Pet transportation equipment and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses pet transportation equipment and a control method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of pet transportation, the pet transportation equipment comprises a sealed box body, the box body comprises an air circulation system, the air circulation system comprises an air circulation unit, the air circulation unit comprises an air circulation channel, and the air circulation channel is arranged in the box body; the partition plate is attached to the interior of the air circulation channel and divides the air circulation channel into a first air circulation cavity and a second air circulation cavity communicated with the first air circulation cavity, a first ventilation opening is formed in one end of the first air circulation cavity and communicated with the exterior of the box body, and a second ventilation opening is formed in one end of the second air circulation cavity and communicated with the exterior of the box body; the second ventilation opening is communicated with the interior of the box body, and the air circulation element is attached to the interior of the second air circulation cavity and located around the second ventilation opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pet transportation, and in particular to a pet transportation device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the increasing demand for pet travel, pet consignment services are gradually being considered and planned. A pet box is a container specially designed for pets to provide the necessary protection and comfort for pets during transportation.

[0003] In transportation, pet boxes are usually stored in a small space, and existing pet boxes are ventilated through the door grid and vents. Under this ventilation method, the noise made by the pet, hair loss, and the carrying of germs may affect the surrounding environment, especially in high-speed rail transportation with dense populations and high mobility. Therefore, we need to develop a device that is highly sealed and suitable for pet transportation, and the device should minimize the impact of pets on the environment, especially the gas released from the device should have almost no impact on the surrounding environment.

[0004] In addition, the traditional pet box transportation management model has many problems, such as incomplete information collection, unscientific scheduling, single monitoring methods, and cumbersome delivery process. These problems will lead to low transportation efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] Purpose of the invention: To provide a pet transportation device and a management and control method thereof to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] Technical solution: A pet transportation device comprises a sealed box, the box comprises an air circulation system, the air circulation system comprises an air circulation unit, the air circulation unit comprises an air circulation channel, the air circulation channel is arranged in the box, a partition is attached to the air circulation channel, the partition divides the air circulation channel into a first air circulation chamber and a second air circulation chamber connected to the first air circulation chamber, one end of the first air circulation chamber has a first vent, the first vent is connected to the outside of the box, one end of the second air circulation chamber has a second vent, the second vent is connected to the box, and an air circulation element is attached to the second air circulation chamber, the air circulation element is located around the second vent.

[0007] In one embodiment, the box body has a double-layer structure, and the double-layer structure includes an outer wall and an inner wall, and an air circulation channel is formed between the outer wall and the inner wall.

[0008] In one embodiment, the partition has a through hole, and the first air circulation chamber and the second air circulation chamber are connected through the through hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, the area of ​​the through hole is smaller than the areas of the first vent and the second vent.

[0010] In one embodiment, the air circulation element includes a mounting frame attached to the second air circulation cavity, and a cross-flow fan attached to the mounting frame, the cross-flow fan being located around the second vent.

[0011] In one embodiment, the air circulation element further comprises a motor attached to the cross flow fan, and the motor drives the cross flow fan to operate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the box is provided with a drinking water device, and the drinking water device is used to provide water for the pet.

[0013] In one embodiment, the drinking water device includes a water storage basin attached to a box body, a water inlet arranged on the box body, and a pipe having one end connected to the water inlet of the water storage basin, and the other end of the pipe connected to the water inlet.

[0014] In one embodiment, one side of the box body is provided with a box door, and the box door is used for allowing the pet to enter and exit the box body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the box door has a one-way mirror visible from outside the box to inside the box.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water storage basin is arranged close to the cabinet door.

[0017] In one embodiment, the box has an identification code as its unique identification.

[0018] In one embodiment, the box further includes a centralized control module and a wireless communication module. The centralized control module collects data on the box environment and pet status information in real time and transmits the data to the wireless communication module.

[0019] A pet box management and control method comprises the following steps: Get customer order information; Select a pet box based on the order information. If there are insufficient pets at the departure location, dispatch a pet box. Scanning the identification code of the pet box to identify the pet box information; On the server side, match the pet box information with the order information and create a work order; Load the pet box into the express cabinet of the designated train according to the work order requirements; Establish a connection between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication module of the pet box to monitor it in real time; The train arrives at the station for unloading; Go through the pet pick-up procedure and confirm delivery, and scan the identification code of the pet box to unbind it.

[0020] In one embodiment, the step of obtaining the customer's order information is as follows: The customer submits the shipping order through the client, and the client sends the order information to the server; The server automatically reviews the order information and reminds customers to supplement the order information for orders that do not meet the requirements or are incomplete through SMS, email or in-app notifications; The approved order information is stored in the server-side database.

[0021] In one embodiment, the client includes a website, a mobile application, and a customer service hotline.

[0022] In one embodiment, the order information includes pet type, pet age, pet weight, pet health status, transportation origin and transportation destination.

[0023] In one embodiment, the scheduling of the pet box is specifically: Get the occupancy rate of pet boxes; Determining whether the occupancy rate is less than or equal to a first threshold; In response to the occupancy rate being less than or equal to the first threshold, obtaining a first time required for the pet box to travel from the current location to the location of the replenishment point and a second time required for the first replacement pet box to travel to the current location of the pet box; Compare the first time and the second time, and dispatch the pet box according to the comparison result. Wherein, dispatching the pet box according to the comparison result includes: In response to the first time being less than the second time, sending a first replenishment instruction to the pet box; In response to the first time being greater than or equal to the second time, sending a second replenishment instruction to the pet box and sending a replacement instruction to the first replacement pet box; The first replenishment instruction starts from the current location of the pet box and ends at the location of the replenishment point, and travels back and forth between the starting point and the end point once; The second replenishment instruction is to start from the current location of the pet box and end at the location of the replenishment point, and drive from the starting point to the end point; The substitute instruction is to take the current position of the first substitute pet box as the starting point, take the current position of the pet box as the end point, and travel from the starting point to the end point.

[0024] In one embodiment, the replenishment point includes a first replenishment point and a second replenishment point, the first replenishment point is a warehouse storing pet boxes, and the second replenishment point is a second replacement pet box; The first substitute pet box and the second substitute pet box are both substitute pet boxes that are less than a predetermined distance from the pet box and have an occupancy rate of carrying pets greater than a second threshold, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold.

[0025] In one embodiment, scanning the identification code of the pet box to identify the pet box information is specifically: Use a scanning device to scan the identification code on the pet box; The scanning device transmits the read identification code information to the server; The server parses and verifies the information. The verified pet box information is stored in the database and associated with the order information.

[0026] In one embodiment, the identification code is a barcode or a QR code.

[0027] In one embodiment, the matching of pet box information and order information and creation of a work order on the server side is specifically as follows: The data processing module on the server side matches the associated information; Automatically generate work orders based on matching results; The server assigns the work order to relevant personnel for processing via SMS, email or in-app push.

[0028] In one embodiment, the establishment of a connection between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication module of the pet box to monitor the pet box in real time is specifically as follows: The centralized control module of the pet box provides real-time data on the environment inside the box and the status of the pet; The wireless communication module of the pet box processes the collected data and sends it to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication protocol; The mobile application parses and processes the data and generates charts, values ​​or images for display; When the data of the environment inside the box and the status information of the pet exceed the preset threshold, the mobile application sends an alarm message.

[0029] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. The air circulation unit of the pet transport equipment of the present invention can inhale and discharge air from the box, so that the air in the box can circulate and circulate, thereby achieving good ventilation effect.

[0030] 2. The one-way mirror disposed on the box door of the pet transport device of the present invention enables the user to see the situation inside the box from outside the box, while the pet inside the box cannot see the situation outside the box, thereby preventing the pet from being stimulated by the outside world and having a stress reaction.

[0031] 3. The pet transport device of the present invention can add water to the water storage basin through the water filling port without opening the box door, thus avoiding contact with the pet and preventing the pet from being stressed and hurting people.

[0032] 4. The through holes arranged on the partition of the pet transport device of the present invention can speed up the air flow speed to improve the air circulation efficiency.

[0033] 5. The pet box management and control method of the present invention establishes a connection between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication module of the pet box to monitor it in real time, which can promptly detect environmental abnormalities in the pet box and health problems of the pet, and can respond quickly in emergency situations to ensure the life safety and health of the pet.

[0034] 6. The pet box management and control method of the present invention can accurately control the demand for pet boxes in various regions and time periods by scheduling pet boxes according to order information, so as to reasonably allocate pet boxes, avoid shortages or surpluses of pet boxes, and achieve the purpose of optimizing resource allocation.

[0035] 7. The pet box management and control method of the present invention matches the pet box information with the order information on the server side, thereby achieving accurate tracking of the flow of pet boxes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a pet transport device according to an embodiment; Figure 2a / bYes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the air circulation unit of the pet transport device of the illustrated embodiment; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an air circulation element of the pet transport device of the illustrated embodiment; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A front view of the pet transport device of the illustrated embodiment.

[0037] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. box body; 10. outer wall; 11. inner wall; 2. air circulation system; 3. air circulation unit; 4. air circulation channel; 40. partition; 400. through hole; 41. first air circulation cavity; 410. first vent; 42. second air circulation cavity; 420. second vent; 43. air circulation element; 430. mounting frame; 431. cross flow fan; 432. motor; 5. drinking water device; 50. water storage basin; 51. water filling port; 52. pipeline; 6. box door; 60. one-way mirror. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the following description, a large number of specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features well known in the art are not described. Embodiment 1

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2a / b, the pet transportation equipment disclosed in this embodiment includes a sealed box 1, the box 1 includes an air circulation system 2, the air circulation system 2 includes two air circulation units 3, the air circulation unit 3 includes an air circulation channel 4, the air circulation channel 4 is arranged in the box 1, and a partition 40 is attached to the air circulation channel 4. The partition 40 divides the air circulation channel 4 into a first air circulation chamber 41 and a second air circulation chamber 42 connected to the first air circulation chamber 41. One end of the first air circulation chamber 41 has a first vent 410, and the first vent 410 is connected to the outside of the box 1. One end of the second air circulation chamber 42 has a second vent 420, and the second The vent 420 is connected to the box body 1 and is attached to the air circulation element 43 in the second air circulation cavity 42. The air circulation element 43 is located around the second vent 420. When air is taken in, the air circulation element 43 operates to generate negative pressure in the first air circulation cavity 41 and the second air circulation cavity 42, and air is sucked into the box body 1 through the first vent 410 and the second vent 420. When air is discharged, the air circulation element 43 operates to generate positive pressure in the first air circulation cavity 41 and the second air circulation cavity 42, and air is discharged from the box body 1 through the first vent 410 and the second vent 420, so that the air in the box body 1 can circulate and circulate, and a good ventilation effect is achieved.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, two sides of the box body 1 have a double-layer structure, and the double-layer structure includes an outer wall 10 and an inner wall 11 , and an air circulation channel 4 is formed between the outer wall 10 and the inner wall 11 .

[0041] like Figure 2a As shown in FIG. 1 , the partition plate 40 has a through hole 400 , and the first air circulation chamber 41 is connected to the second air circulation chamber 42 through the through hole 400 .

[0042] like Figure 2a As shown in FIG. 1 , the area of ​​the through hole 400 is smaller than the area of ​​the first vent 410 and the second vent 420. The air circulation element 43 creates a pressure difference between the first vent 410 and the second vent 420, so that the air flowing through the through hole 400 can accelerate its flow speed to improve the air circulation efficiency. The first vent 410 can be tilted, for example, tilted downward by 45°, to facilitate air flow and the formation of pressure difference.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the air circulation element 43 includes a mounting frame 430 attached to the second air circulation chamber 42 , and a cross-flow fan 431 attached to the mounting frame 430 , and the cross-flow fan 431 is located around the second ventilation port 420 .

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the air circulation element 43 further includes a motor 432 attached to the cross flow fan 431 , and the motor 432 drives the cross flow fan 431 to operate.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, there is a drinking water device 5 in the box body 1, which includes a water storage basin 50 attached to the box body 1, a water injection port 51 arranged on the box body 1, and a pipe 52 with one end connected to the water inlet of the water storage basin 50, and the other end of the pipe 52 is connected to the water injection port 51. The user can add water to the water storage basin 50 through the water injection port 51 outside the box body 1 without opening the box door 6, thereby avoiding contact with the pet and preventing the pet from being stressed and hurting people.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, one side of the box 1 has a box door 6, and the box door 6 has a one-way mirror 60 visible from the outside of the box 1 to the inside of the box 1, so that the user can see the situation inside the box 1 from outside the box 1, while the pet inside the box 1 cannot see the outside of the box 1, thereby preventing the pet from being stimulated by the outside world and having a stress reaction.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the water storage basin 50 is arranged close to the cabinet door 6, so that the user can observe the water amount in the water storage basin 50 conveniently.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the box 1 has an identification code as its unique identification.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the box 1 also includes a centralized control module and a wireless communication module. The centralized control module collects data on the environment inside the box 1 and pet status information in real time and transmits them to the wireless communication module. Embodiment 2

[0050] The pet box management and control method disclosed in this embodiment includes the following steps: S1. Get the customer's order information The customer submits the shipping order through the client, and the client sends the order information to the server; The server automatically reviews the order information and reminds customers to supplement the order information for orders that do not meet the requirements or are incomplete through SMS, email or in-app notifications; The approved order information is stored in the server-side database.

[0051] S2. Select a pet box based on the order information. If the number of pets at the departure point is insufficient, dispatch a pet box Get the occupancy rate of pet boxes; Determining whether the occupancy rate is less than or equal to a first threshold; In response to the occupancy rate being less than or equal to the first threshold, obtaining a first time required for the pet box to travel from the current location to the location of the replenishment point and a second time required for the first replacement pet box to travel to the current location of the pet box; Compare the first time and the second time, and dispatch the pet box according to the comparison result. Wherein, dispatching the pet box according to the comparison result includes: In response to the first time being less than the second time, sending a first replenishment instruction to the pet box; In response to the first time being greater than or equal to the second time, sending a second replenishment instruction to the pet box and sending a replacement instruction to the first replacement pet box; The first replenishment instruction starts from the current location of the pet box and ends at the location of the replenishment point, and travels back and forth between the starting point and the end point once; The second replenishment instruction is to start from the current location of the pet box and end at the location of the replenishment point, and drive from the starting point to the end point; The substitute instruction is to take the current position of the first substitute pet box as the starting point, take the current position of the pet box as the end point, and travel from the starting point to the end point.

[0052] The replenishment points include the first replenishment point and the second replenishment point. The first replenishment point is the warehouse where the pet boxes are stored, and the second replenishment point is the second backup pet box. The first substitute pet box and the second substitute pet box are both substitute pet boxes that are less than a predetermined distance from the pet box and have an occupancy rate of carrying pets greater than a second threshold, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold.

[0053] S3. Scan the pet box identification code to identify the pet box information Use a scanning device to scan the identification code on the pet box; The scanning device transmits the read identification code information to the server; The server parses and verifies the information. The verified pet box information is stored in the database and associated with the order information.

[0054] S4. Match the pet box information with the order information on the server and create a work order The data processing module on the server side matches the associated information; Automatically generate work orders based on matching results; The server assigns the work order to relevant personnel for processing via SMS, email or in-app push.

[0055] S5. Load the pet box into the express cabinet of the designated train according to the work order requirements.

[0056] S6. Establish a connection between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication module of the pet box to monitor it in real time The centralized control module of the pet box provides real-time data on the environment inside the box and the status of the pet; The wireless communication module of the pet box processes the collected data and sends it to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication protocol; The mobile application parses and processes the data and generates charts, values ​​or images for display; When the data of the environment inside the box and the status information of the pet exceed the preset threshold, the mobile application sends an alarm message.

[0057] S7. The train arrives at the station for unloading.

[0058] S8. Complete the pick-up procedure and confirm delivery, and scan the identification code of the pet box to unbind it.

[0059] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present invention, various equivalent transformations can be made to the technical scheme of the present invention, and these equivalent transformations all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pet transport device, characterized in that: A sealed box body is included, the box body includes an air circulation system, the air circulation system includes an air circulation unit, the air circulation unit includes an air circulation channel, and the air circulation channel is arranged in the box body; a partition plate attached to the air circulation passage, the partition plate dividing the air circulation passage into a first air circulation chamber and a second air circulation chamber communicating with the first air circulation chamber; One end of the first air circulation cavity has a first vent, and the first vent is connected to the outside of the box; One end of the second air circulation cavity has a second vent, and the second vent is connected to the box body; and an air circulation element attached to the second air circulation cavity, the air circulation element being located around the second vent.

2. A pet transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has a double-layer structure, which includes an outer wall and an inner wall, and an air circulation channel is formed between the outer wall and the inner wall.

3. A pet transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition plate has a through hole, and the first air circulation chamber and the second air circulation chamber are connected through the through hole; The area of ​​the through hole is smaller than the areas of the first vent and the second vent.

4. A pet transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a drinking water device, and the drinking water device comprises a water storage basin attached to the box body; A water inlet is arranged on the box body; And a pipe with one end connected to the water inlet of the water storage basin, and the other end of the pipe connected to the water injection port.

5. The pet transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the box body is provided with a box door, and the box door is provided with a single-sided mirror visible from outside the box body to inside the box body.

6. The pet transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has an identification code as its unique information identification.

7. The pet transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box also includes a centralized control module and a wireless communication module. The centralized control module collects data on the environment inside the box and status information of the pet in real time and transmits the data to the wireless communication module.

8. A pet box management method, characterized in that: The pet transport device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the method comprises the following steps: Get customer order information; Select a pet box based on the order information. If there are insufficient pets at the departure location, dispatch a pet box. Scanning the identification code of the pet box to identify the pet box information; On the server side, match the pet box information with the order information and create a work order; Load the pet box into the express cabinet of the designated train according to the work order requirements; Establish a connection between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication module of the pet box to monitor it in real time; The train arrives at the station for unloading; Go through the pet pick-up procedure and confirm delivery, and scan the identification code of the pet box to unbind it.

9. A pet box management method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The dispatching pet box is specifically as follows: Get the occupancy rate of pet boxes; Determining whether the occupancy rate is less than or equal to a first threshold; In response to the occupancy rate being less than or equal to the first threshold, obtaining a first time required for the pet box to travel from the current location to the location of the replenishment point and a second time required for the first replacement pet box to travel to the current location of the pet box; Compare the first time and the second time, and dispatch the pet box according to the comparison result. Wherein, dispatching the pet box according to the comparison result includes: In response to the first time being less than the second time, sending a first replenishment instruction to the pet box; In response to the first time being greater than or equal to the second time, sending a second replenishment instruction to the pet box and sending a replacement instruction to the first replacement pet box; The first replenishment instruction starts from the current location of the pet box and ends at the location of the replenishment point, and travels back and forth between the starting point and the end point once; The second replenishment instruction is to start from the current location of the pet box and end at the location of the replenishment point, and drive from the starting point to the end point; The substitute instruction is to take the current position of the first substitute pet box as the starting point, take the current position of the pet box as the end point, and travel from the starting point to the end point.

10. A pet box management method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The replenishment points include a first replenishment point and a second replenishment point, wherein the first replenishment point is a warehouse for storing pet boxes, and the second replenishment point is the location of the second replacement pet box; The first substitute pet box and the second substitute pet box are both substitute pet boxes that are less than a predetermined distance from the pet box and have an occupancy rate of carrying pets greater than a second threshold, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold.

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