Parking lot inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a parking lot inspection robot and relates to the technical field of intelligent inspection equipment, the parking lot inspection robot comprises a chassis, a moving assembly, a panoramic camera and a controller, the moving assembly comprises a driver mounted on the chassis and two rollers in driving connection with the driver, and the panoramic camera is mounted on the chassis. A mounting table is arranged above the chassis, the panorama camera is arranged at the top of the mounting table, the controller is arranged in the mounting table and electrically connected with the driver and the panorama camera, and the controller controls the panorama camera to shoot and obtain surrounding image data and plans an advancing route according to the image data. The control driver drives the two rolling wheels to rotate so as to drive the parking lot inspection robot to move and inspect, in the moving process of the parking lot inspection robot, the panoramic camera can shoot the surrounding environment in all directions all the time, and the problem that the shooting angle of a single camera is single is solved; and the environment perception capability and the inspection efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent inspection equipment, and particularly relates to a parking lot inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, the application of intelligent devices in life has gradually increased. For example, in scenarios such as parking lots or underground garages, in the past, it was necessary for staff to conduct inspections in person, but now the work can be completed by controlling intelligent devices. However, most of the existing intelligent devices are only suitable for patrol inspections, with relatively single functions, unable to meet the different task requirements of staff and car owners, and the usage scenarios are limited. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a parking lot inspection robot, aiming to improve the problem of limited usage scenarios of existing intelligent robots.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the parking lot inspection robot proposed by the utility model includes:

[0005] A chassis, with a mounting platform arranged above the chassis;

[0006] A moving component, including a driver and two rollers. The driver is arranged on the chassis, and the two rollers are drivingly connected to the driver and are symmetrically arranged relative to the chassis;

[0007] A panoramic camera, arranged on the mounting platform. The panoramic camera includes a housing and a plurality of camera units. The plurality of camera units are arranged circumferentially around the housing for photographing the environment around the parking lot inspection robot;

[0008] A controller, arranged inside the mounting platform and electrically connected to the driver and the panoramic camera. The controller is used to control the driver to drive the rollers to rotate according to the image data photographed by the panoramic camera for inspecting the parking lot.

[0009] In one embodiment, the driver includes a servo motor, a gyroscope, and a storage battery. The output end of the servo motor is drivingly connected to the two rollers. The gyroscope is used to maintain the balance of the parking lot inspection robot. The storage battery is electrically connected to the controller, the panoramic camera, the servo motor, and the gyroscope.

[0010] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot further includes a counterweight block, which is arranged on one side of the chassis close to the bottom surface for lowering the center of gravity of the parking lot inspection robot and maintaining balance.

[0011] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot includes a support member rotatably connected to the chassis for supporting the chassis in cooperation with the rollers.

[0012] In one embodiment, a charging interface is further provided on the chassis for inserting a charging plug to charge the storage battery;

[0013] And / or, a wireless charging module is provided on the chassis for an external charging device to charge the storage battery through the wireless charging module.

[0014] In one embodiment, a seat is further provided above the chassis. The installation platform is provided in the middle of the chassis and extends along the traveling direction of the parking lot inspection robot. The seat is provided on the installation platform, and the height of the upper surface of the seat is lower than the height of the panoramic camera for a person to sit on.

[0015] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot further includes a lighting lamp and a speaker. The lighting lamp is provided on one side of the installation platform facing the traveling direction, and the speaker is provided in the installation platform. A sound outlet is provided through the side wall of the installation platform.

[0016] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot further includes an infrared sensor provided on the chassis and electrically connected to the controller. The infrared sensor is used to record the traveling route of the parking lot inspection robot and scan for obstacles.

[0017] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot further includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the controller. The controller is connected to an external terminal through the wireless communication module for sending data to the external terminal or receiving data sent by the external terminal.

[0018] In one embodiment, a reflective coating is provided on the outer surface of the parking lot inspection robot.

[0019] The technical solution of the present utility model uses a panoramic camera to assist the inspection robot to complete the inspection work of the parking lot. Specifically, the parking lot inspection robot includes a chassis, a moving component, a panoramic camera, and a controller. The moving component includes a driver installed on the chassis and two rollers drivingly connected to the driver. The two rollers are symmetrically arranged relative to the chassis. An installation platform is provided above the chassis, and the panoramic camera is provided at the top of the installation platform. The panoramic camera includes a housing and a camera unit provided on the housing. The number of camera units is multiple and arranged circumferentially around the housing for taking pictures of the environment around the robot to obtain image data. The controller is provided inside the installation platform and electrically connected to the driver and the panoramic camera.

[0020] It can be understood that the controller controls multiple camera units of the panoramic camera to capture and obtain image data around the position where the parking lot inspection robot is located, analyzes and plans the travel route based on the image data in combination with the map information of the parking lot, and then drives the two rollers to rotate by controlling the driver to drive the parking lot inspection robot to move. During the movement, the panoramic camera continuously obtains new image data, and the controller makes corresponding adjustments to the route according to the new image data.

[0021] In addition to the regular inspection function, the panoramic camera can also capture vacant parking spaces and record the license plate numbers corresponding to each parking space. When the car owner drives to the parking lot, the parking lot inspection robot can lead the car owner to find a vacant parking space; when the car owner needs to find his own car, the parking lot inspection robot can lead the car owner to the parking location where the car is located. During the movement of the parking lot inspection robot, the panoramic camera can always perform all-round shooting of the surrounding environment, avoiding the problem of single shooting angle of a single camera, which is beneficial to improving the environmental perception ability and inspection efficiency. As can be seen from the above, the parking lot inspection robot can not only help the staff handle the regular inspection work, but also assist the car owner to complete tasks such as finding a parking space, improving the practicability of the robot, enriching functions and expanding the usage scenarios. Description of the Drawings

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the parking lot inspection robot provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a front view of an embodiment of the parking lot inspection robot provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a bottom view of the parking lot inspection robot provided by the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings:

[0027] 100, Parking lot inspection robot; 110, Chassis; 110a, Charging interface; 111, Installation platform; 111a, Sound outlet; 112, Seat; 113, Support member; 120, Moving assembly; 121, Driver; 122, Roller; 130, Panoramic camera; 131, Housing; 132, Imaging unit; 140, Controller; 150, Counterweight; 160, Lighting lamp; 170, Infrared sensor.

[0028] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0031] In addition, if there are descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes the A solution, or the B solution, or the solution where A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present utility model.

[0032] The present utility model proposes a parking lot inspection robot.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the parking lot inspection robot 100 includes a chassis 110, a moving component 120, a panoramic camera 130, and a controller 140. The moving component 120 includes a driver 121 installed on the chassis 110 and two rollers 122 drivingly connected to the driver 121. The two rollers 122 are symmetrically arranged relative to the chassis 110. An installation platform 111 is provided above the chassis 110. The panoramic camera 130 is disposed on the top of the installation platform 111. The panoramic camera 130 includes a housing 131 and a camera unit 132 disposed on the housing 131. The number of the camera units 132 is multiple and they are arranged circumferentially around the housing 131 for photographing the environment around the robot to obtain image data. The controller 140 is disposed inside the installation platform 111 and is electrically connected to the driver 121 and the panoramic camera 130.

[0034] It can be understood that the controller 140 controls the multiple camera units 132 of the panoramic camera 130 to photograph and obtain the image data around the position where the parking lot inspection robot 100 is located, analyzes and plans the traveling route based on the image data in combination with the map information of the parking lot, and then drives the two rollers 122 to rotate by controlling the driver 121 to drive the parking lot inspection robot 100 to move. During the movement, the panoramic camera 130 continuously obtains new image data, and the controller 140 makes corresponding adjustments to the route according to the new image data.

[0035] In addition to the conventional inspection function, the panoramic camera 130 can also photograph the vacant parking spaces and record the corresponding license plate numbers of each parking space. When the car owner drives to the parking lot, the parking lot inspection robot 100 can lead the car owner to find a vacant parking space; when the car owner needs to find his own car, the parking lot inspection robot 100 can lead the car owner to the parking position where the vehicle is located. During the movement of the parking lot inspection robot 100, the panoramic camera 130 can always photograph the surrounding environment in all directions, avoiding the problem of single shooting angle of a single camera, which is beneficial to improving the environmental perception ability and inspection efficiency. As can be seen above, the parking lot inspection robot 100 can not only help the staff handle the conventional inspection work, but also assist the car owner to complete tasks such as finding a parking space, improving the practicability of the robot, and the diversification of functions helps to expand the usage scenarios.

[0036] In an embodiment, the driver 121 includes a servo motor, a gyroscope, and a storage battery (not shown). The output end of the servo motor is drivingly connected to the two rollers 122. The gyroscope is used to keep the parking lot inspection robot 100 balanced. The storage battery is electrically connected to the controller 140, the panoramic camera 130, the servo motor, and the gyroscope.

[0037] Such as Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, the driver 121 includes a servo motor, a gyroscope and a battery arranged on the chassis 110. The battery supplies power to the controller 140, the panoramic camera 130, the servo motor and the gyroscope through wiring. Since the chassis 110 is supported and moved forward by two rollers 122, the gyroscope is arranged on the chassis 110 to detect the overall inclination angle of the chassis 110 and the rotation speed relative to the rollers 122. The controller 140 receives the data transmitted by the gyroscope and controls the rotation speed of the servo motor according to the data, so that the parking lot inspection robot 100 as a whole generates appropriate tilting force to offset external disturbances and maintain balance. For example, speed bumps are provided in parking lots or underground garages. When the parking lot inspection robot 100 passes over the speed bumps, the road surface is undulating due to the arched shape of the speed bumps, and the force point of the rollers 122 is constantly changing. The controller 140 accurately controls the operation of the servo motor according to the data detected by the gyroscope to maintain the balance of the chassis 110, avoid the parking lot inspection robot 100 from tipping over, and improve its working stability.

[0038] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the two rollers 122 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the chassis 110, and the parking lot inspection robot 100 is equipped with a certain obstacle-crossing capability in combination with a gyroscope. The rollers 122 are arranged as a structure that can be adjusted up and down, so that the height between the bottom surface of the chassis 110 and the ground can be adjusted, which can enhance the adaptability of the parking lot inspection robot 100 to cope with complex working scenes. In addition, in some other embodiments of the utility model, the rollers 122 can be hidden under the chassis 110 to improve the overall aesthetics. The structure is not specifically limited here and can be designed according to actual needs.

[0039] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot 100 further includes a counterweight 150 , which is disposed on one side of the chassis 110 close to the bottom surface, and is used to lower the center of gravity of the parking lot inspection robot 100 and maintain balance.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, in order to improve the stability of the inspection robot, counterweight blocks 150 are respectively installed on both sides of the chassis 110 close to the bottom surface. Adding the counterweight blocks 150 can lower the overall center of gravity of the parking lot inspection robot 100, making it more stable during movement, and at the same time helping to maintain balance, reduce shaking when people are riding, and improve the riding experience. The content related to the manned part of the parking lot inspection robot 100 is elaborated in detail below.

[0041] In one embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot 100 includes a support member 113 , which is rotatably connected to the chassis 110 and is used to cooperate with the rollers 122 to support the chassis 110 .

[0042] likeFigure 3 As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, a rotatable deployable and retractable support member 113 is further provided on the chassis 110. Specifically, a storage groove is formed below the tail end of the chassis 110. The support member 113 is strip-shaped and one end is rotatably connected to the storage groove through a rotating shaft. When the support member 113 rotates downward along the axis of the rotating shaft to deploy, the end of the support member 113 away from the chassis 110 abuts against the ground, forming a triangular support structure with the two rollers 122. In the shutdown state of the parking lot inspection robot 100, the gyroscope and the servo motor cannot operate, and the support member 113 can be used to maintain stability and prevent tipping; when the parking lot inspection robot 100 moves, the support member 113 is screwed into the storage groove to avoid touching the ground. In addition, the support member 113 can also be set as an automatic rotation structure, which deploys for support before shutdown and retracts into the storage groove after startup. The specific structure is not limited here.

[0043] In one embodiment, a charging interface 110a is further provided on the chassis 110 for inserting a charging plug to charge the storage battery;

[0044] And / or, a wireless charging module is provided on the chassis 110 for an external charging device to charge the storage battery through the wireless charging module.

[0045] As Figure 3 shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, a charging interface 110a is further provided on the chassis 110 for inserting a charging plug to charge the storage battery. Specifically, when manually charging the parking lot inspection robot 100, a charging plug with a wiring can be inserted into the charging interface 110a for charging. The charging interface 110a can be arranged on the side of the chassis 110 to facilitate the insertion and extraction of the charging plug; in an unattended scenario, an automatic charging pile is provided in the parking lot or underground garage. When the controller 140 detects that the power of the storage battery is insufficient, it controls the parking lot inspection robot 100 to return to the automatic charging pile for charging. The charging interface 110a can be correspondingly arranged on the side or bottom of the chassis 110, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to avoid problems such as short circuit in contact charging, a wireless charging module (not shown) can also be provided in the chassis 110. When the external charging facility senses the parking lot inspection robot 100 and triggers the charging condition, it can charge the storage battery through the wireless charging module, improving its safety.

[0047] In one embodiment, a seat 112 is further provided above the chassis 110. The mounting platform 111 is arranged in the middle of the chassis 110 and extends along the traveling direction of the parking lot inspection robot 100. The seat 112 is arranged on the mounting platform 111, and the height of the upper surface of the seat 112 is lower than the height of the panoramic camera 130 for a person to sit on.

[0048] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the mounting table 111 extends from the front end to the rear end along the traveling direction of the parking lot inspection robot 100 above the middle of the chassis 110, and the mounting table 111 extends obliquely upward to the front end of the chassis 110, so that the projection of the panoramic camera 130 facing the ground falls outside the chassis 110, and at the same time, the height of the panoramic camera 130 is higher than the height of the two side rollers 122, avoiding the rollers 122 from blocking the vision on both sides of the panoramic camera 130. Further, the mounting table 111 extends from the front end to the rear end of the chassis 110 and its height gradually decreases. A seat 112 is arranged at the position of the mounting table 111 above the chassis 110, and stepping areas are provided on the upper surface of the chassis 110 on both sides of the seat 112. When the car owner needs to find the vehicle, he can sit on the seat 112 and be transported to the corresponding parking spot by the parking lot inspection robot 100, which greatly saves the car owner's time for finding the car. And the parking lot inspection robot 100 leads the car owner driving to quickly find the parking position, which can improve the operation efficiency of the parking lot, and can also help the staff reduce the workload, with remarkable beneficial effects.

[0049] In an embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot 100 further includes a lighting lamp 160 and a speaker. The lighting lamp 160 is arranged on one side of the mounting table 111 facing the traveling direction, the speaker is arranged inside the mounting table 111, and a sound outlet hole 111a is provided through the side wall of the mounting table 111.

[0050] As Figure 2 shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, a lighting lamp 160 is further installed at the front end of the mounting table 111 to cope with scenarios such as dim light in the underground garage, and at the same time ensure the clarity of the images captured by the panoramic camera 130. In addition, a speaker (not shown) is also arranged inside the mounting table 111, and a sound outlet hole 111a is provided through the side wall of the mounting table 111 corresponding to the speaker, which can be used to broadcast vehicle information, vacancy information of parking positions, collision warnings, etc., enhancing the intelligence level and service effect of the parking lot inspection robot 100. In addition to this, in some other embodiments of the present utility model, the parking lot inspection robot 100 further includes a display screen for displaying the location, route navigation information, etc.

[0051] In an embodiment, the parking lot inspection robot 100 further includes an infrared sensor 170. The infrared sensor 170 is arranged on the chassis 110 and is electrically connected to the controller 140. The infrared sensor 170 is used to record the traveling route of the parking lot inspection robot 100 and scan for obstacles.

[0052] As Figure 2As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, an infrared sensor 170 is further provided at the front end of the chassis 110. During the patrol movement of the parking lot patrol robot 100, the infrared sensor 170 can be used to record the movement route of the parking lot patrol robot 100. The parking lot patrol robot 100 can return along the recorded route. The infrared sensor 170 can also be used to detect obstacles, prevent errors in the image data captured by the panoramic camera 130, and ensure the stable operation of the parking lot patrol robot 100.

[0053] In an embodiment, the parking lot patrol robot 100 further includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the controller 140. The controller 140 is connected to an external terminal through the wireless communication module and is used to send data to the external terminal or receive data sent by the external terminal.

[0054] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a wireless communication module (not shown) electrically connected to the controller 140 is further provided inside the mounting table 111. Specifically, the parking lot patrol robot 100 can send and receive data through this wireless communication module. For example, after the parking lot patrol robot 100 patrols the parking lot, it can upload the photos of the vacant parking spaces or the number of vacant parking spaces to the mobile phone or computer terminal. Staff and vehicle owners can directly view the situation of the vacant parking spaces in the parking lot through the mobile phone. When the vehicle owner or staff needs to find a vehicle or move in the parking lot, they can upload their location information through the mobile phone. After receiving the location information, the parking lot patrol robot 100 moves to that location. The vehicle owner or staff only needs to wait in place and then take the parking lot patrol robot 100 to the target location, improving the utilization rate of the parking lot patrol robot 100.

[0055] In an embodiment, a reflective coating is provided on the outer surface of the parking lot patrol robot 100.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present utility model, reflective coatings can be provided on parts such as the rollers 122, the mounting table 111, and the chassis 110 of the parking lot patrol robot 100. In dim scenes such as underground garages, when the vehicle owner drives the vehicle in, the light of the vehicle lights will be highlighted when it shines on the reflective coating, so as to prompt the vehicle owner of the location of the parking lot patrol robot 100. When the parking lot patrol robot 100 leads the vehicle owner to find a parking space, it is convenient for the vehicle owner to determine the distance between the vehicle body and the parking lot patrol robot 100 according to the reflective information, always maintain a safe distance, and prevent the vehicle from colliding with the robot.

[0057] The above are only exemplary embodiments of the present utility model, and do not thus limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A parking lot inspection robot, characterized in that, Including: A chassis, with a mounting platform arranged above the chassis; A moving component, including a driver and two rollers. The driver is arranged on the chassis, and the two rollers are drivingly connected to the driver and are symmetrically arranged relative to the chassis; A panoramic camera, arranged on the mounting platform. The panoramic camera includes a housing and a plurality of camera units. The plurality of camera units are arranged around the circumference of the housing and are used to photograph the environment around the parking lot inspection robot; A controller, arranged inside the mounting platform and electrically connected to the driver and the panoramic camera. The controller is used to control the driver to drive the rollers to rotate according to the image data photographed by the panoramic camera, so as to conduct inspections on the parking lot.

2. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driver includes a servo motor, a gyroscope and a storage battery. The output end of the servo motor is drivingly connected to the two rollers. The gyroscope is used to maintain the balance of the parking lot inspection robot. The storage battery is electrically connected to the controller, the panoramic camera, the servo motor and the gyroscope.

3. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that The parking lot inspection robot further includes a counterweight block, which is arranged on one side of the chassis close to the bottom surface and is used to lower the center of gravity of the parking lot inspection robot and maintain balance.

4. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The parking lot inspection robot includes a support member, which is rotatably connected to the chassis and is used to cooperate with the rollers to support the chassis.

5. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 2, wherein, A charging interface is further opened on the chassis and is used to insert a charging plug to charge the storage battery; And / or, a wireless charging module is arranged on the chassis for an external charging device to charge the storage battery through the wireless charging module.

6. The parking lot inspection robot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that A seat is further arranged above the chassis. The mounting platform is arranged in the middle of the chassis and extends along the traveling direction of the parking lot inspection robot. The seat is arranged on the mounting platform, and the height of the upper surface of the seat is lower than the height of the panoramic camera for a person to sit on.

7. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The parking lot inspection robot further includes a lighting lamp and a speaker. The lighting lamp is arranged on one side of the mounting platform facing the traveling direction, and the speaker is arranged inside the mounting platform. A sound outlet hole penetrates through the side wall of the mounting platform.

8. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The parking lot inspection robot further includes an infrared sensor, which is arranged on the chassis and is electrically connected to the controller. The infrared sensor is used to record the traveling route of the parking lot inspection robot and scan for obstacles.

9. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The parking lot inspection robot further includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the controller. The controller is connected to an external terminal through the wireless communication module and is used to send data to the external terminal or receive data sent by the external terminal.

10. The parking lot inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, A reflective coating is arranged on the outer surface of the parking lot inspection robot.

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