An inspection robot for poultry house supporting modular disassembly

Abstract

The application discloses a poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly, and relates to the technical field of poultry inspection robots.The technical scheme is as follows: the poultry house inspection robot comprises a mobile chassis, a charging battery pack, a sensing device, a support body and a camera module, a rotatable base is arranged on the top of the mobile chassis, the rotatable base is fixedly connected with the charging battery pack, the sensing device is connected to one side of the charging battery pack, and a contact charging port is arranged on the other side of the charging battery pack; the sensing device comprises a visual sensor and a laser radar, the support body is detachably connected to the top of the charging battery pack, and the camera module is detachably connected to the side surface of the support body.Through the sensing device, the charging battery pack, the support body and the camera module, all-weather image data collection is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of poultry inspection robot technology, and more specifically, to a poultry house inspection robot that supports modular disassembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, a range of poultry inspection robots exist on the market. However, due to the varying specifications of farms, it's difficult to ensure that a single poultry inspection robot can be adapted to all farms. Existing inspection robots are often track-based, which presents deployment challenges in farming environments; some robots cannot effectively turn around once they reach their destination if space is insufficient; and some still require manual charging, hindering 24 / 7 monitoring. Furthermore, current inspection robots use fixed or limitedly adjustable camera modules, lacking customizable position and angle adjustments, and also preventing personalized replacement of camera modules. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a poultry house inspection robot that supports modular disassembly, which achieves all-weather image data collection through sensing devices, rechargeable battery packs, support bodies and camera modules.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a poultry house inspection robot that supports modular disassembly, the poultry house inspection robot including a mobile chassis, a rechargeable battery pack, a sensing device, a support body and a camera module, the top of the mobile chassis is provided with a rotatable base, the rotatable base is fixedly connected to the rechargeable battery pack, one side of the rechargeable battery pack is connected to the sensing device, and the other side is provided with a contact charging port, the sensing device includes a vision sensor and a lidar, the top of the rechargeable battery pack is detachably connected to the support body, and the side of the support body is detachably connected to the camera module.

[0005] The present invention is further configured such that: the support body is hollow inside, and hollow holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support body. The hollow holes are elongated and have symmetrically arranged fixing threaded strips on both sides. An insert plate is provided at the bottom of the support body on the same side as the hollow holes. A groove is provided near the top of the support body on the same side as the hollow holes. The groove is adapted to the insert plate. According to the usage requirements, multiple supports can be connected into one unit through the groove and the insert plate.

[0006] The invention is further configured such that both the groove and the insert plate are provided with through screw mounting holes. When connecting, the insert plate of the upper support body is inserted into the groove of the lower support body, and then screws are inserted into the screw mounting holes for fixation, thereby achieving the connection between the two support bodies.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: a connecting groove is provided on the same side of the rechargeable battery pack and the hollow hole near the top, the connecting groove having the same size and specifications as the groove, for inserting a plug plate to achieve a detachable connection between the rechargeable battery pack and the support body.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the support body is detachably connected to the camera module via a fixed threaded strip.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the camera module includes a multi-hole fixing plate, a camera fixing plate and a fill light are connected to the multi-hole fixing plate by screws, the camera fixing plate is rotatably connected to a camera support arm, and the camera support arm is fixedly connected to a camera.

[0010] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] (1) The sensor and lidar are built into the sensing device, which can perceive the surrounding situation in real time. Even without a track, it will not collide with the items in the farm, thus realizing true trackless inspection.

[0012] (2) Equipped with a rotatable base to increase the robot's mobility and avoid the predicament of the mobile base being unable to turn around in narrow roads;

[0013] (3) The rechargeable battery pack with contact charging port enables unmanned charging and all-weather inspection;

[0014] (4) The detachable support structure supports different heights to meet the specifications of all farms;

[0015] (5) A detachable camera module, combined with a detachable support body, enables custom height camera operation and supports custom adjustment of the devices inside the camera module. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the poultry house inspection robot in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the poultry house inspection robot in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure from a first perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure from a second perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled components of the camera module in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support body; 2. Camera module; 3. Rechargeable battery pack; 4. Sensing device; 5. Rotatable base; 6. Movable chassis; 7. Groove; 8. Insert plate; 9. Hollow hole; 10. Fixing threaded strip; 11. Multi-hole fixing plate; 12. Fill light; 13. Camera support arm; 14. Camera fixing plate; 15. Camera; 16. Contact charging port; 17. Screw mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0024] Example: A poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly. The poultry house inspection robot includes a mobile chassis 6, a rechargeable battery pack 3, a sensing device 4, a support body 1, and a camera module 2. The mobile chassis 6 has its own drive structure, which can move the entire robot. A rotatable base 5 is provided on the top of the mobile chassis 6, and the rechargeable battery pack 3 is fixedly connected to the rotatable base 5. The rechargeable battery pack 3 is a contact-type rechargeable battery pack 3. The sensing device 4 is connected to one side of the rechargeable battery pack 3, and a contact-type charging port 16 is provided on the other side. The sensing device 4 has a built-in vision sensor and a lidar, enabling trackless inspection. The support body 1 is detachably connected to the top of the rechargeable battery pack 3, and the camera module 2 is detachably connected to the side of the support body 1.

[0025] The support body 1 is hollow inside, and hollow holes 9 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support body 1. The hollow holes 9 are elongated and can be used to connect the power cord of the camera 15, etc., to the battery pack. Fixed threaded strips 10 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support body 1. The fixed threaded strips 10, when used with screws, can be used to connect the support body 1 and the camera module 2. An insert plate 8 is provided at the bottom of the support body 1 on the same side as the hollow holes 9. A groove 7 is provided near the top of the support body 1 on the same side as the hollow holes 9. The groove 7 is adapted to the insert plate 8. Multiple support bodies 1 can be connected into one unit through the groove 7 and the insert plate 8 according to usage requirements. The number of support bodies 1 can be selected according to the situation of different farms to achieve monitoring of the farm at different heights.

[0026] The connection method between the support body 1 and the support body 1 is as follows: Both the groove 7 and the insert plate 8 are provided with screw mounting holes 17 that pass through them. When connecting, insert the insert plate 8 of the upper support body 1 into the groove 7 of the lower support body 1, and then use screws to fix it by inserting screws into the screw mounting holes 17, so as to realize the connection between the two support bodies 1.

[0027] The rechargeable battery pack 3 is provided with a connecting groove near the top on the same side as the hollow hole 9. The connecting groove has the same size and specifications as the groove 7, and it is also provided with a screw mounting hole 17 that penetrates the connecting groove itself. The insert plate 8 is inserted into the connecting groove and then fixed by screws, so that the rechargeable battery pack 3 and the support body 1 can be detachably connected.

[0028] The camera module 2 includes a perforated mounting plate 11, which is connected to a threaded strip 10 by screws, enabling a detachable connection between the camera module 2 and the support body 1. A camera mounting plate 14 and a fill light 12 are connected to the perforated mounting plate 11 by screws. The camera mounting plate 14 is rotatably connected to a camera support arm 13, and the camera support arm 13 is fixedly connected to a camera 15.

[0029] Working Principle: When using this device, first connect a support body 1 to the rechargeable battery pack 3. Then, depending on the needs of the farm, select the number of support bodies 1 that need to be connected next and connect them one by one. Specifically, insert the insert plate 8 into the groove 7 or the connection slot of the rechargeable battery pack 3, then pass the screw through the screw mounting hole 17 and secure it with a nut. Next, select a suitable position and fix the camera module 2 to the support body 1, specifically by screwing it to the fixing threaded strip 10. The power cord of the camera module 2 is connected to the rechargeable battery pack 3 through the hollow hole 9. Then, guided by the moving base, the entire device moves to perform inspection functions in the farm. Because the sensing device 4 has a built-in vision sensor and lidar, when working together, it can perceive the surrounding situation in real time. Even without a track, it will not collide with items in the farm, achieving true trackless inspection. At the same time, the rotatable base 5 increases the robot's mobility. When encountering a narrow path where it cannot turn around, simply rotating the rotatable base 5 allows it to continue the inspection work. Camera module 2 captures real-time footage of the farm, and the supplementary lighting 12 ensures clear images even in low-light conditions. Images captured by camera module 2 can be wirelessly transmitted to the farm staff's computer or stored in its own storage for later review.

[0030] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A poultry house inspection robot that supports modular disassembly, characterized in that: The poultry house inspection robot includes a mobile chassis (6), a rechargeable battery pack (3), a sensing device (4), a support body (1), and a camera module (2). The mobile chassis (6) has a rotatable base (5) on top, and the rechargeable battery pack (3) is fixedly connected to the rotatable base (5). The sensing device (4) is connected to one side of the rechargeable battery pack (3), and a contact charging port (16) is provided on the other side. The sensing device (4) includes a visual sensor and a lidar. The support body (1) is detachably connected to the top of the rechargeable battery pack (3), and the camera module (2) is detachably connected to the side of the support body (1).

2. The poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support body (1) is hollow inside. Hollow holes (9) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support body (1). The hollow holes (9) are elongated and have fixed threaded strips (10) symmetrically arranged on both sides. An insert plate (8) is provided at the bottom of the support body (1) on the same side as the hollow holes (9). A groove (7) is provided near the top of the support body (1) on the same side as the hollow holes (9). The groove (7) is adapted to the insert plate (8). According to the usage requirements, multiple support bodies (1) can be connected into one unit through the groove (7) and the insert plate (8).

3. A poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the groove (7) and the insert plate (8) are provided with through screw mounting holes (17). When connecting, insert the insert plate (8) of the upper support body (1) into the groove (7) of the lower support body (1), and then use screws to fix it by inserting screws into the screw mounting holes (17). This will achieve the connection between the two support bodies (1).

4. A poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery pack (3) is provided with a connecting groove on the same side as the hollow hole (9) near the top. The connecting groove has the same size and specifications as the groove (7) and is used to insert the insert plate (8) to realize the detachable connection between the rechargeable battery pack (3) and the support body (1).

5. A poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support (1) is detachably connected to the camera module (2) via a fixed threaded strip (10).

6. A poultry house inspection robot supporting modular disassembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The camera module (2) includes a perforated mounting plate (11), on which a camera mounting plate (14) and a fill light (12) are connected by screws. The camera mounting plate (14) is rotatably connected to a camera support arm (13), and the camera support arm (13) is fixedly connected to a camera (15).

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