KR102387068B1 - A grooming device for a pet - Google Patents

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention, a first part comprising a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on a belt rotating in motion; a second part having a plurality of blades for separating the material collected in the first part from the first part and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades; And it provides a companion animal grooming device comprising a;

Description

Pet grooming device {A GROOMING DEVICE FOR A PET}

The present invention relates to a companion animal grooming device, and more particularly, it automatically grooms the companion animal's hair and at the same time effectively removes dust, mites, etc. present on the hair and skin, so that the companion animal's beauty, hygiene and health It relates to a grooming device that can manage

The number of people who own companion animals such as dogs and cats is rapidly increasing. In particular, as a culture of treating these companion animals as companions or family members rather than simple pets has arisen, and the economic level has improved, various instruments and equipment for companion animals are being introduced.

These tools and equipment can be found in many pet grooming salons, and a representative one is a tool for shearing hair. Typically, a device called a clipper is used, and when the hair is cut, the cut hair falls on the floor and the small hairs are scattered like dust. The fur of such companion animals is parasitic with bacteria and other microorganisms, which is harmful to the human body and can cause allergies.

In contrast, a beauty table having a dust collecting function has been proposed as a method to prevent scattering of hair when a companion animal is sheared. This beauty table has a top plate on which companion animals are placed and an intake grill is formed on one side, a dust collecting part installed under the upper plate, a suction device for sucking outside air through the intake grill, and a control panel for controlling the dust collecting part and the suction device is composed of However, since the intake grill formed on the upper plate is formed limitedly on one side, in the case of the opposite side or both sides where the intake grill is not formed, the hairs cut from the companion animal cannot move toward the intake grill and fall to the upper plate or the ground. Therefore, the operator has the inconvenience of having to separately clean the hair that has fallen on the top plate or the ground.

In addition, since the size of the beauty table is very large, there is a limitation in using it at a general home rather than a professional company, and there is a problem in that portability and storage are not easy.

In contrast, various types of tools that can easily manage companion animals without time, space, and economic burden have been developed, for example, tools for removing missing hair.

U.S. Patent Nos. 7,222,588, 7,077,076, 6,782,846, etc. disclose tools comprising a plurality of teeth arranged in a line. Although such a tool can effectively remove the hair falling from the companion animal, the hair may be fixed or caught in the gap formed between the teeth, and in some cases, the user is inconvenient to remove the hair from the tool.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and an object of the present invention is to collect and remove indoor/outdoor dust, mites, etc. that are caught between the hairs and hairs that fall out or tangled during grooming of companion animals accompanying frequent outdoor activities And, it relates to a grooming device that can effectively manage the beauty, hygiene, and health of companion animals by preventing hair loss during grooming.

One aspect of the present invention, a first part comprising a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on a belt rotating in motion; a second part having a plurality of blades for separating the material collected in the first part from the first part and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades; And it provides a companion animal grooming device comprising a;

In one embodiment, the belt and the comb teeth may include an elastomer.

In one embodiment, an interval between the plurality of comb teeth may be 0.5 to 2 cm.

In one embodiment, the belt may include a curved portion and a flat portion, and the height of the blade may continuously increase along the rotational direction of the belt on the flat portion.

In one embodiment, the angle formed by the rising inclined surface in contact with the material collected in the first portion of the blade, and the flat portion may be 5 ~ 70 °.

In one embodiment, the third part may include a first cyclone, a second cyclone provided in the first cyclone to communicate with the first cyclone, and a discharge unit for discharging gas in conjunction with the second cyclone. .

In an embodiment, the first cyclone may be a tangential flow cyclone, and the second cyclone may be an axial flow cyclone.

In one embodiment, the third part may include a collecting part located below the second cyclone, and a scattering prevention member may be provided on the upper part of the collecting part.

In an embodiment, a filter may be provided downstream of the discharge unit.

In one embodiment, the companion animal grooming apparatus may further include a fourth part for controlling the rotation speed of the belt, the pressure of the third part, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, a fifth part for canceling noise, vibration, or a combination thereof generated in at least one of the first to third parts may be further included.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for grooming companion animals, comprising: a first part including a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on a rotating belt; a second part having a plurality of blades for separating the material collected in the first part from the first part and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades; and a third part that inhales and processes the material desorbed from the second part, and since the first to third parts are connected in series with each other, it may be lost or tangled during grooming of companion animals accompanying frequent outdoor activities. It can effectively manage the beauty, hygiene and health of companion animals by collecting and removing indoor and outdoor dust and mites caught between the fur and preventing the hair from flying off during grooming.

It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described effects, and include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of a companion animal grooming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 and 3 are diagrams showing the coupling relationship of the first and second parts according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a schematic diagram of a third part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be embodied in several different forms, and thus is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" with another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected" but also the case where it is "indirectly connected" with another member interposed therebetween. . In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that other components may be further provided without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

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

1 is a schematic diagram of a companion animal grooming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , a grooming apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first part 100 including a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on a belt in rotational motion; a second part 200 having a plurality of blades for separating the material collected in the first part from the first part, and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades; and a third unit 300 for sucking and processing the material desorbed from the second unit.

The first part 100 may be a belt-type brush including a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on a rotating belt. While the belt of the first part 100 rotates, the comb teeth may be adjacent to or substantially in contact with the skin of the companion animal, and pet hair, dust caught between the hairs, mites, etc. may be removed between the comb teeth. can be captured.

At least one rotating body and a motor may be built in the lower portion of the belt, and the rotating body and the motor may provide a driving force for rotating the belt in a predetermined direction.

The second part 200 may have a plurality of blades for desorbing the material collected in the first part 100 from the first part 100, and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades, , the material collected between the comb teeth of the first part 100 may be detached and delivered to the third part 300 .

The second part 200 may be fixed at a predetermined position between the first and third parts, and as the belt of the first part 100 rotates, the comb teeth of the second part 200 are rotated. The material collected between the comb teeth may be detached while passing between the blade and the opening.

The material desorbed from the second part 200 may be transferred to the third part 300 . This transfer may be achieved by a pressure difference between the second and third parts. Specifically, a negative pressure may be generated in the third part 300 when the grooming device is driven, and the gas introduced through the first part 100 and the collected material have a relatively high pressure. The pressure may be transmitted from the second part 200 to the third part 300 having a low pressure.

2 and 3 are diagrams showing the coupling relationship of the first and second parts according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 , the first part 100 may include a plurality of comb teeth 120 formed at predetermined intervals on the belt 110 that rotates. The number of comb teeth 120 may be 10 to 50 along the machine direction of the belt, and 5 to 20 in the transverse direction to the rotation direction of the belt.

In addition, the belt 110 may include a curved portion and a flat portion, preferably, two curved portions and two flat portions, and the height h of the blade 210 is the height h of one of the flat portions. It may continuously increase along the rotational direction of the belt 110 , and the maximum height of the blade 210 may be greater than the height of the comb teeth 120 . The height of the blade 210 may be specified as a vertical distance from one of the flat portions of the belt 110 to the rising inclined surface 230 in contact with the material collected in the first portion of the blades 210 . .

The angle formed by the rising inclined surface in contact with the material collected in the first part of the blade 210 and the flat part may be 5 to 70°, preferably 5 to 50°. If the angle is less than 5°, it is difficult to miniaturize the device, and if it is more than 70°, it is difficult to effectively detach the material collected between the comb teeth of the first part.

3(a) and 3(b) are diagrams showing the coupling relationship of the first and second parts, respectively, as viewed from the A and B sides of FIG. 2 . Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , the second part 200 includes a plurality of blades 210 for desorbing the material collected in the first part 100 from the first part, and the The comb teeth may have a plurality of openings 220 provided to penetrate between the blades while maintaining a predetermined interval.

As described above, the blade 210 has an inclined shape and structure in which a rising inclined surface in contact with the material collected in the first portion of the blades, and one of the flat portions of the belt form an angle of 5 to 70°. can have

Therefore, the hairs, dust caught between the hairs, mites, etc. collected in the transverse direction between the comb teeth 120 of the first part 100 pass through the second part and are collected in the first part of the blades. It can be detached to the top of the rising slope in contact with the material.

In addition, if necessary, the second portion 200 is on the curved portion connected to the rear end of the flat portion of the belt 110, the comb teeth without detaching from the rising inclined surface in contact with the material collected in the first portion It may further include a descending inclined surface 240 capable of desorbing the material remaining therebetween.

In addition, sequentially from the material collected in the transverse direction at the lowermost end of the comb teeth 120 entering the opening along the rotational direction of the belt 110 through this inclined shape and structure to the material collected in the transverse direction at the uppermost end. Since it can be detached and delivered to the third part, it is possible to automatically and conveniently maintain and manage the first part.

The belt and comb teeth may include an elastomer. As used herein, the term “elastomer” may be understood as a concept including a resin and rubber having elasticity. That is, the elastomer may include rubber and/or a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

The thermoplastic elastomer may be an aromatic vinyl-based elastomer, an olefin-based elastomer, or a combination thereof, but is not limited thereto.

The aromatic vinyl-based elastomer is, for example, polyisoprene, styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SBS), styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer (SEBS), styrene-butadiene copolymer (SB), styrene- isoprene copolymer (SI), styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer (SIS), alphamethylstyrene-butadiene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-propylene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-(ethylene-butyl It may be one selected from the group consisting of ren/styrene copolymer)-styrene copolymer and a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto.

The olefin-based elastomer is, for example, polybutadiene, ethylene-propylene copolymer, ethylene/α-butene copolymer, ethylene/α-hexene copolymer, ethylene/α-octene copolymer, ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (EPDM) and may be one selected from the group consisting of a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto.

The rubber may be one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, silicone rubber, polyurethane rubber, and a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto.

An interval between the plurality of comb teeth may be 0.5 to 2 cm. If the distance between the comb teeth is less than 0.5 cm, the comb teeth cannot pass smoothly through the fur of the companion animal, and if it exceeds 2 cm, the hair with the comb teeth cannot be effectively collected.

In addition, since the tip portion of the comb is in contact with the skin of the companion animal, if the tip is sharp, the skin of the companion animal may be damaged during grooming. In contrast, the distal end of the comb, ie, a tip portion, may be rounded in a circular or oval shape having a predetermined curvature, thereby preventing damage to the skin of the companion animal during grooming.

4 is a schematic diagram of a third part according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4 , the third part is a first cyclone 310 , a second cyclone 320 that is provided in the first cyclone and communicates with the first cyclone, and the second cyclone is interlocked to discharge gas A discharge unit 350 may be included.

As used herein, the term "cyclone" refers to a device that separates and collects gas or fluid from the gas or fluid by applying a centrifugal force to the particles contained in the gas or fluid as a swirling flow.

The material collected in the first part may include the fur of companion animals, dust caught between the fur, mites, etc., and since the centrifugal force applied according to their mass is different, the third part having the above structure It can be used to effectively separate, dust and collect them in the first and second cyclones.

The third part may include the first cyclone 310 and a second cyclone 320 provided in the first cyclone and communicating with the first cyclone. In this case, since the diameter of the second cyclone 320 is smaller than that of the first cyclone 310 , it is effective to collect and collect substances having a small mass, for example, dust, fine dust, mites, and the like. In addition, since the diameter of the first cyclone 310 is larger than that of the second cyclone 320 , it is effective to collect a material having a relatively large mass, for example, hair and dirt. That is, the material collected in the first part is transferred to the third part through the second part, and the hair contained in the material is in the first cyclone 310 , dust and fine dust having a smaller mass than the hair and dirt dust , mites, etc. can be effectively dusted and collected in the second cyclone 320 .

The first and second cyclones 310 and 320 and the discharge unit 350 may be coaxially disposed. Through this arrangement, it is possible to smoothly maintain the flow of substances and gases passing through the third part. In addition, since the second cyclone 320 has a structure provided inside the first cyclone 310 , the device can be miniaturized, and the grooming device can be easily used even in a narrow space.

In addition, one or more guide members 330 and 340 may be provided between the first and second cyclones. These guide members 330 and 340 can effectively guide the flow of gas or fluid and material sucked through the first cyclone 310, specifically, the inflow direction and the inflow velocity toward the second cyclone 320. there is.

For example, the first guide member 330 may be formed to extend from an upper surface to a lower surface of the first cyclone 310 by a predetermined length. In addition, the second guide member 340 is formed in a space between the outer peripheral surfaces of the first guide member 330 and the second cyclone 320 from the outer peripheral surface of the second cyclone 320 to the first guide member 330 . It may be formed to extend at a predetermined angle and/or length toward. In particular, the gas or fluid and material passing through the first cyclone 310 through the second guide member 340 having this structure may be introduced in the axial direction of the second cyclone 320 . That is, the second guide member 340 controls the direction and speed of the gas or fluid and material flowing into the second cyclone 320 so that the second cyclone 320 substantially acts as an axial flow cyclone. can

In addition, if necessary, a third guide member 341 formed by extending from the upper surface of the first cyclone 310 toward the outer circumferential surface of the discharge unit 350 at a predetermined angle, curvature and/or length. may be

The discharge part 350 may be provided at the innermost part of the third part. The discharge unit 350 communicates with the second cyclone 320 and may discharge the gas sucked into the second cyclone 320 to the outside.

The first cyclone 310 may be a tangential flow cyclone, and the second cyclone 320 may be an axial flow cyclone.

As used herein, the term "tangential inflow cyclone" refers to a tangential inflow of an impregnated gas (gas containing particles such as dust) into an outer cylinder, and may be classified into a direct type, a spiral wound type, and the like. In addition, the "axial flow cyclone" is to introduce the impregnated gas in the axial direction, and may be divided into a reverse type, a straight type, and the like.

The third part includes a collecting unit 370 located below the second cyclone 320, and a first scattering prevention plate or a similar form provided in the transverse direction at the upper center of the collecting unit 370. A second scattering prevention member 361 protruding from the side wall may be provided on the member 360 and the collecting part 370 . The hairs, dust, mites, etc. collected in the first part may be sequentially separated and collected in the first and second cyclones from those having a large specific gravity, and dust having a relatively small specific gravity in the collecting part 370 . , mites, etc. can be collected.

However, irregular fluid behavior may occur inside the third part while the grooming device is driven, and in this case, materials having a small specific gravity collected in the collecting part 370 may scatter or re-scatter. Such scattering may reduce the collection efficiency of the device, and when the scattering material penetrates any part of the device, for example, an electric circuit, it may cause malfunction or malfunction of the device.

In contrast, the first scattering prevention member 360 can prevent the low specific gravity material collected in the collecting unit 370 from rising around the central axis of the collecting unit 370 and scattering or re-scattering, The second scattering prevention member 361 can effectively prevent scattering or re-scattering while rising along the inner wall.

In addition, the low specific gravity material collected in the collecting unit 370 may also be subdivided according to each specific gravity, and among them, the scattering or re-scattering of materials with a smaller specific gravity, for example, fine dust, microorganisms, etc. There is a limit to preventing it with an anti-scattering member.

In particular, fine dust (PM10, PM2.5, etc.) having a particle size of 10 μm or less may be discharged to the outside together with the gas through the discharge unit 350 by the rising air flow after being collected by the collecting unit, and collected. If the fine dust is discharged as it is, it can cause allergies and respiratory diseases in animal owners and companion animals.

In contrast, a filter 380 may be provided downstream of the discharge unit 350 . The type of the filter may be one selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven fabric, a woven fabric, a film, and a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the filter 380 may be a High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter (HEPA) filter capable of effectively collecting fine dust. The HEPA filter is a filter that removes dust, microorganisms, mites, etc. in gas, and has a collecting power of 85 to 99.97% or more for particles having a size of 0.3 μm depending on the grade, and the filter paper of the filter is mainly 1 to 10 μm in diameter or less of glass fibers.

On the other hand, the lower portion of the first cyclone and the collecting part may have a structure that can be removed mechanically, respectively. For example, the sidewalls of the first cyclone and the collecting part are divided in the transverse direction to be removed and fastened in a mechanical or physical manner at least one selected from the group consisting of fittings, stoppers, hinges, Velcro, magnets, and combinations of two or more thereof. However, the removal and fastening method is not limited thereto. Through this structure, it is possible to selectively and individually remove the hair collected in the first cyclone and dust, fine dust, mites, etc. collected in the second cyclone, as well as to facilitate maintenance and maintenance of the grooming device. can manage

The companion animal grooming apparatus may further include a fourth part for controlling the rotation speed of the belt, the pressure of the third part, or a combination thereof. The grooming device may generate noise and vibration when the belt and the third part are driven, and such noise and vibration may cause discomfort to companion animals during grooming. Also, the hygiene status of the companion animal may be different according to the grooming cycle.

Accordingly, the fourth part is a controller capable of individually, overall, and/or stepwise controlling the rotation speed of the belt, the pressure of the third part, or a combination thereof in consideration of the psychological and sanitary state of the companion animal. can work

In addition, at least one of the first to third parts offsets vibration and noise generated by belts, combs, cyclones, etc. It may further include a structure, member, or module that can be used, that is, a fifth part.

The description of the present invention described above is for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a dispersed form, and likewise components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: Part 1
110: belt
120: comb
200: Part 2
210: blade
220: opening
230: rising slope
240: descending slope
300: Part 3
310: first cyclone
320: second cyclone
330: first guide member
340: second guide member
341: third guide member
350: discharge unit
360: first scattering prevention member
361: second scattering prevention member
370: collection unit
380: filter

Claims (11)

A first part comprising a plurality of comb teeth formed at predetermined intervals on the belt rotating in motion;
a second part having a plurality of blades for separating the material collected in the first part from the first part and a plurality of openings provided so that the comb teeth penetrate between the blades; and
Containing;
The belt includes a curved portion and a flat portion,
The blade is
Comprising a rising inclined surface for desorbing the material collected between the comb teeth on the flat portion, and a descending inclined surface for desorbing the material remaining between the comb teeth on the curved portion connected to the rear end of the flat portion,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
The belt and comb teeth include an elastomer,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
The interval between the plurality of comb teeth is 0.5 to 2 cm,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
The height of the blade continuously increases along the rotational direction of the belt on the flat portion,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
The rising inclined surface, and the angle formed by the flat portion is 5 to 70 °,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
The third part includes a first cyclone, a second cyclone provided in the first cyclone to communicate with the first cyclone, and a discharge unit for discharging gas in conjunction with the second cyclone,
Pet grooming device. 7. The method of claim 6,
The first cyclone is a tangential flow cyclone,
The second cyclone is an axial flow cyclone,
Pet grooming device. 7. The method of claim 6,
The third part includes a collecting part located below the second cyclone,
A scattering prevention member is provided on the upper part of the collecting part,
Pet grooming device. 7. The method of claim 6,
A filter is provided downstream of the discharge unit,
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
a fourth section for controlling the rotational speed of the belt, the pressure of the third section, or a combination thereof;
Pet grooming device. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a fifth part for canceling noise, vibration, or a combination thereof generated in at least one of the first to third parts,
Pet grooming device.

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