Transformation robot
By using universal bearing rods and anti-damage strips in the transforming robot, the problems of limited limb range of motion and severe wear were solved, resulting in a wider range of motion and a longer service life, while also enhancing playability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANCHANG TRANSPORTATION COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing deformable robots use simple rotational connections between their limbs, which results in limited range of motion and severe wear, affecting their freedom of use and lifespan.
It adopts a universal bearing rod and anti-damage strip structure, combined with a chest launch mechanism, to achieve diverse movement and protection between limbs.
It enhances the diversity and stability of limb movements, extends its service life, and increases playability and fun.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of robot toy technology, specifically to a transforming robot. Background Technology
[0002] Chinese patent CN109876463A discloses a transforming robot, comprising a body, a right leg and a left leg arranged side-by-side on the lower part of the body, a right arm and a left arm respectively on the upper sides of the body, a front end attached to the front of the body, a rear compartment attached to the rear of the body, and a head attached to the top of the body. The right leg, left leg, right arm, and left arm are rotatably connected to the body. The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are: by setting the front end and the rear compartment at the front and rear of the body respectively, the transformation process of the front end and the rear compartment is increased, increasing the variety and interest of the transformation between human and vehicle forms in existing transforming robots, thus possessing good promotional and practical value. However, the aforementioned transforming robots still have the following drawbacks in actual use: ① Since the joints between the limbs of the above-mentioned transforming robots are all rotatably connected, and most of the rotating parts are simple hinges, this method not only restricts the range of motion between the limbs of the transforming robot, but also results in poor operational freedom when using the transforming robot. ②In addition, the use of a simple rotating connection method can easily cause severe wear and tear on the joints of the transforming robot's limbs, thereby damaging the robot's limbs and affecting its normal use. Therefore, in view of this, the present invention proposes a deformable robot to make up for and improve the shortcomings of the prior art. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a deformable robot to solve the corresponding technical problems mentioned in the background section.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a transforming robot, including a main body, a head installed in the upper center of the main body, upper arms installed on the left and right sides above the main body, lower arms installed directly below the upper arms, thighs installed on the left and right sides below the main body, lower legs provided below the thighs, and movable anti-damage components provided below the upper arms. A chest launching mechanism is provided in the center of the main body. The active part anti-damage component includes: universal bearing rod one, connecting part, anti-damage strip one, leg universal bearing, universal bearing rod two, and anti-damage strip two. Two universal bearing rods one are arranged directly below the upper arm, and a connecting part is rotatably connected between the two universal bearing rods one. Two sets of anti-damage strips one are fixedly connected to the upper and lower outer walls of the connecting part. The upper and lower ends of the two sets of anti-damage strips one are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper arm and lower arm. Leg universal bearings are rotatably connected to the left and right sides below the main body. The side of the leg universal bearing away from the main body is fixedly connected to the upper end of the thigh. Universal bearing rod two is rotatably connected to the lower part of the thigh. The lower end of universal bearing rod two is rotatably connected to the upper end face of the lower leg. Anti-damage strip two is symmetrically arranged on the front and rear sides of universal bearing rod two.
[0005] Furthermore, both sets of the first protective strips are made of TPE material, and the number of the first protective strips in both sets is no less than four.
[0006] Furthermore, the second anti-damage strip is made of TPE material, and the upper and lower ends of the second anti-damage strip are fixedly connected between the thigh and the calf.
[0007] Furthermore, the chest-launching mechanism includes: a chest ring, a launch chamber, a torsion spring door, a storage chamber, a push cylinder, a slide rod, a slide groove, a rotating shaft, a torsion spring shaft, and a fixed plate. The chest ring is fixedly connected to the center of the front side of the main body. The launch chamber is located inside the main body on the rear side of the chest ring. The launch chamber extends through the front and rear sides of the main body. Two torsion spring doors are provided on the front outer wall of the launch chamber. A storage chamber is provided on the front side of the launch chamber. A push cylinder is concentrically arranged inside the launch chamber. A pulley is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the push cylinder. A slide rod is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rear side of the push cylinder. A slide groove is provided above the slide rod. A rotating shaft is inserted inside the push cylinder. A torsion spring shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the rear end face of the rotating shaft. A fixed plate is sleeved on the rear end of the torsion spring shaft. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the rear outer wall of the main body.
[0008] Furthermore, the chest ring is concentrically arranged with the launch compartment, and the torsion spring door is hinged to the front outer wall of the launch compartment via a torsion spring.
[0009] Furthermore, the storage compartment has a cylindrical cavity structure, and a soft ball can be placed inside the cavity of the storage compartment. The storage compartment and the launch compartment are interconnected.
[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the groove is smooth, and the upper end of the slide rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the circumferential groove is formed on the outer wall of the rear end of the push cylinder, the circumferential groove has a wave-shaped closed-loop structure, and the pulley is slidably connected to the inside of the circumferential groove.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: Compared to traditional articulated joints, which are prone to damage and have limited range of motion, this transforming robot has connecting parts and universal bearing rods between its limbs, which provides a wider range of motion between the limbs and increases the diversity of movement between the limbs, thereby enhancing the fun of using the robot after it transforms. Meanwhile, based on the protective function of the high-strength and high-resilience anti-damage strips 1 and 2, a secondary protection effect can be provided during the movement of each limb. Thus, when the limb is damaged and falls off, the stability of the connection can always be maintained under the action of anti-damage strips 1 and 2. At the same time, the highly elastic anti-damage strips 1 and 2 can also provide freedom of movement during the movement of each limb. In addition, the connecting part and the universal bearing rod 2 are both self-lubricating, which can not only meet the diverse requirements of the transforming robot during its activities, but also provide good elastic support and handle large or small changes in guiding force. In addition, they have excellent sealing structure, which can effectively protect the peripheral components from external corrosion, thereby ensuring the service life of the connecting part, the universal bearing rod 2 and the transforming robot. Furthermore, as the pusher moves back and forth inside the launch chamber, when it reaches the foremost part of the loop groove, its front end can move beyond the foremost part of the launch chamber. This pusher then propels the soft ball inside the storage chamber forward from the chest ring and storage chamber. Through the reciprocating motion of the pusher, the soft ball inside the storage chamber is repeatedly pushed out, thus simulating a launch effect. This enhances the functionality and playability of the transforming robot. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side-view perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 A magnified three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper arm and lower arm in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the thigh and calf in this invention; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 2 A magnified three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion at point B in the middle; Figure 7 This is a rear-view stereoscopic structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 A magnified three-dimensional structural diagram of point C in the middle; Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the center of the main body in this invention; Figure 10 This is a partial exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the launch compartment, thruster, and rotating shaft in this invention.
[0014] The numbers on the map are: 1. Main body; 11. Upper arm; 12. Lower arm; 13. Thigh; 14. Lower leg; 15. Head; Activity section damage prevention components; 21. Universal bearing rod one; 22. Connecting part; 23. Damage prevention strip one; 24. Leg universal bearing; 25. Universal bearing rod two; 26. Damage prevention strip two; 31. Chest-mounted launch mechanism; 32. Chest ring; 33. Launch chamber; 34. Torsion spring door; 35. Storage chamber; 36. Push tube; 37. Slide rod; 38. Slide groove; 39. Rotary shaft; 30. Circulating groove; 30. Pulley; 310. Torsion spring shaft; 32. Fixed plate. Implementation
[0015] 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.
[0016] Embodiments of the present invention Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, a transforming robot includes a main body 1, a head 15 installed at the upper center of the main body 1, upper arms 11 installed on the left and right sides of the upper body 1, lower arms 12 installed directly below the upper arms 11, thighs 13 installed on the left and right sides of the lower body 1, lower legs 14 provided below the thighs 13, and anti-damage components for movable parts provided below the upper arms 11. A chest launching mechanism is provided at the center of the main body 1. Please refer to Figures 2 to 4 to Figure 6As shown, two universal bearing rods 21 are installed directly below the upper arm 11. A connecting part 22 is rotatably connected between the two universal bearing rods 21. Two sets of anti-damage strips 23 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower outer walls of the connecting part 22. Both sets of anti-damage strips 23 are made of TPE material, and there are no fewer than four anti-damage strips in each set. The upper and lower ends of the two sets of anti-damage strips 23 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12, respectively. Rotatably connected to the left and right sides below the main body 1. There is a leg universal bearing 24. The side of the leg universal bearing 24 away from the main body 1 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the thigh 13. A universal bearing rod 25 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the thigh 13. The lower end of the universal bearing rod 25 is rotatably connected to the upper end face of the calf 14. Anti-damage strips 26 are symmetrically arranged on both the front and rear sides of the universal bearing rod 25. The anti-damage strips 26 are all made of TPE material. The upper and lower ends of the anti-damage strips 26 are fixedly connected between the thigh 13 and the calf 14. Please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 7 to 10 As shown, a chest ring 31 is fixedly connected to the center of the front side of the main body 1. A launch compartment 32 is located inside the main body 1, behind the chest ring 31. The chest ring 31 and the launch compartment 32 are concentrically arranged. A torsion spring door 33 is hinged to the front outer wall of the launch compartment 32 via a torsion spring. The launch compartment 32 extends through both the front and rear sides of the main body 1. Two torsion spring doors 33 are located on the front outer wall of the launch compartment 32. A storage compartment 34 is located on the front side of the launch compartment 32. The storage compartment 34 has a cylindrical cavity structure. A soft ball can be placed inside the storage compartment 34. The soft ball can simulate the effect of launching a projectile, and being made of soft material, it will not cause injury to the human body. This enhances the safety of the transforming robot. The storage compartment 34 and the launch compartment 32 are interconnected. A push cylinder 35 is concentrically arranged inside the launch compartment 32. A pulley 3802 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the push cylinder 35. A sliding rod 36 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rear side of the push cylinder 35. A sliding groove 37 is provided above the sliding rod 36. The inner wall of the sliding groove 37 is smooth. The upper end of the sliding rod 36 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 37. A rotating shaft 38 is inserted inside the push cylinder 35. A torsion spring shaft 39 is fixedly connected to the center of the rear end face of the rotating shaft 38. A fixing plate 310 is sleeved on the rear end of the torsion spring shaft 39. The fixing plate 310 is fixedly connected to the rear outer wall of the main body 1. Please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the loop groove 3801 is formed on the outer wall of the rear end of the push cylinder 35. The loop groove 3801 has a wave-shaped closed loop structure, and the pulley 3802 is slidably connected to the inside of the loop groove 3801.
[0017] The complete usage steps and working principle of the above embodiments are as follows: First, such as Figure 1As shown, the main body 1, the upper arms 11 and lower arms 12 located on the upper left and right sides of the main body 1, and the thighs 13 and lower legs 14 located on the lower left and right sides of the main body 1 constitute the main shape of this transforming robot. When this transforming robot is transformed, it will exhibit the following appearance. Figure 1 The state shown; When the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 on the left and right sides of the main body 1 move, two universal bearing rods 21 are provided directly below the upper arm 11, and a connecting part 22 is rotatably connected between the universal bearing rods 21. Two sets of anti-damage strips 23 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower outer walls of the connecting part 22. Both sets of anti-damage strips 23 are made of TPE material, and there are at least four anti-damage strips in each set. Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the two sets of anti-damage strips 23 are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12. Therefore, when the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 move, the upper arm 11... When the lower arm 12 moves, it rotates around the connecting part 22 as the pivot point. The connecting part 22 is self-lubricating, which not only meets the diverse requirements of the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 during the movement of the transforming robot, but also has good elastic support capabilities and can handle large or small changes in guiding force. In addition, it has a good sealing structure, which can effectively protect the peripheral components from external corrosion, thereby ensuring the service life of the connecting part 22 and the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 of the transforming robot. Furthermore, the connection part 22 facilitates installation and maintenance, thereby reducing the number of maintenance operations required for each limb of the transforming robot. Secondly, the connection part 22 allows for axial, lateral, and angular movement, thus enabling asymmetrical changes between the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12. Compared to traditional hinged joints, which are prone to damage and have limited range of motion, the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 of this transforming robot, with the connection part 22, provide a wider range of motion, thereby increasing the diversity of movement of the upper arm 11 and lower arm 12 and thus enhancing the diversity of movement range among the limbs of the transforming robot, thereby increasing the fun of using the transformed robot after transformation. In addition, both sets of anti-damage strips 23 are made of TPE material, and there are no fewer than four of each set. The upper and lower ends of both sets of anti-damage strips 23 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12, respectively. Therefore, based on the protective effect of the anti-damage strips 23 with high strength and high resilience, they can provide secondary protection when the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12 are in motion. Thus, when the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12 are damaged and fall off, the anti-damage strips 23 can always maintain the stability of the connection between the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12. At the same time, the highly elastic anti-damage strips 23 can also provide freedom of movement for the upper arm 11 and the lower arm 12. Similarly, since a universal bearing rod 25 is provided between the thigh 13 and the calf 14, and anti-damage strips 26 are symmetrically provided on both the front and rear sides of the universal bearing rod 25, the anti-damage strips 26 are also made of TPE material, and the upper and lower ends of the anti-damage strips 26 are fixedly connected between the thigh 13 and the calf 14, the universal bearing rod 25 and the anti-damage strips 26 can also provide the thigh 13 and calf 14 with a variety of ranges of motion and stability under the cooperation of the universal bearing rod 25 and the anti-damage strips 26. Alternatively, the user can place several soft balls inside the storage compartment 34, then hold the rear end of the torsion spring shaft 39 to drive the rotating shaft 38, overcoming the torque of the torsion spring shaft 39 to rotate it. After releasing the rear end of the torsion spring shaft 39, the user can use the rebound force of the torsion spring shaft 39 to drive the rotating shaft 38 to rotate in the opposite direction. When the rotating shaft 38 rotates in the opposite direction, it rotates inside the slide rod 36. A loop groove 3801 is formed on the outer wall of the rear end of the rotating shaft 38, and the loop groove 3801 has a wave-shaped closed-loop structure. The pulley 3802 is slidably connected inside the loop groove 3801. Therefore, when the rotating shaft 38 rotates, the pulley 3802 will slide along the trajectory of the loop groove 3801. Since the loop groove 3801 has a wave-shaped closed-loop structure, the rotation of the rotating shaft 38 will drive the pusher 35. Following the trajectory of the loop groove 3801, the pusher 35 moves back and forth horizontally. The slide bar 36 and slide groove 37 in the process limit the movement trajectory of the pusher 35, thus ensuring that the pusher 35 can move back and forth. As the pusher 35 moves back and forth, it moves inside the launch chamber 32. When the pusher 35 moves to the front part of the loop groove 3801, the front end of the pusher 35 can move beyond the front part of the launch chamber 32. Then, the pusher 35 pushes the soft ball inside the storage chamber 34 and sends it forward from the chest ring 31 and the storage chamber 34. Through the back and forth movement of the pusher 35, the soft ball inside the storage chamber 34 is pushed out repeatedly, thus simulating the launch effect, thereby improving the functionality of this transforming robot and enhancing its playability.
[0018] 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. A transforming robot, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: A head (15) is installed in the upper middle part of the main body (1). Upper arms (11) are installed on the left and right sides of the upper body (1). Lower arms (12) are installed directly below the upper arms (11). Thighs (13) are installed on the left and right sides of the lower part of the main body (1). Lower legs (14) are provided below the thighs (13). Anti-damage components for movable parts are provided below the upper arms (11). A chest firing mechanism is provided in the center of the main body (1). The active part anti-damage component includes: universal bearing rod one (21), connecting part (22), anti-damage strip one (23), leg universal bearing (24), universal bearing rod two (25), and anti-damage strip two (26). Two universal bearing rods one (21) are provided directly below the upper arm (11). The connecting part (22) is rotatably connected between the two universal bearing rods one (21). Two sets of anti-damage strips one (23) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower outer walls of the connecting part (22). The upper and lower ends of the two sets of anti-damage strips one (23) are respectively fixed. The upper arm (11) and lower arm (12) are fixedly connected to the outer wall. The left and right sides below the main body (1) are rotatably connected to the leg universal bearings (24). The side of the leg universal bearing (24) away from the main body (1) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the thigh (13). The lower part of the thigh (13) is rotatably connected to the universal bearing rod (25). The lower end of the universal bearing rod (25) is rotatably connected to the upper end face of the calf (14). The front and rear sides of the universal bearing rod (25) are symmetrically provided with anti-damage strips (26).
2. The transforming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sets of the first (23) anti-damage strips are made of TPE material, and the number of the first (23) anti-damage strips in both sets is not less than four.
3. A transforming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second protective strip (26) is made of TPE material, and the upper and lower ends of the second protective strip (26) are fixedly connected between the thigh (13) and the calf (14).
4. A transforming robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chest-mounted launching mechanism includes: a chest ring (31), a launching chamber (32), a torsion spring door (33), a storage chamber (34), a pusher (35), a slide rod (36), a slide groove (37), a rotating shaft (38), a loop groove (3801), a pulley (3802), a torsion spring shaft (39), and a fixed plate (310). The chest ring (31) is fixedly connected to the center of the front side of the main body (1). The launching chamber (32) is located inside the main body (1) on the rear side of the chest ring (31). The launching chamber (32) runs through the front and rear sides of the main body (1). Two torsion spring doors (33) are provided on the front outer wall of the launching chamber (32). A storage compartment (34) is provided. A push cylinder (35) is concentrically arranged inside the launch compartment (32). A pulley (3802) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the push cylinder (35). A loop groove (3801) is provided below the pulley (3802). A slide rod (36) is fixedly connected to the upper rear side of the push cylinder (35). A slide groove (37) is provided above the slide rod (36). A rotating shaft (38) is inserted inside the push cylinder (35). A torsion spring shaft (39) is fixedly connected to the center of the rear end face of the rotating shaft (38). A fixing plate (310) is sleeved on the rear end of the torsion spring shaft (39). The fixing plate (310) is fixedly connected to the rear outer wall of the main body (1).
5. A transforming robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The chest ring (31) is concentrically arranged with the launch compartment (32), and the torsion spring door (33) is hinged to the front outer wall of the launch compartment (32) by a torsion spring.
6. A transforming robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage compartment (34) has a cylindrical cavity structure and is interconnected with the launch compartment (32).
7. A transforming robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the groove (37) is smooth, and the upper end of the slide rod (36) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove (37).
8. A transforming robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The loop groove (3801) is opened on the outer wall of the rear end of the push cylinder (35). The loop groove (3801) has a wave-shaped closed loop structure. The pulley (3802) is slidably connected to the inside of the loop groove (3801).
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Transformable robot
CN109876463A