Companion robot and companion device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pet companion robot, including a main unit, a roller assembly, and a universal wheel assembly. The main unit includes a first shell, a second shell, and an interaction component. The second shell is mounted on the first shell, and the second shell and the first shell surround each other to form a mounting cavity. The interaction component is disposed in the mounting cavity. The first shell has a bottom surface and a mounting groove, which is recessed from the bottom surface toward the mounting cavity. The roller assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting groove and is electrically connected to the main unit. The universal wheel assembly includes a mounting base and a rotating ball. The rotating ball is mounted on the first shell through the mounting base, and a portion of the rotating ball protrudes from the bottom surface. This pet companion robot can move freely indoors, thus enabling all-around tracking of pets and solving the problems of inadequate monitoring and lack of interaction with pets. This utility model also provides a pet companion device including this pet companion robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of pet companion robots, specifically relating to a pet companion robot and a pet companion device. Background Technology

[0002] People keep pets such as cats and dogs at home to meet their emotional needs. However, when owners need to go out, they have to leave their pets alone at home, making it difficult to monitor their behavior and physical condition.

[0003] Therefore, pet owners install remote monitoring devices to observe their pets at home. Traditional remote monitoring devices are mostly installed in ceilings, walls, or suspended ceilings. However, due to the limited field of view and the inability to quickly adjust the monitoring direction, blind spots often exist under tabletops, beds, and behind curtains, making it impossible to fully observe the pet's life. Furthermore, traditional monitoring cameras cannot interact with pets and are unlikely to attract their attention, leaving the pet unaware of its owner's presence. Without interactive companionship, the pet's physical condition deteriorates due to lack of exercise. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a pet companion robot that can move freely indoors, enabling it to track pets from all angles and solving the problems of inadequate monitoring and lack of interaction with pets. This utility model also provides a pet companion device that includes this pet companion robot.

[0005] The technical effects to be achieved by this utility model are realized through the following technical aspects:

[0006] In the first aspect, this utility model provides a pet companion robot, including a main unit, a roller assembly, and a universal wheel assembly.

[0007] The host includes a first housing, a second housing, and an interaction component. The second housing is mounted on the first housing, and the second housing and the first housing surround each other to form a mounting cavity. The interaction component is disposed in the mounting cavity. The first housing has a bottom surface and a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is recessed from the bottom surface toward the mounting cavity.

[0008] The roller assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting slot, and the roller assembly is electrically connected to the main unit;

[0009] The omnidirectional wheel assembly includes a mounting base and a rotating ball. The rotating ball is mounted on the first housing via the mounting base, and a portion of the rotating ball protrudes from the bottom surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the roller assembly includes a bottom shell, a top shell, a motor, a shaft, and a roller. The bottom shell and the top shell surround to form a motor chamber. The motor is disposed in the motor chamber and is drivenly connected to the roller via the shaft.

[0011] In some embodiments, the roller assembly further includes a retaining plate and a fixing plate, the retaining plate being mounted in the motor chamber via the fixing plate, and the retaining plate protruding from the side wall of the bottom shell; the first housing is provided with a mounting hole in the mounting groove, and the retaining plate is fastened to the mounting hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the caster wheel assembly further includes an elastic element, the mounting base has a slot, the rotating ball is mounted in the mounting base via the elastic element, and the rotating ball elastically expands and contracts relative to the slot.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rotating wheel is disposed on both sides of the motor, the contact point between the rotating wheel and the ground is the first contact point, the contact point between the rotating ball and the ground is the second contact point, and the second contact point and the two first contact points are respectively the vertices of an isosceles triangle.

[0014] In some embodiments, the interactive components include a controller, a camera, a sensor, a microphone, and a speaker, with the controller disposed within the mounting cavity and internally communicatively connected to the camera, sensor, microphone, and speaker.

[0015] In some embodiments, the host further includes an interactive window, and the first housing and the second housing are respectively provided with a first arc-shaped groove and a second arc-shaped groove, the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove forming an annular groove, and the interactive window is embedded in the annular groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the host further includes a light filter covering the interactive window; the camera, the sensor, and the microphone are located at the front of the host and behind the light filter; the speaker is located at the rear of the host and faces upwards to emit sound.

[0017] In some implementations, the controller is internally connected to the motor and externally connected to an interactive input device.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model provides a pet companion device, including a charging pile module and the aforementioned pet companion robot. The charging pile module includes a base and a bracket disposed on the base. The bracket is provided with a power supply terminal, and the main unit is provided with a power take-off terminal. The power take-off terminal is electrically connected to the power supply terminal.

[0019] In summary, this utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0020] 1. The pet companion robot provided by this utility model adopts a triangular multi-directional structure composed of a roller assembly and a universal wheel assembly, which can move freely indoors and has a certain ability to climb slopes and overcome obstacles, thus enabling mobile and comprehensive monitoring of the entire house. In addition, through the coordinated operation of the camera and sensors of the interactive component and the communication module, the movement of the main unit can be remotely controlled, thereby covering blind spots in the home environment and effectively tracking the pet's living conditions.

[0021] 2. The pet companion robot of this utility model provides interactive companionship with pets through interactive components. It attracts the pet's attention by making sounds and moving, and draws the pet closer to the pet companion robot, thereby increasing the pet's exercise. In addition, the built-in camera, microphone, and speaker of the main unit can realize photo capture, video recording, and two-way voice dialogue, meeting the user's needs for social sharing and emotional companionship.

[0022] 3. The pet companion device provided by this utility model, with the charging pile module working in conjunction with the pet companion robot, enables intelligent and autonomous charging, thereby improving battery life. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the pet companion robot of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the pet companion robot of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pet companion robot climbing a slope according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the communication between the pet robot and the interactive input device in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the interactive components of the pet companion robot in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the pet companion device in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0029] Marked in the image:

[0030] 100- Companion Robot;

[0031] 1-Main unit, 2-Roller assembly, 3-Universal wheel assembly;

[0032] 10-Mounting cavity, 11-First housing, 12-Second housing, 13-Interaction component, 14-Interaction window, 15-Filter, 16-Annular groove;

[0033] 111-Bottom surface, 112-Mounting slot,

[0034] 21-Bottom shell, 22-Front shell, 23-Motor, 24-Rotating wheel, 25-Rotating shaft, 26-Clamping plate, 27-Fixing plate

[0035] 241 - Wheel body, 242 - Silicone ring;

[0036] 31-Mounting base, 32-Rotating ball, 33-Elastic element;

[0037] 201 - First contact, 301 - Second contact;

[0038] 131-Controller, 132-Camera, 133-Sensor, 134-Microphone, 135-Speaker;

[0039] 1101 - First arc-shaped groove, 1201 - Second arc-shaped groove, 1331 - Infrared probe, 1332 - Laser probe;

[0040] 200-charging pile module;

[0041] 202-Base, 203-Support. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] refer to Figures 1-5 This embodiment provides a pet companion robot 100 for mobile monitoring and tracking of pets indoors and for interacting with pets. The pet companion robot 100 includes a main unit 1, a roller assembly 2, and a universal wheel assembly 3. The roller assembly 2 and the universal wheel assembly 3 cooperate to drive the main unit 1 to move. The main unit 1, serving as the body of the pet companion robot 100, includes a first shell 11, a second shell 12, and an interaction component 13. The second shell 12 is mounted on the first shell 11, and the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 surround each other to form a mounting cavity 10. The interaction component 13 is disposed within the mounting cavity 10.

[0048] The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are both injection-molded plastic parts. They are separate structures and can be fixed together by screwing or snap-fitting. In some embodiments, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 have an arc-shaped raised structure. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 form the main frame of the host 1 and have a similar elliptical structure with a smooth surface.

[0049] like Figure 2As shown, the first housing 11 has a bottom surface 111 and a mounting groove 112, which is recessed from the bottom surface 111 toward the mounting cavity 10. The groove shape of the mounting groove 112 is similar to the overall shape of the roller assembly 2. Thus, the roller assembly 2 is detachably installed in the mounting groove 112, and the roller assembly 2 is electrically connected to the main unit 1. Specifically, the main unit 1 has a strip-shaped power supply component on the side wall of the mounting groove 112, and the roller assembly 2 has a corresponding strip-shaped power take-off component. When the roller assembly 2 is installed in the mounting groove 112, the power take-off component and the power supply component make contact and connect, and the main unit supplies power to the roller assembly 2. When components of the roller assembly 2, such as the roller itself, become contaminated, the roller assembly 2 can be easily removed from the mounting groove 112 for cleaning.

[0050] The omnidirectional wheel assembly 3 includes a mounting base 31 and a rotating ball 32. The rotating ball 32 is omnidirectional (multidirectional) rotatable and is mounted in the first housing 11 via the mounting base 31. The spherical portion of the rotating ball 32 protrudes from the bottom surface 111.

[0051] With the cooperation of the roller assembly 2 and the universal wheel assembly 3, the main unit 1 can move freely indoors, thereby covering blind spots in the room and living room environment, such as under the bed, under the table and behind the curtains, so as to effectively track and monitor the pet's life and roughly map the pet's activity route.

[0052] The roller assembly 2 is a module that can be detachably installed on the main unit 1. The roller assembly 2 includes a bottom shell 21, a top shell 22, a motor 23, a rotating wheel 24, and a rotating shaft 25. The bottom shell 21 and the top shell 22 form a motor chamber 20, in which the motor 23 is disposed. The rotating shaft 25 protrudes from the motor 23, and the motor 23 is driven to the rotating wheel 24 via the rotating shaft 25. In this embodiment, two motors 23 are used. After the roller assembly 2 is powered on, both motors 23 rotate, driving the rotating wheels 24 on both sides to rotate respectively. In some embodiments, a single motor 23 can also drive the rotating wheels 24 on both sides to rotate simultaneously. In some embodiments, the rotating wheel 24 includes a wheel body 241 and a silicone ring 242 surrounding the outer periphery of the wheel body 241. In some embodiments, the roller assembly 2 also includes a motor cover 231, in which the motor 23 is installed and further installed into the motor chamber 20.

[0053] Furthermore, the roller assembly 2 also includes a retaining plate 26 and a fixing plate 27. The retaining plate 26 is mounted in the motor chamber 20 via the fixing plate 27. The retaining plate 26 is laterally disposed on the bottom shell 21; in the height direction Z, one end of the fixing plate 27 abuts against the retaining plate 26, and the other end abuts against the top shell 22. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2The end of the retaining plate 26 protrudes from the side wall of the bottom shell 21. Correspondingly, the first shell 11 has a mounting hole 113 in the mounting groove 112, and the retaining plate 26 is fastened to the mounting hole 113, thereby the roller assembly 2 is installed in the mounting groove 112.

[0054] In some embodiments, the universal wheel assembly 3 further includes an elastic element 33, the mounting base 31 is provided with a slot 311, the rotating ball 32 is mounted in the mounting base 31 through the elastic element 33, and the rotating ball 32 can elastically extend and retract relative to the slot 311.

[0055] It should be noted that the rollers 24 are located on both sides of the motor 23. The contact point between the rollers 24 and the ground is the first contact point 201, and the contact point between the rotating ball 32 and the ground is the second contact point 301. The second contact point 301 is located in front of the first contact point 201, and the second contact point 301 and the two first contacts 201 respectively form the vertices of an isosceles triangle. That is, the rollers 24 of the roller assembly 2 and the rotating ball 32 of the caster wheel assembly 3 form a triangular multi-directional wheel structure. Figure 3 As shown, based on this triangular multi-directional wheel structure, the roller assembly 2 and the universal wheel assembly 3 work together to drive the main unit 1 to climb a 15° slope, thereby improving its ability to climb slopes and overcome obstacles, so as to carry out mobile and comprehensive monitoring of the whole house.

[0056] The interactive component 13 includes a controller 131, a camera 132, a sensor 133, a microphone 134, and a speaker 135. The controller 131 is disposed in the mounting cavity 10, and internally communicates and electrically connects with the camera 132, sensor 133, microphone 134, speaker 135, and motor 32. The communication connection can be a wired or wireless communication connection.

[0057] Furthermore, the host 1 also includes an interactive window 14 and a filter 15. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are respectively provided with a first arc groove 1101 and a second arc groove 1201. The first arc groove 1101 and the second arc groove 1201 form an annular groove 16. The interactive window 14 is embedded in the annular groove 16 and is covered by the filter 15.

[0058] Camera 132, sensor 133, and microphone 134 are located at the front of the main unit 1, behind the filter 15. Speaker 135 is located at the rear of the main unit 1, and the speaker 135 faces upwards to emit sound. Controller 131, as the central processing unit of the pet companion robot 100, communicates with the interactive input device 300 externally and receives commands from the interactive input device 300. The interactive input device 300 can be a mobile control device with control programs, such as a mobile phone or tablet computer, and the user issues commands to the pet companion robot according to the functions set on these devices. Sensor 133 includes an infrared probe 1331 and a laser probe 1332.

[0059] The interactive input device 300 can communicate with the controller 131 via an infrared communication module, a Bluetooth communication module, and a wireless communication module (WIFI). For example, a wireless communication network can be established between the interactive input device and the controller 131. This wireless communication network can be a short-range wireless network or a combination of one or more different types of networks, such as a local area network, a wide area network, the Internet, satellite, or a terrestrial network.

[0060] The interactive input device can remotely control the movement of the host through the controller, and in conjunction with the cooperation of cameras and sensors, it can cover blind spots in the home environment, such as under tables and beds.

[0061] With the help of interactive components, the pet companion robot interacts with pets. For example, it emits sounds through speakers, and the roller and omnidirectional wheel components drive the main unit to move, thereby attracting the pet's attention, soothing the pet's emotions, or stimulating the pet's curiosity in real time. The laser probe in the sensor emits light that can entertain the pet with lasers, which can increase the pet's exercise and reduce the risk of depression and obesity.

[0062] The built-in camera, microphone, and speaker enable photo capture, video recording, and two-way voice dialogue, meeting users' needs for social sharing and emotional companionship.

[0063] Because pet companion robots can move freely indoors, they enable intelligent security monitoring, allowing users to remotely inspect their homes and promptly detect unexpected situations such as fires or intrusions.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] This embodiment provides a pet companion device, including a charging pile module 200 and a pet companion robot 100 of Embodiment 1. The charging pile module 200 includes a base 202 and a bracket 203 disposed on the base. The bracket 203 is provided with a power supply terminal, and the host 1 is provided with a power take-off terminal. The power take-off terminal and the power supply terminal are electrically connected.

[0066] Understandably, the main unit 1 also houses a battery 5 inside the mounting cavity 10, such as a 2500mAh 18650 lithium battery. This lithium battery, in conjunction with the intelligent autonomous charging function of the charging pile module 200, enables the pet companion robot to automatically charge, significantly improving its battery life.

[0067] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model, and while the description is quite specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these obvious substitutions all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pet companion robot, characterized in that, Includes the main unit, roller assembly, and caster wheel assembly; The host includes a first housing, a second housing, and an interaction component. The second housing is mounted on the first housing, and the second housing and the first housing surround each other to form a mounting cavity. The interaction component is disposed in the mounting cavity. The first housing has a bottom surface and a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is recessed from the bottom surface toward the mounting cavity. The roller assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting slot, and the roller assembly is electrically connected to the main unit; The omnidirectional wheel assembly includes a mounting base and a rotating ball. The rotating ball is mounted on the first housing via the mounting base, and a portion of the rotating ball protrudes from the bottom surface.

2. The pet companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller assembly includes a bottom shell, a top shell, a motor, a rotating shaft, and a rotating wheel. The bottom shell and the top shell surround each other to form a motor chamber. The motor is disposed in the motor chamber and is drivenly connected to the rotating wheel through the rotating shaft.

3. The pet companion robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The roller assembly further includes a clamping plate and a fixing plate. The clamping plate is installed in the motor chamber through the fixing plate, and the clamping plate protrudes from the side wall of the bottom shell. The first housing has a mounting hole in the mounting groove, and the clamping plate is fastened to the mounting hole.

4. The pet companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The omnidirectional wheel assembly also includes an elastic element, the mounting base has a slot, the rotating ball is mounted in the mounting base through the elastic element, and the rotating ball elastically expands and contracts relative to the slot.

5. The pet companion robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating wheel is disposed on both sides of the motor. The contact point between the rotating wheel and the ground is the first contact point, and the contact point between the rotating ball and the ground is the second contact point. The second contact point and the two first contact points are the vertices of an isosceles triangle.

6. The pet companion robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interactive components include a controller, a camera, a sensor, a microphone, and a speaker. The controller is disposed in the mounting cavity and is internally communicatively connected to the camera, sensor, microphone, and speaker.

7. The pet companion robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The host also includes an interactive window. The first housing and the second housing are respectively provided with a first arc-shaped groove and a second arc-shaped groove. The first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove form an annular groove, and the interactive window is embedded in the annular groove.

8. The pet companion robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a light filter that covers the interactive window; the camera, the sensor, and the microphone are located at the front of the host and behind the light filter; the speaker is located at the rear of the host and faces upwards to emit sound.

9. The pet companion robot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The controller is internally connected to the motor and externally connected to an interactive input device.

10. A pet companion device, characterized in that, The invention includes a charging pile module and a pet companion robot as described in any one of claims 1-9. The charging pile module includes a base and a bracket disposed on the base. The bracket is provided with a power supply terminal, and the main unit is provided with a power take-off terminal. The power take-off terminal is electrically connected to the power supply terminal.

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