A method and circuit for robot power management

Abstract

The present invention discloses a robot power management method and circuit, including setting a main power circuit board in the robot, on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is set, the chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit, 310V power circuit, 12V power circuit, 24V power circuit, isolated and purified 5V power circuit and rechargeable battery; the output voltage of each circuit is connected to the AD pin of the main power circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor; the main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT, and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display. The present invention centrally manages each power circuit, uniformly communicates data with the display screen, and monitors power failures, making power management very intuitive and efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of robot technology, and in particular to a robot power management method and related circuits. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of household robots, the functions of household robots have become more and more powerful. The applicant has applied for a Chinese patent for "a multifunctional robot". The robot can simultaneously realize more than ten functions including air purification, sweeping and cleaning, surround sound, air aromatherapy, laser audio and video, video on demand, cable TV live broadcast, atmosphere lighting, children's education, online music, Bluetooth games, mobile phone screen projection, family communication, LOT Internet of Things, video security, and elderly companionship.

[0003] Among the numerous functions, many require independent circuits to complete, and these circuits require power supplies of different voltage levels. Some of the power supplies also require electrical isolation. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the numerous power supplies. At the same time, this is also the guarantee for the robot to perfectly realize its many functions.

[0004] Therefore, we need to design a robot power management method to achieve our goal and make the robot work reliably. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to propose an efficient, real-time and reliable robot power management method to meet the control of the robot system. To this end, the present invention proposes a robot power management method and circuit.

[0006] To achieve the purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A method for power management of a robot is implemented, the method comprising:

[0008] The first step is to first set a main power circuit board in the robot, on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is set, and the main power circuit control chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit, 310V power circuit, 12V power circuit, 24V power circuit, isolated and purified 5V power circuit and rechargeable battery;

[0009] Step 2: Then, the main control program memory inside the main power circuit control chip U1 is loaded with a display screen communication program module, a main power circuit management program module, a 310V power management program module, a 12V power management program module, a 24V power management program module, an isolation and purification 5V power management program module, and a battery charging management program module, wherein the instructions of each program module are suitable for being loaded and executed by the main control processor;

[0010] Step 3: After connecting all power supplies, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit through the AD0 pin, starts the isolated and purified 5V power management program module and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is used, and the communication program module with the display screen is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0011] Step 4. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 24V power circuit through the AD1 pin, starts the 24V power management program module and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is done. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0012] Step 5. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the main power circuit through the AD3 pin, starts the main power circuit management program module and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is done. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0013] Step 6. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 12V power circuit through the AD4 pin, starts the 12V power management program module and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is done. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0014] Step 7. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit through the AD5 pin, starts the 310V power management program module and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is done. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0015] Step 8. When the power is turned on, the main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display.

[0016] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery side is also equipped with a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port.

[0017] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit through the AD0 pin, and the voltage value is isolated and detected by the photoelectric coupler.

[0018] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit through the AD5 pin. A set of divided resistors is connected to the output end of the 310V power circuit, and then the divided voltage value of 1 / 62 is input to the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

[0019] A robot power supply circuit for implementing the above method, the circuit comprising:

[0020] A main power circuit board is arranged in the robot, on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is arranged, and the chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit, the 310V power circuit, the 12V power circuit, the 24V power circuit, the isolated and purified 5V power circuit and the rechargeable battery;

[0021] The output voltage of the isolated and purified 5V power supply circuit (61) is connected to the AD0 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor;

[0022] The output voltage of the 24V power supply circuit is connected to the AD1 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor;

[0023] The output voltage of the main power circuit is connected to the AD3 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor;

[0024] The output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit is connected to the AD4 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor;

[0025] The output of the 310V power supply circuit is connected to the AD5 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor.

[0026] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT, and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display.

[0027] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery side is also equipped with a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port.

[0028] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit through the AD0 pin, and the voltage value is isolated and detected by the photoelectric coupler.

[0029] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit through the AD5 pin. A set of divided resistors is connected to the output end of the 310V power circuit, and then the divided voltage value of 1 / 62 is input to the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

[0030] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: unified and centralized management of various power supply circuits, unified data communication with the display screen, and power supply failure monitoring, making power supply management very intuitive and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a robot involved in a method and circuit for power management of a robot according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of a robot power management method and a main power circuit in the circuit of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 It is a principle schematic diagram of a 310V power supply circuit involved in a method and circuit for power management of a robot of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a 12V power supply circuit involved in a method and circuit for power management of a robot of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a 24V power supply circuit involved in a method and circuit for power management of a robot of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of an isolated and purified 5V power supply circuit involved in a robot power management method and circuit of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the peripheral circuit of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 involved in a method and circuit for power supply management of a robot of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8It is a principle block diagram of the internal program of the main power circuit control chip U1 involved in a robot power management method and circuit of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention will be further explained below in conjunction with the figure and through specific implementation methods.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a method for implementing robot power management includes:

[0041] The first step is to first set a main power circuit board in the robot 1, on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is set, and the main power circuit control chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit 21, the 310V power circuit 31, the 12V power circuit 41, the 24V power circuit 51, the isolated and purified 5V power circuit 61 and the rechargeable battery;

[0042] Step 2: Then, the main control program memory 11 inside the main power circuit control chip U1 is loaded with a display screen communication program module 111, a main power circuit management program module 112, a 310V power management program module 113, a 12V power management program module 114, a 24V power management program module 115, an isolation and purification 5V power management program module 116, and a battery charging management program module 117. The instructions of each program module are suitable for being loaded and executed by the main control processor 12;

[0043] Step 3: After all power supplies are connected, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit 61 through the AD0 pin, starts the isolated and purified 5V power management program module 116 to compare with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register 13. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module 111 is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0044] Step 4: Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 24V power circuit 51 through the AD1 pin, starts the 24V power management program module 115 to compare with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register 13. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module 111 is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0045] Step 5. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the main power circuit 21 through the AD3 pin, starts the main power circuit management program module 112 to compare with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register 13. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module 111 is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0046] Step 6. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 12V power circuit 41 through the AD4 pin, starts the 12V power management program module 114 and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register 13. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module 111 is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0047] Step 7. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit 31 through the AD5 pin, starts the 310V power management program module 113 and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register 13. If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module 111 is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display;

[0048] Step 8. When the power is turned on, the main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display.

[0049] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery side is also equipped with a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port.

[0050] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit 61 through the AD0 pin, and the voltage value is isolated and detected by the photoelectric coupler.

[0051] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit 31 through the AD5 pin. A group of divided resistors are connected to the output end of the 310V power circuit 31, and then the divided voltage value of 1 / 62 is input to the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

[0052] A robot power supply circuit for implementing the above method, the circuit comprising:

[0053] A main power circuit board is provided in the robot 1, on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is provided, and the chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit 21, the 310V power circuit 31, the 12V power circuit 41, the 24V power circuit 51, the isolated and purified 5V power circuit 61 and the rechargeable battery;

[0054] The output voltage of the isolated and purified 5V power supply circuit 61 is connected to the AD0 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor;

[0055] The output voltage of the 24V power supply circuit 51 is connected to the AD1 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor;

[0056] The output voltage of the main power circuit 21 is connected to the AD3 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor;

[0057] The output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit 41 is connected to the AD4 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor;

[0058] The output of the 310V power supply circuit 31 is connected to the AD5 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor.

[0059] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT, and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display.

[0060] The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery side is also equipped with a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port.

[0061] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit 61 through the AD0 pin, and the voltage value is isolated and detected by the photoelectric coupler.

[0062] The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit 31 through the AD5 pin. A group of divided resistors are connected to the output end of the 310V power circuit 31, and then the divided voltage value of 1 / 62 is input to the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, the robot power supply of the present invention is installed in the head 5 and the trunk 2 of the robot 1, and the aromatherapy machine 6 and the sweeping machine 7 are both powered by power and have rechargeable batteries.

[0064] Microphone unit 4 needs to use an isolated and purified 5V power supply.

[0065] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the DC high voltage output “C” terminal of the main power circuit 21 is connected to the “C” terminals of the 12V power circuit 41 and the 24V power circuit 51 .

[0066] like Figure 3 As shown, there is a 310V power pin in the output input plug CON2, which will be connected to the air purifier.

[0067] The input / output plug-in CON is connected to the main power circuit control chip U1.

[0068] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, Figure 5 The voltage output winding coil is not connected to other circuits, that is, the circuit is isolated. Figure 5 The "F" point, access Figure 6 The "F" point, Figure 6 Continue to provide good filtering and clean power to the voice circuit.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, the main power circuit control chip U1 uses STC8A8K32S4A12. This type of MCU has multiple A / D conversion channels with an accuracy of 12 bits, so it can accurately detect the voltage value.

[0070] The chip also has four serial communication interfaces that can communicate with many circuit units.

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, the main power circuit control chip U1 is also connected to a temperature and humidity sensor, a dust sensor, an odor sensor and a negative ion generator.

[0072] The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. The content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A robot power management method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The first step is to firstly arrange a main power circuit board in the robot (1), on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is arranged, wherein the main power circuit control chip U1 is connected to the main power circuit (21), the 310V power circuit (31), the 12V power circuit (41), the 24V power circuit (51), the isolated and purified 5V power circuit (61) and the rechargeable battery; Step 2: Loading the display screen communication program module (111), the main power circuit management program module (112), the 310V power management program module (113), the 12V power management program module (114), the 24V power management program module (115), the isolation and purification 5V power management program module (116), and the battery charging management program module (117) into the main control program memory (11) inside the main power circuit control chip U1, wherein the instructions of each program module are suitable for being loaded and executed by the main control processor (12); Step 3: After all power supplies are connected, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit (61) through the AD0 pin, starts the isolated and purified 5V power management program module (116) and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register (13). If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module (111) is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display; Step 4: Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 24V power circuit (51) through the AD1 pin, starts the 24V power management program module (115) and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register (13). If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module (111) is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display; Step 5. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the main power circuit (21) through the AD3 pin, starts the main power circuit management program module (112) and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register (13). If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module (111) is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display; Step 6. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 12V power circuit (41) through the AD4 pin, starts the 12V power management program module (114) and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register (13). If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module (111) is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display; Step 7. Next, the main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit (31) through the AD5 pin, starts the 310V power management program module (113) and compares it with the set value stored in the main control program running variable register (13). If it is within the allowable error, no processing is performed. If it is not within the allowable range, the communication circuit connected to the TX1 pin is connected, and the display screen communication program module (111) is started to transmit the fault information to the display screen for display; Step 8. When the power is turned on, the main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display.

2. The robot power management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery side is also equipped with a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port.

3. The robot power management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit (61) through the AD0 pin, and performs isolation detection through a photoelectric coupler.

4. The robot power management method according to claim 1, wherein: The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit (31) through the AD5 pin by connecting a set of voltage-dividing resistors to the output end of the 310V power circuit (31), and then inputting the voltage value of the divided voltage 1 / 62 into the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

5. A robot power circuit, characterized in that: The circuit comprises: A main power circuit board is provided in the robot (1), on which a main power circuit control chip U1 is provided, wherein the main power circuit control chip U1 is connected to a main power circuit (21), a 310V power circuit (31), a 12V power circuit (41), a 24V power circuit (51), an isolated and purified 5V power circuit (61) and a rechargeable battery; The output voltage of the isolated and purified 5V power supply circuit (61) is connected to the AD0 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor; The output voltage of the 24V power supply circuit (51) is connected to the AD1 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor; The output voltage of the main power circuit is connected to the AD3 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor; The output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit (41) is connected to the AD4 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage dividing resistor; The output of the 310V power supply circuit (31) is connected to the AD5 pin of the main power supply circuit control chip U1 through a voltage divider resistor; The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT, and transmits the charging status of the rechargeable battery to the display screen for display; The main power circuit control chip U1 communicates with the rechargeable battery through the 18th pin BAT-OUT. The rechargeable battery also has a management MCU. The MCU detects the charging voltage of the rechargeable battery through its own A / D conversion interface and establishes communication with the 18th pin BAT-OUT of the main power circuit control chip U1 through the communication port. The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the isolated and purified 5V power circuit (61) through the AD0 pin, and performs isolation detection through a photoelectric coupler.

6. The robot power supply circuit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main power circuit control chip U1 introduces the voltage value of the 310V power circuit (31) through the AD5 pin by connecting a set of voltage-dividing resistors to the output end of the 310V power circuit (31), and then inputting the voltage value of the divided voltage 1 / 62 into the AD5 pin of the main power circuit control chip U1.

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