A control method for pet drinking water

Abstract

The present invention discloses a control method for pet drinking water, belonging to the technical field of pet supplies control. Aiming at the problem that pet hair is easily wetted when drinking water, the present invention provides a control method for pet drinking water, including: obtaining the drinking habits of the target pet, where the drinking habits at least include the preference for dynamic water / static water; obtaining the position state of the drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, where the position state at least includes an inward bending position, a neutral position, and an outward bending position; and determining whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference and the position state. By obtaining the drinking habits of the target pet, especially the preference for dynamic water / static water, and combining with the drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, the present invention changes the position state of the drinking baffle to isolate pet hair from drinking water to a certain extent, thereby avoiding pet hair from being wetted and promoting pet health.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pet supplies control, and particularly to a control method for pet drinking water. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous expansion of the number of pet owners, the popularity of pet water dispensers is increasing. In existing pet water dispenser products, generally, a water pump is placed in a water storage bucket, and the water is pumped to a high place by the water pump and then falls into a drinking tray. A water outlet is designed at the other end of the drinking tray, and the water flows back to the water storage bucket from the water outlet to realize circulating water supply.

[0003] Pets, especially cats, are prone to wet their chest, neck, chin and other parts of the hair when drinking water in existing pet water dispensers. After getting wet, pets generally lick it clean, which will cause pets to ingest hair and thus affect their physical health. Taking cats as an example, there are barbs on the tongues of cats. Under the combing of the barbs, the hair is easily eaten into the stomach, and in severe cases, it will cause cats to suffer from hair ball disease. Hair ball disease can cause: 1. Reduced appetite. Since the intestines and stomach are blocked by hair and the peristaltic ability becomes poor, the cat can't eat. 2. Constipation. Since the mucous membrane is irritated and inflamed, the cat has constipation. 3. Constant vomiting, trying to vomit out the hair ball.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is necessary to propose a further solution to solve at least one of the problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the problem that the hair is easily wetted when pets drink water, the present invention provides a control method for pet drinking water. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A control method for pet drinking water, which is applied to a pet water dispenser. The pet water dispenser includes a drinking tray. A water outlet for providing dynamic water is arranged in the middle of the drinking tray, and at least a water accumulation area for providing static water is formed at the edge of the drinking tray. The control method includes:

[0007] Obtaining the drinking habit of a target pet, where the drinking habit at least includes the preference for dynamic water / static water;

[0008] Obtaining the position state of a drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, where the position state at least includes an inward bending position, a neutral position and an outward bending position;

[0009] Determining whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference and the position state.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the initial position state of the drinking baffle is the neutral position, and in response to the target pet leaving the preset drinking range, the drinking baffle is controlled to return to the neutral position.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, determining whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference bias and the position state includes:

[0012] If the preference bias is a preference for dynamic water and the position state is the neutral position, it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to bend inward;

[0013] If the preference bias is a preference for static water and the position state is the neutral position, it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to bend outward.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0015] The orientation of the target pet is obtained in real time. If the target pet is within the preset drinking range, changing the position state of the drinking baffle is stopped.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it includes:

[0017] Collecting n consecutive frames of images within the preset drinking detection range;

[0018] According to the n frames of images, determining whether all contain pet images and the pet images are of the same pet; if so,

[0019] According to the n frames of pet images, determining the traveling direction and traveling speed of the pet;

[0020] If the traveling direction is towards the drinking tray and the traveling speed is the maximum, it is determined that the pet is the target pet.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, determining the traveling direction of the pet according to the n frames of pet images includes:

[0022] Determining the traveling direction of the pet according to the orientation of the pet's front paws.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it includes:

[0024] Receiving the drinking habit of the pet, the drinking habit at least includes the drinking time bias and the associated behavior bias, and the associated behavior bias at least includes the drinking bias after the pet eats;

[0025] Determining the target pet according to the drinking time bias and the associated behavior bias.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pet drinking fountain includes a base, on which a water purification bucket and the drinking tray are provided. It further includes a waste water bucket and a bracket. The bracket is arranged on the base, and a filter element is detachably arranged on the bracket. The water purification bucket is communicated with the filter element through a water purification pipeline. The drinking tray is used for receiving the drinking water filtered by the filter element. The drinking tray is provided with a drain port, and the waste water bucket is communicated with the drain port through a waste water pipeline. An ultrasonic vibrator is arranged below the drinking tray.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a baffle mechanism is arranged on the side of the drinking tray, and the baffle mechanism is provided with an opening for a single pet to drink water.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drinking baffle is an elastic plate. On both sides of the drinking baffle and at a certain height from its bottom end, an inward push rod and an outward push rod are respectively arranged. The inward push rod is used to push the drinking baffle to bend inward, and the outward push rod is used to push the drinking baffle to bend outward.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0030] By obtaining the drinking habits of the target pet, especially the preference for dynamic water / static water, and combining with the drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, by changing the position state of the drinking baffle, the pet hair is isolated from the drinking water to a certain extent, thereby avoiding the pet hair from getting wet and promoting the health of the pet. Description of the Drawings

[0031] Figure 1 is the general flow chart of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is the flow chart for determining the target pet in the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the pet drinking fountain in the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the base of the pet drinking fountain in the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 is the schematic diagram of the water flow direction when the pet drinking fountain in the present invention discharges water;

[0036] Figure 6 is the schematic diagram of the water flow direction when the pet drinking fountain in the present invention drains water;

[0037] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the moisture-proof mechanism of the pet drinking fountain in the present invention.

[0038] Specifically, 100, base;

[0039] 200, water purification bucket; 210, first one-way valve; 220, water purification pipeline; 230, first water pump;

[0040] 300, wastewater bucket; 310, second one-way valve; 320, wastewater pipeline; 330, second water pump;

[0041] 400, top cover;

[0042] 500, drinking tray; 510, drain port; 520, water inlet; 521, water delivery pipe; 522, third water pump; 530, water outlet; 540, enclosure mechanism; 550, moisture-proof mechanism; 551, drinking baffle; 552, inner push rod; 553, outer push rod; 554, rotating shaft;

[0043] 600, bracket; 610, filter element; 611, purified water outlet;

[0044] 700, ultrasonic vibrator;

[0045] 800, main control board; 810, liquid level detection board. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0049] Generally, the drinking tray of an existing pet water dispenser is provided with a water outlet for providing dynamic water. The water in the drinking tray or the water dispenser forms flowing water similar to a fountain through this water outlet to attract pets to drink water. To prevent splashing, the water outlet is generally set in the middle of the drinking tray, which is far from the pet. This causes the pet to move significantly into the drinking tray to drink water, resulting in the hair hanging down on the chest, neck, chin, etc. being easily in contact with the water source at the inner edge of the drinking tray and thus getting wet.

[0050] However, some pets like to drink the low-flow water source, that is, static water, at the edge of the drinking tray. Although the pets drinking static water can significantly reduce the wet hair compared with the pets drinking dynamic water, the hair near the chin will still get wet, which is particularly obvious for long-haired pets such as Ragdoll cats.

[0051] This control method is applicable to a pet water dispenser, which includes a drinking tray 500. A water outlet 530 for providing dynamic water is set in the middle of the drinking tray 500, and at least a water accumulation area for providing static water is formed at the edge of the drinking tray 500.

[0052] As Figure 1 shown, this control method includes:

[0053] S1 Obtain the drinking habit of the target pet, and the drinking habit at least includes the preference for dynamic water / static water.

[0054] S2 Obtain the position state of the drinking baffle 551 set on the side of the drinking tray 500. The position state at least includes an inward bending position, a neutral position, and an outward bending position. The drinking baffle 551 can be arranged to fit the side wall of the drinking tray 500. The neutral position means that the drinking baffle 551 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The inward bending position means that the drinking baffle 551 bends towards the inside of the drinking tray 500. The outward bending position means that the drinking baffle 551 bends towards the outside of the drinking tray 500.

[0055] S3 Determine whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference and the position state.

[0056] By obtaining the drinking habit of the target pet, especially the preference for dynamic water / static water, and combining with the drinking baffle 551 set on the side of the drinking tray 500, this control method changes the position state of the drinking baffle 551, isolates the pet hair from the drinking water to a certain extent, thus avoiding the pet hair from getting wet, promoting the health of the pet. At the same time, avoiding the contact between the pet hair and the drinking water can also reduce the pollution of the drinking water and improve the cleanliness of the drinking water.

[0057] Preferably, in this control method, the initial position state of the drinking baffle 551 is the neutral position, and in response to the target pet leaving the preset drinking range, the drinking baffle 551 is controlled to return to the neutral position, so as to facilitate quickly changing the position of the drinking baffle 551 according to the different drinking habits of different target pets subsequently. The preset drinking range can be the range occupied by the drinking tray 500, but preferably, the preset drinking range is a range m centimeters beyond the range occupied by the drinking tray 500. For example, it is 15 cm beyond the range occupied by the drinking tray 500, and this range can determine that the pet has left the water dispenser and stopped drinking.

[0058] In this control method, S3 determines whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference bias and the position state, specifically including:

[0059] If the preference bias is for dynamic water and the position state is the neutral position, then it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to bend inward. The inward bending of the drinking baffle 551 causes it to reach or approach the inward bending position, that is, the drinking baffle 551 covers the edge water surface of the drinking tray 500, thereby preventing the pet's hair from contacting the static water at the edge, avoiding the pet's hair from getting wet, and at the same time reducing the pollution of the drinking water and improving the cleanliness of the drinking water.

[0060] If the preference bias is for static water and the position state is the neutral position, then it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to bend outward. The outward bending of the drinking baffle 551 causes it to reach or approach the outward bending position, that is, the drinking baffle 551 extends outside the drinking tray 500, increasing the distance between the pet and the static water at the edge of the drinking tray 500, prompting it to stretch its neck to drink water, thereby avoiding hair accumulation and contact with the drinking water, and at the same time reducing the pollution of the drinking water and improving the cleanliness of the drinking water.

[0061] This control method further includes: obtaining the orientation of the target pet in real time. If the target pet is within the preset drinking range, then stop changing the position state of the drinking baffle 551 to avoid disturbing the pet.

[0062] For a single-pet family, the target pet can be uniquely determined, but for a multi-pet family, the drinking habits of different pets may be different, and it is necessary to determine the target pet coming to drink water.

[0063] To determine the target pet, the following method can be used, such as Figure 2 shown:

[0064] S11 Collect n consecutive frames of images within the preset drinking detection range.

[0065] S12 Determine whether all of the n frames of images contain pet images and whether the pet images are of the same pet according to the n frames of images. If so, then,

[0066] S13 Determine the traveling direction and speed of the pet based on n frames of pet images. Preferably, determine the traveling direction of the pet based on the orientation of its front paws.

[0067] S14 If the traveling direction is towards the water dish 500 and the traveling speed is the maximum, determine that the pet is the target pet.

[0068] To determine the target pet, the following method can also be adopted:

[0069] S110 Receive the drinking habits of the pet. The drinking habits at least include the drinking time preference and the associated behavior preference. The associated behavior preference at least includes the preference for drinking water after the pet eats.

[0070] S120 Determine the target pet according to the drinking time preference and the associated behavior preference.

[0071] As Figure 3 shown, the pet water dispenser in this control method includes a base 100. A bracket 600 is arranged in the middle of the base 100. The bracket 600 divides the base 100 into two positions, the front and the back. A water dish 500 is arranged in the front, and a water purification bucket 200 and a wastewater bucket 300 are arranged in the back. A filter element 610 is detachably arranged on the bracket 600. As Figures 4-6 shown, the bottom of the water purification bucket 200 is provided with an opening and is internally provided with a first one-way valve 210. The inlet of the water purification pipeline 220 is arranged corresponding to the opening position, and the outlet is communicated with the filter element 610. A first water pump 230 is also connected in the water purification pipeline 220. The first water pump 230 is arranged in the base 100, and part of the water purification pipeline 220 is arranged in the base 100, and part of the water purification pipeline 220 is arranged in the bracket 600. The filter element 610 is arranged above the water dish 500, and the purified water outlet 611 of the filter element 610 faces the water dish 500. The water dish 500 is used for receiving the drinking water filtered by the filter element 610. The water dish 500 is provided with a drain port 510. The bottom of the wastewater bucket 300 is provided with an opening and is internally provided with a second one-way valve 310. The outlet of the wastewater pipeline 320 is arranged corresponding to the opening position, and the inlet is communicated with the drain port 510. A second water pump 330 is also connected in the wastewater pipeline 320. The second water pump 330 is arranged in the base 100, and the wastewater pipeline 320 is arranged in the base 100. This pet water dispenser realizes the one-way flow of drinking water by setting the water purification bucket 200 and the wastewater bucket 300, avoids water pollution caused by the conventional single-barrel water circulation, and further improves the cleanliness of the drinking water by setting the filter element 610.

[0072] A moisture-proof mechanism 550 is arranged on the side of the water dish 500. The moisture-proof mechanism 550 includes a drinking water baffle 551. It can be understood that the drinking water baffle 551 is arranged to fit the side of the water dish 500 and is higher than its edge. The drinking water baffle 551 is used to block the contact between the pet's hair and the water source in the water dish 500. In this embodiment, as Figure 7As shown, the drinking water baffle 551 is an elastic plate, and an inward push rod 552 and an outward push rod 553 are respectively arranged on both sides of the drinking water baffle 551 and at a height from the bottom thereof, the inward push rod 552 is used to push the drinking water baffle 551 to bend inwardly, and the outward push rod 553 is used to push the drinking water baffle 551 to bend outwardly. The inward push rod 552 and the outward push rod 553 can both be connected to a rotating shaft 554, and the inward push rod 552 or the outward push rod 553 can push the drinking water baffle 551 through the forward and reverse rotation of the rotating shaft 554.

[0073] In order to adapt to the monitoring of drinking water for each pet in a multi-pet household, a side of the drinking tray 500 is provided with a barrier mechanism 540, and the barrier mechanism 540 is provided with an opening for a single pet to drink water. At the same time, this arrangement also allows the drinking baffle 551 to be changed in position according to the different drinking habits of different pets.

[0074] The water tray 500 is also provided with a water inlet 520 and a water outlet 530 , and a third water pump 522 is connected therebetween via a water pipe 521 , so that dynamic water is provided through the circulation of drinking water in the water tray 500 .

[0075] An ultrasonic vibrator 700 is also provided below the water tray 500. The ultrasonic vibrator 700 is composed of an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic horn, and is an important device in ultrasonic cleaning. The pet drinking fountain achieves ultrasonic cleaning of the inner wall of the water tray 500 by providing an ultrasonic vibrator 700 below the water tray 500, thereby improving the cleanliness of the water tray 500 and further improving the cleanliness of the pet's drinking water.

[0076] In this embodiment, the clean water bucket 200 and the waste water bucket 300 are arranged side by side, so as to facilitate taking and putting them separately. A removable top cover 400 is arranged above the clean water bucket 200 and the waste water bucket 300. Preferably, the clean water bucket 200 and the waste water bucket 300 share a top cover 400.

[0077] The water tray 500 is preferably a stainless steel tray, which has a long service life and is easy to clean.

[0078] The pet water dispenser also includes a main control board 800, which is disposed in the base 100 and is connected to a liquid level detection board 810, which is disposed on the side of the bracket 600 facing the clean water bucket 200 and the waste water bucket 300 to detect the liquid level in the two buckets. The boards mentioned above all refer to printed circuit boards. It is understandable that the main control board 800 is also connected to each water pump and the ultrasonic vibrator 700 to control the operation of the pet water dispenser.

[0079] like Figure 5As shown, when the pet water dispenser discharges water, the water flow in the clean water tank is pumped out by the first water pump 230 and conveyed along the clean water pipeline 220 to the water filter 610. The drinking water purified by the water filter 610 flows down from the clean water outlet 611 and falls into the drinking tray 500. Preferably, there is a distance between the clean water outlet 611 and the drinking tray 500, and this distance allows the pet to directly drink water from the clean water outlet 611.

[0080] As Figure 6 shown, when the pet water dispenser drains water, the water flow in the drinking tray 500 is pumped out by the second water pump 330 and conveyed along the waste water pipeline 320 to the waste water tank, thereby discharging the polluted water source in the drinking tray 500.

[0081] In summary, by obtaining the drinking habits of the target pet, especially the preference for dynamic water / static water, and combining with the drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, by changing the position state of the drinking baffle, the pet hair is isolated from the drinking water to a certain extent, thereby avoiding the pet hair from getting wet and promoting the health of the pet.

[0082] In addition, it should be understood that obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for pet drinking water, applied to a pet water dispenser. The pet water dispenser includes a drinking tray, and a water outlet for providing dynamic water is arranged in the middle of the drinking tray, and at least a water accumulation area for providing static water is formed at the edge of the drinking tray. Characterized in that: The control method includes: Obtaining the drinking habits of the target pet, where the drinking habits at least include the preference for dynamic water / static water; Obtaining the position state of a drinking baffle arranged on the side of the drinking tray, where the position state at least includes an inward bending position, a neutral position, and an outward bending position; Determining whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference and the position state; where The initial position state of the drinking baffle is the neutral position, and in response to the target pet leaving the preset drinking range, controlling the drinking baffle to return to the neutral position; The determining whether to change the position state and the changing direction according to the preference and the position state includes: If the preference is for dynamic water and the position state is the neutral position, then it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to inward bending; If the preference is for static water and the position state is the neutral position, then it is determined to change the position state and the changing direction to outward bending; and further includes: Real-time obtaining the orientation of the target pet. If the target pet is within the preset drinking range, then stop changing the position state of the drinking baffle; Receiving the drinking habits of the pet, where the drinking habits at least include the drinking time preference and the associated behavior preference, and the associated behavior preference at least includes the drinking preference after the pet eats; Determining the target pet according to the drinking time preference and the associated behavior preference.

2. The control method according to claim 1, Characterized in that: It includes: Collecting n consecutive frames of images within a preset drinking detection range; Determining whether all of the n frames of images contain pet images and the pet images are of the same pet according to the n frames of images; If so, then Determining the traveling direction and traveling speed of the pet according to the n frames of pet images; If the traveling direction is towards the drinking tray and the traveling speed is the maximum, then determining the pet as the target pet.

3. The control method according to claim 2, Characterized in that: The determining the traveling direction of the pet according to the n frames of pet images includes: Determining the traveling direction of the pet according to the orientation of the pet's front paws.

4. The control method according to any one of claims 1-3, Characterized in that: The pet water dispenser includes a base, a water purification bucket and the drinking tray are arranged on the base, and also includes a waste water bucket and a bracket. The bracket is arranged on the base, and a filter element is detachably arranged on the bracket. The water purification bucket is communicated with the filter element through a water purification pipeline. The drinking tray is used for receiving the drinking water filtered by the filter element. The drinking tray is provided with a drain port. The waste water bucket is communicated with the drain port through a waste water pipeline. An ultrasonic vibrator is arranged below the drinking tray.

5. The control method according to claim 4, Characterized in that: A retaining mechanism is provided on the side of the drinking tray, and the retaining mechanism is provided with an opening for a single pet to drink water.

6. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that the drinking baffle is an elastic plate, and an inward push rod and an outward push rod are respectively arranged on both sides of the drinking baffle and at a certain height from its bottom end. The inward push rod is used to push the drinking baffle to bend inward, and the outward push rod is used to push the drinking baffle to bend outward.

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