WO2023068403A1 - Animal chamber - Google Patents

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide an animal chamber to be used for an animal, and thus has a structure and function optimized to perform various functions required for various kinds of animal management including oxygen treatment, and the present invention relates to an animal chamber, which can provide a predetermined space in which an animal can be accommodated and seated, and, simultaneously, supply high-concentration oxygen to the space and change pneumatic pressure in the space.

Description

animal chamber

The present invention relates to an animal chamber capable of supplying high-concentration oxygen to the space and changing air pressure in the space while providing a predetermined space in which the animal can be accommodated and seated.

Oxygen therapy equipment with a chamber-type structure to provide enough space for a person to be accommodated allows the patient accommodated inside the chamber to breathe in a high-concentration oxygen environment, increasing the solubility of oxygen in the patient's blood plasma, thereby healing and regenerating cells. It is a device that improves function so that treatment and recovery from fatigue can be achieved.

According to practice, these devices, in addition to the positive pressure treatment method of supplying oxygen, reduce the air inside the chamber to cause periodic expansion and compression of the skin and blood vessels, which is a negative pressure treatment method of promoting the patient's blood circulation and cell differentiation by physical stimulation. can also be done

This treatment method is not limited to simply treating patients, but is further applied to the training process to improve the athletic performance of athletes or to the process of rapid recovery from fatigue after training, treatment of divers, and rehabilitation It can be developed and applied in various forms such as treatment.

In this regard, the present applicant applied for Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2221663 entitled “Positive-negative pressure control chamber and positive-negative pressure control system including the same” so that positive or negative pressure control can be effectively performed in a closed chamber-type space. have been registered.

Furthermore, the present applicant has attempted to develop a technology to enable oxygen treatment for various animals by expanding the range of technical application, and through this, we want to make oxygen treatment for pets easy and effective at home.

In addition, we developed a chamber device for animals that not only changes the specifications of the chamber-type oxygen therapy device for animals, but also provides an optimized use environment for animals and provides various additional functions.

The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an animal chamber having an optimized structure and function for performing various functions necessary for various animal management including oxygen treatment for animals. is in providing

In order to achieve the above object, the animal chamber of the present invention includes an upper chamber unit having an open cylindrical accommodation space inside to accommodate and seat animals, and having a door on one side to control the opening and closing of the accommodation space. ; a lower table having a predetermined installation space therein and connected under the upper chamber unit to form a plurality of piping structures communicating with the accommodation space; Installed in the installation space inside the lower table, an oxygen supply line for supplying generated oxygen to the accommodation space, an air supply line for supplying generated compressed air to the accommodation space, and an air filled in the accommodation space to the outside. A chamber air environment control unit including a pressure reducing line capable of ventilating; and a control unit capable of controlling an air condition in the accommodation space by controlling an operation of the chamber air condition control unit based on an input signal.

Here, the upper chamber unit has a cylindrical structure made of a transparent material, and a chamber portion having an inner hollow corresponding to the accommodation space; a seating plate provided in the form of a square plate and installed horizontally on the ground in the accommodating space provided inside the chamber to provide a seating surface for the animal entering the accommodating space; and a frame in which the chamber unit is installed, wherein one end side structure opens one end of the chamber unit and is connected to the door unit, and the other end structure blocks the other end of the chamber unit so that the accommodation space of the cylindrical groove structure inside the chamber unit is formed. and a chamber installation frame unit to be provided, and the door unit is connected to one end side of the chamber installation frame unit to have a hinge structure that can be opened only to the outside of the chamber unit.

In addition, the upper chamber unit further includes a door lock operation unit capable of adjusting a locking state related to the opening of the door unit closing the opened end of the chamber unit through a control operation, and the control operation of the door lock operation unit is performed. When the opening of the door unit is locked through the door unit, it is possible to maintain the door unit in a closed state even when an external force is applied to the door unit to the outside of the chamber unit or internal air pressure increases due to oxygen supplied to the accommodation space.

The chamber for animals further includes an oxygen hood for animals installed on one side of the accommodating space provided inside the chamber unit and capable of supplying oxygen to the respiratory system of the animal worn by the animal, wherein the oxygen in the air environment control unit of the chamber is installed. The supply line includes an oxygen generator for generating and discharging oxygen with a predetermined pressure; a first oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the oxygen generating part and the other end corresponding to a pipe branch point, and installed in the installation space inside the lower table; a second oxygen supply pipe part having one end branched from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe part to one side and installed in the installation space inside the lower table; a third oxygen supply pipe part having one end branched from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe part to the other side and installed in the installation space inside the lower table; a fourth oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part and the other end communicating with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit to which the animal oxygen hood is connected; a fifth oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part and installed in the upper chamber unit such that the other end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit; a first pressure regulator installed on one side of the first oxygen supply pipe to adjust a supply pressure of oxygen discharged from the oxygen generator; a first valve unit installed at one side of the first oxygen supply pipe unit between the first pressure control unit and the other end of the first oxygen supply tube unit to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the first oxygen supply tube unit; a second valve part installed on one side of the second oxygen supply pipe part to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the second oxygen supply pipe part; and a third valve unit installed on one side of the third oxygen supply pipe unit to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the third oxygen supply tube unit, wherein the oxygen supply line includes the first oxygen supply tube unit, the third valve unit. A first oxygen supply path is established through the second oxygen supply pipe part and the fourth oxygen supply pipe part, and a second oxygen supply path is established through the first oxygen supply pipe part, the third oxygen supply pipe part, and the fifth oxygen supply pipe part.

Moreover, the air supply line in the chamber air environment control unit includes a compressor unit generating and discharging compressed air; a first air supply pipe part having one end connected to the compressor part and installed in the installation space inside the lower table; a second air supply pipe part installed in the upper chamber unit such that one end is connected to the other end of the first air supply pipe part and the other end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit; a second pressure adjusting unit installed at one side of the first air supply pipe unit to adjust the supply pressure of the air discharged from the compressor unit; a line filter unit installed on one side of the first air supply pipe unit between the compressor unit and the second pressure control unit to filter foreign substances in the compressed air discharged from the compressor unit; and at least one fourth valve unit installed on one side of the first air supply pipe to control a movement state of the compressed air moving through the first air supply pipe, wherein the air supply line supplies the first air. An air supply path is established through the pipe part and the second air supply pipe part.

In addition, the pressure reducing line in the chamber air environment control unit may include a first pressure reducing pipe part installed in the upper chamber unit so that one end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit; a second pressure reducing pipe part installed in the installation space inside the lower table so that one end is connected to the other end of the first pressure reducing pipe part and the other end communicates with the outside; and a fifth valve part installed on one side of the second pressure reducing pipe part to control the movement of air ventilated to the outside through the second pressure reducing pipe part, wherein the pressure reducing line includes the first pressure reducing pipe part and the second pressure reducing pipe part. builds a decompression pathway through

In addition, a pressure sensing unit for detecting an air pressure is provided inside the chamber unit of the upper chamber unit, and the control unit is installed on the structure of the other end of the frame unit for installing the chamber, and the operation state of the oxygen generating unit is turned on through a control operation. A first control unit capable of adjusting off; Through a control operation, an operating state of at least one of the oxygen generating unit, the first pressure adjusting unit, the first valve unit, the second valve unit, and the third valve unit is controlled to supply oxygen to the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit. And a second control unit capable of adjusting the state; a third control unit capable of adjusting on/off of an operating state of the compressor unit through a control operation; and controlling the operation state of at least one of the compressor unit, the second pressure adjusting unit, the fourth valve unit and the fifth valve unit through a control operation to pressurize or depressurize the air in the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit and supply state. A fourth control unit capable of adjusting; a control panel unit including; and a display unit outputting and displaying a change in air pressure of the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit, which is sensed through the pressure sensor.

According to implementation, the lower table extends from the lower part of the upper chamber unit and is connected to form an integral structure, and the second oxygen supply pipe part and the fourth oxygen supply pipe part and the third oxygen supply pipe part and the fifth oxygen supply pipe part are connected. The pipe part, the first air supply pipe part, the second air supply pipe part, and the first pressure reducing pipe part and the second pressure reducing pipe part are provided in a state of being integrally connected to each other.

According to another embodiment, the lower table has a separable structure capable of being coupled or disengaged from the lower portion of the upper chamber unit at the upper portion, and the lower table separated through disengagement between the upper portion of the lower table and the lower portion of the upper chamber unit. The upper surface can be used as an operating table for animals.

Here, a first oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part, and a second oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fourth oxygen supply pipe part, so that the upper part of the lower table and the upper chamber unit are provided. When the lower part is coupled, the first oxygen supply pipe connection part and the second oxygen supply pipe connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure, and the third oxygen supply pipe connection is connected to the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part. A fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fifth oxygen supply pipe part, so that when the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit are coupled, the third oxygen supply pipe connection part and the third oxygen supply pipe connection part are provided. 4 The oxygen supply pipe connection part is mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure.

In addition, a first air supply pipe connection part is provided at the other end of the first air supply pipe part, and a second air supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the second air supply pipe part, so that the upper part of the lower table and the upper chamber unit are provided. When the lower part is coupled, the first air supply pipe connection part and the second air supply pipe connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure.

In addition, a first pressure reducing tube connection part is provided at the other end of the first pressure reducing tube part, and a second pressure reducing tube connection part is provided at one end of the second pressure reducing tube part, so that the gap between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is provided. When the coupling is made, the first pressure reducing tube connection part and the second pressure reduction tube connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure.

In addition, when the upper surface of the lower table separated through the disengagement between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is used as an animal surgery table, the animal oxygen hood is connected to the fourth oxygen supply pipe unit. After disconnection, it is connected to the first oxygen supply pipe connection part provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe unit, and can be used after being worn on an animal seated on the animal surgery table.

According to the present invention, there are the following effects.

First, it is possible to perform treatment and management in a manner in which high-concentration oxygen is provided to the animal wearing it through an animal oxygen hood through the first oxygen supply path built in the oxygen supply line after accommodating and seating the animal in the accommodation space. there is.

Second, after the animal is accommodated and seated in the accommodation space, high-concentration oxygen is supplied to the inside of the chamber as a whole through the second oxygen supply path built in the oxygen supply line, through which treatment and management of the animal can be performed.

Third, positive pressure type treatment or negative pressure type treatment based on adjusting the condition of the air pressure inside the chamber through each air supply path and decompression path established in the air supply line and decompression line after accommodating and seating the animal in the accommodation space. all can be done

Fourth, the installation structure and locking structure of the door that determines the opening and closing of the accommodation space not only does not interfere with the animal's accommodation and seated form, but also performs various functions by maintaining the closed state in the process of changing the internal air environment. It is possible to provide effective

Fifth, the coupling structure between the upper chamber unit and the lower table can be provided in an integral or separate type according to the implementation, and can be provided separately according to the use environment. can be used as a treatment or surgical table.

Sixth, in the case of the separable implementation structure, when the top surface of the lower table exposed by disengaging the upper chamber unit is used as a table for treatment or surgery, the area installed in the lower table among the first oxygen supply paths built in the oxygen supply line and for animals Treatment and management can be performed by connecting an oxygen hood to an animal wearing it on a medical or surgical table.

Seventh, even if used at home, the cylindrical structure of the chamber part is made of a transparent material so that the state of the animal accommodated and seated inside can be easily observed from the outside at all times, and the animal can also give a sense of peace.

1 is a perspective view showing the structure of an animal chamber according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a side view showing the structure of an animal chamber according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a front view showing the structure of a chamber for animals according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration and piping structure of the chamber air environment control unit in the animal chamber according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing the structure of an animal chamber according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a side view showing the structure of an animal chamber according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration and piping structure of a chamber air environment control unit in an animal chamber according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a reference diagram for explaining a deformation structure of an animal chamber according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of codes>

100, 200: animal chamber

110, 210: upper chamber unit

111, 211: chamber part 112, 212: seating plate part

113, 213: frame for chamber installation

114, 214: door unit 115, 215: door lock control unit

116, 216: handle part

110T, 210T: accommodation space

120, 220: lower table

120T, 220T: installation space 121, 221: moving wheel part

122, 222: exhaust unit

130, 230: chamber air environment control unit

131, 231: oxygen supply line

131a, 231a: Oxygen generating unit

131b, 231b: first oxygen supply pipe

131c, 231c: second oxygen supply pipe

131d, 231d: third oxygen supply pipe

131e, 231e: 4th oxygen supply pipe

131f, 231f: 5th oxygen supply pipe

131g, 231g: first pressure control unit

131h, 231h: first valve unit

131i, 231i: second valve unit

131j, 231j: third valve unit

132, 232: air supply line

132a, 232a: compressor unit

132b, 232b: first air supply pipe

132c, 232c: second air supply pipe

132d, 232d: second pressure control unit

132e, 232e: line filter unit

132f, 232f: fourth valve unit

133, 233: pressure reducing line

133a, 233a: first pressure reducing pipe part

133b, 233b: second pressure reducing pipe part

133c, 233c: fifth valve unit

134, 234: cooling unit

140, 240: control unit

141, 241: operation panel unit

141a, 241a: first control unit

141b, 241b: second control unit

141c, 241c: third control unit

141d, 241d: 4th control unit

142, 242: display unit

150, 250: oxygen hood for animals

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but already well-known technical parts will be omitted or compressed for conciseness of description.

<Description of the components and structure of the chamber for animals>

Referring to FIG. 1, the animal chambers 100 and 200 of the present invention provide a predetermined space in which animals can be accommodated, and at the same time supply oxygen to the space and ventilate the air in the space to generate positive or negative pressure. Upper chamber units (110, 210), lower tables (120, 220), chamber air environment control units (130, 230), control units (140, 240), and animal oxygen hood (150) to enable type oxygen treatment. , 250).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the upper chamber units 110 and 210 are provided with cylindrical accommodation spaces 110T and 210T that are open to accommodate and seat animals therein, and the accommodation spaces 110T and 210T. Corresponds to the upper housing of the overall structure of the animal chambers 100 and 200 having the door parts 114 and 214 provided on one side so as to be able to open and close.

More specifically, the upper chamber units 110 and 210 include chamber parts 111 and 211, seating plate parts 112 and 212, chamber installation frame parts 113 and 213, door parts 114 and 214, and door locking operation parts. (115, 215).

First of all, the chamber parts 111 and 211 are spaces where the animal is actually accommodated and seated, and have a cylindrical structure made of a transparent material such as acrylic, so that the owner of the animal or a veterinarian performing treatment can easily observe the animal's condition from the outside. It is possible to do this, and it is desirable that the animals accommodated inside should also be confirmed on the outside so that they can gain a sense of mental stability.

Accordingly, the hollow spaces provided inside the chambers 111 and 211 correspond to the above-described cylindrical accommodation spaces 110T and 210T.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, pressure sensing units 111S and 211S for detecting air pressure are provided inside the chambers 111 and 211 of the upper chamber units 110 and 210, which will be described later. It is provided to detect the pressure level according to the change in the internal air condition according to the operation of the chamber air environment control unit (130, 230) and to generate information related thereto.

Furthermore, according to the implementation, inside the chamber parts 111 and 211 of the upper chamber units 110 and 210, a temperature sensor (not shown) and humidity that can sense the level of internal temperature and humidity and generate information thereon. A sensing unit (not shown) may also be provided.

In addition, in order to prevent the air pressure above a certain level from being excessively increased, the inside of the chamber parts 111 and 211 of the upper chamber units 110 and 210 are opened when a certain level of air pressure is filled to discharge air to the outside. Safety valves 111V and 211V may be provided.

Here, it is preferable to mount a means such as a silencer on the other ends of the safety valves 111V and 211V to minimize the degree of surprise or stress caused by noise generated when air is discharged to the outside.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the seating plate portions 112 and 212 are provided in a rectangular plate shape and installed horizontally on the ground in the accommodation space provided inside the chamber portion 111 and 211 to accommodate the accommodation space 110T, 210T) provides a seating surface for the animal to be placed more comfortably.

Next, the frame parts 113 and 213 for installing the chamber correspond to the frame in which the chamber parts 111 and 211 are installed, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the length of the cylindrical chamber parts 111 and 211 The installation of the chamber parts 111 and 211 is made so that the direction is horizontal to the ground (the entire installation surface of the device).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the structures 113a and 213a on one end of the frame parts 113 and 213 for installing the chamber form an entrance by opening one end of the chamber part 111 and 211, and forming a door. The parts 114 and 214 are connected to the side of the structures 113a and 213a on one end.

Therefore, the door parts 114 and 214 have a shape for fastening to the one end side structures 113a and 213a of the chamber installation frame parts 113 and 213 when the door part 114 and 214 closes the entrance to block one end of the chamber parts 111 and 211 It is desirable to have

In addition, the other end side structures 113b and 213b of the chamber installation frame parts 113 and 213 block the other ends of the chamber parts 111 and 211 to form a cylindrical groove structure accommodation space 110T in the chamber parts 111 and 211. 210T) is provided.

In addition, the operation panel parts 141 and 241 and the display parts 142 and 242 described below are installed on one side of the other end side structures 113b and 213b of the chamber installation frame parts 113 and 213.

Depending on the implementation, a separate gripping space is provided in the structures 113b and 213b at the other ends of the frame parts 113 and 213 for chamber installation to facilitate the movement of the entire animal chambers 100 and 200 or only the upper chamber unit 210. The handle parts 116 and 216 provided are provided as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5.

In addition, the door parts 114 and 214 are fastened to the structures 113a and 213a on one end side of the frame parts 113 and 213 for chamber installation, and are used to block the one end of the chamber parts 111 and 211. A hinge structure for controlling opening and closing is connected to one end side structures 113a and 213a of the frame parts 113 and 213 for installing the chamber.

Specifically, the door parts 114 and 214 are connected to one end side of the chamber installation frame part 113 and 213 to have a hinge structure 114H and 214H that can be opened only to the outside of the chamber part 111 and 211 Since the door is opened only to the outside, the door can be opened safely without the animal being injured or moving even when the animal is accommodated inside.

Furthermore, on the outside of the disc-shaped structure of the door parts 114 and 214, an external force is applied to the outside of the chamber parts 111 and 211 to open the door, or an external force is applied to the inside of the chamber parts 111 and 211 to close the door. At least one door handle portion 114G and 214G is provided so that it can be easily manipulated.

Next, the door lock operation unit 115 or 215 may adjust a locking state related to the opening of the door unit 114 or 214 closing the opened end of the chamber unit 111 or 211 through a control operation.

Specifically, when the opening of the door unit 114 or 214 is locked through a control operation of the door lock operation unit 115 or 215 (moving a handle in a certain direction or pressing a certain button), the door unit ( 114, 214 to the outside of the chamber 111, 211, or even if the internal air pressure increases due to oxygen supplied to the accommodation spaces 110T, 210T, the door parts 114, 214 can remain closed. do.

The lower tables 120 and 220 are provided with predetermined installation spaces 120T and 220T therein, and are connected under the upper chamber units 110 and 210 to communicate with the accommodation spaces 110T and 210T to form chamber units 111 and 220, respectively. 211) It is a configuration capable of forming a plurality of piping structures for oxygen treatment using air condition control through internal oxygen supply or decompression, and corresponds to the lower housing among the entire structures of the animal chambers 100 and 200.

Further, near the vertices of each of the lower surfaces of the lower tables 120 and 220, moving wheel units 121 and 221, which can conveniently move the entire animal chambers 100 and 200 or the lower table 220, are provided. dog is provided.

In addition, at least one of the front and rear end surfaces of the lower tables 120 and 220 is provided with exhaust units 122 and 222 provided with a plurality of exhaust holes for discharging air to be ventilated to the outside for decompression. do.

The chamber air environment control unit (130, 230) is installed in the internal installation space (120T, 220T) of the lower table (120, 220) and generates high-concentration oxygen or compressed air through a plurality of pipe structures to accommodate the space (110T, 210T) or to ventilate the air filled in the receiving space (110T, 210T) to the outside, and is composed of pipes and valves.

To this end, the chamber air environment control units 130 and 230 include oxygen supply lines 131 and 231, air supply lines 132 and 232, reduced pressure lines 133 and 233, and It includes a cooling unit (134, 234).

First, the oxygen supply lines 131 and 231 build a first oxygen supply path and a second oxygen supply path for generating high concentration oxygen with a predetermined pressure and supplying it to the receiving spaces 110T and 210T after discharge, there is.

First, the oxygen generators 131a and 231a are devices for generating and discharging high-concentration oxygen with a predetermined pressure, and the receiving spaces 110T and 210T provided inside the chambers 111 and 211 through the generation of high-concentration oxygen It allows pressurization to change the oxygen concentration of the air or to change the pressure of the entire air.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b have one end connected to the oxygen generating parts 131a and 231a and the other end corresponding to the pipe branch point, and the lower table 120, 220) Inside refers to the piping area installed in the installation space.

Next, the second oxygen supply pipe parts 131c and 231c have one end branched to one side from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b, and a pipe area installed in the installation space inside the lower tables 120 and 220. means

In addition, one end of the third oxygen supply pipe part 131d and 231d branches from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe part 131a and 231a to the other side, and the pipe area installed in the installation space inside the lower table 120 and 220 it means.

Next, the fourth oxygen supply pipe parts 131e and 231e have one end connected to the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part 131c and 231c, and the other end of the upper chamber unit 110 and 210 inside the receiving space 110T and 210T. It communicates with the piping area to which the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 are connected.

Here, the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 are installed on one side of the accommodating spaces 110T and 210T provided inside the chambers 111 and 211, and are means capable of supplying oxygen to the respiratory system of the animal wearing them, and separate It is possible to release the installation coupling through manipulation.

The animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 refer to a means such as an animal-specific oxygen mask that is mounted to cover the animal's respiratory tract and supplies injected oxygen to the animal, and its form directly distributes oxygen to the animal wearing it. If it can be supplied in an immediate state, it can be modified in various ways.

In addition, one end of the fifth oxygen supply pipe part 131f and 231f is connected to the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part 131d and 231d, and the other end is connected to the inner accommodating space 110T and 210T of the upper chamber unit 110 and 210. This refers to a piping area installed in the upper chamber units 110 and 210 to communicate with each other.

According to the implementation, a means such as a silencer is attached to the other end of the fifth oxygen supply pipe part 131f, 231f so that oxygen is supplied to the animal accommodated in the accommodation space 110T, 210T inside the upper chamber unit 110, 210. It is desirable to minimize the degree of surprise or stress due to the noise generated during the process.

In summary, the oxygen supply lines 131 and 231 supply first oxygen through the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b, the second oxygen supply pipe parts 131c and 231c, and the fourth oxygen supply pipe parts 131e and 231e. A path is established, and a second oxygen supply path is established through the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b, the third oxygen supply pipe parts 131d and 231d, and the fifth oxygen supply pipe parts 131f and 231f.

Here, the first oxygen supply path allows high-concentration oxygen supply through the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 to be directly provided to the animal wearing the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250, and the second oxygen supply The passage can fill the high-concentration oxygen in the inner accommodating spaces 110T and 210T of the upper chamber units 110 and 210 .

The first oxygen supply path and the second oxygen supply path in the oxygen supply lines 131 and 231 are selectively switched and used through a control unit 140 and 240 to be described later, and this path switching control is performed through a separate operation. or through detection information based on a separate sensor for detecting that the installation state between the other end of the fourth oxygen supply pipe part 131e or 231e and the animal oxygen hood 150 or 250 is connected or disconnected. .

In addition, the first pressure regulators 131g and 231g are installed on one side of the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b to adjust the supply pressure of oxygen discharged from the oxygen generators 131a and 231a.

Next, the first valve parts 131h and 231h are installed on one side between the pressure control parts 131g and 231g and the other ends of the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b among the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b. Corresponds to a check valve that controls the movement state of oxygen moving through the first oxygen supply pipe parts 131b and 231b.

Depending on implementation, the first valve units 131h and 231h can be transformed into solenoid valves that can be operated electronically.

Next, the second valve parts 131i and 231i are installed on one side of the second oxygen supply pipe parts 131c and 231c to control the movement state of oxygen moving through the second oxygen supply pipe parts 131c and 231c. corresponds to

Finally, the third valve unit 131j and 231j is a solenoid valve installed on one side of the third oxygen supply pipe unit 131d and 231d to control the movement state of oxygen moving through the third oxygen supply tube unit 131d and 231d. corresponds to

Second, the air supply lines 132 and 232 build an air supply path for supplying compressed air with a predetermined pressure to the receiving spaces 110T and 210T after being discharged.

First, the compressor units 132a and 232a generate and discharge compressed air so that internal air pressure can be pressurized when supplied into the accommodation spaces 110T and 210T.

Next, the first air supply pipe parts 132b and 232b have one end connected to the compressor parts 132a and 232a and are installed in the internal installation spaces 120T and 220T of the parts 120 and 220. It means a pipe area.

In addition, one end of the second air supply pipe part 132c or 232c is connected to the other end of the first air supply pipe part 132b or 232b and the other end communicates with the inner accommodating space 110T or 210T of the upper chamber unit 110 or 210. It means the piping area installed in the upper chamber units 110 and 210 as much as possible.

According to the implementation, a means such as a silencer is attached to the other end of the second air supply pipe part 132c or 232c so that compressed air is supplied to the animal accommodated and seated in the accommodation space 110T or 210T inside the secondary chamber unit 110 or 210. It is desirable to minimize the degree of surprise or stress due to the noise generated during the process.

In summary, the air supply lines 132 and 232 establish an air supply path through the first air supply pipe parts 132b and 232b and the second air supply pipe parts 132c and 232c.

Next, the second pressure regulators 132d and 232d are installed on one side of the first air supply pipe parts 132b and 232b to adjust the supply pressure of the air discharged from the compressor parts 132a and 232a.

In addition, the line filter units 132e and 232e are installed on one side between the compressor units 132a and 232a and the second pressure control units 132d and 232d among the first air supply pipe units 132b and 232b, 232a) filtering foreign substances such as oil, dust, and moisture in the compressed air discharged from the filter so that cleaner compressed air is supplied to the receiving spaces (110T, 210T) to prevent health problems of animals due to air quality. applicable

Finally, the fourth valve part (132f, 232f) is located on one side between the second pressure adjusting part (132d, 232d) and the other end of the first air supply pipe part (132b, 232b) among the first air supply pipe parts (132b, 232b). Corresponds to a valve configuration that is installed and controls the movement state of compressed air moving through the first air supply pipe parts 132b and 232b.

At least one such fourth valve unit 132f, 232f is provided. Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the second pressure adjusting unit 132d, 232d), check valve type fourth valve units 132f and 232f are installed, and solenoid valve type fourth valve units 132f and 232f are installed near the other ends of the first air supply pipe units 132b and 232b. is preferably installed.

Thirdly, the pressure reducing line (133, 233) discharges the air filled in the accommodation space (110T, 210T) in the form of ventilating to the outside, so that the air pressure in the accommodation space (110T, 210T) can be reduced. are building

First, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the first decompression pipe parts 133a and 233a have one end communicating with the inner accommodating space 110T and 210T of the upper chamber unit 110 and 210 so that the upper chamber unit 110 and 210 ) corresponds to the piping area installed within.

Next, the second pressure reducing pipe parts 133b and 233b have one end connected to the other end of the first pressure reducing pipe part 133a and 233a and the other end communicating with the outside so that the lower tables 120 and 220 have internal installation spaces 120T and 220T. Corresponds to the piping area installed in

In summary, the piping space provided inside the first pressure reducing pipe parts 133a and 233a and the second pressure reducing pipe parts 133b and 233b becomes a pressure reducing path and fills the inner accommodation space 110T and 210T of the upper chamber unit 110 and 210. Allow the air to be ventilated to the outside and depressurized.

Next, the fifth valve parts 133c and 233c are installed on one side of the second pressure reducing pipe parts 133b and 233b to control the movement of air ventilated to the outside through the second pressure reducing pipe parts 133b and 233b. provided with a valve.

In addition, the cooling units 134 and 234 interlock with the oxygen generators 131a and 231a or the compressor units 132a and 232a to generate and output oxygen from the oxygen generators 131a and 231a and then output the temperature level or the compressor unit 132a. , 232a) to control the temperature level of the outputted compressed air, or directly generate cool air and then supply it to the internal accommodating space (110T, 210T) of the chamber unit (110, 210) to cool the inside of the chamber unit (110, 210). The temperature and humidity levels inside the receiving spaces 110T and 210T can be adjusted.

In addition, the animal chambers 100 and 200 of the present invention have an integrated structure as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and a separate structure as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 according to the animal chamber 100 according to the first embodiment according to the use environment. It can be implemented as an animal chamber 200 according to the second embodiment equipped with.

First, in the animal chamber 100 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the lower table 120 extends from the lower part of the upper chamber unit 110 and is connected to form an integral structure. Two pipes of the second oxygen supply pipe part 131c and the fourth oxygen supply pipe part 131e, two pipes of the third oxygen supply pipe part 131d and the fifth oxygen supply pipe part 131f, and the first air supply pipe part 132b and the first air supply pipe part 132b. The two pipes of the two air supply pipe parts 132c and the two pipes of the first pressure reducing pipe part 133a and the second pressure reducing pipe part 133b are provided as one pipe connected integrally with each other.

Unlike this, in the animal chamber 200 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the lower table 220 has a detachable structure capable of being coupled or disengaged from the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 at the top. In this case, the upper surface of the lower table 220 separated through the disengagement between the upper part of the lower table 220 and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 can be used as a table for animal treatment or surgery.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, a first oxygen supply pipe connection part 231cc is provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part 231c, and a second oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fourth oxygen supply pipe part 231e. 231ec is provided so that when the upper part of the lower table 220 and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 are coupled, the first oxygen supply pipe connection part 231cc and the second oxygen supply pipe connection part 231ec are mutually fastened. It has a communication and airtight structure.

For this reason, when the upper surface of the lower table 220 separated through the disengagement between the upper part of the lower table 220 and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 is used as an animal surgery table, the oxygen hood 250 for animals ) is connected to the first oxygen supply pipe connection part 231cc provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part 231c after being disconnected from the fourth oxygen supply pipe part 231e and worn on an animal seated on an animal surgery table. use becomes possible

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a third oxygen supply pipe connection part 231dc is provided at the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part 231d, and a fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fifth oxygen supply pipe part 231f. 231fc is provided so that when the upper part of the lower table 220 and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 are coupled, the third oxygen supply pipe connection part 231dc and the fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part 231fc are mutually fastened It has a communication and airtight structure.

Here, the mutual fastening form of the first oxygen supply pipe connection part (231cc) and the second oxygen supply pipe connection part (231ec), the third oxygen supply pipe connection part (231dc) and the fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part (231fc) is mechanically structured. It may be custom-coupled and implemented in the form of interconnection and airtightness, but is not limited thereto, and may be modified in various ways, such as a form of interconnection and airtightness through structural transformation when magnetic or electronically approaching each other. do.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a first air supply pipe connection part 232bc is provided at the other end of the first air supply pipe part 232b, and a second air supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the second air supply pipe part 232c. (232cc) is provided so that when the upper part of the lower table 220 and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 are coupled, the first air supply pipe connection part 232bc and the second air supply pipe connection part 232cc are mutually fastened. It has a communication and airtight structure.

In addition, the first decompression tube connection part 235ac is provided at the other end of the first decompression tube part 233a, and the second decompression tube connection part 235bc is provided at one end of the second decompression tube part 233b, so that the lower table ( 220) and the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210 are coupled together, the first decompression tube connection part 235ac and the second decompression tube connection part 235bc are mutually fastened to form a communication and airtight structure. will be equipped

The first decompression tube connection portion 235ac and the second decompression tube connection portion 235bc may also be mutually coupled by a mechanical structure and may be mutually connected and maintained in an airtight state, but are limited thereto. It can be implemented in various ways, such as a form of maintaining an interconnected and airtight state through structural deformation when magnetic or electronically approaching each other.

And, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the animal chamber 200 according to the second embodiment has a separable structure in which the lower table 220 can be coupled or disengaged from the lower part of the upper chamber unit 210. As shown in FIG. 8, structural modification to a large animal chamber 200' is possible according to the embodiment.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the large animal chamber 200' connects two separated lower tables 220 along the longitudinal direction, and then extends upward to have a larger capacity accommodation space. The upper chamber unit 210' including the chamber unit 211' is raised, and the piping structure is also communicated as described above through vertical coupling, so that it can be used for oxygen therapy for larger animals.

The control units 140 and 240 correspond to controller devices provided to adjust the air conditions in the accommodation spaces 110T and 210T by controlling the operation of the chamber air environment control units 130 and 230 based on input signals.

Specifically, it includes control panel units 141 and 241 for inputting control commands through actual manipulation and display units 142 and 242 for providing information to users by outputting and displaying various control information.

Here, the control panel units 141 and 241 are electrically connected to electronically controllable components ranging from various movable devices in the chamber air environment control units 130 and 230 to solenoid type valves, which is the first embodiment. It is preferable to build a network for mutual signal transfer through wired or wireless communication between the animal chamber 100 according to the example, and in the case of the animal chamber 200 according to the second embodiment, considering the case of disconnection, wireless It is desirable to build a network for mutual signaling through

First of all, the operation panel units 141 and 241 include the first control units 141a and 241a, which are operation buttons for controlling the on/off of the high-concentration oxygen treatment function, and the oxygen treatment in the on state. It includes the second control parts 141b and 241b, which are operation buttons for adjusting the path and level of the function, and is installed on the other end side structure 113b, 213b of the frame part 113, 213 for installing the chamber.

Here, the first control part (141a, 241a) can control the on/off of the operating state of the oxygen generator (131a, 231a) through a control operation (a manipulation method of pressing a button or rotating a button).

In addition, the second control parts 141b and 241b control the oxygen generators 131a and 231a, the first pressure controllers 131g and 231g, and the first pressure regulators 131g and 231g through a control operation (pressing a button or rotating a button). By controlling the operating state of at least one of the valve units 131h and 231h, the second valve units 136 and 236, and the third valve units 131j and 231j, the upper chamber unit 110 and 210 has an inner accommodating space 110T, 210T), it is possible to adjust the oxygen supply path and oxygen concentration.

Specifically, the second control parts 141b and 241b selectively control the opening and closing of the valve configuration so that high-concentration oxygen is supplied through one of the first oxygen supply path and the second oxygen supply path according to the input operation signal. According to implementation, it is necessary to use the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 by detecting whether or not the animal is wearing the animal oxygen hoods 150 and 250 or the connection state with the fourth oxygen supply pipe 231e. It is preferable to supply high-concentration oxygen through the first oxygen supply path only in this case.

Furthermore, the operation panel units 141 and 241 are operated with third control units 141c and 241c, which are operation buttons for controlling on/off of the treatment function using pressurization and decompression of compressed air, and on ( On) includes a fourth control part (141d, 241d) which is an operation button for adjusting the path and supply level for the air pressurization or decompression function.

Here, the third control parts 141c and 241c can control on/off of the operating state of the compressor units 132a and 232a through a control operation (a manipulation method of pressing a button or rotating a button).

In addition, the fourth control parts 141d and 241d control the compressor parts 132a and 232a, the second pressure control parts 132d and 232d, and the fourth valve through a control operation (pressing a button or rotating a button). By controlling the operating state of at least one of the parts 132f and 232f and the fifth valve parts 133c and 233c, whether or not the air is pressurized or decompressed and supplied in the inner accommodation spaces 110T and 210T of the upper chamber units 110 and 210 can be adjusted.

Next, the display unit 142, 242 outputs and displays the air pressure state change of the inner accommodation space 110T, 210T of the upper chamber unit 110, 210 detected through the pressure sensor pressure sensor 111S, 211S. The user can monitor the state of air pressure inside the current accommodating spaces 110T and 210T or whether treatment using high-concentration oxygen or air pressure is normally performed.

Also, according to implementation, temperature and humidity information sensed through a temperature sensor (not shown) and a humidity sensor (not shown) may be output and displayed on the display units 142 and 242, and further, basically, high-concentration oxygen treatment On/off state of function (operating state of oxygen generators 131a and 231a), on/off state of treatment function through pressurization of compressed air (compressor unit 132a) , 232a)) and the on/off state of the treatment function through the pressure reduction of compressed air (the operating state of the fifth valve units 133c and 233c), etc. can also be displayed.

Also, since the display units 142 and 242 themselves are implemented in the form of a touch display, the configuration of the control panel units 141 and 241 described above can be functionally included in the display units 142 and 242 .

The embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection should be interpreted according to the claims below, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (13)

1. an upper chamber unit having an open cylindrical accommodating space therein to accommodate animals and having a door on one side to control the opening and closing of the accommodating space;

   a lower table having a predetermined installation space therein and connected under the upper chamber unit to form a plurality of piping structures communicating with the accommodation space;

   Installed in the installation space inside the lower table, an oxygen supply line for supplying generated oxygen to the accommodation space, an air supply line for supplying generated compressed air to the accommodation space, and an air filled in the accommodation space to the outside. A chamber air environment control unit including a pressure reducing line capable of ventilating; and

   A control unit capable of adjusting the air condition in the accommodation space by controlling the operation of the chamber air environment control unit based on the input signal; characterized in that it comprises a

   chamber for animals.
2. According to claim 1,

   The upper chamber unit,

   a chamber having a cylindrical structure made of a transparent material and having an inner hollow corresponding to the receiving space;

   a seating plate provided in the form of a square plate and installed horizontally on the ground in the accommodating space provided inside the chamber to provide a seating surface for the animal entering the accommodating space; and

   As a frame on which the chamber unit is installed, one end side structure opens one end of the chamber unit and is connected to the door unit, and the other end side structure blocks the other end of the chamber unit so that the accommodation space of the cylindrical groove structure is provided inside the chamber unit. It includes; a frame for installing the chamber so as to be

   Characterized in that the door unit is connected to one end side of the frame unit for installing the chamber to have a hinge structure that can be opened only to the outside of the chamber unit

   chamber for animals.
3. According to claim 2,

   The upper chamber unit,

   Further comprising a door lock operation unit capable of adjusting a locking state related to the opening of the door unit closing the opened end of the chamber unit through a control operation;

   When the opening of the door unit is locked through the control operation of the door lock operation unit, the door unit remains closed even if an external force is applied to the outside of the chamber unit or internal air pressure increases due to oxygen supplied to the accommodation space. characterized by possible

   chamber for animals.
4. According to claim 2,

   The animal chamber,

   An oxygen hood for animals installed on one side of the accommodating space provided inside the chamber unit and capable of supplying oxygen to the respiratory system of the animal worn by the animal;

   The oxygen supply line in the chamber air environment control unit,

   an oxygen generating unit generating and discharging oxygen having a predetermined pressure;

   a first oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the oxygen generating part and the other end corresponding to a pipe branch point, and installed in the installation space inside the lower table;

   a second oxygen supply pipe part having one end branched from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe part to one side and installed in the installation space inside the lower table;

   a third oxygen supply pipe part having one end branched from the other end of the first oxygen supply pipe part to the other side and installed in the installation space inside the lower table;

   a fourth oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part and the other end communicating with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit to which the animal oxygen hood is connected;

   a fifth oxygen supply pipe part having one end connected to the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part and installed in the upper chamber unit such that the other end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit;

   a first pressure regulator installed on one side of the first oxygen supply pipe to adjust a supply pressure of oxygen discharged from the oxygen generator;

   a first valve unit installed at one side of the first oxygen supply pipe unit between the first pressure control unit and the other end of the first oxygen supply tube unit to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the first oxygen supply tube unit;

   a second valve part installed on one side of the second oxygen supply pipe part to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the second oxygen supply pipe part; and

   A third valve unit installed on one side of the third oxygen supply pipe unit to control a movement state of oxygen moving through the third oxygen supply pipe unit;

   The oxygen supply line establishes a first oxygen supply path through the first oxygen supply pipe part, the second oxygen supply pipe part, and the fourth oxygen supply pipe part, and the first oxygen supply pipe part, the third oxygen supply pipe part, and the fifth oxygen supply pipe part. Characterized in that the second oxygen supply path is established through the supply pipe

   chamber for animals.
5. According to claim 4,

   The air supply line in the chamber air environment control unit,

   Compressor unit for generating and discharging compressed air;

   a first air supply pipe part having one end connected to the compressor part and installed in the installation space inside the lower table;

   a second air supply pipe part installed in the upper chamber unit such that one end is connected to the other end of the first air supply pipe part and the other end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit;

   a second pressure adjusting unit installed at one side of the first air supply pipe unit to adjust the supply pressure of the air discharged from the compressor unit;

   A line filter unit installed on one side of the first air supply pipe unit between the compressor unit and the second pressure control unit to filter foreign substances in the compressed air discharged from the compressor unit; and

   At least one fourth valve part installed on one side of the first air supply pipe part to control the movement state of the compressed air moving through the first air supply pipe part; includes,

   Characterized in that the air supply line establishes an air supply path through the first air supply pipe part and the second air supply pipe part

   chamber for animals.
6. According to claim 5,

   The pressure reducing line in the chamber air environment control unit,

   a first decompression pipe part installed in the upper chamber unit so that one end communicates with the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit;

   a second pressure reducing pipe part installed in the installation space inside the lower table so that one end is connected to the other end of the first pressure reducing pipe part and the other end communicates with the outside; and

   A fifth valve unit installed on one side of the second pressure reducing pipe to control the movement of air ventilated to the outside through the second pressure reducing pipe,

   The reduced pressure line is characterized in that to establish a reduced pressure path through the first pressure reducing pipe portion and the second pressure reducing pipe portion

   chamber for animals.
7. According to claim 6,

   A pressure sensor for detecting an air pressure is provided inside the chamber of the upper chamber unit,

   The control unit,

   A first control unit installed on the other end side structure of the frame unit for installing the chamber and capable of adjusting the on/off of the operating state of the oxygen generating unit through a control operation; Through a control operation, an operating state of at least one of the oxygen generating unit, the first pressure adjusting unit, the first valve unit, the second valve unit, and the third valve unit is controlled to supply oxygen to the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit. And a second control unit capable of adjusting the state; a third control unit capable of adjusting on/off of an operating state of the compressor unit through a control operation; And by controlling the operating state of at least one of the compressor unit, the second pressure regulator, the fourth valve unit, and the fifth valve unit through a control operation, whether the air is pressurized or decompressed and supplied in the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit. A fourth control unit capable of adjusting; a control panel unit including; and

   And a display unit outputting and displaying a change in the air pressure of the accommodation space inside the upper chamber unit, which is sensed through the pressure sensor.

   chamber for animals.
8. According to claim 6,

   The lower table extends from the lower part of the upper chamber unit and is connected to form an integral structure.

   The second oxygen supply pipe part and the fourth oxygen supply pipe part, the third oxygen supply pipe part and the fifth oxygen supply pipe part, the first air supply pipe part and the second air supply pipe part, and the first decompression pipe part and the first air supply pipe part Each of the 2 pressure reducing tube parts is characterized in that they are provided in a mutually integrally connected state.

   chamber for animals.
9. According to claim 6,

   The lower table has a separable structure at an upper portion capable of being coupled or disengaged from the lower portion of the upper chamber unit,

   Characterized in that the upper surface of the lower table separated through the disengagement between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit can be used as an animal surgery table

   chamber for animals.
10. According to claim 9,

    A first oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part, and a second oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fourth oxygen supply pipe part so that a gap between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is provided. When the coupling is made, the first oxygen supply pipe connection part and the second oxygen supply pipe connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure,

    A third oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at the other end of the third oxygen supply pipe part, and a fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the fifth oxygen supply pipe part, so that a gap between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is provided. When the coupling is made, the third oxygen supply pipe connection part and the fourth oxygen supply pipe connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure.

    chamber for animals.
11. According to claim 9,

    A first air supply pipe connection part is provided at the other end of the first air supply pipe part, and a second air supply pipe connection part is provided at one end of the second air supply pipe part so that a gap between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is provided. When the coupling is made, the first air supply pipe connection part and the second air supply pipe connection part are mutually fastened to have a communication and airtight structure.

    chamber for animals.
12. According to claim 9,

    A first pressure reducing tube connection part is provided at the other end of the first pressure reducing tube part, and a second pressure reducing tube connection part is provided at one end of the second pressure reducing tube part, so that the coupling between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is provided. When made, the first pressure reducing tube connection portion and the second pressure reduction pipe connection portion are mutually coupled to each other to have a communication and airtight structure.

    chamber for animals.
13. According to claim 10,

    When the upper surface of the lower table separated through the disengagement between the upper part of the lower table and the lower part of the upper chamber unit is used as an animal surgery table,

    The animal oxygen hood is connected to the first oxygen supply pipe connection part provided at the other end of the second oxygen supply pipe part after being disconnected from the fourth oxygen supply pipe part, and can be used after being worn on an animal seated on the animal surgery table. characterized by

    chamber for animals.

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