JP3797647B2 - Dog exercise equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a dog exercise apparatus for performing walking training for dogs, and more particularly to a dog exercise apparatus capable of changing the rotation speed of a motor in accordance with the walking speed of the dog.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When breeding a dog as a guard or a pet, it is preferable to regularly walk the dog outdoors. However, if the owner is a woman or an elderly person, or if bad weather continues, the number of times the dog is taken outdoors decreases. If the number of walks is reduced, the dog becomes overnourished and obese due to lack of exercise, and the problem arises that stress accumulates and health is impaired.
[0003]
For this reason, recently, many exercise devices have been developed in which a roller is rotated by driving a motor, and a dog is placed on a belt straddling the roller to perform walking training of the dog indoors.
[0004]
In particular, an operation string is connected to the collar of a dog walking on the belt, and when the walking speed is slower than the walking speed of the conveyor belt, the jack terminal of the operation string is pulled out, and this delay is detected and controlled. Exercise equipment having a quick stop means for cutting off the motor power path of the apparatus has been developed (disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2858654 and Japanese Patent No. 2623225).
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the exercise equipment configured as described above, when the dog cannot keep up with the speed or refuses to exercise, the body is taken by the conveyor belt or tries to escape from the front / rear and side fences. The motor sometimes stopped suddenly when the jack terminal was pulled out. In such a case, there is a problem that the dog feels fear of falling or cannot continue to exercise, and when the dog is fixed to the mounting bar that crosses the conveyor belt left and right with a belt etc. Has a serious drawback that the above-mentioned sudden stop means does not function.
[0006]
In general exercise equipment, the dog is connected by a single string, so the dog can move up and down, left and right freely during training, and effective walking training can be performed. There wasn't. In addition, when a dog who hates exercise turns backward on the belt or refuses exercise extremely, the problem of running out of the frame has occurred.
[0007]
Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, start slowly at the start of exercise, and freely adjust the rotation speed of the motor according to the running state of the dog during operation. If the motor is rejected, the motor automatically stops and slows down so that the dog during training can be safely and ideally held in the device and can be used for walking training. There is.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a dog exercise apparatus of the present invention includes a motor installed on a table, a pair of rollers installed on both ends in the longitudinal direction of the table, and rotated by driving of the motor, In a dog exercise device comprising a belt straddled between the pair of rollers, a shock absorber that is switched on when a dog undergoing walking training moves back and forth beyond a set range, and an input condition by the switch A control device that decelerates, accelerates, or stops the rotation of the motor, and the shock absorber is a pair of U-shaped holding bodies installed on the platform, and a pair provided on each of the holding bodies. The switch is formed by an elastic member installed on the holding body, and a shaft body connected to the upper end of the elastic member.
[0009]
With the above configuration, when the walking dog moves backward beyond the set range, the movable portion slides backward to turn on the deceleration switch, and the rotation of the motor is decelerated. Further, when the input state by the switch continues, the rotation of the motor is further decelerated, and when the input state by the switch continues for a certain time, the rotation of the motor automatically stops. Conversely, when a walking dog moves forward beyond the set range, the movable part slides forward, the acceleration switch is turned on, and the rotation of the motor is accelerated.
[0012]
Furthermore, it is preferable that the control device includes a slow start and slow stop means, a timer control means, a speed automatic variable means, or a distance setting means.
[0013]
By appropriately providing the above means in the control device, the safety and efficiency of the dog and the ease of operation can be improved.
[0014]
Furthermore, the shock absorber comprises a holding ring to be attached to the neck or torso of the dog, and a holding string formed by a first connecting string and a second connecting string provided at positions facing each other with respect to the holding ring. It is also preferable that the holding strap includes a heart rate sensor for measuring the heart rate of the dog.
[0015]
By installing the above holding strap on the shock absorber, the dog being trained can be held in an ideal state, preventing the dog from moving up and down, left and right, and escaping out of the frame, By installing a heart rate sensor on the holding strap, walking training can be performed while monitoring the physical condition of the dog, and the safety of the dog during training can be improved.
[0016]
Furthermore, it is preferable that a sheet body having an uneven portion, a sheet body having artificial turf, or a sheet body provided with a thin file is provided on the surface of the belt. It is preferable that a base for preventing slack of the belt is provided, and a cushioning material is provided between the belt and the base or at the lower part of the base.
[0017]
By installing the sheet on the surface of the belt, it is possible to impart a massage effect on the sole of the foot, cushioning properties, a nail polish effect, and the like to a dog during training. Further, by providing a cushioning material between the belt and the base portion, the impact applied to the dog's foot can be reduced.
[0018]
Furthermore, it is preferable that a brush for cleaning the surface of the belt is provided around the belt, and it is also preferable that a cover body is provided between the side surface of the belt and the base portion.
[0019]
By providing a brush around the belt, it is possible to cope with hair loss, and by providing a cover between the side of the belt and the base, the dog during training puts his foot between the belt and the base There is nothing.
[0020]
Furthermore, in the dog exercise apparatus, it is preferable that a speaker, a lighting apparatus or a fragrance storage case is installed, and it is also preferable that an image reproduction monitor is installed in front of the dog exercise apparatus.
[0021]
In the exercise equipment for dogs of the present invention, comfort and exercise efficiency can be further improved by providing the above equipment.
[0022]
[Form of the present invention]
Hereinafter, the actual form of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 is an overall view of an example of a dog exercise apparatus of the present invention, FIGS. 2A to 2C are front views showing an operation of an example of a suitable shock absorber according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a general view of another example of a suitable shock absorber according to the present invention, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are views of the shock absorber shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall view of the holding strap, FIGS. 7 to 10 are cross-sectional views showing a preferred example of the belt according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is another preferred example of the dog exercise apparatus of the present invention. The sectional views shown are respectively shown.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 1, the dog exercise apparatus 1 of the present invention is provided with a motor (not shown) installed in a base 2 and both ends of the base 2 in the longitudinal direction. A pair of rollers 3 rotated by the belt, a belt 4 straddled between the pair of rollers 3, and a shock absorber that is switched on when the dog during walking training moves back and forth beyond the set range (in the figure A shock absorber 10 as a preferred example is shown) and a control device 50 that decelerates, accelerates, or stops the rotation of the motor according to the input state by the switch.
[0024]
The platform 2 is configured to place and hold a roller 3 and a belt 4 having an appropriate width, and a leg 5 for height adjustment is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction. Further, a control box 6 for housing a control device 50 including a speed controller, a timer, an automatic variable speed (auto mode), a distance setting system, and the like is installed around the leg 5. In particular, the control device 50 according to the present invention preferably includes a slow start and slow stop means, a timer control means, a speed automatic variable means, or a distance setting means.
[0025]
A pair of rollers 3 is installed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the base, and one roller 3 is connected to a motor via a transmission belt. A belt 4 having an appropriate width is provided between the pair of rollers 3 so as to rotate and move in a conveyor state with the rotation of the rollers 3. Note that a base 7 for preventing slack (sinking) of the belt 4 is installed at the lower portion of the belt 4.
[0026]
Further, when 10 shown in FIG. 1 is used as a shock absorber, a fence 8 for holding the shock absorber 10 can be detachably installed on the upper portion of the base 2 via a mounting tool 9. .
[0027]
The shock absorber 10 is switched on when the dog during walking training moves back and forth beyond the set range, and decelerates, accelerates or stops the rotation of the motor according to the input state of the signal sent to the control device 50. . As shown in FIG. 2A, the shock absorber 10 includes a horizontal shaft 12 installed on the substrate 11, a movable portion 13 slidably installed on the horizontal shaft 12, and both sides of the movable portion 13. It is formed by a spring 14 and a locking tool 15 provided on the surface, and a deceleration and stop switch 16 and an acceleration switch 17 which are pressed and input by a part of the movable portion 13. The switch is not limited to a pressing type as shown in the figure, and a magnetic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like can also be used.
[0028]
In the shock absorber 10, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), when the dog being trained moves backward beyond the set range, the movable portion 13 slides backward to set the deceleration and stop switch 16. The switch is turned on by pressing, and the rotation of the motor is decelerated by the control of the speed controller, and the speed is adjusted according to the walking speed of the dog. When the walking speed of the dog decreases and the input state by the switch 16 continues, the rotation of the motor is further decelerated under the control of the speed controller. Thereafter, when the input state by the switch 16 continues for a certain period of time, it is determined that the dog has refused the walking training, and therefore the rotation of the motor is automatically stopped by the slow stop means of the control device 50.
[0029]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the walking dog moves forward beyond the set range and the movable part 13 slides forward and the acceleration switch 17 is turned on, Since it is determined that the dog is faster than the rotational speed and has sufficient exercise capacity, the rotation of the motor is accelerated by the control of the speed controller, and the speed is set according to the walking speed of the dog. By using the timer control means and the distance setting means of the control device 50, the exercise time and the exercise distance can be appropriately set in advance according to the physical strength of the dog.
[0030]
In the shock absorber 10 according to the present invention, the setting conditions for deceleration, acceleration, or stop can be changed as appropriate by adjusting the installation location of the switch, and the setting range of the forward / backward movement width of the dog can be changed. Is also possible. Further, the position of the locking tool 15 and the strength of the spring 14 can be adjusted as appropriate according to the physique and physical strength of the dog.
[0031]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the shock absorber 10 may be provided between a pair of arms 18 installed on the base portion over the belt 4. In this case, the height according to the size of the dog can be set by providing the height adjusting portions 19 at both ends of the substrate 11.
[0032]
As another suitable example, the shock absorber may be formed in the structure shown in FIGS. The shock absorber 20 includes a pair of U-shaped holding bodies 21 installed on the base 2, a deceleration and stop switch 25 and an acceleration switch 24 provided on each of the holding bodies 21, and a holding body 21. And the shaft body 23 connected to the upper end of the elastic member 22. Note that a magnetic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like can also be used as the switch of the shock absorber 20, similarly to the shock absorber 10.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the dog during walking training moves backward beyond the set range, the control device 20 is bent backward so that a part of the shaft 23 is The switch is brought into contact with the deceleration and stop switch 25, and the motor is decelerated under the control of the speed controller. When the walking speed of the dog decreases and the input state by the switch 25 continues, the rotation of the motor is further decelerated under the control of the speed controller. Thereafter, when the input state by the deceleration switch 25 continues for a certain period of time, it is determined that the dog has refused to walk training, so the rotation of the motor is automatically stopped.
[0034]
In addition, when the dog undergoing walking training moves forward beyond the set range, the elastic member 22 is bent forward and a part of the shaft body 23 comes into contact with the acceleration switch 24, and the switch is turned on. The dog is faster than the rotation speed of the belt, and it is determined that there is enough exercise capacity, and the rotation of the motor is accelerated by the control of the speed controller.
[0035]
In the shock absorber 20, a long hole 26 is provided around the switches 24 and 25, and the setting range of the forward / backward movement of the dog can be changed by adjusting the installation location of the switch. Also, the length and strength of the elastic member 22 can be adjusted as appropriate according to the physical strength of the dog.
[0036]
Moreover, it is preferable to install the holding string 30 shown in FIG. 6 in the shock absorber of the dog exercise apparatus 1 of the present invention. The holding string 30 includes a holding ring 31 attached to the neck or torso of the dog, and a first connecting string 32 and a second connecting string 33 provided at positions facing each other with respect to the holding ring 31. .
[0037]
One end of the first connection string 32 and the second connection string 33 is provided with a hook-shaped connection tool 37 and a connection tool 38 for connection to the shock absorber, respectively. At least one of the connecting strings 33 is provided with a length adjusting member 34. Further, the holding ring 31 is provided with a connecting portion 35 and a length adjusting member 36.
[0038]
By installing the holding strap 30 on the shock absorber and attaching the holding ring 31 to the dog's neck or torso, the dog can be held so as not to move freely in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that the dog being trained turns backward on the belt or escapes out of the frame. Further, by using the shock absorber and the holding strap 30 in combination, the dog can be flexibly handled in the front-rear direction by reducing the degree of freedom of the dog during exercise. It is possible to greatly reduce the burden on the dog's neck when the body is carried on the belt without being able to cope with it.
[0039]
Moreover, it is preferable to install a heart rate sensor 44 for measuring the heart rate of the dog on the holding ring 31 of the holding strap 30. By installing the heart rate sensor 44, it is possible to check the heart rate of the dog being trained, and to perform walking training that does not place a heavy burden on the dog.
[0040]
On the surface of the belt according to the present invention, it is preferable to install a sheet body 51 having an uneven portion 52 as shown in FIG. By installing the seat body 51, a comfortable stimulus or massage effect can be given to the sole of the dog during walking training. Further, the uneven portion 52 may be formed on one side surface of the belt 4.
[0041]
As another preferred example, as shown in FIG. 8, a sheet body 53 having an artificial turf 54 may be installed on the surface of the belt 4. By installing the seat body 53, it is possible to give a dog walking on a natural sidewalk to a dog undergoing walking training. Further, an artificial turf 54 may be formed on one side of the belt 4.
[0042]
As still another suitable example, as shown in FIG. 9, it is preferable to install a sheet body 55 provided with a thin file 56 on the surface of the belt 4. By installing the sheet body 55, the effect of sharpening the dog's claws during walking training can be obtained. A file 56 may be provided on one side of the belt 4.
[0043]
Furthermore, as another preferred example, as shown in FIG. 10, a base 7 for preventing the slack of the belt 4 is installed at the lower part of the belt 4 and between the belt 4 and the base 7 or the base. It is preferable to provide a buffer material 57 at the lower part of 7. By providing the cushioning material 37 at an appropriate location, the impact applied to the dog's foot during walking training can be reduced.
[0044]
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 11, it is preferable to provide a brush 45 around the belt 4 for cleaning the surface. By providing the brush 45, it becomes possible to cope with the hair removal of the dog during exercise, and it is possible to reduce the failure of the device.
[0045]
Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a cover body 46 between the side surface of the belt 4 and the base portion 2. By providing the cover body 46, it is possible to prevent the dog being trained from pinching the foot between the belt 4 and the base portion 2.
[0046]
In the dog exercise apparatus 1 of the present invention, it is preferable to install the speaker 40 on the base 2 or the fence 8. By playing music preferred by the dog through the speaker 40, comfortable walking training by music therapy can be performed.
[0047]
Moreover, it is preferable to install the lighting fixture 41 in the base part 2 or the fence 8. By lighting the luminaire 41, it is possible to exercise safely even in a dark room. In addition, when a metal halide lamp, an ultraviolet lamp, or the like is used as the luminaire 41, the sunbathing effect is exhibited, so that it has an excellent effect on promoting the health of the dog during walking training.
[0048]
Furthermore, it is preferable to install the fragrance containing case 42 on the base 2 or the fence 8. By storing a fragrance, deodorant, or the like having an effect such as aroma telopy in the fragrance storage case 42 and installing the fragrance in the exercise apparatus 1 for dogs, comfort due to the fragrance effect can be given.
[0049]
Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a video reproduction monitor 43 in front of the dog exercise apparatus 1. By projecting a landscape video or the like on the video playback monitor 43, the dog can be given a state of taking a walk outdoors.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the dog exercise apparatus of the present invention has the following effects by adopting the above configuration.
[0051]
When a dog undergoing walking training moves in the front-rear direction beyond the set range, the motor rotation will decelerate, accelerate, or stop according to the dog's movement, thereby performing walking training corresponding to the dog's walking speed Can do.
[0052]
In addition, by installing slow start and slow stop means, timer control means, automatic speed variable means, distance setting means, etc. in the control device, it is possible to perform automatic operation including dog safety aspects, exercise efficiency, and rest. , The ease of operation is improved.
[0053]
Furthermore, by installing a holding strap on the shock absorber, the dog being trained can be held in an ideal state, and the dog can be prevented from moving up and down and from side to side and escaping out of the frame, By using both a shock absorber and a holding strap, the dog's degree of freedom during exercise is small in the top, bottom, left, and right directions, and can flexibly cope with the front and back, and the dog cannot respond to the speed of the belt. This can greatly reduce the burden on the dog's neck when it is carried on the belt.
[0054]
Furthermore, by installing a heart rate sensor that measures the heart rate of the dog on the holding ring of the holding strap, the heart rate of the dog being trained can be confirmed, and walking training that does not place a heavy burden on the dog is performed. be able to.
[0055]
Furthermore, by installing a sheet body with irregularities, a sheet body with artificial turf, a sheet body with a thin file, etc. on the surface of the belt, a massage effect, cushioning property, nail polish effect, etc. are imparted can do. Further, by providing a cushioning material between the belt and the base or at the lower part of the base, the impact applied to the dog's foot can be reduced.
[0056]
Furthermore, by installing speakers, lighting equipment, fragrance storage cases, and video playback monitors on the exercise equipment for dogs, excellent effects in terms of safety, health, comfort and efficiency will be exhibited.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall view of an example of a dog exercise apparatus of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2C are front views showing an operation of an example of a suitable shock absorber according to the present invention. FIGS.
FIG. 3 is an overall view showing another installation state of the shock absorber shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;
FIG. 4 is an overall view of another example of a suitable shock absorber according to the present invention.
5A and 5B are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the shock absorber shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is an overall view of a holding string.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a belt provided with a sheet body having an uneven portion.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a belt provided with a sheet body having an artificial turf.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a belt provided with a filed sheet body.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a belt in which a cushioning material is provided between the belt and the base.
FIG. 11 is a side view showing another preferred embodiment of the dog exercise apparatus of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dog exercise equipment 2 Base part 3 Roller 4 Belt 5 Leg part 6 Control box 7 Base 8 Fence 9 Mounting tool 10 Shock absorber 11 Substrate 12 Horizontal shaft 13 Movable part 14 Spring 15 Locking tool 16 Deceleration and stop switch 17 Acceleration switch 18 Arm 19 Height adjustment unit 20 Shock absorber 21 Holding body 22 Elastic member 23 Shaft body 24 Acceleration switch 25 Deceleration switch 26 Long hole 30 Holding string 31 Holding ring 32 First connecting string 33 Second connecting string 34 length adjusting member 35 connecting part 36 length adjusting member 37 connecting tool 38 connecting tool 40 speaker 41 lighting fixture 42 fragrance storage case 43 video reproduction monitor 44 heart rate sensor 45 brush 46 cover body 50 control device 51 sheet body 52 uneven part 53 Sheet body 54 Artificial grass 55 Sheet body 56 File 57 Buffer material

Claims (17)

A dog equipped with a motor installed on a table, a pair of rollers installed at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the table, and rotated by driving of the motor, and a belt straddling the pair of rollers In exercise equipment,
A shock absorber that is switched on when a dog undergoing gait training moves back and forth beyond a set range; and a control device that decelerates, accelerates, or stops the rotation of the motor according to an input state of the switch, the shock absorber A pair of U-shaped holding bodies installed on the base, a pair of switches provided on each of the holding bodies, an elastic member installed on the holding body, and an upper end of the elastic member dog exercise machine characterized that you have been formed by the connected shaft.  The dog exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control device includes slow start and slow stop means. The dog exercise apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control device includes a timer control means. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control device includes automatic speed changing means. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control device includes a distance setting means. The said shock absorber is provided with the holding string comprised by the 1st connection string and the 2nd connection string provided in the position which mutually opposes with the holding ring with which a dog's neck or torso is mounted | worn. dog exercise apparatus as claimed in any one of claim 1-5. The dog exercise apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the holding strap includes a heart rate sensor that measures a heart rate of the dog. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein a sheet body having an uneven portion is provided on a surface of the belt. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein a sheet body having artificial turf is provided on a surface of the belt. The exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein a sheet body provided with a thin file is provided on a surface of the belt. Base to prevent loosening of the belt is installed in the lower part of the belt, the belt and between the base platform or the bottom of the base platform, according to claim 1-10 in which the buffer material is provided, The exercise apparatus for dogs as described in any one of these. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein a brush for cleaning the surface of the belt is provided around the belt. The exercise device for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 12 , wherein a cover body is provided between a side surface of the belt and a base portion. The dog exercise apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , wherein a speaker is installed in the dog exercise apparatus. The dog exercise apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14 , wherein a lighting apparatus is installed in the dog exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 15 , wherein a fragrance containing case is installed in the exercise apparatus for dogs. The exercise apparatus for dogs according to any one of claims 1 to 16 , wherein a video reproduction monitor is installed in front of the exercise apparatus for dogs.

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