Intelligent temperature control cat bed
By setting independent heat dissipation channels for temperature control and heat dissipation components in the smart cat bed, combined with aluminum heat-conducting plates and foam insulation boards, the problem of wind noise during temperature adjustment is solved, achieving precise temperature control and efficient heat dissipation in the cat bed, reducing energy consumption, and providing a quiet and comfortable resting environment for cats.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENGHUI ELECTRONIC TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart cat beds tend to generate wind noise when adjusting the temperature, which can disturb the cat's rest. Furthermore, continuous heating or cooling can increase household electricity consumption and waste resources.
The temperature control and heat dissipation components operate in independent heat dissipation channels, and are globally regulated by a controller. Combined with a gravity sensor to sense the cat's nesting status, it achieves precise temperature control and reduces vortex turbulence. It is equipped with an aluminum heat-conducting plate and a foam insulation board to improve heat dissipation efficiency and energy saving.
It provides a comfortable and quiet resting environment, reduces energy consumption, improves heat dissipation efficiency, and meets the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of pet products, and in particular to an intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed. Background Technology
[0002] With improved living standards, people usually prepare a cat bed for their cats to rest in. However, cats are animals that are very sensitive to temperature changes. Therefore, a single-function cat bed, especially in winter, is difficult to provide continuous heating for cats. In order to keep cats warm in winter, continuously running indoor air conditioners or other high-power heating equipment will put a high burden on household electricity consumption and waste resources. As a result, intelligent cat beds with adjustable temperature have emerged.
[0003] In existing technologies, most traditional smart cat beds on the market use cooling plates to regulate the temperature of the cat bed. When the temperature needs to be adjusted, the cooling plates are used in combination with a cooling fan to dissipate heat. However, during this process, the rotation of the cooling fan can easily generate vortices and turbulence inside the cat bed, which can produce wind noise and affect the cat's rest. Therefore, designing a smart temperature-controlled cat bed that can automatically heat or cool and has low noise is a technical problem that companies' R&D personnel urgently need to solve. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides an intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed.
[0005] The above-mentioned inventive objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] The outer shell has a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity has a temperature-conducting plate for supporting the cat;
[0007] A temperature control component, used for heating or cooling the temperature-conducting plate;
[0008] A heat dissipation component, which is used to dissipate heat from the temperature control component;
[0009] A heat dissipation tank is disposed at the bottom of the temperature guiding plate. The heat dissipation tank has air inlets at both ends and air outlets at the bottom. An independent heat dissipation channel is formed between the heat dissipation tank and the outer shell. The temperature control component and the heat dissipation component are both located in the heat dissipation channel.
[0010] The controller is connected to both the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the cat nest regulates the temperature inside by heating or cooling the heat-conducting plate through a temperature control component, achieving precise control of the internal temperature of the cat nest. The controller can also perform global regulation of the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component. By setting the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component in independent heat dissipation channels, the heat dissipation path can be restricted, reducing vortices and turbulence generated inside the shell, thereby reducing wind noise. External air enters from the air inlets at both ends of the heat dissipation channel, concentrates on dissipating heat from the temperature control component inside the heat dissipation channel, and then dissipates from the air outlet at the bottom, improving heat dissipation efficiency and providing a comfortable and quiet resting environment for the cat.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that: the temperature control component includes a cooling element and a temperature sensor, the cooling element is disposed against the bottom of the temperature-conducting plate and is used for heating or cooling, the temperature sensor and the controller are both disposed in the housing, and the temperature sensor is used to monitor the external temperature.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooling chip, temperature sensor and controller form a closed-loop temperature control system, which can monitor and intelligently adjust the temperature inside the cat's nest in real time, ensuring that the cat can rest in a comfortable environment. In addition, when the cooling chip is working, the controller can simultaneously control the heat dissipation components to dissipate heat to the non-working surface of the cooling chip, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the temperature control component also includes a heat insulation plate disposed at the bottom of the temperature conducting plate, and the heat insulation plate has an installation port for placing the cooling element.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the heat insulation plate can provide heat insulation and heat preservation for the cooling element when it is heated or cooled, thereby reducing the energy loss of the cooling element during the conduction process.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the insulation board is made of foam material.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the insulation board made of foam material can effectively prevent heat conduction through its internal pore structure, making it difficult for heat to be transferred through the insulation board, thereby maintaining the stability of the temperature inside the cat's nest, while reducing the energy consumption required by the cooling chip to regulate the temperature, thus achieving energy-saving effect.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the heat-conducting plate is made of aluminum.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, aluminum has excellent thermal conductivity, which enables the heat conduction plate to transfer heat stably, quickly and evenly. In addition, the lightness of aluminum makes the cat bed structure lighter, easier to move and clean.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that: the heat dissipation component includes a fan and a heat dissipation plate, the fan is located at the air outlet and is used to guide the airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet, and the heat dissipation plate is disposed directly above the fan.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the fan is placed at the air outlet inside the heat dissipation channel. After the fan draws in the outside air from the air inlet, it can be discharged from the air outlet immediately, shortening the heat dissipation path. In addition, the heat dissipation fins directly above the fan can increase the heat dissipation area, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency and forming a highly efficient heat dissipation cycle.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that: the intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed also includes a foot pad component and a gravity sensor, the foot pad component is disposed below the heat dissipation groove and serves as a support, and the gravity sensor is disposed inside the foot pad component to sense the cat's entry into the bed.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the foot pad component, the cat bed can be supported while isolating it from the ground to achieve heat insulation. The cat bed can also sense whether the cat is inside the cat bed through the gravity sensor inside the foot pad component, so as to cooperate with the controller to control the start and stop of the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component, thereby improving the intelligence level of the cat bed and meeting the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, this application may be further configured such that a cutout is provided on the outer side of the housing.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the cut, it is possible to facilitate the exhaust of air from the air outlet at the bottom of the heat dissipation tank, while also serving an aesthetic purpose.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment, this application may be further configured such that a heat insulation pad is provided between the outer casing and the heat-conducting plate.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a heat insulation pad, heat can be prevented from being directly transferred from the heat-conducting plate to the outer shell, thereby reducing heat loss.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the heat insulation pad is made of silicone material.
[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, silicone material has excellent temperature resistance and elasticity, which makes the heat insulation performance of the heat insulation pad made of silicone material significant. In addition, its elasticity makes the contact between the shell and the heat-conducting plate more gentle, reducing the stress caused by temperature changes and playing a buffering and shock-absorbing role.
[0030] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0031] 1. The cat bed uses a temperature control component to heat or cool the heat-conducting plate to regulate the temperature inside the cat bed, achieving precise control of the internal temperature. The controller provides global regulation of the temperature control and heat dissipation components. By placing the temperature control and heat dissipation components in independent heat dissipation channels, the heat dissipation path can be restricted, reducing vortices and turbulence generated inside the outer shell, thereby reducing wind noise. External air enters from the air inlets at both ends of the heat dissipation channel, concentrates on dissipating heat from the temperature control components inside the heat dissipation channel, and then dissipates from the air outlet at the bottom, improving heat dissipation efficiency and providing a comfortable and quiet resting environment for the cat.
[0032] 2. Inside the heat dissipation channel, by placing the fan at the air outlet, the fan draws in outside air from the air inlet and then immediately discharges it from the air outlet, shortening the heat dissipation path. In addition, the heat dissipation fins directly above the fan can increase the heat dissipation area, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency and forming a highly efficient heat dissipation cycle.
[0033] 3. The cat bed uses a gravity sensor to detect whether the cat is inside, which, in conjunction with the controller, controls the start and stop of the temperature control and heat dissipation components, thereby improving the cat bed's intelligence level and meeting the requirements for energy conservation and emission reduction. Attached Figure Description
[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed in one embodiment of this application;
[0035] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed in one embodiment of this application;
[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heat dissipation tank in one embodiment of this application.
[0037] Reference numerals: 1. Outer shell; 2. Controller; 3. Receptive cavity; 4. Temperature guiding plate; 5. Heat dissipation groove; 6. Air inlet; 7. Air outlet; 8. Cooling element; 9. Heat insulation plate; 10. Fan; 11. Heat dissipation plate; 12. Foot pad component; 13. Gravity sensor; 14. Cutout; 15. Heat insulation pad. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments of this application, including various details to aid understanding. These should be considered merely exemplary. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. Similarly, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.
[0039] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The implementation methods described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation methods consistent with this disclosure.
[0040] Furthermore, the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article, unless otherwise specified, generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0041] The following is a reference appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 This application describes a smart temperature-controlled cat bed.
[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed includes an outer shell 1, a temperature control component, a heat dissipation component, and a controller 2 connected to the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component. The outer shell 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 3 and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity 3. The receiving cavity 3 is provided with a temperature-conducting plate 4 for supporting the cat. The temperature control component is used to heat or cool the temperature-conducting plate 4, and the heat dissipation component is used to dissipate heat from the temperature control component. The bottom of the temperature-conducting plate 4 is provided with a heat dissipation groove 5. Both ends of the heat dissipation groove 5 are provided with air inlets 6 and the bottom is provided with an air outlet 7. The heat dissipation groove 5 and the outer shell 1 form an independent heat dissipation channel. The temperature control component and the heat dissipation component are both located in the heat dissipation channel.
[0043] Specifically, the outer shell 1, as the main structure of the cat bed, serves as protection and sound insulation. The accommodating cavity 3 in the outer shell 1 provides a resting space for the cat, while the opening ensures that the cat can freely enter and exit the cat bed, facilitating cleaning and maintenance. The temperature-conducting plate 4 supports the cat's body and the cat bed. The temperature control component heats or cools the temperature-conducting plate 4 to regulate the temperature inside the cat bed, achieving precise control of the internal temperature. The controller 2 provides global control of the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component. By placing the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component in independent heat dissipation channels, the heat dissipation path can be restricted, reducing vortices and turbulence generated inside the outer shell 1, thereby reducing wind noise. External air enters from the air inlets 6 at both ends of the heat dissipation channel 5, concentrates on dissipating heat from the temperature control component inside the heat dissipation channel, and then dissipates from the air outlet 7 at the bottom, improving heat dissipation efficiency and providing the cat with a comfortable and quiet resting environment.
[0044] The temperature control component includes a cooling element 8 and a temperature sensor (not shown in the figure). The cooling element 8 is abutted against the bottom of the heat-conducting plate 4 and is used for heating or cooling. The temperature sensor and controller 2 are both located in the outer shell 1. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the external temperature. The cooling element 8, the temperature sensor and the controller 2 form a closed-loop temperature control system, which can monitor and intelligently adjust the internal temperature of the cat bed in real time to ensure that the cat rests in a comfortable environment. When the cooling element 8 is working, the controller 2 can synchronously control the heat dissipation component to dissipate heat to the non-working surface of the cooling element 8, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0045] Furthermore, the temperature control component also includes a heat insulation plate 9, which is located at the bottom of the temperature conducting plate 4. The heat insulation plate 9 has an installation port for placing the cooling element 8. By setting the heat insulation plate 9, the cooling element 8 can be insulated and kept warm when it is heated or cooled, thereby reducing the energy loss of the cooling element 8 during the conduction process.
[0046] Preferably, the heat insulation board 9 can be made of foam material. The heat insulation board 9 made of foam material can effectively prevent heat conduction through its internal pore structure, making it difficult for heat to be transferred through the heat insulation board 9, thereby maintaining the stability of the internal temperature of the cat's nest, while reducing the energy consumption required by the cooling chip 8 to regulate the temperature, thus achieving energy saving effect.
[0047] Preferably, the heat-conducting plate 4 can be made of aluminum, which has excellent thermal conductivity, so that the heat-conducting plate 4 can transfer heat stably, quickly and evenly. In addition, the lightness of aluminum makes the cat bed structure lighter, easier to move and clean.
[0048] In one embodiment, the heat dissipation assembly includes a fan 10 and a heat dissipation plate 11. The fan 10 is located at the air outlet 7 and is used to guide the airflow from the air inlet 6 to the air outlet 7. The heat dissipation plate 11 is disposed directly above the fan 10. Inside the heat dissipation channel, by placing the fan 10 at the air outlet 7, the fan 10 can draw in external air from the air inlet 6 and then immediately discharge it from the air outlet 7, shortening the heat dissipation path and reducing the vortex and turbulence generated by the gas. In addition, the heat dissipation plate 11 directly above the fan 10 can increase the heat dissipation area to improve the heat dissipation efficiency and form an efficient heat dissipation cycle.
[0049] It should be noted that the cooling element 8 has a working surface and a non-working surface. When the working surface dissipates heat, i.e., heats, the non-working surface absorbs heat, i.e., cools. When the working surface cools, the non-working surface heats. This working principle is common knowledge to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here. In the above embodiment, the working surface of the cooling element 8 is disposed against the bottom of the heat-conducting plate 4, and the non-working surface of the cooling element 8 is disposed against the heat dissipation plate 11, which, together with the fan 10, forms an efficient heat dissipation cycle.
[0050] Preferably, the intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed foot pad component 12 and gravity sensor 13 are included. The foot pad component 12 is located below the heat dissipation groove 5 and serves as a support. The gravity sensor 13 is installed inside the foot pad component 12 to sense the cat's entry into the bed. By setting the foot pad component 12, the cat bed can be supported while isolating it from the ground to achieve heat insulation. The cat bed can also sense whether the cat is inside the bed through the gravity sensor 13 inside the foot pad component 12, so as to cooperate with the controller 2 to control the start and stop of the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component. This can improve the intelligence level of the cat bed and meet the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction. The gravity sensor 13 can be a commonly used strain gauge pressure sensor, piezoresistive sensor, capacitive pressure sensor, or other sensor that can convert weight signals into electrical signals. There are no restrictions here.
[0051] Preferably, a cutout 14 is provided on the outer side of the outer casing 1. By providing the cutout 14, it is possible to facilitate the exhaust of air from the air outlet 7 at the bottom of the heat dissipation tank 5, while also serving an aesthetic purpose.
[0052] In addition, a heat insulation pad 15 is provided between the outer shell 1 and the heat conduction plate 4. By providing the heat insulation pad 15, heat can be prevented from being directly transferred from the heat conduction plate 4 to the outer shell 1, thereby reducing heat loss.
[0053] Specifically, the heat insulation pad 15 is made of silicone material, which has excellent temperature resistance and elasticity, so that the heat insulation pad 15 made of silicone material has significant heat insulation performance. In addition, its elasticity makes the contact between the outer shell 1 and the heat-conducting plate 4 more gentle, reducing the stress caused by temperature changes and playing a buffering and shock-absorbing effect.
[0054] The implementation principle of an intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed according to this application embodiment is as follows: After the gravity sensor 13 senses that the cat has entered the accommodating cavity 3, it sends a signal to the controller 2, causing the controller 2 to control the temperature control component to start. At this time, the cooling element 8 starts the heating or cooling function according to the external ambient temperature monitored by the temperature sensor. When the heating function is started, the working surface of the cooling element 8 heats up and transfers heat to the temperature conduction plate 4, raising the temperature inside the cat bed. At the same time, the controller 2 synchronously controls the fan 10 to rotate, so that air enters from the air inlets 6 at both ends of the heat dissipation groove 5, guiding the air to concentrate on the non-working surface of the cooling element 8 to complete convection, and then dissipates through the heat dissipation plate 11 and out of the air outlet 7 at the bottom of the heat dissipation groove 5, realizing the function of heat dissipation and improving the heating efficiency. When the cooling function is activated, the working surface of the cooling element 8 cools the cat's nest through the heat-conducting plate 4. At the same time, the controller 2 controls the fan 10 to rotate, so that air enters from the air inlets 6 at both ends of the heat dissipation tank 5, and guides the air to concentrate on the non-working surface of the cooling element 8 to complete convection. After convection, the air is dissipated through the heat dissipation plate 11 and out of the air outlet 7 at the bottom of the heat dissipation tank 5, thereby achieving the function of heat dissipation and improving cooling efficiency. During the heat dissipation process, the heat dissipation channel restricts the heat dissipation path, reducing the vortex and turbulence generated inside the outer shell 1, thereby reducing wind noise and providing a comfortable and quiet resting environment for the cat. After the cat leaves the housing cavity 3, the controller 2 automatically controls the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component to shut down, achieving energy-saving effect.
[0055] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A smart temperature-controlled cat bed, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (1) is provided with a receiving cavity (3) and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity (3), and the receiving cavity (3) is provided with a heat-conducting plate (4) for supporting the cat; A temperature control component, which is used to heat or cool the temperature-conducting plate (4); A heat dissipation component, which is used to dissipate heat from the temperature control component; A heat dissipation tank (5) is provided at the bottom of the temperature guide plate (4). Both ends of the heat dissipation tank (5) are provided with air inlets (6) and the bottom is provided with air outlets (7). An independent heat dissipation channel is formed between the heat dissipation tank (5) and the outer shell (1). The temperature control component and the heat dissipation component are both located in the heat dissipation channel. The controller (2) is connected to both the temperature control component and the heat dissipation component.
2. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control component includes a cooling chip (8) and a temperature sensor. The cooling chip (8) is abutted against the bottom of the temperature-conducting plate (4) and is used for heating or cooling. The temperature sensor and the controller (2) are both located in the housing (1). The temperature sensor is used to monitor the external temperature.
3. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature control component also includes a heat insulation plate (9), which is disposed at the bottom of the temperature conducting plate (4) and has an installation port for placing the cooling chip (8).
4. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The heat insulation board (9) is made of foam material.
5. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heat-conducting plate (4) is made of aluminum.
6. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heat dissipation assembly includes a fan (10) and a heat dissipation plate (11). The fan (10) is located at the air outlet (7) and is used to guide the airflow from the air inlet (6) to the air outlet (7). The heat dissipation plate (11) is located directly above the fan (10).
7. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a foot pad component (12) and a gravity sensor (13). The foot pad component (12) is located below the heat dissipation groove (5) and serves as a support. The gravity sensor (13) is installed inside the foot pad component (12) and is used to sense the cat's nesting status.
8. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a cutout (14) on its outer side.
9. The intelligent temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A heat insulation pad (15) is provided between the outer shell (1) and the heat-conducting plate (4).
10. A smart temperature-controlled cat bed as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The heat insulation pad (15) is made of silicone material.