KR20230101417A - Pet tower - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tower for companion animals. The present invention may include a case in which an installation space is formed. A temperature control device 200 may be disposed in the case, and the temperature control device 200 may generate cold or warm air. Also, a rod 400 is connected to the case, and cold air or warm air can be transferred along the rod 400 . Therefore, the temperature of the tower for companion animals of the present invention can be controlled by the thermostat 200. The thermostat 200 can appropriately control the temperature inside and around the tower so that companion animals can feel comfortable.

Description

Pet tower {Pet tower}

The present invention relates to a tower for companion animals, and more particularly, to a tower for companion animals having a temperature control device to adjust the temperature inside and outside the tower.

In general, a companion animal refers to an animal that mainly lives with people indoors.

Recently, various devices for raising companion animals in a healthy manner have been developed. For example, cat towers, cat trees, cat wheels, and the like can be used as play facilities for cats.

In general, a cat tower or cat tree is an amusement facility that uses the habit of cats climbing or descending high places and enjoying hiding.

These cat towers are often built as tall as towers for cats to play in. To this end, in the cat tower, a number of boards are fixed in layers to a pillar formed at a predetermined height, and a space for a cat to hide is sometimes provided in the pillar.

For example, Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2198972 discloses a cat tower that changes the structure of the cat tower by estimating the height and position preferred by the cat by analyzing the sensing information received from the pressure sensor. In No. 2020-0079210, a cat tower that is fixed to an existing window frame is disclosed.

However, the conventional cat tower only provides a play space for cats, and has limitations in not providing other functions. In particular, cat towers need to provide more various automatic functions for the convenience of companion cats.

The present invention provides a tower for companion animals capable of appropriately controlling ambient temperature so that companion animals feel comfortable.

The present invention provides a tower for companion animals that provides a space for companion animals to stay on top of the tower and can control the temperature inside the space.

The present invention provides a tower for companion animals that enables uniform temperature control at both the top and bottom of the tower.

The present invention may include a case in which an installation space is formed. A thermostat may be disposed in the case, and the thermostat may generate cold or warm air. And, a rod may be connected to the case.

The air discharged from the thermostat is supplied to the inside of the case, passes through the inside of the rod, and is delivered to a lower part of the rod along the rod. Therefore, the temperature of the tower for companion animals of the present invention can be controlled by the thermostat. The thermostat can appropriately control the temperature inside and around the tower so that companion animals can feel comfortable.

The temperature control device may include a thermoelectric element and a heat sink disposed toward the outside of the case and in contact with the thermoelectric element and a heating surface.

A housing space may be formed inside the case, and some of the air discharged from the temperature controller may be supplied to the housing space. Accordingly, the companion animal tower of the present invention can provide a comfortable environment when the companion animal stays in the housing space.

An air duct may be disposed in an inner space surrounded by the rod, and air discharged from the temperature controller may move along the air duct. Accordingly, in the tower for companion animals of the present invention, the air discharged from the thermostat is delivered to the lower part of the air duct to make the surroundings comfortable.

The rod and the air duct may extend downward from the case toward the ground. As a result, the lower part of the tower can increase the space utilization and avoid interference with the movement of companion animals or objects.

An upper end of the air duct may be opened toward the case, and a lower end of the air duct may be open to the outside. Accordingly, the air discharged from the thermostat may be transferred from the case to the lower end through the air duct.

A plurality of seat parts may be installed on the rod so as to be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the companion animal can take a rest on the seat or enjoy play while moving the seat. In addition, the air passing through the air duct is transferred to the seat portion, so that the seat portion may also be maintained at an appropriate temperature.

The plurality of ducts may have different diameters, and the plurality of ducts may have a variable overall height while being overlapped or spread out. This allows the overall length of the tower to be adjusted according to the environment in which it is installed.

An internal sensor for measuring temperature or humidity inside the housing space may be disposed inside the housing space, and an external sensor for measuring temperature or humidity outside the case may be disposed in the case. In addition, the internal sensor and the external sensor are connected to the control unit, and the temperature or humidity measured by the internal sensor and the external sensor may be transmitted to the control unit. The control unit may control the operation of the temperature controller using the transmitted temperature or humidity. That is, depending on whether the temperature or humidity is high or low, the thermostat may generate warm or cold air.

A fan may be provided to discharge the air discharged from the temperature controller to a place where it is needed. The fan may discharge the discharged air into the inside of the case or the inside of the rod.

In addition, a lower sensor for measuring the temperature or humidity at the lower end of the rod may be disposed at the lower end of the rod. The lower sensor may be connected to the controller. The controller may control the operation of the thermostat using the temperature or humidity measured by the lower sensor. That is, depending on the case where the temperature or humidity of the lower end of the rod is high or low, the thermostat may generate warm or cold air.

The companion animal tower according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following effects.

The temperature of the companion animal tower of the present invention may be controlled by a temperature controller. These thermostats can appropriately control the temperature inside and around the tower so that companion animals can feel comfortable. Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable environment for companion animals.

A housing space in which a companion animal can stay can be provided at the top of the tower according to the present invention, and the internal temperature of the housing space can also be controlled by a thermostat. Therefore, it is possible to provide an environment in which companion animals can feel more comfortable in the housing space.

According to the present invention, since the inside of the tower and the temperature of the seat provided in the tower can be adjusted, an appropriate temperature for companion animals can be formed even if the temperature of the entire room in which the tower is installed is not controlled. Accordingly, energy consumption can be reduced because only the temperature of the tower needs to be adjusted, not the entire place where the tower is installed.

Further, in the present invention, an air duct connected to the thermostat can be extended along the height direction of the tower, and the air cooled or heated by the thermostat can move through the inside of the air duct. Therefore, cold air or warm air can be transmitted to the lower end of the tower without leaking to the outside, and the temperature can be evenly controlled along the height direction of the tower.

In particular, the air duct may extend along the height direction of the tower, and a plurality of air discharge pipes diverging from the air duct may discharge cold air or warm air from each seat portion. As described above, since the present invention can provide cold and warm air to a plurality of seat parts installed at different heights, a comfortable environment can be provided at each position where the companion animal stays. Of course, it is also possible to provide a comfortable environment for several companion animals through a plurality of air discharge pipes.

Also, in the present invention, the lower end of the air duct may be opened downward. Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable temperature not only to companion animals staying inside the tower or to the seat portion, but also to companion animals located below the tower.

And, in the present invention, the case may be installed on a wall or ceiling. In this way, the companion animal tower can be installed in a state away from the floor (ground). When the companion animal tower is spaced apart from the floor, the usable area of the floor can be increased, and interference with other facilities can be prevented.

1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a tower for companion animals equipped with a temperature control device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the door is opened in one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exemplary view showing an embodiment of the present invention installed indoors.
Figure 4 is a side view showing one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the parts constituting the case of one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the parts constituting the case of one embodiment of the present invention seen from a different angle from Figure 5;
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII' of FIG. 1;
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a heat insulating member constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship of components connected to the control unit constituting an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the temperature controller constituting one embodiment of the present invention is disassembled from the case.
Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a duct guide constituting an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view along line XVI-XVI' of Fig. 1;
13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper structure of the case and the air duct in FIG. 12;
14 is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper end of an air duct constituting an embodiment of the present invention and a duct fan are disassembled from each other;
Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a temperature controller and a rod constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a temperature controller and a duct assembly constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the case and the first duct in FIG. 12;
18 is a cross-sectional view showing a second duct structure in FIG. 12;
19 is a cross-sectional view showing a third duct structure in FIG. 12;
Figure 20 is an operating state diagram sequentially showing how the total length of the rod constituting one embodiment of the present invention is reduced.
21 is an operating state diagram sequentially showing how the rod is removed in FIG. 20 and the total length of the air duct constituting one embodiment of the present invention is reduced.
22 is a cross-sectional view showing an overlapping portion of a first duct and a second duct and an overlapping portion of a second duct and a third duct constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which first to third ducts constituting one embodiment of the present invention are overlapped.
24 is a front view showing a first lifting device constituting one embodiment of the present invention;
25 is an enlarged perspective view of a structure of a first lifting motor in the first lifting device shown in FIG. 24;
26 is a cross-sectional view showing a lower structure of the first elevator device shown in FIG. 24;
27 is a front view showing the structure of a second lifting device constituting an embodiment of the present invention;
28 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a first rod constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
29 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a second rod constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
30 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a tray unit constituting one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 31 is a perspective view showing the structure of a seat assembly constituting one embodiment of the present invention.
32 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a tower for companion animals equipped with a temperature controller according to the present invention.
33 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a tower for companion animals equipped with a temperature controller according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing an embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function hinders understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

The present invention relates to a tower for companion animals (hereinafter referred to as "tower"). The tower of the present invention can provide a space and a foothold for companion animals to stay or move, and can provide an appropriate temperature environment for companion animals.

The tower of the present invention can be used for several types of companion animals. For example, the tower of the present invention can be used not only for cats but also for various animals such as dogs, squirrels, and birds. At this time, cooled air (hereinafter referred to as 'cold air') or heated air (hereinafter referred to as 'warm air') may be supplied to the tower. In the tower, the cool air or warm air generated by the thermostat 200 to be described below may be delivered to the lower part of the tower along the air duct 360 as well as the housing space S of the tower.

Hereinafter, among the structures of the present invention, a structure for controlling temperature and a flow structure of cold air/warm air will be mainly described.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a housing module 100 may be disposed above the tower of this embodiment. The temperature controller 200 may be installed in the housing module 100 and a housing space S may be formed. In this embodiment, the housing module 100 is located at the top of the tower, but unlike this, the housing module 100 may be disposed at the middle or bottom of the tower.

In this embodiment, the housing module 100 (i) can be a part where the temperature controller 200 is installed, (ii) can provide the housing space (S) for companion animals, (iii) It can also serve as a fixture to keep the tower fixed in the installation position.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the housing module 100 may have a substantially hexahedral shape, but the shape of the housing module 100 may be variously modified. The housing module 100 may have a curved exterior or may have a regular hexahedron shape. The shape and volume of the space formed inside the housing module 100 may be changed according to the outer shape of the housing module 100 .

2 shows the door 150 constituting the housing module 100 in an open state. In FIG. 2, the entrance of the housing space (S) is opened so that the housing space (S) is exposed to the outside. When the door 150 is opened, the companion animal may enter the housing space S through the entrance of the housing space S. The door 150 may be automatically opened and closed by a door opening and closing device to be described below. As such, in this embodiment, since the housing space (S) is provided at the highest position of the tower, it is possible to provide comfort to companion animals such as cats who have a habit of going up to high places.

A rod 400 may extend below the housing module 100 . The rod 400 may extend downward of the housing module 100 and may have an overall height higher than the height of the housing module 100 . The rod 400 may be a position where a seat assembly 900 to be described below is fixed, and air may flow through the inside of the rod 400 . In this embodiment, since the rod 400 may be composed of a plurality of rods 500, 600, and 700, it may be viewed as a rod assembly 400. In addition, a plurality of seat assemblies 900 may be disposed on the plurality of rods 500 , 600 , and 700 at different heights.

Referring to Figure 3, it is shown that the tower of this embodiment is installed. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the tower may be installed so as to be in close contact with the ceiling (C), or may be installed so as to be separated from the ceiling (C) as shown in FIG. 3 (b). In this embodiment, the tower may be installed on the wall (W) or the ceiling (C) through the installation bracket 190 to be described below. When the tower is installed to be spaced apart from the ceiling (C) as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the upper surface of the housing module 100 may also become a seating portion for companion animals.

The tower in this embodiment may be spaced apart from the floor (ground, G). As the tower is installed on the wall (W) or ceiling (C), the lower end (tray part 800) of the tower can be separated from the floor (G). Accordingly, the usable area of the floor G may be increased. Of course, the lower end of the tower may be supported on the floor (G). Reference numeral K1 is the distance the tower is spaced from the floor (G), and K2 represents the distance from the ceiling (C).

Referring to Figure 4, a side view of the tower is shown. A rod assembly 400 may extend below the tower. The rod assembly 400 may extend in the vertical direction, that is, in the height direction of the tower. 4 shows a state in which the length of the rod assembly 400 is the longest, the length adjustment structure of the rod assembly 400 will be described below.

In this embodiment, a total of five seating surfaces may be provided on the tower. The seating surfaces may be formed on upper surfaces of the seat parts 918 and 920 to be described below. The seat portions 918 and 920 may be arranged at different heights. The seat parts 918 and 920 may be further divided into a step station 918 and a seat station 920.

The rod assembly 400 may be divided into three parts. As shown in FIG. 4 , the first area A may be disposed right below the housing module 100 and is at the highest position among the rod assemblies 400 . And, below the first area, the second area (B) and the third area (C) may be sequentially followed. The first zone (A) corresponds to the height of the first rod 500 to be described later, the second zone (B) corresponds to the height of the second rod 600, and the third zone (C) It may correspond to the height of the third rod 700. As described above, the height of the rod assembly 400, which is the total height of the first to third areas, may be variable. In addition, in the process of varying the height of the rod assembly 400, the height of the seat portions 918 and 920 may also be varied.

5 and 6 show the components constituting the housing module 100 in an exploded state. The housing module 100 may include a case cover 110 constituting an outermost surface of the housing module 100, and an outer case 120 and an inner case ( 130) can be accommodated. In addition, a heat insulating member 160 may be disposed between the outer case 120 and the inner case 130 .

Here, it can be seen that the case cover 110, the outer case 120, the inner case 130, and the heat insulating member 160 constitute one case. A housing space (S) is provided inside the case, and a temperature controller 200 to be described later may be disposed.

Looking at the case cover 110 first, the case cover 110 may have a substantially hexahedral shape. The case cover 110 may configure the exterior of the housing module 100, and when the housing module 100 is installed on a wall surface (W) or ceiling (C), the installation surface and come into contact Of course, the housing module 100 may be fixed to the installation position through the installation bracket 190, but the installation bracket 190 may be omitted and the case cover 110 may be directly fixed to the installation surface. For stable fixation, the case cover 110 may be made of a metal material.

The case cover 110 may include a lower cover plate 111 , a cover side plate 113 , a cover upper plate 116 , and a cover back plate 118 . The front surface of the case cover 110 is open, and a cover opening hole 112 in which a connection flange 169 of the heat insulating member 160 to be described below is disposed may be formed in the lower cover plate 111. The cover opening hole 112 extends to the front surface of the case cover 110 and may open forward.

Cover side plate holes 114 and 115 may be opened in the cover side plate 113 . The first side hole 114 among the cover side plate holes 114 and 115 can reduce the total weight of the case cover 110 and the housing module 100, and a display (not shown) or the like may be disposed therein. The temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the second side hole 115 .

A cover top plate hole 117 may be opened in the cover top plate 116 . A control unit 180 to be described later may be exposed through the cover upper plate hole 117 . The controller 180 may be accessed through the hole 117 of the cover top plate. Of course, the cover top plate hole 117 may be omitted, and the entire cover top plate 116 may have a blocked structure.

An outer case 120 may be disposed inside the case cover 110 . The outer case 120 may cover the inner case 130 and the heat insulating member 160 and may form a skeleton of the housing module 100 . The outer case 120 may have a hexahedral shape like the case cover 110, but its shape and size may be changed.

The lower portion of the outer case 120 may be opened. The bottom and rear surfaces of the outer case 120 may be omitted, and the case opening 122 may be formed at the omitted portion. The inner case 130 and the heat insulating member 160 may be disposed in the case opening 122 . Also, the front surface of the outer case 120 may be opened to form a front open portion 124 . The front opening part 124 may be a part where the door 150 is disposed.

An outer plate hole 125 may be formed in the outer plate 123 of the outer case 120 . The temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the outer plate hole 125 . In addition, an outer top plate hole 127 may be opened in the outer top plate 126 . The controller 180 may be exposed through the outer top plate hole 127 . The controller 180 can be accessed through the outer top plate hole 127 and the cover top plate hole 117 described above. Of course, the outer top plate hole 127 may be omitted, and the entire outer top plate 126 may have a blocked structure.

As shown in FIG. 5 , a door support end 129 may be provided at a front lower portion of the outer case 120 . The door support end 129 may be provided at a lower front portion of the outer case 120, that is, at a lower portion of the front opening portion 124. The door support end 129 may protrude forward along the lower end of the outer case 120 . The door support end 129 may serve to support the door 150 when the door 150 is opened.

An inner case 130 may be disposed inside the outer case 120 . The inner case 130 may form the housing space S therein, and may be connected to the temperature controller 200 so that air discharged from the temperature controller 200 is delivered. The inner case 130 may be disposed inside the outer case 120 by having a smaller size than the outer case 120 .

The inner case 130 may include an inner lower plate 131 , an inner side plate 133 , an inner upper plate 136 , and an inner thick plate 138 . A front surface of the inner case 130 may be opened to become an entrance 134 , and the opened entrance 134 may be shielded by the door 150 . The housing space (S) may be formed inside surrounded by the inner lower plate 131, the inner side plate 133, the inner upper plate 136, and the inner thick plate 138.

A part of the inner lower plate 131 may be opened. Referring to FIG. 7 , a lower open hole 132 may pass through the inner lower plate 131 , and a communication cap DC may be inserted into the lower open hole 132 . The communication cap DC blocks the lower open hole 132, and air can flow through the cap hole DC' formed in the communication cap DC. That is, it can be seen that the communication cap DC forms a communication passage through the cap hole DC'. Through the communication passage, the air in the housing space (S) can move downward, that is, in the direction of the duct assembly (300). Alternatively, the communication cap DC may be omitted and the cap hole DC′ may be a part of the lower open hole 132 formed directly on the inner lower plate 131 .

A door mounting portion 134a (see FIG. 10 ) may be provided at a lower portion of the entrance 134 . The door mounting portion 134a may be a portion extending below the entrance 134 . The door rotation shaft 153 of the door 150 may be installed in the door mounting part 134a. More precisely, a shaft installation unit 138 (see FIG. 10 ) is provided in the door mounting unit 134a, and the door rotation shaft 153 can be inserted into the shaft installation unit 138. The shaft installation parts 138 may be provided at both ends of the door mounting part 134a, and both ends of the door rotation shaft 153 may be fitted into the pair of shaft installation parts 138, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a side communication hole 135 may be opened in the inner side plate 133 of the inner case 130 . The side communication hole 135 may be a portion where the temperature controller 200 is disposed. A duct guide 260 to be described later may be disposed in the side communication hole 135 . The air discharged from the temperature controller 200 may be delivered to the housing space S via the duct guide 260 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , a motor mounting portion 137 may be provided in the inner case 130 . The motor mounting part 137 may be a part where the opening/closing motor 140 to be described below is mounted. The motor mounting part 137 may be formed by opening a part of the inner side plate 133 of the inner case 130 . The motor mounting part 137 may be provided at a position adjacent to the door mounting part 134a. In this embodiment, the motor mounting part 137 is disposed on one side of the pair of inner side plates 133, and more precisely, it may be installed on the side of the inner side plate 133 where the temperature controller 200 is disposed. Unlike this, the motor mounting part 137 may be provided on the inner side plate 133 corresponding to the opposite side of the temperature controller 200 .

A door 150 may be coupled to the inner case 130 . The door 150 may serve to open and close the entrance 134 of the housing space (S). When the door 150 is closed, the housing space (S) can be an enclosed space, and when the door 150 is opened, the entrance 134 of the housing space (S) is opened so that companion animals can enter and exit. . In FIG. 1, the door 150 is shown in a closed state, and in FIG. 2, the door 150 is shown in an open state.

The door 150 may form a skeleton of a substantially plate-shaped door body 151 . And the door body 151 can be opened and closed through rotation. In this embodiment, the door 150 may be rotatably coupled to the inner case 130 and may be opened or closed through rotation. Of course, unlike this, the door 150 may be opened and closed in a sliding manner. Also, the door 150 may be configured in plurality.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the door 150 is coupled to the inner case 130 , but otherwise, the door 150 may be coupled to the outer case 120 or the case cover 110 . Also, the door 150 may be omitted and the housing space S may always remain open.

Meanwhile, a heat insulating member 160 may be disposed between the outer case 120 and the inner case 130 . The heat insulating member 160 may be formed by filling an insulating space between the outer case 120 and the inner case 130, which is an empty space, with a foamed liquid, or a heat insulating member 160 made of a separate material. may be disposed between the outer case 120 and the inner case 130 . The heat insulating member 160 may be made of a material having high heat insulating properties such as Styrofoam.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the housing space S and the temperature controller 200 may be disposed in left and right directions with the inner wall of the heat insulating member 160 interposed therebetween. In this case, both the housing space (S) and the temperature controller 200 may be surrounded by a single heat insulating member 160 . In addition, since the housing space S and the thermostat 200 are disposed in the left-right direction, the protruding distance of the entire case from the wall surface W can be relatively reduced compared to when they are disposed in the front-back direction.

Like the outer case 120 and the inner case 130, the heat insulating member 160 may have a substantially hexahedral shape. The heat insulating member 160 may include an insulating lower plate 161, an insulating side plate 163, an insulating upper plate 166, and an insulating thick plate 168 (see FIG. 6). The heat insulating member 160 may surround a portion of the temperature controller 200 and prevent cold air or warm air generated from the temperature controller 200 from leaking to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 5 , a lower connection hole 162 may be formed in the insulating lower plate 161 . The lower connection hole 162 may be connected to the lower open hole 132 of the inner case 130 described above. Cool air or warm air may be transmitted toward the duct assembly 300 through the lower connection hole 162 . A connection flange 169 to be described below may be provided below the lower connection hole 162 .

A front surface of the heat insulating member 160 may be opened. The open heat insulation entrance 164 of the heat insulation member 160 may be opened at a position corresponding to the entrance 134 of the inner case 130 . Therefore, the insulated entrance 164 can also be opened and closed by the door 150 .

A heat insulating side plate hole 165 may be formed in the heat insulating side plate 163 of the heat insulating member 160 . A second control fan F2 of the temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the heat insulation side plate hole 165 . The air discharged from the second control fan F2 may be supplied to the housing space S through the heat insulation side plate hole 165 and the side communication hole 135 of the inner case 130 . In addition, some of the air discharged by the second control fan F2 may be supplied downward, that is, toward the duct assembly 300 by the duct guide 260 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , an installation space 165a may be formed in the heat insulating side plate 163 of the heat insulating member 160 . The installation space 165a can be seen as a kind of empty space. The temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the installation space 165a. The first control fan (F1) and the second control fan (F2) constituting the temperature controller 200 have a pair of heat insulation side plate holes 165 opened at the rear and front of the installation space 165a, respectively. can be exposed through Also, components constituting the thermostat 200, such as a thermoelectric element, a heat sink 214, and a cold sink 218, may be located inside the installation space 165a.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a motor mounting groove 167 may be provided in the heat insulating member 160 . The motor mounting groove 167 may have a structure recessed inward from the heat insulating side plate 163 . The motor mounting groove 167 may be a portion into which the opening/closing motor 140 is inserted. The motor mounting groove 167 may be formed only on one side where the installation space 165a is formed among the pair of heat insulation side plates 163 facing each other. The opening/closing motor 140 may be inserted into the motor mounting groove 167 and fixed to the motor mounting portion 137 of the inner case 130 .

A connection flange 169 may be provided below the heat insulating member 160 . The connection flange 169 may be formed to further extend downward from the lower heat insulating plate 161 of the heat insulating member 160 . The connection flange 169 may be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape. In this embodiment, the connection flange 169 is provided under the heat insulating member 160, but the connection flange 169 may be part of the outer case 120 or the inner case 130.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the connection flange 169 may be disposed below the communication cap DC. The connection space 169a provided inside the connection flange 169 may be connected to the cap hole DC′ of the communication cap DC. At the same time, the connection flange 169 may also be connected to the second guide outlet 263b of the duct guide 260. Accordingly, air may be introduced into the connection space 169a through the cap hole DC', and air may also be introduced through the second guide outlet 263b.

An upper portion of the duct assembly 300 may be disposed in the connection space 169a of the connection flange 169 . A duct fan 320 constituting the duct assembly 300 may be disposed in the connection space 169a. The duct fan 320 may suck air discharged through the second guide outlet 263b of the duct guide 260 and transfer it downward.

A first fixing groove 169b and a second fixing groove 169c may be formed in the connection flange 169 . The first fixing groove 169b and the second fixing groove 169c may be formed by being recessed in the lower surface of the connection flange 169 . The first lifting motor M1 may be inserted into the first fixing groove 169b, and the upper end 422 of the first lifting bar 421 may be inserted into the second fixing groove 169c.

A controller 180 may be disposed in the housing module 100 . The control unit 180 may control the overall operation of the tower. Referring to FIG. 9 , the controller 180 may be connected to an external sensor 183 and an internal sensor 185 to be described below, and the temperature controller 200 and a first elevator 410A to be described below. ), the second lifting device 410B and the display units 580 and 680 can be controlled.

The control unit 180 may include a printed circuit board, and a power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power may be connected to the control unit 180 . In this embodiment, the controller 180 may be disposed on the inner top plate 136 of the inner case 130 . As described above, the controller 180 can be accessed through the outer top plate hole 127 and the cover top plate hole 117 .

An external sensor 183 may be connected to the controller 180 . The external sensor 183 may measure the temperature and humidity of external air. Here, the outside air may mean air in a space where the tower is installed. If the tower is installed indoors, the external sensor 183 can measure the air condition in the indoor space.

The external sensor 183 may be disposed on an outer surface of the inner top plate 136 of the inner case 130 . At this time, the external sensor 183 may be exposed to the outside through the outer top plate hole 127 and the cover top plate hole 117 . Therefore, the external air condition can be accurately measured through the external sensor 183 . In this embodiment, the external sensor 183 may constitute a part of the control unit 180, but otherwise, the external sensor 183 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the control unit 180.

As shown in FIG. 7 , an internal sensor 185 may be provided in the housing space S. The internal sensor 185 is for measuring the internal air condition of the housing space (S). The internal sensor 185 may measure the air or humidity inside the housing space (S). The internal sensor 185 may be disposed at a location far from the temperature controller 200 . That is, the internal sensor 185 may be disposed at a position spaced apart from the temperature controller 200 so that the cold air or warm air discharged from the temperature controller 200 does not directly affect the internal sensor 185. can In this embodiment, the internal sensor 185 is disposed at the upper corner of the housing space S corresponding to the opposite side of the duct guide 260.

The controller 180 determines (i) the temperature around the tower (first temperature) measured by the external sensor 183 and the temperature (second temperature) of the housing space (S) measured by the internal sensor 185 In comparison, (ii) using the first temperature and (iii) using the second temperature, it is possible to control the operation of the temperature controller 200.

First, the controller 180 may compare the measured first temperature with the second temperature. In addition, when the temperature difference between the first temperature and the second temperature is out of a predetermined first reference range, the temperature control device 200 may be operated or stopped. For example, when the temperature (second temperature) of the housing space (S) is too cold or hotter than the outside temperature (first temperature), the controller 180 may operate the temperature controller 200 There is.

Alternatively, the control unit 180 may operate the temperature controller 200 based only on the external temperature (first temperature). Even when the first temperature is too cold or too hot beyond the set second reference range, the controller 180 can operate the temperature controller 200 . For example, when the external temperature is set to 22 to 25 ° C (second reference range), if the measured first temperature is higher than the upper limit (25 ° C) of the second reference range, the control unit 180 Cool air can be discharged from the temperature controller 200, and when the measured first temperature is lower than the lower limit (22° C.) of the second reference range, the controller 180 controls the temperature controller 200 to The warmth can be released. Thus, the external temperature can be managed within the second reference range. Of course, the second reference range and upper/lower limits may be changed.

Alternatively, the control unit 180 may operate the temperature controller 200 based only on the internal temperature (second temperature) of the housing space S. Even when the second temperature is too cold or too hot beyond the set third reference range, the controller 180 can operate the temperature control device 200 .

For example, when the internal temperature of the housing space (S) is set to 22 to 25 ° C (third reference range), if the measured second temperature is higher than the upper limit (25 ° C) of the third reference range, the The controller 180 may discharge cold air from the temperature controller 200, and if the second temperature is lower than the lower limit (22° C.) of the third reference range, the controller 180 controls the temperature controller Warmth can be discharged from (200). Accordingly, the internal temperature of the housing space (S) can be managed within the third reference range. Of course, the third reference range and the upper/lower limits may also be changed.

The temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the housing module 100 . The temperature control device 200 may serve to generate and supply cool air or warm air using external air. For example, external air is cooled to generate cold air or heated to generate and supply warm air. To this end, the temperature control device 200 may take in external air, cool or heat it, and then discharge it toward the housing space S and the duct assembly 300 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the temperature controller 200 may be disposed between the inner side plate 133 of the inner case 130 and the outer side plate 123 of the outer case 120 . More precisely, the temperature controller 200 may be disposed in the installation space 165a of the heat insulating member 160 . At this time, the first control fan (F1) of the temperature controller 200 may be disposed to face the outside of the case cover 110, and the second control fan (F2) may be disposed to face the housing space (S).

The air discharged through the second control fan (F2) of the temperature control device (200) may first flow into the duct guide (260). Some of the air introduced into the duct guide 260 may flow into the housing space S through the first guide outlet 263a of the duct guide 260 (in the direction of arrow 1 in FIG. 7), and the rest Air may flow in the direction of the duct assembly 300 through the second guide outlet 263b (in the direction of arrow 2 in FIG. 7). At this time, the air introduced into the housing space S is also introduced into the communication cap DC ) through the cap hole DC' of the duct assembly 300. (arrow 1' direction in FIG. 7)

Looking at the structure of the temperature controller 200, the device housing 211 may be provided in the temperature controller 200. The device housing 211 constitutes an exterior of the temperature control device 200 and may serve to fix each part. Temperature control fans F1 and F2 may be installed inside the device housing 211 . A surface of the device housing 211 may come into close contact with an inner surface of the installation space 165a. Reference numeral 210 denotes a housing cover, and the housing cover 210 may be fixed to the outer case 120 . For reference, in this embodiment, the temperature control fans F1 and F2 may include the first control fan F1 and the second control fan F2.

A recovery unit 212 may be formed in the device housing 211 . The collecting part 212 serves as a passage through which the air inside the housing space S can be introduced into the device housing 211 again. The recovery part 212 may be formed through a front surface of the device housing 211 facing the inner case 130 .

A mounting plate 213 may be provided inside the device housing 211 . The mounting plate 213 may have a substantially plate-like structure, and an edge portion thereof may be connected to the device housing 211 . The mounting plate 213 may serve to support components mounted on the device housing 211 .

A heat sink 214 and a cold sink 218 may be provided on the mounting plate 213 . Although not shown, a thermoelectric element may be disposed between the heat sink 214 and the cold sink 218 . The heat generated from the thermoelectric element heats the heat sink 214, and the heat of the heat sink 214 is transferred outwardly to the rear (see arrow 3 in FIG. 7) through the first control fan F1. may be discharged. In addition, the cold air of the cold sink 218 cooled by the thermoelectric element may be discharged forward toward the duct guide 260 (see arrows 1 and 2 in FIG. 7 ).

The thermoelectric element constituting the temperature controller 200, the heat sink 214, and the cold sink 218 may be disposed inside the installation space 165a, which is an insulating space. Accordingly, the thermoelectric element, the heat sink 214, and the cold sink 218 may be insulated from the peripheral portion, and cold air from the thermoelectric element may be concentrated toward the front duct guide 260.

The thermoelectric element constituting the temperature control device 200 has a shape like a flat plate having front and rear surfaces, and the front surface may be a heat absorbing surface and the rear surface may be a heating surface. DC power supplied to the thermoelectric element causes a Peltier effect, and accordingly, heat from the heat absorbing surface of the thermoelectric element is moved toward the heating surface. Therefore, the front surface of the thermoelectric element becomes a cold surface, and the rear surface becomes a heat generating part. That is, it can be said that the heat inside the housing space (S) is released to the outside of the outer case (120).

In this case, a heat sink 214 may be coupled to the heating surface, and a cold sink 218 may be coupled to the heat absorbing surface. Therefore, when the thermoelectric element of the thermostat 200 operates, the heat absorbing surface of the thermoelectric element absorbs heat from the housing space S through the cold sink 218 to cool the housing space S, and the heating surface Heat may be discharged to the outside through the heat sink 214 . At this time, the second control fan (F2) may be a cooling fan, and the second control fan (F2) blows cooling air to the heat transfer fins of the heat sink 214 to increase heat dissipation of the heat transfer fins. there is. Reference numeral 214a denotes a heat pipe inserted into the heat transfer fin.

Conversely, the front surface of the thermoelectric element may be a heating surface and the rear surface may be a heat absorbing surface. In this case, heat may be generated on the front surface of the thermoelectric element, and a cold surface may be generated on the rear surface of the thermoelectric element. Accordingly, the temperature control device 200 may provide warmth to the inside of the housing space (S). Although not shown, power supplied to the thermoelectric element may be applied to the thermoelectric element through a cable provided in the thermoelectric element.

A duct guide 260 may be connected to the temperature controller 200 . The duct guide 260 may be disposed between the temperature controller 200 and the air duct 360 . In this embodiment, a part of the duct guide 260 is surrounded by the heat insulating member 160, and the remaining part protrudes into the housing space (S). Alternatively, the entirety of the duct guide 260 may be disposed inside the heat insulating member 160 or may protrude into the housing space S.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , the duct guide 260 may have a substantially hexahedral shape. A guide passage 263, which is an empty space, may be formed inside the duct guide 260. The guide passage 263 may guide a discharge direction of cold air or warm air discharged through an air outlet (not shown) of the temperature controller 200 . Reference numeral 261 denotes a guide flange surrounding the air outlet of the temperature controller 200 .

A guide inlet 262 connected to an air outlet of the temperature controller 200 may be formed on one side of the duct guide 260 . The guide inlet 262 may be viewed as an inlet of the guide flange 261 . The guide inlet 262 may be connected to a first guide outlet 263a and a second guide outlet 263b.

A guide passage 263 may be formed in the duct guide 260 , and the guide passage 263 may include the first guide outlet 263a and the second guide outlet 263b. Among them, the first guide outlet 263a may be opened in the direction of the housing space S, and the second guide outlet 263b may be opened in the direction of the upper end of the air duct 360. Accordingly, some of the air discharged from the temperature controller 200 may be delivered to the housing space S through the duct guide 260, and the remaining part may be supplied to the air duct 360. This appearance is shown in FIG. 7 .

As shown in FIG. 7, some of the air introduced into the duct guide 260 may flow into the housing space S through the first guide outlet 263a of the duct guide 260 (see FIG. 7). direction of arrow 1), the remaining air may flow in the direction of the duct assembly 300 through the second guide outlet 263b (direction of arrow 2 in FIG. 7). Although not shown, the first guide outlet 263a ) or the size of the open area of the second guide outlet 263b may be adjusted through a separate device. When the size of the first guide outlet 263a or the second guide outlet 263b is adjusted, the amount of discharged air is changed, and as a result, the temperature of the tower can be controlled more precisely.

Next, the duct assembly 300 will be examined. Referring to FIG. 14 , the duct assembly 300 may be disposed along the inside of the rod assembly 400. That is, the duct assembly 300 may extend in the height direction of the tower and be disposed inside the rod assembly 400 . The duct assembly 300 can (i) transfer the cold air or warmth generated by the thermostat 200 to the lower end of the tower, and (ii) transfer the cold air or warmth generated by the thermostat 200 to the It can be discharged to the seat parts 918 and 920, and (iii) it can play a role of supporting the rod assembly 400 during the lifting process of the rod assembly 400.

In this embodiment, the duct assembly 300 may be configured as a pair. The duct assembly 300 is composed of a first duct assembly 300A and a second duct assembly 300B. The pair of duct assemblies 300 may perform the same function, and for this purpose, may have structures similar to each other. The pair of duct assemblies 300 may be spaced apart from each other and arranged in parallel directions. Alternatively, the duct assembly 300 may be composed of one or three or more. Since the structures of the first duct assembly 300A and the second duct assembly 300B are similar, hereinafter, the first duct assembly 300A will be mainly described.

A plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may be coupled from an upper portion close to the housing module 100 to a lower portion to form the first duct assembly 300A. The plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may be connected to each other to form one continuous air passage 360A. In this embodiment, the plurality of ducts (370, 380, 390) may have a variable overall length while overlapping or spreading each other. That is, the plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may constitute a kind of rod antenna structure.

Looking at the enlarged part in FIG. 12, the part where the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 constituting the duct assembly 300 are connected to each other, the second duct 380 and the third duct 390 ) can be seen where they are connected to each other. The parts where they are connected overlap each other by a predetermined height to prevent air from leaking to the outside. In this embodiment, the first duct assembly 300A and the second duct assembly 300B may include a first duct 370, a second duct 380, and a third duct 390, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 13 , a duct cover 310 may be provided in the first duct assembly 300A. The duct cover 310 may be disposed above the first duct assembly 300A and may be installed to block the connection space 169a of the connection flange 169 downward. The duct cover 310 may prevent air introduced into the connection space 169a from leaking. A seating plate 351 of the duct heads 350A and 350B to be described below may be positioned above the duct cover 310 . That is, it can be considered that the duct heads 350A and 350B are fixed in position by being hooked on the duct cover 310 .

13 and 14, a duct fan 320 may be disposed above the duct assemblies 300A and 300B. The duct fan 320 may serve to suck air delivered from the housing space S and the duct guide 260 and discharge it to the lower part of the duct assembly 300 . The duct fan 320 may include a fan motor (not shown), and a rotational force of the fan motor may be used to induce air flow. The fan motor of the duct fan 320 may be a brushed motor or a brushless motor.

In this embodiment, the duct fan 320 may be disposed in a guide space 355 inside a fan guide 353 to be described below. That is, the duct fan 320 can be disposed in the inner space surrounded by the fan guide 353.

Also, the duct fan 320 may be disposed in a direction orthogonal to the temperature control fans F1 and F2. That is, the temperature control fans F1 and F2 intensively discharge air toward the duct guide 260, and the duct fan 320 guides some of the air downward, that is, toward the air duct 360. can

The duct fan 320 may include a fan frame 322 maintaining the structure of the duct fan 320 . A control board (not shown) may be installed in the fan frame 322 . In addition, the fan frame 322 may further include an inverter (not shown) that is a power supply device capable of varying a frequency in order to drive the fan motor at an arbitrary speed.

A diffuser 324 may be provided in the duct fan 320 . The diffuser 324 may function to guide air introduced from the top toward the bottom, that is, toward the impeller 326 . Although it is not visible in the drawings because it is hidden by the blocking block 330, a plurality of guide vanes are provided on the outer circumferential surface of the diffuser 324 to guide the flow of air.

An impeller 326 may be disposed under the diffuser 324 . The impeller 326 may suck air from above and discharge it downward while rotating by the fan motor. A plurality of blades (not shown) may be provided on the outer surface of the hub disposed at the center of the impeller 326 . The blades may be arranged radially to pressurize the air downward.

A blocking block 330 may be coupled to the duct fan 320 . The blocking block 330 may be coupled to the duct fan 320 to surround the circumference of the duct fan 320 . The blocking block 330 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and an empty space may be formed in the center for coupling with the duct fan 320 . The blocking block 330 may allow air to be concentrated in the duct fan 320 without leaking out to the periphery of the duct fan 320 . Referring to FIG. 15 , the blocking block 330 can fill the gap between the guide space 355 and the duct fan 320, so the incoming air can be discharged downward only through the duct fan 320. there is.

Referring to FIG. 13 , duct heads 350A and 350B may be provided above the duct assemblies 300A and 300B. The duct heads 350A and 350B may be provided at the uppermost portions of the duct assemblies 300A and 300B. It can be seen that the duct heads 350A and 350B constitute a part where the duct assemblies 300A and 300B are connected to the housing module 100 . The duct heads 350A and 350B may be divided into a first duct head 350A and a second duct head 350B respectively provided in the first duct assembly 300A and the second duct assembly 300B. For reference, the duct fan 320 may also be regarded as a part of the duct heads 350A and 350B. Hereinafter, the first duct head 350A will be described as a reference.

A seating plate 351 may be disposed on the first duct head 350A. The seating plate 351 may be a thin plate-like structure protruding in a direction in which the diameter of the first duct head 350A is widened. The seating plate 351 may be disposed at a lower end of a fan guide 353 to be described later. The seating plate 351 is seated on the upper surface of the duct cover 310 so that the first duct head 350A can be stably located inside the connection space 169a.

An air chamber unit 352 may be provided above the seating plate 351 . The air chamber unit 352 may serve to collect air delivered from the housing module 100 and deliver it to the lower part of the duct assembly 300 . The air chamber unit 352 may be disposed above the duct assembly 300 and constitute a part of the duct assembly 300 .

In this embodiment, the air chamber unit 352 may be disposed on the connection flange 169 of the heat insulating member 160 . More precisely, the air chamber unit 352 may be disposed in the connection space 169a inside the connection flange 169. Since the connection space 169a is an enclosed space, the air introduced into the connection space 169a can be delivered to the air chamber unit 352 without leaking to the outside.

Air in the housing space (S) may be delivered to the air chamber unit (352), and air discharged from the temperature control device (200) may be delivered directly through the duct guide (260). Referring to FIG. 7 , the air discharged through the second control fan (F2) of the temperature controller 200 is directed to the housing space (S) through the first guide outlet (263a) of the duct guide (260). can be introduced (in the direction of arrow 1 in FIG. 7), and the air in the housing space (S) can be delivered to the air chamber part 352 (in the direction of arrow 1' in FIG. 7).

In addition, the remaining air discharged from the temperature controller 200 may be transferred to the duct assembly 300 through the second guide outlet 263b and then introduced into the air chamber unit 352. ( Direction of arrow 2 in FIG. 7) At this time, air may first flow into the connection space 169a of the connection flange 169 and then be induced in the direction of the air chamber part 352 (arrow 2' in FIG. 7). direction)

Referring to FIG. 14 , a cylindrical fan guide 353 may be included in the air chamber part 352 . The fan guide 353 may serve to surround the duct fan 320 . At this time, the fan guide 353 may have a cylindrical shape open to the top and bottom. An empty guide space 355 may be formed inside the fan guide 353 . The guide space 355 is open to the upper and lower portions and may serve as a kind of air passage. That is, by the duct fan 320 disposed on the fan guide 353, air may be introduced upward and discharged downward.

A communication slit 357 may be formed in the fan guide 353 . The communication slit 357 may be formed through a side surface of the fan guide 353 . The connection space 169a and the guide space 355 may be connected to each other through the communication slit 357 . Accordingly, the communication slit 357 can allow the air in the connection space 169a to more smoothly flow into the guide space 355 . The plurality of communication slits 357 may be radially arranged along the outer circumferential surface of the fan guide 353 .

For reference, the duct heads 350A and 350B and the duct fan 320 may be regarded as part of the air duct 360 . In this case, the air duct 360 itself may be the duct assembly 300 .

An air duct 360 may be provided below the duct heads 350A and 350B. The air duct 360 may be composed of a plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 connected to each other. In this embodiment, the first duct 370, the second duct 380, and the third duct 390 may constitute one air duct 360, and the air duct 360 ) A continuous air passage (360A, see FIG. 13) may be formed inside the. Alternatively, the air duct 360 may be composed of only one duct or two or four or more ducts.

Since the air passage 360A extends to the lower end of the tower, cold or warm air may be provided to companion animals located below the tower. Since cold air or warm air moves along the air passage 360A of the air duct 360, the cold air or warm air can be delivered to the lower end of the tower without leaking to the outside, and the temperature can be evenly distributed along the height direction of the tower. You can control it.

The plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may have different diameters. Also, the plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may have a variable overall height (length) while overlapping or spreading each other. Of course, if the air duct 360 is composed of only one duct, the air duct 360 may have only a fixed height.

In this embodiment, among the plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 , a duct relatively closer to the lower end of the rod may have a larger diameter than that of an upper duct adjacent thereto. That is, the second duct 380 may have a larger diameter than the first duct 370 , and the third duct 390 may have a larger diameter than the second duct 380 . Looking at the enlarged portion of FIG. 14 , it can be seen that the diameter of the upper end of the second duct 380 overlapping with the lower end 372 of the first duct 370 is larger. In addition, it can be seen that the diameter of the upper end of the third duct 390 overlapped with the lower end 382 of the second duct 380 is larger. As such, when the diameter of the relatively lower duct is larger, air passing from top to bottom can be prevented from leaking between the joints of the ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 .

In addition, duct discharge pipes 375 and 395 may be provided in the air duct 360 . The duct discharge pipes 375 and 395 branch in directions different from the height direction of the air duct 360, and cold air or warm air may be discharged toward the seat portions 918 and 920 through the duct discharge pipes 375 and 395. . That is, it is possible to provide cool air and warm air to the plurality of seat parts 918 and 920 installed at different heights. In this embodiment, two duct discharge pipes 375 and 395 may be provided in the air duct 360. Alternatively, three or more duct discharge pipes 375 and 395 may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 17, the internal structure of the tower including the first duct 370 among the air ducts 360 is represented in cross-sectional view. Both ends of the first duct 370 may be connected to the duct head 350A and the second duct 380, respectively. Since the first duct 370 is connected to the duct head 350A, the air discharged by the duct fan 320 is first among the plurality of ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 constituting the air duct 360 . It can be a receiving duct.

A first rod 500 of a rod assembly 400 to be described below surrounds the first duct 370 . Since the first rod 500 surrounds the first duct 370, the first duct 370 cannot be directly observed from the outside. An inner surface 513 of the first rod 500 may form a kind of heat insulation space between the outer surface of the first duct 370 . The heat insulation space can prevent the cold air or warm air of the first duct 370 from changing in temperature due to direct contact with outside air.

An upper end 371 of the first duct 370 may be connected to the duct heads 350A and 350B and fixed to the housing module 100 . The lower end 372 of the first duct 370 is not fixed and may be connected only to the upper end 381 of the second duct 380 . As shown in FIG. 19 , in this embodiment, the lower end 372 of the first duct 370 is shorter than the lower end of the first rod 500 and may be positioned inside the first rod 500 .

The first duct discharge pipe 375 of the first duct 370 may be disposed above the first duct 370, which is at a height corresponding to the upper part of the first duct 370, and the seat portion ( 918,920) is located. Since the outlet 377 of the first duct discharge pipe 375 is opened toward the seat parts 918 and 920, the cold air or warmth generated by the temperature controller 200 stays in the seat parts 918 and 920. can be supplied to

18 shows a second duct 380. The second duct 380 may be connected to a lower end 372 of the first duct 370 and an upper end 391 of the third duct 390 , respectively. Like the first duct 370, the second duct 380 may be surrounded by the rod assembly 400. More precisely, the second rod 600 of the rod assembly 400 may surround the second duct 380 . At this time, a kind of insulation space may be formed between the inner surface of the second rod 600 and the outer surface of the second duct 380 .

The upper end 381 of the second duct 380 protrudes upward than the upper end of the second rod 600, and the lower end 382 of the second duct 380 is the lower end of the second rod 600. It may protrude downwards. In this case, the upper end 381 of the second duct 380 can enter the first rod 500 and be connected to the lower end 372 of the first duct 370, and the second duct 380 The lower end 382 of may enter the third rod 700 and be connected to the upper end of the third duct 390 .

At this time, a first stopper assembly 450A to be described below may be fixed to the second duct 380 . When the first stopper assembly 450A is fixed to the second duct 380, the second duct 380 engages with the first stopper assembly 450A while the first stopper assembly 450A moves up and down. can be lifted together. In this embodiment, the first stopper assembly 450A is coupled to the upper portion of the second duct 380, and the first stopper assembly 450A is attached to the second duct 380 through a fastener such as a bolt. can be fixed

Meanwhile, when the second duct 380 ascends along the first stopper assembly 450A, the lower end 372 of the first duct 370 moves into the upper end 381 of the second duct 380. While being inserted, the overlapping section of the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 may increase. As a result, the length of the air duct 360 may be shortened. 23(c) shows a state in which the first stopper assembly 450A moves the second duct 380 upward. For reference, the third duct 390 is also attached to the second stopper assembly 450B. It is shown in a raised state together by These operations will be described again below.

19 shows a third duct 390. The third duct 390 may be connected to the lower end 382 of the second duct 380 and the tray unit 800 to be described later. The third duct 390 may be surrounded by the rod assembly 400 like the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 . More precisely, the third rod 700 of the rod assembly 400 may surround the third duct 390 . At this time, a kind of insulation space may be formed between the inner surface of the third rod 700 and the outer surface of the third duct 390 .

At this time, the upper end of the third duct 390 may be connected to the lower end 382 of the second duct 380, and at the same time coupled to a second stopper assembly 450B to be described later. A lower end of the third duct 390 may be coupled to the tray unit 800 . That is, since the upper and lower ends of the third duct 390 are fixed to the second stopper assembly 450B and the tray unit 800, respectively, a more stable state is maintained than the first duct 370 and the second duct 380. can

The third duct 390 may be fixed to a second stopper assembly 450B to be described below. When the third duct 390 is fixed to the second stopper assembly 450B, the third duct 390 moves along with the second stopper assembly 450B while the second stopper assembly 450B moves up and down. can be lifted together. In this embodiment, the second stopper assembly 450B is coupled to the upper portion of the third duct 390, and the second stopper assembly 450B is attached to the third duct 390 through a fastener such as a bolt. can be fixed 21(b) shows a state in which the second stopper assembly 450B moves the third duct 390 upward.

The second duct discharge pipe 395 of the third duct 390 may be disposed below the third duct 390, which is at a height corresponding to the lower part of the third duct 390, and the seat portion ( 918,920) is located. Since the outlet 397 of the second duct discharge pipe 395 is opened toward the seat parts 918 and 920, the cold air or warmth generated by the temperature controller 200 stays in the seat parts 918 and 920. can be supplied to

Meanwhile, when the third duct 390 ascends along the second stopper assembly 450B, the lower end 382 of the second duct 380 is inserted into the upper end of the third duct 390, An overlapping section between the second duct 380 and the third duct 390 may be increased. As a result, the length of the air duct 360 may be shortened. For reference, FIG. 20 shows that the third rod 700 and the second rod 600 sequentially rise to lower the overall height of the tower.

21, the air duct 360 in an overlapping state is represented in a cross-sectional view. Referring to FIG. 21(a), the lower end 372 of the first duct 370 having a smaller diameter than the second duct 380 may be inserted into the upper end 381 of the second duct 380. The overall height of the air duct 360 may vary according to the length of the overlapping section of the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 .

In addition, referring to FIG. 21(b) , the lower end 382 of the second duct 380 having a smaller diameter than the third duct 390 may be inserted into the upper end of the third duct 390 . Also, the overall height of the air duct 360 may vary according to the length of the overlapping section of the second duct 380 and the third duct 390 .

23 shows a state in which the first duct 370, the second duct 380, and the third duct 390 overlap each other. As can be seen, the first duct 370, the second duct 380, and the third duct 390 may have concentric circles. Each of the first duct 370, the second duct 380, and the third duct 390 may have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. Reference numeral A denotes the concentric centers of the first duct 370 , the second duct 380 , and the third duct 390 .

A first coupling groove 378 may be formed in the first duct 370 . The first coupling groove 378 may be formed by recessing a portion of the surface of the first duct 370 toward the center (A). In other words, it can be seen that the first coupling groove 378 is formed on the opposite side of a portion of the first duct 370 protruding in a direction of reducing the width of the first space 374 of the first duct 370. can Also, the first coupling groove 378 may be continuously formed along the height direction of the first duct 370 . In this embodiment, the first coupling grooves 378 are provided in pairs on both sides of the first duct 370 .

The second duct 380 may include a first coupling rib 387 inserted into the first coupling groove 378 . The first coupling rib 387 may be formed by protruding a part of the second duct 380 toward the center (A). Accordingly, the second coupling groove 388 may be recessed on the opposite side of the first coupling rib 387 . The first coupling rib 387 may be continuously formed along the height direction of the second duct 380 . In this embodiment, the first coupling ribs 387 are provided in pairs on both sides of the second duct 380 . Reference numeral 384 denotes a second space that is an inner space of the second duct 380 .

When the first coupling rib 387 is inserted into the first coupling groove 378 of the first duct 370, relative rotation of the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 is prevented. can do. More precisely, since the first coupling rib 387 and the first coupling groove 378 are engaged with each other, the first duct 370 and the second duct 380 are the air duct 360. They do not rotate relative to each other about an axis extending in the height direction.

The third duct 390 may include a second coupling rib 398 inserted into the second coupling groove 388 . The second coupling rib 398 may be formed by protruding a part of the third duct 390 toward the center A. The second coupling rib 398 may be continuously formed along the height direction of the third duct 390 . In this embodiment, the second coupling ribs 398 are provided in pairs on both sides of the third duct 390 . Reference numeral 394 denotes a third space that is an inner space of the third duct 390 .

When the second coupling rib 398 is inserted into the second coupling groove 388 of the second duct 380, relative rotation of the second duct 380 and the third duct 390 is prevented. can do. More precisely, since the second coupling rib 398 and the second coupling groove 388 are engaged with each other, the second duct 380 and the third duct 390 form the air duct 360. They do not rotate relative to each other about an axis extending in the height direction.

As a result, the first duct 370, the second duct 380, and the third duct 390 can maintain a fixed state without being rotated with each other. Since the ducts 370, 380, and 390 do not rotate relative to each other, the ducts 370, 380, and 390 may serve as a kind of support bar while the rods 500, 600, and 700 are moved up and down. In particular, since the upper end of the third duct 390 is coupled to the second stopper assembly 450B and the lower end is coupled to the lower end of the third rod 700 through the tray unit 800, the rods 500, 600, and 700 ) can stably support the rod assembly 400 when it is lifted. Therefore, when reducing the height of the rod assembly 400, the third rod 700 supported by the third duct 390 can be raised first, and then the second rod 600 can be raised. This appearance is shown in FIG. 23 .

A predetermined gap M may exist between the first duct 370 , the second duct 380 , and the third duct 390 . This is because when the first duct 370 , the second duct 380 , and the third duct 390 overlap each other without clearance, frictional force may increase during the process of moving the air duct 360 up and down. In addition, the clearance M may compensate for inclination due to assembly tolerance during the elevation process of the ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 .

Meanwhile, the duct assembly 300 composed of the ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 may be accommodated inside the rod assembly 400 . And, the rod assembly 400 may also include a plurality of rods 500, 600, and 700. Lifting devices 410A and 410B for lifting the rods 500 , 600 , and 700 and the ducts 370 , 380 and 390 may be included in the rod assembly 400 .

24 and 25 show the first lifting device 410A. The first lifting device 410A is for lifting the first stopper assembly 450A and may include the first stopper assembly 450A. While the first stopper assembly 450A is moved up and down by the first lifting device 410A, the first duct 370 and the first rod 500 can be moved up and down together. Since the first duct 370 and the first rod 500 are coupled to the first stopper assembly 450A, they can be moved up and down together. Of course, the first stopper assembly 450A may be regarded as a part of the first lifting device 410A.

A first lifting motor M1 may be provided in the first lifting device 410A. The first lifting motor M1 may provide rotational force to the first lifting bar 421 to be described below. The first lifting motor M1 is disposed above the first lifting device 410A. In this embodiment, the first lifting motor M1 is connected to the first fixing groove 169b of the connection flange 169. can be inserted into The first lifting motor M1 may be operated while being fixed to the connection flange 169 . 25 shows a state in which the first lifting motor M1 is fixed to the connecting flange 169.

The first lifting device 410A may include a first lifting bar 421 and a first guide bar 425 . The first lift bar 421 can be rotated by the first lift motor M1, and when the first lift bar 421 is rotated, the first stopper assembly connected to the first lift bar 421 (450A) can be lifted on the first lifting bar (421). The first lifting bar 421 and the first guide bar 425 may be spaced apart from each other and extend side by side along the lifting direction of the first rod 500 .

The first lift bar 421 may be inserted into the first lift hole 458 of the first stopper assembly 450A (refer to FIG. 28. At this time, the first lift bar 421 has a first lift bar 421 on its surface. A screw thread 421a may be formed, and a mating screw thread engaged with the first lifting screw thread 421a may be formed in the first lifting hole 458. Referring to the enlarged view of FIG. 26, the first stopper A first lift hole 458 is penetrated through the assembly 450A, and a first stopper screw thread (no reference numeral is given), which is a counter screw thread, may be formed on an inner surface of the first lift hole 458. When the first lifting bar 421 rotates, the first stopper assembly 450A can be raised or lowered while the screw threads engage with each other and rotate. The lower end 423 of the first lifting bar 421 is a separate object from the first lifting bar 421, and the first lifting bar 421 It may also be a part that is bolted to.

The first guide bar 425 may extend parallel to the first lifting bar 421 . Unlike the first lifting bar 421, the first guide bar 425 may not have a thread formed on its surface. The first guide bar 425 allows the first stopper assembly 450A to be lifted in an aligned state without drooping in one direction when the first stopper assembly 450A is lifted. The first guide bar 425 may be disposed opposite to the first lifting bar 421 with the first duct 370 at the center.

At this time, the first guide bar 425 may also be coupled to the first stopper assembly 450A. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 26, the first guide bar 425 is the first stopper assembly 450A. It can pass through the guide bearing 459 provided in. The lower end 427 of the first guide bar 425 may be caught on the opposite side of the guide bearing 459. By means of the guide bearing 459, the first guide bar 425 can reduce friction with the first stopper assembly 450A during an elevation process. Reference numeral 459a denotes a ball constituting the guide bearing 459. In this case, the lower end 427 of the first guide bar 425 may be a separate object from the first guide bar 425 and may be a part fastened to the first guide bar 425 by bolts.

An upper end 426 of the first guide bar 425 may be mounted in the second fixing groove 169c of the connection flange 169 . Referring to FIG. 7 , it can be seen that the upper end 426 of the first guide bar 425 is inserted into the second fixing groove 169c of the connecting flange 169. As described above, the lower end 427 of the first guide bar 425 may be caught on the lower surface of the first stopper assembly 450A. When the first stopper assembly 450A rises, it moves upward of the first guide bar 425, and the first guide bar 425 can be released from being caught on the lower surface of the first stopper assembly 450A. Yes. (See Fig. 21(c))

Prior to the description of the first stopper assembly 450A included in the first lifting device 410A, the second lifting device 410B will be first described. 29 shows a second lift device 410B. The basic structure of the second elevator device 410B may be similar to that of the first elevator device 410A. The second elevating device 410B is for elevating the second stopper assembly 450B. At this time, since the third rod 700 and the third duct 390 are coupled to the second stopper assembly 450B, when the second stopper assembly 450B moves up and down, the third rod 700 And the third duct 390 can also be lifted together. The second stopper assembly 450B may be regarded as a part of the second lifting device 410B.

The second lifting device 410B may include a second lifting motor M2. The second lifting motor M2 may provide rotational force to the second lifting bar 491 to be described below. The second lifting motor M2 is disposed above the second lifting device 410B. In this embodiment, the second lifting motor M2 is a lifting motor home formed in the first stopper assembly 450A ( 456) can be inserted.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 27, the second lifting motor M2 is fixed to the top of the first stopper assembly 450A, and the upper end of the second guide bar 495 constituting the second lifting device 410B. 496 may also be hooked and fixed to the top of the first stopper assembly 450A. Therefore, when the first stopper assembly 450A rises, the second lift motor M2, the second lift bar 491, and the second guide bar 495 may also rise together. In addition, the second stopper assembly 450B coupled to the lower end 493 of the second lift bar 491 and the lower end 497 of the second guide bar 495 also rises, and the third rod 700 and The third duct 390 may rise together.

Specifically, the second lifting device 410B may include a second lifting bar 491 and a second guide bar 495 . The second lift bar 491 can be rotated by the second lift motor M2, and when the second lift bar 491 is rotated, the second stopper assembly connected to the second lift bar 491 (450B) can be lifted on the second lifting bar (491). The second lifting bar 491 and the second guide bar 495 may be spaced apart from each other and extend side by side along the lifting direction of the second rod 600 .

A second lifting screw thread 491a may be formed on a surface of the second lifting bar 491, and the second lifting screw thread 491a of the second lifting bar 491 may be formed in the second stopper assembly 450B. An interlocking mating thread may be formed. A second stopper screw thread (not shown), which is a second counter screw thread, is formed on the inner surface of the second stopper assembly 450B, and is engaged with the second lift screw thread 491a of the second lift bar 491. Therefore, when the second lifting bar 491 rotates, the second stopper assembly 450B can be raised or lowered while the screw threads engage with each other and rotate. The lower end 493 of the second lift bar 491 may be caught and fixed to the lower surface of the second stopper assembly 450B. In this case, the lower end 493 of the second lifting bar 491 may be a separate object from the second lifting bar 491 and may be a part fastened to the second lifting bar 491 by bolts.

The second guide bar 495 may extend parallel to the second lifting bar 491 . Unlike the second lifting bar 491, the second guide bar 495 may not have a screw thread formed on its surface. The second guide bar 495 allows the second stopper assembly 450B to be lifted in an aligned state without drooping in one direction when the second stopper assembly 450B is lifted. The second guide bar 495 may be disposed on the opposite side of the second lift bar 491 with the second duct 380 at the center.

At this time, the second guide bar 495 may also be coupled to the second stopper assembly 450B, and the second guide bar 495 is a guide bearing (not shown) provided in the second stopper assembly 450B. ) can pass through. The lower end 497 of the second guide bar 495 may be caught on the opposite side of the guide bearing 459 . Due to the guide bearing 459, the second guide bar 495 can reduce friction with the second stopper assembly 450B during an elevation process. The lower end 493 of the second lift bar 491 may be caught and fixed to the lower surface of the second stopper assembly 450B. In this case, the lower end 497 of the second guide bar 495 may be a separate object from the second guide bar 495 and may be a part fastened to the second guide bar 495 by bolts.

As described above, the upper end 496 of the second guide bar 495 may be caught on the upper surface of the first stopper assembly 450A. The upper end 496 of the second guide bar 495 may pass through the bar catching hole 458' formed in the first stopper assembly 450A and be caught on the edge. Also, the lower end 497 of the second guide bar 495 may be caught on the lower surface of the second stopper assembly 450B. When the second stopper assembly 450B rises, the lower end 497 of the second guide bar 495 can be released from being caught on the lower surface of the second stopper assembly 450B. This appearance is shown in FIG. 21(b).

Next, the structure of the three rods 500 , 600 , and 700 constituting the rod assembly 400 will be described. Like the three ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 , the three rods 500 , 600 , and 700 may have different overall lengths while being overlapped or spread out. That is, the three rods 500, 600, and 700 may constitute a kind of rod antenna structure. Hereinafter, each of the rods 500, 600, and 700 will be examined.

First, the first rod 500 is shown in FIG. 28 . Looking at the first rod 500, the first rod 500 may include a substantially cylindrical first rod body 510. The first duct 370 and the first lifting device 410A may be disposed in the first storage space 511 provided inside the first rod body 510 . An upper end of the first rod 500 may be fixed to the housing module 100 and a lower end of the first rod 500 may overlap the second rod 600 . That is, since the lower end of the first rod 500 is not fixed, the first rod 500 may be viewed as a cantilever structure as a whole. Reference numeral 512 denotes a first rod extension extending to both sides of the first rod body 510 .

A first mounting slot 516 may be formed in the first rod 500 . The first mounting slot 516 may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the first rod 500 and may be formed through the first rod 500 . A first display unit 580 may be installed in the first mounting slot 516 . The first display unit 580 may be composed of a liquid crystal screen displaying the status of the tower or a simple LED light. In this embodiment, the first mounting slots 516 are formed on both sides of the first rod 500, respectively, and the first display unit 580 is also configured as a pair. Alternatively, only one of the first mounting slot 516 and the first display unit 580 may be provided in the first rod 500 .

In this embodiment, a first elevation sensor 585 may be provided in the first display unit 580 . The first elevation sensor 585 may detect a position of a sensing magnet (not shown) of the first stopper assembly 450A. Through this, the controller 180 can measure the height of the first stopper assembly 450A. In this embodiment, the first elevation sensor 585 may be configured as a hall sensor. A plurality of first elevation sensors 585 may be disposed along the longitudinal direction of the first display unit 580 . The plurality of first elevation sensors 585 may further subdivide and measure the height of the sensing magnet 455 .

A mounting flange 517 may be provided at an upper end of the first rod 500 . The mounting flange 517 may be a portion in contact with the connection flange 169 of the heat insulating member 160 . The mounting flange 517 may have a kind of plate-like structure so as to widen the width of the upper end of the first rod 500 . The mounting flange 517 may be assembled with the connection flange 169 by a separate fastener (not shown) in a state where the mounting flange 517 comes into contact with the connection flange 169 .

As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the first step frame 520 may be formed around the inner surface of the first rod 500. The first step frame 520 may extend substantially along an arc shape. The first step frame 520 may be composed of two parts, and the two first step frames 520 may form an approximate ring shape. Since the first step frame 520 is composed of two parts separated from each other, the first step frame 520 may be omitted at a portion where the two first mounting slots 516 are formed.

Referring to FIG. 37(b), the first step frame 520 may have an approximately 'L'-shaped cross section. Accordingly, a first step groove 522, which is a kind of empty space, may be formed between the first step frame 520 and the inner surface 513 of the first rod 500. The first step groove 522 may be continuously formed along the inner circumferential surface of the first rod 500 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , a first rod discharge hole 550 may be opened in the first rod 500 . The first rod discharge hole 550 corresponds to the first duct discharge pipe 375 of the first duct 370, and the outlet 377 of the first duct discharge pipe 375 is the first rod discharge hole 550. It may be open to the outside through the discharge hole 550 . Cold or warm air from the air duct 360 may be supplied to the seat portions 918 and 920 through a path formed by the first rod discharge hole 550 and the first duct discharge pipe 375 . Although not shown, a blocking cover may be provided in the first rod discharge hole 550 or the first duct discharge pipe 375, and the blocking cover prevents air from exiting the first duct discharge pipe 375. (377) can prevent it from being discharged.

38 shows the second rod 600. Like the first rod 500, the second rod 600 may include a substantially cylindrical second rod body 610. The second duct 380 and the second elevating device 410B may be disposed in the second storage space 611 provided inside the second rod body 610 . An upper end of the second rod body 610 may be fixed to the first stopper assembly 450A, and a lower end of the second rod body 610 may overlap with the third rod 700 . That is, the lower end of the second rod 600 may be in a non-fixed state. Reference numeral 612 denotes a second rod extension extending to both sides of the second rod body 610 .

A second mounting slot 616 may be formed on an inner surface of the second storage space 611 of the second rod 600 . The second mounting slot 616 may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the second rod 600 and may be formed through the second rod 600 . Referring to FIG. 30 , a second display unit 680 may be installed in the second mounting slot 616 . The second display unit 680 may be composed of a liquid crystal screen displaying the status of the tower according to this embodiment or may be composed of a simple LED light. In this embodiment, the second mounting slots 616 are formed on both sides of the second rod 600, respectively, and the second display unit 680 is also configured as a pair. Alternatively, the second rod 600 may include only one second mounting slot 616 and one second display unit 680 .

In this embodiment, a second elevation sensor 685 may be provided in the second display unit 680 . The second elevation sensor 685 may detect the position of a sensing magnet (not shown) of the second stopper assembly 450B. Through this, the controller 180 can measure the height of the second stopper assembly 450B. In this embodiment, the second elevation sensor 685 may be configured as a hall sensor. A plurality of second elevation sensors 685 may be disposed along the longitudinal direction of the second display unit 680 . The plurality of second elevation sensors 685 may further subdivide and measure the height of the sensing magnet 455 .

A bar through hole 618 may be formed in the second rod 600 . The bar through hole 618 may be formed at an upper end of the second rod 600 where the first stopper assembly 450A is disposed, and may be formed through the second rod 600 . The front portion of the first operating unit SB1 may be caught on the first step frame 520 after passing through the bar passage hole 618 .

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the second step frame 620 may be disposed around the inner surface of the second storage space 611. The second step frame 620 has a substantially curved shape. The second step frame 620 may be composed of two, and the two second step frames 620 may constitute an approximate ring shape. Since the second step frame 620 is composed of two parts separated from each other, the second step frame 620 may be omitted at a portion where the two second mounting slots 616 are formed.

Referring to FIG. 38(b), the second step frame 620 may have an approximately 'L'-shaped cross section. Accordingly, a second step groove 622, which is a kind of empty space, may be formed between the second step frame 620 and the inner surface of the second rod 600. The second step groove 622 may be continuously formed along the inner circumferential surface of the second rod 600 . A second hook (not shown) provided in the second stopper assembly 450B may be fitted into the second step groove 622 .

For reference, the third rod 700 may have a structure similar to that of the second rod 600 . However, unlike the second rod 600, the third rod 700 may not have the second step frame 620. This is because the second stopper assembly 450B does not need to be fixed to the third rod 700 . Of course, if the fourth rod is further extended below the third rod 700, a third step frame (not shown) may be added to hang and fix the third stopper assembly (not shown).

The third duct 390 may be disposed inside the third rod body 710 constituting the third rod 700 . An upper end of the third duct 390 and an upper end of the third rod 700 may be fixed to the second stopper assembly 450B. A tray unit 800 to be described below may be coupled to a lower end of the third rod 700 . In FIG. 42 , reference numeral 712 denotes a third rod extension extending to both sides of the third rod body 710 .

At this time, the lower end of the third duct 390 is also coupled to the tray unit 800 . The upper end of the third duct 390 may overlap with the second duct 380 while being coupled to the second stopper assembly 450B, and the lower end of the third duct 390 may be connected to the tray unit 800. can be fixed on Therefore, it can be seen that the lower end of the third duct 390 is connected to the lower end of the third rod 700 via the tray unit 800 .

As described above, the ducts 370 , 380 , and 390 constituting the air duct 360 may be connected to each other without relative rotation through an engagement structure of coupling ribs 387 and 397 and coupling grooves 378 and 388 . Accordingly, the air duct 360 may guide the elevation of the third rod 700 during the elevation process of the third rod 700 . In particular, the lower ends 493 and 497 of the second elevating bar 491 and the second guide bar 495 constituting the second elevating device 410B are not fixed and have a cantilever shape (see FIG. 23(b)). ), the air duct 360 itself including the third duct 390 forms a kind of support structure so that the third duct 390 and the third rod 700 can be moved stably without flow when the third duct 390 and the third rod 700 are moved up and down. can do.

Referring back to FIG. 1 , a second rod discharge hole 750 may be opened in the third rod 700 . The second rod discharge hole 750 corresponds to the second duct discharge pipe 395 of the third duct 390, and the outlet 397 of the second duct discharge pipe 395 is the second rod discharge hole 750. It may be open to the outside through the discharge hole 750 . Cold air or warm air from the air duct 360 may be supplied to the seat portions 918 and 920 through a path formed by the second rod discharge hole 750 and the second duct discharge pipe 395 . Although not shown, a blocking cover may be provided in the second rod discharge hole 750 or the second duct discharge pipe 395, and the blocking cover prevents air from exiting the second duct discharge pipe 395. (397) can be prevented from being discharged.

Meanwhile, the tray unit 800 may be provided at the lower end of the tower according to the present embodiment. The tray part 800 is a part where the condensate formed on the surface of the air duct 360 is collected when it falls. If cold air is supplied through the air duct 360, the air containing moisture touches the cold surface of the air duct 360 and the moisture is condensed, and the condensed water flows along the air duct 360. can get off At this time, the tray unit 800 may collect the flowing condensed water.

The tray unit 800 may be connected to the bottom of the air duct 360, that is, to the lower end of the third duct 390. More precisely, the tray unit 800 can be coupled to the lower end of the third duct 390 and can also be coupled to the third rod 700 at the same time. Accordingly, when the third rod 700 and the third duct 390 are moved up and down by the second elevator device 410B, the tray unit 800 may also be moved up and down together.

Referring to FIG. 30 , a lower sensor 850 may be disposed on the tray unit 800 . The lower sensor 850 may measure the temperature or humidity of the lower air of the tower. In this embodiment, the lower sensor 850 is disposed on the bottom surface of the tray body 810 . The lower sensor 850 may measure the temperature or humidity of the cold air or warm air delivered to the lower portion through the air duct 360 and transmit it to the controller 180 . The control unit 180 compares the temperature or humidity measured by the external sensor 183 and the internal sensor 185 with the temperature or humidity measured by the lower sensor 850, You can control driving.

A tray outlet 813 may be formed in the tray extension part 812 . The tray outlet 813 may be formed to pass through a side surface of the tray extension part 812 and communicate the collecting space 811 with the inside and the outside. Air in the collecting space 811 may be discharged to the outside through the tray outlet 813 . More precisely, air evaporated from the condensed water collected in the collecting space 811 may be discharged to the outside through the tray outlet 813 .

Meanwhile, a plurality of seat assemblies 900 may be disposed on the rod assembly 400 . The seat assembly 900 can be used for a companion animal to stay or step on and move. In this embodiment, the seat assembly 900 may include a seat station 920 that is comfortable for a companion animal to stay in, and a step station 918 that can be used by a companion animal to step on and move. Of course, the companion animal may use the seat station 920 as a staircase and stay at the step station 918.

The seat assembly 900 may be configured in plurality, and one seat assembly 900 may include a plurality of seat parts 918 and 920 . Each of the seat portions 918 and 920 may provide a seating surface for companion animals. The plurality of seat parts 918 and 920 form a kind of stairs, and companion animals may move by stepping on them in turn. In this embodiment, the seat assembly 900 is composed of a total of three (900a, 900b, 900c), and the seat portion (918, 920) is composed of a total of five. Of course, the number of the seat assembly 900 and the seat portions 918 and 920 may be configured differently.

Referring to FIG. 1 , among the seat assemblies 900, a first seat assembly 900A may be fixed to the first rod 500, and a second seat assembly 900B may be connected to the second rod 600. and the third seat assembly 900C may be fixed to the third rod 700. Accordingly, the second seat assembly 900B can be moved up and down along the second rod 600, and the third seat assembly 900C can be moved up and down along the third rod 700, but the first seat assembly ( 900A) is fixed. Since the first seat assembly 900A is disposed right below the housing module 100 and can be used as a staircase when the companion animal moves to the housing space S, it is preferable to have a fixed height without being elevated. .

In this way, the seat assembly 900 may be moved up and down along the rod 400 . To this end, the seat assembly 900 may be coupled to the rod 400 . In addition, a structure may be provided to reduce impact when the companion animal steps on the seat portions 918 and 920 and to feel more comfortable seating. In the following, this structure will be examined.

44 shows the structure of the first seat assembly 900A. First, referring to FIG. 44 , seat portions 918 and 920 may be disposed at upper and lower ends of the first seat assembly 900A, respectively. In this embodiment, the seat station 920 is disposed on the upper side of the first seat assembly 900A, and the step station 918 is disposed on the lower side, but the opposite may be true. Alternatively, either the seat station 920 or the step station 918 may be omitted, or three or more seat parts 918 and 920 may be included in the first seat assembly 900A.

A seat frame 910 may be provided in the first seat assembly 900A. The seat frame 910 allows the plurality of seat parts 918 and 920 to be connected at different heights. In this embodiment, the seat frame 910 includes a mounting ring 911, and a seat station 920 and a step station 918 are disposed on both sides of the mounting ring 911, respectively. The seat frame 910 is not directly fixed to the first rod 500, but may be fixed to the first rod 500 through a seat bracket 930 to be described below.

The seat frame 910 may include a mounting ring 911. The mounting ring 911 may have a substantially circular ring shape. An empty space may be formed in the center of the mounting ring 911 to surround the surface of the first rod 500 . The mounting ring 911 may be inserted into a coupling space 933 of the seat bracket 930 to be described later.

A frame guide 912 may be provided on the surface of the mounting ring 911 . The frame guide 912 may protrude from the side of the mounting ring 911 . The frame guide 912 may protrude toward the inner surface of the coupling space 933 .

A seat leg 915 may be provided on the mounting ring 911 . The seat leg 915 may extend from the mounting ring 911 in a direction parallel to the lifting direction of the rod assembly 400 . In this embodiment, the seat leg 915 extends upward from the surface of the mounting ring 911 .

Meanwhile, a seat ring 917 on which the seat station 920 is seated may be provided at an end of the seat leg 915 . The seat ring 917 may be parallel to the mounting ring 911 . That is, the seat ring 917 may extend from the seat leg 915 in a direction perpendicular to the lifting direction of the rod assembly 400 . The seat station 920 may be seated at the center of the seat ring 917 . In this embodiment, the seat station 920 is composed of a separate material from the seat frame 910 and can be detachably seated on the seat ring 917.

A step leg 916 may be provided on the mounting ring 911 . The step leg 916 may extend from the mounting ring 911 in a direction parallel to the lifting direction of the rod assembly 400 . In this embodiment, the seat leg 915 extends downward from the surface of the mounting ring 911 . Therefore, it can be seen that the step leg 916 is disposed on the opposite side of the seat leg 915.

The step station 918 may be provided at an end of the step leg 916 . The step station 918 may have a substantially plate-like structure. The step station 918 may be parallel to the mounting ring 911 . That is, the step station 918 may extend from the step leg 916 in a direction perpendicular to the lifting direction of the rod assembly 400 .

The seat station 920 may be seated on the seat ring 917 . The center of the seat station 920 may be depressed to form a seating space 922 . In this embodiment, the seat station 920 is a separate object from the seat frame 910, but may be integrally provided with the seat frame 910. Also, the seat station 920 may have a flat plate structure like the step station 918.

The seat bracket 930 may include a bracket body 931 having a substantially circular frame shape. A penetrating part may be opened at the center of the bracket body 931 , and an inner fence 932 of the bracket body 931 facing the penetrating part may be fixed to the first rod 500 . The inner fence 932 of the bracket body 931 may be fixed to the outer surface of the first rod 500 by fasteners such as bolts.

A coupling space 933 may be formed in the bracket body 931 . The coupling space 933 is an empty space formed in a recessed shape in the bracket body 931 and may be opened upward. The mounting ring 911 of the seat frame 910 may be accommodated in the coupling space 933 . The coupling space 933 may be formed in a substantially circular shape similar to the bracket body 931 .

The control unit 180 may open or close the door 150 when a companion animal lands on the seat portions 918 and 920 . When the companion animal lands on the seat parts 918 and 920, since the companion animal can be regarded as being in a position close to the housing module 100, the control unit 180 opens the door 150 to allow the companion animal to enter the housing. It is to make it possible to enter the space (S). Conversely, when the companion animal staying in the housing space (S) lands on the seat parts (918, 920), the control unit 180 detects that the companion animal has left the housing space (S), and the control unit 180 opens the door 150 again. can be closed

On the other hand, the housing space (S) in the housing module 100 may be omitted. As shown in FIG. 32, the housing module 100 simply provides a space in which the thermostat 200 can be installed, and the tower of this embodiment is placed in a specific location, for example, on a ceiling (C) or a wall ( W) can be fixed. If the housing space (S) in the housing module 100 is omitted, companion animals can stay in the seat parts 918 and 920.

Also, the housing module 100 itself may be regarded as a kind of temperature control device. Since the thermostat 200 disposed in the housing module 100 can generate cold or warm air and discharge it to the air duct 360, the housing module 100 becomes a thermostat. .

Also, as shown in FIG. 33 , the housing module 100 may be disposed below the rod assembly 400 . In this case, the cold air or warm air generated in the housing module 100 may move upward along the duct assembly 300 disposed inside the rod assembly 400 . The housing module 100 may be installed on the floor (G, see FIG. 3) or on a wall surface (W) spaced apart from the floor (G).

In the above, even though all the components constituting the embodiments according to the present invention have been described as being combined or operated as one, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present disclosure, all of the components may be selectively combined with one or more to operate. In addition, terms such as "comprise", "comprise" or "having" described above mean that the corresponding component may be present unless otherwise stated, and thus exclude other components. It should be construed as being able to further include other components.

100: housing module 110: case cover
111: lower cover plate 113: cover side plate
114,115: cover side plate hole 117: cover top plate hole
120: outer case 122: case opening
123: out side plate 124: front opening
125: Out side plate hole 126: Out top plate
127: Out top plate hole 129: Door support end
130: inner case 131: inner lower plate
132: lower open hole 133: inner side plate
134: entrance 134a: door mounting part
135: side communication hole 136: inner top plate
137: motor mounting part 138: inner thick plate
139: door stopper 140: opening and closing motor
150: door 151: door body
153: door rotation shaft 160: insulation member
161: lower insulation plate 162: lower connection hole
163: insulated side plate 164: insulated inlet
165: insulation side plate hole 165a: mounting space
167: motor mounting groove 168: insulation plate
169: connection flange 169a: connection space
180: control unit 183: external sensor
185: internal sensor 190: installation bracket
200: thermostat 210: housing cover
211: device housing 212: recovery unit
213: mounting plate 214: heat sink
218: cold sink 260: duct guide
300: duct assembly 300A: first duct assembly
300B: second duct assembly 310: duct cover
320: duct fan 322: fan frame
324: diffuser 326: impeller
330: blocking block 350A: first duct head
350B: second duct head 351: seating plate
352: air chamber part 353: fan guide
357: communication slit 360: air duct
370: first duct 375: first duct discharge pipe
378: first coupling groove 380: second duct
387: first coupling rib 388: second coupling groove
390: third duct 395: second duct discharge pipe
398: second coupling rib 400: rod assembly
410A: first lifting device 410B: second lifting device
421: first lifting bar 425: first guide bar
450A: first stopper assembly 500: first rod
510: first rod body 520: first step frame
522: first step home 600: second rod
520: second rod body 620: second step frame
622: second step home 700: third rod
710: third rod body 800: tray unit
810: tray body 811: collection space
812: tray extension 813: tray outlet
850: lower sensor 900: seat assembly
900A: first seat assembly 900B: second seat assembly
900C: third seat assembly 910: seat frame
911: mounting ring 912: frame guide
915: seat leg 916: step leg
918: step station 920: seat station
930: seat bracket 931: bracket body
933: coupling space DC: communication cap
DC': Cap hole F1: 1st control fan
F2: Second control fan S: Housing space
SB1: 1st operation part SB2: 2nd operation part

Claims (16)

A case with an installation space formed therein;
a temperature control device disposed in the installation space and generating cold or warm air;
an external sensor installed in the case and measuring the ambient temperature of the case;
an internal sensor installed inside the case and measuring an internal temperature of the case;
a rod connected to a lower portion of the case and through which the air generated by the temperature controller passes;
Companion animal tower including a control unit for controlling the operation of the thermostat using the ambient temperature and the internal temperature. The tower for companion animals of claim 1, wherein the control unit operates the temperature control device when a temperature difference between the measured ambient temperature and the internal temperature is out of a predetermined first reference range. The tower for companion animals of claim 1, wherein the control unit operates the temperature control device when the ambient temperature is out of a predetermined second reference range. The method according to claim 3, wherein the control unit is configured to discharge cold air from the temperature controller when the ambient temperature is higher than the upper limit of the second reference range, and discharge warm air from the temperature controller when lower than the lower limit of the second reference range. tower for pets. The tower for companion animals of claim 1, wherein a housing space is formed inside the case, and some of the air discharged from the thermostat is supplied to the housing space. The tower for companion animals of claim 5, wherein the control unit operates the temperature controller when the internal temperature is out of a preset third reference range. The method according to claim 6, wherein the control unit discharges cold air from the temperature controller when the internal temperature is higher than the upper limit of the third reference range, and discharges warm air from the temperature controller when lower than the lower limit of the third reference range. tower for pets. The tower for companion animals of claim 5, wherein the inside of the rod communicates with the housing space. The tower for companion animals of claim 8, wherein some of the air discharged from the thermostat into the housing space passes through the rod. The tower for companion animals of claim 5, wherein the thermostat includes a fan discharging air discharged from the thermostat into the housing space. The tower for companion animals of claim 1, wherein an air duct is disposed in the inner space surrounded by the rod, and the air discharged from the thermostat moves along the air duct. The tower for companion animals of claim 11, wherein an upper end of the air duct is opened toward the case and a lower end of the air duct is opened to the outside. The tower for companion animals of claim 11, wherein the length of the rod and the air duct can be adjusted and a lower end is installed to be spaced apart from the ground. The method according to claim 1, wherein the temperature controller,
thermoelectric element; and
Companion animal tower including a heat sink in contact with the thermoelectric element and the heating surface and disposed toward the outside of the case. The tower for companion animals of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of seat parts disposed spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the rod. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a lower sensor for measuring the temperature of the air delivered to the lower end through the inside of the rod at the lower end of the rod, wherein the control unit uses the temperature measured by the lower sensor to measure the temperature A tower for pets that controls the operation of the regulator.

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