored to their specific purpose. To train special-purpose dogs, appropriate rewards must be provided for training performance. Rewards for training results are essential. Training involves transitioning from rewards of food, which can cause scent confusion, to rewards of praise and objects, which do not cause scent confusion.

[0004] Various rewards for the training performance of these special-purpose dogs can be adopted, but a common method is to play by throwing a ball and having the dog fetch it. For example, when a special-purpose dog finds a specific object, such as drugs, hidden in a training area, it is generally judged that the dog has perfectly performed a specific behavior required by the handler (such as barking several times or sitting and waiting).

[0005] However, since the training of such special-purpose dogs focuses on achieving training results—for example, by immediately rewarding when a target is found—there may be no significant issues with detecting indoor or static targets; however, considerable problems are emerging with detecting outdoor or dynamic targets.

[0006] In other words, when a suspect possessing drugs or the like flees outdoors or when searching for a missing person, it is difficult for a handler to follow a special-purpose dog. Since the special-purpose dog barks several times and sits in place when it spots a target, it can be difficult for the handler to actually approach the target.

[0007] In addition, training for special purpose dogs is typically conducted by two people per dog, consisting of a handler who oversees the training and a helper who provides rewards upon achieving training results, which also presents the problem of requiring a large amount of manpower and cost for training special purpose dogs.

[0009] Patent Document 1 discloses a pet dog training device that automatically fires forward when it detects the insertion of a ball to train the pet dog to retrieve it, and Patent Document 2 discloses a reward device for a training dog that sequentially moves and loads multiple inserted balls and fires them by a wireless signal.

[0010] However, patent documents 1 and 2 also provide immediate rewards, either automatically or by a handler, upon achieving training results; therefore, they are not suitable for detecting outdoor or dynamic targets, and their large size makes it difficult for a handler to carry around. Prior art literature

[0012] Korean Published Patent No. 10-2020-0079833 (Published July 6, 2020) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1329726 (Published November 8, 2013) The problem to be solved

[0013] The present invention was conceived in consideration of the various conventional problems described above, and its objective is to provide a portable training device for special purpose dogs that can reliably assist in the apprehension of suspects and the search for deceased bodies by training the special purpose dog to continuously respond (bark) upon detection of an object until the handler arrives at the scene.

[0014] Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a portable special purpose dog training device that can be easily carried by a handler, enabling training of a special purpose dog by only one handler.

[0015] Another problem solved by the present invention is to provide a portable special purpose dog training device that can train a special purpose dog by setting various numbers of reactions upon detection of a target, and can provide rewards regardless of the number of reactions if necessary.

[0016] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0018] A portable special purpose dog training device according to the present invention for achieving the above objectives comprises: a reward to be provided to a special purpose dog upon achieving training performance; a housing having a launcher that guides the reward to be inserted so that it may jump upward or drop downward; a reward holder that holds the reward inserted into the launcher; a reward launching unit that launches the reward so that the reward held in the launcher jumps to a predetermined height or drops downward; a reaction count detection sensor that detects the number of times the special purpose dog reacts (barks) upon detecting a target; and a control unit that operates the reward launching unit according to the detection result of the reaction count detection sensor.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a compensation launching unit may be configured to include: a launching plate that is pivotally supported at one end inside a launching tube and is biased toward the inlet of the launching tube by an elastic means, and rotates in the opposite direction of elasticity by a compensation introduced into the inlet of the launching tube; a launching plate locking means that fixes the launching plate rotated in the opposite direction of elasticity in a horizontal state and operates the compensation holder to hold the compensation; and a launching plate unlocking means that unlocks the launching plate locking means so that the launching plate can rotate in the elastic direction.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the firing plate locking means may be configured to include: a fixing hole formed in the firing tube; a locker that is radially movable at the other end of the firing plate and can be elastically fitted into the fixing hole, and has a release projection on one side; and a coil spring that biases the locker toward the firing tube.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the launch plate unlocking means may be configured to include: a servo motor that reciprocates and rotates at a preset angle; and a push lever mounted on the rotation axis of the servo motor and moving the release projection of the rocker in the opposite direction of elasticity.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compensation holder may be configured to include: a holding head portion having one end pivotally supported inside a housing and capable of rotating in the radial direction of a launch tube and entering the interior of a launch tube through a guide slit provided in the launch tube; and a lever portion extending from the pivot portion of the holding head portion and contacting the tip of a rocker protruding outward through a fixing hole, wherein the holding head portion rotates inwardly into the launch tube by means of elasticity acting on the rocker to hold the compensation.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compensation is made of a ball, and one side of the holding head portion in contact with the compensation may be formed as a concave curved surface with a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the compensation.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a manual operation unit may be further provided in the housing and capable of manually unlocking the locked state of the launch plate locking means.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the manual operation unit may be configured to include: an interlocking pin provided at the tip of the lever portion of the compensation holder; and a manual button that is formed long in the axial direction of the launcher and is installed to be radially movable in the housing by having a guide slot to which the interlocking pin is movably coupled, wherein the inner end contacts the tip of a rocker protruding to the outside of the launcher and the outer end protrudes to the outside through a coupling hole provided in the housing.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may further include a means for setting the number of reactions of a special purpose dog required to operate a compensation launching unit.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the means for setting the number of reactions may be configured to include: a rotary switch installed inside a housing and connected to a control unit; and an adjustment knob rotatably installed outside the housing to adjust the setting value of the rotary switch.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it may be configured to further include a launch plate stopper that is formed protruding from the inner surface of the launch tube and limits the rotation angle of the launch plate when launching a compensation.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may be configured to include a wireless communication module so as to control the operation of the launch plate unlocking means through an app installed on an external mobile terminal.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the holder may further include a holder stopper provided in the holding head portion of the compensation holder and limiting the extent to which the holding head portion enters the interior of the firing tube.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a battery mounted inside the housing to supply power may be further included. Effects of the invention

[0033] According to the portable special purpose dog training device of the present invention, since a reward is automatically provided only when the special purpose dog reacts (barks) a preset number of times when it detects an object, the special purpose dog can be trained to continuously react (bark) until the handler arrives at the scene when the special purpose dog is deployed for actual detection.

[0034] Accordingly, this provides the advantage of assisting handlers in easily discovering and apprehending the location of suspects fleeing in possession of drugs, or in searching for missing persons or deceased bodies.

[0035] In addition, the number of times a special-purpose dog reacts upon detecting a target can be varied during training, which has the advantage of allowing the dog to be trained according to its specific purpose of use.

[0036] In addition, if necessary, the handler can easily provide rewards through a manual control panel or a mobile phone app regardless of the number of reactions when the special purpose dog detects a target, allowing for a wider variety of training.

[0037] In addition, it can be manufactured to be small and lightweight, so the handler can conceal it on a body part such as a mannequin, and it is very easy to use, so it has the advantage of being able to train a special purpose dog with only one handler. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a portable special purpose dog training device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an excerpted cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2, FIGS. 4 and 5 are excerpts illustrating the operating state of a portable special purpose dog training device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view of a key part illustrating a method for unlocking a jumping plate of a portable special purpose dog training device according to the present invention. Fig. 7 is an excerpted rear view taken along VII of Fig. 2. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0040] Specific features and other advantages of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, like reference numerals refer to like components.

[0041] Hereinafter, a portable special purpose dog training device according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0043] In FIGS. 1 to 3, the portable special purpose dog training equipment (1) according to the present invention may be configured to include a reward (80) provided according to the training performance of the special purpose dog, a housing (10) capable of receiving the reward (80), a reward launching unit (20) that launches the reward (80) received in the housing (10) to the outside to make it jump or drop, a reward holder (30) that holds the reward (80) inside the housing (10), a reaction count detection sensor (40) that detects the number of times the special purpose dog reacts (barks) when it detects a target, and a control unit (50) that operates the reward launching unit (30) according to the detection signal of the reaction count detection sensor (40).

[0045] The reward (80) may be various play items for food or play, for example, a ball, which is known to be the most preferred play item for dogs, may be adopted.

[0047] The housing (10) may be composed of a bottom part (11) containing a control part (50) and a battery (70) described later, and a launching part (12) capable of launching by mounting a compensation (80).

[0048] The bottom part (11) may be configured in the shape of a container with an open top surface to accommodate a control unit (50) and a battery (70) inside. The launching part (12) may be configured in the shape of a tube with both the top and bottom surfaces open, and may be configured such that one end (the bottom in the drawing) is connected to the open top of the bottom part (11).

[0049] As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom part (11) may be equipped with a power switch (111) for turning the power supply of the battery (70) on / off, a charging terminal (112) for inputting external power for charging the battery (70), and a data connection terminal (113) for programming the control unit (50).

[0050] The launching unit (12) may be equipped with a cylindrical launching tube (13) that guides the compensation (80) to be inserted and launched outward. Additionally, a gutter section (16) in which a compensation holder (20) is mounted is formed along the axial direction of the launching tube (13) on one side of the circumference of the launching tube (13). The upper opening of the gutter section (16) may be covered by a cover (17). A plurality of sound holes (171) may be formed in the cover (17) so that a reaction count detection sensor (40) can easily detect the reaction (barking) of the special purpose dog. Furthermore, a coupling hole (121) may be formed in the gutter section (16) to which a manual button (271) of the manual operation unit (27) described later is coupled.

[0051] The launch tube (13) is provided with a passage (14) through which a compensation material (80) can be inserted. On one side of the launch tube (13) corresponding to the gutter section (16), a guide slit (132) is formed axially to guide the holding header section (31) of the compensation material holder (30), described later, to move in and out of the launch tube (13). On the lower side of the guide slit (132) of the launch tube (13), a fixing hole (131) constituting the launch plate locking means (24), described later, may be formed through to communicate with the gutter section (16).

[0052] Additionally, on one side of the inner surface of the launch tube (13), a launch plate stopper (134) may be provided to protrude to limit the rotation angle of the launch plate (21) when the launch plate (21), described later, rotates elastically toward the entrance of the launch tube (13) (upper side in the drawing). This is to facilitate the re-insertion of the compensation (80) by limiting the launch plate (21) to rotate within an appropriate angle when launching the compensation (80).

[0053] This launcher (13) may be composed of two unit launchers (not shown separately) that are axially divided for ease of assembly of other components, and may maintain its shape by attaching a fixing ring (15) to the outer surface of the end (top part in the drawing) that is not connected to the bottom part (11), for example.

[0055] The reward launch unit (20) may be configured to include a launch plate (21), a launch plate locking means (24), and a launch plate unlocking means (25).

[0056] The launch plate (21) can rotate inside the launch tube (13). To this end, the launch plate (21) may be configured in the shape of a disc having an outer diameter with a curvature corresponding to the inner diameter of the launch tube (13), and may have a chamfered portion (211) at one end that is partially cut in the radial direction. Additionally, a plurality of hinge lugs (212) may be spaced apart on the chamfered portion (211) and may be supported by a pivot shaft (22) on two hinge bosses (133) provided facing the inner surface of the launch tube (13). The hinge bosses (133) may be provided vertically below the launch plate stopper (134).

[0057] A torsion spring (23) may be installed on the pivot shaft (22) as an elastic means to bias the launch plate (21) toward the entrance of the launch tube (13). The torsion spring (23) may be configured as a double torsion spring as illustrated for strong elasticity. This torsion spring (23) is preferably configured to have elasticity capable of launching, for example, the reward (80) to a height of approximately 20 to 30 cm to correspond to the eye level of the special work dog. This allows the special work dog to easily recognize the reward (80) provided as a reward for training performance. The torsion spring (23) can impart elasticity to the launch plate (21) by having its middle part inserted into a support hole (213) formed on the chamfered part (211) of the launch plate (21) and both ends contacting the inner surface of the launch tube (13).

[0058] A rocker mounting groove (214) may be formed radially on the other end of the launch plate (21), that is, on the gutter portion (16) of the launch portion (12), and a release projection guide hole (215) may also be formed radially in the rocker mounting groove (214).

[0059] The launch plate locking means (24) may be configured to include a fixing hole (131), a rocker (241), and a coil spring (242).

[0060] A fixing hole (131) can be formed in the launch tube (13) so as to face the rocker mounting groove (214) of the launch plate (21).

[0061] The rocker (241) is movably mounted in the rocker mounting groove (213) of the launch plate (21). When the launch plate (21) rotates in the opposite direction of elasticity (downward in the drawing), the rocker (241) is inserted into the fixing hole (131) of the launch tube (13) and can protrude appropriately toward the gutter portion (16). The rocker (241) may be provided with a release projection (243) on one side (downward in the drawing) so that the locked state can be released. The release projection (243) can protrude to the lower part of the launch plate (21) through the guide slot (215) of the rocker mounting groove (214). It may be preferable that the upper and lower portions of the tip of the rocker (241) be composed of convex inclined surfaces (244) (245) so that the rocker (241) can smoothly slide in contact with the launch tube (13) when the launch plate (21) rotates up and down, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.

[0062] The coil spring (242) can also be mounted in the rocker mounting groove (214) of the launch plate (21), and the rocker (241) is biased toward the outside of the launch tube (13), i.e., the gutter part (16), so that the rocker (241) can be elastically fitted into the fixing hole (131).

[0063] The launch plate unlocking means (25) may be configured to include a servo motor (151) and a push lever (253).

[0064] The servo motor (151) can be installed within the firing section (12) so as to be located on the lower side of the firing tube (13) via the frame (26). As shown in FIG. 6, the servo motor (251) can be set to reciprocate within a predetermined angle range. That is, in the initial state, it rotates to a set angle according to the operation signal (unlock signal) of the control unit (50), and after a preset delay time (delay time: about 1 to 2 seconds) has passed, it automatically reverses and returns to the initial state.

[0065] The push lever (253) can be fixedly mounted on the rotation axis (252) of the servo motor (251) and may be in a state where it contacts the release projection (243) of the rocker (241) in a locked state. The push lever (253) rotates together with the rotation of the servo motor (251) to move the release projection (243) in the opposite direction of the elasticity of the coil spring (242), thereby causing the rocker (241) to detach from the fixing hole (131) of the firing tube (13).

[0066] Meanwhile, the present invention may also include a manual operation unit (27) that allows the handler to arbitrarily unlock the launch plate (21) and launch the reward (80) regardless of the number of reactions of the special purpose dog when a target is detected.

[0067] The manual operation part (27) may be configured to include a linkage pin (34) and a manual button (271). The linkage pin (34) may be provided at the front end of the lever part (32) of the compensation holder (30) described later. The manual button (271) may be movably coupled to a coupling hole (121) formed to face the fixing hole (131) in the gutter part (16) of the housing (10). The rear end of the manual button (271) may come into contact with the front end of the rocker (241) that has passed through the fixing hole (131), and accordingly, by being biased outward by the elasticity of the coil spring (242), the front end may protrude appropriately outward from the gutter part (16) so that the handler can press it with their hand.

[0068] The manual button (271) may be provided with a lug (272) on the upper surface at a position spaced apart from the rear end by a certain distance (a length such that the rear end of the manual button can pass through the fixing hole (131) of the firing tube (13) to unlock the lock of the rocker (241). In addition, by providing a guide slot (273) in the axial direction of the firing tube (13) into which a linkage pin (34) is movably fitted in the lug (272), it can be linked with the rotation of the compensation holder (30).

[0070] The compensation holder (30) may be rotatably installed within the gutter portion (16) of the housing (10). The compensation holder (30) may be configured to include a holding head portion (31) that enters the launch tube (13) through the guide slit (131) of the launch tube (13) to hold the compensation (80), and a lever portion (32) that rotates the holding head portion (31) to hold the compensation (80).

[0071] One end of the holding head (31) (the lower end in the drawing) is supported by a pivot (33) on the gutter (16) so that it can rotate in the radial direction of the launch tube (13). The upper circumferential surface of the holding head (31) is preferably formed with a convex curved surface (35) to facilitate smooth entry and exit through the guide slit (132) of the launch tube (13). Additionally, one side of the holding head (31) that contacts the compensation (80) is preferably formed with a concave curved surface (36) having a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the compensation (80) which is made of a ball. Furthermore, a holder stopper (37) may be formed protrudingly on both sides of the holding head (31) to appropriately limit the degree of entry when the holding head (31) enters the interior of the launch tube (13).

[0072] The lever portion (32) may be formed by extending from the pivot portion of the holding head portion (31). The lever portion (32) can rotate the holding head portion (31) into the inside of the firing tube (13) by means of the elasticity of the coil spring (242) by directly contacting the front end of the rocker (241) that has passed through the fixing hole (131) of the firing tube (13).

[0073] However, as described above, the present invention is provided with a manual operation part (27), so that the lever part (32) does not directly contact the tip of the rocker (241) but is connected indirectly by being connected to the manual button (271) through the interlocking pin (34).

[0075] The reaction count detection sensor (40) may be configured, for example, as a sound sensor that detects the sound of a special-purpose dog barking, and may be set to count only when the loudness of the barking sound is greater than a predetermined decibel (dB). That is, the special-purpose dog can obtain a reward (80) only when it barks more than a set number of times at a level greater than the set decibel when detecting a target. The reaction count detection sensor (40) may be mounted on the gutter portion (16) of the housing (10), and the sound of the special-purpose dog barking can be easily caught through the sound hole (171) of the cover (17).

[0076] The reaction count detection sensor (40) transmits the detected reaction count (barking sound exceeding a set decile) to the control unit (50).

[0078] The control unit (50) can be mounted inside the bottom part (11) of the housing (10). The control unit (50) contains a predetermined control program and operates the servo motor (251) of the launch plate unlock means (25) according to the detection signal transmitted from the reaction count detection sensor (40). That is, when the number of reactions transmitted from the reaction count detection sensor (40) is greater than or equal to a set number, a driving signal is transmitted to the servo motor (251).

[0079] Additionally, the control unit (50) can communicate with an external mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone (M), by including a wireless communication module (51). Accordingly, the servo motor (251) of the launch plate unlocking means (25) can be operated through an app installed on the mobile phone (M). In this case, similar to the manual operation unit (27) described above, the handler can arbitrarily unlock the launch plate (21) and provide a reward (80) regardless of the number of reactions of the special purpose dog.

[0081] Meanwhile, the portable special purpose dog training equipment (1) of the present invention may further include a response count setting means (60) that can arbitrarily set the response count of the special purpose dog.

[0082] The means for setting the number of reactions (60) can be configured in various forms, for example, as illustrated, it can be composed of a rotary switch (61) and a control knob (62). The rotary switch (61) can be mounted on a frame (26) provided within the firing section (12) of the housing (10) and is electrically connected to the control section (50). The control knob (62) is installed on the outer surface of the firing section (12) and can set the setting value of the rotary switch (61) by rotating it in the forward or reverse direction by an external force.

[0083] Accordingly, special purpose dogs can be trained by adjusting the number of responses to an appropriate level according to their intended use, thereby shortening training time and the period for achieving results.

[0085] The battery (70) can be mounted inside the bottom portion (11) of the housing (10) together with the control unit (50). The battery (70) can supply the necessary power to the control unit (50) and the servo motor (251). It is preferable that the battery (70) be configured to be rechargeable and can be charged through a charging terminal (112) provided in the bottom portion (11).

[0087] Next, the operation of the portable special purpose dog training equipment (1) according to the present invention configured as described above will be explained.

[0088] First, as shown in FIG. 1, the training equipment (1) of the present invention is placed on the floor with the opening of the launch tube (13) of the housing (10) positioned at the top, and the reward (80) is inserted into the opening of the launch tube and pressed downward. Then, the control knob (62) of the response count setting means (60) is turned to set the number of responses suitable for the training purpose of the special purpose dog.

[0089] When the compensation (80) is inserted into the passage (14) of the launch tube (13) and pressed, the launch plate (21), which was biased upward by the torsion spring (23) as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 2, rotates downward by the compensation (80) with the pivot shaft (22) as the axis.

[0090] When the launch plate (21) rotates downward, the rocker (241) protruding from the other end (opposite side of the pivot shaft) of the launch plate (21) slides into contact with the inner surface of the launch tube (13) and moves into the launch plate (21) while compressing the coil spring (242). Then, as the launch plate (21) continues to rotate, the rocker (241) reaches the position of the fixing hole (131) of the launch tube (13). Then, the rocker (241) moves outward again by the restoring elasticity of the coil spring (242) and elastically fits into the fixing hole (131), penetrating the launch tube (13). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch plate (21) is locked in the launch tube (13) in a horizontal state.

[0091] When the rocker (241) penetrates the launch tube (13), the manual button (271) protrudes outward from the gutter section (16) and rotates the compensation holder (30) clockwise in the drawing. Then, the holding head section (31) of the compensation holder (30) enters the interior of the launch tube (13) through the guide slit (132) and presses and supports the upper portion of the compensation (80). Accordingly, the compensation (80) can be stably held inside the launch tube (13).

[0092] In this state, when the special work dog detects a target and barks (reacts), the reaction count detection sensor (40) detects the number of reactions where the special work dog barks at a level higher than a set decibel and transmits the signal to the control unit (50). The control unit (50) counts the number of reactions input from the reaction count detection sensor (40), and when the number of reactions reaches a preset number, it sends an operation signal (unlock signal) to the servo motor (251).

[0093] When an operation signal is input to the control unit (50), the servo motor (251) rotates in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise in the drawing) by a preset angle as shown in FIG. 6. Then, the push lever (253) mounted on the rotation axis (252) of the servo motor (251) rotates together, thereby moving the release projection (243) of the rocker (241) in the opposite direction of elasticity. Accordingly, the rocker (241) moves in the opposite direction of elasticity and can be released from the fixing hole (131) of the launch tube (13) so that the lock can be released. At the same time, the compensation holder (30) loses the restraining force of the compensation (80) as the pressure is removed from the rocker (241).

[0094] When the lock of the locker (241) is released, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch plate (21) elastically rotates toward the entrance of the launch tube (13) with the pivot shaft (22) as the axis by the restoring elasticity of the torsion spring (23). Then, since the restraining force of the reward holder (30) is released, the reward (80) can be launched from the launch tube (13) and jump upward by a predetermined height (about 20 to 30 cm), thereby automatically providing a reward to the special purpose dog that has achieved training results. After the lock of the locker (241) is released, the push lever (253) automatically returns to its initial position by the servo motor (251) after a set time (about 1 to 2 seconds) has passed.

[0095] As such, the training equipment (1) of the present invention automatically provides a reward (80) only when the special purpose dog detects a target and responds (barks) at a set number of times or more than a set decibel level, so the special purpose dog can be trained to continue barking at a set decibel level or higher until the target detection handler arrives at the location. This enables superior effectiveness in situations such as chasing and apprehending a suspect fleeing with drugs, or searching for a missing person or a deceased body.

[0096] In addition, since it is small and lightweight and very easy to carry, it is possible for one handler to carry it and train a special purpose dog while providing a reward (80).

[0098] Meanwhile, the present invention may also fire a reward (80) regardless of the number of reactions of the special purpose dog as needed.

[0099] That is, when the handler determines that it is necessary, pressing the manual button (271) causes the rocker (241) to move in the opposite direction of elasticity while compressing the coil spring (242), thereby disengaging the rocker (241) from the fixing hole (131) of the launch tube (13). At the same time, the compensation holder (30) rotates in the release direction (counterclockwise in the drawing) by the movement of the manual button (271) and comes out of the launch tube (13), thereby releasing the constraint on the compensation (80).

[0100] Then, as described above, the launch plate (21) can launch the reward (80) and make it jump upward, thereby enabling the reward (80) to be manually provided to the special purpose dog.

[0101] Additionally, the servo motor (251) can be forcibly operated via an app on a mobile phone (M) to unlock the launch plate (21), and in this case as described above, the launch plate (21) can forcibly launch the reward (80) regardless of the number of reactions of the special purpose dog to provide the reward (80) to the special purpose dog.

[0102] Meanwhile, the training equipment (1) of the present invention is configured in a small tube shape corresponding to the size of the reward (80), so that a handler can provide the reward (80) to a special purpose dog by using a belt (not shown) to mount it upside down on the body of a mannequin or object and dropping it downward during training.

[0104] A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0106] 10: Housing 11: Bottom 12: Launcher 13: Launch tube 16: Gutter part 17: Cover 20: Reward Launcher Unit 21: Launch Plate 22: Pivot shaft 23: Torsion spring 24: Launcher locking method 25: Launcher unlocking method 27: Manual control section 30: Compensation holder 31: Holding head part 32: Lever part 33: Pivot 34: Linked pin 36: Concave curved surface 37: Holder stopper 40: Response count detection sensor 50: Control unit 51: Wireless communication module 60: Means for setting the number of responses 61: Rotary switch 62: Control knob 70: Battery 80: Compensation 121: Connecting hole 131: Fixing hole 132: Guide slit 134: Firing plate stopper 171: Sound hole 211: Chamfer 213: Hinge lug 214: Rocker mounting groove 215: Guide Slot 241: Rocker 242: Coil spring 243: Release projection 251: Servo motor 253: Push lever 271: Manual button 273: Guide slot M: Mobile phone

Claims

Claim 1 A reward to be provided to a special purpose dog upon achieving training performance; a housing having a launcher that guides the reward to jump upward or drop downward by inserting the reward; a reward holder that holds the reward inserted into the launcher; a reward launching unit that launches the reward so that the reward held in the launcher jumps to a predetermined height or drops downward; a reaction count detection sensor that detects the number of times the special purpose dog reacts (barks) when detecting a target; and a control unit that operates the reward launching unit according to the detection result of the reaction count detection sensor; wherein the reward launching unit comprises: a launching plate that is pivotally supported at one end inside the launcher and is biased toward the entrance of the launcher by an elastic means, and rotates in the opposite direction of elasticity by the reward inserted into the entrance of the launcher; and a launching plate locking means that fixes the launching plate rotated in the opposite direction of elasticity in a horizontal state and operates the reward holder to hold the reward. A portable special purpose dog training device comprising: a launch plate unlocking means for unlocking the launch plate locking means so that the launch plate can rotate in an elastic direction. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 1, wherein the launch plate locking means comprises: a fixing hole formed in the launch tube; a rocker radially movably provided at the other end of the launch plate and elastically fitted into the fixing hole, having a release projection on one side; and a coil spring that biases the rocker toward the launch tube. Claim 4 A portable special-purpose dog training device according to claim 3, wherein the launch plate unlocking means comprises: a servo motor that reciprocates and rotates at a preset angle; and a push lever mounted on the rotation axis of the servo motor and moving the release projection of the rocker in the opposite direction of elasticity. Claim 5 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 3, wherein the compensation holder comprises: a holding head portion having one end pivotally supported inside the housing and rotatable in the radial direction of the launch tube and capable of entering the interior of the launch tube through a guide slit provided in the launch tube; and a lever portion extending from the pivot portion of the holding head portion and contacting the tip of the rocker protruding outwardly through the fixing hole, wherein the holding head portion rotates inwardly into the launch tube by means of elasticity acting on the rocker to grasp the compensation. Claim 6 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 5, wherein the compensation is made of a ball, and one side of the holding head portion in contact with the compensation is formed as a concave curved surface with a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the compensation. Claim 7 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 5, further comprising a manual operation unit provided in the housing and capable of manually unlocking the locked state of the launch plate locking means. Claim 8 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 7, wherein the manual operating part comprises: an interlocking pin provided at the tip of the lever part of the compensation holder; and a manual button that is formed elongated in the axial direction of the launch tube and is installed to be radially movable in the housing, having a guide slot formed to be movably coupled to the interlocking pin, the inner end of which contacts the tip of the rocker protruding to the outside of the launch tube, and the outer end of which protrudes to the outside through a coupling hole provided in the housing. Claim 9 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 1, further comprising a means for setting the number of reactions of a special purpose dog that allows the control unit to set the number of reactions of the special purpose dog required to operate the compensation launch unit. Claim 10 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 9, wherein the means for setting the number of reactions comprises: a rotary switch installed inside the housing and connected to the control unit; and a control knob rotatably installed outside the housing to adjust the setting value of the rotary switch. Claim 11 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 1, further comprising a launch plate stopper formed protruding from the inner surface of the launch tube to limit the rotation angle of the launch plate when launching the compensation. Claim 12 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit includes a wireless communication module and can control the operation of the launch plate unlock means through an app installed on an external portable terminal. Claim 13 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 5, further comprising a holder stopper provided in the holding head portion of the compensation holder and limiting the extent to which the holding head portion enters the interior of the launch tube. Claim 14 A portable special purpose dog training device according to claim 1, further comprising a battery mounted inside the housing to supply power.

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