KR102507803B1 - Underwater rehabilitation apparatus for companion dog - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aquatic rehabilitation device for companion dogs, and more particularly, to deriving the best rehabilitation and exercise effects by suppressing joint pain through underwater foot rolls in a trunk stabilization state, while ensuring that it can be sufficiently utilized at home. It's about a dog aquatic rehabilitation device.
According to the present invention, a bathtub-type water tank filled with an appropriate amount of water required for the dog's aquatic exercise; an arched structure surrounding both sides and an upper side of the central portion of the water tank, and a traction means providing a traction force for lifting a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank; and a hold-up jacket that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank while hanging from the traction means.

Description

Underwater rehabilitation device for dogs {UNDERWATER REHABILITATION APPARATUS FOR COMPANION DOG}

The present invention relates to an aquatic rehabilitation device for companion dogs, and more particularly, to deriving the best rehabilitation and exercise effects by suppressing joint pain through underwater foot rolls in a trunk stabilization state, while ensuring that it can be sufficiently utilized at home. It's about a dog aquatic rehabilitation device.

Due to cultural and social factors, the number of households raising companion animals is increasing. As the number of family members decreases due to global population aging, nuclear families, and an increase in single-person households, it gradually expands to the spread of a change in perception that goes beyond the concept of a pet to simply soothe loneliness in life and thinks of it as a companion or family member. It became.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA)'s 「2019 National Awareness Survey on Animal Protection」, households raising companion animals in Korea in 2019 totaled 22.38 million households nationwide. It was estimated that there were 5.91 million households, or 26.4% of the This is an increase of 800,000 households compared to the previous year, which is a steady increase every year.

However, due to the influence of providing quality feed and raising indoors related to the aforementioned change in perception, the physical activity range of companion animals, especially companion dogs, is decreasing, and the proportion of overweight companion dogs is increasing, just like humans. When a dog's body fat is excessively increased, the first thing to do is strain the joints and cause joint pathologies.

Here, dislocation of the patella, which is one of the most common joint diseases of Canidae, which shows symptoms of hind limb lameness, is associated with degenerative arthritis, pain ( It is an orthopedic disease whose main symptoms are pain, lameness, and lameness.

These patellar dislocations are caused by 84% of congenital factors and 16% of acquired factors, and are classified into grades 1 to 4 depending on the degree of dislocation and the displacement of the tibia. It causes deformities and impairments in the growth of the hind limbs (hereinafter referred to as “hindlimbs”). That is, clear musculoskeletal deformities appear due to pressure acting abnormally on the open growth plate, and these deformities progress rapidly in grades 3 and 4, and the longer the pressure exists, the more severe the musculoskeletal abnormality, so surgical treatment is required immediately.

Currently, surgery or drugs are used to treat joint diseases in dogs, but most dogs behave as before suffering from the disease, such as running with all their might or jumping on objects when they feel that their knee condition has improved after some time after surgery. Since this often worsens (recurs), considerable attention should be paid to the rehabilitation process.

Here, swimming (hereinafter referred to as “aquatic rehabilitation”) can be considered as a rehabilitation exercise to improve joint diseases in addition to securing the amount of exercise for dogs. The range can be expanded, and the resistance of water can be said to be a very good exercise method to strengthen the structure around the knee, such as increasing the exercise intensity.

In this regard, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2057557 discloses an underwater treadmill for animals that can be used underwater for rehabilitation training or physical strength improvement of animals.

1 is a device configuration diagram showing an underwater treadmill for animals according to the prior art. As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional underwater treadmill 900 for animals includes a main body 910 in which a belt 911 is formed; a driving unit 920 connected to the belt 911 and having a motor for rotating the belt 911; a water tank portion 930 in which an inner space 931 open toward the top is formed so that the main body portion 910 can be inserted therein; and a dryer unit coupled to an upper end of the water tank unit 930 and supplying wind to the inner space 931 .

According to the prior art, an animal (hereinafter referred to as "companion dog") can exercise through running or walking on the belt 911, and as the water tank 930 is filled with water, it can exercise underwater. As it progresses, you can reduce the weight and exercise without putting too much strain on your dog's joints.

However, the technical characteristics are only for the simple purpose of dog exercise through running or walking as described above, and the body is not fixed, so it is sufficient for dogs (companion animals) that show a habit of moving continuously, unlike humans, It is close to impossible to expect, and for this reason, there are limitations in deriving sufficient rehabilitation and exercise effects.

In addition, although it is possible to reduce weight by exercising in water, it is impossible to rule out that weight is applied to joints because walking or running is required with the belt 911, so if the pain is severe, the pain cannot be endured There has been a problem that normal rehabilitation exercise is impossible.

Ultimately, according to the state of trunk stabilization and trunk traction, stable and uniform (rehabilitation) exercise is possible by suppression of joint pain through underwater foot rolling in a state where the feet do not touch the floor, thereby maximizing the rehabilitation effect and exercise effect. Research and development of an aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs is urgently needed.

(Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2057557 (registered on December 13, 2019) (Document 2) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0077793 (published on July 1, 2020)

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in deriving the rehabilitation effect and exercise effect of improving canine joint disease using an aquatic exercise method, a traction means that provides traction force and a state hanging on the traction means It is equipped with a hold-up jacket that wraps and supports the dog's torso, and the dog's torso is stabilized by the holding means and the hold-up jacket, and the weight is not transmitted to the joints as the legs do not touch the floor along with the stable foot roll according to the torso traction. It is to provide an aquatic rehabilitation device for companion dogs that enables unreasonable rehabilitation exercise.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an aquatic rehabilitation machine for dogs, which enables (rehabilitation) exercise for all dogs of various physiques by breed by enabling the height and width of the traction device to be adjusted.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a water flow generating means that is driven when a command signal (current is supplied) in a state connected to a water tank filled with water, so that a water flow is generated in the water tank (fresh water space) by the water flow generation. It is to provide an aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs that can lead to the best exercise performance by inducing the dog's active underwater foot rolling that instinctively responds to the current.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a bathtub-type water tank filled with an appropriate amount of water required for a dog's underwater exercise; an arched structure surrounding both sides and an upper side of the central portion of the water tank, and a traction means providing a traction force for lifting a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank; and a hold-up jacket that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank while hanging from the traction means.

On the other hand, a bathtub-type water tank filled with an appropriate amount of water required for the dog's underwater exercise; an arched structure surrounding both sides and an upper side of the central portion of the water tank, and a traction means providing a traction force for lifting a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank; a hold-up jacket that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank while hanging from the tow means; and a water flow generating means for generating a water flow in the water tank in a state connected to the water tank to induce the dog's active rolling in the water.

In addition, the traction means includes a plurality of supports disposed close to both sides of the water tank and maintaining an upright state, a traction bar horizontally arranged on the upper side of the water tank by connecting the upper ends of the support bars in a transverse direction, and the support bar It consists of a plurality of connecting rods interconnecting the traction rods, and a fixing member capable of adjusting the height of the traction rod through mutual coupling of the support rod and the connecting rod and adjustment of the coupling position of the connecting rod.

In addition, the hold-up jacket is made of a flexible resin or rubber material that is resistant to moisture while supporting the dog's torso and capable of free deformation corresponding to the curvature of the dog's body, and is in close contact with both sides of the dog's body when wrapping the dog's torso. A lower end is connected to each upper end of the parts, and an upper end includes a traction wire that can be tied to the top of the traction means.

In addition, the water tank has a bathtub shape with an open top, an area suitable for a dog to perform underwater exercise, and a fresh water space filled with an appropriate amount of water necessary for the water exercise, while the water flow generated inside is The first accommodating part supplied to the fresh water space is formed separately from the front and outside of the fresh water space, and the second accommodating part for recovering water flowing from the fresh water space is formed separately from the rear and outside of the fresh water space, and the first accommodating part is divided A plurality of discharge holes through which the water flow generated inside the first accommodating part can flow into the fresh water space are penetrated in the front wall part, and the flow of water in the fresh water space is penetrated in the rear wall part dividing the second accommodating part. A plurality of discharge holes that can lead to the second accommodating portion are penetrated.

In addition, the upper side of the vertical part of the support has a fastening hole for inserting the fixing member, and the connecting rod forms an “A” shape so as to interconnect the vertical part and the connecting rod, and is fitted into the vertical part. The first extension part is extended by a predetermined length from the end of the vertical part, the second extension part fitted into the inside of the front end of one side of the connecting rod extends by a predetermined length from the front end of the horizontal part, and the first extension part is selectively fastened to the fixing member. Accordingly, a plurality of positioning holes for adjusting the height of the traction bar are penetrated at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction.

In addition, the water flow generating means includes a fluid flow generator installed in the first accommodating portion to generate a water flow, a suction pump installed in the second accommodating portion and inductively sucking water flowing in the fresh water space, and A flow guiding pipe provided at the lower side of the water tank and having both ends connected to the suction pump and the first accommodating part to move the water introduced into the suction pump to the first accommodating part to achieve water circulation, and a front wall of the water tank It consists of a detection sensor that collects information on the dog's rolling behavior and flow rate while attached to the unit, and a control box that automatically adjusts the flow rate based on the information collected from the detection sensor.

As can be clearly seen from the above description, the dog aquatic rehabilitation device of the present invention is in a stable state by stabilizing the dog's torso using a traction means that provides traction and a hold-up jacket that wraps and supports the dog's torso while hanging on the traction means. It is possible to roll over, and the body weight is not transmitted to the joints by the body traction by the traction means and the hold-up jacket, so even dogs with severe joint pain can perform rehabilitation exercises without difficulty.

In addition, based on the water flow generator connected to the tank and driven when the command signal (current supply) occurs, a water flow is generated in the tank (fresh water space) filled with water necessary for the dog's underwater exercise, and responds instinctively to the water flow Therefore, since the companion dog performs active aquatic foot rolls, it is possible to derive the best exercise performance accordingly, and there is an effect of improving the rehabilitation effect of joint disease improvement and the exercise effect of strengthening the musculoskeletal system through this.

In addition, with the achievement of the various effects described so far, companies that satisfy the purchase desire of the majority of consumers (dog owners) who raise companion animals and secure product competitiveness at a time when the number of households raising companion animals is increasing due to cultural and social factors. It is a very useful invention that can greatly contribute to the development and vitalization of the companion animal-related industry as well as the creation of profits.

1 is a device configuration diagram showing an underwater treadmill for animals according to the prior art.
2 and 3 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing an underwater rehabilitation device for dogs according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration relationship of the hold-up jacket and the towing means in the dog underwater rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary configuration diagram showing an expanded form of a traction means in the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing an aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a use state diagram showing a use example of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a use state diagram showing a use example of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to the extent that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the present invention.

First of all, it should be noted that in adding reference numerals to components in the drawings, the same components have the same numerals as much as possible, even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Among the accompanying drawings, FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective and cross-sectional views showing the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a holdup jacket and towing in the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing the structural relationship of the means, and FIG. 5 is an exemplary configuration view showing the expansion form of the traction means in the dog underwater rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the dog aquatic rehabilitation device (A) according to the present invention is a bathtub type filled with an appropriate amount of water required for the dog's underwater exercise. An arch type structure that surrounds the water tank (1) and both sides and the upper side of the central part of the water tank (1), and a traction means (2) that provides traction to lift a companion dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank (1), It includes a hold-up jacket (3) that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank (1) while hanging from the tow means (2).

The water tank (1) is for preparing a space for the dog's underwater exercise, and has an area sufficient to perform the water exercise (underwater kick) with the upper part open and the dog entering, and is filled with an appropriate amount of water necessary for the water exercise. It is preferable to form a bathtub form provided with a fresh water space (1a).

The traction means 2 is for providing a traction force for lifting the companion dog in a state where it can roll underwater in the water tank 1, and as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, on both sides of the water tank 1 A plurality of supports 21, each of which is arranged close to each other and maintains an upright state, and a traction bar 22 horizontally disposed above the water tank 1 by horizontally connecting the upper ends of the supports 21, and the support 21 ) and a plurality of connecting rods 23 interconnecting the traction rod 22, the mutual coupling of the support 22 and the connecting rod 23, and the adjustment of the coupling position of the connecting rod 23 to the traction rod 22 It consists of a fixing member 24 that enables height adjustment of the.

It is preferable that the support 21 form a “ㅗ” shape with a combination of a vertical portion 211 maintaining an upright position from the floor and a horizontal portion 212 supporting the vertical portion 211.

In addition, a fastening hole 211a for inserting the fixing member 24 is passed through the upper side of the vertical part 211 .

The traction rod 22 has a first link loop 221 formed on the lower center of the traction bar 22 that can bind the traction wire of the hold-up jacket 3, which will be described later.

The connecting rod 23 forms an "L" shape so as to interconnect the vertical portion 211 of the supporting rod 21 and the connecting rod 23, and a first extension fitted into the vertical portion 211. The portion 231 extends a certain length from the end of the vertical portion, and the second extension portion 232 fitted into the inside of one end of the connecting rod 23 extends a certain length from the tip of the horizontal portion.

In addition, a plurality of positioning holes 231a through which the height of the traction rod 22 is adjusted according to the selective fastening of the fixing member 24 are penetrated through the first extension part 231 at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction. has been

And, in the second extension part 232, a second link loop 233 for tying the pull wire of the hold up jacket 3 or hanging various related items such as towels used for wiping wet hair. ) is provided.

The fixing member 24, for the purpose of fastening the vertical portion 211 of the support 21 and the first extension portion 232 of the connecting rod 23 fitted into the vertical portion 211, two It is preferably a screw bolt or bolt and nut, which is a mechanical element used to fasten parts.

The hold up jacket (3) is for supporting and fixing the dog's body that wants to do underwater exercise. It supports the dog's body, but it is flexible and strong against moisture while allowing free shape change in response to the curvature of the body. It is preferably made of resin or rubber material, so that the body of the dog rises above the water by injecting air into the inside, while preventing the body from colliding with the wall of the tank (1) and getting injured in advance. You may.

In addition, when wrapping the dog's torso, each upper end of the parts that are in close contact with both sides of the torso is connected to the lower end, and the upper end is the first link loop formed on the central lower surface of the traction bar 22 of the traction means 2. It includes a tow wire 31 that can be tied to 221.

At the lower end of the traction wire 31, a link biner 311 is provided that is fastened to a hole formed at each end of the parts that are in close contact with both sides of the dog's body.

Along with this, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs according to a second embodiment of the present invention, which causes a water current (water flow) in the water tank 1 to induce active rolling in the water by dogs. It is also possible to maximize the rehabilitation effect and exercise effect through the maximization of the kicking action.

As shown in FIG. 6, the dog aquatic rehabilitation device (A') according to the second embodiment of the present invention for this purpose includes a bathtub (1') filled with an appropriate amount of water necessary for the dog's underwater exercise , An arcuate structure surrounding both sides and the upper side of the central part of the water tank (1'), and a traction means (2) that provides traction force to lift a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank (1'), and to the traction means (2) The hold-up jacket 3, which supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the tank 1' in a suspended state, and the movement flow of water contained in the tank 1' in a state connected to the tank 1' It includes a water flow generating means (4) that induces the dog's active roll-out in the water.

For reference, the hold-up jacket 2 and the towing means 3 are configured with the hold-up jacket 2 and the towing means 3 of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Since they are the same, detailed descriptions of their configurations will be omitted below.

The water tank (1') is for preparing a space for the dog's underwater exercise and for the installation and coupling of the water flow generating means (4). The first accommodating part 11, which has a sufficient area and is provided with a fresh water space 1a filled with an appropriate amount of water required for the underwater movement, while supplying the water flow generated inside to the fresh water space 1a The second accommodating part 12 is separated from the front and outside of the fresh water space 1a and collects water flowing from the fresh water space 1a.

In addition, a plurality of discharge holes 13 through which the water flow generated inside the first accommodating portion 11 can flow into the fresh water space 1a pass through the front wall portion that divides the first accommodating portion 11. And, in the rear wall part that divides the second accommodating part 12, a plurality of discharge holes 14 allowing the flow of water (water flow) in the fresh water space 1a to lead to the second accommodating part 12 it penetrates

Inside the first accommodating part 11, a water flow forming space 11a for internal installation of the fluid flow generator of the water flow generating means 4 and generation of water flow by the fluid flow device, which will be described later, is provided.

Inside the second accommodating part 12, the suction pump of the water flow generating means 4, which will be described later, is installed and the water contained in the fresh water space 1a of the water tank 1 is induced and sucked by the suction pump. A recovery space 12a is provided.

The water flow generating means 4 is for inducing the dog's active rolling in the water, and includes a fluid flow device 41 that generates a water flow while being installed in the first accommodating part 11 of the water tank 1'. , a suction pump 42 for induced suction of water flowing in the fresh water space 1a of the water tank 1' in a state of being internally installed in the second accommodating part 12 of the water tank 1', and the water tank 1' ) It is provided on the lower side, and both ends are connected to the suction pump 42 and the first accommodating part 11, respectively, so that the water introduced into the suction pump 42 is moved to the first accommodating part 11 to improve water circulation. The flow induction pipe 43 formed by the water tank 1', the detection sensor 44 that comprehensively collects information on the dog's rolling behavior and flow speed while attached to the front wall of the water tank 1', and the device's operation and It consists of a control box 45 that automatically adjusts the flow rate based on the collection information provided from the detection sensor 44.

The fluid phase flow apparatus 41 is preferably composed of a combination of a motor that rotates when power is supplied and a propeller that generates a water flow by a rotational motion by the motor, but must be It is not limited and can be employed differently as long as it is a mechanical element exhibiting the same or similar working relationship.

The suction pump 42 and the flow guide pipe 43 are preferably an underwater pump and a transfer pipe for moving a liquid (water) using a pressure action, but are not necessarily limited thereto. As long as it is a mechanical element exhibiting the same or similar working relationship, it can be employed differently.

The sensor 44 is preferably a motion sensor that recognizes and detects the motion and position of an object (dog behavior, flow speed), but is not necessarily limited thereto and is a mechanical element that exhibits the same or similar working relationship. If so, you can use it differently.

The control box 45 is a control device that automatically adjusts the number of revolutions of the propeller through motor driving control of the fluid flow machine 41 based on the information provided from the detection sensor 44 and a preset program value. control device).

The operation of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device (A) according to the present invention having the above configuration is described in detail as follows.

First, FIG. 7 is a use state diagram showing a use example of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a use state diagram showing a use example of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the number of companion dogs of the present invention for the purpose of rehabilitation exercise (and strengthening of physical strength to maintain a healthy state) to improve canine joint diseases through induction of underwater rolling in the water tank (1) Intervention activity (A) can be used (even at home).

Specifically, after locating a companion dog for (rehabilitation) exercise in the water tank (1), a hold up jacket (3) is wrapped around the dog's body, and then the upper part of the water tank (1) among the traction means (2) for providing traction force. Both ends of the hold-up jacket 3 are jointed with the pull-up wire 31 of the hold-up jacket 3 tied in advance to the first link loop 221 formed on the lower surface of the traction rod 2 disposed horizontally on the The hold-up jacket (3) ensures that the torso of the companion dog is pulled and the torso is stabilized.

Here, joint coupling of the pull wire 31 to the hold up jacket 3 or release of the coupling can be accomplished simply by using a link binner 311 provided on the lower side of the pull wire 31 .

In addition, the height of the traction bar 22 combined with the connecting bar 23 can be adjusted by adjusting the coupling position of the connecting bar 23 coupled to the upper side of the vertical part of the support bar 21 among the traction means 2. Depending on the extent to which the second extension parts 232 of the connecting rod 23 coupled to both sides of the traction rod 23 are fitted, the horizontal width along with the height of the traction means 2 is adjusted by adjusting the spacing of the plurality of connecting rods 23. It is adjustable, so it can respond to most dogs of various physiques.

Continuing, by filling the water tank 1 with an appropriate amount of water so that the dog can float on the water, all preparations for the rehabilitation exercise for joint disease improvement can be completed. Instinctively, foot rolling for swimming is performed, and rehabilitation exercise for joint disease improvement is progressed through such foot rolling.

In particular, as described above, the torso is pulled by the towing means 2 and the hold up jacket 3, and the torso is floated by the water filled in the water tank 1, so that the dog's legs It does not reach the bottom of the water tank (1), so that the weight is not placed on the joints, and as a result, even dogs with severe joint pain can perform rehabilitation exercises without difficulty.

In addition, it is possible to derive the maximization of the rehabilitation effect and exercise effect by actively inducing the dog's underwater foot rolling behavior, which is achieved through the use of the dog aquatic rehabilitation device (A') according to the second embodiment of the present invention. can do.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 8, a water flow is generated in the fresh water space 1a of the tank 1' through the driving of the water flow generating means 4 connected to the modified tank 1'. In addition, it is possible to maximize the rehabilitation effect and exercise effect of improving joint diseases by instinctively reacting to the water flow so that the companion dog more actively performs the water rolling action.

To elaborate, the propeller is rotated by the motor driving of the fluid flow device 41 receiving the command signal (power) from the control box 45 among the water flow generating means 4, and accordingly, the front of the water tank 1' is rotated. A water flow (water flow) is generated in the water flow forming space 11a in the first accommodating part 11 formed separately on the outside, so that the water staying in the water flow forming space 11a is numerous on the front wall of the water tank 1'. A water flow is generated in the fresh water space 1a according to the process of being introduced into the fresh water space 1a through the through-holes 13, and the dog instinctively responds to such a water flow to actively take action in the water. it will be done

In addition, the water flow in the fresh water space 1a according to the above is supplied to the rear wall of the water tank 1' by the suction pump 42 installed in the second accommodating part 12 of the water flow generating means 4. After flowing into the recovery space 12a in the second accommodating part 12 through the plurality of penetrating discharge holes 14, it flows into the flow guiding pipe 43 through the suction pump 42, and the flow guiding pipe Through the circulating process of supplying water to the water flow forming space 11a in the first accommodating part 11 through 43, a continuous water flow occurs in the fresh water space 1a, resulting in the above-mentioned companion dog's underwater rolling. In addition to maximization, more efficient rehabilitation exercise and exercise effect can be derived thereby.

Here, the sensor 44 of the water flow generating means 4 attached to the front wall of the water tank 1' continuously detects and measures the rolling behavior of the companion dog and the flow rate in the fresh water space 1a, and collects such The control box 45 of the water flow generating means 4 receiving the information provided controls the operation of the fluid flow device 41 based on a preset program, so that the water flow rate (flow rate) in the fresh water space 1a ) will maintain the optimal condition considering the amount of exercise of the dog.

In summary, according to the dog aquatic rehabilitation device (A) of the present invention, the dog using the traction means (2) that provides traction force and the hold-up jacket (3) that wraps and supports the dog's body while hanging on the traction means It is possible to perform foot rolling in a stable state by stabilizing the torso, and the body weight is not transmitted to the joints due to the torso traction by the traction means (2) and the hold-up jacket (3), so it is a reasonable rehabilitation exercise even for dogs with severe joint pain. This possible effect can be achieved.

In addition, based on the water flow generating means (4) that is driven when a command signal (current supply) is connected to the tank (1'), inside the tank (1') filled with water necessary for the dog's underwater exercise (fresh water space) Water currents are generated in the water stream, and the companion dog performs active underwater rolling by instinctively reacting to the water flow, so that the best (rehabilitation) exercise performance can be derived, as well as the rehabilitation effect of improving joint diseases and strengthening the musculoskeletal system. can achieve the effect of improving the exercise effect of

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications, changes, and substitutions without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention and the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments and the accompanying drawings. . In addition, the protection scope of the present invention should be construed according to the claims below, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

A, A': Underwater Rehabilitation Device, 1, 1': Water Tank
1a: fresh water space, 2: holdup jacket
3: traction means, 4: water flow generating means
11: first accommodating part, 11a: water flow forming space
12: second accommodating part, 12a: recovery space
13: discharge hole, 14: discharge hole
21: support, 22: towing
23: connecting rod, 24: fixing member
31: traction wire, 41: fluid shifter
42: suction pump, 43: flow guide pipe
44: detection sensor, 45: control box
211: vertical part, 211a: fastening hole
212: horizontal part, 221: first link loop
231: first extension part, 231a: positioning hole
232: second extension part, 233: second link loop
311: link binner

Claims (7)

A bathtub-type water tank filled with the appropriate amount of water required for the dog's underwater exercise;
an arched structure surrounding both sides and an upper side of the central portion of the water tank, and a traction means providing a traction force for lifting a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank; and,
A hold-up jacket that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank while hanging from the tow means;
The traction means,
A plurality of supports disposed close to both sides of the water tank and maintaining an upright state;
A traction bar connected horizontally to each upper end of the supports and disposed horizontally at the top of the water tank;
A plurality of connecting rods interconnecting the support rod and the traction rod;
A fixing member capable of adjusting the height of the traction rod through mutual coupling of the support rod and the connecting rod and adjustment of the coupling position of the connecting rod,
The upper side of the vertical part of the support,
A fastening hole for inserting the fixing member is penetrated,
The connecting rod,
An “A” shape is formed so as to interconnect the vertical part and the connecting rod, and the first extension part fitted inside the vertical part extends a certain length from the end of the vertical part, and the first extension part is fitted to the inside of one end of the connecting rod. 2 The extension part extends a certain length from the tip of the horizontal part,
In the first extension,
A plurality of positioning holes for adjusting the height of the traction rod according to the selective fastening of the fixing member are penetrated at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction,
An aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs, characterized in that it is configured to adjust the horizontal width of the towing means by adjusting the spacing of the plurality of connecting rods according to the degree to which the second extension parts of the connecting rod are fitted to both sides of the traction rod.
A bathtub-type water tank filled with the appropriate amount of water required for the dog's underwater exercise;
an arched structure surrounding both sides and an upper side of the central portion of the water tank, and a traction means providing a traction force for lifting a dog that wants to exercise underwater in the water tank;
a hold-up jacket that supports and fixes the body of the dog located in the water tank while hanging from the tow means; and,
In a state connected to the water tank, a water flow generating means for generating a water flow in the water tank to induce active rolling of the dog in the water;
The traction means,
A plurality of supports disposed close to both sides of the water tank and maintaining an upright state;
A traction bar connected horizontally to each upper end of the supports and disposed horizontally on the upper side of the water tank;
A plurality of connecting rods interconnecting the support rod and the traction rod;
A fixing member capable of adjusting the height of the traction rod through mutual coupling of the support rod and the connecting rod and adjustment of the coupling position of the connecting rod,
The upper side of the vertical part of the support,
A fastening hole for inserting the fixing member is penetrated,
The connecting rod,
An “A” shape is formed so as to interconnect the vertical part and the connecting rod, and the first extension part fitted inside the vertical part extends a certain length from the end of the vertical part, and the first extension part is fitted to the inside of one end of the connecting rod. 2 The extension part extends a certain length from the tip of the horizontal part,
In the first extension,
A plurality of positioning holes for adjusting the height of the traction rod according to the selective fastening of the fixing member are penetrated at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction,
An aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs, characterized in that it is configured to adjust the traverse of the towing means by adjusting the spacing of the plurality of connecting rods according to the degree to which the second extension parts of the connecting rod are fitted to both sides of the traction rod.
delete According to any one of claims 1 or 2,
The hold-up jacket is made of a flexible resin or rubber material that supports the dog's torso but is free to deform in response to the curvature of the torso and is resistant to moisture,
Dog water rehabilitation device characterized in that it includes a traction wire that is connected to the lower end of each upper end of the parts that are in close contact with both sides of the body when wrapping the dog's body, and the upper end can be tied to the upper part of the traction means. .
According to claim 2,
The water tank has a bathtub shape with an open top, an area suitable for the dog to perform underwater exercise, and a fresh water space filled with an appropriate amount of water necessary for the water exercise.
A first accommodating part for supplying the water flow generated inside to the fresh water space is formed separately from the front and outside of the fresh water space,
A second receiving part for recovering water flowing in the fresh water space is formed separately at the rear and outside of the fresh water space,
A plurality of discharge holes through which water flow generated inside the first accommodation unit can flow into the fresh water space are penetrated in the front wall portion that divides the first accommodation unit,
In the rear wall part that divides the second accommodating part, a plurality of discharge holes through which the flow of water in the fresh water space can be connected to the second accommodating part are penetrated.
delete According to claim 5,
The water flow generating means includes a fluid flow generator that generates a water flow in a state of being internally installed in the first accommodating part;
A suction pump for induction and suction of water flowing in the fresh water space while being installed in the second accommodating unit;
A flow guiding pipe provided at the lower side of the water tank and having both ends connected to the suction pump and the first accommodating unit to move the water introduced into the suction pump to the first accommodating unit to achieve water circulation;
A detection sensor attached to the front wall of the water tank and collecting information on the dog's rolling behavior and flow speed;
An aquatic rehabilitation device for dogs, characterized in that it consists of a control box that automatically adjusts the flow rate based on the collection information provided from the detection sensor.

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