Vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module

By integrating the navigation camera and navigation laser into a compact housing, the existing automatic guide vehicle navigation module takes up a large space and time-consuming installation problem, achieving a smaller and more compact navigation module design and convenient installation process.

CN222850064UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09杭州汇芯科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421911890.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Technical Problem

The navigation modules of existing automatic guide vehicles need to be installed independently, taking up a large space and time-consuming and labor-intensive installation.

Method used

A visual, laser integrated AGV navigation module is designed, and the navigation camera and navigation laser are integrated into a compact housing, requiring only one mounting position, fixed by the base plate and support column, with the camera head facing upwards and positioned through the ceiling.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a smaller and more compact design of the navigation module, which is easy to install, takes up a small space, and looks simple and beautiful.

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Abstract

A vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module relates to the technical field of automatic navigation and comprises a bottom plate, a shell on the bottom plate, a navigation camera and navigation laser, the navigation camera is fixed on one side of the bottom plate, a camera head of the navigation camera is located at the top of the navigation camera, a navigation camera hole matched with the navigation camera is formed in the top of the shell, and the navigation laser is located in the shell. The top face of the navigation camera does not exceed the top face of the shell, a navigation laser mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the navigation laser, a certain number of supporting columns are arranged at the bottom of the navigation laser mounting plate in the circumferential direction, the bottom ends of the supporting columns are fixed to the other side of the bottom plate, and a navigation laser hole matched with the navigation laser is formed in the top of the shell. And the upper part of the navigation laser protrudes out of the top surface of the shell. The navigation camera and the navigation laser of the navigation module are integrally designed, the overall size is smaller and more compact, the navigation module is concise and attractive, only one installation position on the automatic guide vehicle is needed, installation is convenient, and occupied space is small.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic navigation, in particular to a vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module. Background Art

[0002] Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), also known as automatic guided transporter or automated guided transporter, is an industrial vehicle that loads goods automatically or manually, drives automatically along a set route or pulls a cargo trolley to a designated location, and then loads and unloads goods automatically or manually. Among them, the automatic guidance module is one of the core modules of the automatic guided vehicle.

[0003] Currently, commonly used automatic guided vehicle modules include navigation camera modules and navigation laser modules. These modules are independent structures and need to be installed separately. Correspondingly, multiple different installation positions must be set up on the automatic guided vehicle. The installation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and occupies limited space on the automatic guided vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module. The navigation camera and the navigation laser are integrated into one design. The overall size is smaller and more compact, and it looks simple and beautiful. It only requires one installation position on the automatic guided vehicle, which is easy to install and occupies little space.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module, including a base plate, a shell on the base plate, a navigation camera and a navigation laser, wherein the navigation camera is fixed on one side of the base plate, and its camera head is located on the top of the navigation camera, and a navigation camera hole matching the navigation camera is arranged on the top of the shell, and the top surface of the navigation camera does not exceed the top surface of the shell, and a navigation laser mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the navigation laser, and a certain number of support columns are arranged circumferentially at the bottom of the navigation laser mounting plate, and the bottom end of the support column is fixed on the other side of the base plate, and a navigation laser hole matching the navigation laser is arranged on the top of the shell, and the upper part of the navigation laser protrudes from the top surface of the shell. The navigation camera is hidden in the shell, with the camera head facing upward, and is positioned by the ceiling, and a reflector is attached to the ceiling as a marking point.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom plate is provided with a wire outlet hole, which can be located on the bottom plate from the bottom of the navigation laser to the side of the navigation camera, for the wires of the two to pass through.

[0008] Preferably, wing plates extending outward and protruding from the two side surfaces of the shell are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom plate near the two ends, and module mounting holes are arranged on the wing plates for fixing the navigation module on the AGV mounting position.

[0009] Preferably, the number of module mounting holes on each wing plate is at least two with different hole diameters to accommodate different mounting structures.

[0010] Preferably, the shells on both sides of the navigation camera are provided with heat dissipation grille holes. The navigation camera generates heat during operation, and the heat dissipation grille holes facilitate the discharge of heat.

[0011] Preferably, a protective cover is further included, wherein the upper part of the navigation laser is placed in the protective cover, a protective cover mounting hole is provided at the bottom of the protective cover, and a corresponding protective cover fixing hole is provided on the top surface of the shell. The navigation module can be installed with a protective cover during transportation, storage, and other stages after production to prevent the navigation laser from being bumped. The protective cover can also be installed when the AGV is not working after the navigation module is installed.

[0012] Preferably, a protective plate extending along the top surface of the shell is provided at the bottom of the protective cover, and the protective plate covers the navigation camera hole to protect the navigation camera from collision.

[0013] The utility model has the advantages that the navigation camera and the navigation laser of the navigation module of the utility model are designed in an integrated manner, the overall size is smaller and more compact, it looks simple and beautiful, only requires one installation position on the automatic guided vehicle, is easy to install, and occupies little space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 The three-dimensional Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 2 The three-dimensional Figure 2 ;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model after the housing is hidden;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the bottom plate and the shell of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model after the protective cover is installed.

[0020] Description of the main component symbols in the figure:

[0021] 10. Bottom plate; 11. Wire outlet hole; 12. Wing plate; 13. Module installation hole;

[0022] 20. Shell; 21. Navigation camera hole; 22. Navigation laser hole; 23. Heat dissipation grille hole; 24. Protective cover fixing hole;

[0023] 30. Navigation camera; 31. Camera head;

[0024] 40. Navigation laser; 41. Navigation laser mounting plate; 42. Support column;

[0025] 50. Protective cover; 51. Protective cover mounting hole; 52. Protective plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Embodiment 1: Figure 1-3 As shown, a vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module includes a base plate 10, a shell 20 on the base plate 10, a navigation camera 30 and a navigation laser 40.

[0028] Combination Figure 4-5 As shown, the navigation camera 30 is fixed on one side of the base plate 10 , and its camera head 31 is located at the top of the navigation camera 30 . A navigation camera hole 21 matching the navigation camera 30 is provided on the top of the shell 20 , and the top surface of the navigation camera 30 does not exceed the top surface of the shell 20 .

[0029] A navigation laser mounting plate 41 is arranged at the bottom of the navigation laser 40, and a certain number of support columns 42 are arranged circumferentially at the bottom of the navigation laser mounting plate 41, and the bottom ends of the support columns 42 are fixed to the other side of the base plate 10, and a navigation laser hole 22 matching the navigation laser 40 is arranged at the top of the shell 20, and the upper part of the navigation laser 40 protrudes from the top surface of the shell 20.

[0030] Embodiment 2: Combination Figure 2 As shown, based on the first embodiment, a wire outlet hole 11 is provided on the bottom plate 10 .

[0031] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the bottom plate 10 is provided with wing plates 12 extending outward and protruding from the two sides of the housing 20 near both ends, and the wing plates 12 are provided with module mounting holes 13. There are at least two module mounting holes 13 on each wing plate 12, and the hole diameters are different.

[0032] Combination Figure 5 As shown, heat dissipation grille holes 23 are provided on the housing 20 at both sides of the navigation camera 30 .

[0033] Example 3: Combination Figure 5-6 As shown, based on the first or second embodiment, the navigation module further includes a protective cover 50, the upper part of the navigation laser 40 is placed in the protective cover 50, a protective cover mounting hole 51 is provided at the bottom of the protective cover 50, and a corresponding protective cover fixing hole 24 is provided on the top surface of the shell 20.

[0034] A protective plate 52 extending along the top surface of the housing 20 is disposed at the bottom of the protective cover 50 , and the protective plate 52 covers the navigation camera hole 21 .

[0035] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the structural features of the present invention are not limited thereto. The present invention can be used on similar products. Any changes or modifications made by any technician in the field of the present invention are covered by the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module, characterized by: It comprises a base plate (10), a housing (20) on the base plate (10), a navigation camera (30) and a navigation laser (40); The navigation camera (30) is fixed to one side of the bottom plate (10), and the camera head (31) thereof is located at the top of the navigation camera (30); a navigation camera hole (21) matching the navigation camera (30) is provided at the top of the shell (20), and the top surface of the navigation camera (30) does not exceed the top surface of the shell (20); A navigation laser mounting plate (41) is arranged at the bottom of the navigation laser (40), a certain number of support columns (42) are arranged circumferentially at the bottom of the navigation laser mounting plate (41), the bottom ends of the support columns (42) are fixed to the other side of the bottom plate (10), a navigation laser hole (22) matching the navigation laser (40) is arranged at the top of the shell (20), and the upper part of the navigation laser (40) protrudes from the top surface of the shell (20).

2. The vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (10) is provided with a wire outlet hole (11).

3. The vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Wing plates (12) extending outwards and protruding from the two side surfaces of the shell (20) are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom plate (10) near the two ends, and the wing plates (12) are provided with module mounting holes (13).

4. The vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The number of module mounting holes (13) on each wing plate (12) is at least two and the hole diameters are different.

5. The vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Heat dissipation grille holes (23) are provided on the housing (20) on both sides of the navigation camera (30).

6. A vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It also includes a protective cover (50), the upper part of the navigation laser (40) is placed in the protective cover (50), the bottom of the protective cover (50) is provided with a protective cover mounting hole (51), and the top surface of the housing (20) is provided with a corresponding protective cover fixing hole (24).

7. The vision and laser integrated AGV navigation module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A protective plate (52) extending along the top surface of the housing (20) is provided at the bottom of the protective cover (50), and the protective plate (52) covers the navigation camera hole (21).