Pet staging facility

Abstract

The application provides a pet temporary storage facility, which comprises a box body and a plurality of individual compartments arranged on the box body, and each of the individual compartments is provided with a lockable compartment door at an opening end, and each of the individual compartments is used for individually storing a pet; the pet temporary storage facility further comprises a total control module and an environment adjusting system arranged in each of the individual compartments, the environment adjusting system is used for adjusting environment parameters in the corresponding individual compartment, and the total control module is used for controlling the environment adjusting system; the environment adjusting system is configured to be linked with a pet storage state of the individual compartment through the total control module, when the pet is stored in the individual compartment, the total control module controls the environment adjusting system to be started, and when the pet is not stored in the individual compartment, the total control module controls the environment adjusting system to be stopped. The pet temporary storage facility provided by the application can improve the temporary storage environment of the pet, so that the pet is more comfortable during the temporary storage, and the trust degree of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pet temporary storage equipment technology, and in particular to a pet temporary storage facility. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing pet ownership rate, the demand for pet air transport and temporary pet storage in other application scenarios is growing. For example, after pets arrive at their destination airport by air, they need to be temporarily stored inside the airport while waiting for their owners to retrieve them or for further transfer.

[0003] In the process of developing this application, the inventors discovered that the existing technology has at least the following problems: Currently, pet storage facilities commonly used in airports or other scenarios are mostly ordinary cages or simple storage boxes. These pet storage facilities often have poor ventilation, and pets staying in these facilities for extended periods are prone to oxygen deficiency and overheating, affecting their health. Furthermore, these storage facilities lack temperature regulation functions, making them unable to adapt to environmental temperature changes in different seasons, airports, and other application scenarios, thus failing to ensure the comfort of the pets' storage environment and resulting in low user trust. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, this application provides a pet temporary storage facility to improve the problem of low comfort in pet temporary storage environments in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows: This application provides a pet storage facility, including a housing and multiple individual compartments on the housing. Each compartment has a lockable door at its opening, and each compartment is used to store one pet. The pet storage facility also includes a central control module and an environmental control system located within each compartment. The environmental control system is used to adjust the environmental parameters within the corresponding compartment, and the central control module is used to control the environmental control system. The environmental control system is configured to be linked to the pet storage status of the compartment via the central control module: when a pet is stored in the compartment, the central control module controls the environmental control system to turn on; when no pet is stored in the compartment, the central control module controls the environmental control system to turn off.

[0006] In one embodiment, the environmental control system includes an air conditioning unit, a fresh air unit, and an exhaust unit. The fresh air unit is located in the middle of one side wall of the compartment, the indoor unit of the air conditioning unit is located on the side wall above the fresh air unit, and the exhaust unit is located on the side wall opposite to the fresh air unit. The air conditioning unit is used to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the compartment, the fresh air unit is used to introduce fresh air into the compartment, and the exhaust unit is used to exhaust stale air from the compartment.

[0007] In one embodiment, the air conditioning unit includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, the outdoor unit being fixed to the outer wall of the housing, and the air outlet of the indoor unit facing the center of the compartment.

[0008] In one embodiment, the fresh air device includes a fresh air duct and a fresh air fan and a filter assembly respectively disposed in the fresh air duct, and a protective net is provided at the duct opening in the compartment.

[0009] In one embodiment, the filtration assembly employs a three-stage filtration structure, which includes a pre-filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter, and an activated carbon filter.

[0010] In one embodiment, the exhaust device includes an exhaust duct and an exhaust fan and a dust filter respectively disposed in the exhaust duct, wherein the power of the exhaust fan is matched with the power of the fresh air fan.

[0011] In one embodiment, the pet storage facility further includes a monitoring device with a camera mounted on the top of the storage compartment for monitoring the interior of the compartment and transmitting video data to the main control module, which stores the video data.

[0012] In one embodiment, the camera employs a high-definition night vision module. The camera is mounted on the top of the compartment via a bracket, which is used to drive the camera to rotate in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0013] In one embodiment, the pet storage facility further includes a lighting device located within the storage compartment. The lighting device is configured to be linked to the main control module, the compartment door, and the pet storage status: when a pet is in the compartment, the compartment door opens, and the main control module controls the lighting device to turn off; when the compartment door closes, the main control module controls the lighting device to turn on; when no pet is in the compartment, the main control module controls the lighting device to turn off.

[0014] In one embodiment, the compartment is further equipped with an air purification device and an air quality detection device. The air purification device is used to improve the air quality in the compartment, and the air quality detection device is used to detect the environmental parameters in the compartment.

[0015] This application offers at least the following advantages: The pet storage facility provided by this application features multiple individual compartments on the enclosure, each designed to hold one pet. Each compartment is equipped with an environmental control system, which can be controlled via a central control module to ensure the environment meets the pet's comfort requirements, thus increasing user trust in the facility. Because the environmental control system is individually set up in each compartment, users can customize the environmental parameters according to their pet's habits, age, and condition, meeting the diverse needs of different users. The environmental control system can be linked to the pet storage status of the compartments via the central control module. When no pet is in a compartment, the environmental control system is shut down, preventing energy waste when the compartments are idle. The pet storage facility provided by this application offers personalized environmental parameter settings for different pets, improving pet comfort, and features a high degree of automation and ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pet temporary storage facility according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a pet temporary storage facility according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural diagram of a pet temporary storage facility from another perspective.

[0019] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 10. Container body; 11. Door; 12. Compartment; 121. Air conditioning unit; 122. Fresh air unit; 123. Exhaust unit; 124. Camera; 125. Lighting unit. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] 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 application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the ways in which this application may be implemented. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The pet storage facility of this application embodiment can be used in airports, shopping malls, or other scenarios requiring temporary pet storage. The pet storage facility includes a housing 10 and multiple individual compartments 12 on the housing 10. Each compartment 12 has a lockable door 11 at its opening, and each compartment 12 is used to store one pet individually. The pet storage facility also includes a central control module and an environmental control system located within each compartment 12. The environmental control system is used to adjust the environmental parameters within the corresponding compartment 12. The central control module controls the environmental control system. The pet storage facility also includes a detection unit (e.g., a weight sensor located at the bottom of the compartment 12 or an image recognition unit via a camera 124) for detecting whether a pet is present in the compartment 12. The central control module is signal-connected to the detection unit and determines the pet storage status based on the detection results, thereby controlling the opening or closing of the environmental control system. When a pet is stored in a compartment 12, the central control module controls the environmental control system to open. When no pet is stored in a compartment 12, the central control module controls the environmental control system to close.

[0025] Specifically, the number of enclosures 10 can be set according to the number of pets that can be temporarily stored. For example, one or more enclosures 10 can be set, and the number and size of the compartments 12 on each enclosure 10 can also be set according to actual usage needs. For example, the enclosure 10 can be divided into multiple compartments 12 by corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating partitions. In one embodiment, the compartments 12 are arranged in two rows. This layout helps to shorten the ductwork path of the fresh air device 122 and the exhaust device 123, and improves ventilation efficiency. The enclosure 10 can be made entirely of stainless steel to achieve corrosion resistance and sturdiness. The compartments 12 can also be arranged in multiple rows and columns. The specific number of rows and columns is not limited. Preferably, the number of columns of compartments 12 is two. The environmental control system of this application embodiment can improve the pet storage environment for the corresponding compartments 12, making the pets more comfortable. At the same time, the environmental control system can also be linked with the status of the compartments 12 through the main control module to avoid wasting energy by starting the environmental control system when the compartments 12 are empty.

[0026] Specifically, the environmental control system includes an air conditioning unit 121, a fresh air unit 122, and an exhaust unit 123.

[0027] The fresh air unit 122 is located in the middle of one side wall inside the compartment 12. The fresh air unit 122 includes a fresh air duct and a fresh air fan and filter assembly respectively installed within the fresh air duct. The fresh air duct is horizontally embedded inside the side wall of the compartment 12. One end of the fresh air duct at the duct opening inside the compartment 12 is equipped with a protective net, and the other end extends to the outside of the enclosure 10. The fresh air fan is installed in the middle section of the fresh air duct. The filter assembly adopts a three-stage filtration structure, including a pre-filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA filter), and an activated carbon filter. This filter can effectively filter dust, hair, odors, and harmful microorganisms from the outside air. After the fresh air fan is started, it delivers the filtered fresh air evenly into the compartment 12 where the pet is located.

[0028] The air conditioning unit 121 includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is embedded in the side wall above the fresh air unit 122, located directly above the air outlet of the fresh air unit 122. The outdoor unit is fixed to the outer side wall of the housing 10 by a bracket. The indoor and outdoor units are connected by pipes, which are wrapped with flame-retardant and heat-insulating cotton to keep them warm. The air conditioning unit 121 can precisely regulate the temperature and humidity inside the compartment 12, with a temperature range of 18℃-28℃. The air outlet of the indoor unit faces the center of the compartment 12 to avoid direct airflow onto the pet and improve the pet's comfort.

[0029] An exhaust ventilation device 123 is located inside the pet compartment 12, in the middle of the opposite side wall to the fresh air device 122. The fresh air device 122 and the exhaust ventilation device 123 are arranged in a basically horizontally symmetrical manner. The exhaust ventilation device 123 includes an exhaust duct and an exhaust fan and a dust filter respectively installed in the exhaust duct. The structure of the exhaust duct is adapted to the fresh air duct, and the power of the exhaust fan is matched with the power of the fresh air fan. The exhaust ventilation device 123 can quickly exhaust the stale air in the pet compartment 12, forming an efficient convection circulation with the fresh air device 122. At the same time, the dust filter can prevent external debris from entering the exhaust duct.

[0030] In some embodiments, the pet storage facility further includes a monitoring device, which includes a camera 124. The camera 124 is mounted in the top corner of the compartment 12 via an adjustable metal bracket. The bracket allows the camera 124 to rotate 360° horizontally and 180° vertically, enabling horizontal and vertical angle adjustment. The camera 124 employs a high-definition night vision module, and its shooting angle completely covers the entire compartment 12, allowing for real-time acquisition of the pet's activity status for observation. Simultaneously, the camera 124 transmits video data to the central control module via network cable or other means, where the central control module stores the video data for traceability.

[0031] In some embodiments, the pet storage facility further includes a lighting device 125, which is located within the storage compartment 12. In this embodiment, the lighting device 125 is a low-power LED downlight, installed at the center of the top of the storage compartment 12. The lighting device 125 is configured to be linked to the main control module, the storage door 11, and the pet storage status: when a pet is in the storage compartment 12, the storage door 11 opens, and the main control module controls the lighting device 125 to turn off; when the storage door 11 is closed, the main control module controls the lighting device 125 to turn on; when no pet is in the storage compartment 12, the main control module controls the lighting device 125 to turn off. For example, a magnetic door switch can be installed at the storage door 11. The magnetic door switch detects the open state of the storage door 11. After detecting that the storage door 11 is open, the magnetic door switch sends an electrical signal to the main control module, which then controls the lighting device 125 to turn off, avoiding strong light stimulation to the pets and reducing energy waste and consumption.

[0032] In some embodiments, an air purification device and an air quality detection device can also be installed in the storage compartment 12. The air purification device is used to improve the air quality inside the storage compartment 12, and the air quality detection device is used to detect environmental parameters inside the storage compartment 12. The air quality detection device can, for example, detect temperature, humidity, odor concentration, and air quality parameters inside the storage compartment 12, and send the detection data to the main control module. The main control module controls the environmental regulation system inside the storage compartment 12 based on the detection data and preset thresholds for each environmental parameter, so that the environmental parameters inside the storage compartment 12 reach the range set by the preset thresholds, making the control of environmental parameters inside the storage compartment 12 more precise. The air purification device can be used in conjunction with the fresh air device 122 and the exhaust device 123 to remove the pet's own body odor, odors produced after excrement, and other toxic and harmful odors, making the environment inside the storage compartment 12 more comfortable.

[0033] In some embodiments, the door 11 can also be made of a transparent material, such as a transparent acrylic sheet, and the door 11 has ventilation holes. By installing a lighting device 125 inside the compartment 12, even if the enclosure 10 is placed in a dimly lit location, staff and users can still clearly see the condition of the pet inside the compartment 12 through the lighting device 125, which also helps the pet adapt to the temporary storage environment of the compartment 12.

[0034] The ventilation system of this embodiment forms a horizontal convection circulation by respectively installing the fresh air device 122 and the exhaust device 123 on the opposite side walls of the compartment 12. This structure, combined with the fresh air device 122 having a three-stage filtration structure, improves the ventilation efficiency within the compartment 12. Testing has shown that this structure enables rapid air renewal within the compartment 12. Simultaneously, the flame-retardant insulation cotton wrapped around the ductwork of the air conditioning unit 121 and the insulation structure of the enclosure 10 help reduce temperature loss, thereby reducing energy consumption. The pet storage facility provided in this embodiment achieves precise temperature control and significant energy savings. Its air conditioning unit and fresh air device are installed on the same side, avoiding ductwork interference. At the same time, the multi-layer insulation structure on the outer wall of the enclosure reduces temperature loss, allowing the air conditioning unit to stably maintain the temperature within the compartment. Energy consumption is reduced by 15%-20% compared to traditional designs, adapting to the environmental temperature requirements of airports and other application scenarios in different seasons and regions. The pet storage facility provided in this embodiment offers comprehensive and flexible monitoring. The camera uses an adjustable bracket for mounting, allowing the shooting angle to be adjusted according to the pet's size to ensure no blind spots. Its high-definition night vision function can clearly capture the pet's status even in low-light conditions, facilitating timely detection of stress or health abnormalities by staff and improving the safety of pet storage. The pet storage facility provided in this embodiment features intelligent lighting with a more user-friendly design. The intelligent lighting device is linked to the door, avoiding strong light that might irritate the pets while providing sufficient light for staff to observe them. Its low-power design further reduces energy consumption, meeting green environmental protection requirements. The pet storage facility provided in this embodiment has a practical structure and is easy to operate. It has multiple independent pet compartments, accommodating the storage needs of multiple pets simultaneously (e.g., 12 compartments can accommodate 12 pets at the same time), improving storage efficiency. The transparent material of the door also enhances ease of use.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0036] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pet temporary storage facility, characterized in that, The facility includes a cage and multiple individual compartments on the cage. Each compartment has a lockable door at its opening, and each compartment is used to store one pet. The pet storage facility also includes a central control module and an environmental control system located within each compartment. The environmental control system is used to adjust the environmental parameters within the corresponding compartment, and the central control module is used to control the environmental control system. The environmental control system is configured to be linked to the pet storage status of the compartment via the central control module: when a pet is stored in the compartment, the central control module controls the environmental control system to turn on; when no pet is stored in the compartment, the central control module controls the environmental control system to turn off.

2. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental control system includes an air conditioning unit, a fresh air unit, and an exhaust unit. The fresh air unit is located in the middle of one side wall of the compartment. The indoor unit of the air conditioning unit is located on the side wall above the fresh air unit. The exhaust unit is located on the side wall opposite to the fresh air unit. The air conditioning unit is used to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the compartment. The fresh air unit is used to introduce fresh air into the compartment. The exhaust unit is used to exhaust stale air from the compartment.

3. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioning unit includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit is fixed to the outer wall of the housing, and the air outlet of the indoor unit faces the center of the compartment.

4. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fresh air device includes a fresh air duct and fresh air fans and filter components respectively installed in the fresh air duct. The fresh air duct is provided with a protective net at the duct opening in the compartment.

5. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The filter assembly adopts a three-stage filtration structure, which includes a pre-filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter, and an activated carbon filter.

6. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The exhaust device includes an exhaust duct and an exhaust fan and a dust screen respectively installed in the exhaust duct. The power of the exhaust fan is matched with the power of the fresh air fan.

7. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a monitoring device, whose camera is installed on the top of the compartment to monitor the interior of the compartment and transmit the video data to the main control module, which stores the video data.

8. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The camera uses a high-definition night vision module. The camera is mounted on the top of the compartment via a bracket, which is used to drive the camera to rotate in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

9. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a lighting device located inside the compartment, and the lighting device is configured to be linked to the main control module, the compartment door, and the pet storage status: when a pet is in the compartment, the compartment door opens, and the main control module controls the lighting device to turn off; when the compartment door closes, the main control module controls the lighting device to turn on; when no pet is in the compartment, the main control module controls the lighting device to turn off.

10. The pet temporary storage facility as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The compartment is also equipped with an air purification device and an air quality detection device. The air purification device is used to improve the air quality inside the compartment, and the air quality detection device is used to detect the environmental parameters inside the compartment.

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