KR20240039264A - Pet toilet training device - Google Patents

Abstract

A pet toilet training device is provided. The pet toilet training device includes an installation guide that guides the installation of the pad, a toilet detection unit that detects the pet moving to the upper surface of the pad installed in the installation guide and the pet's excretion on the pad, and a toilet detection unit. It includes a provision unit that provides a preset snack according to the toilet detected by the unit.

Description

Pet toilet training device

The present invention relates to a pet toilet training device, and more specifically, to a pet toilet training device that detects when a pet excretes a toilet in a set location and provides differential snacks to the pet according to the toilet. It's about devices.

In general, a companion animal is an animal that lives with humans. It respects the various benefits that animals provide to humans and carries the meaning of viewing them as beings that live together rather than as toys for humans. Depending on the owner's taste, it can range from dogs to cats, etc. Contains a variety of animals.

And since most of the above-mentioned companion animals live indoors, they require various education such as toilet training, so various efforts are being made to increase the effectiveness of such education and develop the intelligence of companion animals.

Toilet training of the above-mentioned pet is usually done by laying down a large number of newspapers, and when the pet shows signs of defecation, the pet is placed on the newspaper and waits for the pet to finish defecating, thereby creating the habit of the pet defecating on the newspaper. It becomes tame. At this time, a toilet board or toilet pad may be used instead of newspaper. Here, stacking several sheets of newspaper on top of one another allows the pet's urine to get wet with the newspaper below, leaving the urine smell on the newspaper, thereby encouraging the pet to come to the defecation area after smelling its own urine on the newspaper when defecating later. However, this method of toilet training has the problem of requiring a lot of time and effort from the dog owner, making smooth toilet training difficult.

As a prior art to solve the above problems, a dog stool training device has been disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0045261. This prior art is a dog toilet training device that recognizes the temperature at the temperature sensor holder when the dog defecates on the toilet pad, and causes the snack contained in the main body to come out through the outlet.

However, the above prior art has a problem in that it cannot provide differentiated snacks according to the dog's toileting.

Therefore, it is time to develop technology to train pets by providing them with different snacks depending on their toileting needs.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0045261

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pet toilet training device that can detect when a pet excretes a toilet at a set location and differentially provide snacks to the pet according to the toilet.

In addition, the problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

A pet toilet training device according to an embodiment to solve the above problem includes an installation guide that guides the installation of the pad, the pet moves to the upper surface of the pad installed in the installation guide, and excretes on the pad. It includes a toilet detection unit that detects the toilet of the companion animal and a provision unit that provides a preset snack according to the toilet detected by the toilet detection unit.

The installation guide may include an installation guide member on which the pad is seated and an installation support member that supports and supports the installation guide member.

It protrudes on one side of the installation guide member and may further include a urine inducing member that guides the pet's urine.

The toilet detection unit may include one or more of a heat sensor, a sound sensor, and a weight sensor.

It may further include an image capture device that photographs the companion animal on the pad and determines whether the companion animal is defecating using the captured image.

The image capture device includes a camera that photographs a companion animal on the pad, and when the posture of the companion animal captured by the camera matches the posture of the companion animal stored in the storage member, the companion animal is determined to be defecating. It may include a determination unit that makes a decision and a transmission unit that transmits the results determined by the determination unit to the control unit.

It may further include a division unit that distinguishes whether the pet's excrement determined by the determination unit is feces or urine.

The snack provision unit may include a first storage member in which snacks corresponding to the stool are stored, a second storage member in which snacks corresponding to the urine are stored, and a housing surrounding the first storage member and the second storage member. .

It may further include a water supply member disposed on one side of the housing.

It may further include an inventory measuring member that determines the inventory of snacks stored in the first storage member and the second storage member.

According to the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the pet excretes a toilet at a set location, this is detected and snacks are differentially provided to the pet according to the toilet, thereby achieving the result of the pet's toilet training. can be increased.

Effects according to the embodiments are not limited to the contents exemplified above, and further various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a flow diagram showing a companion animal toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a toilet detection unit of a pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing the state of use of the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing the snack provision portion of the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and will be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments only serve to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and that common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains is not limited. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a flow diagram showing a pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram showing a toilet detection unit of the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a diagram showing the toilet training device for a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram schematically showing the state of use of the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the invention, and Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing the snack provision portion of the pet toilet training device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1 and 3, the pet toilet training device 100 according to one embodiment is a device for training a pet to use the toilet, and includes an installation guide 110, a toilet detection unit 120, and a snack. It may include a provision unit 130.

In some embodiments, the installation guide 110 may guide installation of the pad 10. Here, the pad 10 may include newspaper, a defecation pad, etc. on which the pet can relieve itself. In some embodiments, the installation guide 110 may be placed in a bathroom. However, it is not limited to this, and can be done anywhere where a pet can relieve itself.

In some embodiments, the installation guide 110 may include an installation guide member 111 and an installation support member 112.

In some embodiments, the pad 10 may be seated on the installation guide member 111. In some embodiments, the installation guide member 111 may be a rectangular plate or a plate with a lattice-shaped interior. However, it is not limited to this, and in some embodiments, the installation guide member 111 may be formed in various shapes capable of supporting the pad 10.

In some embodiments, the installation support member 112 may be disposed at each corner of the lower surface of the installation guide member 111. That is, the installation support member 112 is disposed at each corner of the lower surface of the installation guide member 111, so that the distance between the lower surface of the installation guide member 111 and the floor of the toilet can be maintained by the height of the installation support member 112. there is. For example, when the installation guide member 111 is placed in a bathroom, the distance between the lower surface of the installation guide member 111 and the floor of the toilet can be maintained constant, so the toilet floor surface below the installation guide member 111 Cleaning with water can be easy. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the installation support member 112 may be formed in a shape of repeating peaks and valleys, and in some embodiments, the outer surface of the installation support member 112 may be arranged with a plurality of protruding patterns. In this way, when the outer surface of the installation support member 112 is formed in a shape of repeating peaks and valleys or a plurality of protruding patterns are arranged on the outer surface of the installation support member 112, the weight of the companion animal coming up to the pad 10 Damage to the installation support member 112 due to can be more effectively prevented.

In some embodiments, the installation guide 110 may further include a urine inducing member 113. In some embodiments, the urine inducing member 113 is for guiding the urine of a male companion animal and may protrude on one side of the installation guide member 111.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the toilet detection unit 120 may detect the toilet of a companion animal defecating on the pad 10 . In some embodiments, the toilet detection unit 120 may include one or more of a heat sensor, a sound sensor, and a weight sensor.

In some embodiments, the thermal sensor 121 may be disposed on the installation guide member 111. For example, when the pet is on the pad 10 and the pet defecates, the heat of the excreted feces can be detected by the heat detection sensor 121. That is, when the heat detection sensor 121 detects the heat of the toilet dropping from the pet, it is determined that the pet is toileting, and this signal can be transmitted to the control unit. In addition, if the heat detection sensor 121 detects the heat of the toilet within 1 to 2 seconds, the pet's toilet is judged to be feces, and if the heat detection sensor 121 continuously detects the heat of the toilet for more than 3 seconds, You can judge your pet's defecation by looking at its urine.

In some embodiments, the sound detection sensor 122 may be disposed on the installation guide member 111. However, it is not limited to this, and may be placed on the bathroom wall around the installation guide 110. For example, while the pet is on the pad 10, the sound generated when the pet urinates (the pet grunts when excreting this toilet) is detected by the sound detection sensor 122. In other words, if the sound detection sensor 122 detects the sound (grunting or expelling) generated when the pet urinates, it is determined that the pet is urinating, and this signal is sent to the control unit. It can be sent to .

In some embodiments, the weight sensor 123 may be disposed on the installation guide member 111. For example, when a pet goes up on the pad 10 to relieve itself, the weight of the pet on the pad 10 is detected by the weight sensor 123, and the weight of the pet detected by the weight sensor 123 is detected. If the weight is maintained for a certain period of time, it is determined that the pet is toileting, and a signal of this can be transmitted to the control unit. Here, when it is determined that the pet is defecating through the weight sensor 123, it is difficult to determine whether the pet's defecation is feces or urine, so the weight sensor 123 and the heat sensor 121 ), you can also determine whether your pet's defecation is feces or urine.

In some embodiments, the toilet detection unit 120 may further include an image capture device 124. In some embodiments, the image capture device 124 may capture a photograph of a pet that climbs onto the pad 10 to relieve itself, and may determine whether the pet is defecating from the captured image. In some embodiments, the image capturing device 124 may include a camera, a determination unit, and a transmission unit.

In some embodiments, the camera may capture a companion animal on the pad 10. In some embodiments, the camera may be placed on one side of the installation guide member 111 or may be placed on the wall of the bathroom.

In some embodiments, the determination unit may determine that the pet is toileting if the posture of the pet captured by the camera matches the toileting posture of the pet stored in the storage member. In other words, since companion animals have a specific posture when going to the bathroom, it can be determined that the companion animal is going to the bathroom based on the specific posture that the companion animal is taking.

In some embodiments, the determination unit may further include a division unit. In some embodiments, the classification unit may distinguish whether the pet's excrement determined by the determination unit is feces or urine. For example, a pet's specific posture when defecating and urinating are different, so it is possible to distinguish a pet's toileting behavior based on its specific posture.

In some embodiments, the transmission unit may transmit the result determined by the determination unit to the control unit.

In some embodiments, the control unit may control the operation of the snack provision unit 130 according to the results determined by the toilet detection unit 120.

In some embodiments, the snack provider 130 may provide preset snacks under the control of the controller. In some embodiments, the snack provision unit 130 may be placed in a living room outside the bathroom or attached to a wall. However, it is not limited to this, and the snack provision unit 130 may be placed in a separate location. In some embodiments, the snack providing unit 130 may provide different snacks according to the stool and urine classified in the dividing unit. In some embodiments, the snack provision unit 130 may include a first storage member 131, a second storage member 132, and a housing 133.

In some embodiments, the first storage member 131 may store snacks corresponding to feces and discharge them under the control of the controller. In some embodiments, the first storage member 131 includes a first body in which a space is formed to store snacks, a first entrance through which snacks are introduced at the upper end of the first body, and a first outlet through which snacks are discharged at the lower end of the first body. It may include one outlet and a first opening and closing member that opens and closes the first outlet. Therefore, when the first opening and closing member opens the first outlet with the power of the motor under the control of the control unit, the snack stored in the space of the first body is discharged to the first outlet, and when the snack is discharged to the first outlet, the first outlet The opening and closing member closes the first outlet and waits for the next operation.

In some embodiments, the second storage member 132 may store snacks corresponding to urine and discharge them under the control of the controller. In some embodiments, the second storage member 132 includes a second body in which a space is formed to store snacks, a second entrance through which snacks are introduced at the upper end of the second body, and a second entrance through which snacks are discharged at the lower end of the second body. It may include two outlets and a second opening and closing member that opens and closes the second outlet. Therefore, when the second opening and closing member opens the second outlet with the power of the motor under the control of the control unit, the snack stored in the space of the second body is discharged to the second outlet, and when the snack is discharged to the second outlet, the second outlet The opening and closing member closes the second outlet and waits for the next operation.

In some embodiments, the housing 133 may surround the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132. In some embodiments, housing 133 may further include an outlet. In some embodiments, the discharge unit is disposed at the lower end of the housing 133 and may guide snacks discharged through the first outlet or the second outlet to be discharged outside the housing 133.

In some embodiments, the snack provision unit 130 may further include a water supply member 134. In some embodiments, the water supply member 134 is disposed on one side of the housing 133 and can supply water to the companion animal. In some embodiments, the water supply member 134 includes a water level sensor, and the water stored in the water tank is supplied to the water supply member 134 according to the water level detected by the water level sensor, so that a constant amount of water is always stored in the water supply member 134. You can.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the snack provision unit 130 may further include a stock tracking member 135. In some embodiments, the inventory tracking member 135 may check the inventory of snacks stored in the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132 and transmit the determined data to the control unit. In some embodiments, inventory tracking member 135 may include an inventory tracking camera. In some embodiments, the inventory tracking camera is built into the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132, respectively, and photographs the snacks stored in the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132, The captured video can be transmitted to the control unit. In some embodiments, inventory tracking member 135 may be a sensor. In some embodiments, sensors may be arranged in pairs so as to correspond to each other at the lower ends of the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132. Therefore, when a pair of sensors does not transmit or receive signals due to the snacks stored in the first storage member 131 and the second storage member 132, it can be determined that a certain amount of snacks are stored in each storage member or more. , when signals are exchanged between a pair of sensors, it is determined that snacks are stored below a certain amount in each storage member, and this signal can be transmitted to the control unit. Additionally, the control unit may transmit data transmitted to the inventory tracking member 135 to the manager's terminal. For example, data transmitted from the inventory tracking member 135 is transmitted to the manager's terminal through a network, and the manager analyzes the transmitted data to easily determine the inventory of snacks stored in each storage member. Of course, the timing of snack replenishment in each storage member can be adjusted. Here, the network may mean a structure that connects the control unit and the manager's terminal to enable data exchange. Examples of such networks include RF, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, 5th Generation Partnership Project (5GPP) network, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX) network, and Internet. ), LAN (Local Area Network), Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth network, NFC network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc., but is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the user can dispose of the waste accumulated on the pad 10 by wrapping the pad 10 around it or disposing of the waste in the toilet.

In some embodiments, the snack provision unit 130 may be operated through a remote control or an app on a mobile phone to provide snacks to the pet. In addition, voice recording, voice transmission, and snack dispensing functions can be added to the remote control, and when training your pet's behavior, such as sitting and standing, through the remote control, snacks can be ejected when the pet performs actions such as sitting and standing. . Therefore, when training a companion animal, snacks are supplied quickly, thereby increasing the effectiveness of training.

Additionally, in some embodiments, a display and a speaker may be installed in the housing 133 of the snack provision unit 130 and used for educational purposes to educate a companion animal through screens and sounds.

In addition, in some embodiments, when the image captured by the camera of the image capture device 124 is recognized as the pet's toileting position, the snack provision unit 130 may be set to dispense snacks under the control of the control unit. You can also set the time for the snacks to drop.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. You will be able to understand it. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

100: Pet toilet training device
10: pad
110: Installation guide
111: Installation guide member
112: Installation support member
113: Urine induction member
120: toilet detection unit
121: Heat detection sensor
122: Sound detection sensor
123: Weight detection sensor
124: Video recording device
130: Snack provision department
131: First storage member
132: Second storage member
133: housing
134: Absence of water supply
135: Lack of inventory control

Claims (10)

An installation guide that guides installation of the pad;
A toilet detection unit that detects the pet's movement to the upper surface of the pad installed on the installation guide and the pet's excretion on the pad; and
A pet toilet training device including a provision unit that provides a preset snack according to the toilet detected by the toilet detection unit.
According to claim 1,
The installation guide,
an installation guide member on which the pad is seated; and
A pet toilet training device including an installation support member that supports and supports the installation guide member.
According to clause 2,
A pet toilet training device that protrudes on one side of the installation guide member and further includes a urine inducing member that guides the pet to urinate.
According to clause 3,
The toilet detection unit,
A pet toilet training device that includes one or more of a heat sensor, a sound sensor, and a weight sensor.
According to clause 4,
A pet toilet training device further comprising an image capture device that photographs the pet on the pad and determines the pet's toilet using the captured image.
According to clause 5,
The video recording device is,
A camera that photographs a companion animal on the pad;
a determination unit that determines that the pet is toileting when the posture of the pet captured by the camera matches the toileting posture of the pet stored in the storage member; and
A companion animal toilet training device including a transmission unit that transmits the results determined by the determination unit to a control unit.
According to clause 6,
A pet toilet training device further comprising a classification unit that distinguishes whether the pet's toilet determined by the determination unit is feces or urine.
According to clause 7,
The snack provision department,
A first storage member storing snacks corresponding to the stool;
a second storage member storing snacks corresponding to the urine; and
A pet toilet training device comprising a housing surrounding the first storage member and the second storage member.
According to clause 8,
A pet toilet training device further comprising a water supply member disposed on one side of the housing.
According to clause 9,
A pet toilet training device further comprising an inventory measuring member that determines the inventory of snacks stored in the first storage member and the second storage member.

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