KR20240057163A - Modular Pet Foot Care Kit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pet paw washer and dryer, and more specifically, to a driving unit body consisting of a motor and a motor shaft gear; A motor cover bolted to the upper part of the drive unit body to expose the motor shaft gear; The present invention is a configuration in which a cleaning module having a first receiving part or a drying module having a second receiving part is detachable so as to be connected to the motor shaft gear of the driving unit main body for washing or drying. A modular type that forms a foot care kit consisting of a washing module and a drying module for automatic washing and drying, allowing you to care for your pet's feet by selectively combining the washing module or drying module into one driving unit body as needed. This is about a pet foot care kit.

Description

Modular Pet Foot Care Kit

The present invention relates to a pet foot washer and dryer, and more specifically, to form a foot care kit consisting of a washing module and a drying module to automatically wash and dry the feet after walking or going out with the pet, and forming a foot care kit into one driving unit main body. It relates to a modular pet foot care kit that allows you to care for your pet's feet by selectively combining a washing module or drying module as needed.

In modern times, as the standard of living improves and people live alone or become nuclear families, the number of families living with companion animals such as dogs and cats to alleviate loneliness and pursue a happy life is increasing.

Like this, if you live with a pet at home, you will go out or take a walk together, and when you come home after going out, you need to wipe the dirt and dust from the pet's paws, so wash them with a wet tissue or water in the bathroom. However, in the case of wet tissues, there is a problem in that they cannot remove all the dirt and dust between the hair on the legs and the grooves on the soles of the feet.

In addition, in the case of washing, you have to wipe each pet by spraying water with a shower, etc. in the bathroom, so as the pet moves and tries to escape, you have to wash its feet while blocking it, which causes both the pet and the person to feel tired.

In addition, conventionally, after going out with a pet, foreign substances on the pet's paws could not be washed immediately at the entrance, but after entering the room, the paws were moved to the bathroom to wash the paws, resulting in stains from the pet's footprints from the entrance to the bathroom. There was the hassle of having to clean the floor.

Looking at the prior art in this field, the portable pet paw washer (hereinafter referred to as “prior art”) of Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0134880 (published on October 6, 2022) is as shown in Figure 1. A first housing portion that is formed in a cylindrical shape and has an open top; A second housing part inserted into the first housing part and having an open top; a plurality of cleaning protrusions protruding from the inside of the second housing portion and directed toward the center of the second housing portion; a receiving portion extending vertically from a lower portion of the first housing portion; and a motor configured inside the receiving portion, wherein when the pet's paw is inserted into the second housing portion and the second housing portion rotates due to the motor, the plurality of cleaning protrusions are formed on the pet's paw. A portable pet paw washer that cleans has been disclosed.

In the prior art, in order to clean the pet's paws, a second space is formed at the bottom of the second housing to contain a pump and a cleaning solution, and then the pump is pumped for cleaning. However, the second space where the cleaning solution is stored is small, so a small amount of the cleaning solution is used. Due to this storage, there is a problem in that it is not enough to wash all of the pet's paws, resulting in poor cleaning.

In addition, in the prior art, after washing, the second housing part is separated from the first housing part, the remaining cleaning material in the first housing part is discarded, and then the pet's paw is put in and dried. At this time, the washed water is used to clean the second housing. There is an unpleasant feeling of having to touch it by hand during the separation process, and in order to dry, there is an inconvenient problem of having to remove the remaining water inside the first housing unit after separating the second housing unit from the first housing unit.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0134880

Hereinafter, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention forms a pet foot care kit consisting of a washing module and a drying module to automatically wash and dry the pet's feet, and the pet foot care kit includes one driving unit main body. By combining the washing module or drying module as needed, you can manage your pet's feet by replacing it with a drying module without touching the washed water. This allows managers to easily and cleanly care for their pet's feet. has the purpose of

In addition, the present invention manufactures the pet foot care kit in a size that is easy to carry, allowing the washing module or drying module to be selectively replaced in one driving unit body, so that the pet foot care kit can be easily washed and dried at the entrance before entering the house after a walk. The purpose is to prevent the house from being polluted by footprints by entering after entering.

The present invention is a means for achieving the above object, and includes a driving unit main body consisting of a motor and a motor shaft gear;

A motor cover bolted to the upper part of the drive unit body to expose the motor shaft gear;

It is characterized by a modular pet foot care kit that is connected to the motor shaft gear of the driving unit main body and has a cleaning module having a first receiving part or a drying module having a second receiving part to be detachable for washing or drying.

The washing module,

a first housing in which a drum pad having a brush on one side and a protrusion formed on the lower side of the other side and an inner ring gear body connected to the bottom of the drum pad are installed therein;

an upper cover member combining the top of the first housing and the top of the drum pad to form a first receiving portion;

It is formed as a reduction gear inserted into a connecting shaft formed at the center of the bottom of the inner ring gear body and meshed with the inner ring gear,

The cleaning module is connected to the reduction gear on the bottom and the motor shaft gear of the driving unit body, and the drum pad and inner ring gear body are rotated by the driving of the motor to create a modular pet foot care kit that allows you to wash your pet's paws. It is characterized by

The drying module is,

A drying inner passage having a cover formed integrally at the top, a plurality of air injection holes formed integrally at the bottom, and a second receiving portion therein;

a second housing that installs the drying inner tube inside and has a plurality of air inlet holes on the bottom;

a drive shaft member connecting the drying inner tube and the second housing and having a connection plate member coupled to the lower end;

Forming an impeller installed on a drive shaft between the inlet hole of the second housing and the air injection hole of the drying inner cylinder,

The drying module is connected to the drive shaft groove gear formed on the bottom of the drive shaft member and the motor shaft gear of the drive unit body, so that the drive shaft impeller rotates when the motor is driven and blows air into the second receiving part to dry the pet's feet. Features a modular pet foot care kit.

A plurality of coupling protrusions are formed on the upper surface of the motor cover of the driving unit main body to allow it to be attached and detached from the coupling groove of the first housing or the coupling groove of the connecting plate member, so that it can be selectively coupled with the cleaning module when washing or the drying module when drying. do.

The drum pad of the cleaning module has female fastening means and male fastening means formed on both ends so that it can be assembled in a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of outlet holes are formed at the top, and the lower part of the opposite side where a plurality of brushes are formed corresponds to a step inside the first housing. It is characterized by forming protrusions as much as possible.

The present invention forms a foot care kit so that a cleaning module or a drying module connected to the motor shaft gear of the driving unit main body and having a receiving part for washing or drying is detachable, so that when washing a pet's paws, the cleaning module is attached to the driving unit main body. Combined to wash the feet, and when drying after washing, the drying module is combined with the main body of the drive unit to dry and moisturize the feet. At the same time, the administrator can clean the pet by replacing it with a drying module without touching the washed water. It has the effect of helping you take care of your animal's feet.

In addition, the present invention manufactures the pet foot care kit in a size that is easy to carry, allowing the washing module or drying module to be selectively replaced in one driving unit body, so that the pet foot care kit can be easily washed and dried at the entrance before entering the house after a walk. This has the effect of preventing the house from becoming dirty due to footprints by entering it after entering the room.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional portable pet paw washer.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the combined state of the pet paw washing module and the driving unit main body of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pet paw washing module and driving unit main body of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the cleaning module and the driving unit main body of the present invention in a separated state.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the connection state of the drum pad, inner ring gear body, and reducer of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the cleaning module of the present invention.
Figure 7 is an exemplary diagram showing a state in which the drum pad of the present invention is assembled into a cylindrical shape.
Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the drying module of the present invention.
Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the connection state of the pet paw drying module and the driving unit main body of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the drying module of the present invention.
Figure 11 is an exemplary diagram showing a pet foot washing state using the washing module of the present invention.
Figure 12 is an example diagram showing the state of drying a pet's feet using the drying module of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings.

The present invention allows washing, drying, and moisturizing a companion animal's paws by selectively combining the washing module 11 and the drying module 41 with one driving unit main body 30.

The present invention includes a driving unit main body 30 consisting of a motor 31 and a motor shaft gear 32; A motor cover 33 bolted to the upper part of the drive unit body 30 so that the motor shaft gear 32 is exposed; A cleaning module 11 having a first accommodating part 18 or a drying module 41 having a second accommodating part 51 is connected to the motor shaft gear 32 of the driving unit main body 30 so that it can be washed or dried. ) is attached and detached.

Therefore, the present invention can be used as a washing machine 10 by combining the washing module 11 with the driving unit main body 30, and can be used as a dryer 40 by combining the drying module 41 with the driving unit main body 30. It forms a modular pet foot care kit.

To explain this specifically,

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the combined state of the pet's paw washing module and the driving unit main body of the present invention. The driving unit main body 30 has a washing module 11 and a motor 31 built in to wash the paws 60 of the companion animal. ) shows the washing machine 10 in a combined state.

The driving unit main body 30 is provided with a power switch 35 on one side of the outer surface to drive the internal motor 31.

In addition, the drive unit main body 30 of the present invention has a charging connection port 36 on one side to charge the internal rechargeable battery (installed on one side of the motor) to supply power to the motor 31, so it can be freely used regardless of location. You can.

The configuration of the power switch 35 for operating the motor 31 of the driving unit main body 30 of the present invention and the charging connection port 36 for charging the rechargeable battery is the same as that typically applied to electric devices. It consists of

The washing machine 10 or dryer 40 of the present invention has an external appearance that is easy to hold by hand, so that it can provide a feeling of grip when washing or drying the paws 60 of a pet.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pet paw washing module and the driving unit main body of the present invention, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the washing module and the driving unit main body of the present invention in a separated state, and Figure 5 is a drum pad and inner ring of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing the connection state of the gear body and the reducer, Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the washing module of the present invention, and Figure 11 shows an exemplary view showing a pet foot washing state using the washing module of the present invention.

The washing module 11 constituting the washing machine 10 of the present invention shown in this way,

A first housing 12 is formed in which a drum pad 14 having a brush 15 on one surface and an inner ring gear body 19 coupled to the bottom of the drum pad 14 are installed therein.

An upper cover member 28 is coupled to the top of the first housing 12 and the top of the drum pad 14 installed inside the first housing 12 to form a first receiving portion 18.

The upper cover member 28 is installed so as to cover the top of the first housing 12 and the top of the drum pad 14, and the drum pad 14 is coupled with the upper cover member 28 so as to be spaced apart so that the drum pad 14 is Install so that it does not interfere with rotation.

Therefore, the cleaning module 11 of the present invention forms a space 29 between the first housing 12 and the drum pad 14.

The space 29 is formed in the outflow hole 16 at the top of the drum pad 14 when the water contained in the first receiving part 18 overflows when used as a washing machine 10 to wash the paws 60 of a companion animal. ) to prevent water overflow by allowing water to flow into the space 29.

The drum pad 14 of the cleaning module 11 is formed with female fastening means 14a and male fastening means 14b at both ends so that it can be assembled into a cylindrical shape.

A plurality of outlet holes 16 are formed at the top of the drum pad 14 to allow the washing material to flow out into the space 29.

The drum pad 14 has a protrusion 17 formed at the lower end of the opposite side where the plurality of brushes 15 are formed to correspond to the upper surface of the inner step 12' of the first housing 12.

At this time, the protrusion 17 of the drum pad 14 corresponding to the inner step 12' of the first housing 12 is installed so as not to be disturbed by the step when the drum pad is rotated.

The inner ring gear body 19 is coupled to the upper end of the drum pad 14 to form a washing tank, and the connecting shaft 20 is formed to protrude downward at the center of the bottom of the inner ring gear body 19. Thus, the gear connection member 24 of the reduction gear 23 is inserted and coupled.

The reduction gear 23 is installed by adjusting the rotation speed during manufacturing to reduce the rotation speed of the motor so that the drum pad 14 does not cause resistance to the pet's feet when it rotates.

In addition, a rim extends downward and protrudes from the bottom of the inner ring gear body portion 19, and an inner ring gear 21 is formed on the inner surface of the rim so as to engage with a reduction gear 23 that is inserted and fixed to the connecting shaft 20. (See Figures 5 and 6).

The reduction gear 23 has a plurality of spur gears coupled to the bottom of the CD-shaped gear connection member 24 to mesh with the inner ring gear 21, and a ring-shaped bearing 22 is inserted into the central hole to form the inner ring gear body. It is coupled to the connecting shaft 20 formed at the center of the bottom of the unit 19.

The reduction gear 23 combined as described above rotates with the inner ring gear 21 engaged by the rotation of the motor shaft gear 32 inserted into the groove gear 25 formed on the center bottom of the gear connecting member 24, thereby forming the inner ring gear. The drum pad 14 connected to the body 19 is rotated.

In addition, the motor 31 of the drive unit main body 30 of the present invention is installed so that the motor shaft gear 32 is exposed through a hole formed in the center of the motor cover 33 coupled to the upper surface, and the motor cover 33 is installed on the drive unit main body ( 30) is fastened with a bolt to the support member formed on the inside.

The motor cover 33 has a plurality of engaging protrusions 34 formed around the outer periphery of the through hole formed in the center to be fitted and coupled to the engaging hole 13 formed on the bottom of the first housing 12.

The washing module 11 constituting the washing machine 10 of the present invention has a coupling protrusion 34 of the motor cover 33 when attached and detached from the driving unit main body 30, and a coupling hole 13 formed on the bottom of the first housing 12. ) can be used to attach and detach (see Figures 3 and 4).

When washing the pet's foot (60), the washing machine (10) of the present invention, as shown in Figure 11, fills the first receiving part (18) with water in an amount sufficient to submerge the ankle, and then washes the pet's foot (60). ) is inserted and the power switch 35 provided on one side of the outer surface of the driving unit main body 30 is pressed, the motor 31 is driven to rotate the motor shaft gear 32 and the reduction gear 23 engaged with the motor shaft gear 32. Then, the reduction gear 23 rotates the meshed inner ring gear 21, so that the drum pad 14 and the inner ring gear body 19 rotate, and the pet's paws 60 are cleaned by the brush 15.

As described above, after washing the pet's paw (60), if the power switch (35) is pressed once, the power is turned off and rotation is stopped. Therefore, the pet's paw (60) is separated from the first receiving part (18) and then the driving unit is removed. By holding the main body 30 and holding it upside down, the water contained in the first receiving part 18 can be discarded.

In addition, the present invention provides that when the pet's paw 60 is placed in the first receiving part 18 and water overflows due to tilting or rotation during washing, the first water is discharged through the outflow holes 16 formed in the upper part of the drum pad 14. Since it flows into and is stored in the space 29 between the housing 12 and the drum pad 14, it has the effect of preventing water from overflowing to the outside during washing.

Figure 7 is an exemplary diagram showing a state in which the drum pad of the present invention is assembled into a cylindrical shape. The dream pad 14 of the present invention is made of a panel-shaped pad and is assembled into a cylindrical shape when washed, and arm fastening means formed at both ends ( After fastening to each other using 14a) and male fastening means 14b, the lower part of the drum pad 14 and the upper part of the inner ring gear body 19 are combined and installed inside the first housing 12 for use (see Figure 11). ).

In addition, after cleaning, if there is hair stuck to the brush 15 in the drum pad 14 and you want to clean it, remove the drum pad 14 from the inner ring gear body 19 and then connect the female fastening means 14a and the male fastening means. When (14b) is unfastened, it takes the form of a pad, so it can be used by removing and washing it, then reassembling it into a circular shape and fastening it to the upper part of the inner ring gear body (19).

At this time, the protrusion 17 formed integrally with the rear of the drum pad 14 is installed to correspond to the inner step 12' of the first housing 12.

Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the drying module of the present invention, Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the connection state of the pet paw drying module and the main body of the driving unit of the present invention, Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the drying module of the present invention, Figure 12 is an example diagram showing the state of drying a pet's feet using the drying module of the present invention.

8 to 10 and 12 of the present invention are used as a dryer 40 for washing and drying the paws 60 of a pet. The drying module 41 and the driving unit body 30 are combined to dry the washed pet. It is designed to dry the animal's feet (60).

Looking at this in detail, the drying module 41 of the present invention is,

A cover portion 49 is formed integrally at the top, a plurality of air injection holes 50 are integrally formed on the bottom, and a drying inner tube 48 having a second receiving portion 51 therein is formed.

Since the cover part 49 is formed integrally with the drying inner tube 48 and the upper end is bent outward, when the drying inner tube 48 is coupled to the inside of the second housing 42, it covers the upper part of the second housing 42. The part (49) is covered, and when using it, the pet's paw (60) does not get caught or scratched when being put in and out.

The drying inner tube 48 is installed inside the second housing 42, and a plurality of air inlet holes 43 are formed on the bottom surface of the second housing 42, so that when the impeller 37 rotates, external air is released. Let it flow in.

The drying inner tube 48 and the second housing 42 are connected with a drive shaft member 26, and a connecting plate member 44 having a plurality of coupling holes 45 is coupled to the lower end of the drive shaft member 26.

At this time, an impeller 37 is installed between the inlet hole 43 of the second housing 42 and the air injection hole 50 of the drying inner tube 48, and the impeller 37 is located in the middle of the drive shaft member 26. As the drive shaft member (26) rotates, the impeller (37) rotates as one unit, so that air is blown into the second receiving portion (51) through the air injection hole (50) formed at the bottom of the drying inner tube (48). You can do it.

The drying module 41 is composed of a combination of a second housing 42, a drying inner cylinder 48, a drive shaft member 26 on which an impeller 37 is installed, and a connecting plate member 44.

The drying module 41 is for washing and drying the pet's paws 60, and the upper motor of the driving unit main body 30 is connected to the coupling hole 45 formed in the bottom connection plate member 44 of the drying module 41. After the engaging protrusion 34 of the cover 33 is inserted, turn it to one side to engage it.

At this time, when the drying module 41 is coupled to the drive unit main body 30, the motor shaft gear 32 exposed at the center of the upper surface of the drive unit main body 30 is coupled so as to be inserted into the drive shaft groove gear 27 on the bottom of the drive shaft member 26. .

Therefore, in the present invention, when the drying module 41 is coupled to the drive unit main body 30 and the power switch 35 is pressed, the impeller 37 installed on the drive shaft member 26 rotates by driving the motor 31. .

In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 12, the pet's paws 60 are washed using the washing module 11, and then the remaining moisture on the paws is removed with a towel, etc., and then the pet's paws 60 are washed using the washing module 11, and then the paws 60 are dried using the drying module 40. (41) When you put your foot in the second receiving part 51 and press the electric switch 35 of the driving unit main body 30, the motor 31 is driven to rotate the motor shaft gear 32, and the motor shaft gear 32 and As the combined drive shaft member 26 rotates, the impeller 37 rotates at the same time to allow external air to flow into the air inlet holes 43 formed at the bottom of the second housing 42, forming at the bottom of the upper drying inner cylinder 48. It is possible to dry the pet's paws (60) located in the second receiving portion (51) by spraying them through a plurality of air injection holes (50).

As described above, the present invention combines the cleaning module 11 with the driving unit body 30 to clean the pet's feet after a walk, then separates the cleaning module 11 again and uses the drying module 41. is connected to the driving unit main body 30 to dry the paws 60, thereby replacing the washed dirty water with the drying module 41 without touching it, which is effective in allowing the manager to keep the pet's paws clean.

In addition, the present invention manufactures the pet foot care kit in a size that is easy to carry, allowing the cleaning module 11 or the drying module 41 to be selectively replaced in one driving unit main body 30, so that the pet foot care kit can be used interchangeably before entering the house after a walk. You can easily wash and dry your feet at the entrance before entering, which has the effect of preventing your home from becoming dirty due to your footprints.

In addition, the present invention uses a motor 31 installed inside the driving unit main body 30 that is small in size and low in noise, thereby preventing pets from being startled or emotionally anxious due to motor noise during washing and drying, thereby providing psychological stability. Have it.

In addition, according to the present invention, even if the first receiving part 18 of the washing module 11 of the washing machine 10 is filled with about 1/2 of water and the pet's paw is put in, the sole of the pet's paw is submerged in water and washed regardless of whether the leg is long or short. This was done to ensure clean washing.

In addition, the present invention quickly cleans and dries the pet's feet while keeping them moisturized, making it easy to care for the feet and keeping them clean at all times, which has the effect of preventing skin diseases that occur on the soles of the feet and inflammation between the toes. there is.

The present invention as described above has been described with reference to the drawings of preferred embodiments, but this is merely illustrative, and various modifications and other equivalent embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art. You will understand.

Therefore, the present invention is capable of various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the claims claimed as the subject matter of the patent, and it will be natural that simple design changes fall within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

10: Washer 11: Washing module
12: First housing 12': Step
13: Joint hole 14: Drum pad
14a: female fastening means 14b: male fastening means
15: Brush 16: Outflow hole
17: Step 18: First receptor
19: Inner ring gear body 20: Connecting shaft
21: Inner wheel gear 22: Bearing
23: Reduction gear 24: Gear connection member
25: Home gear 26: Drive shaft member
27: Drive shaft home gear 28: Upper cover member
29: space part 30: driving part main body
31: motor 32: motor shaft gear
33: Motor cover 34: Combining protrusion
35: Power switch 36: Charging connection port
37: Impeller 40: Dryer
41: Drying module 42: Second housing
43: air inlet hole 44: connection plate member
45: coupling hole 46: shaft hole
47: Bearing 48: Dry inner barrel
49: Cover part 50: Air injection hole
51: second receiving part 60: foot

Claims (5)

A driving unit body consisting of a motor and a motor shaft gear;
A motor cover bolted to the upper part of the drive unit body to expose the motor shaft gear;
A modular pet foot care kit, characterized in that a cleaning module having a first receiving part or a drying module having a second receiving part is detachable so as to be connected to the motor shaft gear of the driving unit main body for washing or drying. According to paragraph 1,
The washing module,
a drum pad with a brush on one side and a protrusion formed on the lower side of the other side;
a first housing in which an inner ring gear body portion connected to the bottom of the drum pad is installed;
an upper cover member combining the top of the first housing and the top of the drum pad to form a first receiving portion;
It is formed as a reduction gear inserted into a connecting shaft formed at the center of the bottom of the inner ring gear body and meshed with the inner ring gear,
The cleaning module is connected to a reduction gear on the bottom and a motor shaft gear on the main body of the driving unit, and rotates the drum pad and the inner ring gear body by driving the motor to wash the pet's feet. Care kit. According to paragraph 1,
The drying module is,
A drying inner passage having a cover formed integrally at the top, a plurality of air injection holes formed integrally at the bottom, and a second receiving portion therein;
a second housing that installs the drying inner tube inside and has a plurality of air inlet holes on the bottom;
a drive shaft member connecting the drying inner tube and the second housing and having a connection plate member coupled to the lower end;
Forming an impeller installed on a drive shaft between the inlet hole of the second housing and the air injection hole of the drying inner cylinder,
The drying module connects the drive shaft groove gear formed on the bottom of the drive shaft member to the motor shaft gear of the drive unit body, and when the motor is driven, the drive shaft impeller rotates and blows air into the second receiving part to dry the pet's feet. Features a modular pet foot care kit. According to paragraph 1,
A plurality of coupling protrusions are formed on the upper surface of the motor cover of the driving unit main body to allow it to be attached and detached from the coupling groove of the first housing or the coupling groove of the connecting plate member, allowing selective coupling with the cleaning module when washing or the drying module when drying. A modular pet foot care kit. According to paragraph 1,
The drum pad of the cleaning module has female fastening means and male fastening means formed at both ends so that it can be assembled into a cylindrical shape, a plurality of outlet holes are formed at the upper end, and the lower end of the opposite side where a plurality of brushes are formed is attached to a step inside the first housing. A modular pet foot care kit featuring corresponding protrusions.

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