WO2021085722A1

WO2021085722A1 - Slip preventing device for companion animals

Info

Publication number: WO2021085722A1
Application number: PCT/KR2019/016044
Authority: WO
Inventors: 심민수
Original assignee: 심민수
Priority date: 2019-11-01
Filing date: 2019-11-21
Publication date: 2021-05-06
Also published as: KR102182182B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a slip preventing device for companion animals. The slip preventing device is worn on a portion of claws of a companion animal, and may comprise: an upper grip disposed above the claws and having extending portions which have hooks formed at the lower ends of both side surfaces; a lower grip disposed below the claws and having locking portions which are formed on both side surfaces and which the hooks lock onto; and a lower plate which is detachably coupled to a lower portion of the lower grip and provides friction when the companion animal is walking.

Description

Anti-skid device for pets

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal that is not easily removed by the companion animal and can prevent slipping when walking.

As more and more families raise companion animals indoors, joint problems of companion animals due to the indoor environment are increasing. In particular, in the case of dogs, if hair grows on the soles of the feet, it is easy to slip due to less friction with the floor, and if they slip frequently, abnormalities in the hip joint or patella occur.

When an abnormality occurs in the joint, there is no method other than surgical treatment, which causes a problem of having to bear a large amount of surgery cost. In addition, there is a problem in that the dog feels pain due to joint abnormalities and difficulty in walking. In order to solve this problem, as disclosed in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2017-0094940, a product such as an animal toenail grip that prevents slipping in the form of being fitted to the paws of a dog has been developed.

However, in the case of the animal claw grip of the above-described prior literature, since it is a method of inserting one by one on the claws of a dog, it is very cumbersome to use, and there is a problem that the dog is easy to bite or remove.

The above-described information disclosed in the technology that serves as the background of the present invention is only for improving an understanding of the background of the present invention, and thus may include information that does not constitute the prior art.

An object of the present invention is to provide a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal that is not easily removed by the companion animal and can prevent slipping when walking.

The anti-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn on some of the paws of the companion animal, the upper grip is disposed on the upper side of the paw, and has an extension portion formed with hooks at the bottom of both sides; A lower grip disposed on the lower side of the toenail and formed on both side surfaces of the hooks; And a lower plate detachably coupled to a lower portion of the lower grip to provide frictional force when the companion animal is walking.

A plurality of the locking portions are arranged along a direction in which the hook is inserted, and a pointed end is formed to face downward.

The upper grip is characterized in that a plurality of grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted are formed through the front and rear surfaces, and the lower grip is characterized in that a plurality of lower grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted are formed through the front and rear surfaces.

The upper grip may further include a handle protruding from one side of the side.

The lower plate may include a support protrusion inserted through the lower grip groove and a support pad integrally formed with the support protrusion and contacting a lower side of the toenail to support the toenail.

It may further include a middle grip disposed between the upper grip and the lower grip, detachably coupled to the upper grip, and having a plurality of middle grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted.

It is characterized in that an aroma oil absorbing member is inserted between the upper grip and the middle grip.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, once the anti-slip mechanism is coupled, it is a structure that is not separated in the opposite direction of the coupling, so that the companion animal cannot easily separate it.

In addition, since the anti-slip device for companion animals of the present invention has a size to be worn only with two claws in the middle of a dog where a lot of force is applied while walking, it is possible to effectively prevent slip while reducing a feeling of resistance to wear.

1 is a perspective view showing an anti-slip mechanism for a companion animal in one direction according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention from another direction.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to FIG. 3 upside down.

Figure 5 is a side view showing a wearing state of the anti-slip device for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely describe the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the following examples may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is as follows. It is not limited to the examples. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more faithful and complete, and to fully convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

In addition, in the following drawings, the thickness or size of each layer is exaggerated for convenience and clarity of description, and the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in the drawings. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the corresponding listed items. In addition, in the present specification, "connected" means not only the case where the A member and the B member are directly connected, but also the case where the member A and the member B are indirectly connected by interposing the member C between the member A and the member B. do.

The terms used in this specification are used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular form may include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates another case. In addition, when used herein, "comprise, include" and/or "comprising, including" refers to the mentioned shapes, numbers, steps, actions, members, elements, and/or groups thereof. It specifies existence and does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other shapes, numbers, actions, members, elements, and/or groups.

In this specification, terms such as first and second are used to describe various members, parts, regions, layers and/or parts, but these members, parts, regions, layers and/or parts are limited by these terms. It is self-evident that it should not be. These terms are only used to distinguish one member, part, region, layer or portion from another region, layer or portion. Accordingly, a first member, component, region, layer or part to be described below may refer to a second member, component, region, layer or part without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

Terms relating to space such as “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, and “upper” are used in conjunction with an element or feature shown in the drawing. Other elements or features may be used for easy understanding. Terms related to these spaces are for easy understanding of the present invention according to various process conditions or use conditions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. For example, if an element or feature in a figure is flipped over, the element or feature described as “bottom” or “below” becomes “top” or “above”. Thus, "bottom" is a concept encompassing "top" or "bottom".

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing an anti-slip mechanism for a companion animal in one direction according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a perspective view showing a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention from another direction.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the anti-slip mechanism 10 for a companion animal is a mechanism that prevents the companion animal's feet from slipping by providing friction on the slippery floor by wearing it so that some of the paws of the companion animal are inserted. For convenience, the direction in which the convex surface of the anti-slip mechanism 10 faces is defined as the front and described with reference to FIG. 1. In addition, for convenience, a companion dog is described as an object to be worn, but is not limited thereto.

In the present invention, the anti-slip mechanism 10 is formed to be worn on two adjacent toenails of a dog's toenails. In addition, the anti-slip mechanism 10 may be worn on two front paws of a dog or on all four feet. However, it is also possible to change the structure so that it is worn on three toenails.

1 and 2, the anti-slip mechanism 10 includes an upper grip 100 disposed above the claw of a dog, a middle grip 200 detachably coupled to the upper grip 100, It may include a lower grip 300 disposed on the lower side of the toenail and detachably coupled to the upper grip 100, and a lower plate 400 detachably coupled to the lower side of the lower grip 300.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a non-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-slip mechanism for a companion animal according to FIG. 3 upside down.

3 and 4, the upper grip 100 is coupled toward the lower grip 300 from the upper side of the lower grip 300 and is seated on the upper part of the claw of the dog. The upper grip 100 has an upper surface 110 and a lower surface 120, a front surface 130 and a rear surface 140, and a pair of side surfaces 150 are integrally formed. An accommodation space is formed in a form in which a part is empty between the front surface 130 and the rear surface 140, and the middle grip 200 is inserted into the accommodation space.

The upper grip 100 may be formed of a material capable of elastic deformation. When the upper grip 100 is separated from the lower grip 300, a slight deformation is applied to the upper grip 100 so that the hook 162 to be described later is separated from the locking portion 352. To this end, the upper grip 100 may be made of a material capable of elastic deformation such that the hook 162 can be separated.

The upper surface 110 may be formed to incline downward toward the front, and a circular through hole 112 penetrating the upper surface 110 may be penetrated in the center. The through hole 112 is a portion into which the insertion protrusion 230 of the middle grip 200 is inserted. The upper surface 110 is disposed so as to look above the paws of the dog.

The lower surface 120 is a surface facing the upper surface 110 and is disposed to face the upper surface 310 of the lower grip 300. The lower surface 120 may be spaced apart from the upper surface 310 of the lower grip 300 by a predetermined distance. The distance between the lower surface 120 and the upper surface 310 of the lower grip 300 may vary according to the size of the dog's claws. In order to prevent injuries to the dog, the lower surface 120 is preferably spaced apart from the upper surface 310 of the lower grip 300 by a predetermined distance even when the anti-slip mechanism 10 is not worn on the dog's claws.

The front surface 130 may be formed to be convex toward the front as a whole. Grip grooves 132 may be formed through the front surface 130 in parallel. The grip groove 132 of the front surface 130 is formed to face the grip groove 142 of the rear surface 140 in the same shape and size. The

grip grooves

132 and 142 are arranged such that a pair is spaced apart by a predetermined interval. The spacing may correspond to the spacing between the paws of the dog, and may be changed according to the size of the non-slip mechanism 10 formed in various sizes to fit the size of the dog's paws.

The rear surface 140 may be formed to be convex toward the front as a whole. A grip groove 142 is formed through the rear surface 140 in the same shape and size as the grip groove 132 of the front surface 130. The front and

rear grip grooves

132 and 142 are formed in a straight line, and the middle grip groove 210 to be described later communicates.

The side surface 150 is a surface connecting both sides of the front surface 130 and the rear surface 140, and is provided in a pair. A handle 152 protruding outward may be formed on an upper side of one side 150 or an upper side of both side surfaces 150.

The handle 152 is a part that can give elasticity so that the upper grip 100 bends upward when the upper grip 100 is separated from the lower grip 300. However, since the upper grip 100 is made of a material capable of slight elastic deformation, the upper grip 100 can be separated without the handle 152. Therefore, the handle 152 is not an essential configuration, and can be selectively formed or deleted as necessary. Extension portions 160 are formed on the lower side of both side surfaces 150 opposite to the handle 152.

The extensions 160 extend downward from both side surfaces 150, respectively. At the lower end of the extension 160, a hook 162 is formed to protrude toward the inside. That is, the hook 162 is formed so that the pointed end faces inward, and the upper grip 100 and the lower grip 300 are mutually coupled by being held by the locking portion 352 of the lower grip 300 to be described later. have.

3 and 4, the middle grip 200 is inserted into the upper grip 100 and may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a predetermined thickness. The vertex or corner portions of the middle grip 200 may be formed in a streamlined shape, and the front and rear surfaces may also have a convex shape toward the front corresponding to the shape of the upper grip 100. The middle grip 200 may be made of the same material as the upper grip 100 or a different material. The middle grip groove 210 having a shape similar to the

grip grooves

132 and 142 described above may be formed through the front and rear surfaces of the middle grip 200. A cylindrical insertion protrusion 230 may protrude on the upper surface of the middle grip 200.

The middle grip groove 210 is formed by a pair spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. The middle grip groove 210 communicates with the

grip grooves

132 and 142 described above and may correspond to the size of the

grip grooves

132 and 142 or may be formed somewhat smaller. The middle grip groove 210 is also disposed on the same line as the

grip grooves

132 and 142, and the dog's claw is inserted into the middle grip groove 210.

The above-described

grip grooves

132 and 142 and the middle grip groove 210 may be formed in a shape in which a'U' is inverted. In addition, the above-described

grip grooves

132 and 142 and the middle grip groove 210 may be formed such that the center of the groove is inclined downward toward the front corresponding to the shape of the claw of the dog.

The insertion protrusion 230 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the middle grip 200. The insertion protrusion 230 is inserted into the through hole 112 formed in the upper surface 110 of the upper grip 100 to fix the middle grip 200 to the upper grip 100.

Although not shown in the drawing, a separate absorbing member capable of absorbing aroma oil or the like is inserted into the upper surface of the middle grip 200 so that the user may drop the aroma oil onto the absorbing member to use it. Alternatively, although not shown in the drawings, a hard scent member to which an aroma scent is added may be inserted. In this case, since a member for emitting aroma scent is inserted between the upper grip 100 and the middle grip 200, it is possible to expect an aroma scent effect while preventing damage or direct contact with the dog. For example, it is possible to reduce the feeling of rejection that the dog feels when wearing the non-slip device 10 by allowing the fragrance of lavender, which has a comfortable and soothing effect, to be scented.

The upper grip 100 is coupled to the lower grip 300 while the middle grip 200 is coupled to the upper grip 100.

3 and 4, the lower grip 300 is coupled to the lower side of the upper grip 100, but serves to support the claws of the dog from the bottom. The lower grip 300 may have a width corresponding to the width of the upper grip 100 in the left and right directions. In addition, since the lower grip 300 must be located under the claws of the dog, it is preferable to have a thickness (width in the front and rear directions) that does not protrude outside the claws. The lower grip 300 may be made of the same material as the upper grip 100 or a different material.

The lower grip 300 has an upper surface 310, a lower surface 320, a front surface 330 and a rear surface 340, and a pair of side surfaces 350 are integrally formed.

The upper surface 310 of the lower grip 300 is formed with a lower grip groove 312 into which the lower side of the claw of the dog is inserted, and an insertion hole 314 for coupling the lower plate 400 to be described later. The lower grip groove 312 may be formed so that the central side of the U-shaped groove is inclined downward toward the front corresponding to the shape of the claw of the dog. An insertion hole 314 is formed through the center of the lower grip groove 312.

In the lower surface 320 of the lower grip 300, an insertion groove 322 into which the lower plate 400 is inserted is formed to be concave. The insertion hole 314 of the upper surface 310 and the insertion groove 322 of the lower surface 320 communicate with each other. The insertion groove 322 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion portion 420 of the lower plate 400.

Like the upper grip 100, the front surface 330 and the rear surface 340 of the lower grip 300 may have a convex shape toward the front. The fact that the front 130 and the rear 140 of the upper grip 100 and the front 330 and the rear 340 of the lower grip 300 have a convex shape takes into account the placement of the claws of the dog. Therefore, their convexity can be changed according to the size and shape of the dog's paws.

The side surfaces 350 of the lower grip 300 are formed in a pair to connect the front surface 330 and the rear surface 340. Both side surfaces 350 are provided with locking portions 352, respectively.

The locking portions 352 are formed on surfaces that are recessed from both side surfaces 350. A plurality of locking portions 352 are disposed along the direction in which the hook 162 is inserted, and the pointed ends are formed to face downward. Accordingly, the hook 162 of the upper grip 100 can be easily moved in the insertion direction, but in the direction opposite to the insertion, the hook 162 is caught by the locking portion 352 and the movement is restricted. Therefore, when the upper grip 100 is coupled to the lower grip 300, the dog cannot separate the upper grip 100 and thus can maintain the wearing state.

However, when the user separates the upper grip 100, the upper grip 100 is elastically deformed by lifting the side 150 or the handle 152 of the upper grip 100 so that the hook 162 becomes the locking part 352. It is separated from the upper grip 100 can be easily separated. The lower plate 400 is coupled to the lower side of the lower grip 300.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower plate 400 is coupled to the lower side of the lower grip 300 and is a part that prevents slipping when the dog is walking. The lower plate 400 is integrated with the plate body 410 that contacts the floor surface when the dog is walking, the insertion part 420 integrally formed on the upper surface of the plate body 410, and the upper surface of the insertion part 420 It may include a support protrusion 430 and a support pad 440 formed of.

The plate body 410 has a length and width corresponding to the shape of the lower surface 320 of the lower grip 300, and is a plate material formed in a streamlined shape convexly toward the front. The plate body 410 has a predetermined thickness and may be made of a material having high friction. Alternatively, the plate body 410 may be made of the same material as the upper grip 100 or the lower grip 300 or a different material, and then coated with a material having high friction or double injection. Rubber or silicone may be used as a material having high friction, but is not limited thereto. An insertion portion 420 inserted into the insertion groove 322 of the lower grip 300 is formed on the upper surface of the plate body 410.

The insertion part 420 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the plate body 410 and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion groove 322. A support protrusion 430 and a support pad 440 are formed on the upper surface of the insertion part 420.

The support protrusion 430 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the insertion part 420 and may have a cylindrical shape. The support protrusion 430 is a portion inserted into the insertion hole 314 of the lower grip 300 and may have an outer diameter corresponding to the diameter of the insertion hole 314. A support pad 440 is formed on the upper end of the support protrusion 430.

The support pad 440 may be circular, and is formed integrally with the support protrusion 430. The support pad 440 may have a larger diameter than the support protrusion 430. The support pad 440 may be made of a material having elasticity because it is a part that contacts and supports the lower side of the paw of the dog. In addition, the support pad 440 may be disposed to be inclined downward toward the front corresponding to the shape of the claw of the dog. Since the dog's claws are streamlined and curved toward the floor, discomfort can be reduced when the dog wears the anti-slip mechanism 10 when the support pad 440 is disposed in an inclined manner.

Since the support pad 440 is made of an elastic material, when it is inserted into the insertion hole 314 of the lower grip 300, it may be forcibly fitted in a state in which elastic deformation has occurred. When the support pad 440 passes through the insertion hole 314 and is restored to its original state, the diameter of the support pad 440 is larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 314, so that the lower plate 400 is attached to the lower grip 300. In a combined state, it is not separated.

The size of the support protrusion 430 and the support pad 440 is such that the support pad 440 can protrude upward from the insertion hole 314 while the lower plate 400 is coupled to the lower grip 300. Has (see Figs. 1 and 2).

As shown in Figure 5, in the case of wearing the anti-slip mechanism 10 on the claws of the dog, after inserting the claws of the dog between the upper grip 100 and the lower grip 300, the upper grip 100 When moving downward, the hook 162 of the upper grip 100 is caught by the locking portion 352 of the lower grip 300. The position where the hook 162 is caught on the locking portion 352 may vary depending on the size of the dog's claw.

At this time, the upper side of the claw of the dog is in contact with the middle grip groove 210 of the middle grip 200, and the lower side of the claw is in contact with the lower grip groove 312 of the lower grip 300. When the mounting is completed, the plate body 410 having a non-slip function of the lower plate 400 comes into contact with the bottom surface.

When the dog walks or runs, the lower plate 400 of the anti-slip mechanism 10 is brought into contact between the claw and the floor surface, thereby generating frictional force, so that the dog can prevent the dog from slipping.

The support protrusion 322 is formed in a streamlined shape in consideration of the curvature of the lower toenail. In more detail, the support protrusion 322 may be formed in a shape inclined upward toward the front. Since the dog's claws are convex upward and streamlined, the support protrusion 322 also has a shape corresponding to this shape.

The second coupling portion 340 protrudes upward from both ends of the lower body 320, and a plurality of second teeth 342 protrude in a direction toward the first teeth 162.

Like the first teeth 162, the second teeth 342 protrude along the coupling direction (arrow direction) with reference to FIG. 1, but are arranged such that the pointed portion of the teeth faces downward. The second teeth 342 are tooth-coupled with the first teeth 162, and movement in a direction opposite to the coupling direction is blocked. This coupling method allows coupling and movement in one direction, but blocking movement in the opposite direction, like a cable tie. Therefore, even if the dog bites and pulls the upper grip 100, the pulling direction is opposite to the coupling direction, so that the coupling between the upper grip 100 and the lower grip 300 is not released.

When the user couples the upper grip 100 to the lower grip 300 and tightens it to properly engage the toenail, the anti-slip mechanism 10 can be maintained in a state worn on the dog's toenail. In this state, when the non-slip pad 500 comes into contact with the floor, it is possible to prevent the dog from slipping while walking.

What has been described above is only one embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the following claims. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field to which it belongs will be said to have the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various changes can be implemented.

Embodiments of the present invention can be applied to the field of companion products including a non-slip mechanism for companion animals.

Claims

An upper grip which is worn on some of the toenails of a companion animal and is disposed on the upper side of the toenail and has an extension portion having hooks formed at the lower ends of both sides thereof;

A lower grip disposed on the lower side of the toenail and formed on both side surfaces of the hooks; And

Anti-slip mechanism for companion animals comprising a lower plate detachably coupled to a lower portion of the lower grip to provide frictional force when the companion animal walks.
The method of claim 1,

A non-slip mechanism for a companion animal, wherein a plurality of the locking portions are disposed along a direction in which the hook is inserted and the pointed end faces downward.
The method of claim 1,

In the upper grip, a plurality of grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted are formed through the front and rear surfaces, and in the lower grip, a plurality of lower grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted are formed through the front and rear surfaces.
The method of claim 1,

The upper grip is a non-slip mechanism for companion animals further comprising a handle protruding from one side of the side.
The method of claim 1,

The lower plate includes a support protrusion inserted through the lower grip groove, and a support pad integrally formed with the support protrusion and contacting a lower side of the toenail to support the toenail.
The method of claim 1,

The anti-slip mechanism for companion animals further comprising a middle grip disposed between the upper grip and the lower grip, detachably coupled to the upper grip, and having a plurality of middle grip grooves into which the toenails are inserted.
The method of claim 6,

A non-slip mechanism for companion animals in which an aroma oil absorbing member is inserted between the upper grip and the middle grip.