Quadruped robot charging station for patrol of booster station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the related technical field of quadruped robots, in particular to a quadruped robot charging station for patrol of a booster station, which comprises a quadruped robot, a mounting mechanism is arranged on the lower surface of the quadruped robot, and a charging mechanism is arranged on the lower surface of a bottom plate. According to the quadruped robot charging station for patrol of the booster station, through arrangement of the charging mechanism, when the quadruped robot charging station is used, a quadruped robot moves and stops above the charging mechanism, an electric push rod is started to push a lifting plate to move upwards, and when a charging head ascends to a matched height, the charging head is in butt joint with a charging port to start charging; the control panel can control and manage the charging process, after charging is completed, the control panel sends out an instruction, the electric push rod works reversely, the electric push rod contracts, the lifting plate is driven to descend, and the charging head is separated from the charging port, so that automatic charging of the quadruped robot is completed, and the situation that electricity is exhausted during patrol is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to quadruped robots, and in particular to a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling booster stations. Background Art

[0002] The legs of a quadruped robot are usually composed of multiple joints, such as hip joints, knee joints and ankle joints. The design of these joints enables the legs to achieve multiple movement modes, such as bending, stretching, rotation, etc. In some dangerous industrial environments, such as nuclear power plants and booster stations, quadruped robots can replace humans in inspection work. They can adapt to complex factory layouts and dangerous working conditions, and promptly detect equipment failures, leakages and other problems. The quadruped robot needs to be charged at a charging station while working. Therefore, there is a special need for a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling booster stations.

[0003] However, existing quadruped robot charging stations generally require workers to manually charge the quadruped robots when in use. When the quadruped robots are performing patrol missions at night and the battery runs out, charging becomes extremely inconvenient, which in turn affects the normal use of the robots. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling booster stations, so as to solve the problem of the existing quadruped robot charging station proposed in the above-mentioned background technology. When in use, the charging work of the quadruped robot generally requires manual operation by workers. When the quadruped robot performs patrol tasks at night, if the power is exhausted, charging will become extremely inconvenient, which will affect the normal use of the robot.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling a booster station, comprising a quadruped robot, a control module fixedly connected to the upper surface of the quadruped robot, a mounting mechanism provided on the lower surface of the quadruped robot, the mounting mechanism comprising a battery panel, a battery, a card slot, a card block, a bottom plate, and a mounting slot, and a charging mechanism provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate;

[0006] The charging mechanism includes a charging port, a positioning slot, a positioning column, a lifting plate, a charging head, an electric push rod, a base, a control panel, a limiting hole, a limiting rod, a limiting block and a side panel. The lower surface of the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the charging port, the lower surface of the bottom plate is provided with a positioning slot, the inner surface of the positioning slot is slidably connected to the positioning column, the lower surface of the positioning column is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, the upper surface of the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the charging head, the lower surface of the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the electric push rod, the lower surface of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the base, the upper surface of the base is fixedly connected to the control panel, the upper surface of the lifting plate is provided with a limiting hole, the inner surface of the limiting hole is slidably connected to the limiting rod, the upper surface of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the limiting block, and the lower surface of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the side panel.

[0007] Preferably, the inner dimension of the positioning groove matches the outer dimension of the positioning column, and multiple groups of the positioning columns are provided on the upper surface of the lifting plate.

[0008] Preferably, the charging head matches the charging port, and the inner size of the limiting hole matches the outer size of the limiting rod.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting rods are symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the side panels, and the side panels are symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the base.

[0010] Preferably, a battery panel is installed on the lower surface of the quadruped robot, a battery is connected to the upper surface of the battery panel, a slot is provided on the lower surface of the battery panel, a block is slidably connected to the inner surface of the slot, a bottom plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the block, and a mounting slot is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate.

[0011] Preferably, the batteries are provided in multiple groups, and the inner dimensions of the mounting slots match the outer dimensions of the battery panels.

[0012] Preferably, the inner size of the card slot matches the outer size of the card block, and the card blocks are arranged in multiple groups on the upper surface of the bottom plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: this is a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling a booster station, through the setting of the charging mechanism, when in use, the quadruped robot moves and stays above the charging mechanism, the electric push rod begins to extend after receiving the command of the control panel, pushing the lifting plate to move upward, and at the same time the limit rod slides in the limit hole, and the limit block prevents the limit rod from escaping from the limit hole, when the charging head rises to a height matching the charging port on the lower surface of the quadruped robot, the positioning column slides in the positioning groove to ensure that the charging head on the lifting plate can be accurately aligned with the charging port position, the charging head docks with the charging port, and the charging process begins, the control panel can control and manage the charging process according to the charging needs of the robot, such as charging current, voltage and other parameters, when charging is completed, the control panel issues a command, the electric push rod works in reverse, the electric push rod contracts, drives the lifting plate to descend, and separates the charging head from the charging port, thus completing the automatic charging of the quadruped robot, and the battery will not be exhausted during patrol. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the quadruped robot and the control module of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar panel and battery in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the lifting plate and the positioning column cooperate with each other in the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Quadruped robot; 2. Control module; 3. Mounting mechanism; 301. Battery panel; 302. Battery; 303. Card slot; 304. Card block; 305. Bottom plate; 306. Mounting slot; 4. Charging mechanism; 401. Charging port; 402. Positioning slot; 403. Positioning column; 404. Lifting plate; 405. Charging head; 406. Electric push rod; 407. Base; 408. Control panel; 409. Limit hole; 410. Limit rod; 411. Limit block; 412. Side panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a quadruped robot charging station for patrolling a booster station, comprising a quadruped robot 1, a control module 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the quadruped robot 1, a mounting mechanism 3 provided on the lower surface of the quadruped robot 1, the mounting mechanism 3 comprising a battery panel 301, a battery 302, a card slot 303, a card block 304, a bottom plate 305 and a mounting slot 306, and a charging mechanism 4 provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate 305;

[0021] The charging mechanism 4 includes a charging port 401, a positioning groove 402, a positioning column 403, a lifting plate 404, a charging head 405, an electric push rod 406, a base 407, a control panel 408, a limiting hole 409, a limiting rod 410, a limiting block 411 and a side plate 412. The lower surface of the bottom plate 305 is fixedly connected to the charging port 401, the lower surface of the bottom plate 305 is provided with a positioning groove 402, the inner surface of the positioning groove 402 is slidably connected to the positioning column 403, the lower surface of the positioning column 403 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 404, and the upper surface of the lifting plate 404 is fixedly connected to the charging head 405. The lower surface of the lowering plate 404 is fixedly connected with an electric push rod 406, the lower surface of the electric push rod 406 is fixedly connected with a base 407, the upper surface of the base 407 is fixedly connected with a control panel 408, the upper surface of the lifting plate 404 is provided with a limiting hole 409, the inner surface of the limiting hole 409 is slidably connected with a limiting rod 410, the upper surface of the limiting rod 410 is fixedly connected with a limiting block 411, and the lower surface of the limiting rod 410 is fixedly connected with a side plate 412. The seat 407, control panel 408, limiting hole 409, limiting rod 410, limiting block 411 and side panel 412 are arranged. When in use, the quadruped robot 1 moves and stays above the charging mechanism 4. The electric push rod 406 begins to extend after receiving the command from the control panel 408, pushing the lifting plate 404 to move upward. At the same time, the limiting rod 410 slides in the limiting hole 409, and the limiting block 411 prevents the limiting rod 410 from escaping from the limiting hole 409. When the charging head 405 rises to a height that matches the charging port 401 on the lower surface of the quadruped robot 1, the positioning column 403 slides in the positioning groove 402. Ensure that the charging head 405 on the lifting plate 404 can be accurately aligned with the charging port 401, and the charging head 405 is docked with the charging port 401 to start the charging process. The control panel 408 can control and manage the charging process according to the charging requirements of the robot, such as charging current, voltage and other parameters. When charging is completed, the control panel 408 issues a command, and the electric push rod 406 works in the reverse direction. The electric push rod 406 contracts, driving the lifting plate 404 to descend, so that the charging head 405 is separated from the charging port 401. In this way, the automatic charging of the quadruped robot 1 is completed, and the power will not be exhausted during patrol.

[0022] Furthermore, the inner dimensions of the positioning groove 402 are consistent with the outer dimensions of the positioning column 403, and multiple groups of positioning columns 403 are arranged on the upper surface of the lifting plate 404. Through the arrangement of the positioning groove 402 and the positioning column 403, when in use, the positioning groove 402 and the positioning column 403 play a role of positioning and guiding. The positioning column 403 slides in the positioning groove 402, and the positioning groove 402 limits the positioning column 403, thereby improving the accuracy of charging docking and avoiding misalignment of the charging head 405 and the charging interface of the robot.

[0023] Furthermore, the charging head 405 is consistent with the charging port 401, and the inner size of the limiting hole 409 is consistent with the outer size of the limiting rod 410. Through the setting of the limiting hole 409 and the limiting rod 410, when in use, the limiting rod 410 slides inside the limiting hole 409, and the limiting hole 409 limits the limiting rod 410, making the movement of the lifting plate 404 more stable, preventing it from offsetting or shaking, and further ensuring the stable docking of the charging head 405.

[0024] Furthermore, the limiting rod 410 is symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the side panel 412, and the side panel 412 is symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the base 407. Through the arrangement of the side panel 412, when in use, the side panel 412 provides support for the entire limiting structure 4, making the mechanism more stable when in use.

[0025] Furthermore, a battery panel 301 is installed on the lower surface of the quadruped robot 1, and a battery 302 is connected to the upper surface of the battery panel 301. A card slot 303 is provided on the lower surface of the battery panel 301, and a card block 304 is slidably connected to the inner surface of the card slot 303. The lower surface of the card block 304 is fixedly connected to a bottom plate 305, and a mounting slot 306 is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate 305. Through the arrangement of the battery panel 301, the battery 302, the card slot 303, the card block 304, the bottom plate 305 and the mounting slot 306, when in use, the battery 302 is installed on the battery panel 301 below the quadruped robot 1, and the battery panel 301 provides a basic installation platform for the battery 302, so that the battery 302 can be stably located at the lower part of the quadruped robot 1, and is convenient for connecting with the robot's circuit system to provide power for the robot. The square card slot 303 cooperates with the card block 304, so that the battery panel 301 can be positioned and preliminarily fixed relative to the card block 304. Through the connection between the card block 304 and the card slot 303 and the existence of the base plate 305, the battery panel 301 is stably installed on the base plate 305, thereby indirectly realizing the stable installation of the battery 302 on the quadruped robot 1. Through the mutual cooperation of the card slot 303, the card block 304, the base plate 305 and the installation slot 306, the installation of the battery 302 and the battery panel 301 on the quadruped robot 1 has good stability. During the movement of the quadruped robot, especially when walking, running or performing other operations on complex terrain, it can prevent the battery 302 from shaking, displacing, etc., thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the battery 302 and the robot circuit system, thereby ensuring that the robot can continuously and stably obtain power supply.

[0026] Furthermore, multiple groups of batteries 302 are provided, and the inner dimensions of the mounting grooves 306 match the outer dimensions of the battery panels 301. By setting the mounting grooves 306 and the battery panels 301, the precise positioning of the battery panels 301 during installation is ensured during use. During the installation process, the battery panels 301 can only be installed according to the positions defined by the mounting grooves 306, avoiding the horizontal and vertical displacement of the battery panels 301, thereby ensuring the accurate installation position of the batteries 302 in the quadruped robot 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the inner dimensions of the slot 303 match the outer dimensions of the block 304, and multiple groups of blocks 304 are arranged on the upper surface of the base plate 305. Through the arrangement of the slot 303 and the block 304, when in use, multiple groups of blocks 304 cooperate with the slot 303 at the same time to fix the connection between the battery panel 301 and the base plate 305 from multiple points. During the movement of the quadruped robot, especially when walking, jumping or performing other dynamic operations on complex terrain, forces in various directions will be generated. The multiple groups of block structures can disperse these forces more evenly to prevent the battery panel 301 from twisting, tilting or separating relative to the base plate 305.

[0028] Working principle: The battery 302 is installed on the battery plate 301 below the quadruped robot 1. The battery plate 301 provides a basic installation platform for the battery 302, so that the battery 302 can be stably located at the bottom of the quadruped robot 1 and conveniently connected to the robot's circuit system to provide power for the robot. The slot 303 below the battery plate 301 cooperates with the card block 304, so that the battery plate 301 can be positioned and initially fixed relative to the card block 304. Through the connection between the card block 304 and the slot 303 and the existence of the bottom plate 305, the battery plate 301 is stably fixed. The battery 302 is stably mounted on the bottom plate 305, thereby indirectly achieving stable installation of the battery 302 on the quadruped robot 1. Through the mutual cooperation of the card slot 303, the card block 304, the bottom plate 305 and the installation slot 306, the battery 302 and the battery plate 301 are installed on the quadruped robot 1 with good stability. During the movement of the quadruped robot, especially when walking, running or performing other operations on complex terrain, the battery 302 can be prevented from shaking, displacement, etc., ensuring the reliability of the connection between the battery 302 and the robot circuit system, thereby ensuring that the robot can To obtain a continuous and stable supply of power, when charging is needed, the quadruped robot 1 moves and stays above the charging mechanism 4, and the electric push rod 406 begins to extend after receiving the command from the control panel 408, pushing the lifting plate 404 upward, and at the same time, the limit rod 410 slides in the limit hole 409, and the limit block 411 prevents the limit rod 410 from escaping from the limit hole 409. When the charging head 405 rises to a height that matches the charging port 401 on the lower surface of the quadruped robot 1, the positioning column 403 slides in the positioning groove 402 to ensure that the charging head 405 on the lifting plate 404 is in the correct position. 05 can accurately align with the position of the charging port 401, the charging head 405 docks with the charging port 401, and the charging process begins. The control panel 408 can control and manage the charging process according to the charging needs of the robot, such as charging current, voltage and other parameters. When charging is completed, the control panel 408 issues a command, the electric push rod 406 works in the reverse direction, the electric push rod 406 contracts, and drives the lifting plate 404 to descend, so that the charging head 405 is separated from the charging port 401. In this way, the automatic charging of the quadruped robot 1 is completed, and the power will not be exhausted during patrol.

[0029] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quadruped robot charging station for patrolling a booster station, comprising a quadruped robot (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the quadruped robot (1) is fixedly connected to a control module (2); the lower surface of the quadruped robot (1) is provided with a mounting mechanism (3); the mounting mechanism (3) comprises a battery plate (301), a battery (302), a card slot (303), a card block (304), a bottom plate (305), and a mounting slot (306); the lower surface of the bottom plate (305) is provided with a charging mechanism (4); The charging mechanism (4) comprises a charging port (401), a positioning groove (402), a positioning column (403), a lifting plate (404), a charging head (405), an electric push rod (406), a base (407), a control panel (408), a limiting hole (409), a limiting rod (410), a limiting block (411) and a side plate (412); the lower surface of the bottom plate (305) is fixedly connected to the charging port (401); the lower surface of the bottom plate (305) is provided with a positioning groove (402); the inner surface of the positioning groove (402) is slidably connected to the positioning column (403); the lower surface of the positioning column (403) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (404). The upper surface of the lifting plate (404) is fixedly connected to a charging head (405), the lower surface of the lifting plate (404) is fixedly connected to an electric push rod (406), the lower surface of the electric push rod (406) is fixedly connected to a base (407), the upper surface of the base (407) is fixedly connected to a control panel (408), the upper surface of the lifting plate (404) is provided with a limiting hole (409), the inner surface of the limiting hole (409) is slidably connected to a limiting rod (410), the upper surface of the limiting rod (410) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (411), and the lower surface of the limiting rod (410) is fixedly connected to a side plate (412).

2. A quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner dimensions of the positioning groove (402) match the outer dimensions of the positioning posts (403), and multiple groups of the positioning posts (403) are provided on the upper surface of the lifting plate (404).

3. A quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging head (405) matches the charging port (401), and the inner dimension of the limiting hole (409) matches the outer dimension of the limiting rod (410).

4. A quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting rod (410) is symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the side plate (412), and the side plate (412) is symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the base (407).

5. The quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery panel (301) is installed on the lower surface of the quadruped robot (1), a battery (302) is connected to the upper surface of the battery panel (301), a card slot (303) is provided on the lower surface of the battery panel (301), a card block (304) is slidably connected to the inner surface of the card slot (303), a bottom plate (305) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the card block (304), and a mounting slot (306) is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate (305).

6. A quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 5, characterized in that: The batteries (302) are provided in multiple groups, and the inner dimensions of the mounting slots (306) match the outer dimensions of the battery panels (301).

7. A quadruped robot charging station for booster station patrol according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner dimensions of the card slot (303) match the outer dimensions of the card block (304), and multiple groups of the card blocks (304) are provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate (305).

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