CN107041319A - A kind of pet sterilization waterer and its sterilization method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a pet disinfection water feeder and a disinfection method thereof, and relates to the technical field of pet maintenance equipment. The pet disinfection water feeder includes a shell, a water feeding tank, a water storage tank and an ultraviolet lamp; the water feeding tank is installed above the housing, the water storage tank is located inside the housing, the water feeding tank is connected with the water storage tank through a disinfection pipeline, and the ultraviolet light is arranged on the disinfection tube on the road. In the present invention, an ultraviolet lamp is arranged in the disinfection pipeline, and when the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank through the disinfection pipeline, the ultraviolet lamp sterilizes and sterilizes the water flowing through the disinfection pipeline.

Description

Pet disinfection water feeder and disinfection method thereof

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of pet care equipment, in particular to a pet disinfection water feeder and a disinfection method thereof.

Background technique

At present, keeping pets is a very common phenomenon in people's daily life now, and the daily maintenance of pets is very troublesome, especially feeding water and feeding, for this reason, there have been pet water feeders on the market.

At present, pet water feeders on the market include water storage tanks and water feeding tanks. The water storage tanks supply water to the water feeding tanks, and the water in the water feeding tanks is for pets to drink. However, current pet water feeders cannot solve the problem of bacterial growth in the water feeding tanks. problems leading to poor water quality.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a disinfection water feeder for pets and a disinfection method thereof, which are used to solve the problem of deterioration of water quality caused by bacterial growth in the water feeding tank.

In order to achieve the above technical effects, the present invention includes the following technical solutions:

In the first aspect, a disinfection water feeder for pets provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a casing, a water feeding tank, a water storage tank and an ultraviolet lamp;

The water feeding tank is installed above the casing, the water storage tank is located inside the casing, the water feeding tank is connected with the water storage tank through a disinfection pipeline, and the ultraviolet lamp is arranged in the disinfection pipeline.

In the embodiment of the present invention, by setting an ultraviolet lamp in the disinfection pipeline, when the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank through the disinfection pipeline, the ultraviolet lamp sterilizes and sterilizes the water flowing through the disinfection pipeline.

Further, the disinfection pipeline includes a first pipeline and a second pipeline;

One end of the first pipeline communicates with the water feeding tank, and the other end communicates with the water storage tank; one end of the second pipeline is connected to the middle part of the first pipeline, and the other end is used for installing an ultraviolet lamp.

In this embodiment, the water feeding tank and the water storage tank are connected through the first pipeline, and the installation position for the ultraviolet lamp is provided by connecting the second pipeline on the first pipeline.

Further, there are multiple second pipelines and ultraviolet lamps, each ultraviolet lamp corresponds to a second pipeline, and each ultraviolet light is installed in its corresponding second pipeline.

In this embodiment, in order to further improve the disinfection effect, the number of ultraviolet lamps installed can be increased.

Further, at least one layer of filter net is arranged in the first pipeline.

In this embodiment, by setting a filter net in the first pipeline, physical filtration of the water flowing through the first pipeline is realized.

Further, when the first pipeline is provided with multi-layer filter screens, an adsorbent is provided between two adjacent layers of filter screens in the multi-layer filter screens.

In this embodiment, in order to further improve the physical filtering effect, an adsorbent is provided between the filter screens.

In the second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a disinfection method based on the above-mentioned pet disinfection water feeder, including:

Detect whether the storage time of the water in the storage tank exceeds the preset time;

When the storage time of the water in the water storage tank exceeds the preset time, it is detected whether the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank;

When the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank, obtain the storage time of the water in the water storage tank;

Calculate according to the storage time to obtain the working voltage of the ultraviolet lamp;

The ultraviolet lamp irradiates the water provided by the water storage tank to the water feeding tank according to the operating voltage.

In this embodiment, by detecting the storage time of the water in the water storage tank, when the storage time exceeds the preset time, whenever the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank, it can be adjusted in real time according to the storage time of the water in the water storage tank. The operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp, so as to achieve the problem of real-time adjustment of the irradiation intensity of the ultraviolet lamp.

Further, the step of calculating and obtaining the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp according to the storage time includes:

Calculate the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp according to the formula y=U*arctan(x/a), where y is the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp, U is the rated voltage, x is the storage time, x is rounded up, a is a constant, and the unit is Hour.

In this embodiment, according to the above formula, when x reaches a certain time, the value of arctan (x/a) tends to 1 indefinitely, therefore, after a certain time, the working voltage of the ultraviolet lamp tends to be stable.

Further, the result of y is rounded to an integer.

In this embodiment, according to the above formula, and the result of y is rounded to an integer, when the value of arctan (x/a) tends to 1 infinitely, the value of y is equal to the value U, that is, the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp is the rated voltage.

Further, it also includes:

When the shortest time disinfection signal is received, the value of a is adjusted.

In this embodiment, when the value of a is smaller, the value of y approaches the value of U faster as the storage time increases.

Further, it also includes:

When the storage time of the water in the water storage tank does not exceed the preset time, turn off the ultraviolet light;

Or, when the storage time of the water in the water storage tank exceeds the preset time, and the water storage tank does not supply water to the water feeding tank, the ultraviolet lamp is turned off.

In this embodiment, when the storage time of the water in the water storage tank does not exceed the preset time, it can be understood that the water quality has not changed and no disinfection is required. Regardless of whether the water storage tank is supplying water to the water feeding tank at this time, there is no need to turn on the ultraviolet lamp .

Adopt above-mentioned technical scheme, comprise following beneficial effect:

The disinfection water feeder for pets provided by the present invention is provided with an ultraviolet light in the disinfection pipeline. When the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank through the disinfection pipeline, the ultraviolet light will disinfect and sterilize the water flowing through the disinfection pipeline, thereby solving the problem in the water feeding tank. The growth of bacteria leads to the deterioration of water quality.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a disinfection water feeder for pets provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a first pipeline provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a working principle diagram of a pet disinfection water feeder provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is the working principle diagram of another pet disinfection water feeder provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a working principle diagram of another pet disinfection water feeder provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of another pet disinfection water feeder provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

In the figure,

1 shell, 2 feeding water tank, 3 water storage tank, 4 ultraviolet light, 5 disinfection pipeline, 6 pressure detection device, 7 information output device, 8 analog-to-digital converter, 9 water pump, 10 micro-processing chip, 11 induction pad, 51 One pipeline, 52 second pipelines, 53 filter screens, 54 adsorbents, 111 sensing points.

detailed description

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are the Some, but not all, embodiments are invented. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

In the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", The orientations or positional relationships indicated by "vertical", "horizontal", "horizontal", and "longitudinal" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit that the indicated device, element or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

Furthermore, the terms "installed", "disposed", "provided", "connected", "connected" and "socketed" are to be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediary, or two devices, components or Internal connectivity between components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

The present invention will be described in further detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Embodiment one

A pet disinfection water feeder provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1 , includes a housing 1, a water feeding tank 2, a water storage tank 3 and an ultraviolet lamp 4;

The water feeding tank 2 is installed above the shell 1, the water storage tank 3 is located inside the shell 1, the water feeding tank 2 communicates with the water storage tank 3 through the disinfection pipeline 5, and the ultraviolet lamp 4 is arranged in the disinfection pipeline 5.

In the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the ultraviolet lamp 4 in the disinfection pipeline 5, when the water storage tank 3 supplies water to the water feeding tank 2 through the disinfection pipeline 5, the ultraviolet lamp 4 will sterilize the water flowing through the disinfection pipeline 5.

Further, the disinfection pipeline 5 includes a first pipeline 51 and a second pipeline 52;

One end of the first pipeline 51 communicates with the water feeding tank 2 , and the other end communicates with the water storage tank 3 ; one end of the second pipeline 52 is connected to the middle of the first pipeline 51 , and the other end is used for installing the ultraviolet lamp 4 .

In this embodiment, the water feeding tank 2 and the water storage tank 3 are connected through the first pipeline 51 , and the installation position for the ultraviolet lamp 4 is provided by connecting the second pipeline 52 on the first pipeline 51 .

Further, there are multiple second pipelines 52 and ultraviolet lamps 4 , each ultraviolet lamp 4 corresponds to a second pipeline 52 , and each ultraviolet light is installed in its corresponding second pipeline 52 .

In this embodiment, in order to further improve the disinfection effect, the number of ultraviolet lamps 4 installed can be increased.

Referring to FIG. 2 , further, at least one layer of filter net 53 is provided in the first pipeline 51 .

In this embodiment, by setting a filter net 53 in the first pipeline 51 , physical filtration of the water flowing through the first pipeline 51 is realized.

Optionally, the material of the filter screen 53 may be polypropylene cotton.

Referring to FIG. 2 , further, when the first pipeline 51 is provided with multi-layer filter screens 53 , an adsorbent 54 is provided between two adjacent layers of filter screens 53 in the multi-layer filter screen 53 .

In this embodiment, in order to further improve the physical filtering effect, an adsorbent 54 is provided between the filter screens 53 .

Optionally, the adsorbent 54 can be granular activated carbon or calcium carbonate filter material. The adsorption force of calcium carbonate filter material is strong. The so-called adsorption is the melting of solids with porosity and huge surface area, and chemical and physical reactions occur. When the calcium carbonate filter material acts as a catalyst and water, there are two situations as follows:

In the first case, physical adsorption is to absorb the atoms adsorbed on the surface of the catalyst (medium) to become + ions and - ions. The adsorption is affected by three factors: particle size, ionization, and temperature;

In the second case, chemical adsorption is the solvent action between molecules, making it decompose into + ions and - ions. The decomposing atoms and ions are adsorbed on other substances.

Referring to Fig. 3, further, it also includes a pressure detection device 6 and an information output device 7;

The pressure detection device 6 and the information output device 7 are located below the water feeding tank 2 and both are located inside the housing 1 . The pressure detecting device 6 is used to detect the pressure at the bottom of the water feeding tank 2 to generate a pressure signal and send the pressure signal to the information output device 7 .

In this embodiment, the pressure change at the bottom of the water feeding tank 2 is sensed by the pressure detection device 6 , and output and fed back by the information output device 7 , so as to realize the monitoring and feedback of the amount of water the pet drinks.

In this embodiment, the water feeder in the prior art can be refitted, the base is loaded on the bottom of the water feeder in the prior art, and the pressure detection device 6 and the information output device 7 are arranged in the base.

Further, the information output device 7 includes a wireless communication device and/or a display device.

In this implementation, the pressure change at the bottom of the water feeding tank 2 can be transmitted to terminals such as the user's mobile phone through a wireless communication device, or the pressure change at the bottom of the water feeding tank 2 can be displayed through a display device.

Wherein, the wireless communication device and the display device may exist at the same time, or only one of the wireless communication device and the display device may exist.

Further, the wireless communication device is a Bluetooth antenna or a WiFi (WIreless-Fidelity, Wireless Fidelity) antenna.

In this embodiment, the pressure change at the bottom of the water feeding tank 2 can be transmitted to the user's mobile phone and other terminals through the currently widely used Bluetooth antenna or Wi-Fi antenna, which facilitates the establishment of communication connections with various terminals and is easy to use.

Referring to Fig. 4, further, when the information output device 7 includes a display device, the pet disinfection water feeder also includes an analog-to-digital converter 8, one end of the analog-to-digital converter 8 is connected to the pressure detection device 6, and the other end is connected to the display device.

In this embodiment, the signal detected by the pressure detection device 6 is an analog signal, which needs to be converted into a digital signal by an analog-to-digital converter 8 before being transmitted to the display device, and the display device displays the converted digital signal.

Further, the display device may be a display screen.

In this embodiment, when analog signals are included, the display screen can be used directly.

Referring to Fig. 1, further, a water pump 9 is also included;

The water inlet end of the water pump 9 communicates with the water storage tank 3 , and the water outlet end of the water pump 9 communicates with the disinfection pipeline 5 .

In this embodiment, the water pump 9 can be used to pump water from the water storage tank 3 to add water to the water feeding tank 2, which is convenient to use.

Further, the pressure detection device 6 includes at least one pressure sensor.

In this embodiment, the pressure detection device 6 can use the most commonly used pressure sensor to sense pressure changes, which is easy to obtain and easy to install and debug.

Referring to FIG. 5, further, a micro-processing chip 10 is also included;

The water pump 9 , the pressure detection device 6 and the information output device 7 all establish a communication connection with the microprocessing chip 10 .

In this embodiment, when the pressure detection device 6 detects that the water in the water feeding tank 2 reaches the set threshold, the microprocessing chip 10 sends an instruction to pump water in the water feeding tank 2 through the water pump 9, thereby improving the automation of the pet disinfection water feeder. And intelligent, and establish communication connection with the user through the information output device 7, and feed back to the user in real time to monitor the amount of water the pet drinks.

Referring to FIG. 6 , further, a sensing pad 11 is also included;

The housing 1 is arranged on the sensing pad 11, the sensing pad 11 is provided with a plurality of sensing points 111, and each sensing point 111 in the plurality of sensing points 111 is provided with a pressure sensor, and the pressure sensors are all connected with the microprocessor The chip 10 establishes a communication connection;

When working, the pressure sensor on the sensing pad 11 generates a pressure signal when detecting a pressure change, and sends it to the microprocessing chip 10, and the microprocessing chip 10 controls the water pump 9 to be turned on or off through the pressure signal.

In daily life, pets are observed to know that when pets drink water on the pet disinfection water feeder, the two forelimbs of the pet need to be supported on the ground, and when the pet plays with water on the pet disinfection water feeder Because the pet disinfection water feeder has a certain height, the pet cannot lie on the ground to play with water, it needs one forelimb to be supported on the ground, and the other forelimb is stretched into the water feeding tank 2 of the pet disinfection water feeder to play with water. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to judge whether the pet is playing with water by detecting the pressure change through the pressure sensors on the multiple sensing points 111. Playing with water, thereby controlling the water pump 9 to be closed by the micro-processing chip 10, and stopping the water supply to the water tank 2; The micro-processing chip 10 controls the water pump 9 to turn on, and turns on to supply water to the water feeding tank 2 . Wherein, the microprocessing chip 10 can also output the received pressure signal through the information output device 7 (display through the display device or send it to the user through the wireless communication device).

Further, the housing 1 is arranged in the middle of the sensing pad 11 .

In this embodiment, the housing 1 is disposed in the middle of the sensor pad 11 so that the sensor pad 11 can sense pets approaching the water tank 2 from all directions.

It should be noted that this embodiment is not limited to the housing 1 being arranged in the middle of the induction mat 11 , for example, when the pet disinfection water feeder is located in a corner, the pet disinfection water feeder can also be arranged on one side of the induction mat 11 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , further, a plurality of sensing points 111 are evenly distributed around the housing 1 .

In this embodiment, a plurality of sensing points 111 are evenly distributed around the housing 1, which improves the accuracy of detecting whether the pet is playing with water.

Further, the shape of the sensing pad 11 is a regular polygon or a circle.

In this embodiment, when the sensing pad 11 is a regular pattern, it is convenient to set the position of the housing 1 on the sensing pad 11 .

Further, the maximum distance from the bottom of the housing 1 to the edge of the sensing pad 11 is between 10cm and 20cm.

In this embodiment, only the pet's forelimbs touch the sensing pad 11 when the pet is drinking or playing with water, and the maximum distance from the bottom of the housing 1 to the edge of the sensing pad 11 can be set between 10cm and 20cm.

It should be noted that, in actual situations, the size of the sensing pad 11 can be specifically set according to the size of the pet, so as to ensure that only the pet's forelimbs touch the sensing pad 11 when the pet is drinking or playing with water.

The disinfection water feeder for pets provided by the present invention, by setting the ultraviolet lamp 4 in the disinfection pipeline 5, when the water storage tank 3 supplies water to the water feeding tank 2 through the disinfection pipeline 5, the ultraviolet lamp 4 carries out the process on the water flowing through the disinfection pipeline 5. Disinfection and sterilization, thereby solving the problem of water quality deterioration caused by bacterial growth in the water feeding tank 2.

Embodiment two

The embodiment of the present invention also provides a disinfection method based on the pet disinfection water feeder described in the embodiment, including:

Detect whether the storage time of the water in the storage tank exceeds the preset time;

When the storage time of the water in the water storage tank exceeds the preset time, it is detected whether the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank;

When the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank, obtain the storage time of the water in the water storage tank;

Calculate according to the storage time to obtain the working voltage of the ultraviolet lamp;

The ultraviolet lamp irradiates the water provided by the water storage tank to the water feeding tank according to the operating voltage.

In this embodiment, by detecting the storage time of the water in the water storage tank, when the storage time exceeds the preset time, whenever the water storage tank supplies water to the water feeding tank, it can be adjusted in real time according to the storage time of the water in the water storage tank. The operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp, so as to achieve the problem of real-time adjustment of the irradiation intensity of the ultraviolet lamp.

In addition, in this embodiment, each ultraviolet lamp is equipped with a transformer, which provides an operating voltage for it, and the transformer can be connected to the micro-processing chip and controlled by the micro-processing chip; preferably, the transformer is a voltage-regulating transformer.

Further, the step of calculating and obtaining the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp according to the storage time includes:

Calculate the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp according to the formula y=U*arctan(x/a), where y is the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp, U is the rated voltage, x is the storage time, x is rounded up, a is a constant, and the unit is Hour.

In this embodiment, according to the above formula, when x reaches a certain time, the value of arctan (x/a) tends to 1 indefinitely, therefore, after a certain time, the working voltage of the ultraviolet lamp tends to be stable.

Further, the result of y is rounded to an integer.

In this embodiment, according to the above formula, and the result of y is rounded to an integer, when the value of arctan (x/a) tends to 1 infinitely, the value of y is equal to the value U, that is, the operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp is the rated voltage.

Further, it also includes:

When the shortest time disinfection signal is received, the value of a is adjusted.

In this embodiment, when the value of a is smaller, as the storage time x increases, the value of arctan(x/a) tends to 1 faster, and the value of y tends to the U value faster. Therefore, the value of a can be adjusted through the shortest time disinfection signal, thereby adjusting the relationship between the storage time and the working voltage of the ultraviolet lamp.

Further, it also includes:

When the storage time of the water in the water storage tank does not exceed the preset time, turn off the ultraviolet light;

Or, when the storage time of the water in the water storage tank exceeds the preset time, and the water storage tank does not supply water to the water feeding tank, the ultraviolet lamp is turned off.

In this embodiment, when the storage time of the water in the water storage tank does not exceed the preset time, it can be understood that the water quality has not changed and no disinfection is required. Regardless of whether the water storage tank is supplying water to the water feeding tank at this time, there is no need to turn on the ultraviolet lamp .

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and changes. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. a kind of pet sterilizes waterer, it is characterised in that including shell, feed tank, catch basin and ultraviolet lamp；

Described to feed the top that tank is arranged on the shell, the catch basin is located at the enclosure, and the tank of feeding passes through Decontamination duct network is connected with the catch basin, and the ultraviolet lamp is arranged in the decontamination duct network.

2. pet as claimed in claim 1 sterilizes waterer, it is characterised in that the decontamination duct network includes the first pipeline and the Two pipelines；

Described first pipeline one end is connected with the tank of feeding, and the other end is connected with the catch basin；Described second pipeline one end The middle part of first pipeline is connected to, the other end is used to install the ultraviolet lamp.

3. pet as claimed in claim 2 sterilizes waterer, it is characterised in that second pipeline and the ultraviolet lamp are equal Provided with multiple, each one described second pipeline of the ultraviolet lamp correspondence, and each described ultraviolet is right installed in its In the second pipeline answered.

4. pet as claimed in claim 2 sterilizes waterer, it is characterised in that provided with least one layer of mistake in first pipeline Filter screen.

5. pet as claimed in claim 4 sterilizes waterer, it is characterised in that when first pipeline is provided with multiple filtration net When, adsorbent is provided with the multiple filtration net between two layers adjacent of screen pack.

6. the pet described in a kind of any one based on claim 1 to 5 sterilizes the sterilization method of waterer, it is characterised in that Including：

Detect whether the storage time of retaining trough inner water exceedes preset time；

After the storage time of retaining trough inner water exceedes preset time, detect whether the catch basin supplies water to hello tank；

When the catch basin supplies water to hello the tank, the storage time of retaining trough inner water is obtained；

Carried out calculating the operating voltage for obtaining ultraviolet lamp according to the storage time；

The ultraviolet lamp is irradiated according to the operating voltage to the catch basin to the water for feeding tank offer.

7. method as claimed in claim 6, it is characterised in that the step, which according to the storage time calculate, obtains purple The operating voltage of outside line lamp includes：

The operating voltage of the ultraviolet lamp is calculated according to formula y=U*arctan (x/a), wherein, y is the ultraviolet lamp Operating voltage, U is rated voltage, and x is storage time, and x rounds up, and a is constant, and unit is hour.

8. method as claimed in claim 7, it is characterised in that y result round.

9. method as claimed in claim 7, it is characterised in that also include：

When receiving shortest time sterilization signal, processing is adjusted to a values.

10. method as claimed in claim 6, it is characterised in that also include：

When the storage time of retaining trough inner water is not less than preset time, the ultraviolet lamp is closed；

Or, when the storage time of retaining trough inner water does not supply water more than preset time, and the catch basin to hello the tank, Close the ultraviolet lamp.