Visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of quadruped robot booster station

By designing visual positioning marking tools for four-legged robots, the problems of insufficient light and difficulty in target recognition during night patrols are solved, and efficient and safe positioning marking and environmentally friendly patrol effects are achieved.

CN223223404UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15浙江浙能温州发电有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422505972.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing four-legged robots face insufficient light and difficulty in target recognition during night patrol of boost stations, and lack effective visual positioning and marking tools.

Method used

A visual positioning marking tool is designed, including a front positioning marking assembly and a rear positioning marking assembly, equipped with sensing lights and nozzles, for quickly and accurately guiding the direction and determining the position of the four-legged robot in a night environment, and marking with a positioning marking liquid of a degradable material.

Benefits of technology

Improve patrol efficiency, ensure precise positioning of robots in complex environments, reduce the possibility of repeated patrols and missing critical areas, provide a safe and reliable patrol process, and reduce environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station, which comprises a quadruped robot body, a power switch is arranged on the outer side of the quadruped robot body, a front positioning marking assembly is fixedly mounted at the top of the quadruped robot body, and a rear positioning marking assembly is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the quadruped robot body. A rear positioning marking assembly is fixedly mounted at the top of the quadruped robot body, and a mounting base is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the quadruped robot body. The visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of the quadruped robot booster station can quickly and accurately guide the direction and determine the position for a quadruped robot through a unique visual positioning function, shortens the patrol time, improves the overall patrol efficiency, can accurately identify a specific mark at night, and improves the patrol efficiency. The possibility that the robot mistakenly touches a dangerous area due to the fact that the robot gets lost is reduced, the clear mark is also beneficial for an operator to remotely monitor the position of the robot, a patrol route is adjusted in time, and safety and reliability of the patrol process are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to quadruped robots, in particular to a visual positioning marking tool for night patrols of quadruped robot booster stations. Background Art

[0002] A quadruped robot is a type of robot. Because of its bionic pet dog appearance, it is also called a robot dog. With advantages such as a more acceptable appearance and universal land mobility, quadruped robots have been widely used in industries such as industry and rescue, helping various industries to improve production efficiency and replace dangerous operations. In the night patrol work of booster stations, the application of quadruped robots is becoming more and more extensive. Therefore, there is a special need for a visual positioning marking tool for quadruped robot booster station night patrol.

[0003] However, the existing quadruped robots face many challenges in visual positioning during night patrols at booster stations, such as insufficient light and difficulty in target recognition. Currently, there is a lack of an effective visual positioning and marking tool specifically for quadruped robots patrolling booster stations at night, and the problem of insufficient lighting makes it impossible to perform positioning and marking. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a visual positioning marking tool for night patrols of quadruped robot booster stations, so as to solve the problem raised in the above background technology that in the existing quadruped robot's night patrol work in the booster station, the visual positioning of the quadruped robot faces many challenges in the night environment, such as insufficient light, difficulty in target recognition, etc. At present, there is a lack of an effective visual positioning marking tool specifically for night patrols of quadruped robot booster stations, and the problem that positioning marking cannot be performed due to insufficient lighting.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a visual positioning marking tool for nighttime patrols of a quadruped robot booster station, comprising a quadruped robot body, a power switch being provided on the outside of the quadruped robot body, a front positioning marking assembly being fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body, a rear positioning marking assembly being fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body, a mounting base being fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base, a positioning column being fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column, a connecting ring being fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column, and a positioning nozzle being fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column.

[0006] Preferably, the front positioning mark assembly includes a connecting plate, a connecting column, an induction light, a left connecting piece, a left supporting column, a left limit block, a left marking nozzle, a right connecting piece, a right supporting column, a right limit block and a right marking nozzle, the top of the quadruped robot body is fixedly installed with a connecting plate, the top of the connecting plate is fixedly installed with a connecting column, the top of the connecting column is fixedly installed with a sensing light, the left side of the connecting plate is fixedly installed with a left connecting piece, the top of the left connecting piece is fixedly installed with a left supporting column, the top of the left support column is fixedly installed with a left limit block, the outer side of the left connecting piece is fixedly installed with a left marking nozzle, the right side of the connecting plate is fixedly installed with a right connecting piece, the top of the right connecting piece is fixedly installed with a right supporting column, the top of the right support column is fixedly installed with a right limit block, the outer side of the right connecting piece is fixedly installed with a right marking nozzle, two identical connecting columns and induction lights are provided, and the two connecting columns and induction lights are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the left marking nozzles are provided in a plurality of the same number, and the plurality of left marking nozzles are equidistantly distributed on the outside of the left connecting piece.

[0008] Preferably, the left connecting piece, left support column, left limit block and left marking nozzle have the same size and structure as the right connecting piece, right support column, right limit block and right marking nozzle, and the number of the left marking nozzles and the right marking nozzles are the same.

[0009] Preferably, the left connecting piece, left support column, left limit block and left marking nozzle are symmetrically distributed with the right connecting piece, right support column, right limit block and right marking nozzle about the vertical center line of the connecting plate, and the positioning marking liquid sprayed by the left marking nozzle and the right marking nozzle is made of degradable material.

[0010] Preferably, the front positioning mark component and the rear positioning mark component have the same size and structure, and the front positioning mark component and the rear positioning mark component are symmetrically distributed with respect to the vertical line of the quadruped robot body.

[0011] Preferably, the size of the positioning nozzle is smaller than the radius of the connecting ring, and two identical positioning columns, connecting rings and positioning nozzles are provided, and the two positioning columns, connecting rings and positioning nozzles are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the mounting base.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that the visual positioning marking tool used for night patrols of quadruped robots in booster stations may face problems such as insufficient light and limited vision in night environments, resulting in slow patrol speed and easy omissions. However, this tool can quickly and accurately guide the direction and determine the position of the quadruped robot through its unique visual positioning function, so that the robot can efficiently shuttle between various areas of the booster station, greatly shortening the patrol time and improving the overall patrol efficiency. By using advanced visual technology, it can accurately identify specific marks at night and provide high-precision location information for the quadruped robot. Whether in equipment-intensive areas or in complex terrain, the robot can achieve precise positioning with the help of this tool, avoiding repeated patrols or missing key areas due to inaccurate positioning, providing reliable visual positioning, and reducing the possibility of the robot accidentally touching dangerous areas due to disorientation. Its clear markings also help operators remotely monitor the position of the robot and adjust the patrol route in time to ensure the safety and reliability of the patrol process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning marker component of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom positioning nozzle structure of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Quadruped robot body; 2. Power switch; 3. Front positioning mark assembly; 301. Connecting plate; 302. Connecting column; 303. Induction light; 304. Left connecting piece; 305. Left supporting column; 306. Left limit block; 307. Left marking nozzle; 308. Right connecting piece; 309. Right supporting column; 310. Right limit block; 311. Right marking nozzle; 4. Rear positioning mark assembly; 5. Mounting base; 6. Positioning column; 7. Connecting ring; 8. Positioning nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station, comprising a quadruped robot body 1, a power switch 2 is provided on the outside of the quadruped robot body 1, a front positioning marking assembly 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body 1, a rear positioning marking assembly 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body 1, a mounting base 5 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the quadruped robot body 1, a positioning column 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base 5, a connecting ring 7 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column 6, and a positioning nozzle 8 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column 6.

[0020] Furthermore, the front positioning mark assembly 3 includes a connecting plate 301, a connecting column 302, a sensor light 303, a left connecting piece 304, a left supporting column 305, a left limit block 306, a left marking nozzle 307, a right connecting piece 308, a right supporting column 309, a right limit block 310 and a right marking nozzle 311. The top of the quadruped robot body 1 is fixedly installed with a connecting plate 301, the top of the connecting plate 301 is fixedly installed with a connecting column 302, the top of the connecting column 302 is fixedly installed with a sensor light 303, the left side of the connecting plate 301 is fixedly installed with a left connecting piece 304, the top of the left connecting piece 304 is fixedly installed with a left supporting column 305, the top of the left support column 305 is fixedly installed with a left limit block 306, the outer side of the left connecting piece 304 is fixedly installed with a left marking nozzle 307, and the connecting plate 30 1 is fixedly installed with a right connecting piece 308 on the right side, a right supporting column 309 is fixedly installed on the top of the right supporting column 309, a right limiting block 310 is fixedly installed on the top of the right supporting column 309, and a right marking nozzle 311 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the right connecting piece 308. Two identical connecting columns 302 and induction lights 303 are provided, and the two connecting columns 302 and induction lights 303 are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the connecting plate 301. By providing a front positioning mark component 3, the direction and position of the quadruped robot can be quickly and accurately guided, so that the robot can efficiently shuttle between various areas of the booster station, greatly shortening the patrol time and improving the overall patrol efficiency. The use of advanced visual technology can accurately identify specific marks at night and provide high-precision position information for the quadruped robot.

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of identical left marking nozzles 307 are provided, and the plurality of left marking nozzles 307 are equidistantly distributed on the outside of the left connecting piece 304. Through the coordination between the plurality of left marking nozzles 307, the quadruped robot body 1 is provided with reliable visual positioning, which reduces the possibility of the robot accidentally touching a dangerous area due to being lost. The clear markings also help the operator to remotely monitor the position of the robot, adjust the patrol route in time, and ensure the safety and reliability of the patrol process.

[0022] Furthermore, the left connecting member 304, the left support column 305, the left limit block 306 and the left marking nozzle 307 have the same size and structure as the right connecting member 308, the right support column 309, the right limit block 310 and the right marking nozzle 311, and the number of left marking nozzles 307 and right marking nozzles 311 is the same. Through the cooperation between the two groups of left connecting members 304, the left support column 305, the left limit block 306 and the left marking nozzle 307, the efficiency of positioning marking is higher, and the overall practicality is improved.

[0023] Furthermore, the left connecting piece 304, the left support column 305, the left limit block 306 and the left marking nozzle 307 are symmetrically distributed with the right connecting piece 308, the right support column 309, the right limit block 310 and the right marking nozzle 311 about the vertical center line of the connecting plate 301. The positioning marking liquid sprayed by the left marking nozzle 307 and the right marking nozzle 311 is made of a degradable material. By setting the positioning marking liquid sprayed by the left marking nozzle 307 and the right marking nozzle 311 to be made of a degradable material, the pollution to the environment is reduced, the working environment is guaranteed, and the work efficiency is improved.

[0024] Furthermore, the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4 have the same size and structure, and the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4 are symmetrically distributed about the vertical line of the quadruped robot body 1. Through the cooperation between the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4, the efficiency of the positioning mark is higher, and the overall practicality is improved.

[0025] Furthermore, the size of the positioning nozzle 8 is smaller than the radius of the connecting ring 7, and two identical positioning columns 6, connecting rings 7 and positioning nozzles 8 are provided, and the two positioning columns 6, connecting rings 7 and positioning nozzles 8 are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the mounting base 5. Through the cooperation between the two groups of positioning columns 6, connecting rings 7 and positioning nozzles 8 at the bottom, the mark can be more effectively positioned to the position where it needs to be positioned, which helps the operator to remotely monitor the position of the robot, adjust the patrol route in time, and ensure the safety and reliability of the patrol process.

[0026] Working principle: When in use, the staff will install the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4 on the front and back of the top of the quadruped robot body 1 respectively, and then the staff will install the mounting base 5, positioning column 6, connecting ring 7 and positioning nozzle 8 in sequence on the bottom of the quadruped robot body 1. At this time, the staff will check the connecting plate 301 on the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4 for installation. At this time, the staff will start the power switch 2 on the quadruped robot body 1 to move the quadruped robot body 1. When encountering a place that needs to be marked, the sensor lights 303 on the front positioning mark component 3 and the rear positioning mark component 4 will sound an alarm, so that the quadruped robot body 1 will perform positioning marking, and the alarm information will be fed back to the staff. At this time, the front positioning mark on the quadruped robot body 1 Component 3 starts the next operation. The left marking nozzle 307 and the right marking nozzle 311 on the front positioning marking component 3 spray mark the location that needs to be marked. At the same time, the positioning nozzle 8 at the bottom of the quadruped robot body 1 performs positioning marking at the same time, so that the mark is more prominent and easy to observe. It can accurately identify specific marks at night, provide high-precision position information for the quadruped robot, provide reliable visual positioning, and reduce the possibility of the robot accidentally touching a dangerous area due to being lost. Its clear marking also helps the operator to remotely monitor the position of the robot and adjust the patrol route in time to ensure the safety and reliability of the patrol process. Because the sprayed liquid is made of degradable material, the staff does not need to clean it all the time, which reduces the labor intensity of the staff, protects the environment, and is highly practical.

[0027] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A visual positioning marking tool for a quadruped robot booster station night patrol, comprising a quadruped robot body (1), characterized in that: A power switch (2) is provided on the outside of the quadruped robot body (1), a front positioning mark assembly (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body (1), a rear positioning mark assembly (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the quadruped robot body (1), a mounting base (5) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the quadruped robot body (1), a positioning column (6) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base (5), a connecting ring (7) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column (6), and a positioning nozzle (8) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning column (6).

2. A visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front positioning mark assembly (3) comprises a connecting plate (301), a connecting column (302), a sensor light (303), a left connecting piece (304), a left supporting column (305), a left limiting block (306), a left marking nozzle (307), a right connecting piece (308), a right supporting column (309), a right limiting block (310) and a right marking nozzle (311). The top of the quadruped robot body (1) is fixedly mounted with the connecting plate (301), the top of the connecting plate (301) is fixedly mounted with the connecting column (302), the top of the connecting column (302) is fixedly mounted with the sensor light (303), the left side of the connecting plate (301) is fixedly mounted with the left connecting piece (304), the top of the left connecting piece (304) is fixedly mounted with the left supporting column (303). A support column (305) is provided, a left limit block (306) is fixedly installed on the top of the left support column (305), a left marking nozzle (307) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the left connecting member (304), a right connecting member (308) is fixedly installed on the right side of the connecting plate (301), a right support column (309) is fixedly installed on the top of the right connecting member (308), a right limit block (310) is fixedly installed on the top of the right support column (309), and a right marking nozzle (311) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the right connecting member (308), and two identical connecting columns (302) and induction lamps (303) are provided, and the two connecting columns (302) and induction lamps (303) are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the connecting plate (301).

3. The visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left marking nozzles (307) are provided in a plurality of the same number, and the plurality of left marking nozzles (307) are distributed at equal intervals on the outside of the left connecting piece (304).

4. The visual positioning marking tool for nighttime patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left connecting piece (304), the left supporting column (305), the left limiting block (306) and the left marking nozzle (307) have the same size and structure as the right connecting piece (308), the right supporting column (309), the right limiting block (310) and the right marking nozzle (311), and the number of the left marking nozzles (307) and the right marking nozzles (311) is the same.

5. The visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left connecting member (304), the left supporting column (305), the left limiting block (306) and the left marking nozzle (307) are symmetrically distributed with respect to the vertical center line of the connecting plate (301) with respect to the right connecting member (308), the right supporting column (309), the right limiting block (310) and the right marking nozzle (311). The positioning marking liquid sprayed by the left marking nozzle (307) and the right marking nozzle (311) is made of a degradable material.

6. The visual positioning marking tool for night patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front positioning mark component (3) and the rear positioning mark component (4) have the same size and structure, and the front positioning mark component (3) and the rear positioning mark component (4) are symmetrically distributed with respect to a vertical line of the quadruped robot body (1).

7. The visual positioning marking tool for nighttime patrol of a quadruped robot booster station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the positioning nozzle (8) is smaller than the radius of the connecting ring (7), and two identical positioning columns (6), connecting rings (7) and positioning nozzles (8) are provided, and the two positioning columns (6), connecting rings (7) and positioning nozzles (8) are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the mounting base (5).