KR20180009131A

KR20180009131A - A Structure Being Capable of Heating and Cooling for a Pet

Info

Publication number: KR20180009131A
Application number: KR1020160090628A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 유관열
Original assignee: 심은화; 유관열
Priority date: 2016-07-18
Filing date: 2016-07-18
Publication date: 2018-01-26
Also published as: WO2018016702A1; KR101875274B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooling/heating control structure for a pet animal, of which temperature can be adjusted according to the surrounding environment so as to allow the pet animal to rest or live comfortably. According to the present invention, the cooling/heating control structure comprises: a surrounding protective wall (11); a bottom frame (12) which is formed below the surrounding protective wall (11); a heat control module (14) which delivers or absorbs heat from the bottom frame (12); a separation unit (17) which separates the bottom frame (12) from the ground; a circulation unit (15) which is disposed inside the separation unit (17); a control block (13) which controls operations of the heat control module (14) and the circulation unit (15); and a detection unit (16) which detects an operating environment, wherein the heat control module (14) comprises a thermoelectric element unit capable of converting current intensity or current direction.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a heating / cooling control structure for a pet,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cooling / heating control structure for a pet, and more particularly, to a cooling / heating control structure for a pet which enables a comfortable rest or residence of a pet because the temperature can be adjusted according to the surrounding environment.

Various kinds of pets are cultivated indoors and outdoors, and products for the decoration, protection or living of pets are being developed. Pet articles for pets include, for example, cases, houses, necklaces, toys, mats or the like, and a variety of related products or techniques are known in the art.

Patent No. 10-1327484 discloses a cushioning member made of a urethane foam material, which is made to open and close an upper lid and a lower lid, and has a receiving space formed inside the upper lid and the lower lid; And a heat generating means for removably inserting a heat generating mat into the accommodating space and generating heat by using electricity supplied to the heat generating mat to heat the cushioning member, Is provided with a fabric member integrally press-worked and adhered to the cushioning member.

The Utility Model Registration No. 20-0314080 includes a wall having a floor and a floor surrounding all sides of the floor, a door provided at one side of the four walls to allow entry and exit of the dog, The present invention relates to a pet house for a dog, which is installed on one side wall of a four-way wall. The one side is a heat absorbing surface for absorbing heat and the other is a heat generating surface for generating heat A thermoelectric element provided with: A controller connected to the thermoelectric element to control the thermoelectric element and to control the temperature of the room; A temperature sensor connected to the controller and installed at one side of the wall for sensing the temperature of the room and transmitting the sensed temperature to the controller; A heat exchanger installed in close contact with both surfaces of the thermoelectric element to exchange heat with the thermoelectric elements; A blowing fan installed in the heat exchanger and blowing air to the heat exchanger; And a heat exchange plate member installed on the floor and allowing heat exchange to be performed.

By controlling the temperature of the inside of the house through the convection of the room air, the efficiency can be reduced, and if necessary, the pet animal does not have a suitable structure to take a sleep for a short time or to take a rest. Also, considering the fact that the pet likes the position separated from the floor of the room, it does not have a suitable structure.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following purpose.

Prior Art 1: Patent Registration No. 10-1327484 (Published by Park Tae-sun, November 11, 2013) Pet Mat Prior art 2: Utility model registration No. 20-0314080 (Carris Technologies Co., Ltd., announcement on May 22, 2003) House for dogs with air-conditioning system

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a cooling / heating control structure for a pet which has a simple structure with a temperature control structure and is separated from a ground surface so that cooling or heating can be easily switched according to the surrounding environment.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heating and air conditioning structure for a pet comprises a circumferential protection wall; A bottom frame formed on the underside of the peripheral wall; A thermal conditioning module to transmit or absorb heat from the bottom frame; A separation unit for separating the bottom frame from the ground; A circulation unit disposed inside the separation unit; A control block for controlling the operation of the thermal conditioning module and the circulation unit; And a detection unit for detecting the operating environment, wherein the thermal adjustment module includes a thermoelectric element unit capable of switching the magnitude of the current or the current direction.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit includes an environment detection unit and a position detection unit.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the circulation unit includes a pair of induction plates forming an induction path for inducing the flow of air and induction holes formed at the ends of the induction plate.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the thermal conditioning module further comprises at least one ultrasonic unit for improving heat transfer efficiency.

The air conditioning and heating structure according to the present invention can provide a space in which a pet can take a break at any time. The cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention allows the temperature control structure to be easily and efficiently controlled in a predetermined space. In addition, the cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention can be applied to various kinds of pets, for example, a pet bed, a mat, or a house.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.
3 illustrates an embodiment of a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an embodiment of a temperature control structure in a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so that they will not be described repeatedly unless necessary for an understanding of the invention, and the known components will be briefly described or omitted. However, It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiment of Fig.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.

1, the cooling / heating control structure includes a circumferential protection wall 11; A bottom frame 12 formed below the peripheral wall 11; A heat conditioning module 14 for transmitting or absorbing heat from the bottom frame 12; A separation unit 17 for separating the floor frame 12 from the ground; A circulation unit (15) disposed inside the separation unit (17); A control block 13 for controlling the operation of the heat regulation module 14 and the circulation unit 15; And a detection unit (16) for detection of the operating environment, and the thermal regulation module (14) includes a thermoelectric element unit capable of switching the magnitude of the current or the current direction.

The heating / cooling control structure can be installed outdoors or indoors, and can be made in an appropriate size depending on the pet. The heating / cooling control structure can be applied to various kinds of pets and can be made into a movable structure. The control structure may be, for example, part of a pet house or part of a pet protection structure. Or regulating structures can form products for independent pets, and can be something like resting places, resting mats or beds. Thus, the adjustment structure is not limited by the installation location, the animal being applied or the overall size.

The perimeter protection wall 11 can be made to a suitable height according to the size of the pet and can form a polygonal or circular boundary peripheral wall. The peripheral wall 11 may be made of a material such as synthetic resin or wood, and may be a heat-insulating coating on the inner surface if necessary. Or the inner surface of the peripheral wall 11 may be a protective coating for the protection of the pet. Alternatively, the perimeter protection wall 11 may be formed to be low so that the pet can be raised on the top surface of the bottom frame 12 in any direction. The perimeter protection wall 11 can be made of various structures or materials, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The top surface of the bottom frame 12 can be made to a size such that the pet can sit or lie, and can be made of a rigid structure. The bottom frame 12 may comprise a material capable of heat transfer or heat insulation, and the upper plane may be made of a material such as urethane, silicone, wood or marble. The upper flat or upper portion of the bottom frame 12 may be made of various structures or materials that allow the pet to rest comfortably, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The thermal conditioning module 14 may be disposed below the bottom frame 12 or within the bottom frame 12 and the temperature of the bottom frame 12 may be adjusted by the thermal conditioning module 14. [ Specifically, the thermal conditioning module 14 may transfer heat to the bottom frame 12 to warm the surface of the bottom frame 12 or to absorb heat from the bottom frame 12 to cool the bottom frame 12 . For this purpose, the thermal conditioning module 14 may comprise a heat generating or heat absorbing unit such as, for example, a thermoelectric element. And the magnitude of the current flowing in the thermoelectric element or the direction of the current can be controlled by the control block 13. This allows the bottom frame 12 to become warm or cool. The thermal conditioning module 14 may include various heat generating or heat absorbing units, and may also include various heat conducting materials.

A separation unit 17 may be disposed below the bottom frame 12 and heat or cool air generated from the operation of the thermal conditioning module 14 by the separation unit 17 or generated by the thermal conditioning module 14 may be supplied to the outside It does not affect the environment. Or the separating unit 17 can be made into a structure in which the influence of the air conditioner on the floor frame 12 from the external environment is reduced. The separating unit 17 can also be made of a sealing wall structure extending downward from the bottom frame 12. [ The underside of the closed wall structure can be made into an open, closable structure, and the interior of the closed wall structure can form an air flow space. A circulation unit (15) is disposed in the air flow space to circulate air inside and outside the air flow space. If necessary, a circulating fan can be installed to effectively induce air circulation in the air flowing space.

The control block 13 may be arranged in the air flow space or at another suitable position and the control block 13 may be arranged to control the heat regulating module 14 and the circulation unit 15 And may include, for example, a microprocessor and a processing unit. The control block 13 may also have an operation database in which predetermined operating conditions are stored. And can control the operation of the thermal conditioning module 14 or the circulation unit 15 based on the detected environmental conditions and the operation database.

The control block 13 may include various configurations for controlling the operation of the thermal conditioning module 14 or the circulation unit 15 and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The fixed foot SF can be coupled to the lower portion of the separation unit 17 and the fixed foot SF can be made of a material such as rubber or silicon. The fixed foot (SF) may have a wheel structure that is movable and can be fixed at a predetermined position as needed. The air conditioner control structure can form a fixed structure or a movable structure, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

Hereinafter, the operating structure of the cooling / heating control structure having such a structure will be described.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.

2, the detection unit 16 includes an environment detection unit 161 for detecting the ambient temperature or humidity, the temperature or humidity of the floor frame 12, the temperature or humidity inside the closed perimeter wall; And a position detection unit 162 for detecting whether the pet is located on the floor frame 12 or the current position of the pet. A detection unit for detection of various environmental conditions can be disposed at or around the air conditioning structure and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. The position detection unit 162 may be, for example, a pressure unit or a touch sensor mounted on the floor frame. Or a position sensor worn on a pet. Alternatively, the location detection unit 162 may be an optical sensor or an ultrasonic sensor installed inside the heating / cooling control structure. For example, they may be placed at different locations to transmit light in different directions, and whether the pet is located on the floor frame may be detected depending on whether the light is received. Or at least two ultrasonic units for transmitting ultrasonic signals in different directions may be disposed in or around the air-conditioning control structure. The position of the pet can be confirmed according to whether the ultrasonic unit is received or not.

The information detected by the environment detection unit 161 and the position detection unit 162 can be transmitted to the control unit 21 and the control unit 21 can control the temperature adjustment unit 23 ) Can be determined. The thermal conditioning unit 23 may operate in a heating or cooling mode and the control unit 21 may determine how the switch unit 22 operates in order to determine this. The operation of the switch unit 22 allows the heat conditioning unit 23 to be operated in the heating or cooling mode and can determine the power or operation time consumed in the thermal conditioning unit 23 of the control unit 21. [ The surrounding environment of the cooling / heating control structure can be changed according to the operation of the thermal conditioning unit 23, and the change in the surrounding environment can be transmitted to the control unit 21 by the environment detection unit 161. [ The control unit 21 can determine whether or not the circulation unit 15 is operated according to the information detected by the environment detection unit 161. [ According to the operation of the circulation unit 15, the cold air generated in the lower part of the floor frame during the heating process can be discharged to the outside. In accordance with the operation of the circulation unit 15, heat generated under the floor frame during the cooling process can be discharged to the outside. And a structure for discharging cold air or heat may be formed at the bottom of the bottom frame.

3 illustrates an embodiment of a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 3, a protective rim 32, which acts as a peripheral protection wall, can be arranged along the periphery of the adjustment block 31 of the floor frame. The temperature sensor S1 or the touch sensor S2 may be disposed in the adjustment block 31. [ The adjustment block 31 may comprise, for example, a protection plate formed of a polyurethane foam material, a polyacrylic material or a polycarbonate material, and a heat transfer block may be formed below the protection plate. The heat transfer block may have the function of transferring heat or cool air generated from the heat regulation module.

An insulating edge 33 having the function of the separating unit described in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 may be disposed below the regulating block 31. Fig. The insulating rim 33 may be made of a synthetic resin material having a heat insulating property and may have a structure in which a receiving space is formed in a lower portion of the regulating block 31. The receiving space may be formed in the lower side of the adjusting block 31 by the heat insulating frame 33 and the receiving space may form an insulated space with the cooling / heating control structure. A pair of guide plates 35a and 35b forming an induction path for guiding the flow of air to the insulated accommodation space and an induction hole 38 formed at the end of the guide plates 35a and 35, Units can be placed. A heat regulating module including a heat dissipating unit 37 may be disposed below the regulating block 31. The heat dissipating unit 37 may be formed of a plurality of polygonal plates. Each plate may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the adjustment block 31 and a plurality of plates may be arranged in parallel or in a similar fashion forming an air induction space between adjacent plates . The heat dissipating unit 37 may be disposed between a pair of guide plates 35a and 35b disposed to face each other.

The induction plates 35a and 35b may be made of a material or a height similar to the wall surface of the heat insulating frame 33 while extending from one side of the accommodating space to the other side and arranged in a structure of gradually widening along the extending direction . The circulation fan 34 may be disposed at one end and the induction hole 38 may be disposed at the other end. Specifically, the circulation fan 34 is disposed at the start position of the guide plates 35a and 35b having a narrow width, and the end faces of the guide plates 35a and 35b are connected to the wall surface of the heat insulating frame 33 At least one guide hole 38 may be disposed. In such a structure, the space between the guide plates 35a and 35b can form a heat insulating space, so that the lower portion of the cooling / heating control structure can double as an external environment.

A control block may be installed inside or outside the accommodation space to control the air circulation inside the guide plates 35a and 35b. The control block can be installed at various locations to control the operation of the air conditioner control structure. The control block may also control the operation of the thermal conditioning module to adjust the surface temperature of the conditioning block 31.

According to the present invention, one of the plurality of protective rims 32 or a part of the protective rim 32 may be made lower in structure than the other protective rim 32 or other parts of the protective rim 32, have. For example, a contact sensor may be provided on the outer surface of the protective rim 32 and the pet may contact the protective rim 32 to make one protective rim 32 or a portion of the protective rim 32 open . For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, which has a rectangular cross-section and has four protective rims 32, the protective rim 32 installed on the front can be opened or closed while being moved left or right or up and down by contact. The contact sensor may be installed in all protective edges 32 or in a protective edge 32 which is opened and closed.

The heating / cooling control structure according to the present invention can be operated by self-supplied power or external power supply, and the protection frame 32 or the contact sensor can be operated by an independent power supply if necessary.

The opening and closing structure of the protecting rim 32 can be made in various ways, and the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a view illustrating an embodiment of a temperature control structure in a cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention.

4, a heat transfer block 41 may be installed below the regulation block 31 and the heat transfer block 41 may be made of a light metal, for example aluminum, copper or similar heat transfer efficiency have. The heat transfer block 41 may be connected to a pair of thermoelectric elements 42a and 42b corresponding to the thermal control unit and the thermoelectric elements 42a and 42b arranged to face each other may be connected by the semiconductor elements P and N . The current direction of the thermoelectric elements 42a and 42b, the magnitude of the current, or the generation time of the current can be controlled by the control unit.

The adjustment block 31 may comprise a protection plate 312 formed above the intermediate block 311 and a transfer plate 313 formed below the intermediate block 311. [ The control block 31 can be part of the heat transfer block 41 or can be made as a separate module. It is advantageous that the transfer plate 313 or the protection plate 312 has a higher heat transfer efficiency than the heat transfer block 41 or the intermediate block 311 and that the ultrasonic units 314 and 315 are provided on both sides of the adjustment block 31 , The top surface, or the bottom surface. Ultrasonic waves generated in the ultrasonic wave units 314 and 315 can flow along the intermediate block 311, the protection plate 312 or the transfer plate 313, and thus the ultrasonic waves generated between the adjustment block 31 and the heat transfer block 41 Ensure rapid heat exchange. The two ultrasonic units 314 and 315 can be operated in conjunction with each other. Ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic units 314 and 315 may be transmitted along the intermediate block 311, the protection plate 312 or the transfer plate 313 to be transmitted to the upper side or the lower side of the adjustment block 31. By the operation of the ultrasonic units 314 and 315, rapid heat exchange can be performed between the adjustment block 31 and the upper space or the adjustment block 31 and the heat transfer block 41.

The temperature control of the heating / cooling control structure can be performed by various methods, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention can provide a space for resting at any time of a pet. The cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention allows the temperature control structure to be easily and efficiently controlled in a predetermined space. In addition, the cooling / heating control structure according to the present invention can be applied to various kinds of pets, for example, a pet bed, a mat, or a house.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention . The invention is not limited by these variations and modifications, but is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

11: perimeter protection wall 12: bottom frame
13: control block 14: thermal conditioning module
15: circulation unit 16: detection unit
17: Separation unit 21: Control unit
22: switch unit 23: thermal adjustment unit
31: regulation block 32: protection border
33: insulation rim 34: circulating fan
35a, 35b: induction plate 37: heat-dissipating unit
38: induction hole 41: heat transfer block
42a, 42b: thermoelectric element 161: environmental detection unit
162: position detection unit 311: intermediate block
312: protective plate 313: transfer plate
314, 315: ultrasonic unit P, N: semiconductor element
S1: Temperature sensor S2: Contact sensor
SF: fixed foot

Claims

A peripheral wall 11;
A bottom frame 12 formed below the peripheral wall 11;
A heat conditioning module 14 for transmitting or absorbing heat from the bottom frame 12;
A separation unit 17 for separating the floor frame 12 from the ground;
A circulation unit (15) disposed inside the separation unit (17);
A control block 13 for controlling the operation of the heat regulation module 14 and the circulation unit 15; And
And a detection unit (16) for detection of the operating environment,
Wherein the heat regulation module (14) comprises a thermoelectric element unit capable of switching the current magnitude or current direction.

The heating / cooling control structure for a pet according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit (16) includes an environment detection unit (161) and a position detection unit (162).

The circulation unit (15) according to claim 1, wherein the circulation unit (15) comprises a pair of guide plates (35a, 35b) forming an induction path for guiding the flow of air and guide holes ) For a pet.

The heating / cooling control structure for a pet according to claim 1, wherein the thermal conditioning module (14) further comprises at least one ultrasonic unit (314, 315) for improving heat transfer efficiency.