Inspection robot system and charging module for flammable and explosive area

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of inspection robots, and discloses an inspection robot system and a charging module in flammable and explosive areas, which comprises a charging female part and a charging male part which are detachably connected, the charging male part is fixed on an inspection robot, and the charging female part comprises a power supply part and a guide cover. The side, facing the charging male piece, of the guiding cover is sunken inwards to form a guiding cavity, the power supply part is installed in the guiding cavity, the charging male piece comprises a power connection part and a limiting cover, the peripheral face of the power connection part is sleeved with the limiting cover, a slope matched with the peripheral face of the guiding cavity is formed on the peripheral face of the limiting cover, and the robot further comprises a robot body. When the inspection robot drives the power connection part to move, the slope on the limiting cover is matched with the guide cavity, so that the charging structure is conveniently and automatically aligned with the power supply structure to be inserted, the inspection robot does not need to be charged manually, the charging difficulty of the inspection robot is reduced, and the safety guarantee of personnel is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of inspection robots, and in particular relates to an inspection robot system and a charging module for inflammable and explosive areas. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial technology, safety inspections in flammable and explosive areas have become particularly important. Traditional inspection methods mainly rely on manual labor. However, in flammable and explosive areas, manual inspections pose great safety risks. Once an accident occurs, it may cause serious casualties and property losses. Therefore, how to effectively conduct inspections in flammable and explosive areas has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0003] At present, some robots have been used in inspection work to replace manual inspections and improve the safety and efficiency of inspection work. However, there are still some problems with the application of these inspection robots in flammable and explosive areas, that is, the charging problem of the inspection robots. When the inspection robots are charged in flammable and explosive areas, the charging structure is difficult to automatically align with the power supply structure, and human assistance is required to charge the inspection robots, which increases the difficulty of charging the inspection robots and reduces the safety of personnel. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an inspection robot system and a charging module for inflammable and explosive areas to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a charging module for an inspection robot in flammable and explosive areas, comprising a detachably connected charging mother component and a charging male component, the charging male component being fixed on the inspection robot, and the charging mother component comprising a power supply part and a guide cover, the guide cover being recessed toward one side of the charging male component to form a guide cavity, the power supply part being installed inside the guide cavity, the charging male component comprising a power connection part and a limit cover, the limit cover being sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the power connection part, the outer peripheral surface of the limit cover forming a slope matching the outer peripheral surface of the guide cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the power supply part comprises a power supply socket, and the power supply socket is installed inside the guide cavity.

[0007] Preferably, a first connecting plate is fixedly connected to a side of the guide cover away from the limiting cover.

[0008] Preferably, the power connection part includes a plug, which is installed inside the limiting cover, and a cable is fixedly connected to the side of the plug away from the guide cover, a protective sleeve is provided on the cable, and a second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the cable away from the plug.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting ring is sleeved on the circumference of the plug, an elastic telescopic sleeve is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting ring facing the guide cover, a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic telescopic sleeve away from the connecting ring, and a limiting groove matching the limiting ring is opened on the side of the guide cover facing the limiting cover.

[0010] A patrol robot system for inflammable and explosive areas comprises the above-mentioned charging module and a robot body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0012] (1) The utility model provides a guide cover and a limit cover. When the inspection robot drives the power connection part to move, as the power connection part is inserted into the guide cover and into the guide cavity, the slope on the limit cover cooperates with the guide cavity, so that the power connection part is easy to insert into the power supply part, and the charging structure is easy to automatically align with the power supply structure for insertion. There is no need for human assistance to charge the inspection robot, which reduces the difficulty of charging the inspection robot and improves the safety of personnel.

[0013] (2) On the basis of the above beneficial effects, when the plug is connected to the socket, the utility model supports the connecting ring through the limit cover, and supports the elastic telescopic sleeve through the connecting ring, so that the elastic telescopic sleeve can shield and protect the plug. When the plug is connected to the socket, the limit groove contacts the fiber ring, and then the elastic telescopic sleeve is compressed to expose the plug, so that the plug will not be directly exposed to the external environment when not in use, thereby extending the service life of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is one of the three-dimensional diagrams of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is the second stereogram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the charging mother component of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded diagram of

[0018] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the guide cover of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the charging component of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Exploded diagram of

[0021] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the elastic telescopic sleeve of the utility model;

[0022] In the figure: 1. Charging female component; 11. Guide cover; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Guide cavity; 14. Power supply socket; 15. First connecting plate; 2. Charging male component; 21. Protective sleeve; 22. Limiting ring; 23. Elastic telescopic sleeve; 24. Connecting ring; 25. Limiting cover; 26. Second connecting plate; 27. Plug; 28. Cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] See also Figure 1 -As shown, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0025] A charging module for an inspection robot in flammable and explosive areas, comprising a detachably connected charging mother component 1 and a charging male component 2, the charging male component 2 being fixed on the inspection robot, and the charging mother component 1 comprising a power supply part and a guide cover 11, the guide cover 11 being recessed toward one side of the charging male component 2 to form a guide cavity 13, the power supply part being installed inside the guide cavity 13, the charging male component 2 comprising a power connection part and a limit cover 25, the limit cover 25 being sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the power connection part, the outer peripheral surface of the limit cover 25 forming a slope matching the outer peripheral surface of the guide cavity 13.

[0026] Through the above technical solution, before the device is used, the charging female component 1 is fixed at a fixed position and connected to the AC power, and then the charging male component 2 is fixed on the inspection robot for connection. When the inspection robot moves, the charging male component 2 is aligned with the charging female component 1. As the inspection robot moves, the guide cavity 13 on the guide cover 11 cooperates with the slope on the limit cover 25 to align the power connection part with the power supply part, thereby allowing the inspection robot to be charged.

[0027] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the power supply part:

[0028] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the power supply part includes a power supply socket 14 , which is installed inside the guide cavity 13 .

[0029] In this embodiment, when the robot drives the charging power connection part to move, the power connection part is brought close to the power supply part. As the inspection robot moves, the guide cavity 13 on the guide cover 11 cooperates with the slope on the limit cover 25 to align and connect the power connection part with the power supply socket 14, thereby allowing the inspection robot to charge.

[0030] In addition, in the present invention, how to fix the guide cover 11 is as follows: Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a first connecting plate 15 is fixedly connected to a side of the guide cover 11 away from the limiting cover 25 .

[0031] In this embodiment, when personnel need to fix the power socket 14, the first connecting plate 15 is placed at the position to be fixed, the bolt is passed through the first connecting plate 15 and rotated, and the bolt contacts the first connecting plate 15 to fix the first connecting plate 15, thereby fixing the guide cover 11 and the power socket 14.

[0032] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the above-mentioned power connection part:

[0033] like Figure 1-Figure 2 , Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the power connection part includes a plug 27, which is installed inside the limit cover 25, and a cable 28 is fixedly connected to the side of the plug 27 away from the guide cover 11, a protective sleeve 21 is sleeved on the cable 28, and a second connecting plate 26 is fixedly connected to the end of the cable 28 away from the plug 27.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the power supply socket 14 needs to be fixed, the first connecting plate 15 is placed at the position to be fixed, the bolt is passed through the first connecting plate 15 and rotated, and the bolt is used to abut the first connecting plate 15, thereby fixing the first connecting plate 15, thereby fixing the guide cover 11 and the power supply socket 14, and connecting the power supply socket 14 to the AC power, and then aligning the second connecting plate 26 with the inspection robot, and the bolt is passed through the second connecting plate 26 and rotated, and the bolt is used to abut the second connecting plate 26, thereby fixing the second connecting plate 26, thereby fixing the limit cover 25 and the plug 27, when the inspection robot moves, aligning the plug 27 with the power supply socket 14, and as the inspection robot moves, the guide cavity 13 on the guide cover 11 cooperates with the slope on the limit cover 25, so that the plug 27 is aligned and connected with the power supply socket 14, thereby allowing the inspection robot to charge.

[0035] When the robot is not charging, in order to protect the plug 27, Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, a connecting ring 24 is sleeved on the circumference of the plug 27, and an elastic telescopic sleeve 23 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting ring 24 facing the guide cover 11, and a limiting ring 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic telescopic sleeve 23 away from the connecting ring 24, and a limiting groove 12 matching the limiting ring 22 is opened on the side of the guide cover 11 facing the limiting cover 25.

[0036] In this embodiment, when the plug 27 is not charging, the connecting ring 24 is supported by the limit cover 25, the elastic telescopic sleeve 23 is supported by the connecting ring 24, and the plug 27 is shielded and protected by the elastic telescopic sleeve 23. When the inspection robot moves for charging, as the plug 27 is inserted into the guide cavity 13, until the limit ring 22 contacts the limit groove 12, as the robot continues to move, the elastic telescopic sleeve 23 is compressed until the plug 27 is exposed, and the plug 27 is inserted into the power socket 14 for charging.

[0037] A patrol robot system for inflammable and explosive areas comprises the above-mentioned charging module and a robot body, and patrol inspection is performed through the robot body.

[0038] 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 charging module for an inspection robot in flammable and explosive areas, characterized by: The invention comprises a detachably connected charging female component (1) and a charging male component (2), wherein the charging male component (2) is fixed on the inspection robot, and the charging female component (1) comprises a power supply part and a guide cover (11), wherein the guide cover (11) is recessed toward one side of the charging male component (2) to form a guide cavity (13), wherein the power supply part is installed inside the guide cavity (13), and the charging male component (2) comprises a power connection part and a limit cover (25), wherein the limit cover (25) is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the power connection part, and the outer peripheral surface of the limit cover (25) forms a slope matching the outer peripheral surface of the guide cavity (13).

2. The inspection robot charging module for inflammable and explosive areas according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply part comprises a power supply socket (14), and the power supply socket (14) is installed inside the guide cavity (13).

3. The inspection robot charging module for inflammable and explosive areas according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first connecting plate (15) is fixedly connected to a side of the guide cover (11) away from the limiting cover (25).

4. The inspection robot charging module for inflammable and explosive areas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power connection part comprises a plug (27), the plug (27) being installed inside the limit cover (25), and a cable (28) being fixedly connected to a side of the plug (27) away from the guide cover (11), a protective sleeve (21) being sleeved on the cable (28), and a second connecting plate (26) being fixedly connected to an end of the cable (28) away from the plug (27).

5. The charging module for an inspection robot in an inflammable and explosive area according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting ring (24) is sleeved on the circumference of the plug (27); a side of the connecting ring (24) facing the guide cover (11) is fixedly connected to an elastic telescopic sleeve (23); a side of the elastic telescopic sleeve (23) away from the connecting ring (24) is fixedly connected to a limiting ring (22); and a side of the guide cover (11) facing the limiting cover (25) is provided with a limiting groove (12) matching the limiting ring (22).

6. A patrol robot system for inflammable and explosive areas, characterized by: It comprises the charging module as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 above, and also comprises a robot body.

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