Pet accompanying robot

Abstract

The pet accompanying robot comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a walking mechanism, the lower shell is covered with the upper shell, the lower shell is detachably connected with the walking mechanism, the upper shell comprises an outer cover and an inner cover, the inner cover is sleeved with the outer cover, and the walking mechanism is detachably connected with the outer cover. A pyroelectric infrared sensor and a camera assembly are arranged on the inner cover; wherein the outer cover is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, at least part of the camera assembly is accommodated in the first through hole, and at least part of the pyroelectric infrared sensor is accommodated in the second through hole. According to the pet accompanying robot, the position of a pet is detected through the pyroelectric infrared sensor, energy consumption can be effectively reduced, the follow-up cruising ability is enhanced, the charging frequency of a user is reduced, the actual using effect is improved, and the pet accompanying robot has good popularization prospects and application value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of domestic robots, in particular to a pet companion robot. Background Art

[0002] As is well known, with the rapid improvement of the economic level, more and more families begin to raise pets; pets refer to organisms raised by people for spiritual purposes rather than economic purposes. The pet industry is now a new and vibrant project, and the company of pets has become crucial.

[0003] At present, pet companion robots have been developed on the market, which can walk indoors at home and observe the living conditions of pets; however, considering the problem of occupying the home area, the overall trend in the design and development of household pet companion robots is to develop towards miniaturization.

[0004] In the actual application of such miniaturized pet companion robots, limited by the size of the pet companion robots themselves, the volume of the built-in batteries is usually small and the capacitance is limited. Moreover, the functions to be realized by the pet companion robots are relatively many. Especially, the power consumption is large when detecting the position of pets for a long time. Therefore, their endurance ability is poor, and users often need to charge them frequently, resulting in a poor actual use experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: to provide a pet companion robot to solve the problem of large power consumption when the existing pet companion robot detects the position of pets and the subsequent poor endurance.

[0006] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution of the utility model is: a pet companion robot, which includes: an upper shell, a lower shell and a walking mechanism. The upper shell covers the lower shell, and the lower shell is detachably connected to the walking mechanism. The upper shell includes an outer cover and an inner cover. The outer cover is sleeved on the inner cover, and a pyroelectric infrared sensor and a camera assembly are arranged on the inner cover; wherein, a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the outer cover, at least part of the camera assembly is accommodated in the first through hole, and at least part of the pyroelectric infrared sensor is accommodated in the second through hole.

[0007] Further, in the pet companion robot of the utility model, a receiving cavity is formed in the lower shell, a battery and a control circuit board are arranged in the receiving cavity, and the battery is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0008] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the control circuit board is disposed in the accommodating cavity and covers the battery; wherein, through holes are formed in the control circuit board, so that a locking member passes through the through holes and is connected to the lower housing.

[0009] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the control circuit board is electrically connected to the pyroelectric infrared sensor, the pyroelectric infrared sensor is used to detect and obtain measured heat source information, and the control circuit board identifies the measured heat source information and determines whether it is the heat source information of a preset target heat source.

[0010] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the control circuit board is electrically connected to the camera assembly and the traveling mechanism respectively.

[0011] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the control circuit board is configured to: when it is determined that the measured heat source information is the heat source information of a preset target heat source, control the camera assembly and the traveling mechanism to be powered on.

[0012] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the pyroelectric infrared sensor is configured to: detect the heat source in a preset area directly in front of the pet companion robot within a preset time, and if no heat source is detected, enter the sleep state.

[0013] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, a groove is provided at the bottom end of the lower housing, the traveling mechanism is disposed in the groove, and at least a part of the traveling mechanism extends out of the groove.

[0014] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, the traveling mechanism includes: a motor housing and a plurality of driving wheels, the motor housing is detachably connected to the lower housing, a motor is provided in the motor housing, an output shaft of the motor is drivingly connected to the plurality of driving wheels, and at least a part of the driving wheels extends out of the groove.

[0015] Further, in the pet companion robot of the present utility model, a crawler is further included, at least two driving wheels are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the motor housing, and the crawler surrounds all the driving wheels on one side of the motor housing to form a wheeled structure.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The energy-saving pet companion robot optimizes its own structure and uses a pyroelectric infrared sensor to detect the position of the pet. This pyroelectric infrared sensor can be used to detect the measured heat source information, so as to facilitate subsequent identification by the control circuit board whether the measured heat source information is the heat source information of the preset target heat source. The reason for using the pyroelectric infrared sensor is that the sensor has low energy consumption, good use effect, and can enter the sleep state when no heat source is detected within a certain preset time during actual application to reduce power consumption.

[0017] As can be seen from the above, the pet companion robot designed by the present utility model can effectively solve the problem of poor subsequent battery life caused by large power consumption when detecting the position of the pet in the existing pet companion robot. By using a pyroelectric infrared sensor to detect the position of the pet, it can effectively reduce energy consumption, enhance the subsequent battery life, users can reduce the charging frequency, improve the actual use effect, and it has good promotion prospects and application value. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a partial structure of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the structure of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lower housing and the walking mechanism of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the outer cover of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the inner cover of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the pyroelectric infrared sensor and the camera assembly of the pet companion robot described in the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0025] Label Description:

[0026] 1. Upper housing; 11. Outer cover; 111. First through hole; 112. Second through hole; 12. Inner cover; 121. First notch; 122. Second notch; 123. Third notch; 13. Physical button;

[0027] 2. Lower housing; 21. Accommodation cavity; 22. Control circuit board; 221. Locking hole;

[0028] 3. Travel mechanism; 31. Driving wheel; 32. Crawler belt;

[0029] 4. Battery;

[0030] 5. Camera assembly;

[0031] 6. Pyroelectric infrared sensor;

[0032] 7. Lighting assembly. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] To describe in detail the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present utility model, the following is described in conjunction with the implementation manners and with reference to the drawings.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the present utility model designs a pet companion robot, which includes: an upper housing 1, a lower housing 2 and a travel mechanism 3. The above upper housing 1 can be covered on the lower housing 2, and the above lower housing 2 can be detachably connected to the travel mechanism 3.

[0035] Among them, referring to Figure 3 , in actual application, components such as a camera assembly 5, a pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 and a lighting assembly 7 can be provided on the upper housing 1. The reason for selecting the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 is that the energy consumption of this sensor is relatively low, the use effect is relatively good, and it can enter the sleep state when no heat source is detected within a certain preset time in actual application to reduce power consumption; once the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 detects the heat source of the pet, the above camera assembly 5 is used to capture and collect the image information of the pet; at the same time, the travel mechanism 3 will also be controlled to move along with the moving direction of the pet.

[0036] As Figure 3 shown, in this embodiment, the above upper housing 1 specifically includes an outer cover 11 and an inner cover 12. The above outer cover 11 is detachably sleeved on the inner cover 12, and the two are specifically snap-fitted, and the inner cover 12 is provided with a pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 and a camera assembly 5. The reason for setting the above outer cover 11 and the inner cover 12 to be snap-fitted is to facilitate subsequent maintenance, so that maintenance personnel can disassemble the above outer cover 11 and perform maintenance or replacement on the electronic components on the inner cover 12.

[0037] It should be noted that as Figure 5 andFigure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to ensure that the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 and the camera assembly 5 can accurately detect pet video images and pet heat sources, a first through hole 111 and a second through hole 112 are specifically formed in the outer cover 11, and a first notch 121 and a second notch 122 are specifically formed in the inner cover 12. When the outer cover 11 and the inner cover 12 are snap-connected, the first through hole 111 corresponds to and matches the first notch 121, and the second through hole 112 corresponds to and matches the second notch 122.

[0038] When the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 and the camera assembly 5 are installed and fixed on the inner cover 12, the camera assembly 5 can pass through the first notch 121 and the first through hole 111, and at least part of the camera assembly 5 is accommodated in the first through hole 111. Similarly, the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 can pass through the second notch 122 and the second through hole 112, and at least part of the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 can be accommodated in the second through hole 112.

[0039] In addition, it should be noted that in actual application, in order to ensure that the camera assembly 5 can capture clear images, an illumination component 7 as shown can also be provided on the inner cover 12. The illumination component 7 can be correspondingly accommodated in the third notch 123 of the inner cover 12 to provide light illumination on the inner side wall of the outer cover 11. Figure 7 As shown, the illumination component 7 can be correspondingly accommodated in the third notch 123 of the inner cover 12 to provide light illumination on the inner side wall of the outer cover 11.

[0040] Correspondingly, in actual application, in order to reduce the center of gravity of the robot, the present utility model arranges the relatively heavy battery 4 and the relatively large control circuit board 22 in the accommodation cavity 21 in the lower housing 2 to ensure reasonable weight distribution and prevent the robot from tipping over during walking. Among them, the control circuit board 22 is arranged in the accommodation cavity 21 of the lower housing 2, and the control circuit board 22 covers the battery 4. The control circuit board 22 is electrically connected to the battery 4. A locking hole 221 is formed in the control circuit board 22, and a locking member passes through the locking hole 221 and is fixedly connected to the lower housing 2, so as to effectively fix the position of the control circuit board 22 and prevent it from loosening during the walking of the robot.

[0041] It should be noted that as Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the control circuit board 22 is electrically connected to the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6. The pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 is used to detect and obtain the measured heat source information, and the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 can send the obtained measured heat source information to the control circuit board 22 to identify the measured heat source information based on the control circuit board 22 and determine whether it is the heat source information of a preset target heat source. Among them, when the control circuit board 22 determines that the measured heat source information is the heat source information of a preset target heat source, it indicates that a pet appears. At this time, the control circuit board 22 can control the camera assembly 5 and the traveling mechanism 3 to be powered on to capture a pet video using the camera assembly 5 and perform walking using the traveling mechanism 3.

[0042] It should be particularly noted that although the power consumption of the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 is relatively low, considering that long-term operation will still affect the battery life of the pet companion robot; therefore, to further reasonably arrange the power application, the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 of the present utility model is set to: detect the heat source in a preset area directly in front of the pet companion robot within a preset time. If no heat source is detected, it will enter the sleep state; at the same time, the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 is regularly awakened for detection.

[0043] In the present utility model, there is no special limitation on the detection range of the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6. It can select a suitable detection range according to specific usage requirements. For example: a fan-shaped area with the pet companion robot as the center, a radius of 10 m, and a fan angle of 120°, which can all achieve the above advantages and beneficial effects.

[0044] In addition, in this embodiment, considering aesthetics, after the upper shell 1 of the pet companion robot is covered on the lower shell 2, the whole is spherical, which is more beautiful and cute, and at the same time is easier to avoid obstacles. Among them, a physical button 13 is also provided on the upper shell 1 to control the pet companion robot to be turned on or off by pressing the physical button 13.

[0045] In addition, to further improve aesthetics, a groove is also provided at the bottom of the lower shell 2, and the traveling mechanism 3 is specifically arranged in the groove to present a posture of being partially embedded in the lower shell 2; among them, to ensure that the traveling mechanism 3 can normally drive the robot to walk, at least part of the traveling mechanism 3 needs to be controlled to extend out of the groove to contact the ground.

[0046] In the present utility model, the traveling mechanism 3 includes: a motor housing and four driving wheels 31. The motor housing is detachably connected to the lower housing 2, and the two can be specifically fixed by buckles. A motor is provided in the motor housing, and the output shaft of the motor can be respectively drivingly connected to the four driving wheels 31, and at least some of the driving wheels 31 can be controlled to extend out of the groove to contact the ground. Among them, the traveling mechanism 3 further includes a crawler 32. Two driving wheels 31 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the motor housing. The crawler 32 surrounds the two driving wheels 31 on one side of the motor housing to form a wheeled structure, thereby enhancing the obstacle-crossing ability of the pet companion robot.

[0047] In summary, the pet companion robot designed by the present utility model can effectively solve the problem of poor subsequent battery life caused by high power consumption when detecting the position of a pet in an existing pet companion robot. By using the pyroelectric infrared sensor 6 to detect the position of the pet, it can effectively reduce energy consumption to enhance the subsequent battery life. The user can reduce the charging frequency and improve the actual use effect.

[0048] The above are only the embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent transformations made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in the related technical fields, are similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pet companion robot, comprising: An upper housing, a lower housing and a traveling mechanism, the upper housing covering the lower housing, the lower housing being detachably connected to the traveling mechanism, characterized in that the upper housing includes an outer cover and an inner cover, the outer cover being sleeved on the inner cover, and a pyroelectric infrared sensor and a camera assembly being provided on the inner cover; wherein, a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the outer cover, at least part of the camera assembly is accommodated in the first through hole, and at least part of the pyroelectric infrared sensor is accommodated in the second through hole.

2. The pet companion robot according to claim 1, wherein, A receiving cavity is formed in the lower housing, a battery and a control circuit board are provided in the receiving cavity, and the battery is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

3. The pet companion robot according to claim 2, wherein, The control circuit board is provided in the receiving cavity and covers the battery; wherein, a through hole is formed in the control circuit board for a locking member to pass through the through hole and be connected to the lower housing.

4. The pet companion robot according to claim 2, wherein, The control circuit board is electrically connected to the pyroelectric infrared sensor, the pyroelectric infrared sensor is used to detect and obtain measured heat source information, and the control circuit board identifies the measured heat source information and judges whether it is the heat source information of a preset target heat source.

5. The pet companion robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control circuit board is electrically connected to the camera assembly and the traveling mechanism respectively.

6. The pet companion robot according to claim 5, wherein The control circuit board is configured to: when judging that the measured heat source information is the heat source information of a preset target heat source, control the camera assembly and the traveling mechanism to be powered on.

7. The pet companion robot according to claim 4, characterized in that The pyroelectric infrared sensor is configured to: detect the heat source in a preset area directly in front of the pet companion robot within a preset time, and enter a sleep state if no heat source is detected.

8. The pet companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, A groove is provided at the bottom end of the lower housing, the traveling mechanism is provided in the groove, and at least part of the traveling mechanism extends out of the groove.

9. The pet companion robot according to claim 8, wherein The traveling mechanism includes: a motor housing and a plurality of drive wheels, the motor housing is detachably connected to the lower housing, a motor is provided in the motor housing, an output shaft of the motor is drivingly connected to the plurality of drive wheels, and at least part of the drive wheels extends out of the groove.

10. The pet companion robot according to claim 9, wherein A crawler belt is further included, at least two drive wheels are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the motor housing, and the crawler belt surrounds all the drive wheels on one side of the motor housing to form a wheeled structure.

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