NFC mowing robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mowers, and discloses an NFC mowing robot which comprises a mowing machine body, an NFC terminal and an NFC inductor arranged on the mowing machine body, the NFC terminal is suitable for being matched with the NFC inductor in an induction mode, a main control board and an NFC controller which are electrically connected with each other are arranged in the mowing machine body, and the NFC inductor is electrically connected with the NFC controller. According to the NFC mowing robot, the NFC inductor, the NFC controller and the main control board are arranged, so that a user can transmit signals through wireless connection between the NFC terminal and the NFC inductor, the signals are transmitted to the main control board through the NFC controller, the effect of controlling the mowing machine body to be turned on and turned off is achieved, the NFC mowing robot is simple and convenient to set, time is saved, and the user experience is improved. Compared with a traditional key control mode, the user does not need to carry out complex password input operation, time is shortened, and operation efficiency and user experience are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lawn mowers, and in particular to an NFC lawn mowing robot. Background Art

[0002] A lawn mower robot is a common garden machinery equipment used to mow lawns and vegetation. Traditional lawn mower robots are mostly controlled by buttons or "button + APP". Every time the user starts or adjusts the lawn mower robot, he needs to enter a password, adjust parameters, press buttons or confirm with the APP, etc., which is time-consuming and laborious. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve at least one aspect of the above problems, the utility model provides an NFC lawn mower robot, comprising a lawn mower body, an NFC terminal and an NFC sensor arranged on the lawn mower body, the NFC terminal being suitable for induction cooperation with the NFC sensor, a main control board and an NFC controller electrically connected to each other are provided in the lawn mower body, the NFC sensor being electrically connected to the NFC controller; when the NFC terminal is close to the NFC sensor and the NFC sensor senses a signal on the NFC terminal, the main control board controls the lawn mower body to start or stop.

[0004] Optionally, the NFC sensor is arranged on the outer surface of the lawn mower body.

[0005] Optionally, the lawn mower body is provided with an opening suitable for installing the NFC sensor.

[0006] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided in the opening, the sealing ring is arranged around the NFC sensor, and the sealing ring abuts against and connects the NFC sensor and a side wall of the opening at the same time.

[0007] Optionally, a battery compartment and a compartment cover provided on the battery compartment are provided on the lawn mower body, and the NFC controller and the main control board are both accommodated in the battery compartment.

[0008] Optionally, the NFC sensor is accommodated in the battery compartment, and the compartment cover is provided with an NFC indication area for indicating the position of the NFC sensor, and the NFC indication area is located above the NFC sensor.

[0009] Optionally, there are two NFC sensors, namely a first NFC sensor and a second NFC sensor; when both the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor sense a signal, the lawn mower body starts or stops.

[0010] Optionally, a first convex portion and a second convex portion are provided on the lawn mower body, the first NFC sensor is provided on an upper surface of the first convex portion, and the second NFC sensor is provided on an upper surface of the second convex portion.

[0011] Optionally, there is a distance between the first convex portion and the second convex portion in the vertical direction, and / or there is a distance between the first convex portion and the second convex portion in the horizontal direction.

[0012] Optionally, a Bluetooth module is provided in the lawn mower body, and the Bluetooth module is used to wirelessly connect to an external electronic terminal via a Bluetooth signal. The Bluetooth module is electrically connected to the main control board. When the Bluetooth module is wirelessly connected to the electronic terminal, the NFC sensor can sense and cooperate with the NFC terminal.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the NFC lawn mower robot in the present invention, by setting up an NFC sensor, an NFC controller and a main control board, allows the user to utilize the wireless connection between the NFC terminal and the NFC sensor to transmit signals, and transmit the signals to the main control board through the NFC controller to achieve the effect of controlling the switch of the lawn mower body. This setting is simple and convenient, saving time. Compared with the traditional button control mode, the user does not need to perform complicated password input operations, which reduces time and effectively improves operating efficiency and user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is a top view of an NFC lawn mower according to an embodiment;

[0015] Figure 2 A top view of an NFC sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is provided in front of a lawn mower body;

[0016] Figure 3 A top view of an NFC sensor in one embodiment of the present invention being arranged next to an emergency stop button;

[0017] Figure 4 A top view of an NFC sensor of an embodiment of the present invention is arranged on the front side of a lawn mower body;

[0018] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a hatch cover being opened;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a sealing ring and an NFC sensor according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a main control board according to an embodiment.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Lawn mower body; 11. NFC sensor; 12. Main control board; 13. Battery compartment; 131. Hatch cover; 14. Opening; 141. Sealing ring; 15. NFC indication area; 16. Emergency stop button; 17. First convex portion; 18. Second convex portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" and the like indicate positions or location relationships that are based on the positions or location relationships when the product is in normal use.

[0025] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. Figure 5 A coordinate system XYZ is set in the figure, wherein the positive direction of the X axis represents the left, the negative direction of the X axis represents the right, the positive direction of the Y axis represents the front, the negative direction of the Y axis represents the back, the positive direction of the Z axis represents the top, and the negative direction of the Z axis represents the bottom.

[0026] The utility model embodiment provides an NFC lawn mowing robot, combined with Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the lawn mower body 1 includes an NFC terminal and an NFC sensor 11 arranged on the lawn mower body 1, wherein the NFC terminal is suitable for induction cooperation with the NFC sensor 11, and a main control board 12 and an NFC controller electrically connected to each other are arranged in the lawn mower body 1, and the NFC sensor 11 is electrically connected to the NFC controller; when the NFC terminal is close to the NFC sensor 11, after the NFC sensor 11 senses the signal on the NFC terminal, the main control board 12 controls the lawn mower body 1 to start or stop.

[0027] The NFC terminal (not shown) is usually a card with NFC function or an electronic terminal with NFC function. The NFC terminal is held by the user, and the NFC controller (not shown) is usually a chip or a sensor. The user can bring the NFC terminal close to the NFC sensor 11 until electromagnetic induction is generated between the NFC terminal and the NFC sensor 11, and a wireless signal connection is established. At this time, the NFC terminal transmits a start signal or a stop signal to the NFC sensor 11. After receiving the signal, the NFC sensor 11 processes the signal and transmits it to the NFC controller. The NFC controller processes the signal and transmits it to the main control board 12. The main control board 12 controls the start or stop of the lawn mower body 1.

[0028] This setting is simple and convenient, saving time. Compared with the traditional button control mode, users do not need to perform complicated password input operations. Each adjustment operation is reduced by 5-10 seconds, effectively improving operational efficiency and user experience.

[0029] It is worth noting that, during the process of signal transmission, the signals transmitted between the NFC sensor 11, the NFC controller and the main control board 12 are not necessarily exactly the same. The processing and processing of the signals belong to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The NFC sensor 11 is arranged on the outer surface of the lawn mower body 1. The NFC sensor 11 can also be arranged at any position on the outer surface of the lawn mower body 1, such as next to the emergency stop button 16, in front of the lawn mower body 1, in front of the left side of the lawn mower body 1, in front of the right side of the lawn mower body 1, at the tail of the lawn mower body 1, etc. This arrangement makes it easy for users to find the position of the NFC sensor 11 and facilitates sensing.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the NFC sensor 11 can be arranged in front of the lawn mower body 1. The lawn mower body 1 includes a casing. There is a relatively large space in front of the casing. When the NFC sensor 11 is arranged in the front, the size of the NFC sensor 11 can be increased accordingly to facilitate the user to use the NFC terminal for sensing.

[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, the NFC sensor 11 can be arranged at the front side of the lawn mower body 1, and the user can use the NFC terminal to sense on the side of the lawn mower body 1, which makes the operation more user-friendly.

[0033] like Figure 5 and 6As shown, the lawn mower body 1 is provided with an opening 14 suitable for installing the NFC sensor 11. Through the opening 14, the NFC sensor 11 can be arranged on the outer surface of the lawn mower body 1.

[0034] A sealing ring 141 is disposed in the opening 14 . The sealing ring 141 is disposed around the NFC sensor 11 . The sealing ring 141 abuts against and connects the NFC sensor 11 and the opening 14 at the same time.

[0035] The NFC sensor 11 is protruded from the surface of the opening 14, so that the user can use electromagnetic induction between the NFC terminal and the NFC sensor 11 to establish a wireless connection. When the NFC sensor 11 is arranged on the outer surface of the lawn mower body 1, the sealing ring 141 and the NFC sensor 11 are sealed and matched, thereby preventing rainwater from penetrating into the interior of the lawn mower body 1 and causing damage to components.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the lawn mower body 1 is provided with a battery compartment 13 and a compartment cover 131 provided on the battery compartment 13 , and the NFC controller and the main control board 12 are both accommodated in the battery compartment 13 .

[0037] The battery compartment 13 contains a battery. In the present embodiment, the battery compartment 13 is arranged at the rear of the lawn mower body 1, and the NFC sensor 11 is arranged on the upper surface of the battery compartment 13. Such an arrangement allows the NFC controller, the main control board 12 and the battery to be concentrated in the battery compartment 13, thereby avoiding the formation of multiple installation cavities inside the lawn mower body 1, resulting in a more compact structure and lower manufacturing cost. At the same time, the circuit wiring harnesses of the NFC sensor 11, the main control board 12 and the battery can be concentrated together, which is convenient for wiring and installation during production, and also convenient for subsequent maintenance of the lawn mower body 1.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the NFC sensor 11 is accommodated in the battery compartment 13 , and the compartment cover 131 is provided with an NFC indication area 15 for indicating the position of the NFC sensor 11 , and the NFC indication area 15 is located above the NFC sensor 11 .

[0039] Because the NFC terminal and the NFC sensor 11 can achieve electromagnetic induction to establish a wireless connection within a short distance through the housing, there is no need to open the hatch 131 for induction, so the NFC sensor 11 can be accommodated in the battery compartment 13 without affecting the function and convenience of operation. This arrangement can reduce the wear and tear of the NFC sensor 11 caused by external factors such as rain, dust, and collision, thereby increasing the service life of the NFC sensor 11.

[0040] When the NFC sensor 11 is disposed in the battery compartment 13, it is troublesome for the user to find the location of the NFC sensor 11, so an NFC indication area 15 may be provided with an object having a significant identification function, such as colored plastic or stickers. The NFC indication area 15 is provided at a position on the compartment cover 131 corresponding to the NFC sensor 11.

[0041] In another embodiment, the NFC sensor 11 can also be arranged beside the battery compartment 13, rather than directly arranged inside the battery compartment 13. In this way, the distance between the NFC sensor 11, the NFC controller and the main control board 12 is also very close, and the wiring harness can be concentrated together, which is convenient for wiring and installation during production.

[0042] There are two NFC sensors 11, namely a first NFC sensor and a second NFC sensor. When both the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor sense a signal, the lawn mower body 1 starts or stops.

[0043] Furthermore, when the lawn mower body 1 is paused and the second NFC sensor senses a signal, the lawn mower body 1 restarts; when the lawn mower body 1 fails or reports an error and both the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor sense a signal, the lawn mower body 1 starts.

[0044] Preferably, because the lawn mower industry safety requirements require that machine control is best completed by two actions, the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor are set to simultaneously control the start and stop of the lawn mower body 1. Setting two NFC sensors 11 to control the switch of the lawn mower body 1 can reduce the possibility of user accidental touch, and it is also convenient to do multiple control logics. Ideally, the control logic of the two NFC sensors can be four states: "on + on", "off + off", "on + off", "off + on", and each state realizes a function. The "on" represents that the NFC sensor 11 senses a signal, and the "on" represents that the NFC sensor 11 does not sense a signal.

[0045] Furthermore, two NFC sensors 11 may be provided to control different functions respectively. For example, one NFC sensor 11 is used to sense a signal for controlling the switch of the lawn mower body 1, and the other NFC sensor 11 is used to sense a signal for controlling the pause or restart of the lawn mower body 1.

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown, the lawn mower body 1 is provided with a first convex portion 17 and a second convex portion 18 , the first NFC sensor is provided on the upper surface of the first convex portion 17 , and the second NFC sensor is provided on the upper surface of the second convex portion 18 .

[0047] The first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18 are arranged protrudingly, which can make it easier for the user to find the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor. Furthermore, there is a vertical distance between the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18, and / or there is a horizontal distance between the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18.

[0048] When the distance between the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18 is set closer for the convenience of user sensing, in order to avoid user mis-sensing, the first protrusion 17 is set higher than the second protrusion 18, so that there is a height difference in the vertical direction between the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor. Furthermore, there may also be a distance difference in the horizontal direction between the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18. In this way, when the user uses the NFC terminal for sensing operation, two NFC sensors 11 will not be sensed at once, thereby causing the lawn mower body 1 to malfunction.

[0049] Preferably, the first convex portion 17 and the second convex portion 18 can be symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the lawn mower body 1, which is more beautiful and avoids the possibility of the user accidentally sensing the two NFC sensors 11 when sensing because the two sensors are too close.

[0050] Preferably, a Bluetooth module (not shown) is provided in the lawn mower body 1, and the Bluetooth module is used to wirelessly connect to an external electronic terminal via a Bluetooth signal. The Bluetooth module is electrically connected to the main control board 12. When the Bluetooth module is wirelessly connected to the electronic terminal, the NFC sensor 11 can sense and cooperate with the NFC terminal.

[0051] In this embodiment, a Bluetooth connection needs to be made before activating the NFC sensor 11. The electronic terminal is an electronic product with Bluetooth function, such as a mobile phone, a tablet, a computer, etc.

[0052] Furthermore, a separate NFC sensor 11 may be provided to control the Bluetooth connection, that is, after the user senses the NFC terminal and the NFC sensor 11, the Bluetooth connection is automatically established.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an emergency stop button 16 is provided on the outer surface of the lawn mower body 1, and the emergency stop button 16 is electrically connected to the main control board 12. When the user needs to pause the lawn mower body 1, the emergency stop button 16 can be pressed, and the lawn mower body 1 enters a stop state. When the lawn mower body 1 needs to be started again, the user needs to place the NFC terminal above the NFC sensor 11 for sensing. Furthermore, the NFC sensor 11 can be set next to the emergency stop button 16, so that the user can control the start and stop of the lawn mower body 1 conveniently.

[0054] Although the disclosure is as above, the protection scope of the disclosure is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, and these changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An NFC lawn mowing robot, characterized in that: The lawn mower comprises a lawn mower body (1), an NFC terminal and an NFC sensor (11) arranged on the lawn mower body (1), wherein the NFC terminal is suitable for induction cooperation with the NFC sensor (11), a main control board (12) and an NFC controller which are electrically connected to each other are arranged in the lawn mower body (1), and the NFC sensor (11) is electrically connected to the NFC controller; when the NFC terminal approaches the NFC sensor (11), the NFC sensor (11) senses a signal on the NFC terminal, and the main control board (12) controls the lawn mower body (1) to start or stop.

2. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The NFC sensor (11) is arranged on the outer surface of the lawn mower body (1).

3. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lawn mower body (1) is provided with an opening (14) suitable for installing the NFC sensor (11).

4. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing ring (141) is provided in the opening (14); the sealing ring (141) is arranged around the NFC sensor (11); and the sealing ring (141) abuts against and connects the NFC sensor (11) and the opening (14) at the same time.

5. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lawn mower body (1) is provided with a battery compartment (13) and a compartment cover (131) arranged on the battery compartment (13); the NFC controller and the main control board (12) are both accommodated in the battery compartment (13).

6. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The NFC sensor (11) is accommodated in the battery compartment (13); an NFC indication area (15) for indicating the position of the NFC sensor (11) is provided on the compartment cover (131); and the NFC indication area (15) is located above the NFC sensor (11).

7. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the NFC sensors (11) is two, which are respectively a first NFC sensor and a second NFC sensor; when both the first NFC sensor and the second NFC sensor sense a signal, the lawn mower body (1) starts or stops.

8. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lawn mower body (1) is provided with a first convex portion (17) and a second convex portion (18); the first NFC sensor is provided on the upper surface of the first convex portion (17); and the second NFC sensor is provided on the upper surface of the second convex portion (18).

9. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: There is a distance between the first convex portion (17) and the second convex portion (18) in the vertical direction, and / or there is a distance between the first convex portion (17) and the second convex portion (18) in the horizontal direction.

10. The NFC lawn mowing robot according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The lawn mower body (1) is provided with a Bluetooth module, the Bluetooth module is used to wirelessly connect to an external electronic terminal via a Bluetooth signal, the Bluetooth module is electrically connected to the main control board (12), and when the Bluetooth module is wirelessly connected to the electronic terminal, the NFC sensor (11) can sense and cooperate with the NFC terminal.

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