JPH0231628A - Water supply equipment for pet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the title equipment so designed that a semiconducting cold heat element and its driving electric source are thermally linked to a water supply equipment capable of storing drinking water to extend the storage period for the drinking water with its freshness retained and suppress the temperature rise in pets. CONSTITUTION:When an alternating current source is plugged in a receptacle and a switch is turned 'on', a driving electric source 5 supplies a direct current power to a semiconducting cold heat element 4, resulting in cooling said element the effect is transmitted to the water in a water tray 2, resulting in chilling the water. Therefore, even the ambient air temperature rises, the drinking water in the tray 2 will be suppressed in putrefaction or the growth of miscellaneous bacteria leading to extension of the period for exchanging said water; furthermore, the mouth or tongue of e.g. dogs poor in their temperature control function can be chilled, thus suppressing their temperature rise.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a pet water dispenser for providing drinks such as water and milk to pets.

(Prior Art) Generally, when pets such as dogs and cats are kept, they are given drinks such as water and milk using a water supply container filled with drinking water or milk. Generally, this water supply container is widely used in the form of a dish or a bottle with a water outlet disposed on the bottom surface.

By the way, this type of pet water dispenser is designed to constantly store approximately 200cc to 400cc of water so that the pet can drink the drink at any time. During periods such as early spring, winter, and autumn when the outside temperature is relatively low, this stored beverage can be kept sufficiently fresh by changing the water about once a day without spoiling or breeding bacteria. Although this is possible, during the rainy season and summer, water storage for only a few hours can lead to bacterial growth and decomposition, making it undesirable for pets. Particularly when feeding milk or a nutritional drink containing organic matter as a beverage, there is a risk of spoilage even in the summer, and all remaining water must be discarded. Furthermore, the above-mentioned drawbacks have become a significant problem in cases where drinks cannot be replaced for a long time due to reasons such as travel or business trips.

In addition, this type of pet, especially dogs, cats, etc., does not have sweat glands like human skin, so most of their normal body temperature regulation is done through their mouth and tongue. Traditional pet water dispensers only store drinking water;
The water temperature also rises due to the rise in outside temperature and the influence of infrared rays from sunlight, and it also has the disadvantage that it cannot completely satisfy the demands of pets who come to drink drinks to cool down. .

(Purpose of the Invention) The present invention eliminates all of the above-mentioned drawbacks, and is designed to solve problems such as when the water container is placed in a place where the outside temperature rises or where it is exposed to direct sunlight, such as in the summer, or when drinks are To provide a pet water dispenser capable of keeping drinks in a fresh state at all times by suppressing the propagation of bacteria and spoilage by suppressing the rise in water temperature of drinks even during periods when drinks are likely to spoil.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet water dispenser that also has the function of cooling the mouth tongue, which is an extremely efficient body heat release area, for pets that have difficulty regulating their body temperature. .

(Detailed Description of the Invention) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 1 of the drawings. In the figure, (1) indicates a pet water dispenser. This water supply device (1) consists of a water tray (2), which is a water supply container, and a cooling unit (removably attached to the water tray (2)).
3).

The water tray (2) is made of a heat conductive member such as an aluminum plate or a steel plate, and is configured to store drinking water therein. The cooling unit (3) includes a semiconductor cooling element, so-called a Beltier element (4), and a drive power source (5) for driving the Beltier element (4). This cooling unit (3) also includes the water tray (2).
In other words, the Vertier element (4) is thermally coupled to the water tray (2) so that the cold heat generated by the Vertier element (4) is conducted to the water in the water tray (2).

Next, the method of use and operation of the above embodiment will be explained in detail. First, plug the AC cord into the outlet and turn on the switch (not shown) to drive I! ! (5) supplies DC power to the Beltier element (4). Due to this action, the Beltier element (4) generates cold heat. This cold heat is conducted to the water in the water tray (2) and the water is cooled. Water dish (2)
When the water becomes dirty or the water needs to be replaced, the cooling unit (3) is removed from the water dish (2) and the water is replaced or washed with only the water dish (2) left.

Next, referring to FIG.
Examples will be described in detail. In the figure, (6) indicates a pet water dispenser. , this water supply device (6) has a bottle (7) which is a water supply container and a cooling unit (8) attached to the top of this bottle (7). Said bottle (
7) has an infrared shielding film (9) coated on its surface, and a drinking pipe (11) with a ball valve (10) installed in its lower part. The cooling unit (8) includes a Bertier element (I) which is a semiconductor cooling element.
2), a drive [ff (13) for driving the Beltier element (12), and a fan (14) for cooling the heating surface of the Beltier element (12) are intersected. (Step 5) is a heat conducting rod. This heat conductive rod (15) is attached to the cold surface of the Bertier element (12), and its end is configured to hang down into the water of the bottle (7).

That is, the bottle (7) and the cooling unit (8) are thermally coupled by the heat conductive rod (15).

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained. First, by plugging the AC cord into an outlet and turning on a switch (not shown), the Beltier element (12) generates cold heat using the power output from the drive power source (3). This cold heat is transferred to the heat conduction rod (15
), the water in the bottle (7) is cooled. Since the outer wall of the bottle (7) is coated with an infrared shielding film (9), the water is continuously cooled without being affected by outside temperature, sunlight, etc. Also, when the switch is turned on, the fan (14) of the cooling unit (8)
also starts rotating, cooling the heating surface generated by the Bertier element (12).

In this embodiment, when the pet drinks water, the pet licks the tip of the drinking pipe (11) to move the ball valve (10) upward and the cooled water flows out from the tip of the drinking vibrator (11).

In the description of the above embodiment, a cooling unit in which a Vertier element and a driving power source were installed was explained, but a temperature sensor and a temperature control circuit were further added to prevent excessive cooling. It's okay. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments, water was used as an example of a drink, but the drink is not limited to this, and for example, milk or a nutritional drink containing organic substances may be used as a drink. good. In addition, in the description of the first embodiment, the water dish was described as being made of a heat conductive material, but the entire water dish is not limited to being made of a heat conductive material. A type made of a heat conductive material or a type in which the cold surface of the Beltier element is in direct contact with water, etc. A type in which the Beltier element and a water tray are thermally coupled and drinks are cooled by the cold heat generated by the Beltier element. It can be anything.

(Effects of the Invention) As is clear from the above explanation, according to the pet water dispenser of the present invention, the semiconductor cooling element cools the beverage in the water supply container, which prevents the outside temperature from rising and direct sunlight. Since the water temperature does not rise even when exposed to water, it prevents drinks from spoiling and the growth of bacteria, and has the effect of keeping drinks fresh for a long time. This effect can be particularly significant when the beverage is made from perishable milk or a nutritional drink containing organic matter, or when water cannot be exchanged for a long time due to travel or the like.

Furthermore, since a chilled beverage can be obtained according to the present invention, it is possible to cool the mouth and tongue, which is an extremely efficient body heat dissipation area for dogs and cats, etc., which have poor body temperature regulation function, and this makes it possible for pets like family members to cool down. It also has the remarkable effect of creating an extremely joyful and comfortable environment.

In particular, if the water supply container and the cooling unit are configured to be detachable as in the first embodiment, only the water supply container can be removed when replacing water or cleaning the water tray, making handling extremely easy. This has the effect of simplifying the process.

In addition, if the cooling unit is installed above the bottle-shaped water supply container as in the second embodiment, the AC cord is also located above, which can lead to accidents such as electric shocks caused by pets chewing on the cord. This also has the effect that there is no fear of this.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a first embodiment of the pet water dispenser of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the second embodiment. (1), (6)...Eyes...Pet water dispenser. (2)...Water plate (water supply container). (3), (8)... Cooling unit. (4)...Beltier element (semiconductor cooling element). (12)...Bertier element (semiconductor cooling element)
. (5), (13) River...driving power source. (7)...Bottle (water supply container). Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] a cooling unit having a semiconductor cooling element and a driving power source;
1. A water dispenser for a pet, comprising: a water supply container for storing a beverage, the cooling unit being thermally coupled to the water supply container.