Vehicle-mounted pulse ultrasonic expelling device

By installing an infrared detector and an ultrasonic generator inside a triangular housing in the car chassis, intelligent detection and removal of animals in the engine compartment are achieved, solving the problem of poor detection and removal effects in existing technologies and improving vehicle driving safety and animal protection.

CN223929345UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24ANHUI UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202520608829.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-02

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Technical Problem

Existing animal control devices are ineffective at detecting and removing animals from the engine compartment in a driving environment, especially newborn animals that cannot move freely. They also lack obstacle avoidance warning functions for car owners, posing safety hazards.

Method used

A vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic deflection device was designed. It adopts a triangular shell structure and integrates an infrared detector and an ultrasonic generator. It can intelligently detect whether there are living creatures inside the engine and chassis, and deflect animals away through pulsed ultrasonic waves. It also has an obstacle avoidance reminder function for vehicle owners.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the deterrent effect, enhances vehicle driving safety, protects animal lives, and provides real-time detection information for car owners, reducing the risk of animal injury and engine damage.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted electric appliances, and particularly discloses a vehicle-mounted pulse ultrasonic expelling device which comprises a fixing plate, a triangular shell elastically connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, an ultrasonic generator and an infrared detector which are arranged on the peripheral side of the triangular shell, and a circuit board arranged in the triangular shell. The ultrasonic generator comprises an ultrasonic vibrator and is used for emitting pulse ultrasonic waves to expel living things, and the infrared detector comprises an infrared emission lamp and an infrared probe and is used for automatically emitting and receiving infrared rays and transmitting temperature information measured by the infrared rays to the central control system; the circuit board is used for judging whether living things exist in an automobile engine and around a chassis or not, and the circuit board serves as a central control system to receive and process signals and give out obstacle alarms. According to the device, through the design of the ultrasonic generator, the infrared detector and the circuit board, whether living things exist in the engine and the surrounding chassis or not is intelligently detected, the living things are effectively repelled, and meanwhile, obstacle avoidance reminding for a vehicle owner is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle electrical technology, specifically to a vehicle-mounted pulse ultrasonic drive-away device. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of stray animals in cities, the phenomenon of animals seeking warmth in car engine compartments is becoming more and more common, with even cases of mother cats giving birth inside engine compartments. When car owners start their cars, it is difficult to detect whether there are animals in the engine compartment, which may directly cause injury or death to the animals. This not only harms the animals' lives but also pollutes and damages the engine, posing safety hazards and inconvenience to car owners.

[0003] While existing animal deterrent devices can repel animals to some extent, they still have many shortcomings. For example, a utility model patent with publication number CN216058952U discloses an infrared ultrasonic cat repellent, which is mainly used for repelling cats in fixed settings such as gardens or balconies, and is not suitable for environments where cars travel in multiple locations. In addition, the repelling effect of ordinary ultrasonic waves is limited, and it is difficult to temporarily use cat repellents for newborn animals that cannot move freely.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a vehicle-mounted device that can intelligently detect the presence of living creatures inside a car's engine and chassis, effectively drive animals away, and also provide obstacle avoidance reminders to the driver, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and improve vehicle driving safety and animal protection. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic expulsion device to solve the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: a vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device, comprising a triangular housing with three sides, each side having an infrared detector mounted thereon, and at least one side having an ultrasonic generator mounted thereon. The infrared detector includes an infrared emitting lamp and an infrared probe, and the ultrasonic generator includes an ultrasonic transducer. A central inner plate is disposed within the triangular housing, and a circuit board is mounted on the central inner plate. The circuit board is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer, the infrared emitting lamp, and the infrared probe. A housing cover plate is connected to the top surface of the triangular housing, and the housing cover plate is elastically connected to the bottom of a fixed plate. The fixed plate is used for assembly and connection with a vehicle chassis.

[0007] The aforementioned structure aims to provide a vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic deflector, which can be fixed to the vehicle chassis and automatically opens or closes with the vehicle's start and stop. This device can intelligently detect the presence of living objects inside the engine and chassis and effectively repel them. Furthermore, this invention also features obstacle avoidance alerts for the vehicle owner, further enhancing driving safety.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the circuit board activates the infrared emitting light based on the car stop signal and sends a pulse electrical signal to the ultrasonic transducer according to the detection of the infrared probe. The ultrasonic transducer converts the pulse electrical signal into a pulse ultrasonic signal to drive away animals inside the car engine.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the pulsed ultrasound signal is a 5-6 MHz, 68 μs pulse with a peak intensity of 30 W / cm² inserted into a frequency-converted audio frequency of 20000-60000 Hz. 2 Ultrasonic pulses.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the triangular housing also contains a battery, which is a rechargeable power source.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the housing cover is provided with multiple ventilation structures.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the ventilation structure includes a ventilation structure body and a ventilation channel. The ventilation structure body is a hemispherical structure with an internal ventilation channel. The ventilation channel is inverted U-shaped, with one end connected to the interior of the triangular shell and the other end located outside the triangular shell with its opening facing downwards.

[0013] As an optional implementation, the housing cover is also provided with a switch for controlling the operation of the device.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the triangular shell has infrared emitting lamp limiting holes and infrared probe limiting holes on three sides, and an ultrasonic transducer limiting hole on one side. The inner side of the triangular shell facing downwards is fixed with a fixing ring, and the infrared emitting lamp, infrared probe, and ultrasonic transducer limiting holes are respectively mounted on the infrared emitting lamp limiting hole, infrared probe limiting hole, ultrasonic transducer limiting hole, and their corresponding fixing rings.

[0015] As an optional implementation, the portion of the infrared probe extending beyond the infrared probe limiting hole is covered with a protective cover.

[0016] As an optional implementation, a central damping spring and a plurality of small damping springs are connected between the fixing plate and the housing cover plate. The central damping spring is located in the center of the fixing plate and the housing cover plate, and the small damping springs are evenly distributed around the central damping spring.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device. This device is specifically designed for automobiles and features innovative improvements to the ultrasonic audio signal, significantly enhancing the decoy effect by incorporating pulse waves. In terms of design, this invention adopts a compact and robust structure, is dustproof and waterproof, and is equipped with shock-absorbing devices to adapt to various operating conditions while driving.

[0019] In addition, to enrich its functions and bring more convenience to car owners, this utility model also has a vehicle surrounding obstacle avoidance detection function, which can transmit the detection status to the car owner in real time, further improving driving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of the vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoupling device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded isometric view of the vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoupling device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the shell cover plate in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an axonometric view of the triangular shell in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a front sectional view of the ventilation structure in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoupling device of this utility model and a car;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic expulsion device of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Triangular shell; 2. Shell cover plate; 3. Fixing plate; 4. Central shock-absorbing spring; 5. Small shock-absorbing spring; 6. Infrared emitting lamp; 7. Infrared probe; 8. Ultrasonic transducer; 9. Protective cover; 10. Ultrasonic transducer limiting hole; 11. Infrared emitting lamp limiting hole; 12. Infrared probe limiting hole; 13. Central inner plate; 14. Circuit board; 15. Shock-absorbing spring limiting groove; 16. Switch; 17. Battery; 18. Ventilation structure; 19. Straight hole; 20. Ultrasonic transducer fixing ring; 21. Infrared emitting lamp fixing ring; 22. Infrared probe fixing ring; 23. Ventilation structure body; 24. Ventilation channel. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic deflector device, including a fixed plate 3, a triangular housing 1 elastically connected to the bottom of the fixed plate 3, an ultrasonic generator and an infrared detector disposed on the outer periphery of the triangular housing 1. The infrared detector is provided in three sets, each set including an infrared emitting lamp 6, an infrared probe 7, and a protective cover 9 for protecting the infrared probe 7. The ultrasonic generator includes an ultrasonic transducer 8. The triangular housing 1 is elastically connected to the fixed plate 3 via a central damping spring 4 and multiple small damping springs 5 ​​distributed around the central damping spring 4. The fixed plate 3 is provided with a straight hole 19 for connection to the vehicle chassis.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the triangular shell 1 is a triangular prism structure, including three sides. Infrared emitting lamp limiting holes 11 and infrared probe limiting holes 12 are respectively opened on the three sides. One side also has an ultrasonic transducer limiting hole 10. Ultrasonic transducer fixing ring 20, infrared emitting lamp fixing ring 21 and infrared probe fixing ring 22 are respectively fixed in the ultrasonic transducer limiting hole 10, infrared emitting lamp limiting hole 11 and infrared probe limiting hole 12. Each limiting hole and fixing ring is used to install the infrared ultrasonic transducer 8, infrared emitting lamp 6 and infrared probe 7.

[0033] The three sets of infrared detectors are respectively installed on the three sides of the triangular shell 1, obtaining a certain range of detection coverage area on the outer periphery of the triangular shell 1. Among them, the infrared emitting lamp 6 emits infrared light, which is then received by the infrared probe 7 to obtain information. Each infrared probe 7 has a detection range of 150° outside the triangular shell 1, achieving full-range detection in the area outside the center of the triangular shell 1 with a radius of 6.5 cm.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, a central inner plate 13 is fixed inside the triangular shell 1. The central inner plate 13 is used to place the circuit board 14 and the battery 17. The battery 17 is a rechargeable power supply, which facilitates powering the device.

[0035] In the above embodiment, the circuit board 14 is preferably a microcontroller, utilizing existing microcontroller control technology and analysis algorithms to realize the operation of the device. The ultrasonic transducer 8 and the infrared detector are respectively connected to and controlled by the circuit board 14.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, a shell cover plate 2 is installed on the top of the triangular shell 1. The shell cover plate 2 is a triangular plate that matches the shape of the triangular shell 1. The shell cover plate 2 has shock-absorbing spring limiting grooves 15 that correspond to the positions of the central shock-absorbing spring 4 and the small shock-absorbing spring 5, respectively, for assembling the central shock-absorbing spring 4 and the small shock-absorbing spring 5.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a switch 16 for controlling the operation of the device is installed on the housing cover 2, and multiple ventilation structures 18 are also provided on the housing cover 2 for ventilation and heat dissipation inside the triangular housing 1. Figure 5 As shown, the ventilation structure 18 adopts an inverted U-shaped structure, including a ventilation structure body 23 and a ventilation channel 24 disposed within the ventilation structure body 23. The ventilation structure body 23 is a hemispherical structure, which is not easy for water and dust to enter. The ventilation channel 24 is inverted U-shaped, with one end connected to the interior of the triangular shell 1 and the other end located above the shell cover plate 2, with the opening facing downwards. This can reduce the amount of dust entering the device, and while achieving ventilation, it can also prevent dust from entering the device to a greater extent, making it more suitable for the dusty environment under the car.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the ultrasonic transducer 8 is installed at the ultrasonic transducer limiting hole 10 on the side of the triangular housing 1 facing the car engine, and is fixed by the ultrasonic transducer fixing ring 20. The circuit board 14 starts the device according to the car stop signal and sends an electrical signal to the ultrasonic transducer 8 according to the situation detected by the infrared detector. The ultrasonic transducer 8 converts the electrical signal into a pulsed ultrasonic signal to drive away the animal inside the car engine. The pulsed ultrasonic wave is an ultrasonic pulse of 5-6MHz, 68μs, and peak intensity of 30W / cm inserted into a frequency conversion audio frequency of 20000-60000Hz. This pulsed ultrasonic wave will stimulate the cat's nerves, thereby producing a sense of unease, and is more effective than ordinary ultrasonic waves in driving away animals.

[0039] Working principle of this utility model embodiment:

[0040] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, install this device on the car chassis, ensuring the mounting plate 3 is securely connected to the chassis. Ensure the ultrasonic generator is aligned with the car engine. Connect the device to the car's power supply and to the car's drive controller and motion control system. In use, turn on switch 16 to activate the device, which then connects to the car via Bluetooth. When the device receives a signal indicating the car has stopped, it activates the infrared detector on the side with the ultrasonic generator to monitor the environment around the car chassis, especially the engine area. When the infrared detector detects a living creature entering the engine, circuit board 14 transmits a pulsed electrical signal to the ultrasonic transducer 8, causing it to emit pulsed ultrasonic waves to repel the creature. When the device receives a signal indicating the car is about to start, it activates all infrared detectors to check for nearby living creatures around the car. If a creature is detected, a warning is sent to the car's display screen.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device, characterized in that, The device includes a triangular housing (1) with three sides, each side having an infrared detector installed on it, and at least one side having an ultrasonic generator installed on it. The infrared detector includes an infrared emitting lamp (6) and an infrared probe (7), and the ultrasonic generator includes an ultrasonic transducer (8). The triangular housing (1) is housed in a central inner plate (13), on which a circuit board (14) is installed. The circuit board (14) is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer (8), the infrared emitting lamp (6), and the infrared probe (7). The top surface of the triangular housing (1) is connected to a housing cover plate (2), which is elastically connected to the bottom of a fixed plate (3). The fixed plate (3) is used for assembly connection with a car chassis.

2. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic drive-away device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board (14) activates the infrared emitting lamp (6) according to the car stop signal, and sends a pulse electrical signal to the ultrasonic transducer (8) according to the situation detected by the infrared probe (7). The ultrasonic transducer (8) converts the pulse electrical signal into a pulse ultrasonic signal to drive away animals inside the car engine.

3. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic drive-away device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pulsed ultrasound signal is a frequency-converted audio signal with a peak intensity of 30 W / cm², inserted at a frequency of 5-6 MHz for 68 μs within a frequency range of 20,000-60,000 Hz. 2 Ultrasonic pulses.

4. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triangular housing (1) is also equipped with a battery (17), which is a rechargeable power source.

5. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell cover plate (2) is provided with multiple ventilation structures (18).

6. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ventilation structure (18) includes a ventilation structure body (23) and a ventilation channel (24). The ventilation structure body (23) is a hemispherical structure with an internal ventilation channel (24). The ventilation channel (24) is an inverted U-shape, with one end connected to the interior of the triangular shell (1) and the other end located outside the triangular shell (1) with its opening facing downwards.

7. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic drive-away device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing cover plate (2) is also provided with a switch (16) for controlling the operation of the device.

8. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triangular shell (1) has infrared emitting lamp limiting holes (11) and infrared probe limiting holes (12) on three sides, and an ultrasonic transducer limiting hole (10) on one side. The infrared emitting lamp limiting hole (11), infrared probe limiting hole (12), and ultrasonic transducer limiting hole (10) are respectively fixed with fixing rings on the inner side of the triangular shell (1) facing downward. The infrared emitting lamp (6), infrared probe (7), and ultrasonic transducer (8) are respectively installed on the infrared emitting lamp limiting hole (11), infrared probe limiting hole (12), ultrasonic transducer limiting hole (10) and their corresponding fixing rings.

9. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The portion of the infrared probe (7) extending out of the infrared probe limiting hole (12) is covered by a protective cover (9).

10. The vehicle-mounted pulsed ultrasonic decoy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A central damping spring (4) and a plurality of small damping springs (5) are connected between the fixing plate (3) and the housing cover plate (2). The central damping spring (4) is located in the center of the fixing plate (3) and the housing cover plate (2), and each of the small damping springs (5) is evenly distributed around the central damping spring (4).