Two-wheeled robot combination mechanism and four-wheeled robot

By designing a dual-wheel robot combination mechanism, the two-wheel robots are converted into four-wheel robots, and the existing two-wheel robot application scenarios are solved, and the four-wheel robots are insufficient load capacity is achieved, thereby achieving flexible transformation of forms and improving transportation stability.

CN222713617UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04DONGGUAN DIRECT DRIVE TECH LTD
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Application Number
CN202420646781.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-29
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-29

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Technical Problem

The existing dual-wheel robot design cannot flexibly change shapes, and the application scenarios are limited, and the four-wheel robot has insufficient load capacity and transportation stability.

Method used

By designing a two-wheel robot combination mechanism, the first fuselage and the second fuselage are connected by a first connector and a second connector to form a four-wheel robot, and the electrical connection between the two fuselages is realized through an intermediate connector for electrical control.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the flexibility of the two-wheeled robot to move, small size, good passability and light weight. It also provides the four-wheeled robot with strong load capacity and high transportation stability, and can flexibly change the shape to adapt to different application scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent robots, in particular to a two-wheeled robot combination mechanism and a four-wheeled robot, comprising a first body, a second body and a combination assembly, the combination assembly comprising a first connecting member, a second connecting member and an intermediate connector, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and the second body, and are used to connect the first body with the second body, and the intermediate connector is used to electrically connect the first body with the second body. The first body is provided with a first joint assembly and a second joint assembly on both sides, respectively, and the second body is provided with a third joint assembly and a fourth joint assembly on both sides. The utility model is flexible in movement, small in size, good in passability and light in weight; the four-wheeled robot has a strong load capacity and high transportation stability. This structure can flexibly transform the robot's form to adapt to different application scenarios.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent robots, in particular to a two-wheel robot combination mechanism and a four-wheel robot. Background Art

[0002] A two-wheeled robot refers to a robot system that usually consists of two wheels or a wheel assembly consisting of wheels. This design enables the robot to move on a horizontal surface, and can achieve steering and rotation by controlling different wheel speeds. Two-wheeled robots usually use a differential drive system, which can achieve various movements of the robot such as forward, backward, and turning by independently controlling the speed of each wheel. In addition, two-wheeled robots can also achieve rotational movement by controlling the speed difference of the wheels, which makes them very flexible and suitable for narrow spaces and complex environments. Existing two-wheeled robots are generally designed independently in use, cannot be rotated, and have narrow application scenarios. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing robot structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a four-wheeled robot with flexible mobility, small size, good trafficability and light weight, strong load capacity and high transportation stability. This structure can flexibly change the robot's form and adapt to different application scenarios of the two-wheeled robot combination mechanism and the four-wheeled robot.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a two-wheel robot combination mechanism, including a first body, a second body and a combination component, the combination component includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member and an intermediate connector, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and the second body, and are used to connect the first body with the second body, and the intermediate connector is used to electrically connect the first body with the second body.

[0005] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the first connecting member includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and an intermediate connecting member, and the first connecting part, the second connecting part and the intermediate connecting member are formed by integral processing; the first connecting part is connected to the first fuselage, and the second connecting part is connected to the second fuselage.

[0006] A further improvement to the above solution is that the first connection part is provided with a first connection fixing member, the first connection fixing member is used to fix the first connection part on the first fuselage, and the first connection part is provided with a second connection fixing member, the second connection fixing member is used to fix the second connection part on the second fuselage.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that the first body is provided with a first connecting line, the first body is connected to the intermediate connector via the first connecting line, and the second body is provided with a second connecting line, the second body is connected to the intermediate connector via the second connecting line.

[0008] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a first strap fixing groove is provided on the outer side of the first connecting member, and a second strap fixing groove is provided on the outer side of the second connecting member; the first strap fixing groove is used for fixing the first connecting line with a strap, and the second strap fixing groove is used for fixing the second connecting line with a strap.

[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that the second connecting member is arranged at the bottom of the first fuselage and the second fuselage, and is used to connect the first fuselage with the bottom of the second fuselage; and the intermediate connector is arranged on the second connecting member.

[0010] A four-wheel robot comprises a two-wheel robot combination mechanism, wherein a first joint assembly and a second joint assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body, the first joint assembly is provided with a first hub assembly, the second joint assembly is provided with a second hub assembly, a third joint assembly and a fourth joint assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the second body, the third joint assembly is provided with a third hub assembly, and the fourth joint assembly is provided with a fourth hub assembly.

[0011] A further improvement to the above solution is that a first driving bracket and a second driving bracket are provided in the first fuselage, the first driving bracket is connected to the first joint assembly, and the second driving bracket is connected to the second joint assembly.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that a third driving bracket and a fourth driving bracket are provided in the second fuselage, the third driving bracket is connected to the third joint assembly, and the fourth driving bracket is connected to the fourth joint assembly.

[0013] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the first driving bracket is equipped with a first joint motor, which is transmission-connected to the first joint assembly, and the second driving bracket is equipped with a second joint motor, which is transmission-connected to the second joint assembly.

[0014] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the third driving bracket is installed with a third joint motor, and the third joint motor is transmission-connected to the third joint assembly; the fourth driving bracket is installed with a fourth joint motor, and the fourth joint motor is transmission-connected to the fourth joint assembly.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] Compared with the existing robots, the utility model is used for the combination mechanism of the two-wheeled robot. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are used to connect the first body with the second body to form a four-wheeled robot, and an intermediate connector is provided to electrically connect the two bodies for electrical control. It has the characteristics of flexible movement, small size, good passability and light weight of the two-wheeled robot; it also has the characteristics of strong load capacity and high transportation stability of the four-wheeled robot. This structure can flexibly change the shape of the robot to adapt to different application scenarios.

[0017] The first body is connected to the second body by the first connector and the second connector, so that the robot can maintain stability during movement and have sufficient flexibility to adapt to different work scenarios and task requirements. The design of the combined component makes the overall structure more compact, which is conducive to the operation and movement of the robot in a small space, and improves its applicability and flexibility. The intermediate connector is used for the electrical connection between the first body and the second body, which means that effective electrical signal transmission and control command transmission can be carried out between the first body and the second body, thereby realizing the coordination and remote control between the various components of the robot. The design of the combined mechanism adopts a modular approach, which makes the connection between different components easier and faster, is conducive to maintenance and replacement of parts, and improves the maintainability and reliability of the robot. Since the first connector and the second connector are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and the second body, this design can adapt to robots of different forms and functions, and provides greater flexibility and diversified choices for robots in different application scenarios.

[0018] Compared with the existing four-wheeled robots, the utility model adopts a combination mechanism to combine two two-wheeled robots, and the four-wheeled robot has a strong load capacity and high transportation stability. This structure can flexibly change the shape of the robot to adapt to different application scenarios. Through the setting of the two-wheeled robot combination mechanism and the four joint assemblies and the hub assembly, the robot has stronger stability and balance, so that it can maintain a stable driving state in different terrains and environments. The design of the four-wheeled robot can achieve more flexible multi-directional movement, including forward, backward, left and right turns, etc., so as to adapt to the mobility needs in various complex environments. The four-wheel design can usually provide a greater carrying capacity, which is suitable for scenarios that need to carry large loads or work under harsh conditions, such as industrial automation, logistics and transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the four-wheel robot of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the four-wheeled robot from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the combined assembly of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another perspective of the combined component;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the top view of the four-wheeled robot.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals: first body 1, first connecting line 11, first driving bracket 12, first joint motor 121, second driving bracket 13, second joint motor 131, second body 2, second connecting line 21, third driving bracket 22, third joint motor 221, fourth driving bracket 23, fourth joint motor 231, combination component 3, first connecting member 31, first connecting part 311, second connecting part 312, intermediate connecting member 313, first connecting fixing member 314, second connecting fixing member 315, first strap fixing groove 316, second connecting member 32, second strap fixing groove 321, intermediate connector 33, first joint assembly 4, first hub assembly 41, second joint assembly 5, second hub assembly 51, third joint assembly 6, third hub assembly 61, fourth joint assembly 7, fourth hub assembly 71. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1 to Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, a two-wheeled robot combination mechanism is involved, including a first body 1, a second body 2 and a combination component 3, the combination component 3 includes a first connecting member 31, a second connecting member 32 and an intermediate connector 33, the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body 1 and the second body 2, and are used to connect the first body 1 with the second body 2, and the intermediate connector 33 is used to electrically connect the first body 1 with the second body 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the combined mechanism for the two-wheeled robot is used to connect the first body 1 with the second body 2 through the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 to form a four-wheeled robot, and an intermediate connector 33 is provided to electrically connect the two bodies for electrical control. The two-wheeled robot is flexible in movement, small in size, good in passability, and light in weight; the four-wheeled robot has a strong load capacity and high transportation stability. This structure can flexibly change the shape of the robot to adapt to different application scenarios.

[0030] In the above embodiment, the first body 1 is connected to the second body 2 by the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32, so that the robot can maintain stability during movement and has sufficient flexibility to adapt to different working scenarios and task requirements.

[0031] In the above embodiment, the design of the combined component 3 makes the overall structure more compact, which is conducive to the operation and movement of the robot in a small space, and improves its applicability and flexibility. The intermediate connector 33 is used for the electrical connection between the first body 1 and the second body 2, which means that effective electrical signal transmission and control command transmission can be carried out between the first body 1 and the second body 2, thereby realizing the coordination and remote control between the various components of the robot.

[0032] In the above embodiment, the design of the combined mechanism adopts a modular approach, which makes the connection between different components simpler and faster, facilitates the maintenance and replacement of parts, and improves the maintainability and reliability of the robot.

[0033] In the above embodiment, since the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body 1 and the second body 2, this design can adapt to robots of different forms and functions, and provides greater flexibility and diversified choices for robots in different application scenarios.

[0034] See also Figure 3-4As shown, the first connection member 31 includes a first connection portion 311, a second connection portion 312 and an intermediate connection member 313, wherein the first connection portion 311, the second connection portion 312 and the intermediate connection member 313 are formed by integral processing; the first connection portion 311 is connected to the first body 1, and the second connection portion 312 is connected to the second body 2. Specifically, the first connection portion 311 is provided with a first connection fixing member 314, and the first connection fixing member 314 is used to fix the first connection portion 311 on the first body 1, and the first connection portion 311 is provided with a second connection fixing member 315, and the second connection fixing member 315 is used to fix the second connection portion 312 on the second body 2. In this embodiment, the integrity and stability of the connection member are achieved by integrally processing the first connection portion 311, the second connection portion 312 and the intermediate connection member 313, ensuring that the connection member will not loosen or fall off during use. The first connection part 311 is provided with a first connection fixing piece 314 for fixing the first connection part 311 on the first fuselage 1; the second connection part 312 is provided with a second connection fixing piece 315 for fixing the second connection part 312 on the second fuselage 2, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0035] The first fuselage 1 is provided with a first connection line 11, and the first fuselage 1 is connected to the intermediate connector 33 through the first connection line 11. The second fuselage 2 is provided with a second connection line 21, and the second fuselage 2 is connected to the intermediate connector 33 through the second connection line 21. Specifically, a first strap fixing groove 316 is provided on the outer side of the first connector 31, and a second strap fixing groove 321 is provided on the outer side of the second connector 32; the first strap fixing groove 316 is used to fix the first connection line 11 with a strap, and the second strap fixing groove 321 is used to fix the second connection line 21 with a strap. In this embodiment, the first fuselage 1 and the second fuselage 2 are respectively provided with the first connection line 11 and the second connection line 21, and these connection lines are connected to the intermediate connector 33, so as to realize the electrical connection between the fuselages. Such a design can ensure the stable transmission of electrical signals and reduce the risk of failure caused by electrical connection problems. Through the design of the connection line and the intermediate connector 33, a modular electrical connection structure is realized, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement of connection components, and improves the maintainability and reliability of the robot. By providing the first strap fixing groove 316 and the second strap fixing groove 321, the connection line can be effectively fixed with the strap to ensure that the connection line will not loosen or fall off during the movement of the robot, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the overall system. The design of fixing the connection line with the strap can make the overall wiring more neat and orderly, reduce the messy lines, and facilitate system maintenance and troubleshooting.

[0036] The second connecting member 32 is disposed at the bottom of the first body 1 and the second body 2, and is used to connect the first body 1 to the bottom of the second body 2; the intermediate connector 33 is disposed on the second connecting member 32. In this embodiment, the second connecting member 32 is disposed at the bottom of the first body 1 and the second body 2, so that the stability of the bottom connection is achieved, and the connection stability and reliability of the bottom of the body during use are ensured.

[0037] like Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown, a four-wheeled robot includes a two-wheeled robot combination mechanism, a first joint assembly 4 and a second joint assembly 5 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fuselage 1, the first joint assembly 4 is provided with a first hub assembly 41, the second joint assembly 5 is provided with a second hub assembly 51, and a third joint assembly 6 and a fourth joint assembly 7 are respectively arranged on both sides of the second fuselage 2, the third joint assembly 6 is provided with a third hub assembly 61, and the fourth joint assembly 7 is provided with a fourth hub assembly 71. In this embodiment, a combination mechanism is used to combine two two-wheeled robots, and the four-wheeled robot has a strong load capacity and high transportation stability. This structure can flexibly change the form of the robot to adapt to different application scenarios. Through the arrangement of the two-wheeled robot combination mechanism and the four joint assemblies and the hub assembly, the robot has stronger stability and balance, so that it can maintain a stable driving state in different terrains and environments. The design of the four-wheeled robot can achieve more flexible multi-directional movement, including forward, backward, left and right steering, etc., so as to adapt to the mobility needs in various complex environments. The four-wheel design can usually provide a greater carrying capacity and is suitable for scenes that need to carry a large load or work under harsh conditions, such as industrial automation, logistics and transportation.

[0038] The first fuselage 1 is provided with a first driving bracket 12 and a second driving bracket 13, wherein the first driving bracket 12 is connected to the first joint assembly 4, and the second driving bracket 13 is connected to the second joint assembly 5; the second fuselage 2 is provided with a third driving bracket 22 and a fourth driving bracket 23, wherein the third driving bracket 22 is connected to the third joint assembly 6, and the fourth driving bracket 23 is connected to the fourth joint assembly 7. Specifically, the first driving bracket 12 is provided with a first joint motor 121, which is transmission-connected to the first joint assembly 4, and the second driving bracket 13 is provided with a second joint motor 131, which is transmission-connected to the second joint assembly 5. The third driving bracket 22 is provided with a third joint motor 221, which is transmission-connected to the third joint assembly 6, and the fourth driving bracket 23 is provided with a fourth joint motor 231, which is transmission-connected to the fourth joint assembly 7. In this embodiment, the first driving bracket 12 and the second driving bracket 13 are arranged in the first fuselage 1, and the third driving bracket 22 and the fourth driving bracket 23 are arranged in the second fuselage 2, so that the driving structure is separated, which is conducive to the independent control and maintenance of each joint. Each joint assembly is equipped with a corresponding motor, and is connected to the joint assembly through the driving bracket, so that the movement of each joint can be accurately controlled, and the movement flexibility and accuracy of the robot are improved. The modular setting of the driving bracket, the joint assembly and the motor makes it easier to maintain and replace each component, and improves the maintainability and reliability of the robot system.

[0039] In the above embodiments, only four-wheeled robots are used. With the help of the combined mechanism, the robots can be extended to six-wheeled, eight-wheeled or even more-wheeled robots according to actual needs.

[0040] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A two-wheeled robot assembly mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first body, a second body and a combined component, wherein the combined component comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member and an intermediate connector, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and the second body and are used to connect the first body with the second body, and the intermediate connector is used to electrically connect the first body with the second body.

2. The dual-wheel robot assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and an intermediate connecting member; the first connecting portion is connected to the first fuselage, and the second connecting portion is connected to the second fuselage; two ends of the intermediate connecting member are respectively connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

3. The dual-wheeled robot assembly mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connection part is provided with a first connection fixing piece, and the first connection fixing piece is used to fix the first connection part on the first fuselage. The first connection part is provided with a second connection fixing piece, and the second connection fixing piece is used to fix the second connection part on the second fuselage.

4. The two-wheeled robot assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first body is provided with a first connection line, and the first body is connected to the intermediate connector through the first connection line. The second body is provided with a second connection line, and the second body is connected to the intermediate connector through the second connection line.

5. The dual-wheeled robot assembly mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first strap fixing groove is provided on the outer side of the first connecting member, and a second strap fixing groove is provided on the outer side of the second connecting member; the first strap fixing groove is used for fixing the first connecting line with a strap, and the second strap fixing groove is used for fixing the second connecting line with a strap.

6. The dual-wheel robot assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting member is arranged at the bottom of the first body and the second body, and is used to connect the first body with the bottom of the second body; the intermediate connector is arranged on the second connecting member.

7. A four-wheeled robot, characterized in that: The two-wheeled robot combination mechanism comprises the following: a first joint assembly and a second joint assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fuselage, the first joint assembly is provided with a first hub assembly, the second joint assembly is provided with a second hub assembly, a third joint assembly and a fourth joint assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the second fuselage, the third joint assembly is provided with a third hub assembly, and the fourth joint assembly is provided with a fourth hub assembly.

8. The four-wheeled robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first driving bracket and a second driving bracket are arranged in the first fuselage, the first driving bracket is connected to the first joint assembly, and the second driving bracket is connected to the second joint assembly; A third driving bracket and a fourth driving bracket are arranged in the second body, the third driving bracket is connected to the third joint assembly, and the fourth driving bracket is connected to the fourth joint assembly.

9. The four-wheeled robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first driving bracket is installed with a first joint motor, and the first joint motor is transmission-connected to the first joint assembly. The second driving bracket is installed with a second joint motor, and the second joint motor is transmission-connected to the second joint assembly.

10. The four-wheeled robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The third driving bracket is installed with a third joint motor, and the third joint motor is transmission-connected to the third joint assembly. The fourth driving bracket is installed with a fourth joint motor, and the fourth joint motor is transmission-connected to the fourth joint assembly.