An intelligent pet box

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of intelligent pet box, comprising: box one, for pet activity, its top is set to open mouth, and the box is transparent;Box two, detachably installed in the top of box two;Automatic feeder, installed on the box two, for feeding food into the box one;Environment detection unit, installed in the bottom of the box two, for real-time monitoring the temperature and humidity, air pressure, gas concentration and illumination intensity in the box one;Camera, installed in the bottom of the box two, for shooting the picture in the box one;Control mainboard, installed in the box two, the automatic feeder, the environment detection unit, the camera are electrically connected with the control mainboard respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet carrier technology, specifically to an intelligent pet carrier. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, more and more families are keeping pets. However, in cities, pet carriers are needed to allow owners to control their pets' activity levels and prevent them from causing damage or soiling the indoor environment. Existing pet carriers, designed for ease of use, are relatively simple in structure and cannot adjust the environment inside to provide a more comfortable space for the pet. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an intelligent pet carrier.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A smart pet carrier includes: a first body for pet activity, with an open top and the body being transparent; a second body detachably mounted on the top of the second body; an automatic feeder mounted on the second body for dispensing food into the first body; an environmental monitoring unit mounted on the bottom of the second body for real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, air pressure, gas concentration, and light intensity inside the first body; a camera mounted on the bottom of the second body for capturing images inside the first body; and a control motherboard mounted inside the second body, wherein the automatic feeder, the environmental monitoring unit, and the camera are electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0006] The bottom of the second box has a downwardly extending snap-fit ​​part, which forms a snap-fit ​​groove with the bottom of the second box. The snap-fit ​​groove is adapted to the size of the first box. The second box is snapped onto the top of the first box, and the top of the second box has a lid.

[0007] The automatic feeder has a discharge pipe installed at its outlet, and the end of the discharge pipe away from the automatic feeder passes through the second box into the first box.

[0008] The control motherboard is model Taishanpai RK3566M.

[0009] The environmental detection unit includes: a temperature and humidity sensor, model SHT30, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface; a barometric pressure sensor, model BMP280, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface; a gas sensor, model MQ135, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an ADC interface; and a light intensity sensor, model BH1750, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface.

[0010] It also includes a power module, which is installed inside the second housing. A charging port is installed on one side of the second housing, and the charging port is electrically connected to the power module. The power module is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0011] It also includes a display screen, which is mounted on the housing and connected to the control motherboard.

[0012] It also includes a buzzer, which is installed inside the second housing and is electrically connected to the control main board; the second housing has a sound hole corresponding to the buzzer.

[0013] It also includes indicator lights, which are mounted on the second housing and positioned on the same side as the display screen. The indicator lights are electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0014] It also includes a fan and a humidifier, which are installed on the four side walls of the housing and are electrically connected to the control main board.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This utility model of intelligent pet carrier is feature-rich, integrating functions such as temperature and humidity detection, light intensity detection, gas and air pressure detection, and automatic feeding, so that the pet can be kept in a relatively comfortable living environment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent pet carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box body two according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the box body two according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a plan view of an embodiment of the intelligent pet carrier of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a connection block diagram of the electrical components in an intelligent pet carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a circuit diagram of a temperature and humidity detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a circuit diagram of a gas detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a circuit diagram of a pressure detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a circuit diagram of a light intensity detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a circuit diagram of a camera module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a circuit diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 13 This is a circuit diagram of an automatic feeder module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a circuit diagram of a buzzer alarm module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 15 This is a circuit diagram of an indicator light module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 10-Box 1;

[0034] 20-Second cabinet body, 21-Snap-fit ​​part, 22-Slot, 23-Cabinet cover, 24-Sound hole;

[0035] 30 - Automatic feeder; 31 - Discharge pipe;

[0036] 40-Environmental detection unit, 41-Temperature and humidity sensor, 42-Barometric pressure sensor, 43-Gas sensor, 44-Light intensity sensor;

[0037] 50-camera

[0038] 60-Control Mainboard

[0039] 70 - Power module, 71 - Charging port;

[0040] 80 - Display screen, 90 - Buzzer, 100 - Indicator light; 200 - Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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.

[0042] like Figures 1-15 As shown in the figure, an intelligent pet carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a second body 10, a second body 20, an automatic feeder 30, an environmental detection unit 40, a camera 50, and a control motherboard 60. The second body 10 is used for pet activity and has an open top; the body is transparent and can be made of acrylic sheet. The second body 20 is detachably mounted on its top and is opaque. The automatic feeder 30 is mounted on the second body 20 and is used to feed food into the second body 10. The environmental detection unit 40 is mounted on the bottom of the second body 20 and is used to monitor the temperature, humidity, air pressure, gas concentration, and light intensity inside the second body 10 in real time. The camera 50 is mounted on the bottom of the second body 20 and is used to capture images inside the second body 10. The control motherboard 60 is mounted inside the second body 20, and the automatic feeder 30, the environmental detection unit 40, and the camera 50 are electrically connected to the control motherboard 60. Among them, the model of camera 50 is OV5695.

[0043] The control motherboard 60 is model Taishanpai RK3566M. The Taishanpai RK3566M's interfaces include a debug serial port, a 40-pin GPIO (compatible with classic 40-pin expansion interfaces, providing a rich variety of input / output interfaces, including GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, and PWM interfaces), and a 39-pin high-speed signal expansion interface (USB 2.0 / 3.0, 100 / 1000 Ethernet, SATA, audio, SIM, mini PCIe, etc.); its communication network interfaces include a USB 2.0 connector (Type-A connector); and a WIFI & Bluetooth module (frequency: 2.4GHz; transmit power: 16dBm; receive sensitivity: 90dBm). The control motherboard 60 of this invention reserves multiple unified module interfaces, allowing for free plugging and unplugging of various pre-produced monitoring modules with unified interfaces, simplifying configuration operations. The reserved module interface positions will fully meet the actual pet breeding needs of users and provide ample expansion space. The product integrates and links information from various modules through a unified transmission protocol, allowing the control unit to easily obtain monitored data and achieve automatic control to bring the environment to the required values.

[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the bottom of the second box 20 is provided with a downwardly extending snap-fit ​​part 21, the snap-fit ​​part 21 and the bottom of the second box 20 form a snap-fit ​​groove 22, the snap-fit ​​groove 22 is adapted to the size of the second box 10, the second box 20 is snapped onto the top of the second box 10, and the top of the second box 20 is provided with a box cover 23.

[0045] When in use, remove box 20 and place the pet, such as snakes or lizards, inside box 210. Box 210 is transparent, allowing observation of the pet.

[0046] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the automatic feeder 30 has a discharge pipe 31 installed at its discharge port. The end of the discharge pipe 31 away from the automatic feeder 30 passes through the housing 20 and into the housing 10. The automatic feeder 30 is existing technology, and its structural principle will not be described in detail here. The control motherboard 60 is electrically connected to the automatic feeder 30. By controlling the stepper motor of the automatic feeder 30, the number of rotations of the screw is precisely controlled, achieving accurate feeding of pelleted grain (for example, the PetLibro feeder error is ≤1g).

[0047] In one embodiment of this utility model, the environmental detection unit 40 includes a temperature and humidity sensor 41, a pressure sensor 42, a gas sensor 43, and a light intensity sensor 44. The temperature and humidity sensor 41 is a model SHT30, electrically connected to the control motherboard 60 via an I2C interface. The pressure sensor 42 is a model BMP280, electrically connected to the control motherboard 60 via an I2C interface. The gas sensor 43 is a model MQ135, electrically connected to the control motherboard 60 via an ADC interface. The light intensity sensor 44 is a model BH1750, electrically connected to the control motherboard 60 via an I2C interface. The circuit diagrams for the corresponding modules such as temperature and humidity detection, gas detection, pressure detection, light intensity detection, camera 50, and automatic feeder 30 are shown below. Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown.

[0048] In addition, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model also includes a power supply module 70, a display screen 80, a buzzer 90, and an indicator light 100. The circuit diagrams of the display screen 80, buzzer 90, and indicator light 100 are shown below. Figure 12 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown. Among them, display screen 80 uses a 6-inch MIPI LCD.

[0049] Specifically, the power module 70 is installed inside the second housing 20. A charging port 71 is installed on one side of the second housing 20, and the charging port 71 is electrically connected to the power module 70. The power module 70 is electrically connected to the control motherboard 60. The display screen 80 is installed on the second housing 10 and is connected to the control motherboard 60. The buzzer 90 is installed inside the second housing 20 and is electrically connected to the control motherboard 60. A sound hole 24 is provided on the second housing 20 corresponding to the buzzer 90. The indicator light 100 is installed on the second housing 20, on the same side as the display screen 80, and is electrically connected to the control motherboard 60.

[0050] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 5As shown, the enclosure also includes a fan 200 and a humidifier. The fan 200 and the humidifier are installed on the four side walls of the enclosure 10. The fan 200 is installed on the wall opposite the display screen 80, and the humidifier (not shown) is installed on the side wall adjacent to the fan 200. The fan 200 and the humidifier are electrically connected to the control mainboard 60. The temperature and humidity inside the enclosure 10 are regulated by the cooling fan 200 and the humidifier. When the temperature and humidity reach the set thresholds, a buzzer 90 sounds and an indicator light 100 illuminates to alert the user. Environmental monitoring ensures a comfortable living environment for the pet. The humidifier can be an ultrasonic atomizing humidifier, such as the Zoo Med micro atomizer. Additionally, a heater can be installed on the enclosure 10. The heater is electrically connected to the control mainboard 60, and when the temperature is low, the heater regulates the ambient temperature of the pet enclosure.

[0051] The intelligent pet carrier according to the present invention is feature-rich, integrating functions such as temperature and humidity detection, light intensity detection, gas and air pressure detection, and automatic feeding, so that the pet can be kept in a more comfortable living environment.

[0052] By using a unified module interface and communication protocol, the purpose of customized pet carrier monitoring functions can be achieved. At the same time, various scattered monitoring and control modules (such as heaters, humidifiers, etc.) are integrated together to achieve comprehensive intelligent environmental control, which solves the problems of fragmented operation, complex configuration, fixed and limited functions of current intelligent pet carrier environmental monitoring and control in the market.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they 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 all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart pet carrier, characterized in that, include: One enclosure is used for pet activity, with an open top and the enclosure being transparent; Box 2 is detachably installed on the top of Box 2; An automatic feeder, installed on the second box, is used to feed food into the first box; An environmental monitoring unit is installed at the bottom of the second enclosure to monitor the temperature, humidity, air pressure, gas concentration, and light intensity inside the first enclosure in real time. A camera is installed at the bottom of the second housing to capture images inside the first housing. The control motherboard is installed inside the second housing, and the automatic feeder, the environmental detection unit, and the camera are electrically connected to the control motherboard.

2. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the second box has a downwardly extending snap-fit ​​part, which forms a snap-fit ​​groove with the bottom of the second box. The snap-fit ​​groove is adapted to the size of the first box. The second box is snapped onto the top of the first box, and the top of the second box has a lid.

3. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic feeder has a discharge pipe installed at its outlet, and the end of the discharge pipe away from the automatic feeder passes through the second box into the first box.

4. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control motherboard is model Taishanpai RK3566M.

5. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that, The environmental detection unit includes: A temperature and humidity sensor, model SHT30, is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface; The barometric pressure sensor, model BMP280, is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface. The gas sensor, model number MQ135, is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an ADC interface. The light intensity sensor, model BH1750, is electrically connected to the control motherboard via an I2C interface.

6. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a power module, which is installed inside the second housing. A charging port is installed on one side of the second housing, and the charging port is electrically connected to the power module. The power module is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

7. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a display screen, which is mounted on the housing and connected to the control motherboard.

8. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a buzzer, which is installed inside the second housing and is electrically connected to the control main board; the second housing has a sound hole corresponding to the buzzer.

9. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes indicator lights, which are mounted on the second housing and positioned on the same side as the display screen. The indicator lights are electrically connected to the control motherboard.

10. The intelligent pet carrier according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a fan and a humidifier, which are installed on the four side walls of the housing and are electrically connected to the control main board.

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