Robot trunk structure and robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a robot trunk structure and a robot, and relates to the technical field of robots. The robot trunk structure comprises a trunk assembly and a battery box arranged on the trunk assembly, the trunk assembly comprises a main plate and two opposite side plates arranged on the main plate, the battery box is fixed between the two side plates, the battery box is provided with a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the second surface and the third surface are opposite, the first surface is attached to the main plate, and the third surface is attached to the main plate. The second surface and the third surface are attached to the two side plates respectively. In the robot trunk structure, the three outer surfaces of the battery box are attached to the main plate and the two side plates of the trunk assembly correspondingly, then the battery box can play a role in resisting deformation of the trunk assembly and enhancing the rigidity of the trunk assembly, and therefore the weight of the whole robot is reduced. Meanwhile, the trunk assembly also supports and protects the battery box, and a structure for supporting and protecting the battery box does not need to be additionally arranged, so that the weight of the whole machine is further reduced, and the structure of the whole machine is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of robotics technology, and in particular to a robot torso structure and a robot. Background Art

[0002] A humanoid robot is a robot designed to mimic human appearance and behavior. It is also known as a humanoid robot or humanoid robot. Humanoid robots have a human-like body structure, including a head, torso, and limbs. They typically walk on two legs and are equipped with multi-fingered hands to perform various operations.

[0003] Existing fully functional humanoid robots, due to their numerous degrees of freedom and high power consumption, typically incorporate large-capacity power batteries in the torso assembly. These batteries are separate components supported and protected by structural components. Furthermore, due to the high-speed movements of the arms and waist, and the need to prevent deformation during these movements, the torso assembly must be relatively strong, resulting in a relatively heavy overall machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a robot torso structure and a robot to address the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art, which can effectively reduce the weight of the entire machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of the present application are as follows:

[0006] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a robot torso structure is provided, comprising: a torso assembly and a battery box arranged on the torso assembly, the torso assembly comprising a main board and two opposite side panels arranged on the main board, the battery box being fixed between the two side panels, the battery box having a first surface, and opposite second and third surfaces, the first surface being in contact with the main board, and the second and third surfaces being in contact with the two side panels, respectively.

[0007] Optionally, the trunk assembly further includes two opposite connecting plates, which are respectively connected between the two side plates. The battery box also has an opposite fourth surface and a fifth surface, which are respectively fitted with the two connecting plates.

[0008] Optionally, at least one of the main plate, the side plate and the connecting plate is provided with a weight-reducing hole.

[0009] Optionally, the side panels are vertically connected to the main panel, and the connecting panels are vertically connected to the side panels and the main panel respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the battery box includes a shell, a battery cell arranged in the shell, and a connecting ear arranged outside the shell, and the first surface, the second surface and the third surface are all located on the shell; the connecting ear is fitted with the side panel, and a first connecting hole is provided on the connecting ear, and a second connecting hole is provided on the side panel, and the connecting piece passes through the first connecting hole and cooperates with the second connecting hole to fix the battery box on the side panel.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple connecting ears, and the multiple connecting ears are divided into two groups. The two groups of connecting ears are respectively arranged on the second surface and the third surface of the shell. The number of connecting ears in each group of connecting ears is at least two, and at least two connecting ears are distributed at intervals.

[0012] Optionally, the battery box is detachably connected to the torso assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the battery box is divided into a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space, the first accommodating space is provided with a plurality of battery cells, and the second accommodating space is provided with a battery cell holder, which is used to fix the battery cells.

[0014] Optionally, reinforcing ribs are further provided in the second accommodating space, and the reinforcing ribs are used to increase the rigidity of the battery box.

[0015] Another aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a robot comprising the robot torso structure as described above.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application include:

[0017] The present application provides a robot trunk structure, comprising: a trunk assembly and a battery box mounted on the trunk assembly. The trunk assembly includes a main board and two opposing side panels mounted on the main board. The battery box is fixed between the two side panels. The battery box has a first surface and opposing second and third surfaces. The first surface is bonded to the main board, and the second and third surfaces are bonded to the two side panels, respectively. In this robot trunk structure, the three outer surfaces of the battery box are bonded to the main board and two side panels of the trunk assembly, respectively. When the waist and arms of the humanoid robot rapidly twist and swing, the forces exerted on the trunk assembly are transmitted to the battery box, thereby enabling the battery box to act as a buffer against deformation of the trunk assembly and enhance the rigidity of the trunk assembly, thereby reducing the size and thickness of the trunk assembly, and thus reducing the weight of the entire robot. The enhanced rigidity provided by the battery box enables the trunk assembly to adopt a "single-layer main board + two side panels" structure. The single-layer main board significantly reduces the volume and weight of the trunk assembly, while increasing the space available for arranging humanoid robot components, thereby increasing the overall sensing capability of the entire robot. At the same time, the trunk assembly also supports and protects the battery box, eliminating the need for additional structures to support and protect the battery box, thereby further reducing the weight of the entire machine and simplifying the overall structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the robot torso provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a torso component in a robot torso structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a battery box in a robot trunk structure provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Icons: 100-robot trunk structure; 110-trunk assembly; 111-mainboard; 112-side panel; 113-connecting plate; 114-weight-reducing hole; 120-battery box; 121-shell; 1211-second surface; 1212-third surface; 1213-fourth surface; 1214-fifth surface; 122-battery cell; 123-connecting ear; 1231-first connection hole; 124-battery cell bracket; 130-accommodation space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application as claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that, unless there is a conflict, the various features of the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other, and the combined embodiments are still within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the product of this application is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended only to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not necessarily mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0028] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] In one aspect of the embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , provides a robot torso structure 100, including: a torso component 110 and a battery box 120 arranged on the torso component 110, wherein the torso component 110 is also used to install functional structures such as the robot's arms and waist, and the battery box 120 is used to provide power for the movement of various functional structures of the robot.

[0030] The trunk assembly 110 includes a main board 111 and two opposite side panels 112 disposed on the main board 111. The main board 111 and the two side panels 112 together enclose a storage space 130 for the battery box 120. Preferably, the ends of the two side panels 112 are respectively connected perpendicularly to the plate surface of the main board 111. The battery box 120 is located in the storage space 130 and is fixed between the two side panels 112. The battery box 120 has at least a first surface, and opposite second and third surfaces 1211 and 1212, wherein the first surface is in contact with the main board 111, and the second and third surfaces 1211 and 1212 are respectively in contact with the two side panels 112.

[0031] In the robot trunk structure 100, the three outer surfaces of the battery box 120 are respectively fitted with the main board 111 and two side panels 112 of the trunk assembly 110. When the waist and arms of the robot are twisted and swung rapidly, the force generated on the trunk assembly 110 is transmitted to the battery box 120, thereby enabling the battery box 120 to play a role in resisting deformation of the trunk assembly 110 and enhancing the rigidity of the trunk assembly 110, thereby reducing the size and thickness of the trunk assembly 110 and thus reducing the weight of the entire machine. The enhanced rigidity brought by the battery box 120 allows the trunk assembly 110 to adopt a "single-layer main board 111 + two side panels 112" structure. The single-layer main board 111 greatly reduces the volume and weight of the trunk assembly 110, while increasing the space available for arranging robot components, thereby increasing the perception capability of the entire machine. At the same time, the trunk assembly 110 also supports and protects the battery box 120, and there is no need to set up an additional structure to support and protect the battery box 120, thereby further reducing the weight of the entire machine and simplifying the entire machine structure.

[0032] Optionally, the battery box 120 is detachably connected to the trunk assembly 110 , thereby facilitating installation of the robot trunk structure 100 and maintenance of the battery box 120 .

[0033] Optionally, the battery box 120 includes a housing 121, a battery cell 122 disposed within the housing 121, and a connecting lug 123 disposed outside the housing 121. The first surface, the second surface 1211, and the third surface 1212 are all located on the housing 121. The connecting lug 123 is a fixed structure disposed on the housing 121. The connecting lug 123 protrudes from the housing 121 and is in contact with the side panel 112. A first connecting hole 1231 is defined on the connecting lug 123, and a second connecting hole is defined on the side panel 112. A connector passes through the first connecting hole 1231 and engages with the second connecting hole to secure the battery box 120 to the side panel 112.

[0034] It is understood that the surface of the side panel 112 that mates with the connecting lug 123 and the surface that mates with the second surface 1211 or the third surface 1212 are two different surfaces. Generally speaking, these two different surfaces are the smaller side surface and the larger plate surface of the side panel 112, respectively. The housing 121 can be configured as a cube, a rectangular parallelepiped, or a cylinder, depending on the need to increase the rigidity of the entire device. The housing 121 can be made of plastic, such as nylon, PEK, or PC+ABS, or metal, such as aluminum alloy or steel.

[0035] The battery box 120 is detachably connected to the trunk assembly 110 via a connector. For example, the connector is a bolt, the first connection hole 1231 is a through hole, and the second connection hole is a threaded hole. The bolt passes through the through hole and then threads into the threaded hole, thereby fixing the battery box 120.

[0036] Optionally, there are multiple connecting ears 123, and the multiple connecting ears 123 are divided into two groups. The two groups of connecting ears 123 are respectively arranged on the second surface 1211 and the third surface 1212 of the shell 121. The number of connecting ears 123 in each group of connecting ears 123 is at least two, and at least two connecting ears 123 are distributed at intervals.

[0037] Part of the connecting lugs 123 is connected to one side plate 112 , and another part of the connecting lugs 123 is connected to the other side plate 112 , which can improve the reliability of the installation of the battery box 120 .

[0038] Optionally, the trunk assembly 110 further includes two opposite connecting plates 113 , which are respectively connected between the two side plates 112 , and the battery box 120 further has a fourth surface 1213 and a fifth surface 1214 , which are respectively in contact with the two connecting plates 113 .

[0039] One end of the connecting plate 113 is connected to one side plate 112, and the opposite end is connected to the other side plate 112. The battery box 120 is disposed within the housing 130 formed by the main board 111, the two side plates 112, and the two connecting plates 113. The fourth surface 1213 of the battery box 120 is in contact with one connecting plate 113, and the fifth surface 1214, opposite to the fourth surface 1213, is in contact with the other connecting plate 113. This arrangement further enhances the rigidity of the trunk assembly 110.

[0040] Optionally, the side panels 112 are vertically connected to the main panel 111 , and the connecting panels 113 are vertically connected to the side panels 112 and the main panel 111 , respectively.

[0041] At this time, the accommodation space 130 enclosed by the main board 111, the two side boards 112, and the two connecting boards 113 is a rectangular parallelepiped. Accordingly, the battery box 120 is also a rectangular parallelepiped to fit within the accommodation space 130. This improves the rigidity of the trunk assembly 110 and facilitates the processing of the battery box 120.

[0042] Optionally, at least one of the main plate 111 , the side plate 112 and the connecting plate 113 is provided with a weight-reducing hole 114 to further reduce the weight of the trunk assembly 110 while ensuring the rigidity of the trunk assembly 110 .

[0043] Optionally, please refer to Figure 3 The battery box 120 is divided into a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space. A plurality of battery cells 122 are provided in the first accommodating space, and a battery cell holder 124 is provided in the second accommodating space. The battery cell holder 124 is used to fix the battery cell 122 to prevent the battery cell 122 from shaking in the battery box 120.

[0044] For example, there is one first accommodating space and two second accommodating spaces. The two second accommodating spaces are arranged on opposite sides of the first accommodating space along a predetermined direction. Each second accommodating space is provided with a cell holder 124. One cell holder 124 can simultaneously secure multiple battery cells 122. Multiple battery cells 122 are arranged side by side within the first space, with the length direction of the battery cells 122 parallel to the predetermined direction. The opposing ends of the battery cells 122 in the longitudinal direction extend into the two cell holders 124 and are secured thereto.

[0045] Optionally, reinforcing ribs are further provided in the second accommodating space, and the reinforcing ribs are used to increase the rigidity of the battery box 120 to enhance the ability of the battery box 120 to resist deformation.

[0046] This embodiment also provides a robot, comprising the robot trunk structure 100 as described above.

[0047] The robot comprises the same structure and benefits as the robot trunk structure 100 in the aforementioned embodiment. The structure and benefits of the robot trunk structure 100 have been described in detail in the aforementioned embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A robot trunk structure, characterized in that: include: A trunk component and a battery box arranged on the trunk component, the trunk component includes a main board and two opposite side panels arranged on the main board, the battery box is fixed between the two side panels, the battery box has a first surface, and opposite second and third surfaces, the first surface is in contact with the main board, and the second and third surfaces are respectively in contact with the two side panels.

2. The robot trunk structure according to claim 1, wherein: The trunk assembly also includes two opposite connecting plates, which are respectively connected between the two side plates. The battery box also has a fourth surface and a fifth surface that are opposite to each other, and the fourth surface and the fifth surface are respectively fitted with the two connecting plates.

3. The robot trunk structure according to claim 2, wherein: At least one of the main board, the side board and the connecting board is provided with a weight-reducing hole.

4. The robot trunk structure according to claim 2, wherein: The side panels are vertically connected to the main panel, and the connecting panels are vertically connected to the side panels and the main panel respectively.

5. The robot trunk structure according to claim 1, wherein: The battery box includes a shell, a battery cell arranged in the shell, and a connection ear arranged outside the shell, and the first surface, the second surface and the third surface are all located on the shell; The connecting ear is fitted with the side panel, a first connecting hole is provided on the connecting ear, and a second connecting hole is provided on the side panel. The connecting piece passes through the first connecting hole and cooperates with the second connecting hole to fix the battery box on the side panel.

6. The robot trunk structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple connecting ears, and the multiple connecting ears are divided into two groups. The two groups of connecting ears are respectively arranged on the second surface and the third surface of the shell. The number of connecting ears in each group of connecting ears is at least two, and at least two connecting ears are distributed at intervals.

7. The robot trunk structure according to claim 1, wherein: The battery box is detachably connected to the trunk assembly.

8. The robot trunk structure according to claim 1, wherein: The battery box is divided into a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space. A plurality of battery cells are arranged in the first accommodating space. A battery cell holder is arranged in the second accommodating space. The battery cell holder is used to fix the battery cells.

9. The robot trunk structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: Reinforcing ribs are further provided in the second accommodating space, and the reinforcing ribs are used to increase the rigidity of the battery box.

10. A robot, characterized in that: The robot comprises a trunk structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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