Automatic pet door

Abstract

The invention is applied to the field of automatic doors, in particular to an automatic pet door which is provided with a control mechanism, a transmission mechanism and a door plate mechanism, the control mechanism comprises a motor and an electrical assembly, the transmission mechanism comprises a first main gear, a first transmission gear and a first transmission part, the first transmission part is provided with a first straight rack, and the door plate mechanism comprises a door plate. A motor runs to drive a first main gear to rotate and a first straight rack to slide upwards to drive a first transmission gear to rotate, so that the door plate slides upwards, an optical signal is converted into an electric signal through a photosensitive sensor, and the door plate is adjusted and controlled to move to start and stop through brightness.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automatic door, and particularly to a pet automatic door. BACKGROUND

[0002] Typical chicken coop doors are not automatic or motorized, and therefore require the chicken keeper to attend to them at least twice a day. Unfortunately, this can require the chicken keeper to be on call at these times every day indefinitely, and can require the chicken keeper to traverse inclement weather conditions. Additionally, the chicken coop door can be surrounded by a fence, which while sized to accommodate the chickens, can be too small for a human to easily enter. If the chicken coop door cannot be opened or closed, the chickens cannot access the coop, which can result in death or injury from predators or dangerous weather conditions. Similarly, chickens kept in the coop for extended periods of time can develop various health problems due to lack of exercise and insufficient sunlight.

[0003] Accordingly, there is a need for an automatic chicken coop door configured to operate on battery power, and further desirably, a chicken coop door having electrical components suitable for operation in extremely high, extremely low temperatures, and under conditions of sustained rainfall. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to provide a pet automatic door to solve the problems in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical scheme: a pet automatic door, comprising a control mechanism and a screw, the control mechanism is connected with a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is connected with a door plate mechanism, the control mechanism comprises a shell and a motor fixedly arranged in the shell, the transmission mechanism comprises a first connecting plate, a first main gear, a first transmission gear and a first transmission part, the first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the shell, the first connecting plate is symmetrically provided with a first arrangement groove and a second arrangement groove for arranging the first main gear and the first transmission gear along the central axis, the first arrangement groove is provided with a second through hole, the output end of the motor is connected in transmission through the second through hole and the first main gear, the first transmission part is provided with a first straight toothed rack, the first straight toothed rack is connected in meshing between the first main gear and the first transmission gear, a fifth connecting hole is arranged in the middle of the first straight toothed rack, the door plate mechanism comprises a door plate, the door plate is threadedly connected through the screw, the door plate and the fifth connecting hole.

[0006] Preferably, the housing has a third connecting post protruding inside, and a screw hole is opened at the top of the third connecting post. The motor has first connecting ears protruding on both sides. The motor is threadedly connected to the third connecting post by screws passing through the first connecting ears. The housing has a first connecting platform protruding inside, and a screw hole is opened at the top of the first connecting platform. An electrical component is fixedly installed inside the housing. The electrical component includes a PCB board. The PCB board has a second connecting hole. The PCB board is fixedly connected to the first connecting platform by screws passing through the second connecting hole. A charging component for charging is provided at one end of the PCB board. A charging hole is provided at one end of the housing. The charging component is fixedly connected to the charging hole. A button assembly for adjustment and control is provided at the other end of the PCB board. A display screen for displaying status is provided on one side of the button assembly. A photosensitive sensor for photosensitive sensing is provided at one end of the display screen. The number of photosensitive sensors is not less than one. A first limiting groove is provided on the PCB board. A limiting connecting post protruding inside the housing is engaged with the first limiting groove.

[0007] Preferably, the inner sidewalls at both ends of the housing are provided with a first connecting post and a second connecting post. The top ends of the first and second connecting posts are provided with screw holes. The top end of the limiting connecting post is provided with a first connecting hole. The first connecting plate is provided with a third connecting hole and a fourth connecting hole. The third connecting hole corresponds to the second connecting post, and the fourth connecting hole corresponds to the limiting connecting post. The door panel mechanism also includes two fixed connecting members. The door panel is slidably connected between the two fixed connecting members. Each fixed connecting member is provided with a seventh connecting hole, which corresponds to the first connecting post. The first connecting plate is provided with a first connecting pin for engaging with the seventh connecting hole. Screws pass through the seventh connecting hole and the first connecting plate and are threadedly connected to the first connecting post. Screws pass through the third connecting hole and are threadedly connected to the second connecting post. Screws pass through the fourth connecting hole and are threadedly connected to the limiting connecting post.

[0008] Preferably, one side of the fixed connector is provided with a sliding groove for sliding the door panel, the other side of the fixed connector is provided with a sixth connecting hole, and the top of the fixed connector is provided with a height-increasing member for increasing the height of the fixed connector.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting fixing plate is provided at the end of the two fixed connectors away from the housing. The end of the fixed connector away from the housing has an eighth connecting hole, and the limiting fixing plate has a ninth connecting hole. The limiting fixing plate and the two fixed connectors are connected by a fixing pin passing through the eighth connecting hole and the ninth connecting hole.

[0010] Preferably, the housing has a battery compartment inside, the battery compartment is sealed with a sealing cover, the battery compartment has a first placement cavity, the first placement cavity has a battery, the first placement cavity has a first limiting member for limiting the battery, and a first through hole for electrical connection is provided on one side of the first placement cavity.

[0011] Preferably, the housing has a first limiting plate for limiting the motor.

[0012] Preferably, the second mounting groove has a connecting movable groove, the connecting movable groove has a connecting boss, the first transmission gear is sleeved on the connecting boss and rotatably engaged in the connecting movable groove, the first connecting plate has a first movable groove between the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove to facilitate the sliding of the first transmission component, the first connecting plate has a second movable groove on the side near the second mounting groove, a Hall sensor is provided on the back of the first connecting plate on the second movable groove, and a magnet is provided on one side of the door panel.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the first transmission member away from the door panel is provided with a baffle to prevent dust accumulation.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. An automatic pet door, comprising a control mechanism, a transmission mechanism, and a door panel mechanism. The control mechanism includes a motor and electrical components. The transmission mechanism includes a first main gear, a first transmission gear, and a first transmission component. The first transmission component is provided with a first spur rack. The door panel mechanism includes a door panel. The motor drives the first main gear to rotate, and the first spur rack slides upward, driving the first transmission gear to rotate, thereby realizing the upward sliding of the door panel.

[0016] 2. An automatic pet door, wherein a photosensitive sensor is installed in the electrical components, and the photosensitive sensor converts light signals into electrical signals, thereby adjusting and controlling the opening and closing of the door panel of the present invention through light adjustment.

[0017] 3. An automatic pet door, wherein the door panel is provided with a magnet and the first connecting plate is provided with a Hall sensor, and the anti-pinch function of the door panel of the present invention is realized by the Hall sensor and the magnet working together. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the door panel mechanism described in this invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the door panel mechanism described in this invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a first-view exploded structural diagram of the transmission mechanism described in this invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a second-view exploded structural diagram of the transmission mechanism described in this invention;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control mechanism described in this invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the control mechanism described in this invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the housing described in this invention;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a side view of the housing described in this invention;

[0031] Figure 14 This is a first-view overall structural diagram of the electrical component described in this invention;

[0032] Figure 15 This is a second-view overall structural diagram of the electrical component described in this invention;

[0033] In the diagram: Control mechanism 1, housing 11, first connecting post 111, second connecting post 112, limiting connecting post 113, first connecting hole 1131, first limiting plate 114, third connecting post 115, battery compartment 116, first mounting cavity 1161, first limiting member 1162, first through hole 1163, charging hole 117, first connecting platform 118, electrical assembly 12, PCB board 121, second connecting hole 1211, first limiting groove 1212, charging component 122, button assembly 123, display screen 124, photosensitive sensor 125, motor 13, first connecting ear 131, sealing cover 14, battery 15, transmission mechanism 2, first connecting plate 21, first mounting... Groove 211, second through hole 2111, second mounting groove 212, connecting movable groove 2121, connecting boss 2122, first movable groove 213, second movable groove 214, first connecting pin 215, third connecting hole 216, fourth connecting hole 217, Hall sensor 218, first main gear 22, first transmission gear 23, first transmission component 24, first straight rack 241, fifth connecting hole 242, baffle 243, door panel mechanism 3, fixed connecting component 31, slide 311, sixth connecting hole 312, seventh connecting hole 313, eighth connecting hole 314, door panel 32, magnet 321, heightening component 33, limit fixing plate 34, ninth connecting hole 341, screw 4. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figure 4 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown in the figure, this embodiment of an automatic pet door includes a control mechanism 1 and screws 4. The control mechanism 1 is connected to a transmission mechanism 2, and the transmission mechanism 2 is connected to a door panel 32 mechanism 3. The control mechanism 1 includes a housing 11 and a motor 13 fixedly installed inside the housing 11. The transmission mechanism 2 includes a first connecting plate 21, a first main gear 22, a first transmission gear 23, and a first transmission component 24. The first connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to the housing 11. The first connecting plate 21 has a first mounting groove 211 and a second mounting groove 212 symmetrically opened along its central axis for mounting the first main gear 22 and the first transmission gear 23. The first mounting groove 211 has a second through hole 2111. The output end of the motor 13 passes through the second through hole 2111 and is connected to the first main gear 22 for transmission. The first transmission component 24 is provided with a first spur rack 241, which is meshed between the first main gear 22 and the first transmission gear 23. A fifth connecting hole 242 is provided in the middle of the first spur rack 241. The door panel 32 mechanism 3 includes a door panel 32. The door panel 32 is threadedly connected to the fifth connecting hole 242 by a screw 4 passing through the door panel 32. The operation of the motor 13 drives the first main gear 22 to rotate, and the first spur rack 241 slides upward, driving the first transmission gear 23 to rotate, thereby realizing the upward sliding of the door panel 32, thus realizing the opening and closing of the door panel 32 of the present invention.

[0039] Furthermore, a third connecting post 115 protrudes from the interior of the housing 11, and a screw hole is formed at the top of the third connecting post 115. First connecting ears 131 protrude from both sides of the motor 13. The motor 13 is threadedly connected to the third connecting post 115 by screws 4 passing through the first connecting ears 131. A first connecting platform 118 protrudes from the interior of the housing 11, and a screw hole is formed at the top of the first connecting platform 118. An electrical component 12 is fixedly installed inside the housing 11. The electrical component 12 includes a PCB board 121. The PCB board 121 has a second connecting hole 1211. The PCB board 121 is fixedly connected to the first connecting platform 118 by screws 4 passing through the second connecting hole 1211. A charging component 122 for charging is provided at one end of the PCB board, and a charging port is provided at one end of the housing 11. The charging component 122 is fixedly connected to the charging hole 117. The other end of the PCB board 121 is provided with a button assembly 123 for adjustment and control. A display screen 124 for displaying status is provided on one side of the button assembly 123. A photosensitive sensor 125 for photosensitive sensing is provided on one end of the display screen 124. The number of photosensitive sensors 125 is not less than one. The photosensitive sensor 125 converts light signals into electrical signals, thereby adjusting and controlling the start and stop of the door panel 32 of the present invention through light adjustment. The PCB board is provided with a first limiting groove 1212. A limiting connecting post 113 protrudes from the inside of the housing 11. The limiting connecting post 113 and the first limiting groove 1212 are engaged. The limiting connecting post 113 limits the PCB board, thereby improving the stability of the PCB board of the present invention.

[0040] Furthermore, the inner walls at both ends of the housing 11 are provided with a first connecting post 111 and a second connecting post 112. The top ends of the first connecting post 111 and the second connecting post 112 are provided with screw holes. The top end of the limiting connecting post 113 is provided with a first connecting hole 1131. The first connecting plate 21 is provided with a third connecting hole 216 and a fourth connecting hole 217. The third connecting hole 216 corresponds to the second connecting post 112, and the fourth connecting hole 217 corresponds to the limiting connecting post 113. The door panel 32 mechanism 3 also includes two fixed connecting members 31. The door panel 32 is slidably connected to the two fixed connecting members. Between the components 31, the fixed connecting component 31 has a seventh connecting hole 313, which corresponds to the first connecting post 111. The first connecting plate 21 has a protruding first connecting pin 215 for pinning with the seventh connecting hole 313. The screw 4 passes through the seventh connecting hole 313 and the first connecting plate 21 respectively and is threaded to the first connecting post 111. The screw 4 passes through the third connecting hole 216 and is threaded to the second connecting post 112. The screw 4 passes through the fourth connecting hole 217 and is threaded to the limiting connecting post 113. The assembly convenience of the present invention is improved by connecting the housing 11, the first connecting plate 21 and the fixed connecting component 31 with screws.

[0041] Furthermore, a sliding groove 311 for sliding the door panel 32 is provided on one side of the fixed connector 31, and a sixth connecting hole 312 is provided on the other side of the fixed connector 31. A heightening member 33 is provided at the top of the fixed connector 31 to increase the height of the fixed connector 31. The height of the fixed connector 31 and the wall is increased by the heightening member 33, thereby preventing the door panel 32 from being unable to slide when the fixed connector 31 is deformed during installation.

[0042] Furthermore, a limiting fixing plate 34 is provided at the end of the two fixed connecting parts 31 away from the housing 11. The end of the fixed connecting part 31 away from the housing 11 is provided with an eighth connecting hole 314, and the limiting fixing plate 34 is provided with a ninth connecting hole 341. The limiting fixing plate 34 and the two fixed connecting parts 31 are connected by a fixing pin passing through the eighth connecting hole 314 and the ninth connecting hole 341. The limiting fixing plate 34 limits the door panel 32, thereby improving the accuracy of the door panel 32's movement and preventing the door panel 32 from falling off due to excessive sliding.

[0043] Furthermore, a battery compartment 116 is provided inside the housing 11, and a sealing cover 14 is sealed to the battery compartment 116. The battery compartment 116 has a first mounting cavity 1161, in which a battery 15 is mounted. A first limiting member 1162 for limiting the position of the battery 15 is provided inside the first mounting cavity 1161. A first through hole 1163 for electrical connection is provided on one side of the first mounting cavity 1161. The airtightness of the first mounting cavity 1161 is improved and the waterproofness of the first mounting cavity 1161 is enhanced by the sealed connection between the battery compartment 116 and the sealing cover 14.

[0044] Furthermore, the housing 11 is provided with a first limiting plate 114 for limiting the motor 13. The first limiting plate 114 provides support force to the motor 13, thereby improving the stability of the motor 13 in the present invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the second mounting groove 212 is provided with a connecting movable groove 2121, and the connecting movable groove 2121 is provided with a connecting boss 2122. The first transmission gear 23 is sleeved on the connecting boss 2122 and rotatably engaged with the connecting movable groove 2121. The first connecting plate 21 is provided with a first movable groove 213 between the first mounting groove 211 and the second mounting groove 212 to facilitate the sliding of the first transmission member 24. The first connecting plate 21 is provided with a second movable groove 214 on the side near the second mounting groove 212. A Hall sensor 218 is provided on the back of the first connecting plate 21 located on the second movable groove 214. A magnet 321 is provided on one side of the door panel 32. The anti-pinch function of the door panel 32 of the present invention is realized by the cooperation of the Hall sensor 218, the magnet 321 and the electrical component 12.

[0046] Furthermore, a baffle 243 for preventing dust accumulation is provided at the end of the first transmission member 24 away from the door panel 32.

[0047] Furthermore, the electrical components 12, motor 13, Hall sensor 218, and battery 15 are electrically connected.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] The difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the electrical component 12 is electrically connected to a solar panel (not shown in the figure), and the solar panel is fixedly connected to the wall through a first fixed plate (not shown in the figure), thereby realizing the solar energy supply function of the present invention.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic pet door, characterized in that: The system includes a control mechanism (1) and screws (4). The control mechanism (1) is connected to a transmission mechanism (2), and the transmission mechanism (2) is connected to a door panel mechanism (3). The control mechanism (1) includes a housing (11) and a motor (13) fixedly installed inside the housing (11). The transmission mechanism (2) includes a first connecting plate (21), a first main gear (22), a first transmission gear (23), and a first transmission component (24). The first connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to the housing (11). The first connecting plate (21) has first mounting slots (211) symmetrically provided along its central axis for mounting the first main gear (22) and the first transmission gear (23). The second mounting groove (212) and the first mounting groove (211) are provided with a second through hole (2111). The output end of the motor (13) passes through the second through hole (2111) and is connected to the first main gear (22) for transmission. The first transmission component (24) is provided with a first spur rack (241). The first spur rack (241) is meshed between the first main gear (22) and the first transmission gear (23). The first spur rack (241) is provided with a fifth connecting hole (242) in the middle. The door panel mechanism (3) includes a door panel (32). The door panel (32) is threadedly connected to the fifth connecting hole (242) by a screw (4) passing through the door panel (32).

2. The automatic pet door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing has a third connecting post (115) protruding inside, and a screw hole is opened at the top of the third connecting post (115). The motor (13) has first connecting ears (131) protruding on both sides. The motor (13) is threadedly connected to the third connecting post (115) by screws (4) passing through the first connecting ears (131). The housing has a first connecting platform (118) protruding inside, and a screw hole is opened at the top of the first connecting platform (118). An electrical component (12) is fixedly installed inside the housing (11). The electrical component (12) includes a PCB board (121). The PCB board (121) has a second connecting hole (1211). The PCB board (121) is fixedly connected to the first connecting platform (118) by screws (4) passing through the second connecting hole (1211). One end of the PCB board (121) is provided with a charging component (122) for charging. One end of the housing (11) is provided with a charging hole (117). The charging component (122) is fixedly connected to the charging hole (117). The other end of the PCB board (121) is provided with a button assembly (123) for adjustment and control. One side of the button assembly (123) is provided with a display screen (124) for displaying the status. One end of the display screen (124) is provided with a photosensitive sensor (125) for photosensitive sensing. The number of photosensitive sensors (125) is not less than one. The PCB board (121) is provided with a first limiting groove (1212). The inside of the housing (11) is provided with a limiting connecting post (113). The limiting connecting post (113) and the first limiting groove (1212) are engaged.

3. The automatic pet door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner walls at both ends of the housing (11) are provided with a first connecting post (111) and a second connecting post (112). The top ends of the first connecting post (111) and the second connecting post (112) are provided with screw holes. The top end of the limiting connecting post (113) is provided with a first connecting hole (1131). The first connecting plate (21) is provided with a third connecting hole (216) and a fourth connecting hole (217). The third connecting hole (216) corresponds to the second connecting post (112), and the fourth connecting hole (217) corresponds to the limiting connecting post (113). The door panel mechanism (3) also includes two fixing connectors (31). The door panel (32) is slidably connected between two fixed connectors (31). The fixed connector (31) has a seventh connecting hole (313) and a first connecting post (111). The first connecting plate (21) has a first connecting pin (215) for pinning with the seventh connecting hole (313). The screw (4) passes through the seventh connecting hole (313) and the first connecting plate (21) and is threaded to the first connecting post (111). The screw (4) passes through the third connecting hole (216) and is threaded to the second connecting post (112). The screw (4) passes through the fourth connecting hole (217) and is threaded to the limiting connecting post (113).

4. The automatic pet door according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed connector (31) has a sliding groove (311) on one side for sliding the door panel (32), and a sixth connecting hole (312) on the other side. The top of the fixed connector (31) is provided with a heightening member (33) for increasing the height of the fixed connector (31).

5. An automatic pet door according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two fixed connectors (31) are provided with a limiting fixing plate (34) at the end away from the housing (11). The fixed connector (31) at the end away from the housing (11) is provided with an eighth connecting hole (314). The limiting fixing plate (34) is provided with a ninth connecting hole (341). The limiting fixing plate (34) and the two fixed connectors (31) are connected by a fixing pin passing through the eighth connecting hole (314) and the ninth connecting hole (341).

6. The automatic pet door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (11) has a battery compartment (116) inside, and the battery compartment (116) is sealed with a sealing cover (14). The battery compartment (116) has a first mounting cavity (1161) in which a battery (15) is mounted. The first mounting cavity (1161) has a first limiting member (1162) for limiting the battery (15) inside, and a first through hole (1163) for electrical connection is provided on one side of the first mounting cavity (1161).

7. The automatic pet door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (11) is provided with a first limiting plate (114) for limiting the motor (13).

8. An automatic pet door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting groove (212) is provided with a connecting movable groove (2121), and the connecting movable groove (2121) is provided with a connecting boss (2122). The first transmission gear (23) is sleeved on the connecting boss (2122) and rotatably engaged in the connecting movable groove (2121). The first connecting plate (21) is located between the first mounting groove (211) and the second mounting groove (212) and is provided with a first movable groove (213) to facilitate the sliding of the first transmission component (24). The first connecting plate (21) is provided with a second movable groove (214) on the side of the first connecting plate (21) close to the second mounting groove (212). The first connecting plate (21) is provided with a Hall sensor (218) on the back of the second movable groove (214). A magnet (321) is provided on one side of the door panel (32).

9. An automatic pet door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission member (24) is provided with a baffle (243) at the end away from the door panel (32) to prevent dust accumulation.

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