KR20200050124A - Water supply device for pets - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water supply device for companion animals which comprises a water tank; a pump for feeding water stored in the water tank; a water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred; a water supply plate through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe; a sensor installed on a lower side of the water tank to detect a slope of the water tank; and a control part which cuts off power applied to the pump when the slope variance detected by the sensor is larger than a first slope variance set value. Also, the control part horizontally controls a slope of the water supply plate based on the slope of the water tank detected by the sensor. According to the present invention, the companion animals are prevented from being hurt or affected by electricity when the water supply device is slanted or turned over.

Description

Water supply device for pets

The present invention relates to a water supply device for providing drinking water to a companion animal, and more specifically, a water tank, a pump that pumps water stored in the water tank, and a water pump disposed in the water tank and supplied with water pumped from the pump to be supplied to the companion animal to drink The present invention relates to a water supply including a water supply plate for providing water.

In recent years, as well as the growing population of pets, the attachment and interest in pets is increasing day by day, and many organizations for companion animals are being developed.

Among them, pets need to drink water from time to time to maintain the biorhythm, but pets are often alone and difficult to communicate with humans, so there is a request for a water supply that can always provide clean water to pets. Is increasing.

However, various companion animal water dispensers disclosed previously have not been provided with a countermeasure for various problems that occur when the water supply is shaken by a companion animal or other external force, or when the water supply is installed in an inclined place. And a specific countermeasure for the problems as described above for the protection of companion animals.

A first problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a companion animal waterer that prevents a pet from being injured or electric shocked when the waterer is tilted or overturned.

The second object of the present invention is to provide a companion animal water supplyer in which a companion animal can easily drink water in any direction even when the water supply unit is installed on an inclined surface.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The companion animal water supply device according to the present invention for realizing the above-mentioned problems is installed in a water tank, a pump for feeding water stored in the water tank, a water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred, a water supply plate through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe, and a lower side of the water tank. Includes a sensor that detects the tilt of the water tank and a controller that cuts off the power applied to the pump when the tilt detected by the sensor is greater than the first tilt set value or when the amount of tilt change detected by the sensor is greater than the first tilt change amount. do.

The water tank includes a side wall forming a side surface, and the side wall includes a lower edge wall formed by rounding on the lower side, and a sensor may be provided inside the lower edge wall.

If the slope is greater than the first slope set value, the power is cut off for a set time. If the slope detected by the sensor is less than the first set value after the set time elapses, power can be supplied.

A warning light indicating a danger signal is provided on the lower side of the tank, and when the slope detected by the sensor is greater than the second slope set value, the warning light may be turned on in the first color.

The first slope set value may be greater than the second slope set value.

After the warning light turns on in the first color, if the inclination detected by the sensor is greater than the first inclination set value, the power may be cut off.

A warning sound generating device is provided on the lower side of the water tank to inform the danger, and when the slope detected by the sensor is greater than the second slope setting value set to a value less than the first slope setting value, a warning sound may be generated from the warning sound generating device.

If the gradient change amount is greater than the first gradient change amount, the power is cut off for a set time, and when the gradient change amount detected by the sensor is less than the first gradient change amount, the power can be supplied.

A warning light indicating a danger signal is provided on the lower side of the water tank, and when the amount of change in the slope detected by the sensor is greater than the second set value of the amount of change in slope, the warning light may be turned on in a second color.

The first slope change amount set value may be greater than the second slope change amount set value.

After the warning light turns on in the second color, if the amount of tilt change detected by the sensor is greater than the first gradient change amount, the power may be cut off.

A warning sound generating device is provided on the lower side of the water tank to inform the danger, and when the amount of tilt change detected by the sensor is greater than the second set amount of gradient change set to a value less than the first set amount of change, a warning sound may be generated from the warning sound generating device. have.

In addition, the companion animal water supply device according to the present invention for realizing the above problems is a water tank, a pump for feeding water stored in the water tank, a water supply unit for supplying water pumped from the pump, and a water supply unit rotating body for rotating the water supply unit under the water supply unit , It is installed on the lower side of the tank includes a sensor for detecting the tilt of the water tank, and a control unit for maintaining the tilt of the water supply unit horizontally based on the tilt of the water tank detected by the sensor.

The water supply unit includes a water supply plate that guides the supplied water to the outside, and as the inclination of the water supply unit is maintained horizontally, the inclination of the water supply plate can be maintained horizontally.

The water supply unit may include a water supply pipe that transfers water from the pump to the water supply unit, and the water supply pipe may be bendable.

The water supply part rotating body includes a water supply part rotation guide that guides the water supply part to rotate, and the water supply part includes a moving part that moves along the water supply part rotation guide, and when the moving part moves along the water supply part rotation guide, the water supply part rotates vertically. Can rotate.

The water supply part rotating body rotates in the horizontal direction, and when the water supply part rotates, the water supply part can also rotate in the horizontal direction.

The water supply part rotating body may include a water supply part support for supporting the water supply part from the side.

The outer portion of the light guide plate and the inner portion of the water supply unit support may be formed with the same radius of curvature.

The companion animal water supply according to the present invention senses the inclination of the water supply and cuts off the power supply of the water supply when the set inclination is greater than or equal to the water supply.

In addition, the companion animal water purifier according to the present invention indicates the danger through a warning lamp when the water heater is inclined to a certain degree, so that the companion animal or the user can warn of various dangers such as bruises of the companion animal due to the movement of the water supply. It provides an opportunity to grasp in advance and take action.

In addition, the companion animal water supply according to the present invention detects the amount of change in the slope of the water supply and cuts off the power supply of the water supply when the value exceeds the set gradient change value, effectively preventing electric shock of the companion animal even when the water is suddenly tilted or overturned. can do.

In addition, the companion animal water supply device according to the present invention displays the danger through a warning light when the water supply device is inclined at a high speed, so that a companion animal or a user warns of various dangers such as bruises of the companion animal due to the movement of the water supply device Through this, it provides an opportunity to identify in advance and deal with it.

In addition, the companion animal water supply according to the present invention, when the water supply is installed on the inclined surface, the water supply senses the inclined direction and the inclined angle roll so that the direction and angle of the water supply pipe correspond to the opposite direction of the inclined water supply direction and the inclination of the water supply By setting it as a slope, it provides an effect that a companion animal can drink water easily in any direction.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a companion animal water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view of the companion animal water supply shown in FIG. 1.
3 is a block diagram of a control unit and a gyro sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank in which a gyro sensor and a water tank are expressed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view of various components installed on the other side of the bottom plate of the water tank including a gyro sensor and a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing a state in which the water supply is tilted by a companion animal.
7 is a flow chart for a control method in which the power supply of the water supply is determined according to the slope of the water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart of a control method in which a warning light is turned on according to the inclination of a water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention, and whether the water supply is turned off or not is determined.
9 is a flow chart for a control method in which whether or not to turn off the power of a water supply is determined according to a change in the slope of the water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart of a control method in which a warning light is turned on according to a change amount of a slope of a water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention, and whether or not the water supply is turned off is determined.
11 is a view showing the appearance of a companion animal that eats water from the upper portion of the inclined water supply.
12 is a view showing a water supply that detects the inclination of the water supply and maintains the water supply plate horizontally accordingly.
13 is a flow chart for a control method for sensing the inclination of the water supply and maintaining the water supply plate horizontally therethrough.
14 is a view of the water supply plate and the lower structure of the water supply plate for maintaining the level of the water supply plate.
15 is a view showing the rotation of the water supply unit.

It should be understood that the embodiments described below are illustratively shown to help understanding of the present invention, and that the present invention can be implemented in various ways different from the embodiments described herein. However, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known functions or components may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions and specific illustrations will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings may not be drawn to scale in order to aid the understanding of the invention, but the dimensions of some components may be exaggerated.

The first and second terms used in the present application may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from other components.

In addition, the terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of rights. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise," "consist of," or "consist of" are intended to indicate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, or It should be understood that it does not preclude the existence or addition possibilities of other features or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms related to the direction used in the present application, for example, terms such as up, down, left, right, front, rear, clockwise, counterclockwise, or the like, may be relative arrangement positions or movements of components shown in the drawings. It should be understood that this is for explaining the direction and not excluding other directions.

The companion animal water supply device of the present invention basically supplies water stored in the water tank to the water supply plate as a pump, and the water supplied to the water supply plate can be circulated back to the water tank to supply water in various flow states. In this regard, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the configuration and operation of a companion animal water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the companion animal water supply device according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank 10 in which water is stored, and a pump 20 installed in the water tank to feed water stored in the water tank, It includes a water supply pipe 25 through which water discharged from the pump 20 is transferred, and a water supply plate 30 through which water supplied from the water supply pipe 25 overflows.

Between the water tank 10 and the water supply plate 30, a drip tray 50 for receiving water dropped from the water supply plate 30 and discharging it to the water tank 10 may be disposed.

Inside the water tank 10, before the water stored in the water tank 10 flows into the pump 20, a filtration filter 40 for filtering foreign substances contained in the water may be installed.

In addition, the companion animal water supply device according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a power supply device, a lighting device, a water level sensor, a water temperature sensor, a proximity sensor, a pollution detection sensor, a water temperature maintenance device, a sterilizing filter, and a gyro sensor to be described later. Can be.

Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the water supply according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the upper and lower sides of the water tank 10 are opened to form a side wall 11 to form a side edge of the water tank, and a bottom plate 12 disposed on the opened lower side of the side wall 11 It can contain. The side wall 11 is a main side wall 11c extending upward from the edge of the bottom plate 12 of the water tank 10, and an upper side wall 11a and a lower edge wall coupled to upper and lower sides of the main side wall, respectively. (11b).

The upper side wall 11a may be formed to be inclined to the upper side of the main side wall 11c, and protrude toward the center of the water tank 10 on the inner surface of the upper side wall 11a, and are spaced apart from each other in the upper and lower directions. The protrusion plate 111 and the second protrusion plate 112 may be formed, and the second protrusion plate 112 is formed to protrude more inward than the first protrusion plate 111, and the first and second protrusion plates An inner inclined surface 113 inclined closer to the center of the water tank may be formed between the inner ends of the 111 and 112 toward the lower side.

The side wall portion 110 of the upper side wall 11a extends in the same direction as the main side wall 11c toward the upper side as in the first embodiment of the present invention, or protrudes upward from the main side wall 11c, or the main side wall 11c ) Can be extended or projected to be gradually expanded or contracted.

In addition, the upper side wall 11a may be formed with an upward projecting wall 114 protruding upward from the first projecting plate 111, and a packing 115 may be provided on the upward projecting wall 114 and the first projecting plate 111. ) Is attached, it may be mounted on the upper sidewall 11a so that the drip tray 50 to be described later is in close contact with the packing 115.

The central portion of the bottom plate 12 may be formed with a convex protrusion 121 in a cylindrical shape toward the upper side, and a wireless power transmitter (described later) in the inner space of the protrusion 121 as seen from the bottom of the bottom plate 12 72) may be installed, and the bottom plate 12 may be integrally formed with the sidewall 11 or may be formed separately and combined with each other. A ring-shaped groove 122 concave downward may be formed at a bottom surface portion around the protrusion 121.

The lower rim wall 11b may include an outer circumferential surface 116 that extends in a downward direction from the lower edge of the main side wall 11c, and has a predetermined size from the upper portion of the outer circumferential surface 116 toward the center of the water tank. The lower edge wall surface 117 may be formed to have a width.

Therefore, the lower edge wall 11b is formed with a lower edge wall surface 117 having a predetermined area overlapping an edge portion of the bottom plate 12, and the gyro sensor (which will be described later in detail) is formed on the lower edge wall surface 117. 88) etc. can be installed.

In addition, a base 18 spaced downward from the bottom plate 12 may be covered with an opening formed in the lower portion of the outer peripheral surface 116 of the lower edge wall 11b, and the lower edge wall 11b and the base ( A space part is formed between 18) and the bottom plate 12. Various parts may be installed in the space formed as described above, and the base 18 may be mounted on the docking station 71.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the filtration filter 40 may include a first filtration filter 42 and a second filtration filter 44.

The first filtration filter 42 may be formed in a cylindrical shape having considerable rigidity, and a plurality of water inlets may be formed on sidewalls.

The first filtration filter 42 may include a lower filter cover 43 disposed on the lower portion, and the lower filter cover 43 is formed separately and combined with the first filtration filter 42, or the first filtration. It can be formed as a unit with the filter 42.

The lower filter cover 43 may be formed convex upward to cover the protrusion 121 formed on the bottom plate 12 of the water tank 10 as described above, and a flange at the edge of the lower filter cover 43 431 may be formed and inserted into the groove 122 formed around the protrusion 121 of the bottom plate 12 shown in FIG. 2.

The second filtration filter 44 may be disposed in the hollow portion of the first filtration filter 42, and the pump 20 may be installed in the inner space of the second filtration filter 44.

On the upper side of the first and second filtration filters 42 and 44, a water supply pipe 25 is penetrated and an upper filter cover 46 that seals the pump 20 and the upper portions of the first and second filtration filters 42 and 44 is provided. Can be covered.

On the other hand, the second filtration filter 44 may be covered with the lower portion of the second filtration filter 44 by the above-described lower filter cover 43, the second filtration filter 44 and the lower filter cover 43 It can also be made to be monolithic.

On the other hand, the second filtration filter 44, when the lower filter cover 43 is formed integrally with the first filtration filter 42 or combined with the first filtration filter 42, placed on the lower filter cover 43 On the contrary, when the lower filter cover 43 is integrally formed with the second filter filter 44 or combined with the second filter filter 44, the first filter filter 42 is disposed on the lower filter cover 43. ) Can be tacted.

In addition, only one filtration filter among the first and second filtration filters 42 and 44 may be provided in the water tank 10, or a third filtration filter (not shown) may be included.

1, 2, the water supply plate 30 may be formed of a plate having a smooth upper side 31, and a water supply hole 32 may be formed in the center.

The water supply plate 30 is formed in a disc shape in the first embodiment of the present invention, but may be formed in various other shapes. In addition, the water supply plate 30 may be made of a light guide plate made of stainless steel or a transparent or translucent material, and may be formed to be very thin. A lighting device 60 may be installed under the water supply plate 30. In addition, depending on the inclination of the water supply, the water supply plate may be inclined to maintain the level, which will be described later in detail.

Referring to FIG. 2, the lighting device 60 includes a light emitter 61, a support 62 on which the light emitter 61 is installed, and a light guide plate 63 disposed on an outer side of the light emitter support 62, the support The 62 and the light guide plate 63 may include a partition plate 38 on which it is mounted, and the support 62 may be formed in a cylindrical shape.

The light emitter support 62, the light guide plate 63 and the partition plate 38 may be bonded or fused to be integral with each other, or may be assembled to be separated from each other.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the drip tray 50 is positioned below the water supply plate 30 and is arranged to cover the open upper side of the water tank 10, from the edge 311 of the water supply plate 30 It receives the dropped water and discharges it to the water tank (10).

The drip tray 50 may include an outer wall 51 forming an outer rim, and an inner wall 53 forming an inner rim and forming a drainage passage 52 between the outer wall 51, The outer wall 51 and the bottom wall 55 connecting the lower portion of the inner wall 53 may be included.

A discharge hole 56 for discharging the water dropped from the water supply plate 30 to the drip tray 50 into the water tank 10 may be formed in the bottom wall 55.

A guide 54 protruding toward the outer wall 51 and inclined downward is formed on the inner wall 53 so that water dropped from the water supply plate 30 is guided downward along the guide 54.

On the inner surface 512 of the upper side of the outer wall 51 and the upper surface of the protruding portion 511, a coating layer 59 of a different material from the drip tray 50 may be formed, and the guide 54 is a drip tray 50 It can be formed of a different material to improve the aesthetics, soften the touch, and prevent water from falling off and scattering.

The outer wall 51 of the drip tray may be formed to have a larger height than the inner wall 53, and as shown in FIG. 2, the outer wall 51 of the drip tray is formed to have a larger height than the upper side wall 11a of the water tank, and the upper side The side wall 11a and the outside may be formed to be extended from the upper side wall 11a to form a predetermined angle θ, for example, an angle of 120 °.

The outer surface of the outer wall 51 of the drip tray may be formed with an outer inclined surface having two upper and lower inclined surfaces 513 and 514, and a step portion 515 formed between the upper and lower inclined surfaces 513 and 514 It can be, the lower inclined surface 514 of the drip tray can be supported by being supported on the inclined surface 113 of the water tank (10).

In addition, the step portion 515 of the drip tray is mounted so as to engage the first protrusion plate 111 formed on the upper side wall 11a, and the upper inclined surface 513 of the drip tray is a packing 115 attached on the upper side wall 11a. ).

Therefore, the drip tray 50 may be reliably disposed on the upper side of the water tank 10 in a state caught in the upper side wall 11a of the water tank 10.

On the other hand, the bottom wall 55 of the drip tray 50 may be formed with a protruding projection 551 protruding inward from the inner wall 53, the protruding projection 551 of the above-described upper filter cover 46 It can be located above the edge.

Referring to Figure 2, the upper filter cover 46, the inner wall 53 of the drip tray, and the partition plate 38 between the water tank and the battlefield (S) to be sealed can be formed, the battlefield (S ), The auxiliary battery (B) and the control unit (C) may be installed.

The power supply device 70 includes a docking station 71, wherein the docking station 71 has a weight body 711 having a considerable weight, and a cylindrical protrusion rod 712 formed in the center of the weight body 711 ), A first connection terminal (not shown) disposed on the protruding rod 712, and a wire 713 for applying external power to the first connection terminal.

A circular groove 19 inserted into the protruding rod 712 of the weight body may be formed on the bottom surface of the base 18 of the water tank 10, and the circular groove 19 is connected to the first connection terminal. 2 connection terminals (not shown) may be arranged.

On the other hand, the base 18 can be mounted to be rotatable on the weight 711, the circular groove 19 is rotatably inserted into the protruding rod 712, the water tank 10 and the docking station 71 ), Even when relatively rotated, the first and second connection terminals may be arranged to remain electrically connected.

Therefore, even when the water tank 10 is rotated, the electric power supply for operating the water supply device can be maintained without the wire 713 being twisted.

A power circuit unit 715 electrically connected to the second connection terminal may be installed in a space formed between the bottom plate 12 of the water tank 10, the base 18, and the lower edge wall 11b. .

A wireless power transmitting unit 72 electrically connected to the power circuit unit 715 is installed under the bottom plate 12 of the water tank, and a wireless power receiving unit 73 generating a induced voltage by reacting with the wireless power transmitting unit 72 in the water tank. ) Can be installed.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the wireless power transmission unit 72 is disposed in a space in the protrusion 121 formed on the bottom plate 12, and the wireless power receiving unit 73 is located above the protrusion 121 It is arranged between the lower filter cover 43 and the pump 20.

The wireless power receiving unit 73 may be connected by wire through the control unit C and the control unit connection unit C1, and through the wireless power receiving unit 73, various components operating through signals of the control unit C and the control unit It can supply power required for movement.

A thermoelectric element 81 that maintains the temperature of the water stored in the water tank at a predetermined temperature may be disposed under the bottom plate 12 of the water tank, and the motor 82 is installed in the hollow portion 811 of the thermoelectric element 81. It may be, a heat dissipation fan 83 operated by the motor 82 may be disposed under the motor 82, and a heat dissipation plate 84 may be installed around the heat dissipation fan 83.

When the water temperature sensor 85 is installed in the space inside the protrusion 121 of the bottom plate of the water tank and the temperature of the water in the water tank 10 detected by the water temperature sensor 85 is not within a set range, the thermoelectric element 81 is operated. As the water is cooled or the water is heated, the heat of the thermoelectric element 81 may be radiated to the outside through the heat sink 84.

In addition, a recess 118 may be formed on the surface 117 of the lower edge wall 11b of the water tank, and a water level sensor 86 may be installed in the recess 118.

In the above, the water level sensor 86 may be a strain gage that detects the weight of water in the water tank applied to the bottom plate 12 of the water tank, and the load sensor detects the weight in the water tank by the weight of the water in the water tank. The water level can be determined.

In addition, a proximity sensor 87 may be installed on the surface 117 of the lower edge wall 11b of the water tank. The control unit C may receive a signal from the proximity sensor 87 and determine whether or not the companion animal has approached the water supply unit to automatically determine whether the pump 20 that enables water supply is activated.

In addition, upon receiving a signal from the pollution degree sensor 89 installed in the water tank and determining that the degree of contamination of the water stored in the water tank is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, sterilization is performed by operating the sterilization filters 47, 48, 49, and the contamination level is allowed. If it is judged that it has been exceeded, the operation of the pump 20 is stopped, and the warning means (not shown) can be controlled so that a warning sound signal is issued.

Hereinafter, installation and control of the gyro sensor 88, the warning lamp 91, and the warning sound generating device 92 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

A water temperature sensor 85, a water level sensor 86, a proximity sensor 87, etc. are provided inside the lower edge wall 11b constituting the lower side of the side wall 11, and similarly, the warning sound generating device 92 also has a lower edge It may be provided on a part of the wall (11b).

The gyro sensor 88 may be installed on the surface 117 of the lower edge wall 11b. Through the gyro sensor 88, the inclination of the water tank 10, the amount of change in the inclination, the inclined direction, the inclined angle, and the like can be measured.

The control unit (C) can receive a signal related to the inclination of the water tank (10) from the gyro sensor (88) to turn on / off the power of the pump and water supply, and to adjust the inclination and direction of the discharge section of the water supply pipe (25). , The inclination of the water supply plate 30 can be adjusted, the warning light 91 can be turned on / off, and a warning sound can be generated through the warning sound generating device 92.

The warning light 91 may be attached to the lower portion of the lower edge wall 11b. According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the warning light 91 is installed on the inner side of the lower edge wall 11b, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and provided with a water supply anywhere if it is a position that can visually recognize the flashing of the warning light from the outside It is possible. The on / off of the warning light 91 may be determined by a signal from the controller by comparing the slope detected by the gyro sensor 88 with a preset value.

The warning sound generating device 92 may be formed on a portion of the outer surface of the lower edge wall 11b. According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the warning sound generating device 92 is installed on the inner surface of the lower edge wall 11b, but is not limited thereto, and the warning sound through the warning sound generating device 92 is audible from the outside. Any water supply can be provided as long as it can be recognized as an enemy. The inclination detected by the gyro sensor 88 may be compared with a preset value to determine whether the warning sound generating device 92 is operated by a signal from the controller.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, a control method of a water supplyer according to a slope of a water tank according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In general, when the water supply is settled on the ground and operates normally without external force, it is not necessary to consider the tilt of the water tank. However, when water is applied to the water supply by a companion animal, a user, or other external factors while water supply is being performed, an accident such as tilting or overturning of the water supply may occur. If the position of the water supply becomes unstable, contact with the water supply The pet in an easy-to-understand position may be electrocuted or there may be various other risks of injury to the pet. Therefore, there is a need for a method of controlling the water supply to prevent such a risk as much as possible.

As part of the above prepared countermeasures, the water supply device according to the present invention detects the inclination of the water tank and cuts off the power of the pump and water supply when the water supply device is inclined to prevent an electric shock of a companion animal.

While the power of the pump and the water supply is on and the water supply process is performed through the pump 20 (S101), the gyro sensor 88 detects the slope of the water tank 10 (S102), and transmits it to the control unit C do. The controller C determines whether the inclination of the water tank is greater than a preset first inclination set value (S103).

The first slope setting value may be a value in which the water supply can be overturned if the slope setting value is exceeded, or even if it cannot be overturned, significant shaking occurs in the process of restoring to the original position, which may cause an electric shock hazard to the companion animal. It may be a value.

When the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the first inclination set value, the power supply of the pump is maintained (S107), but when the inclination of the water tank is larger than the first inclination set value, the power of the pump is cut off for a preset time. (S104) Do not let your pet electric shock.

After the set time has elapsed, the controller again compares the slope of the water tank with the first slope set value (S105), and when the slope of the water tank is greater than the first slope set value, the power of the pump is turned off again for the set time (S104). ) However, if the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the first inclination set value, supply power to the pump again (S106) so that water supply can be achieved.

As described above, the power supply is cut off to prevent electric shock and injury of the companion animal, but there is still a risk of electric shock and injury when tilted at a considerable angle even before the first tilt setting value is tilted.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in order to compensate for the above-described problems, when the water tank is tilted above the second slope setting value smaller than the first slope setting value before the power is turned off, in order to inform the danger. By turning on the warning light or generating a warning sound, a pet or a user can prevent the danger of electric shock or injury.

Therefore, when the second slope set value is reached, the danger light is first alerted to the user and the companion animal through the warning light or warning sound, and when the tank reaches the first slope set by tilting more than the second slope set value. In order to protect the companion animal by shutting off the power, a two-stage protection device was provided.

While the power of the water supply is turned on and the water supply process is performed through the pump 20 (S201), the gyro sensor 88 detects the slope of the water tank 10 (S202) and transmits it to the control unit C. The control unit C determines whether the inclination of the water tank is greater than the preset second inclination setting value (S203).

The second slope set value is set to a slope smaller than the first slope set value, and is set to a slope which is smaller than the first slope set value, but may have a minimum risk of electric shock or injury risk to the companion animal in the slope. Can be.

When the inclination of the water tank is greater than the second inclination set value, the warning light 91 may be turned on with the light of the first color or an alarm sound may be generated through the warning sound generating device 92 (S204). The first color and warning sound is preferably formed of a color and sound that can sense the danger of the companion animal.

When the warning lamp is turned on and the slope of the water tank is determined to be greater than the first slope setting value after the warning sound is generated (S205), the pump is turned off for a set time (S206). The warning light and the warning sound generating device may not work after the power is cut off, and the warning light and the warning sound generating device may be operated by the auxiliary power supply device even after the power is cut off.

If the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the first inclination set value, it is determined whether or not it is greater than the second inclination set value (S208). At this time, if the inclination of the water tank is greater than the second inclination set value, turn on a warning light and turn on a warning sound generating device. A warning sound may be generated through (S204), and when the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the second inclination set value, the power supply of the pump is maintained as before (S209).

After turning off the water supply for the set time (S206), the control unit (C) again determines the slope of the water tank, and if the slope of the water tank is greater than the first slope set value (S207), the power of the pump for the set time again When the slope of the tank is smaller than the first slope set value, it is determined whether the slope of the tank is greater than the second slope set value (S208). At this time, if the slope of the water tank is greater than the second slope set value, the warning light can be turned on and a warning sound can be generated (S204), and when the slope of the water tank is less than the second slope set value, the power supply of the pump is maintained as before ( S209).

The power supply can be cut off and re-supplied through opening and shorting of switches installed in the circuits constituting the wireless power transmitter 72 or the wireless power receiver 73.

The configuration other than the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6, 9, and 10, a control method of a water supplyer according to a change amount of a slope of a water tank according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration other than the control method to be described later is the same as the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

In addition to cutting off the power supply according to the tilt of the water tank, it may also be necessary to cut off the power supply according to the amount of change in the tilt of the water tank. The large amount of change in the inclination of the tank means that the tank is inclined rapidly due to the large external force acting. As a companion animal does not respond to the tank having a sudden movement, there is a risk of inadvertent electric shock and injury through it. In addition, it is also necessary to control the water supply system to prevent this danger as much as possible because the companion animal may receive a great impact when it comes into contact with a water tank having a sudden movement.

While the water supply is powered on and the water supply process is being performed through the pump 20 (S301), the gyro sensor 88 detects the amount of change in the tilt of the water tank 10 (S302) and transmits it to the control unit C . The controller C determines whether the amount of change in the gradient of the water tank is greater than the preset first set amount of change in gradient (S303).

The first slope change amount set value may be a value that the water supply can overturn if the slope change amount exceeds the set value, or even if it does not roll over, significant shaking may occur in the process of restoring to the original position, resulting in the risk of electric shock to the companion animal. It may be a set value.

If the amount of change in the gradient of the water tank is smaller than the first gradient change amount, the power supply of the pump is maintained (S307), but when the amount of change in the gradient of the water tank is larger than the set value of the first gradient change amount, Turn off the power (S304) to prevent electric shocks from companion animals.

After the set time has elapsed, the control unit compares the slope change amount of the water tank with the set value of the first slope change amount (S305), and when the slope of the water tank is greater than the set value of the first slope change amount, the controller turns on the power of the pump again for the set time. Shut-off (S304) One, if the amount of change in the gradient of the tank is smaller than the set value of the first gradient, the power is supplied to the pump again (S306) so that water supply can be achieved.

As described above, it is intended to prevent electric shock and injury of the companion animal by shutting off the power, but there is still a risk of electric shock and injury due to the considerable amount of gradient change even before the first gradient change amount is reached.

Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in order to compensate for the above-described problems, when the water tank is inclined above the second slope change amount set value smaller than the first slope change amount set value before the power is turned off, the risk thereof is reduced. In order to inform, the warning light was turned on or a warning sound was generated to prevent the danger of electric shock or injury to the companion animal or the user. Therefore, when the second slope change amount is reached, the user is alerted to the danger to the user and companion animals by first turning on the warning lamp or generating a warning sound, and the tank is tilted faster than the second slope change amount to reduce the amount of change in the tank's slope. 1 When the slope change amount reaches the set value, a two-stage protection device is provided to protect the companion animal by turning off the power.

While the water supply is turned on and the water supply process is being performed through the pump 20 (S401), the gyro sensor 88 detects the amount of change in the tilt of the water tank 10 (S402), and transmits it to the control unit C . The controller C determines whether the amount of change in the gradient of the water tank is greater than a preset second set amount of gradient change (S403).

The second slope change amount set value is set to a value smaller than the first slope change amount set value, and is smaller than the first slope change amount set value, but may be set to a value that may cause a minimum electric shock risk or injury risk to the companion animal. have.

If the amount of change in the tilt of the water tank is greater than the second set amount of change in tilt, the warning light 91 may be turned on with the light of the second color or an alarm sound may be generated through the warning sound generating device 92 (S404). The second color and the warning sound is preferably formed of a color and sound that can sense the danger of the companion animal. The first color and the second color may be formed in different colors or may be formed in the same color.

When it is determined that the amount of change in the inclination of the water tank is greater than the set value of the first amount of inclination after the warning light is turned on and the warning sound is generated (S405), the power of the pump is cut off during the set time (S406). The warning light and the warning sound generating device may not operate after the power is cut off, and the warning light and the warning generating device may be operated by the auxiliary power supply device even after the power is cut off.

If the amount of change in the inclination of the tank is smaller than the set value of the first gradient change amount, it is determined whether or not the second amount of change in the gradient amount is greater than the set value (S408). Turn on and generate a warning sound through the warning sound generating device (S404), and when the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the set value of the second gradient change, the power supply of the pump is maintained as before (S409).

After turning off the power of the pump for the set time (S406), the control unit (C) again determines the amount of change in the slope of the water tank, if the slope of the water tank is greater than the first slope change amount set value (S407), the pump for the set time again When the power of the tank is turned off and the amount of change in the inclination of the water tank is smaller than the set value of the first gradient, it is determined whether the amount of change in the inclination of the water tank is greater than the set value of the second inclination (S408). At this time, if the amount of change in the slope of the tank is greater than the set value of the second slope, the warning light can be turned on, and a warning sound can be generated through the warning sound generating device (S404). As it is, the power supply of the pump is maintained (S409).

The configuration other than the control method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

Hereinafter, a control method of a water supply plate according to a slope of a water tank according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. The configuration other than the control method to be described later is the same as the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

As described above, in order to solve the water supply imbalance problem for each approach direction that may occur when the water supply is located on the inclined surface, the fifth embodiment according to the present invention detects the inclination of the water tank through the gyro sensor, and corrects the inclination. The water supply plate 30 can be maintained horizontally.

When the water supply plate is kept horizontal, since the amount of water flowing over the water supply plate can be formed constantly regardless of the direction, the amount of water falling from the edge of the water supply plate is also constant regardless of the direction, and likewise, the companion animal approaches from any direction. It is possible to receive the proper amount of water regardless of whether or not.

While the power of the water supply is turned on and the water supply process is performed through the pump 20 (S601), the gyro sensor 88 detects the slope of the water tank 10 (S602). When the sensed information is transmitted to the control unit C, the control unit calculates a tilt direction and an angle that the water supply plate 30 can maintain horizontally through tilt correction, and controls the tilt of the water supply plate based on the information. (S603), the water supply plate may be kept horizontal (S604). Similarly, since the tilt of the water tank may be changed for reasons such as installing the water tank in another place, the tilt correction process and the tilt control process of the water supply plate may be repeatedly performed unless the water supply is terminated (S605).

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14, the configuration of the water supply unit 3000 and the water supply unit rotating body 5000 for rotating the water supply plate through the fifth embodiment according to the present invention will be described. Configurations other than the configuration of the water supply unit and the water supply unit rotation body to be described later are the same as those according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

The fifth embodiment according to the present invention, in order to control the inclination of the water supply unit 3000 including a water supply plate 3100, a light guide plate 3700, a partition plate 3300, and the like, on the lower side of the water supply unit 3000 A water supply part rotating body 5000 is provided, and the water supply part rotating body 5000 can rotate the water supply part 3000 so that the water supply plate 3100 can be maintained horizontally.

The water supply unit 3000 is connected to a water supply plate 3100 through which water supplied from the water supply hole flows, a water supply hole 3200 communicating with the water supply pipe to the water supply plate, a partition plate 3300, and a pump to connect the water to the water from the pump. The water supply pipe (3400) transferred to the water supply plate, coupled to the lower side of the water supply unit, and inserted into the water supply unit rotation guide (5100), moves along the water supply unit rotation guide and moves (3500) to determine the slope of the water supply unit according to the moving position ), A moving part supporting part 3600 for connecting and supporting the water supply part and a moving part, a light guide plate 3700 provided on the outside of the water supply part, and the like.

The configuration of the water supply plate 3100, the water supply hole 3200, and the partition plate 3300 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The water supply pipe 3400 is connected to the pump in the same way as in the first embodiment, but in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the water supply unit 3000 is tilted and rotated at the same time, so that the water supply pipe 3400 is elastic. It can be formed of a flexible material. Therefore, the water supply pipe can be bent, and the water transferred from the pump can be stably supplied to the water supply plate 3100 regardless of rotation and movement of the water supply pipe 3400. In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the water supply pipe is formed of a bellows hose, but is not limited thereto, and can be formed of a water supply pipe of various materials that are elastic.

The moving unit 3500 may adjust the inclination angle of the water supply plate 3100 while moving through the water supply unit rotation guide 5100. The moving unit is movable by a second motor (not shown) that has received the signal from the control unit C. In addition to the second motor, various devices for moving the moving part can be used. Through the movement of the moving portion, the water supply plate 3100 may form an inclination in the vertical direction of the water supply.

The moving part support part 3600 is provided in combination with the moving part so that the moving part 3500 is movable through the water supply part rotation guide 5100 without being detached from the water supply part rotation guide 5100. The moving part support part 3600 connects the moving part 3500 and the partition plate 3300, and is formed under a predetermined distance from the rotating body base 5300 below the moving part support part 3600 to form a rotating body base ( 5300) and the moving part supporting part 3600 is formed to prevent abrasion due to contact.

The material of the light guide plate 3700 is made in the same way as the first embodiment of the present invention, but in the outer shape, the fifth embodiment is convex as the curvature equal to the curvature of the water supply part support 5200, which will be described later, unlike the first embodiment. It is formed, so that the rotation of the water supply unit 3000 can be performed without difficulty.

The water supply part rotating body 5000 is rotated when the water supply part rotation guide 5100 and the water supply part 3000 are rotated so that the moving part 3500 can be inserted so that the moving part 3500 of the water supply part 3000 can move. The water supply part support 5200 serving to support the water supply part, the rotation body base 5300 formed on the lower side of the water supply part rotation body 5000 to support the water supply part and the water supply part rotation body, the lower part of the rotation body base 5300 It is formed on the water supply unit includes a first motor 5400 for rotating the rotating body 500 in the horizontal direction.

The water supply part rotation guide 5100 includes a rectangular opening having a predetermined curvature, and the moving part 3500 of the water supply part 3000 can be inserted through the opening, and the inserted moving part 3500 is curvature. When moving through the formed opening, the entire water supply unit 3000 combined with the moving unit may rotate and move along the curvature of the water supply unit rotation guide 5100. Therefore, when the moving part 3500 moves along the water supply part rotation guide 5100, the water supply part 3000 may determine the inclination of the water supply plate 3100 according to the moving position of the moving part 3500.

The water supply unit support 5200 may support the water supply unit 3000 to be rotatable. The water supply part support 5200 is formed with the same radius of curvature as the light guide plate 3700 and may serve as a guide for movement of the light guide plate 3700 when the water supply part 3000 rotates. In addition, it may be formed of the same material as the light guide plate 3700, through which the light of the light emitter can be transmitted to the outside regardless of whether the water supply unit 3000 is rotated.

The rotating body base 5300 is formed to support all the components of the water supply unit 3000 and the components of the water supply unit rotation body 5000. In addition, the rotating body base may be rotated in the horizontal direction through the first motor 5400 formed on the lower side of the rotating body base 5300. As the rotating body base rotates in the horizontal direction, the entire water supply part rotating body 5000 and the water supply part 3000 rotate simultaneously.

Hereinafter, a process of adjusting the inclination angle of the water supply plate (S503) will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

The tilt signal detected by the gyro sensor 88 is detected by the control unit C, and the control unit C transmits a motor control signal according to a tilt correction value of the water supply plate 3100 to the first motor 5400 and the second motor ( (Not shown). The first motor 5400 rotates the rotating body base 5300 in a horizontal direction of the water supply by a set angle according to a tilt correction value, so that the water supply unit 3000 is rotated by a set angle in the horizontal direction. In addition, the second motor (not shown) rotates the water supply unit 3000 in a vertical direction of the water supply unit by a set angle according to a slope correction value to incline the water supply unit 3000 in a vertical direction. Therefore, according to the operation of the first motor 5400 and the second motor (not shown), the water supply plate 3100 of the water supply unit 3000 rotates in three dimensions according to a set value to form a surface perpendicular to the gravity direction. can do.

The water supply part rotating body 5000 is detachable from the water supply. Therefore, in case of emergency, when the water supply part rotating body 5000 is separated from the water supply device and the water supply part 3000 is placed on the guide 54, it can be implemented according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments described in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes and equivalents included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention It should be understood to include water to substitutes.

In addition, although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. In addition, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

10: water tank 11: side walls
11b: lower edge wall 20: pump
25: water supply pipe 30: water supply plate
40: filtration filter 42: the first filtration filter
44: second filtration filter 50: drip tray
71: docking station 88: gyro sensor
91: warning light 92: warning sound generating device
3000: water supply unit 3100: water supply plate
3400: water supply pipe 3500: moving part
3700: Light guide plate 5000: Water supply part rotating body
5100: Water supply part rotation guide 5200: Water supply part support
5300: rotating base 5400: first motor

Claims (19)

water tank;
A pump for feeding water stored in the water tank;
A water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred;
A water supply plate through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe;
A sensor installed at a lower side of the water tank to detect a tilt of the water tank; And
When the inclination sensed by the sensor is greater than the first inclination set value, a companion animal water supply including a control unit that cuts off the power applied to the pump.
According to claim 1,
The water tank includes side walls forming a side surface,
The side wall includes a lower edge wall formed by rounding on the lower side,
The sensor is a companion animal water dispenser provided inside the lower edge wall.
According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the slope is greater than the first slope set value, the power is cut off for a set time,
When the inclination detected by the sensor is less than the first inclination set value after the set time has elapsed, the companion animal water supplyer for supplying the power.
According to claim 1,
A warning light indicating a danger signal is provided on the lower side of the tank,
When the inclination detected by the sensor is greater than the second inclination set value, the pet lighter is lit with the warning light in a first color.
The method of claim 4,
The first slope set value is larger than the second slope set value.
The method of claim 4,
After the warning light is turned on in the first color, if the inclination detected by the sensor is greater than the first inclination set value, the control unit cuts off the power.
The method of claim 4,
A warning sound generating device is provided on the lower side of the water tank to inform the danger,
When the inclination detected by the sensor is greater than the second inclination set value set to a value smaller than the first inclination set value, a companion animal waterer that generates an alert sound from the alert sound generating device.
water tank;
A pump for feeding water stored in the water tank;
A water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred;
A water supply plate through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe;
A sensor installed at a lower side of the water tank to detect a change in the tilt of the water tank; And
And a control unit that cuts off power applied to the pump when the amount of gradient change detected by the sensor is greater than the first gradient change amount set value.
The method of claim 8,
The control unit,
When the gradient change amount is greater than the first gradient change amount, the power is cut off for a set time,
After the set time has elapsed, if the amount of change in the slope detected by the sensor is smaller than the set value of the first change in slope, the pet water supplyer supplies the power.
The method of claim 8,
A warning light indicating a danger signal is provided on the lower side of the tank,
When the tilt change amount detected by the sensor is greater than the second tilt change amount set value, the warning light turns on in the second color.
The method of claim 10,
The first slope change amount set value is greater than the second slope change amount set value companion animal water supply.
The method of claim 10,
After the warning light is turned on in the second color, if the amount of tilt change detected by the sensor is greater than the first gradient change amount, the control unit cuts off the power.
The method of claim 10,
A warning sound generating device is provided on the lower side of the water tank to inform the danger,
When the slope change amount detected by the sensor is greater than the second slope change amount set value set to a value smaller than the first slope change amount, a companion animal waterer that generates a warning sound from the warning sound generating device.
water tank;
A pump for feeding water stored in the water tank;
A water supply unit for supplying water pumped from the pump;
A water supply part rotating body that rotates the water supply part below the water supply part;
A sensor installed at a lower side of the water tank to detect a tilt of the water tank; And
Based on the inclination of the water tank detected by the sensor, a companion animal water supply including a control unit for maintaining the inclination of the water supply section horizontally.
The method of claim 14,
The water supply unit includes a water supply plate for guiding the supplied water to the outside,
As the inclination of the water supply part is maintained horizontally, the inclination of the water supply plate is also kept horizontally.
The method of claim 14,
The water supply unit includes a water supply pipe for transferring water from the pump to the water supply unit,
The water supply pipe is a pet water supplyer capable of bending.
The method of claim 14,
The water supply part rotating body includes a water supply part rotation guide to guide the water supply part to rotate,
The water supply part includes a moving part that moves along the water supply part rotation guide,
When the moving part moves along the rotation guide of the water supply part, the water supply part rotates in a vertical direction.
The method of claim 14,
The water supply part rotating body rotates in the horizontal direction,
When the water supply part rotates, the water supply part also rotates in the horizontal direction.
The method of claim 14,
The water supply unit includes a light guide plate formed on the side,
The water supply part rotating body includes a water supply part support for supporting the water supply part from the side,
The outer edge of the light guide plate and the inner edge of the water supply unit support are companion animal waterers formed with the same radius of curvature.

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