Pet cage based on Internet of Things

Abstract

The utility model provides a pet cage based on internet of things, which comprises a cage body, the lower layer activity space of the cage body is divided into a pet activity area and an excrement storage area, and the pet activity area is provided with a water fountain, a feeder and a first container; compared with a pet cage in the prior art, the pet cage based on the internet of things has the advantages that snacks capable of exciting the pet are arranged in the first container, so that discomfort and unease after the pet enters the cage body are reduced, and adverse psychology and stress response of the pet are avoided. According to the pet cage, daily physiological needs of pets are provided through the water fountain, the feeder and the excrement collector, so that the pets can keep survival for a long time in the cage body, and the problem that the pets cannot survive for a long time in the pet cage due to the fact that the pet cage in the prior art cannot provide daily needs for the pets is solved; according to the pet cage, the area where the excrement collector is located is separated from the pet diet area, and pet excrement is prevented from polluting the rest space of the pet cage and pet diet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a pet cage, in particular to a pet cage based on the Internet of Things. Background Art

[0002] Pets can not only keep people company and relieve people's mental stress, but also enrich their spiritual life and relax their body and mind. Therefore, more and more pets have become an important member of the family, and their owners take care of and love them like children. If you need to take your pet out, such as traveling by car or moving, a pet cage can provide a safe space for your pet to prevent them from being hurt or escaping during transportation.

[0003] In the prior art, such as Chinese patent application CN107787847A, a pet cage is disclosed, which includes a cage body and a handle arranged on the cage body, a door hole is opened on the cage body, a door is arranged at the door hole, the door is slightly larger than the door hole, the door is arranged on the inner side of the cage body, the bottom of the door is hinged to the ground inside the cage body, a torsion spring is arranged at the hinge, and a magnet or a magnetic strip is arranged on the top of the door. After the user inserts the pet into the cage body through the door hole, the door is automatically closed under the action of the torsion spring and the magnet to prevent the pet from escaping.

[0004] However, the pet cage has a single function and no entertainment facilities for the pet, which cannot reduce the discomfort of the pet after entering such a small space, and is likely to cause the pet to rebel and have a stress reaction. Moreover, when the pet owner needs to leave the pet for a period of time to go to work or for other reasons, the pet cage cannot meet the daily needs of the pet, and the pet owner needs to board the pet, resulting in additional expenses for raising the pet.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, people have been seeking an ideal technical solution. Summary of the invention

[0006] The utility model provides a pet cage based on the Internet of Things to solve the problem that the pet cage in the prior art has a single function and thus cannot reduce the discomfort of the pet after entering the cage and cannot provide the pet in the cage with daily life needs.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0008] A pet cage based on the Internet of Things, comprising a cage body, wherein an upper activity space and a lower activity space for pets to live are arranged in the cage body; the upper activity space and the lower activity space are connected by an inclined step; the step is located at the inner wall of one side of the cage body; a pet door is opened on the side wall of the lower activity space; the lower activity space is divided into a pet activity area and an excrement storage area, the pet activity area is provided with a water dispenser, a feeder for providing daily food, a first container for storing pet snacks and a first pet activity device for pet entertainment; the excrement storage area is located below the step, and the excrement storage area is provided with an excrement collector; the upper activity space is provided with a controller, a pressure sensor, a pet resting chamber and a second pet activity device for pet entertainment; the first pet activity device and the second pet activity device are both coupled to the controller to detect the number of times the first pet activity device and the second pet activity device are used; the pressure sensor is coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is installed below the pet resting chamber to detect the downward pressure on the pet resting chamber and transmit the detection result to the controller.

[0009] Furthermore, an infrared pyroelectric sensor, a lighting lamp and a disinfection lamp are arranged on the top of the cage; the infrared pyroelectric sensor is located on the top of the cage and coupled to the controller, and is used to detect whether the pet is in the upper activity space, and serves as a trigger switch for starting the lighting lamp and the disinfection lamp respectively; the lighting lamp is located on the top of the cage and coupled to the controller, and the disinfection lamp is located on the top of the cage and coupled to the controller; the power of the lighting lamp is adjustable, and the controller adjusts the power of the lighting lamp.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a humidity detector and a humidifier; the humidifier is located in the excrement storage area and coupled to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the humidifier; the humidity detector is coupled to the controller, and the humidity detector is used to check the humidity in the cage and transmit the detection result to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the humidifier according to the detection result of the humidity detector.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a temperature sensor, a first fan and a second fan, wherein the first fan and the second fan are respectively installed on both sides of the top of the cage body; the temperature sensor, the first fan and the second fan are coupled to the controller; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the cage body and transmit the detection result to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the first fan and the second fan according to the detection result of the temperature sensor.

[0012] Further, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature is lower than the allowable temperature, the controller turns on the lighting lamp and increases the power of the lighting lamp.

[0013] Furthermore, the drinking fountain comprises a water storage tank, a water trough, a water pump, a water diversion pipe, a filter element and a second photoelectric switch; the water storage tank is used to store water, the water trough is mounted above the water storage tank, the filter element can filter water and the filter element is arranged between the water trough and the water storage tank, and the water in the water trough flows into the water storage tank through the filter element; the water pump is arranged in the water storage tank, the water inlet of the water diversion pipe is located in the water storage tank, the water pump is connected to the water inlet of the water diversion pipe, and the water outlet of the water diversion pipe is located above the water trough, and when the water pump is started, the water in the water storage tank can be transported to the water trough through the water diversion pipe; the water pump and the second photoelectric switch are coupled to the controller, the second photoelectric switch is arranged at the edge of the water trough to detect whether there is an object approaching the water trough and transmit the detection result to the controller, and when the second photoelectric switch detects that an object is approaching the water trough, the controller starts the water pump.

[0014] Furthermore, the feeder includes a base, a feed storage bin, an end cover, a discharge tray and a first motor; the feed storage bin is arranged on the base for storing feed, a feeding trough is arranged on the base, the upper end of the feed storage bin is open, a feed channel is opened at the lower end, an end cover is arranged at the opening, and the internal space of the feed storage bin is connected to the feeding trough through the feed channel; the feed in the feed storage bin enters the feeding trough from the feed channel; the discharge tray is located in the feed storage bin, and the discharge tray is connected to the first motor, and the rotation of the first motor drives the discharge tray to rotate, so that the feed in the feed storage bin enters the feeding trough from the feed channel; the first motor is coupled to the controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the first motor.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a remote terminal and an Internet of Things gateway, the controller is coupled to the Internet of Things gateway, the remote terminal can remotely control the controller through the Internet of Things gateway, and the remote terminal can read the detection signal received by the remote terminal; the waterer and the feeder are coupled to the controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the waterer, and control the feeder to feed pet food at a fixed time and quantity.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a camera and a voice communicator, the camera is coupled to the controller, the controller can transmit the received detection signal to the Internet of Things gateway, the camera is installed at the upper position of the side wall of the upper activity space for video monitoring of the activities of the pet; the voice communicator is coupled to the controller, the voice communicator is set in the cage, the user and the pet in the cage have voice interaction through the remote terminal, the Internet of Things gateway and the voice communicator; the Internet of Things gateway is also coupled to a cloud platform, and the detection result data received by the controller is regularly uploaded to the cloud platform.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a touch screen, which is arranged above the cage body; the touch screen is coupled to the controller, and the controller can be controlled by the touch screen.

[0018] The utility model has substantial features and progress compared with the prior art, specifically:

[0019] 1. Compared with the pet cage of the prior art, the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the embodiment of the utility model reduces the discomfort and uneasiness of the pet after entering the cage by setting snacks that can excite the pet in the first container, and avoids the pet's rebellious psychology and stress reaction. The water dispenser, feeder and excrement collector are provided to provide the pet with daily physiological needs, so that the pet can survive in the cage for a long time, avoiding the problem that the pet cage in the prior art cannot provide the pet with daily needs, which leads to the pet's inability to survive in the pet cage for a long time; the utility model separates the area where the excrement collector is located from the pet's eating area, avoiding the contamination of the rest space and pet diet of the pet cage by the pet's excrement.

[0020] 2. The infrared pyroelectric sensor and the disinfection lamp are linked. When the pet is in the disinfection area, the disinfection lamp is turned off. When the pet leaves the disinfection area, the disinfection lamp is turned on again to avoid the disinfection lamp irradiating the pet and protect the pet's health. The infrared pyroelectric sensor and the lighting lamp are linked. When the pet leaves the lighting area, the lighting lamp is turned off to save energy. The lighting lamp is turned off after the pet leaves for a preset time to prevent the lighting area from immediately falling into darkness after the pet leaves, which may cause the pet to panic. When the temperature is too low, the lighting lamp power is increased, and the lighting lamp can be used to provide heating for the pet.

[0021] 3. The controller is used to time the first motor and continuously rotate for a preset time, so that the feed in the feed storage bin is discharged into the feeding trough at a regular and quantitative time, thereby providing the pet with regular and quantitative food.

[0022] 4. The water pump and water pipe are used to provide pets with flowing water; the filter element is used to filter the drinking water for pets, so that the pets can drink clean drinking water. The second photoelectric switch is used to prevent the water pump from continuing to work when the pet does not need to drink water, thereby wasting energy and reducing the service life of the water pump.

[0023] 5. Through the remote terminal, cloud platform and IoT gateway, users can remotely control various facilities in the cage and take appropriate measures to take care of the pet remotely based on the health status of the pet obtained by the cloud platform. Users can also set up automatic programs to automatically feed the pet, saving time and effort and saving user energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a front view of an embodiment of the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a side view of an embodiment of the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeder of an embodiment of the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a drinking fountain of an embodiment of the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the present utility model.

[0029] In the figure:

[0030] 11. Cage; 12. Stairs; 13. Pet door; 14. Excrement collector; 15. Humidifier;

[0031] 21. a drinking fountain; 22. a feeding device; 23. a first container; 24. a first pet activity device;

[0032] 31. First photoelectric switch; 32. Pet resting chamber; 33. Second pet activity device;

[0033] 41. lighting lamp; 42. disinfection lamp; 43. first fan; 44. second fan;

[0034] 51. Water storage tank; 52. Water trough; 53. Water pump; 54. Water pipe; 55. Filter element; 56. Second photoelectric switch;

[0035] 61. base; 62. feed storage bin; 63. end cover; 64. discharging tray; 65. first motor; 66. feeding trough;

[0036] 71. Cat scratching board; 72. Camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following is a specific implementation method, combined with Figures 1 to 5 , the technical solution of the utility model is described in detail.

[0038] A pet cage based on the Internet of Things comprises a cage body 11. An upper activity space and a lower activity space for the pet to live in are arranged in the cage body 11.

[0039] The upper activity space and the lower activity space are connected by an inclined step 12; the step 12 is located on the inner wall of one side of the cage body 11; the pet can enter the upper activity space from the lower activity space through the step 12, and the pet can enter the lower activity space from the upper activity space through the step 12.

[0040] A pet door 13 is provided on the side wall of the lower activity space; the lower activity space is divided into a pet activity area and an excrement storage area, and the pet activity area is provided with a water dispenser 21, a feeder 22 for providing daily food, a first container 23 for storing pet snacks, and a first pet activity device 24 for pet entertainment. In detail, the first container 23 can contain snacks that pets like to eat, such as cat licking, dog licking, or dried fish, which are used to excite the pet and reduce the discomfort and uneasiness of the pet after entering the cage 11. The pet snacks in the first container 23 can be placed according to different pets; the pets include but are not limited to cats, dogs, birds, or hamsters; the first pet activity device 24 includes at least one or more of the following: a cat climbing frame, a cat scratching board 71, a bird pet footrest, a bone toy, or a hamster running plate, etc. The first pet activity device 24 can be provided with corresponding equipment according to different pets, and more than one first pet activity device 24 is provided.

[0041] The excrement storage area is located below the steps 12, and an excrement collector 14 is provided in the excrement storage area. The excrement collector 14 includes a cat litter box or a dog litter box, etc. The excrement collector 14 can be specifically configured according to different types of pets. For example, if the pet is a cat, the excrement collector 14 is a cat litter box; if the pet is a dog, the excrement collector 14 is configured as a dog litter box.

[0042] The first pet activity device 24 has a first rotating part, and a travel switch coupled to the controller is arranged on the first pet activity device 24. The first rotating part can rotate when subjected to external force. The travel switch is used to detect the number of rotations of the first rotating part and transmit the detection result to the controller. When the pet plays with the first pet activity device 24, the pet can apply force to the first rotating part to rotate the first rotating part. The travel switch can detect the number of rotations of the first rotating part to calculate the number of times the pet plays with the first pet activity device 24. The travel switch transmits the detection result to the controller. The controller can record the number of rotations of the first rotating part, and calculate the number of times the pet plays with the first pet activity device 24 according to the number of rotations of the first rotating part to infer the activity amount of the pet.

[0043] The upper activity space is provided with a first photoelectric switch 31, a controller, a pressure sensor, a pet resting cabin 32 and a second pet activity device 33 for pet entertainment.

[0044] The second pet activity device 33 has a second rotating part, which can rotate when subjected to external force. When the pet plays with the second pet activity device 33, the pet can apply force to the second rotating part to rotate the second rotating part; the first photoelectric switch 31 can detect the number of rotations of the second rotating part to calculate the number of times the pet plays with the second pet activity device 33. The first photoelectric switch 31 is coupled to the controller, and the first photoelectric switch 31 transmits the detection result to the controller. The controller can record the number of rotations of the second rotating part, and calculate the number of times the pet plays with the second pet activity device 33 based on the number of rotations of the second rotating part to infer the pet's activity level.

[0045] The pressure sensor is coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is installed below the pet resting chamber 32 to detect the downward pressure on the pet resting chamber 32 and transmit the detection result to the controller. The pet resting chamber 32 is used to provide a place for the pet to sleep and rest. When the pet is sleeping and resting in the pet resting chamber 32, the pressure sensor can detect the weight of the pet resting chamber 32, and then calculate and record the weight of the pet.

[0046] Compared with the pet cage of the prior art, the pet cage based on the Internet of Things of the embodiment of the utility model reduces the discomfort and anxiety of the pet after entering the cage body 11 by setting snacks that can excite the pet in the first container 23, and avoids the pet's rebellious psychology and stress reaction. The water dispenser 21, feeder 22 and excrement collector 14 are provided to provide the pet with daily physiological needs, so that the pet can survive in the cage body 11 for a long time, avoiding the problem that the pet cage in the prior art cannot provide the pet with daily needs, and thus causes the pet to be unable to survive in the pet cage for a long time; the utility model separates the area where the excrement collector 14 is located from the pet's diet area, avoiding the contamination of the rest space and pet diet of the pet cage by the pet's excrement.

[0047] In some embodiments, an infrared pyroelectric sensor, an illumination lamp 41 and a disinfection lamp 42 are disposed on the top of the cage 11 .

[0048] The infrared pyroelectric sensor is located at the top of the cage 11 and coupled with the controller, which is used to detect whether the pet is in the upper activity space and serves as a trigger switch for starting the lighting lamp 41 and the disinfection lamp 42 respectively; the lighting lamp 41 is located at the top of the cage 11 and coupled with the controller, and the controller can adjust the power of the lighting lamp 41, and the controller can control the start and stop of the lighting lamp 41 and adjust the power of the lighting lamp 41. The greater the power of the lighting lamp 41, the greater the brightness of the lighting lamp 41, so that the lighting lamp 41 releases more heat into the air; the disinfection lamp 42 is located at the top of the cage 11 and coupled with the controller, so that the controller can control the start and stop of the disinfection lamp 42. In detail, the area of ​​the upper activity space is smaller than the area of ​​the lower activity space, so that the upper activity space and the lower activity space inside the cage 11 form a duplex design structure, so that the lighting lamp 41 located at the top of the cage 11 can irradiate the upper activity space and the lower activity space, and the disinfection lamp 42 located at the top of the cage 11 can irradiate the upper activity space and the lower activity space.

[0049] The infrared pyroelectric sensor is used to detect whether there is a pet in the upper activity space during the first preset time period and transmit the detection result to the controller. When there is a pet in the upper activity space during the first preset time period, the lighting lamp 41 is turned on and the power of the lighting lamp 41 is lowered to reduce the brightness of the lighting lamp 41. When the pet leaves the upper activity space, the lighting lamp 41 is turned off after a delay of the first preset time. When the pet is detected to have left during the second preset time period, the disinfection lamp 42 is triggered to light up; the second preset time period is within the first preset time period.

[0050] In detail, the first preset time period and the second preset time period are set as needed, for example, the first preset time period is from 8 pm to 6 am, and the second preset time period is from 8 pm to 10 pm, or the first preset time period is from 7 pm to 7 am, and the second preset time period is from 9 pm to 11 pm; the first preset time is set according to actual needs, for example, the first preset time is set to five seconds, that is, after the pet leaves for five seconds, the controller turns off the lighting 41. The first preset time can also be set to seven seconds or ten seconds, etc.

[0051] The disinfection lamp 42 is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 42, an ozone disinfection lamp 42 or an ultraviolet-ozone disinfection lamp 42, etc.

[0052] The infrared pyroelectric sensor and the disinfection lamp 42 are linked together. When the pet is in the disinfection area, the disinfection lamp 42 is turned off. When the pet leaves the disinfection area, the disinfection lamp 42 is turned on again to avoid the disinfection lamp 42 irradiating the pet and protect the pet's health. The infrared pyroelectric sensor and the lighting lamp 41 are linked together. When the pet leaves the lighting area, the lighting lamp 41 is turned off to save energy. The lighting lamp 41 is turned off after the pet has left for a first preset time to prevent the lighting area from falling into darkness immediately after the pet leaves, thereby causing the pet to panic.

[0053] In some embodiments, the IoT-based pet cage further includes a humidity detector and a humidifier 15 .

[0054] The humidifier 15 is located in the excrement storage area and is coupled to the controller, which controls the start and stop of the humidifier 15; the humidity detector is coupled to the controller, and the humidity detector is used to check the humidity in the cage 11 and transmit the detection result to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the humidifier 15 according to the detection result of the humidity detector. In detail, when it is detected that the humidity in the cage 11 is less than 50%, the controller starts the humidifier 15. When the air humidity is greater than the set humidity value, the controller stops the humidifier 15, and the set humidity value is greater than or equal to 50% humidity. The humidifier 15 can create a more comfortable living environment for the pet.

[0055] In some embodiments, the IoT-based pet cage further includes a temperature sensor, a first fan 43 and a second fan 44, wherein the first fan 43 is installed on one side of the top of the cage body 11, and the second fan 44 is installed on the other side of the top of the cage body 11; the temperature sensor, the first fan 43 and the second fan 44 are all coupled to a controller.

[0056] The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the cage 11 and transmit the detection result to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the first fan 43 and the second fan 44 according to the detection result of the temperature sensor. In some embodiments, the first fan 43 is used for air intake through the cage 11, and the second fan 44 is used for exhaust of the cage 11; in some embodiments, the first fan 43 is used for exhaust of the cage 11, and the second fan 44 is used for air intake of the cage 11; in some embodiments, the first fan 43 is used for exhaust of the cage 11, and the second fan 44 is used for exhaust of the cage 11.

[0057] When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature is lower than the allowable temperature, the lighting lamp 41 is turned on and the power of the lighting lamp 41 is increased. The allowable temperature is set according to the actual needs of pet breeding.

[0058] In some embodiments, the pet door 13 is a fingerprint unlocking door to prevent the pet from accidentally opening the door or the pet opening the door 13 by itself, thereby preventing the pet from escaping.

[0059] In some embodiments, the drinking fountain 21 includes a water storage tank 51 , a water trough 52 , a water pump 53 , a water pipe 54 , a filter element 55 and a second photoelectric switch 56 .

[0060] The water storage tank 51 is used to store drinking water for pets. The top of the water storage tank 51 is open, and a drinking trough 52 is provided at the open position. The filter element 55 can filter water and the filter element 55 is provided between the drinking trough 52 and the water storage tank 51. The water in the drinking trough 52 flows into the water storage tank 51 through the filter element 55.

[0061] The water pump 53 is arranged in the water storage tank 51, the water inlet of the water diversion pipe 54 is located in the water storage tank 51, the water pump 53 is connected to the water inlet of the water diversion pipe 54, and the water outlet of the water diversion pipe 54 is located above the drinking trough 52. When the water pump 53 is started, the water in the water storage tank 51 can be transported to the drinking trough 52 through the water diversion pipe 54.

[0062] The water pump 53 and the second photoelectric switch 56 are coupled to the controller. The second photoelectric switch 56 is set at the edge of the drinking trough 52 to detect whether there is an object approaching the drinking trough 52 and transmit the detection result to the controller. When the second photoelectric switch 56 detects that there is an object approaching the drinking trough 52, the controller starts the water pump 53. During use, when the pet approaches the drinking trough 52, the controller starts the water pump 53. The water pump 53 can be started to transport the water in the water storage tank 51 to the drinking trough 52 through the water pipe 54, thereby providing a flowing water source for the pet. The water pump 53 and the water pipe 54 are provided to provide flowing living water for the pet; the filter element 55 is provided to filter the drinking water for the pet so that the pet can drink clean drinking water. The second photoelectric switch 56 is provided to avoid the water pump 53 continuing to work when the pet does not need to drink water, thereby wasting energy and reducing the service life of the water pump 53.

[0063] In some embodiments, the feeder 22 includes a base 61 , a feed storage bin 62 , an end cover 63 , a feed discharging tray 64 , and a first motor 65 .

[0064] The feed storage bin 62 is arranged on the base 61 for storing feed, and a feeding trough 66 is arranged on the base 61. The upper end of the feed storage bin 62 is open, and a feed channel is opened at the lower end, and an end cover 63 is arranged at the opening; the internal space of the feed storage bin 62 is connected to the feeding trough 66 through the feed channel; the feed in the feed storage bin 62 enters the feeding trough 66 from the feed channel.

[0065] The discharge tray 64 is located in the feed storage bin 62 and is drivingly connected to the first motor 65 . The first motor 65 rotates to drive the discharge tray 64 to rotate, so that the feed in the feed storage bin 62 enters the feeding trough 66 from the feed passage.

[0066] The first motor 65 is coupled to a controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the first motor 65. The controller makes the first motor 65 rotate for a preset time, so that the feed in the feed storage bin 62 is discharged into the feeding trough 66 at a fixed time and in a fixed quantity, thereby providing the pet with a fixed quantity of food.

[0067] Furthermore, the pet cage based on the Internet of Things also includes a remote terminal and an Internet of Things gateway. The controller is coupled to the Internet of Things gateway. The remote terminal can remotely control the controller through the Internet of Things gateway, and the remote terminal can read the detection signal received by the controller.

[0068] The waterer 21 and the feeder 22 are coupled to a controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the waterer 21, and control the feeder 22 to feed the pet food at a fixed time and in a fixed quantity.

[0069] The user can send instructions to the remote terminal, and the instructions are transmitted to the controller through the Internet of Things gateway, so that the user can control the controller through the remote terminal, and control the start and stop of the waterer 21, the start and stop of the feeder, the start and stop of the first fan 43, the start and stop of the second fan 44, the start and stop of the humidifier 15, the power and start and stop of the lighting lamp 41, and the start and stop of the disinfection lamp 42 through the controller.

[0070] Furthermore, the pet cage based on the Internet of Things includes a camera 72 and a voice communicator. The camera 72 is coupled to a controller, and the controller can transmit the received detection signal to the Internet of Things gateway. The camera 72 is installed on the upper side wall of the upper activity space for video monitoring of the pet's activities.

[0071] The voice intercom is coupled to the controller, and the voice intercom is arranged in the cage 11. The user and the pet in the cage 11 have voice interaction through the remote terminal, the Internet of Things gateway and the voice intercom; the user can observe the condition of the pet through the camera 72.

[0072] The IoT gateway is also coupled to a cloud platform, and the detection result data received by the controller and the pet behavior video data captured by the camera 72 every third preset time period are regularly uploaded to the cloud platform, and the pet behavior video data can be used to analyze the health status of the pet. Specifically, the detection result received by the controller is one or more of the detection result of the first photoelectric switch 31, the detection result of the second photoelectric switch 56, the detection result of the pressure sensor and / or the detection result of the temperature sensor.

[0073] Through the remote terminal, cloud platform and Internet of Things gateway, users can remotely control various facilities in the cage 11 to take appropriate measures to remotely care for pets. Users can also set automatic programs to automatically feed pets, saving time and effort, and saving user energy.

[0074] Furthermore, the pet cage based on the Internet of Things also includes a touch screen, which is arranged above the cage body 11; the touch screen is coupled to the controller, and the controller can be controlled by the touch screen.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the relevant field should understand that the specific implementation methods of the utility model can still be modified or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the technical solution for protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A pet cage based on the Internet of Things, characterized in that: The cage comprises a cage body, wherein an upper activity space and a lower activity space for the pet to live are arranged in the cage body; The upper activity space and the lower activity space are connected by an inclined step; the step is located on the inner wall of one side of the cage; A pet door is provided on the side wall of the lower activity space; the lower activity space is divided into a pet activity area and an excrement storage area; the pet activity area is provided with a water dispenser, a feeder for providing daily food, a first container for storing pet snacks, and a first pet activity device for pet entertainment; The excrement storage area is located below the steps, and the excrement storage area is provided with an excrement collector; The upper activity space is provided with a controller, a pressure sensor, a pet resting chamber and a second pet activity device for pet entertainment; The first pet activity device and the second pet activity device are both coupled to the controller to detect the number of times the first pet activity device and the second pet activity device are used; The pressure sensor is coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is installed below the pet resting cabin to detect the downward pressure on the pet resting cabin and transmit the detection result to the controller.

2. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cage is provided with an infrared pyroelectric sensor, a lighting lamp and a disinfection lamp; The infrared pyroelectric sensor is located on the top of the cage and coupled to the controller, and is used to detect whether the pet is in the upper activity space, and serves as a trigger switch for starting the lighting lamp and the disinfection lamp respectively; The lighting lamp is located at the top of the cage and coupled to the controller, and the disinfection lamp is located at the top of the cage and coupled to the controller; the power of the lighting lamp is adjustable, and the controller adjusts the power of the lighting lamp.

3. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a humidity detector and a humidifier; The humidifier is located in the excrement storage area and is coupled to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the humidifier; The humidity detector is coupled to the controller, and is used to check the humidity in the cage and transmit the detection result to the controller. The controller controls the start and stop of the humidifier according to the detection result of the humidity detector.

4. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a temperature sensor, a first fan and a second fan, wherein the first fan and the second fan are respectively installed on both sides of the top of the cage; the temperature sensor, the first fan and the second fan are coupled to the controller; The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the cage and transmit the detection result to the controller, and the controller controls the start and stop of the first fan and the second fan according to the detection result of the temperature sensor.

5. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature is lower than the allowable temperature, the controller turns on the lighting and increases the power of the lighting.

6. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drinking fountain comprises a water storage tank, a water trough, a water pump, a water diversion pipe, a filter element and a second photoelectric switch; The water storage tank is used to store water, the water trough is mounted above the water storage tank, the filter element can filter water and the filter element is arranged between the water trough and the water storage tank, and the water in the water trough flows into the water storage tank through the filter element; The water pump is arranged in the water storage tank, the water inlet of the water diversion pipe is located in the water storage tank, the water pump is connected to the water inlet of the water diversion pipe, the water outlet of the water diversion pipe is located above the drinking trough, and the water pump can be started to transport the water in the water storage tank to the drinking trough through the water diversion pipe; The water pump and the second photoelectric switch are coupled to the controller. The second photoelectric switch is arranged at the edge of the water trough to detect whether there is an object approaching the water trough and transmit the detection result to the controller. When the second photoelectric switch detects that there is an object approaching the water trough, the controller starts the water pump.

7. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder comprises a base, a feed storage bin, an end cover, a feed discharging tray and a first motor; The feed storage bin is arranged on the base for storing feed, a feeding trough is arranged on the base, the upper end of the feed storage bin is open, a feed passage is opened at the lower end, an end cover is arranged at the opening, the internal space of the feed storage bin is connected to the feeding trough through the feed passage; the feed in the feed storage bin enters the feeding trough from the feed passage; The discharge tray is located in the feed storage bin, and the discharge tray is drivingly connected to the first motor. The rotation of the first motor drives the discharge tray to rotate, so that the feed in the feed storage bin enters the feeding trough from the feed passage; The first motor is coupled to the controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the first motor.

8. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to any one of claims 1 or 7, characterized in that: It also includes a remote terminal and an Internet of Things gateway, the controller is coupled to the Internet of Things gateway, the remote terminal can remotely control the controller through the Internet of Things gateway, and the remote terminal can read the detection signal received by the remote terminal by the controller; The waterer and the feeder are coupled to the controller, and the controller can control the start and stop of the waterer, and control the feeder to feed pet food at a fixed time and in a fixed quantity.

9. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a camera and a voice intercom, the camera is coupled to the controller, the controller can transmit the received detection signal to the Internet of Things gateway, and the camera is installed at the upper position of the side wall of the upper activity space for video monitoring of pet activities; The voice intercom is coupled to the controller, and the voice intercom is arranged in the cage, and the user and the pet in the cage perform voice interaction through the remote terminal, the IoT gateway and the voice intercom; The Internet of Things gateway is also coupled to a cloud platform, and the detection result data received by the controller is regularly uploaded to the cloud platform.

10. The pet cage based on the Internet of Things according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a touch screen, which is arranged above the cage body; the touch screen is coupled to the controller, and the controller can be controlled through the touch screen.

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