Self-adaptive mechanical arm intelligent charging pile

Abstract

According to the self-adaptive mechanical arm intelligent charging pile provided by the invention, through cooperative work of the rotating seat, the first rotating arm, the second rotating arm and the telescopic arm of the main body mechanism and in combination with the PLC and the binocular camera, the position of an electric vehicle charging interface can be accurately identified, and flexible movement and self-adaptive adjustment of the charging mechanism are realized; the charging connector can be accurately inserted into the charging interface, and the charging efficiency and convenience are improved; a bump of the electric mechanism presses and pushes the cover plate, so that the cover plate of the charging cabin can be automatically opened and closed, and the cover plate of the charging cabin does not need to be manually opened; through the design that the clamping plate of the charging mechanism is matched with the pulling plate, automatic pulling and inserting of the rubber plug are completed, the intelligence and safety of operation are remarkably improved, automatic operation is achieved, and manual intervention is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of charging pile technology, specifically to an adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicle charging stations are devices that provide electrical energy to electric vehicles and are an important infrastructure for the popularization of new energy vehicles. Their main function is to transmit electrical energy to the electric vehicle battery through connection with the mains power, supporting both DC fast charging and AC slow charging modes.

[0003] When using a typical charging station, you need to manually open the charging compartment cover, pull out the rubber plug, remove the charging gun, insert it into the charging interface, and after charging is complete, you need to check the charging gun, close the rubber plug, and close the cover. The process is relatively complicated and has a low level of automation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive robotic arm smart charging station to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An adaptive robotic arm smart charging station includes a main body and a charging mechanism, wherein the charging mechanism is mounted on the main body; The main body is electrically connected to the mains power supply and electrically connected to the charging mechanism via a wire. The main body is used to provide power to the charging mechanism and control the movement of the charging mechanism. The charging mechanism is used to provide power to the electric vehicle. The charging mechanism includes a U-shaped frame, a fixed shell, a rotating plate, a charging connector, a connecting rod, a fixed plate, a first motor, a lead screw, a push plate, a protrusion, and a clamping plate. The U-shaped frame is mounted on the main body. The fixed shell is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped frame. The motor is fixedly installed inside the fixed shell. The output shaft of the motor inside the fixed shell is fixedly connected to the rotating plate. The charging connector is installed on one side of the rotating plate. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the rotating plate. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the fixed plate. One side of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the clamping plate. The first motor is mounted on the fixed plate by bolts. The output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw, and the lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed plate. The push plate is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the push plate is slidably connected to the clamping plate. The protrusion is fixedly connected to one side of the push plate.

[0006] In one embodiment, the main structure includes a pile body, a rotating seat, a first rotating arm, a support, a second rotating arm, a telescopic arm, and a base. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the pile body, the support is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat, one end of the first rotating arm is rotatably connected to the support, the other end of the first rotating arm is rotatably connected to the second rotating arm, the telescopic arm is slidably connected inside the second rotating arm, and the base is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic arm.

[0007] In one embodiment, the pile is installed on the ground, the charging line inside the pile is electrically connected to the mains power, the output end of the pile is electrically connected to the charging connector via a wire, and the U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the base.

[0008] In one embodiment, motors are built into both ends of the rotating base and the first rotating arm. The output shaft of the motor in the first rotating arm is fixedly connected to the bracket and one end of the second rotating arm, respectively. The output shaft of the motor in the rotating base is fixedly connected to the pile body.

[0009] In one embodiment, a base plate is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the second rotating arm, a second motor is mounted on one side of the base plate, a screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the screw is rotatably connected to the base plate, and the telescopic arm is threadedly connected to the screw.

[0010] In one embodiment, a take-up reel is installed on the pile.

[0011] In one embodiment, the inner sidewall of the second rotating arm is provided with a groove, and the outer sidewall of the telescopic arm is fixedly connected with a slider, which is slidably connected in the groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, a binocular camera is mounted on the mounting housing.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. Through the coordinated work of the rotating base, first rotating arm, second rotating arm and telescopic arm of the main mechanism, combined with PLC controller and binocular camera, the position of electric vehicle charging interface can be accurately identified, realizing flexible movement and adaptive adjustment of the charging mechanism, ensuring that the charging connector is accurately inserted into the charging interface, and improving charging efficiency and convenience. 2. The charging compartment cover can be automatically opened and closed by pressing and pushing the protrusions of the charging mechanism, without the need for manual opening of the charging compartment cover; 3. The automatic insertion and removal of the rubber plug is achieved through the design of the charging mechanism's card plate and pull plate, which significantly improves the intelligence and safety of the operation, automates the operation, and reduces manual intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the second rotating arm and the telescopic arm of the present invention; Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure in area A; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure in area B.

[0015] In the diagram: 11. Pile body; 12. Rotating seat; 13. First rotating arm; 14. Bracket; 18. Second rotating arm; 19. Telescopic arm; 110. Base; 21. U-shaped frame; 22. Fixed shell; 23. Binocular camera; 24. Rotating plate; 25. Charging connector; 26. Connecting rod; 27. Fixed plate; 28. First motor; 29. ​​Lead screw; 210. Push plate; 211. Protrusion; 212. Clamping plate; 213. Rubber plug; 181. Seat plate; 182. Second motor; 183. Screw; 184. Slider; 31. Take-up reel. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Example 1: Please see Figures 1 to 7 The present invention provides a technical solution: An adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile includes a main body and a charging mechanism, with the charging mechanism mounted on the main body. The main body is electrically connected to the mains power supply and to the charging mechanism via wires. The main body provides power to the charging mechanism and can control the displacement of the charging mechanism to achieve an adaptive charging effect for electric vehicles. The charging mechanism can provide power to electric vehicles and can also control the movement of a protrusion 211 via a PLC controller. The protrusion 211 presses and pushes the charging compartment cover of the electric vehicle to open and close the cover. The invention also provides a rubber plug 213, which is compatible with the invention. The top portion of the rubber plug 213 has an integrally formed pull plate with an arc-shaped edge on its side to prevent the locking plate 212 from getting stuck inside the pull plate. A groove matching the protrusion 211 is also provided on the pull plate to cooperate with the locking plate 212 and fix the rubber plug 213 in place.

[0018] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The main structure includes a pile body 11, a rotating seat 12, a first rotating arm 13, a bracket 14, a second rotating arm 18, a telescopic arm 19, and a base 110. The rotating seat 12 is rotatably connected to the pile body 11, and the bracket 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat 12. One end of the first rotating arm 13 is rotatably connected to the bracket 14, and the other end of the first rotating arm 13 is rotatably connected to the second rotating arm 18. Both ends of the rotating seat 12 and the first rotating arm 13 have built-in motors. The output shaft of the motor in the rotating seat 12 is fixedly connected to the pile body 11, and the output shaft of the motor in the first rotating arm 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the bracket 14 and the second rotating arm 18, respectively. The motors are controlled by a PLC controller. When the motors are started, they can drive the rotating seat 12 to rotate, and can also drive the first rotating arm 13 to rotate around the bracket 14 as an axis, and can also drive the second rotating arm 18 to rotate around one end of the first rotating arm 13 as an axis. The telescopic arm 19 is slidably connected within the second rotating arm 18, and the base 110 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic arm 19. The telescopic arm 19 can extend and retract on the second rotating arm 18, thereby facilitating the control of the charging mechanism's position. Specifically, a base plate 181 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second rotating arm 18, a second motor 182 is mounted on one side of the base plate 181, and a screw 183 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 182. The screw 183 is rotatably connected to the base plate 181, and the telescopic arm 19 is threadedly connected to the screw 183. In use, the second motor 182 is started by controlling the PLC controller, driving the screw 183 to rotate, causing the telescopic arm 19 on it to extend and retract along the second rotating arm 18 as an axis, thereby driving the charging mechanism to extend and retract. A sliding groove is provided on the inner wall of the second rotating arm 18, and a slider 184 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic arm 19, slidingly connected within the sliding groove. The slider 184 works in conjunction with the sliding groove to prevent the telescopic arm 19 from deflecting.

[0019] The charging mechanism provides power to electric vehicles. The charging connector 25 of the charging mechanism is connected to the mains power supply. Power is provided to the electric vehicle by inserting the charging connector 25 into the charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging mechanism includes a U-shaped frame 21, a fixed housing 22, a rotating plate 24, a charging connector 25, a connecting rod 26, a fixed plate 27, a first motor 28, a lead screw 29, a push plate 210, a protrusion 211, and a clamping plate 212. The U-shaped frame 21 is mounted on the main body and fixedly connected to the base 110. The fixed housing 22 is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped frame 21. A motor is fixedly installed inside the fixed housing 22. The output shaft of the motor inside the fixed housing 22 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 24. The motor controls the rotation of the rotating plate 24. The rotating plate 24 allows one side of the charging connector 24 or the protrusion 211 to face outwards. When the charging connector 24 faces outwards, it can be inserted into the charging port of the electric vehicle. When the protrusion 211 faces outwards, it can press the charging connector 25. The cover of the car charging compartment can be opened and rotated by the protrusion 211. After charging is completed, the cover is closed. At the same time, the rubber plug 213 on the charging interface can be pulled out and inserted. The charging connector 25 is installed on one side of the rotating plate 24. The connecting rod 26 is fixedly connected to the other side of the rotating plate 24. One end of the connecting rod 26 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 27. One side of the fixing plate 27 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 212. The first motor 28 is installed on the fixing plate 27 by bolts. The output shaft of the first motor 28 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 29, and the lead screw 29 is rotatably connected to the fixing plate 27. The push plate 210 is threaded to the lead screw 29 and slidably connected to the clamping plate 212. The protrusion 211 is fixedly connected to one side of the push plate 210. In use, the first motor 28 drives the lead screw 29 to rotate, thereby pushing the push plate 210 to move and driving the protrusion 211 to move. The outer material of the protrusion 211 is rubber. The protrusion 211 presses the electric vehicle charging compartment cover. After the cover is opened, the control plate 24 is rotated so that the end of the clamping plate 212 is locked inside the pull plate of the rubber plug 213. At this time, the first motor 28 is started, driving the push plate 210 to move, so that the protrusion 211 is inserted into the groove on the rubber plug 213, and the push plate 210 and the clamping plate 212 squeeze the pull plate of the rubber plug 213 to achieve the effect of fixing the rubber plug 213. The rubber plug 213 is pulled out by controlling the movement of the charging mechanism.

[0020] Furthermore, the pile body 11 is installed on the ground, the charging line inside the pile body 11 is electrically connected to the mains power, and the output end of the pile body 11 is electrically connected to the charging connector 25 through the wire.

[0021] Furthermore, a binocular camera 23 is mounted on the mounting housing 22. The binocular camera 23 can capture depth maps to identify the relative position of the charging mechanism and the electric vehicle charging interface.

[0022] Example 2: Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The present invention provides a technical solution: a take-up reel 31 is installed on the pile body 11, and a motor is installed inside the pile body 11. The motor drives the take-up reel 31 to rotate. An electric wire connected to the mains power is connected to the pile body 11. The electric wire is wound on the take-up reel 31. When in use, the electric wire is taken up and discharged by controlling the rotation of the take-up reel 31, which prevents the electric wire from dragging on the ground when not in use, improves safety and reduces wear on the electric wire.

[0023] Specifically, all motors in this invention use stepper motors, and the charging pile 11 has a built-in PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the rotation angle of the motor output shaft. This invention uses a binocular camera 23 to identify the charging interface, rubber plug 213, and charging compartment cover to obtain location information.

[0024] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The motor is controlled by PLC to rotate the rotating base 12, which in turn drives the first rotating arm 13 to rotate around the bracket 14, and drives the second rotating arm 18 to rotate around one end of the first rotating arm 13. The second motor 182 is started, which drives the screw 183 to rotate, so that the telescopic arm 19 on it moves telescopically along the second rotating arm 18, thereby driving the charging mechanism to move telescopically. The rotating seat 12, rotating first rotating arm 13, and rotating second rotating arm 18 are used to initially control the charging connector 25 to approach the charging compartment of the electric vehicle. The telescopic arm 19 drives the charging mechanism to approach the charging compartment further, controlling the rotating plate 24 to rotate so that one side of the protrusion 211 faces the charging compartment cover. The first motor 28 drives the lead screw 29 to rotate, thereby pushing the push plate 210 to move, which in turn moves the protrusion 211. The outer material of the protrusion 211 is rubber. By pressing the electric vehicle charging compartment cover with the protrusion 211, the cover is opened. The rotating plate 24 is controlled to rotate so that the end of the clamping plate 212 is locked inside the pull plate of the rubber plug 213. At this time, the first motor 28 is started. The push plate 210 is moved, causing the protrusion 211 to insert into the groove on the rubber plug 213. The push plate 210 and the clamping plate 212 press the pull plate of the rubber plug 213 to fix the rubber plug 213. The rubber plug 213 is pulled out by controlling the movement of the charging mechanism. After completion, the rotating plate 24 is rotated so that the charging connector 25 faces the charging compartment. The charging mechanism is moved by controlling the main body mechanism so that the charging connector 25 is inserted into the charging interface. After charging is completed, the charging connector 25 is pulled out and the rotating plate 24 is rotated so that the rubber plug 213 is reinserted into the charging interface. The protrusion 211 pushes and presses the electric vehicle charging compartment cover to complete the charging.

[0025] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging station, comprising a main body and a charging mechanism, wherein the charging mechanism is mounted on the main body, characterized in that: The main body is electrically connected to the mains power supply and electrically connected to the charging mechanism via a wire. The main body is used to provide power to the charging mechanism and control the movement of the charging mechanism. The charging mechanism is used to provide power to the electric vehicle. The charging mechanism includes a U-shaped frame (21), a fixed shell (22), a rotating plate (24), a charging connector (25), a connecting rod (26), a fixed plate (27), a first motor (28), a lead screw (29), a push plate (210), a protrusion (211), and a clamping plate (212). The U-shaped frame (21) is mounted on the main body mechanism. The fixed shell (22) is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped frame (21). A motor is fixedly installed inside the fixed shell (22). The output shaft of the motor inside the fixed shell (22) is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (24). The charging connector (25) is mounted on one side of the rotating plate (24). The connecting rod (26) is fixedly connected to the first motor (27). The rod (26) is fixedly connected to the other side of the rotating plate (24). One end of the connecting rod (26) is fixedly connected to the fixed plate (27). One side of the fixed plate (27) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (212). The first motor (28) is installed on the fixed plate (27) by bolts. The output shaft of the first motor (28) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (29), and the lead screw (29) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (27). The push plate (210) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (29), and the push plate (210) is slidably connected to the clamping plate (212). The protrusion (211) is fixedly connected to one side of the push plate (210).

2. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main structure includes a pile body (11), a rotating seat (12), a first rotating arm (13), a bracket (14), a second rotating arm (18), a telescopic arm (19), and a base (110). The rotating seat (12) is rotatably connected to the pile body (11), the bracket (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating seat (12), one end of the first rotating arm (13) is rotatably connected to the bracket (14), the other end of the first rotating arm (13) is rotatably connected to the second rotating arm (18), the telescopic arm (19) is slidably connected inside the second rotating arm (18), and the base (110) is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic arm (19).

3. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pile body (11) is installed on the ground. The charging line inside the pile body (11) is electrically connected to the mains power. The output end of the pile body (11) is electrically connected to the charging connector (25) through the wire. The U-shaped frame (21) is fixedly connected to the base (110).

4. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the rotating base (12) and the first rotating arm (13) are equipped with motors. The output shaft of the motor in the first rotating arm (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the bracket (14) and the second rotating arm (18), respectively. The output shaft of the motor in the rotating base (12) is fixedly connected to the pile body (11).

5. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second rotating arm (18) is fixedly connected to a seat plate (181). A second motor (182) is installed on one side of the seat plate (181). The output shaft of the second motor (182) is fixedly connected to a screw (183). The screw (183) is rotatably connected to the seat plate (181). The telescopic arm (19) is threadedly connected to the screw (183).

6. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 2, characterized in that: A take-up reel (31) is installed on the pile body (11).

7. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner sidewall of the second rotating arm (18) is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer sidewall of the telescopic arm (19) is fixedly connected with a slider (184), which is slidably connected in the sliding groove.

8. The adaptive robotic arm intelligent charging pile according to claim 1, characterized in that: A binocular camera (23) is installed on the fixed shell (22).

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