A special track for overhead mobile robots suitable for ceiling suspension

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of robot track technology, and discloses a special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for ceilings, which is installed on an aluminum buckle ceiling and includes a linear track, a cross track connector and a clamp. The aluminum buckle ceiling is made of a plurality of aluminum buckle veneers spliced ​​together, and the linear track is embedded in the gap between every two aluminum buckle veneers of the aluminum buckle ceiling. The cross track connector is used to connect the linear tracks in four directions. The linear track is hollow inside, and five openings are provided on the lower end surface of a single linear track. The intervals of the openings at the bottom of the single linear track are consistent. The special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for ceilings can be installed on the original aluminum buckle ceiling indoors without removing the original ceiling or redecorating. The hollow inside of the linear track provides space for the mechanical feet of the overhead robot to enter and exit. The bottom of the single linear track has five openings, which is convenient for the mechanical feet of the overhead robot to enter and exit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of robot tracks, in particular to a special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for a ceiling. Background Art

[0002] Overhead robot track refers to a track system designed specifically for overhead robots, which enables the robot to move freely on the ceiling. Through the track system, the overhead robot can operate efficiently without occupying ground space and make full use of indoor space. This feature enables it to perform tasks such as picking up and placing objects, cleaning and maintenance, and environmental monitoring. It can be applied to scenarios such as smart homes, medical care, warehousing and logistics, and commercial environments.

[0003] Common overhead robot track designs include fixed track systems, movable track systems, magnetic track systems and laser track systems; the installation of most of these tracks requires modification of the original ceiling structure, which is costly and difficult to maintain the aesthetics of the original ceiling; the fixed track system has a simple structure, but limits the robot's range of activities to a certain extent; the movable track system has high flexibility, but is complex to design and install and has high costs; the magnetic track system has low friction and is suitable for frequent movement, but the technology is not yet mature and the cost is high; the laser track system has accurate positioning, but is greatly affected by lighting conditions and has high maintenance requirements.

[0004] At present, the market lacks an overhead robot track that is simple to design and install, low in cost, and highly applicable, especially a track design that is suitable for indoor aluminum buckle ceilings and does not require dismantling the original ceiling structure. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a special overhead mobile robot track suitable for ceilings to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for ceiling suspension, which solves the problems mentioned in the above background.

[0006] The present invention provides the following technical solutions: a special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for a ceiling, which is installed on an aluminum buckle ceiling and includes a linear track, a cross track connector and a clamp. The aluminum buckle ceiling is formed by splicing a plurality of aluminum buckle veneers. The linear track is embedded in the gap between every two aluminum buckle veneers of the aluminum buckle ceiling. The cross track connector is used to connect the linear tracks in four directions and fill the gap at the intersection of the linear tracks. A triangular keel is arranged at the upper end of the aluminum buckle ceiling. The clamp is arranged above the cross track connector and located on the outside of the triangular keel. A main keel is arranged on the upper end surface of the triangular keel, and a hoisting assembly is arranged on the main keel.

[0007] Preferably, the linear track is hollow inside, and five openings are provided on the lower end surface of a single linear track, and the openings at the bottom of the single linear track are spaced uniformly.

[0008] Preferably, the cross track connector is inserted into the cross gaps between the linear tracks in four directions through a cross plug-in structure arranged above the cross track connector, and there are protruding clamps on both sides of the cross track connector, and the clamps are inserted into the hollow spaces of the linear tracks on both sides.

[0009] Preferably, the four corners of the aluminum buckle panels constituting the aluminum buckle ceiling are provided with avoidance slots, both ends of the four folded edges of the aluminum buckle panels are provided with protrusions protruding into the aluminum buckle panels, and the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel are provided with slots that cooperate with the protrusions.

[0010] Preferably, the triangular keel is clamped to the linear track and the outer sides of the folded edges of the aluminum veneer plates on both sides of the linear track, and the protrusions are clamped into the notches at the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel.

[0011] Preferably, the clamp includes a top plate, a No. 1 claw clamp and a No. 2 claw clamp, wherein two No. 1 claw clamps are provided, and the two No. 1 claw clamps are respectively fixedly disposed at both ends of the lower end surface of the top plate, and a cylindrical head hexagon socket screw is disposed on the No. 1 claw clamp.

[0012] Preferably, the No. 2 claw clamp is a movable structure, a mounting hole is provided on the No. 2 claw clamp, the No. 2 claw clamp is arranged on one side of the No. 1 claw clamp through a cylindrical head hexagon socket screw, and a fastening nut for fixing the No. 2 claw clamp is provided on the cylindrical head hexagon socket screw.

[0013] Preferably, a keel hanging piece is provided at the connection between the triangular keel and the main keel, a slot is provided at the lower end of the keel hanging piece, a folded edge is provided at the upper end of the keel hanging piece, the lower end of the keel hanging piece is clamped with the triangular keel through the slot, and the upper end of the keel hanging piece is clamped with the main keel through the folded edge.

[0014] Preferably, the hoisting assembly includes a large hoist, a limiting screw and a threaded hoist, the large hoist sleeve is arranged on the outer surface of the main keel, and the limiting screw is threadedly connected to the large hoist.

[0015] Preferably, the threaded suspension rod is threadedly connected to the upper wall of the large suspension, a top blast shell is provided at the upper end of the threaded suspension rod, and a top blast head is provided at the upper end of the top blast shell.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The special track for the overhead mobile robot suitable for ceiling suspended ceiling realizes the effective suspension of the aluminum buckle single plate by inserting the protrusion of the aluminum buckle single plate into the groove of the triangular keel. The top of the straight track is a sharp corner, which can be knocked into the gap between two adjacent aluminum buckle single plates, and the two ends of the sharp corners are stuck on the folded edges of the two aluminum buckle single plates. The interior of the straight track is hollow, which provides space for the entry and exit of the mechanical feet of the overhead robot. The bottom width of the straight track is wider than the gap between the two aluminum buckle single plates, and the two sides of the straight track are gradually thinner, which can be well connected with the bottom surfaces of the aluminum buckle single plates on both sides, so as to cover the gap between the two aluminum buckle single plates. The cross track connector can be used to connect the straight track and cover the cross gap after assembly, so as to ensure the aesthetics of the aluminum buckle ceiling after installation, that is, there is no obviously exposed large gap and more prominent structure, and there are five openings at the bottom of the single straight track, and the openings at the bottom of the single straight track are uniformly spaced, so as to facilitate the entry and exit of the mechanical feet of the overhead robot.

[0018] 2. The special track for the top-mounted mobile robot suitable for ceiling suspended ceiling is provided with a clamp, and the lower end surface of the top plate is two sets of claw clamp structures. The No. 2 claw clamp is a movable structure, which is fastened by a cylindrical head hexagonal screw and a fastening nut. The fastening nut is loosened, and the aluminum buckle single plate and the linear track are placed in the No. 1 claw clamp and the No. 2 claw clamp, and then the fastening nut is tightened to fix it. The function of the clamp is to increase the load-bearing capacity and stability of the linear track without embedded triangular keel, so that the top-mounted robot can walk steadily on the track; the lower end of the keel hanging piece is clamped with the triangular keel through the clamping groove, and the upper end of the keel hanging piece is clamped with the main keel by folding the clamping edge, which can realize the effective connection between the triangular keel and the main keel, and ensure the stability between the two.

[0019] 3. The special track for the overhead mobile robot suitable for ceilings has a simple structure, low production difficulty and easy installation. It enables the overhead robot to hover and walk under the indoor aluminum buckle ceiling and perform lightweight tasks such as picking up objects. It is a robot-friendly environment construction solution that can be installed on the original indoor aluminum buckle ceiling without removing the original ceiling or redecorating. It is easy to install and replace, with high efficiency and low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of the dedicated track for the top-mounted mobile robot applicable to the ceiling of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall back structure of the dedicated track for the top-mounted mobile robot applicable to the ceiling of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a partial front structural schematic diagram of the dedicated track for the top-mounted mobile robot applicable to the ceiling of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial back structure of the dedicated track for the top-mounted mobile robot applicable to the ceiling of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 A front view of

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the aluminum buckle single plate and the linear track of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cross track connector of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the cross track connector and the linear track of the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the keel hanging piece of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of the hoisting assembly of the present invention;

[0030] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamp of the present invention;

[0031] Fig.12 For the present invention Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at center A;

[0032] Fig.13 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at B in the figure.

[0033] In the figure: 1. Aluminum buckle ceiling; 101. Avoidance slot; 102. Protrusion; 2. Straight track; 201. Opening; 3. Cross track connector; 301. Clamp; 4. Clamp; 401. Top plate; 402. No. 1 claw clamp; 403. No. 2 claw clamp; 404. Cylindrical head hexagon screw; 405. Fastening nut; 406. Mounting hole; 5. Triangular keel; 501. Slot; 6. Keel hanging piece; 601. Card slot; 602. Folding card edge; 7. Main keel; 8. Lifting assembly; 801. Large hanger; 802. Limit screw; 803. Threaded hanger; 804. Top burst shell; 805. Top burst head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] See also Figure 1-13 A special track for an overhead mobile robot suitable for a ceiling is installed on an aluminum buckle ceiling 1, including a linear track 2, a cross track connector 3 and a clamp 4. The aluminum buckle ceiling 1 is spliced ​​by a plurality of aluminum buckle veneers. The linear track 2 is embedded in the gap between every two aluminum buckle veneers of the aluminum buckle ceiling 1. The cross track connector 3 is used to connect the linear tracks 2 in four directions and fill the gap at the intersection of the linear tracks 2. A triangular keel 5 is arranged at the upper end of the aluminum buckle ceiling 1. The clamp 4 is arranged above the cross track connector 3 and is located on the outside of the triangular keel 5. A main keel 7 is arranged on the upper end surface of the triangular keel 5, and a hoisting component 8 is arranged on the main keel 7.

[0036] Among them; the linear track 2 is hollow inside, and five openings 201 are opened on the lower end surface of a single linear track 2. The bottom openings 201 of a single linear track 2 are uniformly spaced. The cross plug-in structure provided above the cross track connector 3 is inserted into the cross gaps between the linear tracks 2 in four directions. There are protruding clamps 301 on both sides of the cross track connector 3. The clamps 301 are inserted into the hollow spaces of the linear tracks 2 on both sides. The top of the linear track 2 is a sharp corner that can be knocked into the gap between two adjacent aluminum buckle veneers. The two ends of the sharp corners are clamped on the folded edges of the two aluminum buckle veneers. The interior of the linear track 2 is hollow, which is a top-mounted robot machine The cross track connector 3 is used to connect the straight track 2 and the cross track connector 3 to shield the cross gap after assembly, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the aluminum buckle ceiling 1 after installation, that is, there are no obviously exposed large gaps and more prominent structures, and there are five openings 201 at the bottom of a single straight track 2, and the openings 201 at the bottom of a single straight track 2 are uniformly spaced, which is convenient for the mechanical feet of the overhead robot to enter and exit.

[0037] Among them, the four corners of the aluminum buckle veneer constituting the aluminum buckle ceiling 1 are provided with avoidance grooves 101, the two ends of the four folded edges of the aluminum buckle veneer are provided with protrusions 102 protruding into the aluminum buckle veneer, and the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel 5 are provided with grooves 501 that cooperate with the protrusions 102. The triangular keel 5 is clamped to the linear track 2 and the outer sides of the folded edges of the aluminum veneer on both sides of the linear track 2, and the protrusions 102 are clamped into the grooves 501 at the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel 5. By clamping the protrusions 102 of the aluminum buckle veneer into the grooves 501 of the triangular keel 5, the effective suspension of the aluminum buckle veneer is achieved.

[0038] Among them; the clamp 4 includes a top plate 401, a No. 1 claw clamp 402 and a No. 2 claw clamp 403, the No. 1 claw clamp 402 is provided with two, the two No. 1 claw clamps 402 are respectively fixedly arranged at both ends of the lower end surface of the top plate 401, the No. 1 claw clamp 402 is provided with a cylindrical head hexagon socket screw 404, the No. 2 claw clamp 403 is a movable structure, and the No. 2 claw clamp 403 is provided with a mounting hole 406, the No. 2 claw clamp 403 is arranged on one side of the No. 1 claw clamp 402 through a cylindrical head hexagon socket screw 404, and a fastening nut 405 for fixing the No. 2 claw clamp 403 is provided on the cylindrical head hexagon socket screw 404, and the top plate 4 01 The lower end surface is two sets of claw clamp structures, and the No. 2 claw clamp 403 is a movable structure, which is fastened by a cylindrical head hexagon screw 404 and a fastening nut 405. Loosen the fastening nut 405, place the top plate 401 on the upper end surface of the triangular keel 5, place the aluminum buckle single plate and the linear track 2 in the No. 1 claw clamp 402 and the No. 2 claw clamp 403, and then tighten the fastening nut 405 to fix it. The function of the clamp 4 is to make the weight of the clamped components borne by the triangular keel 5, increase the load-bearing capacity and stability of the linear track 2 that is not embedded in the triangular keel 5, so that the top robot can walk steadily on the track.

[0039] Among them, a keel hanging piece 6 is provided at the connection between the triangular keel 5 and the main keel 7, a slot 601 is provided at the lower end of the keel hanging piece 6, and a folded clamping edge 602 is provided at the upper end of the keel hanging piece 6. The lower end of the keel hanging piece 6 is clamped with the triangular keel 5 through the slot 601, and the upper end of the keel hanging piece 6 is clamped with the main keel 7 through the folded clamping edge 602. By providing the keel hanging piece 6, the effective connection between the triangular keel 5 and the main keel 7 can be achieved, and the stability between the two is guaranteed.

[0040] Among them, the hanging assembly 8 includes a large hanger 801, a limiting screw 802 and a threaded hanger 803. The large hanger 801 is sleeved on the outer surface of the main keel 7. The limiting screw 802 is threadedly connected to the large hanger 801, and the threaded hanger 803 is threadedly connected to the upper wall of the large hanger 801. A top explosion shell 804 is arranged on the upper end of the threaded hanger 803, and a top explosion head 805 is arranged on the upper end of the top explosion shell 804. The large hanger 801 can be effectively sleeved on the outside of the main keel 7 and can be effectively fixed on the main keel 7 with the limiting screw 802. The threaded hanger 803 is arranged to facilitate the installation of the top explosion shell 804 and the top explosion head 805. The top explosion shell 804 protects and guides the internal top explosion head 805. The top explosion shell 804 can ensure that the top explosion head 805 can be accurately positioned at the position where it needs to be connected. The construction personnel use professional tools to apply external force to the top explosion head 805 to make it expand, and then closely combine with the base material to achieve the purpose of stabilizing the ceiling.

[0041] Working principle: the top of the linear track 2 is a sharp corner, which can be knocked into the gap between two adjacent aluminum buckle panels, and the two ends of the sharp corners are stuck on the folded edges of the two aluminum buckle panels. The interior of the linear track 2 is hollow, which provides space for the entry and exit of the mechanical feet of the overhead robot. The bottom width of the linear track 2 is wider than the gap between the two aluminum buckle panels, and the thinning shape of the two sides can be well connected with the bottom surface of the aluminum buckle panels on both sides, which plays a role in covering the gap between the two aluminum buckle panels. Cooperating with the cross track connector 3, the linear track 2 is connected after assembly and the cross gap is covered, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the aluminum buckle ceiling 1 after installation, that is, there are no obviously exposed large gaps and more prominent structures, and there are five openings 201 at the bottom of a single linear track 2. The openings 201 at the bottom of a single linear track 2 are uniformly spaced, which is convenient for the mechanical feet of the overhead robot to enter and exit.

[0042] Furthermore, by inserting the protrusion 102 of the aluminum buckle plate into the groove 501 of the triangular keel 5, the effective suspension of the aluminum buckle plate is achieved. The lower end surface of the top plate 401 is two sets of claw clamp structures. The second claw clamp 403 is a movable structure, which is fastened by a cylindrical head hexagon screw 404 and a fastening nut 405. Loosen the fastening nut 405, place the aluminum buckle plate and the linear track 2 in the first claw clamp 402 and the second claw clamp 403, and then tighten the fastening nut 405 to fix it. The function of the clamp 4 is to increase the load-bearing capacity and stability of the linear track 2 that is not embedded in the triangular keel 5, so that the top robot can walk steadily on the track.

[0043] Furthermore, the lower end of the keel hanging piece 6 is clamped with the triangular keel 5 through the clamping groove 601, and the upper end of the keel hanging piece 6 is clamped with the main keel 7 through the folded clamping edge 602, so as to realize the effective connection between the triangular keel 5 and the main keel 7 and ensure the stability between the two. By providing a large hanger 801, it can be effectively sleeved on the outside of the main keel 7 and can be effectively fixed on the main keel 7 in cooperation with the limiting screw 802. By providing a threaded hanger 803, it is convenient to install the top blast shell 804 and the top blast head 805. The top blast shell 804 protects and guides the internal top blast head 805. The top blast shell 804 can ensure that the top blast head 805 can be accurately positioned at the position where it needs to be connected. The construction personnel use professional tools to apply external force to the top blast head 805 to make it expand, and then closely combine with the base material to achieve the purpose of stabilizing the ceiling.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A special track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot, which is installed on an aluminum buckle ceiling (1), characterized in that: The invention comprises a linear track (2), a cross track connector (3) and a clamp (4). The aluminum buckle ceiling (1) is formed by splicing a plurality of aluminum buckle veneers. The linear track (2) is embedded in the gap between each two aluminum buckle veneers of the aluminum buckle ceiling (1). The linear track (2) is hollow inside. Five openings (201) are opened on the lower end surface of a single linear track (2). The openings (201) at the bottom of the single linear track (2) are spaced uniformly. The cross track connector (3) is used to connect the linear tracks (2) in four directions and fill the gap at the intersection of the linear tracks (2). A triangular keel (5) is arranged at the upper end of the aluminum buckle ceiling (1). The clamp (4) is arranged above the cross track connector (3) and outside the triangular keel (5). The clamp (4) comprises a top plate (401), a first claw clamp (402) and a second claw clamp (403). ), two No. 1 claw clamps (402) are provided, and the two No. 1 claw clamps (402) are respectively fixedly arranged at two ends of the lower end surface of the top plate (401), and the No. 1 claw clamp (402) is provided with a cylindrical head hexagon socket screw (404), and the No. 2 claw clamp (403) is a movable structure, and the No. 2 claw clamp (403) is provided with a mounting hole (406), and the No. 2 claw clamp (403) is arranged on one side of the No. 1 claw clamp (402) through the cylindrical head hexagon socket screw (404), and the cylindrical head hexagon socket screw (404) is provided with a fastening nut (405) for fixing the No. 2 claw clamp (403), and the upper end surface of the triangular keel (5) is provided with a main keel (7), and the main keel (7) is provided with a hoisting assembly (8); The cross track connecting piece (3) is inserted into the cross gaps between the linear tracks (2) in four directions through a cross plug-in structure arranged above the cross track connecting piece (3). Both sides of the cross track connecting piece (3) are provided with protruding clamps (301), and the clamps (301) are inserted into the hollow spaces of the linear tracks (2) on both sides.

2. The dedicated track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot suitable for a ceiling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum buckle veneer plates constituting the aluminum buckle ceiling (1) are provided with avoidance notches (101) at the four corners, and the four folded edges of the aluminum buckle veneer plates are provided with protrusions (102) protruding into the aluminum buckle veneer plates at both ends, and the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel (5) are provided with notches (501) that cooperate with the protrusions (102).

3. The dedicated track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot suitable for a ceiling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The triangular keel (5) is clamped to the linear track (2) and the outer sides of the folded edges of the aluminum buckle single plates on both sides of the linear track (2), and the protrusions (102) are clamped into the notches (501) at the lower ends of the two side walls of the triangular keel (5).

4. The dedicated track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot suitable for a ceiling according to claim 1, characterized in that: A keel hanging piece (6) is provided at the connection between the triangular keel (5) and the main keel (7); a clamping groove (601) is provided at the lower end of the keel hanging piece (6); a folded clamping edge (602) is provided at the upper end of the keel hanging piece (6); the lower end of the keel hanging piece (6) is clamped with the triangular keel (5) via the clamping groove (601); and the upper end of the keel hanging piece (6) is clamped with the main keel (7) via the folded clamping edge (602).

5. The dedicated track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot suitable for a ceiling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hoisting assembly (8) comprises a large hanger (801), a limiting screw (802) and a threaded hanger (803); the large hanger (801) is sleeved on the outer surface of the main keel (7); and the limiting screw (802) is threadedly connected to the large hanger (801).

6. The dedicated track for a ceiling-mounted mobile robot suitable for a ceiling according to claim 5, characterized in that: The threaded suspension rod (803) is threadably connected to the upper wall of the large suspension (801); a top bursting shell (804) is provided at the upper end of the threaded suspension rod (803); and a top bursting head (805) is provided at the upper end of the top bursting shell (804).

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