A docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot

Abstract

The present invention provides a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot, comprising an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transport unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a specified position; the docking unit carries a crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the docking mechanism of the present invention is simple and practical, with a simple and compact structure, and is suitable for various working environments. The docking mechanism sets the adsorption unit at the front end of the mechanism, and is used to fix the aircraft when the aircraft flies to a specified position. In addition, the docking mechanism, with the cooperation of the docking unit and the transport unit, enables the crawling robot to maintain linear motion, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to mechanical manufacturing technology, and in particular to a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot. Background Art

[0002] In the existing technology, with the increasing number of glass curtain wall buildings, operations on glass curtain walls are becoming more and more common. However, most glass curtain walls are now operated by "one person, one rope", which is inefficient, costly and highly dangerous. With the development of technology, large-load, flexible glass curtain wall climbing robots are bound to replace manual operations, and drone-transported climbing robots are also a very efficient way of working. However, such drone-mounted climbing robots have not yet been seen on the market. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the defects of the prior art UAV such as small load, inflexible movement, low efficiency and high cost, the present invention provides a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot is provided, comprising an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transport unit.

[0005] Among them, the adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft through adsorption force after the aircraft flies to the designated position; the docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, the adsorption unit is fixedly disposed at the front end of the docking mechanism by means of threaded locking.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, the adsorption unit further includes a suction cup assembly and a reset assembly, wherein the reset assembly is connected to a pull ring on the suction cup assembly, and when the suction cup assembly needs to be detached from the wall, the reset assembly pulls the pull ring outward.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the pull ring is a spiral spring.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the suction cup assembly is in the shape of a bell mouth.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the docking unit is disposed at the center of the docking mechanism, and is used to receive and / or release the crawling robot at a designated position.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, the docking unit includes an electromagnet and an attraction plate, the electromagnet and the attraction plate are in contact with each other, when the electromagnet is powered off, it is adsorbed to the attraction plate by magnetic force; when the electromagnet is powered on, the magnetic force between it and the attraction plate disappears.

[0012] The docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot of the present invention comprises an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transport unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a designated position, the docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the docking mechanism of the present invention is simple and practical, with a compact structure, and is suitable for various working environments. The docking mechanism sets the adsorption unit at the front end of the mechanism, which can ensure that the posture of the aircraft in the air remains stable for a long time, reduce the influence of crosswind and the aircraft's own mechanical vibration, and can be used to fix the aircraft when the aircraft flies to a designated position. In addition, the docking mechanism, under the cooperation of the docking unit and the transport unit, keeps the crawling robot in linear motion, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, readers will understand the various aspects of the present invention more clearly.

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the external outline of a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot according to one aspect of the present application is shown;

[0015] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption unit in the docking mechanism; and

[0016] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a docking unit in a docking mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to make the technical content disclosed in this application more detailed and complete, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings and the following various specific embodiments of the present invention, in which the same reference numerals represent the same or similar components. However, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments provided below are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only used for schematic illustration and are not drawn according to their original size.

[0018] The specific implementation modes of various aspects of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external outline of a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot according to one aspect of the present application is shown. Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption unit in the docking mechanism, Figure 3 Show Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a docking unit in a docking mechanism.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment, the docking mechanism for the aircraft and the crawling robot includes an adsorption unit 1, a transport unit 2 and a docking unit 3. The adsorption unit 1 is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a specified position. The docking unit 3 carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit 2. When the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit 3 releases the crawling robot to perform wall operations.

[0021] In a specific embodiment, the adsorption unit 1 is fixedly arranged at the front end of the docking mechanism by means of threaded locking. The main function of the adsorption unit 1 is to ensure the posture of the aircraft in the air. Specifically, when the adsorption unit 1 is adsorbed on the target working surface (such as a glass wall), it provides a support point for the aircraft to keep the aircraft stable for a long time, reducing the influence of crosswind and the aircraft's own mechanical vibration.

[0022] Preferably, the adsorption unit 1 further includes a suction cup assembly 14 and a reset assembly 12, such as Figure 2 As shown. The reset assembly 12 is connected to the pull ring on the suction cup assembly 14. When the suction cup assembly 14 needs to be separated from the wall, the reset assembly 12 pulls the pull ring outward. For example, the pull ring is a spiral spring. The suction cup assembly 14 is in the shape of a bell mouth.

[0023] In a specific embodiment, the docking unit 3 is arranged at the center of the docking mechanism, and is used to receive and / or release the crawling robot at a specified position. Preferably, the docking unit 3 also includes an electromagnet 32 ​​and an aspiration plate 34, such as Figure 3 The electromagnet 32 ​​and the actuating plate 34 are in contact with each other. When the electromagnet 32 ​​is powered off, it is attracted to the actuating plate 34 by magnetic force. When the electromagnet 32 ​​is powered on, the magnetic force between it and the actuating plate 34 disappears.

[0024] The docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot of the present invention comprises an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transport unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a designated position, the docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the docking mechanism of the present invention is simple and practical, with a compact structure, and is suitable for various working environments. The docking mechanism sets the adsorption unit at the front end of the mechanism, which can ensure that the posture of the aircraft in the air remains stable for a long time, reduce the influence of crosswind and the aircraft's own mechanical vibration, and can be used to fix the aircraft when the aircraft flies to a designated position. In addition, the docking mechanism, under the cooperation of the docking unit and the transport unit, keeps the crawling robot in linear motion, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall operations.

[0025] In the above, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and substitutions may be made to the specific embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. These changes and substitutions are all within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot, It is characterized in that The docking mechanism includes an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transport unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to the designated position; the docking unit carries the crawling robot and keeps linear motion under the action of the transport unit, and when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall operation; Wherein, the adsorption unit further includes a suction cup assembly and a reset assembly, wherein the reset assembly is connected to a pull ring on the suction cup assembly, and when the suction cup assembly needs to be separated from the wall, the reset assembly pulls the pull ring outward; Wherein, the docking unit includes an electromagnet and an attraction plate, the electromagnet and the attraction plate are in contact with each other, when the electromagnet is powered off, it is adsorbed on the attraction plate by magnetic force; when the electromagnet is powered on, the magnetic force between it and the attraction plate disappears.

2. The docking mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The adsorption unit is fixedly arranged at the front end of the docking mechanism in a threaded locking manner.

3. The docking mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The pull ring is a spiral spring.

4. The docking mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The suction cup assembly is in the shape of a bell mouth.

5. The docking mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The docking unit is arranged at the center of the docking mechanism and is used to receive and / or release the crawling robot at a designated position.

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