Robot with light module

Abstract

The present invention provides a robot with a light module, comprising: a body, a light module, a processor, an input-output assembly, and a plurality of trays detachably arranged on the body, wherein the plurality of trays are arranged in a stacked manner, the light module comprises a light assembly, a switch assembly, an input end, and an output end, the light assembly is arranged on the tray, the switch assembly comprises a first port and a second port, the light assembly comprises a first electrical connection end and a second electrical connection end, the input end is electrically connected to the input-output assembly, the input end is electrically connected to the first port, the second port is electrically connected to the output end, the first electrical connection end is electrically connected to the input end, and the second electrical connection end is electrically connected to the output end. The robot with a light module provided by the present invention saves the number of input-output assemblies used and reduces manufacturing costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of robots, and in particular to a robot with a lighting module. Background Art

[0002] Mobile robots have been gradually applied to public service scenarios. For example, they provide delivery services in restaurants, office buildings, and hotels. In the prior art, the robot has a tray for carrying items, and the tray is provided with a lighting component (such as a light bar or a light belt). The tray can be provided with multiple layers. When one layer of the tray is removed, the lighting component of the upper tray cannot be lit, which restricts the removal of the tray. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention is completed in view of the above-mentioned existing situation, and its purpose is to provide a robot with a lighting module, so that the installation and removal of the tray will not affect the lighting of the light components on other trays.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present invention provides a robot with a lighting module, comprising:

[0006] A body, a light module, a processor, an input-output assembly, and a plurality of trays detachably arranged on the body, wherein the plurality of trays are stacked, the light module comprises a light assembly, a switch assembly, an input end, and an output end, the light assembly is arranged on the tray, the switch assembly comprises a first port and a second port, the light assembly comprises a first electrical connection end and a second electrical connection end, the input end is electrically connected to the input-output assembly, the input end is electrically connected to the first port, the second port is electrically connected to the output end, the first electrical connection end is electrically connected to the input end, the second electrical connection end is electrically connected to the output end, and the processor generates a driving signal for driving the light assembly to light up;

[0007] Among them, when the tray is installed on the main body, the first port is at a first level, and the driving signal is transmitted to the output end through the lighting assembly; when the tray is separated from the main body, the first port is at a second level, and the driving signal passes through the first port and the second port in sequence and is transmitted to the output end, and the first level is different from the second level.

[0008] Wherein, the lighting components on each layer of the tray respectively have the switch components corresponding thereto.

[0009] Wherein, the switch component is arranged on the body.

[0010] The first level is a low level, and the second level is a high level.

[0011] Wherein, the lighting assembly includes a plurality of lamp beads.

[0012] Wherein, the switch component is a single-pole double-throw analog switch.

[0013] Wherein, the main body includes a mobile chassis, and the mobile chassis drives the robot to move without a track.

[0014] The input end is a signal entry of the driving signal of the circuit that is common with the lighting component, and the output end is a signal exit of the circuit.

[0015] Wherein, the lighting modules are arranged corresponding to the respective trays.

[0016] Wherein, the driving signal is transmitted to the input end of the circuit corresponding to the tray of another layer via the output end.

[0017] According to the robot with a lighting module provided by the present invention, when several pallets are removed, the lighting components of the remaining pallets on each layer can still be driven to light up by only one input-output component, and will not affect the lighting components on the pallets of the next level, thereby saving the number of input-output components used and reducing manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a robot with a lighting module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A light driving circuit diagram of a robot having a light module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. In the following description, the same symbols are given to the same components, and repeated descriptions are omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only schematic diagrams, and the ratio of the dimensions of the components or the shapes of the components may be different from the actual ones.

[0021] like Figure 1 to Figure 2As shown, the present invention provides a robot 1 with a light module. It is used for distributing items, such as documents, food, parcels, etc. The robot 1 includes: a body 10, a light module 20, a processor 30, an input-output assembly 40, and a plurality of trays 50 detachably arranged on the body 10. The plurality of trays 50 are stacked. The light module 20 includes a light assembly 21, a switch assembly 22, an input end 23, and an output end 24. The light assembly 21 is arranged on the tray 50. The switch assembly 22 includes a first port 221 and a second port 222. The light assembly 21 includes a first electrical connection end 211 and a second electrical connection end 212. The input end 23 is electrically connected to the input-output assembly 40. The input end 23 is electrically connected to the first port 221. The second port 222 is electrically connected to the output end 24. The first electrical connection end 211 is electrically connected to the input end 23. The second electrical connection end 212 is electrically connected to the output end 24. The processor 30 generates a driving signal for driving the light assembly 21 to light up. When the tray 50 is installed on the body 10, the first port 221 is at the first level, and the driving signal passes through the light component 21 and sequentially passes through the first electrical connection terminal 211 and the second electrical connection terminal 212 to be transmitted to the output terminal 24. When the tray 50 is separated from the body 10, the first port 221 is at the second level, and the driving signal passes through the first port 221 and the second port 222 sequentially and is transmitted to the output terminal 24. The first level is different from the second level. In this case, when some of the trays are removed, the light components of the remaining trays on each layer can still be driven to light up by only one input-output component, and will not affect the light components on the trays of the next level. There is no need to set input-output components on each layer of the tray, which saves the number of input-output components used and reduces the manufacturing cost.

[0022] In this embodiment, the driving signal flows through the circuit where the light module 20 is located, and is transmitted to the input end 23 of the circuit corresponding to another layer of tray 50 via the output end 24. Thus, the driving signal can be transmitted in the circuits of each layer, and then drive the light assembly to light up when the tray is installed.

[0023] In some examples, the lighting module 20 is used to display a specific lighting effect.

[0024] In some examples, the processor 30 has computing and information processing functions. The processor 30 may be a central processing unit of the robot, or the processor 30 may be a chip. This is not limited here.

[0025] In some examples, the input-output component 40 is used to implement the input and output information functions of the processor 30.

[0026] In some examples, the body 10 may include a first support portion 11 and a second support portion 12. The tray 50 is disposed between the first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12. The light module 20 may be disposed corresponding to each tray 50. In other words, each layer of the tray 50 may be configured with a light module 20. It is understood that a certain layer of the tray may not be configured with a light module 20.

[0027] In some examples, the body 10 includes a mobile chassis 70. The mobile chassis 70 drives the robot 1 to move without a track. Specifically, the mobile chassis 70 is provided with driving wheels. The robot can move autonomously without a track.

[0028] In some examples, the light assembly 21 on each layer of the tray 50 has a corresponding switch assembly 22. Specifically, the light assembly 21 can be respectively arranged on each layer of the tray. Thus, when a tray of a certain layer is removed, the driving signal can still be transmitted to the tray of the next layer through the switch assembly corresponding to the layer.

[0029] In some examples, the switch assembly 22 is disposed on the body 10. Specifically, the switch assembly 22 can be disposed on the body 10 near each layer of the tray 50.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first level is a low level, and the second level is a high level. Specifically, when the robot recognizes that the first port 221 is at a low level, that is, the tray 50 has been installed on the body 10, the drive signal is transmitted to the output terminal 24 through the light assembly 21. When the robot recognizes that the first port 221 is at a high level, that is, the tray 50 of this layer is not installed on the body 10, the drive signal passes through the first port 221 and the second port 222 in sequence and is transmitted to the output terminal 24. Therefore, when a certain layer is not installed with a tray, the drive signal can still be transmitted to the light assembly 21 of other layers through the switch assembly 22. In this case, the installation status of the tray can be recognized by reading the level of the first port, and then the transmission path of the drive signal can be controlled.

[0031] In some examples, the first level is a high level and the second level is a low level.

[0032] In some examples, the light assembly 21 includes a plurality of lamp beads. In some examples, the light assembly 21 may also include an LED light bar.

[0033] In this embodiment, the switch assembly 22 is a single-pole double-throw analog switch, thereby reducing the overall cost of implementing the lighting module function.

[0034] In some examples, the switch component 22 can be a single-pole single-throw analog switch. In some examples, the switch component 22 can also be a physical switch.

[0035] In some examples, the input end 23 is the signal input of the driving signal of the circuit in which the light assembly 21 is located, and the output end 24 is the signal output of the circuit. It can be understood that when the tray is separated from the body, the input end 23 is the signal input of the circuit corresponding to the layer where the tray is located, and the output end 24 is the signal output of the circuit of the layer.

[0036] The above-mentioned implementation modes do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the technical solution. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the above-mentioned implementation modes shall be included in the protection scope of the technical solution.

Claims

1. A robot with a lighting module, characterized in that: include: A body, a light module, a processor, an input-output assembly, and a plurality of trays detachably arranged on the body, wherein the plurality of trays are stacked, the light module comprises a light assembly, a switch assembly, an input end, and an output end, the light assembly is arranged on the tray, the switch assembly comprises a first port and a second port, the light assembly comprises a first electrical connection end and a second electrical connection end, the input end is electrically connected to the input-output assembly, the input end is electrically connected to the first port, the second port is electrically connected to the output end, the first electrical connection end is electrically connected to the input end, the second electrical connection end is electrically connected to the output end, and the processor generates a driving signal for driving the light assembly to light up; The body comprises a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion, and the tray is arranged between the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion; Among them, when the tray is installed on the main body, the first port is at a first level, and the driving signal is transmitted to the output end through the lighting assembly; when the tray is separated from the main body, the first port is at a second level, and the driving signal passes through the first port and the second port in sequence and is transmitted to the output end, and the first level is different from the second level.

2. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting components on each layer of the tray are respectively provided with the switch components corresponding thereto.

3. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The switch assembly is arranged on the body.

4. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first level is a low level, and the second level is a high level.

5. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly includes a plurality of lamp beads.

6. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The switch assembly is a single-pole double-throw analog switch.

7. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a moving chassis, and the moving chassis drives the robot to move without a track.

8. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The input end is a signal entry of the driving signal of the circuit in which the lighting component is located, and the output end is a signal exit of the circuit.

9. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting modules are arranged corresponding to the trays.

10. The robot with a lighting module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The driving signal is transmitted to the input end of the circuit corresponding to the tray of another layer via the output end.

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