A robot chassis structure

Abstract

The present invention discloses a robot chassis structure, comprising a shell, a first side plate, a second side plate, a first wheel axle and a second wheel axle; a communication interface is arranged on the shell; the first side plate is connected to the first side wall of the shell, and a first gear box and a second gear box are arranged on the first side plate at intervals, the first gear box comprises two meshing gears and a first driving device connected to a main gear, and the second gear box comprises two meshing gears and a second driving device connected to the main gear; the second side plate is connected to the second side wall of the shell, and a third gear box and a fourth gear box are arranged on the second side plate at intervals, the third gear box comprises two meshing gears and a third driving device connected to the main gear, and the fourth gear box comprises two meshing gears and a fourth driving device connected to the main gear; two driven gears arranged side by side are connected to positions near both ends of the first wheel axle, and another two driven gears arranged side by side are connected to positions near both ends of the second wheel axle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a robot chassis structure. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of robot technology, robots are becoming more powerful and can meet various complex application requirements. However, the problem that comes with it is that the internal structure of the robot is becoming more and more complex, which leads to a crowded space inside the robot chassis and increased weight. At the same time, the existing robots are not flexible enough and the gear components in the robots are easily affected by external contaminants. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a robot chassis structure, which can simplify the internal space of the chassis and reduce the weight of the chassis, while increasing the movement flexibility of the robot and preventing the gear components in the robot from being affected by external contaminants.

[0004] The present invention proposes a robot chassis structure, comprising a shell, a first side plate, a second side plate, a first wheel axle and a second wheel axle; wherein the shell is provided with a communication interface; the first side plate is connected to the first side wall of the shell, and a first gear box and a second gear box are arranged at intervals on the first side plate, the first gear box comprises a first main gear and a first driven gear meshing with each other and a first driving device connected to the first main gear, the second gear box comprises a second main gear and a second driven gear meshing with each other and a second driving device meshing with the second main gear; the second side plate is connected to the second side wall of the shell, and a third gear box and a fourth gear box are arranged at intervals on the second side plate, the third gear box comprises a first main gear and a first driven gear meshing with each other, and a first driving device meshing with the second main gear The gearbox comprises a third main gear and a third driven gear meshed with each other, and a third driving device connected to the third main gear, the fourth gearbox comprises a fourth main gear and a fourth driven gear meshed with each other, and a fourth driving device meshed with the fourth main gear; a position close to the first end of the first axle is connected to the first driven gear, a position close to the second end of the first axle is connected to the third driven gear after passing through the housing, and the first driven gear and the third driven gear are arranged side by side; a position close to the first end of the second axle is connected to the second driven gear, a position close to the second end of the second axle is connected to the fourth driven gear after passing through the housing, and the second driven gear and the fourth driven gear are arranged side by side.

[0005] In a specific embodiment, the two first driving devices are first motors respectively, and the first main gear and the second main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two first motors.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, it is characterized in that the two second driving devices are respectively second motors, and the third main gear and the fourth main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two second motors.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, one or more potentiometers are respectively disposed on the first main gear, the first driven gear, the second main gear, the second driven gear, the third main gear, the third driven gear, the fourth main gear and the fourth driven gear.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, lubricants are respectively provided in the first gearbox, the second gearbox, the third gearbox and the fourth gearbox.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the lubricant includes grease or graphite.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the number of the communication interfaces is three.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, a power controller board, an audio controller board, a video controller board, a power supply, a heat sink and a heat pipe are arranged inside the housing.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the radiator is disposed at the rear of the housing.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, a radiator cover is disposed at the rear of the housing, and the radiator cover covers the radiator.

[0014] The present invention adopts the above technical solution, which has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. The present invention can save the internal space and weight of the robot chassis, and facilitate the design of the payload, that is, it is not limited by the internal space of the robot chassis, so that the payload and the robot can enjoy different design standards.

[0016] 2. The present invention can increase the movement flexibility of the robot and prevent the gear components in the robot from being affected by external pollutants.

[0017] 3. The present invention can dissipate heat in time with high heat dissipation efficiency and good heat dissipation effect, thereby being able to timely and effectively reduce the temperature inside the robot, prevent the robot from malfunctioning, and extend the service life of the robot.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and part of them will become obvious from the description, or will be understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention can be realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required in the description of the embodiments:

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the robot chassis structure of the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 A partial exploded schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the robot chassis structure of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a first side plate, a first axle, and a second axle of a specific embodiment of the robot chassis structure of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of a first main gear, a first driven gear and a first wheel shaft of a specific embodiment of the robot chassis structure of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram showing a specific embodiment of the robot chassis structure of the present invention in which a power controller board, an audio controller board and a video controller board are arranged in a shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will describe in detail the implementation methods of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how the present invention applies technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly. It should be noted that as long as there is no conflict, the various embodiments of the present invention and the various features in the embodiments can be combined with each other, and the technical solutions formed are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The directional terms mentioned in the present invention, such as "front", "back", "inside" and "outside", are only a reference to the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and understand the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the robot chassis structure proposed in the present invention includes a housing 1, a first side plate 2, a second side plate 3, a first axle 4 and a second axle 5. The housing 1 is provided with a plurality of communication interfaces, so that the payload can be configured on the outside of the robot through the communication interfaces. The first side plate 2 is connected to the first side wall 11 of the housing 1, and a first gear box 6 and a second gear box 7 are arranged on the first side plate 2 at intervals. The first gear box 6 includes a first main gear 61 and a first driven gear 62 (such as a gear box 61 and a gear box 62) meshing with each other. Figure 4As shown) and a first drive device connected to the first main gear 61, the first gear box 6 can protect the first main gear 61, the first driven gear 62 and the first drive device from sand, water and / or dust. The second gear box 7 includes a second main gear and a second driven gear meshing with each other and a second drive device meshing with the second main gear, and the second gear box 7 can protect the second main gear and the second driven gear and the second drive device from sand, water and / or dust. The second side plate 3 is connected to the second side wall 12 of the housing 1, and the third gear box and the fourth gear box are arranged on the second side plate 3 at intervals. The third gear box includes a third main gear and a third driven gear meshing with each other and a third drive device meshing with the third main gear, and the third gear box can protect the third main gear, the third driven gear and the third drive device from sand, water and / or dust. The fourth gear box includes a fourth main gear and a fourth driven gear meshing with each other and a fourth drive device meshing with the fourth main gear, and the fourth gear box can protect the fourth main gear, the fourth driven gear and the fourth drive device from sand, water and / or dust. The position near the first end of the first axle 4 is connected to the first driven gear 62, and the position near the second end of the first axle 4 is connected to the third driven gear after passing through the housing 1, and the first driven gear 62 and the third driven gear are arranged side by side. Among them, the first end of the first axle 4 is used to connect the first drive wheel, and the second end of the first axle 4 is used to connect the second drive wheel. The position near the first end of the second axle 5 is connected to the second driven gear, and the position near the second end of the second axle is connected to the fourth driven gear after passing through the housing 1, and the second driven gear and the fourth driven gear are arranged side by side. Among them, the first end of the second axle 5 is used to connect the third drive wheel, and the second end of the second axle 5 is used to connect the fourth drive wheel.

[0027] In a specific embodiment, the two first driving devices are first motors respectively. The first main gear 61 and the second main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two first motors.

[0028] In a specific embodiment, the two second driving devices are respectively second motors. The third main gear and the fourth main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two second motors.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, one or more potentiometers 8 (such as Figure 4As shown). For example, two potentiometers 8 can be used. The two potentiometers 8 can be rotated 90 to 180 degrees relative to each other. Each potentiometer 8 is capable of outputting a potentiometer signal, the first potentiometer can output a first potentiometer signal, and the second potentiometer can output a second potentiometer signal. The processor is capable of receiving the combined first potentiometer signal and the second potentiometer signal. The process is capable of using the first potentiometer signal and the second potentiometer signal to calculate the relative rotation of at least two gears relative to each other. The potentiometer 8 can have an available motion equal to or less than 360 degrees, or more narrowly, an available motion of approximately 300 to 340 degrees. One or more potentiometers 8 are capable of finer measurement, feedback, redundancy and / or faster calculations.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, lubricants are respectively provided in the first gearbox 3, the second gearbox 4, the third gearbox and the fourth gearbox, which can reduce friction resistance, alleviate wear, cool, clean and prevent pollution.

[0031] In a specific embodiment, the lubricant includes grease or graphite.

[0032] In a specific embodiment, the number of communication interfaces is three, wherein the first communication interface is used to connect the drive device and / or the motor assist device, the second communication interface is used to connect the control device, and the third communication interface is used to connect the power supply.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a power controller board 13, an audio controller board 14, a video controller board 15, a power supply 16, a radiator and a heat pipe 17. The number of the power controller board 13, the audio controller board 14, the video controller board 15, the power supply 16, the radiator and the heat pipe 17 is one or more, and they can be arranged according to actual needs.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the radiator is arranged at the rear of the housing 1, which can improve the heat dissipation effect of the robot chassis structure.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a radiator cover 18 is provided at the rear of the housing 1. The radiator cover 18 covers the radiator and can protect the radiator from damage.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a cover 19 is provided on the top of the housing 1 .

[0037] Although the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are as above, the contents described are only embodiments adopted for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make any modifications and changes in the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed in the present invention, but the patent protection scope of the present invention shall still be subject to the scope defined in the attached claims.

Claims

1. A robot chassis structure, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a first side plate, a second side plate, a first axle and a second axle; wherein, The housing is provided with a communication interface; The first side plate is connected to the first side wall of the housing, and a first gear box and a second gear box are arranged on the first side plate at intervals, the first gear box includes a first main gear and a first driven gear meshing with each other, and a first driving device connected to the first main gear, and the second gear box includes a second main gear and a second driven gear meshing with each other, and a second driving device meshing with the second main gear; The second side plate is connected to the second side wall of the housing, and a third gear box and a fourth gear box are arranged on the second side plate at intervals, the third gear box includes a third main gear and a third driven gear meshing with each other, and a third driving device connected to the third main gear, and the fourth gear box includes a fourth main gear and a fourth driven gear meshing with each other, and a fourth driving device meshing with the fourth main gear; The position of the first axle close to the first end is connected to the first driven gear, and the position of the first axle close to the second end passes through the housing and is connected to the third driven gear, and the first driven gear and the third driven gear are arranged side by side; The position of the second axle close to the first end is connected to the second driven gear, and the position of the second axle close to the second end passes through the housing and is connected to the fourth driven gear. The second driven gear and the fourth driven gear are arranged side by side.

2. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two first driving devices are respectively first motors, and the first main gear and the second main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two first motors.

3. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two second driving devices are respectively second motors, and the third main gear and the fourth main gear are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two second motors.

4. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One or more potentiometers are respectively disposed on the first main gear, the first driven gear, the second main gear, the second driven gear, the third main gear, the third driven gear, the fourth main gear and the fourth driven gear.

5. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Lubricant is respectively provided in the first gear box, the second gear box, the third gear box and the fourth gear box.

6. The robot chassis structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lubricant includes grease or graphite.

7. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the communication interfaces is three.

8. The robot chassis structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power controller board, an audio controller board, a video controller board, a power supply, a radiator and a heat pipe are arranged inside the shell.

9. The robot chassis structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The radiator is arranged at the rear of the housing.

10. The robot chassis structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: A radiator cover is disposed at the rear of the housing, and the radiator cover covers the radiator.

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