Intelligent pet cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent pet cage, which comprises a cage body and an access system, wherein the cage body comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate and a right side plate, and the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate and the right side plate are connected to form a cage body in the shape of a box; the access system comprises a cage door, a first driving device and a first sensing device, the front side plate is provided with an access port, the cage door is movably arranged at the access port, the first sensing device and the first driving device are electrically connected, the first driving device is drivingly connected to the cage door, and the first sensing device is used for controlling the first driving device to drive the cage door to close or open the access port; at least one of the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate, the right side plate and the cage door is provided with a ventilation opening. The intelligent pet cage has good airtightness, can provide more safety for pets, and the cage door can be intelligently opened and closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal housing, and in particular to an intelligent pet cage. Background Technology

[0002] As people's material living standards improve, their needs for spiritual enrichment are also becoming more diverse and abundant. More and more people are choosing to keep pets at home, and pets are becoming important members of many families. To ensure a better life for their pets, people are building dedicated pet cages. However, most existing pet cages use metal frame structures, which offer almost no airtightness, leaving pets feeling very insecure. Furthermore, their cage doors are mostly manually operated or always open, making it difficult to implement intelligent control based on the actual needs of both the pets and their owners. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an intelligent pet cage with good airtightness, which can give pets a greater sense of security, and the cage door can open and close intelligently.

[0004] An intelligent pet cage according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cage body, comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate, and a right side plate, wherein the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate, and the right side plate are connected to form a box-shaped cage body; an entry / exit system, comprising a cage door, a first driving device, and a first sensing device, wherein the front side plate has an inlet / outlet, the cage door is movably disposed at the inlet / outlet, the first sensing device and the first driving device are electrically connected, the first driving device is convexly connected to the cage door, and the first sensing device is used to control the first driving device to drive the cage door to close or open the inlet / outlet; at least one of the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate, the right side plate, and the cage door has a ventilation opening.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an intelligent pet cage has at least the following technical effects: the top plate, bottom plate, front side plate, rear side plate, left side plate, and right side plate are all plate-shaped structures, and the cage body is composed of six plate-shaped components, forming a relatively enclosed and safe space, which can give pets more sense of security; the first drive device can intelligently open and close the cage door through the information sensed by the first sensing device.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the first driving device includes a silent motor, a magnetic latch, and a magnetic attraction mechanism; the first sensing device includes an entry / exit control element, a first infrared sensor, and a second infrared beam sensor; the silent motor is driven and connected to the cage door; the silent motor and the entry / exit control element are electrically connected; the front side plate is provided with a latch limiting groove; one end of the magnetic latch is movably connected to the cage door; the other end of the magnetic latch is provided with two opposing inclined surfaces; when the cage door closes the inlet / outlet, the two inclined surfaces abut against two opposing sidewalls of the latch limiting groove; the magnetic attraction mechanism is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, and the magnetic attraction mechanism is used to magnetically attract the magnetic latch; the first infrared sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element; the outer side of at least one of the cage body and the cage door is connected to the first infrared sensor; the second infrared beam sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, and the second infrared beam sensor is used to detect whether there is a pet inside the cage.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sensing device further includes LED lights, at least two LED lights are provided, each LED light is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, at least one LED light is provided on the outside of the cage, at least one LED light is provided on the inside of the cage, and each LED light is capable of emitting at least two colors of light.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage further includes a feeding device, which includes a storage box, a weight sensor, a liquid level sensor, a food and water baffle, and a feeding control element. At least one of the bottom plate, front side plate, rear side plate, left side plate, and right side plate is connected to the storage box. The storage box has a food storage groove and a water storage groove. The food and water baffle is movably connected to the storage box and is used to close the food storage groove and the water storage groove. The weight sensor is disposed in the food storage groove, and the liquid level sensor is disposed in the water storage groove. Both the weight sensor and the liquid level sensor are electrically connected to the feeding control element.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage further includes an environmental control device, which includes a temperature and humidity sensor, a ventilation fan, a temperature adjustment mechanism, and an environmental control element. The top plate is provided with a ventilation duct, and the top of the ventilation duct is provided with a ventilation opening. The ventilation fan is disposed inside the ventilation duct. The temperature and humidity sensor and the temperature adjustment mechanism are both disposed inside the cage. The temperature and humidity sensor, the ventilation fan, and the temperature adjustment mechanism are all electrically connected to the environmental control element.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent pet cage further includes a cleaning system, which includes a cleaning sensor, a cleaning control element, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device is disposed inside the cage. The cleaning sensor and the cleaning device are both electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning sensor is used to sense cleaning information inside the cage. The cleaning control element can control the cleaning device to clean the internal environment of the cage according to the cleaning information.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning sensor includes a pressure sensor, the cleaning device includes a collection box, a cleaning baffle, a scraper, and a cleaning motor, the bottom plate is provided with a pull-out groove, the upper end of the pull-out groove is connected to the internal space of the cage, one side of the pull-out groove is connected to the outside, the collection box is slidably connected to the pull-out groove, the collection box is provided with a collection groove with an open upper end, the cleaning baffle is located above the collection box, the bottom plate and the cleaning baffle are slidably connected, the cleaning motor is driven by the cleaning baffle, the cleaning motor can drive the cleaning baffle to close or open the collection groove, the scraper is disposed in the cage, the cleaning motor is driven by the scraper, and the cleaning motor is electrically connected to the cleaning control element.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning sensor further includes an air quality sensor, and the cleaning device further includes a cleaning valve, a booster pump, and a nozzle. The air quality sensor, the cleaning valve, and the booster pump are all electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning valve is connected to the booster pump, and the booster pump is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle is located inside the cage.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent pet cage further includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a disinfection control element. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp is disposed inside the cage, the disinfection control element is electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the disinfection control element is electrically connected to the first sensing device.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the intelligent pet cage further includes an interactive device, which includes a shell, an interactive control element, a camera, and a microphone. The shell is disposed inside the cage, and the interactive control element, the camera, and the microphone are all connected to the shell. The camera and the microphone are all electrically connected to the interactive control element.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly of the intelligent pet cage according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional structure of the intelligent pet cage.

[0017] Figure label: Cage body 100, ventilation opening 101, top plate 110, ventilation duct 111, bottom plate 120, pull-out groove 121, front side plate 130, inlet and outlet 131, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, right side plate 160; Entry / exit system 200, cage door 210; Feeding device 300, storage box 310, grain storage groove 311, food and water baffle 320; Environmental control device 400, temperature regulation mechanism 410; Cleaning device 500, collection box 510, collection groove 511, cleaning baffle 520; Interactive device 600, housing 610, camera 620, smart screen 630; Solar panel 700. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "point," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and "around," are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, sidewall refers to the left sidewall and / or the right sidewall.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," "exceeding," etc., are understood to exclude the number itself; and "above," "below," "within," etc., are understood to include the number itself. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that "A is set on B" or "A is set on B" describes the connection or positional relationship between A and B, and does not mean that A is necessarily above B.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, movable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. "Bolt connection" and "screw connection" can be used interchangeably. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood in conjunction with the specific circumstances. It should be understood that multiple similar features in this utility model are only distinguished by different prefixes. Therefore, in this utility model, the feature name without distinguishing prefix (or the feature name with a partial prefix) is used to represent the combination of similar features of this type. For example, "groove" is used to represent the grain storage groove 311 and the water storage groove.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, an intelligent pet cage includes a cage body 100 and an entry / exit system 200. The cage body 100 includes a top plate 110, a bottom plate 120, a front side plate 130, a rear side plate 140, a left side plate 150, and a right side plate 160. The top plate 110, bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, and right side plate 160 are connected to form a box-shaped cage body 100. The entry / exit system 200 includes a cage door 210, a first driving device, and a first sensing device. The cage door 210 is movably connected to the front side plate. 130 (cage door 210 is movably disposed at the inlet / outlet 131 opened on the front side plate 130), the first sensing device and the first driving device are electrically connected, the first driving device is driven to the cage door 210, the front side plate 130 has an inlet / outlet 131, the first sensing device is used to control the first driving device to drive the cage door 210 to close or open the inlet / outlet 131; at least one of the top plate 110, bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, right side plate 160 and cage door 210 has a ventilation opening 101.

[0024] The top plate 110, bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, and right side plate 160 are all plate-like structures. The cage body 100 is formed by six plate-like components, creating a relatively enclosed and safe space. This provides pets with a greater sense of security, making their living environment more comfortable and increasing their willingness to enter the cage, thus meeting the needs of pet owners. It should be understood that the plate-like structure in this invention is not necessarily a completely flat structure; it may have recesses, protrusions, or openings; it is not necessarily flat, but may have bends or curves; and it may be a single plate or composed of multiple other components connected together.

[0025] The cage door 210 is roughly a plate-like structure. The drive unit generally includes a drive component, which is connected to the cage door 210. The drive component is generally a motor or a cylinder. The motor can be a stepper motor, servo motor, linear motor, etc.; the cylinder can be a pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, electric cylinder, etc. The drive component can obtain power by connecting to an external energy source, such as a motor with its own power cord, or the drive unit can include an additional energy source, such as a battery, fuel cell, or pressure tank, which is connected to the drive component.

[0026] Sensing devices generally include sensors. The specific type of sensor can be selected according to actual needs, such as infrared sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, distance sensors, photoelectric sensors, etc. Multiple sensors can be used, and these sensors can be of the same or different types. All sensors are electrically connected to a driving device (driving component). The sensors, in turn, receive external information (this information can be actively detected by the sensor itself, such as temperature, odor, infrared radiation, color, shape, motion, etc.; or it can be information received by the sensor, such as information transmitted to the sensor by a pet owner through other electronic devices). It's important to understand that sensors can have built-in chips or other control elements to process information and issue commands to the driving device; alternatively, the sensing device can also include control elements electrically connected to each sensor.

[0027] The inlet / outlet 131 is the opening for pets to enter and exit the cage 100. When the cage door 210 does not close the inlet / outlet 131, the internal space of the cage 100 can be connected to the outside through the inlet / outlet 131. The specific shape of the inlet / outlet 131 and its specific position on the front side panel 130 are not limited. The cage door 210 is movably connected to the front side plate 130. Specifically, the cage door 210 can be translated relative to the front side plate 130, or the cage door 210 can rotate relative to the front side plate 130, or it can be a combination or composite of the above-mentioned movement methods (composite means that the same movement method is reused multiple times, such as first translating back and forth, and then translating up and down or translating left and right; composite means that different movement methods are used in combination, such as first translating and then flipping). More specifically, the cage door 210 can be directly connected to the front side plate 130, such as being hinged to the front side plate 130, or the front side plate 130 is provided with a sliding groove or slide rail, and the cage door 210 is slidably connected in the sliding groove or slide rail. The cage door 210 can also be directly connected to a drive device, which carries and drives the cage door 210 to move. The drive device is connected to the cage body 100, so that the cage door 210 and the front side plate 130 are indirectly connected.

[0028] It should be understood that the vent 101 can be a single, large ventilation window or skylight structure; multiple vents 101 can also be provided, forming a grid-like ventilation area; multiple vents 101 can also be provided in multiple locations on the aforementioned components, or on multiple of the aforementioned components; the configuration of the vent 101 can also be a combination or composite of the above configurations (composite means the same configuration method is reused multiple times, and composite means different configuration methods are used in combination). It should be understood that electrical connection includes physical contact circuit connection and wireless communication signal connection. It should be understood that the connection between the driving component and the driven component mentioned in this utility model (such as the connection between the motor and the cage door 210) can be as follows: the driving component can be directly connected to the driven component, directly driving the driven component to move; the driving component can also be indirectly connected to the driven component through an intermediate transmission assembly (such as a rope, long rod, gear, rack, belt, chain, lead screw nut, magnetic block, or one or more reused or combined components), thereby changing the speed, direction, magnitude, range of action, start time, total duration, number of actions, and position of the driving force applied to the driven component. It should also be understood that in "A drives B to close or open C," "close or open" means that A can drive B to close C for a certain period of time, and can also drive B to open C for another period of time. That is, the word "or" here means that A can perform different actions at different times, not that A can only perform one of two actions. Similar terms in other parts of this utility model should also be understood with reference to this clause.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first driving device includes a silent motor, a magnetic latch, and a magnetic attraction mechanism; the first sensing device includes an entry / exit control element, a first infrared sensor, and a second infrared beam sensor; the silent motor is driven and connected to the cage door 210; the silent motor and the entry / exit control element are electrically connected; the front side plate 130 is provided with a latch limiting groove; one end of the magnetic latch is movably connected to the cage door 210; the other end of the magnetic latch is provided with two opposing inclined surfaces; when the cage door 210 closes the inlet / outlet 131, the two inclined surfaces abut against... Two opposing sidewalls of the locking tongue limiting groove are connected; a magnetic attraction mechanism and an entry / exit control element are electrically connected, the magnetic attraction mechanism is used to magnetically attract the locking tongue; a first infrared sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, and the first infrared sensor is connected to the outer side of at least one of the top plate 110, bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, right side plate 160 and cage door 210; a second infrared beam sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, the second infrared beam sensor is used to detect whether there is a pet inside the cage 100.

[0030] A silent motor is a power device that reduces operating noise and vibration by optimizing electromagnetic design and mechanical structure. It is mainly used in scenarios requiring high quietness and stability. See patent CN102629794B for reference; it is an existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here. One end of the magnetic latch is movably connected to the cage door 210, which can be a sliding connection or a hinged connection. The magnetic latch is composed of ferromagnetic materials, such as natural magnets or iron. The magnetic attraction mechanism can be an electromagnet-based mechanism, such as an electromagnet mechanism. When the cage door 210 closes the entrance / exit 131, the entry / exit control element controls the magnetic attraction mechanism to generate magnetic force. The magnetic latch slides or rotates, and its other end extends into the latch limiting groove. The two inclined surfaces of the magnetic latch abut against the two opposite side walls of the latch limiting groove, thus limiting it within the groove and preventing the cage door 210 from moving further, ultimately closing the cage securely. When the cage door 210 opens the entrance / exit 131, the entry / exit control element controls the magnetic attraction mechanism to stop generating magnetic force. At this time, when a pet touches the cage door 210, because the two inclined surfaces of the magnetic latch abut against the two opposite side walls of the latch limiting groove, the groove does not obstruct the movement of the magnetic latch. In fact, the magnetic latch may retract due to the pushing force generated by the inclined surfaces, no longer restricting the movement of the cage door 210. Therefore, the pet can easily push open the cage door 210 and enter / exit the cage. An infrared sensor, which can detect infrared radiation, is used. Pets are living animals with relatively high body temperatures compared to the environment, making them easily detected by infrared radiation. The infrared beam sensor, similar to a photoelectric switch, can detect the presence of a pet when the infrared beam is blocked by the pet.

[0031] By setting up a first infrared sensor and a second infrared beam sensor, when a pet requests to return to its cage and actively returns to the cage door 210, the first infrared sensor detects the presence of a pet in front of the cage door 210, and the second infrared beam sensor detects that there is no pet inside the cage 100 (to prevent the accidental entry of other animals). After receiving the information from these sensors, the entry / exit control element can control the magnetic suction mechanism to stop emitting magnetic force, releasing the cage door 210, thus allowing the pet to enter the cage 100. After the pet enters the cage 100, when the second infrared beam sensor detects the presence of a pet inside the cage 100, and the first infrared sensor detects that there is no part of the pet's body near the cage door 210 (to prevent the pet from being pinched when the cage door 210 closes), the entry / exit control element can control the magnetic suction mechanism to emit magnetic force, locking the cage door 210, thereby preventing the pet from accidentally breaking open the cage door 210 and preventing external animals or other foreign objects from entering and causing harm to the pet. It is important to understand that multiple second infrared beam sensors can be installed, all electrically connected to the entry / exit control element. For example, they can be installed at the edge of the inlet / outlet 131 to more easily detect whether a pet is present near the cage door 210, preventing injury to the pet. Furthermore, a third sensor, such as a pressure sensor, can be installed to detect the presence of a pet inside the cage 100 using gravity. It is also important to understand that the entry / exit control element can be electrically connected to the pet owner's computer, mobile phone, smartwatch, or other electronic devices, allowing the pet owner to remotely lock and unlock the cage door 210. It is also important to understand that the terms "inner" and "outer" for a component refer to the direction towards or away from the geometric center of that component (or other components composed of that component). For example, the "outer side of the side panel" mentioned above refers to the side of the side panel that is away from the geometric center of the cage 100 (as formed by it).

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first sensing device further includes LED lights, at least two LED lights are provided, and each LED light is electrically connected to the entry and exit control element. At least one LED light is provided on the outside of the cage 100, and at least one LED light is provided on the inside of the cage 100. The LED lights are capable of emitting at least two colors of light.

[0033] A light-emitting diode, or LED for short, is a commonly used light-emitting device. In some embodiments, the LED can emit two colors of light; when the cage door 210 is locked, the access control element causes the LED located inside the cage body 100 to emit one color of light, reminding the pet that the cage door 210 is locked and preventing the pet from needlessly hitting the cage door 210 in an attempt to open it; when the cage door 210 is unlocked, the access control element causes the LED located inside the cage body 100 to emit another color of light, reminding the pet that the cage door 210 is unlocked, allowing the pet to go out in time; while the LED located outside the cage body 100, when the pet goes out, ... When the owner wants their pet to return to its cage (for purposes such as interacting with the pet or reminding it to return for food), the access control element causes the LED lights on the outside of the cage 100 to flash continuously and rhythmically. This serves two purposes: firstly, it makes the pet more conspicuous, attracting its attention and drawing it to the vicinity of the cage; secondly, it signals that the cage door 210 is open and the pet can return. Reward training, such as feeding via the feeding device or verbal communication and comforting via the interactive device 600, can then be implemented to control the pet's voluntary return to its cage through the LED light signal. It's important to understand that more LED lights can be installed on both the inside and outside of the cage 100, especially on the outside of the cage 100. These can be installed on the top panel 110, front panel 130, rear panel 140, left side panel 150, and right side panel 160, ensuring that the pet sees the return signal and returns to its cage promptly regardless of its location within the cage.

[0034] It should be understood that, since the cage 100 is formed by connecting the bottom plate 120, the front side plate 130, the rear side plate 140, the left side plate 150 and the right side plate 160 to form a box shape, and the inlet and outlet 131 of the cage 100 is closed by the cage door 210, in this utility model, "the component is set on the inner side (or outer side) of the cage 100" means "the component is set on the inner side (or outer side) of at least one of the top plate 110, the bottom plate 120, the front side plate 130, the rear side plate 140, the left side plate 150, the right side plate 160 and the cage door 210".

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage also includes a feeding device 300. The feeding device 300 includes a storage box 310, a weight sensor, a liquid level sensor, a food and water baffle 320, and a feeding control element. At least one of the bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150, and right side plate 160 is connected to the storage box 310. The storage box 310 has a food storage groove 311 and a water storage groove. The food and water baffle 320 is movably connected to the storage box 310 and is used to close the food storage groove 311 and the water storage groove. The weight sensor is disposed in the food storage groove 311, and the liquid level sensor is disposed in the water storage groove. Both the weight sensor and the liquid level sensor are electrically connected to the feeding control element.

[0036] The storage box 310 can be placed inside the cage for convenient feeding, especially when pets need to stay in the cage for extended periods. Alternatively, it can be placed outside the cage for easier access for pet owners to add food and water and clean the box. Both the food storage compartment 311 and the water storage compartment are located on the storage box 310, allowing pet owners to easily lift the box and clean both compartments simultaneously. This also facilitates feeding and reminds pets to drink water. A food and water baffle 320 is included to cover and seal the food and water compartments when not feeding, preventing external objects from entering and contaminating the food and water, preventing outside creatures from drinking the pet's food and water, and blocking the odor of pet food. The weight sensor and liquid level sensor are existing technologies; their specific structures and working principles will not be detailed here. A weight sensor is installed to detect the weight of pet food in the food storage groove 311 in a timely manner, and then the feeding control element reminds the pet owner to add pet food in time; a liquid level sensor is installed to detect the water level change in the water storage groove in a timely manner, and then the feeding control element reminds the pet owner to add drinking water in time.

[0037] Furthermore, the feeding device 300 may also include a feeding motor, which is driven and connected to the food and water baffle 320. A feeding control element is electrically connected to the feeding motor. The feeding control element can control the feeding motor to move the food and water baffle 320 according to the precise feeding time or feeding interval set by the pet owner, thus unclosing the groove and facilitating pet feeding. The feeding control element can also remotely receive control information sent by the pet owner and actively release the closure of the groove, allowing the pet to have a snack. It should be understood that the feeding device 300 may also include a feeding infrared sensor, which is electrically connected to the control element. After the feeding infrared sensor determines that the pet is not near the storage box 310, the control element can actively control the feeding motor to move the food and water baffle 320, closing the groove.

[0038] Furthermore, the feeding device 300 may also include an intelligent grain dispensing tank and an intelligent water dispensing tank. Both the intelligent grain dispensing tank and the intelligent water dispensing tank are electrically connected to the feeding control element. The intelligent grain dispensing tank is provided with a grain outlet, which is located above the grain storage groove 311. The intelligent water dispensing tank is provided with a water outlet, which is located above the water storage groove. It should be understood that "above" in this utility model does not necessarily mean directly above, but can also mean diagonally above or to the side above, and the same applies to other directional descriptions. Both the intelligent food dispenser and the intelligent water dispenser are existing technologies, and their specific structures and working principles will not be elaborated here. With the above settings, at the set time or the pet's snack time, the feeding control element controls the feeding motor to move the food and water baffle 320, opening the food storage groove 311. Then, the feeding control element controls the intelligent food dispenser to open the food outlet. After the weight sensor detects that the weight of the pet's food has reached the specified value, the intelligent food dispenser is controlled to close the food outlet. The same principle applies to the dispensing of pet drinking water. This setting allows for automated and precise feeding of pets.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage also includes an environmental control device 400. The environmental control device 400 includes a temperature and humidity sensor, a ventilation fan, a temperature adjustment mechanism 410, and an environmental control element. The top plate 110 is provided with a ventilation duct 111, and the top of the ventilation duct 111 is provided with a ventilation opening 101. The ventilation fan is provided inside the ventilation duct 111. The temperature and humidity sensor and the temperature adjustment mechanism 410 are both provided inside the cage body 100. The temperature and humidity sensor, the ventilation fan, and the temperature adjustment mechanism 410 are all electrically connected to the environmental control element.

[0040] A ventilation fan is installed in the ventilation duct 111 to prevent pets from being harmed by the fan and to prevent pets from damaging it. A temperature and humidity sensor can detect the humidity and temperature inside the cage 100. The temperature regulation mechanism 410 uses existing temperature control technology to raise or lower the temperature inside the cage 100, such as using a semiconductor cooling chip (Peltier) for heating and cooling, or using a heating wire for heating. The temperature and humidity sensor monitors the environmental data inside the cage 100 24 hours a day. When the detected temperature is higher than 28℃ or lower than 15℃, the environmental control element will activate the top ventilation fan and / or the temperature regulation mechanism 410 to adjust the cage temperature to a comfortable range of 20-25℃ through air circulation. If the humidity exceeds 60%, the ventilation fan will extend its operating time to keep the air dry.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage also includes a cleaning system, which includes a cleaning sensor, a cleaning control element, and a cleaning device 500. The cleaning device 500 is disposed inside the cage body 100. The cleaning sensor and the cleaning device 500 are both electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning sensor is used to sense the cleaning information inside the cage body 100. The cleaning control element can control the cleaning device 500 to clean the internal environment of the cage body 100 according to the cleaning information.

[0042] The cleaning sensor, which senses the cleanliness information inside the cage 100, can be one or a combination of sensors; specifically, it can be a pressure sensor, an air quality sensor, a vision sensor, an infrared sensor, etc., all of which are existing technologies. When the pet defecates inside the cage 100 or after the pet leaves, the pressure sensor can sense the change in the weight of the cage 100 (a type of cleaning information), the air quality sensor can detect a rapid increase in the ammonia content inside the cage 100 (a type of cleaning information), the vision sensor can compare the visual information inside the cage 100 before and after (a type of cleaning information), and the infrared sensor can sense the temperature of the residual excrement (a type of cleaning information). The cleaning device 500 is a device for cleaning the internal environment of the cage 100, which can be implemented using various existing technologies, such as rinsing with a water gun or scrubbing with a brush; it should be understood that, to prevent startling or injuring the pet, the cleaning device 500 is generally used for cleaning after the pet leaves the cage.

[0043] It should be understood that all the control elements in this invention can be electrically connected to each other (especially to the entry / exit system 200 (the first sensing device and entry / exit control element) to detect the presence of pets in the cage), thus facilitating the comprehensive collection and processing of information. It should also be understood that some or all of the control elements in this invention can be integrated into a large control center; through the linkage of sensors and control elements, information and power are precisely transmitted, enabling deep collaboration to build an intelligent pet-owning ecosystem and truly realize convenient, safe, and caring pet-owning scenarios.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning sensor includes a pressure sensor, the cleaning device 500 includes a collection box 510, a cleaning baffle 520, a scraper and a cleaning motor, the bottom plate 120 is provided with a pull-out groove 121, the upper end of the pull-out groove 121 is connected to the internal space of the cage 100, one side of the pull-out groove 121 (one of the front, rear, left and right sides) is connected to the outside, the collection box 510 is slidably connected to the pull-out groove 121, the collection box 510 is provided with a collection groove 511 with an open upper end, the cleaning baffle 520 is located above the collection box 510, the bottom plate 120 and the cleaning baffle 520 are slidably connected, the cleaning motor is driven and connected to the cleaning baffle 520, the cleaning motor can drive the cleaning baffle 520 to close or open the collection groove 511, the scraper is provided inside the cage 100, the cleaning motor is driven and connected to the scraper, and the cleaning motor and the cleaning control element are electrically connected.

[0045] When a pet defecates inside the cage 100 and then leaves the cage, the pressure sensor detects the weight change of the cage 100. The cleaning control element then controls the cleaning motor to drive the cleaning baffle 520 to slide outward relative to the bottom plate 120, thereby exposing the collection groove 511 of the collection box 510. The cleaning control element then controls the cleaning motor to drive the scraper to scrape up and push the feces into the collection groove 511. Finally, the cleaning control element controls the cleaning motor to drive the cleaning baffle 520 to slide inward relative to the bottom plate 120, resealing the collection groove 511 and keeping the bottom of the cage 100 intact. The cleaning control element can also actively send a message to the pet owner, who can promptly pull the collection box 510 out from one side of the pull-out slot 121 outside the cage 100 for easy cleaning.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning sensor also includes an air quality sensor, and the cleaning device 500 also includes a cleaning valve, a booster pump and a nozzle. The air quality sensor, the cleaning valve and the booster pump are all electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning valve and the booster pump are connected, the booster pump and the nozzle are connected, and the nozzle is located inside the cage 100.

[0047] It should be understood that the cleaning valve, booster pump, and nozzle can be connected by pipes (rigid pipes or flexible pipes); the water source for the cleaning device 500 can be connected to an external water pipe, or the cleaning device 500 can also include a water bottle containing cleaning water; the cleaning valve is a solenoid valve, which facilitates intelligent control through cleaning control elements.

[0048] When a pet defecates inside the cage 100, the air quality sensor detects a rapid increase in ammonia levels inside the cage 100. The cleaning control element records this information. After the pet leaves (this information can be detected through the entry / exit system 200), the cleaning motor drives the cleaning baffle 520 to slide outward relative to the bottom plate 120, thereby exposing the collection groove 511 of the collection box 510. The cleaning control element then controls the cleaning valve and booster pump to open, causing the nozzle to spray high-pressure water to rinse the cage 100 (at this time, the scraper can also work; on the one hand, if the pet defecates, it can be cleaned at the same time, and on the other hand, the scraper can be used to help the water in the cage 100 flow into the collection groove 511). After the designated cleaning time or after the ammonia concentration is detected to be normal, the cleaning control element controls the cleaning motor to drive the cleaning baffle 520 to slide inward relative to the bottom plate 120, resealing the collection groove 511 and keeping the bottom of the cage 100 intact.

[0049] After a pet urinates, the pressure sensor may not detect it (the residual mass of urine is very small after evaporation). However, by installing an air quality sensor, the pet's excretion and cleaning information can be recorded in a timely manner, facilitating timely cleaning of the cage's interior after the pet goes outside. Furthermore, using only a scraper for cleaning can easily leave feces residue on the bottom plate 120. Including a cleaning valve, booster pump, and nozzles allows for more thorough cleaning through water flow. The booster pump increases the impact force of the water jet from the nozzles, resulting in better cleaning, especially for residual or adhered excrement on the bottom plate 120.

[0050] It should be understood that multiple sensors can be provided in this utility model. The types of multiple sensors can be the same or different. All multiple sensors are electrically connected to various control elements. The sensors are all set on the cage 100 and connected to one of the top plate 110, bottom plate 120, front side plate 130, rear side plate 140, left side plate 150 and right side plate 160 (connecting to their inner or outer sides).

[0051] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage also includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a disinfection control element. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed inside the cage body 100, and the disinfection control element is electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and to the first sensing device.

[0052] After the entry / exit system 200 (first sensor, entry / exit control element) confirms that the pet is not inside the cage 100, the disinfection control element can be activated at a specified time, after a specific task (such as after the cleaning device 500 has finished its work), or by the pet owner actively turning on the ultraviolet disinfection lamp to perform ultraviolet disinfection treatment inside the cage 100. Furthermore, the disinfection control element and the environmental control element are electrically connected, and the ventilation fan can also be activated after disinfection to expel residual ozone and maintain fresh air inside the cage.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the intelligent pet cage also includes an interactive device 600. The interactive device 600 includes a housing 610, an interactive control element, a camera 620, and a microphone. The housing 610 is disposed inside the cage body 100. The interactive control element, the camera 620, and the microphone are all connected to the housing 610. The camera 620 and the microphone are all electrically connected to the interactive control element.

[0054] Both the camera 620 and the microphone are existing technologies. Specifically, in this embodiment, the camera 620 is a high-definition camera with night vision and a 120° wide-angle function, which can clearly see the pet's situation inside the cage 100; while the microphone supports two-way voice interaction, allowing pet owners to communicate with their pets remotely, alleviating the pet's anxiety when alone and meeting the pet owner's communication needs. Furthermore, the interactive control element can also record the pet's audio and video, and can also record and play the pet owner's soothing words, actively and independently comforting the pet and assisting in training the pet to return to its cage. It should be understood that the interactive device 600 may also include a smart screen 630, which is connected to the outside of at least one of the top panel 110, bottom panel 120, front panel 130, rear panel 140, left side panel 150, right side panel 160 and cage door 210; the smart screen 630 can be electrically connected to the various control elements mentioned above to facilitate the display of various information, such as humidity, temperature, internal images, and whether a pet is present in the cage 100.

[0055] It should be understood that the smart pet cage may also include a solar panel 700. The solar panel 700 is generally installed on the top of the top plate 110 to receive sunlight and charge various electronic devices (sensors, control components, motors, ventilation fans, cameras 620, etc.) inside the cage 100. The solar panel 700 is electrically connected to various electronic devices.

[0056] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart pet cage, characterized in that, include: The cage includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate, and a right side plate, wherein the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate, and the right side plate are connected to form a box-shaped cage. The entry / exit system includes a cage door, a first drive device, and a first sensor device. The front side plate has an inlet / outlet. The cage door is movably disposed at the inlet / outlet. The first sensor device and the first drive device are electrically connected. The first drive device is driven by the cage door. The first sensor device is used to control the first drive device to drive the cage door to close or open the inlet / outlet. At least one of the top plate, the bottom plate, the front side plate, the rear side plate, the left side plate, the right side plate, and the cage door has a ventilation opening.

2. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving device includes a silent motor, a magnetic latch, and a magnetic attraction mechanism. The first sensing device includes an entry / exit control element, a first infrared sensor, and a second infrared beam sensor. The silent motor is driven and connected to the cage door. The silent motor and the entry / exit control element are electrically connected. The front side plate is provided with a latch limiting groove. One end of the magnetic latch is movably connected to the cage door, and the other end of the magnetic latch is provided with two opposing inclined surfaces. When the cage door closes the inlet / outlet, the two inclined surfaces abut against the two opposing sidewalls of the latch limiting groove. The magnetic attraction mechanism is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element and is used to magnetically attract the magnetic latch. The first infrared sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element, and the first infrared sensor is connected to the outer side of at least one of the cage body and the cage door. The second infrared beam sensor is electrically connected to the entry / exit control element and is used to detect whether there is a pet inside the cage.

3. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sensing device also includes LED lights, at least two of which are electrically connected to the entry / exit control element. At least one LED light is located on the outside of the cage and at least one LED light is located on the inside of the cage. Each LED light is capable of emitting at least two colors of light.

4. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pet cage also includes a feeding device, which comprises a storage box, a weight sensor, a liquid level sensor, a food and water baffle, and a feeding control element. At least one of the bottom plate, front side plate, rear side plate, left side plate, and right side plate is connected to the storage box. The storage box has a food storage groove and a water storage groove. The food and water baffle is movably connected to the storage box and is used to close the food storage groove and the water storage groove. The weight sensor is disposed in the food storage groove, and the liquid level sensor is disposed in the water storage groove. Both the weight sensor and the liquid level sensor are electrically connected to the feeding control element.

5. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pet cage also includes an environmental control device, which includes a temperature and humidity sensor, a ventilation fan, a temperature adjustment mechanism, and an environmental control element. The top plate is provided with a ventilation duct, and the top of the ventilation duct is provided with a ventilation opening. The ventilation fan is located inside the ventilation duct. The temperature and humidity sensor and the temperature adjustment mechanism are both located inside the cage. The temperature and humidity sensor, the ventilation fan, and the temperature adjustment mechanism are all electrically connected to the environmental control element.

6. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pet cage also includes a cleaning system, which includes a cleaning sensor, a cleaning control element, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device is installed inside the cage. The cleaning sensor and the cleaning device are both electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning sensor is used to sense cleaning information inside the cage. The cleaning control element can control the cleaning device to clean the internal environment of the cage based on the cleaning information.

7. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning sensor includes a pressure sensor. The cleaning device includes a collection box, a cleaning baffle, a scraper, and a cleaning motor. The base plate has a pull-out groove, the upper end of which communicates with the internal space of the cage, and one side of which communicates with the outside. The collection box is slidably connected to the pull-out groove and has a collection recess with an open upper end. The cleaning baffle is located above the collection box, and the base plate and the cleaning baffle are slidably connected. The cleaning motor is driven by the cleaning baffle and can drive the cleaning baffle to close or open the collection recess. The scraper is located inside the cage and is driven by the cleaning motor. The cleaning motor and the cleaning control element are electrically connected.

8. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cleaning sensor also includes an air quality sensor, and the cleaning device also includes a cleaning valve, a booster pump, and a nozzle. The air quality sensor, the cleaning valve, and the booster pump are all electrically connected to the cleaning control element. The cleaning valve is connected to the booster pump, and the booster pump is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle is located inside the cage.

9. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pet cage also includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a disinfection control element. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed inside the cage, and the disinfection control element is electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and the first sensing device.

10. The intelligent pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pet cage also includes an interactive device, which includes a shell, an interactive control element, a camera, and a microphone. The shell is disposed inside the cage, and the interactive control element, the camera, and the microphone are all connected to the shell. The camera and the microphone are all electrically connected to the interactive control element.

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