Anti-collision structure of inspection robot

Abstract

This utility model discloses an anti-collision structure for an inspection robot, relating to the field of inspection robot technology. It includes a base and a robot body, the robot body being mounted on the base. An anti-collision mechanism is also included within the base. The anti-collision mechanism comprises a first anti-collision shell mounted on the base; a first spring mounted on the first anti-collision shell; a second anti-collision shell mounted on the first spring; a mounting component mounted on the second anti-collision shell; a fixing component within the first anti-collision shell; a connecting component mounted on the mounting component; a second spring mounted on the connecting component; and an anti-collision device within the base. This device, by incorporating the anti-collision mechanism, can effectively disperse and absorb impact force when the inspection robot is subjected to a frontal impact through a multi-layered spring buffer structure, protecting the robot's core components from damage. It can also partially offset the impact force to mitigate its intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection robot technology, and in particular to an anti-collision structure for an inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] Inspection robots are intelligent inspection devices adaptable to multiple scenarios. They are categorized into indoor and outdoor types based on application. The core consists of a mobile chassis, a sensing system, and a data processing unit. They can complete path planning, obstacle avoidance, and data collection without human intervention. Customized functions can be tailored to the needs of different industries, such as detecting line sag in the power industry, monitoring gas concentration in the chemical industry, and checking track flatness in subway tunnels. Through AI algorithms, they automatically analyze data and generate inspection reports, reducing human error and missed inspections, while also lowering maintenance costs. They are a key tool for driving the transformation of traditional inspection methods towards "intelligent and unmanned" operations. Currently, the anti-collision structures on inspection robots have poor anti-collision performance and cannot effectively protect the robots, so improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an anti-collision structure for inspection robots, which aims to solve the technical problem that the aforementioned anti-collision structures for inspection robots cannot effectively prevent collisions.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a collision avoidance structure for an inspection robot, comprising a base and an inspection robot body, wherein the inspection robot body is disposed on the base, and further comprising:

[0005] The anti-collision mechanism has two components, both of which are disposed within the base for anti-collision function. The anti-collision mechanism includes:

[0006] The first anti-collision shell is disposed on the base and fixedly connected to the base;

[0007] The first spring has two parts, and the two first springs are disposed on the first anti-collision shell and fixedly connected to the first anti-collision shell;

[0008] The second anti-collision shell is disposed on the first spring and is fixedly connected to the first spring;

[0009] The mounting component is disposed on the second anti-collision shell and is fixedly connected to the second anti-collision shell;

[0010] The fastener has two fasteners, which are disposed inside the first anti-collision shell and are fixedly connected to the first anti-collision shell;

[0011] The connector has two parts, and the two connectors are disposed on the mounting part and rotatably connected to the mounting part;

[0012] The second spring has two parts, and the two second springs are disposed on the connector and fixedly connected to the connector;

[0013] An anti-collision device is installed inside the base to prevent side impacts.

[0014] Preferably, the anti-collision mechanism further includes:

[0015] A first connecting part is disposed on the second anti-collision shell and is used to connect the second spring;

[0016] The second connecting part is disposed inside the base and is used to connect the mounting component.

[0017] Preferably, the first connecting portion further includes:

[0018] The component has two sliding grooves, which are disposed inside the second anti-collision shell for component movement.

[0019] The device has two sliders, which are disposed within the sliding groove for connecting the second spring.

[0020] Preferably, the second connecting portion includes:

[0021] A connecting plate is disposed inside the base and is fixedly connected to the base;

[0022] There are two third springs, and the two third springs are disposed between the connecting plate and the mounting component, and are fixedly connected to the connecting plate and the mounting component.

[0023] Preferably, the anti-collision device includes:

[0024] The mounting section is located inside the base and is used for component mounting;

[0025] A collision avoidance part is provided on the mounting part for collision avoidance.

[0026] Preferably, the mounting part includes:

[0027] The system has two mounting slots, which are located within the base for mounting components.

[0028] The device has two connecting posts, which are disposed within the mounting groove and are slidably connected to the mounting groove.

[0029] Preferably, the anti-collision part includes:

[0030] The fourth spring has two springs, and the two fourth springs are disposed between the connecting post and the mounting groove, and are fixedly connected to the connecting post and the mounting groove.

[0031] The third anti-collision shell is installed on the connecting post and is fixedly connected to the connecting post.

[0032] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0033] 1. By incorporating an anti-collision mechanism, this device can effectively disperse and absorb the impact force when the inspection robot is subjected to a frontal collision through a multi-layer spring buffer structure, protecting the robot's core components from damage. It can also partially offset the impact force to mitigate the impact.

[0034] 2. By incorporating an anti-collision mechanism, this device can also provide effective protection when it is struck from the side, thus providing effective protection from all four sides. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an anti-collision structure for an inspection robot is shown.

[0037] Figure 2 An exploded view of the anti-collision device is shown.

[0038] Figure 3 An exploded view of the anti-collision mechanism is shown.

[0039] Figure 4 An exploded view of some components of the anti-collision mechanism is shown.

[0040] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of some components in the anti-collision mechanism is shown.

[0041] Legend:

[0042] 1. Base; 2. Inspection robot body; 3. First anti-collision shell; 4. Second anti-collision shell; 5. First spring; 6. Mounting component; 7. Fixing component; 8. Connecting component; 9. Second spring; 10. Sliding groove; 11. Sliding component; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Third spring; 14. Mounting groove; 15. Connecting column; 16. Fourth spring; 17. Third anti-collision shell. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, 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 utility model 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 utility model.

[0045] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0046] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a further description of an embodiment of an anti-collision structure for an inspection robot.

[0048] A collision avoidance structure for an inspection robot includes a base 1 and an inspection robot body 2. The inspection robot body 2 is mounted on the base 1. The structure also includes two collision avoidance mechanisms, each located within the base 1, for collision avoidance. Each collision avoidance mechanism includes a first collision avoidance shell 3 mounted on and fixedly connected to the base 1; two first springs 5 ​​mounted on and fixedly connected to the first collision avoidance shell 3; a second collision avoidance shell 4 mounted on and fixedly connected to the first springs 5; a mounting member 6 mounted on and fixedly connected to the second collision avoidance shell 4; two fixing members 7 mounted within and fixedly connected to the first collision avoidance shell 3; two connecting members 8 mounted on and rotatably connected to the mounting member 6; two second springs 9 mounted on and fixedly connected to the connecting members 8; and a collision avoidance device located within the base 1 to prevent side impacts.

[0049] With this configuration, when the device experiences a frontal impact during operation, the impacting object contacts the second anti-collision shell 4. After being impacted, the second anti-collision shell 4 compresses the first spring 5. The elastic deformation of the first spring 5 can absorb some of the impact energy, playing a preliminary buffering role. The movement of the second anti-collision shell 4 will drive the mounting part 6 to move, and the connecting part 8 rotatably connected to the mounting part 6 will also rotate accordingly, pushing the second spring 9 to squeeze the sliding part 11. The sliding part 11 can slide and rotate within the sliding groove 10 to cooperate with the constantly changing position of the second spring 9. Through the further deformation of the second spring 9 on the connecting part 8, the impact energy is absorbed and dispersed again, thereby effectively reducing the impact on the inspection robot body 2. At the same time, through the connecting part 8, the second spring 9, and the sliding part, the external impact force can be reversed and applied to the second anti-collision shell 4 to offset the impact force. The connecting part 8 and the fixing part 7 are rotatably connected.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the anti-collision mechanism further includes: a first connecting part disposed on the second anti-collision shell 4 for connecting the second spring 9; and a second connecting part disposed inside the base 1 for connecting the mounting piece 6.

[0051] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the first connecting part further includes: two sliding grooves 10, which are disposed within the second anti-collision shell 4 for component movement; and two sliding members 11, which are disposed within the sliding grooves 10 for connecting the second spring 9.

[0052] refer to Figure 4In a preferred embodiment, the second connecting part includes: a connecting plate 12 disposed in the base 1 and fixedly connected to the base 1; and two third springs 13 disposed between the connecting plate 12 and the mounting member 6 and fixedly connected to the connecting plate 12 and the mounting member 6.

[0053] With this configuration, when the mounting part 6 is installed and moved during operation, it can directly compress the third spring 13, and the third spring 13 will provide cushioning again.

[0054] refer to Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the anti-collision device includes: a mounting part disposed within the base 1 for component mounting; and an anti-collision part disposed on the mounting part for anti-collision operation.

[0055] refer to Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the mounting part includes: two mounting slots 14, which are disposed within the base 1 for mounting the component; and two connecting posts 15, which are disposed within the mounting slots 14 and slidably connected to the mounting slots 14.

[0056] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the anti-collision part includes: two fourth springs 16, which are disposed between the connecting post 15 and the mounting groove 14 and are fixedly connected to the connecting post 15 and the mounting groove 14; and a third anti-collision shell 17, which is disposed on the connecting post 15 and fixedly connected to the connecting post 15.

[0057] With this configuration, when a side impact occurs during operation, the impact force acts on the third anti-collision shell 17, which pushes the connecting column 15 to slide within the mounting groove 14. The fourth spring 16, which is located between the connecting column 15 and the mounting groove 14, is compressed. The energy generated by the impact is dissipated through the elastic deformation of the fourth spring 16, thereby reducing the damage caused by the side impact to the base 1 and the main body 2 of the inspection robot.

[0058] This device, by incorporating a collision avoidance mechanism, effectively disperses and absorbs impact force when the inspection robot is subjected to a frontal collision through a multi-layered spring buffer structure, protecting the robot's core components from damage. It also partially offsets the impact force to mitigate its impact. Furthermore, this collision avoidance mechanism also provides effective protection when the device is impacted from the side, thus providing effective collision protection from all four sides.

[0059] Working Principle: During inspection, when the device experiences a frontal impact, the impacting object contacts the second anti-collision shell 4. Upon impact, the second anti-collision shell 4 compresses the first spring 5. The elastic deformation of the first spring 5 absorbs some of the impact energy, providing initial cushioning. Simultaneously, the movement of the second anti-collision shell 4 causes the mounting component 6 to move, and the connecting component 8, which is rotatably connected to the mounting component 6, also rotates, pushing the second spring 9 to compress the sliding component 11. The sliding component 11 can slide and rotate within the sliding groove 10, cooperating with the constantly changing position of the second spring 9. The second spring 9 on the connecting component 8 further deforms, absorbing and dispersing the impact energy again, thus effectively reducing the impact on the inspection robot body 2. Simultaneously, through the connection... The connecting piece 8, the second spring 9, and the sliding mechanism can reverse the external impact force onto the second anti-collision shell 4, thus offsetting the impact force. Furthermore, when the mounting piece 6 is installed and moved, it can directly compress the third spring 13, which then provides further cushioning. In the event of a side impact, the impact force acts on the third anti-collision shell 17, which pushes the connecting column 15 to slide within the mounting groove 14. The fourth spring 16, located between the connecting column 15 and the mounting groove 14, is compressed. The elastic deformation of the fourth spring 16 dissipates the energy generated by the impact, reducing the damage caused by side impacts to the base 1 and the main body 2 of the inspection robot. This ensures that the inspection robot receives better protection when encountering impacts from different directions, improving its safety and stability.

[0060] The above description of the embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A collision avoidance structure for an inspection robot, comprising a base (1) and an inspection robot body (2), wherein the inspection robot body (2) is disposed on the base (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The anti-collision mechanism has two parts, and the two anti-collision mechanisms are disposed within the base (1) for anti-collision function. The anti-collision mechanism includes: The first anti-collision shell (3) is disposed on the base (1) and fixedly connected to the base (1); Two first springs (5) are provided, and the two first springs (5) are disposed on the first anti-collision shell (3) and fixedly connected to the first anti-collision shell (3); The second anti-collision shell (4) is disposed on the first spring (5) and is fixedly connected to the first spring (5); The mounting component (6) is disposed on the second anti-collision shell (4) and is fixedly connected to the second anti-collision shell (4); Two fasteners (7) are provided, and the two fasteners (7) are disposed inside the first anti-collision shell (3) and are fixedly connected to the first anti-collision shell (3); Two connectors (8) are provided on the mounting member (6) and are rotatably connected to the mounting member (6); Two second springs (9) are provided, and the two second springs (9) are disposed on the connector (8) and fixedly connected to the connector (8); An anti-collision device is installed inside the base (1) to prevent side impacts.

2. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-collision mechanism also includes: The first connecting part is disposed on the second anti-collision shell (4) and is used to connect the second spring (9); The second connecting part is disposed in the base (1) and is used to connect the mounting part (6).

3. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part further includes: Two sliding grooves (10) are provided in the second anti-collision shell (4) for component movement; Two sliders (11) are provided, and the two sliders (11) are disposed in the sliding groove (10) for connecting the second spring (9).

4. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second connecting part includes: A connecting plate (12) is disposed inside the base (1) and is fixedly connected to the base (1); Two third springs (13) are provided, and the two third springs (13) are disposed between the connecting plate (12) and the mounting member (6) and are fixedly connected to the connecting plate (12) and the mounting member (6).

5. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The anti-collision device includes: The mounting section is located inside the base (1) and is used for component mounting; A collision avoidance part is provided on the mounting part for collision avoidance.

6. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting part includes: The mounting slots (14) are two in number and are disposed within the base (1) for component mounting. There are two connecting posts (15), and the two connecting posts (15) are disposed in the mounting groove (14) and are slidably connected to the mounting groove (14).

7. The anti-collision structure for an inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-collision part includes: The fourth spring (16) has two, and the two fourth springs (16) are arranged between the connecting post (15) and the mounting groove (14), and are fixedly connected to the connecting post (15) and the mounting groove (14); The third anti-collision shell (17) is disposed on the connecting post (15) and is fixedly connected to the connecting post (15).

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