Intelligent mower and diagnostic detection result generation method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent mower and a diagnostic detection result generation method. The intelligent mower comprises a signal module and a control module. The signal module is connected with the control module, the intelligent mower has two operation modes including a diagnosis mode and a working mode, when the intelligent mower is in the diagnosis mode, the signal module is used for detecting and feeding back corresponding signals of the intelligent mower when an operator carries out one or some diagnosis items, and the intelligent mower is in the working mode. And the control module is used for monitoring the signal fed back by the signal module in real time and generating a diagnosis detection result of the intelligent mower according to the monitored signal. According to the embodiment of the invention, the diagnosis detection result can be generated, and compared with generation of the diagnosis detection result of the hay mower through manual repeated test verification, the detection efficiency is greatly improved, and meanwhile, the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent devices, and in particular to an intelligent lawn mower and a method for generating diagnostic test results. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, with the continuous emergence of advanced chips, sensors, new materials, and computing boards, intelligent service robots are developing rapidly, and new products and new technologies are emerging in an endless stream, such as smart lawn mowers, smart swimming pool cleaners, medical guide robots, cleaning robots, and humanoid robots. The wide application of these products has undoubtedly liberated people's hands, saved time, and made human life more and more convenient and beautiful.

[0003] The reason why this type of robot can provide people with humanized and personalized services is due to its complex and sophisticated system design. In order to facilitate mass production and after-sales service, the design of structure, transmission and electronic control usually adopts a modular approach. Taking the smart lawn mower as an example, in terms of electronic control, it generally includes lithium battery and management system (BMS), power control system, main control system, display system, communication system, computing system, information collection and processing system, walking drive system, cutting drive system, data link, etc. It can be seen that the electronic control system related to the smart lawn mower is large and complex, and the technical difficulty is high.

[0004] However, existing lawn mowers do not have a self-feedback detection function, which means that during the product development, debugging, testing, production, and after-sales maintenance process, relevant technicians need to spend a lot of time repeatedly testing and verifying the product, as well as detecting and diagnosing fault problems. They then manually record the test items and results one by one, and then perform statistical entry into the system to ensure the quality of the final product. This workload is tedious and meticulous, with low efficiency and high labor costs.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent lawn mower with a self-feedback detection function to improve detection efficiency and reduce labor costs. Summary of the invention

[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide an intelligent lawn mower and a method for generating diagnostic test results. The intelligent lawn mower can generate diagnostic test results, improve test efficiency, and reduce labor costs.

[0007] The embodiment of the present application provides an intelligent lawn mower, including a signal module and a control module;

[0008] The signal module is connected to the control module. The lawn mower has two operating modes: a diagnostic mode and a working mode. When the lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the signal module is used to detect and feedback the corresponding signal of the intelligent lawn mower when the operator performs one or some diagnostic items. The control module is used to monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generate the diagnostic detection result of the intelligent lawn mower according to the monitored signal.

[0009] In the smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application, a communication module is also included;

[0010] The communication module is connected to the control module. When the lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the control module is used to send the diagnostic test result to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through the communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device.

[0011] In the smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application, the communication module includes a BLE Bluetooth unit, a WIFI unit and a communication network unit.

[0012] The smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application also includes a storage module, which is used to store the diagnostic test results after the operator confirms the diagnostic test results on the external smart device.

[0013] In the smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application, the signal module includes a lift detection and feedback unit, a collision detection and feedback unit, a boundary detection and feedback unit, an obstacle detection and feedback unit, a voltage detection and feedback unit, a current detection and feedback unit, and a temperature detection and feedback unit.

[0014] The smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application also includes a power module, which is used to implement step-up and step-down processing of the power supply of the smart lawn mower and management of charging and discharging.

[0015] The smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application also includes a walking module, which is used to realize the walking function of the smart lawn mower.

[0016] The smart lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application also includes a mowing module, which is used to implement the mowing function of the smart lawn mower.

[0017] The present application also provides a method for generating diagnostic test results for an intelligent lawn mower, which is used for the intelligent lawn mower described in any of the above embodiments, and the method includes:

[0018] When it is detected that the operator performs one or more diagnostic items, the corresponding signal of the intelligent lawn mower is detected and fed back through the signal module;

[0019] The signal fed back by the signal module is monitored in real time by the control module, and the diagnosis test result of the intelligent lawn mower is generated according to the monitored signal.

[0020] In the method for generating diagnostic test results of the intelligent lawn mower described in the embodiment of the present application, after generating the diagnostic test results of the intelligent lawn mower according to the monitored signal, it also includes:

[0021] The diagnostic test result is sent to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through a communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device.

[0022] The smart lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a signal module and a control module. The signal module is connected to the control module. The smart lawn mower has two operating modes: a diagnostic mode and a working mode. When the smart lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the signal module is used to detect and feedback the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower when the operator performs one or some diagnostic items. The control module is used to monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generate the diagnostic test results of the smart lawn mower according to the monitored signal. Therefore, the smart lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application can generate diagnostic test results, which greatly improves the detection efficiency and reduces the labor cost compared to the diagnostic test results of the lawn mower generated by manual repeated testing and verification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the smart lawn mower provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the working process of the smart lawn mower in the diagnostic mode provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 3 This is one of the interface diagrams provided in an embodiment of the present application when selecting a diagnostic item in the APP interface.

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of one of the diagnostic test results obtained when the diagnostic item selected as "basic information" is provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of one of the diagnostic test results obtained when the diagnostic item selected as "travel motor" is provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of one of the diagnostic test results obtained when the selected diagnostic item is "lifting" provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a process for generating diagnostic test results for an intelligent lawn mower when simulating a "lifting" action provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of one of the APP interfaces provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the working process of the smart lawn mower in two operating modes provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Fig.10 A flowchart of a method for generating diagnostic test results for a smart lawn mower provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0035] The present application embodiment provides an intelligent lawn mower, referring to Figure 1 ,The intelligent lawn mower includes a signal module and a control module.

[0036] The signal module is connected to the control module. The smart lawn mower includes a diagnostic mode and an operating mode. When the smart lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the signal module is used to detect and feedback the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower when the operator performs one or more diagnostic items. The control module is used to monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generate a diagnostic detection result of the lawn mower according to the monitored signal.

[0037] Among them, when working in diagnostic mode, the smart lawn mower can be subjected to systematic functional testing and troubleshooting. During the development, testing, production, and maintenance processes, systematic and targeted diagnostic testing can be selected to summarize various test data to provide guarantees for the ultimate reliability, consistency, and functional integrity of the product.

[0038] When the smart lawn mower is running in working mode, it completes the basic functions of a conventional smart lawn mower, including: automatic charging, walking, mowing, working and standby time setting, etc. When the smart lawn mower is running in diagnostic mode, it realizes the basic function detection of the smart lawn mower, simulated action detection and output of diagnostic test results.

[0039] Among them, in the diagnostic mode, the machine's routine functions and safety protection functions can be simulated and tested, such as basic information, walking, mowing, communication, lifting, collision, stall protection, etc., and the diagnostic results can be fed back.

[0040] Among them, in the diagnostic mode, specific items can be selectively tested and diagnosed, and targeted diagnostic tests can be performed to improve detection efficiency.

[0041] Among them, the control module is used to realize the monitoring, data processing and logic control of each functional module in the intelligent lawn mower.

[0042] Among them, the diagnostic items include basic information, walking motor, mowing motor, lifting, collision, boundary signal and obstacle detection signal.

[0043] Among them, Figure 2 As shown in the figure, when the smart lawn mower is running in the diagnostic mode, its working method is as follows: the operator selects the diagnostic item. After the diagnosis is turned on, the operator simulates and sets any action variable in the monitored module (each functional module other than the control module). The signal module detects the corresponding signal and feeds it back to the control module. The control module monitors the information provided by the signal module in real time. When the preset threshold is triggered, the diagnostic test result of the smart lawn mower is generated. Among them, the operator can select one or more diagnostic items according to actual needs, such as Figure 3 As shown. Among them, Figure 4 This is one of the diagnostic test result graphs obtained when the diagnostic item is selected as "Basic Information". Figure 5 This is one of the diagnostic test result diagrams obtained when the diagnostic item is selected as "travel motor". Figure 6 This is one of the diagnostic test result diagrams obtained when the diagnostic item is selected as "lift". Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , for example, if the operator only selects the diagnostic item “lift”, the operator manually lifts the left and right front covers of the machine, and the control module detects that the lift is triggered. When the operator puts down the front cover, the control module detects that the lift is restored. Then, one of the diagnostic test results finally generated by the smart lawn mower is as follows: Figure 6As another example, if the operator only selects the diagnostic item "Basic Information", the control module will compare the monitored data with the preset threshold value. For example, if the manually input working voltage is 18V, the preset threshold range is 12.5V-21V, and if the reference voltage is 3.3V, the preset threshold range is 3.1V-3.45V. When the monitored data is within the preset threshold range, the control module can automatically determine and generate the diagnostic test result, and the determination result is "OK", as shown. Figure 4 shown.

[0044] Among them, the simulation setting method in the diagnostic mode: the operator simulates setting actions, such as lifting, collision, stalling, rain, communication interruption, etc.

[0045] In some embodiments, the smart lawn mower also includes a communication module; the communication module is connected to the control module, and when the lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the control module is used to send the diagnostic test results to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through the communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test results on the external smart device.

[0046] Among them, an APP is set on the external smart device, and the operator can use the APP to set the smart lawn mower to run in the diagnostic mode, which is the working mode by default, such as Figure 8 As shown. For example, Fig. 9 As shown, the smart lawn mower is powered on, and the external smart device is stably connected to the smart lawn mower. At this time, the operator can set the smart lawn mower to run in the diagnostic mode through the APP on the external smart device and select the desired diagnostic items. The external smart device can be a smart phone.

[0047] After the control module generates the diagnostic test result, it also sends the diagnostic test result to the external smart device through the communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device, that is, the operator and the machine jointly participate in the determination of the result to avoid automatic detection errors or items that the machine cannot detect. If the result determined by the operator is inconsistent with the result determined by the machine itself, the result determined by the operator shall prevail. Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the √ in the front column is marked by the machine itself, and the √ or × in the back column is marked by the operator.

[0048] In some embodiments, the communication module includes a BLE Bluetooth unit, a WIFI unit, and a communication network unit.

[0049] The communication module is used to realize the communication function with the internal control module and the external communication module, and the external communication module is for example a smart phone.

[0050] In some embodiments, the smart lawn mower further includes a storage module, which is used to store the diagnostic test results after the operator confirms the diagnostic test results on the external smart device.

[0051] Among them, the diagnostic test results can be stored locally on the machine (smart lawn mower) or in the background to facilitate subsequent tracing and data processing.

[0052] In some embodiments, the signal module includes a lift detection and feedback unit, a collision detection and feedback unit, a boundary detection and feedback unit, an obstacle detection and feedback unit, a voltage detection and feedback unit, a current detection and feedback unit, and a temperature detection and feedback unit.

[0053] Among them, the signal module is used to realize the detection and feedback of various signals of the intelligent lawn mower.

[0054] In some embodiments, the smart lawn mower further includes a power module, and the power module is used to implement step-up and step-down processing of the power supply of the smart lawn mower and management of charging and discharging.

[0055] Among them, the power supply module includes DC-DC conversion, charging and discharging, which is used to realize the step-up and step-down processing of the power supply of the smart lawn mower, and the management of charging and discharging, etc.

[0056] In some embodiments, the smart lawn mower further includes a walking module, and the walking module is used to implement the walking function of the smart lawn mower.

[0057] In some embodiments, the smart lawn mower further includes a mowing module, and the mowing module is used to implement the mowing function of the smart lawn mower.

[0058] Among them, the power module, walking module, mowing module, signal module and communication module are all functional modules.

[0059] As can be seen from the above, the innovations and advantages of this application are: 1) The smart lawn mower has two operating modes, working mode and diagnostic mode, which can be selected and set through a smartphone; 2) In the diagnostic mode, the various functions of the smart lawn mower are systematically detected and diagnosed actively and purposefully to ensure that all functions of the machine are normal; 3) In the diagnostic mode, the operator and the machine detection jointly participate in the determination of the results to avoid automatic detection errors or items that the machine cannot detect; 4) In the diagnostic mode, specific items can be selectively detected and diagnosed, and targeted diagnostic tests can be performed to improve detection efficiency; 5) In the diagnostic mode, the machine's routine functions and safety protection functions can be simulated and tested, such as basic information, walking, mowing, communication, lifting, collision, stall protection, etc., and the diagnostic results can be fed back; 6) The diagnostic items and results can be selected to be stored locally on the machine or in the background to facilitate subsequent tracing and data processing; 7) The detection efficiency of each node such as R&D, testing, maintenance, and customers can be greatly improved, which helps to quickly locate problems and reduce costs.

[0060] All the above optional technical solutions can be arbitrarily combined to form optional embodiments of the present application, which will not be described one by one here.

[0061] In specific implementation, the present application is not limited by the execution order of the various steps described. If no conflict occurs, some steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously.

[0062] As can be seen from the above, the smart lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a signal module and a control module. The signal module is connected to the control module. The smart lawn mower has two operating modes: diagnostic mode and working mode. When the smart lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the signal module is used to detect and feedback the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower when the operator performs one or some diagnostic items. The control module is used to monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generate the diagnostic test results of the smart lawn mower according to the monitored signal. Therefore, the smart lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application can generate diagnostic test results, which greatly improves the detection efficiency and reduces the labor cost compared to the diagnostic test results of the lawn mower generated by manual repeated testing and verification.

[0063] The present application also provides a method for generating diagnostic test results for an intelligent lawn mower, which is applied to the intelligent lawn mower described in any of the above embodiments. Fig.10 , Fig.10 A flowchart of a method for generating diagnostic test results for an intelligent lawn mower provided in an embodiment of the present application, the method comprising:

[0064] Step 101, when it is detected that the operator performs one or more diagnostic items, the corresponding signal of the intelligent lawn mower is detected and fed back through the signal module.

[0065] Among them, the diagnostic items include basic information, walking motor, mowing motor, lifting, collision, boundary signal and obstacle detection signal.

[0066] Step 102: monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time through the control module, and generate the diagnostic test result of the intelligent lawn mower according to the monitored signal.

[0067] In some embodiments, after generating the diagnostic test result of the lawn mower according to the monitored signal, the method further includes:

[0068] The diagnostic test result is sent to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through a communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device.

[0069] After the control module generates the diagnostic test result, it also sends the diagnostic test result to the external smart device through the communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device, that is, the operator and the machine jointly participate in the result determination to avoid automatic machine detection errors or items that the machine cannot detect. If the result determined by the operator is inconsistent with the result determined by the machine itself, the result determined by the operator shall prevail.

[0070] In some embodiments, the diagnostic item is the working voltage in the basic information, and the detection and feedback of the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower by the signal module includes:

[0071] Detecting the operating voltage input by the operator through the signal module, and feeding back the operating voltage to the control module;

[0072] The control module monitors the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generates the diagnostic test result of the intelligent lawn mower according to the monitored signal, including:

[0073] The control module monitors the operating voltage fed back by the signal module in real time, compares the operating voltage with a preset voltage threshold range, and generates a diagnostic test result of the smart lawn mower based on the comparison result.

[0074] As can be seen from the above, the method for generating diagnostic test results for a smart lawn mower provided in the embodiment of the present application, when it is detected that the operator performs one or some diagnostic items, detects and feeds back the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower through the signal module; monitors the signal fed back by the signal module in real time through the control module, and generates the diagnostic test results of the smart lawn mower according to the monitored signal. Compared with generating the diagnostic test results of the lawn mower by manual repeated testing and verification, the detection efficiency is greatly improved and the labor cost is reduced.

[0075] The above is a detailed introduction to the intelligent lawn mower and the method for generating diagnostic test results provided by the embodiments of the present application. This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present application; at the same time, for technicians in this field, according to the ideas of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. An intelligent lawn mower, characterized in that: Including signal module and control module; The signal module is connected to the control module. The smart lawn mower has two operating modes: a diagnostic mode and a working mode. When the smart lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the signal module is used to detect and feedback the corresponding signal of the smart lawn mower when the operator performs one or some diagnostic items. The control module is used to monitor the signal fed back by the signal module in real time, and generate the diagnostic detection result of the smart lawn mower according to the monitored signal.

2. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a communication module; The communication module is connected to the control module. When the lawn mower is in the diagnostic mode, the control module is used to send the diagnostic test result to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through the communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device.

3. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module includes a BLE bluetooth unit, a WIFI unit and a communication network unit.

4. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a storage module, which is used to store the diagnostic test results after the operator confirms the diagnostic test results on the external smart device.

5. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal module includes a lift detection and feedback unit, a collision detection and feedback unit, a boundary detection and feedback unit, an obstacle detection and feedback unit, a voltage detection and feedback unit, a current detection and feedback unit, and a temperature detection and feedback unit.

6. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a power module, which is used to realize the step-up and step-down processing of the power supply of the intelligent lawn mower and the management of charging and discharging.

7. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a walking module, which is used to realize the walking function of the intelligent lawn mower.

8. The intelligent lawn mower according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a mowing module, which is used to realize the mowing function of the intelligent lawn mower.

9. A method for generating diagnostic test results for an intelligent lawn mower, used for the intelligent lawn mower according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The method comprises: When it is detected that the operator performs one or more diagnostic items, the corresponding signal of the intelligent lawn mower is detected and fed back through the signal module; The signal fed back by the signal module is monitored in real time by the control module, and the diagnosis test result of the intelligent lawn mower is generated according to the monitored signal.

10. The method for generating diagnostic test results of an intelligent lawn mower according to claim 9, characterized in that: After generating the diagnostic test result of the intelligent lawn mower according to the monitored signal, the method further includes: The diagnostic test result is sent to an external smart device connected to the smart lawn mower through a communication module to prompt the operator to confirm the diagnostic test result on the external smart device.

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