Charging device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging device which comprises a box body, a telescopic assembly and a charging module, the telescopic assembly comprises a movable support capable of moving in the front-back direction of the box body, the charging module is slidably connected with the movable support in the front-back direction, and the telescopic assembly comprises a limiting part used for limiting the stroke of the charging module. An elastic component is arranged between the movable support and the charging module, the charging module extends to the outside of the box body in the extending state of the telescopic assembly, the charging module is hidden in the box body in the retracting state of the telescopic assembly, and the charging module can be in butt joint with the AGV transfer robot to supply power. And the elastic component of the charging device can effectively play a buffering role, can play a role in protecting the charging module, cannot vigorously impact the AGV carrying robot, and reduces the damage risk of the charging module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application is used in the technical field of charging equipment, and in particular, relates to a charging device. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of cars, parking difficulties have become an important problem that plagues urban development. In order to solve this problem, intelligent three-dimensional parking garages have emerged. Furthermore, in order to ensure the endurance of the handling robot, the handling robot needs to be charged in time.

[0003] Before the existing handling robot moves to the charging pile, it actively docks with the charging pile to connect to the power. Due to the combined influence of factors such as the large inertia of the handling robot and the large installation error of the charging pile, the charging pile is easily affected by the strong collision of the handling robot, causing the charging pile to be easily damaged. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a charging device that can avoid damage to the charging device caused by collision during the charging process.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A charging device includes a box, a telescopic component and a charging module, the telescopic component includes a movable bracket that can move along the front-to-back direction of the box, the charging module is slidably connected to the movable bracket along the front-to-back direction, the telescopic component includes a limiting component for limiting the stroke of the charging module, an elastic component is provided between the movable bracket and the charging module, when the telescopic component is in the extended state, the charging module extends to the outside of the box, and when the telescopic component is in the retracted state, the charging module is hidden inside the box.

[0007] In certain embodiments of the present application, the telescopic assembly includes a first sliding rod and a fixed bracket arranged in the box body, the fixed bracket is provided with a first sliding block that cooperates with the first sliding rod, the front end of the first sliding rod is fixedly connected to the movable bracket, and the rear end of the first sliding rod is slidably connected to the fixed bracket through the first sliding block.

[0008] In certain embodiments of the present application, the telescopic assembly includes an electric push rod, a fixed end of the electric push rod is mounted on the fixed bracket, and a working end of the electric push rod is connected to the movable bracket.

[0009] In certain embodiments of the present application, a rear travel switch is provided on the fixed bracket, and a front travel switch is provided on the movable bracket.

[0010] In certain embodiments of the present application, the telescopic assembly includes a second sliding rod, the movable bracket is provided with a second sliding block that cooperates with the second sliding rod, the front end of the second sliding rod is fixedly connected to the charging module, and the rear end of the second sliding rod passes through the second sliding block and is connected to the limiting component.

[0011] In certain embodiments of the present application, the front end of the box is provided with an opening, the box is provided with a cover body that matches the opening, and the charging module is installed at the front end of the cover body.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the elastic component includes a compression spring abutting between the movable bracket and the cover body, and the compression spring is sleeved on the second sliding rod.

[0013] In certain embodiments of the present application, a charger is disposed in the box, the charging module includes electrodes, and a wire is disposed between the charger and the electrodes.

[0014] In certain embodiments of the present application, the charging module includes a base and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is mounted on the cover, the electrode is mounted on the bottom plate through the base, and the wire is led out from the electrode and passes through the base and the bottom plate to be connected to the charger.

[0015] In certain embodiments of the present application, a photoelectric switch is provided on the front side of the box.

[0016] One of the above technical solutions has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects: the box of the charging device is fixed on the ground. When in use, the movable bracket moves forward, and the telescopic assembly drives the charging module to extend from the front end of the box. After the charging module touches the electrode of the AGV transport robot, the telescopic assembly continues to extend. Since an elastic component is provided between the movable bracket and the charging module, the elastic component can effectively play a buffering role. After the elastic component is compressed to a first degree, the telescopic assembly stops extending, and the charging module can be connected to the AGV transport robot for power supply; after the AGV transport robot is fully charged, the movable bracket moves backward, driving the entire telescopic assembly to retract. Since the limiting component can limit the stroke of the charging module, under the limiting action of the limiting component, the charging module is driven to retract and return to its original position from the front end of the box, and the entire charging process is completed. The charging device can protect the charging module and will not hit the AGV transport robot strongly, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the charging module.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a telescopic assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is the second structural diagram of the telescopic assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electrode module in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present application. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present application, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] In the present application, if there is a description of directions (up, down, left, right, front and back), it is only for the convenience of describing the technical solution of the present application, and does not indicate or imply that the technical features referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0026] In this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and the like are understood to exclude the number itself; "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood to include the number itself. In the description of this application, if there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined, the words "set", "install", "connect" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or able to communicate with each other; they can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in this application in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] in, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The reference direction coordinate system of the embodiment of the present application is given. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The embodiments of the present application are described with reference to the direction shown.

[0029] The embodiment of the present application provides a charging device, see Figures 1 to 5 , including a box body 100, a telescopic component 200 and a charging module 300, the telescopic component 200 includes a movable bracket 210 that can move along the front and rear directions of the box body 100, the charging module 300 is slidably connected with the movable bracket 210 along the front and rear directions, the telescopic component 200 includes a limiting component for limiting the travel of the charging module 300, and an elastic component 220 is provided between the movable bracket 210 and the charging module 300. When the telescopic component 200 is in the extended state, the charging module 300 extends to the outside of the box body 100, and when the telescopic component 200 is in the retracted state, the charging module 300 is hidden in the box body 100.

[0030] The case 100 of the charging device is fixedly arranged on the ground. When in use, the movable bracket 210 moves forward, and the telescopic assembly 200 drives the charging module 300 to extend from the front end of the case 100. After the charging module 300 touches the electrode of the AGV transport robot, the telescopic assembly 200 continues to extend. Since an elastic component 220 is provided between the movable bracket 210 and the charging module 300, the elastic component 220 can effectively play a buffering role. After the elastic component 220 is compressed to a first degree, the telescopic assembly 200 stops extending, and the charging module 300 can be connected to the AGV transport robot for power supply; after the AGV transport robot is fully charged, the movable bracket 210 moves backward, driving the entire telescopic assembly 200 to retract. Since the limiting component can limit the stroke of the charging module 300, under the limiting action of the limiting component, the charging module 300 is driven to retract and return to its original position from the front end of the case 100, and the entire charging process is completed. The charging device can protect the charging module 300 and will not hit the AGV transport robot vigorously, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the charging module 300.

[0031] In some embodiments, the telescopic assembly 200 includes a first sliding rod 230 and a fixed bracket 240 disposed in the box body 100. The fixed bracket 240 is installed in the box body 100 by screws, and the connection is firm and easy to disassemble and repair. The fixed bracket 240 is provided with a first sliding block 241 that cooperates with the first sliding rod 230. The front end of the first sliding rod 230 is fixedly connected to the movable bracket 210, and the rear end of the first sliding rod 230 is slidably connected to the fixed bracket 240 through the first sliding block 241.

[0032] The telescopic assembly 200 includes an electric push rod 250, a fixed end of which is mounted on a fixed bracket 240, and a working end of the electric push rod 250 is connected to a movable bracket 210. The electric push rod 250 can drive the movable bracket 210 to automatically extend and retract. The electric push rod 250 has high precision and can achieve precise position control; fast response speed: can respond to instructions quickly; can be remotely controlled, convenient for remote operation; low noise during operation; can provide greater thrust; simple installation and maintenance, relatively easy installation and maintenance; long life, with a long service life; energy-saving and environmentally friendly, with lower energy consumption compared to other driving methods.

[0033] A rear travel switch 242 is provided on the fixed bracket 240, and a front travel switch 243 is provided on the movable bracket 210. The rear travel switch 242 and the front travel switch 243 are used to control the travel of the telescopic assembly 200 and to provide limit protection. When the front travel switch 243 hits the AGV transport robot, the front travel switch 243 is triggered, thereby sending a signal to control the telescopic assembly 200 to stop extending, and then power is supplied to the AGV transport robot through the charger 120; after the AGV transport robot is fully charged, the entire telescopic assembly 200 retracts, and after the movable bracket 210 hits the rear travel switch 242, the rear travel switch 242 will be triggered, the telescopic assembly 200 stops retracting, and the entire charging process is completed. The limit switch usually consists of a movable contact and a fixed contact, with a simple structure, easy installation and maintenance; it has high reliability, adopts a contact design, has low contact resistance, high reliability, and can work in harsh environments; the contacts of the limit switch are made of wear-resistant materials, have a long service life, and can withstand frequent operations. It can effectively control the movement of the telescopic component 200 and protect the safe operation of mechanical equipment.

[0034] The telescopic component 200 includes a second slide bar 260, and a second slider 211 cooperating with the second slide bar 260 is provided on the movable bracket 210. The front end of the second slide bar 260 is fixedly connected to the charging module 300, and the rear end of the second slide bar 260 passes through the second slider 211 and is connected to the limiting component. The second slide bar 260 slides out during the telescopic process, and the slide bar and the slider can realize linear motion, so that the telescopic component 200 can drive the charging module 300 to realize precise linear motion, realize the accurate docking of the module 300 with the AGV transport robot, and realize the charging function; the slide bar and the slider are usually made of high-strength materials, have strong bearing capacity, and can withstand large loads; the slide bar and the slider have high matching accuracy, which can ensure the motion accuracy and repeated positioning accuracy of the telescopic component 200; the surface of the slide bar and the slider is usually made of wear-resistant materials, has good wear resistance, and can extend the service life; the slide bar and the slider have a simple structure, convenient maintenance, and are easy to replace and repair.

[0035] See also Figure 1 An opening is provided at the front end of the box body 100, and a cover body 110 is provided on the box body 100 to cooperate with the opening. The charging module 300 is installed at the front end of the cover body 110. When charging, the cover body 100 extends out together with the charging module 300. When charging is not required, the cover body 110 cooperates with the box body 100 through the opening, making the appearance of the charging device neat and beautiful.

[0036] The elastic component 220 includes a compression spring abutting between the movable bracket 210 and the cover body 110, and the compression spring is sleeved on the second slide bar 260. The compression spring can buffer and reduce shock. It can effectively reduce impact and vibration, and protect the charging module 300 from being hit by the AGV handling robot; and after being compressed, it will generate a restoring force to return the object to the initial position, so that when the telescopic component 200 is retracted, the charging module 300 is separated from the AGV handling robot. The cost of the compression spring is relatively low, cost-effective, simple in structure, and easy to install.

[0037] A charger 120 is provided in some boxes 100, and the charging module 300 includes an electrode 310. A wire 320 is provided between the charger 120 and the electrode 310, so that the charger 120 can charge the AGC transport robot through the motor 310. It can be understood that the box 100 is fixed on the ground, and a power interface is provided in the box 100. The charger 120 can be used by connecting it to the power interface.

[0038] See also Figure 5The charging module 300 includes a base 330 and a bottom plate 340. The bottom plate 340 is installed on the cover body 110. The electrode 310 is installed on the bottom plate 340 through the base 330. The wire 320 is led out from the electrode 310 and passes through the base 330 and the bottom plate 340 to be connected to the charger 120. The electrode 310 is a copper electrode. Copper has excellent conductivity and can ensure smooth transmission of current. Copper has good corrosion resistance and can extend the service life of the charging module 300. The base 330 provides stable support so that the copper electrode can maintain the correct position and posture. The bottom plate 340 is a plastic bottom plate. The plastic bottom plate has good insulation properties and can prevent current leakage and short circuit. The base and the plastic bottom plate can provide a certain mechanical strength to protect the copper electrode from damage by external forces.

[0039] See also Figure 2 A photoelectric switch 130 is provided on the front side of the box 100. The photoelectric switch 130 is used to detect whether there is an AGV handling robot in front of the box 100. The photoelectric switch 130 can detect the presence of the AGV handling robot in a non-contact manner, and will not cause physical contact with the AGV handling robot, thereby reducing wear and damage. The photoelectric switch has high working precision and can provide high-precision detection results. The photoelectric switch has a fast response and is suitable for high-speed moving object detection. It is not easily affected by environmental factors, has high reliability, long service life, small size, easy installation and integration, good resistance to electromagnetic interference, etc., simple maintenance, and low cost.

[0040] The working process of the charging device is as follows: the photoelectric switch 243 detects that an AGV transport robot is parked in front of the automatic charging pile, the electric push rod 250 extends to drive the entire telescopic assembly 200 to extend, and the charging module 300 continues to extend after touching the electrode of the AGV transport robot, and the compression spring hits the front travel switch 243 and stops, and then the AGV transport robot is powered by the charger 120; after the AGV transport robot is fully charged, the electric push rod 250 contracts to drive the compression spring to release and drive the entire telescopic assembly 200 to retract, and the movable bracket 210 hits the rear travel switch 242 and stops, and the entire charging process is completed.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "example", "embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0042] Of course, the invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and those skilled in the art may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present application, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A charging device, characterized in that: It includes a box body, a telescopic component and a charging module, the telescopic component includes a movable bracket that can move along the front-to-back direction of the box body, the charging module is slidably connected with the movable bracket along the front-to-back direction, the telescopic component includes a limiting component for limiting the stroke of the charging module, an elastic component is provided between the movable bracket and the charging module, when the telescopic component is in the extended state, the charging module extends to the outside of the box body, and when the telescopic component is in the retracted state, the charging module is hidden inside the box body.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly includes a first sliding rod and a fixed bracket arranged in the box body, the fixed bracket is provided with a first sliding block cooperating with the first sliding rod, the front end of the first sliding rod is fixedly connected to the movable bracket, and the rear end of the first sliding rod is slidably connected to the fixed bracket through the first sliding block.

3. The charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly comprises an electric push rod, a fixed end of the electric push rod is mounted on the fixed bracket, and a working end of the electric push rod is connected to the movable bracket.

4. The charging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed bracket is provided with a rear travel switch, and the movable bracket is provided with a front travel switch.

5. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly includes a second sliding rod, and the movable bracket is provided with a second sliding block that cooperates with the second sliding rod. The front end of the second sliding rod is fixedly connected to the charging module, and the rear end of the second sliding rod passes through the second sliding block and is connected to the limiting component.

6. The charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front end of the box body is provided with an opening, the box body is provided with a cover body matched with the opening, and the charging module is installed at the front end of the cover body.

7. The charging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic component comprises a compression spring abutting between the movable bracket and the cover body, and the compression spring is sleeved on the second sliding rod.

8. The charging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A charger is arranged in the box, the charging module comprises electrodes, and a wire is arranged between the charger and the electrodes.

9. The charging device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The charging module includes a base and a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is mounted on the cover, the electrode is mounted on the bottom plate through the base, and the wire is led out from the electrode and passes through the base and the bottom plate to be connected to the charger.

10. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photoelectric switch is arranged on the front side of the box.

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