Vehicle body equipment and lawn mowers

Abstract

The present application discloses a vehicle body device and a lawn mower. The vehicle body device is applied to a lawn mower, including a vehicle body having a first section and a second section, with a distance between the first section and the second section, a first electrical component installed in the first section, and a second electrical component installed in the second section; a flexible circuit board; a first collecting plate provided at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the first section, the first collecting plate being used to connect the wiring terminals of the first electrical component; a second collecting plate provided at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the second section, the second collecting plate being used to connect the wiring terminals of the second electrical component. By simplifying the cable distribution between the first section and the second section, and using the flexible circuit board to simplify the cable distribution between the first collecting plate and the second collecting plate, the cable layout of the entire lawn mower is simplified, the difficulty of cable routing assembly is reduced, and the assembly efficiency and production efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of mobile equipment, and in particular relates to a vehicle body equipment and a lawn mower. Background Art

[0002] A lawn mower generally includes a traveling device and a cutting device, wherein the cutting device is mounted on the traveling device, and the traveling device drives the cutting device to move by its own movement, so that the cutting device can be moved to a designated position to perform mowing and trimming work.

[0003] However, the travel device includes a vehicle body and a large number of electrical components installed on the vehicle body. Different electrical components are electrically connected through cables, resulting in complex cable distribution inside the lawn mower, seriously affecting assembly time and reducing production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a vehicle body equipment and a lawn mower to solve the problem of complex cable distribution, which has the effect of reducing the time spent on vehicle assembly and improving production efficiency.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application proposes a vehicle body device, comprising: a vehicle body, having a first section and a second section, with a distance between the first section and the second section, the first section being equipped with a first electrical component, and the second section being equipped with a second electrical component; a flexible circuit board, arranged on the vehicle body, and electrically connected to a first collecting plate and a second collecting plate; the first collecting plate is arranged at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the first section, and the first collecting plate is used to connect the wiring terminal of the first electrical component; the second collecting plate is arranged at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the second section, and the second collecting plate is used to connect the wiring terminal of the second electrical component.

[0006] The embodiment of the present application simplifies the cable distribution of the first and second sections by utilizing a first collecting plate to collect and connect the cables of the first section, and utilizing a second collecting plate to collect and connect the cables of the second section. In addition, the flexible printed circuit board can simplify the cable distribution between the first collecting plate and the second collecting plate, thereby simplifying the overall cable layout of the vehicle body equipment, reducing the difficulty of cable routing assembly, and improving assembly efficiency and production efficiency. When the vehicle body equipment is applied to a lawn mower, the overall assembly efficiency of the lawn mower is also correspondingly improved.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first section includes the front end and the middle part of the vehicle body, the first electrical device includes the front end electrical device and the middle electrical device, the front end electrical device is installed at the front end of the vehicle body, and the middle electrical device is installed in the middle part of the vehicle body; the first collecting plate includes the front terminal board and the middle sub-board, the front terminal board is arranged at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the front end of the vehicle body, and the middle sub-board is arranged between the front terminal board and the second collecting plate; the connection terminal of the front end electrical device is connected to the front terminal board, and the connection terminal of the middle electrical device is connected to the middle sub-board.

[0008] In one embodiment, the flexible circuit board is laid on the vehicle body, and the laying direction of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the distribution direction between the first section and the second section.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first collecting board is provided with a first electrical interface, which is used to achieve a plug-in connection with the terminal of the first electrical device; and / or, the second collecting board is provided with a second electrical interface, which is used to achieve a plug-in connection with the terminal of the second electrical device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the front-end electrical device includes a front-wheel drive motor, the middle electrical device includes a control module, the front-wheel drive motor is electrically connected to the front terminal board, the control module is electrically connected to the middle sub-board, and the front-wheel drive motor is used to drive the vehicle body equipment to move under the control of the control module.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first electrical device includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the first collecting board; the second electrical device includes a rear wheel drive motor, which is electrically connected to the second collecting board; the rear wheel drive motor is used to be controlled by the control module to drive the vehicle body equipment to move.

[0012] In one embodiment, the front-end electrical component includes a mowing device, which is electrically connected to the front terminal board; the middle electrical component includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the middle sub-board; the mowing device is electrically connected to the control module through a first collecting board; and the second electrical component includes a rear-wheel drive motor, which is electrically connected to the second collecting board.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first section includes a front frame and a main beam, and the second section includes a rear frame. The front frame and the rear frame are respectively arranged at both ends of the main beam, the mowing device is arranged on the front frame, the control module is arranged on the main beam, and the rear wheel drive motor is arranged on the rear frame.

[0014] In one embodiment, the front terminal plate is arranged on the front frame or on one end of the main beam close to the front frame, the middle sub-plate is arranged on the main beam, and the second collecting plate is arranged on one end of the main beam close to the rear frame.

[0015] In one embodiment, the vehicle body also includes a rotating connection structure, which is arranged on the main beam and is rotationally connected to the rear frame. The rotating connection structure has a channel, and the channel is constructed to allow the cable of the rear wheel drive motor to pass through so that the cable is electrically connected to the second collecting plate.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of the present application further provide a lawn mower comprising a mowing device, a control device, and a drive motor. The lawn mower also includes the aforementioned body equipment. The mowing device and the control device, as first electrical components of the body equipment, are disposed in a first section of the body equipment and electrically connected to a first collector plate of the body equipment. The drive motor is disposed in a second section of the body equipment and, as a second electrical component, electrically connected to a second collector plate of the body equipment. This significantly improves the overall assembly efficiency of the lawn mower. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a lawn mower according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the lawn mower shown.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the electrical connection structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the first collecting plate and the first electrical component when they are connected in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the second collecting plate and the second electrical device when they are connected in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the electrical connection structure and the electrical device in the embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the front frame and main beam in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a first flow chart of a method for installing a lawn mower according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a second flow chart of a method for installing a lawn mower according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a third flow chart of a method for installing a lawn mower according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] 10. Vehicle body; 11. First section; 111. Front end of vehicle body; 112. Middle part of vehicle body; 12. Second section; 13. Front frame; 14. Main beam; 141. Accommodation space; 142. Installation space; 15. Rear frame; 16. Connection structure; 20. First collecting plate; 21. First electrical interface; 22. Front terminal board; 23. Middle sub-board; 30. Second collecting plate; 31. Second electrical interface; 40. Flexible circuit board; 50. First electrical component; 51. Front wheel drive motor; 52. Mowing device; 521. Connector; 522. Lifting device; 523. Cutting tool; 53. Charging head; 54. Control module; 55. Front electrical component; 56. Middle electrical component; 60. Second electrical component; 61. Rear wheel drive motor; 62. Battery pack DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first," "second," etc. are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "set on" another element, it may be directly set on the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a communication between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0032] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0033] Currently, mobile devices like lawn mowers typically have multiple body structures to facilitate production and transportation. Each body structure typically requires the assembly of numerous electrical components, such as control units, batteries, sensors, drive motors, and operating equipment. Because these numerous electrical components must be connected to the control elements via cables, and their distribution spans across the vehicle, the cabling layout is complex, requiring significant time and effort to install and wire these components.

[0034] To this end, the present application provides a vehicle body device and a lawn mower, which has the effect of simplifying the cable layout of the entire lawn mower vehicle, can save the installation time of the lawn mower, and improve production efficiency.

[0035] The embodiments of the present application are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See also Figure 1 The vehicle body equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a vehicle body 10, an electrical connection structure, and multiple electrical devices. The electrical connection structure and the electrical devices are both mounted on the vehicle body 10, and the multiple electrical devices are electrically connected via the electrical connection structure. The vehicle body equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to mobile working equipment, such as a lawn mower. The embodiment of the present application is described using a lawn mower as an example. The lawn mower can be a lawn mower robot, a push lawn mower, or a riding lawn mower.

[0037] See also Figure 2 Specifically, the vehicle body 10 has a first section 11 and a second section 12, and there is a distance between the first section 11 and the second section 12, that is, the first section 11 and the second section 12 are respectively located at different positions on the vehicle body 10. The first section 11 and the second section 12 can each be equipped with multiple electrical devices.

[0038] The electrical device includes a first electrical component 50 installed at the first section 11 and a second electrical component 60 installed at the second section 12 .

[0039] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3The electrical connection structure includes a first collecting plate 20, a second collecting plate 30 and a flexible circuit board 40. The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are both electrically connected to the flexible circuit board 40. The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are respectively arranged at different positions on the flexible circuit board 40.

[0040] Specifically, the first collecting plate 20 is disposed at one end of the flexible circuit board 40 near the first section 11, and the second collecting plate 30 is disposed at one end of the flexible circuit board 40 near the second section 12. The first collecting plate 20 is electrically connected to the first electrical component 50 via a cable, and the second collecting plate 30 is electrically connected to the second electrical component 60 via a cable. The first collecting plate 20 corresponds to the first section 11, and the second collecting plate 30 corresponds to the second section 12.

[0041] It is understood that the first section 11 and the second section 12 can actually be used to divide electrical devices at different locations into zones, that is, to define a first electrical device 50 and a second electrical device 60. By electrically connecting the first electrical device 50 with the first collecting plate 20, the cables of the various electrical devices on the first section 11 can be collected. Furthermore, the first electrical device 50 does not need to connect to the second collecting plate 30 across the distance between the first section 11 and the second section 12; the first electrical device 50 can simply connect directly to the nearby first collecting plate 20.

[0042] Similarly, by using the second collecting plate 30 to electrically connect the second electrical device 60, the cables of various electrical devices on the second section 12 can be collected, and the second electrical device 60 does not need to cross the distance between the first section 11 and the second section 12 to connect to the first collecting plate 20. The second electrical device 60 can be directly connected to the nearby second collecting plate 30.

[0043] It can be understood that the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 can collect cables within a specified range at different positions according to the principle of proximity, thereby realizing distributed management of the cables of the entire vehicle and simplifying the cable layout of the entire vehicle.

[0044] The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are electrically connected via the flexible circuit board 40. The flexible circuit board 40 can provide a larger wiring range so that electrical devices at different positions on the vehicle body 10 can be connected to corresponding collecting plates.

[0045] On the other hand, the flexible circuit board 40 can organize the cables of the first collecting board 20 and the second collecting board 30, thereby simplifying the cable distribution between the first collecting board 20 and the second collecting board 30, making the wire layout simpler and the wiring installation more convenient.

[0046] It should be understood that the first and second sections 11 and 12 of this application are examples of locations where multiple electrical devices may be installed on the vehicle body 10, and are not intended to limit the specific locations where these electrical devices may be installed. In some embodiments, the specific location of the first section 11 or the second section 12 may be determined based on locations on the vehicle body 10 with a high density of electrical devices or cables, or based on factors such as the length and width of the vehicle body 10, and this application does not impose any limitations on these locations.

[0047] In one embodiment of this invention, the first section 11 and the second section 12 are arranged front to back as an example. Specifically, the first section 11 is the front end of the vehicle body 10, that is, the end of the vehicle body 10 facing forward when moving. The second section 12 is the rear end of the vehicle body 10, that is, the end of the vehicle body 10 facing backward when moving.

[0048] In other embodiments, the first section 11 and the second section 12 may also be distributed left and right, or the first section 11 and the second section 12 may also be arranged according to the shape of the vehicle body 10, which is not limited in this application.

[0049] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the first collecting plate 20 is provided with a first electrical interface 21, and the connection terminal of the first electrical device 50 is provided with a connector adapted to the first electrical interface 21, and the connection terminal of the first electrical device 50 can be connected to the first electrical interface 21 in a plug-in manner through the connector.

[0050] When assembling the cable of the first electrical device 50 , the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the first electrical interface 21 after the terminal is arranged to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the cable assembly efficiency.

[0051] On the other hand, the plug-in connection provided by the first electrical interface 21 can facilitate the disassembly of the terminal of the first electrical device 50, which is convenient for subsequent equipment maintenance or hardware replacement.

[0052] It is understandable that the first electrical components 50 can also be provided with connectors according to the actual hardware type, that is, a portion of the first electrical components 50 can be connected to the first collecting plate 20 via the first electrical interface 21, and another portion of the first electrical components 50 can be connected to the first collecting plate 20 by welding.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present application, the second collecting plate 30 is provided with a second electrical interface 31, and the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 is provided with a connector adapted to the second electrical interface 31, and the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 can be plugged in and connected to the second electrical interface 31 through the connector.

[0054] When assembling the cable of the second electrical device 60 , the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the second electrical interface 31 after the terminal is arranged to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the cable assembly efficiency.

[0055] On the other hand, the plug-in connection provided by the second electrical interface 31 can facilitate the disassembly of the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60, which is convenient for subsequent equipment maintenance or hardware replacement.

[0056] It is understandable that the second electrical device 60 can also be provided with connectors according to the actual hardware type, that is, a portion of the second electrical device 60 can be connected to the second collecting board through the second electrical interface 31, and another portion of the second electrical device 60 can be connected to the second collecting board 30 by welding.

[0057] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the first section 11 and the second section 12 are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the vehicle body 10 , that is, the distribution direction between the first section 11 and the second section 12 is the length direction of the vehicle body 10 .

[0058] The flexible circuit board 40 is laid and fixed along the length direction of the vehicle body 10 , and the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are distributed along the length direction of the flexible circuit board 40 , so that the laying direction of the flexible circuit board 40 corresponds to the distribution direction between the first section 11 and the second section 12 .

[0059] After the flexible circuit board 40 is conveniently laid out according to the length of the vehicle body 10 , the first collecting plate 20 can be located at the position corresponding to the first section 11 , and the second collecting plate 30 can be located at the position corresponding to the second section 12 , which is convenient for installation.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present application, the flexible circuit board 40 is fixed to the vehicle body 10 by bonding, and the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are also fixed to the vehicle body 10 by bonding. The bonding material may be adhesive.

[0061] In some feasible embodiments, the flexible circuit board 40 may also be fixed to the vehicle body 10 in a detachable manner, such as bolting, snapping, or clamping, to facilitate the removal of the flexible circuit board 40 for later maintenance.

[0062] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the first and second collecting plates 20 and 30 are both soldered to corresponding locations on the flexible printed circuit board 40. The first, second, and flexible printed circuit boards 40 form an integral structure. When securing the flexible printed circuit board 40, the first, second, and flexible printed circuit boards 40 can be directly mounted and fixed to the vehicle body 10 as a single unit.

[0063] In some feasible embodiments, the first collecting plate 20, the second collecting plate 30, and the flexible circuit board 40 may also adopt a separate structure. For example, the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are connected to the flexible circuit board 40 via male and female sockets. Before fixing the flexible circuit board 40, the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 can be installed in the corresponding positions of the flexible circuit board 40 and then fixed to the vehicle body 10. Alternatively, the flexible circuit board 40 can be fixed to the vehicle body 10 first and then the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are installed.

[0064] See also Figure 2 and Figure 4 Regarding the specific description of the electrical devices, in one embodiment of the present application, the first electrical device 50 includes a front-wheel drive motor 51, a mowing device 52, a charging head 53, a speaker, and a control module 54. The front-wheel drive motor 51, the mowing device 52, the charging head 53, and the speaker are all connected to the first collecting plate 20.

[0065] Specifically, the front-wheel drive motor 51 is a hub motor, and a tire is mounted on the outer ring of the hub of the front-wheel drive motor 51. The front-wheel drive motor 51 is used to provide driving force for the vehicle body 10. In this embodiment, the number of front-wheel drive motors 51 is two, and the two front-wheel drive motors 51 are respectively mounted on both sides of the first section 11.

[0066] Specifically, the mowing device 52 is installed at the lower portion of the first section 11 , and the lower portion of the mowing device 52 has a cutting operation portion for performing a cutting operation.

[0067] Specifically, the charging head 53 is electrically connected to the battery pack 62 of the cutting machine. The charging head 53 can be connected to an external power source to charge the battery pack 62.

[0068] Specifically, the speaker is used to issue an audible warning under the control of an electrical signal.

[0069] Specifically, the control module 54 includes a control module, a vision module, and a radar. The connection terminals of the control module, the vision module, and the radar are all connected to the first collection board 20 .

[0070] It can be understood that the front wheel drive motor 51, mowing device 52, charging head 53, speaker, vision module and radar are all electrically connected to the control module. Each of the above electrical devices can transmit data with the control module and work under the control of the electrical signal of the control module.

[0071] It can be understood that the mowing device 51 and the control device 52 are provided in the first section 11 of the vehicle body equipment as the first electrical components 50 of the vehicle body equipment, and the mowing device 51 and the control device 52 are electrically connected to the first collecting board 20 of the vehicle body equipment respectively.

[0072] Specifically, the front wheel drive motor 51 is controlled by an electrical signal from the control module to drive the lawn mower to move, and the mowing device 52 is controlled by an electrical signal from the control module to perform mowing operations.

[0073] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present application, the second electrical device 60 includes a rear wheel drive motor 61, a motor control board, and a battery pack 62. The rear wheel drive motor 61 is electrically connected to the motor control board, and the terminal of the motor control board is connected to the second collecting board 30.

[0074] It can be understood that the rear wheel drive motor 61, the motor control board and the battery pack 62 are all electrically connected to the control module. Each of the above electrical devices can transmit data with the control module and operate under the control of the electrical signals of the control module.

[0075] Specifically, the rear wheel drive motor 61 is a drive motor that is controlled by an electrical signal from the control module to drive the lawn mower to move.

[0076] It can be understood that the drive motor 61 is disposed in the second section 12 of the vehicle body equipment and serves as the second electrical component 60 and is electrically connected to the second collecting plate 30 of the vehicle body equipment.

[0077] Specifically, the rear-wheel drive motor 61 is a hub motor, and a tire is mounted on the outer ring of the hub of the rear-wheel drive motor 61. The rear-wheel drive motor 61 is used to provide driving force for the vehicle body 10. In this embodiment, the number of rear-wheel drive motors 61 is two, and the two rear-wheel drive motors 61 are respectively mounted on both sides of the second section 12.

[0078] Specifically, the front wheel drive motor 51, the mowing device 52, the charging head 53, the speaker, the vision module, the radar, the control module and the rear wheel drive motor 61 are all electrically connected to the battery pack 62, which is used to provide power to the above-mentioned electrical devices.

[0079] It is understood that the electrical devices described in the embodiments of this application are merely examples of some of the electrical components installed in a lawn mower. In actual application scenarios, the installation locations of various electrical components in a lawn mower can be set according to actual needs. Therefore, the electrical devices can be adaptively increased, decreased, or relocated according to the actual functions of the lawn mower, and this application does not limit this.

[0080] See also Figure 2 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present application, the first section 11 includes a front end 111 of the vehicle body and a middle portion 112 of the vehicle body, wherein the front end 111 of the vehicle body is located at the end of the vehicle body 10 , and the middle portion 112 of the vehicle body is located between the front end 111 of the vehicle body and the second section 12 .

[0081] For example, there are two first collecting plates 20, which can be divided into a front terminal plate 22 and a middle sub-plate 23. The front terminal plate 22 is disposed at one end of the flexible circuit board 40 close to the front end 111 of the vehicle body, and the middle sub-plate 23 is disposed on the flexible circuit board 40 between the front terminal plate 22 and the second collecting plate 30.

[0082] Exemplarily, the first electrical components 50 include a front-end electrical component 55 located at the front end 111 of the vehicle body and a central electrical component 56 located at the middle portion 112 of the vehicle body. The front-end electrical component 55 includes a front-wheel drive motor 51, a mowing device 52, a charging head 53, and a speaker. The terminals of the front-wheel drive motor 51, mowing device 52, charging head 53, and speaker are all electrically connected to the front terminal board 22. The central electrical component 56 includes a control module 54, the terminals of which are electrically connected to the central sub-board 23.

[0083] Specifically, the first electrical interface 21 includes a front interface provided on the front terminal board 22 and a middle interface provided on the middle sub-board 23. The front interface is used to connect to the terminal of the front-end electrical device 55. The middle interface is used to connect to the terminal of the middle electrical device 56.

[0084] It can be understood that the front end 111 of the vehicle body and the middle part 112 of the vehicle body share the electrical devices of the first section 11, and the front terminal board 22 and the middle sub-board 23 share the cable collection of the first collection board 20. Two cable collection positions are separated in the first section 11 where the cable density is higher, so that the distribution of various electrical devices on the vehicle body 10 can be more reasonable and orderly, which is convenient for management and wiring.

[0085] It can be understood that the examples of the front terminal board 22 and the middle sub-board 23 are provided in the embodiment of the present application. In some other embodiments, multiple second collecting boards 30 can also be set according to the cable density of the second section 12, and the present application does not limit this.

[0086] See also Figure 2 Regarding the specific description of the overall structure of the vehicle body 10, in one embodiment of the present application, the vehicle body 10 includes a front frame 13, a main beam 14, and a rear frame 15. The front frame 13 and the rear frame 15 are respectively disposed at both ends of the main beam 14. The front frame 13 is located in the first section 11, and the rear frame 15 is located in the second section 12. It will be understood that the first section 11 includes the front frame 13 and the end of the main beam 14 close to the front frame 13, and the second section 12 includes the rear frame 15 and the end of the main beam 14 close to the rear frame 15.

[0087] Specifically, the front frame 13 is located at the front end 111 of the vehicle body, the end of the main beam 14 close to the front frame 13 is located at the middle portion 112 of the vehicle body, and the other end of the main beam 14 and the rear frame 15 are located in the second section 12. It can be understood that the front end 111 of the vehicle body includes the front frame 13, and the middle portion 112 of the vehicle body includes the end of the main beam 14 close to the front frame 13.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present application, the vehicle body 10 further includes a connecting structure 16. The front frame 13 is fixed to the main beam 14, and the front frame 13 and the main beam 14 are integrally formed, while the rear frame 15 is a separate structure from the main beam 14, and the rear frame 15 is mounted to the end of the main beam 14 via the connecting structure 16.

[0089] When assembling the first electrical component 50 and the second electrical component 60, the front electrical component 55 can be installed on the front frame 13, the second electrical component 60 can be installed on the rear frame 15, the middle electrical component 56 and the third electrical component can be installed on the main beam 14, and then the rear frame 15 can be assembled to the main beam 14 through the connecting structure 16. Electrical components at different positions can be installed in parallel, which can effectively improve assembly efficiency, especially when there are many electrical devices.

[0090] Specifically, the rotating connection structure 16 is disposed at one end of the main beam 14 near the rear frame 15, and is rotationally connected to the rear frame 15. A channel is provided inside the rotating connection structure 16, and the channel is configured to allow cables to pass through. The cables of the rear wheel drive motor 61 pass through the channel and are electrically connected to the second collecting plate.

[0091] In one embodiment of the present application, the rotational connection structure 16 may include a connecting sleeve and a rotational sleeve. The connecting sleeve is fixed to one end of the main beam 14 via bolts. The rotational sleeve is rotationally connected to one end of the connecting sleeve, and the rotational sleeve is also bolted to the rear frame 15. The rotational connection between the connecting sleeve and the rotational sleeve realizes the rotational connection between the main beam 14 and the rear frame 15, and a channel is formed inside the connecting sleeve.

[0092] It is understandable that the above-mentioned rotating connection structure can also be replaced by other rotating structures in the art, as long as it can achieve the function of realizing the rotational connection between the main beam 14 and the rear frame 15 and allowing cables to pass through.

[0093] In some feasible embodiments, the front frame 13 and the main beam 14 can also be set as a split structure, and the front frame 13 is connected to the end of the main beam 14 through another connecting structure 16, that is, the front frame 13 and the rear frame 15 are respectively assembled at the two ends of the main beam 14.

[0094] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment of the present application, the main beam 14 extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body 10. The main beam 14 is a shell structure, and a housing 141 is provided within the main beam 14 for accommodating power connection structures or electrical devices. The main beam 14 is also provided with a cover plate that covers the housing 141.

[0095] The flexible printed circuit board 40 is adhesively bonded to the inner bottom of the main beam 14 and laid along the length of the main beam 14. The first collecting plate 20 is fixed to the front frame 13 and the main beam 14, while the second collecting plate 30 is fixed to the end of the main beam 14 near the rear frame 15. Specifically, the front terminal plate 22 is fixed to the front frame 13, and the middle sub-plate 23 is fixed to the end of the main beam 14 near the front frame 13.

[0096] It is worth noting that the embodiment of the present application utilizes a design in which the front frame 13 is fixed to the main beam 14. When laying and fixing the flexible circuit board 40, the front terminal board 22 can be directly fixed to the front frame 13, and the middle sub-board 23 can be fixed to one end of the main beam 14.

[0097] Since the rear frame 15 and the main beam 14 are separate structures, the second collecting plate 30 is directly fixed to the other end of the main beam 14 instead of being fixed to the rear frame 15 , which can improve the installation efficiency of the flexible circuit board 40 .

[0098] Moreover, since the front frame 13 and the main beam 14 are an integral fixed structure and are not easy to separate, they can provide better support for the flexible circuit board 40, reduce damage to the flexible circuit board 40, and maintain the integrity and working stability of the flexible circuit board 40.

[0099] In some feasible embodiments, if the rear frame 15 is fixed to the main beam 14, and the front frame 13 and the main beam 14 are separate structures, the front terminal plate 22 can also be fixed to one end of the main beam 14 close to the front frame 13, and the second collecting plate 30 can be fixed to the rear frame 15 to achieve the same technical effect as mentioned above. The specific design can be made according to actual conditions.

[0100] See also Figure 2 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present application, the front wheel drive motor 51 and the charging head 53 are both fixed to the lower part of the front frame 13 through a bracket structure, wherein the charging head 53 includes two symmetrically distributed charging plates.

[0101] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 54 is mounted and fixed to one end of the main beam 14 close to the front frame 13 , and the battery pack 62 is mounted and fixed to one end of the main beam 14 close to the rear frame 15 .

[0102] In one embodiment of the present application, the front frame 13 and the main beam 14 are angled with each other. The front frame 13 is arranged in a vertical direction as a whole. The front frame 13 is equivalent to a structure extending downward from one end of the main beam 14, so that an installation space 142 is left between the front frame 13 and the main beam 14. The installation space 142 is used to install the mowing device 52.

[0103] By utilizing the angle setting between the front frame 13 and the main beam 14, on the one hand, a certain wiring space is reserved in the vertical direction for the cables of the front terminal board 22 and the front wheel drive motor 51, which is convenient for cable assembly. On the other hand, an installation space 142 is reserved for the installation of the mowing device 52, which is convenient for the installation of the mowing device 52.

[0104] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the mowing device 52 includes a connector 521, a lifting device 522, and a cutting tool 523. The connector 521 is used to connect to the front frame 13, the front terminal board 22 is installed on the side of the front frame 13 away from the installation space 142, and the connector 521 is installed on the side of the front frame 13 close to the installation space 142.

[0105] The lifting device 522 is used to drive the cutting tool 523 to move up and down, and the cutting tool 523 is used to perform cutting operations. The cables of the lifting device 522 and the cables of the cutting tool 523 are integrated into a terminal and connected to the front terminal board 22.

[0106] In some feasible embodiments, if the mowing device 52 needs to be fixed to the rear end of the vehicle body 10 , the connector 521 can also be installed to the rear frame 15 or the main beam 14 .

[0107] See also Figure 8 The present application also provides a method for installing a lawn mower, which is used to install the lawn mower in the above embodiment. The installation method includes the following steps.

[0108] S801 , installing the first collecting plate 20 , the second collecting plate 30 and the flexible printed circuit board 40 on the vehicle body 10 .

[0109] The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are electrically connected via the flexible printed circuit board 40. The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are spaced apart along the length direction of the flexible printed circuit board 40.

[0110] Specifically, the first collecting plate 20 is located at one end of the flexible circuit board 40 close to the first section 11 , and the second collecting plate 30 is located at one end of the flexible circuit board 40 close to the second section 12 .

[0111] S802 , installing the first electrical component 50 on the first section 11 .

[0112] S803 , installing the second electrical component 60 on the second section 12 .

[0113] S804 , assemble the connection terminals of the first electrical device 50 on the first assembly board 20 .

[0114] The connection terminals of the first electrical device 50 are arranged and connected to the first collecting plate 20 , thereby achieving electrical connection between the first electrical device 50 and the first collecting plate 20 .

[0115] Since the first electrical components 50 are all installed in the first section 11, the positions of all the first electrical components 50 are close to the first collecting plate 20. Therefore, the wiring distance and cable length of the first electrical components 50 can be shortened, the cable assembly efficiency of the first electrical components 50 can be improved, and the cables of the first section 11 can be easily collected and managed.

[0116] S805 , connecting the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 to the second collecting plate 30 .

[0117] The connection terminals of the second electrical device 60 are arranged and connected to the second collecting plate 30 to realize the electrical connection between the second electrical device 60 and the second collecting plate 30 , and realize the electrical connection between the first electrical device 50 and the second electrical device 60 .

[0118] Since the second electrical components 60 are all installed in the second section 12, the positions of all the second electrical components 60 are close to the second collecting plate 30. Therefore, the wiring distance and cable length of the second electrical components 60 can be shortened, the cable assembly efficiency of the second electrical components 60 can be improved, and the cables of the second section 12 can be easily collected and managed.

[0119] It can be understood that the purpose of step S801 is to complete the installation of the electrical connection structure, the purpose of steps S802-step S803 is to complete the installation of the electrical device, and the function of steps S804-step S805 is to complete the wiring assembly between the electrical connection structure and the electrical device.

[0120] The embodiment of the present application provides an exemplary implementation sequence, namely, first completing the installation of the electrical connection structure, then completing the installation of the electrical device, and then completing the wiring assembly between the electrical connection structure and the electrical device to realize the cable wiring of the entire lawn mower vehicle.

[0121] In actual application scenarios, the order of implementing the above steps can be changed according to actual requirements such as the installation conditions of the electrical device, the installation sequence of the electrical device, the wiring method of the electrical device, etc. For example, in some feasible embodiments, the electrical device can be installed first, then the electrical connection structure can be installed, and then the wiring assembly between the electrical connection structure and the electrical device can be completed.

[0122] In some feasible embodiments, the three steps of the installation method, namely, installation of the electrical device, installation of the electrical connection structure, and wiring assembly between the electrical connection structure and the electrical device, may be performed alternately or in parallel. This application is not limited to this.

[0123] The installation method of the lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application is that after the flexible circuit board 40 is installed on the vehicle body 10, the cables of the first section 11 are collected and connected by using the first collecting plate 20, and the cables of the second section 12 are collected and connected by using the second collecting plate 30, thereby simplifying the cable distribution of the first section 11 and the second section 12, and the use of the flexible circuit board 40 can simplify the cable distribution between the first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30, thereby simplifying the cable layout of the entire lawn mower vehicle, reducing the difficulty of cable routing assembly, and improving assembly efficiency and production efficiency.

[0124] See also Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present application, step S801 includes:

[0125] S901 , laying the flexible circuit board 40 on the vehicle body 10 .

[0126] The first section 11 and the second section 12 are distributed along the length direction of the vehicle body 10 . The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 are disposed along the length direction of the flexible printed circuit board 40 .

[0127] After the flexible circuit board 40 is laid along the length direction of the vehicle body 10, the laying direction of the flexible circuit board 40 is consistent with the distribution direction between the first section 11 and the second section 12, so that the first collecting plate 20 is located at the position corresponding to the first section 11, and the second collecting plate 30 is located at the position corresponding to the second section 12, which is convenient for installation.

[0128] S902 , fixing the first collecting plate 20 , the second collecting plate 30 and the flexible printed circuit board 40 to the vehicle body 10 .

[0129] The flexible circuit board 40 is fixed to the vehicle body 10 by bonding, and the bonding material may be adhesive. The first collecting plate 20 and the second collecting plate 30 may also be fixed to the vehicle body 10 by bonding.

[0130] See also Figure 2 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present application, the first collecting plate 20 is provided with a first electrical interface 21, and the connection terminal of the first electrical device 50 is provided with a connector adapted to the first electrical interface 21, and the connection terminal of the first electrical device 50 can be connected to the first electrical interface 21 in a plug-in manner through the connector.

[0131] In one embodiment of the present application, step S804 specifically includes: plugging the connection terminal of the first electrical device 50 into the first electrical interface 21 .

[0132] It is understandable that when assembling the cable of the first electrical device 50 , the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the first electrical interface 21 after the terminal is arranged to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the cable assembly efficiency.

[0133] In one embodiment of the present application, the second collecting plate 30 is provided with a second electrical interface 31, and the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 is provided with a connector adapted to the second electrical interface 31, and the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 can be plugged in and connected to the second electrical interface 31 through the connector.

[0134] In one embodiment of the present application, step S805 specifically includes: plugging the connection terminal of the second electrical device 60 into the second electrical interface 31 .

[0135] It is understandable that when assembling the cable of the second electrical device 60 , the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the second electrical interface 31 after the terminal is arranged to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the cable assembly efficiency.

[0136] See also Figure 2 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present application, the first section 11 includes a front end 111 and a middle portion 112 . The front end 111 is located at the end of the vehicle body 10 , and the middle portion 112 is located between the front end 111 and the second section 12 .

[0137] Specifically, the first collector plate 20 includes a front terminal plate 22 and a middle sub-plate 23. The front terminal plate 22 is located at one end of the flexible printed circuit board 40 near the front end 111 of the vehicle body, while the middle sub-plate 23 is located on the flexible printed circuit board 40 between the front terminal plate 22 and the second collector plate 30. The first electrical components 50 include a front electrical component 55 located at the front end 111 of the vehicle body and a middle electrical component 56 located in the middle portion 112 of the vehicle body.

[0138] Specifically, the first electrical interface 21 includes a front interface provided on the front terminal board 22 and a middle interface provided on the middle sub-board 23. The front interface is used to connect to the terminal of the front-end electrical device 55. The middle interface is used to connect to the terminal of the middle electrical device 56.

[0139] See also Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present application, step S902 specifically includes: fixing the front terminal board 22 , the middle sub-board 23 , the second collecting board 30 and the flexible circuit board 40 to the vehicle body 10 .

[0140] In one embodiment of the present application, step S804 specifically includes:

[0141] S8041. Plug the connection terminal of the front-end electrical component 55 into the front-end interface.

[0142] It can be understood that when assembling the cable of the front-end electrical device 55, after arranging the terminal, the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the front-end interface to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the efficiency of cable assembly.

[0143] S8042. Plug the connection terminal of the middle electrical component 56 into the middle interface.

[0144] It can be understood that when assembling the cable of the middle electrical component 56, the plug of the terminal can be directly plugged into the middle interface after the terminal is arranged to achieve electrical connection, thereby improving the cable assembly efficiency.

[0145] It is worth noting that the numbers of the steps in this embodiment are for convenience of explanation only and do not limit the order in which the steps are executed. In actual applications, the order in which the steps are executed can be adjusted as needed, or performed simultaneously. These adjustments or replacements are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0146] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle body device, characterized in that: include: The vehicle body comprises a first section and a second section, wherein a distance is provided between the first section and the second section; the first section comprises a front end of the vehicle body and a middle portion of the vehicle body; The first section is equipped with first electrical components, including front-end electrical components and middle electrical components. The front-end electrical components are installed at the front end of the vehicle body, and the middle electrical components are installed at the middle of the vehicle body. The second section is equipped with a second electrical device; a flexible circuit board, disposed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to a first collecting plate and a second collecting plate; the first collecting plate includes a front terminal plate and a middle sub-plate, the front terminal plate being disposed at an end of the flexible circuit board close to the front end of the vehicle body, and the middle sub-plate being disposed between the front terminal plate and the second collecting plate; The first collecting plate is provided at one end of the flexible printed circuit board close to the first section, and is used to connect the terminals of the first electrical components; the terminals of the front electrical components are connected to the front terminal board, and the terminals of the middle electrical components are connected to the middle sub-board; The second collecting plate is arranged at one end of the flexible circuit board close to the second section, and the second collecting plate is used to connect the connection terminal of the second electrical device.

2. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The flexible circuit board is laid on the vehicle body, and a laying direction of the flexible circuit board corresponds to a distribution direction between the first section and the second section.

3. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The first collecting plate is provided with a first electrical interface, and the first electrical interface is used to realize plug-in connection with the terminal of the first electrical component; and / or, The second collecting plate is provided with a second electrical interface, and the second electrical interface is used to achieve a plug-in connection with a terminal of the second electrical component.

4. The vehicle body equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first electrical component includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the first collecting plate. The second electrical component includes a rear-wheel drive motor, which is electrically connected to the second collecting plate. The rear-wheel drive motor is used to be controlled by the control module to drive the vehicle body equipment to move.

5. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 1, wherein The front-end electrical device includes a front-wheel drive motor, the middle electrical device includes a control module, the front-wheel drive motor is electrically connected to the front terminal board, the control module is electrically connected to the middle sub-board, and the front-wheel drive motor is used to be controlled by the control module to drive the vehicle body equipment to move.

6. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The front-end electrical component includes a mowing device, which is electrically connected to the front terminal board. The middle electrical component includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the middle sub-board. The mowing device is electrically connected to the control module through the first collecting board. The second electrical component includes a rear-wheel drive motor, which is electrically connected to the second collecting board.

7. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that The first section includes a front frame and a main beam, and the second section includes a rear frame. The front frame and the rear frame are respectively arranged at two ends of the main beam, the mowing device is arranged on the front frame, the control module is arranged on the main beam, and the rear wheel drive motor is arranged on the rear frame.

8. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that The front terminal plate is arranged on the front frame or on one end of the main beam close to the front frame, the middle sub-plate is arranged on the main beam, and the second collecting plate is arranged on one end of the main beam close to the rear frame.

9. The vehicle body equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that The vehicle body also includes a rotating connection structure, which is arranged on the main beam and is rotationally connected to the rear frame. The rotating connection structure has a channel, and the channel is configured to allow the cable of the rear wheel drive motor to pass through so that the cable is electrically connected to the second collecting plate.

10. A lawn mower comprising a mowing device, a control device and a drive motor, characterized in that: The lawn mower also includes the body equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the mowing device and the control device are arranged in the first section of the body equipment as the first electrical components of the body equipment, and are electrically plugged into the first collecting board of the body equipment, and the drive motor is arranged in the second section of the body equipment, and is electrically plugged into the second collecting board of the body equipment as the second electrical components.

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