Mechanical arm control box and control method thereof

Abstract

This application relates to the field of intelligent control technology for robotic arms, and provides a robotic arm control box and its control method. The robotic arm control box includes: a box body, an electrical control unit, an interface switching unit, multiple electronic tag units, and a sensing unit. The box body is provided with a transmission port. The electrical control unit is installed inside the box body. The interface switching unit includes a drive assembly and a transmission unit. The drive assembly is electrically connected to the electrical control unit, and the transmission unit is drivenly connected to the drive assembly. The transmission unit is provided with multiple data transmission interfaces, all of which are electrically connected to the electrical control unit. The multiple electronic tag units are used to be installed on different robotic arms. The robotic arm control box provided by this application can use different types of data transmission interfaces to communicate with different types of robotic arms, effectively improving the versatility of the robotic arm control box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of intelligent control technology for robotic arms, and more specifically, relates to a robotic arm control box and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] A robotic arm is a complex system characterized by high precision, multiple inputs and multiple outputs, high nonlinearity, and strong coupling. Different control methods and sensors can be used to achieve various functions and applications, such as in education, commerce, and light industry. The model and specifications of robotic arms also vary depending on the load and workspace. For example, a high-speed dispensing robot is designed for small-batch production, improving efficiency. Besides dispensing, it can handle various tasks such as UV (ultraviolet) irradiation, part placement, screw locking, and circuit board cutting.

[0003] When using robotic arms, control is often required. One control box controls one model of robotic arm. When the model of robotic arm changes, the control box needs to be redesigned to match the new model of robotic arm. The control box is not very versatile. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a robotic arm control box and its control method, aiming to solve the technical problem of poor versatility of robotic arm control boxes in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this application, a robotic arm control box is provided. The robotic arm control box includes: a box body, an electrical control unit, an interface switching unit, multiple electronic tag units, and a sensing unit. The box body is provided with a transmission port. The electrical control unit is installed inside the box body. The interface switching unit includes a drive assembly and a transmission unit. The drive assembly is electrically connected to the electrical control unit, and the transmission unit is drivenly connected to the drive assembly. The transmission unit is provided with multiple data transmission interfaces, all of which are electrically connected to the electrical control unit. The multiple electronic tag units are respectively used to be installed on different robotic arms. The sensing unit is electrically connected to the electrical control unit. When the sensing unit senses an electronic tag unit, the electrical control unit can control the movement of the transmission unit through the drive assembly to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag unit to the transmission port.

[0006] Optionally, the transmission unit includes a rotating structure rotatably disposed within the housing, and the drive assembly includes a first drive unit. The rotating structure is drivenly connected to the first drive unit. Multiple data transmission interfaces are disposed on the rotating structure and spaced apart along the circumference of the rotating structure. When the sensing unit senses the electronic tag, the electronic control unit can control the rotating structure to rotate through the first drive unit so that the data transmission interface corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag is aligned with the transmission port.

[0007] Optionally, the rotating structure is movably installed inside the housing, and the transmission unit also includes a pusher that is electrically connected to the electrical control unit. The output end of the pusher is driven to the rotating structure. The pusher is used to push the rotating structure to move towards or away from the transmission port so as to transmit the data transmission interface opposite to the transmission port to the transmission port.

[0008] Optionally, the rotating structure includes a rotating base and a plurality of first mounting protrusions spaced apart along the circumference of the rotating base. Multiple data transmission interfaces are respectively mounted on the plurality of first mounting protrusions. A first wireless power transmission unit is provided at the output end of the pushing unit, and a second wireless power transmission unit is provided on the rotating base. The multiple data transmission interfaces are all electrically connected to the second wireless power transmission unit, and the rotating base is rotatably connected to the output end of the pushing unit.

[0009] Optionally, the rotating structure further includes a second mounting protrusion, which is disposed on the rotating seat. The second mounting protrusion and a plurality of first mounting protrusions are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating seat. A touch display unit is disposed at the end of the second mounting protrusion away from the rotating seat. The electronic control unit can control the rotating structure to rotate through the first driving unit so as to transmit the touch display unit to the transmission port.

[0010] Optionally, the first mounting protrusion is adapted to the transmission port, and the robotic arm control box also includes a sealing ring located between the mounting protrusion and the transmission port to seal the gap between the first mounting protrusion and the transmission port.

[0011] Optionally, the robotic arm control box also includes a second drive unit and a cover plate. The cover plate is hinged to the outside of the box body, the second drive unit is mounted on the box body, the second drive unit is electrically connected to the electrical control unit, and the output end of the second drive unit is driven to the cover plate to open and close the transmission port.

[0012] According to another aspect of this application, a control method for a robotic arm control box is provided. The control method is used in the aforementioned robotic arm control box, wherein the electronic control unit stores control programs for various robotic arms. The control method includes: sensing an electronic tag within a preset range of the robotic arm control box; acquiring write information from the electronic tag, wherein the write information includes at least one feature of the robotic arm; controlling the movement of a transmission unit according to the write information to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the write information to a transmission port; and data interfacing with the robotic arm corresponding to the electronic tag through the data transmission interface to invoke the control program corresponding to the write information.

[0013] Optionally, the rotating structure further includes a second mounting protrusion, which is disposed on the rotating base. The second mounting protrusion and a plurality of first mounting protrusions are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating base. A touch display is disposed at the end of the second mounting protrusion away from the rotating base. The rotating structure is movably mounted in the housing. The transmission unit further includes a push unit electrically connected to the electrical control unit. The output end of the push unit is driven and connected to the rotating structure. The push unit is used to push the rotating structure to move towards or away from the transmission port. The control method further includes: after the robotic arm control box is powered on, controlling the rotating structure to rotate so that the touch display is opposite to the transmission port; controlling the push unit to transmit the touch display to the transmission port.

[0014] Optionally, controlling the movement of the transmission unit according to the write information to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the write information to the transmission port includes: displaying a confirmation button on the touch display unit, and in response to the confirmation button being touched, executing the control of the movement of the transmission unit according to the write information to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the write information to the transmission port.

[0015] Optionally, controlling the movement of the transmission unit according to the write information to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the write information to the transmission port includes: if multiple electronic tags are sensed within a preset range, displaying confirmation buttons corresponding to the multiple electronic tags on the touch display unit; controlling the movement of the transmission unit according to the write information corresponding to the confirmation button that is touched among the multiple confirmation buttons to transmit the data transmission interface corresponding to the write information to the transmission port.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the robotic arm control box provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the robotic arm control box provided in this application can sense the electronic tag on the robotic arm through the sensing unit, and drive the transmission unit through the electronic control unit. This ensures that the data transmission interface corresponding to the electronic tag on the robotic arm among the various data transmission interfaces on the transmission unit corresponds to the output port, thereby enabling the robotic arm to communicate with the robotic arm control box through the data transmission interface. Since the transmission unit provided in this application is equipped with multiple data transmission interfaces, the robotic arm control box provided in this application can use different types of data transmission interfaces to communicate with different types of robotic arms, effectively improving the versatility of the robotic arm control box. At the same time, since the robotic arm control box provided in this application only has one output port, at most one data transmission interface will correspond to the output port at the same time, and other data transmission interfaces cannot connect to the external environment through the output port, effectively reducing the possibility of other data transmission interfaces being contaminated. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm control box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm control box from another perspective provided in this application embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic arm control box with some parts removed, provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic arm control box with some parts removed, provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic arm control box with some parts removed, provided from another perspective for an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the robotic arm control box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 The control flowchart of the robotic arm control box provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] The details of the reference numerals used in the above figures are as follows:

[0026] 10. Box body; 11. Transfer port; 12. Box body; 121. First receiving cavity; 122. Second receiving cavity; 123. Partition; 124. Ventilation opening; 13. Top plate; 14. Handle; 15. First guide protrusion; 16. Guide shaft;

[0027] 20. Electrical Control Department;

[0028] 30. Interface switching unit; 31. Drive assembly; 311. First drive unit; 312. First transmission gear; 313. Second transmission gear; 32. Transmission unit; 321. Rotating structure; 3211. Rotating seat; 3212. First mounting protrusion; 32121. Data transmission interface; 3213. Second mounting protrusion; 32131. Touch display unit; 322. Pushing unit; 3221. First pushing member; 3222. Guide seat; 32221. First guide groove;

[0029] 40. Sealing ring;

[0030] 50. Power supply unit; 51. Storage battery; 52. First charging interface;

[0031] 60. First Wireless Transmission Department;

[0032] 70. Second Wireless Transmission Department. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] As described in the background section, a robotic arm is a complex system characterized by high precision, multiple inputs and multiple outputs, high nonlinearity, and strong coupling. Robotic arms can achieve different functions and applications through various control methods and sensors, such as in education, commerce, and light industry. The model and specifications of robotic arms also vary depending on the load and workspace. For example, a high-speed dispensing robot is designed for small-batch production, improving efficiency. Besides dispensing, it can handle various tasks such as UV (ultraviolet) irradiation, part placement, screw locking, and circuit board cutting. A single control box controls one model of robotic arm. When the robotic arm model changes, the control box needs to be redesigned to match the new model, resulting in poor control box versatility.

[0038] The applicant discovered that the control box lacked versatility because its signal transmission interface was fixed after design. When the robotic arm model changed, or more precisely, when the robotic arm's signal transmission changed, the original signal transmission interface became incompatible. To address this issue, the applicant initially designed a set of signal transmission interfaces to match the control box. For different robotic arms, the corresponding signal transmission interface was simply replaced on the control box, ensuring compatibility between the control box and different robotic arms. This eliminated the need for a new control box due to interface changes, thus reducing the design cost of the control box.

[0039] However, in practice, the signal transmission interfaces on the control box need to be manually replaced, and the structures on the control box that match each signal transmission interface are also prone to damage after repeated plugging and unplugging. Therefore, the applicant further designed this application, which is described in detail below.

[0040] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, to solve the above problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a robotic arm control box, which includes: a box body 10, an electronic control unit 20, an interface switching unit 30, multiple electronic tag units, and a sensing unit. The box body 10 is provided with a transmission port 11. The electronic control unit 20 is installed inside the box body 10. The interface switching unit 30 includes a drive assembly 31 and a transmission unit 32. The drive assembly 31 is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20, and the transmission unit 32 is drivenly connected to the drive assembly 31. The transmission unit 32 is provided with multiple data transmission interfaces 32121, all of which are electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. Multiple electronic tag units are respectively used to be installed on different robotic arms. The sensing unit is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. When the sensing unit senses an electronic tag unit, the electronic control unit 20 can control the movement of the transmission unit 32 through the drive assembly 31 to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag unit to the transmission port 11.

[0041] The robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment can sense the electronic tag on the robotic arm through the sensing unit, and control the drive assembly 31 through the electronic control unit 20 to drive the transmission unit 32. This causes the data transmission interface 32121 on the transmission unit 32, which corresponds to the electronic tag on the robotic arm, to be aligned with the position of the transmission port 11. This allows the robotic arm to communicate with the robotic arm control box through the data transmission interface 32121. Since the transmission unit 32 provided in this embodiment is equipped with multiple data transmission interfaces 32121, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment can use different types of data transmission interfaces 32121 to communicate with different types of robotic arms, effectively improving the versatility of the robotic arm control box.

[0042] Another unexpected effect is that the sensor can detect the electronic tag on the robotic arm and match it with the data transmission interface 32121. This enables automatic identification and matching of the interface, avoiding misinsertion caused by human error in interface judgment and achieving accurate interface matching.

[0043] Meanwhile, since the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment is only equipped with one transmission port 11, at most one data transmission interface 32121 will be located at the same time as the transmission port 11. Other data transmission interfaces 32121 cannot be connected to the external environment through the transmission port 11, which effectively reduces the possibility of other data transmission interfaces 32121 being damaged.

[0044] In one embodiment, the various data transmission interfaces 32121 provided in this embodiment include HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), DP (Display Port), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), VGA (Video Graphics Array) interfaces, etc. In other embodiments, other types of interfaces can be set according to actual needs, and various interfaces form different interface combinations.

[0045] Please also refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3In one embodiment, the enclosure 10 provided in this embodiment includes an enclosure body 12 and a top plate 13 covering the enclosure body 12. The enclosure body 12 provided in this embodiment is provided with a first receiving cavity 121 and a second receiving cavity 122. The first receiving cavity 121 and the second receiving cavity 122 provided in this embodiment are in communication. The interface switching part 30 provided in this embodiment is disposed in the first receiving cavity 121, and the electronic control part 20 is disposed in the second receiving cavity 122. The interface switching part 30 and the electronic control part 20 are disposed in two different receiving cavities.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate the movement of the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment, the box 10 provided in this embodiment also includes a handle 14. The handle 14 provided in this embodiment is disposed on the side of the top plate 13 away from the box body 12. By providing the handle 14 on the side of the cover plate away from the box body 12, the user can move the robotic arm control box by means of the handle 14.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the box body 12 provided in this embodiment is provided with a partition 123 so that a first receiving cavity 121 and a second receiving cavity 122 can be formed on the box body 12 provided in this embodiment.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the partition 123 provided in this embodiment is provided with a communication port (not shown in the figure). The first receiving cavity 121 and the second receiving cavity 122 provided in this embodiment can be connected through the communication port. The communication port provided in this embodiment is provided with a first interface component. The electronic control unit 20 and the interface switching unit 30 provided in this embodiment can be connected through the first interface component.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the housing body 12 provided in this embodiment is provided with a vent 124. The vent 124 provided in this embodiment is connected to the second receiving cavity 122. By providing the vent 124, the electronic control unit 20 provided in this embodiment can better dissipate heat.

[0050] See Figures 1 to 6As shown, in a specific embodiment, the transmission unit 32 includes a rotating structure 321 rotatably disposed within the housing 10. The drive assembly 31 includes a first drive unit 311. The rotating structure 321 is drivenly connected to the first drive unit 311. Multiple data transmission interfaces 32121 are disposed on the rotating structure 321 and spaced apart along the circumference of the rotating structure 321. When the sensing unit senses the electronic tag, the electronic control unit 20 can control the rotating structure 321 to rotate through the first drive unit 311 so that the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag is aligned with the transmission port 11. By rotatably arranging the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment inside the housing 10 and drivingly connecting the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment to the first driving unit 311, the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment can rotate under the drive of the first driving unit 311. At the same time, by arranging multiple data transmission interfaces 32121 on the rotating structure 321 and arranging the multiple data transmission interfaces 32121 at intervals along the circumference of the rotating structure 321, the electronic control unit 20 provided in this embodiment can control the rotating structure 321 to rotate through the first driving unit 311 when the sensing unit senses the electronic tag, so that the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the information of the electronic tag is aligned with the transmission port 11.

[0051] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the first drive unit 311 provided in this embodiment is a motor. The drive assembly 31 provided in this embodiment also includes a first transmission gear 312 and a second transmission gear 313. The first transmission gear 312 provided in this embodiment is disposed on the output end of the motor, and the second transmission gear 313 provided in this embodiment is disposed on the rotating structure 321. The axis of the second transmission gear 313 is collinear with the rotation axis of the rotating structure 321. The second transmission gear 313 is drivenly connected to the rotating structure 321, and the first transmission gear 312 is drivenly connected to the second transmission gear 313. The motor provided in this embodiment can drive the rotating structure 321 through the cooperation of the first transmission gear 312 and the second transmission gear 313.

[0052] See Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in order to enable the data transmission interface 32121 opposite to the transmission port 11 to transmit data to the transmission port 11, the rotating structure 321 in this embodiment is movably installed inside the housing 10. The transmission unit 32 also includes a pushing unit 322 electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The output end of the pushing unit 322 is drivenly connected to the rotating structure 321. The pushing unit 322 is used to push the rotating structure 321 to move towards or away from the transmission port 11, so as to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 opposite to the transmission port 11 to the transmission port 11. By movably installing the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment inside the housing 10, and simultaneously drivingly connecting the output end of the pushing unit 322 to the rotating structure 321, the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment can move towards or away from the transmission port 11 under the drive of the pushing unit 322, thereby enabling the data transmission interface 32121 provided on the rotating structure 321 opposite to the transmission port 11 to transmit data to the transmission port 11.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, a guide shaft 16 is provided within the second receiving cavity 122, the extending direction of which is parallel to the extending direction of the transmission port 11. A guide hole is provided on the rotating structure 321, which is movably mounted on the guide shaft 16 via the guide hole. By providing a guide hole on the rotating structure 321 and a guide shaft 16 within the second receiving cavity, the rotating structure 321 can be movably mounted within the housing 10 through the cooperation of the guide hole and the guide shaft 16. When the data transmission interface 32121 on the rotating structure 321 corresponds to the position of the transmission port 11, the rotating structure 321 can move along the guide shaft 16 towards or away from the transmission port 11 under the drive of the pushing part 322, thereby enabling the data transmission interface 32121 on the rotating structure 321, which is opposite to the transmission port 11, to transmit data to the transmission port 11. See also... Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in a specific embodiment, the rotating structure 321 includes a rotating base 3211 and a plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 spaced apart circumferentially along the rotating base 3211. Multiple data transmission interfaces 32121 are respectively mounted on the plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212. A first wireless power transmission unit 60 is provided at the output end of the pushing unit 322. A second wireless power transmission unit 70 is provided on the rotating base 3211. The multiple data transmission interfaces 32121 are all electrically connected to the second wireless power transmission unit 70. The rotating base 3211 is rotatably connected to the output end of the pushing unit 322. By providing a plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 on the rotating base 3211 provided in this embodiment, and by arranging the plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 at intervals along the circumference of the rotating base 3211, the various data transmission interfaces 32121 provided in this embodiment can be respectively mounted on the plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212. At the same time, by providing a first wireless power transmission unit 60 on the output end of the pushing unit 322 provided in this embodiment, and providing a second wireless power transmission unit 70 on the rotating base 3211, the rotating base 3211 and the output end of the pushing unit 322 provided in this embodiment can transmit electrical energy and signals through the first wireless power transmission unit 60 and the second wireless power transmission unit 70.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the pushing part 322 provided in this embodiment includes a first pushing member 3221 and a guide seat 3222. The guide seat 3222 provided in this embodiment is movably disposed on the housing 10. The first pushing member 3221 provided in this embodiment is disposed on the housing 10 and is drivenly connected to the guide seat 3222. The guide seat 3222 is drivenly connected to the rotating structure 321. The first pushing member 3221 is used to push and pull the guide seat 3222, thereby moving the rotating structure 321 toward or away from the transmission port 11. The guide seat 3222 provided in this embodiment is the output end of the pushing part 322.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the housing 10 provided in this embodiment is provided with a first guide protrusion 15. The extension direction of the first guide protrusion 15 provided in this embodiment is parallel to the extension direction of the transmission port 11. The guide seat 3222 provided in this embodiment is provided with a first guide groove 32221. The guide seat 3222 provided in this embodiment is movably disposed on the first guide protrusion 15 through the first guide groove 32221.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the guide seat 3222 provided in this embodiment is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and the rotating structure 321 provided in this embodiment is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure. Through the cooperation of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure, the guide seat 3222 and the rotating structure 321 can be driven to connect.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure provided in this embodiment has a snap-fit ​​groove and a second snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​protrusion are adapted to each other, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion can be inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove. Through the cooperation between the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove, the rotating structure 321 can be driven to connect with the guide seat 3222.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the first pusher 3221 provided in this embodiment is an electric push rod. The electric push rod provided in this embodiment is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20, and the movement of the electric push rod can be controlled by the electronic control unit 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the pusher 322 provided in this embodiment can also be a linear drive component such as a linear motor, cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the first wireless power transmission unit 60 provided in this embodiment includes a first PCB board and a first coil disposed on the first PCB board. The first PCB board is disposed on the guide seat 3222 and electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The second wireless power transmission unit 70 provided in this embodiment includes a second PCB board and a second coil disposed on the second PCB board. The second PCB board is disposed on the rotating structure 321 and electrically connected to various data transmission interfaces 32121 respectively. The first coil and the second coil provided in this embodiment are arranged opposite to each other, and the first PCB board and the second PCB board can realize the transmission of electrical energy and signals through the first coil and the second coil.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the first coil provided in this embodiment is disposed on a first circuit board by printing, and the second coil provided in this embodiment is disposed on a second circuit board by printing.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, the rotating structure 321 further includes a second mounting protrusion 3213, which is disposed on the rotating seat 3211. The second mounting protrusion 3213 and a plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating seat 3211. A touch display unit 32131 is disposed at one end of the second mounting protrusion 3213 away from the rotating seat 3211. The electronic control unit 20 can control the rotating structure 321 to rotate through the first driving unit 311 so as to transmit the touch display unit 32131 to the transmission port 11.

[0062] See Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in order to seal the gap between the first mounting protrusion 3212 and the transmission port 11 provided in this embodiment, the robotic arm control box further includes a sealing ring 40, which is adapted to the first mounting protrusion 3212 and the transmission port 11 to seal the gap between them. By placing the sealing ring 40 between the first mounting protrusion 3212 and the transmission port 11, the gap between them can be effectively sealed.

[0063] To seal the gap between the second mounting protrusion 3213 and the transmission port 11 provided in this embodiment, the second mounting protrusion 3213 is adapted to the transmission port 11, and a sealing ring 40 is located between the second mounting protrusion 3213 and the transmission port 11 to seal the gap between them. By placing the sealing ring 40 between the second mounting protrusion 3213 and the transmission port 11, the gap between them can be effectively sealed.

[0064] In one specific embodiment, multiple sealing rings 40 are provided. Both the first mounting protrusion 3212 and the second mounting protrusion 3213 provided in this embodiment are provided with annular grooves. The multiple sealing rings 40 provided in this embodiment are respectively fitted into the annular grooves. When the first mounting protrusion 3212 passes through the transmission port 11, the sealing rings 40 provided in this embodiment can effectively seal the gap between the first mounting protrusion 3212 and the transmission port 11. When the second mounting protrusion 3213 passes through the transmission port 11, the sealing rings 40 provided in this embodiment can effectively seal the gap between the second mounting protrusion 3213 and the transmission port 11.

[0065] To protect the transmission port 11 provided in this embodiment, the robotic arm control box further includes a second drive unit and a cover plate. The cover plate is hinged to the outside of the box body 10, and the second drive unit is mounted on the box body 10. The second drive unit is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20, and the output end of the second drive unit is driven to the cover plate to open and close the transmission port 11. By electrically connecting the second drive unit provided in this embodiment to the electronic control unit 20 and driving the output end of the second drive unit to the cover plate, the second drive unit provided in this embodiment can drive the cover plate under the control of the electronic control unit 20 to open and close the transmission port 11.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the second drive unit provided in this embodiment is a motor.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment further includes a laser receiver and multiple laser emitters. The laser receiver is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The laser emitters provided in this embodiment are attached to the robotic arm and can emit lasers toward the laser receiver. The electronic control unit 20 provided in this embodiment is equipped with a communication module. When the laser receiver does not receive the laser emitted from the laser emitter, the electronic control unit 20 can send information to the terminal through the communication module to remind the user of the status of the robotic arm control box.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the housing 10 provided in this embodiment, which has a transmission port 11, has a plurality of clearance grooves. When one of the plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 corresponds to the position of the transmission port 11, the positions of the plurality of clearance grooves correspond to the positions of the other first mounting protrusions 3212 and the second mounting protrusions 3213, respectively. The plurality of clearance grooves can respectively make way for the plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 and second mounting protrusions 3213.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the housing 10 provided in this embodiment is provided with protrusions, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the transmission port 11. The rotating seat 3211 is provided with a plurality of sensing buttons, the positions of which correspond to the positions of a plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 and second mounting protrusions 3213, and are electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. When the data transmission interface 32121 or the touch display unit 32131 is transmitted to the transmission port 11, the sensing button corresponding to the position of the transmission port 11 can be pressed and triggered by the protrusions, and send a positioning signal to the electronic control unit 20. After receiving the positioning signal, the electronic control unit 20 controls the push unit 322 to stop working.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, a sealing rubber sleeve is provided on the outside of the transmission port 11 provided in this embodiment. When the data cable of the robotic arm is connected to the data transmission interface 32121, the sealing rubber sleeve provided in this embodiment can wrap the side of the data cable of the robotic arm near the transmission port 11, thereby ensuring the sealing between the data cable of the robotic arm and the data transmission interface 32121.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment further includes a power supply unit 50. The power supply unit 50 provided in this embodiment is disposed in the second receiving cavity 122. The power supply unit 50 provided in this embodiment is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The power supply unit 50 provided in this embodiment is used to supply power to the electronic control unit 20.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, the power supply unit 50 provided in this embodiment includes a storage battery 51 and a first charging interface 52 disposed on the housing 10. The storage battery 51 provided in this embodiment is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20, and the first charging interface 52 is electrically connected to the storage battery 51. The first charging interface 52 provided in this embodiment can be electrically connected to an external power source to charge the storage battery 51 provided in this embodiment.

[0073] In another embodiment, the power supply unit 50 provided in this embodiment includes a second charging interface. The second charging interface provided in this embodiment is disposed on the housing 10 and electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The second charging interface provided in this embodiment can be electrically connected to an external power source to directly supply power to the electronic control unit 20 provided in this embodiment.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment also includes a switch button. The switch button provided in this embodiment is disposed on the box 10 and electrically connected to the electrical control unit 20. The user can control the on / off connection between the power supply unit 50 and the electrical control unit 20 through the switch button provided in this embodiment.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment further includes a speaker. The speaker provided in this embodiment is disposed in the second receiving cavity 122 and is electrically connected to the electrical control unit 20. By providing the speaker, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment can play sound, thereby facilitating the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment to perform sound alarm.

[0076] In an optional embodiment, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment further includes a current detection component and a temperature detection component. Both the current detection component and the temperature detection component provided in this embodiment are mounted on the box 10 and electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The current detection component provided in this embodiment can be connected to the power supply of the robotic arm and detect the operating current of the robotic arm. The temperature detection component provided in this embodiment can come into contact with the robotic arm and detect the temperature of the robotic arm. If the current detection component detects that the operating current of the robotic arm is zero, or if the temperature detection component detects that the temperature of the robotic arm is greater than a preset value, it can send an alarm signal to the electronic control unit 20. After receiving the alarm signal, the electronic control unit 20 controls the speaker to work to alert relevant personnel.

[0077] See Figures 1 to 7As shown, according to another aspect of this application, a control method for a robotic arm control box is provided. The control method is used in the aforementioned robotic arm control box, wherein the electronic control unit 20 stores control programs for various robotic arms. The control method includes: S101, sensing an electronic tag within a preset range of the robotic arm control box; S103, acquiring write information from the electronic tag, wherein the write information includes at least one feature information of the robotic arm; S105, controlling the transmission unit 32 to move according to the write information, so as to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the write information to the transmission port 11; S107, data interfacing with the robotic arm corresponding to the electronic tag via the data transmission interface 32121 to call the control program corresponding to the write information. The feature information of the robotic arm includes: model, production line information, and processed product information, etc.

[0078] In one specific embodiment, when it is necessary to connect the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment to the robotic arm, the sensing unit in the robotic arm control box first senses the electronic tag on the robotic arm within a preset range. After the sensing unit senses the presence of the electronic tag within the preset range, the electronic control unit 20 reads the written information on the electronic tag. Then, the electronic control unit 20 controls the transmission unit 32 to move through the written information, and transmits the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information to the transmission port 11. At this time, the robotic arm can establish communication with the control box by connecting with the data transmission interface 32121 on the transmission port 11. After the robotic arm establishes communication with the robotic arm control box, the electronic control unit 20 on the robotic arm control box can control the robotic arm by calling the control program corresponding to the written information.

[0079] In one specific embodiment, the rotating structure 321 further includes a second mounting protrusion 3213, which is disposed on the rotating seat 3211. The second mounting protrusion 3213 and a plurality of first mounting protrusions 3212 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating seat 3211. A touch display 32131 is provided at the end of the second mounting protrusion 3213 away from the rotating seat 3211. The rotating structure 321 is movably installed in the housing 10. The transmission unit 32 further includes a pushing unit 322 electrically connected to the electronic control unit 20. The output end of the pushing unit 322 is drivenly connected to the rotating structure 321. The pushing unit 322 is used to push the rotating structure 321 to move towards or away from the transmission port 11. The control method further includes: after the robotic arm control box is turned on, controlling the rotating structure 321 to rotate so that the touch display 32131 is opposite to the transmission port 11; and controlling the pushing unit 322 to transmit the touch display 32131 to the transmission port 11.

[0080] In one specific embodiment, controlling the movement of the transmission unit 32 according to the written information to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information to the transmission port 11 includes: displaying a confirmation button on the touch display unit 32131; and in response to the confirmation button being touched, executing the control of the movement of the transmission unit 32 according to the written information to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information to the transmission port 11.

[0081] In one specific embodiment, when connecting the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment to the robotic arm, the robotic arm control box must first be powered on. After powering on, the electronic control unit 20 on the robotic arm control box controls the first drive unit 311, which drives the rotating structure 321 to rotate so that the touch display unit 32131 is aligned with the transmission port 11. When the position of the touch display unit 32131 corresponds to the position of the transmission port 11, the electronic control unit 20 controls the push unit 322, which drives the rotating structure 321 to transfer the touch display unit 32131 to the transmission port 11. After the touch display unit 32131 is in place, the sensing unit inside the robotic arm control box will detect the electrical components on the robotic arm within a preset range. The sub-tag section is sensed. When the sensing unit detects the presence of an electronic tag section within a preset range, the electronic control unit 20 reads the written information on the electronic tag section. After reading the written information, the electronic control unit 20 controls the touch display unit 32131 to display a confirmation button. If the confirmation button is touched, the electronic control unit 20 controls the transmission unit 32 to move through the written information and transmits the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information to the transmission port 11. At this time, the robotic arm can establish communication with the robotic arm control box by connecting to the data transmission interface 32121 on the transmission port 11. After the robotic arm establishes communication with the robotic arm control box, the electronic control unit 20 on the robotic arm control box can control the robotic arm by calling the control program corresponding to the written information.

[0082] In one specific embodiment, the control method further includes: controlling the movement of the transmission unit 32 according to the write information to transmit the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the write information to the transmission port 11, including: if multiple electronic tags are sensed within a preset range, displaying confirmation buttons corresponding to the multiple electronic tags on the touch display unit 32131; controlling the movement of the transmission unit 32 according to the write information corresponding to the confirmation button that is touched among the multiple confirmation buttons, and transmitting the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the write information to the transmission port 11.

[0083] In one specific embodiment, when the sensing unit provided in this embodiment detects multiple electronic tags within a preset range, the electronic control unit 20 provided in this embodiment reads the written information on the multiple electronic tags respectively. After reading the written information on the multiple electronic tags, the electronic control unit 20 controls the touch display unit 32131 to display confirmation buttons corresponding to the multiple electronic tags. When one of the confirmation buttons is touched, the electronic control unit 20 controls the transmission unit 32 to move through the written information corresponding to the confirmation button, and transmits the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the written information to the transmission port 11. At this time, the robotic arm can establish communication with the robotic arm control box by connecting to the data transmission interface 32121 on the transmission port 11. After the robotic arm establishes communication with the robotic arm control box, the electronic control unit 20 on the robotic arm control box can control the robotic arm by calling the control program corresponding to the written information.

[0084] In summary, implementing the robotic arm control box and its control method provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: The robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment can sense the electronic tag on the robotic arm through the sensing unit, and control the drive assembly 31 to drive the transmission unit 32 through the electronic control unit 20, so that the data transmission interface 32121 corresponding to the electronic tag on the robotic arm among the various data transmission interfaces 32121 on the transmission unit 32 corresponds to the position of the transmission port 11, thereby enabling the robotic arm to achieve communication connection with the robotic arm control box through the data transmission interface 32121. Since the transmission unit 32 provided in this embodiment is equipped with... Equipped with multiple data transmission interfaces 32121, the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment can use different types of data transmission interfaces 32121 to communicate with different types of robotic arms, effectively improving the versatility of the robotic arm control box. At the same time, since the robotic arm control box provided in this embodiment only has one transmission port 11, at most one data transmission interface 32121 will be located corresponding to the position of transmission port 11 at the same time. Other data transmission interfaces 32121 cannot communicate with the external environment through transmission port 11, effectively reducing the possibility of other data transmission interfaces 32121 being contaminated.

[0085] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A robot control box, characterized in that, The robotic arm control box includes: The housing (10) is provided with a transmission port (11). An electrical control unit (20) is installed inside the housing (10); The interface switching unit (30) includes a drive component (31) and a transmission unit (32). The drive component (31) is electrically connected to the electronic control unit (20), and the transmission unit (32) is drivenly connected to the drive component (31). The transmission unit (32) is provided with a variety of data transmission interfaces (32121), and all of the various data transmission interfaces (32121) are electrically connected to the electronic control unit (20). Multiple electronic tag units are used to install on different robotic arms; The sensing unit is electrically connected to the electronic control unit (20). When the sensing unit senses the electronic tag, the electronic control unit (20) can control the movement of the transmission unit (32) through the drive assembly (31) to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag to the transmission port (11). The transmission unit (32) includes a rotating structure (321) rotatably disposed in the housing (10). The drive assembly (31) includes a first drive unit (311). The rotating structure (321) is drivenly connected to the first drive unit (311). Multiple data transmission interfaces (32121) are disposed on the rotating structure (321) and spaced circumferentially along the rotating structure (321). When the sensing unit senses the electronic tag, the transmission unit (20) can control the movement of the transmission unit (32) through the drive assembly (31) to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag to the transmission port (11). In the case of the electronic tag unit, the electronic control unit (20) can control the rotation structure (321) to rotate through the first drive unit (311) so that the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information of the electronic tag unit is opposite to the transmission port (11); the rotation structure (321) is movably installed in the housing (10), and the transmission unit (32) further includes a push unit (322) electrically connected to the electronic control unit (20). The output end of the push unit (322) is drivenly connected to the rotation structure (321). The push unit (322) is used to push the rotation structure (321) to move towards or away from the transmission port (11) so as to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) opposite to the transmission port (11) to the transmission port (11).

2. The robotic arm control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating structure (321) includes a rotating base (3211) and a plurality of first mounting protrusions (3212) spaced apart circumferentially along the rotating base (3211). The plurality of data transmission interfaces (32121) are respectively mounted on the plurality of first mounting protrusions (3212). The output end of the push part (322) is provided with a first wireless power transmission part (60). The rotating base (3211) is provided with a second wireless power transmission part (70). The plurality of data transmission interfaces (32121) are electrically connected to the second wireless power transmission part (70). The rotating base (3211) is rotatably connected to the output end of the push part (322).

3. The robot control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating structure (321) further includes a second mounting protrusion (3213), which is disposed on the rotating base (3211). The second mounting protrusion (3213) and a plurality of first mounting protrusions (3212) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating base (3211). A touch display unit (32131) is provided at one end of the second mounting protrusion (3213) away from the rotating base (3211). The electronic control unit (20) can control the rotating structure (321) to rotate through the first driving unit (311) so as to transmit the touch display unit (32131) to the transmission port (11).

4. The robot control box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mounting protrusion (3212) is adapted to the transmission port (11). The robotic arm control box also includes a sealing ring (40), which is located between the first mounting protrusion (3212) and the transmission port (11) to seal the gap between the first mounting protrusion (3212) and the transmission port (11).

5. The robot control box of claim 1, wherein, The robotic arm control box also includes a second drive unit and a cover plate. The cover plate is hinged to the outside of the box body (10). The second drive unit is mounted on the box body (10). The second drive unit is electrically connected to the electrical control unit (20). The output end of the second drive unit is driven to the cover plate to open and close the transmission port (11).

6. A control method of a robot control box, characterized by, The control method is used in the robotic arm control box according to any one of claims 3 to 4, wherein the electronic control unit (20) stores control programs for various robotic arms, and the control method includes: The electronic tag is sensed within a preset range of the robotic arm control box; The write information of the electronic tag is obtained, wherein the write information includes at least one feature of the robotic arm; The transmission unit (32) is controlled to move according to the written information so as to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information to the transmission port (11). The data transmission interface (32121) is used to connect with the robotic arm corresponding to the electronic tag to call the control program corresponding to the written information and control the robotic arm.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized by The rotating structure (321) further includes a second mounting protrusion (3213), which is disposed on the rotating seat (3211). The second mounting protrusion (3213) and a plurality of first mounting protrusions (3212) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating seat (3211). A touch display unit (32131) is provided at the end of the second mounting protrusion (3213) away from the rotating seat (3211). The rotating structure (321) is movably installed inside the housing (10). The transmission unit (32) further includes a push unit (322) electrically connected to the electronic control unit (20). The output end of the push unit (322) is drivenly connected to the rotating structure (321). The push unit (322) is used to push the rotating structure (321) to move towards or away from the transmission port (11). The control method further includes: After the robotic arm control box is powered on, the rotating structure (321) is controlled to rotate so that the touch display unit (32131) is opposite to the transmission port (11); The push unit (322) is controlled to transmit the touch display unit (32131) to the transmission port (11).

8. The control method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by, Controlling the movement of the transmission unit (32) according to the written information to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information to the transmission port (11), including: A confirmation button is displayed on the touch display unit (32131); In response to the confirmation button being touched, the transmission unit (32) is controlled to move according to the written information, so as to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information to the transmission port (11).

9. The control method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by, Controlling the movement of the transmission unit (32) according to the written information to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the written information to the transmission port (11), including: If multiple electronic tags are detected within a preset range, a confirmation button corresponding to each of the multiple electronic tags is displayed on the touch display unit (32131); The transmission unit (32) is controlled to move according to the write information corresponding to the confirmed button that is touched among the multiple confirmed buttons, so as to transmit the data transmission interface (32121) corresponding to the write information to the transmission port (11).

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