Automatic robot defrosting system and automatic robot

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic robot defrosting system and an automatic robot, and relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment. The defrosting system comprises a control component, an air outlet component and a connecting component. The air outlet component is connected with the control component, the air outlet component is used for generating air speed, and the control component is used for controlling the air outlet component; the connecting component is configured to be an air outlet channel, a first end of the connecting component is connected with the air outlet component, a second end of the connecting component is provided with an air outlet, the air outlet is arranged to face a target area, at least one image acquisition window is arranged in the target area, and the image acquisition window is arranged in the target area. The image acquisition window is used for acquiring image information of a target object. According to the automatic robot, condensate water or frost mist generated by temperature change in the automatic robot can be removed through the defrosting system, normal operation of the automatic robot is guaranteed, and then the applicability and practicability of the automatic robot are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment, and in particular to an automatic robot defrosting system and an automatic robot. Background Art

[0002] Autonomous robots are machines that can perform tasks without direct human intervention. These robots are typically equipped with sensors, actuators, and control systems, enabling them to perceive their environment, make decisions, and execute actions. Autonomous robots have a wide range of applications, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, home services, agriculture, and exploration. In the logistics sector, in particular, they can replace or partially replace manual tasks such as handling, saving labor costs.

[0003] Currently, autonomous robots are primarily used in logistics for cargo handling. They can be applied in a variety of scenarios, such as extreme environments like high and low temperatures to avoid personal injury. Existing autonomous robots typically have navigation sensors and object recognition devices to identify and confirm surrounding objects or environments. For example, cameras can be installed inside the autonomous robot to identify items to be handled. However, switching between environments can cause the functionality of the object recognition device to decline. For example, switching from a high-temperature environment to a low-temperature environment can cause condensation or frost to form inside the robot, preventing the camera and other object recognition devices from effectively identifying objects, thus rendering the autonomous robot inoperative.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, an automatic robot defrosting system and an automatic robot are provided. The defrosting system can remove condensed water or frost fog generated inside the robot when the robot switches its use environment, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the automatic robot and improving the applicability and practicality of the automatic robot.

[0006] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part by practice of the present disclosure.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an automatic robotic defrosting system, the system comprising:

[0008] Control components;

[0009] an air outlet component, the air outlet component being connected to the control component, the air outlet component being used to generate wind speed, and the control component being used to control the air outlet component;

[0010] A connecting component is configured as an air outlet channel, a first end of the connecting component is connected to the air outlet component, a second end of the connecting component has an air outlet, and the air outlet is set to face the target area, wherein at least one image acquisition window is set in the target area, and the image acquisition window is used to collect image information of the target object.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the air outlets is greater than or equal to the number of the image acquisition windows.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the image acquisition window includes a first image acquisition window and a second image acquisition window, and the air outlet includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the first air outlet faces the first image acquisition window, and the second air outlet faces the second image acquisition window.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting component includes a first connecting pipe, a first connecting portion, a second connecting pipe, and a second connecting portion that are connected in sequence, the first connecting portion includes a first sub-connecting end, a second sub-connecting end, and the first air outlet, and the second connecting portion includes a third sub-connecting end, a fourth sub-connecting end, and the second air outlet;

[0014] Wherein, the first end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the air outlet component, and the second end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the first sub-connecting end; the second sub-connecting end is connected to the first end of the second connecting pipe, and the second end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the third sub-connecting end.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first air outlet further includes a baffle, one end of the baffle faces the first image acquisition window, and the wind speed and direction of the first air outlet are changed by the baffle.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second air outlet is a tapered air outlet.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the defrost system further includes a frame, which is used to fix the image acquisition window, wherein the fourth sub-communication end is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth sub-communication end is threadedly connected to the frame.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the defrost system further includes a fixed end plate, the control component and the air outlet component are both fixed to one side of the fixed end plate, and the other side of the fixed end plate is fixed to the interior of the automatic robot.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an automatic robot, comprising:

[0021] The above-mentioned defrost system;

[0022] a base, the defrost system being mounted on the base;

[0023] A processing module is connected to the control component and the image acquisition window respectively, receives image information acquired by the image acquisition window, and regulates the wind speed of the air outlet component through the control component according to the image information.

[0024] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the autonomous robot further includes a navigation sensor, the navigation sensor includes at least one image acquisition window, and the navigation sensor is used to provide a running path for the autonomous robot.

[0025] The present disclosure provides an automatic robot defrosting system, which controls the start and stop and wind speed of the air outlet component through a control component, so that the air outlet component has a circulating wind speed, and the wind speed is connected through a connecting component and flows to the target area to blow air to the image acquisition window in the target area. The wind speed takes away condensed water or frost fog generated on the image acquisition window due to temperature changes, thereby ensuring the clarity of the image acquisition window, thereby improving the accuracy of image acquisition by the image acquisition window, ensuring the normal operation of the automatic robot, and improving the adaptability of the automatic robot to various temperature environments and changes in ambient temperature, thereby improving the practicality of the automatic robot.

[0026] The automatic robot provided by the present disclosure includes the above-mentioned defrosting system. The automatic robot can adapt to changes in ambient temperature, breaking the limitations of ambient temperature changes on the operation of the automatic robot. The automatic robot has high universality and practicality.

[0027] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an automatic robotic defrosting system in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an automatic robotic defrosting system in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram from one perspective of a first connecting end in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first connecting end from another perspective in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first connecting end from another perspective in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram from one perspective of a second connecting end in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a second connecting end from another perspective in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rack in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic robot in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] The description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0039] 10. Control component; 20. Air outlet component; 30. Connecting component; 301. First end of the connecting component; 302. Second end of the connecting component; 31. First connecting pipe; 32. Second connecting pipe; 33. First connecting portion; 331. First sub-connecting end; 332. Second sub-connecting end; 34. Second connecting portion; 341. Third sub-connecting end; 342. Fourth sub-connecting end; 3421. Flanged edge; 35. Air outlet; 351. First air outlet; 352. Second air outlet; 40. Image acquisition window; 401. First image acquisition window; 402. Second image acquisition window; 50. Baffle; 501. Mounting seat; 60. Frame; 601. Connecting hole; 602. First mounting hole; 603. Second mounting hole; 604. Third mounting hole; 70. Fixed end plate; 80. Base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the example embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the figures represent identical or similar structures, and thus their detailed descriptions will be omitted. Furthermore, the figures are merely schematic illustrations of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0041] Although relative terms such as "upper" and "lower" are used in this specification to describe the relationship of one illustrated component to another, these terms are used herein for convenience only, such as in accordance with the orientation of the illustrations in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that if the illustrated device were flipped upside down, the component described as "upper" would become the component "lower." When a structure is referred to as "on" another structure, this may mean that the structure is integrally formed with the other structure, that the structure is "directly" disposed on the other structure, or that the structure is "indirectly" disposed on the other structure via the other structure.

[0042] The terms "a", "an", "the", "said" and "at least one" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms "including" and "having" are used to express open-ended inclusion and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may be present in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms "first", "second" and "third" etc. are used only as labels and are not intended to limit the quantity of their objects.

[0043] In related technologies, automatic robots can include AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) equipment and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) equipment. AGV equipment is an industrial vehicle that loads goods automatically or manually, automatically drives along a set route or tows a cargo trolley to a designated location, and then automatically or manually loads and unloads goods. AMR equipment refers to robots that can more autonomously obtain a map of the environment, can rely as little as possible on external preset sensors for full map positioning, can autonomously and intelligently avoid obstacles, and intelligently reach the target location or acquire the target object. Both AGV and AMR equipment can be applied to the logistics field, greatly reducing labor costs and ensuring personal safety.

[0044] At present, in order to achieve complex actions such as automatic recognition and automatic operation, automatic robots often require the coordination of multiple structures. For example, multiple sensing structures, execution systems, control systems, and recognition systems need to be set up. These various structures and systems cooperate with each other to achieve operations such as human-like movements of the automatic robot. The main functions of automatic robots in the logistics field include identifying objects and transporting objects. Among them, the accuracy of object recognition affects the logistics progress or transportation efficiency. Due to the complex working environment of automatic robots, higher requirements are placed on the recognition system of automatic robots, and they need to be applicable to various environments. The recognition system of existing automatic robots can include landmark code cameras and target code cameras. The landmark code camera recognizes the landmark code, allowing the robot to walk to the area where the target item is located according to the predetermined route. The target code camera recognizes the target code, allowing the robot to accurately obtain the target item.

[0045] At present, the accuracy of the recognition system of commonly used automatic robots will be affected by changes in the working environment temperature. Especially when switching from a high-temperature environment to a low-temperature environment, the sudden change in temperature causes water vapor in the environment to form condensation or frost on the automatic robot, which seriously affects the robot's recognition system, resulting in a decrease in its recognition accuracy and even making the recognition system unable to work normally.

[0046] The automatic robots provided by the present disclosure include but are not limited to AGV equipment and AMR equipment, and also include other automatic or semi-automatic devices or equipment with functions such as image recognition. When the temperature changes, the above-mentioned equipment or equipment will produce problems such as condensation water, frost fog, etc., which will affect the operation of the equipment or equipment. The defrost system provided by the present disclosure can be applied to the above-mentioned equipment or equipment through adaptive deformation or adjustment.

[0047] In this disclosure, a low-temperature environment refers to an ambient temperature within a range of 15°C or less, wherein a low-temperature environment may include a refrigerated environment and a frozen environment. The temperature of a refrigerated environment may be between 0°C and 15°C, and the temperature of a frozen environment may be below 0°C. A high-temperature environment refers to an ambient temperature within a range of 25°C or more. It should be noted that the above ambient temperature ranges and limits are for illustrative purposes only. In actual application, the above ambient temperature ranges and limits may be adaptively adjusted according to actual conditions and are not limited to the above numerical ranges.

[0048] In the present disclosure, the cross-temperature zone operation of the automatic robot may include: running from the freezing zone to the refrigerated zone, running from the refrigerated zone to the high temperature zone, running from the freezing zone to the high temperature zone, running from the high temperature zone to the refrigerated zone, running from the high temperature zone to the freezing zone, running from the refrigerated zone to the freezing zone, etc., one or more combinations of multiple paths, wherein the operation path can be determined or adaptively adjusted according to actual operation requirements.

[0049] The defrost provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure refers to the defrosting of liquid or solid substances such as condensed water, mist film, frost film, etc. formed on the relevant parts of the automatic robot due to temperature changes or operation across temperature zones, which hinder the operation of the automatic robot. It does not only refer to frost in the conventional sense. This frost is frost in a broad sense, including but not limited to condensed water, mist film, frost film, etc.

[0050] Based on this, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides an automatic robot defrosting system, such as Figure 1 As shown, the defrost system includes: a control component 10, an air outlet component 20 and a connecting component 30.

[0051] In which, the air outlet component 20 is connected to the control component 10, the air outlet component 20 is used to generate wind speed, and the control component 10 is used to control the air outlet component 20; the connecting component 30 is configured as an air outlet channel, the first end 301 of the connecting component is connected to the air outlet component 20, and the second end 302 of the connecting component has an air outlet 35, and the air outlet 35 is set to face the target area, wherein at least one image acquisition window 40 is set in the target area, and the image acquisition window 40 is used to collect image information of the target object.

[0052] The present disclosure provides an automatic robot defrosting system, which controls the start and stop and wind speed of the air outlet component 20 through the control component 10, so that the air outlet component 20 has a circulating wind speed, and the wind speed is connected through the connecting component 30 and flows to the target area to blow air to the image acquisition window 40 in the target area. The wind speed takes away the condensed water or frost fog generated on the image acquisition window 40 due to temperature changes, thereby ensuring the clarity of the image acquisition window 40, thereby improving the accuracy of image acquisition by the image acquisition window 40, ensuring the normal operation of the automatic robot, and improving the adaptability of the automatic robot to various temperature environments and changes in ambient temperature, thereby improving the practicality of the automatic robot.

[0053] The following is a detailed description of the various parts of the automatic robot defrosting system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0054] In the embodiments provided in the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, the defrost system includes a control component 10, which is used to control the start and stop of the air outlet component 20 and the size of the wind speed generated by the air outlet component 20. The control component 10 can be a micro controller, such as a micro motor controller, a small controller or an automation controller, etc. The control component 10 has a small size and is easy to integrate, and can be applied to small and micro mechanical equipment or devices. The control component 10 may include a control module, and the information receiving and processing functions of the control module can control the start and stop of the air outlet component 20 or adjust the size of the wind speed. The specific type of the control component 10 can be selected according to actual needs.

[0055] In the present disclosure, the control component 10 can be connected to a processing module provided within the automatic robot. The control component 10 can transmit received parameter information such as the start / stop information and wind speed information of the air outlet component 20 to the processing module. The processing module processes the parameter information, and the processing module integrates the parameter information of the air outlet component 20 with relevant information of other components within the automatic robot to issue a control command to the control component 10, allowing the control component 10 to control the air outlet component 20. For example, the processing module can determine whether the temperature of the automatic robot's current environment has changed based on the clarity of the collected image information, and issue a command to the control component 10 based on the temperature change, allowing the control component 10 to control the air outlet component 20 to generate, stop, or adjust the wind speed.

[0056] In the embodiments provided in the present disclosure, Figure 1As shown, the defrost system includes an air outlet component 20, which is connected to the control component 10 and is used to generate airflow. The air outlet component 20 can be integrated with the control component 10. The air outlet component 20 can be a high-speed fan that can generate high-speed airflow in a short period of time after activation. Of course, the air outlet component 20 can also be other types of components or structures. The appropriate size and type of air outlet component 20 can be selected according to the size of the device or equipment installed in the defrost system. These are not listed here.

[0057] Among them, the size of the air outlet component 20 and the control component 10 needs to be suitable for the size of the equipment or device on which they are installed, that is, the size of the air outlet component 20 and the control component 10 should not be too large. If they are used in AGV equipment or AMR equipment, they need to adapt to the appropriate free space inside the original robot without affecting the original components of the equipment.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the defrost system includes a fixed end plate 70. The control component 10 and the air outlet component 20 are both fixed to one side of the fixed end plate 70. The other side of the fixed end plate 70 is fixed to the interior of the automatic robot. The fixed end plate 70 serves as a bridge connecting the automatic robot and the control component 10. Specifically, a rib plate can be installed perpendicular to one side of the fixed end plate 70 and pointing into the interior of the automatic robot. The rib plate and the fixed end plate 70 are mutually perpendicular. The control component 10 can be connected to the rib plate, such as by screwing or riveting. At the same time, the air outlet component 20 is connected to the other end of the control component 10 away from the rib plate.

[0059] Among them, the fixed end plate 70 can be installed in the vacant space inside the automatic robot, for example, it can be the edge part of the base 80 of the automatic robot. The base 80 includes a groove or a recessed space. The fixed end plate 70 can be adapted to the shape of the groove or recessed space, and a threaded hole can be opened on the base 80. Corresponding threaded holes are also opened on the fixed end plate 70, so that the fixed end plate 70 and the base 80 are threadedly connected. Of course, the fixed end plate 70 and the base 80 can also be connected by riveting, bonding, etc. The specific connection method between the two can be selected according to actual design requirements.

[0060] In the embodiments provided in the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, the defrost system includes a connecting component 30, which is configured as an air outlet channel. The first end 301 of the connecting component is connected to the air outlet component 20, and the second end 302 of the connecting component has an air outlet 35, and the air outlet 35 is set to face the target area, wherein at least one image acquisition window 40 is set in the target area, and the image acquisition window 40 is used to collect image information of the target object.

[0061] Image acquisition window 40 may be an image acquisition device for a navigation sensor within an autonomous robot, such as a camera or other device with image acquisition capabilities. For example, in the case of an autonomous robot used in logistics handling, image acquisition window 40 may be a camera. To facilitate the autonomous robot's recognition of its path and objects, image acquisition window 40 may be a camera with a dedicated imaging function, such as a landmark code camera or a target code camera.

[0062] It should be noted that in the embodiments provided herein, the landmark code is a preset QR code or barcode set to distinguish the path of the automatic robot. During the movement of the automatic robot, the current location of the automatic robot can be determined by identifying the landmark code, and the predetermined path of the automatic robot can also be indicated by the landmark code. The target code is a QR code or barcode set to distinguish the items or objects to be transported by the automatic robot. By identifying the target code, the automatic robot can transport the target object. Of course, the image information captured by the image acquisition window 40 is not limited to landmark codes and target codes, but may also include other image information related to the operation of the automatic robot, such as pictures of the target object, which are not listed here.

[0063] In some embodiments, the number of the image acquisition window 40 is at least one, and in order to facilitate the accuracy of the operation of the automatic robot, the number of the image acquisition window 40 is usually multiple. The air outlet 35 is arranged toward the target area, and at least one image acquisition window 40 is arranged in the target area. The number of the air outlets 35 can be set accordingly according to the number of the image acquisition windows 40 in the target area. For example, if the image acquisition windows 40 in the target area are relatively concentrated and the lenses of the image acquisition windows 40 are relatively small, and the air outlet area of ​​the air outlet 35 is required to be smaller, one air outlet 35 can correspond to multiple image acquisition windows 40; or if the target area is large and the image acquisition windows 40 are relatively dispersed in the target area, the number of air outlets 35 can be the same as the number of image acquisition windows 40, and the air outlets 35 and the image acquisition windows 40 are in a one-to-one correspondence, that is, the number of air outlets 35 is equal to the number of image acquisition windows 40; or if the target area is large and the image acquisition windows 40 are relatively dispersed in the target area, and the lens areas of some image acquisition windows 40 are relatively large, the number of air outlets 35 can be greater than the number of image acquisition windows 40, wherein some image acquisition windows 40 correspond to multiple air outlets 35. Of course, considering the overall structural layout of the automatic robot and the complexity and weight of the equipment, and in order to achieve a better air outlet defrosting effect, the air outlet 35 and the image acquisition window 40 can usually be made to have a one-to-one correspondence.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, combined Figure 1Taking the example of two image acquisition windows 40, the image acquisition window 40 may include a first image acquisition window 401 and a second image acquisition window 402, and the air outlet 35 includes a first air outlet 351 and a second air outlet 352, the first air outlet 351 faces the first image acquisition window 401, and the second air outlet 352 faces the second image acquisition window 402.

[0065] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, combined Figure 1 The connecting component 30 includes a first connecting pipe 31, a first connecting part 33, a second connecting pipe 32 and a second connecting part 34 that are connected in sequence. The first connecting part 33 includes a first sub-connecting end 331, a second sub-connecting end 332 and a first air outlet 351, and the second connecting part 34 includes a third sub-connecting end 341, a fourth sub-connecting end 342 and the second air outlet 352; the first end of the first connecting pipe 31 is connected to the air outlet component 20, and the second end of the first connecting pipe 31 is connected to the first sub-connecting end 331; the second sub-connecting end 332 is connected to the first end of the second connecting pipe 32, and the second end of the second connecting pipe 32 is connected to the third sub-connecting end 341.

[0066] The wind speed generated by the air outlet component 20 is transmitted to the first connecting part 33 through the first connecting pipe 31, wherein part of the wind speed is transmitted to the first air outlet 351 through the first sub-connecting end 331, and the first image acquisition window 401 is blown through the first air outlet 351; the other part of the wind speed is transmitted to the second sub-connecting end 332 through the first sub-connecting end 331, and is transmitted to the second connecting pipe 32 through the second sub-connecting end 332, and is transmitted to the second air outlet 352 through the third sub-connecting end 341, and the second image acquisition window 402 is blown through the second air outlet 352.

[0067] The first connecting tube 31 and the second connecting tube 32 in the connecting component 30 can be flexible tubes, which can be made of materials such as plastic, metal, PVC, polypropylene, rubber, silicone, etc. The first connecting tube 31 and the second connecting tube 32 can be bent according to the internal structure of the automatic robot to adapt to the internal structure of the automatic robot. The first connecting portion 33 and the second connecting portion 34 can be a three-way pipe structure or a structure similar to a three-way pipe, which has at least three connecting ports to accommodate the functions of connecting the pipeline and the air outlet 35. The connection points of the various tubes in the connecting component 30 can be sealed with sealing rings or sealing materials to prevent air leakage at the connection points and prevent air loss.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first image acquisition window 401 is a landmark code camera, and the second image acquisition window 402 is a target code camera. For example, the target code camera has a smaller lens area, while the landmark code camera has a larger lens area. In order to improve the wind speed utilization rate of the air outlet component 20, the second air outlet 352 can be a tapered air outlet 35, so that the second air outlet 352 can be directly facing the second image acquisition window 402, so as to achieve the purpose of directly blowing air to defrost the second image acquisition window 402. In order to make the wind speed provided by the air outlet component 20 cover all areas of the large-area lens and improve the wind speed utilization rate, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the first air outlet 351 may further include a baffle 50, one end of which faces the first image acquisition window 401. The baffle 50 changes the wind speed and direction of the first air outlet 351. The provision of the baffle 50 can increase the air outlet area of ​​the first air outlet 351, and the wind speed passing through the baffle 50 is uniform. In addition, the baffle 50 can change the flow direction of the wind speed, which is applicable to image acquisition windows 40 of various angles and sizes. The baffle 50 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be correspondingly provided at multiple air outlets 35 to change the wind speed direction and blowing area according to design requirements.

[0069] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, both the first air outlet 351 and the baffle 50 can be fixed to the base 80 via a mounting base 501, or the mounting base 501 can be integrally formed with the baffle 50. When the first connecting end is installed, the first air outlet 351 can be connected to the mounting base 501 to form a mating relationship with the baffle 50. While the first air outlet 351 is connected to the mounting base 501, the mounting base 501 does not block the airflow from the first air outlet 351. In other words, a space for airflow is reserved on the mounting base 501. After the airflow passes through the first air outlet 351, it can flow to the baffle 50 and defrost the first image capture window 401.

[0070] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, combined Figure 1The defrost system further includes a frame 60, which is used to fix the image acquisition window 40, wherein the fourth sub-connecting end 342 is fixedly connected to the frame 60. In order to facilitate the fixation of the image acquisition window 40, the frame 60 can be provided inside the automatic robot, and the image acquisition window 40 can be connected to the frame 60 by screws. For example, at least one first mounting hole 602, at least one second mounting hole 603, and at least one third mounting hole 604 can be respectively opened at different positions on the frame 60, wherein the first mounting hole 602 is used to connect the first image acquisition window 401 (such as a landmark code camera), the second mounting hole 603 is used to connect the second image acquisition window 402 (such as a target code camera), and the third mounting hole 604 is used to connect to the base 80 to fix the frame 60 on the base 80 to ensure the stability of the frame 60.

[0071] A connecting hole 601 may also be provided on the frame 60, and the fourth sub-connecting end 342 in the second connecting portion 34 may be connected to the connecting hole 601 of the frame 60 by screw thread, so as to fix the connecting component 30. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, combined Figure 1 When manufacturing the second connecting portion 34, a flange 3421 can be provided on the fourth sub-connecting end 342, and a threaded hole can be provided in the flange 3421, so that the second connecting portion 34 can be fixed to the frame 60 via a threaded connection. The number of the connecting holes 601, the first mounting holes 602, the second mounting holes 603, and the third mounting holes 604, as well as their positions on the frame 60, can be determined and adaptively adjusted based on the connection relationship between each image acquisition window 40 and the frame 60.

[0072] In the present disclosure, the frame 60 can be made of plastic or metal and can be formed using processes such as injection molding, forging, or casting. The shape of the frame 60 can be adaptively modified and adjusted based on the number of image acquisition windows 40 provided in the automatic robot to secure multiple image acquisition windows 40. The fixed position of the connecting component 30 on the frame 60 can also be adaptively adjusted based on the structure of the frame 60.

[0073] In the embodiments provided herein, the control component 10 can adjust the rotational speed of the air outlet component 20 based on the frost and fog conditions on the image capture windows 40 to control the wind speed. For example, if the frost and fog conditions on multiple image capture windows 40 may differ, the air outlet component 20 can be defrosted by comparing the clarity of the image information captured from the multiple image capture windows 40 and determining the wind speed for the image capture window 40 with the lowest clarity, thereby ensuring that all image capture windows 40 are defrosted. However, due to wind speed losses in the connecting component 30, the wind speed generated by the air outlet component 20 will typically be greater than the wind speed determined by the image capture window 40 with the lowest clarity.

[0074] In the embodiments provided in the present disclosure, the defrost system can be operated before the automatic robot operates in the temperature transition area to prevent the occurrence of frost and fog condensation on the image acquisition window 40; or it can be operated after the automatic robot operates in the temperature transition area to remove frost and fog that has adhered to the image acquisition window 40.

[0075] In some embodiments, the defrost system may further include a temperature control component, which may be used in conjunction with the air outlet component 20. When the automatic robot operates across temperature zones, the temperature difference at the image acquisition window 40 is reduced, the amount of frost and fog condensation is reduced, and the defrost efficiency of the defrost system is improved.

[0076] The present disclosure provides an automatic robot defrosting system, which controls the start and stop and wind speed of the air outlet component 20 through the control component 10, so that the air outlet component 20 has a circulating wind speed, and the wind speed is connected through the connecting component 30 and flows to the target area to blow air to the image acquisition window 40 in the target area. The wind speed takes away the condensed water or frost fog generated on the image acquisition window 40 due to temperature changes, thereby ensuring the clarity of the image acquisition window 40, thereby improving the accuracy of image acquisition by the image acquisition window 40, ensuring the normal operation of the automatic robot, and improving the adaptability of the automatic robot to various temperature environments and changes in ambient temperature, thereby improving the practicality of the automatic robot.

[0077] The present disclosure also provides an automatic robot, such as Figure 9 As shown, combined Figure 1 The automatic robot 100 includes: the above-mentioned defrosting system 200, a base 80 and a processing module.

[0078] The defrost system 200 is mounted on the base 80. The processing module is connected to the control component 10 and the image acquisition window 40, receives image information captured by the image acquisition window 40, and controls the wind speed of the air outlet component 20 via the control component 10 based on the image information. The automatic robot 100 may also include an upper cover, which cooperates with the base 80 to form the housing of the automatic robot.

[0079] In the embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the autonomous robot 100 further includes a navigation sensor, which includes at least one image acquisition window 40. The navigation sensor is used to provide a running path for the autonomous robot 100. The navigation sensor can be one or a combination of a magnetic navigation sensor, a torque sensor, a photoelectric navigation sensor, a positioning radio frequency sensor, and a gyroscope. The navigation sensor includes the image acquisition window 40. If the image acquisition window 40 is a camera, the navigation sensor includes a camera.

[0080] In the embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the operation mode of the automatic robot 100 is explained by taking the image acquisition window 40 including a landmark code camera and a target code camera as an example: the landmark code in its predetermined operation path is acquired by the landmark code camera, and the next operation path of the automatic robot 100 is determined according to the acquired landmark code until the landmark code acquired by the landmark code camera is the target landmark code; when the target code camera acquires multiple target codes and determines that the acquired target code is a preset target code, the target item corresponding to the preset target code is transported; the landmark code camera continues to acquire landmark codes until the target item is transported to the position corresponding to the preset landmark code.

[0081] Among them, the automatic robot 100 will produce changes in the ambient temperature during the above-mentioned operation process. For example, if the target item to be transported is a frozen item, the automatic robot 100 will experience a change from a low-temperature environment to a high-temperature environment, that is, the temperature will suddenly change from below 0°C to room temperature, that is, the automatic robot 100 will operate across temperature zones. When the temperature changes suddenly, condensation water or frost fog will be generated on the camera. At this time, the camera cannot capture clear landmark codes and target codes, resulting in the camera not being able to work normally.

[0082] The automatic robot 100 provided by the present disclosure is equipped with a defrost system 200. Before the automatic robot 100 enters the temperature transition zone, the defrost system 200 can be turned on to pre-defrost the automatic robot 100, and / or after the automatic robot 100 enters the temperature transition zone, the defrost system 200 can be turned on to defrost the automatic robot 100. Both of these can ensure the normal shooting function of the camera, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the automatic robot 100, and avoiding the phenomenon that the automatic robot 100 cannot operate normally or effectively due to changes in the temperature environment.

[0083] The autonomous robot 100 also includes a rechargeable power supply, which can be recharged after depletion to meet operational needs. The autonomous robot 100 can utilize lithium batteries, lead-acid batteries, lead-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and the like. For example, the charge capacity of lithium batteries is significantly affected by temperature, and the charge capacity is limited at low temperatures. In actual operation, the autonomous robot 100 may become depleted and unable to operate in low-temperature environments. Direct charging in such a low-temperature environment would not meet the required charge capacity.

[0084] The automatic robot 100 provided by the present disclosure, since it has a defrost system 200, can automatically run from a low-temperature area to a high-temperature area for charging operations when its power is insufficient, and is not restricted by changes in ambient temperature, thereby further improving the degree of automation of the automatic robot 100.

[0085] It should be noted that the defrost system 200 provided in the present disclosure is not limited to defrosting the navigation sensor within the automatic robot 100, but can also perform defrosting operations on other components within the automatic robot 100, which may affect normal operation due to frost fog generated by operation across temperature zones.

[0086] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic robotic defrosting system, characterized in that: include: Control components; an air outlet component, the air outlet component being connected to the control component, the air outlet component being used to generate wind speed, and the control component being used to control the air outlet component; A connecting component is configured as an air outlet channel, a first end of the connecting component is connected to the air outlet component, a second end of the connecting component has an air outlet, and the air outlet is set to face the target area, wherein at least one image acquisition window is set in the target area, and the image acquisition window is used to collect image information of the target object.

2. The automatic robot defrosting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the air outlets is greater than or equal to the number of the image acquisition windows.

3. The automatic robot defrosting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The image acquisition window includes a first image acquisition window and a second image acquisition window, and the air outlet includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the first air outlet faces the first image acquisition window, and the second air outlet faces the second image acquisition window.

4. The automatic robot defrosting system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a first connecting pipe, a first connecting portion, a second connecting pipe, and a second connecting portion that are connected in sequence. The first connecting portion includes a first sub-connecting end, a second sub-connecting end, and the first air outlet. The second connecting portion includes a third sub-connecting end, a fourth sub-connecting end, and the second air outlet. Wherein, the first end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the air outlet component, and the second end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the first sub-connecting end; the second sub-connecting end is connected to the first end of the second connecting pipe, and the second end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the third sub-connecting end.

5. The automatic robot defrosting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first air outlet further includes a baffle, one end of which faces the first image acquisition window, and the wind speed and direction of the first air outlet are changed by the baffle.

6. The automatic robotic defrosting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second air outlet is a tapered air outlet.

7. The automatic robotic defrosting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The defrosting system further includes a frame, which is used to fix the image acquisition window, wherein the fourth sub-communication end is fixedly connected to the frame.

8. The automatic robotic defrosting system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fourth sub-communication end is threadedly connected to the frame.

9. The automatic robot defrosting system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The defrost system further includes a fixed end plate, the control component and the air outlet component are both fixed to one side of the fixed end plate, and the other side of the fixed end plate is fixed to the interior of the automatic robot.

10. An automatic robot, characterized in that: include: The defrost system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, a base, the defrost system being mounted on the base; A processing module is connected to the control component and the image acquisition window respectively, receives image information acquired by the image acquisition window, and regulates the wind speed of the air outlet component through the control component according to the image information.

11. The automatic robot according to claim 10, characterized in that: The automatic robot further includes a navigation sensor, which includes at least one image acquisition window. The navigation sensor is used to provide a running path for the automatic robot.

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