Indoor flight housekeeper

Abstract

The invention relates to a flight steward used indoors. The flight steward comprises an aircraft. The aircraft comprises an outer framework, an inner fixing frame and a flight assembly. Rotating shafts are arranged on the two sides of the inner fixing frame, and the rotating shafts are rotationally connected with the outer framework; the flight assembly comprises a propeller assembly, a control module, a steering module and a battery module which are fixedly connected in sequence from top to bottom; the control module and the inner fixing frame are fixedly installed. The aircraft is provided with a function module used for realizing following, voice and image functions. The invention provides a flight steward used indoors, which adopts a flight mode, follows a service object in real time, provides voice and image functions, and is convenient to observe the service object in all directions and communicate with the service object.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of service robots, and in particular to a flight butler for indoor use. Background Art

[0002] At present, indoor service robots are generally divided into immobile and movable types; among them, movable robots generally adopt ground movement, which is restricted by indoor layout and cannot meet the needs of real-time and comprehensive services. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a flying butler for indoor use, which adopts a flying mode to follow the service object in real time, provides voice and image functions, and facilitates all-round observation of the service object and communication with the service object.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a flight steward for indoor use, including an aircraft; the aircraft includes an outer frame, an inner fixed frame, and a flight component; the inner fixed frame has a rotating shaft on both sides, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the outer frame; the flight component includes a propeller component, a control module, a steering module, and a battery module that are fixedly connected in sequence from top to bottom; the control module is fixedly installed on the inner fixed frame; the aircraft is installed with a functional module for realizing follow-up, voice, and image functions.

[0005] Furthermore, the steering module includes a first motor, a second motor and a U-shaped connecting frame; the bottom side of the U-shaped connecting frame is fixedly connected to the battery module; the second motor is horizontally arranged, the fixed part of the second motor is fixed to the U-shaped connecting frame, and the rotating part of the second motor is arranged between the two arms of the U-shaped connecting frame; the top side of the fixed part of the first motor is fixed to the control module, and the bottom side of the rotating part of the first motor is connected to the rotating part of the second motor.

[0006] Furthermore, the functional module of the aircraft includes a sound and microphone module, which is fixed to the flight component; the sound and microphone module is electrically connected to the control module.

[0007] Furthermore, the functional module of the aircraft includes a screen; the screen is installed on the outside of the exoskeleton; and the screen is electrically connected to the control module.

[0008] Furthermore, the functional module of the aircraft includes a visual component; the visual component is installed on the front and rear sides of the outer frame; and the visual component is electrically connected to the control module.

[0009] Furthermore, the functional module of the aircraft includes a lighting assembly; the lighting assembly is installed on the upper and lower sides of the exoskeleton; and the lighting assembly is electrically connected to the control module.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer frame includes a first circular frame and a second circular frame, and the first circular frame is fixedly connected to the second circular slide and is in a cross shape.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer frame also includes an outer frame arranged outside the first circular frame and the second circular frame, the outer frame is substantially spherical, and the outer frame is fixedly connected to the first circular frame and / or the second circular frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the flight steward also includes a docking base that cooperates with the aircraft; the docking base includes a docking platform; the top surface of the docking platform is set as a docking surface that matches the shape of the outer and inner frames of the aircraft; a wireless charging module is arranged in the docking platform, and the wireless charging module has a wireless charging transmitting end; the bottom side of the battery module of the aircraft is provided with a wireless charging receiving end that cooperates with the wireless charging transmitting end.

[0013] Furthermore, the docking base also includes a wall-mounted box fixed to the docking platform; a computing module is arranged in the wall-mounted box; and the computing module is wirelessly connected to the control module.

[0014] Advantages of the present invention: The indoor flying butler of the present invention adopts a flying mode to follow the service object in real time, provides voice and image functions, and is convenient for all-round observation of the service object and communication with the service object. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a flight steward for indoor use in an embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an indoor flight steward aircraft of an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 A schematic right view of a flight steward aircraft for indoor use according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a flight assembly of a flight steward for indoor use according to an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a docking base of a flight steward for indoor use according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 A control logic diagram of various modules and components of a flight steward for indoor use according to an embodiment;

[0021] Among them, 1-aircraft, 2-docking base, 11-external skeleton, 12-internal fixing frame, 13-flight component, 14-screen, 15-visual component, 16-lighting component, 111-first circular skeleton, 112-second circular skeleton, 113-external frame skeleton, 131-propeller assembly, 132-control module, 133-first motor, 134-second motor, 135-U-shaped connecting frame, 136-battery module, 21-docking platform, 22-wall-mounted box, 211-docking surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0023] Example

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the present embodiment provides a flight steward for indoor use, comprising an aircraft 1; the aircraft 1 comprises an outer frame 11, an inner fixed frame 12, and a flight assembly 13; the inner fixed frame 12 has a rotating shaft on both sides, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the outer frame 11; the flight assembly 13 comprises a propeller assembly 131, a control module 132, a steering module, and a battery module 136 which are fixedly connected in sequence from top to bottom; the control module 132 is fixedly installed on the inner fixed frame 12; the aircraft 1 is installed with a functional module for realizing follow-up, voice, and image functions.

[0025] In this embodiment, the control module 132 has an outer shell for heat dissipation and protection, and the outer shell is fixed to the inner fixing frame; the control module 132 also has a control circuit board fixed in the outer shell.

[0026] Refer to Figure 4 As shown, the steering module includes a first motor 133, a second motor 134 and a U-shaped connecting frame 135; the bottom side of the U-shaped connecting frame 135 is fixedly connected to the battery module 134; the second motor 134 is horizontally arranged, the fixed part of the second motor 134 is fixed to the U-shaped connecting frame 135, and the rotating part of the second motor 134 is arranged between the two arms of the U-shaped connecting frame 135; the top side of the fixed part of the first motor 133 is fixed to the control module 132, and the bottom side of the rotating part of the first motor 133 is connected to the rotating part of the second motor 134.

[0027] In this embodiment, the propeller assembly includes a propeller and a motor for driving the propeller, and a protective cover for heat dissipation is arranged on the outside of the motor; the operation of the propeller assembly provides lift for the aircraft, allowing the aircraft to hover in the air. If horizontal flight is required, the second motor swings back and forth at a certain angle, and under the action of gravity, the propeller assembly will also tilt at a certain angle, and the propeller will drive the aircraft to fly horizontally forward or backward; if left or right turns are required, based on the action of the second motor, the first motor rotates at a certain angle, and under the action of gravity, the propeller assembly will be driven to tilt in the direction of the required turn, thereby driving the aircraft to fly in the required direction.

[0028] In a flight steward for indoor use of this embodiment, the functional modules of the aircraft 1 include a sound and microphone module, which is fixed to the flight component 13; the sound and microphone module is electrically connected to the control module 132; and the sound and microphone module is used to provide a voice interaction function.

[0029] Refer to Figure 2 As shown, the functional module of the aircraft 1 includes a screen 14; the screen is installed on the outside of the outer frame 11; the screen is electrically connected to the control module 132; and the screen is used to display interactive information.

[0030] Refer to Figure 3 As shown, the functional module of the aircraft 1 includes a visual component 15; the visual component 15 is installed on the front and rear sides of the outer frame 11; the visual component 15 is electrically connected to the control module 132; the visual component is used to realize visual obstacle avoidance of the aircraft 1, and can also recognize and follow the movement of people, accompanying the left and right of the service object.

[0031] Refer to Figure 3 As shown, the functional module of the aircraft 1 includes a lighting assembly 16; the lighting assembly 16 is installed on the upper and lower sides of the outer frame 11; the lighting assembly 16 is electrically connected to the control module 132; the lighting assembly provides lighting, and provides functions such as flashing or extinguishing as needed.

[0032] Refer to Figure 2 As shown, the outer frame 11 includes a first circular frame 111 and a second circular frame 112 , and the first circular frame 111 is fixedly connected to the second circular slide 112 in a cross shape.

[0033] Refer to Figure 2 As shown, the outer frame 11 also includes an outer frame 113 disposed outside the first circular frame 111 and the second circular frame 112. The outer frame 113 is generally spherical and is fixedly connected to the first circular frame 111 and / or the second circular frame 112. In this embodiment, the outer frame is a generally spherical cage structure composed of pentagons and hexagons.

[0034] Refer to Figure 5 As shown, the flight steward also includes a docking base 2 that cooperates with the aircraft 1; the docking base 2 includes a docking platform 21; the top surface of the docking platform 21 is set as a docking surface 211 that matches the shape of the outer and inner frames 11 of the aircraft; a wireless charging module is arranged in the docking platform 21, and the wireless charging module has a wireless charging transmitting end; the bottom side of the battery module 136 of the aircraft 1 is provided with a wireless charging receiving end that cooperates with the wireless charging transmitting end.

[0035] Refer to Figure 5 As shown, the docking base 2 also includes a wall-mounted box 22 fixed to the docking platform 21; a computing module is arranged in the wall-mounted box 22; and the computing module is wirelessly connected to the control module 132.

[0036] The control logic of a flight steward used indoors in this embodiment can be referred to Figure 6 As shown; the control module and the operation module interact via Bluetooth, the data is processed by the operation module, and the control module executes the operation results.

[0037] In a flight steward for indoor use of the present embodiment, the outer skeleton 11 is rotatably connected to the inner fixed frame 12, and the outer skeleton 11 does not interfere with the operation of the flight component; the flight component utilizes the cooperation of the first motor and the second motor to drive the aircraft to turn in any direction at any time, and utilizes the feedback of the visual component to avoid obstacles.

[0038] In a flight steward for indoor use of the present embodiment, a docking base wall-mounted box is fixed to a wall and connected to a power source and a network; the aircraft is docked on a docking station; the aircraft and the docking station are equipped with a wireless charging module, and when the aircraft is low on power, it flies back to the docking station for wireless charging.

[0039] The flying butler of this embodiment for indoor use adopts a flying mode and is not affected by the indoor ground layout; it can follow the service object in real time, observe and communicate in all directions; the exoskeleton used is all made of lightweight materials and flexible protection; the visual components can perform visual navigation and obstacle avoidance; the audio-microphone module can accept voice commands and can also communicate with the service object by voice; the overall structure is light and flexible.

[0040] The above embodiments should not limit the present invention in any way, and any technical solutions obtained by equivalent replacement or equivalent conversion shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flight steward for indoor use, characterized by: The invention comprises an aircraft (1); the aircraft (1) comprises an outer frame (11), an inner fixing frame (12), and a flight assembly (13); the inner fixing frame (12) has rotating shafts on both sides, and the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the outer frame (11); the flight assembly (13) comprises a propeller assembly (131), a control module (132), a steering module, and a battery module (136) which are fixedly connected in sequence from top to bottom; the control module (132) is fixedly installed on the inner fixing frame (12); the aircraft (1) is installed with a functional module for realizing the following, voice, and image functions.

2. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering module comprises a first motor (133), a second motor (134) and a U-shaped connecting frame (135); the bottom side of the U-shaped connecting frame (135) is fixedly connected to the battery module (134); the second motor (134) is arranged horizontally, the fixed part of the second motor (134) is fixed to the U-shaped connecting frame (135), and the rotating part of the second motor (134) is arranged between two arms of the U-shaped connecting frame (135); the top side of the fixed part of the first motor (133) is fixed to the control module (132), and the bottom side of the rotating part of the first motor (133) is connected to the rotating part of the second motor (134).

3. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional modules of the aircraft (1) include a microphone module, which is fixed to the flight component (13); the microphone module is electrically connected to the control module (132).

4. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module of the aircraft (1) comprises a screen (14); the screen is installed on the outside of the outer frame (11); and the screen is electrically connected to the control module (132).

5. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module of the aircraft (1) comprises a visual component (15); the visual component (15) is installed on the front and rear sides of the outer frame (11); and the visual component (15) is electrically connected to the control module (132).

6. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module of the aircraft (1) comprises a lighting assembly (16); the lighting assembly (16) is installed on the upper and lower sides of the outer frame (11); and the lighting assembly (16) is electrically connected to the control module (132).

7. The indoor flight steward according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer frame (11) comprises a first circular frame (111) and a second circular frame (112); the first circular frame (111) and the second circular slide (112) are fixedly connected and are in a cross shape.

8. The indoor flight steward according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer frame (11) further comprises an outer frame (113) arranged outside the first circular frame (111) and the second circular frame (112); the outer frame (113) is generally spherical and is fixedly connected to the first circular frame (111) and / or the second circular frame (112).

9. A flight steward for indoor use according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The flight steward also includes a docking base (2) that cooperates with the aircraft (1); the docking base (2) includes a docking platform (21); the top surface of the docking platform (21) is configured as a docking surface (211) that matches the outer shape of the aircraft outer frame (11); a wireless charging module is arranged inside the docking platform (21), and the wireless charging module has a wireless charging transmitting end; and a wireless charging receiving end that cooperates with the wireless charging transmitting end is arranged on the bottom side of the battery module (136) of the aircraft (1).

10. The indoor flight steward according to claim 9, characterized in that: The docking base (2) further comprises a wall-mounted box (22) fixed to the docking platform (21); a computing module is arranged in the wall-mounted box (22); and the computing module is wirelessly connected to the control module (132).

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