JP2020078256A - Leg washing equipment for small animal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique of high practicability in washing and wiping of legs of small animals like dogs and cats, a technique which enhances portability, operability, and waterproofness as well as contriving downsizing and weight saving.SOLUTION: The leg washing equipment for small animals includes: a body 2 that has a drive part such as a motor, a water circulation pump and the like; a hollow washing container 3 that is attached to the body; and a head member that is installed in the body and that is driven by the driving force of the drive part. In the equipment, there is installed a washing head member or a wiping head member as the head member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a small animal paw washing device for washing the paw of a small animal such as a dog or a cat.

  Conventionally, various techniques have been proposed for a device for cleaning small animals such as dogs and cats.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a brush is attached to the bottom surface of a cleaning liquid container having an open top surface, and the tips of the bristles of the brush are formed obliquely with respect to the liquid surface of the cleaning liquid container. An animal foot scrubber for rubbing the sole of a foot is disclosed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, a washing tank that is formed in the apparatus main body and has a volume that can be received by one toe of an animal to be washed and that stores the washing liquid, and bubbles in the washing liquid stored in the washing tank. There is disclosed an animal paw washing device including a bubble generating means for generating the.

Utility model registration No. 3082736 JP, 2008-79566, A

  However, with the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, although it can be installed in the bathroom or the entrance of the house, it is poor in portability, operability, and functionality due to its structure.

  Further, in order to wash the soles of small animals such as dogs and cats with the air from the bottom head, the owner needs to hold the toes of the small animals in the washing container while holding them. The technology disclosed in U.S.A. could not be applied to such applications.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and its object is to reduce the size and weight by a simple configuration and improve portability, operability, and waterproofness, An object of the present invention is to provide a highly practical technique that makes it possible to easily wash and wipe off the feet of small animals such as dogs and cats.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a small animal paw washing device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a main body having a drive unit, a hollow cleaning container attached to the main body, and the drive unit attached to the main body. And a head member that is driven by the driving force of (1). As the head member, a cleaning head member or a wiping head member is mounted.

  In the small animal paw washing device according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the drive unit includes a motor, and the head member is rotated by driving the motor.

  A small animal paw washing device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the small animal paw washing device according to the second aspect, wherein the head member is a flat type washing brush formed of a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material, or a silicone or elastomer material. It is equipped with a flat circular wiping brush made by adhering the super elastic water-absorbing quick-drying material of microfiber or water-absorbing quick-drying fiber to the base frame of the rubber elastic material.

  A small animal paw washing device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the washing device for a small animal according to the second aspect, wherein the head member is integrally molded with a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the washing container. Or a cylindrical wiping brush in which a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is used as a base frame and a micro-fiber or a super-water-absorbing quick-drying material of water-absorbing quick-drying fiber is bonded and processed.

  In the small animal paw washing apparatus according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the drive unit includes a water circulation pump, and the head member generates a water flow by the water discharged from the water circulation pump.

  A small animal foot cleaning apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the apparatus for cleaning small animals paw according to the fifth aspect, wherein the head member is a flat head using ABS resin, silicon resin, or rubber resin, or an aluminum alloy or stainless steel. This is the flat head used.

  A small animal foot cleaning apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the apparatus for cleaning a small animal foot according to the fifth aspect, wherein the head member is formed of an aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicon resin, or rubber resin over the entire side surface. It is an integrally molded cylindrical head that covers.

  In the small animal paw washing device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the first to seventh aspects, the washing container has a cylindrical shape, and the main body can be attached to a bottom surface or a side surface of the washing container.

  A small animal paw washing device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the first to eighth aspects, wherein the opening of the washing container at the end opposite to the mounting side of the main body is grasped when not in use. A lid member having a feasible portion is attached.

  According to the present invention, the size and weight are reduced by a simple structure, and portability, operability and waterproofness are improved, and the feet of small animals such as dogs and cats can be easily washed and wiped off, A highly practical technique can be provided.

It is a block diagram of the small animal foot washing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 2A and 2B are views showing the configuration of the upper cap ring. 3A and 3B are views showing the configuration of the lower cap ring. It is a figure which shows the detailed structure of the main body of the same apparatus. 5A to 5D are views showing the configuration of the head member. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing the configuration of the head member. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing the configuration of the head member. It is a figure which shows the detailed structure of the main body of the same apparatus. 9A to 9C are views showing the configuration of the head member. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of the head member. It is a figure which shows the structure of a cap ring. It is a block diagram of the small animal foot washing apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 13A to 13C are diagrams showing the configuration of the head member. It is a block diagram of the small animal foot washing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>

  FIG. 1 shows the structure of a small animal foot cleaning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and will be described.

  The small animal paw cleaning device 1 according to the present embodiment is a cartridge system in which the hollow and cylindrical cleaning container 3 can be instantaneously and easily attached to and removed from the main body 2 in a half rotation, and various types can be attached to the rotary shaft 2b of the main body 2. Various head members can be replaceably mounted.

  The main body 2 is provided with a switch 2a for adjusting power ON/OFF and strength, and an insertion port 2c for mounting a power cable or a USB cable when a rechargeable battery is adopted, which are not shown. However, a LOCK and an arrow are shown at the connecting portion between the main body 2 and the cleaning container 3 in order to guide the attachment/detachment operation. That is, a silicon ring is attached to the connecting portion between the main body 2 and the bottom of the cleaning container 3, LOCK and an arrow are printed on the main body side, and an arrow is printed on the cleaning container side. It can be detached and rotated to the left for 1/5 rotation and about 4 cm to form a seal and opening/closing with a one-touch feeling.

  An upwardly projecting convex portion 3a is formed on the uppermost portion of the cleaning container 3, and the convex portion 3a has a lower cap ring 4, water leakage prevention filters 5, 6, an upper cap ring 7, and a lid member. The portable cap 8 as is laminated in this order and attached.

  Here, a detailed configuration of the upper cap ring 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. 2A is a plan view of the upper cap ring 7, and FIG. 2B is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper cap ring 7. As shown in these figures, a groove 7b for fixing the sponge-like water leakage prevention filter 6 made of a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is formed in the lower portion of the upper cap ring 7, On the upper stage of the upper cap ring 7, there is formed a groove 7a into which a portable cap 8 to be attached when the animal paw washing device is not used or is moved is screwed.

  3A and 3B, the detailed structure of the lower cap ring 4 is shown and described. FIG. 3A is a plan view of the lower cap ring 4, and FIG. 3B is a partial cross-sectional view of the lower cap ring 4. As shown in these figures, the lower stage of the lower cap ring 4 holds the upper ends of a cleaning brush, a wiping brush, and a water jet head that cover the front surface of 360 degrees, which will be described in detail later, in order to assist rotation. A U-shaped groove 4b is formed, and a groove 4a for fixing the water leakage prevention filter 6 is formed in the upper stage. On the inner surface of the groove 4b, there is an uneven projection for holding the head member and assisting the rotation.

  Returning to FIG. In such a configuration, the head member mounted on the rotating shaft 2b is rotated by the rotation of the power source inside the main body 2 and the motor connected to the power source. By this rotation of the head member, one foot of the animal to be washed, which is inserted into the washing container 3 with its toes upright, is washed or wiped off. The power source functions as a drive unit.

  At the time of cleaning, while holding the main body 3 with one hand, power ON/OFF and power strength can be adjusted. At the same time, the washing can be advanced while holding one foot of the animal in the washing container 3 containing the washing liquid with the other hand so as not to move. Then, after cleaning, remove the cleaning container 3 from the main body 2 with one touch and discard the dirty water, and if you want to wash again, attach the cleaning container 3 to the main body 2 with one touch and add the cleaning water, then perform the second cleaning, After cleaning, the cleaning container 3 is removed from the main body 2 with one touch and the cleaning water is discarded. At the time of wiping, replace the brush for wiping with one touch and start wiping.

  As described above, in the small animal foot cleaning device 1 according to the first embodiment, it is easy to attach/detach the cleaning container 3 to/from the main body 2, replace the head member (replace the cleaning brush with a wiping brush), replace the cleaning water, etc. it can. It has a simple structure, is small and lightweight, and has excellent portability. Furthermore, it has good maintainability and operability, realizes high cleaning power and wiping, and has excellent waterproof performance.

  FIG. 4 shows a detailed configuration of the main body 2A in which the head member for cleaning or wiping the small animal foot cleaning device 1 can be used and will be described.

  As shown in the figure, the main body 2A includes a power supply unit 14. In this example, a rechargeable battery or a removable dry battery is used. The power supply unit 14 is connected to the control unit 11 that controls the entire control, and the control unit 11 is connected to the motor 12. A shaft member of the motor 12 is connected to a drive shaft 13 including a clutch member and a rotary shaft. The motor 12 and the drive shaft 13 form a drive unit.

  In such a configuration, power is supplied to the control unit 11 from the power supply unit 14, and the control unit 11 drives the motor 12. As the motor 12, a rotary motor and a sound wave vibration motor can be adopted. When a rotary motor is adopted, the drive shaft 13 is rotated by the driving force of the rotary motor, which causes the head member to rotate. On the other hand, when a sound wave vibration motor is adopted, sound waves and vibration are generated through the head member.

  As the rotary motor, a high-torque low-rotation small motor capable of two-stage speed adjustment that causes the connected head member to rotate 200 to 800 rpm, and a sound wave that vibrates the connected head member 5000 to 20,000 times per minute. A vibration generating motor can be adopted.

  When a rotary motor is used, a head member having a cleaning brush or a wiping brush as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 can be used.

  That is, FIGS. 5A and 5B show a head member provided with a cleaning brush having short bristles. The brush is a flat type cleaning brush molded with rubber elastic material of silicone or elastomer material, or a rubber elastic material of silicone or elastomer material is bonded to a base frame with microfiber or super water absorbing quick drying material of water absorbing quick drying fiber Use a processed flat circular wiping brush. 5C and 5D show an example of a head member including a wiping brush.

  Further, FIGS. 6A and 6B are head members provided with a cleaning brush that covers the entire side surface of the cleaning container 3 by 360 degrees, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are cleaning containers. 3 shows an example of a head member provided with a wiping brush that covers the entire surface of 360° of No. 3 of FIG. The head member shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b) is a cylindrical cleaning brush integrally molded with a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the cleaning container. On the other hand, in the head member shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is bonded to a base frame with a super-water-absorbing/quick-drying material such as microfiber or water-absorbing/quick-drying fiber. A cylindrical wiping brush.

  FIG. 8 shows a detailed structure of a main body to which a head member for washing water of the small animal paw washing device can be attached.

  As shown in the figure, the main body 2B includes a power supply unit 21. In this example, a rechargeable battery or a removable dry battery is used. The power supply unit 21 is connected to a control unit 22 that controls the entire control, and the control unit 22 is connected to a water circulation pump 23. The water circulation pump 23 is connected to the outlet 24. The water circulation pump 23 and the discharge port 24 constitute a drive unit.

  In such a configuration, power is supplied from the power supply unit 21 to the control unit 22, and the control unit 22 drives the submersible circulation pump 23. The submersible circulation pump 23 absorbs the water in the main body 2</b>B through the water intake port 25 and discharges the water through the discharge port 24. As a result, a water flow is generated via the mounted head member. As the submersible circulation type pump 23, a submersible circulation type small pump capable of performing a two-stage water flow rate calcining, which generates a water flow rate of 300 to 1200 liters per hour from a connected water flow head, can be adopted.

  Here, in the present configuration employing the water circulation pump 23, a flat removable water flow head member as shown in FIGS. 9(a) to 9(c), and FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) are provided. It is possible to employ a removable water flow head that covers the entire side surface 360 degrees of the cleaning container 3 as shown.

  The head member shown in FIG. 9A is a flat head using ABS resin, silicon resin, and rubber resin, and the head member shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C is an aluminum alloy, A flat head made of stainless steel. Each of them has a plurality of holes for discharging water to generate a water flow. The head member shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) is made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, integrally molded aluminum alloy made of stainless steel, ABS resin, silicon resin, rubber resin, which covers the entire side surface, and stainless steel. , A cylindrical head made of ABS resin, silicon resin, and rubber resin. This head also has a plurality of holes for discharging water to generate a water flow.

  Here, in FIG. 11, another configuration of the cap ring is shown and described.

  As shown in the figure, the cap ring 30 includes a protruding portion 30a to be inserted into a hole of a concavo-convex portion of a brush top of a rotating head member, a ball bearing 30b arranged at a connecting portion between an upper portion and a lower portion of the cap ring, Have. According to this configuration, the six holes of the uneven portion of the brush top of the head member and the six protrusions of the lower ring are isolated from each other, and the ball bearing can smooth the rotation.

<Second Embodiment>

  FIG. 12 shows the configuration of a small animal foot cleaning device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and will be described. Here, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

  The small animal paw washing device 50 according to the present embodiment is a cartridge type in which a hollow and cylindrical washing container 51 can be instantly and easily attached/detached to/from the main body 2 in a half rotation. Various head members can be replaceably mounted.

  Since the configuration of the main body 2 is the same as that of the first embodiment, duplicated description will be omitted.

  On the other hand, a convex portion 51a protruding upward is formed on the side surface of the cleaning container 51, and the convex portion 51a has a water leakage prevention filter 52, a lower cap ring 53, a water leakage prevention filter 54, and an upper cap ring. 55 and a portable cap 56 are stacked and attached in this order. The configuration of the upper cap ring 55 is as shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), and the configuration of the lower cap ring 53 is shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b). Since it is as described above, duplicate description is omitted here.

  In such a configuration, the head member mounted on the rotating shaft 2b is rotated by the rotation of the power source inside the main body 2 and the motor connected to the power source. By this rotation of the head member, one leg of the animal to be washed, which is inserted into the washing container 51 with its toes upright, is washed or wiped off.

  At the time of cleaning, while holding the main body 2 with one hand, power ON/OFF and power intensity can be adjusted. At the same time, the washing can be advanced while holding one foot of the animal in the washing container 51 containing the washing liquid with the other hand so as not to move. Then, after cleaning, remove the cleaning container 51 from the main body 2 with one touch to discard the dirty water, and if you want to wash again, attach the cleaning container 51 to the main body 2 with one touch and add the cleaning water, then perform the second cleaning, After cleaning, the cleaning container 51 is removed from the main body 2 with one touch and the cleaning water is discarded. At the time of wiping, replace the brush for wiping with one touch and start wiping.

  As described above, in the small animal foot cleaning device 50 according to the second embodiment, it is easy to attach/detach the cleaning container 51 to/from the main body 2, replace the head member (replace the cleaning brush with a wiping brush), replace the cleaning water, etc. it can. It has a simple structure, is small and lightweight, and has excellent portability. Furthermore, it has good maintainability and operability, realizes high cleaning power and wiping, and has excellent waterproof performance.

  The detailed configuration of the main body 2 is the same as that described above with reference to FIGS. 4 and 8, and a duplicate description will be omitted here.

  When the rotary motor is used, a head member including a cleaning brush or a wiping brush as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B can be used.

  That is, FIG. 13A shows a head member including a cleaning brush having long bristles. As the brush to be mounted on the head member, a flat type cleaning brush molded with a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material, or a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material with a microfiber Uses a flat circular wiping brush with a super-absorbent and quick-drying material bonded. FIG. 13B shows an example of a head member provided with a wiping brush.

  On the other hand, in the present configuration employing the water circulation pump 23, a flat detachable water flow head member as shown in FIG. 13C can be employed. The head member shown in FIG. 13C is a flat head made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The head has a plurality of holes for discharging water and generating a water flow.

<Third Embodiment>

  FIG. 14 shows the configuration of a small animal foot cleaning device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and will be described.

  In the small animal paw washing device 60 according to the third embodiment, the washing container 61 connected to the main body 2 is a cartridge type that can be instantly and easily attached/detached by half rotation, and by removing either the lid member 62 or 63. The feet can be inserted into the cleaning container 61 from above and from the side. The other basic configurations and operations are as described in the first and second embodiments, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

  As described above, the following inventions are included in the first to third embodiments of the present invention.

(1) An electric power source built in the main body, a motor connected to the electric power source, a replaceable rotary brush connected to the motor, a water flow head connected to the motor, or a vibration brush connected to the motor, The washing container connected to the side that can be washed and wiped with one toe of the paw of the animal to be washed and the one toe of the paw to be washed and the entire toe can be washed and wiped. A cleaning container connected to the bottom, and a cleaning brush and a wiping brush fixed to the top of the cleaning container are connected to the bottom of the cleaning container connected to a rotary motor or a sonic vibration motor to cover the entire side of the cleaning container 360 degrees. And a lid with a groove for rotating it, and a groove for connecting and rotating the bottom of the washing container connected to the submersible circulation pump to cover the entire 360° side surface of the washing container and fixing and rotating the detachable water flow head A lid, and a foot stored in a washing container containing the washing solution, a foot, a brush connected to an electric rotary motor or sonic vibration capable of washing and wiping the toes of the foot, and the foot, the foot, A small animal paw cleaning device comprising: a water flow head connected to an electric submersible circulation pump capable of cleaning the toes of the foot.

(2) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, while turning on/off the power and adjusting the power level while holding the main body of the device with one hand, the other side is placed in the washing container containing the washing liquid. You can wash while holding one foot of the animal so that it does not move with your hands, after cleaning you can remove the cleaning container with one touch from the main body and discard the dirty water, and if you want to wash again, attach it to the main body with one touch and put the cleaning water After cleaning for the second time, after cleaning, remove the cleaning container from the main body with one touch and discard the cleaning water, replace it with a brush for wiping with one touch, and start cleaning after attaching to the main body with one touch. The cleaning container can be easily attached and removed, the brush can be replaced, the cleaning water can be replaced, and the cleaning brush can be replaced with a wiping brush.It is compact and lightweight, has excellent portability, and has a simple structure and easy maintenance. A small animal foot cleaning device characterized by high cleaning power and wiping off, as well as excellent waterproof performance.

(3) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, the electric power source built in the main body of the device is a rechargeable battery using a charging cable or USB, and a dry battery. Foot cleaning equipment.

(4) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, the motor incorporated in the device body is a high torque low rotation type small motor capable of two-stage speed adjustment for rotating the connected brush at 200 to 800 rpm. A submersible circulation type small pump capable of firing a water flow rate of 300 to 1200 liters per hour from a water flow head, or a sound wave vibration generation motor for vibrating a connected brush 5,000 to 20,000 times per minute. A small-animal paw cleaning device, which is characterized in that there are formed types.

(5) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, the brush used when the rotary motor of the device body is connected to the side surface of the washing container is a flat type washing made of a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material. Small animal characterized by forming a brush for cleaning, and a flat circular wiping brush in which a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is bonded to a base frame of microfiber or super water absorbing and quick drying material of water absorbing and quick drying fiber. Foot cleaning equipment.

(6) In the small animal foot cleaning device according to (1) above, the brush used when the rotary motor of the device body is connected to the bottom of the cleaning container has a rubber elasticity of silicone or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the cleaning container. A cylindrical cleaning brush integrally molded with the material, and a cylindrical wiping brush formed by adhering silicon fiber or rubber elastic material of elastomer material to microfiber and super water absorbing quick drying material of water absorbing quick drying fiber A small animal paw washing device characterized by the above.

(7) In the small animal foot cleaning device according to (1) above, the water flow head when the submersible circulation pump of the device body is connected to the side surface of the cleaning container is an aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicone resin, rubber. A small animal paw washing device, characterized in that a flat head using resin is formed.

(8) In the small animal foot cleaning device according to (1) above, the water flow head when the submersible circulation pump of the device body is connected to the bottom of the cleaning container is an aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicone resin, A small animal paw cleaning device, characterized in that a cylindrical head made of integrally molded aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicon resin, and rubber resin, which covers the entire side surface of a cleaning container using rubber resin, is formed.

(9) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, the brush used when the sonic vibration motor of the device body is connected to the side surface of the washing container is a flat type molded of a rubber elastic material made of silicone or an elastomer material. It is characterized in that a cleaning brush or a flat circular wiping brush formed by adhering a micro-elastic material or a super-water-absorbing quick-drying material of a water-absorbing quick-drying fiber to a base frame of a silicone or elastomeric rubber elastic material is formed. Small animal foot cleaning device.

(10) In the small animal foot cleaning device according to (1) above, the brush used when the sonic vibration motor of the device body is connected to the bottom of the cleaning container has a rubber elasticity of silicon or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the cleaning container. A cylindrical cleaning brush integrally molded with a material, and a cylindrical wiping brush formed by adhering silicon fiber or rubber elastic material of elastomeric material to a base frame with microfiber and super water absorbing quick drying material of water absorbing quick drying fiber A small-animal paw washing device characterized in that

(11) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, a glass container, an ABS resin, an AS resin, polypropylene, or styrene-acrylonitrile that connects the device body to a side surface (that is, sideways) of the device body and a bottom part thereof is connected. A small animal paw cleaning device characterized by forming a transparent cleaning container of acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic acid ester and reinforced resin.

(12) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, a silicon ring is attached to the side surface (that is, side by side) or the bottom of the washing container and the washing container, and a LOCK, an arrow, and a washing container are provided on the body side. The arrow is printed on the side, it can be removed instantly by rotating it for 1/5 rotation to the right and about 4 cm, and to rotate it for 1/5 rotation and about 4 cm to the left. Featuring a small animal foot cleaning device.

(13) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1) above, there is a two-tiered cap on the upper and lower stages of the washing container connected to the apparatus body, and the cap on the inner periphery of the lower stage has the above-mentioned cap. There is a U-shaped groove for stable rotation of the brush and an uneven projection on the inner surface of the groove for fixing the brush and assisting rotation, and the head rotates stably. A small-animal paw washing device, characterized in that a U-shaped groove for the purpose and an uneven projection for fixing the head to assist the rotation are formed on the inner surface of the groove.

(14) In the small animal paw washing device according to (1), the washing container connected to the device body has a two-tiered cap ring on the upper and lower stages, and a silicone or elastomer on the upper portion of the lower cap ring. The water leakage prevention filter 1 made of rubber elastic material is attached, the sponge water leakage prevention filter 2 made of rubber elastic material made of silicone or elastomer is attached inside the upper cap ring, and the outer side of the upper cap ring is attached. A small animal paw washing device, characterized in that it is formed with a cap to be attached when it is moved or not in use.

  Therefore, according to the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

  The small animal paw washing device according to this embodiment is excellent in portability, operability, functionality, safety, durability, waterproofness (IPX5 or higher), and practicality. In particular, with regard to portability, it is very convenient because you can easily carry it with you with a plastic bottle during a walk or while traveling.

  It is also possible to wash and wipe the feet depending on the situation. Furthermore, cleaning and wiping from the bottom surface and cleaning and wiping from the side surface can be selectively executed depending on the type of small animal to be cleaned. As a result, the position of the foot when the owner puts in one foot while holding it is such that the toes of one foot are extended, but in such a state the owner keeps the foot held On the other hand, since the device can be operated with the other hand, the soles of the small animals can be washed efficiently and the water can be wiped off in a short time.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to this and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the head member is not limited to those for cleaning and wiping as described above, and various types can be adopted.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Small animal foot washing device, 2... Main body, 3... Washing container, 4... Lower cap ring, 5... Water leak prevention filter, 6... Water leak prevention filter, 7... Upper cap ring, 8... Lid member, 11... Control Part, 12... Motor, 13... Drive shaft, 14... Power supply unit, 21... Power supply part, 22... Control part, 23... Water circulation pump, 24... Drainage port, 25... Water intake port.

In order to solve the above problems, a small animal paw washing device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a drive unit including a motor, a main body accommodating the drive unit, a hollow cleaning container attached to the main body, A head member that is mounted on the main body and that is rotated by the driving force of the drive unit; and first and second lid members that are mounted on the upper and side openings of the main body . The cleaning head member and the wiping head member are exchangeable, and by removing the first lid member or the second lid member, the small animal's foot can be inserted from above or from the side.

A small animal paw washing device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the small animal paw washing device according to the first aspect, wherein the head member is a flat-type washing brush molded of a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material, or a silicone or elastomer material. It is equipped with a flat circular wiping brush made by adhering the super elastic water-absorbing quick-drying material of microfiber or water-absorbing quick-drying fiber to the base frame of the rubber elastic material.

A small-animal paw washing device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the cylindrical-type washing device according to the first aspect, wherein the head member is integrally molded with a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the washing container. Or a cylindrical wiping brush in which a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is bonded to a base frame of a microfiber or a super water absorbing and quick drying material of water absorbing and quick drying fiber.

A small animal paw washing device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a drive unit including a water circulation pump, a main body accommodating the drive unit, a hollow cleaning container attached to the main body, and a main body attached to the main body. A head member that is driven by the driving force of the driving unit, and first and second lid members that are mounted in openings in the upper and side surfaces of the main body, and the head member is discharged from the water circulation pump. A water flow is generated by the generated water, and by removing the first lid member or the second lid member, the small animal's foot can be inserted from above or from the side surface.

A small animal paw washing device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the fourth aspect, wherein the head member is a flat head using ABS resin, silicon resin, or rubber resin, or an aluminum alloy or stainless steel. This is the flat head used.

A small animal foot cleaning apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the cleaning apparatus for a small animal according to the fourth aspect, wherein the head member is formed of an aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicone resin, or rubber resin over the entire side surface. It is an integrally molded cylindrical head that covers.

Claims (9)

A main body having a drive unit,
A hollow cleaning container attached to the main body,
A head member mounted on the main body and driven by the driving force of the driving unit,
A small animal foot cleaning device in which a head member for cleaning or a head member for wiping is mounted as the head member. The driving unit includes a motor,
The small animal foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the head member is rotated by driving the motor. The head member is a flat type cleaning brush molded from a rubber elastic material made of silicone or an elastomer material, or a rubber elastic material made of silicon or an elastomer material is used as a base frame for micro-fibers or water-absorbing quick-drying super water-absorbing quick-drying fibers. The small animal foot cleaning device according to claim 2, further comprising a flat circular wiping brush formed by adhering a material. The head member is a cylindrical cleaning brush integrally molded with a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material that covers the entire side surface of the cleaning container, or a rubber elastic material of silicon or an elastomer material is used as a base frame for microfiber or The small animal washing device according to claim 2, further comprising a cylindrical wiping brush formed by adhering a super water-absorbing quick-drying material of water-absorbing quick-drying fibers. The drive unit includes a water circulation pump,
The small animal foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the head member generates a water flow by the water discharged from the water circulation pump. The small animal foot cleaning device according to claim 5, wherein the head member is a flat head made of ABS resin, silicon resin, or rubber resin, or a flat head made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The small animal washing device according to claim 5, wherein the head member is an integrally molded cylindrical head that covers the entire side surface of a washing container made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, ABS resin, silicon resin, or rubber resin. The cleaning container has a cylindrical shape,
The small animal washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the main body can be attached to a bottom surface or a side surface of the washing container. The small animal according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a lid member having a portion that can be gripped when not in use is attached to an opening portion of the cleaning container opposite to the attachment side of the main body. Cleaning device.

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