Energy storage robot and energy storage system

Abstract

The invention discloses an energy storage robot and an energy storage system. The energy storage robot comprises a robot body, a battery module, a moving module and a guiding module. In the advancing direction of the energy storage robot, the robot body comprises a front side and a rear side which are opposite. The battery module is arranged in the robot body and is configured to at least supply energy to the energy storage robot. The moving module is arranged at the bottom of the machine body and is configured to drive the machine body to move relative to the bearing face. The guiding module is arranged on the front side, the guiding module comprises a guiding piece, and the guiding piece is spaced from the bearing face and is configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing face so as to guide the front side to move in the height direction of the energy storage robot relative to the rear side. According to the energy storage robot and the energy storage system, the energy storage robot can achieve height gap crossing in the process of getting on the springboard, the moving stability of the energy storage robot is improved, and it is ensured that the energy storage robot can get on and off the springboard autonomously to achieve transferring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of energy storage technology, and more specifically, to an energy storage robot and an energy storage system. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development and technological advancements, energy storage devices, such as energy storage robots, are gaining increasing popularity due to their ability to supply power to electrical equipment outdoors or in environments without electricity. In related technologies, energy storage robots consist of a body and a moving component mounted on it. This moving component drives the body to move relative to a support surface (such as the ground), enabling the energy storage robot to meet short-distance, multi-point power needs. However, when there are long-distance, multi-point power needs, the significant weight of the energy storage robot necessitates the use of mobile vehicles (such as vehicles or ships) for transport. Typically, these mobile vehicles are equipped with ramps, allowing the energy storage robot to autonomously move up and down the vehicle. However, gaps between the ramps and the support surface can easily exist, making it difficult for the energy storage robot to climb onto the ramps, thus hindering its normal transfer. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an energy storage robot and an energy storage system to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] The energy storage robot of this application includes a body, a battery module, a movement module, and a guidance module. In the forward direction of the energy storage robot, the body includes a front side and a rear side facing away from each other. The battery module is disposed within the body and configured to at least power the energy storage robot. The movement module is disposed at the bottom of the body and configured to drive the body to move relative to a support surface. The guidance module is disposed on the front side and includes a guide member spaced apart from the support surface and configured to abut against obstacles on the support surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction of the energy storage robot.

[0005] In some embodiments, the guide module further includes a telescopic component disposed on the fuselage and connected to the guide member, the telescopic component being configured to drive the guide member to move relative to the fuselage between a first position and a second position, in the first position at least a portion of the guide member being located inside the fuselage, and in the second position the guide member being located outside the fuselage.

[0006] In some embodiments, the guide includes a guide portion connected to the front side of the fuselage and configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing surface. The guide portion includes a guide plate with a guide surface, wherein, in the second position, the distance between the guide surface and the bearing surface gradually increases along the direction of travel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the guide further includes a connecting portion comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the connecting portion is movably connected to the fuselage, and the second end of the connecting portion is connected to the guide. The connecting portion is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first position, the connecting portion is in the first state, and in the second position, the connecting portion is in the second state. The length of the connecting portion in the first state is equal to the length of the connecting portion in the second state; or, the length of the connecting portion in the first state is less than the length of the connecting portion in the second state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the telescopic assembly includes a drive component and a movable component. The movable component is connected to the output end of the drive component and is configured to move under the drive of the drive component to drive the guide component to move relative to the fuselage between a first position and a second position.

[0009] In some embodiments, the guide module further includes a limiting component, which includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is disposed on the movable member, and the second limiting member is disposed on the body or the output end. In the first position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are disengaged. In the second position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member cooperate to restrict the movement of the movable member.

[0010] In some embodiments, one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is an electromagnet, and the other is a magnet or made of magnetic material.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving component includes a driving member and a rotating member. The rotating member is connected to the output shaft of the driving member and has a guide groove. The rotating member is configured to rotate under the driving action of the driving member. The output end includes the rotating member. The movable member includes a body portion and a movable portion. The body portion is connected to the guide member. The movable portion is connected to the body portion and movably disposed within the guide groove. The movable portion is configured to move within the guide groove when the rotating member rotates, and drive the movable body portion to move relative to the rotating member along the central axis of the rotating member, thereby driving the guide member to move.

[0012] In some embodiments, the guide groove includes a first groove, the tangent direction of which is inclined relative to the central axis of the rotating member. When the rotating member rotates along a first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the first position to the second position; when the rotating member rotates along a second direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the second position to the first position, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

[0013] In some embodiments, the guide groove further includes a second groove communicating with the first groove, the second groove being symmetrical to the first groove about the central axis of the rotating member. When the movable part is located in the first groove and the rotating member rotates along the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the first position to the second position; when the movable part is located in the second groove and the rotating member rotates along the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the second position to the first position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the guide grooves include at least two, which are connected to each other, and the movable part is configured to move continuously in the at least two guide grooves when the rotating member rotates in the first direction, so as to drive the movable body to reciprocate relative to the rotating part.

[0015] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a photovoltaic panel configured to receive light and convert light energy into electrical energy to charge the battery module; the photovoltaic panel is configured to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel in the first state is greater than the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel in the second state.

[0016] The energy storage system of this application includes the energy storage robot and charging pile described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the charging pile is configured to provide power to the energy storage robot.

[0017] In the energy storage robot and energy storage system of this application, the guide member is spaced apart from the bearing surface and is configured to abut against obstacles on the bearing surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction of the energy storage robot. For example, the guide member can abut against the ramp to guide the front side of the robot body to move relative to the rear side of the robot body along the height direction, so that the robot body can smoothly move onto the ramp when the energy storage robot continues to move forward. This facilitates the energy storage robot to cross the height gap during the process of climbing the ramp, improves the stability of the energy storage robot's movement, and ensures that the energy storage robot can autonomously climb up and down the ramp to achieve transfer.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an energy storage robot according to some embodiments of this application, wherein the guide is located in the second position;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the guidance module in an energy storage robot according to some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an energy storage robot according to some other embodiments of this application, wherein the guide is located in the first position;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the energy storage system according to some embodiments of this application.

[0024] Description of main component symbols:

[0025] 1000 energy storage system;

[0026] 100 energy storage robots; 300 charging piles; X forward direction; Z height direction;

[0027] 10. Body; 20. Battery module; 30. Moving module; 31. Execution unit; 40. Guiding module; 41. Guiding component; 411. Guiding part; 4111. Guiding surface; 413. Connecting part; 4131. First end; 4133. Second end; 43. Telescopic component; 431. Driving component; 4311. Driving element; 4312. Output shaft; 4313. Rotating component; 4315. Guiding groove; 4317. First groove; 4318. First end; 4319. Second end; 433. Movable component; 4331. Body part; 4333. Movable part; 45. Limiting component; 50. Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of this application, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "thickness," "upper," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. In one example, they can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements.

[0031] With economic development and technological advancements, energy storage devices, such as energy storage robots, are gaining increasing popularity due to their ability to output electrical energy to power devices outdoors or in other power-deprived environments. In related technologies, energy storage robots include a body and a moving component mounted on the body. The moving component drives the body to move relative to a support surface (such as the ground) to meet the needs of short-distance, multi-point power consumption. Furthermore, when there are long-distance, multi-point power consumption needs, the energy storage robot's significant weight necessitates the use of mobile vehicles (such as vehicles or ships) for transfer. Generally, mobile vehicles are equipped with ramps, allowing the energy storage robot to autonomously move up and down the vehicle. However, due to potential height gaps between the ramps and the support surface, the energy storage robot is prone to jamming during ramp ascent, hindering its normal transfer. To address these issues, this application provides an energy storage robot 100 (… Figure 1 (as shown) and energy storage system 1000 ( Figure 4 (As shown).

[0032] Please see Figure 1The energy storage robot 100 according to this application includes a body 10, a battery module 20, a movement module 30, and a guidance module 40. In the forward direction X of the energy storage robot 100, the body 10 includes a front side and a rear side facing away from each other. The battery module 20 is disposed within the body 10 and is configured to at least power the energy storage robot 100. The movement module 30 is disposed at the bottom of the body 10 and is configured to drive the body 10 to move relative to a support surface. The guidance module 40 is disposed at the front side and includes a guide member 41. The guide member 41 is spaced apart from the support surface and is configured to abut against obstacles on the support surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction Z of the energy storage robot 100.

[0033] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 is a power distribution device integrating energy storage, autonomous movement, and intelligent control functions. The energy storage robot 100 can autonomously move to a target location according to the user's power demand and provide regular or temporary power supply. The energy storage robot 100 can be used, but is not limited to, in scenarios such as outdoor camping, dynamic energy management, emergency disaster relief, and microgrid support to address the power needs of areas without a power grid or with unstable power. The energy of the energy storage robot 100 can be provided by the battery module 20 (such as a rechargeable battery module or a non-rechargeable battery module) or charging structure (such as a photovoltaic panel 50) installed within the energy storage robot 100, ensuring that the energy storage robot 100 has sufficient stored energy.

[0034] The body 10 is the structure in the energy storage robot 100 used to load and protect modules such as the battery module 20. The body 10 can be made of metallic and / or non-metallic materials. Metallic materials include, but are not limited to, aluminum, iron, steel, or aluminum alloys, while non-metallic materials include, but are not limited to, plastics. In some embodiments, the body 10 can be made of both metallic and non-metallic materials, thereby increasing the structural strength of the body 10, preventing collision damage during the movement of the energy storage robot 100, and thus improving the stability and reliability of the energy storage robot 100. In other embodiments, the body 10 can be made of non-metallic materials, which makes the body 10 lighter, thus facilitating the lightweight design of the energy storage robot 100.

[0035] Battery module 20 is the core module of the energy storage robot 100, used for storing and releasing electrical energy. Depending on the different application scenarios of the energy storage robot 100, the energy storage robot 100 has different capacities, meaning the battery module 20 has different capacities. For example, in small household or commercial energy storage robots 100, the capacity of battery module 20 is typically from several kilowatt-hours to tens of kilowatt-hours. In industrial energy storage robots 100, the capacity of battery module 20 is typically from tens of kilowatt-hours to hundreds of kilowatt-hours. Battery module 20 is housed within the energy storage robot 100 and can be electrically connected to other functional components. Battery module 20 can be a rechargeable battery module or a non-rechargeable battery module. Please refer to... Figure 4 When battery module 20 is a rechargeable battery module, the energy storage robot 100 can charge battery module 20 through a charging device (such as charging pile 300) to replenish its energy. When battery module 20 is a non-rechargeable battery module, the energy storage robot 100 can replace the battery in battery module 20 through a charging device (such as charging pile 300) to replenish its power. Charging pile 300 is a device that provides power to devices with energy storage functions. For example, charging pile 300 can provide power to new energy vehicles, energy storage robot 100, or other energy storage devices. This application uses charging pile 300 providing power to energy storage robot 100 as an example. The ways in which charging pile 300 provides power to energy storage robot 100 include charging battery module 20 in energy storage robot 100 and replacing battery module 20 in energy storage robot 100 (battery swapping).

[0036] The mobile module 30 is a module in the energy storage robot 100 used to drive the movement of the energy storage robot 100. The mobile module 30 is disposed on the body 10 of the energy storage robot 100, typically at the bottom of the body 10. The mobile module 30 may include a drive unit and an execution unit 31. The drive unit is a component for providing driving force, such as a drive motor, internal combustion engine, or pneumatic motor. The execution unit 31 is a component for driving the movement of the body 10, such as tracks or wheels. For example, the execution unit 31 includes tracks. Tracks are highly adaptable, capable of adapting to various terrains, including mud, ruggedness, and unevenness; they have a high load capacity, capable of bearing heavier weights; they have strong traction, with stronger traction than wheels, enabling travel on steeper slopes; they are more stable; and the track's contact area is larger than that of wheels, providing more stable movement.

[0037] The drive unit can be directly connected to the execution unit 31 and transmit power directly to the execution unit 31, so that the execution unit 31 drives the body 10 to move. The forms in which the moving module 30 drives the body 10 to move relative to the bearing surface include, but are not limited to, translation, rotation, and a combination of translation and rotation. Further, the moving module 30 may also include a transmission unit, which connects the drive unit and the execution unit 31. That is, the drive unit is indirectly connected to the execution unit 31 through the transmission unit. The drive unit transmits power directly to the transmission unit, and then through the transmission unit to the execution unit 31, so that the execution unit 31 drives the body 10 to move. It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the bearing surface includes, but is not limited to, the ground (outdoor roads, dirt roads, grass, etc.), indoor floors, etc.

[0038] The guidance module 40 is a module in the energy storage robot 100 capable of guiding the front side of the body 10 to move relative to the rear side of the body 10 along the height direction Z. The guidance module 40 is connected to the body 10 and located on the front side of the body 10. In some embodiments of this application, the guidance module 40 includes a guide member 41, which is spaced apart from the bearing surface and configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction Z of the energy storage robot 100. For example, the obstacle on the bearing surface may be a ramp. Specifically, when the energy storage robot 100 needs to board a mobile vehicle (such as a vehicle or ship) with a height gap between the board and the load-bearing surface, the guide 41 can abut against the board. The contact point between the guide 41 and the board forms a fulcrum. In this case, the board can exert a reverse force on the guide 41 as the energy storage robot 100 continues to move forward, so that the guide 41 rises in the height direction Z and drives the front side of the body 10 to rise relative to the rear side of the body 10. The mobile module 30 corresponding to the front side of the body 10 can also rise in the height direction Z, thereby enabling the energy storage robot 100 to cross the height gap. This allows the energy storage robot 100 to autonomously board and disembark without human intervention to move the energy storage robot 100 onto the board or mobile vehicle, ensuring that the energy storage robot 100 can be transferred by mobile vehicle to meet the needs of multi-point power supply. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the height gap between the scaffold and the bearing surface may be caused by: the scaffold being too thick, or the bearing surface being uneven.

[0039] In addition, obstacles on the bearing surface can be protrusions or other objects. Specifically, when the energy storage robot 100 encounters an obstacle, the guide 41 can abut against the obstacle and guide the front side to rise and fall relative to the rear side, so that the body 10 can pass over the obstacle. This eliminates the need for the energy storage robot 100 to replan its movement path when encountering obstacles, thus improving movement efficiency.

[0040] It should be noted that the orientations described in the embodiments of this application are defined with the mobile module 30 of the energy storage robot 100 supported on the bearing surface. "Front side" and "rear side" are relative to the forward direction X of the energy storage robot 100. When the energy storage robot 100 moves along the forward direction X, the foremost part of the body 10 closest to the forward direction X is the front side of the body 10, and the rearmost part of the body 10 closest to the forward direction X is the rear side of the body 10.

[0041] In the energy storage robot 100 of this application embodiment, the guide member 41 is spaced apart from the bearing surface and is configured to abut against obstacles on the bearing surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction Z of the energy storage robot 100. For example, the guide member 41 can abut against the ramp to guide the front side of the body 10 to move relative to the rear side of the body 10 along the height direction Z, so that the body 10 can smoothly move onto the ramp when the energy storage robot 100 continues to move forward. This facilitates the energy storage robot 100 to cross the height gap during the process of climbing the ramp, improves the stability of the movement of the energy storage robot 100, and ensures that the energy storage robot 100 can autonomously climb up and down the ramp to achieve transfer.

[0042] In addition, the guide 41 can prevent the body 10 from colliding directly with obstacles, which could damage the body 10 or its internal modules (such as the battery module 20), thereby extending the service life of the body 10 and ensuring the stability and reliability of the energy storage robot 100.

[0043] The energy storage robot 100 will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the guide module 40 further includes a telescopic component 43, which is disposed on the fuselage 10 and connected to the guide member 41. The telescopic component 43 is configured to drive the guide member 41 relative to the fuselage 10 at a first position. Figure 3 (as shown) and second position ( Figure 1 The guide 41 moves between the two positions shown. In the first position, at least a portion of the guide 41 is located inside the fuselage 10, and in the second position, the guide 41 is located outside the fuselage 10.

[0045] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the telescopic component 43 is a component in the guide module 40 used to drive the guide member 41 to move relative to the body 10. The telescopic component 43 and the guide member 41 can be connected in a detachable manner, which facilitates the installation, removal, and maintenance of the guide member 41; detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, threaded connections, screw connections, or snap-fit ​​connections. The telescopic component 43 and the guide member 41 can also be connected in a non-detachable manner, which improves the stability of the connection and prevents separation when the telescopic component 43 drives the guide member 41 to move. Non-detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, welding, adhesive bonding, interference fit, and ultrasonic welding.

[0046] The first position can be a position where at least a portion of the guide 41 is located inside the body 10, and where the guide 41 has difficulty or even cannot come into contact with obstacles on the bearing surface. The second position can be a position where the guide 41 is located outside the body 10, and where the guide 41 can come into contact with obstacles on the bearing surface. In some embodiments of this application, if the energy storage robot 100 encounters an obstacle during its forward movement, the guide 41 can switch from the first position to the second position; if the energy storage robot 100 crosses the obstacle, the guide 41 can switch from the second position to the first position. This reduces the forward resistance of the energy storage robot 100, saves energy, and extends the battery life of the energy storage robot 100. Furthermore, compared to the guide 41 always being located outside the body 10, the guide module 40 occupies a smaller space, which is beneficial for miniaturizing the energy storage robot 100.

[0047] In some embodiments, the guide 41 includes a guide portion 411 connected to the front side of the fuselage 10 and configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing surface.

[0048] Specifically, in the above embodiment, the guide part 411 is a structural component of the guide member 41 that can abut against an obstacle. When the telescopic assembly 43 is operating normally, the telescopic assembly 43 can drive the guide member 41 to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the guide part 411 is located inside the fuselage 10, and in the second position, the guide part 411 is located outside the fuselage 10.

[0049] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the guide unit 411 includes a guide plate, which includes a guide surface 4111 (in the second position, the surface of the guide plate opposite to the bearing surface). In the second position, the distance between the guide surface 4111 and the bearing surface gradually increases along the forward direction X. Specifically, in the first position, at least a portion of the guide plate is located inside the body 10, and in the second position, the guide plate is located outside the body 10, and the guide surface 4111 of the guide plate can abut against obstacles (such as ramps) on the bearing surface. Thus, when the guide surface 4111 abuts against the obstacle and the energy storage robot 100 continues to move forward, the front side of the body 10 can gradually rise relative to the rear side of the body 10, and drive the moving module 30 to gradually rise, thereby enabling the energy storage robot 100 to cross height gaps, allowing the energy storage robot 100 to autonomously climb onto ramps, ensuring that the energy storage robot 100 can be transferred by a mobile vehicle to meet the needs of multi-point power supply.

[0050] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the guide member 41 further includes a connecting portion 413, which includes a first end 4131 and a second end 4133 opposite to each other. The first end 4131 of the connecting portion 413 is movably connected to the fuselage 10, and the second end 4133 of the connecting portion 413 is connected to the guide member 411. The connecting portion 413 is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first position, the connecting portion 413 is in the first state, and in the second position, the connecting portion 413 is in the second state.

[0051] Specifically, in the above embodiment, the connecting part 413 is a structural component in the guide member 41 used to connect the guide member 411 and the fuselage 10. The first end 4131 of the connecting part 413 is movably connected to the fuselage 10, and this movable connection includes, but is not limited to, a rotating connection, a sliding connection, or a combination of a rotating connection and a sliding connection. The second end 4133 of the connecting part 413 can be fixedly connected to the guide member 411, or it can be movably connected.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first state can be the state of the connecting portion 413 when the guide member 41 is in the first position, that is, the state of the connecting portion 413 when at least a portion of the guide member 41 is inside the fuselage 10; the second state can be the state of the connecting portion 413 when the guide member 41 is in the second state, that is, the state of the connecting portion 413 when the guide member 41 is outside the fuselage 10. The telescopic component 43 can connect to the connecting portion 413 and, by driving the connecting portion 413 to move relative to the fuselage 10, switch the guide member 41 between the first and second positions, thereby switching the connecting portion 413 between the first and second states.

[0053] In some embodiments, the length of the connecting portion 413 in the first state is equal to the length of the connecting portion 413 in the second state. That is, regardless of the state in which the connecting portion 413 is, the size of the connecting portion 413 remains unchanged, which ensures the stability of the movement of the guide member 41 relative to the fuselage 10 and improves the stability and reliability of the operation of the guide module 40.

[0054] In other embodiments, the length of the connecting portion 413 in the first state is less than the length of the connecting portion 413 in the second state. That is, when the guide member 41 is in a first position relative to the fuselage 10, that is, when at least a portion of the guide member 41 is located inside the fuselage 10, the size of the connecting portion 413 is smaller, which can reduce the space occupied by the guide member 41 inside the fuselage 10 and reduce the possibility of interference between the guide member 41 and the internal structure of the fuselage 10.

[0055] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the telescopic assembly 43 includes a drive member 431 and a movable member 433. The movable member 433 is connected to the output end of the drive member 431 and is configured to move under the drive of the drive member 431 to drive the guide member 41 to move relative to the body 10 between a first position and a second position.

[0056] Specifically, in the above embodiment, the driving component 431 is the component in the telescopic assembly 43 that provides driving force. The movable component 433 is a structure in the telescopic assembly 43 that transmits the driving force of the driving component 431 to the guide component 41. When the driving component 431 is operating normally, the driving force generated by the driving component 431 can be transmitted to the movable component 433, and then through the movable component 433 to the guide component 41, thereby driving the guide component 41 to move relative to the fuselage 10 between a first position and a second position.

[0057] If the movement of the movable part 433 relative to the output end of the driving part 431 is unrestricted in the second position, then when the guide part 41 comes into contact with an obstacle on the bearing surface, the guide part 41 will be subjected to a reverse force from the obstacle, and under the action of this reverse force, the movable part 433 will move relative to the output end of the driving part 431, causing the guide part 41 to switch from the second position to the first position. As a result, the guide part 41 cannot guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction Z of the energy storage robot 100, and the energy storage robot 100 cannot cross the height gap.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, the guide module 40 further includes a limiting component 45, which includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is located on the movable member 433, and the second limiting member is located on the body 10 or the output end. In the first position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are disengaged. In the second position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member cooperate to restrict the movement of the movable member 433.

[0059] This avoids the movement of the movable part 433 relative to the output end of the driving part 431, which would cause the guide part 41 to switch from the second position to the first position. This ensures that when the guide part 41 comes into contact with an obstacle, the guide part 41 can guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction Z of the energy storage robot 100, enabling the energy storage robot 100 to cross height gaps, improving the stability of the movement of the energy storage robot 100, and ensuring that the energy storage robot 100 can autonomously go up and down the ramp to achieve transfer.

[0060] Specifically, in the above embodiment, the limiting component 45 is a component in the guide module 40 used to limit the movement of the movable member 433 in the second position. In the first position, the first and second limiting components are disengaged, and at this time, the driving component 431 can drive the movable member 433 to move, so that the guide member 41 can switch from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the first and second limiting components cooperate to limit the movement of the movable member 433. At this time, the guide member 41 cannot switch from the second position to the first position, thereby ensuring that the guide member 41 can guide the front side to rise and fall relative to the rear side under the action of obstacles.

[0061] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the guide 41 is in the second position and the guide 41 is in contact with an obstacle, the first limiting member and the second limiting member cooperate to restrict the movement of the movable member 433; when the guide 41 is in the second position and the guide 41 is not in contact with an obstacle, the first limiting member and the second limiting member can disengage.

[0062] Furthermore, in some embodiments, one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is an electromagnet, and the other is a magnet or made of magnetic material.

[0063] For example, the first limiting member is an electromagnet, and the second limiting member is a magnet or made of magnetic material. The first limiting member is located on the movable member 433, and the second limiting member is located at the output end. Specifically, in the first position, the electromagnet is not energized. At this time, the first and second limiting members are disengaged, and the guide member 41 can switch from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the electromagnet is energized. At this time, the first and second limiting members engage (magnetically attract) to restrict the movement of the movable member 433, and the guide member 41 cannot switch from the second position to the first position.

[0064] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the driving component 431 includes a driving member 4311 and a rotating member 4313. The rotating member 4313 is connected to the output shaft 4312 of the driving member 4311 and is provided with a guide groove 4315. The rotating member 4313 is configured to rotate under the driving action of the driving member 4311, and the output end includes the rotating member 4313. The movable member 433 includes a body portion 4331 and a movable portion 4333. The body portion 4331 is connected to the guide member 41. The movable portion 4333 is connected to the body portion 4331 and is movably disposed in the guide groove 4315. The movable portion 4333 is configured to move in the guide groove 4315 when the rotating member 4313 rotates, and drive the movable body to move relative to the rotating member 4313 along the central axis of the rotating member 4313, thereby driving the guide member 41 to move.

[0065] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the driving element 4311 is a component used to provide driving force, such as a drive motor, internal combustion engine, and pneumatic motor. The rotating element 4313 is a component that can rotate under the driving action of the driving element 4311, and the rotating element 4313 can serve as the output end of the driving component 431. The output shaft 4312 of the driving element 4311 can be directly connected to the rotating element 4313, directly transmitting the driving force to the rotating element 4313. This reduces the loss of driving force during transmission, improving driving efficiency; furthermore, the absence of other components between the driving element 4311 and the rotating element 4313 facilitates miniaturization of the driving component 431. Alternatively, the output shaft 4312 of the driving element 4311 can also be indirectly connected to the rotating element 4313, i.e., the driving element 4311 is connected to the rotating element 4313 via a transmission component, and the driving force of the driving element 4311 is directly transmitted to the transmission component, and then to the rotating element 4313.

[0066] In some embodiments, the movable part 4333 can be a pulley or a roller. When the movable part 4333 is a pulley, its outer periphery is a convex arc surface. The convex arc surface contacts the inner wall of the guide groove 4315, resulting in a small contact area. This reduces the frictional force on the movable part 4333 as it moves within the guide groove 4315, making its movement smoother. When the movable part 4333 is a roller, its outer periphery is also a convex arc surface. The movable part 4333 has a connecting shaft connected to the movable body and a bushing rotatably fitted onto the connecting shaft. The bushing has a convex arc surface on its outer periphery and can rotate around the connecting shaft. During the movement of the movable part 4333, the movable part 4333 itself rotates. Compared with the movable part 4333 being in the form of a pulley, the roller-type movable part 4333 can rotate during the movement. Therefore, the wear of the movable part 4333 during the movement in the guide groove 4315 can be reduced, which is conducive to improving the service life of the movable part 4333 and reducing maintenance costs.

[0067] In some embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the rotating member 4313 obtained by a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the rotating member 4313 is circular, that is, the rotating member 4313 may be approximately cylindrical, and the guide groove 4315 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 4313. A portion of the movable body is fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 4313, and the movable part 4333 is located between the movable body and the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 4313, extending into the guide groove 4315. The movable body can move relative to the rotating part along the central axis of the rotating member 4313, that is, the movable body can extend and retract relative to the rotating member 4313 to drive the guide member 41 to move relative to the body 10, and switch between a first position and a second position. It should be noted that in some embodiments, a first limiting member is provided on the movable body, and a second limiting member is provided on the rotating member 4313 (output end of the driving component 431). In the second position, the first and second limiting members can cooperate to restrict the movement of the movable member 433.

[0068] In some embodiments, the guide groove 4315 includes a first groove 4317, the tangent direction of which is inclined relative to the central axis of the rotating member 4313. When the rotating member 4313 rotates in a first direction, the movable body drives the guide member 41 to switch from a first position to a second position; when the rotating member 4313 rotates in a second direction, the movable body drives the guide member 41 to switch from a second position to a first position, the first and second directions being opposite.

[0069] Specifically, in some embodiments, the first groove 4317 includes a first end 4318 and a second end 4319 opposite to each other, with the second end 4319 of the first groove 4317 being closer to the guide member 41 than the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317. When the rotating member 4313 rotates in a first direction, the movable part 4333 can move from the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317 to the second end 4319 of the first groove 4317, driving the movable body to move relative to the rotating member 4313, thereby driving the guide member 41 to switch from a first position to a second position. When the rotating member 4313 rotates in a second direction, the movable part 4333 can move from the second end 4319 of the first groove 4317 to the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317, driving the movable body to move relative to the rotating member 4313, thereby driving the guide member 41 to switch from a second position to a first position. Thus, the guide member 41 can switch between the first and second positions under the forward and reverse rotation of the rotating member 4313. In this application, the rotating member 4313 rotates forward by rotating member 4313 along the first direction and drilling a hole, and the rotating member 4313 rotates backward by rotating member 4313 along the second direction.

[0070] In some embodiments, the guide groove 4315 further includes a second groove communicating with the first groove 4317. The second groove and the first groove 4317 are symmetrical about the central axis of the rotating member 4313. When the movable part 4333 is located in the first groove 4317 and the rotating member 4313 rotates in the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member 41 to switch from the first position to the second position. When the movable part 4333 is located in the second groove and the rotating member 4313 rotates in the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member 41 to switch from the second position to the first position.

[0071] This allows the guide 41 to switch between the first and second positions simply by rotating the 4313, thereby simplifying the drive control of the drive 4311 and reducing the difficulty of control and the risk of failure. On the other hand, compared to only setting the first slot 4317, the setting of the second slot can reduce the weight of the 4313, which is beneficial to achieving the lightweighting of the guide module 40.

[0072] Specifically, the first groove 4317 includes a first end 4131 and a second end 4133 opposite to each other. The second end 4319 of the first groove 4317 is closer to the guide member 41 than the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317. The second groove includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the second groove is closer to the guide member 41 than the second end of the second groove. The second end 4319 of the first groove 4317 and the first end of the second groove are connected to achieve the connection between the first groove 4317 and the second groove. When the rotating member 4313 rotates along the first direction, the movable part 4333 can move from the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317 to the second end 4319 of the first groove 4317, and drive the movable body to move relative to the rotating member 4313, thereby driving the guide member 41 to switch from the first position to the second position. When the rotating member 4313 continues to rotate along the first direction, the movable part 4333 can move from the first end of the second groove to the second end of the second groove, and drive the movable body to move relative to the rotating member 4313, thereby driving the guide member 41 to switch from the second position to the first position. Furthermore, the first groove 4317 and the second groove can be smoothly connected, which can prevent the movable part 4333 from getting stuck when moving in the guide groove 4315, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the telescopic component 43.

[0073] In some embodiments, the guide groove 4315 includes at least two guide grooves 4315 that are connected to each other, and the movable part 4333 is configured to move continuously in the at least two guide grooves 4315 when the rotating member 4313 rotates in a first direction, so as to drive the movable body to reciprocate relative to the rotating part.

[0074] Specifically, in this embodiment, each guide groove 4315 includes a first groove 4317 and a second groove that are connected. At least two guide grooves 4315 are arranged circumferentially along the rotating member 4313, and adjacent guide grooves 4315 are connected to each other in the circumferential direction of the rotating member 4313. For example, when there are two guide grooves 4315, namely the first guide groove 4315 and the second guide groove 4315, the first guide groove 4315 and the second guide groove 4315 are arranged circumferentially along the rotating member 4313, and the second end of the second groove of the first guide groove 4315 is connected to the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317 of the second guide groove 4315, and the first end 4138 of the first groove 4317 of the first guide groove 4315 is connected to the second end of the second groove of the second guide groove 4315.

[0075] Please see Figure 1In some embodiments, the energy storage robot also includes a photovoltaic panel 50, which is configured to receive light and convert light energy into electrical energy to charge the battery module 20; the photovoltaic panel 50 is configured to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel 50 in the first state is greater than the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel 50 in the second state.

[0076] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the photovoltaic panel 50 is a component that converts light energy into electrical energy to charge the devices connected to it. The photovoltaic panel 50 can be, but is not limited to, a monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic panel 50, a polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic panel 50, and a thin-film photovoltaic panel 50. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic panel 50 is positioned on top of the energy storage robot 100 to ensure that it can fully absorb light energy. The photovoltaic panel 50 receives light and converts it into electrical energy to charge the battery module 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the photovoltaic panel 50 can also be positioned on the side or even the bottom of the energy storage robot 100. Furthermore, the battery module 20 and the photovoltaic panel 50 can be directly electrically connected via cables, or an electrical connection can be achieved through intermediate devices such as junction boxes or combiner boards.

[0077] The photovoltaic panel 50 can switch between a first state and a second state. The light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel 50 in the first state is larger than that in the second state. That is, the first state can be an unfolded state, and the second state can be a folded state. In the second state, at least a portion of the photovoltaic panel 50 is housed within the body 10 of the energy storage robot 100, or is attached to the body 10 of the energy storage robot 100, or is in another form to minimize the space occupied. Therefore, if the photovoltaic panel 50 remains in the second state during the movement of the energy storage robot 100, the wind resistance experienced by the energy storage robot 100 is smaller, and the power consumption per unit distance is also reduced. In the first state, the photovoltaic panel 50 is fully unfolded, presenting the form that occupies the maximum space.

[0078] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The energy storage system 1000 of this application includes an energy storage robot 100 and a charging pile 300 of any of the above embodiments, wherein the charging pile 300 is configured to provide power to the energy storage robot 100.

[0079] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the energy storage system 1000 is a system for storing, scheduling, and utilizing energy. The energy storage system 1000 includes an energy storage device (energy storage robot 100) that provides energy for scheduling or utilizing energy, and an energy supply device that stores energy and supplies power to the energy storage robot 100. The energy storage system 1000 can be any system possessing the above functions, for example: the energy storage system 1000 is a cleaning system, the energy storage robot 100 is a cleaning robot, the energy supply device is a power supply base station, and the power supply base station supplies power to the cleaning robot so that the cleaning robot can use electrical energy to move; the energy storage system 1000 is a logistics system, the energy storage robot 100 is a logistics robot, the energy supply device is a charging pile 300, and the charging pile 300 supplies power to the logistics robot so that the logistics robot can use electrical energy to move; the energy storage system 1000 is a new energy vehicle system, the energy storage robot 100 is a new energy vehicle, the energy supply device is a charging pile 300, and the charging pile 300 supplies power to the new energy vehicle so that the new energy vehicle can use electrical energy to move. Please further combine... Figure 4 This application takes the energy storage system 1000 as an example of a power dispatching system. In this case, the energy storage robot 100 is a mobile energy storage power source, and the power supply device is the charging pile 300. The charging pile 300 supplies power to the energy storage robot 100 so that the energy storage robot 100 can move using electrical energy and perform power dispatching and utilization.

[0080] It should be noted that the specific structure and properties of the charging pile 300 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those of the charging pile 300 in the above embodiment, and the specific structure and properties of the energy storage robot 100 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those of the energy storage robot 100 in the above embodiment, and will not be explained again here.

[0081] When the energy storage robot 100 arrives at the location of the charging station 300, the charging station 300 can charge or replace the battery module 20 of the energy storage robot 100. Taking charging as an example, the charging station 300 can charge the energy storage robot 100 via wired charging or wireless charging. When the charging station 300 charges the energy storage robot 100 via wired charging, the energy storage robot 100 connects to the physical plug of the charging station 300 (such as Type 1, Type 2, GB / T, or a customized interface) through a connection device (not shown) or a guide device (not shown). In this case, the charging process of the charging station 300 for the energy storage robot 100 is simple, reliable, and relatively fast. When the charging pile 300 charges the energy storage robot 100 wirelessly, both the energy storage robot 100 and the charging pile 300 are equipped with induction coils. The induction coil of the charging pile 300 generates a magnetic field and transfers energy to the energy storage robot 100 through its induction coil to charge the battery module 20 of the energy storage robot 100. In this case, the charging pile 300 and the energy storage robot 100 do not need to contact each other, preventing wear and tear on the energy storage robot 100, resulting in a better appearance and longer service life. When the charging pile 300 is used for battery swapping of the energy storage robot 100, it directly replaces the battery module 20 with a fully charged one. In this case, the energy replenishment speed of the energy storage robot 100 is fast, and its working time is longer.

[0082] Since the energy storage system 1000 in this application embodiment includes an energy storage robot 100, it is understood that the energy storage system 1000 includes at least the same beneficial effects as the energy storage robot 100. Therefore, the beneficial effects of the energy storage system 1000 are described above with reference to the beneficial effects of the energy storage robot 100, and will not be repeated here.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "in one example," "exemplarily," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the described embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0084] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An energy storage robot, characterized in that, include: The fuselage, in the forward direction of the energy storage robot, includes a front side and a rear side facing away from each other; A battery module is located inside the body and is configured to power at least the energy storage robot. A movable module is located at the bottom of the body, and the movable module is configured to drive the body to move relative to the bearing surface; and A guidance module is provided on the front side. The guidance module includes a guide member that is spaced apart from the bearing surface and is configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing surface to guide the front side to move relative to the rear side along the height direction of the energy storage robot.

2. The energy storage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guidance module also includes: A telescopic assembly is disposed on the fuselage and connected to the guide member. The telescopic assembly is configured to drive the guide member to move relative to the fuselage between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the guide member is located inside the fuselage, and in the second position, the guide member is located outside the fuselage.

3. The energy storage robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide includes a guide portion connected to the front side of the fuselage and configured to abut against an obstacle on the bearing surface; The guide portion includes a guide plate, and the guide plate includes a guide surface. In the second position, along the forward direction, the distance between the guide surface and the bearing surface gradually increases.

4. The energy storage robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide also includes a connecting portion, which has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the connecting portion is movably connected to the fuselage, and the second end of the connecting portion is connected to the guide. The connecting portion is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first position, the connecting portion is in the first state, and in the second position, the connecting portion is in the second state. The length of the connecting portion in the first state is equal to the length of the connecting portion in the second state; or... The length of the connecting part in the first state is less than the length of the connecting part in the second state.

5. The energy storage robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes: Drive components; and A movable component is connected to the output end of the drive component and is configured to move under the drive of the drive component to drive the guide component to move relative to the body between the first position and the second position.

6. The energy storage robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guidance module also includes: The limiting component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is disposed on the movable member, and the second limiting member is disposed on the body or the output end. In the first position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are disengaged. In the second position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member cooperate to restrict the movement of the movable member.

7. The energy storage robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is an electromagnet, and the other is a magnet or made of magnetic material.

8. The energy storage robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving component includes a driving member and a rotating member. The rotating member is connected to the output shaft of the driving member and is provided with a guide groove. The rotating member is configured to rotate under the driving action of the driving member. The output end includes the rotating member. The movable member includes: The main body is connected to the guide member; and The movable part is connected to the main body and is movably disposed in the guide groove. The movable part is configured to move in the guide groove when the rotating member rotates, and drive the movable main body to move relative to the rotating member along the central axis of the rotating member, so as to drive the guide member to move.

9. The energy storage robot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide groove includes a first groove, the tangent direction of which is inclined relative to the central axis of the rotating member. When the rotating member rotates along a first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the first position to the second position; when the rotating member rotates along a second direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the second position to the first position, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

10. The energy storage robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The guide groove further includes a second groove communicating with the first groove. The second groove and the first groove are symmetrical about the central axis of the rotating member. When the movable part is located in the first groove and the rotating member rotates along the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the first position to the second position. When the movable part is located in the second groove and the rotating member rotates along the first direction, the movable body drives the guide member to switch from the second position to the first position.

11. The energy storage robot according to claim 10, characterized in that, The guide groove includes at least two, and the at least two guide grooves are connected to each other. The movable part is configured to move continuously in the at least two guide grooves when the rotating member rotates in the first direction, so as to drive the movable body to reciprocate relative to the rotating part.

12. The energy storage robot according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The energy storage robot also includes a photovoltaic panel, which is configured to receive light and convert light energy into electrical energy to charge the battery module; the photovoltaic panel is configured to switch between a first state and a second state, wherein the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel in the first state is greater than the light-receiving area of ​​the photovoltaic panel in the second state.

13. An energy storage system, characterized in that, include: The energy storage robot according to any one of claims 1-12; and A charging station configured to provide power to the energy storage robot.

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