Bionic inchworm robot carrying air pressure suction cup
Through the bionic ruler robot equipped with a gas pressure suction cup, the problems of inaccurate defect detection, high cost and environmental pollution in photovoltaic panel detection are solved, and a fast, accurate and environmentally friendly detection effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420711700.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-08
AI Technical Summary
The existing photovoltaic panel detection technology cannot accurately detect all defects, it is costly and may pollute the environment, and has insufficient endurance, which affects the detection efficiency.
A bionic ruler robot equipped with a gas pressure suction cup is designed. It uses the gas pressure suction cup as a moving and fixing mechanism, is equipped with a vacuum pump and an air valve, which can accurately control the adsorption force of the suction cup and provide power through solar panels to achieve fast and accurate detection.
It improves detection speed and accuracy, reduces damage to photovoltaic panels, reduces environmental pollution, reduces labor costs, increases detection flexibility and convenience, and reduces dependence on traditional power through solar power.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel defect detection, in particular to a bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup. Background Art
[0002] As the global demand for renewable energy increases, the market demand for photovoltaic panels continues to grow. The development of more efficient detection technology can help meet this demand; with the rapid development of photovoltaic technology, the efficiency and cost of photovoltaic panels are constantly improving, and new detection technology can further improve the performance of photovoltaic panels while reducing production costs; photovoltaic panels may have an impact on the environment during production and use. The development of more environmentally friendly detection technology can help reduce these impacts.
[0003] At present, photovoltaic panel inspection mainly relies on manual visual inspection, thermal imaging, electroluminescence and infrared detection technologies. These technologies can effectively detect defects and problems of photovoltaic panels to a certain extent, but there are also some limitations: 1. Some traditional detection methods may not be able to accurately detect all defects, resulting in problems with photovoltaic panels in actual use; 2. Some traditional detection methods may not be able to accurately detect all defects, resulting in problems with photovoltaic panels in actual use; 3. Some efficient detection technologies are expensive, which is not conducive to the popularization and promotion of photovoltaic panels; 4. Some detection technologies may pollute or affect the environment during use; 5. Some traditional detection methods have insufficient endurance during use, affecting detection efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup to solve the problem that some traditional detection methods in the above-mentioned background technology may not be able to accurately detect all defects, resulting in errors in the actual use of photovoltaic panels.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] A bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup comprises a battery box, a bottom plate is arranged below the battery box, a suction cup fixing plate is arranged below the bottom plate, a pneumatic suction cup is arranged below the suction cup fixing plate, and a solar panel is mounted on the steering gear;
[0007] A vacuum pump and an air valve are fixedly connected above the battery box, the vacuum pump is connected to the air valve, the bottom of the battery box is fixedly connected to a bottom plate, the bottom of the bottom plate is fixedly connected to a suction cup fixing plate, the bottom of the suction cup fixing plate is fixedly connected to a pneumatic suction cup, and 4 solar panels are fixed on the steering gear;
[0008] Preferably, a steering servo fixing piece is fixedly connected to the inner side of the battery box, a steering servo is fixedly connected to the inner side of the steering servo fixing piece, a rotating piece is fixedly connected to the lower side of the steering servo, and the rotating piece is threadedly connected to both ends of a single-head hexagonal stud.
[0009] Preferably, the rotating plate is fixedly connected to the thrust ball bearing, the middle of the thrust ball bearing is rotationally connected to the optical axis, the lower end of the optical axis is rotationally connected to the horizontal optical axis bracket, and the bottom of the horizontal optical axis bracket is fixedly connected to the base plate.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing piece is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper surface of the rotating piece, the fixing piece is fixedly connected to two sides of the main control placement box, and the fixing piece is fixedly connected to two ends of the dual-axis digital servo.
[0011] Preferably, the dual-axis digital servo includes a digital servo, a rotating block and a fixed frame, one end of the digital servo is rotatably connected to the rotating block on both sides, the rotating block is fixedly connected to a fixing piece, the other end of the digital servo is rotatably connected to the fixing frame, and the backs of the two fixing frames are fixedly connected to each other, the top of the digital servo is fixedly connected to a solar panel support, and the top of the solar panel support is fixedly connected to a solar panel.
[0012] Preferably, the solar panel is fixed on a solar panel support, and the connecting member is connected to the steering gear fixing member through bolts and nuts.
[0013] Preferably, a top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing member, and the two groups of fixing members are fixedly connected via the top plate, and a camera is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0015] The utility model bionic inchworm robot adopts a pneumatic suction cup as a moving and fixing mechanism, so that it can be quickly and accurately moved to any position of the photovoltaic panel. This efficient moving method greatly improves the detection speed and reduces the detection time.
[0016] The design of the utility model bionic inchworm robot can accurately control the suction force of the suction cup to ensure that no damage is caused to the photovoltaic panel during the detection process. At the same time, through precise movement and positioning, the robot can accurately detect tiny defects and faults on the photovoltaic panel.
[0017] The design of the pneumatic suction cup of the utility model enables the robot to adapt to photovoltaic panels of different sizes and shapes without changing tools or making complicated adjustments. This adaptability enables the robot to adapt to various complex detection environments, improving the flexibility and convenience of detection.
[0018] The utility model adopts air pressure as the power source, which is more environmentally friendly and energy-saving than the traditional electric or hydraulic drive mode. At the same time, the use of the air pressure suction cup also reduces the dependence on traditional chemical adhesives or tapes, reducing the pollution to the environment.
[0019] The automation and intelligent design of the bionic inchworm robot of the utility model can replace part of the manual inspection work, reduce the dependence on manual operation, and reduce the labor cost and safety risks.
[0020] The design of the robot of the utility model can be modularized and expandable according to actual needs, such as adding more sensors or detection tools to adapt to more complex or higher-level detection tasks.
[0021] The utility model uses solar panels to effectively absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy, providing continuous and stable power support for the steering gear. This form not only prolongs the service life of the steering gear, but also reduces dependence on traditional power sources and reduces pollution to the environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of each component of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the pneumatic suction cup of the utility model.
[0027] In the figure:
[0028] 1. Battery box; 2. Vacuum pump; 3. Air valve; 4. Bottom plate; 5. Suction cup fixing plate; 6. Steering servo fixing parts; 7. Steering servo; 8. Rotating plate; 9. Single-head hexagonal stud; 10. Thrust ball bearing; 11. Horizontal optical axis bracket; 12. Fixing parts; 13. Main control placement box;
[0029] 14. Dual-axis digital servo; 1401. Digital servo; 1402. Rotating block; 1403. Fixed bracket;
[0030] 15. Top plate; 16. Camera; 17. Optical axis; 18. Pneumatic suction cup; 19. Solar panel support; 20. Solar panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.
[0032] See also Figure 1-5 A bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup comprises a battery box 1, a bottom plate 4 is arranged below the battery box 1, a suction cup fixing plate 5 is arranged below the bottom plate 4, and a pneumatic suction cup 18 is arranged below the suction cup fixing plate 5;
[0033] The battery box 1 is fixedly connected to a vacuum pump 2 and an air valve 3 on the top, the vacuum pump 2 is connected to the air valve 3, the battery box 1 is fixedly connected to a bottom plate 4 on the bottom, the bottom of the bottom plate 4 is fixedly connected to a suction cup fixing plate 5, and the suction cup fixing plate 5 is fixedly connected to a pneumatic suction cup 18 on the bottom.
[0034] Specifically, the vacuum pump 2 and the air valve 3 are linked to convert air pressure into a power source, and the excess energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery box 1. The pneumatic suction cup 18 accurately controls the adsorption force.
[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a steering servo fixing part 6 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the battery box 1, a steering servo 7 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the steering servo fixing part 6, a rotating plate 8 is fixedly connected below the steering servo 7, and the rotating plate 8 is threadedly connected to both ends of a single-head hexagonal stud 9.
[0036] Specifically, the steering servo fixing member 6 fixes the battery box 1 on the steering servo 7 , and the steering servo 7 fixes the rotating piece 8 .
[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotating piece 8 is fixedly connected to the thrust ball bearing 10, the middle of the thrust ball bearing 10 is rotatably connected to the optical axis 17, the lower end of the optical axis 17 is fixedly connected to the horizontal optical axis bracket 11, and the bottom of the horizontal optical axis bracket 11 is fixedly connected to the base plate 4.
[0038] Specifically, the rotating plate 8 fixes the thrust ball bearing 10 , the bearing 10 fixes the optical axis 17 on the rotating plate 8 , and the optical axis 17 fixes the horizontal optical axis bracket 11 , thereby fixing the optical axis 17 on the base plate 4 .
[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, a fixing member 12 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper surface of the rotating piece 8 , and the fixing member 12 is fixedly connected to both sides of the main control placement box 13 , and the fixing member 12 is fixedly connected to both ends of the dual-axis digital servo 14 .
[0040] Specifically, the fixing member 12 fixes the dual-axis digital servo 14 to the main control placement box 13 .
[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the dual-axis digital servo 14 includes a digital servo 1401, a rotating block 1402 and a fixing frame 1403. The two sides of one end of the digital servo 1401 are rotatably connected to the rotating block 1402, the rotating block 1402 is fixedly connected to the fixing member 12, the other end of the digital servo 1401 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame 1403, and the backs of the two fixing frames 1403 are fixedly connected to each other, the top of the digital servo 1401 is fixedly connected to a solar panel support 19, and the top of the solar panel support 19 is fixedly connected to a solar panel 20.
[0042] Specifically, the digital servo 1401 drives the rotating block 1402 and the fixing frame 1403 to rotate, thereby controlling the movement of the entire bionic inchworm robot.
[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, a top plate 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing member 12 , and two groups of fixing members 12 are fixedly connected via the top plate 15 , and a camera 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 15 .
[0044] Specifically, the top plate 15 fixes the camera 16 on the fixing frame 12 to detect the photovoltaic panel.
[0045] Working principle: When using the bionic inchworm robot, the vacuum pump 2 and the air valve 3 are linked to convert air pressure into a power source, providing kinetic energy for the steering servo 7. The steering servo 7 drives the rotating piece 8 to rotate, and then drives the fixing part 12 to rotate, so as to adjust the direction of the bionic inchworm robot. The air pressure power source can accurately control the adsorption strength of the pneumatic suction cup 18 to ensure that no damage is caused to the photovoltaic panel during the detection process. At the same time, through precise movement and positioning, the robot can accurately detect small defects and faults on the photovoltaic panel; it drives the excess energy to be converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery box 1. The electrical energy provides a power source for the main control in the main control placement box 13. The main control controls the operation of the digital servo 1401, and the digital servo 1401 drives the rotating block 1402 and the fixing frame 1403 to rotate, thereby controlling the movement of the entire bionic inchworm robot.
[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup, comprising a battery box (1), characterized in that: A bottom plate (4) is provided below the battery box (1), a suction cup fixing plate (5) is provided below the bottom plate (4), and a pneumatic suction cup (18) is provided below the suction cup fixing plate (5); The battery box (1) is fixedly connected to a vacuum pump (2) and an air valve (3) at the top, the vacuum pump (2) is connected to the air valve (3), the battery box (1) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (4) at the bottom, the bottom of the bottom plate (4) is fixedly connected to a suction cup fixing plate (5), and the bottom of the suction cup fixing plate (5) is fixedly connected to a pneumatic suction cup (18).
2. The bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: A steering servo fixing part (6) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the battery box (1), a steering servo (7) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the steering servo fixing part (6), a rotating plate (8) is fixedly connected below the steering servo (7), and the rotating plate (8) is threadedly connected to both ends of a single-head hexagonal stud (9).
3. The bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating plate (8) is fixedly connected to the thrust ball bearing (10), the middle of the thrust ball bearing (10) is rotatably connected to the optical axis (17), the lower end of the optical axis (17) is rotatably connected to the horizontal optical axis bracket (11), and the lower side of the horizontal optical axis bracket (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom plate (4).
4. The bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing member (12) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the upper surface of the rotating plate (8), and the fixing member (12) is fixedly connected to two sides of a main control placement box (13), and the fixing member (12) is fixedly connected to two ends of a dual-axis digital servo (14).
5. The bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dual-axis digital servo (14) comprises a digital servo (1401), a rotating block (1402) and a fixing frame (1403); one end of the digital servo (1401) is rotatably connected to the rotating block (1402) on both sides; the rotating block (1402) is fixedly connected to a fixing member (12); the other end of the digital servo (1401) is rotatably connected to the fixing frame (1403); and the backs of the two fixing frames (1403) are fixedly connected to each other; the top of the digital servo (1401) is fixedly connected to a solar panel support member (19); and the top of the solar panel support member (19) is fixedly connected to a solar panel (20).
6. The bionic inchworm robot equipped with a pneumatic suction cup according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing member (12) is fixedly connected to a top plate (15) on its upper surface, and the two groups of fixing members (12) are fixedly connected via the top plate (15), and the top plate (15) is fixedly connected to a camera (16) on its upper surface.
