KR102524004B1 - Light irradiator for pet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a light irradiator for a companion animal, comprising: a main body that is provided with a power module and an operation switch module and in which a gripping area is formed in at least a portion of an external housing; and a head module detachably coupled to one end of the main body, wherein the head module includes: a plurality of light emitting units configured in a protrusion shape with a predetermined length; and a wall unit surrounding the plurality of light emitting units to block light rays, emitted from the plurality of light emitting units, in one direction, and forming an annular end so that a plurality of comb teeth protruding to a predetermined length from the end are arranged continuously in a circumferential direction. The head module may be multiply formed to emit light of different wavelength ranges, respectively. One head module among multiple head modules may be detachably coupled to the main body. Various physiological treatment effects can be acquired.

Description

Light irradiator for companion animals {LIGHT IRRADIATOR FOR PET}

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a light irradiator for companion animals.

In general, phototherapy for companion animals is mostly used as a phototherapy device for physical therapy for the human body. However, when using a phototherapy device for physical therapy on companion animals such as dogs and cats, which have different body structures from the human body, serious side effects may occur. For example, side effects such as heat shock due to a rapid rise in body temperature may occur when infrared irradiation is performed on dogs with undeveloped sweat glands.

In this regard, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0099786 discloses a configuration for a companion animal-specific LED sterilization and beauty irradiation system that combines four wavelengths using red LED, blue LED, near-infrared LED, and UVC LED. .

In addition, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2090484 discloses a configuration for a phototherapy brush for companion animals that can promote health of hair roots and skin by increasing blood flow to the skin by irradiating laser to the skin while brushing the hair of the companion animal. are starting

However, according to the above published patents and registered patents, only the configuration of irradiating light rays of various wavelength ranges to companion animals for treatment purposes or brushing the hair of companion animals together with light irradiation is disclosed, and companion animals as described above are disclosed. There is a limitation that side effects due to the specificity of the animal's body structure cannot be prevented.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, it is possible to easily replace and irradiate the four wavelengths of light that show different therapeutic effects for each treatment purpose, brush the hair of the companion animal at the same time, and consider the specificity of the companion animal's body structure The need for a light irradiator for companion animals that can prevent side effects such as thermal shock is gradually increasing.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0099786 (2021.08.13) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2090484 (2020.03.12)

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a light irradiator for companion animals that improves the problems of the conventional phototherapy device for companion animals, and is a four-in-one system that can easily replace a head module for radiating light. It is to provide a light irradiator for companion animals that can achieve various physiological therapeutic effects by introducing.

In addition, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, light emitting diodes are embedded in a wall unit in consideration of damage to the retina when light rays such as ultraviolet rays are over-irradiated to the eyes of companion animals or guardians so that light rays do not leak to the outside. It is to provide a light irradiator for companion animals that can be used.

In addition, embodiments of the present disclosure effectively irradiate light rays to the skin of a companion animal by setting comb teeth having a predetermined length at regular intervals and combing the companion animal's hair as if parting the head module when moving the head module left and right, and also when combing It is an object of the present invention to provide a light irradiator for companion animals capable of increasing ventilation so as to facilitate air circulation.

In addition, in embodiments of the present disclosure, a rechargeable battery can be mounted and reused after charging, a switch for controlling power supply and cutoff, a timer, etc. can be provided to adjust the irradiation of light, and a charging plug is built into the body to It is to provide a light irradiator for companion animals that can increase convenience during charging.

In addition, embodiments of the present disclosure are to provide a light irradiator for companion animals that can prevent direct exposure of light rays with strong stimulation such as ultraviolet rays to the skin of companion animals for a long time while automatically irradiating light rays for treatment purposes. .

In addition, embodiments of the present disclosure are to provide a light irradiator for companion animals that can effectively prevent side effects such as thermal shock by effectively detecting the body temperature of companion animals when irradiating light for treatment purposes.

The technical problems to be achieved in the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned matters, and other technical problems that are not mentioned are not limited to those skilled in the art from various embodiments to be described below. can be considered by

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a companion animal light irradiator includes a main body provided with a power module and an operation switch module and having a gripping area formed on at least a portion of an external housing; and a head module detachably coupled to one end of the main body, wherein the head module includes: a plurality of light emitting units configured in a protruding shape having a predetermined length; and surrounds the plurality of light emitting units to block light rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in one direction, and has an annular end formed so that a plurality of comb teeth protruding to a predetermined length are continuously disposed in the circumferential direction. The head module may include a wall unit, and the head module may be composed of a plurality of head modules that respectively irradiate light rays of different wavelength regions, and any one of the plurality of head modules may be detachably coupled to the main body. there is.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light emitting unit may include a pressure sensor having a sensing surface for a predetermined pressure and a circuit board on which a plurality of circuit elements constituting the circuit of the pressure sensor are mounted; at least one light emitting diode mounted on the circuit board and emitting light according to the sensing of the pressure sensor; an outer wall member fixing the circuit board to one area and forming an exterior of the light emitting unit; And it may include a transmission member inserted into the upper portion of the outer wall member to transfer the pressure due to contact with the object to the sensing surface of the pressure sensor.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the annular end portion may be divided into a plurality of arc-shaped regions along the circumferential direction, and at least one contact-type body temperature sensor may be provided in each of the divided arc-shaped regions. there is.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module is disposed in the arc-shaped region in which the number of contact-type body temperature sensors that are operated due to contact with an object is greatest among the plurality of arc-shaped regions. It may be configured to detect the body temperature value of the object through a food temperature sensor.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module further includes a gyroscope unit configured to detect a movement direction of the head module, and the head module includes the gyroscope unit among the plurality of arc-shaped areas. The body temperature value of the object may be detected through the contact-type body temperature sensor disposed in the arc-shaped region located on the side opposite to the movement direction of the head module sensed by the unit.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, various physiological therapeutic effects can be achieved by introducing a four-in-one system in which a head module for irradiating light can be easily replaced.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, light emitting diodes are embedded in the wall unit in consideration of the fact that damage to the retina may be caused when light rays such as ultraviolet rays are over-irradiated to the eyes of companion animals or guardians, so that light rays leak to the outside. can make it not happen.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the head module is moved left and right by setting up comb teeth having a predetermined length at regular intervals, the hair of the companion animal is combed as if parting, thereby effectively radiating light rays to the skin of the companion animal. Ventilation can be increased so that air circulation is smoothly performed during combing.

In addition, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a rechargeable battery can be mounted and reused after charging, a switch for controlling power supply and cutoff, a timer, etc. can be provided to adjust the irradiation of light, and a charging plug can be installed in the main body. It can be built in to increase convenience when charging.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent direct exposure of light rays with strong stimulation such as ultraviolet rays to the skin of a companion animal for a long time while automatically irradiating light rays for treatment purposes.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, side effects such as thermal shock can be effectively prevented by effectively detecting the body temperature of a companion animal when irradiating light for treatment purposes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Included as part of the detailed description to aid understanding of the embodiments, the accompanying drawings provide various embodiments and, together with the detailed description, describe technical features of the various embodiments.
1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a light irradiator for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a head module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a cut cross-sectional view of the head module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, cut with reference to area AA′ of FIG. 2 .
4 is a side perspective view illustrating a power module of the main body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a head module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure cut along the AA′ area of FIG. 2 .
6 is a bottom view of the head module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure viewed from a downward direction.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this is only an example and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

In describing the present disclosure, when it is determined that a detailed description of known technologies related to the present disclosure may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present disclosure, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical spirit of the present disclosure is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

1 is a schematic perspective view for explaining a light irradiator 10 for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The companion animal light irradiator 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a power module 110 (see FIG. 4 ) and an operation switch module 120 and a gripping area 140 on at least a part of an external housing. It may include a body 100 formed, and a head module 200 detachably coupled to one end of the body 100.

In addition, as an example, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may detect at least one of a type of light beam, a light beam irradiation time, a light beam irradiation time timer setting value, and a detected body temperature value of an object. It may include a display module 130 configured to output an indicating interface. In addition, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display module 130 on an upper surface area.

The display module 130 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure displays information processed by the light irradiator 10 for companion animals through a display unit. For example, when a program or application indicating the type of light beam is executed in the companion animal light emitter 10, a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) related to the type of light beam is displayed.

For reference, the display means includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. Display), and at least one of a 3D display.

In addition, as an example, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to manipulate at least one of power on-off, light irradiation time timer setting, and detection of body temperature. A switch module 120 may be included. In addition, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation switch module 120 on an upper surface area.

The power module 110 provided in the body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail in FIG. 4 to be described later.

The light irradiator 10 for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a detachable coupling part 300 implementing a detachable coupling between the main body 100 and the head module 200 . As an example, in the companion animal light irradiator 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a threaded groove may be provided at one end of the main body 100 so that the head module 200 can be coupled thereto, and similarly One end of the head module 200 may be provided with a threaded coupling area for coupling with the main body 100 .

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main body 100 may implement an external housing accommodating the power module 110, the control module, and the like, and the gripping area 140 may be formed on at least a part of the external housing. can For reference, the gripping area 140 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be made of a rubber material so that a user can grip it more easily, and wrinkles may be formed in a partial area.

The head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be composed of a plurality of head modules 200 that respectively radiate light rays of different wavelength regions, and any one head module among the plurality of head modules 200 may be configured. (200) can be detachably coupled to the main body (100).

That is, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a total of four, and each includes an infrared wavelength range of 1,000 to 5,000 nm, a visible ray wavelength range of 780 to 570 nm, and a visible ray range of 500 to 380 nm. It can be configured to radiate light rays in the ultraviolet wavelength range of 200 to 315 nm, and in this way, any one head among a total of 4 head modules 200 radiating light rays in different wavelength ranges according to the purpose of treatment The module 200 may be used by being coupled to the main body 100.

For reference, the infrared wavelength range can be divided into near infrared rays (short wave infrared rays) in the range of about 770 to 1,500 nm and far infrared rays (long wave infrared rays) in the range of 1,500 to 15,000 nm, but the near infrared range in the range of about 770 to 1,000 nm and about 5,000 to The far-infrared ray region in the 15,000 nm range may not be utilized in consideration of suppression of perspiration by limiting sweat generation of the companion animal's skin. In this way, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention restrictively radiates light rays in the infrared wavelength range of 1,000 to 5,000 nm, so that light rays can be irradiated considering the specificity of the body structure of companion animals. This infrared wavelength region generates heat in the skin to increase blood flow, thereby supplying nutrients and oxygen to cells to help restore cells and improve health.

In addition, the visible ray wavelength region in the range of 780 to 570 nm is a visible ray region of warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow, and has a thermal effect and a counterirritant effect on the skin. It can help you manage your health.

In addition, the visible ray wavelength region in the range of 500 to 380 nm is a visible ray region of cool colors such as blue, indigo, and purple, and has an effect of calming skin heat, thereby improving micro-inflammation or folliculitis of the skin.

In addition, the UV wavelength region in the range of 200 to 315 nm may be further divided into UVA 315 to 400 nm, UVB 280 to 315 nm, and UVC 200 to 280 nm according to the wavelength range. In general, ultraviolet rays in the range of 200 to 400 nm are widely used for physical therapy, but the light irradiator 10 for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure promotes vitamin D production and calcium metabolism, tonic effect ), a UV wavelength range of 200 to 315 nm may be applied to use a predetermined sterilization effect.

2 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module 200 may be detachably coupled to one end of the main body 100, and may be configured to irradiate light rays in contact with an object (ie, a companion animal), A plurality of comb teeth 224 protruding in a protruding shape may be provided to brush (ie, comb) the hair of an object.

The head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of light emitting units 210 configured in a protrusion shape having a predetermined length, and a plurality of light emitting units 210 surrounding the plurality of light emitting units 210. A wall unit 220 configured to block light rays emitted in one direction and to have an annular end portion 221 formed so that a plurality of comb teeth 224 protruding at a predetermined length from the annular end portion 221 are continuously disposed in the circumferential direction can include

A plurality of light emitting units 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided on a plane of a central region of the wall unit 220 . In addition, the light emitting unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a length equal to or smaller than that of the plurality of comb teeth 224 formed at the annular end 221 of the wall unit 220. can have

That is, the light emitting unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is formed in the receiving area of the wall unit 220, and when the comb 224 of the wall unit 220 brushes the hair of the object, it is applied to the skin of the object from the inside. It may be configured to emit a light beam. In addition, since the light emitting unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed at the same height as the comb 224 of the wall unit 220, the light emitting unit 210 itself is the comb of the wall unit 220 ( 224) can brush the hair of the object.

The wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a shape surrounding the plurality of light emitting units 210 in one direction, and a plane in which the plurality of light emitting units 210 are installed may be formed in a central area. An annular end portion 221 may be formed at an end of the curved surface surrounding the plurality of light emitting units 210 .

As the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure blocks the light rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting units 210 in one direction, the light rays are over-irradiated to the eyes of an object (ie, companion animal) or guardian, It can prevent damage to the retina. That is, the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure serves to provide an area in which the light emitting unit 210 can be installed and simultaneously accommodate the light emitting unit 210 in one direction to block light rays. can

In addition, in the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of comb teeth 224 formed at the annular end portion 221 may have a length of about 5 mm, and the plurality of comb teeth 224 may have an annular shape. It may be configured to be continuously disposed along the circumferential direction at an interval of about 1 to 2 mm at the end 221 .

Accordingly, while moving the head module 200 from side to side and combing the hair of the object as if parting, light rays can be effectively irradiated to the skin of the object, and ventilation can be improved by facilitating air circulation during combing.

FIG. 3 is a cut cross-sectional view of the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, cut along the line A-A′ of FIG. 2 .

The light emitting unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pressure sensor on which a sensing surface 212 for a predetermined pressure is formed and a circuit board 211 on which a plurality of circuit elements constituting the circuit of the pressure sensor are mounted. ), at least one light emitting diode 213 mounted on the circuit board 211 and emitting light according to the sensing of the pressure sensor, an outer wall fixing the circuit board 211 to one area and forming the appearance of the light emitting unit 210 It may include a transmission member 215 inserted into the upper portion of the member 214 and the outer wall member 214 to transfer pressure due to contact with the object to the sensing surface 212 of the pressure sensor.

That is, in the light emitting unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transfer member 215 provided at the outermost end of the end directly contacts the hair and skin of the object to make a predetermined contact with the sensing surface 212 of the pressure sensor. Pressure may be transmitted, and the light emitting diode 213 may emit light according to the pressure sensor sensing the transmitted contact pressure. Accordingly, while effectively brushing the hair of the object, it is possible to easily irradiate light rays to the skin of the object for an appropriate time as needed.

The circuit board 211 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a sensing IC for detecting a change in capacitance according to contact with an object, and a plurality of input/output terminals along with active and passive elements. In addition, the circuit board 211 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a sensing surface 212 formed as a conductor pattern having a predetermined size on the upper surface.

The outer wall member 214 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a cylindrical shape to form the appearance of the protruding light emitting unit 210, and the upper side may be opened so that the transmission member 215 may be inserted, A protrusion to which the circuit board 211 can be fixed may be formed on the inside.

The transmission member 215 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a shape corresponding to the upper inner side of the transmission member 215 so that the lower end can be inserted into the upper side of the transmission member 215 . Illustratively, the transmission member 215 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be made of a material having elasticity, and a predetermined end is formed at the lower end to prevent the locking jaw formed in the groove of the outer wall member 214. It may be configured to be fitted.

In addition, the transmission member 215 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be manufactured by adding a diffusing agent (eg, epoxy, etc.) for diffusion of light rays, and thus light rays emitted from the light emitting diode 213 (or light) can be diffused overall.

In addition to this, the transmission member 215 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be made of a semi-transmissive material and may be configured to absorb or block a portion of light emitted from the light emitting diode 213 . Accordingly, side effects caused by strong stimulating rays such as ultraviolet rays can be minimized.

In addition, the transmission member 215 according to an additional embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to have the same or similar color as the light emitting diode 213, and accordingly, to easily distinguish the type of light emitted. can do.

Figure 4 is a side perspective view for explaining the power module 110 of the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a power module 110 configured to supply power for the operation of the light irradiator 10 for companion animals. As an example, in the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module 200 can be detachably coupled to one end and the charging plug 111 is provided at the other end so that the internal It may be configured to enable charging of the rechargeable battery 112 .

In addition, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include an opening and closing cap 113 configured to cover the charging plug 111 provided at the other end.

FIG. 5 is a cut cross-sectional view of the head module 200 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, cut along the A-A′ area of FIG. 2 .

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, in the head module 200, the light emitting unit 210 including the circuit board 211, the light emitting diode 213 and the transmission member 215 is inside the wall unit 220 (reference 5), and may be configured such that the light emitting diode 213 emits light according to the contact pressure when the protrusion having a predetermined length comes into contact with the object.

That is, the head module 200 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure brushes the hair of an object through a plurality of protrusions having a predetermined length and comb teeth 224 formed on the annular end portion 221, and at the same time, from the plurality of protrusions. The light emitting unit 210 may stably radiate light to the skin of an object in a state of being separated by a predetermined interval.

6 is a bottom view of the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure viewed from a downward direction.

As described above, the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure surrounds the plurality of light emitting units 210 to block the light rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting units 210 in one direction, and the annular end ( 221) may be formed such that a plurality of comb teeth 224 protruding in a predetermined length from the annular end 221 are continuously disposed in the circumferential direction.

In addition, the annular end portion 221 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be divided into a plurality of arc-shaped regions 222 along the circumferential direction, and each of the arc-shaped regions 222 may include at least one contact type. A body temperature sensor 223 may be provided.

That is, in the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the contact type body temperature sensor 223 may be provided at one end of the comb teeth 224 formed at the annular end portion 221 . As the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with the contact-type body temperature sensor 223, it is possible to prevent the application of excessive heat by measuring the body temperature of an object along with irradiation of light.

In the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the annular end portion 221 may be divided into a plurality of (eg, four) units to constitute each arc-shaped area 222, and each A plurality of comb teeth 224 are continuously disposed in an arc direction for each arcuate region 222, and at least some or all of the plurality of comb teeth 224 may be provided with a contact type body temperature sensor 223.

In addition, in the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, among the plurality of arc-shaped regions 222, the arc-shaped region in which the number of contact-type body temperature sensors 223 that are operated due to contact with an object is the maximum ( 222) may be configured to detect a body temperature value of an object through a contact type body temperature sensor 223 disposed therein.

That is, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure considers the contact area between the annular end 221 at which the plurality of comb teeth 224 are formed and the object, and the contact angle formed during contact with the plurality of arc-shaped regions. By being configured to select the arc-shaped region 222 where the most body temperature values are detected, the annular end portion 221 of the head module 200 can most accurately detect the body temperature value of the object and is directed in a direction desired by the user. ) can be easily measured by contacting the object.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in the wall unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the annular end portion 221 is divided into four to form a first arc-shaped area 222-a and a second arc-shaped area 222-b. ), a third arc-shaped area 222-c and a fourth arc-shaped area 222-d, and a plurality of contact-type body temperature sensors 223 are provided for each arc-shaped area 222. The comb 224 of may be formed.

Illustratively, in the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first arc-shaped region 222-a among the plurality of arc-shaped regions 222 has the largest contact area with the object and is operated. When the number of type body temperature sensors 223 is maximum, the body temperature of an object may be sensed through at least one contact type body temperature sensor 223 disposed in the first arcuate region 222-a.

For reference, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to calculate an average of the plurality of body temperature values as the final body temperature value of the object when a plurality of body temperature values are sensed, or the detected body temperature value An average of the body temperature values other than the highest and lowest body temperature values may be calculated as the final body temperature value of the object.

In addition, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a gyroscope unit (not shown) configured to detect a motion direction of the head module 200 . In addition, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has an arc shape located on a side opposite to the movement direction of the head module 200 sensed by the gyroscope unit among the plurality of arc shape areas 222 . It may be configured to sense the body temperature of the object through the contact type body temperature sensor 223 disposed in the area 222 .

That is, the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may detect a motion moving in a direction in which one of the plurality of arc-shaped regions 222 is provided through the gyroscope unit. The body temperature value of the object may be measured through the arc-shaped region 222 provided on the side of the detected movement direction and the contact-type body temperature sensor 223 disposed in the arc-shaped region 222 on the opposite side with respect to the center point. can be configured to detect

Illustratively, referring to FIG. 6 , in the head module 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module 200 has a second arc-shaped region 222-b in a direction (ie, a right direction). ), motion moving in the right direction of the head module 200 can be detected through the gyroscope unit, and the second arc-shaped area 222-b provided on the side of the detected movement direction and the center point The body temperature value of the object may be sensed through the contact type body temperature sensor 223 disposed in the fourth circular arc-shaped region 222-d opposite to the reference.

In this way, the companion animal light emitter 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure immediately after the light emitting unit 210 of the head module 200 emits light in a predetermined wavelength region (ie, light irradiation) After a predetermined time interval) by detecting the temperature of the skin region of the object to which the light beam is irradiated, side effects such as thermal shock can be effectively prevented by easily detecting the temperature of the skin region of the object after the light beam is irradiated. .

For reference, the light irradiator 10 for companion animals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a control module configured to control each operation of the power module 110, the display module 130, and the head module 200 (not shown). ) may be additionally included. A control module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as a processor, microprocessor, controller, microcontroller, or the like.

According to a further embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module 200 may have a tuyere (not shown) formed in at least a portion of a light irradiation area, that is, an area where the protruding light emitting unit 210 is disposed, and a gyroscope. It may be configured to variably control the strength and time of wind discharged through the air outlet according to the movement direction and tilt deviation of the head module 200 detected by the unit.

In addition, according to an additional embodiment of the present disclosure, the head module 200 may further include a camera (not shown) in at least a part of a light emitting area, that is, an area where the protruding light emitting unit 210 is disposed. , and an image captured by the corresponding camera may be output to the display module 130 . Accordingly, the user can check the state of the skin of the object simultaneously with the light irradiation and easily visually check foreign substances such as parasites.

As described above, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, various physiological therapeutic effects can be achieved by introducing a four-in-one system in which a head module for irradiating light can be easily replaced.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, light emitting diodes are embedded in the wall unit in consideration of the fact that damage to the retina may be caused when light rays such as ultraviolet rays are over-irradiated to the eyes of companion animals or guardians, so that light rays leak to the outside. can make it not happen.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, when moving the head module left and right by setting up comb teeth having a predetermined length at regular intervals, the hair of the companion animal is combed as if parting, thereby effectively irradiating light rays to the skin of the companion animal. Ventilation can be increased so that air circulation is smoothly performed during combing.

In addition, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a rechargeable battery can be mounted and reused after charging, a switch for controlling power supply and cutoff, a timer, etc. can be provided to adjust the irradiation of light rays, and a charging plug can be installed in the main body. It can be built in to increase convenience when charging.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent direct long-term exposure of light rays with strong stimulation, such as ultraviolet rays, to the skin of a companion animal while automatically irradiating light rays for treatment purposes.

In addition, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, side effects such as thermal shock can be effectively prevented by effectively detecting the body temperature of a companion animal when irradiating light for treatment purposes.

Although the present disclosure has been described in detail through representative embodiments, those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs can make various modifications to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. will understand Therefore, the scope of rights of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments and should not be defined, and should be defined by not only the claims to be described later, but also those equivalent to these claims.

10: Light irradiator for companion animals
100: body
110: power module
111: charging plug
112: rechargeable battery
113: cap for opening and closing
120: operation switch module
130: display module
140: gripping area
200: head module
210: light emitting unit
211: circuit board
212: sensing surface
213: light emitting diode
214: outer wall member
215: transmission member
220: wall unit
221: annular end
222: circular arc shape area
223: contact body temperature sensor
224: comb teeth
300: detachable coupling part

Claims (5)

As a light irradiator for companion animals,
a main body having a power module and an operation switch module and having a gripping area formed on at least a portion of the outer housing; and
A head module detachably coupled to one end of the main body
including,
The head module,
a plurality of light emitting units configured in a protrusion shape having a predetermined length; and
Enclosing the plurality of light emitting units to block light rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in one direction, and having an annular end portion formed thereon, a plurality of comb teeth protruding with a predetermined length from the annular end portion are continuously disposed in a circumferential direction. wall unit
including,
The head module is composed of a plurality of head modules that respectively irradiate light rays of different wavelength regions, and any one of the plurality of head modules is detachably coupled to the main body;
The annular end portion is divided into a plurality of arc-shaped regions along the circumferential direction,
In each of the divided arc-shaped regions, the plurality of comb teeth are continuously disposed, and at least some or all of the plurality of comb teeth are provided with a contact type body temperature sensor,
The head module,
In addition, to detect the body temperature value of the object through the contact-type body temperature sensor disposed in the arc-shaped area in which the number of contact-type body temperature sensors operated due to contact with the object is maximum among the plurality of arc-shaped areas By being configured, the arc-shaped area that detects the most body temperature value is selected from among the plurality of arc-shaped areas in consideration of the contact area between the annular end portion and the object where the plurality of comb teeth are formed and the angle formed during contact. do,
The head module,
A gyroscope unit configured to detect the movement direction of the head module
Including more,
The head module,
A body temperature value of an object is sensed through the contact type body temperature sensor disposed in the arc-shaped region located in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the head module detected by the gyroscope unit among the plurality of arc-shaped regions. which is further configured to
Light irradiator for pets. According to claim 1,
The light emitting unit,
A circuit board on which a pressure sensor having a sensing surface for a predetermined pressure and a plurality of circuit elements constituting the circuit part of the pressure sensor are mounted;
at least one light emitting diode mounted on the circuit board and emitting light according to the sensing of the pressure sensor;
an outer wall member fixing the circuit board to one area and forming an exterior of the light emitting unit; and
A transmission member that is inserted into the upper part of the outer wall member and transmits the pressure caused by contact with the object to the sensing surface of the pressure sensor.
Which includes,
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