Traction components and robot pets

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of intelligent machine technology, and more specifically, to a traction assembly and a robotic pet, comprising a drive device, a traction rope, and a deflection sensing device. One end of the traction rope is connected to the drive device and passes through the deflection sensing device. The drive device is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope, and the drive device is used to obtain speed and acceleration data. The deflection sensing device is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope. The present invention is suitable for simulating a traction structure for walking a pet. The drive device is used to rewind and unwind the traction rope, allowing for adaptive adjustment. The deflection sensing device can also sense the deflection position of the traction, and can be combined with the control of the pet machine to adjust the following direction. This invention is suitable for intelligent traction control and is highly practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent machines, and in particular to a traction component and a robot pet. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, in addition to the well-known living pets, there are also many virtual pets. Robot pets are clean and intelligent, do not consume food, and only need to be charged. They will play with you like real pets and will not damage the environment.

[0003] Existing robotic pets include interactive pet robots that can interact with conversations and simulated follow-the-leader pet robots that can follow their owners. Follow-the-leader robots are generally divided into wired and wireless types. Wired robots, used for simulated pet walking, require a traction mechanism and leash. However, existing traction mechanisms are fixed and cannot sense the leash, which affects the robot's ability to follow. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a traction structure suitable for simulating pet walking. The traction rope is wound and unwound through a driving device, which can be adaptively adjusted. At the same time, the deflection sensing device can sense the deflection position of the traction, and the following direction can be adjusted in combination with the control of the pet machine. It is suitable for intelligent traction control and is a highly practical traction component and robot pet.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a traction assembly, including a driving device, a traction rope, and a deflection sensing device, one end of the traction rope is connected to the driving device and passes through the deflection sensing device, the driving device is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope, the driving device is used to obtain speed and acceleration data, and the deflection sensing device is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope.

[0006] A further improvement to the above solution is that it further includes a rope loop, which is used to be mounted on the traction rope and at least when the traction rope is located outside the deflection sensing device. When the traction rope is pulled, the rope loop is driven to touch the deflection sensing device.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that the rope loop is a rigid rope loop.

[0008] A further improvement to the above solution is that a third shaft sleeve is provided at one end of the rope loop close to the driving device, and the third shaft sleeve is used for mounting one end of the rope loop.

[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that the deflection sensing device includes a deflection bracket and a horizontal component installed on the deflection bracket, and the horizontal component is used to sense horizontal pulling of the traction rope.

[0010] A further improvement to the above solution is that the horizontal component is provided with a first variable resistor, and the first variable resistor is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope in the horizontal direction.

[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that the horizontal component is provided with a first shaft sleeve, first rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the first shaft sleeve, and the first variable resistor is provided with two groups of first rotating shafts respectively connected to both sides of the first shaft sleeve.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that the first sleeve is provided with a first offset groove, and the first offset groove is used for the traction rope to pass through.

[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that the deflection sensing device is further provided with a vertical direction component mounted on the deflection bracket, and the vertical direction component is used to sense the vertical pulling of the traction rope.

[0014] A further improvement to the above solution is that the vertical component is provided with a second variable resistor, and the second variable resistor is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope in the vertical direction.

[0015] A further improvement to the above solution is that the vertical direction component is provided with a second shaft sleeve, second rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the second shaft sleeve, and the second variable resistor is provided with two groups of second rotating shafts respectively connected to both sides of the second shaft sleeve.

[0016] A further improvement to the above solution is that the second shaft sleeve is provided with a second offset groove, and the second offset groove is used for the traction rope to pass through and for the traction rope to pass through and move.

[0017] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the deflection bracket is provided with a first reset groove, the first reset groove is installed with a first elastic member, the first elastic member is connected to the first rotating shaft and is used to reset the first rotating shaft; the deflection bracket is provided with a second reset groove, the second reset groove is installed with a second elastic member, the second elastic member is connected to the second rotating shaft and is used to reset the second rotating shaft.

[0018] A robot pet includes the traction component described above. The robot pet includes a robot body, a control component arranged inside the robot body, and a walking component connected to the robot body. The traction component is installed on the robot body, and the control component is electrically connected to the traction component and the walking component.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] Compared with the existing traction components, the present invention is used for the traction of robot pets, and is particularly suitable for simulating the traction structure of walking pets. The drive device is used to reel in and out the traction rope, which can be adjusted adaptively. At the same time, the deflection sensing device can sense the deflection position of the traction, and the following direction can be adjusted in combination with the control of the pet machine. It is suitable for intelligent traction control and has strong practicality. Specifically, a drive device, a traction rope, and a deflection sensing device are provided. One end of the traction rope is connected to the drive device and passes through the deflection sensing device. The drive device is used to sense the reeling and unreeling of the traction rope. The drive device is used to obtain speed and acceleration data. The deflection sensing device is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope. The deflection sensing device can sense the direction of the deflection of the traction rope. Combined with the control of the robot pet, it can follow the traction direction. The drive device can obtain data such as speed and acceleration to realize intelligent control of the reeling and unreeling of the traction rope.

[0021] Compared to existing pet robots, the present invention utilizes the aforementioned traction assembly and further comprises a robot body, a control assembly disposed within the robot body, and a walking assembly connected to the robot body. The traction assembly is mounted on the robot body, and the control assembly is electrically connected to the traction assembly and the walking assembly. The control assembly controls the walking assembly, and the pet robot follows its owner's movements under the traction of the traction assembly. Furthermore, a deflection sensing device senses the direction of traction, allowing the pet robot to follow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the traction assembly of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle traction component;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic top view of the middle traction assembly;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of AA;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the deflection sensing device of the middle traction assembly;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the deflection sensing device of the middle traction assembly from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pet machine of the present invention.

[0029] Description of reference numerals: robot body 10, control component 20, walking component 30, traction component 40;

[0030] Driving device 1, traction rope 2, deflection bracket 31, first reset groove 311, first elastic member 312, second reset groove 313, second elastic member 314, horizontal direction component 32, first variable resistor 321, first shaft sleeve 322, first offset groove 322a, first rotating shaft 323, vertical direction component 33, second variable resistor 331, second shaft sleeve 332, second offset groove 332a, second rotating shaft 333, rope loop 4, third shaft sleeve 41. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present disclosure.

[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed to” another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used in this specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a traction assembly 40 includes a driving device 1, a traction rope 2, and a deflection sensing device 3, one end of the traction rope 2 is connected to the driving device 1 and passes through the deflection sensing device 3, the driving device 1 is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope 2, the driving device 1 is used to obtain speed and acceleration data, and the deflection sensing device 3 is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope 2.

[0035] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the driving device 1 is a direct-drive motor and a Hall sensor is arranged inside. The Hall sensor is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope 2. The Hall sensor can also obtain the speed and acceleration data of the direct-drive motor. In this embodiment, a direct-drive motor is used as the drive of the traction rope 2, which is more stable when the line is released and reeled, especially because a Hall sensor element is arranged inside for acquisition and sensing, so as to cooperate with the pet machine to achieve intelligent control.

[0036] Another embodiment of the present invention further includes a loop 4, which is adapted to be positioned externally of the traction rope 2, specifically, at the deflection sensing device 3. A further improvement is to provide a rigid loop 4 made of a rigid material, thereby enhancing the overall rigidity and durability of the traction rope 2. This prevents scratches and other damage during traction and swinging, thereby extending its service life. In various embodiments, rigid structures such as rigid tubes and plastic tubes may be employed. Furthermore, this allows for better activation of the deflection sensing device 3, without inaccurate activation due to the flexibility of the traction rope 2.

[0037] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that a third shaft sleeve 41 is provided at one end of the rope loop 4 close to the driving device 1, and the third shaft sleeve 41 is used to install one end of the rope loop 4. Under the action of the third shaft sleeve 41, the rope loop 4 can move within a certain angle, and when it moves, it triggers the deflection sensing device 3 to sense the directional pulling.

[0038] See Figures 5 and 6 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the deflection sensing device 3 includes a deflection bracket 31 and a horizontal component 32 installed on the deflection bracket 31. The horizontal component 32 is used to sense the horizontal pulling of the traction rope 2. In this embodiment, the horizontal component 32 is used to sense the directional pulling of the traction rope 2, and can then be combined with the robot's walking component to drive the robot to walk in the pulling direction of the traction rope 2.

[0039] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the deflection sensing device 3 is further provided with a vertical direction component 33 installed on the deflection bracket 31, and the vertical direction component 33 is used to sense the vertical pulling of the traction rope 2; the vertical direction component 33 is combined with the horizontal direction sensing component to realize horizontal and vertical reciprocating pulling sensing, thereby enabling a larger angle range to be sensed.

[0040] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the horizontal component 32 is provided with a first variable resistor 321, and the first variable resistor 321 is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope 2 in the horizontal direction; a further improvement is that the vertical component 33 is provided with a second variable resistor 331, and the second variable resistor 331 is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope 2 in the vertical direction. The variable resistor is used to sense the resistance generated when the traction rope 2 drives the rope loop to deviate, so as to transmit data to the control component to control the pet robot to follow.

[0041] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the horizontal component 32 is provided with a first shaft sleeve 322, with first rotating shafts 323 provided on both sides of the first shaft sleeve 322, and the first rheostat 321 is provided with two groups of first rotating shafts 323 respectively connected to the two sides of the first shaft sleeve 322; the vertical component 33 is provided with a second shaft sleeve 332, with second rotating shafts 333 provided on both sides of the second shaft sleeve 332, and the second rheostat 331 is provided with two groups of second rotating shafts 333 respectively connected to the two sides of the second shaft sleeve 332;

[0042] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the first sleeve 322 is provided with a first offset groove 322a, and the first offset groove 322a is used for the traction rope 2 to pass through; the second sleeve 332 is provided with a second offset groove 332a, and the second offset groove 332a is used for the traction rope 2 to pass through and for the traction rope 2 to pass through and move. The two offset grooves can adapt to offsets in two different directions, which can facilitate the directional offset of the traction rope 2 or the rope sleeve.

[0043] A further improvement to the above embodiment is that the deflection bracket 31 defines a first reset groove 311, which is fitted with a first elastic member 312. The first elastic member 312 is connected to a first rotating shaft 323 and is used to reset the first rotating shaft 323. The deflection bracket 31 defines a second reset groove 313, which is fitted with a second elastic member 314. The second elastic member 314 is connected to a second rotating shaft 333 and is used to reset the second rotating shaft 333. By coordinating the reset groove and the elastic member to reset the rotating shaft, the traction rope 2 can be reset to the center position when no force is applied.

[0044] In another embodiment, the rope loop 4 is installed on the first shaft sleeve 322 through the third shaft sleeve 41 and passes through the second shaft sleeve 332. It can move on the first offset groove 322a and the second offset groove 332a, and is used to trigger the corresponding resistor when it moves.

[0045] The present invention is used for traction of a pet robot, and is particularly suitable for simulating a traction structure for walking a pet. A drive device 1 is used to reel in and out the traction rope 2, which can be adjusted adaptively. A deflection sensing device 3 can also sense the deflection position of the traction, allowing the robot to adjust the following direction in conjunction with the control of the pet robot. This makes it suitable for intelligent traction control and highly practical. Specifically, the drive device 1, the traction rope 2, and the deflection sensing device 3 are provided. One end of the traction rope 2 is connected to the drive device 1 and passes through the deflection sensing device 3. The drive device 1 is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope 2, and the drive device 1 is used to obtain speed and acceleration data. The deflection sensing device 3 is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope 2. The deflection sensing device 3 can sense the deflection direction of the traction rope 2, and in conjunction with the control of the pet robot, the robot can follow the traction direction. Furthermore, the drive device 1 can obtain data such as speed and acceleration to achieve intelligent control of the retraction and unwinding of the traction rope 2.

[0046] See Figure 7 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention utilizes the aforementioned traction assembly 40, further comprising a robot body 10, a control assembly 20 disposed within the robot body 10, and a walking assembly 30 connected to the robot body 10. The traction assembly 40 is mounted on the robot body 10, and the control assembly 20 is electrically connected to the traction assembly 40 and the walking assembly 30. The control assembly 20 controls the walking assembly 30, and the robot follows its owner under the traction of the traction assembly 40. The deflection sensing device 3 senses the traction direction, thereby controlling the robot to follow the owner.

[0047] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A traction assembly, characterized in that: The device comprises a driving device, a traction rope, and a deflection sensing device. One end of the traction rope is connected to the driving device and passes through the deflection sensing device. The driving device is used to sense the unwinding and rewinding of the traction rope and obtain speed and acceleration data. The deflection sensing device is used to sense the deflection direction of the traction rope. The device further comprises a rope loop, the rope loop being used to be placed on the traction rope and at least when the traction rope is located outside the deflection sensing device, so that when the traction rope is pulled, the rope loop is driven to touch the deflection sensing device; The deflection sensing device includes a deflection bracket and a horizontal component mounted on the deflection bracket, wherein the horizontal component is used to sense the horizontal pulling of the traction rope; The horizontal component is provided with a first variable resistor, and the first variable resistor is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope in the horizontal direction; The horizontal component is provided with a first shaft sleeve, and first rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the first shaft sleeve. The first variable resistor is provided with two groups of first rotating shafts respectively connected to the two sides of the first shaft sleeve; The first sleeve is provided with a first offset groove, and the first offset groove is used for the traction rope to pass through; The deflection sensing device is further provided with a vertical direction component mounted on the deflection bracket, and the vertical direction component is used to sense the vertical pulling of the traction rope; The vertical component is provided with a second variable resistor, and the second variable resistor is used to sense the offset resistance of the traction rope in the vertical direction; The vertical component is provided with a second shaft sleeve, and second rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the second shaft sleeve. The second rheostat is provided with two groups of second rotating shafts respectively connected to the two sides of the second shaft sleeve; The second shaft sleeve is provided with a second offset groove, and the second offset groove is used for the traction rope to pass through and for the traction rope to pass through and move; The deflection bracket is provided with a first reset groove, in which a first elastic member is installed. The first elastic member is connected to the first rotating shaft and is used to reset the first rotating shaft; the deflection bracket is provided with a second reset groove, in which a second elastic member is installed. The second elastic member is connected to the second rotating shaft and is used to reset the second rotating shaft.

2. The traction assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rope loop is a rigid rope loop.

3. The traction assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third shaft sleeve is provided at one end of the rope sleeve close to the driving device, and the third shaft sleeve is used for mounting one end of the rope sleeve.

4. A robotic pet, characterized in that: The robot pet comprises a traction component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the robot pet comprises a robot body, a control component arranged inside the robot body, and a walking component connected to the robot body, the traction component is installed on the robot body, and the control component is electrically connected to the traction component and the walking component.

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