Amphibious spherical self-balancing monocycle

Abstract

The amphibious spherical self-balancing monocycle comprises a spherical frame, a waterproof shell, a running assembly, a first balancing assembly and a second balancing assembly, the spherical frame comprises an installation area and a driving area, a seat is installed in the driving area, the waterproof shell is laid on the spherical frame, and the waterproof shell is arranged on the spherical frame. The edge of the waterproof shell is connected with the spherical frame in a sealed mode, the running assembly comprises a running driving part and a running wheel, the running wheel is arranged on the outer side of the installation area in a sleeving mode in the circumferential direction of the installation area, the running driving part is fixedly installed on the spherical frame and connected with the running wheel, and paddles are arranged on the two sides of the running wheel; the first balance assembly is connected with the spherical frame and located in the installation area, the first balance assembly comprises a gyroscope and a detection part, and the second balance assembly comprises a balancing part so that the gravity center change of the spherical frame can be monitored, regulated and controlled. The amphibious spherical self-balancing monocycle has the advantages of being wide in view field and wide in application range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of unicycles, in particular to an amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle. Background Art

[0002] Compared with other mobile vehicles, the unicycle has certain advantages. For example, the unicycle is driven by a single wheel, which makes the unicycle body very light and compact. The large wheel on the unicycle is outwardly wrapped, which not only serves as a frame, but also achieves the "iron-wrapped man" effect that ordinary bicycles cannot achieve with very little structure, making the unicycle more solid and safe. In addition, the unicycle has only one point on the ground, with low friction resistance and strong maneuverability.

[0003] In the related art, the design of the wheelbarrow is generally limited to flat and hard roads and cannot adapt to various terrains, such as water areas. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides an amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle, which has the advantages of wide field of view and wide application range.

[0005] The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0006] A spherical frame, the spherical frame comprising a mounting area and a driving area, the driving area being arranged on the left and right sides of the mounting area, and the driving area being used for mounting seats;

[0007] A waterproof shell, the waterproof shell is laid on the spherical frame, and the edge of the waterproof shell is sealed and connected to the spherical frame;

[0008] A travel assembly, the travel assembly comprising a travel drive and a travel wheel, the travel wheel is sleeved on the outside of the installation area along the circumference of the installation area, the travel drive is fixedly mounted on the spherical frame, the travel drive is connected to the travel wheel to drive the travel wheel to rotate, and paddles are provided on both sides of the travel wheel;

[0009] a first balancing assembly connected to the spherical frame and located in the installation area, the first balancing assembly comprising a gyroscope and a detection member so as to monitor and regulate changes in the center of gravity of the spherical frame;

[0010] The second balancing assembly is connected to the spherical frame and is located below the seat. The second balancing assembly includes a balancing member, and the balancing member is movable along the width direction of the frame.

[0011] The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention can switch between water and land by utilizing its own waterproof performance and the paddles arranged on the running wheels, and because the driving area is arranged on the left and right sides of the running wheels, it also has a good driving field of vision, a wide driving field of vision, high comfort and high safety.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first balancing component includes an extension member, the extension member is connected to the gyroscope, and the gyroscope is rotatable relative to the extension member, the upper and lower ends of the extension member are connected to the spherical frame, and the gyroscope is located in the middle of the extension member in the height direction of the spherical frame.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second balancing assembly further includes a slide rail, the slide rail is connected to the spherical frame, and an extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the left-right direction, and the balancing member is connected to the slide rail and is movable relative to the slide rail.

[0014] In some embodiments, there are a plurality of slide rails, and the plurality of slide rails are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the frame. There are a plurality of balancing members, and the plurality of balancing members correspond one-to-one to the plurality of slide rails.

[0015] In some embodiments, the trim member includes a trim body and a trim driving member, wherein the trim driving member is connected to the trim body to drive the trim body to move on the slide rail.

[0016] In some embodiments, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a power supply unit, the second balancing assembly also includes a counterweight block, the balancing body has a first installation area and a second installation area, the power supply unit is installed in the first installation area, and the counterweight block is installed in the second installation area.

[0017] In some embodiments, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention further includes an auxiliary wheel assembly, wherein the auxiliary wheel assembly is connected to the spherical frame, and the auxiliary wheel assembly includes a first auxiliary wheel and a second auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary wheel assembly has a first auxiliary state and a second auxiliary state.

[0018] In the first auxiliary state, the first auxiliary wheel moves in a direction away from the spherical frame so as to contact the ground;

[0019] In the second auxiliary state, the second auxiliary wheel moves in a direction away from the spherical frame so as to come into contact with the ground.

[0020] In some embodiments, the auxiliary wheel assembly further includes an auxiliary telescopic member, wherein the auxiliary telescopic member is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to drive the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to move.

[0021] In some embodiments, the auxiliary telescopic member includes an auxiliary driving member and an auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary driving member is connected to the auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary transmission member is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary driving member is used to drive the auxiliary transmission member to move so as to drive the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to move.

[0022] In some embodiments, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a mounting plate and an elastic member, wherein the mounting plate is connected to the spherical frame and is located in the driving area, the first end of the elastic member is connected to the seat, and the second end of the elastic member is connected to the mounting plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The figure is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 The figure is a front view of an amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 The figure is a rear view of the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 The figure is a top view of an amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a first auxiliary state of the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a second auxiliary state of the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Spherical frame, 11. Installation area, 12. Driving area, 13. Seat,

[0031] 2. Waterproof shell,

[0032] 3. Traveling assembly, 31. Traveling wheel, 32. Paddle blade,

[0033] 4. first balancing component, 41. gyroscope, 42. extension member,

[0034] 5. Second balancing assembly, 51. Balancing member, 52. Slide rail,

[0035] 6. Auxiliary wheel assembly, 61. First auxiliary wheel, 62. Second auxiliary wheel.

[0036] 7. Mounting plate,

[0037] 8. Elastic parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention comprises: a spherical frame 1, a waterproof shell 2, a travel component 3, a first balancing component 4 and a second balancing component 5.

[0040] The spherical frame 1 includes an installation area 11 and a driving area 12. The driving area 12 is arranged on the left and right sides of the installation area 11. The driving area 12 is used to install a seat 13. The waterproof shell 2 is laid on the spherical frame 1, and the edge of the waterproof shell 2 is sealed and connected to the spherical frame 1. The travel component 3 includes a travel drive and a travel wheel 31. The travel wheel 31 is sleeved on the outer side of the installation area 11 along the circumference of the installation area 11. The travel drive is fixedly installed on the spherical frame 1. The travel drive is connected to the travel wheel 31 to drive the travel wheel 31 to rotate. Paddles 32 are provided on both sides of the travel wheel 31.

[0041] The first balancing assembly 4 is connected to the spherical frame 1 and is located in the installation area 11. The first balancing assembly 4 includes a gyroscope 41 and a detection member to monitor and control the change of the center of gravity of the spherical frame 1. The second balancing assembly 5 is connected to the spherical frame 1 and is located below the seat 13. The second balancing assembly 5 includes a balancing member 51, and the balancing member 51 is movable along the width direction of the frame. In some embodiments, the first balancing assembly 4 includes an extension member 42, and the extension member 42 is connected to the gyroscope 41, and the gyroscope 41 is rotatable relative to the extension member 42. The upper and lower ends of the extension member 42 are connected to the spherical frame 1. In the height direction of the spherical frame 1, the gyroscope 41 is located in the middle of the extension member 42.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first balancing assembly 4 includes an extension member 42, which is connected to the gyroscope 41, and the gyroscope 41 is rotatable relative to the extension member 42. The upper and lower ends of the extension member 42 are connected to the mounting portion. In the height direction of the frame, the gyroscope 41 is located in the middle of the extension member 42.

[0043] Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, an extension piece 42 is connected to the top and bottom of the gyroscope 41, and the extension piece 42 is connected to the gyroscope 41 in a hinged manner, so that the gyroscope 41 can rotate relative to the extension piece 42. According to different layouts of the unicycle, the length of the extension piece 42 can be adjusted to change the height of the gyroscope 41 relative to the ground, so that the gyroscope 41 can be applied to different models of unicycles.

[0044] It can be understood that the extension piece 42 is connected to the gyroscope 41 so that a certain distance is spaced between the gyroscope 41 and the mounting portion. On the one hand, more space can be provided for the mounting portion. On the other hand, the distance between the gyroscope 41 and the center of gravity of the workshop itself can be adjusted according to the length of the extension piece 42, so as to facilitate application in different environments and ensure the applicability of the self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention in multiple environments.

[0045] In other words, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention can switch between water and land by utilizing its own waterproof performance and the paddles 32 arranged on the traveling wheels 31, and because the driving area 12 is arranged on the left and right sides of the traveling wheels 31, it also has a good driving field of view, a wide driving field of view, high comfort and high safety.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second balancing assembly 5 further includes a slide rail 52 , which is connected to the vehicle frame and has an extension direction parallel to a width direction of the vehicle frame. The balancing member 51 is connected to the slide rail 52 and is movable relative to the slide rail 52 .

[0047] Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the slide rail 52 extends in the left-right direction, and the balancing member 51 can move on the slide rail 52 to achieve the left-right balancing function. It can be understood that when the left and right loads of the frame are different, such as one side of the seat 13 is loaded with people and the other side is empty, the counterweight member is moved to the unloaded side so that the left and right loads of the frame are equal, thereby achieving the left-right balancing function.

[0048] Preferably, there are a plurality of slide rails 52 , which are arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction of the frame (such as the front-to-back direction in the figure), and there are a plurality of balancing members 51 , which correspond one-to-one to the plurality of slide rails 52 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the trim member 51 includes a trim body and a trim driving member, and the trim driving member is connected to the trim body to drive the trim body to move on the slide rail 52 .

[0050] It can be understood that a slide groove is provided on the balancing body, and the balancing body is connected to the slide rail 52 through the slide groove. The balancing body and the slide rail 52 are connected in a linear sliding manner, so that the slide groove of the balancing body contacts the slide rail 52 through the roller or slider arranged inside, and through the action of the driving device (such as a motor), reciprocating linear movement along the extension direction of the slide rail 52 is realized.

[0051] In some embodiments, the self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a power supply, the second balancing assembly 5 further includes a counterweight, the balancing body has a first installation area 11 and a second installation area 11, the power supply is installed in the first installation area 11, and the counterweight is installed in the second installation area 11.

[0052] It is understandable that the trim body can be used as a carrier with variable mass, that is, according to the needs of the use environment, the weight carried on the trim body can be changed accordingly, that is, the counterweight can be increased or decreased. In other words, under normal conditions of the trim body, the power supply unit can be loaded as a counterweight. If the required counterweight weight is insufficient, the overall counterweight weight can be increased by adding a counterweight block. It can not only meet the use of multiple scenarios, but also save the installation space required for the power supply unit.

[0053] In some embodiments, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention further includes an auxiliary wheel assembly 6, which is connected to the spherical frame 1. The auxiliary wheel assembly 6 includes a first auxiliary wheel 61 and a second auxiliary wheel 62. The auxiliary wheel assembly 6 has a first auxiliary state and a second auxiliary state. In the first auxiliary state, the first auxiliary wheel 61 moves in a direction away from the spherical frame 1 so as to contact the ground; in the second auxiliary state, the second auxiliary wheel 62 moves in a direction away from the spherical frame 1 so as to contact the ground.

[0054] Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary wheel assembly 6 can be fixed to the spherical frame 1 by bolts, welding, etc. The auxiliary wheel assembly 6 is located at the lower part of the spherical frame 1 and adjacent to the ground. The first auxiliary wheel 61 and the auxiliary wheel are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the gyroscope 41, so that in different auxiliary states, the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62 are respectively used to assist in ground contact.

[0055] It is understandable that the auxiliary wheel assembly 6 is a structure that can be used to control the balance of the unicycle when it is traveling on land. Figure 5 As shown, in the first auxiliary state (i.e., the unicycle is in the acceleration state), the second auxiliary wheel 62 moves toward the rear and downward direction, so that the second auxiliary wheel 62 can contact the ground, increasing the contact area between the unicycle and the ground, and ensuring the stability of the unicycle during operation; similarly, Figure 6As shown, in the second auxiliary state (ie, the unicycle is in a deceleration state), the first auxiliary wheel 61 moves toward the front and downward direction so as to contact the ground, thereby realizing the auxiliary movement function of the unicycle.

[0056] Preferably, if Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, there are two first auxiliary wheels 61 and two second auxiliary wheels 62, and the two first auxiliary wheels 61 and the two second auxiliary wheels 62 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the gyroscope 41, so that in the auxiliary state, the auxiliary wheels and the running wheels 31 form a three-point contact mode, thereby ensuring the stability of the unicycle.

[0057] In some embodiments, the auxiliary wheel assembly 6 further includes an auxiliary telescopic member, which is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62 to drive the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62 to move.

[0058] It is understandable that if Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary telescopic member can be a device with a reciprocating function, such as a linear module, etc. In other words, the auxiliary telescopic member can respectively drive the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62 to move, thereby realizing the auxiliary movement function of the unicycle.

[0059] Optionally, the auxiliary telescopic member includes an auxiliary driving member and an auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary driving member is connected to the auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary transmission member is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62, and the auxiliary driving member is used to drive the auxiliary transmission member to move so as to drive the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62 to move.

[0060] It is understandable that if Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary driving member can be a driving device such as a motor, and the auxiliary transmission member is a component composed of a gear and rack group, whereby the auxiliary driving member is connected to the gear, and the two ends of the rack meshing with the gear are respectively connected to the first auxiliary wheel 61 and the second auxiliary wheel 62, then, starting the auxiliary driving member to rotate forward can drive the first auxiliary wheel 61 to move through the auxiliary transmission member, and the auxiliary driving member to reverse can drive the second auxiliary wheel 62 to move through the transmission member, thereby realizing the auxiliary movement function of the wheelbarrow.

[0061] In some embodiments, the amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle of the embodiment of the present invention also includes a mounting plate and an elastic member, the mounting plate is connected to the spherical frame 1 and is located in the driving area 12, the first end of the elastic member is connected to the seat 13, and the second end of the elastic member is connected to the mounting plate.

[0062] Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a mounting rod is provided on the mounting plate, the upper end of the mounting rod is connected to the seat 13, and the lower end of the mounting rod is connected to the mounting plate. The elastic member can be a coil spring to be conveniently mounted on the mounting rod.

[0063] It is understandable that if Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, an elastic member is arranged under the seat 13, so that during the operation of the unicycle, the connection mode of the elastic member provides the cushioning and shock absorbing function of the seat 13, increasing the driving comfort. At the same time, the deformation of the elastic member absorbs part of the impact force, protecting the safety of the vehicle mechanism and passengers.

[0064] In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms “center”, “longitudinal”, “lateral”, “length”, “width”, “thickness”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, “clockwise”, “counterclockwise”, “axial”, “radial”, “circumferential”, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0065] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0066] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0067] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0068] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0069] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle, characterized in that: include: A spherical frame, the spherical frame comprising a mounting area and a driving area, the driving area being arranged on the left and right sides of the mounting area, and the driving area being used for mounting seats; A waterproof shell, the waterproof shell is laid on the spherical frame, and the edge of the waterproof shell is sealed and connected to the spherical frame; A travel assembly, the travel assembly comprising a travel drive and a travel wheel, the travel wheel is sleeved on the outside of the installation area along the circumference of the installation area, the travel drive is fixedly mounted on the spherical frame, the travel drive is connected to the travel wheel to drive the travel wheel to rotate, and paddles are provided on both sides of the travel wheel; a first balancing assembly connected to the spherical frame and located in the installation area, the first balancing assembly comprising a gyroscope and a detection member so as to monitor and regulate changes in the center of gravity of the spherical frame; The second balancing assembly is connected to the spherical frame and is located below the seat. The second balancing assembly includes a balancing member, and the balancing member is movable along the width direction of the frame.

2. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first balancing component includes an extension member, which is connected to the gyroscope and rotatable relative to the extension member. The upper and lower ends of the extension member are connected to the spherical frame. In the height direction of the spherical frame, the gyroscope is located in the middle of the extension member.

3. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second balancing assembly further comprises a slide rail, the slide rail is connected to the spherical frame, and the extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the left-right direction, and the balancing member is connected to the slide rail and is movable relative to the slide rail.

4. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of slide rails, which are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the frame; there are a plurality of balancing members, which correspond one-to-one to the plurality of slide rails.

5. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The trimming member comprises a trimming body and a trimming driving member, wherein the trimming driving member is connected to the trimming body to drive the trimming body to move on the slide rail.

6. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply, and the second balancing assembly also includes a counterweight. The balancing body has a first installation area and a second installation area. The power supply is installed in the first installation area, and the counterweight is installed in the second installation area.

7. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary wheel assembly is connected to the spherical frame, the auxiliary wheel assembly includes a first auxiliary wheel and a second auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary wheel assembly has a first auxiliary state and a second auxiliary state. In the first auxiliary state, the first auxiliary wheel moves in a direction away from the spherical frame so as to contact the ground; In the second auxiliary state, the second auxiliary wheel moves in a direction away from the spherical frame so as to come into contact with the ground.

8. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The auxiliary wheel assembly further includes an auxiliary telescopic member, which is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to drive the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to move.

9. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The auxiliary telescopic member includes an auxiliary driving member and an auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary driving member is connected to the auxiliary transmission member, the auxiliary transmission member is connected to both the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary driving member is used to drive the auxiliary transmission member to move so as to drive the first auxiliary wheel and the second auxiliary wheel to move.

10. The amphibious spherical self-balancing unicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting plate and an elastic member, wherein the mounting plate is connected to the spherical frame and is located in the driving area, the first end of the elastic member is connected to the seat, and the second end of the elastic member is connected to the mounting plate.

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