WO2018159995A1 - Pet litter box - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a pet toilet, and more particularly, to a pet toilet that performs a deodorizing and sterilizing function using a light source.
- pet toilets are produced so that pets living with people indoors can see the toilet, and used in a form in which sand is contained in a container made of synthetic resin.
- cat toilets excrete urine or feces on the cat's sand contained in a container made of synthetic resin, and the cat has a problem in that it is difficult to process only the feces of the cat because it has a habit of mixing the sand with the foot after excretion. .
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet comprising a filter and a light source to prevent the sand or dust generated in the pet toilet to be discharged to the outside, to sterilize and deodorize the air inside the pet toilet.
- the present invention is to ensure that at least a portion of the dust collecting filter and photocatalyst filter is disposed opposite to further prevent dust discharge and to improve the sterilization and deodorizing function so that the air adsorbed to the outside from the sand accommodating portion primarily passes through the dust collecting filter 2 It is intended to provide a pet toilet passing through the photocatalyst filter.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet provided with a filter on the top as well as the side of the sand receiving portion to further improve sterilization and deodorization function.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet including a partition provided with a partition through-hole to improve the durability of the body, and to prevent damage to the filter or light source by sand or the like.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet further comprises a blowing fan to vortex the polluted air around the sand receiving portion or to discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet having a guide rail in the body, or provided with a folding means on at least a portion of the body to easily replace the filter and the light source.
- the present invention in order to prevent damage to the skin of the pet by the germicidal light source including ultraviolet rays and to improve the health of pets entering and exiting the pet toilet, irradiating different wavelengths depending on whether the pets go in and out It is intended to provide a pet restroom with a light source.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet having a sterilization deodorizing member to improve the deodorization and sterilization efficiency.
- the present invention is to provide a pet toilet further comprising a UV sensor so that the user can predict the life of the light source in advance to check the replacement time of the light source.
- the present invention is a body having a door; At least one filter disposed within the body; A light source installed in the body to irradiate light to the filter unit; And a sand accommodating part disposed in the body, wherein the filter includes at least one of a dust collecting filter and a photocatalyst filter.
- the pet toilet may be spaced apart from the body, and further includes at least one partition partitioned to define a space in which the sand accommodation unit is disposed, and the partition wall may be provided with at least one partition through-hole.
- the filter may include disposed between the partition wall and the body inner wall.
- the filter may include a dust collecting filter through which air sucked out from the sand accommodating part primarily and a photocatalyst filter passing secondly.
- At least a portion of the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter may be disposed to face each other.
- the filter may include disposed in the direction connecting the partition wall.
- the pet toilet described above may further include at least one blowing fan for discharging the air to the outside.
- the blowing fan may be mounted on the body inner wall.
- the roof disposed on the body may further include a roof having a roof through-air through which air is drawn out.
- the blowing fan is provided below the roof through hole, and the air passing through the filter may be discharged to the outside through the roof through hole.
- the body may have a guide rail on which the filter slides.
- At least a portion of the body may be provided with folding means, and a region in which at least one of the filter, the light source, and the sand accommodating part is disposed may be exposed to the outside.
- the light source may be irradiated with different wavelengths depending on whether or not the pet.
- the light source may irradiate at least one wavelength of UVB (Ultraviolet-B) and UVC (Ultraviolet-C).
- the pet toilet further has a sensor for detecting whether the pet is in and out, the light source may irradiate the UVB when the pet stays in the body, and irradiate the UVC in the absence.
- the pet toilet may further include at least one of an anion generator and an ozone generator.
- Pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a filter and a light source to prevent the sand or dust generated in the pet toilet to be discharged to the outside, and sterilize and deodorize the air inside the pet toilet.
- the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter are disposed to face each other, so that the air drawn out from the sand accommodating part passes through the dust collecting filter first, and the second photocatalyst filter. By passing through, it is possible to further prevent dust discharge and improve sterilization and deodorization functions.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may further improve sterilization and deodorization functions by providing a filter on the upper side as well as the side of the sand container.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention has a partition provided with a partition hole around the sand accommodating part, thereby improving durability of the body and preventing the filter or the light source from being damaged by sand.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a blowing fan to vortex the polluted air around the sand accommodating part or to effectively discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a guide rail in the body, or a folding means may be provided on at least a portion of the body to easily replace the filter and the light source.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention is irradiated with different wavelengths depending on whether the pet is in and out, to prevent damage to the skin of the pet by the germicidal light source including ultraviolet rays, irradiation of UVB, etc. It can improve the health of pets entering and leaving the pet toilet.
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sterilization deodorizing member such as anion generator and ozone generator, thereby improving deodorization and sterilization efficiency.
- a sterilization deodorizing member such as anion generator and ozone generator
- the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a UV sensor to prevent the deodorization and sterilization efficiency from decreasing in anticipation of the life and replacement time of the light source in advance.
- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 2 to 6 show a cross-sectional view of a partial perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 8 shows a plan view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 16 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 17 to 20 show a light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 21 to 22 show cross-sectional views of pet toilets according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the term 'upper' or 'lower' is a relative concept set at an observer's viewpoint, and when the observer's viewpoint is different, 'upper' may mean 'lower', and 'lower' means 'upper'. It may mean.
- the pet referred to in the present invention does not limit its kind, and in particular may refer to a cat
- the light source referred to in the present invention may use a variety of light sources without limiting the kind, for example UV LED light source may be mounted, it may include a UV LED for irradiating light of various wavelengths.
- FIG. 1 is a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a partial perspective view of FIG.
- the pet toilet may include a body 110, a sand accommodating part 130, a light source 140, and a filter 180.
- the body 110 is not particularly limited in shape, and may vary in size depending on the size of the pet, and the material is not particularly limited, but may be used for a long time indoors or outdoors, and at the same time, not to greatly increase the manufacturing cost. It may be made of a plastic-based material commonly used.
- the body 110 may have a door 111 that allows the entry and exit of the pet on at least one side, the door 111 is normally closed to the entrance but the pet is easily opened and closed when the pet enters and exits It may be in the form. Pets, in particular cats have a habit of mixing the sand after excretion, the entrance door 111 is provided in the pet toilet can prevent the sand from escaping outside the pet toilet.
- Sand receiving portion 130 is a place where the pet is excreted, may be provided in the bottom surface of the body 110 is a sand receiving space provided integrally with the body 110, a separate member detachable into the body 110 Can be.
- the sand receiving unit 130 is detached from the body 110 to be easily picked up or picked up by the user, to be mounted on the sand receiving unit mounting portion 131 to be stably fixed in the body Can be.
- the shape of the sand receiving portion mounting portion 131 is not particularly limited, for example, may be a shape including a guide rail for guiding the sand receiving portion 130.
- the light source 140 may include a singular or a plurality of UV LEDs, and may be disposed anywhere on the inner wall 112 of the body, the bottom, and the upper portion of the sand accommodating part 130 as described below, and may direct light toward the filter 180.
- the light source 140 may irradiate at least one wavelength of UVB (Ultraviolet-B) and UVC (Ultraviolet-C), which will be described later.
- the filter 180 may include a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like, and may be disposed adjacent to the sand accommodating part 130 and disposed to vertically partition the body 110 or horizontally. It may be arranged to partition, for example, may have a form in which the sand receiving portion 130 is disposed in a space defined by the plurality of filters 180 vertically partitioned.
- the sand accommodating part 130 may be located between a pair of filters 180 or the sand accommodating part 130 may be positioned in a space defined by three filters 180. Bacteria, odors, etc. generated at 130 may be effectively sterilized and deodorized.
- the filter 180 may reduce the manufacturing cost by applying a plate shape, but is not limited to this, the shape having a curvature is applied to surround the entire sand receiving portion 130 to improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency. Can be.
- the filter 180 may be mounted to the filter mounting portions 181 and 182 to be stably fixed within the body 110, and the shape of the filter mounting portions 181 and 182 is not particularly limited, but for example, the filter ( Detachable form of 180 may be a form including a guide rail for inserting and withdrawing the filter 180 into the body (110).
- the filter 180 may prevent dust or dust generated from the sand accommodating part 130 from being discharged to the outside, including a dust collecting filter, and a photocatalyst by light irradiated from the light source 140 including a photocatalyst filter.
- the reaction can be carried out to perform bactericidal and deodorizing actions.
- the dust collecting filter may include a HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter, HEPA Filter).
- the HEPA filter is an air filter for removing dust in the air, and may have a collection performance of 85 to 99.975% for 0.3 ⁇ m particles
- the filter paper of the filter may include fibers having a diameter of 1 to 10 ⁇ m, dust, etc. According to the particle size of the particles by trapping and colliding with the fiber structure, particle settling by gravity, brown movement of the particles, adsorption by electrostatic force, and the like to collect the particles such as dust, which occurs in the sand receiving portion 130 Dust and the like can be effectively prevented from being discharged to the outside.
- the photocatalyst filter is a photocatalyst filter that provides a photocatalytic reaction by light emitted from the light source 140, for example, titanium oxide (TiO 2 ), silicon oxide (SiO 2 ), and tungsten oxide (WO). 3 ), zirconium oxide (ZnO), strontium titanium oxide (SrTiO 3 ), niobium oxide (Nb 2 O 5 ), iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ), zinc oxide (ZnO 2 ), tin oxide (SnO 2 ), and the like. It may include.
- Electrons generated on the surface of the photocatalyst filter react with oxygen present on the surface of the photocatalyst medium to generate superoxide anion radicals ( ⁇ O 2 ⁇ ), and holes are hydroxyl groups (-OH) present on the surface of the photocatalyst or in the air.
- ⁇ O 2 ⁇ superoxide anion radicals
- ⁇ OH- hydroxyl radicals
- the blower fan 150 will be described later.
- the sterilization and deodorization of the air surrounding the pet toilet can also be performed.
- 3 to 6 are cross-sectional views of some perspective views of a pet toilet according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet according to FIG. 3 may apply to each of the above-described components of the pet toilet as shown in FIGS. 1 to 2 except for a configuration that further includes an upper wall 116 disposed on the sand accommodating part 130.
- At least a portion of the upper wall 116 may include a filter, for example, a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like to further improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency.
- the upper wall 116 may have a plate shape or a shape having a curvature at least in part, and may be mounted on the filter mounting unit 183 to be stably mounted on the sand accommodating unit 130, and in the form of the filter mounting unit 183.
- the upper wall 116 may be detachable or may include a shape including a guide rail for inserting and withdrawing the upper wall 116 into the body 110.
- the upper wall 116 has a plate shape through which air does not pass so that all the dust generated in the sand accommodating part 130 passes through the filters 180 and 280 that vertically partition the body 110 and are discharged to the outside. By doing so, the sterilization and deodorization efficiency can be further improved.
- the pet toilet according to FIG. 4 may apply the respective components of the pet toilet described above with reference to FIG. 3 except for a configuration in which a plurality of filters 180 and 280 that vertically partition the body 110 are disposed.
- the filters 180 and 280 may include a dust collecting filter and a photocatalyst filter.
- the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter may be disposed to face each other, and the dust collecting filter may be disposed in the sand accommodating part 130.
- the photocatalyst filter Adjacent, the photocatalyst filter is closer to the body inner wall 112, the dust generated in the sand receiving portion 130 is first filtered by the dust collecting filter, and the photocatalyst filter and the light source 140 secondary Air can be sterilized and deodorized by the UVC irradiated at and discharged to the outside.
- the pet toilet has a double dust collector filter and a photocatalyst filter to remove dust in the air and improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency, and at the same time, the light source 140 is mounted on the body inner wall 112 and the light source 140
- the photocatalyst filter is mounted adjacent to the photocatalyst to improve the photocatalytic reaction efficiency
- the dust collecting filter is mounted adjacent to the sand accommodating unit 130 to prevent the light source 140 from being damaged by sand or dust.
- the pet restroom according to FIG. 5 is applicable to each of the above-described pet restrooms for FIGS. 1 to 4 except for a configuration including at least one partition wall 13, 114, and 115 in the body 110.
- the partitions 113, 114, and 115 may be spaced apart from the inner wall of the body 110 by a predetermined interval, and may have a plate shape that divides the body 110 vertically or horizontally.
- the space in which the sand accommodation portion 130 is disposed may be defined by the plurality of partitions 113, 114, and 115, and the filter mounting portions 181, 182, 183, 184, and 185 and sand accommodation described above.
- the sub-mounting portion 131 may be seated or coupled to improve durability of the body 110.
- the pet toilet includes at least one partition wall 113, 114, and 115 to prevent the filter 180, 280, the light source 140, and the blower fan 150 to be described later from being damaged by the impact of the pet.
- the pet may be prevented from being injured by the components provided in the pet toilet such as the blowing fan 150.
- barrier ribs 213 and 215 are provided in at least a portion of the barrier ribs 113, 114 and 115, and the filters 180 and 280 are disposed between the barrier ribs 113, 114 and 115 and the body inner wall 112.
- the pet toilet according to FIG. 6 includes the upper wall 116 disposed in a direction connecting the partitions 113, 114, and 115, respectively, and each of the pet toilets described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
- the configuration can be applied.
- the upper wall 116 may include a configuration described with reference to FIG. 3, such that a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like may be included at least in part.
- the partitions 113, 114, and 115 are arranged to vertically partition the interior space of the body 110, and the upper wall 116 connects the partitions 113, 114, and 115, for example, in the upper portion.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 8 shows a plan view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet further includes a blowing fan 150 to vortex the polluted air around the sand accommodating part 130 or more effectively discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside, and filters 180 and 280.
- the life of the filters 180 and 280 may be improved by discharging small particles of sand or dust disposed between the dust collecting filters.
- the flow of the fluid may be in the form that the air introduced into the body through the door 111 is discharged to the outside of the pet toilet by the air flow formed by the blowing fan 150.
- the blowing fan 150 is mounted on the body inner wall 112, such that the partitions 113, 114, and 115 are arranged in a space separated from the sand accommodating portion 130, the pet by the blowing fan 150 Animals can be prevented from being injured.
- the number of the blowing fan 150 may be singular or plural according to the size of the pet toilet, and the user may be configured to control the operation of the blowing fan 150 according to the use environment, respectively, the pet A separate cover may be provided to prevent this injury.
- FIG 9 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figures 10 to 11 shows a cross-sectional view of the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet is disposed on the upper body 110, except for a configuration further comprises a roof 120 having a roof through-hole 121 through which air is drawn out, Figures 1 to 8
- the roof 120 is disposed above the body 110 but has a roof through-hole 121 through which air passes, and the shape is not particularly limited, but is far from the body 110 around the through-hole 121.
- the deodorized and sterilized air is efficiently discharged in the pet restroom, or air containing photocatalytic material, anion, ozone, etc., which performs the deodorizing function, is efficiently discharged to the outside of the pet restroom. You can do that.
- the pet toilet is provided with a blowing fan 150 under the roof through-hole 121, so that the deodorized and sterilized air in the pet toilet is more efficiently discharged or a photocatalyst that performs a deodorizing function as will be described later Air containing substances, anions, ozone, etc. can be more efficiently discharged outside the pet toilet.
- 12 to 15 is a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, it can be applied to each configuration of the above-described pet toilet, for example 1 to 11, can be added or changed The configuration will be specifically described below.
- the pet toilet may further include an air discharge pipe 122 formed to extend from the center of the roof 120 to the outside of the roof 120, and the roof 120 may have a through hole as shown in the drawing. At least a portion having a section that narrows away from the body 110 with respect to the center 121 may be in a form or a flat form.
- the air discharge pipe 122 may have filters 380 and 480 and a light source 140 therein, and a roof through-hole 121 through which air is discharged may be provided.
- the filters 380 and 480 may apply the functions and shapes of the above-described filters 180 and 280.
- the pet toilet may be sterilized and deodorized before the internal air is discharged through the roof through hole 121 to further improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency.
- the pet toilet sterilizes even without having additional filters 180 and 280 or the light source 140 in the body 110 by mounting the filters 380 and 480 and the light source 140 in the air discharge pipe 122. And deodorization function can be performed smoothly.
- the blowing fan 150 is mounted in the air discharge pipe 122, it is possible to further improve the blowing efficiency in hydrodynamic.
- the pet toilet may further include a sterilization deodorization member 160 to improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency of ambient air as well as air discharged to the outside, and the sterilization deodorization member 160 is an example.
- the sterilization deodorization member 160 may include an anion generator and an ozone generator.
- the pet toilet is an anion generated by the anion generator to cure the cation
- the anion generator to cure the cation
- ozone is more than six times as sterilizing as chlorine, which directly destroys the plasma, such as cell walls of bacteria, and kills more than 99.99% of bacteria, fungi, moss, and viruses within 10 seconds.
- the pet toilet further includes an ozone generator to improve the sterilization and deodorization efficiency of ambient air as well as pollutants generated inside the pet toilet. Can be.
- the pet toilet may further include a UV sensor 170, and the UV sensor 170 monitors the intensity of light emitted from the light source 140 in real time to determine the replacement time of the light source 140.
- the notification message may be displayed to the user before the life of the light source 140 expires. That is, the pet toilet may prevent the deodorization and sterilization efficiency from decreasing in anticipation of the life and replacement time of the light source 140 in advance.
- the pet toilet has a light source 140 on the sand accommodating part 130, and the light source 140 may be driven to irradiate different wavelengths depending on whether the pet is in or out.
- the UVC irradiation to sterilize the sand holding unit 130 containing the feces of the pet, and when the pet enters and exits the body 110, the operation of the UVC light source is stopped and irradiated with UVB
- the light source can be operated.
- the UVB is known to irradiate pets with light that produces vitamin D.
- the pet toilet may further have a sensor for detecting whether the pet is in or out, for example, may have a light sensor or a weight sensor.
- the pet toilet has an infrared sensor in the door 111 or the body 110, or a weight sensor is mounted on the body 110 or the sand accommodating part 130, so that the pet light source 140 is absent. UVC is irradiated at and can be driven to irradiate UVB when the pet stays.
- 16 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet is provided with a folding unit 190, and includes a filter 180, 280, 380, and 480, a light source 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and a sand container 130. At least one may be in a form in which the region where it is disposed is exposed to the outside.
- Folding means 190 may be provided in the folding configuration such as the body 110, partitions 113, 114, 115, the roof 120, at least a portion of the folding configuration is folded and unfolded by a hinge or the like It may be in the form.
- the pet toilet may further include a fixing member 191 corresponding to the folding means 190, the fixing member 191 performs a function to be fixed in the folded state, for example, Known fastening means, such as hinge, elastic piece, spring fastening structure can be applied. That is, the pet toilet includes the folding means 190 to easily repair or replace each component provided in the body 110 such as the light source 140, the filters 180, 280, 380, 480, and the blowing fan 150. And may facilitate internal disinfection or cleaning.
- 17 to 20 show a light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the light sources 140, 240, 340, 440, and 540 may have a shape in which the light emitting diode 142 is attached to the support members 141, 241, 341, and 441.
- the light source 240 may have a shape in which a light emitting diode 142 is mounted on a single support member 141.
- a polygonal pillar support member 241 or a cylinder is supported.
- the triangular prism support member may be formed by fastening three PCB substrates in a triangular form.
- the support member may include a flexible support member, and the flexible support member may be bent in whole or in part. That is, in order to maintain the deodorization and sterilization efficiency while miniaturizing the pet toilet according to the present invention, the light source mounting part can be borrowed or manufactured in a form capable of being bent, and the light source mounting part bent and manufactured (not shown in the drawing). Or a flexible support member that can be mounted on a light source mounting portion (not shown) that is bent and deformed.
- the light source 540 may be a tube type LED.
- Tube type LEDs can be electrically connected to an external power supply with or without wire bonding.
- the tube-type LED has a light emitting diode 142 attached to the support member 441, and is provided with a heat sink 143 on which a support member 441 is seated, and a support member 441 and a heat.
- the base 145 may be coupled to both ends of the case 144 having the sink 143 therein.
- the heat sink 143 may further include a supporting member fixing part 148 surrounding both sides of the supporting member 441, and at least one surface of the supporting member fixing part 148 may seat the supporting member 441. The height may increase from the inner side to the outer side.
- the above-described support members 141, 241, and 341 may be mounted on the tube type LEDs.
- the tube-type LED may be attached to a plurality of light emitting diodes 142 that irradiate UV of different wavelengths on one surface, or the light emitting diodes 142 on both surfaces of the support members 141, 241, 341, and 441. Is attached so that one side is irradiated with UVB and the other side is irradiated with UVC.
- the pet toilet may further include a switch (not shown in the figure) for controlling the power supply system of the light source 140, can be supplied with power from the outside, or the energy storage device is difficult to supply power It may be in a form that can be used in the environment.
- Figure 21 shows a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet may have a shape in which an upper portion of the body 110 is closed by an upper wall 216.
- the blowing fan 150 may be installed in a form inclined at a predetermined angle ⁇ from the side wall of the body 110.
- the predetermined angle ⁇ may be 30 ° to 60 °.
- the fluid in the pet toilet is discharged from the sand accommodating part 130 in the direction of the body inner wall 112, as shown by the arrow, then ascends toward the upper wall 116 and descends toward the sand accommodating part again. This can be controlled.
- the pet toilet may increase the deodorization cycle by circulating the air inside, thereby further improving the deodorization efficiency, thereby deodorizing the air inside the pet toilet without discharging the air inside the pet toilet to the outside.
- the filter 580 is provided to correspond to the area where the air is discharged from the sand receiving portion 130, to achieve a compact design while reducing the production cost, it is possible to miniaturization and improved deodorization efficiency We can provide pet restroom
- Figure 22 shows a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the pet toilet is not provided with a roof through-hole 121, except for the configuration in which the blower fan 150 is installed on the upper wall 116 can be applied to the above-described configuration, for example, FIG. have. That is, the air in the pet toilet is discharged from the sand accommodating part 130 to the body inner wall 112 direction as indicated by the arrow, then ascending toward the roof 120 and descending toward the sand accommodating part 130 again. Fluid flow can be controlled.
- the pet toilet may increase the deodorization cycle by circulating the air inside, thereby further improving the deodorization efficiency, thereby deodorizing the air inside the pet toilet without discharging the air inside the pet toilet to the outside.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a pet litter box comprising: a body having a door; at least one filter disposed in the body; a light source installed in the body to radiate light to the filter; and a sand receiving part disposed in the body, wherein the filter comprises at least any one of a dust collection filter and a photocatalytic filter.
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본 발명은 애완동물 화장실에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 광원을 이용하여 탈취 및 살균 기능을 수행하는 애완동물 화장실에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a pet toilet, and more particularly, to a pet toilet that performs a deodorizing and sterilizing function using a light source.
일반적으로 애완동물 화장실은 실내에서 사람과 함께 생활하는 애완동물이 용변을 볼 수 있도록 제작되며, 합성수지 등으로 제조된 용기에 모래가 수용된 형태로 사용된다. 예를 들어, 고양이 화장실은 고양이가 합성수지 등으로 제조된 용기에 포함된 고양이 모래 위에 뇨 또는 변을 배설하는데, 고양이는 배설 후 모래를 발로 뒤섞는 습성이 있기 때문에 고양이의 배설물만 처리하기 어려운 문제가 있다. In general, pet toilets are produced so that pets living with people indoors can see the toilet, and used in a form in which sand is contained in a container made of synthetic resin. For example, cat toilets excrete urine or feces on the cat's sand contained in a container made of synthetic resin, and the cat has a problem in that it is difficult to process only the feces of the cat because it has a habit of mixing the sand with the foot after excretion. .
이러한 이유로, 애완동물 화장실 주변에 각종 세균, 진균, 결핵균, 바이러스 및 각종 악취가 발생하는 문제가 있었으나, 종래 개발된 애완동물 화장실은 살균 및 탈취 기능을 효과적으로 수행하기 어려웠다. For this reason, various bacteria, fungi, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, viruses, and various odors were generated around the pet toilet, but the conventionally developed pet toilet was difficult to effectively perform sterilization and deodorization functions.
따라서, 살균 및 탈취 기능을 효과적으로 수행하되, 출입한 애완동물에게도 유익한 기능을 수행할 수 있는 애완동물 화장실의 개발이 필요하다.Therefore, while effectively performing the sterilization and deodorizing function, it is necessary to develop a pet toilet that can perform a beneficial function for the pets.
본 발명은 애완동물 화장실에서 발생하는 모래 또는 먼지가 외부로 배출되는 것을 방지하고, 애완동물 화장실 내부의 공기를 살균 및 탈취시키기 위해 필터 및 광원을 포함하는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.The present invention is to provide a pet toilet comprising a filter and a light source to prevent the sand or dust generated in the pet toilet to be discharged to the outside, to sterilize and deodorize the air inside the pet toilet.
또한 본 발명은 먼지 배출을 더욱 방지하고 살균 및 탈취 기능을 향상시키기 위해 집진필터 및 광촉매필터의 적어도 일부가 대향배치되도록 하여 모래수용부에서 외부로 흡출되는 공기가 1차적으로 집진필터를 통과하고 2차적으로 광촉매필터를 통과하는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In addition, the present invention is to ensure that at least a portion of the dust collecting filter and photocatalyst filter is disposed opposite to further prevent dust discharge and to improve the sterilization and deodorizing function so that the air adsorbed to the outside from the sand accommodating portion primarily passes through the dust collecting filter 2 It is intended to provide a pet toilet passing through the photocatalyst filter.
또한 본 발명은 살균 및 탈취 기능을 더욱 향상시키기 위해 모래 수용부의 측부 뿐 아니라 상부에도 필터가 마련된 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet provided with a filter on the top as well as the side of the sand receiving portion to further improve sterilization and deodorization function.
또한 본 발명은 몸체의 내구성을 향상시키고, 모래 등에 의해 필터 또는 광원이 손상되는 것을 방지하기 위해 격벽통공이 마련된 격벽을 포함하는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In addition, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet including a partition provided with a partition through-hole to improve the durability of the body, and to prevent damage to the filter or light source by sand or the like.
또한 본 발명은 모래수용부 주변의 오염된 공기를 와류시키거나 탈취 및 살균된 공기를 외부로 배출시키기 위해 송풍팬을 더 포함하는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet further comprises a blowing fan to vortex the polluted air around the sand receiving portion or to discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside.
또한 본 발명은 필터 및 광원을 용이하게 교체할 수 있도록, 몸체 내에 가이드레일을 갖거나, 몸체의 적어도 일부에 접이수단이 마련된 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet having a guide rail in the body, or provided with a folding means on at least a portion of the body to easily replace the filter and the light source.
또한 본 발명은 자외선을 포함하는 살균광원에 의해 애완동물의 피부 등이 손상되는 것을 방지하고 애완동물 화장실에 출입한 애완동물의 건강을 증진시키기 위해, 애완동물의 출입 여부에 따라 상이한 파장을 조사하는 광원을 갖는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In addition, the present invention in order to prevent damage to the skin of the pet by the germicidal light source including ultraviolet rays and to improve the health of pets entering and exiting the pet toilet, irradiating different wavelengths depending on whether the pets go in and out It is intended to provide a pet restroom with a light source.
또한 본 발명은 탈취 및 살균 효율을 향상시키기 위해 살균탈취부재를 더 갖는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다.In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet having a sterilization deodorizing member to improve the deodorization and sterilization efficiency.
또한 본 발명은 사용자가 광원의 수명을 미리 예상하여 광원의 교체시기를 확인할 수 있도록 UV센서를 더 포함하는 애완동물 화장실을 제공하고자 한다. In addition, the present invention is to provide a pet toilet further comprising a UV sensor so that the user can predict the life of the light source in advance to check the replacement time of the light source.
상기와 같은 과제를 해결하기 위해, 본 발명은 출입문을 갖는 몸체; 상기 몸체 내에 배치된 적어도 하나의 필터; 상기 몸체 내에 설치되어 상기 필터부로 광을 조사하는 광원; 및 상기 몸체 내에 배치되는 모래수용부;를 포함하고, 상기 필터는 집진필터(集塵裝置) 및 광촉매필터 중 적어도 어느 하나를 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실을 제공한다.In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a body having a door; At least one filter disposed within the body; A light source installed in the body to irradiate light to the filter unit; And a sand accommodating part disposed in the body, wherein the filter includes at least one of a dust collecting filter and a photocatalyst filter.
상기 애완동물 화장실은 상기 몸체에서 이격되어 배치되되, 상기 모래수용부가 배치되는 공간을 정의하도록 구획되는 적어도 하나의 격벽을 더 포함하며, 상기 격벽은 적어도 일부에 격벽통공이 마련될 수 있다.The pet toilet may be spaced apart from the body, and further includes at least one partition partitioned to define a space in which the sand accommodation unit is disposed, and the partition wall may be provided with at least one partition through-hole.
이때, 상기 필터는 상기 격벽과 몸체내벽 사이에 배치되는 것을 포함할 수 있다.In this case, the filter may include disposed between the partition wall and the body inner wall.
이때, 상기 필터는 상기 모래수용부에서 외부로 흡출되는 공기가 1차적으로 통과하는 집진필터 및 2차적으로 통과하는 광촉매필터를 포함할 수 있다.In this case, the filter may include a dust collecting filter through which air sucked out from the sand accommodating part primarily and a photocatalyst filter passing secondly.
이때, 상기 집진필터 및 광촉매필터는 적어도 일부가 대향배치될 수 있다.In this case, at least a portion of the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter may be disposed to face each other.
또한, 상기 필터는 상기 격벽을 연결하는 방향으로 배치되는 것을 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the filter may include disposed in the direction connecting the partition wall.
한편, 전술한 애완동물 화장실은 공기를 외부로 배출하는 적어도 하나의 송풍팬을 더 포함할 수 있다.On the other hand, the pet toilet described above may further include at least one blowing fan for discharging the air to the outside.
이때, 상기 송풍팬은 몸체내벽에 장착될 수 있다.In this case, the blowing fan may be mounted on the body inner wall.
또한, 상기 몸체 상부에 배치되되 공기가 외부로 흡출되는 지붕통공을 갖는 지붕을 더 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the roof disposed on the body may further include a roof having a roof through-air through which air is drawn out.
이때, 상기 지붕통공 하부에 상기 송풍팬이 마련되어, 상기 필터를 통과한 공기가 상기 지붕통공을 통해 외부로 배출될 수 있다.In this case, the blowing fan is provided below the roof through hole, and the air passing through the filter may be discharged to the outside through the roof through hole.
한편, 상기 몸체는 상기 필터가 슬라이드되는 가이드레일을 가질 수 있다.Meanwhile, the body may have a guide rail on which the filter slides.
또한, 상기 몸체는 적어도 일부에 접이수단이 마련되어, 상기 필터, 광원, 및 모래수용부 중 적어도 어느 하나가 배치된 영역이 외부로 드러날 수 있다.In addition, at least a portion of the body may be provided with folding means, and a region in which at least one of the filter, the light source, and the sand accommodating part is disposed may be exposed to the outside.
한편, 상기 광원은 애완동물의 출입 여부에 따라 상이한 파장을 조사할 수 있다.On the other hand, the light source may be irradiated with different wavelengths depending on whether or not the pet.
이때, 상기 광원은 UVB(Ultraviolet-B) 및 UVC(Ultraviolet-C) 중 적어도 어느 하나의 파장을 조사할 수 있다.In this case, the light source may irradiate at least one wavelength of UVB (Ultraviolet-B) and UVC (Ultraviolet-C).
이때, 상기 애완동물 화장실은 애완동물의 출입 여부를 감지하는 센서를 더 갖고, 상기 광원은 애완동물이 상기 몸체 내에 체류 시 상기 UVB를 조사하고, 부재 시 상기 UVC를 조사할 수 있다.In this case, the pet toilet further has a sensor for detecting whether the pet is in and out, the light source may irradiate the UVB when the pet stays in the body, and irradiate the UVC in the absence.
또한, 상기 애완동물 화장실은 음이온발생장치 및 오존발생장치 중 적어도 어느 하나를 더 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet may further include at least one of an anion generator and an ozone generator.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 필터 및 광원을 포함하여 애완동물 화장실에서 발생하는 모래 또는 먼지가 외부로 배출되는 것을 방지하고, 애완동물 화장실 내부의 공기를 살균 및 탈취시킬 수 있다.Pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a filter and a light source to prevent the sand or dust generated in the pet toilet to be discharged to the outside, and sterilize and deodorize the air inside the pet toilet.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 집진필터 및 광촉매필터의 적어도 일부가 대향배치되도록 하여 모래수용부에서 외부로 흡출되는 공기가 1차적으로 집진필터를 통과하고, 2차적으로 광촉매필터를 통과하도록 함으로써, 먼지 배출을 더욱 방지하고 살균 및 탈취 기능을 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, in the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter are disposed to face each other, so that the air drawn out from the sand accommodating part passes through the dust collecting filter first, and the second photocatalyst filter. By passing through, it is possible to further prevent dust discharge and improve sterilization and deodorization functions.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 모래 수용부의 측부 뿐 아니라 상부에도 필터가 마련되어 살균 및 탈취 기능을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may further improve sterilization and deodorization functions by providing a filter on the upper side as well as the side of the sand container.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 격벽통공이 마련된 격벽을 모래수용부 주변에 가짐으로써, 몸체의 내구성을 향상시키고 모래 등에 의해 필터 또는 광원이 손상되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention has a partition provided with a partition hole around the sand accommodating part, thereby improving durability of the body and preventing the filter or the light source from being damaged by sand.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 송풍팬을 더 포함하여 모래수용부 주변의 오염된 공기를 와류시키거나 탈취 및 살균된 공기를 효과적으로 외부로 배출시킬 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a blowing fan to vortex the polluted air around the sand accommodating part or to effectively discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 몸체 내에 가이드레일을 갖거나, 몸체의 적어도 일부에 접이수단이 마련되어 필터 및 광원을 용이하게 교체할 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a guide rail in the body, or a folding means may be provided on at least a portion of the body to easily replace the filter and the light source.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 애완동물의 출입 여부에 따라 상이한 파장을 조사하여, 자외선을 포함하는 살균광원에 의해 애완동물의 피부 등이 손상되는 것을 방지하고, UVB 등의 조사에 의해 애완동물 화장실에 출입한 애완동물의 건강을 증진시킬 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention is irradiated with different wavelengths depending on whether the pet is in and out, to prevent damage to the skin of the pet by the germicidal light source including ultraviolet rays, irradiation of UVB, etc. It can improve the health of pets entering and leaving the pet toilet.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 음이온발생장치, 오존발생장치 등의 살균탈취부재를 더 포함함으로써, 탈취 및 살균 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sterilization deodorizing member such as anion generator and ozone generator, thereby improving deodorization and sterilization efficiency.
또한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 UV센서를 가짐으로써 광원의 수명 및 교체 시기를 미리 예상하여 탈취 및 살균 효율이 저하되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.In addition, the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a UV sensor to prevent the deodorization and sterilization efficiency from decreasing in anticipation of the life and replacement time of the light source in advance.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 사시도를 나타낸 것이다.Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2 내지 도 6은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 일부 사시도의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.2 to 6 show a cross-sectional view of a partial perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 평면도를 나타낸 것이다.Figure 8 shows a plan view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 사시도를 나타낸 것이다.9 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 10 내지 도 15는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.10 to 15 show a cross-sectional view of the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 16은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 사시도를 나타낸 것이다.16 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 17 내지 도 20은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 광원을 나타낸 것이다.17 to 20 show a light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 21 내지 도 22는 본 발명의 또 다른 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 각각 나타낸 것이다.21 to 22 show cross-sectional views of pet toilets according to another embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명은 이하에서 개시되는 실시예에 한정되는 것이 아니라 서로 다른 다양한 형태로 구현될 수 있으며, 단지 본 실시예는 본 발명의 개시가 완전하도록 하며 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 발명의 범주를 완전하게 알려주기 위하여 제공되는 것이다.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, only this embodiment to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to those skilled in the art to fully understand the scope of the invention It is provided to inform you.
본 명세서에서 일 요소가 다른 요소 '위' 또는 '아래'에 위치하는 것으로 언급되는 경우, 이는 상기 일 요소가 다른 요소 '위' 또는 '아래'에 바로 위치하거나 또는 그들 요소들 사이에 추가적인 요소가 개재될 수 있다는 의미를 모 두 포함한다. 본 명세서에서, '상부' 또는 '하부' 라는 용어는 관찰자의 시점에서 설정된 상대적인 개념으로, 관찰자의 시점이 달라지면, '상부' 가 '하부'를 의미할 수도 있고, '하부'가 '상부'를 의미할 수도 있다.Where an element is referred to herein as being located above another element 'above' or 'below', this means that the element is located directly above another element 'above' or 'below' or there is no additional element between them. Include all meanings that may be intervened. In the present specification, the term 'upper' or 'lower' is a relative concept set at an observer's viewpoint, and when the observer's viewpoint is different, 'upper' may mean 'lower', and 'lower' means 'upper'. It may mean.
복수의 도면들 상에서 동일 부호는 실질적으로 서로 동일한 요소를 지칭한다. 또한, 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한 복수의 표현을 포함하는 것으로 이해되어야 하고, '포함하다' 또는 '가지다' 등의 용어는 기술되는 특징, 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부분품 또는 이들을 조합한 것이 존재함을 지정하려는 것이지, 하나 또는 그 이상의 다른 특징들이나 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부분품 또는 이들을 조합한 것들의 존재 또는 부가 가능성을 미리 배제하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.Like reference numerals in the drawings indicate substantially the same elements as each other. Also, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Or combinations thereof, it is to be understood that they do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.
한편, 본 발명에서 지칭하는 애완동물은 그 종류를 한정하지 않으며, 특히 고양이를 지칭할 수 있고, 본 발명에서 지칭하는 광원은 그 종류를 한정하지 않고 다양한 종류의 광원을 사용할 수 있으며, 예를 들어 UV LED 광원이 실장 될 수 있으며, 다양한 파장대의 광을 조사하는 UV LED를 포함할 수 있다.On the other hand, the pet referred to in the present invention does not limit its kind, and in particular may refer to a cat, the light source referred to in the present invention may use a variety of light sources without limiting the kind, for example UV LED light source may be mounted, it may include a UV LED for irradiating light of various wavelengths.
이하, 상기한 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 도면을 참조하여 구체적으로 살펴보기로 한다.Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실을, 도 2는 도 1의 일부 사시도의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.1 is a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a partial perspective view of FIG.
도 1 및 도 2를 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 몸체(110), 모래수용부(130), 광원(140) 및 필터(180)를 포함할 수 있다.1 and 2, the pet toilet may include a body 110, a sand accommodating part 130, a light source 140, and a filter 180.
몸체(110)는 형상이 특별히 한정되지 않고, 애완동물의 크기에 따라 크기가 상이할 수 있으며, 재질 또한 특별히 한정되지 않으나, 실내 또는 실외에서 장기간 사용이 가능한 동시에 제조 단가를 크게 높이지 않도록 하기 위해 상용되는 플라스틱계 재질로 제조될 수 있다. The body 110 is not particularly limited in shape, and may vary in size depending on the size of the pet, and the material is not particularly limited, but may be used for a long time indoors or outdoors, and at the same time, not to greatly increase the manufacturing cost. It may be made of a plastic-based material commonly used.
또한 몸체(110)는 적어도 일 면에 애완동물의 출입이 가능한 출입문(111)을 가질 수 있고, 출입문(111)은 평시에는 출입구를 가리되 애완동물이 출입할 때 애완동물이 밀어서 용이하게 개폐되는 형태일 수 있다. 애완동물, 특히 고양이는 배설 후 모래를 발로 뒤섞는 습성이 있는데, 애완동물 화장실에 출입문(111)이 마련됨으로써 모래가 애완동물 화장실 외부로 빠져나가는 것을 방지할 수 있다.In addition, the body 110 may have a door 111 that allows the entry and exit of the pet on at least one side, the door 111 is normally closed to the entrance but the pet is easily opened and closed when the pet enters and exits It may be in the form. Pets, in particular cats have a habit of mixing the sand after excretion, the entrance door 111 is provided in the pet toilet can prevent the sand from escaping outside the pet toilet.
모래수용부(130)는 애완동물이 배설하는 곳으로, 몸체(110)의 저면에 마련되어 몸체(110)와 일체로 마련된 모래 수용 공간일 수 있고, 별도의 부재가 몸체(110) 내로 착탈되는 형태일 수 있다. 예를 들어, 모래수용부(130)는 몸체(110)로부터 착탈되어 사용자가 모래를 용이하게 담거나 고를 수 있는 형태이되, 모래수용부 장착부(131)에 장착되어 몸체 내에서 안정적으로 고정되도록 할 수 있다. 이때, 모래수용부 장착부(131)의 형태는 특별히 한정되지 않으나, 예를 들어 모래수용부(130)를 안내하는 가이드레일을 포함하는 형태일 수 있다. Sand receiving portion 130 is a place where the pet is excreted, may be provided in the bottom surface of the body 110 is a sand receiving space provided integrally with the body 110, a separate member detachable into the body 110 Can be. For example, the sand receiving unit 130 is detached from the body 110 to be easily picked up or picked up by the user, to be mounted on the sand receiving unit mounting portion 131 to be stably fixed in the body Can be. At this time, the shape of the sand receiving portion mounting portion 131 is not particularly limited, for example, may be a shape including a guide rail for guiding the sand receiving portion 130.
광원(140)은 단수 또는 복수 개의 UV LED를 포함할 수 있고, 몸체내벽(112), 저면, 후술할 바와 같이 모래수용부(130) 상부 어디에도 배치될 수 있으며, 필터(180)를 향해 광을 조사하는 UV LED를 포함할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 광원(140)은 UVB(Ultraviolet-B) 및 UVC(Ultraviolet-C) 중 적어도 어느 하나의 파장을 조사할 수 있으며, 구체적인 실시예는 후술한다.The light source 140 may include a singular or a plurality of UV LEDs, and may be disposed anywhere on the inner wall 112 of the body, the bottom, and the upper portion of the sand accommodating part 130 as described below, and may direct light toward the filter 180. Can include UV LED illuminating. For example, the light source 140 may irradiate at least one wavelength of UVB (Ultraviolet-B) and UVC (Ultraviolet-C), which will be described later.
필터(180)는 집진필터(集塵裝置), 광촉매필터 등을 포함할 수 있으며, 모래수용부(130)에 인접하여 배치될 수 있으며, 몸체(110)를 세로로 구획하도록 배치되거나, 가로로 구획하도록 배치될 수 있고, 예를 들어, 복수 개의 필터(180)에 의해 세로로 구획되어 정의되는 공간에 모래수용부(130)가 배치되는 형태일 수 있다. 예를 들어 한 쌍의 필터(180) 사이에 모래수용부(130)가 위치하거나, 세 개의 필터(180)에 의해 구획되어 정의되는 공간에 모래수용부(130)가 위치하도록 함으로써, 모래수용부(130)에서 발생하는 세균, 악취 등을 효과적으로 살균 및 탈취시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 필터(180)는 플레이트 형상이 적용되어 제조 단가를 낮출 수 있으나, 이에 한정하지 않고 곡률을 갖는 형태가 적용되어 모래수용부(130) 전부를 둘러싸도록 함으로써 살균 및 탈취 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다. 또한 필터(180)는 필터장착부(181, 182)에 장착되어 몸체(110) 내에서 안정적으로 고정되도록 할 수 있고, 필터장착부(181, 182)의 형태는 특별히 한정되지 않으나, 예를 들어 필터(180)의 착탈이 가능한 형태 또는 필터(180)를 몸체(110) 내로 삽입 및 인출하는 가이드레일을 포함하는 형태일 수 있다.The filter 180 may include a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like, and may be disposed adjacent to the sand accommodating part 130 and disposed to vertically partition the body 110 or horizontally. It may be arranged to partition, for example, may have a form in which the sand receiving portion 130 is disposed in a space defined by the plurality of filters 180 vertically partitioned. For example, the sand accommodating part 130 may be located between a pair of filters 180 or the sand accommodating part 130 may be positioned in a space defined by three filters 180. Bacteria, odors, etc. generated at 130 may be effectively sterilized and deodorized. For example, the filter 180 may reduce the manufacturing cost by applying a plate shape, but is not limited to this, the shape having a curvature is applied to surround the entire sand receiving portion 130 to improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency. Can be. In addition, the filter 180 may be mounted to the filter mounting portions 181 and 182 to be stably fixed within the body 110, and the shape of the filter mounting portions 181 and 182 is not particularly limited, but for example, the filter ( Detachable form of 180 may be a form including a guide rail for inserting and withdrawing the filter 180 into the body (110).
또한 필터(180)는 집진필터를 포함하여 모래수용부(130)에서 발생하는 모래 또는 먼지가 외부로 배출되는 것을 방지할 수 있으며, 광촉매필터를 포함하여 광원(140)에서 조사되는 광에 의해 광촉매 반응을 수행하여 살균 및 탈취 작용을 수행할 수 있다.In addition, the filter 180 may prevent dust or dust generated from the sand accommodating part 130 from being discharged to the outside, including a dust collecting filter, and a photocatalyst by light irradiated from the light source 140 including a photocatalyst filter. The reaction can be carried out to perform bactericidal and deodorizing actions.
일 예로, 상기 집진필터는 헤파 필터(High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter, HEPA Filter)를 포함할 수 있다. 상기 헤파 필터는 공기 중의 먼지 등을 제거하는 에어필터로 0.3㎛ 입자에 대해 85 내지 99.975%의 포집성능을 가질 수 있고, 필터의 여과지는 직경 1 내지 10㎛ 의 섬유를 포함할 수 있으며, 먼지 등의 입자 크기에 따라 섬유조직에 의한 차단 및 충돌, 중력에 의한 입자침강, 입자의 브라운 운동, 정전기력에 의한 흡착 등을 이용하여 먼지 등의 입자를 포집하는 것으로, 모래수용부(130)에서 발생하는 먼지 등이 외부로 배출되는 것을 효과적으로 방지할 수 있다.As an example, the dust collecting filter may include a HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter, HEPA Filter). The HEPA filter is an air filter for removing dust in the air, and may have a collection performance of 85 to 99.975% for 0.3 μm particles, and the filter paper of the filter may include fibers having a diameter of 1 to 10 μm, dust, etc. According to the particle size of the particles by trapping and colliding with the fiber structure, particle settling by gravity, brown movement of the particles, adsorption by electrostatic force, and the like to collect the particles such as dust, which occurs in the sand receiving portion 130 Dust and the like can be effectively prevented from being discharged to the outside.
일 예로, 상기 광촉매필터는 광촉매필터는 광원(140)에서 조사되는 광에 의해 광촉매 반응을 제공하는 광촉매 매질, 예를 들어, 티타늄산화물(TiO2), 실리콘산화물(SiO2), 텅스텐산화물(WO3), 지르코늄산화물(ZnO), 스트론튬타이타늄산화물(SrTiO3), 니오븀산화물(Nb2O5), 산화철(Fe2O3), 산화아연(ZnO2), 및 산화주석(SnO2) 등을 포함할 수 있다. 상기 광촉매필터의 표면에 생성된 전자는 상기 광촉매 매질의 표면에 존재하는 산소와 반응하여 슈퍼옥사이드 음이온 라디칼(·O2-)을 생성하고, 정공은 광촉매 표면이나 공기 속에 존재하는 수산화기 (-OH) 또는 수분과 반응하여 수산화 라디칼(·OH-)을 생성함으로써, 애완동물의 배설물 등에 의해 발생한 세균 및 악취물질을 분해하여 살균 및 탈취 작용을 수행할 수 있으며, 후술할 바와 같이 송풍팬(150)을 더 포함하여 애완동물 화장실 주변 공기의 살균 및 탈취 작용 또한 수행할 수 있다.For example, the photocatalyst filter is a photocatalyst filter that provides a photocatalytic reaction by light emitted from the light source 140, for example, titanium oxide (TiO 2 ), silicon oxide (SiO 2 ), and tungsten oxide (WO). 3 ), zirconium oxide (ZnO), strontium titanium oxide (SrTiO 3 ), niobium oxide (Nb 2 O 5 ), iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ), zinc oxide (ZnO 2 ), tin oxide (SnO 2 ), and the like. It may include. Electrons generated on the surface of the photocatalyst filter react with oxygen present on the surface of the photocatalyst medium to generate superoxide anion radicals (· O 2 −), and holes are hydroxyl groups (-OH) present on the surface of the photocatalyst or in the air. Alternatively, by generating hydroxyl radicals (· OH-) by reacting with water, bacteria and malodorous substances generated by feces and the like can be decomposed to perform sterilization and deodorization, and the blower fan 150 will be described later. In addition, the sterilization and deodorization of the air surrounding the pet toilet can also be performed.
도 3 내지 도 6은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 일부 사시도의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.3 to 6 are cross-sectional views of some perspective views of a pet toilet according to one embodiment of the present invention.
도 3에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 모래수용부(130) 상부에 배치되는 상벽(116)을 더 포함하는 구성을 제외하고 도 1 내지 도 2를 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 상벽(116)은 적어도 일부에 필터, 예를 들어 집진필터, 광촉매필터 등이 포함되어 살균 및 탈취 효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다. 또한 상벽(116)은 플레이트 형상 또는 적어도 일부에 곡률을 갖는 형상이 가능하며, 필터장착부(183)에 장착되어 모래수용부(130) 상부에서 안정적으로 장착될 수 있으며, 필터장착부(183)의 형태는 특별히 한정되지 않으나, 예를 들어 상벽(116)의 착탈이 가능한 형태 또는 상벽(116)을 몸체(110) 내로 삽입 및 인출하는 가이드레일을 포함하는 형태일 수 있다. 또한 상벽(116)은 공기가 통과하지 않는 플레이트 형상을 가짐으로써 모래수용부(130)에서 발생한 먼지 등이 모두 몸체(110)를 세로로 구획하는 필터(180, 280)를 통과하여 외부로 배출되도록 함으로써, 살균 및 탈취 효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다.The pet toilet according to FIG. 3 may apply to each of the above-described components of the pet toilet as shown in FIGS. 1 to 2 except for a configuration that further includes an upper wall 116 disposed on the sand accommodating part 130. . At least a portion of the upper wall 116 may include a filter, for example, a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like to further improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency. In addition, the upper wall 116 may have a plate shape or a shape having a curvature at least in part, and may be mounted on the filter mounting unit 183 to be stably mounted on the sand accommodating unit 130, and in the form of the filter mounting unit 183. Although not particularly limited, for example, the upper wall 116 may be detachable or may include a shape including a guide rail for inserting and withdrawing the upper wall 116 into the body 110. In addition, the upper wall 116 has a plate shape through which air does not pass so that all the dust generated in the sand accommodating part 130 passes through the filters 180 and 280 that vertically partition the body 110 and are discharged to the outside. By doing so, the sterilization and deodorization efficiency can be further improved.
도 4에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 몸체(110)를 세로로 구획하는 필터(180, 280) 복수 개가 대향배치된 구성을 제외하고 도 3을 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 필터(180, 280)는 전술한 바와 같이 집진필터 및 광촉매필터를 포함할 수 있으며, 예를 들어 상기 집진필터 및 광촉매필터의 적어도 일부가 대향배치되되, 집진필터가 모래수용부(130)에 보다 인접하고, 광촉매필터가 몸체내벽(112)에 보다 인접한 형태를 가짐으로써, 모래수용부(130)에서 발생한 먼지 등이 1차적으로 집진필터에 의해 걸러지고, 2차적으로 광촉매필터 및 광원(140)에서 조사되는 UVC에 의해 공기가 살균 및 탈취되어 외부로 배출될 수 있다. The pet toilet according to FIG. 4 may apply the respective components of the pet toilet described above with reference to FIG. 3 except for a configuration in which a plurality of filters 180 and 280 that vertically partition the body 110 are disposed. As described above, the filters 180 and 280 may include a dust collecting filter and a photocatalyst filter. For example, at least a portion of the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter may be disposed to face each other, and the dust collecting filter may be disposed in the sand accommodating part 130. Adjacent, the photocatalyst filter is closer to the body inner wall 112, the dust generated in the sand receiving portion 130 is first filtered by the dust collecting filter, and the photocatalyst filter and the light source 140 secondary Air can be sterilized and deodorized by the UVC irradiated at and discharged to the outside.
즉, 애완동물 화장실은 집진필터 및 광촉매필터가 이중으로 설치되어 공기 중 먼지를 제거하고 살균 및 탈취 효율을 향상시키도록 하는 동시에, 몸체내벽(112)에 광원(140)이 장착되고 광원(140)에 인접하게 광촉매필터가 장착되어 광촉매 반응 효율을 향상시킬 수 있으며, 모래수용부(130)에 인접하여 집진필터가 장착되어 모래나 먼지 등에 의해 광원(140)이 손상되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.That is, the pet toilet has a double dust collector filter and a photocatalyst filter to remove dust in the air and improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency, and at the same time, the light source 140 is mounted on the body inner wall 112 and the light source 140 The photocatalyst filter is mounted adjacent to the photocatalyst to improve the photocatalytic reaction efficiency, and the dust collecting filter is mounted adjacent to the sand accommodating unit 130 to prevent the light source 140 from being damaged by sand or dust.
도 5에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 몸체(110) 내에 적어도 하나의 격벽(13, 114, 115)을 포함하는 구성을 제외하고, 도 1 내지 도 4를 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 격벽(113, 114, 115)은 몸체(110) 내벽으로부터 소정 간격 이격되어 배치되되 몸체(110)를 세로 또는 가로로 구획하는 플레이트 형태일 수 있다. 예를 들어, 복수의 격벽(113, 114, 115)에 의해 모래수용부(130)가 배치되는 공간이 정의될 수 있으며, 전술한 필터장착부(181, 182, 183, 184, 185) 및 모래수용부 장착부(131)가 안착 또는 결합되도록 하여 몸체(110)의 내구성을 향상시킬 수 있다. 또한 애완동물 화장실은 적어도 하나의 격벽(113, 114, 115)을 포함함으로써 애완동물의 충격에 의해 필터(180, 280), 광원(140), 후술할 송풍팬(150) 등이 손상되는 것을 방지하거나, 송풍팬(150) 등 애완동물 화장실 내부에 구비된 구성들에 의해 애완동물이 상해를 입는 것을 방지할 수 있다.The pet restroom according to FIG. 5 is applicable to each of the above-described pet restrooms for FIGS. 1 to 4 except for a configuration including at least one partition wall 13, 114, and 115 in the body 110. Can be. The partitions 113, 114, and 115 may be spaced apart from the inner wall of the body 110 by a predetermined interval, and may have a plate shape that divides the body 110 vertically or horizontally. For example, the space in which the sand accommodation portion 130 is disposed may be defined by the plurality of partitions 113, 114, and 115, and the filter mounting portions 181, 182, 183, 184, and 185 and sand accommodation described above. The sub-mounting portion 131 may be seated or coupled to improve durability of the body 110. In addition, the pet toilet includes at least one partition wall 113, 114, and 115 to prevent the filter 180, 280, the light source 140, and the blower fan 150 to be described later from being damaged by the impact of the pet. Alternatively, the pet may be prevented from being injured by the components provided in the pet toilet such as the blowing fan 150.
또한 격벽(113, 114, 115)의 적어도 일부에 격벽통공(213, 215)이 마련되되, 필터(180, 280)는 격벽(113, 114, 115)과 몸체내벽(112) 사이에 배치되도록 하여, 모래수용부(130)로부터 공기가 원활하게 배출되도록 하면서, 입자 크기가 큰 모래는 격벽통공(213, 215)을 빠져나가지 못하도록 함으로써, 모래 등에 의해 필터(180, 280), 광원(140), 후술할 송풍팬(150) 등이 손상되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.In addition, barrier ribs 213 and 215 are provided in at least a portion of the barrier ribs 113, 114 and 115, and the filters 180 and 280 are disposed between the barrier ribs 113, 114 and 115 and the body inner wall 112. By allowing the air to be smoothly discharged from the sand accommodating part 130, sand having a large particle size does not escape the partition through holes 213 and 215, thereby allowing the filter 180, 280, the light source 140, Damage to the blower fan 150 and the like, which will be described later, may be prevented.
도 6에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 격벽(113, 114, 115)을 연결하는 방향으로 배치되는 상벽(116)을 더 포함하는 구성을 제외하고, 도 1 내지 도 5를 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 상벽(116)은 적어도 일부에 집진필터, 광촉매필터 등을 포함할 수 있는 등 도 3을 들어 설명한 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 격벽(113, 114, 115)이 몸체(110) 내부 공간을 세로로 구획하도록 배치되며, 상벽(116)이 격벽(113, 114, 115)을 연결하는 방향, 예를 들어 상부에서 연결하는 방향으로 배치되도록 하여, 모래수용부(130)로부터 공기가 몸체내벽(112) 방향뿐 아니라 상부 방향으로도 향하게 함으로써 공기 순환 효율을 향상시키면서, 높은 살균 및 탈취 효율을 달성할 수 있다.The pet toilet according to FIG. 6 includes the upper wall 116 disposed in a direction connecting the partitions 113, 114, and 115, respectively, and each of the pet toilets described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. The configuration can be applied. The upper wall 116 may include a configuration described with reference to FIG. 3, such that a dust collecting filter, a photocatalyst filter, and the like may be included at least in part. For example, the partitions 113, 114, and 115 are arranged to vertically partition the interior space of the body 110, and the upper wall 116 connects the partitions 113, 114, and 115, for example, in the upper portion. By being arranged in the connecting direction, by directing the air from the sand accommodating portion 130 toward the body inner wall 112 direction as well as the upper direction, while improving the air circulation efficiency, high sterilization and deodorization efficiency can be achieved.
도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도, 도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 평면도를 나타낸 것이다.7 is a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 shows a plan view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 7 및 도 8에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 송풍팬(150) 및 이를 구동시키는 모터(151)를 더 포함하는 구성을 제외하고, 도 1 내지 도 6을 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 즉, 애완동물 화장실은 송풍팬(150)을 더 포함하여 모래수용부(130) 주변의 오염된 공기를 와류시키거나 탈취 및 살균된 공기를 더욱 효과적으로 외부로 배출시킬 수 있으며, 필터(180, 280) 예를 들어, 집진필터 사이에 위치한 작은 입자의 모래나 먼지 등을 배출시킴으로써 필터(180, 280)의 수명을 향상시킬 수 있다. 이때, 유체의 흐름은 출입문(111)을 통과하여 몸체 내로 유입된 공기가 송풍팬(150)에 의해 형성된 기류에 의해 애완동물 화장실 외부로 배출되는 형태일 수 있다. 한편, 송풍팬(150)은 몸체내벽(112)에 장착되는 등 격벽(113, 114, 115)을 사이로 모래수용부(130)와 구분되는 공간에 배치되도록 하여, 송풍팬(150)에 의해 애완동물이 상해를 입는 것을 방지할 수 있다. 또한 송풍팬(150)의 개수는 애완동물 화장실 크기에 따라 단수 또는 복수 개 일 수 있고, 사용자는 사용 환경에 따라 송풍팬(150)의 작동 여부를 각각 제어하도록 회로가 구성될 수 있으며, 애완동물이 상해를 입지 않도록 별도의 커버가 마련될 수 있다.7 and 8 apply to each of the above-described configuration of the pet toilet, except for the configuration further comprising a blower fan 150 and a motor 151 for driving the same. can do. That is, the pet toilet further includes a blowing fan 150 to vortex the polluted air around the sand accommodating part 130 or more effectively discharge the deodorized and sterilized air to the outside, and filters 180 and 280. For example, the life of the filters 180 and 280 may be improved by discharging small particles of sand or dust disposed between the dust collecting filters. At this time, the flow of the fluid may be in the form that the air introduced into the body through the door 111 is discharged to the outside of the pet toilet by the air flow formed by the blowing fan 150. On the other hand, the blowing fan 150 is mounted on the body inner wall 112, such that the partitions 113, 114, and 115 are arranged in a space separated from the sand accommodating portion 130, the pet by the blowing fan 150 Animals can be prevented from being injured. In addition, the number of the blowing fan 150 may be singular or plural according to the size of the pet toilet, and the user may be configured to control the operation of the blowing fan 150 according to the use environment, respectively, the pet A separate cover may be provided to prevent this injury.
도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 사시도를, 도 10 내지 도 11은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다9 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figures 10 to 11 shows a cross-sectional view of the pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 9 및 도 10에 따른 애완동물 화장실은 몸체(110) 상부에 배치되되 공기가 외부로 흡출되는 지붕통공(121)을 갖는 지붕(120)을 더 포함하는 구성을 제외하고, 도 1 내지 도 8을 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 지붕(120)은 몸체(110) 상부에 배치되되 공기가 통과하는 지붕통공(121)을 갖는 것으로, 형태는 특별히 한정되지 않으나 통공(121)을 중심으로 몸체(110)에서 멀어질수록 좁아지는 영역을 적어도 일부에 가지는 형태를 적용함으로써 유체역학적으로 기류를 효율적으로 발생시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 애완동물 화장실 내에서 탈취 및 살균된 공기가 효율적으로 배출되도록 하거나, 후술할 바와 같이 탈취 기능을 수행하는 광촉매 물질, 음이온, 오존 등이 포함된 공기가 애완동물 화장실 외부로 효율적으로 배출되도록 할 수 있다.9 and 10, the pet toilet is disposed on the upper body 110, except for a configuration further comprises a roof 120 having a roof through-hole 121 through which air is drawn out, Figures 1 to 8 For example, it is possible to apply each configuration of the pet toilet described above. For example, the roof 120 is disposed above the body 110 but has a roof through-hole 121 through which air passes, and the shape is not particularly limited, but is far from the body 110 around the through-hole 121. By applying a form having at least a portion of the narrower area, it is possible to efficiently generate airflow hydrodynamically. For example, the deodorized and sterilized air is efficiently discharged in the pet restroom, or air containing photocatalytic material, anion, ozone, etc., which performs the deodorizing function, is efficiently discharged to the outside of the pet restroom. You can do that.
도 11은 지붕통공(121) 하부에 송풍팬(150)을 더 포함하는 구성을 제외하고, 도 9 내지 도 10을 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 애완동물 화장실은 지붕통공(121) 하부에 송풍팬(150)이 마련되어, 애완동물 화장실 내에서 탈취 및 살균된 공기가 더욱 효율적으로 배출되도록 하거나 후술할 바와 같이 탈취 기능을 수행하는 광촉매 물질, 음이온, 오존 등이 포함된 공기가 애완동물 화장실 외부로 더욱 효율적으로 배출되도록 할 수 있다.11 is applicable to each of the above-described configuration of the pet toilet, for example, Figures 10 to 10, except for the configuration further comprising a blowing fan 150 in the bottom of the roof hole 121. For example, the pet toilet is provided with a blowing fan 150 under the roof through-hole 121, so that the deodorized and sterilized air in the pet toilet is more efficiently discharged or a photocatalyst that performs a deodorizing function as will be described later Air containing substances, anions, ozone, etc. can be more efficiently discharged outside the pet toilet.
도 12 내지 도 15는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이며, 도 1 내지 도 11을 들어 전술한 애완동물 화장실의 각 구성을 적용할 수 있으며, 추가 또는 변경될 수 있는 구성을 이하 구체적으로 설명한다.12 to 15 is a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, it can be applied to each configuration of the above-described pet toilet, for example 1 to 11, can be added or changed The configuration will be specifically described below.
도 12를 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 지붕(120) 중앙에서 지붕(120) 외부로 연장되도록 형성된 공기토출관(122)을 더 포함할 수 있으며, 지붕(120)은 도면에서 도시한 바와 같이 통공(121)을 중심으로 몸체(110)에서 멀어질수록 좁아지는 구간을 적어도 일부에서 갖는 형태이거나 또는 평평한 형태일 수 있다. 공기토출관(122)은 내부에 필터(380, 480) 및 광원(140)을 가질 수 있고, 상부에 공기가 배출되는 지붕통공(121)이 마련될 수 있다. 필터(380, 480)는 전술한 필터(180, 280)의 기능 및 형태를 적용할 수 있다. 즉, 애완동물 화장실은 내부 공기가 지붕통공(121)을 통해 배출되기 전에 최종적으로 살균 및 탈취되도록 함으로써, 살균 및 탈취 효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 12, the pet toilet may further include an air discharge pipe 122 formed to extend from the center of the roof 120 to the outside of the roof 120, and the roof 120 may have a through hole as shown in the drawing. At least a portion having a section that narrows away from the body 110 with respect to the center 121 may be in a form or a flat form. The air discharge pipe 122 may have filters 380 and 480 and a light source 140 therein, and a roof through-hole 121 through which air is discharged may be provided. The filters 380 and 480 may apply the functions and shapes of the above-described filters 180 and 280. In other words, the pet toilet may be sterilized and deodorized before the internal air is discharged through the roof through hole 121 to further improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency.
한편, 애완동물 화장실은 공기토출관(122)에 필터(380, 480) 및 광원(140)이 실장되도록 하여, 몸체(110) 내에 추가적인 필터(180, 280)나 광원(140)을 갖지 않아도 살균 및 탈취 기능을 원활하게 수행할 수 있다. 또한 도 12에 도시되지 않았지만, 공기토출관(122) 내에 송풍팬(150)이 실장된 구조를 가짐으로써, 유체역학적으로 송풍 효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있다.On the other hand, the pet toilet sterilizes even without having additional filters 180 and 280 or the light source 140 in the body 110 by mounting the filters 380 and 480 and the light source 140 in the air discharge pipe 122. And deodorization function can be performed smoothly. In addition, although not shown in Figure 12, by having a structure in which the blowing fan 150 is mounted in the air discharge pipe 122, it is possible to further improve the blowing efficiency in hydrodynamic.
도 13을 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 외부로 배출되는 공기뿐 아니라, 주변 공기의 살균 및 탈취효율을 향상시키기 위해 살균탈취부재(160)를 더 포함할 수 있고, 살균탈취부재(160)는 예를 들어 음이온발생장치 및 오존발생장치를 포함할 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 13, the pet toilet may further include a sterilization deodorization member 160 to improve sterilization and deodorization efficiency of ambient air as well as air discharged to the outside, and the sterilization deodorization member 160 is an example. For example, it may include an anion generator and an ozone generator.
일 예로, 공기 중에 존재하는 오염물질 예를 들어 담배연기, 아황산가스, 질소산화물, 일산화탄소, 오존 및 각종 유기물질은 양이온을 형성하는데, 애완동물 화장실은 음이온발생장치에 의해 발생한 음이온은 상기 양이온을 경화 침전시켜 제거함으로써 애완동물 화장실 주변 공기의 살균 및 탈취 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다.For example, pollutants present in the air, such as tobacco smoke, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone and various organic substances to form a cation, the pet toilet is an anion generated by the anion generator to cure the cation By sedimentation and removal can improve the sterilization and deodorization efficiency of the air around the pet toilet.
또한 오존의 살균력은 염소의 6배 이상으로, 세균의 세포벽 등 원형질을 직접 파괴하므로 박테리아는 물론 곰팡이, 이끼, 바이러스까지 10초 이내에 99.99% 이상 사멸시키는 것으로 알려져 있고, 오존은 냄새를 발생시키는 분자와 결합하여 제거할 뿐 아니라 강한 산화력으로 유기물을 분해 및 제거하는 기능을 하므로, 애완동물 화장실은 오존발생장치를 더 포함하여 애완동물 화장실 내부에서 발생한 오염물질뿐 아니라 주변 공기의 살균 및 탈취 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, ozone is more than six times as sterilizing as chlorine, which directly destroys the plasma, such as cell walls of bacteria, and kills more than 99.99% of bacteria, fungi, moss, and viruses within 10 seconds. In addition to the combined removal and removal of organic matter with strong oxidizing power, the pet toilet further includes an ozone generator to improve the sterilization and deodorization efficiency of ambient air as well as pollutants generated inside the pet toilet. Can be.
도 14를 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 UV센서(170)를 더 포함할 수 있고, UV센서(170)는 광원(140)에서 조사되는 광의 광도를 실시간으로 모니터링하여 광원(140)의 교체시기를 감지함으로써, 광원(140)의 수명이 다하기 전에 사용자에게 알림 메시지를 표시할 수 있다. 즉, 애완동물 화장실은 광원(140)의 수명 및 교체 시기를 미리 예상하여 탈취 및 살균 효율이 저하되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 14, the pet toilet may further include a UV sensor 170, and the UV sensor 170 monitors the intensity of light emitted from the light source 140 in real time to determine the replacement time of the light source 140. By sensing, the notification message may be displayed to the user before the life of the light source 140 expires. That is, the pet toilet may prevent the deodorization and sterilization efficiency from decreasing in anticipation of the life and replacement time of the light source 140 in advance.
도 15를 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 모래수용부(130) 상부에 광원(140)을 갖고, 광원(140)은 애완동물의 출입 여부에 따라 상이한 파장을 조사하도록 구동될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 평시에는 UVC를 조사하여 애완동물의 배설물이 있는 모래수용부(130)를 살균하고, 애완동물이 몸체(110) 내로 출입하는 경우 이를 감지하여 UVC 광원의 작동이 중지되고 UVB를 조사하는 광원이 작동될 수 있다. 상기 UVB는 애완동물에게 비타민 D를 생성하는 광을 조사하는 것으로 알려져 있다.Referring to FIG. 15, the pet toilet has a light source 140 on the sand accommodating part 130, and the light source 140 may be driven to irradiate different wavelengths depending on whether the pet is in or out. For example, in normal times, the UVC irradiation to sterilize the sand holding unit 130 containing the feces of the pet, and when the pet enters and exits the body 110, the operation of the UVC light source is stopped and irradiated with UVB The light source can be operated. The UVB is known to irradiate pets with light that produces vitamin D.
일 예로, 애완동물 화장실은 애완동물의 출입 여부를 감지하기 위해 센서를 더 가질 수 있고, 예를 들어, 광센서 또는 중량센서를 더 가질 수 있다. 예를 들어, 애완동물 화장실은 출입문(111) 또는 몸체(110) 내에 적외선 센서를 갖거나, 몸체(110) 또는 모래수용부(130)에 중량센서가 장착되어 애완동물의 부재 시 광원(140)에서 UVC가 조사되며 애완동물이 체류 시 UVB가 조사되도록 구동될 수 있다.For example, the pet toilet may further have a sensor for detecting whether the pet is in or out, for example, may have a light sensor or a weight sensor. For example, the pet toilet has an infrared sensor in the door 111 or the body 110, or a weight sensor is mounted on the body 110 or the sand accommodating part 130, so that the pet light source 140 is absent. UVC is irradiated at and can be driven to irradiate UVB when the pet stays.
도 16은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 사시도를 나타낸 것이다.16 is a perspective view of a pet toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 16을 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 접이수단(190)이 마련되어, 필터(180, 280, 380, 480), 광원(140, 240, 340, 440, 540), 및 모래수용부(130) 중 적어도 어느 하나가 배치된 영역이 외부로 드러나는 형태일 수 있다. 접이수단(190)은 몸체(110), 격벽(113, 114, 115), 지붕(120) 등 접어지는 구성들에 마련될 수 있고, 힌지 등에 의해 상기 접어지는 구성들의 적어도 일부가 접히고 펼쳐지는 형태일 수 있다. 또한 애완동물 화장실은 접이수단(190)에 대응하여 고정부재(191)를 더 포함할 수 있고, 고정부재(191)는 상기 접어지는 구성들이 접힌 상태에서 고정되도록 하는 기능을 수행하며, 예를 들어, 힌지, 탄성편, 스프링 체결구조 등 공지된 체결수단을 적용할 수 있다. 즉, 애완동물 화장실은 접이수단(190)을 포함함으로써 광원(140), 필터(180, 280, 380, 480), 송풍팬(150) 등 몸체(110) 내에 마련된 각 구성을 용이하게 수리 또는 교체할 수 있고, 내부 소독 또는 세척을 용이하게 할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 16, the pet toilet is provided with a folding unit 190, and includes a filter 180, 280, 380, and 480, a light source 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and a sand container 130. At least one may be in a form in which the region where it is disposed is exposed to the outside. Folding means 190 may be provided in the folding configuration such as the body 110, partitions 113, 114, 115, the roof 120, at least a portion of the folding configuration is folded and unfolded by a hinge or the like It may be in the form. In addition, the pet toilet may further include a fixing member 191 corresponding to the folding means 190, the fixing member 191 performs a function to be fixed in the folded state, for example, Known fastening means, such as hinge, elastic piece, spring fastening structure can be applied. That is, the pet toilet includes the folding means 190 to easily repair or replace each component provided in the body 110 such as the light source 140, the filters 180, 280, 380, 480, and the blowing fan 150. And may facilitate internal disinfection or cleaning.
도 17 내지 도 20은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 광원을 나타낸 것이다.17 to 20 show a light source according to an embodiment of the present invention.
광원(140, 240, 340, 440, 540)은 지지부재(141, 241, 341, 441)에 발광 다이오드(142)가 부착된 형태일 수 있다. 도 17을 참조하면, 광원(240)은 단일한 지지부재(141)에 발광 다이오드(142)가 실장된 형태일 수 있고, 도 18 내지 도 19를 참조하면 다각기둥 지지부재(241) 또는 원기둥 지지부재(341)에 발광 다이오드(142)가 실장된 형태를 차용함으로써 애완동물 화장실(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)의 체적을 축소시킬 수 있는 동시에 넓은 범위에 광을 조사하여 광 조사 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다. 일 예로, 삼각기둥 지지부재는 세 개의 PCB 기판을 삼각형 형태로 체결하여 형성할 수 있다. The light sources 140, 240, 340, 440, and 540 may have a shape in which the light emitting diode 142 is attached to the support members 141, 241, 341, and 441. Referring to FIG. 17, the light source 240 may have a shape in which a light emitting diode 142 is mounted on a single support member 141. Referring to FIGS. 18 to 19, a polygonal pillar support member 241 or a cylinder is supported. By adopting a form in which the light emitting diode 142 is mounted on the member 341, the volume of the pet restrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be reduced, and at the same time, light is irradiated over a wide range. The efficiency can be improved. For example, the triangular prism support member may be formed by fastening three PCB substrates in a triangular form.
또 다른 예로, 상기 지지부재는 플렉서블 지지부재를 포함할 수 있고, 상기 플렉서블 지지부재는 전부 또는 일부가 절곡 가능한 형태일 수 있다. 즉, 본 발명에 따른 애완동물 화장실을 소형화 시키면서도 탈취 및 살균효율을 유지하기 위해 광원장착부가 절곡되어 제조된 형태 또는 절곡이 가능한 형태를 차용할 수 있고, 절곡되어 제조된 광원장착부(도면에 미도시) 또는 절곡되어 변형되는 형태의 광원장착부(도면에 미도시)에 실장될 수 있는 플렉서블 지지부재를 포함할 수 있다.As another example, the support member may include a flexible support member, and the flexible support member may be bent in whole or in part. That is, in order to maintain the deodorization and sterilization efficiency while miniaturizing the pet toilet according to the present invention, the light source mounting part can be borrowed or manufactured in a form capable of being bent, and the light source mounting part bent and manufactured (not shown in the drawing). Or a flexible support member that can be mounted on a light source mounting portion (not shown) that is bent and deformed.
도 20을 참조하면, 광원(540)은 튜브타입 LED 일 수 있다. 튜브타입 LED는 와이어 본딩으로 또는 와이어 본딩 없이 외부의 전원장치와 전기적으로 연결될 수 있다. 일 예로, 튜브타입 LED는 지지부재(441)에 발광 다이오드(142)가 부착된 형태로, 일면에 지지부재(441)가 안착되는 히트싱크(143)가 마련되고, 지지부재(441) 및 히트싱크(143)를 내장하는 케이스(144)의 양단에 결합하는 베이스(145)를 포함할 수 있다. 일 예로, 히트싱크(143)는 지지부재(441)의 양측을 감싸는 지지부재 고정부(148)를 더 포함할 수 있고, 지지부재 고정부(148)의 적어도 일면은 지지부재(441)가 안착된 내측에서 외측으로 갈수록 높이가 증가하는 형태일 수 있다. 일 예로, 튜브타입 LED에 전술한 지지부재(141, 241, 341)를 장착할 수 있다. 일 예로, 튜브타입 LED는 한 면에 상이한 파장의 UV를 조사하는 복수의 발광 다이오드(142)가 부착될 수 있고 또는 지지부재(141, 241, 341, 441)의 양 면에 발광 다이오드(142)가 부착되어, 한 면은 UVB가 조사되고 다른 한 면은 UVC가 조사되는 형태일 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 20, the light source 540 may be a tube type LED. Tube type LEDs can be electrically connected to an external power supply with or without wire bonding. For example, the tube-type LED has a light emitting diode 142 attached to the support member 441, and is provided with a heat sink 143 on which a support member 441 is seated, and a support member 441 and a heat. The base 145 may be coupled to both ends of the case 144 having the sink 143 therein. For example, the heat sink 143 may further include a supporting member fixing part 148 surrounding both sides of the supporting member 441, and at least one surface of the supporting member fixing part 148 may seat the supporting member 441. The height may increase from the inner side to the outer side. For example, the above-described support members 141, 241, and 341 may be mounted on the tube type LEDs. For example, the tube-type LED may be attached to a plurality of light emitting diodes 142 that irradiate UV of different wavelengths on one surface, or the light emitting diodes 142 on both surfaces of the support members 141, 241, 341, and 441. Is attached so that one side is irradiated with UVB and the other side is irradiated with UVC.
한편, 애완동물 화장실은 광원(140)의 전력 공급 시스템을 제어하는 스위치(도면에 미도시)를 더 포함할 수 있고, 외부로부터 전력을 공급받을 수 있거나, 에너지저장장치가 탑재되어 전력 공급이 어려운 환경에서도 사용 가능한 형태일 수 있다.On the other hand, the pet toilet may further include a switch (not shown in the figure) for controlling the power supply system of the light source 140, can be supplied with power from the outside, or the energy storage device is difficult to supply power It may be in a form that can be used in the environment.
도 21은 본 발명의 또 다른 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.Figure 21 shows a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 21을 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 몸체(110) 상부가 상벽(216)으로 폐쇄된 형태일 수 있다. 이때, 송풍팬(150)은 몸체(110)의 측벽으로부터 소정 각도(α)로 기울어진 형태로 설치될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 상기 소정 각도(α)는 30° 내지 60° 일 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 21, the pet toilet may have a shape in which an upper portion of the body 110 is closed by an upper wall 216. In this case, the blowing fan 150 may be installed in a form inclined at a predetermined angle α from the side wall of the body 110. For example, the predetermined angle α may be 30 ° to 60 °.
즉, 애완동물 화장실 내의 공기가 화살표로 나타낸 바와 같이 모래수용부(130)로부터 몸체내벽(112) 방향으로 토출된 후 상벽(116) 방향으로 상승되고 다시 모래 수용부 방향으로 하강하는 형태로 유체 흐름이 제어될 수 있다. That is, the fluid in the pet toilet is discharged from the sand accommodating part 130 in the direction of the body inner wall 112, as shown by the arrow, then ascends toward the upper wall 116 and descends toward the sand accommodating part again. This can be controlled.
따라서, 애완동물 화장실은 공기를 내부에서 순환시켜 탈취 사이클을 높이게 되고, 이에 따라 탈취 효율을 더욱 향상시킴으로써, 애완동물 화장실 내부 공기를 외부로 토출시키지 않더라도 애완동물 화장실 내부 공기를 탈취시킬 수 있다.Therefore, the pet toilet may increase the deodorization cycle by circulating the air inside, thereby further improving the deodorization efficiency, thereby deodorizing the air inside the pet toilet without discharging the air inside the pet toilet to the outside.
또한 도 21을 참조하면, 필터(580)가 모래수용부(130)에서 공기가 토출되는 영역에 대응하도록 마련되어, 생산 원가를 절감하면서 컴팩트 한 디자인을 달성하게 되어, 소형화가 가능하면서도 탈취 효율이 향상된 애완동물 화장실을 제공할 수 있다In addition, referring to Figure 21, the filter 580 is provided to correspond to the area where the air is discharged from the sand receiving portion 130, to achieve a compact design while reducing the production cost, it is possible to miniaturization and improved deodorization efficiency We can provide pet restroom
도 22는 본 발명의 또 다른 일 실시예에 따른 애완동물 화장실의 단면도를 나타낸 것이다.Figure 22 shows a cross-sectional view of a pet toilet according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 22를 참조하면, 애완동물 화장실은 지붕통공(121)이 마련되지 않으며 송풍팬(150)이 상벽(116)에 설치되는 구성을 제외하고 도 9 내지 도 11을 들어 전술한 구성을 적용할 수 있다. 즉, 애완동물 화장실 내의 공기가 화살표로 나타낸 바와 같이 모래수용부(130)로부터 몸체내벽(112) 방향으로 토출된 후 지붕(120) 방향으로 상승한 후 다시 모래수용부(130) 방향으로 하강하는 형태로 유체 흐름이 제어될 수 있다. Referring to Figure 22, the pet toilet is not provided with a roof through-hole 121, except for the configuration in which the blower fan 150 is installed on the upper wall 116 can be applied to the above-described configuration, for example, FIG. have. That is, the air in the pet toilet is discharged from the sand accommodating part 130 to the body inner wall 112 direction as indicated by the arrow, then ascending toward the roof 120 and descending toward the sand accommodating part 130 again. Fluid flow can be controlled.
따라서, 애완동물 화장실은 공기를 내부에서 순환시켜 탈취 사이클을 높이게 되고, 이에 따라 탈취 효율을 더욱 향상시킴으로써 애완동물 화장실 내부 공기를 외부로 토출시키지 않더라도 애완동물 화장실 내부 공기를 탈취시킬 수 있다.Accordingly, the pet toilet may increase the deodorization cycle by circulating the air inside, thereby further improving the deodorization efficiency, thereby deodorizing the air inside the pet toilet without discharging the air inside the pet toilet to the outside.
위에서 설명한 바와 같이 본 발명에 대한 구체적인 설명은 첨부된 도면을 참조한 실시예에 의해서 이루어졌지만, 상술한 실시예는 본 발명의 바람직한 예를 들어 설명하였을 뿐이므로, 본 발명이 상기 실시예에만 국한되는 것으로 이해돼서는 안 되며, 본 발명의 권리범위는 후술하는 청구범위 및 그 등가개념으로 이해되어야 할 것이다.As described above, the detailed description of the present invention has been made by the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, since the above-described embodiments have only been described by way of example, the present invention is limited to the above embodiments. It should not be understood, the scope of the present invention will be understood by the claims and equivalent concepts described below.
부호의 설명Explanation of the sign
110: 몸체 110: body
111: 출입문111: door
112: 몸체내벽 112: body inner wall
113, 114, 115: 격벽113, 114, 115: bulkhead
116, 216: 상벽 116, 216: upper wall
120: 지붕120: roof
121: 지붕통공 121: roof through hole
122: 공기토출관122: air discharge pipe
130: 모래수용부 130: sand container
131: 모래수용부 장착부131: sand receiving portion mounting portion
140, 240, 340, 440, 540: 광원 140, 240, 340, 440, 540: light source
141, 241, 341, 441: 지지부재141, 241, 341, 441: support member
142: 발광 다이오드 142: light emitting diode
143: 히트싱크143: heatsink
144: 케이스 144: case
145: 베이스145: base
146: 밀봉부재 146: sealing member
147: 베이스 체결부재147: base fastening member
148: 기판지지부재 고정부 148: substrate support member fixing portion
150: 송풍팬150: blower fan
151: 모터 151: motor
160: 살균탈취부재 160: sterilization deodorizing member
170: UV센서 170: UV sensor
180, 280, 380, 480, 580, 680: 필터 180, 280, 380, 480, 580, 680: filter
181, 182, 183, 184, 185: 필터장착부 181, 182, 183, 184, 185: filter mounting part
190: 접이수단190: folding means
191: 고정부재 191: fixing member
213, 215: 격벽통공213, 215: bulkhead through hole
Claims (18)
- 출입문을 갖는 몸체;A body having an entrance door;상기 몸체 내에 배치된 적어도 하나의 필터;At least one filter disposed within the body;상기 몸체 내에 설치되어 상기 필터부로 광을 조사하는 광원; 및A light source installed in the body to irradiate light to the filter unit; And상기 몸체 내에 배치되는 모래수용부;Sand receiving portion disposed in the body;를 포함하고,Including,상기 필터는 집진필터(集塵裝置) 및 광촉매필터 중 적어도 어느 하나를 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.The filter comprises at least one of a dust collecting filter and a photocatalyst filter.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,상기 몸체에서 이격되어 배치되되, 상기 모래수용부가 배치되는 공간을 정의하도록 구획되는 적어도 하나의 격벽을 더 포함하며,It is spaced apart from the body, and further comprises at least one partition partitioned to define a space in which the sand receiving portion is disposed,상기 격벽은 적어도 일부에 격벽통공이 마련된, 애완동물 화장실.The partition is a pet toilet provided with at least a partition through-holes.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,The method according to claim 2,상기 필터는 상기 격벽과 몸체내벽 사이에 배치되는 것을 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.And the filter is disposed between the partition wall and the body inner wall.
- 청구항 3에 있어서,The method according to claim 3,상기 필터는 상기 모래수용부에서 외부로 흡출되는 공기가 1차적으로 통과하는 집진필터 및 2차적으로 통과하는 광촉매필터를 갖는, 애완동물 화장실.The filter is a pet toilet having a dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter passing secondly the air drawn out to the outside from the sand receiving portion.
- 청구항 4에 있어서,The method according to claim 4,상기 집진필터 및 광촉매필터는 적어도 일부가 대향배치된, 애완동물 화장실.At least a portion of the dust collecting filter and the photocatalyst filter is disposed, pet toilet.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,The method according to claim 2,상기 필터는 상기 격벽을 연결하는 방향으로 배치되는 것을 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.The filter comprising a pet toilet disposed in the direction connecting the partition.
- 청구항 1 내지 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,공기를 외부로 배출하는 적어도 하나의 송풍팬을 더 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.The pet toilet further comprises at least one blower fan for discharging air to the outside.
- 청구항 7에 있어서,The method according to claim 7,상기 송풍팬은 몸체내벽에 장착된, 애완동물 화장실.The blowing fan is mounted on the body inner wall, pet toilet.
- 청구항 7에 있어서,The method according to claim 7,상기 몸체 상부에 배치되되 공기가 외부로 흡출되는 지붕통공을 갖는 지붕을 더 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.The pet toilet further includes a roof disposed above the body and having a roof through-air through which air is drawn out.
- 청구항 9에 있어서,The method according to claim 9,상기 지붕통공 하부에 상기 송풍팬이 마련되어, 상기 필터를 통과한 공기가 상기 지붕통공을 통해 외부로 배출되는, 애완동물 화장실.The blowing fan is provided below the roof through-hole, the air passing through the filter is discharged to the outside through the roof through, the pet toilet.
- 청구항 1 내치 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,상기 몸체는 상기 필터가 슬라이드되는 가이드레일을 갖는, 애완동물 화장실.The body has a guide rail to which the filter slides, pet toilet.
- 청구항 1 내지 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,상기 몸체는 적어도 일부에 접이수단이 마련되어, 상기 필터, 광원, 및 모래수용부 중 적어도 어느 하나가 배치된 영역이 외부로 드러나는, 애완동물 화장실.The body is provided with at least a folding means, at least any one of the filter, the light source, and the sand receiving portion is disposed outside the pet toilet.
- 청구항 1 내치 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,상기 광원은 애완동물의 출입 여부에 따라 상이한 파장을 조사하는, 애완동물 화장실.The light source is a pet toilet, irradiating different wavelengths depending on whether or not the pet.
- 청구항 13에 있어서,The method according to claim 13,상기 광원은 UVB(Ultraviolet-B) 및 UVC(Ultraviolet-C) 중 적어도 어느 하나의 파장을 조사하는, 애완동물 화장실.The light source is a pet toilet, irradiating at least one wavelength of UVB (Ultraviolet-B) and UVC (Ultraviolet-C).
- 청구항 14에 있어서,The method according to claim 14,애완동물의 출입 여부를 감지하는 센서를 더 갖고,Have more sensors to detect pets상기 광원은 애완동물이 상기 몸체 내에 체류 시 상기 UVB를 조사하고, 부재 시 상기 UVC를 조사하는, 애완동물 화장실.The light source irradiates the UVB when the pet stays in the body and irradiates the UVC in the absence.
- 청구항 1 내지 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,음이온발생장치 및 오존발생장치 중 적어도 어느 하나를 더 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.Further comprising at least one of the anion generator and the ozone generator, pet toilet.
- 청구항 1 내지 청구항 6 중 어느 하나의 항에 있어서,The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,공기를 내부에서 순환시키는 적어도 하나의 송풍팬을 더 포함하는, 애완동물 화장실.And at least one blower fan for circulating air therein.
- 청구항 17에 있어서,The method according to claim 17,상기 송풍팬은 상기 몸체의 내벽 또는 상벽에 설치된, 애완동물 화장실.The blowing fan is installed on the inner wall or the upper wall of the body, pet toilet.
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