WO2021112643A1

WO2021112643A1 - Pet drying and bathing apparatus

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Publication number: WO2021112643A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/017712
Authority: WO
Inventors: 조정용; 조은님
Original assignee: 주식회사 엠씨에이
Priority date: 2019-12-06
Filing date: 2020-12-07
Publication date: 2021-06-10

Abstract

A pet drying and bathing apparatus is provided. The pet drying and bathing apparatus comprises a bottom case, a top case, and a partitioning plate. The bottom case has a lower air inlet. The top case is coupled to the top of the bottom case so as to define an inner chamber into which air or bathing water is supplied. An upper air inlet is formed in the top case. The partitioning plate is coupled to the bottom case so as to partition the inner chamber into a lower chamber which is in communication with the lower air inlet, and an upper chamber which accommodates a pet and is in communication with the upper air inlet. The partitioning plate is configured such that a fluid can flow into the lower chamber and the upper chamber. The bottom case and the top case are configured such that air introduced into the lower chamber and air introduced into the upper chamber form a circulatory flow in the inner chamber.

Description

Pet drying and bathing equipment

The present disclosure relates to a device used for drying a pet or for bathing and drying a pet.

Bathing the pet and drying the bathed pet is a difficult task for the pet owner. Various devices have been developed to assist the pet's bathing operation. In addition, various dryers have been developed to facilitate the drying operation of pets.

In order to dry the bathed pet, the guardian blows hot air generated by, for example, a hair dryer directly onto the pet's body. However, since bathed pets shave their bodies to remove moisture from their bodies, drying using a hair dryer is cumbersome and difficult. In addition, the drying operation using a hair dryer requires a lot of time, consumes considerable energy, and can damage the pet's fur and skin.

As an example of a pet dryer, a box-type dryer is known. The box-type dryer has an internal drying space for pets to enter and a door sealing the internal drying space. The box-type dryer blows hot air directly toward the pet while the internal drying space is sealed with a door. A pet trapped in an internal dry space will have difficulty breathing and experience significant stress due to the confined environment. In addition, a box-type dryer that seals the internal drying space requires a fairly long drying time and consumes a considerable amount of energy.

As another example of a pet dryer, a jacketed dryer is known. The jacket-type dryer includes a jacket worn on the pet so as to cover a portion except the head and legs of the pet, and forcibly blows hot air into the jacket to dry the pet. In the jacket-type dryer, the pet does not have the discomfort of breathing because the head is exposed. However, since the jacketed dryer continuously blows hot air to the body of the pet covered with the jacket, it requires a longer drying time and consumes a considerable amount of energy. Also, the jacket-type dryer is very disadvantageous for pets with weak skin.

The disclosed embodiments provide a pet drying and bathing device that solves the problems of the prior art. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a pet drying and bathing apparatus capable of drying the pet comfortably and quickly. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a pet drying and bathing device capable of quickly drying the pet and bathing the pet.

The disclosed embodiments relate to pet drying and bathing devices. A pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment includes a lower case, an upper case, and a partition plate. The lower case is formed with a lower air inlet. The upper case is coupled to the lower case from the upper side of the lower case to define an inner chamber to which air or bath water is supplied. An upper air inlet is formed in the upper case. The partition plate is coupled to the lower case to partition the inner chamber into a lower chamber communicating with the lower air inlet and an upper chamber for receiving pets and communicating with the upper air inlet. The partition plate is configured to allow fluid to flow into the lower chamber and the upper chamber. The lower case and the upper case are configured such that the air introduced into the lower chamber and the air introduced into the upper chamber form a circulating flow in the inner chamber.

In one embodiment, the upper case includes an upper curved portion covering the pet, and the upper air inlet is formed to pass through the upper curved portion.

In one embodiment, the lower case includes a lower curved portion positioned below the partition plate, and the lower air inlet is formed to pass through the lower curved portion.

In one embodiment, the pet drying and bathing apparatus includes a circulation plate disposed in the inner chamber and configured to guide air introduced from the lower air inlet to the upper chamber to promote the formation of a circulating flow.

In one embodiment, the circulation plate includes a lower circulation plate disposed below the partition plate and an upper circulation plate disposed above the partition plate. The upper circulation plate may be configured to contact and support the body part of the pet. The upper circulation plate may include a bib that is formed on the upper edge of the upper circulation plate and is configured to support the chin of the pet, and a bib that protrudes from the bib and is configured to support the chest of the pet.

In one embodiment, the pet drying and bathing device includes a circulation fan mounted on the lower case to promote circulation of the circulation flow. The circulation fan may be configured to rotate in a direction of a forward rotation for promoting movement of the circulation flow and a direction of reverse rotation opposite to the direction of the forward rotation.

In one embodiment, the pet drying and bathing apparatus includes an opening formed in at least one of the lower case and the upper case and communicating with the upper chamber, the opening being configured to allow passage of the pet's head.

In one embodiment, the upper case includes a lid configured to open and close the upper chamber.

According to the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, the air supplied to the lower chamber through the lower air inlet and the air supplied to the upper chamber through the upper air inlet form a circulating flow in the inner chamber. Accordingly, the pet located in the upper chamber can be dried in a short time. In addition, damage to the pet's hair and skin can be prevented, and energy required for drying can be reduced.

According to the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment, the pet can be bathed in a state where the pet is located in the upper chamber of the inner chamber, and the bathed pet is dried in the upper chamber of the inner chamber without moving. can be Therefore, bathing and drying of the pet can be sequentially performed in one place. In addition, the bath time and drying time of the pet can be shortened, the labor force of the guardian can be reduced, and energy use can be reduced.

According to the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, the circulation plate mounted on the partition plate helps the circulation of air or bath water and increases the circulation speed, thereby reducing the time taken for drying or bathing. In addition, since the circulation plate can support the pet's chest and fix the pet's forelegs, the movement of the pet can be minimized when drying or bathing the pet.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing that the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment to dry the pet.

FIG. 3 illustrates supplying air to the inner chamber of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 .

4 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment including a circulation plate.

It is a perspective view which shows the upper circulation plate of the partition plate and circulation plate shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another example of the lower circulation plate shown in FIG. 4 .

Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the lower circulation plate shown in Fig. 6 .

8 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment including a circulation fan.

9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to one embodiment, including an opening in communication with an inner chamber.

10 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, including a lid for opening and closing the upper chamber.

11 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating bathing a pet by a pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment.

12 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating drying a pet bathed by the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment.

13 is a perspective view illustrating a first modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment.

14 is a perspective view illustrating a second modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment.

15 is a perspective view illustrating a third modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment.

16 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to another embodiment.

Fig. 17 is a perspective view showing a first modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Fig. 16 .

Fig. 18 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Fig. 16 .

19 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to another embodiment.

Fig. 20 is a perspective view showing a first modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Fig. 19 .

Fig. 21 is a perspective view showing a second modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Fig. 19;

Embodiments of the present disclosure are exemplified for the purpose of explaining the technical spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the rights according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or specific descriptions of these embodiments.

All technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs, unless otherwise defined. All terms used in the present disclosure are selected for the purpose of more clearly describing the present disclosure and not to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

As used herein, expressions such as 'comprising', 'having', 'having', etc. are open-ended terms that include the possibility of including other embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the phrase or sentence in which the expression is included. (open-ended terms).

Expressions in the singular described in this disclosure may include plural meanings unless otherwise stated, and the same applies to expressions in the singular in the claims.

Expressions such as 'first' and 'second' used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of components from each other, and do not limit the order or importance of the corresponding components.

In the present disclosure, when it is stated that a certain element is 'connected' or 'coupled' to another element, it means that the certain element can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or a new element. It should be understood that other components may be connected or combined via other components.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. In addition, in the description of the embodiments below, overlapping description of the same or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if description regarding components is omitted, it is not intended that such components are not included in any embodiment.

The embodiments disclosed below and the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings relate to a pet drying and bathing apparatus used for drying a bathed pet or for bathing and drying a pet. 1 to 21 , a description will be given of an apparatus for drying and bathing pets according to embodiments.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , the pet drying and bathing device 100 according to an embodiment includes a lower case 120 , an upper case 130 coupled to the lower case 120 , and a lower case 120 . and a partition plate 140 coupled thereto. The pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 may dry the bathed pet by a circulating flow of air. The pet drying and bathing device 100 is configured such that air is supplied therein in the form of wind and the air supplied therein forms a circulating flow. In addition, the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 can bathe the pet by forming a circulating flow in the bath water supplied therein.

The lower case 120 may constitute a lower portion of the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 , and the upper case 130 may constitute an upper portion of the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 . The lower case 120 and the upper case 130 may be formed of a transparent or opaque resin material. For example, the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 may be members having a substantially hemispherical shape having an inner space, but the shapes of the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 are not limited to the hemispherical shape. .

The upper case 130 is coupled to the lower case 120 from the upper side of the lower case 120 . The lower case 120 and the upper case 130 are coupled to each other to form an integral body. The lower case 120 and the upper case 130 coupled to each other constitute the main body of the pet drying and bathing device 100 , and defining an internal chamber 111 inside the pet drying and bathing device 100 . do. When the pet drying and bathing device 100 is used to dry the pet, air is supplied to the inner chamber 111 . When the pet drying and bathing device 100 is used to bathe the pet, bath water is supplied to the inner chamber 111 .

The upper case 130 may be coupled to the lower case 120 to be openable or rotatable with respect to the lower case 120 . The lower case 120 and the upper case 130 may have hinges for connecting them so as to be able to open and close or rotatably connect them. The lower case 120 has an upper edge 121 at an upper end, and the upper edge 121 may have a circular shape. The upper case 130 has a lower edge 131 at the bottom, and the lower edge 131 has a shape complementary to or corresponding to the upper edge 121 of the lower case. When the upper case 130 is coupled to the lower case 120 , the upper edge 121 and the lower edge 131 may be engaged with each other.

The lower case 120 has a lower air inlet 122 through which air for drying the pet flows into the lower chamber 112 is formed. The air introduced into the lower air inlet 122 may be in the form of wind having a predetermined pressure, temperature, and flow rate. Hereinafter, air introduced and supplied to the lower chamber 112 through the lower air inlet 122 is referred to as first air. The lower air inlet 122 is formed to pass through the lower case 120 . The lower air inlet 122 may be formed adjacent to the lower end of the lower case 120 . One lower air inlet 122 or a plurality of lower air inlets 122 may be formed in the lower case 120 .

The upper case 130 has an upper air inlet 132 through which air for drying the pet is introduced into the upper chamber 113 is formed. The air flowing into the upper air inlet 132 may be in the form of wind having a predetermined pressure, temperature, and flow rate. Hereinafter, air introduced and supplied to the upper chamber 113 through the upper air inlet 132 is referred to as second air. The upper air inlet 132 is formed to pass through the upper case 130 . The upper air inlet 132 may be located at the upper end of the upper case 130 , and the position of the upper air inlet is not limited to the upper end of the upper case.

In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 according to embodiments, the inner chamber 111 is divided into a lower chamber 112 and an upper chamber 113 . The partition plate 140 is coupled to the lower case 120 to partition the inner chamber 111 into a lower chamber 112 and an upper chamber 113 . In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 , the lower chamber 112 is positioned below the partition plate 140 , and the upper chamber 113 is positioned above the partition plate 140 . Since the lower air inlet 122 passes through the lower case 120 under the partition plate 140 , the lower chamber 112 communicates with the lower air inlet 122 . Since the upper air inlet 132 passes through the upper case 130 at the upper end of the upper case 130 , the upper chamber 113 communicates with the upper air inlet 132 . In a state in which the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 are coupled, the pet may be located in the upper chamber 113 . That is, the upper chamber 113 accommodates the pet, and the pet may be located in the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 in a state supported by the partition plate 140 .

The partition plate 140 may be coupled to the inner surface of the lower case 120 . The partition plate 140 may be disposed to be spaced downward from the upper edge 121 or disposed on the upper edge 121 of the lower case. The partition plate 140 may be located on the inner surface of the lower case 120, for example, at a height corresponding to about 1/3 of the height from the lower end of the lower case 120 to the upper end of the upper case 130, The height of the partition plate 140 is not limited thereto. The partition plate 140 may have a shape corresponding to the horizontal cross-sectional shape of the lower case 120 . A gap having a predetermined shape may be formed between the inner surface of the lower case 120 and the edge of the partition plate 140 . An element such as a protrusion or a pin for fixing the partition plate 140 may be provided on the inner surface of the lower case 120 . The elements for fixing the partition plate may be provided at different heights on the inner surface of the lower case 120 , and accordingly, the partition plate may be disposed on the lower case 120 at different heights.

The partition plate 140 is configured to allow a fluid such as air or water to flow into the lower chamber 112 and the upper chamber 113 . For example, the partition plate 140 may be a plate having a plurality of through-holes drilled in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the partition plate 140 may include a structure such as a net.

The first air is supplied to the lower chamber 112 of the inner chamber 111 through the lower air inlet 122, and the second air is supplied to the upper chamber 111 of the inner chamber 111 through the upper air inlet 132. 113) is supplied. In the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 , the first air introduced and supplied to the lower chamber 112 and the second air introduced and supplied to the upper chamber 113 are air in the inner chamber 111 . to form a circulating flow of

The inner surface of the lower case 120 and the inner surface of the upper case 130 define the inner chamber 111 of the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 . The first air supplied to the lower chamber 112 in the form of wind under a predetermined pressure flows to the upper chamber 113 along the lower chamber 112 and along the inner surface of the lower case 120 . Then, the first air flows along the upper chamber 113 and along the inner surface of the upper case 130 to the lower chamber 112 . The second air supplied to the upper chamber 113 in the form of wind under a predetermined pressure flows to the lower chamber 112 along the upper chamber 113 and along the inner surface of the upper case 130 . Then, the second air flows along the lower chamber 112 and along the inner surface of the lower case 120 to the upper chamber 113 . As such, by the inner spaces and inner surfaces of the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 , the first air and the second air form a circulating flow in the inner chamber 111 .

The inner surface of the lower case 120 and the inner surface of the upper case 130 include curved surfaces for diffusion and circulation of the introduced air. At least a part or all of the upper case 130 is configured such that the second air supplied through the upper air inlet 132 is diffused into the upper chamber 113 and the lower chamber 112 . A portion of the upper case 130 in which the upper air inlet 132 is formed includes an upper curved portion 133 bent to a predetermined curvature. The upper air inlet 132 is formed to pass through the upper curved portion 133 . The upper curved portion 133 is a part of the upper case 130 covering the pet. In addition, at least a part or all of the lower case 120 is configured such that the first air supplied through the lower air inlet 122 is diffused into the lower chamber 112 and the upper chamber 113 . A portion of the lower case 120 in which the lower air inlet 122 is formed includes a lower curved portion 123 bent to a predetermined curvature. The lower air inlet 122 is formed to pass through the lower curved portion 123 . The lower curved portion 123 is located under the partition plate 140 and is a part of the lower case 120 .

FIG. 2 illustrates that the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 dries the pet. FIG. 3 illustrates supplying air to the inner chamber of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in FIG. 2 , the bathed pet 10 is accommodated in the upper chamber 113 , and may be dried by the first air 21 and the second air 22 . As shown by the solid arrow and the broken arrow in FIG. 2 , the first air 21 supplied to the lower chamber 112 and the second air 22 supplied to the upper chamber 113 are separated into the inner chamber 111 . ) to form a circulating flow. A solid arrow in FIG. 2 indicates a circulating flow formed by the first air 21 , and a broken arrow in FIG. 2 indicates a circulating flow formed by the second air 22 . Since a circulating flow is formed in the inner chamber 111 by the first air supplied from the bottom up and the second air supplied from the top down, the fur of the pet 10 can be dried in a faster time and used for drying energy use can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 may include first and

second blowers

161 and 162 for supplying air to the inner chamber 111 . The first blower 161 is configured to blow the first air 21 to the lower chamber 112 through the lower air inlet 122 , and the second blower 162 is configured to blow the upper chamber through the upper air inlet 132 . It is configured to blow the second air (22) to (113). The tuyere of each blower may be coupled to each air inlet, or the tuyere of each blower and each air inlet may be connected by a member such as a tube. For example, the first and

second blowers

161 and 162 may be hair dryers. As another example, the first and

second blowers

161 and 162 may be blowers configured to blow air or to heat and blow air.

The first air 21 and the second air 22 may be room temperature wind. Alternatively, the first air 21 may be wind heated by the first blower, and the second air 22 may be room temperature wind blown by the second blower. Alternatively, the first air 21 may be wind heated by the first blower, and the second air 22 may be wind heated by the second blower. The first air 21 and the second air 22 may be supplied to the lower chamber 112 and the upper chamber 113 almost simultaneously, respectively. Alternatively, the first air 21 supplied to the lower chamber 112 and the second air 22 supplied to the upper chamber 113 may be supplied with a time difference.

In an embodiment, the first air 21 may be hot air, and the second air 22 may be room temperature wind. That is, the first air 21 having a temperature higher than the temperature of the second air 22 may be supplied to the lower chamber 112 , and the second air having a temperature lower than the temperature of the first air 21 ( 22 ) may be supplied to the upper chamber 113 . Accordingly, the first blower 161 may be configured and operated to blow the first air 21 having a higher temperature than the second air 22 blown by the second blower 162 .

When the first air 21 is hot air and the second air 22 is room temperature wind, the first air 21 and the second air 22 having different temperatures collide, and a circulating flow having a higher speed is generated. It may be formed in the inner chamber 111 . As the pet 10 accommodated in the upper chamber 113 is dried by the circulation flow, a dry airflow is formed in the upper chamber 113 , and a wet airflow is formed in the lower chamber 112 . The wet airflow in the lower chamber 112 meets the first air 21 having a relatively high temperature, and the dry airflow in the upper chamber 113 meets the second air 22 having a relatively low temperature. The wet airflow in the lower chamber 112 may meet the first air 21 of the hot air and move to the upper chamber 113 where the dry airflow is. In addition, the dry airflow in the upper chamber 113 may meet the second air 22 , which is a wind at room temperature, and move to the lower chamber 112 in which there is a wet airflow. As such, with the first and

second air

21 and 22 having a temperature difference, the circulating flow may have a higher speed and may be repeated in the inner chamber 111 . Accordingly, the fur of the pet 10 can be dried in a shorter time, and energy used for drying can be reduced. In addition, the pet 10 accommodated in the upper chamber 113 can avoid moisture and hot air, and can be dried under a comfortable environment.

In order to confirm the drying performance of the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment, a test using a test example having a partition plate and a comparative example not having a partition plate was conducted. As a test example used for a performance check test according to the presence or absence of a partition plate, Test Example 1 is a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, and has a shape shown in FIG. 1 . As a test example used in this test, Test Example 2 is a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, and has a hexahedral shape. As a comparative example used in this test, Comparative Example 1 did not include the partition plate described above and had a shape similar to that of the example shown in FIG. 1 . As a comparative example used in this test, Comparative Example 2 did not include the aforementioned partition plate and had a shape of a hexahedron.

In this test, wet faux fur was used as a test subject, and the wet faux fur before the test had a weight of 280 g. Also, in the above test, hot air having a similar temperature to the upper air inlet and the lower air inlet was supplied as the first air and the second air for about 3 minutes. According to this test, the artificial hair dried according to Comparative Example 1 had a weight of 255 g, and the artificial hair dried according to Comparative Example 2 had a weight of 260 g. In contrast, the artificial hair dried according to Test Example 1 had a weight of 230 g, and the artificial hair dried according to Test Example 2 had a weight of 235 g. Therefore, it can be confirmed that Test Example 1 and Test Example 2 having the above-described partition plate and in which a circulating air flow is formed by each air has a higher drying amount compared to Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2 not having the partition plate. have. In addition, it can be confirmed that Test Example 3 having a spherical shape has a higher drying amount than Test Example 4 having a hexahedral shape.

According to the above test, in the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to the embodiments, the case having a spherical shape can form a more effective circulation flow compared to the case having a hexahedral shape. However, regardless of the spherical or hexahedral shape of the case, the airflow in the inner chamber can be divided into a dry airflow in the upper chamber and a wet airflow in the lower chamber, so that the pet's hair located in the upper chamber can be dried more effectively.

In addition, in the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment, a test was performed to confirm the drying performance according to the temperature difference between the first air and the second air. In this test regarding the temperature difference of air, the pet drying and bathing apparatus of one embodiment shown in FIG. 1 was used. In Test Example 1 in this test, only the first air, which is a hot air, was supplied to the lower air inlet for 3 minutes. In Test Example 2 in this test, the first air, which is a hot air, was supplied to the lower air inlet for 3 minutes, and the second air, which is a room temperature wind, was supplied to the upper air inlet for 3 minutes. In Test Example 3 in this test, hot air first and second air were supplied to the lower air inlet and the upper air inlet for about 3 minutes, respectively. In this test, wet artificial hair was used as a test subject, and the wet artificial hair before the test had a weight of 40 g.

According to this test, the dried artificial hair of Test Example 1 had a weight of 35 g, the dried artificial hair of Test Example 2 had a weight of 25 g, and the dried artificial hair of Test Example 3 had a weight of 30 g. had weight. It can be confirmed that Test Example 3 using two hot air has a higher drying amount than Test Example 1 using one hot air. In addition, it can be confirmed that Test Example 2 using one hot air and one room temperature wind has a higher drying amount than Test Example 3 using two hot air.

In the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to embodiments, the inner chamber is divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a partition plate, and a circulating flow of air is formed by the first and second air in the inner chamber. As confirmed by the above test, the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to the embodiments has a further improved drying amount. Therefore, the pet drying and bathing device according to the embodiments can achieve a reduction in energy use, a reduction in labor, and a shortening of the drying time, and exhibits advantageous effects for both the pet and the guardian.

Figure 4 schematically shows a pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment including a circulation plate. It is a perspective view which shows the upper circulation plate of the partition plate and circulation plate shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another example of the lower circulation plate shown in FIG. 4 . Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the lower circulation plate shown in Fig. 6 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the pet drying and bathing apparatus may include a circulation plate 150 configured to guide the first air 21 to the upper chamber 113 . The circulation plate 150 promotes the formation of a circulating flow of air or a circulating flow of bath water in the inner chamber 111 . The circulation plate 150 may be disposed in the inner chamber 111 based on the partition plate 140 , for example, to span the lower chamber 112 and the upper chamber 113 . The circulation plate 150 may be coupled to the partition plate 140 . Alternatively, the circulation plate 150 may be coupled to the inner surface of the lower case 120 . The circulation plate 150 may be disposed in the lower case 120 so as to be in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case 120 at a portion of both edges thereof. In a predetermined area on the upper side and a predetermined area on the lower side with respect to the partition plate 140 , the circulation plate 150 may be in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case 120 . For example, in the region C shown in FIG. 4 , both edges of the circulation plate 150 may be in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case 120 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the circulation plate 150 extends from the lower chamber 112 to the upper chamber 113 and has a surface facing the inner surface of the lower case 120 with a predetermined gap therebetween. The first air 21 introduced from the lower air inlet 122 may be guided to the upper chamber 113 along the surface of the circulation plate 150 and the inner surface of the lower case 120 . Accordingly, the circulation plate 150 may promote a circulation flow formed by the first air 21 or a circulation flow of the first air and the second air. In addition, the circulation plate 150 may promote the circulation flow of bath water.

The circulation plate 150 according to an embodiment may include a lower circulation plate 151 disposed below the partition plate 140 and an upper circulation plate 152 disposed above the partition plate 140 . . The lower circulation plate 151 and the upper circulation plate 152 may be coupled by engaging the partition plate 140 to correspond to each other. Alternatively, the lower circulation plate 151 and the upper circulation plate 152 may be coupled to the lower case 120 to correspond to each other with respect to the partition plate 140 .

The lower circulation plate 151 is disposed between the lower air inlet 122 and the partition plate 140 . The lower end of the lower circulation plate 151 is disposed adjacent to the lower air inlet 122 . The lower circulation plate 151 has a shape extending from the bottom to the top, and the lower circulation plate 151 is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the partition plate 140 . At least a portion of the lower circulation plate 152 (eg, a portion of the lower circulation plate near the upper end of the lower circulation plate) may be in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case 120 . In addition, a gap may be formed between a portion of the lower circulation plate that is not in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case and the inner surface of the lower case 120 . The lower circulation plate 152 may have an arc-shaped horizontal cross-sectional shape and an arc-shaped vertical cross-sectional shape.

The upper circulation plate 152 may protrude from the partition plate 140 to a predetermined height. For example, the upper circulation plate 152 may protrude from the partition plate 140 at a height from the partition plate to the chin 12 of the pet's head. The upper circulation plate 152 may have an arc-shaped vertical cross-sectional shape and an arc-shaped horizontal cross-sectional shape. In addition, the upper circulation plate 152 may be formed such that the protrusion height increases from both ends to the center thereof.

The upper circulation plate 152 according to an embodiment may function as a rest that allows the pet to comfortably place a part of its body and to support a part of the pet's body. That is, the upper circulation plate 152 may be configured to be in contact with a part of the pet's body to support the part of the body. To this end, the upper circulation plate 152 includes a receiving portion for supporting a part of the body of the pet.

4 and 5, the receiving portion of the upper circulation plate is configured to support the bib portion 153 configured to support the chin 12 of the pet and the breastrest portion 154 configured to support the chest 13 of the pet. includes The bib portion 153 is formed on the upper edge of the upper circulation plate 152 . The bib portion 153 may be formed as a part of the upper edge of the upper circulation plate, or may be formed as a protrusion protruding from the upper edge of the upper circulation plate toward the inner chamber. The breastrest portion 154 is formed as a protrusion protruding from the bib portion 153 toward the inner chamber. The breastrest 154 may have an arc-shaped horizontal cross-sectional shape and an arc-shaped vertical cross-sectional shape. In addition, the breastpiece 154 may have both edges formed to be concave inwardly. Accordingly, both edges of the breastpiece 154 and the inner surface of the upper circulation plate 152 form a pair of insertion spaces 155 . In a state in which the pair of front legs 14 of the pet are respectively inserted into the pair of insertion spaces 155 , the breastrest 154 may be in contact with the chest of the pet. In addition, the pet may place its chin on the bib portion 153 in a state in which the chest is supported by the breastrest portion 154 . Alternatively, the pet may place its front paws on the inner surface of the upper circulation plate 152 in a state in which the chest is supported by the breastrest 154 . Therefore, when the pet drying and bathing device 100 dries or bathes the pet, the pet can take a comfortable posture by the upper circulation plate 152 . In addition, the movement of the pet may be regulated by the upper circulation plate 152 .

The height of the bib portion 153 and the height of the breastrest portion 154 may be variously set according to the size of the pet. The bib portion 153 and the breastrest portion 154 may be formed similarly to the structure of the partition plate. That is, the bib portion 153 and the breastrest portion 154 are formed to have a plurality of through-holes, so that the flow of air and bath water can be promoted without interfering.

5, the upper edge of the upper circulation plate 152 is inclined toward the partition plate 140 from the upper end of the upper circulation plate. A part of the side of the upper circulation plate 152 adjacent to the partition plate is in close contact with the inner surface of the lower case. The circulating flow of air or bath water may proceed toward the neck and body of the pet past the upper edge of the upper circulation plate 152 .

6 and 7 , the lower circulation plate 151 may include an air inlet pipe 156 that is hermetically coupled to the lower air inlet 122 . One end of the air inlet pipe 156 is opened in the lower chamber 112 . The air inlet pipe 156 may have a diameter that is enlarged toward the one end. After the first air 21 enters the air inlet pipe 156 through the lower air inlet 122 , the first air 21 may be supplied to the lower chamber 112 from the one end of the air inlet pipe 156 .

As described above, the lower curved portion 123 of the lower case and the upper curved portion 133 of the upper case contribute to the formation of a circulating flow of air or bath water. In addition, the circulation plate 150 promotes the circulation flow of air or bath water in the inner chamber 111 . That is, when drying the pet, the circulation plate 150 helps the repeated circulation of the air in the lower chamber 112 and the air in the upper chamber 113 . In addition, when bathing the pet, the circulation plate 150 helps the repeated circulation of bath water. In addition, the circulation plate 150 may regulate the movement of the pet in the inner chamber (111).

8 schematically shows a pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment including a circulation fan. Referring to FIG. 8 , the pet drying and bathing device may include a circulation fan 170 mounted on the lower case 120 and promoting circulation of air or bath water. The circulation fan 170 may be installed in the lower case 120 to be located in the lower chamber 112 . The circulation fan 170 may be located under the partition plate 140 , but the position of the circulation fan 170 is not limited thereto. The circulation fan 170 may be configured to rotate in the direction of forward rotation in order to promote the movement of the circulation flow toward the lower end of the lower case 120 . For example, when bathing the pet, the circulation fan 170 is rotated in the direction of forward rotation, thereby promoting the circulation flow of bath water toward the circulation plate 150 . Accordingly, the circulating flow of bath water may be supplied to the upper chamber 113 along the circulation plate 150 with the help of the circulation fan 150 . In addition, the circulation fan 170 may be configured to rotate in a reverse rotation direction opposite to the forward rotation direction. For example, by the reverse rotation of the circulation fan 170, the wind may be directly supplied to the pet when drying the pet. The circulation fan 170 may be configured such that an operation of a motor for rotating the fan is controlled by a user. Therefore, the guardian of the pet can adjust the intensity of the circulating flow of air or the circulating flow of bath water as needed.

9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to one embodiment, including an opening in communication with an inner chamber. Referring to FIG. 9 , the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 includes an opening 114 communicating with the upper chamber 113 of the inner chamber 111 . When the pet is housed in the upper chamber 113 , the opening 114 is configured to allow passage of the head 11 of the pet 10 . The opening 114 may be formed to communicate with the upper chamber 113 over the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 . Alternatively, the opening 114 may be formed in the upper case 130 to communicate with the upper chamber 113 .

The opening 114 shown in FIG. 9 is formed in the upper case 130 . A portion of the upper case 130 is cut out to form an opening 114 , and the opening 114 communicates with the upper chamber 113 . When the upper case 130 is coupled to the lower case 120 , an opening 114 communicating with the upper chamber 113 is provided in the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 . Alternatively, the opening 114 may be formed over the upper case 130 and the lower case 120 to communicate with the upper chamber 113 . That is, a portion of the upper case 130 and a portion of the lower case 120 corresponding thereto may be cut out to form the opening 114 .

The opening 114 may have a size that allows the pet 10 to naturally protrude the head 11 . When the pet 10 is located in the upper chamber 113 of the pet drying and bathing device 100, the pet 10 naturally moves the head 11 through the opening 114 to the pet drying and bathing device ( 100) can be pushed out. In this way, since the pet 10 protrudes the head 11 through the opening 114 , the pet 10 does not feel trapped in the pet drying and bathing device 100 , and psychological stability and You can feel comfortable.

10 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, including a lid for opening and closing the upper chamber. Referring to FIG. 10 , the upper case 130 may include a main body 134 and a lid 135 slidably coupled to the main body 134 . The upper chamber 113 may be opened and closed as necessary by the lid 135 . When the lid 135 is opened, an opening 115 communicating with the upper chamber 113 is provided in the upper case 130 . The pet can be placed in the upper chamber 113 through the opening 115 and taken out of the upper chamber 113 .

The lid 135 shown in FIG. 10 is rotatably and slidably coupled to the main body 134 . The lid 135 may be rotated with respect to the main body 134 in the circumferential direction of the upper case 130 to open and close the upper chamber 113 . For movement of the lid 135 , a rotation shaft may be provided at the top of the lid 135 and the body 134 , and an element for performing sliding movement is provided on the edge of the lid 135 and the edge of the body 134 can be The body 134 and the lid 135 may have similar sizes and shapes to each other. Alternatively, the lid 135 may have a size smaller than the size of the body 134 . As another example, the lid 135 may be coupled to the body 134 to rotate up and down relative to the body 134 .

11 and 12 are cross-sectional views schematically illustrating an example in which the pet drying and bathing device according to an embodiment is used to bathe and dry the pet. 11 illustrates bathing a pet by a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment, and FIG. 12 illustrates drying a bathed pet by a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment do.

Referring to FIG. 11 , in a state in which the pet 10 is accommodated in the upper chamber 113 , the bath water 31 is filled in the inner chamber 111 . A valve 124 for allowing the inflow of the first air 21 and preventing leakage of bath water may be installed in the lower air inlet 122 . The first air 21 of the hot air is supplied to the lower chamber 112 through the lower air inlet 122 . The 1st air 21 of a hot air can be supplied by the 1st blower shown in FIG. The first blower is configured to supply the first air 21 to the lower chamber 112 in a state in which the bath water 31 is filled in the inner chamber 111 . As such, the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment may be used to bath the pet 10 . In order to bathe the pet 10 , in a state in which the bath water 31 is filled to a predetermined height in the inner chamber 111 , the first air 21 flows into the lower chamber 112 through the lower air inlet 122 . Bath water may be supplied. Since the first air 21 of the hot air is supplied to the inner chamber 111, it is possible to prevent a cold caught in the pet (10).

The first air 21 supplied to the lower chamber 112 generates bubbles 32 in the bath water 31 in the lower chamber 112 , and the bubbles 32 move toward the water surface of the bath water 31 . rises In addition, by the first air 21 supplied to the lower chamber 112, a circulating flow having a high flow rate is formed in the bath water 31, and the bubbles 32 may be moved together with the circulating flow. The circulation flow of bath water may be promoted to the upper chamber 113 by the circulation plate 150 . Due to the bubbles 32 and the circulating flow formed by the first air 21 , a washing action similar to the washing action of washing the hair by hand may be applied to the fur of the pet 10 .

Bathing of the pet 10 may be performed by the bubble 32 and the circulating flow of bath water. The living hairs attached to the body of the pet and the dead hairs falling off the body of the pet may be separated from each other in the bath water 31 . Dead hairs may be collected in the through-holes of the partition plate 140 by the air bubbles 32 and the circulating water flow.

When the circulation fan shown in FIG. 8 is installed in the lower chamber, the circulation fan can promote the circulation flow of bath water. The circulation flow promoted by the circulation fan may be supplied to the upper chamber 113 along the circulation plate 150 .

Referring to FIG. 12 , after the bathing of the pet 10 is completed, the operation of drying the pet 10 may be performed without moving the pet 10 . After bathing of the pet 10 is completed, the upper case 130 may close the upper chamber 113 . The pet 10 may brush the body in order to remove water from the body. However, since the upper case 130 covers the pet 10 , it is possible to prevent the water droplets scattering from the pet 10 from bouncing out due to the body hair of the pet 10 . In a state in which the upper chamber 113 is closed by the upper case 130 , the first air 21 is supplied to the lower chamber 112 and the second air is supplied to the upper chamber 113 . Accordingly, drying of the pet 10 accommodated in the upper chamber 113 may be performed.

As described above, the pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment may be used to bathe the pet and dry the bathed pet. The pet's bathing and drying can take place in one place, ie in the upper chamber. Accordingly, the time required for bathing and drying the pet may be shortened, labor may be reduced, and energy use may be reduced. In addition, bathing and drying of the pet can be performed without damage to the pet's fur and skin.

The pet drying and bathing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment may have a size suitable for drying and bathing one pet. In addition, the pet drying and bathing device 100 according to an embodiment may have a size suitable for drying a large dog or for drying several small dogs at once.

13 to 15 show various modifications of the pet drying and bathing apparatus according to an embodiment. 13 to 15 show various shapes of the upper case and the lower case and different positions of the air inlets.

In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 101 shown in FIG. 13 , the lower case 120 has a cylindrical shape, and two or more lower air inlets 122 may be formed in the lower case 120 . In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 102 shown in FIG. 14 , the lower case 120 has a hexahedral shape, and the upper case 130 has a semi-cylindrical shape. The pet drying and bathing apparatus 103 shown in FIG. 15 has a capsule shape with a substantially elliptical horizontal cross-sectional shape. The pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Figs. 13 to 15 may include the circulation plate shown in Figs. 4 to 7 and the circulation fan shown in Fig. 8 .

16 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to another embodiment. 16 shows a pet drying and bathing apparatus having a lid opening and closing an opening communicating with the upper chamber.

Referring to FIG. 16 , the lower air inlet 122 is formed in the lower case 120 , and the upper air inlet 132 is formed in the upper case 130 . The partition plate 140 divides the inner chamber 111 of the pet drying and bathing device 200 into a lower chamber 112 and an upper chamber 113 . The pet may be accommodated in the upper chamber 113 to which the second air is supplied.

The upper case 130 has a lid 135 that opens and closes the upper chamber 113 . The lid 135 is slidably coupled to the body 134 of the upper case 130 . An opening 115 communicating with the upper chamber 113 is formed over the upper case 130 and the lower case 120 . When the lid 135 is rotated into the lower case 120 , the opening 115 is closed. A protrusion 125 protrudes from a portion of the upper edge of the lower case 120 forming the opening 115 . The protrusion 125 may also function as a support on which the pet can rest its jaw. A recess 136 is formed in the lid 135 at a position corresponding to the projection 125 , the recess 136 defining an opening 114 . In a state in which the lid 135 is rotated to the lower case 120 and the upper chamber 113 is closed, the pet may stick its head out through the opening 114 . A member configured similarly to the circulation plate shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 may be installed in the inner chamber 111 , and the circulation plate may promote circulation and regulate the movement of the pet. In addition, the circulation fan shown in FIG. 8 may be installed in the lower chamber 112 .

17 and 18 show modifications of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in FIG. 16 . 17 and 18 show the different opening and closing positions of the lid and the different positions of the air inlet.

In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 201 shown in Fig. 17, the lower case 120 has a hexahedral shape, and the upper case 130 has a hexahedral lower body 137 and a semi-cylindrical upper body ( 138). The upper body 138 of the upper case 130 has a shorter length than the lower body 137 , and an opening 115 between the lower body 137 and the upper body 138 communicates with the upper chamber 113 . is formed. The upper case 130 has a lid 135 that opens and closes the opening 115 , and the lid 135 is slidably coupled to the upper body 138 . The pet drying and bathing apparatus 202 shown in FIG. 18 has a capsule shape with a substantially elliptical horizontal cross-sectional shape. In the pet drying and bathing device 202 , an opening 115 is formed at the upper end of the upper case 130 , and the lid 135 is slidably slidable in the longitudinal direction of the opening 115 of the upper case 130 . It is coupled to the body 134 . The pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 may include the circulation plate shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and the circulation fan shown in FIG. 8 .

19 is a perspective view illustrating a pet drying and bathing apparatus according to another embodiment. 19 shows a pet drying and bathing apparatus having an opening in communication with the upper chamber.

Referring to FIG. 19 , in the pet drying and bathing device 300 , the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 are integrally formed to have a substantially cylindrical shape. A pair of side cases 390 are coupled to the respective side edges of the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 to define the inner chamber 111 . The lower air inlet 122 is formed in the lower case 120 , and the upper air inlet 132 is formed in the upper case 130 . The partition plate 140 disposed inside the lower case 120 divides the inner chamber 111 of the pet drying and bathing device 300 into a lower chamber 112 and an upper chamber 113 . The pet is accommodated in the upper chamber 113 to which the second air is supplied. The circulation plate 150 is disposed inside the lower case 120, and the circulation plate 150 promotes the circulation flow of air or bath water. A part of the vicinity of the upper end of the circulation plate 150 and a part of the vicinity of the lower end are spaced apart from the inner surface of the side case 390 . In addition, the circulation fan shown in FIG. 8 may be installed in the lower chamber 112 .

An opening 115 communicating with the upper chamber 113 is formed between the upper case 130 and the lower case 120 . The opening 115 is formed between one end of the lower case 120 and one end of the upper case 130 facing it, and each side case 390 has an approximately L-shaped shape corresponding to the shape of the opening 115 . It has a cutout 391 . The lower case 120 has a curved portion 126 protruding into the upper chamber 113 at one end forming the opening 115 . The flexure 126 may function as a support on which the pet can rest its jaw. The upper case 130 has a curved portion 139 protruding into the upper chamber 113 at one end forming the opening 115 . The first air supplied through the lower air inlet 122 may be directed to the upper chamber 113 by the curved portion 126 , and the second air supplied through the upper air inlet 132 may be directed to the upper chamber 113 by the curved portion 139 . may be directed to the upper chamber 113 and the lower chamber 112 . The pet may be placed in the upper chamber 113 through the opening 115 . Also, the pet may stick its head out through the opening 115 .

20 and 21 show a modified example of the pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in FIG. 19 in which an opening communicating with the upper chamber is formed. The pet drying and bathing apparatus 301 shown in FIG. 20 has a structure similar to the pet drying and bathing apparatus 300 shown in FIG. One end of the lower case 120 defining the opening 115 and one end of the upper case 130 are curved, and the side case 390 has a C-shaped cutout 391 corresponding to the shape of the opening 115 . has In the pet drying and bathing apparatus 302 shown in FIG. 21 , the lower case 120 and the upper case 130 have a substantially hemispherical shape, and the opening 115 communicating with the upper chamber 113 is the lower case. It is formed over 120 and the upper case 130 . A protrusion 125 protruding into the upper chamber 113 is formed at an upper edge of the lower case 120 defining the opening 115 . The pet drying and bathing apparatus shown in Figs. 20 and 21 may include the circulation plate shown in Figs. 4 to 7 and the circulation fan shown in Fig. 8 .

Although the technical spirit of the present disclosure has been described by examples shown in some embodiments and the accompanying drawings, it does not depart from the technical spirit and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It should be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and alterations within the scope may be made. Further, such substitutions, modifications and variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

a lower case having a lower air inlet;

An upper case coupled to the lower case from an upper side of the lower case to define an inner chamber to which air or bath water is supplied and an upper air inlet is formed;

A lower chamber communicating with the lower air inlet is coupled to the lower case to accommodate pets and partitioning the inner chamber into an upper chamber communicating with the upper air inlet, and a fluid can flow into the lower chamber and the upper chamber comprising a partition plate configured to

The lower case and the upper case are configured such that the air introduced into the lower chamber and the air introduced into the upper chamber form a circulating flow in the inner chamber,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
According to claim 1,

The upper case includes an upper curved portion covering the pet,

The upper air inlet is formed to pass through the upper curved portion,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
3. The method of claim 2,

The lower case includes a lower curved portion located below the partition plate,

The lower air inlet is formed to pass through the lower curved portion,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
According to claim 1,

a circulation plate disposed in the inner chamber and configured to guide air introduced from the lower air inlet to the upper chamber to promote formation of the circulation flow;

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
5. The method of claim 4,

The circulation plate includes a lower circulation plate disposed below the partition plate and an upper circulation plate disposed above the partition plate,

The upper circulation plate is configured to support the body part in contact with the body part of the pet,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
6. The method of claim 5,

The upper circulation plate is formed on the upper edge of the upper circulation plate and comprises a bib portion configured to support the chin of the pet, and a breast rest protruding from the bib portion and configured to support the chest of the pet,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
According to claim 1,

Mounted on the lower case and further comprising a circulation fan for promoting the circulation of the circulation flow

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
8. The method of claim 7,

The circulation fan is configured to rotate in a direction of a forward rotation for promoting movement of the circulation flow and a direction of reverse rotation opposite to the direction of the forward rotation,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
According to claim 1,

Further comprising an opening formed in at least one of the lower case and the upper case and communicating with the upper chamber,

the opening is configured to allow passage of the pet's head;

Pet drying and bathing equipment.
According to claim 1,

The upper case includes a lid configured to open and close the upper chamber,

Pet drying and bathing equipment.