Intelligent maintenance robot for highway green belt and use method

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent maintenance robot for highway green belts and a using method. The intelligent maintenance robot comprises a cross beam mechanical arm, two vertical beam mechanical arms are fixedly arranged on the two sides of the lower end of the cross beam mechanical arm, a first transmission belt is arranged in the cross beam mechanical arm, a second transmission belt is arranged in each vertical beam mechanical arm, and a camera is arranged at one end of the cross beam mechanical arm; an electric control telescopic rod I is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting block I, a connecting plate I is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the electric control telescopic rod I, and a rotating rotary blade I is arranged at the lower end of the connecting plate I; the other end of the second connecting block is fixedly provided with a second electric control telescopic rod, the other end of the second electric control telescopic rod is fixedly provided with a second connecting plate, and the other end of the second connecting plate is provided with a second rotating blade. The lower end of the supporting plate is provided with a moving assembly, and the upper end is provided with an ultrasonic range finder. Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that work can be rapidly completed, no excessive space is occupied, the trimming height and shape can be accurately controlled, and a sensor and a data collection system can be arranged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of green belt maintenance, and in particular to an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Driving on highways is an important mode of intercity transportation, and the green belts along the way are an essential part of the landscape. Green belts not only separate traffic and ensure safety, but also visually alleviate driver fatigue. However, because highways are far from towns and cities, green belts wither due to lack of timely maintenance.

[0003] Current status and problems of highway maintenance industry in existing technologies:

[0004] The use of handheld electric hedge trimmers is low in cost, but requires manual operation, occupies part of the road when trimming the green belt, and has low efficiency;

[0005] The use of handheld small gasoline shears, although low in cost, requires manual operation, occupies part of the road when trimming the green belt, and has low efficiency, high noise and is not environmentally friendly;

[0006] The use of large vehicle-mounted hedge trimmers is highly efficient and does not require manpower, but it is costly, will occupy part of the road, is noisy and is not environmentally friendly.

[0007] The information disclosed in this background technology section is only intended to enhance understanding of the overall background of the invention and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that the information constitutes the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the above technical defects and provide an intelligent maintenance robot for highway green belts and a method for use.

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is: an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot, comprising:

[0010] A crossbeam robotic arm, two vertical beam robotic arms are fixedly provided on both sides of the lower end of the crossbeam robotic arm, a cavity one is opened inside the crossbeam robotic arm, a cavity two is opened inside the vertical beam robotic arm, a transmission belt one is provided inside the cavity one, a transmission belt two is provided inside the cavity two, a display screen is provided in the middle of the upper end of the crossbeam robotic arm, and a camera is provided at one end of the crossbeam robotic arm;

[0011] A connecting block 1, wherein the connecting block 1 is fixedly connected to a transmission belt 2, an electric-controlled telescopic rod 1 is fixedly provided at a lower end of the connecting block, a connecting plate 1 is fixedly provided at a lower end of the electric-controlled telescopic rod, and a rotating blade 1 is provided at a lower end of the connecting plate;

[0012] A second connecting block, one end of which is fixedly connected to the second transmission belt, the other end of which is fixedly provided with a second electrically controlled telescopic rod, the other end of which is fixedly provided with a second connecting plate, the other end of which is provided with a second rotating blade;

[0013] A support plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical beam mechanical arm, a moving component is provided at the lower end of the support plate, and an ultrasonic rangefinder is provided at the upper end of the support plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a motor 1 is provided inside the horizontal beam robotic arm, and the transmission belt 1 is controlled and driven by the motor 1 inside the horizontal beam robotic arm; a motor 2 is provided inside the vertical beam robotic arm, and the transmission belt 2 is controlled and driven by the motor 2 inside the vertical beam robotic arm.

[0015] Furthermore, the connecting block 1 is slidably connected to the cavity 1 in the beam robotic arm, and the connecting plate 1 is provided with a motor 3 inside, and the output shaft of the motor 3 is fixedly connected to the rotating blade 1.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting block 2 is slidably connected to the cavity 2 in the vertical beam robotic arm, and a motor 4 is provided inside the connecting plate 2, and the output shaft of the motor 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating blade 2.

[0017] Furthermore, the mobile component includes a mobile chassis, and a battery system and a wireless ad hoc network module are provided inside the mobile chassis, and the battery system includes a detachable battery.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a control system and an obstacle avoidance system. The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the G network to remotely control the robot. In the obstacle avoidance system, the camera can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway.

[0019] Furthermore, the present application also discloses a method for using an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot, comprising the following steps:

[0020] Step 1: Place the robot on the green belt of the highway, with the two vertical beam robotic arms on both sides of the green belt, the horizontal beam robotic arm at the top of the green belt, and the two sets of mobile chassis in contact with the ground;

[0021] Step 2: The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network to remotely control the robot. The camera can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway. The ultrasonic rangefinder emits ultrasonic waves to calculate the distance to the highway isolation belt to ensure the normal driving of the vehicle.

[0022] Step 3: The transmission belt drives the connecting block 1 to move, the electric control telescopic rod 1 drives the connecting plate 1 to move, and the motor 3 inside the connecting plate 1 drives the rotating blade 1 to rotate and trim the green belt; the transmission belt drives the connecting block 2 to move, the electric control telescopic rod 2 drives the connecting plate 2 to move, and the motor inside the connecting plate 2 drives the rotating blade 2 to rotate and trim the green belt;

[0023] Step 4: When the robot encounters a green belt interruption or special obstacle, it will make a specific plan in advance based on the road data, autonomously exit the green belt or exit the working state, and drive to the next work location to continue working, or be transported to the next work location by a staff transport vehicle;

[0024] Step 5: Set up a battery replacement point at the toll station, and the staff will directly replace the battery and set up the next step of the machine.

[0025] The advantages of the present invention compared with the existing technology are:

[0026] (1) The present invention uses front and rear monocular vision obstacle avoidance technology. The camera installed on the fuselage can capture obstacle image signals and then transmit them to the operating system, thereby avoiding obstacles such as signs on the highway. Wireless communication technology is used to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network. Engineers remotely control the machine to cut grass, ensuring human safety.

[0027] (2) The present invention is equipped with sliding belts on the top and both sides, which can slide the blades left and right according to the different specifications of the green belt to achieve precise grass cutting, increasing the ability of one machine to adapt to more green belt specifications. It is also equipped with a telescopic rod, which can adjust the distance between the blades and the shrubs according to the different specifications of the green belt, increasing the ability of one machine to adapt to more green belt specifications;

[0028] (3) The present invention can complete the work quickly and does not take up too much space, so it has little interference with traffic and helps to keep roads clear. It can accurately control the pruning height and shape, improve the pruning quality of the green belt, is programmable, and automatically prunes according to a preset mode and schedule. It can return automatically and can be equipped with sensors and data collection systems to collect pruning data for long-term management and planning of the green belt. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0030] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0031] Figure 3 The present invention is a stereoscopic diagram of a highway green belt intelligent maintenance robot in use.

[0032] Figure 4 The diagram is a schematic diagram of the battery structure of an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 The present invention is a flowchart of a method for using an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot.

[0034] As shown in the figure: 1. Horizontal beam robotic arm; 2. Vertical beam robotic arm; 3. Transmission belt 1; 4. Transmission belt 2; 5. Display screen; 6. Connecting block 1; 7. Electric telescopic rod 1; 8. Connecting plate 1; 9. Rotating blade 1; 10. Connecting block 2; 11. Electric telescopic rod 2; 12. Connecting plate 2; 13. Rotating blade 2; 14. Support plate; 15. Moving component; 16. Camera; 17. Ultrasonic rangefinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same parts are represented by the same reference numerals.

[0036] It should be noted that the words "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up" and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, and the words "inside" and "outside" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0037] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, an intelligent maintenance robot for highway green belts includes a crossbeam robotic arm 1, two vertical beam robotic arms 2 are fixedly arranged on both sides of the lower end of the crossbeam robotic arm 1, a cavity one is opened inside the crossbeam robotic arm 1, a cavity two is opened inside the vertical beam robotic arm 2, a transmission belt one 3 is arranged inside the cavity one, a transmission belt two 4 is arranged inside the cavity two, a motor one is arranged inside the crossbeam robotic arm 1, the transmission belt one 3 is controlled and transmitted by the motor one inside the crossbeam robotic arm 1, the vertical beam robotic arm 2 is provided with a motor two, the transmission belt two 4 is controlled and transmitted by the motor two inside the vertical beam robotic arm 2, a connecting block one 6 is slidably connected to the cavity one in the crossbeam robotic arm 1, a connecting plate one 8 is provided with a motor three, the output shaft of the motor three is fixedly connected to the rotating blade one 9, a connecting block two 10 is slidably connected to the cavity two in the vertical beam robotic arm 2, a connecting plate two 12 is provided with a motor four, and the output shaft of the motor four is fixedly connected to the rotating blade two 13.

[0040] The connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 24. The lower end of the connecting block 16 is fixedly provided with an electric control telescopic rod 17. The lower end of the electric control telescopic rod 17 is fixedly provided with a connecting plate 18. The lower end of the connecting plate 18 is provided with a rotating blade 19.

[0041] One end of the connecting block 10 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 4, and the other end of the connecting block 10 is fixedly provided with an electric telescopic rod 11, and the other end of the electric telescopic rod 11 is fixedly provided with a connecting plate 12, and the other end of the connecting plate 12 is provided with a rotating rotary blade 13.

[0042] The transmission belt 13 drives the connecting block 16 to move, the electric-controlled telescopic rod 17 drives the connecting plate 18 to move, and the motor 3 inside the connecting plate 18 drives the rotary blade 19 to rotate and trim the green belt; the transmission belt 24 drives the connecting block 210 to move, the electric-controlled telescopic rod 211 drives the connecting plate 212 to move, and the motor inside the connecting plate 212 drives the rotary blade 213 to rotate and trim the green belt; one group of rotary blades 19 and two groups of rotary blades 213 are respectively located on both sides and the upper end of the green belt. After adjusting the distance, the green belt can be trimmed.

[0043] A display screen 5 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the crossbeam robotic arm 1, and a camera 16 is provided at one end of the crossbeam robotic arm 1; the camera 16 can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway. The ultrasonic rangefinder 17 emits ultrasonic waves to calculate the distance to the highway isolation belt to ensure normal driving of the vehicle;

[0044] The support plate 14 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical beam robot arm 2. The lower end of the support plate 14 is provided with a mobile component 15, and the upper end of the support plate 14 is provided with an ultrasonic rangefinder 17. The mobile component 15 includes a mobile chassis, which is internally provided with a battery system and a wireless ad hoc network module. The battery system includes a removable battery.

[0045] An intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot also includes a control system and an obstacle avoidance system. The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network to remotely control the robot. In the obstacle avoidance system, the camera 16 can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway.

[0046] A method for using an intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot comprises the following steps:

[0047] Step 1: Place the robot on the green belt of the highway so that the two vertical beam robotic arms 2 are on both sides of the green belt, the horizontal beam robotic arm 1 is at the upper end of the green belt, and the two sets of mobile chassis are in contact with the ground;

[0048] Step 2: The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network to remotely control the robot. The camera 16 can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway. The ultrasonic rangefinder 17 emits ultrasonic waves to calculate the distance to the highway isolation belt to ensure normal driving of the vehicle.

[0049] Step 3: The transmission belt 13 drives the connecting block 16 to move, the electric control telescopic rod 17 drives the connecting plate 18 to move, and the motor 3 inside the connecting plate 18 drives the rotating blade 19 to rotate and trim the green belt; the transmission belt 24 drives the connecting block 210 to move, the electric control telescopic rod 211 drives the connecting plate 212 to move, and the motor inside the connecting plate 212 drives the rotating blade 213 to rotate and trim the green belt;

[0050] Step 4: When the robot encounters a green belt interruption or special obstacle, it will make a specific plan in advance based on the road data, autonomously exit the green belt or exit the working state, and drive to the next work location to continue working, or be transported to the next work location by a staff transport vehicle;

[0051] Step 5: Set up a battery replacement point at the toll station, and the staff will directly replace the battery and set up the next step of the machine.

[0052] The electrical components appearing in this article are all connected to an external main controller and 220V AC power, and the main controller can be a conventional known device that controls a computer, etc. The specific implementation method of this disclosure omits the detailed description of known functions and known components. To ensure the compatibility of the equipment, the operating methods used are consistent with the parameters of marketed equipment.

[0053] The present invention and its embodiments are described above. This description is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this and, without departing from the purpose of the present invention, designs structures and embodiments similar to this technical solution without inventiveness, they shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot, characterized in that: include: A crossbeam mechanical arm (1), two vertical beam mechanical arms (2) are fixedly provided on both sides of the lower end of the crossbeam mechanical arm (1), a cavity 1 is provided inside the crossbeam mechanical arm (1), a cavity 2 is provided inside the vertical beam mechanical arm (2), a transmission belt 1 (3) is provided inside the cavity 1, a transmission belt 2 (4) is provided inside the cavity 2, a display screen (5) is provided at the middle of the upper end of the crossbeam mechanical arm (1), and a camera (16) is provided at one end of the crossbeam mechanical arm (1); A connecting block (6), the connecting block (6) is fixedly connected to the transmission belt (4), the lower end of the connecting block (6) is fixedly provided with an electric control telescopic rod (7), the lower end of the electric control telescopic rod (7) is fixedly provided with a connecting plate (8), and the lower end of the connecting plate (8) is provided with a rotating rotary blade (9); A second connecting block (10), one end of which is fixedly connected to a second transmission belt (4), and a second electrically controlled telescopic rod (11) is fixedly provided at the other end of the second connecting block (10), a second connecting plate (12) is fixedly provided at the other end of the second electrically controlled telescopic rod (11), and a second rotating blade (13) is provided at the other end of the second connecting plate (12); A support plate (14) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical beam mechanical arm (2), a moving component (15) is provided at the lower end of the support plate (14), and an ultrasonic rangefinder (17) is provided at the upper end of the support plate (14).

2. The intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbeam mechanical arm (1) is provided with a motor 1 inside, and the transmission belt 1 (3) is controlled and driven by the motor 1 inside the crossbeam mechanical arm (1); the vertical beam mechanical arm (2) is provided with a motor 2 inside, and the transmission belt 2 (4) is controlled and driven by the motor 2 inside the vertical beam mechanical arm (2).

3. The intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block 1 (6) is slidably connected to the cavity 1 in the crossbeam mechanical arm (1), and the connecting plate 1 (8) is provided with a motor 3 inside, and the output shaft of the motor 3 is fixedly connected to the rotating blade 1 (9).

4. The intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting block (10) is slidably connected to the second cavity in the vertical beam mechanical arm (2), and the second connecting plate (12) is provided with a fourth motor inside, and the output shaft of the fourth motor is fixedly connected to the second rotating blade (13).

5. The intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile component (15) comprises a mobile chassis, a battery system and a wireless ad hoc network module are arranged inside the mobile chassis, and the battery system comprises a detachable battery.

6. The intelligent highway green belt maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot also includes a control system and an obstacle avoidance system. The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network to remotely control the robot. In the obstacle avoidance system, the camera (16) can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway.

7. The method for using the highway green belt intelligent maintenance robot according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Place the robot on the green belt of the highway so that the two vertical beam robotic arms (2) are located on both sides of the green belt, the horizontal beam robotic arm (1) is located at the upper end of the green belt, and the two sets of mobile chassis are in contact with the ground; Step 2: The control system uses wireless communication technology to achieve high-speed and stable wireless communication through the 5G network to remotely control the robot. The camera (16) can capture obstacle image signals and transmit them to the control system to avoid obstacles such as signs on the highway. The ultrasonic rangefinder (17) emits ultrasonic waves to calculate the distance to the highway isolation zone to ensure normal driving of the vehicle. Step 3: The transmission belt 1 (3) drives the connecting block 1 (6) to move, the electric control telescopic rod 1 (7) drives the connecting plate 1 (8) to move, and the motor 3 inside the connecting plate 1 (8) drives the rotating blade 1 (9) to rotate and trim the green belt; the transmission belt 2 (4) drives the connecting block 2 (10) to move, the electric control telescopic rod 2 (11) drives the connecting plate 2 (12) to move, and the motor inside the connecting plate 2 (12) drives the rotating blade 2 (13) to rotate and trim the green belt; Step 4: When the robot encounters a green belt interruption or special obstacle, it will make a specific plan in advance based on the road data, autonomously exit the green belt or exit the working state, and drive to the next work location to continue working, or be transported to the next work location by a staff transport vehicle; Step 5: Set up a battery replacement point at the toll station, and the staff will directly replace the battery and set up the next step of the machine.

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