Gas collection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gas collection robot. The gas collection robot comprises a machine body, a walking mechanism, a collection part and a gas extraction mechanism. The walking mechanism is arranged on the machine body and used for enabling the machine body to move. At least two collection parts are provided; the collecting part is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet; the air exhaust mechanism is arranged on the machine body, is communicated with the air outlet of each collecting part, and is used for exhausting air from one or more collecting parts. By arranging the multiple collection parts, the gas collection robot can collect multiple sets of gas samples at one position, the walking mechanism enables the robot body to move to multiple positions, and when the robot body moves to different positions, the gas extraction mechanism extracts gas from the different collection parts; therefore, the gas collection robot can collect at multiple positions at a time, and the collection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of robotics technology, and in particular to a gas collection robot. Background Art

[0002] In some cases, it is necessary to detect the concentration of harmful or flammable gases in a certain area, and there may be safety risks if people enter the area to collect gas. In related technologies, robots enter a designated area to collect gas. The robot generally has only one collection tube for storing gas. Therefore, the robot can only collect one set of gas samples at a single location in the area at a time. If multiple sets of gas samples need to be obtained, it needs to enter the detection area repeatedly, and the collection efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a gas collection robot that can collect gas multiple times at one location or collect gas at multiple locations at one time, thereby improving the collection efficiency.

[0004] According to the embodiment of the present application, the gas collection robot includes: a body, a walking mechanism, a collection part and a gas extraction mechanism.

[0005] A walking mechanism is arranged on the machine body and is used to move the machine body;

[0006] The collecting part includes at least two and is arranged on the body; the collecting part has an air inlet and an air outlet;

[0007] The air extraction mechanism is arranged on the machine body and is communicated with the air outlets of each of the collecting parts, and is used for extracting air from one or more of the collecting parts.

[0008] The gas collection robot according to the embodiments of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: by setting up multiple collection parts in cooperation with the exhaust mechanism, the gas collection robot of the present application can collect multiple groups of gas samples at one position, and the walking mechanism enables the body to move to multiple positions. When the body moves to different positions, the exhaust mechanism enables different collection parts to perform exhaust collection, so that the gas collection robot of the present application can collect gas at multiple positions at one time, thereby improving the collection efficiency.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the air extraction mechanism includes an air pump and an air extraction pipeline, and one air pump is connected to the air outlets of multiple collection parts through the air extraction pipeline.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the air extraction mechanism further includes a first control component, which is disposed in the air extraction pipeline and is used to control the connectivity state of the air extraction pipeline so that the air pump is connected to one or more of the collecting parts.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the collecting part is detachably connected to the body and the air suction mechanism respectively.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first fixing part is arranged on the body and also includes a first fixing part, a first fixing hole is formed on the first fixing part, and one end of the collecting part having the air outlet can be detachably inserted into the first fixing hole; the air extraction mechanism is connected to the first fixing part and communicated with the first fixing hole.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, a detector is further included. The detector is arranged on the body, and the detector is arranged corresponding to the installation position of the collection part, and is used to sense the installation status of the collection part.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the detector is disposed on the first fixing portion, and a detection end of the detector is located in the first fixing hole and abuts against the collection portion inserted in the first fixing hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, a second control component is provided at the air inlet of the collecting portion, and the second control component is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second fixing portion is arranged on the body and further includes a second fixing portion, a second fixing hole is formed on the second fixing portion, one end of the collecting portion having the air inlet is detachably inserted into the second fixing hole, and a portion of the second control component connected to the collecting portion is inserted into the second fixing hole.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, a pressing block is further included, which is detachably connected to the second fixing portion and abuts against a side of the second control member away from the second fixing portion, so that the second fixing portion cooperates with the pressing block to clamp the second control member.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1A three-dimensional diagram of a gas collection robot according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the gas collection robot;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the gas collection robot;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of the gas collection robot.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] Body 100;

[0027] Walking mechanism 200, wheels 210, connecting frame 220;

[0028] Collection unit 300, air inlet 310, air outlet 320; second control unit 330;

[0029] Air extraction mechanism 400, air pump 410, main pipe 420, branch pipe 430, first control element 440; air distribution exhaust 450;

[0030] A first fixing portion 500 and a first fixing hole 510;

[0031] Detector 600, detection end 610;

[0032] A second fixing portion 700, a second fixing hole 710, and a pressing block 720;

[0033] Camera unit 810 and shock absorbing mechanism 820 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0036] In the description of this application, "several" means more than one, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed", etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] In the description of the present application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 5 According to the embodiment of the present application, the gas collection robot is used to collect gas in a detection area. The gas collection robot includes: a body 100, a walking mechanism 200, a collection part 300 and a gas extraction mechanism 400.

[0040] The walking mechanism 200 is arranged on the body 100, and is used to move the body 100 so that the body 100 can move into the detection area and move within the detection area by itself; in this embodiment, the walking mechanism 200 is a wheel mechanism, and in other embodiments, it can also be a track mechanism or a mechanical leg, which is not limited here.

[0041] The collecting part 300 is used to cooperate with the vacuum mechanism to collect gas, and the collecting part 300 is used to store the gas samples collected from the detection area; specifically, the collecting part 300 includes at least two, so that multiple groups of gas samples can be stored; in this embodiment, the collecting part 300 is a long tubular shape to reduce the space occupied by the collecting part 300, thereby reducing the overall volume of the gas collection robot. In other embodiments, it can also be set to a bottle shape, a box shape, etc., which is not limited here.

[0042] The exhaust mechanism 400 is used to exhaust the collection part 300 so that the collection part 300 can extract gas from the detection area to collect gas samples; specifically, the exhaust mechanism 400 is arranged on the body 100, and the collection part 300 has an air inlet 310 and an air outlet 320. The exhaust mechanism 400 is connected with the air inlet 310 of each collection part 300, and the air inlet 310 of the collection part 300 can be connected with the detection area. When the exhaust mechanism 400 is exhausting, the gas in the collection part 300 is exhausted from the air outlet 320 by the exhaust mechanism 400, and correspondingly, the gas in the detection area will enter the collection part 300 from the air inlet 310 of the collection part 300 to realize gas collection; and the exhaust mechanism 400 can exhaust one or more of the collection parts 300, so that the collection parts 300 can collect gas separately or multiple collection parts 300 can collect gas at the same time.

[0043] In summary, it can be understood that the body 100 can enter the detection area by itself through the walking mechanism 200. After reaching the detection area, the exhaust mechanism 400 exhausts the collection part 300, so that the gas in the detection area enters the collection part 300, thereby completing the gas collection.

[0044] Among them, there are multiple collection parts 300, and multiple collection parts 300 can collect gas at one position, so that the gas collection robot of the present application can collect gas multiple times at one position to obtain multiple groups of gas samples at the same position, thereby improving the efficiency of gas collection, and by collecting multiple groups of gas samples, the accuracy of later detection data is improved. In addition, the collection parts 300 can be exhausted in sequence through the exhaust mechanism 400, so that the collection parts 300 can collect gas in different time periods, and then gas samples in different time periods can be obtained.

[0045] In addition, the body 100 is moved to different positions within the detection area through the walking mechanism 200. When the body 100 moves to different positions, the exhaust mechanism 400 enables different collection parts 300 to collect gas. Therefore, the gas collection robot of the present application can collect gas at multiple positions respectively, so as to obtain gas samples from multiple positions at one time, thereby improving the collection efficiency and eliminating the need for the collection robot to repeatedly enter and exit the detection area.

[0046] It should be noted that, when it is necessary to obtain gas samples at multiple different positions, multiple collection units 300 can be used to collect gas at the same position to obtain multiple groups of gas samples at multiple positions respectively.

[0047] Specifically, the collection robot of the present application can be used as a fire detection robot or an air quality detection robot, etc.

[0048] In order to enable the exhaust mechanism 400 to communicate with multiple collecting parts 300, refer to Figure 2 In this embodiment, the air extraction mechanism 400 includes an air pump 410 and an air extraction pipeline. One air pump 410 is connected to the air outlets 320 of multiple collection parts 300 through the air extraction pipeline, so that only one air pump 410 is required to meet the collection needs of multiple collection parts 300.

[0049] Specifically, the air extraction pipeline includes a main pipe 420 and at least two branch pipes 430. The air pump 410 is connected to each branch pipe 430 through the main pipe 420. One end of each branch pipe 430 away from the main pipe 420 is connected to a different air outlet 320 of the collection part 300. Thus, the air pump 410, the main pipe 420, the branch pipe 430, and the collection part 300 are connected in sequence, and the air pump 410 is connected to the air outlets 320 of multiple collection parts 300 through multiple branch pipes 430.

[0050] More specifically, see Figure 2 The main pipe 420 can be connected to the plurality of branch pipes 430 through the gas distribution row 450 , or the main pipe 420 can be directly connected to the plurality of branch pipes 430 .

[0051] In other embodiments, a plurality of air pumps 410 may be provided so that the air pumps 410 correspond one to one with the collecting parts 300 .

[0052] In order to enable the air pump 410 to evacuate one or more of the collecting parts 300, refer to Figure 2 The air extraction mechanism 400 also includes a first control component 440, which is arranged in the air extraction pipeline and is used to control the connectivity state of the air extraction pipeline so that the air pump 410 is connected to one or more of the collecting parts 300, thereby controlling the connectivity state between the air pump 410 and the collecting part 300 through the first control component 440.

[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 2 , the first control element 440 is disposed on the branch pipe 430, and is used to control the branch pipe 430 to be turned on or off;

[0054] It is understandable that each branch pipe 430 is provided with a first control member 440, and the first control member 440 controls the opening or closing of the branch pipe 430 to control the air pump 410 to be connected or disconnected with the collection part 300, so that the air pump 410 can pump air from one or more collection parts 300. Specifically, the first control member 440 is a two-way electromagnetic air valve.

[0055] In other embodiments, the first control member 440 is disposed between the main pipe 420 and the branch pipe 430, and is used to control the communication state between the main pipe 420 and each branch pipe 430. Specifically, the first control member 440 is a multi-vent valve, for example, the first control member 440 is a three-position five-way valve, and the main pipe 420 is connected to the branch pipe 430 through the multi-vent valve, thereby controlling the main pipe 420 to communicate with one or more branch pipes 430, so that the air pump 410 is connected with one or more collection parts 300.

[0056] In order to facilitate the detection of the gas sample in the collection part 300, in the present embodiment, the collection part 300 is detachably arranged on the body 100, and the air extraction mechanism 400 is detachably connected to the collection part 300. After the collection is completed, the collection part 300 can be detached from the body 100 to facilitate the subsequent detection of the gas sample in the collection part 300.

[0057] In other embodiments, the gas in the collection part 300 may be blown out to the detection equipment through the exhaust mechanism 400 for detection.

[0058] In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the collection unit 300, refer to Figures 2 to 4 The gas collection robot of the present application also includes a first fixing part 500, which is arranged on the body 100, and a first fixing hole 510 is formed on the first fixing part 500. One end of the collection part 300 having an air outlet 320 can be detachably inserted into the first fixing hole 510, and the air extraction mechanism 400 is connected to the first fixing part 500 and communicated with the first fixing hole 510.

[0059] It can be understood that the collecting part 300 is detachably mounted on the body 100 through the first fixing part 500, and is detachably connected to the air extraction mechanism 400 through the first fixing part 500; in addition, the air outlet 320 of the collecting part 300 is connected to the air extraction mechanism 400 through the first fixing hole 510, so that during the collection process, the air extraction mechanism 400 extracts air into the collecting part 300 through the first fixing hole 510. After the collection is completed, the collecting part 300 can be detached from the first fixing part 500 to detach the collecting part 300 from the body 100 and the air extraction mechanism 400.

[0060] Specifically, the collecting part 300 and the air extraction mechanism 400 are distributed on both sides of the first fixing part 500 , the collecting part 300 is inserted from one side of the first fixing hole 510 , and the branch pipe 430 of the air extraction mechanism 400 is connected to the other side of the first fixing hole 510 .

[0061] To confirm the installation status of the acquisition unit 300, refer to Figure 4 The gas collection robot of the present application further includes a detector 600, which is disposed on the body 100 and is disposed corresponding to the installation position of the collection unit 300, and is used to sense the installation status of the collection unit 300. It is understandable that when the collection unit 300 is installed on the body 100, the detector 600 can sense that the collection unit 300 is installed in place.

[0062] Specifically, the detector 600 is disposed in the first fixing portion 500, for example, the detector 600 is disposed inside the first fixing portion 500 to reduce the occupied space; and the detection end 610 of the detector 600 is located in the first fixing hole 510, and abuts against the collection portion 300 inserted in the first fixing hole 510. Therefore, when the collection portion 300 is inserted in the first fixing hole 510, the collection portion 300 contacts the detection end 610 of the detector 600, so that the detector 600 can sense that the collection portion 300 is installed in place. Conversely, if the detector 600 cannot sense the collection portion 300, it means that the collection portion 300 is not installed or is not installed in place.

[0063] In order to store the gas sample in the collection unit 300, refer to Figure 2 A second control component 330 is provided at the air inlet 310 of the collecting portion 300 , and the second control component 330 is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet 310 .

[0064] In this embodiment, the second control component 330 is a one-way valve. When the vacuum mechanism 400 is vacuuming, the one-way valve opens, and gas can enter from the air inlet 310 of the collection part 300. When the vacuum mechanism 400 stops vacuuming, the one-way valve closes, and the gas in the collection part 300 cannot flow out from the air inlet 310, so that the gas can only enter from the air inlet 310 and cannot flow out.

[0065] In other embodiments, the second control component 330 may also be an electromagnetic valve to control the opening or closing of the air inlet 310 of the collection portion 300 .

[0066] Specifically, refer to Figures 2 to 4The collection robot of the present application also includes a second fixing part 700, which is arranged on the body 100, and a second fixing hole 710 is formed on the second fixing part 700. One end of the collection part 300 having the air inlet 310 is detachably inserted into the second fixing hole 710, and the part of the second control part 330 connected to the collection part 300 is inserted into the second fixing hole 710.

[0067] It can be understood that the second fixing part 700 simultaneously fixes one end of the collecting part 300 having the air inlet 310 and the second control part 330, and the collecting part 300 can be inserted into or withdrawn from the second fixing hole 710, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the collecting part 300 and ensure a stable connection between the collecting part 300 and the second control part 330.

[0068] Specifically, in order to further improve the connection stability between the second control member 330 and the collection unit 300, refer to Figure 4 , and also includes a pressing block 720, which is detachably connected to the second fixing part 700, and the pressing block 720 abuts against the side of the second control member 330 away from the second fixing part 700. The second fixing part 700 cooperates with the pressing block 720 to clamp the second control member 330, so that the second control member 330 is stably connected to the collecting part 300.

[0069] In summary, in this embodiment, the first fixing portion 500 and the second fixing portion 700 fix the two ends of the collecting portion 300 respectively, so that the collecting portion 300 is installed stably.

[0070] In other embodiments, the collecting part 300 may be fixed only by the first fixing part 500. For example, the first fixing part 500 is set to be longer and the first fixing hole 510 is deeper, so that the collecting part 300 can be mostly or completely inserted into the first fixing hole 510, and the second control part 330 is at least partially inserted into the first positioning hole, so that the collecting part 300 is fixed by the first first fixing part 500. Similarly, the collecting part 300 may be fixed only by the second fixing part 700, and the air outlet 320 of the collecting part 300 is directly and detachably connected to the air extraction mechanism 400.

[0071] To obtain the surrounding environment status, refer to Figure 1 The gas collection robot of the present application also includes a camera unit 810 arranged on the body 100, which acquires the surrounding environment status through the camera unit 810, so as to remotely control the gas collection robot of the present application to move along the correct route and avoid obstacles.

[0072] In order to ensure the stability of the image of the camera unit 810, the camera unit 810 is a pan-tilt camera. Figure 1The gas collection robot of the present application further includes a shock absorbing mechanism 820, and the camera unit 810 is arranged on the body 100 through the shock absorbing mechanism 820, so that when the body 100 walks on an uneven road, the shock absorbing mechanism 820 can maintain the stability of the camera unit 810, improve the stability of the picture, and reduce the impact of vibration on the camera unit 810. Specifically, the shock absorbing mechanism 820 includes a plurality of elastic members, for example, the elastic members are rubber balls, springs, etc.

[0073] In order to improve the passability of the walking mechanism 200, refer to Figure 5 The walking mechanism 200 includes at least two wheels 210, and at least one wheel 210 is configured to be movable along a height direction.

[0074] It is understandable that when the wheel 210 encounters an obstacle, the wheel 210 can move in the height direction to prevent the body 100 from shaking significantly when the wheel 210 passes over the obstacle, thereby reducing the impact of the obstacle on the movement of the body 100 and maintaining the stability of the body 100.

[0075] Specifically, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The walking mechanism 200 includes at least two sets of wheel assemblies, and the wheel 210 assembly includes a connecting frame 220 and two wheels 210. The connecting frame 220 is connected to the body 100, and the wheels 210 are rotatably arranged at both ends of the connecting frame 220, so that the wheels 210 can drive the body 100 to walk; wherein, the connecting frame 220 of at least one wheel 210 assembly can be swingably arranged on the body 100, so that when the wheel 210 passes over an obstacle, the connecting frame 220 swings to make the wheel 210 passing over the obstacle rise, so that each wheel 210 keeps in contact with the ground, reducing the influence of the obstacle on the movement of the body 100.

[0076] In other embodiments, the connecting frame 220 is fixed to the body 100 , and the wheel 210 is liftably disposed on the connecting frame 220 via a shock absorber.

[0077] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present application. In addition, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

Claims

1. A gas collection robot, characterized in that: include: Body (100); A walking mechanism (200), arranged on the machine body (100) and used to move the machine body (100); The collecting part (300) comprises at least two parts and is arranged on the machine body (100); the collecting part (300) has an air inlet (310) and an air outlet (320); An air extraction mechanism (400) is arranged on the machine body (100) and is in communication with the air outlets (320) of each of the collecting parts (300), and is used to extract air from one or more of the collecting parts (300).

2. The gas collection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air extraction mechanism (400) comprises an air pump (410) and an air extraction pipeline, and one air pump (410) is connected to the air outlets (320) of the plurality of collection parts (300) via the air extraction pipeline.

3. The gas collection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air extraction mechanism (400) further comprises a first control component (440), which is arranged on the air extraction pipeline and is used to control the connection state of the air extraction pipeline so as to connect the air pump (410) to one or more of the collecting parts (300).

4. The gas collection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting portion (300) is detachably connected to the machine body (100) and the air extraction mechanism (400) respectively.

5. The gas collection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first fixing part (500), wherein the first fixing part (500) is arranged on the machine body (100), a first fixing hole (510) is formed on the first fixing part (500), and one end of the collecting part (300) having the air outlet (320) is detachably plugged into the first fixing hole (510); and the air extraction mechanism (400) is connected to the first fixing part (500) and communicated with the first fixing hole (510).

6. The gas collection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a detector (600), which is arranged on the machine body (100) and is arranged corresponding to the installation position of the collection part (300) and is used to sense the installation status of the collection part (300).

7. The gas collection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detector (600) is arranged on the first fixing part (500), and the detection end (610) of the detector (600) is located in the first fixing hole (510) and abuts against the collection part (300) inserted in the first fixing hole (510).

8. The gas collection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second control component (330) is provided at the air inlet (310) of the collecting portion (300), and the second control component (330) is used to control the opening and closing of the air inlet (310).

9. The gas collection robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a second fixing part (700), wherein the second fixing part (700) is arranged on the machine body (100), a second fixing hole (710) is formed on the second fixing part (700), one end of the collecting part (300) having the air inlet (310) is detachably plugged into the second fixing hole (710), and a part of the second control part (330) connected to the collecting part (300) is plugged into the second fixing hole (710).

10. The gas collection robot according to claim 9, characterized in that: The invention also includes a pressing block (720), which is detachably connected to the second fixing portion (700) and abuts against a side of the second control member (330) away from the second fixing portion (700), so that the second fixing portion (700) cooperates with the pressing block (720) to clamp the second control member (330).

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