Binocular camera protection mechanism of unattended inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a binocular camera protection mechanism of an unattended inspection robot, which comprises a protection box, the protection box is sleeved on the periphery of a binocular camera body, a gap between the binocular camera body and the protection box is filled with a pearl wool filling layer, a front port of the protection box is covered with a protection cloth, and the protection cloth is covered on the periphery of the protection box. The bottom edge of the protective cloth is connected with a sliding rod, sliding grooves are formed in the two sides of a front end opening of the protective box, the two ends of the sliding rod are inserted into the sliding grooves to be slidably connected with the protective box, a mounting frame is mounted on the protective box, winding rollers are symmetrically and rotationally mounted on the mounting frame, and the end, away from the sliding rod, of the protective cloth is wound around the winding rollers. And a double-end motor is connected between the two winding rollers. According to the utility model, the protection box and the pearl wool filling layer are arranged to carry out anti-collision protection on the whole body of the binocular camera body, and the arranged protection cloth not only can reduce the phenomenon that a lens of the binocular camera body is scratched by a protruding sharp object, but also can carry out dustproof protection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of protective devices, in particular to a binocular camera protection mechanism of an unmanned inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the economy, the use of inspection robots to replace manual inspections has become a mainstream trend. Inspection robots have the advantages of high inspection efficiency and accuracy, and are widely used in power inspections, park inspections, computer room inspections, production workshop inspections, etc.

[0003] The main structure of the current inspection robot is composed of a binocular camera mechanism, a camera angle adjustment mechanism and a moving mechanism. The binocular camera mechanism is a pair of high-definition cameras. However, the binocular cameras of the existing inspection robots are directly installed in an exposed manner, and there is no protective mechanism outside the camera, making it difficult to protect the camera from collision or dust.

[0004] To this end, we propose a binocular camera protection mechanism for an unmanned inspection robot to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a binocular camera protection mechanism for an unattended inspection robot to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot includes a protection box, which is sleeved on the periphery of the binocular camera body, and the gap between the binocular camera body and the protection box is filled with a pearl cotton filling layer, the front port of the protection box is covered with a protective cloth, and the bottom edge of the protective cloth is connected to a sliding rod, sliding grooves are opened on both sides of the front port of the protection box, and the two ends of the sliding rod are inserted into the sliding grooves and slidably connected to the protection box, a mounting frame is installed on the protection box, and a roller is symmetrically rotatably installed on the mounting frame, the end of the protective cloth away from the sliding rod is wound on the roller, and a double-headed motor is connected between the two rollers.

[0008] In a further embodiment, a magnetic strip is embedded on the inner bottom surface of the front port of the protection box, and the sliding rod is made of a metal material that is magnetically connected to the magnetic strip.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the protective cloth is composited by a steel mesh layer and a cloth base layer, and the steel mesh layer is located on the outside of the cloth base layer.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the cloth base layer is made of antistatic cloth.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the end of the slide rod extending into the slide groove is rotatably inlaid with a ball, and the part of the ball protruding from the slide rod is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the slide groove.

[0012] In a further embodiment, a guide roller is rotatably mounted at the front port of the mounting frame, and the guide roller is in close contact with the inner surface of the protective cloth.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] The utility model can provide anti-collision protection for the whole body of the binocular camera body by arranging a protection box and an pearl cotton filling layer, so as to reduce the possibility of bumping and damaging the binocular camera body when the inspection robot falls down; and the provided protective cloth can protect the lens of the binocular camera body, which can not only reduce the possibility of protruding sharp objects scratching the lens of the binocular camera body when moving in a complex inspection environment, but also can provide dust protection for the lens of the binocular camera body when the inspection robot is not in use, which is beneficial to reduce the number of times the binocular camera body lens needs to be manually cleaned. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the utility model and the inspection robot;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the utility model and the binocular camera body;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the utility model with the binocular camera body after the installation frame is removed;

[0018] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure at center A;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting frame of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. protection box; 11. slide groove; 12. magnetic strip; 2. binocular camera body; 3. pearl cotton filling layer; 4. protective cloth; 41. wire mesh layer; 42. cloth base layer; 5. slide rod; 51. ball bearing; 6. mounting frame; 61. guide roller; 7. winding roller; 8. double-head motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[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 1-3The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot includes a protection box 1, which is sleeved on the periphery of the binocular camera body 2, and the gap between the binocular camera body 2 and the protection box 1 is filled with a pearl cotton filling layer 3. The pearl cotton filling layer 3 is used for shock absorption, which can provide anti-collision protection for the binocular camera body 2. The front port of the protection box 1 is covered with a protective cloth 4, which can cover the lens of the binocular camera body 2, thereby protecting the lens. In order to facilitate the expansion or contraction of the protective cloth 4, a sliding rod 5 is connected to the bottom edge of the protective cloth 4. Slide grooves 11 are provided on both sides of the front port of the protection box 1, and the two ends of the sliding rod 5 are The end is inserted into the slide groove 11 and is slidably connected to the protection box 1, so that when the slide rod 5 moves downward under the action of gravity, the protective cloth 4 can be driven to unfold downward to cover the lens. In order to facilitate the retraction of the protective cloth 4 so as to expose the lens for video inspection, a mounting frame 6 is installed on the protection box 1. The mounting frame 6 is fixed to the protection box 1 by bolts, and two rollers 7 are symmetrically mounted on the mounting frame 6 through a bearing frame for rotation. The two rollers 7 correspond to two pieces of protective cloth 4 respectively. One end of the protective cloth 4 away from the slide rod 5 is wound around the roller 7, and a double-headed motor 8 is connected between the two rollers 7, so that when the double-headed motor 8 drives the roller 7 to rotate, the protective cloth 4 can be controlled to be rolled up or spread out.

[0025] See also Figure 2-3 In order to improve the stability of the bottom end of the protective cloth 4 when the protective cloth 4 covers the lens as a whole, a magnetic strip 12 is embedded in the inner bottom surface of the front port of the protective box 1, and the sliding rod 5 is made of iron rod material so that when the sliding rod 5 touches the bottom, it is magnetically connected with the magnetic strip 12 to maintain its stability. The outer surface of the sliding rod 5 can also be nickel-plated, which is beneficial to reduce the possibility of rust.

[0026] See also Figure 4 In order to improve the protective effect of the protective cloth 4, the protective cloth 4 is composed of a steel mesh layer 41 and a cloth base layer 42, and the steel mesh layer 41 is located on the outside of the cloth base layer 42. The steel mesh layer 41 is used to improve the strength of the protective cloth 4 so that it is not easily punctured. At the same time, the material of the cloth base layer 42 is anti-static cloth, which can also reduce dust adhesion on the lens and achieve a better dustproof effect.

[0027] See also Figure 4 In order to improve the smoothness of the sliding of the slide rod 5, a ball 51 is rotatably embedded in the end of the slide rod 5 extending into the slide groove 11, and the part of the ball 51 protruding from the slide rod 5 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the slide groove 11. The rolling ball 51 rolls along the slide groove 11 to reduce friction resistance.

[0028] See also Figure 5In order to reduce the friction between the protective cloth 4 and the mounting frame 6 during the winding or loosening process, a guide roller 61 is rotatably installed at the front port of the mounting frame 6, and the guide roller 61 is tightly fitted with the inner surface of the protective cloth 4. The rotation of the guide roller 61 is used to assist the winding or loosening of the protective cloth 4, thereby reducing the wear on the inner layer of the protective cloth 4.

[0029] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0030] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A binocular camera protection mechanism for an unattended inspection robot, comprising a protection box (1), characterized in that: The protection box (1) is sleeved on the periphery of the binocular camera body (2), and the gap between the binocular camera body (2) and the protection box (1) is filled with a pearl cotton filling layer (3); the front end of the protection box (1) is covered with a protective cloth (4), and the bottom edge of the protective cloth (4) is connected to a sliding rod (5); the front end of the protection box (1) is provided with sliding grooves (11) on both sides, and the two ends of the sliding rod (5) are inserted into the sliding grooves (11) and are slidably connected to the protection box (1); a mounting frame (6) is installed on the protection box (1), and a roller (7) is symmetrically rotatably installed on the mounting frame (6); the end of the protection cloth (4) away from the sliding rod (5) is wound on the roller (7), and a double-headed motor (8) is connected between the two rollers (7).

2. The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the front port of the protection box (1) is inlaid with a magnetic strip (12), and the material of the slide bar (5) is a metal material that is magnetically connected to the magnetic strip (12).

3. The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The protective cloth (4) is composed of a composite of a steel mesh layer (41) and a cloth base layer (42), and the steel mesh layer (41) is located outside the cloth base layer (42).

4. The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The material of the cloth base layer (42) is antistatic cloth.

5. The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The end of the slide rod (5) extending into the slide groove (11) is rotatably inlaid with a ball (51), and the part of the ball (51) protruding from the slide rod (5) is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the slide groove (11).

6. The binocular camera protection mechanism of the unattended inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide roller (61) is rotatably mounted at the front end of the mounting frame (6), and the guide roller (61) is tightly fitted to the inner surface of the protective cloth (4).

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