Smart home monitoring device

By designing the expansion mechanism and motor-driven wheels, the flexibility and coverage problems of the smart home monitoring device are solved, and the ability to automatically adjust the angle and obstacles to cross is realized, which improves the stability and safety of the monitoring device.

CN120488075AInactive Publication Date: 2025-08-15ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202510737912.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Most existing smart home monitoring devices are limited to fixed installation locations, unable to fully cover the home environment, and it is difficult to overcome roadblocks in the home such as thresholds and steps, reducing work efficiency and flexibility.

Method used

The wheels containing an expansion mechanism are designed, and the wheel diameter is increased by air pressure to overcome obstacles. The wheels are made of highly elastic rubber material to maintain the shape rules; the angle of the monitoring equipment is adjusted through the first motor, and a cleaning mechanism and a buffer protection structure are equipped to improve flexibility and stability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the flexible monitoring capabilities of smart home monitoring devices, can automatically adjust the angle and easily overcome obstacles, improves monitoring coverage and stability, while protecting internal electronic components from damage.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a smart home monitoring device, and relates to the related field of home monitoring. The device comprises a machine body, monitoring equipment is arranged above the machine body, a limiting frame is arranged below the machine body, wheels are rotatably mounted in the limiting frame, expansion mechanisms are arranged in the wheels, each expansion mechanism comprises a fixing shaft fixedly mounted in the corresponding wheel, and a rotating disc is rotatably mounted on each fixing shaft and attached to a supporting frame; the supporting frame is fixedly installed on the fixing shaft, the supporting frame is in sliding connection with an expansion rod, the expansion rod is fixedly provided with an arc-shaped plate, and the arc-shaped plate is attached to the inner wall of the wheel. Through the wheels of the expansion mechanism, the diameters of the wheels are increased by increasing air pressure, and the wheels easily cross steps or thresholds. The wheels are made of high-elasticity and fatigue-resistant rubber materials, and it is ensured that the shape is regular and does not deform during inflation. The multiple expansion rods and the arc-shaped plates move synchronously, the regular shape is kept when the wheels are stressed, and the stability and the obstacle crossing capacity of the device are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of home monitoring, and in particular, relates to an intelligent home monitoring device. Background Art

[0002] A smart home monitoring system utilizes modern technology to provide real-time monitoring of the home environment. It typically integrates data, communications, imaging, and real-time computer system integration technologies, enabling networked, digital, and intelligent residential security management. These systems utilize monitoring devices, such as cameras, distributed throughout the home to capture and transmit real-time information about the home. Specifically, smart home monitoring systems not only monitor valuables and other items in real time to prevent theft and other security incidents, but also provide real-time monitoring and safety for those in need of care, such as the elderly and children. Some smart home monitoring systems also include alarm functions, providing timely notifications to users when abnormal conditions are detected.

[0003] Existing smart home monitoring devices are mostly confined to fixed locations, limiting their ability to comprehensively monitor the entire home environment. Once installed, these devices often only cover a specific area within their field of view, leaving them unable to reach other corners or dynamically changing spaces within the home. Furthermore, these devices often struggle to autonomously navigate obstacles such as thresholds and steps, reducing their efficiency and flexibility. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In response to the problems in the related art, the present invention proposes a smart home monitoring device to overcome the above technical problems existing in the existing related art.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: The present invention is a smart home monitoring device, comprising a fuselage, a monitoring device is arranged above the fuselage, a limiting frame is arranged below the fuselage, a wheel is rotatably installed inside the limiting frame, an expansion mechanism is arranged inside the wheel, the expansion mechanism comprises a fixed shaft fixedly installed inside the wheel, a rotating disk is rotatably installed on the fixed shaft, the rotating disk is fitted with a support frame, the support frame is fixedly installed on the fixed shaft, the support frame is slidably connected with an expansion rod, the expansion rod is fixedly installed with an arc plate, the arc plate is fitted with the inner wall of the wheel, the end of the expansion rod away from the arc plate is slidably connected to the rotating disk, the limiting frame is fixedly installed with an air pump, the output end of the air pump is connected to the center position of the wheel, and the wheel is made of rubber material with good deformation force.

[0006] Furthermore, the limit frame is fixedly installed under the fuselage, the support frame is provided with a slide groove, the slide groove is slidably connected to an expansion rod, the end of the expansion rod away from the arc plate is fixedly installed with a sliding block, the sliding block is slidably connected to the inside of the arc slide groove, and the arc slide groove is provided on the rotating disk.

[0007] Furthermore, four of the limiting frames and wheels are provided, and four groups of the expansion mechanisms are provided. The parts and installation methods of the four groups of the expansion mechanisms are the same.

[0008] Furthermore, the monitoring device is rotatably mounted on a bracket, a first motor is fixedly mounted on the bracket, and an output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the monitoring device.

[0009] Furthermore, the monitoring device is provided with a cleaning mechanism, which includes a protruding block fixedly mounted on the monitoring device, and there are four protruding blocks, which are divided into a group of two, wherein a guide rod is fixedly mounted between the protruding blocks in one group, and a threaded rod is rotatably mounted between the protruding blocks in another group, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to one end of a cleaning brush, and the other end of the cleaning brush is slidably connected to the guide rod, and one end of the threaded rod is fixedly mounted to the output end of a second motor, and the second motor is fixedly mounted on one of the protruding blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, the bracket is fixedly mounted on the disc, the disc is slidably connected to the groove, the groove is opened above the fuselage, one end of the return spring is fixedly mounted on the disc, the other end of the return spring is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the groove, a third motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the disc, and the output end of the third motor passes through the disc and is fixedly connected to the bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of a buffer spring is fixedly mounted on all four sides of the fuselage, and the other end of the buffer spring is fixedly mounted on the anti-collision pad.

[0012] Furthermore, a display is embedded in the upper part of the fuselage, and a shielding plate is provided above the display. The shielding plate is slidably connected to the inside of the fuselage, and one end of the rod is fixedly installed on the shielding plate, and the other end of the rod is fixedly installed on the anti-collision pad.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention incorporates a wheel design incorporating an expansion mechanism. This mechanism utilizes increased air pressure to expand the wheel's diameter when the wheel is inflated, allowing it to easily navigate obstacles such as steps and thresholds. Furthermore, the wheel is constructed of highly elastic, fatigue-resistant rubber, ensuring a regular shape and resistance to deformation during inflation. Furthermore, the wheel's expansion mechanism, through the synchronized movement of multiple expansion rods and curved plates, ensures that the wheel maintains its regular shape even when subjected to force, enhancing the device's stability and obstacle-crossing capabilities.

[0014] 2. Driven by the first motor, the present invention can automatically adjust the angle to monitor areas at different heights, improving monitoring flexibility and coverage. Furthermore, a cleaning mechanism is designed. Driven by the second motor, the cleaning brush can move along the surface of the monitoring device, effectively removing dust adhering to the monitoring device and ensuring the clarity of the monitoring image. Furthermore, the guide rod design ensures the stability of the cleaning brush during movement.

[0015] 3. This invention incorporates buffer springs and crash pads around the perimeter to cushion the impact in the event of a collision, effectively protecting internal electronic components from damage. Furthermore, when the device experiences a significant impact, the contraction of the crash pads simultaneously drives the shielding plate to move above the display, preventing damage from falling objects. This design not only enhances device safety but also protects the critical display components.

[0016] Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of point A of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of some parts of the present invention; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a wheel of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the expansion mechanism of the present invention; Figure 6 A top view of the present invention; Figure 7 is a side view of the present invention; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a disc of the present invention.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are as follows: 1. Body; 2. Monitoring equipment; 3. Limiting frame; 4. Wheel; 5. Fixed shaft; 6. Rotating disk; 7. Support frame; 8. Expansion rod; 9. Arc plate; 10. Slide groove; 11. Sliding block; 12. Arc slide groove; 13. Air pump; 14. Bracket; 15. First motor; 16. Protruding block; 17. Guide rod; 18. Threaded rod; 19. Cleaning brush; 20. Second motor; 21. Disc; 22. Groove; 23. Return spring; 24. Third motor; 25. Buffer spring; 26. Anti-collision pad; 27. Display; 28. Shielding plate; 29. Rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the invention, not all of them. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "top", "middle", "inside" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the invention.

[0022] See also Figures 1-8 As shown, the present invention is a smart home monitoring device, including a body 1, a monitoring device 2 is arranged above the body 1, a limiting frame 3 is arranged below the body 1, a wheel 4 is rotatably installed inside the limiting frame 3, an expansion mechanism is arranged inside the wheel 4, the expansion mechanism includes a fixed shaft 5 fixedly installed inside the wheel 4, a rotating disk 6 is rotatably installed on the fixed shaft 5, the rotating disk 6 is fitted with a support frame 7, the support frame 7 is fixedly installed on the fixed shaft 5, the support frame 7 is slidably connected with an expansion rod 8, the expansion rod 8 is fixedly installed with an arc plate 9, the arc plate 9 is fitted with the inner wall of the wheel 4, the end of the expansion rod 8 away from the arc plate 9 is slidably connected to the rotating disk 6, the limiting frame 3 is fixedly installed with an air pump 13, the output end of the air pump 13 is connected to the center position of the wheel 4, and the wheel 4 is made of rubber material with good deformation force.

[0023] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed by the present invention is that when in use, the program of the device is designed through a mobile phone, and then the device is placed at home. Then, the device will automatically operate according to the internally set program, the wheels 4 drive the body 1 to move around, and the monitoring device 2 automatically adjusts the angle during the movement of the body 1 to monitor various situations in the home.

[0024] When encountering a step or a threshold, the air pump 13 is started to inflate the inside of the wheel 4. Since the wheel 4 is rotatably installed inside the limit frame 3, the wheel 4 will not expand laterally. Since the wheel 4 is made of highly elastic and fatigue-resistant rubber material, the increase in air pressure drives the overall diameter of the wheel 4 to increase, thereby driving the curved plate 9 to move and support the wheel 4 to prevent the wheel 4 from deforming. At this time, when the curved plate 9 moves, it simultaneously drives the expansion rod 8 to slide on the support frame 7, and the other end of the expansion rod 8 slides on the rotating disk 6, thereby driving the rotating disk 6 to rotate, thereby driving several expansion rods 8 and curved plates 9 to expand simultaneously toward the center position away from the support frame 7, thereby achieving the same movement distance of several expansion rods 8 and curved plates 9, and the wheel 4 will not be in an irregular shape after inflation. Finally, the overall diameter of the wheel 4 increases, so that it can easily cross obstacles such as steps or thresholds.

[0025] It is worth noting that when a certain part of the wheel 4 is under pressure, the corresponding curved plate 9 will also be under pressure, so that the curved plate 9 drives the expansion rod 8 to move toward the center position of the support frame 7, and then the other end of the expansion rod 8 slides on the rotating disk 6, thereby driving the rotating disk 6 to rotate, and then several expansion rods 8 and curved plates 9 move toward the center position of the support frame 7 at the same time, so that the wheel 4 can always maintain a regular shape.

[0026] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned limit frame 3, the limit frame 3 is fixedly installed under the fuselage 1, the support frame 7 is provided with a slide groove 10, the slide groove 10 is slidably connected to the expansion rod 8, and the end of the expansion rod 8 away from the arc plate 9 is fixedly installed with a sliding block 11, and the sliding block 11 is slidably connected to the inside of the arc slide groove 12, and the arc slide groove 12 is opened on the rotating disk 6.

[0027] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned limiting frames 3, four limiting frames 3 and four wheels 4 are provided, and four groups of expansion mechanisms are provided. The parts and installation methods of the four groups of expansion mechanisms are the same.

[0028] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed in the present invention is that the expansion rod 8 can move stably along the inside of the slide groove 10, and at the same time, the sliding block 11 is slidably connected to the inside of the arc-shaped slide groove 12, so that when one of the sliding blocks 11 slides, it can drive the rotating disk 6 to rotate, and then drive several sliding blocks 11 to slide at the same time, thereby driving several expansion rods 8 and arc plates 9 to move at the same time.

[0029] In one embodiment, for the monitoring device 2 , the monitoring device 2 is rotatably mounted on a bracket 14 , a first motor 15 is fixedly mounted on the bracket 14 , and an output end of the first motor 15 is fixedly connected to the monitoring device 2 .

[0030] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed in the present invention is to start the first motor 15 to drive the monitoring device 2 to rotate on the bracket 14, so that the monitoring device 2 can be adjusted to monitor areas at different heights.

[0031] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned monitoring device 2, the monitoring device 2 is provided with a cleaning mechanism, which includes a protrusion 16 fixedly mounted on the monitoring device 2. There are four protrusions 16, which are divided into a group of two. A guide rod 17 is fixedly mounted between one group of protrusions 16, and a threaded rod 18 is rotatably mounted between another group of protrusions 16. The threaded rod 18 is threadedly connected to one end of a cleaning brush 19, and the other end of the cleaning brush 19 is slidably connected to the guide rod 17. One end of the threaded rod 18 is fixedly mounted with the output end of the second motor 20, and the second motor 20 is fixedly mounted on one of the protrusions 16.

[0032] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed in the present invention is that when it is necessary to clean the dust on the surface of the monitoring device 2, the second motor 20 can be started to drive the threaded rod 18 to rotate, and then drive the cleaning brush 19 to move along the surface of the monitoring device 2, so that the dust attached to the surface of the monitoring device 2 can be cleaned. At this time, the guide rod 17 plays a role in fixing the cleaning brush 19 to prevent the cleaning brush 19 from rotating.

[0033] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned bracket 14, the bracket 14 is fixedly mounted on the disc 21, the disc 21 is slidably connected to the groove 22, the groove 22 is opened above the fuselage 1, and one end of the return spring 23 is fixedly mounted on the disc 21, and the other end of the return spring 23 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the groove 22. A third motor 24 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the disc 21, and the output end of the third motor 24 passes through the disc 21 and is fixedly connected to the bracket 14.

[0034] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed by the present invention is to start the third motor 24 to drive the bracket 14 to rotate, and then drive the monitoring device 2 to rotate, so as to monitor the surrounding environment in all directions.

[0035] It is worth noting that when someone steps on or falls on the device while it is moving, the monitoring device 2 is forced to drive the disc 21 to move toward the inside of the groove 22. At this time, the reset spring 23 is deformed and maintains a certain tension, so that the upper surface of the fuselage 1 forms a relatively smooth plane, reducing the damage to the human body. Then, the reaction force of the reset spring 23 can be used to drive the disc 21 and the monitoring device 2 to reset.

[0036] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned fuselage 1 , one end of a buffer spring 25 is fixedly mounted on all four sides of the fuselage 1 , and the other end of the buffer spring 25 is fixedly mounted on the anti-collision pad 26 .

[0037] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned fuselage 1, a display 27 is embedded in the upper part of the fuselage 1, and a shielding plate 28 is provided above the display 27. The shielding plate 28 is slidably connected to the inside of the fuselage 1, and one end of the rod 29 is fixedly installed on the shielding plate 28, and the other end of the rod 29 is fixedly installed on the anti-collision pad 26.

[0038] The working principle of the smart home monitoring device proposed by the present invention is that, through the design of the anti-collision pad 26 and the buffer spring 25, the impact force received by the device can be buffered and offset when the device is hit, thereby protecting its internal electronic components from damage.

[0039] It is worth noting that when the device is subjected to a large impact force, the anti-collision pad 26 contracts, synchronously driving the rod 29 to move, and then driving the baffle 28 to move, thereby covering the top of the display 27 to prevent objects falling from above from damaging the screen of the display 27.

[0040] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "example," or "specific example" indicate that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] The preferred embodiments of the invention disclosed above are intended only to help illustrate the invention. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations are possible based on the content of this specification. The embodiments are selected and described in detail in this specification to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the invention. The invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart home monitoring device, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: A monitoring device (2) is provided above the fuselage (1), and a limiting frame (3) is provided below the fuselage (1). A wheel (4) is rotatably installed inside the limiting frame (3), and an expansion mechanism is provided inside the wheel (4). The expansion mechanism includes a fixed shaft (5) fixedly installed inside the wheel (4), a rotating disk (6) is rotatably installed on the fixed shaft (5), and the rotating disk (6) is fitted with the support frame (7). The support frame (7) is fixedly installed on the fixed shaft (5), and the support frame (7) is slidably connected with an expansion rod (8), and the expansion rod (8) is fixedly installed with an arc plate (9), and the arc plate (9) is fitted with the inner wall of the wheel (4). One end of the expansion rod (8) away from the arc plate (9) is slidably connected to the rotating disk (6). The limiting frame (3) is fixedly installed with an air pump (13), and the output end of the air pump (13) is connected to the center position of the wheel (4). The wheel (4) is made of a rubber material with prominent deformation force.

2. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limit frame (3) is fixedly installed below the fuselage (1), and the support frame (7) is provided with a slide groove (10), and the slide groove (10) is slidably connected to the expansion rod (8), and the end of the expansion rod (8) away from the arc plate (9) is fixedly installed with a sliding block (11), and the sliding block (11) is slidably connected to the inside of the arc slide groove (12), and the arc slide groove (12) is provided on the rotating disk (6).

3. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Four of the limit frames (3) and wheels (4) are provided, and four groups of the expansion mechanisms are provided. The parts and installation methods of the four groups of the expansion mechanisms are the same.

4. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring device (2) is rotatably mounted on a bracket (14); a first motor (15) is fixedly mounted on the bracket (14); and an output end of the first motor (15) is fixedly connected to the monitoring device (2).

5. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The monitoring device (2) is provided with a cleaning mechanism, which includes a protruding block (16) fixedly mounted on the monitoring device (2), wherein four protruding blocks (16) are provided and are divided into a group of two, wherein a guide rod (17) is fixedly mounted between the protruding blocks (16) in one group, and a threaded rod (18) is rotatably mounted between the protruding blocks (16) in another group, wherein the threaded rod (18) is threadedly connected to one end of a cleaning brush (19), and the other end of the cleaning brush (19) is slidably connected to the guide rod (17), and an output end of a second motor (20) is fixedly mounted on one end of the threaded rod (18), and the second motor (20) is fixedly mounted on one of the protruding blocks (16).

6. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket (14) is fixedly mounted on the disc (21), the disc (21) is slidably connected to the groove (22), the groove (22) is opened above the body (1), one end of a return spring (23) is fixedly mounted on the disc (21), the other end of the return spring (23) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the groove (22), and a third motor (24) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the disc (21), and the output end of the third motor (24) passes through the disc (21) and is fixedly connected to the bracket (14).

7. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of a buffer spring (25) is fixedly mounted on all four sides of the fuselage (1), and the other end of the buffer spring (25) is fixedly mounted on an anti-collision pad (26).

8. The smart home monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A display (27) is embedded above the fuselage (1), and a shielding plate (28) is provided above the display (27). The shielding plate (28) is slidably connected to the interior of the fuselage (1), and one end of a rod (29) is fixedly mounted on the shielding plate (28), and the other end of the rod (29) is fixedly mounted on the anti-collision pad (26).