Pet house

Abstract

A pet house is disclosed. The pet house of the present disclosure may comprise: a base; a pad positioned on the base; and a cushion that covers the pad and is coupled to the pad, wherein the cushion may be spaced apart from the base while being in contact with the pad.

Description

Pet house

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

[0002] As the market for pets such as dogs and cats grows day by day, research and development of pet-related supplies and products are actively underway. With the increasing perception that pets are family members, the pet industry is expected to continue growing as it becomes more high-value-added in the future.

[0003] Recently, amidst the growth of the pet-related industry, pet health management is establishing itself as one of the promising future industries. Much research is being conducted to monitor the health status of pets in order to prevent or diagnose diseases.

[0004] In addition, much research is being conducted on houses that provide a sanctuary for pets.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the aforementioned problems and other problems.

[0006] Another purpose could be to provide a house for pets.

[0007] Another purpose could be to provide a pad that can detect the condition of the pet.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide a pad capable of detecting the pet's body temperature, weight, heart rate, respiration, etc.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide a cushion to cover the pad.

[0010] Another purpose may be to provide a structure capable of accurately detecting the condition of a pet located on a cushion.

[0011] Another objective may be to provide a structure that can minimize the movement of the cushion on the pad.

[0012] Another purpose may be to provide a combined structure of a pad and a cushion.

[0013] Another objective may be to provide a structure that minimizes the distribution of the load applied to the cushion to locations other than the pad.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a pet house may comprise: a base; a pad positioned on the base; and a cushion covering the pad and coupled to the pad, wherein the cushion may be in contact with the pad but spaced apart from the base.

[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 pet can be provided.

[0017] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a pad capable of detecting the condition of a pet can be provided.

[0018] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a pad capable of detecting the body temperature, weight, heart rate, respiration, etc. of a pet can be provided.

[0019] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cushion covering a pad can be provided.

[0020] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure capable of accurately detecting the condition of a pet located on a cushion can be provided.

[0021] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure capable of minimizing movement of the cushion on the pad can be provided.

[0022] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a combined structure of a pad and a cushion can be provided.

[0023] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that minimizes the distribution of a load applied to a cushion to a location other than the pad.

[0024] Further scopes of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are clearly understood by those skilled in the art, specific embodiments, such as the detailed description and preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, should be understood as being given merely as examples.

[0025] FIGS. 1 to 22 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. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols are given the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0027] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification, and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles.

[0028] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the concept and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0029] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0030] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0031] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0033] The directional indications of Up (U), Down (D), Left (Le), Right (Ri), Front (F), and Rear (R) shown in the drawings are for convenience of explanation only and do not limit the technical concepts disclosed in this specification.

[0034]

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the interior space (1S) of the pet house (1) may be opened forward. Pets such as dogs and cats may enter the interior space (1S) or exit the interior space (1S) through the opening (1P) of the pet house (1). The opening (1P) may be referred to as an entrance (1P), and the interior space (1S) may be referred to as a room (1S). The pet house (1) may 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 pet house (1) may include a base (2') and a cover (3). The base (2') and the cover (3) may be collectively referred to as a housing (2', 3).

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

[0037] The cover (3) can form the side and top of the pet house (1). The cover (3) may be an arched cover (3). Alternatively, the cover (3) may have an angled frame shape. The cover (3) may be positioned over the base (2'). The cover (3) may cover the base (2'). The cover (3) may be attached to the base (2'). The interior space (1S) of the pet house (1) may be formed between the base (2') and the cover (3). The housing (2', 3) may provide an interior space (1S) that is open to the front. The cover (3) may include walls (3a, 3b) and a roof (3c). The first wall (3a) may form the left side of the cover (3) and may be attached to the base (2') adjacent to the left side of the base (2'). The second wall (3b) can form the right side of the cover (3) and can be attached to the base (2') adjacent to the right side of the base (2'). The roof (3c) can connect the top of the first wall (3a) and the top of the second wall (3b) and can form the upper side of the cover (3). The walls (3a, 3b) and the roof (3c) may be separable from each other or formed as one body. The cover (3) may be referred to as the top part (3), upper part (3), or roof (3).

[0038] The rear panel (7) can be attached to the rear end of the cover (3) and can cover the rear of the internal space (1S) of the housing (2', 3). The rear panel (7) can be detachably attached to the cover (3) or be a component of the cover (3).

[0039]

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, 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 opposite long sides (9La, 9Lb) and two opposite short sides (9Sa, 9Sb). The first long side (9La) may form the left side of the pad (9), and the second long side (9Lb) may form the right side of the pad (9). The first short side (9Sa) may form the front side of the pad (9), and the second short side (9SB) may form the rear side of the pad (9). The pad (9) may include a bottom case (91) and a top case (92).

[0041] A bottom case (91) can form the bottom of the pad (9). The bottom case (91) may have a square tub shape that is open upward. Foots (91F) may be formed on the bottom of the pad (9). The feet (91F) may be adjacent to the corners where the long sides (9La, 9Lb) and the short sides (9Sa, 9Sb) meet. The feet (91F) may protrude downward from the bottom of the pad (9). Accordingly, when the pad (9) is placed on the ground, the bottom of the pad (9) may be spaced from the ground by the thickness of the feet (91F).

[0042] The top case (92) can form the top of the pad (9). The top case (92) may have a square tub shape that is open downwards. The top case (92) may be coupled to the bottom case (91). The internal components of the pad (9) may be positioned between the bottom case (91) and the top case (92).

[0043] The substrate can be placed between the bottom case (91) and the top case (92) and can control the configurations of the pads (9). The substrate may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

[0044] The sensor (94) may be positioned between the bottom case (91) and the top case (92) and may be mounted on the top case (92). The sensor (94) may be positioned in the center of the top case (92). The sensor (94) may be a temperature-sensing sensor and may be referred to as a temperature sensor (94). The sensor (94) may be electrically connected to the substrate of the pad (9). The sensor (94) may include a sensor substrate (94a) and a sensing part (94b). The sensor substrate (94a) may be formed flat, and the sensing part (94b) may be mounted on the sensor substrate (94a). The sensing part (94b) may be inserted into a hole (92H) formed in the top case (92).

[0045] A weight sensor (94W) may be positioned between the bottom case (91) and the top case (92). The weight sensor (94W) can detect the weight of an object on the top case (92). The weight sensor (94W) may be used to measure the object's body weight, heart rate, respiration, etc. For example, the weight sensor (94W) may be mounted on the pad (9) adjacent to the corners of the pad (9). As another example, the weight sensor (94W) may be mounted on the pad (9) adjacent to the center of the pad (9).

[0046] A fan (95) can be positioned between a bottom case (91) and a top case (92) and can be mounted on the top case (92). The fan (95) can generate airflow. An intake hole (91a) can be formed at the bottom of the bottom case (91), and air from outside the pad (9) can be drawn into the fan (95) through the intake hole (91a). Air discharged from the fan (95) can pass through a duct (95D). An exhaust hole (91b, see FIG. 5) can be formed on the side of the bottom case (91), and air passing through the duct (95D) can be discharged to the outside of the pad (9) through the exhaust hole (91b). Accordingly, the fan (95) can form an airflow passing through the pad (9).

[0047] A thermoelectric element (96) may be placed between the bottom case (91) and the top case (92) and may be mounted on the top case (92). The thermoelectric element (96) may be a Peltier element (96) that converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

[0048] A plate (97) may be placed between a thermoelectric element (96) and a bottom case (91). The upper surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may come into contact with the plate (97). The upper surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may form a high-temperature portion to transfer heat to the top case (92) through the plate (97). Alternatively, the upper surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may form a low-temperature portion to receive heat from the top case (92) through the plate (97).

[0049] The heat sink (98) may come into contact with the lower surface of the thermoelectric element (96). The heat sink (98) may be placed inside the duct (95D). At this time, if the upper surface of the thermoelectric element (96) forms a high-temperature region, the lower surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may form a low-temperature region, and if the upper surface of the thermoelectric element (96) forms a low-temperature region, the lower surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may form a high-temperature region. For example, the lower surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may form a high-temperature region, and the heat from the lower surface of the thermoelectric element (96) may be transferred to the heat sink (98). In this case, the fan (95) may form an airflow passing through the heat sink (98) to cool the heat sink (98).

[0050] A terminal (9P) can be formed at the bottom of the pad (9). A recess (9Q) can be recessed from the bottom of the bottom case (91), and a terminal (9P) can be formed in the recess (9Q). The terminal (9P) can be electrically connected to a substrate within the pad (9).

[0051]

[0052] Referring to FIG. 5, the groove (2G') may be recessed from the upper surface 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 that is open upward.

[0053] A pin (2P') can be formed in a groove (2G'). A protrusion (2Q') can protrude from the bottom of the groove (2G'), and a pin (2P') can protrude from the top of the protrusion (2Q'). The pin (2P') can be electrically connected to a substrate within the base (2'). The pin (2P') can be a pogo pin.

[0054] When the pad (9) is inserted into the groove (2G') of the base (2'), the terminal (9P) of the pad (9) may come into contact with the pin (2P') of the base (2') to be electrically connected. Alternatively, the terminal may be formed on the base (2') and the pin may be formed on the pad (9). The protrusion (2Q') may be inserted into the recess (9Q') and may guide the connection between the base (2') and 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 form a slight step.

[0055] 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, and the base (2') can provide power and signals to the pad (9) via pins (2P') and terminals (9P'). Meanwhile, the feet (91F) of the pad (9) can be positioned on the depressions (2R') formed in the groove (2G').

[0056] The bottom hole (2X') can be formed at the bottom of the groove (2G') and aligned with the intake hole (91a, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9). The side hole (2Y') can be formed on the side of the base (2') and aligned with the exhaust hole (91b) of the pad (9). Accordingly, when the fan (95) of the pad (9) inserted into the groove (2G') is driven, air can sequentially pass through the bottom hole (2X'), the intake hole (91a), the exhaust hole (91b), and the side hole (2Y').

[0057]

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the strap (29) can be positioned between the groove (2G') of the base (2') and the pad (9), and one end of the strap (29) can be fixed to the groove (2G'). The user can lift the strap (29) between the pad (9) and the groove (2G') upward and separate the pad (9) from the base (2') by grasping it with their hand. The pad (9) separated from the base (2') can be directly connected to a power cable connected to an external power source, and the electronic components embedded in the pad (9) can be operated by the power supplied from the power cable.

[0059]

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the cushion (10') may be positioned on the upper surface (2U') of the base (2'). The cushion (10') may cover the upper surface (2U') of the base (2') and the upper surface of the pad (9). The cushion (10') may be a rectangular cushion. The cushion (10') may be soft. A hole (10H') may be formed in the cushion (10') and may be aligned with the sensor (94) of the pad (9).

[0061] However, depending on the movement of the pet on the cushion (10'), the cushion (10') can be easily moved. In this case, the hole (10H') of the cushion (10') may be positioned out of alignment with the sensor (94) of the pad (9), and it may become difficult to measure the body temperature of the pet on the cushion (10') with the sensor (94).

[0062] Also, since the cushion (10') is positioned on the base (2') as well as the pad (9), the weight of the pet on the cushion (10') can be distributed to the pad (9) and the base (2'). In this case, errors may occur in the measurement of the pet's weight, heart rate, respiration, etc., on the cushion (10').

[0063]

[0064] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the base (2) and cushion (10) can be combined with the pad (9) in place of the base (2') and cushion (10') described above with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, etc. The base (2) and cover (3) can be collectively referred to as housings (2, 3).

[0065] The base (2) can 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 disc. The base (2) may be referred to as a lower part (2) or a floor (2). The base (2) may include a bottom part (21) and a side part (22).

[0066] The bottom part (21) can form the bottom of the base (2). The groove (2G) can be recessed from the upper surface (21U) of the bottom part (21) and can have a shape corresponding to the pad (9). The base (2) having the groove (2G) can have a tub shape that is open upward. A bottom hole (2X) can be formed at the bottom of the groove (2G). The bottom hole (2X) can be formed in the center of the bottom of the groove (2G). The bottom hole (2X) can be a rectangular opening or a hollow. The size of the bottom hole (2X) can be larger than the area of ​​the bottom of the groove (2G) excluding the bottom hole (2X). A side hole (2Y) can be formed on the side wall of the groove (2G). A pin (2P) can be formed in the groove (2G). The protrusion (2Q) may protrude from the bottom of the groove (2G), and the pin (2P) may protrude from the top of the protrusion (2Q). The pin (2P) may be electrically connected to a substrate within the base (2). The pin (2P) may be a pogo pin.

[0067] A side part (22) can be formed on the lateral side of the bottom part (21) and can form a side wall of the base (2). A first side part (22a) can protrude upward from the left side of the bottom part (21) and can extend along the left side of the bottom part (21). A second side part (22b) can protrude upward from the right side of the bottom part (21) and can extend along the right side of the bottom part (21).

[0068] The cover (3) may be positioned over the base (2). The first wall (3a) of the cover (3) may be attached to the first side part (22a) of the base (2). The second wall (3b) of the cover (3) may be attached to the second side part (22b) of the base (2). The first wall (3a) and / or the second wall (3b) may be electrically connected to the base (2).

[0069]

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, the pad (9) can be inserted into the groove (2G) of the base (2). The terminal (9P, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9) can be electrically connected by contacting the pin (2P) of the base (2). Alternatively, the terminal may be formed on the base (2) and the pin may be formed on the pad (9). The protrusion (2Q) can be inserted into the recess (9Q, see FIG. 3) and can guide the connection between the base (2) and the pad (9).

[0071] 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, and the base (2) can provide power and signals to the pad (9) through the pin (2P) and terminal (9P). Meanwhile, the feet (91F, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9) can be positioned on the depressions (2R) formed in the groove (2G).

[0072] The bottom hole (2X) of the groove (2G) may face the suction hole (91a, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9). The side hole (2Y) of the groove (2G) may face the discharge hole (91b, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9). Accordingly, when the fan (95, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9) inserted into the groove (2G) is driven, air can sequentially pass through the bottom hole (2X), the suction hole (91a), the discharge hole (91b), and the side hole (2Y). Additionally, substances introduced into the groove (2G) (e.g., water or pet urine) can be discharged to the outside through the bottom hole (2X).

[0073] The rib (21R) may protrude upward from the upper surface (21U) of the bottom part (21) and may extend along the groove (2G). The rib (21R) may extend from the side wall of the groove (2G). The rib (21R) may be a band forming a closed loop. The rib (21R) may be referred to as a wall (21R). The rib (21R) may extend along the lateral side of the pad (9) inserted into the groove (2G). The rib (21R) may wrap around at least a portion of the lateral side of the pad (9). The lateral side of the pad (9) may be adjacent to the groove (2G) and the rib (21R). The lateral side of the pad (9) may be spaced apart from the groove (2G) and the rib (21R). The top of the rib (21R) may be positioned lower than the top surface of the pad (9). The distance (D2) between the top of the rib (21R) and the bottom of the groove (2G) may be smaller than the thickness (t9, see FIG. 3) of the pad (9).

[0074] The protrusion (9t) may protrude from the side of the pad (9). The protrusion (9t) may protrude from the part of the pad (9) that is not covered by the rib (21R), that is, the part of the pad (9) above the rib (21R). For example, the protrusion (9t) may protrude from the front side of the pad (9), that is, the first side (9Sa). The user may detach the pad (9) from the base (2) while holding the protrusion (9t) with their hand. The pad (9) detached from the base (2) may be directly connected to a power cable connected to an external power source, and the electronic components embedded in the pad (9) may be operated by the power received from the power cable.

[0075]

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the cushion (10) may include a frame (11), a cushioning material (12), and a cover (13).

[0077] The frame (11) can form the base of the cushion (10). The frame (11) can form the bottom of the cushion (10). The frame (11) may have the shape of a square plate entirely. For example, the frame (11) may include a plastic material. The frame (11) may include a flat plate (110), an outer rib (111), and an inner rib (112). The flat plate (110) may be referred to as a horizontal plate (110).

[0078] The outer rib (111) may intersect the flat portion (110) and may extend along the edge of the flat portion (110). The outer rib (111) may protrude downward from the flat portion (110) adjacent to the edge of the flat portion (110). The outer rib (111) may extend along the four sides of the rectangular flat portion (110) and may form the lateral sides of the frame (11).

[0079] The inner rib (112) may intersect the flat portion (110) from the outer rib (111) and may extend along the outer rib (111). The inner rib (112) may protrude downward from the flat portion (110) adjacent to the outer rib (111). The height (D12) at which the inner rib (112) protrudes from the flat portion (110) may be smaller than the height (D11) at which the outer rib (111) protrudes from the flat portion (110). The inner rib (112) may be positioned inside the outer rib (111). The first inner rib (112a) may extend along the first outer rib (111a), and the second inner rib (112b) may bend from the first inner rib (112a) and extend along the second outer rib (111b). The third inner rib (112c) may bend from the second inner rib (112b) and extend along the third outer rib (111c), and the fourth inner rib (112d) may bend from the third inner rib (112c) and extend along the fourth outer rib (111d). The fifth inner rib (112e) may bend from the fourth inner rib (112d) and extend along the first outer rib (111a), and may be spaced apart from the first inner rib (112a). Alternatively, the fifth inner rib (112e) may be connected to the first inner rib (112a).

[0080] The cushioning material (12) may be positioned on the flat portion (110) of the frame (11). The cushioning material (12) may cover the flat portion (110). The cushioning material (12) may be coupled to or attached to the flat portion (110). The thickness of the cushioning material (12) may be equal to or similar to the thickness of the flat portion (110). For example, the cushioning material (12) may include materials such as memory foam, cotton, urethane, rubber, or sponge. The cushioning material (12) may be referred to as a pad (12) or a foam (12).

[0081] The cover (13) may be positioned on the cushioning material (12). The cover (13) may cover the cushioning material (12) and may be coupled to or attached to the frame (11). A first portion (13a) of the cover (13) may cover the upper surface of the cushioning material (12). A second portion (13b) of the cover (13) may cover the lateral side of the cushioning material (12) and the outer rib (111) of the frame (11). A third portion (13c) of the cover (13) may be coupled to or attached to the inner side of the outer rib (111). For example, the cover (13) may include a fabric material.

[0082]

[0083] Referring to FIGS. 16 through 18, a hole (110H) may be formed in a flat portion (110) of a frame (11). The hole (110H) may be formed in the center of the flat portion (110). The hole (110H) may include a central hole (110Ha) and notches (110Hb). The central hole (110Ha) may be a round hole. The notches (110Hb) may be recessed from the boundary of the central hole (110Hb) and may be spaced apart from each other along the perimeter of the central hole (110Hb). The notches (110Hb) may be square grooves. The notches (110Hb) may be referred to as grooves (110Hb). The hole (110H) having a central hole (110Hb) and notches (110Hb) may have a shape in which a cross groove is formed in a circular hole.

[0084] The protruding rib (113) may protrude from the flat portion (110) of the frame (11) and may extend along the hole (110H). The protruding rib (113) may be an annular rib formed on the upper surface of the flat portion (110). The diameter of the protruding rib (113) may be larger than the diameter of the hole (110H).

[0085] A pad hole (12H) may be formed in the cushioning material (12). A pad hole (12H) may be formed in the center of the cushioning material (12). A protruding rib (113) of the frame (11) may be inserted into the pad hole (12H). The diameter of the pad hole (12H) may be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the protruding rib (113).

[0086] The cap (14) may include a body (141) and a protrusion (142). The body (141) may extend along the inner side of the protruding rib (113) and may have a ring shape. The protrusion (142) may protrude from the body (141) toward the notch (110Hb) of the frame (11). A hook (143) may be formed at the end of the protrusion (142) and may be caught on the lower surface of the frame (11). The portion of the frame (11) to which the hook (143) is caught may be a recess (110G). Each of the plurality of protrusions (142) may be inserted into each of the notches (110Hb) and may be coupled to the frame (11). Stoppers (144) may protrude from the body (141) and may be arranged alternately with the protrusions (142). Stoppers (144) can be located on a part of the frame (11) that forms a central hole (110Ha).

[0087] A portion (13d) of the cover (13) can be folded between the protruding rib (113) and the body (141). A portion (13d) of the cover (13) can have an annular band shape and can be sandwiched between the protruding rib (113) and the body (141).

[0088] Accordingly, when the cap (14) penetrates the cover (13) and the cushioning material (12) and is coupled to the hole (110H) of the frame (11), a part (13d) of the cover (13) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0089]

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 19 through 21, the top case (92) of the pad (9) may include a horizontal portion (920) and a vertical portion (921). The horizontal portion (920) may form the top of the top case (92) and may be flat. The vertical portion (921) may intersect the horizontal portion (920) and may extend along the edge of the horizontal portion (920). The vertical portion (921) may form the side of the top case (92). The horizontal portion (920) may be referred to as the top (920), and the vertical portion (921) may be referred to as the side (921). The corners of the top case (92) may be formed rounded.

[0091] The flat portion (110) of the frame (11) of the cushion (10) may be positioned on the horizontal portion (920) of the pad (9). The inner rib (112) of the frame (11) may be adjacent to the vertical portion (921). The inner rib (112) may surround at least a portion of the vertical portion (921). The first and fifth inner ribs (112a, 112e) may contact the first vertical portion (921a), and the third inner rib (112c) may contact the third vertical portion (921c). The first vertical portion (921a) may form the first edge of the pad (9), and the third vertical portion (921c) may form the third edge of the pad (9) opposite to the first edge. The second inner rib (112b) may contact the second vertical section (921b), and the fourth inner rib (112d) may contact the fourth vertical section (921d). The second vertical section (921b) may form a second edge of the pad (9) that intersects the first edge, and the fourth vertical section (921d) may form a fourth edge of the pad (9) that intersects the third edge. The second edge and the fourth edge may be opposite to each other. Accordingly, the position of the cushion (10) relative to the pad (9) may be guided. Also, the horizontal movement of the cushion (10) on the pad (9) may be restricted. Meanwhile, the projection (9t) of the pad (9) may protrude from the first vertical section (921a) and may be located between the first inner rib (112a) and the fifth inner rib (112e).

[0092] The first connecting member (924) can be connected to the inner side (i.e., the lower surface) of the horizontal portion (920) of the top case (92). The first connecting member (924) can be adjacent to the vertical portion (921) of the top case (92). The first connecting members (924) can be spaced apart from each other along the vertical portion (921). For example, the number of first connecting members (924) can be eight.

[0093] The second connecting member (114) can be connected to the inner side (i.e., the lower surface) of the flat plate portion (110) of the cushion (10). The second connecting member (114) can be adjacent to the inner rib (112) of the cushion (10). The second connecting members (114) can be spaced apart from each other along the inner rib (112). For example, the number of second connecting members (114) can be eight.

[0094] When the cushion (10) is placed on the pad (9), the second coupling member (114) of the cushion (10) can be aligned with the first coupling member (924) of the pad (9). The second coupling member (114) can be magnetically coupled to the first coupling member (924).

[0095] For example, the first coupling member (924) and the second coupling member (114) may both be magnets, and a magnetic attraction may act between the first and second coupling members (924, 114). The first coupling member (924) may be referred to as the first magnet (924), and the second coupling member (114) may be referred to as the second magnet (114).

[0096] As another example, the first coupling member (924) may be a magnet, and the second coupling member (114) may be a magnetic substance such as iron (Fe). A magnetic attraction may act between the first and second coupling members (924, 114). The first coupling member (924) may be referred to as a magnet (924), and the second coupling member (114) may be referred to as a magnetic substance (114).

[0097] As another example, the second coupling member (114) may be a magnet, and the first coupling member (924) may be a magnetic substance such as iron (Fe). A magnetic attraction may act between the first and second coupling members (924, 114). The first coupling member (924) may be referred to as a magnetic substance (924), and the second coupling member (114) may be referred to as a magnet (114).

[0098] That is, either the first coupling member (924) or the second coupling member (114) may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnet or a magnetic body that is magnetically coupled to the magnet.

[0099] Accordingly, the cushion (10) can be coupled to the pad (9) through the coupling of the first and second coupling members (924, 114). At this time, the vertical movement of the cushion (10) coupled to the pad (9) may be restricted. The sensor (94) of the pad (9) may be located in the hole (92H) of the pad (9) and may be aligned with the hole (10H) of the cushion (10). The sensor (94) may be inserted and mounted in the holder (923) of the horizontal portion (920). The hole (10H) may be the hollow portion of the cap (14). At this time, since the position of the cushion (10) is fixed by the combination of the first and second connecting members (924, 114) and the inner rib (112), even if the pet moves on the cushion (10), the alignment of the hole (10H) of the cushion (10) and the sensor (94) of the pad (9) can be maintained, and the body temperature of the pet on the cushion (10) can be easily measured by the sensor (94).

[0100]

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, the outer rib (111) of the cushion (10) attached to the pad (9) may be positioned between the rib (21R) of the base (2) and the side part (22). The outer rib (111) may be spaced apart from the bottom part (21) of the base (2). In other words, the cushion (10) on the pad (9) may be floating away from the base (2).

[0102] Accordingly, the entire weight of the pet on the cushion (10) can be transferred to the pad (9). In this case, the weight sensors (94W, see FIG. 10) of the pad (9) can accurately measure the weight, heart rate, respiration, etc. of the pet on the cushion (10). The weight sensors (94W) may be adjacent to the corners of the pad (9). The position of the weight sensors (94W) may correspond to the position of the feet (91F) of the pad (9).

[0103] The height at which the side part (22) protrudes from the upper surface (21U) of the bottom part (21) may be greater than the height at which the rib (21R) protrudes from the upper surface (21U) of the bottom part (21). The outer surface of the outer rib (111) may be spaced apart from the inner surface of the side part (22). The inner surface of the outer rib (111) may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the rib (21R). The lower end of the outer rib (111) may be spaced apart from the upper surface (21U) of the bottom part (21).

[0104] Accordingly, a labyrinth path (WP) can be formed around the outer rib (111), and the flow of liquid into the side part (22) into the groove (2G) can be minimized.

[0105]

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 22, the pet house (1) may include: a base (2); a pad (9) positioned on the base (2); and a cushion (10) that covers the pad (9) and is coupled to the pad (9), wherein the cushion (10) may be in contact with the pad (9) but spaced apart from the base (2).

[0107] The above cushion (10) may include: a frame (11) positioned on the pad (9); a cushioning material (12) positioned on the frame (11); and a cover (13) that wraps the cushioning material (12) and is coupled to the frame (11).

[0108] The above pet house (1) may further include a temperature sensor (94) that is mounted on the pad (9) and detects the temperature, and the cushion (10) may include a hole (10H) formed in the cushion (10) and aligned with the temperature sensor (94).

[0109] The above pet house (1) may further include a weight sensor (94W) that is mounted on the pad (9) and detects weight.

[0110] The temperature sensor (94) may be located in the center of the pad, and the weight sensor (94W) may be adjacent to the corner of the pad.

[0111] The cushion (10) may include an inner rib (112) that protrudes from one side of the cushion (10) toward the pad (9) and extends along the edge of the cushion (10), and the inner rib (112) may be adjacent to the edge of the pad (9).

[0112] The edge of the pad (9) may include: a first edge; a second edge intersecting the first edge; a third edge intersecting the second edge and opposite to the first edge; and a fourth edge intersecting the third edge and opposite to the second edge, and the inner rib (112) may include: a first inner rib (112a) extending along the first edge and adjacent to the first edge; a second inner rib (112b) extending along the second edge and adjacent to the second edge; a third inner rib (112c) extending along the third edge and adjacent to the third edge; and a fourth inner rib (112d) extending along the fourth edge and adjacent to the fourth edge.

[0113] The inner rib (112) may further include a fifth inner rib (112e) that extends along the first edge, is adjacent to the first edge, and is spaced apart from the first inner rib (112a).

[0114] The above pad (9) may further include a projection (9t) that protrudes from the first edge and is located between the first inner rib (112a) and the fifth inner rib (112e).

[0115] The pad (9) may include a first coupling member (924) adjacent to the edge of the pad (8), and the cushion (10) may include a second coupling member (114) aligned with the first coupling member (924), and either the first coupling member (924) or the second coupling member (114) may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnet or a magnetic material that is magnetically coupled to the magnet.

[0116] The first coupling member (924) may include a plurality of first coupling members (924) spaced apart from each other along the edge of the pad (9), and the second coupling member (114) may include a plurality of second coupling members (114) corresponding to the plurality of first coupling members (924).

[0117] The base (2) may include: a groove (2G) that is recessed from the upper surface (21U) of the base (2) and on which the pad (9) is located; and a rib (21R) that protrudes from the upper surface (21U) of the base (2) and extends along the groove (2G), and the rib (21R) may wrap around a portion of the lateral side of the pad (9).

[0118] The base (2) may further include a side part (22) that protrudes from the upper surface (21U) of the base (2) and extends along the outer side of the rib (21R), and the cushion (10) may include an outer rib (111) that protrudes from one side of the cushion (10) toward the pad (9) and extends along the edge of the cushion (10), and the outer rib (111) may be located between the rib (21R) and the side part (22) and spaced apart from the base (2).

[0119] The outer rib (111), the rib (21R), and the side part (22) can form a labyrinth path (WP).

[0120] The pad (9) may include a sensor (94) for detecting temperature, and the cushion (10) may include: a frame (11) located on the pad (9); a cushioning material (12) located on the frame (11); a cover (13) that surrounds the cushioning material (12) and is coupled to the frame (11); and a cap (14) that penetrates the cover (13) and the cushioning material (12) and is coupled to the frame (11), forming a hole (10H) toward which the sensor (94) faces.

[0121] A pet house (1) may include: a base (2); a pad (9) positioned on the base (2) and equipped with a temperature sensor (94); and a cushion (10) covering the pad (9) and coupled to the pad (9), wherein the cushion (10) may include a hole (10H) facing the temperature sensor (94).

[0122] The cushion (10) above can be coupled to the pad to restrict horizontal and vertical movement.

[0123] The above pet house (1) may further include weight sensors (94W) that are mounted on the pad (9) and detect weight, the cushion (10) may be in contact with the pad (9) but spaced apart from the base, and the weight sensors (94W) may be adjacent to the corners of the pad (9).

[0124] The above cushion (10) can be magnetically coupled to the above pad (9).

[0125] The pet house (1) may include: a base (2); a pad (9) positioned on the base (2) and equipped with a weight sensor (94W); and a cushion (10) covering the pad (9) and coupled to the pad (9), wherein the cushion (10) may be in contact with the pad (9) but spaced apart from the base (2).

[0126]

[0127] Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not exclusive or distinguishable from one another. Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be used in combination or combined for their respective configurations or functions.

[0128] For example, this means that configuration A described in a specific embodiment and / or drawing and configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing can be combined. That is, even if the combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that combination is possible, except in cases where it is described that combination is impossible.

[0129] The foregoing detailed description should not be interpreted restrictively in all respects and should be considered exemplary. The scope of the invention shall be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Bass; A pad located on the above base; and, It includes a cushion that covers the pad and is coupled to the pad, The above cushion is, A pet house that contacts the pad above but is spaced apart from the base above.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above cushion is: A frame located on the pad above; A cushioning material located on the above frame; and, A pet house comprising a cover that wraps the cushioning material and is coupled to the frame.

3. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a temperature sensor mounted on the above pad and detecting temperature, The above cushion is: A pet house comprising a hole formed in the cushion and aligned with the temperature sensor.

4. In Paragraph 3, A pet house mounted on the above pad and further comprising a weight sensor that detects weight.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above temperature sensor is located in the center of the pad, and The weight sensor is a pet house adjacent to the corner of the pad.

6. In Paragraph 3, The above cushion is: It includes an inner rib that protrudes from one side of the cushion facing the pad and extends along the edge of the cushion, The inner rib mentioned above is, A pet house adjacent to the edge of the pad.

7. In Paragraph 6, The edge of the above pad is: A first edge; a second edge intersecting the first edge; a third edge intersecting the second edge and opposite to the first edge; and a fourth edge intersecting the third edge and opposite to the second edge, comprising The inner rib above is: A first inner rib extending along the first edge and adjacent to the first edge; A second inner rib extending along the second edge and adjacent to the second edge; A third inner rib extending along the third edge and adjacent to the third edge; and, A pet house including a fourth inner rib extending along the fourth edge and adjacent to the fourth edge.

8. In Paragraph 7, The inner rib above is: A pet house further comprising a fifth inner rib that extends along the first edge, is adjacent to the first edge, and is spaced apart from the first inner rib.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above pad is: A pet house further comprising a projection protruding from the first edge and located between the first inner rib and the fifth inner rib.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above pad is: It includes a first coupling member adjacent to the edge of the pad, and The above cushion is: It includes a second coupling member aligned with the first coupling member, and A pet house in which either the first coupling member or the second coupling member is a magnet, and the other is a magnet or magnetic body that is magnetically coupled to the magnet.

11. In Paragraph 10, The first coupling member above is: It includes a plurality of first coupling members spaced apart from each other along the edge of the pad, The second coupling member above is: A pet house comprising a plurality of second connecting members corresponding to the plurality of first connecting members.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above base is: A groove that is recessed from the upper surface of the base and where the pad is located; and, It includes a rib that protrudes from the upper surface of the base and extends along the groove, The above rib is, A pet house that covers a portion of the lateral side of the above pad.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above base is: It further includes a side part that protrudes from the upper surface of the base and extends along the outer side of the rib, The above cushion is: It includes an outer rib that protrudes from one side of the cushion facing the pad and extends along the edge of the cushion, The above outer rib is, A pet house located between the above rib and the above side part, and spaced apart from the above base.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above outer rib, the above rib, and the above side part are, A pet house forming a labyrinth path.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above pad includes a sensor that detects temperature, and The above cushion is: A frame located on the pad above; A cushioning material located on the above frame; A cover that wraps the cushioning material and is coupled to the frame; and, A pet house comprising a cap that penetrates the cover and the cushioning material and is coupled to the frame, forming a hole toward which the sensor faces.

16. Regarding pet houses, base; A pad positioned on the above base and equipped with a temperature sensor; and, It includes a cushion that covers the pad and is coupled to the pad, The above cushion is, A pet house including a hole facing the above temperature sensor.

17. In Paragraph 16, The above cushion is, A pet house coupled to the above pad, with limited horizontal and vertical movement.

18. In Paragraph 17, It further includes weight sensors mounted on the above pad and detecting weight, The above cushion is in contact with the pad but is spaced apart from the base, and The above weight sensors are, A pet house adjacent to the corners of the pad above.

19. In Paragraph 17, The cushion is a pet house magnetically coupled to the pad.

20. Regarding pet houses, base; A pad positioned on the above base and equipped with a weight sensor; and, It includes a cushion that covers the pad and is coupled to the pad, The above cushion is, A pet house that contacts the pad above but is spaced apart from the base above.

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