KR102585742B1 - Smart pet shower device - Google Patents

Abstract

A payment unit that charges the user a shower fee considering the shower time during which the pet is showered, a fixing unit that fixes at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered, a shower unit that sprays water on the fixed pet, A drying unit that dries the pet sprayed with water, and a control unit that controls the operation of at least one of the payment unit, the fixing unit, the shower unit, and the drying unit, wherein the control unit controls the shower unit. As the time increases, a smart pet shower device is controlled so that an expensive shower fee is charged to the user through the payment unit, but a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time is provided to the user as an option. provided.

Description

Smart pet shower device {Smart pet shower device}

The present invention relates to a smart pet shower device, and more specifically, to a smart pet shower device that automatically showers a pet unattended.

To shower a pet, the pet owner generally fills a bathtub with water, holds the pet with one hand, and uses a detergent to rub the pet with the other hand.

Alternatively, the pet owner may hold the pet with one hand and shower the pet with the other hand using a shower head.

However, showering your pet in this way has the disadvantage of requiring you to hold the pet with one hand, making it difficult to use both hands to shower the pet cleanly, and taking a long time.

On the other hand, in order to use both hands, if you let go of the hand holding the pet, a pet that does not like bathing may engage in unexpected behavior such as running away, so there is a risk of the pet being injured or a person being injured.

Accordingly, there is a need for a method to shower pets more efficiently.

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Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0027324 (2018.03.14)

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a smart pet shower device that showers a pet unmanned.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a smart pet shower device that automatically showers a pet.

Another technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an economical smart pet shower device by providing a time reduction option to shorten the shower time as an option to the user.

The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those described above.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a smart pet shower device.

According to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device includes a payment unit that charges the user a shower fee considering the shower time during which the pet is showered, and a fixing unit that secures at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered. , a shower unit that sprays water on the fixed pet, a drying unit that dries the pet with the water sprayed on it, and the operation of at least one of the payment unit, the fixing unit, the shower unit, and the drying unit. It includes a control unit that controls, wherein as the shower time becomes longer, the control unit controls to charge an expensive shower fee to the user through the payment unit, but provides a time reduction option to shorten the shower time to the user. You can control it to be provided as an option.

According to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device further includes an induction unit that provides at least one of a snack smell and a user's voice to the pet being showered, wherein the control unit allows the user to select the time reduction option. When selected, it can be controlled to provide at least one of the snack smell and the user's voice through the guidance unit so that at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered moves in one direction.

According to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device further includes a discharge portion that drains the water sprayed from the shower unit to the outside, wherein the discharge portion includes an inlet through which the sprayed water flows, and the inflow water. It includes a drain that opens and closes to drain to the outside, and a flow passage that provides a flow path so that water flowing into the inlet flows into the drain, and the discharge portion is configured to provide a flow path for water flowing into the inlet to flow into the drain, and the discharge portion is configured to provide a flow path for water flowing into the inlet to allow water to flow to the drain, and the discharge portion is configured to provide a flow path for water flowing into the inlet to allow water to flow to the drain. It may further include an outlet that opens and closes to discharge the pet's hair to the outside, and a pump unit that vacuum-suctions the other pet's hair.

According to one embodiment, when the water sprayed from the shower is drained to the outside, the control unit first controls the discharge port to be closed but the drain port to be opened, and the controller is configured to allow the user to shorten the time. When the option is selected, a second control is performed to close the drain and open the outlet so that the hair of the other pet is discharged to the outside, and the second control is to control the pump to vacuum the hair of the other pet. It may include starting the operation of the unit.

According to one embodiment, it further includes an ear protection part worn on the ears of the pet being showered, wherein the ear protection part is worn on the ears of the pet being showered and provides waterproofing against water sprayed from the shower unit. You can.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a payment unit that charges a shower fee to the user considering the shower time for showering the pet, a fixture that fixes at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered, and the fixed pet It includes a shower unit that sprays water, a drying unit that dries the pet to which the water has been sprayed, and a control unit that controls the operation of at least one of the payment unit, the fixing unit, the shower unit, and the drying unit. And, the control unit controls such that as the shower time becomes longer, an expensive shower fee is charged to the user through the payment unit, and a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time is provided to the user as an option. A smart pet shower device may be provided.

Accordingly, unlike conventional pet shower devices that provide the user, i.e., the pet owner, with a shower for showering the pet, the pet can be showered unattended and automatically.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit is controlled to charge a higher shower fee to the user through the payment unit as the shower time becomes longer. In the present invention, a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time is provided. It can be provided as an option to the user.

Accordingly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the user selects the time reduction option, for the pet's shower, the control unit sets a lower rate than the expensive shower fee according to the shower time through the payment unit. By charging, users can make economical consumption.

1 to 9 are diagrams for explaining a smart pet shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed content will be thorough and complete and so that the spirit of the invention can be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

In this specification, when an element is referred to as being on another element, it means that it may be formed directly on the other element or that a third element may be interposed between them. Additionally, in the drawings, the shapes and thicknesses of regions are exaggerated for effective explanation of technical content.

Additionally, in various embodiments of the present specification, terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, what is referred to as a first component in one embodiment may be referred to as a second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiment. Additionally, in this specification, 'and/or' is used to mean including at least one of the components listed before and after.

In the specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, components, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, or components. It should not be understood as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of elements or combinations thereof. Additionally, in this specification, “connection” is used to mean both indirectly connecting and directly connecting a plurality of components.

In addition, terms such as "... unit", "... unit", and "module" used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. there is.

Additionally, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a smart pet shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 to 9 are diagrams for explaining a smart pet shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device 1000 can be applied to an unmanned pet bathing shop (ps), as shown in FIG. 1.

According to the results of a survey by a domestic research institute (refer to Kb Management Research Institute's '2021 Korea Pet Report'), as of the end of 2020, the number of people raising companion animals (pts) in Korea is estimated to be 14.48 million people from 6.04 million households. It was found to be an increase of 4.6%P compared to 2018.

In other words, the number of households (or population) living with companion animals (pts) in Korea is increasing. Here, the term companion animal (pt) can be understood as a concept that includes animals that live with their owners, including dogs, cats, etc.

Accordingly, it may be a self-evident fact that interest in companion animals (pts) is increasing. Accordingly, according to one example, pet bathing shops (PS) were introduced in Korea.

However, the pet shower device conventionally used in pet bathing shops (ps) is at the level of providing a shower head for showering a pet (pt), so the user (us), that is, the pet owner, still has to use the pet shower. It is designed to shower (pt) directly.

Accordingly, the pet shower device used in the conventional pet bathing shop (ps) has the disadvantage of being cumbersome because the user (us) still has to shower the pet (pt) directly.

Therefore, the present invention provides a smart pet shower device that automatically showers the pet (pt) without the user (us) showering the pet (pt) directly, that is, is operated unmanned and automatically.

Hereinafter, it will be assumed that the smart pet shower device 1000 is applied to a pet bathing shop (ps), but according to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device 1000 can be provided for home use as well. am.

To this end, referring to FIG. 2, the smart pet shower device 1000 includes a measuring unit 10, a payment unit 20, a fixing unit 30, a shower unit 40, a drying unit 50, It may include at least one of a sterilization unit 60, an induction unit 70, a discharge unit 80, a display unit 100, an application linkage unit 200, an information management unit 300, and a control unit 400. .

Meanwhile, the smart pet shower device 1000 is provided with a receiving space (as, see FIG. 3) where a companion animal (pt) is accommodated, and the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the receiving space (as) is provided with a shower. Of course, each component of the smart pet shower device 1000 described above can be operated to do so.

To this end, according to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device 1000 includes at least one of the above-described configurations, and includes a receiving space for accommodating a companion animal (pt) therein as described above ( as, see FIG. 3) may be provided in the form of a housing provided.

Hereinafter, in the housing-type accommodation space (as, see FIG. 3) as described above, the side facing the back of the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the accommodation space (as) is the upper side, the side facing the stomach is the lower side, and the head side is the upper side. One side of the side facing towards is defined as the front, and one side of the side facing the tail is defined as the back.

Hereinafter, each configuration is explained with reference to FIG. 3. The smart pet shower device 1000 shown in FIG. 3 is when the user (us) shown in FIG. 1 views the smart pet shower device 1000 from the front side (ey1).

Measuring part (10)

Referring to FIG. 3, the measuring unit 10 can measure the body condition of a companion animal (pt). Here, the physical condition of the companion animal (pt) can be understood as a concept including the weight and height of the companion animal (pt).

For this purpose, the measuring unit 10 may be provided in the form of, for example, a weight scale, a height scale, etc. More specifically, for example, when the measuring unit 10 is provided in the form of a weight scale, as shown in FIG. 3, the measuring unit 10 may be placed on the lower side of the housing.

Accordingly, the measuring unit 10 can measure the weight of the companion animal (pt) seated in the measuring unit 10.

Or, for another example, when the measuring unit 10 is provided in the form of a stadiometer (not shown), the measuring unit 10 may be placed on the upper side of the housing.

Accordingly, the measurement unit 10 can measure the height of the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the accommodation space (as).

Meanwhile, the measuring unit 10 may be linked with the payment unit 20, which will be described later.

Accordingly, the basic shower fee charged to the user (us) by the payment unit 20, which will be described later, may vary depending on the body condition of the pet (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10. For example, the heavier the weight of the pet (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10, the more expensive the basic shower fee charged to the user (us) may be through the payment unit 20, which will be described later. Or, for another example, the larger the height of the pet (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10, the more expensive the basic shower fee charged to the user (us) may be through the payment unit 20, which will be described later. This takes into account that as the weight and/or height of the companion animal (pt) being showered increases, more water, detergent, etc. may be used and the shower time may become longer.

Meanwhile, of course, the interworking between the measurement unit 10 and the payment unit 20 can be controlled through the control unit 400, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, the measurement unit 10 may be linked with the information management unit 300, which will be described later.

Accordingly, the body condition of the companion animal (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10 is collected, stored, and analyzed in a database by the information management unit 300, which will be described later, and can be managed as big data. You can.

Accordingly, the user (us) may obtain information about the health status of the companion animal (pt) using the big data of the companion animal (pt) managed in the information management unit 300, which will be described later.

payment department (20)

The payment unit 20 may charge the user (us) a shower fee that takes into account the shower time during which the pet (pt) takes a shower.

Here, the shower fee can be understood as a concept including a basic shower fee and an additional shower fee. Meanwhile, here, the basic shower fee may be a fee for using the smart pet shower device 1000 during a preset basic shower time. For example, here, the basic shower fee is, as previously assumed, in the case of the smart pet shower device 1000 applied to the pet bath shop (ps), the operator who operates the pet bath shop (ps) This may be a fee for using the smart pet shower device 1000 during a preset basic shower time.

Meanwhile, here, the additional shower fee may be an additional fee charged to the user (us) when the user (us) exceeds the basic shower time and the pet (pt) takes an additional shower. Of course, the additional shower fee can also be set in advance by the operator, for example, to charge an additional fee per predetermined time. At this time, when charging the additional shower fee, the payment unit 20 may charge a more expensive shower fee to the user (us) as the additional shower time increases.

Meanwhile, of course, the charging of the shower fee by the payment unit 20 can be controlled so that at least one of the basic shower fee and the additional shower fee can be charged through the control unit 400, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the payment unit 20 may receive advance payment of the basic shower fee from the user (us). Meanwhile, the payment unit 20 can receive prepayment or postpayment of the additional shower fee from the user (us).

To this end, the payment unit 20 may be provided in the form of, for example, a card reader, a cash slot, or a wireless communication unit. Here, the card reader can be understood as a structure for recognizing a card when shower fees are paid by card, such as a credit card or check card. In addition, the cash input port here can be understood as a structure in which an entrance for receiving cash is formed, like a conventional vending machine. In addition, the wireless communication unit herein may be understood as a structure for paying shower fees through wireless communication, such as near field communication (NFC) or magnetic secure transmission (MST).

Accordingly, the user (us) can prepay the basic shower fee through the payment unit 20 and use the smart pet shower device 1000.

To this end, the payment unit 20 may be linked with the measurement unit 10, as described above.

Accordingly, it goes without saying that the basic shower fee charged to the user (us) by the payment unit 20 may vary depending on the physical condition of the pet (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10.

Meanwhile, after the basic shower time corresponding to the basic shower fee has elapsed, the user (us) pays the additional shower fee through the payment unit 20 and uses the smart pet shower device 1000. can be used additionally.

For example, when the user (us) uses the smart pet shower device 1000, the payment unit 20 may, as described above, allow the operator to The basic shower fee corresponding to a preset basic shower time, for example, 20 minutes, may be charged to the user (us).

Meanwhile, when 20 minutes of the preset basic shower time has elapsed, the control unit 400, which will be described later, sends a message to confirm whether to proceed with an additional shower, as shown in FIG. 3, through the display unit 100, which will be described later. You can control it to be provided.

Alternatively, although not shown in the drawing, the smart pet shower device 1000 may be provided with an alarm unit. Accordingly, when the basic shower time has elapsed, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can be controlled to notify the user (us) that the basic shower time has elapsed through the alarm unit.

Accordingly, when the user (us) selects to proceed with the additional shower, the payment unit 20 can charge the user (us) the additional shower fee.

Meanwhile, when the payment unit 20 receives an additional shower fee from the user (us) in advance, the user (us) may be provided with a predetermined additional shower time corresponding to the additional shower fee paid in advance. . Here, of course, the additional shower time corresponding to the predetermined additional shower fee can be set in advance by the operator as described above.

Meanwhile, in contrast to this, when the payment unit 20 receives the additional shower fee from the user (us), a predetermined additional shower fee corresponding to the time the user (us) took an additional shower may be provided. Here, of course, the additional shower fee corresponding to the predetermined additional shower time may also be set in advance by the operator.

The control unit 400, which will be described later, can control the pre-payment or post-payment through the payment unit 20 to be displayed on the screen through the display unit 100, which will be described later, so that the user (us) can select it.

Fixing part (30)

The fixing part 30 may fix at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt) being showered. Here, the body parts of the companion animal (pt) can be understood as a concept including, for example, the head, neck, shoulders, waist, legs, and feet of the companion animal (pt).

For this purpose, the fixing part 30 may be provided in the form of, for example, a belt, a rubber band, etc.

Meanwhile, the fixing part 30 is, in order to fix at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt), one end of the fixing part 30 is of the housing forming the receiving space (as). It can be fixed to at least one of the upper one side, the lower one side, the front side, and the rear side. Meanwhile, the other end of the fixing part 30 is fixed to at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the receiving space (as) (for example, at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt) It can be worn on one part).

Accordingly, while the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the accommodation space (as) is showered, the companion animal (pt) is fixed by the fixing unit 30, thereby reducing the mobility of the companion animal (pt). It can be.

This takes into account the unexpected behavior of companion animals (pts) who dislike bathing. For example, assuming a pet (pt) that dislikes bathing, when water is provided to the pet (pt) accommodated in the accommodation space (as) through the shower unit 40, which will be described later, the pet (pt) that dislikes bathing The companion animal (pt) may move within the accommodation space (as) to avoid the water. In this case, it may be difficult to shower each part of the companion animal (pt) evenly, or the companion animal (pt) may be injured as it moves to avoid the water, as described above.

However, according to an embodiment of the present invention, since at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt) being showered is fixed by the fixing part 30 as described above, the mobility of the companion animal (pt) is reduced. may be lowered, and thus, unexpected behavior of the companion animal (pt) may be minimized.

Therefore, even in the case of a companion animal (pt) that does not like bathing, each part of the body of the companion animal (pt) can be showered uniformly, or the mobility of the companion animal (pt) that moves to avoid water as described above As this is minimized, injuries to companion animals (pts) can be minimized. In addition, as described above, since the companion animal (pt) is fixed to the fixing part 30, it goes without saying that water or detergent entering the eyes and/or ears of the companion animal (pt) can be minimized.

Meanwhile, the fixation of the companion animal (pt) to be showered through the fixing unit 30 is performed by the control unit 400, which will be described later, by adjusting the fixing unit 30 to the size of the companion animal (pt). It can be controlled to immobilize the animal (pt).

More specifically, when the user (us) hangs the fixing part 30 on at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt), the control unit 400, which will be described later, operates on at least one part of the body of the companion animal (pt). The fixing part 30 caught on can be controlled to tighten the body of the companion animal (pt). Here, the control for tightening the fixing part 30 as described above of the control unit 400 assumes tightening to a level that does not cause pain to the companion animal (pt).

Accordingly, while the companion animal (pt) is showering, the companion animal (pt) can be fixed to the fixture 30, and thus, unexpected behavior of the companion animal (pt) can be minimized.

shower area (40)

The shower unit 40 can spray water on the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

For this purpose, the shower unit 40 may be provided with a water spray unit. For example, the water spray unit may be provided in the form of a nozzle.

In this case, the shower unit 40 may be connected to a water supply, for example, a tap.

Meanwhile, the water sprayed from the shower unit 40 may be hot water and/or cold water. Here, hot water may be water that is not hot enough for the pet (pt) to feel. Meanwhile, here, cold water may be water that is not cold enough for the companion animal (pt) to feel.

For this purpose, it goes without saying that a temperature sensor may be further provided in the shower unit 40.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 may spray not only water as described above but also a detergent to the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

To this end, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 described above may be provided with a water spray unit and a cleaning agent spray unit, respectively. For example, the water spray unit and the cleaning agent spray unit may each be provided in the form of separate nozzles.

Meanwhile, when the water spray unit and the cleaning agent spray unit are provided in the form of separate nozzles in the shower unit 40, the control unit 400, which will be described later, operates the water spray unit and the water spray unit through the shower unit 40. , spraying can be controlled so that the cleaning agent sprays alternately. For example, the shower unit 40 first sprays water through the water spray unit to the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30 through the control unit 400, which will be described later, and sprays the detergent. It can be controlled to spray the cleaning agent through the unit and then spray water through the water spray unit.

Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the water spray unit and the cleaning agent spray unit may be provided in the shower unit 40 as an integrated spray unit. For example, the water spray unit and the cleaning agent spray unit may be provided in the form of a single nozzle.

Meanwhile, in the case where the water spray unit and the cleaning agent spray unit are provided in the shower unit 40 as an integrated spray unit in the form of a single nozzle, the control unit 400, which will be described later, operates through the shower unit 40. Spraying can be controlled so that water spraying and the cleaning agent spraying alternate. For example, the shower unit 40 first sprays water through the integrated spray unit to the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30 through the control unit 400, which will be described later, and the integrated spray unit It can be controlled to spray the cleaning agent through the unit and then spray water through the integrated spray unit.

Meanwhile, in this case, the shower unit 40 may be connected to a water supply, such as a water supply, and a detergent supply, such as a detergent storage tank containing the detergent.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 may be provided at a higher position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the upper side of the housing.

Accordingly, the shower unit 40 may provide water and/or detergent toward the upper, for example, back portion of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 may be provided at a lower position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the lower side of the housing.

Accordingly, the shower unit 40 may provide water and/or detergent toward the lower part of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, toward the abdomen.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 may be arranged to move from one side of the receiving space (as) toward the other side.

Accordingly, the shower unit 40 directs water and/or water from one side of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, the head, to the other side, for example, the tail. Cleaning agents may be provided. Alternatively, the shower unit 40 sprays water and/or detergent from one side, for example, the back, of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing part 30 toward the other side, for example, the belly. can be provided.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 may be provided in the form of a shower booth. For example, the shower unit 40 may be provided to include at least one nozzle as described above in the shower booth.

Drying unit (50)

The drying unit 50 can dry a companion animal (pt) to which water has been sprayed through the shower unit 40.

For this purpose, the drying unit 50 may be provided with a fan that provides drying wind.

Meanwhile, the drying wind provided from the drying unit 50 may be warm air and/or cold air. Here, warm air may be dry wind that is not hot enough for the pet (pt) to feel. Meanwhile, the cold wind here may be a dry wind that is not cold enough for the pet (pt) to feel.

For this purpose, it goes without saying that a temperature sensor may be further provided in the drying unit 50.

Meanwhile, in order to provide drying wind for drying the pet (pt) through the drying unit 50, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can control the operation of the fan.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the drying unit 50 may be provided at a higher position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the upper side of the housing.

Accordingly, the drying unit 50 may provide drying wind toward the upper part of the body of the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, toward the back.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the drying unit 50 may be provided at a lower position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the lower side of the housing.

Accordingly, the drying unit 50 may provide drying wind toward the lower part of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, toward the abdomen.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the drying unit 50 may be arranged to move from one side of the receiving space (as) toward the other side.

Accordingly, the drying unit 50 provides drying wind from one side of the body of the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, the head, to the other side, for example, the tail. can do. Alternatively, the drying unit 50 may provide drying wind from one side of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, the back, to the other side, for example, the belly. there is.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the drying unit 50 may be provided in the form of a drying booth. For example, the drying unit 50 may be provided to include at least one fan as described above in the drying booth.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 and the drying unit 50 may be provided as one piece. For example, when the shower unit 40 and the drying unit 50 are provided as an integrated unit, the booth as described above may be provided to include at least one nozzle and/or fan.

sterilization department (60)

The sterilizing unit 60 can sterilize the companion animal (pt) dried through the drying unit 50.

To this end, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided with a sterilizing agent injection unit. For example, the disinfectant spray unit may be provided in the form of a nozzle.

In this case, the sterilizing unit 60 may be connected to a sterilizing agent supply unit, for example, a sterilizing agent storage container containing the sterilizing agent.

Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided with a light source for sterilizing. For example, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided with a light source that irradiates ultraviolet rays or IPL (intense pulsed light).

In this case, the sterilizing unit 60 may irradiate sterilizing light toward the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

Meanwhile, in order to sterilize the companion animal (pt) through the sterilization unit 60, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can control the operation of the sterilization unit.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided at a higher position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the upper side of the housing.

Accordingly, the sterilizing unit 60 may provide a sterilizing agent or sterilizing light toward the upper part of the body of the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, toward the back.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided at a lower position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, that is, on the lower side of the housing.

Accordingly, the sterilizing unit 60 may provide a sterilizing agent or sterilizing light toward the lower part of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, toward the abdomen.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be arranged to move from one side of the receiving space (as) toward the other side.

Accordingly, the sterilizing unit 60 directs a disinfectant or sterilizing light from one side of the body of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, for example, the head, to the other side, for example, the tail. can be provided. Alternatively, the shower unit 40 provides disinfectant or sterilizing light from one side, for example, the back, of the body of the pet (pt) fixed to the fixing part 30 to the other side, for example, the belly. can do.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may be used to sterilize the receiving space (as) inside the housing. As described above, as water is provided to the receiving space (as) through the shower unit 40 in order to shower the companion animal (pt) accommodated inside the receiving space (as), the receiving space (as) This takes into account that the inside of the space (as) may be exposed to a humid environment.

More specifically, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 sterilizes the receiving space (as) while sterilizing the companion animal (pt) accommodated in the receiving space (as), as described above. can do.

Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the sterilizing unit 60 may independently sterilize the receiving space (as) when the companion animal (pt) is not accommodated in the receiving space (as).

To this end, a bacteria measurement sensor may be provided on one side of the interior of the housing to measure the number of bacteria in the receiving space (as). Accordingly, when the number of bacteria measured by the bacteria measurement sensor is greater than a predetermined standard, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can control the operation of the sterilization unit 600 to start.

Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the operator may set the receiving space (as) to be sterilized through the sterilizing unit 60 at predetermined times.

Accordingly, as described above, bacterial growth in the receiving space (as), which may be exposed to a humid environment, can be minimized.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the sterilization unit 60 may be provided in the form of a sterilization booth. For example, the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided to include at least one nozzle and/or light source as described above in the sterilizing booth.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40 and the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided as an integrated unit. For example, when the shower unit 40 and the sterilizing unit 60 are provided as an integrated unit, the booth as described above may be provided to include at least one nozzle and/or light source. In this case, of course, at least one of the water, the cleaning agent, and the sterilizing agent may be sprayed or the sterilizing light may be irradiated through the nozzle and/or the light source.

Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the sterilizing unit 60 may be provided as an integrated unit. For example, when the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the sterilizing unit 60 are provided as an integrated unit, the nozzle and/or fan and/or light source are provided in the booth as described above. It can be arranged to include more than one.

Judo Department (70)

As shown in FIG. 3, the guidance unit 70 may provide at least one of the snack smell (sm) and the user's voice (vc) to the companion animal (pt).

To this end, as shown in FIG. 3, the inducing unit 70 includes at least one of the smell providing unit 72 that provides the snack smell (sm) and the voice providing unit 74 that provides the user's voice (vc). It can include either one.

Accordingly, the attention of the companion animal (pt) may be focused on the guidance unit 70. Accordingly, when water and/or detergent as described above are provided to the companion animal (pt) whose attention is focused on the guidance unit (70) through the shower unit (40), each part of the body of the companion animal (pt) This can be showered evenly.

This is in consideration of the fact that, as described above, as the shower time becomes longer, an additional shower fee is charged to the user (us) through the payment unit 20, and the pet shower fee may become more expensive.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for shortening the shower time.

In other words, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time may be provided to the user (us) as an option. Here, providing the time reduction option to the user (us) as an option can be understood as a concept that includes giving the user (us) the choice of using or not using the guidance unit 70.

Meanwhile, when the user (us) selects to use the induction unit 70, the control unit 400, which will be described later, charges the user (us) a fee for using the induction unit 70. (20) can be controlled.

Meanwhile, the fee for using the induction unit at this time may be cheaper than the additional shower fee. This is in consideration of the fact that, as explained above, the pet shower fee may become expensive as the additional shower fee is charged to the user (us).

Accordingly, the user (us) can consume economically by paying the guide unit usage fee, which is cheaper than the additional shower fee, when showering for the pet (pt).

More specifically, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 , the description will be made assuming that the guide part 70 includes the smell providing part 72 . 4 and 5 are views of the smart pet shower device 1000 as shown in FIG. 3 from the front side (ey2). Additionally, in the following, it is assumed that the companion animal (pt) is fixed to the fixing unit 30 for showering.

Referring to FIG. 4, the smell providing unit 72 may provide the snack smell (sm1) to the left of the position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

Accordingly, the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30 can move its head in the left direction d1 of the scent providing unit 72. This is because, as previously assumed, the companion animal (pt) is fixed to the fixing unit 30. On the other hand, when the companion animal (pt) is not fixed to the fixing unit 30, the companion animal (pt) may move from the smell providing unit 72 toward the direction from which the smell of the snack is emitted.

However, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the companion animal (pt) is fixed to the fixing unit 30, and a snack smell (sm1) is emitted from a direction to the left of the position of the companion animal (pt), The fixed companion animal (pt) can move its head in the left direction (d1) of the scent providing unit (72).

Accordingly, the right side of the neck may be extended compared to when the companion animal (pt) gazes at the front. Therefore, water and/or detergent through the shower unit 40, drying wind through the drying unit 50, and disinfectant through the sterilizing unit 50 are applied to the right neck of the extended pet (pt). It can be easy to provide.

On the other hand, on the contrary, referring to FIG. 5, the smell providing unit 72 may provide the snack smell (sm2) from a direction to the right of the position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30.

Accordingly, the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30 can move its head in the right direction d2 of the scent providing unit 72.

Accordingly, the left side of the neck may be extended compared to when the companion animal (pt) gazes at the front. Accordingly, water and/or detergent through the shower unit 40, drying wind through the drying unit 50, and sterilizing agent through the sterilizing unit 50 are applied to the left neck of the extended companion animal (pt). It can be easy to provide.

In the above, it was assumed that the snack smell is provided from the left or right side of the smell providing unit 72, but of course, the snack smell can be provided from the upper or lower side of the smell providing unit 72. Alternatively, the snack smell providing unit 72 may be configured to, based on the position of the companion animal (pt) fixed to the fixing unit 30, at least one of the front of the head, the back of the tail, the upper surface of the dorsal side, and the lower surface of the ventral side. Of course, it can be placed in one.

Accordingly, each part of the body of the companion animal (pt) can be showered uniformly.

In addition, although the description above assumes the smell providing unit 72, the embodiment described above can of course be applied to the sound providing unit 74.

Meanwhile, the guidance unit 70 may be linked with the information management unit 300, which will be described later.

Accordingly, the degree of response to the smell of the pet's snack and/or the degree of user voice response measured in the induction unit 70 is collected, stored, and analyzed in a database in the information management unit 300, which will be described later, thereby forming a big It can be managed as big data.

Accordingly, the user (us) may obtain information about the concentration level of the companion animal (pt) using the big data of the companion animal (pt) managed in the information management unit 300, which will be described later.

Alternatively, if there is a shower for the companion animal (pt) in the future, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can utilize information about the concentration of the managed companion animal (pt), and in consideration of the information about the concentration, the guidance unit In (70), the intensity of the induction can be controlled to induce the companion animal (pt), for example, to emit a stronger smell of the snack from the previous shower.

discharge part (80)

The discharge unit 80 may drain water and/or detergent sprayed from the shower unit 40 to the outside.

To this end, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the discharge unit 80 includes at least one of an inlet 82i, a drain 82o, a flow passage 82, an outlet 84, and a pump unit 86. It can contain one.

More specifically, referring to FIG. 6, water (wt) and/or cleaning agent sprayed from the shower unit 40 may flow into the inlet 82i.

At this time, a strainer ft may be provided above the inlet 82i. This is to minimize the introduction of the hair (hr) of the pet (pt) into the inlet (82i) along with the water (wt) and/or the detergent.

The flow passage 82 may provide a flow path so that water and/or cleaning agent flowing into the inlet 82i flows into the drain 82o.

The drain hole 82o may be opened and closed so that the introduced water (wt) and/or cleaning agent can be drained to the outside.

More specifically, when water (wt) and/or detergent sprayed from the shower unit 40 are drained to the outside, the discharge port 84 is closed by the control unit 400, which will be described later, and the drain port 82o is closed. can be first controlled to open.

Meanwhile, the control unit 400, which will be described later, can control the pump unit 86 to be inoperable (off) in the first control.

Accordingly, water (wt) and/or cleaning agent flowing into the inlet 82i can be easily drained out of the housing through the drain hole 82o along the flow passage 82.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 7, the outlet 84 may be opened and closed so that hair of pets other than the pet pt being showered is discharged to the outside before the pet pt is showered. This is to minimize the feeling of rejection to the showered pet (pt) from the fur (hr) of pets other than the showered pet (pt).

The pump unit 86 can vacuum-suction the hair (hr) of the other companion animal.

More specifically, when the user (us) selects the time reduction option, the drain 82o is closed by the control unit 400, which will be described later, so that the hair (hr) of the other pet is discharged to the outside. , the outlet 84 can be secondly controlled to open.

Meanwhile, unlike the first control described above, the control unit 400, which will be described later, starts the operation of the pump unit 86 so that the hair (hr) of the other pet is vacuum sucked through the second control ( on) can be done. At this time, the pump unit 86 may be provided in the form of a vacuum pump (pm) or the like.

In general, it is known that among companion animals (pts), dogs' sense of smell is about 10,000 times more developed than that of humans. In such a pet (pt), if there is hair (hr) of another pet in the receiving space (as), the aversion to bathing is caused by the smell of another pet emanating from the hair (hr) of the other pet. It can happen.

In this case, the shower time during which the pet (pt) is showered may be prolonged.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for shortening the shower time. This is in consideration of the fact that, as described above, as the shower time becomes longer, an additional shower fee is charged to the user (us) through the payment unit 20, and the pet shower fee may become more expensive.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time may be provided to the user (us) as an option. Here, providing the time reduction option to the user (us) as an option includes giving the user (us) the option of controlling or not controlling the second control to be performed through the control unit 400, which will be described later. It can be understood as a concept that does.

Meanwhile, when the user (us) selects to perform the second control through the control unit 400, which will be described later, the control unit 400, which will be described later, charges a second control performance fee for performing the second control to the user (us). ) can be controlled to charge the payment unit 20.

Meanwhile, the second control performance fee at this time may be cheaper than the additional shower fee. This is in consideration of the fact that, as explained above, the pet shower fee may become expensive as the additional shower fee is charged to the user (us).

Accordingly, the user (us) can consume economically by paying the second control performance fee, which is cheaper than the additional shower fee, when showering the pet (pt).

ear protection department (33)

Referring again to FIG. 3, an ear protection unit 33 may be further provided in the receiving space (as).

As shown in FIG. 8, the ear protection unit 33 is worn on the ear of the pet (pt) being showered, and can provide waterproofing against water (wt) sprayed from the shower unit 40. . This is to minimize ear diseases that may occur when water (wt) sprayed from the shower unit 40 enters the ears of the pet (pt).

To this end, the ear protection unit 33 may be provided in the form of a waterproof material, for example, a waterproof cloth surrounding an elastic material.

Accordingly, the elastic material of the ear protection unit 33 provides elasticity to expand or contract to fit the ears of the pet (pt), thereby blocking the ears of the pet (pt), and the waterproof material. Through the elastic material, waterproofing can be provided while the ears of the companion animal (pt) are closed.

display part (100)

Referring to FIG. 3, the display unit 100 includes the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the Information provided by at least one of the sterilization unit 60, the induction unit 70, and the discharge unit 80 can be displayed on the screen.

For example, the display unit 100 may output information about the weight and/or height of the companion animal (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10 on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 may output information about the shower fee charged to the user (us) by the payment unit 20 on the screen. Here, the shower fee may include the basic shower fee and the additional shower fee, as described above.

Or, for another example, the display unit 100 may display information about the fixed part of the body of the companion animal (pt) in the fixing unit 30 and/or the state in which the body of the companion animal (pt) is tightened. Information about (tightening) can be displayed on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 may output information about at least one of the amount of water sprayed from the shower unit 40, the temperature of the water, and the amount of detergent on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 may output information on at least one of the temperature and amount of drying wind provided from the drying unit 50 on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 may output information about the amount of disinfectant or light source sprayed from the sterilizing unit 60 on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 displays the snack smell (sm) provided by the guidance unit 70, for example, what kind of snack it smells like, and the user's voice (vc), for example, Information about which words are centered in the user's voice can be displayed on the screen.

Or, as another example, the display unit 100 may output information on whether the first control and/or the second control is performed on the screen.

To this end, the display unit 100 includes the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the sterilizing unit ( 60), the induction part 70, and the discharge part 80, it can be linked with at least one of them.

Accordingly, the user (us) receives information for using the smart pet shower device 1000, or the status of the pet showered through the smart pet shower device 1000, through the display unit 100. You can obtain information, etc.

According to one embodiment, the display unit 100 includes the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the It may include a touch input unit for executing or stopping at least one of the sterilization unit 60, the induction unit 70, and the discharge unit 80.

Accordingly, the user (us) can touch the touch input unit of the display unit 100 to operate the execution or stop operation.

Meanwhile, unlike this, the smart pet shower device 1000 includes the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, and the drying unit 50. , a separate button may be provided to execute or stop at least one of the sterilizing unit 60, the induction unit 70, and the discharge unit 80.

Accordingly, if the user (us) wants to temporarily stop using the shower unit 40, for example, while the pet (pt) is being showered through the shower unit 40, the touch input unit or You can pause it by pressing the button.

Or, for another example, while the user (us) is drying the pet (pt) through the drying unit 50, there is time left corresponding to the fee paid in advance through the payment unit 20. However, if you wish to end use of the drying unit 50, you may press the touch input unit or button to end the use.

Applications linkage (200)

Referring to FIG. 3, the app linking unit 200 may be linked with the user's application downloaded to the user's (us) terminal, for example, a smartphone (sp).

Accordingly, the user (us) can receive information output on the screen from the display unit 100 described above from an application downloaded to the terminal through the app linkage unit 200.

To this end, it goes without saying that the application linking unit 200 and the user's (us) terminal, for example, a smartphone (sp), can be communicated with (cm).

Meanwhile, for this purpose, a communication unit may be provided in each of the application linking unit 200 and the terminal of the user (us).

Accordingly, the user (us) can use the terminal linked through the app linking unit 200 without directly visually checking the display unit 100 provided on one side of the smart pet shower device 1000. You can check it in real time through the app.

Meanwhile, the user (us) can set the shower conditions for the companion animal (pt) through an application linked to the app linking unit 200 before showering the companion animal (pt). For example, the user (us), through an application linked to the app linking unit 200, can use the water and/or detergent spraying time through the shower unit 40, the temperature of the sprayed water, and the drying unit ( It is possible to set shower conditions such as the temperature of the drying wind through 50), drying time, sterilization time through the sterilization unit 70, and words to be included in the user's voice provided through the induction unit 70.

Meanwhile, while the showering of the companion animal (pt) is in progress, the user (us) checks the showering status of the companion animal (pt) in real time through an application linked to the app linking unit 200. Remote control can also be performed through the app. For example, the user may perform remote control to stop or restart operation of at least one of the above-described parts through an application linked to the app linking unit 200.

Alternatively, the user (us) may reserve the use of the smart pet shower device 1000 through an application linked to the application linking unit 200.

Alternatively, the user (us) may pre-pay or post-pay the usage fee for the smart pet shower device 1000 through an application linked to the app linking unit 200.

Information Management Department (300)

The information management unit 300 includes the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, the sterilizing unit 60, Information provided from at least one of the induction unit 70 and the discharge unit 80 can be managed in a database. Here, the management of the database can be collected and managed for each pet (pt) using the smart pet shower device 1000.

For example, the information management unit 300 may manage the body condition of the companion animal (pt) measured by the measuring unit 10 as a database.

Accordingly, the user (us) may obtain information about the health status of the companion animal (pt) using the database of the companion animal (pt) managed by the information management unit 300.

Or, as another example, the information management unit 300 may manage the degree of response to the snack smell (sm) and/or user voice (vc) of the pet (pt) measured in the induction part 70 as a database. You can.

Accordingly, information about the concentration of the companion animal (pt) may be obtained using the database of the companion animal (pt) managed by the information management unit 300.

Control unit (400)

The control unit 400 controls each of the previously described parts, namely, the measuring unit 10, the payment unit 20, the fixing unit 30, the shower unit 40, the drying unit 50, and the To control the operation of at least one of the sterilization unit 60, the induction unit 70, the discharge unit 80, the display unit 100, the app linkage unit 200, and the information management unit 300. You can.

Control of each unit in the control unit 400 includes controlling the operation of each unit described above to start or stop, and the description of each unit described above will be referred to.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 400 can control a higher shower fee to be charged to the user (us) through the payment unit 10 as the shower time becomes longer.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for shortening the shower time.

This is to control the control unit 400 to provide the user (us) with a time reduction option that can shorten the shower time as an option.

For example, the control unit 400 may provide the user (us) with the option of using or not using the guidance unit 70.

Meanwhile, when the user (us) selects to use the induction unit 70, the control unit 400 charges the user (us) a fee for using the induction unit 70, the payment unit ( 20) can be controlled.

Meanwhile, the fee for using the induction unit at this time may be cheaper than the additional shower fee. This is in consideration of the fact that, as explained above, the pet shower fee may become expensive as the additional shower fee is charged to the user (us).

Accordingly, the user (us) can consume economically by paying the guide unit usage fee, which is cheaper than the additional shower fee, when showering for the pet (pt).

Or, as another example, the control unit 400 may provide the user (us) with the option of controlling or not controlling the second control to be performed.

Meanwhile, when the user (us) selects to perform the second control through the control unit 400, the control unit 400 pays the user (us) a second control performance fee for performing the second control. The payment unit 20 can be controlled to charge.

Meanwhile, the second control performance fee at this time may be cheaper than the additional shower fee. This is in consideration of the fact that, as explained above, the pet shower fee may become expensive as the additional shower fee is charged to the user (us).

Accordingly, the user (us) can consume economically by paying the second control performance fee, which is cheaper than the additional shower fee, when showering the pet (pt).

Incidental Device (2000)

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 9, the smart pet shower device 1000 may be linked with an accessory device 2000.

Here, the accessory device 2000 may be understood as a concept including a device provided to provide accessory tools or items necessary for use of the smart pet shower device 1000. For example, the accessory device 2000 may be provided in the form of a vending machine, and towels (gd1), combs (gd2), etc. may be sold in the vending machine.

Meanwhile, the smart pet shower device 1000 and the accessory device 2000 may be linked by communicating through communication units provided in each of the smart pet shower device 1000 and the accessory device 2000.

Meanwhile, as described above, the application linking unit 200 and the terminal of the user (us) are also communicated, based on information about the companion animal (pt) managed by the information management unit 300. Items needed for the companion animal (pt) and items sold in the accessory device 2000 may be matched and recommended to the user (us) through the user's (su) terminal.

Meanwhile, as described above, according to one embodiment, the smart pet shower device 1000 may be provided for home use.

However, in this case, settings such as shower fees previously set by the operator as described above are not included.

In other words, when the smart pet shower device 1000 is provided for home use, the smart pet shower device 1000 may not include the payment unit 20 described above, but the user (us) Can pay electricity bills, water bills, etc. for using the smart pet shower device 1000.

Above, the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments and should be interpreted in accordance with the appended claims. Additionally, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10: Measuring part
20: Payment department
30: fixing part
40: shower unit
50: drying section
60: Sterilization department
70: Judo club
80: discharge part
100: display unit
200: App linkage unit
300: Information Management Department
400: Control unit
1000: Smart pet shower device
2000: Troop Device

Claims (5)

A payment unit that charges the user a shower fee that takes into account the shower time during which the pet is showered;
A fixing part that secures at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered;
A shower unit that sprays water on the fixed companion animal;
a drying unit that dries the pet sprayed with water; and
A control unit that controls the operation of at least one of the payment unit, the fixing unit, the shower unit, and the drying unit,
The control unit,
As the shower time becomes longer, a more expensive shower fee is charged to the user through the payment unit.
A time reduction option that can shorten the shower time is controlled to be provided to the user as an option,
It further includes a discharge unit that drains the water sprayed from the shower unit to the outside,
The discharge part,
an inlet through which the sprayed water flows;
a drain opening and closing to allow the inflow water to drain to the outside; and
It includes a flow passage that provides a flow path so that water flowing into the inlet flows into the drain,
The discharge part,
Before the pet is showered, an outlet is opened and closed so that hair of pets other than the pet being showered is discharged to the outside; and
It further includes a pump unit that vacuum-suctions the hair of the other pet,
The control unit,
When draining the water sprayed from the shower unit to the outside,
First controlling the outlet to be closed but the drain to be open,
The control unit,
When the user selects the time reduction option, the hair of the other pet is discharged to the outside,
A second control is performed so that the drain is closed but the outlet is open,
The second control is,
A smart pet shower device in which the operation of the pump unit is initiated so that the hair of the other pet is vacuum sucked.
According to claim 1,
It further includes an induction unit that provides at least one of a snack smell and a user's voice to the showered pet,
The control unit,
If the user selects the time reduction option,
A smart pet shower device that controls, through the guide unit, to provide at least one of the smell of the snack and the user's voice so that at least a portion of the body of the pet being showered moves in one direction.
delete delete According to claim 1,
It further includes an ear protection part worn on the ears of the pet being showered,
The ear protection unit,
A smart pet shower device that is worn on the ears of the pet being showered and provides waterproofing against water sprayed from the shower unit.