Pet house

Abstract

Disclosed is a pet house. The pet house disclosed herein may comprise a housing providing an inner space. The housing may include: a base that forms the bottom of the housing; and a cover assembly that covers the base and forms the inner space of the housing together with the base. The cover assembly may include: a body that faces the inner space of the housing and is detachably coupled to the base; a bridge detachably coupled to the outside of the body; and a circuit unit disposed in the bridge.

Description

pet house

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a pet house.

[0002] As the market for pets, such as dogs and cats, continues to grow, research and development into pet supplies and products is actively underway. As the perception of pets as family members grows, the pet industry is expected to continue growing, achieving even higher added value.

[0003] Recently, amidst the growth of the pet industry, pet health management has emerged as a promising future industry. A significant amount of research is being conducted to monitor the health of pets and prevent or diagnose diseases.

[0004] Additionally, much research is being done on houses that provide a sanctuary for pets.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned and other problems.

[0006] Another purpose may be to provide a home for your pet.

[0007] Another purpose may be to provide an assembly and disassembly structure for the pet's house.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that can improve the convenience of assembling and disassembling a pet house.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that allows for easy cleaning of parts that can be easily contaminated by pets.

[0010] Another purpose may be to provide electronic components that aid in the care of pet houses and / or pets.

[0011] Another purpose may be to provide beneficial light, oxygen, etc. to the pet within the pet house, or to provide a structure that can observe the pet, or to sense the pet's body temperature or weight, etc.

[0012] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that can sterilize the pet house.

[0013] Another purpose may be to provide a pet house with expandable space.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a pet house may include: a housing providing an internal space, wherein the housing may include: a base forming a bottom of the housing; and a cover assembly covering the base and forming the internal space of the housing together with the base, wherein the cover assembly may include: a body facing the internal space of the housing and detachably coupled to the base; a bridge detachably coupled to an outer side of the body; and a circuit portion disposed on the bridge.

[0015] The effects of the pet house according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0016] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a house for a companion animal can be provided.

[0017] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an assembly and disassembly structure of a pet house can be provided.

[0018] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that can improve the convenience of assembly and disassembly of a pet house.

[0019] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that allows easy cleaning of a part that can be easily contaminated by a pet.

[0020] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic component that helps in the management of a pet house and / or a pet may be provided.

[0021] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that can provide beneficial light, oxygen, etc. to a pet in a pet house, observe the pet, or detect the body temperature or weight of the pet.

[0022] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure capable of sterilizing a pet house can be provided.

[0023] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a pet house with expandable space can be provided.

[0024] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

[0025] Figures 1 to 32 are drawings illustrating examples of pet houses according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0027] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0028] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0029] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0030] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0031] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0033] The direction indications of up (U), down (D), left (Le), right (Ri), front (F), and back (R) shown in the drawings are only for convenience of explanation, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited thereby.

[0034]

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) can be opened forward and backward. A companion animal such as a dog or cat can stay in the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1). The internal space (1S) can be referred to as a room (1S). The pet house (1) can be referred to as a companion animal house (1), a dog house (1), a cat house (1), a kennel (1), or a house (1). The housing (2, 3) of the pet house (1) can provide the internal space (1S) and can include a base (2) and a cover assembly (3).

[0036] The base (2) may form the bottom of the pet house (1). The base (2) may have a square plate shape. Alternatively, the base (2) may have various shapes, such as a circular plate. The base (2) may be referred to as a bottom part (2), a lower part (2), or a floor (2).

[0037] The cover assembly (3) can form the side and top of the pet house (1). The cover assembly (3) can be an arched cover assembly (3), and the arch shape can help to improve the rigidity of the cover assembly (3). Alternatively, the cover assembly (3) can have an angled frame shape. The cover assembly (3) can be positioned over the base (2). The cover assembly (3) can cover the base (2). The cover assembly (3) can be coupled to the base (2). The internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) can be formed between the base (2) and the cover assembly (3). The cover assembly (3) can be referred to as a top part (3), an upper part (3), or a roof (3). The cover assembly (3) may include a body (31) facing the internal space (1S) and a cover (33) covering the body (31).

[0038] The body (31) may include walls (31a, 31b) and a roof (31c). The first wall (31a) may form the left side of the body (31) and may be joined to the base (2) adjacent to the left side of the base (2). The second wall (31b) may form the right side of the body (31) and may be joined to the base (2) adjacent to the right side of the base (2). The roof (31c) may connect the upper end of the first wall (31a) and the upper end of the second wall (31b) and may form the upper end of the body (31). The walls (31a, 31b) and the roof (31c) may be separated from each other or may be formed as one body.

[0039] The cover (33) can extend along the body (31) and cover the body (31). The cover (33) can form the outer surface of the cover assembly (3). The cover (33) can be an arched cover (33).

[0040] The internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3) can be opened in two directions. For example, the housing (2, 3) can be opened forward and backward. The opening (1P) at the front of the internal space (1S) can be called an entrance (1P) or a first opening (1P), and the opening (1Q) at the rear of the internal space (1S) can be called an auxiliary entrance (1Q), a retreat (1Q), or a second opening (1Q). A pet such as a dog or a cat can enter the internal space (1S) through the opening (1P) or exit the internal space (1S) through the opening (1Q). Alternatively, a pet that enters the internal space (1S) through the opening (1P) can exit the internal space (1S) through the opening (1P) again. Alternatively, a pet that has entered the inner space (1S) through the opening (1Q) may exit the inner space (1S) through the opening (1Q) again, or may exit the inner space (1S) through the opening (1P).

[0041] A back door (7) can be coupled to the rear of the housing (2, 3). The back door (7) can cover or open the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). The back door (7) can be referred to as a door (7), an exit door (7), or a first door (7).

[0042] A front door (8) can be connected to the front of the housing (2, 3). The front door (8) can cover or open the front of the interior space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). The front door (8) can be referred to as an entrance door (8) or a second door (8). The front door (8) can be separated from the housing (2, 3) or omitted from the pet house (1).

[0043] The doors (7, 8) can be detachably connected to the housing (2, 3). Accordingly, the user (pet owner) can detach the doors (7, 8) from the housing (2, 3) and wash them.

[0044]

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the front door (8) may include a door frame (81), a door body (82), and a window (84).

[0046] The door frame (81) may extend along the perimeter of the opening (1P) of the housing (2, 3). The door frame (81) may be a trapezoidal frame and may have a hole (81P) corresponding to the opening (1P). The door frame (81) may include a lower part (81a), a left part (81b), a right part (81c), and an upper part (81d). The door frame (81) may be detachably coupled to the front of the housing (2, 3). For example, the door frame (81) may be coupled to the housing (2, 3) using the magnetic force of a magnet. At least one magnet may be provided on the rear of the door frame (81), and a magnetic material such as a metal (e.g., iron) or a magnet that is magnetically coupled to the magnet may be provided on the front of the housing (2, 3). Alternatively, at least one magnet may be provided on the front side of the housing (2, 3), and a magnetic material or magnet such as a metal (e.g., iron) that magnetically couples with the magnet may be provided on the rear side of the door frame (81).

[0047] The door body (82) may have a shape corresponding to the hole (81P) of the door frame (81). The lower side of the door body (82) may be coupled or fixed to the lower part (81a) of the door frame (81). The remaining side sides of the door body (82) may be detachably coupled to the remaining parts (81b, 81c, 81d) of the frame (81). For example, the remaining side sides of the door body (82) may be detachably coupled to the remaining parts (81b, 81c, 81d) of the frame (81) via a slide fastener (83). The slide fastener (83) may be referred to as a zipper (83). When the slide fastener (83) locks the door body (82) to the door frame (81), the door body (82) may cover the hole (81P) of the door frame (81). When the slide fastener (83) releases the door body (82) from the door frame (81), the door body (82) can open the hole (81P) of the door frame (81). The door body (82) released from the door frame (81) can be folded or rolled.

[0048] For example, the door body (82) may be a foldable body (82). The door body (82) may include a plurality of parts that are sequentially arranged in a vertical direction and folding lines between the plurality of parts. The door body (82) may include a first part (821), a second part (822), and a third part (823). The door body (82) may include a first folding line (82La) between the first part (821) and the second part (822), and a second folding line (82Lb) between the second part (822) and the third part (823). The first part (821) may be coupled or fixed to the lower part (81a) of the door frame (81). The second part (822) may be foldably coupled to the first part (821) about the first folding line (82La). The third part (823) can be foldably joined to the second part (822) with respect to the second folding line (82Lb). When the second part (822) is folded forward from the first part (821) and the third part (823) is folded backward from the second part (822), the door body (82) can form an inclined step next to the base (2).

[0049] As another example, the door body (82) may be a rollable body (82). The door body (82) may be rolled into a circle, and the door body (82) may form steps next to the base (2).

[0050] Accordingly, the pet can easily enter and exit the pet house (1) through the stairs formed by the door body (82).

[0051] The window (84) may form a part of the door body (82). The window (84) may be made of mesh or transparent acrylic. Accordingly, even if the door body (82) covers the hole (81P) of the frame (81), the pet owner can view the interior space (1S) from the outside of the pet house (1) through the window (84). In addition, the mesh window (84) may help to ventilate the interior space (1S).

[0052]

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the back door (7) may include a panel (71) and a tunnel (72).

[0054] The panel (71) may be positioned at the rear of the interior space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). The panel (71) may be opposite the front door (8) with respect to the interior space (1S). The panel (71) may be a plate extending vertically. The perimeter of the panel (71) may extend along the side perimeter of the housing (2, 3). The panel (71) may be referred to as a wall (71) or a cover (71).

[0055] A tunnel (72) may extend from the panel (71) toward the interior space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). The tunnel (72) may be closer to the top than the bottom of the panel (71). The tunnel (72) may have a longitudinal cross-section in the shape of an open ring that is convex upwards. The tunnel (72) may be an arched tunnel (72), and the arched shape may help to improve the rigidity of the tunnel (72). The bottom of the tunnel (72) may be spaced upward from the bottom of the panel (71). The tunnel (72) may be hollow, and thus may have an interior space (72P, see FIGS. 9 and 12). The tunnel (72) may be referred to as a loop (72).

[0056]

[0057] Referring to FIG. 7, the tunnel (72) may include a first side part (72a), a second side part (72b), and a center part (72c). The center part (72c) may extend along the loop (31c) of the body (31). The center part (72c) may be referred to as a top part (72c). The first side part (72a) may be bent downward from the left side of the center part (72c) and may extend along the first wall (31a) of the body (31). The second side part (72b) may be bent downward from the right side of the center part (72c) and may extend along the second wall (31b) of the body (31). The center part (72c) may be flat. The portion between the center part (72c) and the first side part (72a) may be rounded. The part between the center part (72c) and the second side part (72b) can be rounded.

[0058] The length (L7) of the tunnel (72) may be smaller than the length (L3, see FIG. 6) of the housing (2, 3), and the width (W7) of the tunnel (72) may be smaller than the width (W3, see FIG. 6) of the housing (2, 3). The lower sides of the first and second side parts (72a, 72b) may form the lower end of the tunnel (72) and may be spaced upward from the base (2).

[0059]

[0060] Referring to Fig. 8, the guide rail (34) may be extended in a long manner. The longitudinal direction of the guide rail (34) may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tunnel (72, see Fig. 7). The guide rail (34) may include a base (341) and a rib (342).

[0061] The base (341) can extend in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail (34) and form the bottom of the guide rail (34). The base (341) can include two long sides (341La, 341Lb, long sides) that are opposite to each other and two short sides (341Sa, 341Sb, short sides) that are opposite to each other.

[0062] The rib (342) may protrude from the upper surface of the base (341) and extend in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail (34). The rib (342) may be adjacent to the second long side (341Lb) of the base (341). One end (i.e., the rear end) of the rib (342) may be adjacent to the first short side (341Sa) of the base (341). The rear end (i.e., the front end) of the rib (342) may be adjacent to the second short side (341Sb) of the base (341). The end of the rib (342) may be rounded.

[0063] The support portion (343) may protrude from the upper surface of the base (341) and may be opposite to the rib (342). The support portion (343) may be adjacent to the first long side (341La) of the base (341). In the width direction of the base (341), the support portion (343) may be spaced apart from the rib (342). The first support portion (343a) may be adjacent to the first short side (341Sa) of the base (341), and the second support portion (343b) may be adjacent to the second short side (341Sb) of the base (3410).

[0064] The protrusion (344) may protrude from one side of the support portion (343) facing the rib (342). The protrusion (344) may have a cross-section of a right triangle. The first protrusion (344a) may protrude from the first support portion (343a), and the second protrusion (344b) may protrude from the second support portion (343b).

[0065]

[0066] Referring again to FIGS. 6 and 7, the guide rail (34) may include a first guide rail (34a) and a second guide rail (34b). The first guide rail (34a) and the second guide rail (34b) may be symmetrical left and right.

[0067] The first guide rail (34a) can extend along the lower edge of the first side part (72a) of the tunnel (72) and can be joined to the inner surface of the first wall (31a). The first long side (341La) of the first guide rail (34a) can be fixed to the inner surface of the first wall (31a) by a fastening member such as a screw.

[0068] The second guide rail (34b) can extend along the lower edge of the second side part (72b) of the tunnel (72) and be coupled to the inner surface of the second wall (31b). The first long side (341La) of the second guide rail (34b) can be fixed to the inner surface of the second wall (31b) via a fastening member such as a screw.

[0069] The guide rail (34) may include a plastic material with a low coefficient of friction, such as POM (polyoxymethylene), and may minimize frictional noise or vibration between the side parts (72a, 72b) described below and the guide rail (34). Meanwhile, the guide rail (34) may have a structure that is expandable in the longitudinal direction.

[0070]

[0071] Referring to FIG. 9, the groove (72g) may be formed on the lower side of the second side part (72b) of the tunnel (72) and may extend along the lower side. The groove (72g) may be positioned on the rib (342) of the second guide rail (34b), and the second side part (72b) may move back and forth along the rib (342). Similarly, the groove (72g) may be formed on the lower side of the first side part (72a, see FIG. 7) of the tunnel (72) and may move on the rib (342, see FIG. 7) of the first guide rail (34a).

[0072] Accordingly, the first and second guide rails (34a, 34b) can guide the movement of the tunnel (72).

[0073]

[0074] Referring again to FIG. 7, a board (73) may be formed in the tunnel (72) adjacent to the front end of the tunnel (72). The board (73) may be referred to as an arm (73) or a beam (73). The board (73) may be formed by cutting out a portion of the tunnel (72). A slit (73S) may be formed in the tunnel (72) and may form the board (73). The slit (73S) may have a rectangular open ring shape. The slit (73S) may have a two-pronged fork shape. One end (731) of the board (73) may be fixed to the tunnel (72), and the other end (732) of the board (73) may be a free end. That is, the board (73) may have a cantilever shape. The board (73) may be elastic. The board (73) may sag downwards due to an external force (e.g., sag toward the inner space (72P, see FIG. 12) of the tunnel (72)), and may be restored to its original state when the external force is released.

[0075] The board (73) can be formed in the center part (72c) of the tunnel (72). The board (73) can be formed in the outer part (see FIG. 12) of the center part (72c) and can face the inner space (72P, see FIG. 12) of the center part (72c). The first board (73a) and the second board (73b) can be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the center part (72c). The first slit (73Sa) can be formed along a part of the side surface of the first board (73a), and the second slit (73Sb) can be formed along a part of the side surface of the second board (73b). The groove (72h) can be located between the first board (73a) and the second board (73b), and can be formed from the front end of the center part (72c) to the inside of the center part (72c). The groove (72h) can be called a notch (72h, notch).

[0076] The hook (74) may be adjacent to the other end (732) of the board (73) and may protrude from the upper surface of the board (73). The other end (732) of the board (73) may be the front end of the board (73). The hook (74) may be referred to as a latch protrusion (74). The first hook (74a) may be adjacent to the front end of the first board (73a) and may protrude from the upper surface of the first board (73a). The second hook (74b) may be adjacent to the front end of the second board (73b) and may protrude from the upper surface of the second board (73b).

[0077]

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, holes (31M, 31N) may be formed in a loop (31c) of a body (31). The holes (31M, 31N) may be referred to as latch grooves (31M, 31N). The first hole (31M) may be formed in the loop (31c) adjacent to the rear end of the body (31), and the second hole (31N) may be formed in the loop (31c) adjacent to the front end of the body (31). The first holes (31Ma, 31Mb) may be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the loop (31c). The second holes (31Na, 31Nb) may be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the loop (31c).

[0079] The back door (7) can be positioned on a guide rail (34), and the tunnel (72) of the back door (72) can be adjacent to the inner surface of the body (31). The user can move the back door (7) back and forth on the guide rail (34). A hole (71h) can be formed in the panel (71) adjacent to the top of the panel (71) of the back door (7), and the user can hold the back door (7) by inserting a finger into the hole (71h).

[0080] When the hook (74) comes into contact with the lower surface of the loop (31c) between the first hole (31M) and the second hole (31N), the board (73) can be elastically deformed and sag downwards by the loop (31c). When the hook (74) is released from the lower surface of the loop (31c), the board (73) is restored to its original position, and the hook (74) can be inserted into the second hole (31N) or the first hole (31M).

[0081] The user can push the back door (7) forward to cover the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). When the user pushes the back door (7) forward as far as possible, the user can detect that the hook (74) is caught in the second hole (31N). At this time, the back door (7) can be referred to as a back door (7) in a fully closed state. When the hook (74) is caught in the second hole (31N), the forward and backward movement of the back door (7) can be restricted under an external force below a certain level. Furthermore, the panel (71) of the back door (7) can be caught on the rear end of the body (31).

[0082] A user can pull the back door (7) rearward to open the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). When the user pulls the back door (7) rearward as far as possible, the user can sense that the hook (74) is caught in the first hole (31M). At this time, the back door (7) can be referred to as a back door (7) in a fully opened state. When the hook (74) is caught in the first hole (31M), the forward and backward movement of the back door (7) can be restricted under an external force below a certain level. Meanwhile, when the user pulls the back door (7) so that the hook (74) is removed from the first hole (31M), the back door (7) can be separated from the housing (2, 3).

[0083] Accordingly, the user can move the back door (7) back and forth, and the hook (74) and the hook structure of the holes (31M, 31N) can prevent the back door (7) from coming off.

[0084]

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14 together with FIG. 8, a hook (72t) may be formed on an outer surface of a second side part (72b) of a tunnel (72) adjacent to the lower side and the front end of the second side part (72b). The hook (72t) may be referred to as a latch protrusion (72t). The hook (72t) may have a cross-section of a right triangle. Similarly, the hook (72t) may be formed on an outer surface of a first side part (72a) adjacent to the lower side and the front end of the first side part (72a) (see FIG. 7).

[0086] In response to the advancement of the back door (7), the hypotenuse of the hook (72t) can pass over the hypotenuse of the first projection (344a) or the second projection (344b). At this time, the first and second side parts (72a, 72b) can be folded and then unfolded again.

[0087] The user can push the back door (7) forward to cover the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). When the user pushes the back door (7) forward as far as possible, the user can detect that the hook (72t) is caught by the second protrusion (344b). At this time, the back door (7) can be referred to as a back door (7) in a fully closed state. When the hook (72t) is caught by the second protrusion (344b), the rearward movement of the back door (7) can be restricted under an external force below a certain level. Furthermore, the panel (71) of the back door (7) can be caught by the rear end of the body (31).

[0088] A user can pull the back door (7) rearward to open the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3). When the user pulls the back door (7) rearward as far as possible, the user can sense that the hook (74) is caught on the first protrusion (344a). At this time, the back door (7) can be referred to as a back door (7) in a fully opened state. When the hook (72t) is caught on the first protrusion (344a), the rearward movement of the back door (7) can be restricted under an external force below a certain level. Meanwhile, when the user pulls the back door (7) so that the hook (72t) is released from the first protrusion (344a), the back door (7) can be separated from the housing (2, 3).

[0089] Accordingly, the user can move the back door (7) back and forth, and the hook (72t) and the hooking structure of the protrusions (344a, 344b) can prevent the back door (7) from coming off.

[0090] The pet house of the present disclosure may be provided with at least one of the hook (72t) and the projections (344a, 344b) hook structures described above with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, etc., or the hook (74) and the holes (31M, 31N) hook structures described above with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, etc. Meanwhile, instead of the aforementioned hook structures, a hook structure using a button and a spring may be applied.

[0091]

[0092] Referring to Fig. 15, the back door (7) can be moved by the user toward or away from the rear end of the housing (2, 3). The panel (71) of the back door (7) can touch or be close to the floor where the base (2) is located. Referring to Fig. 15 from top to bottom, the back door (7) can be gradually opened from a fully closed state to a fully open state. Referring to Fig. 15 from bottom to top, the back door (7) can be gradually closed from a fully open state to a fully closed state.

[0093] The panel (71) of the back door (7) can be in contact with the rear end of the housing (2, 3) (see the topmost figure of Fig. 15). The panel (71) of the back door (7) can be spaced rearward by a first distance (Da) from the rear end of the housing (2, 3) (see the middle figure of Fig. 15), and the internal space of the pet house (1) can be expanded by a space (Sa) corresponding to the first distance (Da). The panel (71) of the back door (7) can be spaced rearward by a second distance (Db) greater than the first distance (Da) from the rear end of the housing (2, 3) (see the bottommost figure of Fig. 15), and the internal space of the pet house (1) can be expanded by a space (Sb) corresponding to the second distance (Db).

[0094] Accordingly, the pet house (1) can expand or reduce the space according to the size of the pet.

[0095] The tunnel (72) of the open back door (7) can cover a portion of the space between the housing (2, 3) and the panel (71). The space under the tunnel (72) of the open back door (7) is not only connected to the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3), but can also be opened to the left and right (see Fig. 6). The open back door (7) can provide an escape route for the companion animal toward the left and right of the tunnel (72) (see Fig. 6). Companions, especially dogs, are genetically and behaviorally similar to wolves and may prefer den-shaped spaces.

[0096] Accordingly, the pet house (1) can provide not only an entrance (1P) but also an exit, and thus, the pet can feel the comfort and stability of a shelter or hideaway in this pet house (1) due to its nature. In addition, since the pet house (1) is provided with two entrances (i.e., the entrance (1P) and the exit), the pet can easily enter and exit the pet house (1), and the pet house (1) can be provided as a playground for the pet(s). In addition, the pet can enter and exit the exit in a low posture by means of the tunnel (72), and the pet can feel the comfort and stability of a shelter or hideaway in accordance with its nature through the narrow exit of this pet house (1).

[0097]

[0098] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the pet house (1) may include a base (2), a cover assembly (3), and a pad (9). The cover assembly (3) may include a body (31), a bridge (32), and a cover (33). The components (2, 31, 32, 33, 9) of the pet house (1) may be separated from each other or assembled into the pet house (1).

[0099]

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the pad (9) may be a square pad. Alternatively, the pad (9) may have various shapes such as a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon. The corners of the pad (9) may be rounded. The pad (9) may include two long sides (9La, 9Lb) that are opposite to each other and two short sides (9Sa, 9Sb) that are opposite to each other. The first long side (9La) may form a left side of the pad (9), and the second long side (9Lb) may form a right side of the pad (9). The first short side (9Sa) may form a front side of the pad (9), and the second short side (9Sb) may form a rear side of the pad (9).

[0101] The groove (2G) may be formed by recessing from the upper surface (2U) of the base (2) and may have a shape corresponding to the pad (9). The base (2) having the groove (2G) may have a tub shape. The groove (2G) may be referred to as a receiving groove (2G). The pad (9) may be positioned on the groove (2G) of the base (2).

[0102] A pin (2P) may be formed in a groove (2G). A protrusion (2Q) may protrude from the bottom of the groove (2G), and the pin (2P) may protrude from the top of the protrusion (2Q). An electronic component embedded in the base (2) may be electrically connected to the pin (2P). The pin (2P) may be a pogo pin.

[0103] A terminal (9P) may be formed at the bottom of the pad (9) and aligned with the pin (2P). The terminal (9P) may be adjacent to the second short side (9Sb). The recessed portion (9Q) may be recessed from the bottom of the pad (9), and the terminal (9P) may be formed in the recessed portion (9Q). An electronic component embedded in the pad (9) may be electrically connected to the terminal (9P).

[0104] When the pad (9) is inserted into the receiving groove (2G) of the base (2), the terminal (9P) of the pad (9) can be electrically connected by contacting the pin (2P) of the base (2). Alternatively, the terminal may be formed in the base (2), and the (pogo) pin may be formed in the pad (9). The depth (D2) of the groove (2G) may correspond to the thickness (t9) of the pad (9). The upper surface of the pad (9) inserted into the groove (2G) may be parallel to the upper surface (2U) of the base (2) or may form a slight step. The protrusion (2Q) may be inserted into the recess (9Q) and may guide the coupling of the base (2) and the pad (9).

[0105] Accordingly, the pad (9) can be electrically connected to the base (2). For example, the base (2) can be connected to an external power source via a power cable (C1), and the circuit portion (2E) of the base (2) can provide power and / or a signal to the pad (9) via a pin (2P) and a terminal (9P). The circuit portion (9E) of the pad (9) can be electrically connected to the terminal (9P) via a cable (C3, see FIG. 17) wired to the pad (9), and can provide power to a temperature sensor (99) of the pad (9), etc. The circuit portions (2E, 9E) can have a circuit through which current flows. The circuit portions (2E, 9E) can include a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and components mounted on the PCB. The circuit portions (2E, 9E) can be referred to as electronic components (2E, 9E) or boards (2E, 9E).

[0106] The feet (9R) may be formed at the bottom of the pad (9). The feet (9R) may be adjacent to corners where the long sides (9La, 9Lb) and the short sides (9Sa, 9Sb) of the pad (9) meet. The feet (9R) may protrude downward from the bottom of the pad (9). Accordingly, when the pad (9) having the feet (9R) is placed on the ground, the bottom of the pad (9) may be spaced apart from the ground by a thickness of the feet (9R).

[0107] The recessed portions (2R) can be formed in the grooves (2G) and aligned with the feet (9R). When the pad (9) is inserted into the grooves (2G), the feet (9R) can be positioned on the recessed portions (2R).

[0108] The pet can be placed on the pad (9). The pad (9) can be positioned on the base (2) or separated from the base (2). For example, the user can lift the strap (290) between the pad (9) and the groove (2G) upwards and separate the pad (9) from the base (2) by holding it with his / her hand. The pad (9) separated from the base (2) can be directly connected to a power cable (C1) connected to an external power source, and electronic components built into the base (2) can be operated by power transmitted from the power cable (C1).

[0109] The temperature sensor (99) can detect the temperature of an object on the pad (9). A part of the temperature sensor (99) can be exposed to the outside through the upper surface of the pad (9). The temperature sensor (99) can be provided in the central portion of the pad (9). The weight sensor can be built into the pad (9). The weight sensor can detect the weight of an object on the pad (9). The weight sensor can be provided in the central portion of the pad (9). A cooling / heating unit can be built into the pad (9). The cooling / heating unit can lower or raise the temperature of the upper surface of the pad (9). Accordingly, the pad (9) can detect the temperature and / or weight of a pet located on the pad (9) inside or outside the pet house (1, see FIG. 16), or provide a cool or warm feeling to the pet. The pad (9) can be referred to as a smart pad (9).

[0110] The first side wall (2Wa) may form a left side of the base (2). The first side wall (2Wa) may form a step that is higher than the upper surface (2U) of the base (2), or may be parallel to the upper surface (2U). The first side wall (2Wa) may have a first coupling hole (2ha). A plurality of first coupling holes (2ha) may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the first side wall (2Wa). A first slot (2ga) may be formed in the first side wall (2Wa). The first slot (2ga) may be located at the center of the first side wall (2Wa). The first slot (2ga) may be referred to as a first insertion groove (2ga).

[0111] The second side wall (2Wb) may form the right side of the base (2). The second side wall (2Wb) may form a step that is higher than the upper surface (2U) of the base (2), or may be parallel to the upper surface (2U). The second side wall (2Wb) may have a second coupling hole (2hb). A plurality of second coupling holes (2hb) may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the second side wall (2Wb). A second slot (2gb) may be formed in the second side wall (2Wb). The second slot (2gb) may be located in the central portion of the second side wall (2Wb). The second slot (2gb) may be referred to as a second insertion groove (2gb).

[0112]

[0113] Referring to FIG. 20, the body (31) of the cover assembly (30) may include walls (31a, 31b) and a roof (31c). The first wall (31a) may form the left side of the body (31) and may be coupled to the base (2) adjacent to the left side of the base (2). The second wall (31b) may form the right side of the body (31) and may be coupled to the base (2) adjacent to the right side of the base (2). The roof (31c) may connect the upper end of the first wall (31a) and the upper end of the second wall (31b) and may form the upper end of the body (31). The walls (31a, 31b) and the roof (31c) may be formed as one body. A plurality of ribs (31r, ribs) can be formed on the surface of the body (31) and can intersect with each other.

[0114] The first wall (31a) may be positioned on the first side wall (2Wa, see FIG. 18). The first wall (31a) may have a first through hole (31ah) aligned with the first joining hole (2ha) of the first side wall (2Wa). The first horizontal rib (31ra) may be adjacent to the lower end of the first wall (31a) and may protrude from the outer surface of the first wall (31a) and may extend longitudinally in the front and rear directions. The first through hole (31ah) may be formed in the first horizontal rib (31ra), and the first cut-out (31as) may be formed by cutting out a portion of the first horizontal rib (31ra). The first cut-out (31as) may be aligned with the first slot (2ga), and the first slot (2ga) may be exposed upward through the first cut-out (31as).

[0115] The second wall (31b) may be positioned on the second side wall (2Wb, see FIG. 18). The second wall (31b) may have a second through hole (31bh) aligned with the second joining hole (2hb) of the second side wall (2Wb). The second horizontal rib (31rb, see FIG. 23) may be adjacent to the lower end of the second wall (31b) and may protrude from the outer surface of the second wall (31b) and may extend longitudinally in the front and rear directions. The second through hole (31bh) may be formed in the second horizontal rib (31rb), and the second cut-out (31bs) may be formed by cutting out a portion of the second horizontal rib (31rb). The second cut-out (31bs) can be aligned with the second slot (2gb), and the second slot (2gb) can be exposed upward through the second cut-out (31bs).

[0116] Fastening members such as screws can be fastened to the joining holes (2ha, 2hb) by passing through the through holes (31ah, 31bh). Accordingly, the body (31) of the cover assembly (30) can be detachably coupled to the base (2). Alternatively, the body (31) can be detachably coupled to the base (2) via a hook or latch structure.

[0117]

[0118] Referring to FIGS. 21 to 23, the bridge (32) of the cover assembly (30) may include a bridge body (32c) and arms (32a, 32b). The arms (32a, 32b) may include a first arm (32a) and a second arm (32b). The arms (32a, 32b) may be referred to as legs (32a, 32b). The inner part (320a) of the bridge (32) may form the inner surface of the bridge body (32c) and the inner surface of the arms (32a, 32b). The outer part (320b) of the bridge (32) may form the outer surface of the bridge body (32c) and the outer surface of the arms (32a, 32b). The outer part (320b) may be detachably coupled to the inner part (320a). The electronic components of the bridge (32) can be placed in the internal space of the bridge (32), i.e., the space between the inner part (320a) and the outer part (320b).

[0119] The bridge body (32c) can be positioned on the loop (31c) of the body (31) and can be extended long in the front and rear directions. The bridge body (32c) can have an overall long, flat box shape in the front and rear directions.

[0120] The first arm (32a) may extend downward from the left side of the bridge body (32c). The first arm (32a) may be closer to the rear end than the front end of the bridge body (32c). The first arm (32a) may be inserted into the first slot (2ga) through the first cut-out (31as).

[0121] The second arm (32b) may extend downward from the right side of the bridge body (32c). The second arm (32b) may be closer to the rear end than the front end of the bridge body (32c). The second arm (32b) may be inserted into the second slot (2gb) through the second cut-out (31bs).

[0122] The pin (32P) may be formed at the lower end of the first arm (32a) and / or the lower end of the second arm (32b). The pin (32P) may protrude from the lower end of the first arm (32a) and may be electrically connected to an electronic component of the bridge (32). The pin (32P) may be a pogo pin.

[0123] A terminal (2T) can be formed at the bottom of the first slot (2ga) and aligned with the pin (32P). The terminal (2T) can be electrically connected to an electronic component of the base (2).

[0124] When the arms (32a, 32b) of the bridge (32) are inserted into the slots (2ga, 2gb), the terminal (2T) of the base (2) can be electrically connected by contacting the pin (32P) of the bridge (32). Alternatively, the terminal may be formed on the bridge (32) and the (pogo) pin may be formed on the base (2). The slots (2ga, 2gb) may guide the coupling of the bridge (32) and the base (2).

[0125] Accordingly, the bridge (32) can be electrically connected to the base (2). For example, the base (2) can be connected to an external power source via a power cable (C1), and the circuit portion (2E) of the base (2) can provide power and / or signals to the bridge (32) via a terminal (2T) and a pin (32P). A cable (C2) wired to the bridge (32) can be electrically connected to the pin (32P), and can provide power and / or signals to a controller (C), a camera (32V), a sterilizing device (32U), an oxygen supply device (32S), a light-emitting device (32L), a display (32Y), etc. of the bridge (32) via a power supply unit (PSU) of the bridge (32). The controller (C), power supply unit (PSU), camera (32V), sterilizing device (32U), oxygen supply device (32S), light emitting device (32L), and display (32Y) may be referred to as a circuit portion (32E) of the bridge (32). The circuit portion (32E) may include a circuit through which current flows. The circuit portion (32E) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) and components mounted on the PCB. The circuit portion (32E) may be referred to as an electronic component (32E) or a board (32E).

[0126]

[0127] Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, the bracket (35) may include an open ring (351) and a rim (352).

[0128] The open ring (351) may include a circle part (351a) and a groove (351b). The circle part (351a) may have a flat disc shape. The groove (351b) may be formed from the outer surface of the circle part (351a) to the inner surface of the circle part (351a). A portion of the groove (351b) may be located at the center of the circle part (351a). The groove (351b) may be a straight groove extending in the radial direction of the circle part (351a). The open ring (351) may include a base (3511) forming the outer surface of the open ring (351) and a side wall (3512) protruding from the inner surface of the base (3511) and extending along the periphery of the base (3511). Alternatively, the open ring (351) may be a single-thickness part.

[0129] The rim (352) may extend along the periphery of the open ring (351). The groove (351b) of the open ring (351) may be located between one end (352a) and the other end (352b) of the rim (352). The gap (W2) between the two ends (352a, 352b) of the rim (352) may be equal to or greater than the width (W1) of the groove (351b). The rim (352) may form a step with respect to the open ring (351). The rim (352) may be offset in the axial direction of the open ring (351). The outer surface of the rim (352) may form a step (t1) that is higher than the outer surface of the open ring (351). The inner surface of the rim (352) may form a step (t2) that is elevated from the inner surface of the open ring (351). The rim (352) may include a base (3521) that forms the outer surface of the rim (352), and a side wall (3522) that protrudes from the inner surface of the base (3521) and extends along the perimeter of the base (3521). Alternatively, the rim (352) may be a single-thickness part.

[0130] The protrusion (353) may protrude from the outer surface of the rim (352). A plurality of protrusions (353) may be spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the rim (352). For example, the angle between the protrusions (353a, 353b, 353c) may be 90 degrees.

[0131]

[0132] Referring to FIGS. 25 to 27, the first fixed pin (311) may be formed on the outer surface of the first wall (31a) of the body (31). The neck (311a) of the first fixed pin (311) may protrude from the outer surface of the first wall (31a). The head (311b) of the first fixed pin (311) may be formed at the end of the neck (311a), and the diameter of the head (311b) may be larger than the diameter of the neck (311a). The second fixed pin may be formed on the outer surface of the second wall (31b) of the body (31). The second fixed pin may be symmetrical left and right with respect to the first fixed pin (311).

[0133] The first arm (32a) may have a first slot (321) in which a first fixing pin (311) is positioned. The first slot (321) may be formed from one side (e.g., a front end) of the first arm (32a) toward the inside of the first arm (32a). The first slot (321) may include a first section (321a) extending in the front-back direction (i.e., the width direction of the first arm (32a)) and a second section (321b) extending upwardly at an angle from the first section (321a). The support rib (321c) may protrude from the outer surface of the inner part (320a) of the first arm (32a). A first portion (321ca) of the support rib (321c) may be adjacent to the boundary of the first slot (321) and may extend along the boundary of the first slot (321), and a second portion (321cb) of the support rib (321c) may be spaced apart from the boundary of the first slot (321).

[0134] The second arm (32b) may have a second slot (322) in which the second fixing pin is positioned. The second slot (322) may be formed from one side (e.g., the front end) of the second arm (32b) toward the inside of the second arm (32b). The second slot (322) may include a first section (322a) extending in the front-back direction (i.e., horizontal direction) and a second section (322b) extending upwardly and obliquely from the first section (322a). The neck of the second fixing pin may be positioned in the second section (322b) of the second slot (322). The second arm (32b) may have a support rib similar to the support rib (321c) of the first arm (32a). The support rib of the second arm (32b) can be symmetrical left and right with the support rib (321c) of the first arm (32a).

[0135] The bracket (35) may include a first bracket (35a) and a second bracket (35b). The first bracket (35a) may be positioned on the first arm (32a), and the second bracket (35b) may be positioned on the second arm (32b). The first and second brackets (35a, 35b) may be symmetrical left and right.

[0136] The open ring (351) of the first bracket (35a) can be inserted between the boundary of the first slot (321) and the second portion (321cb) of the support rib (321c), and can move toward the neck (311a) of the first fixing pin (311) located in the second section (321b) of the first slot (321). The rim (352) of the first bracket (35a) can be located on the support rib (321c). The neck (311a) of the first fixing pin (311) can be inserted into the groove (351b) of the first bracket (35a), and the open ring (351) of the first bracket (35a) can be caught on the inner surface of the head (311b) of the first fixing pin (311). The first bracket (35a) can be rotated so that the open ring (351) of the first bracket (35a) comes into contact with the first part (321ca) of the support rib (321c).

[0137] Accordingly, the first arm (32a) can be detachably coupled to the first fixing pin (311) of the first wall (31a) via the first bracket (35a). Similarly, the second arm (32b) can be detachably coupled to the second fixing pin of the second wall (31b) via the second bracket (35b).

[0138]

[0139] Referring to Fig. 28, a protrusion (31d) may protrude from a loop (31c) of a body (31). A plurality of protrusions (31d) may be spaced apart from each other in the loop (31c).

[0140] The bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32) may have a hole (32d) facing a protrusion (31d) formed in the loop (31c). The protrusion (31d) may be inserted into the hole (32d). For example, a member (32e) made of urethane, rubber, or silicone provided in the bridge body (32c) may have a hole (32d), and the protrusion (31d) may be press-fitted into the hole (32d) of the member (32e).

[0141] Accordingly, the bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32) can be detachably coupled to the loop (31c).

[0142]

[0143] Referring to Fig. 29, the fixing member (311') may protrude from the outer surface of the first wall (31a) of the body (31). The supporting member (321') may protrude from one side (e.g., the front end and / or the rear end) of the first arm (32a) of the bridge (32) and may be positioned on the fixing member (311'). A fastening member (F'), such as a screw, may penetrate the supporting member (321') and be fastened to the fixing member (311'). Accordingly, the first arm (32a) may be detachably coupled to the first wall (31a) via the fastening member (F').

[0144] In this case, the user may need to use a tool such as a driver to tighten or loosen the fastening member (F') to or from the fixing member (311'). In comparison, when the bridge (32) is connected to the body (31) with the bracket (35) described above with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27 instead of the fastening member (F'), the user's convenience in assembling and disassembling the bridge (32) may be improved. Meanwhile, depending on the embodiment, either or both of the fastening member (F') and the bridge (32) may be used.

[0145]

[0146] Referring again to FIG. 27 together with FIGS. 17 and 21, at least one electronic component may be mounted on the bridge (32). The bridge (32) may be referred to as a circuit unit (32) or a circuit drive unit (32), the base (2) may be referred to as a power unit (2), and the body (31) may be referred to as a mechanism unit (31) or a house (31).

[0147] The camera (32V) can be mounted on the lower surface of the bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32). The camera (32V) can be adjacent to the front end of the bridge body (32c). The camera (32V) can capture an image. The hole (31Hv) can be formed in the loop (31c) of the body (31), and the camera (32V) can be positioned in the hole (31Hv) or directed toward the hole (31Hv). The camera (32V) can capture an internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) through the hole (31Hv). Image information acquired by the camera (32V) can be collected by the controller (C) of the bridge (32). The controller (C) can control the operation of other electronic components based on the image information captured by the camera (32V). Alternatively, the image captured by the camera (32V) can be transmitted to the user's terminal, etc., through the communication section of the bridge (32).

[0148] The sterilizing device (32U) can be mounted on the lower surface of the bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32) and can be spaced apart from the camera (32V). The sterilizing device (32U) can be adjacent to the camera (32V). The sterilizing device (32U) can provide light in the ultraviolet wavelength range. For example, the light of the sterilizing device (32U) can be UV-C. The hole (31Hu) can be formed in the loop (31c) of the body (31), and the sterilizing device (32U) can be positioned in the hole (31Hu) or directed toward the hole (31Hu). The sterilizing device (32U) can provide sterilizing light to the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) through the hole (31Hu). If the controller (C) determines that no pet is located in the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) based on image information acquired from the camera (32V), the controller can operate the sterilization device (32U) to sterilize the internal space (1S).

[0149] The oxygen supply device (32S) can provide oxygen and can be mounted on the first arm (32a) and / or the second arm (32b) of the bridge (32). The first oxygen supply device (32Sa) can be mounted on the first arm (32a). The second oxygen supply device (32Sb) can be mounted on the second arm (32b). The hole (31Hs) can be formed in the first wall (31a) and / or the second wall (31b) of the body (31), and the oxygen of the oxygen supply device (32S) can be supplied to the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) through the hole (31Hs). The hole (31Hs) can be a collection of small-sized holes. The oxygen of the oxygen supply device (32S) can be beneficial to the pet.

[0150] The light emitting device (32L) can provide light and can be mounted on the first arm (32a) and / or the second arm (32b) of the bridge (32). For example, the light of the light emitting device (32L) can be light in the infrared wavelength range. The first light emitting device (32La) can be mounted on the first arm (32a) and can be spaced apart from the first oxygen supply device (32Sa). The second light emitting device (32Lb) can be mounted on the second arm (32b) and can be spaced apart from the second oxygen supply device (32Sb). The hole (31Hl) can be formed on the first wall (31a) and / or the second wall (31b) of the body (31), and the light of the light emitting device (32L) can be provided to the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) through the hole (31Hl). The hole (31Hl) may be an opening of a size corresponding to the light emitting device (32L). The light of the light emitting device (32L) may be beneficial to the pet.

[0151] The display (32Y) can output an image and can be mounted on the front end of the bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32). The display (32Y) can output an image forward. The front rim (31FR) can protrude upward from the front end of the loop (31c) of the body (31). The rear rim (31RR) can protrude upward from the rear end of the loop (31c) of the body (31). The cover (33) can be positioned between the front rim (31FR) and the rear rim (31RR). For example, the front rim (31FR) and the rear rim (31RR) can have an arc shape. The hole (31Hy) can be formed in the front rim (31FR), and the display (32Y) can be positioned in the hole (31Hy) or face the hole (31Hy). The display (32Y) can output an image forward through the hole (31Hy). For example, the display (32Y) can provide information about the pet house (1), such as whether the electronic components of the bridge (32) are operating, the body temperature of the pet on the pad (9), and its weight.

[0152]

[0153] Referring again to FIG. 16, the cover (33) of the cover assembly (3) may have a shape corresponding to the body (31) and may cover the body (31) and the bridge (32). The cover (33) may be coupled to the body (31) using the magnetic force of a magnet. At least one magnet (33m) may be provided on the inner surface of the cover (33), and a magnet (31m) or a magnetic material (31m) such as a metal (e.g., iron) that is magnetically coupled to the magnet (33m) may be provided on the outer surface of the body (31). Alternatively, at least one magnet (31m) may be provided on the outer surface of the body (31), and a magnet (33m) or a magnetic material (33m) such as a metal (e.g., iron) that is magnetically coupled to the magnet (31m) may be provided on the inner surface of the cover (33). For example, a plurality of magnets (33m) may be adjacent to the bottom of the cover (33) and a plurality of magnetic bodies (31m) may face the plurality of magnets (33m). A user can easily mount the cover (33) on the body (31) or easily detach the cover (33) from the body (31).

[0154] The inner skin (33a) may form the inner surface of the cover (33). The inner skin (33a) may include a plastic or resin material. For example, the inner skin (33a) may include an ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer) material. For example, the inner skin (33a) may include a PC (polycarbonate) material. The magnet (33m) or magnetic body (33m) described above may be coupled or attached to the inner skin (33a).

[0155] The outer skin (33b) may form the outer surface of the cover (33). The outer skin (33b) may include a fabric material. The outer skin (33b) may be bonded to the inner skin (33a). For example, the outer skin (33b) may be attached to the inner skin (33a) via an adhesive between the outer skin (33b) and the inner skin (33a). Accordingly, the outer skin (33b) may be bonded to the inner skin (33a).

[0156] A bridge (32) having a circuit portion (32E) can be placed between the body (31) and the cover (33). The body (31) and the cover (33) can protect the bridge (32).

[0157]

[0158] Referring to Fig. 30, the shelf (39) can be detachably connected to the hole (32ch) of the bridge body (32c) of the bridge (32) through the hole (33H) of the cover (33). The shelf (39) can be a wide, flat plate, and the user can place an object on the shelf (39). A wireless charger (39a) can be mounted on the shelf (39), and the user can charge a smartphone by placing it on the wireless charger (39a). A light (39b, see Fig. 4) can be mounted on the lower surface of the shelf (39) and can emit light around the pet house (1). An LED indicator light (39c) can be mounted on the shelf (39), and can display information related to the operation of the shelf (39), such as whether the wireless charger (39a) and / or the light (39b) are operating, and whether the shelf (39) is powered on, by light.

[0159] When the shelf (39) is separated from the bridge (32), a portion of the bridge body (32c) can be exposed to the outside through the hole (33H) of the cover (33). The handle (38) can be rotatably connected to the bridge body (32c). The user can hold the handle (38) to carry or move the pet house (1).

[0160]

[0161] Referring to FIGS. 30 to 32, a user (i.e., a pet owner) can separate the components of the pet house (1) from each other.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 30, the user can separate the shelf (39), back door (7), and front door (8) from the pet house (1).

[0163] Referring to FIG. 31, the user can separate the cover (33) from the body (31) and then separate the bridge (32) from the body (31).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 32, the user can separate the body (31) from the base (2) and separate the pad (9) from the base (2).

[0165] Accordingly, the user can easily wash, repair, or replace the components (39, 7, 8, 33, 32, 31, 9, 2) of the pet house (1) that are separated from each other. Unlike the bridge (32), the body (31) facing the internal space (1S) of the pet house (1) does not have a circuit portion, so that the user can wash the body (31) cleanly with water. In other words, in order to wash the body (31), which can be easily contaminated by a pet, with water, the body (31) may be provided separately from the bridge (32) having the circuit portion (32E).

[0166]

[0167] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 32, a pet house (1) may include: a housing (2, 3) providing an internal space (1S), wherein the housing (2, 3) may include: a base (2) forming a bottom of the housing (2, 3); and a cover assembly (3) covering the base (2) and forming the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3) together with the base (2), wherein the cover assembly (3) may include: a body (31) facing the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3) and detachably coupled to the base (2); a bridge (32) detachably coupled to an outer side of the body (31); and a circuit portion (32E) disposed on the bridge (32).

[0168] The pet house (1) may further include: a circuit portion arranged on the base (2); a pin (32P) located on one of the base (2) and the bridge (32); and a terminal (2T) located on the other of the base (2) and the bridge (32) and electrically connected to the pin (32P), and the circuit portion (2E) of the base (2) may be electrically connected to the circuit portion (32E) of the bridge (32) via the pin (32P) and the terminal (2T).

[0169] The above pin (32P) or the terminal (2T) may be formed at the end of the bridge (32), and the pin (32P) may be a pogo pin.

[0170] The body (31) may be formed in an arch shape, and the bridge (32) may include: a bridge body (32c) positioned on the body (31); a first arm (32a) extending from one side of the bridge body (32c); and a second arm (32b) extending from the other side of the bridge body (32c), and the pin (32P) or the terminal (2T) may be formed at the end of the first arm (32a).

[0171] The above body (31) may include a hole formed through the body (31), and the circuit portion (32E) of the bridge (32) may include an electronic component directed toward the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3) through the hole of the body (31).

[0172] The electronic component may include at least one of: a camera (32V) facing the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3); a sterilizing device (32U) facing the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3); an oxygen supply device (32S) facing the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3); or a light-emitting device (32L) facing the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3).

[0173] The body (31) may include: a pair of opposite walls (31a, 31b); and a loop (31c) connecting the pair of walls (31a, 31b), and the bridge (32) may include: a pair of arms (32a, 32b) opposite each other and positioned on the pair of walls (31a, 31b); and a bridge body (32c) connecting the pair of arms (32a, 32b) and positioned on the loop (31c), and the arm (32a) may be detachably coupled to the wall (31a).

[0174] The pet house may further include: a bracket (35) that connects the arm (32a) to the wall (31a), the body (31) may further include: a neck (311a) that protrudes from an outer surface of the wall (31a); and a head (311b) formed at an end of the neck (311a), the bridge (32) may further include: a slot (321) formed in the arm (32a) and in which the neck (311a) is positioned, and the bracket (35) may include: an open ring (351) that is positioned between the arm (32a) and the head (311b) and in which a groove (351b) in which the neck (311a) is positioned is formed.

[0175] The slot (321) may include: a first section (321a) extending from one side of the arm (32a) in the width direction of the arm (32a); and a second section (321b) extending from the first section (321a) in a direction inclined to the first section (321a), and the bridge (32) may further include: a support rib (321c) extending along the boundary of the slot (321) adjacent to the boundary of the slot (321), and a side surface of the open ring (351) may be in contact with the support rib (321c).

[0176] The above bracket (35) may further include a rim (352) extending along the circumference of the open ring (351) and forming a step that is elevated from the open ring (351), and the rim (352) may be positioned on the support rib (321c).

[0177] The cover assembly (3) may further include: a cover (33) covering the body (31) and the bridge (32), and the pet house (1) may further include: a magnet provided in one of the body (31) and the cover (33); and a magnetic body provided in the other of the body (31) and the cover (33) and magnetically coupled to the magnet.

[0178] The above pet house (1) may further include a pad (9) positioned on the base (2) and facing the inner space (1S) of the housing (2, 3), and the pad (9) may be electrically connected to the base (2).

[0179] The pet house (1) may further include a front door (8) detachably coupled to the front of the housing (2, 3), and the front door (8) may cover or open the front of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3).

[0180] The above pet house (1) may further include a rear door (7) detachably coupled to the rear of the housing (2, 3), and the rear door (7) may cover or open the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2, 3).

[0181] The above rear door (7) can be connected to the housing (2, 3) so as to be movable in the forward and backward directions.

[0182]

[0183] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0184] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0185] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet house having a housing that provides internal space, The above housing: a base forming the bottom of the above housing; and, A cover assembly covering the base and forming the inner space of the housing together with the base, The above cover assembly: A body facing the inner space of the housing and detachably coupled to the base; A bridge detachably connected to the outside of the above body; and A pet house including a circuit portion arranged on the above bridge.

2. In paragraph 1, A circuit portion arranged on the above base; A pin located on one of the above base and the above bridge; and, further comprising a terminal located on the other of the base and the bridge and electrically connected to the pin, The circuit part of the above base, A pet house electrically connected to the circuit portion of the bridge via the pin and terminal.

3. In paragraph 2, The above pin or the above terminal is formed at the end of the bridge, The above pin is a pet house, a pogo pin.

4. In paragraph 3, The above body is formed in an arch shape, The above bridge: A bridge body positioned on the above body; a first arm extending from one side of the above bridge body; and, including a second arm extending from the other side of the bridge body, The above pin or the above terminal is a pet house formed at the end of the first arm.

5. In paragraph 1, The above body: including a hole formed by penetrating the above body, The circuit portion of the above bridge is: A pet house including an electronic component directed toward the internal space of the housing through the hole of the body.

6. In paragraph 5, The above electronic components: A camera facing the inner space of the housing; A sterilizing device facing the inner space of the housing; an oxygen supply device directed toward the inner space of the housing; or A pet house comprising at least one light emitting device directed toward the interior space of the housing.

7. In paragraph 1, The above body: A pair of opposite moons; and, Contains a loop connecting the above pair of months, The above bridge: A pair of arms opposite each other and positioned on said pair of moons; and, Connecting the above pair of arms and including a bridge body positioned on the loop, The above cancer, A pet house that can be detachably combined in the above month.

8. In paragraph 7, Further comprising a bracket for connecting the cancer to the moon, The above body: A neck protruding from the outer surface of the above moon; and, Further comprising a head formed at the end of the above neck, The above bridge: further comprising a slot formed in the above cancer and in which the neck is positioned, The above brackets are: A pet house comprising an open ring positioned between the cancer and the head, and in which a groove is formed in which the neck is positioned.

9. In paragraph 8, The above slots are: A first section extending from one side of the cancer in the width direction of the cancer; and, Including a second section extending in an inclined direction from the first section, The above bridge: further comprising a support rib extending along the boundary of the slot adjacent to the boundary of the slot, The side of the above open ring is, A pet house in contact with the above support rib.

10. In paragraph 9, The above brackets are: Further comprising a rim extending along the perimeter of the open ring and forming a step rising from the open ring; The above rim is, A pet house located on the above support rib.

11. In paragraph 1, The above cover assembly: Further comprising a cover covering the above body and the above bridge, A magnet provided in one of the above body and the above cover; and, A pet house further comprising a magnetic material provided in the other of the body and the cover and magnetically coupled to the magnet.

12. In paragraph 1, further comprising a pad positioned on the base and facing the inner space of the housing, The above pad, A pet house electrically connected to the above base.

13. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a front door detachably coupled to the front of the housing, The above front door, A pet house that covers or opens the front of the inner space of the housing.

14. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a rear door detachably coupled to the rear of the housing, The above rear door, A pet house that covers or opens the rear of the inner space of the housing.

15. In paragraph 14, The above rear door, A pet house that is connected to the housing so as to be able to move forward and backward.

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