Sweeping robot with path planning function
The sweeping robot's retractable camera and anti-collision system enable accurate path planning and collision protection, addressing the issues of obstacle collisions and direction loss, enhancing cleaning efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411483285.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-23
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Sweeping robots often collide with obstacles, lose direction, and fail to clean according to preset paths due to single-function cameras, reducing their effectiveness.
A sweeping robot equipped with a retractable camera system, anti-collision strips, and a self-editing path planning module that uses a camera to record environmental data, adjust cleaning routes, and sense furniture to enhance path accuracy, while anti-collision strips protect the robot and adjust its direction.
The system improves cleaning accuracy by planning routes around obstacles and protecting the robot from collisions, ensuring continuous cleaning without spinning in place.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sweeping robots, and in particular to a sweeping robot with a path planning function. Background Art
[0002] A sweeping robot, also known as an automatic sweeper, smart vacuum cleaner, robot vacuum cleaner, etc., is a type of smart home appliance that can automatically clean the floor in the room with the help of artificial intelligence. It generally uses brushing and vacuuming to absorb the debris on the floor into its own garbage collection box, thereby completing the function of floor cleaning. Generally speaking, robots that complete sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping are also collectively classified as sweeping robots.
[0003] The existing devices may have the following problems when in use: the sweeping robot will inevitably collide with obstacles during use, and after the collision, the sweeping robot loses its direction of use and is likely to spin in place, not cleaning according to the preset path, which reduces the use effect of the sweeping robot. Secondly, the camera has a single function, which reduces the intelligent effect. Summary of the invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sweeping robot with a path planning function to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a sweeping robot with a path planning function, comprising a sweeping robot, a control terminal, and an anti-collision strip, wherein the sweeping robot is provided with a control terminal inside, a retractable groove is provided on one side of the sweeping robot, a spring is fixedly connected in the retractable groove, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the anti-collision strip, a notch is provided in the sweeping robot, an electric push rod is installed in the notch, the electric push rod is activated by the control terminal to drive the slide plate to rise, the slide plate extends the camera on the top out of the notch, and the slide plate is fastened to the top output end of the electric push rod The top of the skateboard is rotatably connected to a connecting block, a camera is installed on one side of the connecting block, a rotating motor is installed on the top of the connecting block, and the rotating motor is started to drive the connecting block to rotate, so that the camera rotates 360 degrees. The camera records the environment and transmits the data to the space construction module. The self-editing path planning module is used to edit the data in the space construction module to plan the cleaning route. The top of the rotating motor is connected to a top cover, and a radar is arranged on the top of the top cover. The radar is arranged on the top of the top cover to sense the work under the furniture of the sweeping robot and improve the accuracy of path cleaning.
[0006] In a further embodiment, the control terminal is electrically connected to the signal module, the space construction module, the camera module, the self-editing path planning module, the anti-collision module, and the sensing module.
[0007] In a further embodiment, a cleaning head is installed at the bottom of the sweeping robot, and a charging head is provided on one side of the sweeping robot.
[0008] In a further embodiment, slide grooves are provided on both sides of the notch, slide rods are provided inside the slide grooves, sliders are provided at both ends of the slide plate, and the sliders are slidably connected to the slide rods to improve the stability of the camera use.
[0009] In a further embodiment, a contact head is provided on one side of the anti-collision strip, and a sensor sheet is provided inside the shrinkage groove. The sensor sheet is connected to the control terminal signal. When a collision occurs, the anti-collision strip is subjected to force to squeeze the spring so that the contact head contacts the sensor sheet. According to the different anti-collision strips that collide, the direction is blocked and recorded in the space construction module, and the use direction is adjusted immediately.
[0010] In a further embodiment, the anti-collision module includes an anti-collision strip, a contact head, and a sensor sheet. The anti-collision strip prevents the outer shell of the sweeping robot from being dented, causing damage to the internal components.
[0011] In a further embodiment, the camera module includes an electric push rod, a slide plate, a connecting block, a camera, and a rotating motor, thereby improving the flexibility of camera use.
[0012] In a further embodiment, the camera module includes an electric push rod, a slide plate, a connecting block, a camera, and a rotating motor.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The camera records the environment and passes the data to the space construction module. The self-editing path planning module is used to edit the data in the space construction module and plan the cleaning route. The radar is installed on the top of the top cover to sense the work under the furniture of the sweeping robot to improve the accuracy of path cleaning. The camera can be started by the control terminal at any time for the user to check the cleaning effect.
[0015] 2. Three sets of anti-collision strips protect the forward direction of the sweeping robot. When a collision occurs, the anti-collision strips are forced to squeeze the spring so that the contact head contacts the sensing piece. According to the different anti-collision strips that collide, the direction is blocked. This not only protects the sweeping robot, but also adjusts the use direction in time and records the spatial data to avoid the same situation from happening again. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the work flow structure of the present invention.
[0021] In the figure: 1. Sweeping robot; 2. Anti-collision strip; 3. Charging head; 4. Cleaning head; 5. Slide groove; 6. Sliding rod; 7. Camera; 8. Top cover; 9. Rotating motor; 10. Slide plate; 11. Connecting block; 12. Radar; 13. Electric push rod; 14. Notch; 15. Contact head; 16. Spring; 17. Contraction groove; 18. Sensor sheet; 19. Control terminal; 20. Signal module; 21. Space construction module; 22. Camera module; 23. Self-editing path planning module; 24. Anti-collision module; 25. Sensor module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.
[0023] See also Figure 1-4 , an embodiment of the present invention: a sweeping robot with a path planning function, comprising a sweeping robot 1, a control terminal 19, and an anti-collision strip 2, a contraction groove 17 is provided on one side of the sweeping robot 1, a spring 16 is fixedly connected in the contraction groove 17, one end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the anti-collision strip 2, a contact head 15 is provided on one side of the anti-collision strip 2, a sensor sheet 18 is provided inside the contraction groove 17, and the sensor sheet 18 is connected to the control terminal 19 by signal, the anti-collision module 24 comprises the anti-collision strip 2, the contact head 15, and the sensor sheet 18, when the sweeping robot 1 is working, the forward direction of the sweeping robot 1 is protected by three groups of anti-collision strips 2, when the collision occurs, the anti-collision strip 2 is forced to compress the spring 16 so that the contact head 15 contacts the sensor sheet 18, according to the collision of different anti-collision strips 2, the direction is blocked and recorded in the space construction module 21, and the use direction is adjusted immediately, and the direction of cleaning can be adjusted quickly to prevent the sweeping robot 1 from spinning in place.
[0024] See also Figure 1-3The sweeping robot 1 is provided with a slot 14, in which an electric push rod 13 is installed, and a slide plate 10 is fastened to the top output end of the electric push rod 13, and a connecting block 11 is rotatably connected to the top of the slide plate 10, and a camera 7 is installed on one side of the connecting block 11. The electric push rod 13 is started by the control terminal 19 to drive the slide plate 10 to rise, and the slide plate 10 extends the top camera 7 out of the slot 14. At this time, the rotating motor 9 is started to drive the connecting block 11 to rotate, so that the camera 7 rotates 360 degrees accordingly, and the camera 7 records the environment and transmits the data to the space construction module 21, and the self-editing path planning module 2 3 is edited in cooperation with the data in the space construction module 21 to plan the cleaning route. A rotating motor 9 is installed on the top of the connecting block 11. A top cover 8 is connected to the top of the rotating motor 9. A radar 12 is arranged on the top of the top cover 8. The radar 12 is arranged on the top of the top cover 8 to sense the work of the sweeping robot 1 under the furniture and improve the accuracy of path cleaning. Slide grooves 5 are arranged on both sides of the notch 14. A slide bar 6 is arranged inside the slide groove 5. Slide blocks are arranged at both ends of the slide plate 10. The slide block is slidably connected to the slide bar 6. The camera module 22 includes an electric push rod 13, a slide plate 10, a connecting block 11, a camera 7, and a rotating motor 9.
[0025] See also Figure 1-5 A control terminal 19 is provided inside the sweeping robot 1, and the control terminal 19 is electrically connected to a signal module 20, a space construction module 21, a camera module 22, a self-editing path planning module 23, an anti-collision module 24, and a sensing module 25. The signal module 20 facilitates the user to edit the path and control. A cleaning head 4 is installed at the bottom of the sweeping robot 1, and a charging head 3 is provided on one side of the sweeping robot 1.
[0026] Working principle: start the electric push rod 13 through the control terminal 19 to drive the skateboard 10 to rise, and the skateboard 10 extends the camera 7 on the top out of the slot 14. At this time, start the rotating motor 9 to drive the connecting block 11 to rotate, so that the camera 7 rotates 360°, and the camera 7 records the environment and transmits the data to the space construction module 21. The self-editing path planning module 23 cooperates with the data in the space construction module 21 to edit and plan the cleaning route. The radar 12 is set on the top of the top cover 8 to sense the work of the sweeping robot 1 under the furniture, so as to improve the accuracy of the path cleaning. When the sweeping robot 1 is working, the three groups of anti-collision strips 2 are used to protect the forward direction of the sweeping robot 1. When colliding, the anti-collision strip 2 is forced to squeeze the spring 16 so that the contact head 15 contacts the sensing sheet 18. According to the collision of different anti-collision strips 2, the direction is blocked and recorded in the space construction module 21 to prevent the sweeping robot 1 from spinning in place.
[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.
Claims
1. A sweeping robot with a path planning function, comprising a sweeping robot (1), a control terminal (19), and an anti-collision strip (2), characterized in that: A control terminal (19) is arranged inside the sweeping robot (1); a contraction groove (17) is provided on one side of the sweeping robot (1); a spring (16) is fixedly connected inside the contraction groove (17); one end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to an anti-collision strip (2); a notch (14) is provided inside the sweeping robot (1); an electric push rod (13) is installed in the notch (14); a slide plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top output end of the electric push rod (13); a connecting block (11) is rotatably connected to the top of the slide plate (10); a camera (7) is installed on one side of the connecting block (11); a rotating motor (9) is installed on the top of the connecting block (11); a top cover (8) is connected to the top of the rotating motor (9); a radar (12) is arranged on the top of the top cover (8).
2. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control terminal (19) is electrically connected to a signal module (20), a space construction module (21), a camera module (22), a self-editing path planning module (23), an anti-collision module (24), and a sensing module (25).
3. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning head (4) is installed at the bottom of the sweeping robot (1), and a charging head (3) is arranged on one side of the sweeping robot (1).
4. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Slide grooves (5) are provided on both sides of the notch (14), a slide rod (6) is provided inside the slide groove (5), and sliders are provided at both ends of the slide plate (10), and the sliders are slidably connected to the slide rod (6).
5. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A contact head (15) is provided on one side of the anti-collision strip (2), and a sensing sheet (18) is provided inside the shrinkage groove (17), and the sensing sheet (18) is connected to a control terminal (19) for signal transmission.
6. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-collision module (24) comprises an anti-collision strip (2), a contact head (15), and a sensor sheet (18).
7. The sweeping robot with path planning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera module (22) comprises an electric push rod (13), a slide plate (10), a connecting block (11), a camera (7), and a rotating motor (9).