Patent Publication Number: US-2021161097-A1

Title: Storage apparatus for companion animal

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to PCT Application No. PCT/KR2018/012538, having a filing date of Oct. 23, 2018, based on KR 10-2018-0043402, having a filing date of Apr. 13, 2018, the entire contents both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY 
     The following relates to a storage apparatus for a companion animal, and more specifically, to a storage apparatus for a companion animal that is used indoors as a house in which a companion animal lives and that is used outdoors as a bag for moving the companion animal. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In general, households raising companion animals are gradually increasing along with various social changes such as aging, low birth rate, and an increase in single-person households. According to press releases of major domestic media, in the early 2010s, the number of domestic populations raising companion animals exceeded 10 million. 
     The companion animal provides emotional comfort and psychological stability to its owner, that is, forms a companionship for mutual interaction with its owner, and serves to perform a proper function to modern people who are tired due to stress. In this respect, the companion animal is recognized as a family member, and thus the importance and status of the companion animal is gradually rising in recent years. 
     As the companion animals become family members, various assistive devices such as houses, bags, cushions, and mats for protecting the companion animals and providing convenience to the companion animals are being released in response to the demands to raise the companion animals in healthy ways. In addition, as the outings with the companion animals become more frequent, companion animal bags are gradually being developed into forms that are convenient to carry. 
     However, since indoor houses and outdoor bags for companion animals are conventionally distinguished, there is a problem of storing the bags in a storehouse. In addition, when going out, there is a problem in that the companion animal does not like to enter an unfamiliar bag and is psychologically unstable. Accordingly, there is a need to improve this. 
     The background art of embodiments of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2017-0111506 (Published on Oct. 12, 2017, Title of Invention: MOVING BAG FOR COMPANION ANIMAL). 
     Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a storage apparatus for a companion animal which is used indoors as a house in which a companion animal lives and used outdoors as a bag for moving the companion animal. 
     One aspect of embodiments of the present invention provides a storage apparatus for a companion animal, the storage apparatus including a first storage part in which a companion animal is seated, a second storage part connected to an edge of the first storage part and configured to surround the companion animal, and a third storage part coupled to the second storage part, wherein the third storage part surrounds the first storage part or is turned over to cover an upper side of the second storage part. 
     The first storage part may include a first storage body part and a first storage access part formed in the first storage body part and configured to open the first storage body part to allow the companion animal to enter or exit therethrough. 
     The first storage access part may include an access door part separated from the first storage body part by cutting a portion of the first storage body part, and an access-detachment and attachment part which connects or separates the access door part to or from the first storage body part. 
     The first storage part may further include a first storage expansion part formed in the first storage body part to expand a space. 
     The first storage expansion part may include an expansion-door part separated from the first storage body part by cutting a portion of the first storage body part, an expansion-detachment and attachment part connecting or separating the expansion-door part to or from the first storage body part, and an expansion-mesh part which connects the expansion-door part and the first storage body part and is folded or unfolded. 
     The first storage part may further include a first storage exposure part formed in the first storage body part and exposing an interior of the first storage body part. 
     The first storage exposure part may include an exposure-mesh part formed in the first storage body part and having a mesh shape, and an exposure-opening and closing part formed in the first storage body part to open or close the exposure-mesh part. 
     The first storage part may further include a first storage coupling part formed on the first storage body part, and a first storage frame part rotatably installed in the first storage coupling part and configured to support the first storage body part or the third storage part covering the upper side of the second storage part. 
     The second storage part may include a second storage protrusion part protruding upward from the edge of the first storage part and having an upper end portion connected to the third storage part. 
     The second storage part may further include an additional second storage protrusion part extending upward from the second storage protrusion part. 
     The third storage part may include a pair of third storage cover parts coupled to the second storage part and facing each other, and a third storage coupling part which couples or separates the pair of third storage cover parts. 
     The third storage part may further include a third storage opening and closing part formed in the third storage cover part to open or close the third storage cover part. 
     The third storage part may further include one or more third storage ventilation parts which are formed in the third storage cover part and through which air passes. 
     The third storage part may further include a third storage installation part formed on the third storage cover part and installed on a wheel type bag handle. 
     The storage apparatus may further include a fourth storage part formed in one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part and allowing an interior to be visually recognized. 
     The fourth storage part may include a fourth storage hole part formed in the second storage part and the third storage part. 
     The fourth storage part may further include one or more fourth storage female fixing parts formed on the second storage part and disposed around the fourth storage hole part, one or more fourth storage male fixing parts formed on the third storage part and disposed around the fourth storage hole part to be coupled to the fourth storage female fixing parts, and a fourth storage cover part coupled to the third storage part, having a mesh shape to be accommodated in the third storage part, and coupled to the fourth storage female fixing part to cover the fourth storage hole part. 
     The storage apparatus may further include a fifth storage part formed on one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part and allowing a user to carry and move the storage apparatus. 
     The storage apparatus may further include a sixth storage part inserted into one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part to maintain stiffness thereof. 
     The storage apparatus may further include a seventh storage part coupled to any one of the first storage part to the third storage part and a collar of the companion animal. 
     The storage apparatus may further include an eighth storage part covering the first storage part and the second storage part. 
     In a storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention, when a third storage part surrounds a first storage part, the storage apparatus can have a house form, and when the third storage part covers a second storage part, the storage apparatus can have a bag form to store a companion animal. 
     The companion animal can enter and exit the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention through a first storage access part. 
     In the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention, an inner space of a bag can be expanded through a first storage expansion part. 
     The companion animal in the bag of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention can be visually recognized through a first storage exposure part. 
     A user can carry and move the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention through using a fifth storage part. 
     When the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention is in a house or bag state, a sixth storage part can be inserted into one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part to support a weight of the companion animal. 
     In the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to embodiments of the present invention, an eighth storage part can cover the first storage part and the second storage part to restrict contamination of the first storage part, second storage part, and the third storage part. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
       Some of the embodiments will be described in detail, with reference to the following figures, wherein like designations denote like members, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is used indoors as a house; 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is used as a bag; 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a first storage access part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is opened; 
         FIG. 4  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a first storage expansion part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention has an expanded space; 
         FIG. 5  is a schematic view illustrating a first storage exposure part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6  is a schematic view illustrating a first storage frame part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic view illustrating a second storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 9  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage opening and closing part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage ventilation part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 11  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage installation part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 12  is a schematic view illustrating a fourth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 13  is a schematic view illustrating a fifth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 14A  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 14B  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 14C  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 15  is a schematic view illustrating a seventh storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 16  is a schematic view illustrating an eighth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 17A  is a schematic view illustrating a process in which a house state of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is changed into a bag state thereof; 
         FIG. 17B  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 17C  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 17D  is a schematic view illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Hereinafter, a storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Sizes of components or thicknesses of lines in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, some terms described below are defined in consideration of functions in embodiments of the invention, and meanings may vary depending on, for example, a user or operator&#39;s intentions or customs. Therefore, the meanings of terms should be interpreted based on the scope throughout this specification. 
       FIG. 1  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is used indoors as a house, and  FIG. 2  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is used as a bag. Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , a storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first storage part  10 , a second storage part  20 , and a third storage part  30 . The first, second, and third storage parts  10 ,  20 , and  30  may be formed of a fabric, and a deformable material may be adopted therefor. 
     A companion animal may be seated inside the first storage part  10 . As an example, the first storage part  10  may have a square cushion shape so that the companion animal may sit and rest thereon. In addition, any one of variable shapes may be adopted for the first storage part  10  so that the companion animal may sit thereon. An inner skin of the first storage part  10  may be come into contact with the companion animal. 
     The second storage part  20  is connected to an edge of the first storage part  10  and surrounds the companion animal. As an example, the second storage part  20  may be disposed to surround the edge of the first storage part  10  and perform a fence function of surrounding the companion animal. 
     The third storage part  30  is coupled to the second storage part  20 . As an example, one end portion of the third storage part  30  may be coupled to the second storage part  20 , and the third storage part  30  may be turned over so that both surfaces thereof are usable. More specifically, the third storage part  30  may surround an outer skin of the second storage part  20  and an outer skin of the first storage part  10 . In addition, the third storage part  30  may be turned over to cover an upper side of the second storage part  20  and close inner spaces between the first to third storage parts  10 ,  20 , and  30 . 
     In a state in which the third storage part  30  surrounds the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20 , a house allowing the companion animal to rest in the space between the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20  may be formed. In addition, when the third storage part  30  is turned over to cover the upper side of the second storage part  20 , the first, second, and third storage parts  10 ,  20 , and  30  may become a bag form to move the companion animal. 
       FIG. 3  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a first storage access part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is opened. Referring to  FIG. 3 , the first storage part  10  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first storage body part  11  and a first storage access part  12 . 
     When the storage apparatus  1  is in a house state, the first storage body part  11  may be a bottom surface allowing the companion animal to sit and rest thereon. In addition, when the storage apparatus  1  is in a bag state, the first storage body part  11  may be a side surface which covers the companion animal. 
     The first storage access part  12  is formed in the first storage body part  11 . The first storage access part  12  opens the first storage body part  11  to allow the companion animal to enter or exit the first storage body part  11 . That is, when the storage apparatus  1  is in the bag state, the first storage access part  12  may open the first storage body part  11  to allow the companion animal to be put into the bag. 
     The first storage access part  12  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an access door part  121  and an access-detachment and attachment part  122 . 
     A portion of the first storage body part  11  is cut so that the access door part  121  is separated from the first storage body part  11 . As an example, three sides of the access door part  121  may be separated from the first storage body part  11  through a process of cutting the first storage body part  11 . 
     The access-detachment and attachment part  122  connects or separates the access door part  121  to or from the first storage body part  11 . As an example, the access door part  121  and the first storage body part  11  may be connected to or separated from each other by a zipper. 
       FIG. 4  is a schematic view illustrating a state in which a first storage expansion part expands a space of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 4 , since a first storage expansion part  13  according to one embodiment of the present invention is formed in the first storage body part  11  and a space thereof is expandable, the first storage expansion part  13  may provide an additional space to the companion animal who feels stuffy in the bag. 
     The first storage expansion part  13  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an expansion-door part  131 , an expansion-detachment and attachment part  132 , and an expansion-mesh part  133 . 
     A portion of the first storage body part  11  is cut so that the expansion-door part  131  is separated from the first storage body part  11 . As an example, three sides of the expansion-door part  131  may be separated from the first storage body part  11  through a process of cutting the first storage body part  11 . In this case, the access door part  121  may be formed in the expansion-door part  131  (see  FIG. 3 ). 
     The expansion-detachment and attachment part  132  connects or separates the expansion-door part  131  to or from the first storage body part  11 . As an example, the expansion-door part  131  and the first storage body part  11  may be connected to or separated from each other by a zipper. 
     The expansion-mesh part  133  connects the expansion-door part  131  and the first storage body part  11  and is folded or unfolded. The expansion-mesh part  133  may fill a gap between the expansion-door part  131  and the first storage body part  11  to allow a space to be expanded by a distance between the first storage body part  11  and the expansion-door part  131 . As an example, the expansion-mesh part  133  may include an expansion-mesh connection part  134  having a mesh shape and connecting the first storage body part  11  and the expansion-door part  131 , and one or more expansion-mesh frame parts  135  coupled to the expansion-mesh connection part  134  to allow the expansion-mesh connection part  134  to be folded or unfolded. 
       FIG. 5  is a schematic view illustrating a first storage exposure part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 5 , the first storage part  10  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a first storage exposure part  14 . The first storage exposure part  14  is formed in the first storage body part  11  and exposes an interior of the first storage body part  11 . Due to the storage exposure part  14 , a state in which the companion animal is in the bag may be recognized from the outside. 
     The first storage exposure part  14  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an exposure-mesh part  141  and an exposure-opening and closing part  142 . 
     The exposure-mesh part  141  is formed in the first storage body part  11  and has a mesh shape. As an example, the exposure-mesh part  141  may be coupled to the first storage body part  11  and cover a cut region of a portion of the first storage body part  11 . More specifically, the exposure-mesh part  141  may be formed in the access door part  121 . 
     The exposure-opening and closing part  142  is formed in the first storage body part  11  and opens or closes the exposure-mesh part  141 . As an example, a lower end portion of the opening and closing part  142  may be coupled to the access door part  121  disposed under the exposure-mesh part  141 . 
     An upper end portion of the exposure-opening and closing part  142  may be coupled to the first storage body part  11  so that the exposure-opening and closing part  142  may cover the exposure-mesh part  141 . In addition, the upper end portion of the exposure-opening and closing part  142  may be separated from the first storage body part  11  to open the exposure-mesh part  141 . 
     As an example, an exposure-coupling part  143  configured to be coupled or separated in a zipper manner may be formed at the access door part  121  disposed above the exposure-mesh part  141  and the upper end portion of the exposure-opening and closing part  142 . In addition, the exposure-opening and closing part  142  and the access door part  121  are detachable or attachable by any one of various manners. 
       FIG. 6  is a schematic view illustrating a first storage frame part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 6 , the first storage part  10  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes first storage coupling parts  15  and first storage frame parts  16 . 
     The first storage coupling parts  15  are formed on the first storage body part  11 , and the first storage frame parts  16  are rotatably installed on the first storage coupling parts  15 . When the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state, the first storage frame part  16  supports the first storage body part  11  in a state in which the first storage frame part  16  lies down, and when the storage apparatus  1  is in the bag state, the first storage frame part  16  supports the third storage part  30  covering the second storage part  20  to suppress deformation of the third storage part  30  in a state in which the first storage frame part  16  stands up. 
     As an example, a total of four first storage coupling parts  15  is sewn onto each of corner points of the first storage body part  11 , and the first storage frame part  16  may include a pair of frame coupling parts  161  inserted into the first storage coupling parts  15  to maintain a coupled state, frame connection parts  162  extending from the frame coupling parts  161 , and a frame support part  163  which connects the frame connection parts  162  and supports the third storage part  30 . 
       FIG. 7  is a schematic view illustrating a second storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 7 , the second storage part  20  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a second storage protrusion part  21 . 
     The second storage protrusion part  21  protrudes upward from the edge of the first storage part  10 , and an upper end portion thereof is connected to the third storage part  30 . As an example, when the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state and the companion animal is seated on the first storage body part  11 , the second storage protrusion part  21  protruding from an edge of the first storage body part  11  may function as a fence to protect the companion animal. In this case, the upper end portion of the second storage protrusion part  21  is made of a deformable material to which the third storage part  30  is connected so that third storage part  30  may be turned over. When the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state, the third storage part  30  may cover the second storage protrusion part  21  and the first storage body part  11  and, when the storage apparatus  1  is in the bag state, the third storage part  30  may cover an upper side of the second storage protrusion part  21 . 
     The second storage part  20  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include an additional second storage protrusion part  22 . The additional second storage protrusion part  22  extends upward from the second storage protrusion part  21 . That is, when the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state, the additional second storage protrusion part  22  may increase a height of the fence, and since the third storage part  30  surrounding only the second storage protrusion part  21  is changed into a bag, a volume of the bag is allowed to be decreased so that portability thereof may be improved. 
       FIG. 8  is a schematic view illustrating the third storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 8 , the third storage part  30  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes third storage cover parts  31  and a third storage coupling part  32 . 
     A pair of third storage cover parts  31  are coupled to the second storage part  20  and disposed to face each other. As an example, the third storage cover part  31  may be coupled to the second storage protrusion part  21  to surround the second storage protrusion part  21  and the first storage body part  11  or cover the upper side of the second storage protrusion part  21 . 
     The third storage coupling part  32  couples or separates the pair of third storage cover parts  31 . As an example, the third storage coupling part  32  may be a zipper which is coupled to or separated from an end portion of the third storage cover part  31 . In addition, any one of various components capable of coupling or separating the pair of third storage cover parts  31  may be adopted for the third storage coupling part  32 . 
       FIG. 9  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage opening and closing part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 9 , the third storage part  30  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a third storage opening and closing part  33 . 
     The third storage opening and closing part  33  is formed in the third storage cover part  31  and opens or closes the third storage cover part  31 . As an example, the third storage opening and closing part  33  may include an opening and closing door part  331  and an opening and closing-detachment and attachment part  332 . Three sides of the opening and closing door part  331  may be separated from the third storage cover part  31  through a process of cutting the third storage cover part  31 , and the opening and closing-detachment and attachment part  332  may connect or separate the opening and closing door part  331  to or from the third storage cover part  31 . In this case, a zipper method may be applied to the opening and closing-detachment and attachment part  332 , and in addition, any one of various detachable methods may be applied thereto. 
     The third storage opening and closing part  33  may further include an opening and closing cover part  333 . The opening and closing cover part  333  may cover the opening and closing-detachment and attachment part  332  to prevent the companion animal from being injured due to direct contact with the opening and closing-detachment and attachment part  332  when a face of the companion animal sticks out through the opening and closing door part  331 . As an example, the opening and closing cover part  333  may be formed of a flexible material, one end portion thereof may be sewn inside the third storage cover part  31 , and the other end portion thereof may be detachably attached to an outer side of the third storage cover part  31 . In addition, both end portions of the opening and closing cover part  333  may be detachably attached to each of inner and outer sides of the third storage cover part  31 . 
       FIG. 10  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage ventilation part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 10 , the third storage part  30  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include third storage ventilation parts  34 . 
     The third storage ventilation part  34  is formed in the third storage cover part  31 , and air flows therethrough. As an example, the third storage ventilation part  34  may be a hole formed in the third storage cover part  31 , and the hole may be covered by a mesh so as not to discharge hairs of the companion animal to the outside. 
       FIG. 11  is a schematic view illustrating a third storage installation part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 11 , the third storage part  30  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a third storage installation part  35 . 
     The third storage installation part  35  is formed on the third storage cover part  31  and installed on a wheel type bag handle. As an example, both end portions of the third storage installation part  35  are fixedly sewn to the third storage cover part  31 , a central portion thereof is separated from the third storage cover part  31 , and the wheel type bag handle, that is, a carrier handle, passes through a separation gap between the central portion and the third storage cover part  31  so that the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal having the bag form may be installed around the wheel type bag handle. In addition, the third storage installation part  35  may also be installed outside the second storage part  20 . Meanwhile, a vehicle safety belt may pass between the third storage installation part  35  and the third storage cover part  31  and be coupled to a seat to fix the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal having the bag form.  FIG. 12  is a schematic view illustrating a fourth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 12 , the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a fourth storage part  40 . 
     The fourth storage part  40  is formed in one or more of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30 , and an interior thereof is visually recognizable. Accordingly, the user may rapidly recognize a state of the companion animal while moving the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal, and the companion animal also may recognize its owner and be relieved of anxiety. 
     The fourth storage part  40  according to one embodiment of the present invention includes fourth storage hole parts  41 . The fourth storage hole parts  41  are formed in the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30 . As an example, the fourth storage hole part  41  may have a hole shape cut at a connection point of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30 . In addition, the fourth storage hole part  41  may be formed to maximize an open area by cutting a portion of the second storage part  20  and a portion of the third storage part  30 . 
     The fourth storage part  40  according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include fourth storage female fixing parts  42 , fourth storage male fixing parts  43 , and a fourth storage cover part  44 . 
     One or more fourth storage female fixing parts  42  are formed on the second storage part  20  and disposed around the fourth storage hole part  41 . One or more fourth storage male fixing parts  43  may be formed on the third storage part  30 , disposed around the fourth storage hole parts  41 , and coupled to the fourth storage female fixing parts  42 . As an example, the fourth storage male fixing part  43  may be inserted into a groove formed in the fourth storage female fixing part  42 , and the fourth storage male fixing part  43  and the fourth storage female fixing part  42  may be coupled to each other by a magnetic force or separated from each other by an external force. When the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal has a house form and the third storage part  30  covers the second storage part  20 , the fourth storage male fixing part  43  and the fourth storage female fixing part  42  may be coupled to each other. 
     The fourth storage cover part  44  is coupled to the third storage part  30 , has a mesh shape to be accommodated in the third storage part  30 , and is coupled to the fourth storage female fixing part  42  to cover the fourth storage hole part  41 . As an example, the fourth storage cover part  44  may be inserted into a third storage insertion part  39  formed outside the third storage body part  31 , and when the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal has the bag form, the fourth storage cover part  44  may be withdrawn from the third storage insertion part  39  to cover the fourth storage hole part  41 . Fourth storage cover coupling parts  441  corresponding to fourth storage female fixing parts  42  may be formed on the fourth storage cover part  44 . 
       FIG. 13  is a schematic view illustrating a fifth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 13 , a fifth storage part  50  according to one embodiment of the present invention is formed on one or more of the first to third storage parts  10 ,  20 , and  30  and has a shape so that the user may carry and move the storage apparatus  1 . 
     As an example, the fifth storage part  50  may be formed on each of the first storage part  10  and the third storage part  30  and includes a fifth storage handle part  51  which is graspable by the user. In addition, the fifth storage part  50  may include a fifth storage-shoulder wear part  52  which may be coupled to the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30  and worn on the shoulder of the user. In this case, since both end portions of a shoulder strap of the fifth storage-shoulder wear part  52  are detachable and attachable, the fifth storage-shoulder wear part may be separately stored when the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state. 
       FIG. 14  is a set of schematic views illustrating a sixth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 14 , sixth storage parts  60  according to one embodiment of the present invention are inserted into one or more of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30  to maintain stiffness of one or more of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30 . As an example, the sixth storage part  60  may be formed of a rectangular plastic material and inserted into the sixth storage insertion part  61  formed in any one of the pair of third storage cover parts  31  forming the bottom surface of the house (see  FIGS. 14A and 14B ). In addition, the sixth storage parts  60  may be inserted into sixth storage-storing parts  62  formed in the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30  forming the bottom surface of the bag to suppress deformation of the bag due to a weight of the companion animal (see  FIG. 14C ). In this case, the sixth storage insertion part  61  and the sixth storage-storing part  62  may have a pouch shape so that the sixth storage parts  60  are inserted thereinto. 
       FIG. 15  is a schematic view illustrating a seventh storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 15 , a seventh storage part  70  according to one embodiment of the present invention is coupled to any one of the first storage part  10  to the third storage part  30  and coupled to a collar of the companion animal. As an example, the seventh storage part  70  may include a seventh storage strap part  71  coupled to any one of the first storage part  10  to the third storage part  30  and a corresponding length, and a seventh storage ring part  72  formed at an end portion of the seventh storage strap part  71  and coupled to the collar of the companion animal. In addition, the seventh storage part  70  may further include a seventh storage-storage part  73  which may be coupled to any one of the first storage part  10  to the third storage part  30  and may store the seventh storage strap part  71  having a corresponding length. 
       FIG. 16  is a schematic view illustrating an eighth storage part of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to  FIG. 16 , an eighth storage part  80  according to one embodiment of the present invention covers the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20 . In addition, the eighth storage part  80  may cover a portion of the third storage part  30 . 
     As an example, the eighth storage part  80  may include an eighth storage cover part  81  and an eighth storage cushion part  82  surrounding the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20  when the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state. The eighth storage cover part  81  may be formed of a soft fabric material to provide convenience to the companion animal and may include a waterproof material to prevent contamination due to urine. The eighth storage cushion part  82  may provide cushion to the house. The eighth storage cover part  81  and the eighth storage cushion part  82  may be selectively used, the eighth storage cover part  81  may cover the first storage part  10 , the second storage part  20 , and a portion of the third storage part  30 , and the eighth storage cushion part  82  may cover the eighth storage cover part  81 . In addition, when the eighth storage cover part  81  and the eighth storage cushion part  82  are contaminated, the eighth storage cover part  81  and the eighth storage cushion part  82  may be replaced. 
       FIGS. 17A-D  are schematic views illustrating a process in which the house state of the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention is changed into the bag state thereof. Hereinafter, a method of using the storage apparatus for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIGS. 17A-D . 
     The second storage part  20  performs a fence function at the edge of the first storage part  10 , and the third storage part  30  covers the second storage part  20  and an outer side of the first storage part  10  so that the storage apparatus enters the house state (see  FIG. 1 ). 
     When the storage apparatus  1  is in the house state, the companion animal may be seated on the first storage part  10  to sleep or rest. In this case, the first storage part  10 , the second storage part  20 , and the portion of the third storage part  30  may be protected by the separate eighth storage part  80  surrounding the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20 . 
     In addition, when the user turns the third storage part  30  over so that the third storage part  30  covers the upper side of the second storage part  20 , the storage apparatus  1  may enter the bag state, and the companion animal may be moved to the outside (see  FIG. 2 ). 
     In this case, the bag form may be maintained by rotating the first storage frame parts  16 , and the sixth storage parts  60  may be inserted into outer sides of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30  to support the weight of the companion animal. 
     When the storage apparatus enters the bag state, the user separates the first storage access part  12  formed in the first storage body part  11  from the first storage body part  11  to form an entrance for the companion animal and inputs the companion animal through such a space. In addition, the collar of the companion animal is connected to the seventh storage part  70 . 
     When the companion animal enters the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal in the bag state, the user may carry and move the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal in the bag state to a destination using the fifth storage part  50 . 
     Meanwhile, the user may visually check a state of the companion animal in the bag through the fourth storage part  40 . In addition, a size of the bag may be expanded using the first storage expansion part  13  to provide comfort to the companion animal. 
     The storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention has the house form when the third storage part  30  surrounds the first storage part  10 , and the storage apparatus  1  has the bag form when the third storage part  30  covers the second storage part  20  to store the companion animal. 
     The companion animal may enter or exit the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention through the first storage access part  12 . 
     In the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention, an inner space of the bag may be expanded using the first storage expansion part  13 . 
     In the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention, the companion animal in the bag may be visually checked through the first storage exposure part  14 . 
     The user may carry and move the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention using the fifth storage part  50 . 
     In the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sixth storage parts  60  may be inserted into one or more of the second storage part  20  and the third storage part  30  and support the weight of the companion animal when the storage apparatus  1  is in the house or bag state. 
     In the storage apparatus  1  for a companion animal according to one embodiment of the present invention, the eighth storage part  80  may cover the first storage part  10 , the second storage part  20 , and the portion of the third storage part  30  to reduce contamination of the first storage part  10  and the second storage part  20 . 
     Although the present invention has been disclosed in the form of preferred embodiments and variations thereon, it will be understood that numerous additional modifications and variations could be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention. 
     For the sake of clarity, it is to be understood that the use of “a” or “an” throughout this application does not exclude a plurality, and “comprising” does not exclude other steps or elements. The mention of a “unit” or a “module” does not preclude the use of more than one unit or module.