Garden robot
By designing an automatic switching mechanism between movable covers and recycling containers in garden robots, the problem of poor user experience in manually disassembling grass collection frame covers in existing technologies has been solved, achieving highly efficient automation of material recycling and discharge.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN LDROBOT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of garden robot technology, and more specifically, relates to a garden robot. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of garden maintenance, with the development of automation technology, garden robots are gradually being widely used. Garden robots can automatically complete tasks such as lawn mowing and leaf sweeping, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of garden operations. Among them, the grass collection frame is an important component of garden robots used to collect mowed grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Traditional grass collection frames usually adopt a simple open design or a structure with a basic fixed cover.
[0003] However, most existing grass collection frame covers are fixed with bolts or complex snap-fit structures. When it is necessary to clean the debris in the grass collection frame, the operator needs to manually disassemble or remove the cover, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a garden robot that solves the technical problem that existing garden robots require manual disassembly of the grass collection frame cover, resulting in a poor user experience.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this application, a garden robot is provided. The garden robot includes: a recycling unit and a cover plate unit, wherein the recycling unit includes a channel assembly and a recycling container, the recycling container being used to hold materials, the recycling container having an opening structure, and the recycling container having a recycling state and a tilting state; when the recycling container is in the recycling state, the recycling container is connected to the channel assembly through the opening structure and can receive materials in the channel assembly; when the recycling container is in the tilting state, the recycling container is connected to the external environment through the opening structure and the materials in the recycling container can be discharged from the opening structure under its own gravity; the cover plate unit includes a movable cover plate, the movable cover plate being movably connected to the recycling container, the movable cover plate having a reset state and a displacement state; when the movable cover plate is in the reset state, the movable cover plate partially covers the opening structure; when the movable cover plate is in the displacement state, the movable cover plate avoids the opening structure; during the process of the recycling container switching from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover plate can switch from the reset state to the displacement state under the gravity of the materials in the recycling container or under the gravity of the movable cover plate itself.
[0006] Optionally, the channel assembly is provided with a recycling channel. When the recycling container is in the recycling state, the recycling channel is connected to the opening structure, and the movable cover is located above the extension surface of the top wall of the recycling channel on the side close to the recycling container.
[0007] Optionally, the plane containing the top surface of the recycling container is a reference plane; when the movable cover is in the reset state, the movable cover is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the obtuse angle between the movable cover and the reference plane is the first inclination angle, the magnitude of the first inclination angle being a; when the recycling container is in the recycling state, the top wall of the recycling channel is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the obtuse angle between the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel near the recycling container and the reference plane is the second inclination angle, the magnitude of the second inclination angle being b; where a≤b.
[0008] Optionally, the plane containing the top surface of the recycling container is a reference plane; when the movable cover is in the reset state, the movable cover is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the distance from the side of the movable cover closer to the opening structure to the reference plane is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover away from the opening structure to the reference plane, and the side of the movable cover away from the recycling container faces the reference plane; and / or, when the recycling container is in the tilted state and the movable cover is in the displaced state, the movable cover is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the distance from the side of the movable cover closer to the opening structure to the reference plane is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover away from the opening structure to the reference plane, and the side of the movable cover closer to the recycling container faces the reference plane.
[0009] Optionally, the movable cover plate is provided with a first hinge structure, and the recycling container is provided with a second hinge structure. The movable cover plate is rotatably installed on the recycling container through the cooperation of the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure. During the process of switching the recycling container from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover plate can rotate relative to the recycling container under the gravity of the material in the recycling container or under the gravity of the movable cover plate itself, so as to switch from the reset state to the displacement state. Alternatively, the movable cover plate is provided with a first sliding structure, and the recycling container is provided with a second sliding structure. The movable cover plate is slidably installed on the recycling container through the cooperation of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure. During the process of switching the recycling container from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover plate can slide relative to the recycling container under the gravity of the material in the recycling container or under the gravity of the recycling container itself, so as to switch from the reset state to the displacement state.
[0010] Optionally, the garden robot also includes a material detection unit, which is located on the movable cover, recycling container, or channel assembly, and is used to detect the space occupied by materials in the recycling container.
[0011] Optionally, the cover portion further includes a guide assembly that movably engages with the movable cover. During the switching process between a reset state and a displacement state, the guide assembly guides the movement of the movable cover relative to the recycling container. And / or, the cover portion further includes a limiting assembly that engages with the movable cover to limit the movement of the movable cover relative to the recycling container, thereby limiting the movement of the movable cover relative to the recycling container to at least one extreme position. And / or, the cover portion further includes a locking assembly that, when the recycling container is in the recycling state, maintains the movable cover in the reset state.
[0012] Optionally, the movable cover is a partially transparent structural component; or, the movable cover is entirely a transparent structural component; or, the movable cover is entirely an opaque structural component.
[0013] Optionally, the garden robot also includes a status detection unit, which is located in the recycling container and is used to detect whether the recycling container is in a recycling state or an emptying state.
[0014] Optionally, the garden robot also includes a housing and a cutting section, wherein the cutting section is disposed in the housing and is used to cut materials in the external environment and transport the cut materials to the channel assembly; and / or, the garden robot also includes a housing and a walking section, wherein both the recycling section and the walking section are disposed in the housing and the walking section is used to drive the housing to move.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the garden robot provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the garden robot provided in this application has a movable cover plate movably installed on the recycling container, and the movable cover plate is set to partially cover or avoid the opening structure of the recycling container. When the recycling container is in the recycling state, the garden robot can achieve sealing of the recycling container by setting the movable cover plate to partially cover the opening structure of the recycling container. When the recycling container is in the tilting state, the movable cover plate can avoid the opening structure of the recycling container, ensuring the material discharge efficiency. Since the movable cover plate can switch from the reset state to the displacement state under the gravity of the material in the recycling container or under the gravity of the movable cover plate itself after switching from the recycling state to the tilting state, no manual switching is required, resulting in a better user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garden robot provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0018] Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the garden robot provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the recycling section of the recycling container in the recycling state, with some parts removed, provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the recycling section of the recycling container provided in this application embodiment, in a recycling state with some parts removed;
[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the recycling section with some parts removed, provided in an embodiment of this application, in which the recycling container is in a tilted state and the movable cover is in a displaced state;
[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the recycling section with some parts removed, showing the recycling container in a tilted state and the movable cover in a displaced state, provided as an embodiment of this application;
[0023] The details of the reference numerals used in the above figures are as follows:
[0024] 10. Recycling section; 11. Channel assembly; 111. Recycling channel; 12. Recycling container; 121. Opening structure; 122. Second hinge structure;
[0025] 20. Cover plate; 21. Movable cover plate; 211. First hinge structure;
[0026] 30. Shell section;
[0027] 40. Cutting section;
[0028] 50. Walking section. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0033] As described in the background section, garden robots have been widely used in the field of garden maintenance due to the development of automation technology. Garden robots can automatically complete tasks such as lawn mowing and leaf sweeping, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of garden operations. Among these, the grass collection frame is a crucial component used by garden robots to collect mowed grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Traditional grass collection frames typically employ a simple open design or a structure with a basic fixed cover. However, most existing grass collection frame covers are fixed using bolts or complex snap-fit structures. When it is necessary to clean the debris inside the grass collection frame, the operator must manually disassemble or remove the cover, resulting in a poor user experience.
[0034] See Figures 1 to 6As shown, to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a garden robot, which includes: a recycling unit 10 and a cover plate unit 20, wherein the recycling unit 10 includes a channel assembly 11 and a recycling container 12, the recycling container 12 is used to hold materials, the recycling container 12 is provided with an opening structure 121, and the recycling container 12 has a recycling state and a tilting state; when the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the recycling container 12 is connected to the channel assembly 11 through the opening structure 121 and can receive materials in the channel assembly 11; when the recycling container 12 is in the tilting state, the recycling container 12 is connected to the external environment through the opening structure 121 and allows the material to be discharged. The material in the receiving container 12 can be discharged from the opening structure 121 under its own gravity; the cover plate part 20 includes a movable cover plate 21, which is movably connected to the receiving container 12. The movable cover plate 21 has a reset state and a displacement state; when the movable cover plate 21 is in the reset state, the movable cover plate 21 partially covers the opening structure 121; when the movable cover plate 21 is in the displacement state, the movable cover plate 21 avoids the opening structure 121; during the process of the receiving container 12 switching from the receiving state to the dumping state, the movable cover plate 21 can switch from the reset state to the displacement state under the gravity of the material in the receiving container 12 or under the gravity of the movable cover plate 21 itself. The garden robot provided in this embodiment has a movable cover plate 21 movably mounted on the recycling container 12. The movable cover plate 21 is configured to partially cover or avoid the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12. When the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the garden robot can seal the recycling container 12 by partially covering the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12 with the movable cover plate 21. When the recycling container 12 is in the tilting state, the movable cover plate 21 can avoid the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12, ensuring the material discharge efficiency. Since the movable cover plate 21 can switch from the reset state to the shifted state under the gravity of the material in the recycling container 12 or under the gravity of the movable cover plate 21 itself after switching from the recycling state to the tilting state, no manual switching is required, resulting in a better user experience.
[0035] See Figure 2As shown, in a specific embodiment, the channel assembly 11 is provided with a recycling channel 111. When the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the recycling channel 111 is connected to the opening structure 121, and the movable cover 21 is located above the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 near the recycling container 12. Setting the movable cover 21 above the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 near the recycling container 12 can reduce the probability that the material discharged from the recycling channel 111 near the recycling container 12 will come into contact with the movable cover 21 and be bounced back, preventing backflow of material during entry into the recycling container 12, ensuring that the material can be smoothly collected by the recycling container 12, thereby improving the recycling efficiency of the garden robot.
[0036] It should be noted that when the top wall of the recycling channel 111 provided in this embodiment is a plane, the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 on the side near the recycling container 12 in this embodiment refers to the imaginary plane formed by virtually extending the top wall of the recycling channel 111 along its extension direction in the section close to the recycling container 12. When the top wall of the recycling channel 111 provided in this embodiment is a curved surface, the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 on the side near the recycling container 12 refers to the imaginary plane formed by virtually extending the tangent plane of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 at its highest point along its extension direction.
[0037] See Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in a specific embodiment, the plane containing the top surface of the recycling container 12 is a reference plane; when the movable cover 21 is in the reset state, the movable cover 21 is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the obtuse angle between the movable cover 21 and the reference plane is the first inclination angle, the magnitude of the first inclination angle being a; when the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the top wall of the recycling channel 111 is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the obtuse angle between the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel 111 near the recycling container 12 and the reference plane is the second inclination angle, the magnitude of the second inclination angle being b; wherein, a≤b. It should be noted that when the movable cover 21 is in the reset state, in this embodiment, the movable cover 21 tilts towards the reference surface from the end near the recycling channel 111 to the end away from the recycling channel 111; when the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the top wall of the recycling channel 111 tilts towards the reference surface from the end away from the recycling container 12 to the end near the recycling container 12; through the tilted top wall of the recycling channel 111 and the tilted movable cover 21, the material can be guided to flow smoothly in the recycling channel 111 and the recycling container 12, optimizing... The material flow path is optimized to reduce material blockage, improve the material recovery capacity of the recycling container 12, and reduce maintenance frequency. When the movable cover 21 is in the reset state and the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, setting the first tilt angle to be less than or equal to the second tilt angle can reduce the probability that the material discharged from the recycling channel 111 near the recycling container 12 will come into contact with the movable cover 21 and be bounced back. This prevents backflow of material during the process of entering the recycling container 12, ensuring that the material can be smoothly collected by the recycling container 12, thereby improving the recycling efficiency of the garden robot.
[0038] In one specific embodiment, the plane containing the top surface of the recycling container 12 is a reference plane. When the movable cover 21 is in the reset state, the movable cover 21 is inclined relative to the reference plane, and the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 to the reference plane is greater than the distance from the side of the opening structure 121 of the movable cover 21 to the reference plane, and the side of the movable cover 21 away from the recycling container 12 faces the reference plane. It should be noted that the opening structure 121 in this embodiment includes a first opening area and a second opening area that are interconnected, and the second opening area is located near the reference plane. On the side near the reference plane, when the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the first opening area is located on the side near the recycling channel 111. When the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state and the movable cover 21 is in the reset state, the recycling container 12 is connected to the recycling channel 111 through the first opening area, and the movable cover 21 covers the second opening area. The side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 refers to the side of the movable cover 21 near the first opening area, and the side of the movable cover 21 away from the opening structure 121 refers to the side of the movable cover 21 away from the first opening structure 121.
[0039] It is understood that when the movable cover 21 provided in this embodiment is in the reset state and the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the material discharged from the recycling channel 111 to the recycling container 12 may come into contact with the inclined movable cover 21. Since the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 to the reference surface is greater than the distance from the side of the opening structure 121 of the movable cover 21 to the reference surface, and the side of the movable cover 21 away from the recycling container 12 faces the reference surface, the movable cover 21 can guide the material to slide into the recycling container 12 through the side near the recycling container 12, thereby improving the material recycling efficiency. In addition, the inclined setting of the movable cover 21 can reduce the material residue on the surface of the movable cover 21 and avoid material accumulation and blockage.
[0040] See Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in a specific embodiment, when the recycling container 12 is in a tilted state and the movable cover 21 is in a displaced state, the movable cover 21 is tilted relative to the reference surface, and the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 to the reference surface is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 away from the opening structure 121 to the reference surface, and the side of the movable cover 21 near the recycling container 12 faces the reference surface. In this embodiment, when the movable cover 21 is in a displaced state and the recycling container 12 is in a tilted state, the material discharged from the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12 may come into contact with the tilted movable cover 21. Since the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 to the reference plane is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover 21 near the opening structure 121 to the reference plane, and the side of the movable cover 21 near the recycling container 12 faces the reference plane, the movable cover 21 can guide the material to slide out of the recycling container 12 through the side near the recycling container 12, thereby improving the material discharge efficiency. Furthermore, the tilted setting of the movable cover 21 can reduce the residue of material on the surface of the movable cover 21 and prevent material accumulation and blockage. It should be noted that when the movable cover 21 is in the displaced state and the recycling container 12 is in the tilted state, the movable cover 21 avoids the second opening area. Based on the above-mentioned inclined setting of the movable cover 21 relative to the reference plane, the opening degree of the opening structure 121 is further increased. At this time, the material in the recycling container 12 can be discharged from the recycling container 12 more effectively through the first opening area and the second opening area at the same time.
[0041] See Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the movable cover 21 is provided with a first hinge structure 211, and the recycling container 12 is provided with a second hinge structure 122. The movable cover 21 is rotatably mounted on the recycling container 12 through the cooperation of the first hinge structure 211 and the second hinge structure 122. During the process of switching the recycling container 12 from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover 21 can rotate relative to the recycling container 12 under the gravity of the material in the recycling container 12, or under the gravity of the movable cover 21 itself. The movable cover 21 can switch from the reset state to the displacement state. By setting a first hinge structure 211 on the movable cover 21 and a second hinge structure 122 on the recycling container 12, the movable cover 21 can be rotatably installed on the recycling container 12 through the cooperation of the first hinge structure 211 and the second hinge structure 122. The rotatable movable cover 21 can reliably open and close relative to the recycling container 12. During the tilting process of the recycling container 12, the movable cover 21 can automatically adjust its position according to the posture change of the recycling container 12 without manual intervention.
[0042] In another embodiment, the movable cover 21 is provided with a first sliding structure, and the recycling container 12 is provided with a second sliding structure. The movable cover 21 is slidably installed on the recycling container 12 through the cooperation of the first and second sliding structures. During the process of switching the recycling container 12 from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover 21 can slide relative to the recycling container 12 under the gravity of the material in the recycling container 12 or under the gravity of the recycling container 12 itself, so as to switch from the reset state to the displacement state. By providing a first sliding structure on the movable cover 21 and a second sliding structure on the recycling container 12, the movable cover 21 can be slidably installed on the recycling container 12 through the cooperation of the first and second sliding structures. The slidable movable cover 21 can stably cover part of the opening structure 121 in the reset state, and can slide smoothly along a predetermined trajectory in the tilting state to ensure the complete exposure of the opening structure 121, thereby realizing the unobstructed discharge of material.
[0043] In one specific embodiment, the garden robot further includes a material detection unit, which is disposed on the movable cover 21, the recycling container 12, or the channel assembly 11, and is used to detect the space occupancy of materials in the recycling container 12. By setting the material detection unit on the movable cover 21, the recycling container 12, or the channel assembly 11, the garden robot can monitor the accumulation state and space occupancy of materials in the recycling container 12 in real time. It should be noted that the material detection unit in this embodiment refers to a detection unit disposed on the movable cover 21, the recycling container 12, or the channel assembly 11, used to monitor the filling height or space occupancy rate of materials in the recycling container 12 in real time or periodically.
[0044] In one specific embodiment, the cover plate 20 further includes a guide component, which is movably engaged with the movable cover plate 21. During the switching process between the reset state and the displacement state of the movable cover plate 21, the guide component guides the movement of the movable cover plate 21 relative to the recycling container 12. By providing a guide component that movably engages with the movable cover plate 21, the garden robot can guide the movement of the movable cover plate 21 through the guide component when the movable cover plate 21 switches between the reset state and the displacement state. At the same time, the setting of the guide component can effectively constrain the movement trajectory of the movable cover plate 21, ensuring that it always moves smoothly along the predetermined path during the state switching process, avoiding jamming or deviation.
[0045] In one specific embodiment, the cover plate 20 further includes a limiting component that cooperates with the movable cover plate 21 to limit the movement of the movable cover plate 21 relative to the recycling container 12, thereby limiting the movement of the movable cover plate 21 relative to the recycling container 12 to at least one extreme position. By providing a limiting component that can cooperate with the movable cover plate 21, the garden robot can mechanically constrain the movement of the movable cover plate 21 when it is in a reset state or a moving state, ensuring that the movable cover plate 21 is always within a preset working range during the transition between the reset state and the moving state, preventing mechanical interference or sealing failure caused by excessive movement.
[0046] In one specific embodiment, the cover plate 20 further includes a locking component. When the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the locking component is used to keep the movable cover plate 21 in a reset state. By providing a locking component that can cooperate with the movable cover plate 21, the garden robot can lock the movable cover plate 21 in the reset state when the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, thus maintaining its reset state and preventing the movable cover plate 21 from accidentally shifting due to vibration or external force during the operation of the garden robot. This ensures the continuous sealing of the opening structure 121 and prevents material leakage or the entry of external impurities. It should be noted that the locking mechanism in this embodiment can be automatically or manually unlocked when the recycling container 12 is switched to the tilting state, thereby avoiding affecting the normal shifting action of the movable cover plate 21. By providing a locking component, the stability and safety of the garden robot during operation can be significantly improved, reducing the risk of failure caused by the accidental opening of the movable cover plate 21.
[0047] In one specific embodiment, a portion of the movable cover 21 is a transparent structural component. By making a portion of the movable cover 21 a transparent structural component, users can directly observe the material accumulation inside the recycling container 12 through the transparent portion of the movable cover 21. This allows them to monitor the material recycling status of the recycling container 12 in real time without frequently opening the movable cover 21, effectively improving the ease of operation of the garden robot. At the same time, the transparent design of at least a portion of the movable cover 21 also reduces the risk of material spillage caused by blind operation, enhancing the intuitiveness and safety of using the garden robot and further optimizing the user experience.
[0048] In some embodiments, the movable cover 21 in this embodiment is a transparent structural component. Setting the movable cover 21 as a transparent structural component can reduce the blind spot when the user observes the inside of the recycling container 12 through the transparent part of the movable cover 21, so that the user can obtain more intuitive and efficient observation feedback and optimize the human-computer interaction experience of the garden robot.
[0049] In other embodiments, the movable cover 21 in this embodiment is an opaque structural component. Making the movable cover 21 an opaque structural component effectively blocks external light from entering the recycling container 12, reducing the risk of material deterioration or mold growth due to light exposure. Furthermore, the opaque movable cover 21 can be made of a higher-strength material, which enhances its mechanical strength and impact resistance, extending its service life.
[0050] In one specific embodiment, the garden robot further includes a status detection unit disposed on the recycling container 12, used to detect whether the recycling container 12 is in a recycling state or an emptying state. It should be noted that the status detection unit in this embodiment refers to a detection device or sensing system disposed on the recycling container 12, used to identify and provide feedback on the current working state of the recycling container 12 in real time.
[0051] In some embodiments, the state detection unit in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, an angle sensor, a position switch, an inertial measurement unit, or a vision detection module. When the attitude change of the recycling container 12 reaches a preset threshold, a state signal is output through an electrical signal or a mechanical trigger. The state detection unit in this embodiment can automatically determine the working state of the recycling container 12 through physical quantity detection, providing state feedback for the intelligent control of the garden robot.
[0052] In one specific embodiment, the garden robot further includes a housing 30 and a cutting section 40. The cutting section 40 is disposed on the housing 30 and is used to cut materials in the external environment and transport the cut materials to the channel assembly 11. It should be noted that the housing 30 in this embodiment refers to the external support structure of the garden robot, and the cutting section 40 refers to the functional module in the garden robot used to perform the cutting action. By providing the cutting section 40 on the housing 30, the garden robot provided in this embodiment can cut materials in the external environment through the cutting section 40.
[0053] In one specific embodiment, the garden robot further includes a housing 30 and a walking section 50. Both the retraction section 10 and the walking section 50 are disposed on the housing 30, and the walking section 50 is used to drive the housing 30 to move. It should be noted that the walking section 50 in this embodiment refers to the garden robot's movement drive mechanism. By providing the walking section 50 on the housing 30, the garden robot provided in this embodiment can drive the housing 30 to move via the walking section 50.
[0054] In some embodiments, the recycling channel 111 is fixedly disposed on the housing 30, the recycling container 12 is oscillatingly mounted on the housing 30, and the recycling unit 10 further includes a driving component. In this embodiment, the driving component is disposed on the housing 30 and drivenly connected to the recycling container 12, and is used to drive the recycling container 12 to oscillate relative to the housing 30 so that the recycling container 12 switches between the recycling state and the dumping state.
[0055] In some embodiments, the recycling container 12 in this embodiment is pivotally connected to the housing portion 30 via a pivot shaft assembly. The state detection unit in this embodiment includes a double-throw switch, which is located at the pivot shaft assembly and its trigger end is drivenly connected to the recycling container 12. The trigger end of the double-throw switch has a first position that closes the first path and opens the second path, and a second position that closes the second path and opens the first path. When the recycling container 12 switches between a recycling state and a tilting state, the output end of the double-throw switch switches between the first and second positions under the drive of the recycling container 12, so that the garden robot can determine the working state of the recycling container 12 by the on / off state of the two paths of the double-throw switch.
[0056] In some embodiments, the garden robot in this embodiment further includes a control unit, which is electrically connected to the drive assembly, the cutting unit 40 and the walking unit 50, and is used to control the operation of the drive assembly, the cutting unit 40 and the walking unit 50.
[0057] In some embodiments, the material detection unit is electrically connected to the control unit. When the control unit detects that the material occupancy in the recycling container 12 reaches a preset threshold through the material detection unit, it triggers a full-load alarm or a discharge command. When the discharge command is triggered, the control unit controls the garden robot to move to a preset position and controls the drive components to work, switching the recycling container 12 from a recycling state to a tilting state, so as to tilt the material in the recycling container 12 to the preset position. The space occupancy of the material in the recycling container 12 can be determined by directly detecting the height of the material in the recycling container 12, or indirectly by detecting the speed of the material when it passes a certain position.
[0058] In some embodiments, the locking assembly in this embodiment includes a locking member and a locking drive member. The locking member is disposed at the output end of the locking drive member. The control unit is electrically connected to the locking drive member and the status detection unit. When the control unit detects that the recycling container 12 has switched from the recycling state to the tilting state through the status detection member, it will trigger an unlocking command. At this time, the control unit controls the operation of the locking drive member to drive the locking member to avoid the movable cover 21 in the reset state, so that the movable cover 21 can switch from the reset state to the displacement state. When the control unit detects that the recycling container 12 has switched from the tilting state to the recycling state through the status detection member, it will trigger a locking command. At this time, the control unit controls the operation of the locking drive member to drive the locking member to lock the movable cover 21 in the reset state, so that the movable cover 21 can maintain the reset state. It should be noted that when the recycling container 12 switches from the tilting state to the recycling state, the movable cover 21 in the shifted state can automatically switch to the reset state under the action of its gravity. Of course, in other embodiments, the state switching of the movable cover 21 in this embodiment can also be achieved by an additional driving component. That is, the control unit controls the driving component according to the detection result of the state detection component, so that it drives the movable cover 21 to switch to the working state corresponding to the state of the recycling container 12.
[0059] In some embodiments, the material detection unit in this embodiment may include, but is not limited to, detection elements such as ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, pressure sensors, photoelectric sensors, radar, and cameras, which acquire material accumulation signals through non-contact or contact measurement methods and feed the detection data back to the control unit to trigger a full silo alarm or a material discharge command.
[0060] In some embodiments, the material detection unit in this embodiment can also monitor the active connection status between the movable cover 21 and the recycling container 12 to ensure the stability and reliability of the movable cover 21 under different working conditions.
[0061] In some embodiments, the garden robot in this embodiment further includes a power supply unit, which is disposed in the housing 30 and electrically connected to the material detection unit, the status detection unit, the drive assembly, the cutting unit 40 and the walking unit 50, for supplying power to the material detection unit, the status detection unit, the drive assembly, the cutting unit 40 and the walking unit 50.
[0062] In summary, the garden robot provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: The garden robot provided in this embodiment movably mounts the movable cover 21 on the recycling container 12, and sets the movable cover 21 to partially cover or avoid the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12. When the recycling container 12 is in the recycling state, the garden robot can seal the recycling container 12 by setting the movable cover 21 to partially cover the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12. When the recycling container 12 is in the tilting state, the movable cover 21 can avoid the opening structure 121 of the recycling container 12, ensuring the material discharge efficiency. Since the movable cover 21 can switch from the reset state to the displacement state under the gravity of the material in the recycling container 12 or under the gravity of the movable cover 21 itself after switching from the recycling state to the tilting state, no manual switching is required, resulting in a better user experience.
[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A garden robot, characterized in that, The garden robot includes: The recycling unit (10) includes a channel assembly (11) and a recycling container (12). The recycling container (12) is used to hold materials and has an opening structure (121). The recycling container (12) has a recycling state and a dumping state. When the recycling container is in the recycling state, it is connected to the channel assembly (11) through the opening structure (121) and can receive materials in the channel assembly (11). When the recycling container is in the dumping state, it is connected to the external environment through the opening structure (121) and allows the materials in the recycling container (12) to be discharged from the opening structure (121) under its own gravity. The cover plate (20) includes a movable cover plate (21) which is movably connected to the recycling container (12). The movable cover plate (21) has a reset state and a displacement state. When the movable cover plate (21) is in the reset state, it partially covers the opening structure (121). When the movable cover plate (21) is in the displacement state, it avoids the opening structure (121). During the process of switching the recycling container (12) from the recycling state to the dumping state, the movable cover (21) can switch from the reset state to the displacement state under the gravity of the material in the recycling container (12) or under the gravity of the movable cover (21) itself.
2. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The channel assembly (11) is provided with a recycling channel (111). When the recycling container (12) is in the recycling state, the recycling channel (111) is connected to the opening structure (121). The movable cover plate (21) is located above the extension surface of the top wall of the recycling channel (111) on the side close to the recycling container (12).
3. The garden robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plane containing the top surface of the recycling container (12) is the reference plane; When the movable cover (21) is in the reset state, the movable cover (21) is inclined relative to the reference surface, and the obtuse angle between the movable cover (21) and the reference surface is a first inclination angle; when the recycling container (12) is in the recycling state, the top wall of the recycling channel (111) is inclined, and the obtuse angle between the extended surface of the top wall of the recycling channel (111) near the recycling container (12) and the reference surface is a second inclination angle, and the size of the second inclination angle is b; where a≤b.
4. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plane containing the top surface of the recycling container (12) is the reference plane; When the movable cover (21) is in the reset state, the movable cover (21) is inclined relative to the reference surface, and the distance from the side of the movable cover (21) close to the opening structure (121) to the reference surface is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover (21) away from the opening structure (121) to the reference surface, and the side of the movable cover (21) away from the recycling container (12) faces the reference surface; And / or, when the recycling container (12) is in the tilted state and the movable cover (21) is in the displaced state, the movable cover (21) is tilted relative to the reference surface, and the distance from the side of the movable cover (21) closest to the opening structure (121) to the reference surface is greater than the distance from the side of the movable cover away from the opening structure (121) to the reference surface, and the side of the movable cover closest to the recycling container faces the reference surface.
5. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable cover plate (21) is provided with a first hinge structure (211), and the recycling container (12) is provided with a second hinge structure (122). The movable cover plate (21) is rotatably installed on the recycling container (12) through the cooperation of the first hinge structure (211) and the second hinge structure (122). During the process of the recycling container (12) switching from the recycling state to the tilting state, the movable cover plate (21) can rotate relative to the recycling container (12) under the gravity of the material in the recycling container (12) or under the gravity of the movable cover plate (21) itself, so as to switch from the reset state to the displacement state. Alternatively, the movable cover plate (21) is provided with a first sliding structure, and the recycling container (12) is provided with a second sliding structure. The movable cover plate (21) is slidably installed on the recycling container (12) through the cooperation of the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure. During the process of the recycling container (12) switching from the recycling state to the dumping state, the movable cover plate (21) can slide relative to the recycling container (12) under the gravity of the material in the recycling container (12) or under the gravity of the recycling container (12) itself, so as to switch from the reset state to the displacement state.
6. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garden robot also includes a material detection unit, which is located on the movable cover (21), the recycling container (12), or the channel assembly (11) to detect the space occupied by the material in the recycling container (12).
7. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (20) also includes a guide assembly, which is movably engaged with the movable cover plate (21). During the switching process between the reset state and the displacement state, the guide assembly is used to guide the movement of the movable cover plate (21) relative to the recycling container (12). And / or, the cover plate portion (20) further includes a limiting component that can cooperate with the movable cover plate (21) to limit the movement of the movable cover plate (21) relative to the recycling container (12) to limit at least one extreme position of the movement of the movable cover plate (21) relative to the recycling container (12). And / or, the cover portion (20) further includes a locking assembly, which is used to maintain the movable cover (21) in the reset state when the recycling container (12) is in the recycling state.
8. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable cover plate (21) is partially transparent. Alternatively, the movable cover plate may be a transparent structural component. Alternatively, the movable cover plate may be an opaque structural component.
9. The garden robot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The garden robot also includes a status detection unit, which is disposed in the recycling container (12) and is used to detect whether the recycling container (12) is in the recycling state or the dumping state.
10. The garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garden robot also includes a housing (30) and a cutting part (40). The cutting part (40) is disposed on the housing (30) and is used to cut materials in the external environment and transport the cut materials to the channel assembly (11). And / or, the garden robot further includes a housing (30) and a walking part (50), the retrieval part (10) and the walking part (50) are both disposed on the housing (30), and the walking part (50) is used to drive the housing (30) to move.