JP3472847B2 - Animal hair care equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hair care device for removing hairs, mites, dust and other adhering substances adhering to the surfaces of dogs, cats and other animals, and brushing the surface of the animals.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Animals such as dogs and cats often have hair loss during the spring and early fall seasons, which may cause hair loss to adhere to the human body. It is unsanitary as it may fall on the floor and adhere to the sofa etc. Therefore, I had to always clean it.

Therefore, at this time, the hair is removed by using a comb or a brush every day. But,
Since the work with the comb or the brush is a manual work, it takes a lot of time and the hair attached to the comb or the brush is removed by hand. It was very unsanitary.

Further, since the hair of animals has various thicknesses, lengths, hardnesses, growing manners, etc. depending on the kind of animal, it is impossible to deal with one kind of brush.

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the problems of the prior art and improves the problems of the prior art, which is hygienic, and is simple, quick, and efficient for the efficient use of animal hair. The aim is to provide a device which can be maintained.

[0006]

According to the present invention, a belt conveyor having a brush portion on its surface is mounted on a roller provided to face a frame body, and the belt conveyor is driven by a driving device. At the same time, the material attached to the brush portion of the belt conveyor was sucked by a suction device.

Further, at least one of the rollers is formed to be movable to the other roller so that the belt conveyor can be easily replaced.

Further, the suction port of the suction device can be attached to the belt conveyor at a desired angle.

Further, a vibration generator is provided in the frame body,
Removal of deposits was made easier.

Further, a grip handle is provided on the upper portion of the frame body to make the hair care of animals convenient.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An animal hair care device (1) is
A pair of rollers (3) pivotally supported on the frame body (2)
A belt conveyor (5) having a brush portion (4) on the surface and wound around the rollers, a drive device (6) for driving the belt conveyor, and a brush portion (4) of the belt conveyor. )) Suction device (7) for sucking up adhered substances
Is equipped with.

The frame body (2) is provided with a handle (8) so that the apparatus can be held and operated in a hand.

The frame body (2) is shown as
Opposing side plates (9) and a bottom plate (10) connecting between the side plates
And a pair of rollers facing each other on the side plate (9).
(3) is provided.

In the embodiment, the roller (3) is rotatably supported by the shaft (11) supported by the side plate (9) of the frame body through the bearing (12). A shaft may be provided at both ends of the rack, and the shaft may be directly supported by the side plate of the frame body via a bearing.

A belt conveyor (5) having a brush portion (4) on its surface is wound between the rollers (3). Space (1) formed on the bottom plate (10) of the frame body
The drive device (6) is housed in 3). The belt conveyor (5) is made of a synthetic resin material or a rubber material, and the surface of the belt conveyor (5) is provided with a spherical protrusion (14) at the tip of a slightly tapered shaft portion (4) ( (Fig. 13) or a rod-shaped brush part (4) with a rounded tip (Fig. 14), or a brush part (4) formed of animal hair, plant fibers, etc. is integrally molded or planted to be integrated. Is formed in.

The drive unit (6) may be of various types, but in the shown one, a variable speed motor is used.
The motor (15) and the speed reducer (16) connected to the motor are provided, and these are fixed to the bottom plate (10) of the frame body, and the gear (17) of the speed reducer (16). Is engaged with a gear portion (18) formed on one roller (3), and the belt conveyor (5) is driven by rotating this roller (3).

A vibration generator (19) is provided in the space (13) for giving vibration to the roller. In the illustrated vibration generator, the eccentric rotating body (22) is attached to the shaft (21) of the motor (20) to generate vibration, but other structures may be used. A cover (23) is provided above the drive unit (6) and the vibration generator (19).

The frame body (2) is equipped with a suction device (7) for sucking off adhered matters such as bristles adhered to the brush portion (4) of the belt conveyor (5).

The suction device (7) is provided with a hose (25) having a suction port (24) having a flat end and a suction device (26) for sucking and collecting adhering substances. , Its suction mouth part (24)
Is fixed to the frame body (2) with a bracket (27). A general electric vacuum cleaner can be used as the suction device and the hose.

The bracket (27) has a channel-shaped slide portion (29) slidably fitted to a guide plate (28) extending outward from the side plate (9) of the frame body (2), Mounting part (30) for fixing the suction port part (24) of the suction device (7)
Through the pivot screw (32) through the pivot hole (31) formed in this mounting portion, and engage this pivot screw with the screw hole (33) formed in the suction port (24). The suction port (24) is made swingable, and the screw (35) is inserted into the long hole (34) formed in the mounting part, and this screw is formed into the screw hole (36) formed in the suction port (24).
By engaging with, the suction port portion (24) can be fixed to the belt conveyor (5) at a predetermined angle.

The slide portion (29) of the bracket is fitted and held with the guide plate (28) of the frame body with a slight force, and the slide portion (29) is held by the guide plate (28). You may fix it with a screw. The suction device (7) can be provided at an appropriate position on the peripheral surface of the belt conveyor (5).

The belt conveyor (5) is as follows:
It can be attached and detached by moving at least one roller in the direction of approaching the other roller.

As a means for moving one roller to the other, an end portion (37) of a shaft (11) supporting one roller is formed in a semicircular cross section, and this end portion is formed. A support member (39) for guiding in a guide groove (38) formed in the side plate (9) of the frame body.
Is inserted into the hole (40) having a substantially semicircular cross section, and the supporting member (39) is pivotally attached (41) to the side plate (9) of the frame body, and the wire is attached to the forked lever (42). Connect it with a string (43) such as
By oscillating 2), one roller is moved. In this case, the support member (39) may be omitted and one end of the cord body (43) may be directly fixed to the shaft (11) supporting the roller, or the cord body may be omitted and the lever may be omitted. (42) may be moved by directly contacting the support member (39) or the shaft (11).

At this time, a spring such as a coil spring or an elastic body (45) such as a rubber cord is provided between the supporting portion (44) provided on the side plate (9) of the frame body and the supporting member (39). And one elastic roller is urged by this elastic member in a direction away from the other roller. The lever (42) has a hole (46) on the side opposite to the side where one end of the elastic body (45) is fixed.
A stopper (47) provided on the side plate (9) of the frame body is engaged with this hole to temporarily hold the lever.

In the structure shown in FIG. 15, an elastic body (45) such as a coil spring is provided between the support member (39) and the support portion (44), and a screw hole formed in the support portion (44) is engaged. A matching bolt (48) is provided, and the support member (39) is moved by rotating this bolt. The bolt (48) is a nut
Temporarily fixed by (49).

In the example shown in FIG. 15, the one shown in FIG. 16 is provided with a hanging portion (50) on the bolt (48), and the hanging portion can be rotated into the hole (51) formed in the support member (39). Engage the bolts (4
8) and the support member (39) are connected.

The grip handle portion (8) is connected to the outer surfaces of both side plates (9) of the frame body by hinges (52) and is provided on the side bracket (53).

The handle (8) has one side fixed to one side bracket by a screw (54) and the other side a band (55).
It is held so that it can be opened and closed. In this example, a ridge (56) is provided on the other side of the handle, and the ridge is engaged with a long groove (57) formed in the upper portion of the one side bracket (53).

Inside the side bracket (53), a lever on the side of the side plate (9) of the frame body is provided.
The concave portion (58) is provided so that the (42), the support portion (44), the elastic body (45) and the like can be accommodated.

The grip handle (8) is provided on the side bracket (53).
May be omitted and may be directly provided on the side plate (9) of the frame body, or a bar-shaped grip handle extending on both side surfaces of the side plate (9) of the frame body so as to extend outwardly therefrom. You may make it provide a part.

The handle (8) is provided with a switch (59) for activating and stopping the drive unit (6) and changing the speed of the motor (15) as appropriate, and the vibration generator (19). A switch (60) for activation is provided. A switch for reversing the rotation of the drive device can be provided on the handle.

The switches (59) and (60) activate the drive unit (6) and the vibration generator (19) to activate the grip handle (8).
Hold the belt conveyor (5) against the body surface of the animal, and the attached parts such as hair removal and dust on the body surface of the animal are scraped off by the brush part (4) of the belt conveyor and The transferred adhering substances are sucked by the suction device (7) and collected in the suction device (26).

The vibration generator (19) can be used as needed, and the vibration makes it easier to take out the adhering matter.

When the belt conveyor (5) is changed according to the type of animal hair and the content of the attached matter, first, the band (55) is used.
The upper part of the handle is removed from the hanging groove (61) formed in the handle (8), and the handle is raised toward one side bracket (53) to open the upper part of the belt conveyor.

Next, the lever (42) on the side surface of the frame body is operated to draw the support member (39), and one of the rollers is pulled.
Move the roller in the direction of the other roller. As a result, the belt conveyor (5) is loosened and can be removed from the roller and replaced with another belt conveyor. After the replacement, the lever (42) is operated again to return one roller to the original position.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 17, the suction port (24) of the suction device (7) is provided above the belt conveyor (5), and the handle (8) is attached to the frame body (2). This is the case when it is attached so that it can be opened and closed.

[0037]

According to the present invention, a belt conveyer having a brush portion is provided, the belt conveyer is driven by a driving device, and the attached substances such as hair removal attached to the brush portion of the belt conveyer are sucked by a suction device. Therefore, it is possible to collect the attached matter without touching it, it is hygienic, and the attached matter can be removed easily, efficiently and promptly. Further, since the belt conveyor is used, it can be widely applied to the body surface of an animal and can be suitably used for large animals such as cows and horses. Further, the brush portion of the belt conveyor can simultaneously brush the animal hair.

A roller supporting the belt conveyor
Since at least one of them can be moved to the other roller side, it is possible to easily replace and use a belt conveyor having various brush parts according to the usage mode.

Further, since the suction port of the suction device for sucking the adhering substance can be attached to the belt conveyor at an appropriate angle, the adhering substance can be sucked efficiently and smoothly.

In addition, since the vibration generator is provided in the frame body, the vibration generated thereby can improve the separation of the adhered matter on the body surface of the animal and make it easier to take it out.

Further, since the grip body is provided on the frame main body, it is easy to carry out hair care work.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a usage state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the present apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the present device in a partial cross section.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the device.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing the apparatus in a partial cross section.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a drive device portion on a side surface of the present device with a part thereof cut away.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which a belt conveyor and a suction device are removed from the present device.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a suction port portion of the suction device.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a part of the means for attaching / detaching the belt conveyor in a partially cutaway manner.

FIG. 11 is an end view showing a partially cutaway view of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway end view showing a relationship between a shaft that supports a roller and a support member that supports the shaft and guides the shaft in a guide groove.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view showing a part of the belt conveyor.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view showing another example of the belt conveyor with a part cut away.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing another example of a means for attaching and detaching the belt conveyor with a part cut away.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing still another example of a means for attaching / detaching a belt conveyor with a part thereof cut away.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing another example of the present device.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 frame body 3 Roller 4 Brush section 5 Belt conveyor 6 drive 7 Suction device 8 grip handle 19 Vibration generator 24 Suction port 26 aspirator 27 bracket 42 Lever 43 string 45 Elastic body

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A frame main body is provided with rollers opposite to each other, a belt conveyor having a brush portion on the surface is mounted between the rollers, and a drive device for driving the belt conveyor is provided. An animal hair care device provided with a suction device so as to be able to suck up the deposits adhering to the brush portion of the belt conveyor. 2. The animal hair care device according to claim 1, further comprising means for moving at least one roller toward the other roller so that the belt conveyor can be attached and detached. 3. A suction device is provided with a hose having a suction port portion having a flat end portion, and a suction device for sucking and collecting adhering substances adhering to a brush portion of a belt conveyor. The animal hair care device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a bracket is provided on the main body of the body so that the suction port can be attached to the belt conveyor at a predetermined angle. 4. A means for moving at least one of the rollers comprises a guide groove for guiding a shaft supporting the one roller in its moving direction and one of the rollers. Or a resilient member such as a spring for urging one of the rollers away from the other roller. Item 3. The animal hair care device according to Item 3 . 5. The animal hair care device according to claim 1, wherein the frame body is provided with a vibration generator. 6. The animal hair care device according to claim 1, wherein a grip handle portion is provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to be openable and closable.