Robot self-adaptive charging device and robot charging system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a robot self-adaptive charging device and a robot charging system. The charging device comprises a base, a first sliding mechanism which is arranged on the base and can horizontally slide in the left-right direction, and a second sliding mechanism which is arranged on the first sliding mechanism and can horizontally slide in the front-back direction. The third sliding mechanism is arranged on the second sliding mechanism and can slide up and down; the robot charging module is arranged on the third sliding mechanism; and the robot charging module is provided with a charging interface suitable for being matched with a charging brush block of a robot. Through the technical scheme, the docking efficiency and the docking success rate of the charging brush block and the charging interface can be improved, and the problem of charging failure or low charging efficiency caused by inaccurate robot position or inaccurate docking is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of inspection robots, and in particular to a robot adaptive charging device and a robot charging system. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of robot technology, wheeled robots are increasingly used in various fields. However, in the use of wheeled robots, autonomous charging and docking technology has always been a problem to be solved.

[0003] In the related art, the autonomous charging docking of wheeled robots mainly relies on preset charging stations or fixed charging areas. Although this method can realize the automatic charging of the robot, the robot's range of activities is greatly limited due to its fixed charging position. In addition, since the robot needs to use complex navigation algorithms to find the charging station, the docking process is often time-consuming and inefficient, and is accompanied by problems such as inaccurate docking and inability to charge. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a robot adaptive charging device and a robot charging system.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a robot adaptive charging device is provided, comprising a base, a first sliding mechanism arranged on the base and capable of sliding horizontally in the left-right direction, a second sliding mechanism arranged on the first sliding mechanism and capable of sliding horizontally in the front-back direction, a third sliding mechanism arranged on the second sliding mechanism and capable of sliding up and down, and a robot charging module arranged on the third sliding mechanism, the robot charging module being provided with a charging interface suitable for cooperating with a charging brush block of the robot.

[0006] Optionally, the first sliding mechanism, the second sliding mechanism and the third sliding mechanism each include a guide rail, a slider slidably disposed on the guide rail, and a driving device for driving the slider to slide on the guide rail.

[0007] Optionally, the driving device is a servo motor.

[0008] Optionally, the robot adaptive charging device further includes a positioning module, and the positioning module is configured to be recognizable by a navigation system or sensor built into the robot, so as to provide real-time feedback of the position information of the robot.

[0009] Optionally, the robot adaptive charging device further includes a monitoring module, and the monitoring module is used to monitor the charging amount or charging temperature of the robot.

[0010] Optionally, the robot adaptive charging device further includes a charging protection module, the charging protection module is connected to the monitoring module, and the charging protection module includes an overcurrent protection or overvoltage protection device.

[0011] Optionally, the robot adaptive charging device further includes a prompt module, wherein the prompt module is connected to the monitoring module, and the prompt module includes a prompt light or a buzzer.

[0012] Optionally, the robot charging module is detachably arranged on the third sliding mechanism.

[0013] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a robot charging system is provided, comprising a robot and any one of the above-mentioned robot adaptive charging devices, wherein the robot is provided with a charging brush block suitable for cooperating with the charging interface.

[0014] Optionally, the robot is a wheeled robot.

[0015] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: the robot adaptive charging device provided by the present disclosure realizes precise control of the robot charging module in the left and right, front and back, and up and down directions through the first sliding mechanism, the second sliding mechanism and the third sliding mechanism respectively, so that no matter how the position and posture of the robot change, it can always ensure the precise docking of the robot charging brush block and the charging interface on the robot charging module, improve the docking efficiency and docking success rate of the charging brush block and the charging interface, avoid charging failure or low charging efficiency caused by inaccurate robot position or inaccurate docking, and reduce the need for manual intervention, providing a convenient and reliable solution for the robot's autonomous charging.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present disclosure but do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a robot adaptive charging device provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the robot's adaptive charging device from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another robot adaptive charging device provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a robot charging system provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 100-robot adaptive charging device, 1-base, 2-first sliding mechanism, 21-first guide rail, 22-first slider, 23-first driving device, 3-second sliding mechanism, 31-second guide rail, 32-second slider, 33-second driving device, 4-third sliding mechanism, 41-third guide rail, 42-third slider, 43-third driving device, 5-robot charging module, 51-charging interface, 6-positioning module, 7-monitoring module, 8-charging protection module, 9-prompt module, 200-robot, 210-charging brush block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] The embodiments described in some embodiments of the present disclosure below do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present disclosure exemplarily provides a robot adaptive charging device 100, which includes a base 1, a first sliding mechanism 2 arranged on the base 1 and capable of horizontally sliding in the left-right direction, a second sliding mechanism 3 arranged on the first sliding mechanism 2 and capable of horizontally sliding in the front-back direction, a third sliding mechanism 4 arranged on the second sliding mechanism 3 and capable of sliding up and down, and a robot charging module 5 arranged on the third sliding mechanism 4, the robot charging module 5 is provided with a charging interface 51 suitable for cooperating with the charging brush block 210 of the robot 200.

[0027] The base 1 is used as the basic part of the robot adaptive charging device 100 to provide stable support and fixing. The first sliding mechanism 2 is arranged on the base 1, and can drive the second sliding mechanism 3, the third sliding mechanism 4 and the robot charging module 5 arranged thereon to slide horizontally in the left and right directions. The second sliding mechanism 3 is arranged on the first sliding mechanism 2, and can drive the third sliding mechanism 4 and the robot charging module 5 arranged thereon to slide horizontally in the front and back directions. The third sliding mechanism 4 is arranged on the second sliding mechanism 3, and can drive the robot charging module 5 arranged thereon to slide in the up and down directions.

[0028] In this way, by controlling the first sliding mechanism 2, the second sliding mechanism 3 and the third sliding mechanism 4 respectively, the charging interface 51 on the robot charging module 5 can be accurately docked with the charging brush block 210 on the robot 200. During the charging process, the robot charging module 5 is used to charge the battery of the robot 200. It should be noted that the adaptability here means that the charging device can automatically adjust the position of the charging interface 51 according to the position of the robot 200, without the robot 200 actively docking the charging interface 51, thereby avoiding the robot 200 from running for a long time and frequent turning actions to cause increased tire wear, and no manual intervention is required. In actual use, when the robot 200 needs to be charged, it only needs to move to the vicinity of the charging device, and the charging device can adaptively find the charging brush block 210 of the robot 200.

[0029] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: the robot adaptive charging device 100 provided by the present disclosure realizes precise control of the robot charging module 5 in the left and right, front and back, and up and down directions through the first sliding mechanism 2, the second sliding mechanism 3 and the third sliding mechanism 4 respectively, so that no matter how the position and posture of the robot 200 change, it can always ensure the precise docking of the robot charging brush block 210 and the charging interface 51 on the robot charging module 5, improve the docking efficiency and docking success rate of the charging brush block 210 and the charging interface 51, avoid the problem of charging failure or low charging efficiency caused by inaccurate position or inaccurate docking of the robot 200, and reduce the need for manual intervention, providing a convenient and reliable solution for the autonomous charging of the robot.

[0030] The first sliding mechanism 2, the second sliding mechanism 3 and the third sliding mechanism 4 all include a guide rail, a slider slidably arranged on the guide rail, and a driving device for driving the slider to slide on the guide rail. Among them, the driving device can be a servo motor, which can accurately control the moving distance and speed of the slider according to the instructions of the control system. Specifically, the first sliding mechanism 2 includes a first guide rail 21 extending in the left-right direction, a first slider 22 slidably arranged on the first guide rail 21, and a first driving device 23 for driving the first slider 22 to slide on the first guide rail 21, and the second guide rail 31 is arranged on the first slider 22. The second sliding mechanism 3 includes a second guide rail 31 extending in the front-back direction, a second slider 32 slidably arranged on the second guide rail 31, and a second driving device 33 for driving the second slider 32 to slide on the second guide rail 31, and the third guide rail 41 is arranged on the second slider 32. The third sliding mechanism 4 includes a third guide rail 41 extending in the up-down direction, a third slider 42 slidably disposed on the third guide rail 41 , and a third driving device 43 for driving the third slider 42 to slide on the third guide rail 41 .

[0031] The robot charging module 5 is arranged on the third sliding block 42. Optionally, the robot charging module 5 is detachably arranged on the third sliding mechanism 4, so that only the robot charging module 5 can be replaced and repaired without replacing the entire charging device including the sliding mechanism.

[0032] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the robot adaptive charging device 100 also includes a positioning module 6, which can be set on the base 1, for example. The positioning module 6 is configured to be recognizable by the navigation system or sensor built into the robot 200, and is used to provide real-time feedback of the position information of the robot 200, such as adjusting the position of the robot charging module 5 in real time according to the feedback signal of the sensor, to ensure the accuracy and stability of the docking.

[0033] First, ensure that the robot 200 moves near the charging device and its charging brush block 210 is in a position to be docked. At this point, the charging device recognizes the approximate position of the robot 200 through the internal navigation system or sensor and moves to the corresponding position autonomously. This process can be considered as rough docking.

[0034] Then, the control system of the charging device is started. Through the control system, the first sliding mechanism 2, the second sliding mechanism 3 and the third sliding mechanism 4 are operated to gradually bring the robot charging module 5 close to the charging brush block 210 of the robot 200. The control system will obtain the position information fed back by the sensor in real time to ensure the accurate docking of the robot charging module 5 and the charging brush block 210. This process can be considered as precise docking.

[0035] When the robot charging module 5 and the charging brush block 210 reach the predetermined docking position, the control system stops the movement of the sliding mechanism and starts the operation of the robot charging module 5. At this time, the charging module 5 is electrically connected to the robot's charging brush block through the internal charging interface and starts charging the robot 200.

[0036] In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of the charging process, the robot adaptive charging device 100 also includes a monitoring module 7, which is used to monitor the charging amount or charging temperature of the robot 200. In some embodiments, the robot adaptive charging device 100 may also include a charging protection module 8, which is connected to the monitoring module 7, and the charging protection module 8 includes an overcurrent protection or overvoltage protection device. These functions can ensure that the charging process does not cause damage to the robot 200 or the charging device 100, and can also monitor the charging progress in real time so that the charging can be automatically stopped after being fully charged. In other embodiments, the robot adaptive charging device 100 may also include a prompt module 9, which is connected to the monitoring module 7, and the prompt module 9 includes a prompt light or a buzzer to notify the operator. At this time, the robot 200 can disconnect from the robot charging module 5 and continue to perform its subsequent tasks.

[0037] According to the second aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 As shown, a robot charging system is also provided, comprising a robot 200 and any one of the above-mentioned robot adaptive charging devices 100, wherein the robot 200 is provided with a charging brush block 210 adapted to cooperate with the charging interface 51. Optionally, the robot 200 is a wheeled robot, and the adaptive charging device provided in the present disclosure is particularly suitable for wheeled robots, that is, to avoid the wheeled robot from aggravating tire wear due to long-term operation and frequent turning actions.

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings; however, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, a variety of simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0039] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0040] In addition, various embodiments of the present disclosure may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present disclosure, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A robot adaptive charging device, characterized in that: The robot comprises a base, a first sliding mechanism arranged on the base and capable of sliding horizontally in the left-right direction, a second sliding mechanism arranged on the first sliding mechanism and capable of sliding horizontally in the front-back direction, a third sliding mechanism arranged on the second sliding mechanism and capable of sliding up and down, and a robot charging module arranged on the third sliding mechanism, wherein the robot charging module is provided with a charging interface suitable for cooperating with the charging brush block of the robot.

2. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding mechanism, the second sliding mechanism and the third sliding mechanism each include a guide rail, a slider slidably disposed on the guide rail, and a driving device for driving the slider to slide on the guide rail.

3. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device is a servo motor.

4. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot adaptive charging device also includes a positioning module, which is configured to be recognized by a navigation system or sensor built into the robot and is used to provide real-time feedback of the robot's position information.

5. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot adaptive charging device also includes a monitoring module, and the monitoring module is used to monitor the charging amount or charging temperature of the robot.

6. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The robot adaptive charging device also includes a charging protection module, which is connected to the monitoring module and includes an overcurrent protection or overvoltage protection device.

7. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The robot adaptive charging device also includes a prompt module, which is connected to the monitoring module and includes a prompt light or a buzzer.

8. The robot adaptive charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot charging module is detachably arranged on the third sliding mechanism.

9. A robot charging system, characterized in that: The robot charging system comprises a robot and the robot adaptive charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the robot is provided with a charging brush block suitable for cooperating with the charging interface.

10. The robot charging system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The robot is a wheeled robot.

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