KR20200077717A - Animal wearable multi-use module platform system - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an animal wearable multipurpose modular platform system. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the animal wearable multipurpose modular platform system comprises: a wearable device that can be worn by animals; and a module mounting part installed on an upper surface of the wearable device to fix a module. The module mounting part can comprise: a base fixed to an upper surface of the wearable device; a module fixing part fixing the module to the upper surface; and a link part disposed between the base and the module fixing part to adjust the height of the module fixing part.

Description

Animal wearable multi-use module platform system

The present invention relates to a modular platform, and more particularly, to an animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system that can be mounted on a dog's harness or the like and used for various purposes.

In the case of a harness worn by a dog, a soft cloth is generally used. When the necessary items are combined in a harness, they are put into a pouch that can be stored and combined using velcro, belt, buckle, etc. Due to the characteristics of these structures and materials, there are limitations in the shape, weight, and application that can be combined.

Due to the nature of the soft and poorly fixed cloth material, there are many limitations in installing and using cameras and electronic equipment that are vulnerable to shaking.

Korean Utility Model Utility No. 20-0484037 (Registration on July 18, 2017)-Pet Harness

The present invention is to provide an animal wearable animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system that is firmly fixed to the body of an animal, such as a dog, and can be used for various purposes by mounting various types of objects, special purpose devices, etc. in a module form.

Objects other than the present invention will be easily understood through the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, an animal wearable wearable device; And a module mounting portion installed on an upper surface of the wearable device to fix a module, wherein the module mounting portion includes a base fixed to an upper surface of the wearable device; A module fixing part fixing the module to an upper surface; An animal wearable and versatile modular platform system is provided that includes a link portion disposed between the base and the module fixing portion to adjust the height of the module fixing portion.

A first link having a plurality of coupling protrusions protrudingly installed on the upper surface of the base, the link portion hinged to a coupling protrusion at a lower end, and a module fixing portion coupled to an upper portion; The lower end may be coupled to the remaining engaging projections, and the upper end may include a second link hinged to the middle of the first link.

Meanwhile, according to another aspect of the present invention, an animal wearable device may be worn; A modular platform in which a plurality of holes are drilled on the surface, and various modules are fastened and mounted to the holes; And a platform support portion disposed between the wearable device and the modular platform to support the modular platform in a horizontal state and to adjust a height of the modular platform.

The modular platform can be horizontally coupled to the extension platform to the rear.

The platform support portion includes a front support portion and a rear support portion composed of a pair of left and right, and the front support portion includes: a front lower support fixed to the wearable device; A front lower support which is extendably coupled upward with respect to the front lower support, wherein the rear support includes a rear lower support fixed to the wearable device; It may include a rear upper support that is extendably coupled upward with respect to the rear lower support.

The width of the front support may be greater than the width of the rear support.

It may be attached to the wearable device, and may further include an animal command module that communicates with a remote user terminal to output a command according to a user's input, aurally or tactilely.

Further comprising a battery module mounted to the modularization platform, the battery module may be connected to the animal command module by a cable or the battery of the battery module is inserted into the animal command module to supply power.

Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is securely fixed to the body of an animal, such as a dog, so that various types of objects, special purpose devices, etc. can be mounted in a module form to be used for various purposes.

1 is a view showing a user terminal for transmitting and receiving with an animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a conceptual diagram of an animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a conceptual diagram of the operation of the module mounting portion,
4 is a configuration diagram of a battery module,
5 is a front and rear perspective view of an animal wearable multi-use modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 6 is a side view showing the height adjustment process of the animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention,
7 is a view showing the installation process of the module mounting portion for module installation,
8, 9 and 10 are a side view, a plan view, and an enlarged perspective view of an animal wearable multi-use modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a view showing an extension process of the platform support,
Figure 12 is a mounting and perspective view of the animal command module,
13 is a view showing a perspective view and a mounting structure of the battery module,
14 is another exemplary view of a modularization platform equipped with a camera module;
15 and 16 are various examples of a modular platform,
17 is another exemplary view of a battery module.

The present invention can be applied to various changes and can have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

When an element is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that other components may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other component exists in the middle.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

The terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to indicate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, and that one or more other features are present. It should be understood that the existence or addition possibilities of fields or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.

In addition, the components of the embodiments described with reference to each drawing are not limited to those embodiments, and may be implemented to be included in other embodiments within the scope of maintaining the technical spirit of the present invention. Although the description is omitted, it is natural that a plurality of embodiments may be reimplemented as one integrated embodiment.

In addition, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components, regardless of reference numerals, are assigned the same or related reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In the description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

In addition, terms such as “…unit”, “…unit”, “…module”, and “…group” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is hardware or software or hardware and software. It can be implemented as a combination of.

1 is a view showing a user terminal for transmitting and receiving with the animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the animal wearable versatile modular platform system includes a vest-type wearable equipment (eg, a harness) worn by animals, and allows various equipment such as drones, cameras, and batteries to be installed with high freedom.

Referring to FIG. 1, the user terminal 1150 receives data sensed from various devices of the animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system and outputs it to a screen. In addition, the user input input through various buttons or the touch screen may be transmitted to various devices mounted in the animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system to perform an operation according to the user input.

2 is a conceptual diagram of an animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of operation of a module mounting unit, and FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a battery module.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a wearable device 1110 that can be coated and stripped to fit the body of an animal (hereinafter referred to as a'dog'), which is a task execution subject. ) As a basic configuration.

The wearable device 1110 may be made of a type such as a vest or harness.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system 1100 according to the present embodiment may use a wearable device 1110 as a basic platform, and combine equipment that a dog needs to transport or mount.

The module mounting unit 1120 allows a module desired to be installed to be mounted, and adjusts the height, front-rear position, and the like of the module. In this embodiment, the module mounting unit 1120 may be made integral with the wearable device 1110.

In this embodiment, it will be described on the assumption that the camera module 1130 and the battery module 1140 are installed on the wearable device 1110.

The camera module 1130 is installed on the wearable device 1110 through the module mounting unit 1120. The module mounting unit 1120 is provided between a base 1121 fixed on the wearable device 1110, a module fixing unit 1125 for fixing the camera module 1130, and a base 1121 and the module fixing unit 1125. It is arranged to include a link portion consisting of two links (1123, 1124) to adjust the height of the module fixing portion (1125). A plurality of fastening protrusions 1122 are installed on the upper surface of the base 1121, so that each lower end of the two links 1123 and 1124 can be coupled.

The first link 1123 is hinged to the foremost fastening protrusion. The lower end of the second link 1124 may be coupled to any one of the rear fastening projections. The upper end of the second link 1124 may be hinged to the center of the first link 1123.

The height and the front-rear position of the camera module 1130 may be adjusted according to the combined position of the bottom of the second link 1124.

In addition, the module fixing part 1125 has a long structure in the front-rear direction, so that the camera module 1130 can be fixedly coupled to the desired position in the front-rear direction on the module fixing part 1125.

The battery module 1140 is mounted on the rear surface of the base 1121. The battery module 1140 may be connected to devices requiring power through a cable 1141. For example, when an animal command module that communicates with a user terminal in the remote and outputs various commands to an animal according to a user input is mounted on the wearable device 1110, the battery module 1140 is connected through a cable 1141. ).

5 is a front and rear perspective view of an animal wearable multi-use modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a side view showing a height adjustment process of an animal wearable multi-use modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Is a diagram showing the installation process of the module mounting portion for module installation.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system 1200 according to another embodiment of the present invention has a multi-purpose modularization platform 1220 spaced apart from the wearable device 1210 worn by an animal, so that a desired module can be freely mounted according to a task performed It can be adjusted to the desired height without disturbing the movement of the animal.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system 1200 according to the present embodiment includes a wearable device 1210, a modularization platform 1220, and a platform support 1230.

The wearable device 1210 is a wearable device worn on an animal that is a task execution subject, and may be a type such as a vest and a harness. However, the wearable device 1210 is made of a soft material to facilitate wearing to or detaching from the animal.

In order to overcome the limitations due to these material characteristics, in this embodiment, a modular platform 1220 corresponding to a frame capable of maintaining a rigid shape is provided. The modularization platform 1220 may be made of a metal such as aluminum or a material such as ABS resin.

The modularization platform 1220 is a plate-shaped plate in which various types of holes are perforated, and modules suitable for tasks may be mounted through the perforated holes. The module mounted on the modularization platform 1220 can be easily mounted at a desired position in the modularization platform 1220 by having a fastening part fitted to the shape, spacing, or the like of a hole drilled in the modularization platform 1220. It would be desirable to balance the left and right when mounting the module so that the entire center of gravity is placed on the animal's spinal line for balance when the animal is moving. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the camera module 1240 is mounted.

Referring to FIG. 7, a basic skeleton 1221 coupled to a perforated hole is installed on the modularization platform 1220. An extension skeleton 1222 may be additionally installed on the basic skeleton 1221 for smooth installation of the module. The expansion skeleton 1222 may have an arch shape.

A module holder 1223 for easy mounting of various modules may be installed on the expansion skeleton 1222. A module performing a function required for a target task may be mounted in a groove formed on the module mounting unit 1223.

Alternatively, the camera module 1240 may be directly installed on the expansion skeleton 1222.

The height of the modularized platform 1220 may be adjusted according to the size and purpose of the mounted module. To adjust the height of the modular platform 1220, a platform support 1230 for supporting the modular platform 1220 is disposed between the wearable device 1210 and the modular platform 1220 (see FIGS. 5 and 6 ).

The platform support 1230 is divided into a front support part and a rear support part provided in pairs of left and right. The front support portion includes a front upper support 1232 and a front lower support 1231. The rear support includes a rear upper support 1234 and a rear lower support 1233.

The front upper supporter 1232 and the front lower supporter 1231 are provided with a plurality of screw holes having equal intervals, so that the front upper supporter 1232 and the front lower supporter 1231 can be fastened by bolting. have. The front upper supporter 1232 is fastened in a raised state to a desired height with respect to the front lower supporter 1231, so that the height of the modularization platform 1220 can be varied.

Here, the front lower supporter 1231 may have a shape in which the lower portion is inclined to the outside. This is to reduce interference with the movement of the animal, as the front support is disposed near the forelimb of the animal, which is the main task performer.

The rear upper support (1234) and the rear lower support (1233) are also provided with a plurality of screw holes having equal intervals, so that the rear upper support (1234) and the rear lower support (1233) can be fastened by bolting. have. The rear upper support 1234 can change the height of the modularization platform 1220 by fastening the rear lower support 1233 to a desired height.

The lower end of the front support portion and the lower end of the rear support portion are supported by a horizontal support 1123. The front and rear ends of the horizontal support 1235 are provided with protruding portions protruding inward, so that the degree of protruding in the horizontal direction can be adjusted according to the body shape of the animal. Therefore, it is possible to make the platform support 1230 more firmly and stably mounted on the animal.

In this embodiment, the battery module may be installed on the lower surface of the modularization platform 1220. It is possible to supply power to the animal command module for instructing various equipment or animals mounted on the upper surface of the modularization platform 1220 through the battery module.

8, 9, and 10 are side views, plan views, and enlarged perspective views of an animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a view showing an extension process of the platform support, and FIG. 12 is an animal The installation state and perspective view of the command module, FIG. 13 is a view showing the perspective view and the mounting structure of the battery module, FIG. 14 is another exemplary view of a modular platform equipped with a camera module, and FIGS. 17 is another exemplary view of a battery module.

Animal wearable versatile modular platform system 1300 according to another embodiment of the present invention also has a versatile modular platform 1320 spaced apart from a wearable device 1310 worn by an animal, so that a desired module can be freely mounted according to a task performed It is possible to adjust the desired height without disturbing the movement of the animal.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modularized platform system 1300 according to the present embodiment includes a wearable device 1310, a modularized platform 1320, and a platform support 1330. In addition, the animal command module 1350 may be further included.

The modular platform 1320 has a plate shape in which left and right sides are bent, and various types of holes may be perforated on the surface. The shape of the perforated hole may be, for example, a cross shape (see FIG. 9-10) or a triangle shape (see FIGS. 14-17). At this time, the hole shape of the main surface and the hole shape of the side surface can be made the same or different. This is because the hole in the side is intended to extend the platform.

The more or more perforated holes are, the lighter the weight of the modular platform 1320 is, so that it is possible to alleviate the weight burden applied to the animal, which is the task performer. In addition, by allowing various modules for performing a task to be fastened through various fastening means, the module can be easily attached and detached.

In addition, the modular platforms 1320, 1410, and 1420 may extend and extend the extended platforms 1325, 1412, and 1422 downward. This can increase the number of modules that can be mounted on the modularization platform. Alternatively, various modules may be installed by relaxing the size limitation of the mountable modules.

The platform support 1330 includes a front support and a rear support.

The front support portion may be provided with a pair of left and right, and the left and right gaps may be wider than the rear support portion. This is because the front support requires a wider width than the rear support located at the waist as it is positioned closer to the forelimb of the animal.

In this case, a protrusion corresponding to a wider width than the rear support is provided between the front support and the modular platform 1320 to stably support the modular platform 1320.

The front support includes a front upper support 1332 and a front lower support 1331, and the rear support includes a rear upper support 1334 and a rear lower support 1333. The front upper supporter 1332 has a structure extending upwardly with respect to the front lower supporter 1331, and the rear upper supporter 1334 also has a structure extending upwardly with respect to the rear lower supporter 1333.

Here, the front upper supporter 1332 and the rear upper supporter 1334 may have a shape in which the upper portion is bent to the rear. This can reduce the weight burden on the animal by moving the point where the platform support 1330 is installed on the wearable device 1310 toward the front of the animal.

Referring to FIG. 13, a battery module 1360 may be installed on a lower surface of the modularization platform 1320. The battery module 1360 includes a housing in which a long rod-shaped battery 1362 is inserted in the longitudinal direction. A groove through which the battery 1362 can be inserted is provided in the front of the housing, and a cover 1344 for detaching the battery 1362 may be installed in the opening of the groove. A charging terminal 1366 is provided at the rear side of the housing to charge the internal battery 1362 by connecting a charging cable. The housing can be easily fastened to the lower surface of the modular platform 1320 through a fastening bracket 1368.

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 17, a battery module 1430 having a rod shape having a long length in the same shape as the battery may be installed. In this case, the fastening bracket 1440 for fixing the battery module 1430 may have a fastener having a gripper structure to which each battery module 1430 can be fitted.

The batteries accommodated in the battery modules 1360 and 1430 can be taken out of the housing if necessary and mounted on the required module. For example, a battery-powered animal command module 1350 is shown in FIG. 12.

The animal command module 1350 includes a communication unit and a speaker. When a command is received from the user terminal 1150 through the communication unit, the animal may be recognized through the speaker and the animal may perform a trained action by outputting a pre-trained sound.

In addition, the animal command module 1350 includes a vibration unit. The vibrating unit is mounted on the left shoulder and the right shoulder of the animal, respectively, and when the vibrating unit corresponding to the direction in which the animal needs to move is operated according to a command received from the user terminal 1150, the animal looks or moves in the corresponding direction. It can enable smooth execution of tasks.

A camera module 1340 may be installed on the modularization platform 1320. In the case of the camera module 1340, it may be installed together with a gimbal structure for correcting shake according to animal movement. When a user issues a command through the user terminal 1150 located at a remote location, the user can issue a command while checking the scene from the first person point of view through the camera module 1340.

The animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system according to the present embodiments has an object to be used for various purposes while being worn by an animal performing a task.

Various types of holes are perforated in the modularization platform, and a module suitable for the purpose can be mounted on the modularization platform through the perforated holes. For example, it can be used in accordance with military standards.

When using a user terminal that is a remote command device, if a camera module is installed and used together, it is possible to command while checking the site from the first person point of view. In this case, a gimbal structure or the like can be used to compensate for camera shake.

For military use, night vision devices, x-ray devices, and surveillance equipment can also be used. In addition, it is also possible to install monitoring equipment, etc. in the operation area by mounting or detaching it on a modular platform. In addition, it is possible to monitor a long distance by entering animals in areas that are difficult for humans to enter, and a modular platform can be used as a drone's take-off and landing station to conduct operations.

When used for lifesaving purposes, rescue dogs can be equipped with a lifesaving kit, battery pack, emergency food, etc. on a modular platform for rescue dogs to send rescue dogs to areas where rescue personnel cannot enter for rescue.

In the present embodiment, when the modularized platform is configured as a wearable device and a separate type, it is possible to increase versatility by adopting a standardized coupling method such as Molly. In addition, various standardized equipment or objects such as military equipment can be securely fixed through the perforated holes of the modular platform. In addition, various modules suitable for special purposes can be manufactured and fixed to the modularization platform.

Although described above with reference to embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art variously modify the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. And can be changed.

1100, 1200, 1300: Animal Wearable Versatile Modular Platform System
1110, 1210, 1310: wearable devices
1120: module mounting portion
1220, 1320, 1410, 1420: modular platform
1230, 1340: Platform support
1130, 1240, 1340: Camera module
1140, 1360, 1430: battery module

Claims (8)

A wearable device wearable by animals; And
Is installed on the upper surface of the wearable device, including a module mounting portion for fixing the module,
The module mounting portion,
A base fixed to an upper surface of the wearable device;
A module fixing part fixing the module to an upper surface;
Animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system including a link portion disposed between the base and the module fixing portion to adjust the height of the module fixing portion.
According to claim 1,
A plurality of engaging projections are protruded on the upper surface of the base,
The link portion, the lower end is hinged to the coupling protrusion of the foremost, and the first link to which the module fixing portion is coupled to the top; The lower end can be coupled to the rest of the engaging projection, the upper end comprises a second link hinged to the middle of the first link, animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system.
A wearable device wearable by animals;
A modular platform in which a plurality of holes are drilled on the surface, and various modules are fastened and mounted to the holes; And
Animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system including a platform support disposed between the wearable device and the modular platform to support the modular platform in a horizontal state and to adjust a height of the modular platform.
According to claim 3,
The modular platform is an animal wearable and versatile modular platform system in which the extension platform can be horizontally coupled to the rear.
According to claim 3,
The platform support includes a front support and a rear support composed of a pair of left and right,
The front support portion includes a front lower support fixed to the wearable device; It includes a front upper support that is extendably coupled upward with respect to the front lower support,
The rear support portion may include a rear lower support fixed to the wearable device; An animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system comprising a rear upper support that is extendably coupled upward with respect to the rear lower support.
The method of claim 5,
The width of the front support is larger than the width of the rear support, animal wearable multi-purpose modular platform system.
According to claim 3,
The animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system further includes an animal command module attached to the wearable device and communicating with a remote user terminal to output a command or a tactile command according to a user input.
The method of claim 7,
Further comprising a battery module mounted on the modularization platform,
The battery module is connected to the animal command module by a cable or the battery of the battery module is inserted into the animal command module to supply power, animal wearable multi-purpose modularization platform system.

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