JPH104813A - Air-conditioning mat for pet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the life temperature environment of pet by supplying cold air or warm air from an air conditioner through a communicating pipe to a mat which has an air-permeable chamber in the interior and a great number of small holes on the top so as to produce cold air or warm air from the small holes of the subject product. SOLUTION: An air-permeable chamber 6 is made in a box body 5 comprising an upper top plate 2, a bottom plate 3 and side plates 4 and a great number of small holes 7 are bored through the top plate 2 to form a mat 1 made of a synthetic resin. One end of a flexible communicating pipe 8 is fixed to a side plate 4 at the base end part side of the mat 1 to make the pipe communicate with the air-permeable chamber 6. The other end of the communicating pipe 8 is connected to an air conditioner 9 to supply cold air or warm air from the air conditioner 9 to the air-permeable chamber 6. Preferably, a floor, etc., are not wetted even if water is condensed on the mat and water drops fall, when the objective product 1 is placed on a receiver 11 for the mat made of a synthetic resin peripherally provided with a wall 10 on the outer peripheral face. Preferably, a cover is hung on the mat so as to prevent the stain of the product and to improve comfortableness of the mat.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pet heating / cooling mat for making a living environment of pets such as dogs and cats comfortable.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, dogs that are generally vulnerable to heat dig their hot feet in the garden with their feet on hot summer days.
He survived the heat by hitting his stomach directly against the cold soil in the ground and cooling the stomach. In addition, cold cats often enter the kotatsu on winter nights or sneak into the bed of their families to overcome the cold.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the current urban housing situation, there are few houses with garden soil and apartments and condominiums are increasing, so dogs are free even in the hot summer time as before. I can no longer dig the soil and cool my belly. Also, recently, with the boom of pets, illnesses have been transmitted from pets to humans.For example, cats can sneak into futons on cold winter nights as in the past, which is a point of human hygiene management. It was said that it was not desirable.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pet cooling / heating mat for solving the above-mentioned problems relating to pets.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a ventilation chamber is provided in a box body comprising a top plate, a bottom plate and a side plate, and a number of small holes are formed in the top plate to form a mat made of synthetic resin. Means, one end of a flexible communication pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the ventilation chamber, and the other end of the communication pipe is connected to a cooling / heating machine, Alternatively, an air chamber is provided in a box body including a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, and a partition wall having a communication port opened at one end portion is fixed to the air chamber, and an upper chamber and a lower chamber are provided. While one end of a flexible blower pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat, the mat is opened and communicated with the upper chamber, and the other end of the blower pipe is a circulation type air conditioner / heater. Connected to the ventilation side of Means wherein one end of a flexible suction pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the lower chamber, and the other end of the suction pipe is connected to the suction side of the air conditioner. Alternatively, an air chamber is provided in a box body including a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, and a partition wall having a communication port opened at one end side is fixed to the air chamber to provide an upper chamber and a lower chamber. While one end of a flexible water supply pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat, the mat is opened and communicated with the upper chamber, and the other end of the water supply pipe has a circulating-type cold / One end of a flexible water-absorbing pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat and connected to the lower chamber, and the other end of the water-absorbing pipe is connected to the cold / hot side. Water machine suction By employing the means of being connected to the side, and solves the above problems.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention. Is a plan view, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same.
Is a mat formed of a synthetic resin having a certain degree of hardness, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, provided with a ventilation chamber 6 in a box body 5 composed of a top plate 2, a bottom plate 3 and a side plate 4.

A large number of small holes 7 serving as ventilation holes are formed in the upper surface plate 2 of the mat 1, and a flexible communication pipe 8 is formed in the side plate 4 on the base end side of the mat 1. One end is fixed, and one end of the communication pipe 8 is openly connected to the ventilation chamber 6 of the mat 1.

The other end of the communication pipe 8 is connected to a cooling / heating machine 9 as shown by a two-dot chain line, and cool air cooled by the cooling / heating machine 9 or warm air heated by the mat 1 is supplied to the mat 1. Is supplied into the ventilation chamber 6.

The air conditioner 9 is a multi-functional heat exchanger capable of generating cool air as a cooler in summer and hot air as a heater in winter. The air conditioner 9 is operated by a 100 V commercial power supply (not shown), and can be automatically turned on and off by setting a timer, and a constant set temperature can be automatically maintained by a thermostat.

The mat 1 is mounted on a synthetic resin mat receiver 11 having a wall 10 provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof. For example, during cooling, the air around the mat 1 cools and condenses on the mat 1 to form water droplets. It is designed so that even if it is dripped, it will not wet the surrounding floor and so on.

The mat 1 can be covered with a cover (not shown) such as a permeable cloth, a woven fabric, a woolen fabric or the like to prevent the mat 1 from being stained and to improve the feel. It can be more comfortable as a pet bet.

In the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention having the above-described configuration, when the cooling or heating air is sent from the cooling / heating machine 9, the cooling or warm air flows from the flexible communication pipe 8 through the ventilation chamber 6 to the air hole. It is discharged upward from a number of small holes 7. Therefore, in the hot summer season, when the cool air is generated and sent out by the cooling function of the air conditioner 9, if the pet is on the mat 1, which is a bed, the hot air is blown out from the many small holes 7 of the mat 1. Released from the
Dogs do not have to dig in the summer, especially in a comfortable environment.

In winter, when the warm air is generated and sent out by the heating function of the air conditioner 9 when the pet is on the bed 1, the pet blows out from the many small holes 5 of the bed 1. The cat is freed from the cold by the warm air and placed in a comfortable environment, so that cats do not have to sneak into kotatsu or family bedding even in winter, and can prevent transmission of disease from pets to humans.

By placing the mat 1 on the mat receiver 11 having the wall 10, it is possible to prevent the surrounding environment such as the floor from getting wet even when water drops are generated during cooling in summer.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 4 is the same longitudinal sectional view, in which 21 is polyethylene,
The mat is formed by providing an air chamber 26 in a box 25 made of a synthetic resin having a certain degree of hardness such as polypropylene and having a top plate 22, a bottom plate 23 and a side plate 24.

The upper plate 22 of the air chamber 26 of the mat 21
A partition wall 28 having a communication port 27 opened at one end is fixed to an intermediate portion between the bottom plate 23 and the bottom plate 23 to form an upper chamber 26a and a lower chamber 26b.

One end of a flexible blower pipe 29 is fixed to the side plate 24 on the base end side of the upper chamber 26a of the mat 21, and one end of the blower pipe 29 is opened into the upper chamber 26a. The other end of the blower pipe 29 is connected to the blower side of a circulation type air conditioner 30 as shown by a two-dot chain line.
The cool air cooled from 0 or the heated hot air is supplied into the upper chamber 26a of the mat 21.

On the other hand, a flexible suction pipe 3 is provided on the side plate 24 on the base end side of the lower chamber 26b of the mat 21.
One end of the suction pipe 31 is fixed, and one end of the suction pipe 31 is opened and communicated with the inside of the lower chamber 26b, and the other end of the suction pipe 31 is connected to the air conditioner 30 as shown by a two-dot chain line. The upper chamber 26 is connected to the suction side.
a, cool air or warm air that is cooled or heated to lower the heating / cooling capability by heating or cooling the upper surface plate 22 is drawn into the air conditioner 30 through the communication port 27 and the lower chamber 26b, and then cooled or heated again. The air is heated and blown into the upper chamber 26a to reuse energy.

1 and 2, the mat 21 is placed on a synthetic resin mat receiver 33 having a wall 32 provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is designed so that even if the mat 21 cools down and condenses on the mat 21 and drops of water, the surrounding floor and the like do not get wet and stain.

In the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention having the above-described structure, when the cooling or heating air is sent from the cooling / heating machine 30, the cooling or hot air is blown from the flexible blowing pipe 29 into the upper chamber 26a. The upper surface plate 22 is cooled or heated.

Then, the cool air or the hot air after cooling or heating the upper plate 22 is supplied to the communication port 27 and the lower chamber 2.
The air is sucked into the air conditioner 30 through 6b, cooled or heated again, and sent to the upper chamber 26a, so that energy can be reused. Therefore, in the hot summer season, when the cool air is generated and transmitted by the cooling function of the air conditioner 30, if the pet is on the mat 21 which is a bed,
Since the upper surface plate 22 of the mat 21 is cooled, it is released from the heat and is placed in a comfortable environment, so that dogs do not have to dig soil even in summer.

In winter, when the warm air is generated and sent out by the heating function of the air conditioner 30 when the pet is on the mat 21 as a bed, the upper plate 22 of the mat 21 is heated. Because of this, the cats are free from the cold and are placed in a comfortable environment, so that cats do not have to sneak into kotatsu or family beds even in winter, and can prevent transmission of disease from pets to humans.

Further, by placing the mat 21 on the mat receiver 33 having the wall 32, it is possible to prevent the surrounding environment such as the floor from getting wet even when water drops are generated during cooling in summer, for example.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 6 is the same longitudinal sectional view, in which 41 is polyethylene,
This mat is formed by providing an air chamber 46 in a box body 45 made of a synthetic resin having a certain degree of hardness such as polypropylene and having a top plate 42, a bottom plate 43, and a side plate 44.

The upper plate 42 of the air chamber 46 of the mat 41
A partition wall 48 having a communication port 47 opened at one end thereof is fixed to an intermediate portion between the upper and lower plates 43 to form an upper chamber 46a and a lower chamber 46b.

One end of a flexible water pipe 49 is fixed to the side plate 44 on the base end side of the upper chamber 46a of the mat 41, and one end of the water pipe 49 is opened into the upper chamber 46a. The other end of the water supply pipe 49 is connected to the water heater 50 as shown by a two-dot chain line.
Is connected to the water supply side of the cold water heater 50 from the cold water,
Alternatively, hot water is supplied into the upper chamber 46a of the mat 41.

On the other hand, the side plate 44 on the base end side of the lower chamber 46b of the mat 41 is provided with a flexible water absorbing pipe 5
One end of the water absorption pipe 51 is fixed, and one end of the water absorption pipe 51 is opened and communicated with the lower chamber 46b, and the other end of the water absorption pipe 51 is connected to the water heater 50 as shown by a two-dot chain line. Cool water or hot water, which is connected to the water absorption side and is supplied into the upper chamber 46a to cool or heat the upper surface plate 42 to lower the cooling / heating capability, or hot water through the communication port 47 and the lower chamber 46b, is supplied to the upper chamber 46a. The water is absorbed by the machine 50, cooled or heated again, and sent to the upper chamber 46a to reuse the energy.

1 and 2, the mat 41 is placed on a synthetic resin mat receiver 53 having a wall 52 provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof. For example, air around the mat 41 is cooled during cooling. Consideration is given so that even if the mat 41 cools down and condenses on the mat 41 and drops of water drop on the mat 41, it does not wet the surrounding floor and stain it.

In the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention having the above-described structure, when cold water or hot water is sent out from the cold / hot water heater 50, the cold or hot water is sent from the flexible water pipe 49 into the upper chamber 46a. The face plate 42 is cooled or heated.

Then, the cold or hot water after cooling or heating the upper plate 42 is supplied to the communication port 47 and the lower chamber 46b.
Further, the water is absorbed by the cooler / warmer 50 via the water absorption pipe 51, and is cooled or heated again and sent to the upper chamber 46a, so that energy can be reused. Therefore, in the hot summer season, when cold water is generated and transmitted by the cold water function of the water heater 50, if the pet is on the mat 41 which is a bed, the top plate 42 of the mat 41 is cooled. Dogs do not have to dig, even in summer, because they are free from the heat and are in a comfortable environment.

In winter, when warm water is generated and supplied by the heating function of the water heater 50 when the pet is on the mat 41 as a bed, the upper plate 42 of the mat 41 is heated. As a result, cats are freed from the cold and are placed in a comfortable environment, so that cats do not need to sneak into kotatsu or family bedding even in winter, preventing the transmission of disease from pets to humans.

[0032]

According to the present invention as described above, by sending cold air or cold water to a mat, which is a pet bed, especially when a dog is on the mat even when it is hot in the summer, the dog does not have to dig dirt. Sumi, you can spend comfortably in urban apartments and apartments. Also, by sending warm air or hot water to the pet's bed mat, especially if the cat stays on the mat even on a cold winter night, the cat does not have to sneak into a kotatsu or a family's bed, so that pets can harm humans. Infection can be prevented. Furthermore, since the mat is placed on the mat receiver, it is possible to prevent the floor and the like from getting wet even if dew condensation occurs during cooling.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a pet cooling / heating mat according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the first embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a second embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a third embodiment of the pet cooling / heating mat of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 mat, 2 top plate, 3 bottom plate, 4 side plate, 5 box, 6 ventilation room, 8 communication pipe, 9
Air conditioner, 10 wall, 11 mat receiver, 21
Mat, 22 top plate, 23 bottom plate, 24 side plate, 25 box body, 26 air chamber, 26a upper chamber, 26b lower chamber, 27 communication port, 28 partition wall, 29 blower pipe, 30 air conditioner, 31
Suction pipe, 32 wall, 33 mat receiver, 41
Mat, 42 top plate, 43 bottom plate, 44 side plate, 45 box body, 46 air chamber, 46a upper chamber, 46b lower chamber, 47 communication port, 48 partition wall, 49 water supply pipe, 50 chiller / heater, 51 water absorption pipe, 52 walls, 53 mat receiver.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A ventilation chamber is provided in a box comprising a top plate, a bottom plate and a side plate, and a number of small holes are formed in said top plate to form a synthetic resin mat. A pet cooling / heating mat for pets, wherein one end of a flexible communication pipe is fixed to an end side plate and is openly connected to the ventilation chamber, and the other end of the communication pipe is connected to a cooling / heating machine. 2. An air chamber is provided in a box body comprising a top plate, a bottom plate and a side plate, and a partition wall having a communication port opened at one end portion is fixed to the air chamber to provide an upper chamber and a lower chamber. While forming a mat made of a synthetic resin, one end of a flexible blower pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the upper chamber, and the other end of the blower pipe is a circulation type. The air suction side of the air conditioner is connected to, furthermore, one end of a flexible suction pipe is fixed to the side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the lower chamber, and the other end of the suction pipe is A pet heating / cooling mat connected to the suction side of a cooling / heating machine. 3. An air chamber is provided in a box body comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate, and a partition wall having a communication port opened at one end portion is fixed to the air chamber to provide an upper chamber and a lower chamber. While forming a mat made of synthetic resin, one end of a flexible water supply pipe is fixed to a side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the upper chamber, and the other end of the water supply pipe is a circulation type. Is connected to the water supply side of the chiller / heater, and one end of a flexible water-absorbing pipe is fixed to the side plate on the base end side of the mat and is openly connected to the lower chamber. A cooling / heating mat for pets, which is connected to a water absorption side of the water heater. 4. A mat mounted on a synthetic resin mat receiver having a wall provided on an outer peripheral surface thereof.
3. The cooling / heating mat for pet according to any one of 3.