Vehicle carrier
By designing a vehicle carrier with a rotatably connected base and retractable modules, the height limitation problem in the prior art is solved, efficient vehicle transportation in complex terrain is achieved, and the cost and difficulty are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422821679.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle transporters are too high to directly dive under the vehicle and require other tools to raise the vehicle, which increases transport costs and makes it difficult to adapt to complex road conditions.
A vehicle transporter is designed. It forms a two-fold or three-fold structure through a rotatably connected first base and second base, combined with a retractable third module. It can adapt to complex terrain, reduce ground clearance, lower the overall height, and adapt to vehicles with different wheelbases through a walking mechanism and a clamping mechanism.
The vehicle transporter's compatibility and passability on complex terrains are improved, the transport cost is reduced, and it can enter the bottom of the vehicle without the help of other equipment, reducing the overall height and improving the transport efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of vehicle transport equipment, and in particular relates to a vehicle transporter. Background Art
[0002] At present, in order to ensure its load capacity and ability to pass through complex road surfaces, existing vehicle transporters are usually designed to be relatively high. Such high vehicle transporters cannot directly dive under the vehicle. When transporting the vehicle, other tools (such as building bosses) are needed to raise the vehicle, which in turn increases the cost of transporting the vehicle. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a vehicle carrier that can reduce its height and improve its compatibility with complex terrain.
[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle transporter, comprising a first module, a second module, a third module, a battery, and a charging stand. The first module comprises a first base, the second module comprises a second base, the second base and the first base are arranged along a first direction, and the first direction is the length direction of the vehicle transporter. The third module has a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end are arranged along the first direction, the first end is rotatably connected to the first base with a second direction as an axis, and the second end is rotatably connected to the second base with the second direction as an axis, and the second direction is the width direction of the vehicle transporter. The battery is arranged in the first module, the second module, or the third module, and the charging stand is arranged in the first module, the second module, or the third module, and is electrically connected to the battery.
[0005] In some embodiments of the present application, the third module includes a first sub-base and a second sub-base, the first end is located in the first sub-base, the second end is located in the second sub-base, and the first sub-base and the second sub-base are connected to each other movably along the first direction.
[0006] In some embodiments of the present application, the third module further includes a guide rail and a slider connected to each other, one of the guide rail and the slider is arranged on the first sub-base, and the other is arranged on the second sub-base, and the guide rail extends along the first direction.
[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, along the third direction, the projection of the third module does not overlap with the projection of the first transmission mechanism of the first clamping mechanism in the first module, and the projection of the third module does not overlap with the projection of the second transmission mechanism of the second clamping mechanism in the second module, and the third direction is the height direction of the vehicle transporter.
[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the third module further includes a driving mechanism, which connects the first sub-base and the second sub-base, and is configured to drive the first sub-base and the second sub-base to move relative to each other along the first direction.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, along the third direction, the projection of the driving mechanism does not overlap with the projection of the first transmission mechanism of the first clamping mechanism in the first module, and the projection of the driving mechanism does not overlap with the projection of the second transmission mechanism of the second clamping mechanism in the second module, and the third direction is the height direction of the vehicle carrier.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the first module further includes a first walking mechanism connected to the first base, and the first walking mechanism is configured to drive the first module to move.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the first traveling mechanism includes a first portion, a second portion, and two first drive wheels. The first portion is rotatably connected to the first base body about a third direction as an axis, where the third direction is the height direction of the vehicle carrier. The second portion is rotatably connected to the first portion. Both first drive wheels are rotatably connected to the second portion, with the axes of the two first drive wheels being parallel and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion.
[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the first module further includes two first support wheels, which are rotatably connected to the first base, and the two first support wheels are spaced apart along the second direction; along the first direction, the two first support wheels are both located on the side of the first drive wheel away from the second module; when the vehicle transporter is located on a flat ground, the first drive wheel contacts the ground, and the first support wheels are suspended.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the first walking mechanism further includes a first pin and a plurality of first elastic members. The first pin connects the first portion and the second portion, with the axis of the first pin being perpendicular to the axis of the first drive wheel. The plurality of first elastic members connect the first portion and the second portion, with some of the first elastic members located on one side of the first pin and some located on the other side of the first pin.
[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the first module includes a first clamping mechanism, which is provided on the first base and is used to clamp the tire of the vehicle; the second module includes a second clamping mechanism, which is provided on the second base and is used to clamp the tire of the vehicle.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the vehicle transporter further includes a radar device, and the radar device is disposed in the first module, the second module, or the third module.
[0016] In summary, when the vehicle carrier of the present application encounters uneven ground during travel, the third module rotatably connects the first and second bases. The third module can rotate relative to the first and / or second modules, thereby forming a two-fold or three-fold structure along its length. This effectively avoids the risk of the first or second base touching the ground, improves the vehicle carrier's compatibility with complex terrain, and enhances its ability to navigate. Furthermore, by adaptively deforming the vehicle carrier's overall shape to accommodate complex terrain, the vehicle carrier's ground clearance can be appropriately reduced while maintaining its load capacity. This in turn reduces the vehicle carrier's overall height and facilitates its insertion under a vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle transporter in one embodiment of the present application.
[0018] Figure 2 1 is a top view of a vehicle carrier according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle transporter in one embodiment of the present application when the third base is in a retracted state.
[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the third substrate in a contracted state in one embodiment of the present application.
[0021] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle transporter in one embodiment of the present application when the third base is in an unfolded state.
[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the third substrate in an embodiment of the present application in an expanded state.
[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first substrate in one embodiment of the present application.
[0024] Figure 8It is a schematic structural diagram of the first substrate in one embodiment of the present application.
[0025] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first substrate in one embodiment of the present application.
[0026] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first substrate in one embodiment of the present application.
[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first base in an embodiment of the present application when the first clamping arm is in a first state.
[0028] Figure 12 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first clamping arm in a first state and a second state in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the dotted line represents the first state and the solid line represents the second state.
[0029] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second base in an embodiment of the present application when the second clamping arm is in the third state.
[0030] Figure 14 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the second clamping arm in the third state and the fourth state in one embodiment of the present application, wherein the dotted line represents the third state and the solid line represents the fourth state.
[0031] Reference numerals
[0032] Vehicle transporter 100
[0033] Module 10
[0034] First substrate 11
[0035] The first walking mechanism 12
[0036] First driving source 121
[0037] First driving wheel 122
[0038] First reduction box 123
[0039] Part 1241
[0040] Part II 1242
[0041] First pin 125
[0042] First elastic member 126
[0043] First support wheel 127
[0044] The third support wheel 128
[0045] The first clamping mechanism 13
[0046] The third driving source 131
[0047] First transmission mechanism 132
[0048] First screw 1321
[0049] First nut 1322
[0050] First connecting plate 1323
[0051] First connecting rod 1324
[0052] First clamping arm 133
[0053] First connection end 1331
[0054] First rotating end 1332
[0055] Module 20
[0056] Second base body 21
[0057] Second walking mechanism 22
[0058] Second driving source 221
[0059] Second driving wheel 222
[0060] Second reduction box 223
[0061] Part III 2241
[0062] Part 4 2242
[0063] Second pin 225
[0064] Second elastic member 226
[0065] Second support wheel 227
[0066] Fourth support wheel 228
[0067] Second clamping mechanism 23
[0068] Fourth driving source 231
[0069] Second transmission mechanism 232
[0070] Second lead screw 2321
[0071] Second nut 2322
[0072] Second connecting plate 2323
[0073] Second connecting rod 2324
[0074] Second clamping arm 233
[0075] Second connection end 2331
[0076] Second rotating end 2332
[0077] Module 30
[0078] First sub-base 31
[0079] First end portion 311
[0080] Second sub-base 32
[0081] Second end portion 321
[0082] Guide rail 33
[0083] Slider 34
[0084] Fifth support wheel 35
[0085] Protective plate 40
[0086] Charging station 50
[0087] Radar device 60
[0088] Operating device 70
[0089] First direction X
[0090] Second direction Y
[0091] The third direction Z
[0092] The following specific implementation methods will further illustrate this application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0093] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.
[0094] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "set" on another element, it may be directly set on the other element or there may be a centrally arranged element at the same time. In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between the two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
[0095] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application.
[0096] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first," "second," etc. are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0097] References to "embodiments" herein mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of such phrases in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. The various embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.
[0098] It should be noted that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of the present application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary and should not constitute any limitation to the present application.
[0099] The embodiments of the present application are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0100] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle transporter 100 , which can be moved under a vehicle to be transported (hereinafter referred to as a vehicle) and move while carrying the vehicle to transport the vehicle to a preset area.
[0101] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 of the present application may be used in places including but not limited to smart parking lots, battery swap stations, and vehicle manufacturing centers.
[0102] The vehicle carrier 100 of the present application includes a first module 10, a second module 20 and a third module 30, wherein the third module 30 is connected to the first module 10 and the second module 20. At least one of the first module 10 and the second module 20 has a walking mechanism, so that the vehicle carrier 100 can move.
[0103] The first module 10 includes a first base 11 , and the second module 20 includes a second base 21 . The first base 11 and the second base 21 are arranged along a first direction X.
[0104] The third module 30 has a first end 311 and a second end 321, which are arranged along the first direction X. The first end 311 is rotatably connected to the first base 11 with the second direction Y as the axis, and the second end 321 is rotatably connected to the second base 21 with the second direction Y as the axis.
[0105] The first direction X is the length direction of the vehicle carrier 100 , and the second direction Y is the width direction of the vehicle carrier 100 .
[0106] When the vehicle transporter 100 encounters uneven terrain during operation, the third module 30 rotatably connects the first base 11 and the second base 21. The third module 30 can rotate relative to the first module 10 and / or the second module 20, thereby forming a two-fold or three-fold structure along its length. This helps prevent the risk of the first base 11 or the second base 21 touching the ground, improves the vehicle transporter 100's compatibility with complex terrain, and enhances its maneuverability. Furthermore, by adaptively deforming the overall shape of the vehicle transporter 100 to accommodate complex terrain, the ground clearance of the vehicle transporter 100 can be appropriately reduced while maintaining its load capacity. This helps reduce the overall height of the vehicle transporter 100 and facilitates its insertion under a vehicle.
[0107] To ensure the load capacity of the vehicle transporter 100 and its adaptability to complex terrain, existing vehicle transporters 100 are generally tall. When transporting a vehicle, additional equipment is required to raise the vehicle so that the vehicle transporter 100 can be moved under the vehicle chassis, which increases the difficulty and cost of moving the vehicle.
[0108] The vehicle transporter 100 of the present application, through its adaptive deformation to complex terrain, can appropriately reduce the ground clearance of the vehicle transporter 100 while maintaining load capacity, thereby reducing the overall height of the vehicle transporter 100. This allows the vehicle transporter 100 to enter under the vehicle without the need for other equipment to raise the vehicle, greatly reducing the requirements for the transport scenario. In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 of the present application can control its own height to within 90 mm.
[0109] It should be noted that the structure of the vehicle transporter 100 of the present application does not strictly distinguish between front and back. That is, when the vehicle transporter 100 moves along the first direction X, the first module 10 may be in front and the second module 20 may be in the back, or the second module 20 may be in front and the first module 10 may be in the back. Hereinafter, the descriptions of front and back are only used to describe the front and back of the vehicle transporter 100 along the direction of movement and are not used to limit the positions of the individual modules or structures.
[0110] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the third module 30 includes a first sub-base 31 and a second sub-base 32, which are connected together for mutual movement along a first direction X. A first end 311 is located on the first sub-base 31, and a second end 321 is located on the second sub-base 32. The first sub-base 31 is rotatably connected to the first base 11 via the first end 311, and the second sub-base 32 is rotatably connected to the second base 21 via the second end 321. In this embodiment, by designing the third module 30 as two parts that are mutually movable along the first direction X, the third module 30 forms a retractable structure. By adaptively adjusting its length along the first direction X, the distance between the first base 11 and the second base 21, i.e., the distance between the first module 10 and the second module 20, can be adjusted, as well as the distance between the front and rear clamping mechanisms of the vehicle transporter 100. This allows the vehicle transporter 100 to be adapted for vehicles with different wheelbases, thereby improving its compatibility with vehicles of different wheelbases. On the other hand, the telescopic third module 30 is also helpful in reducing the total length of the vehicle carrier 100 along the first direction X, reducing the space occupied by the vehicle carrier 100 , and improving the throughput performance of the vehicle carrier 100 .
[0111] In certain usage scenarios, when the vehicle transporter 100 is moved in an unloaded state, the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32 can be synchronously adjusted so that the two move relative to each other along the first direction X, thereby adjusting the vehicle transporter 100 to a wheelbase suitable for the vehicle to be transported. This helps to shorten the transport cycle of the vehicle transporter 100 and improve transport efficiency.
[0112] In some embodiments, the third module 30 further includes a guide rail 33 and a slider 34 connected to each other. One of the guide rail 33 and the slider 34 is disposed on the first sub-base 31, and the other of the guide rail 33 and the slider 34 is disposed on the second sub-base 32. The guide rail 33 extends along the first direction X. In this embodiment, by providing the guide rail 33 and the slider 34 on the third module 30, the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32 are slidably connected, which helps to improve the smoothness of the extension and retraction of the third module 30.
[0113] In one embodiment, the guide rail 33 and the slider 34 may be replaced by a guide sleeve and a guide post, which are sleeved together, with one of the guide sleeve and the guide post being disposed on the first sub-base 31 and the other of the guide sleeve and the guide post being disposed on the second sub-base 32. It is understood that the combination of the guide rail 33 and the slider 34 may be equivalently replaced by other linear motion pairs known in the art, and such simple replacement falls within the scope of protection of this application.
[0114] In one possible embodiment, the third module 30 is not provided with a drive mechanism, and the mutual movement between the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32 is passive movement. That is, the third module 30 can achieve telescopic deformation through the movement of one of the first module 10 and the second module 20, or through the differential movement of the first module 10 and the second module 20. This embodiment helps to reduce the number of components of the vehicle transporter 100, and thus helps to reduce the overall height of the vehicle transporter 100, so that the vehicle transporter 100 can enter the bottom of the vehicle without the help of other equipment to raise the vehicle, reducing the requirements for the transport scene.
[0115] In one possible embodiment, the third module 30 is provided with a drive mechanism (not shown), which connects the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32 and is configured to drive the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32 to move relative to each other along the first direction X. By providing the drive mechanism to adjust the length of the third module 30 along the first direction X, the travel mechanism is eliminated, thereby simplifying the circuit system of the vehicle transporter 100.
[0116] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes but is not limited to any one of an electric push rod, a cylinder telescopic rod, and a motor-screw nut mechanism.
[0117] In one embodiment, along the third direction Z, the projection of the drive mechanism does not overlap with the projection of the first transmission mechanism 132 of the first clamping mechanism 13 in the first module 10, nor does the projection of the drive mechanism overlap with the projection of the second transmission mechanism 232 of the second clamping mechanism 23 in the second module 20. This arrangement prevents the drive mechanism in the third module 30 from overlapping with the transmission mechanisms in the first module 10 / second module 20 in the third direction Z, thereby reducing the height of the vehicle transporter 100 and improving its throughput performance.
[0118] As an example, the following further describes the case where the third module 30 is not provided with a driving mechanism.
[0119] like Figure 3 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the first module 10 further includes a first running mechanism 12 connected to the first base 11. The first running mechanism 12 is configured to drive the movement of the first module 10. The second module 20 further includes a second running mechanism 22 connected to the second base 21. The second running mechanism 22 is configured to drive the movement of the second module 20. The simultaneous and coordinated operation of the first running mechanism 12 and the second running mechanism 22 enables the vehicle transporter 100 to achieve forward and backward movement, as well as steering and lateral movement.
[0120] Furthermore, along the first direction X, if one of the first running mechanism 12 and the second running mechanism 22 is operating while the other is inoperative, or if their speeds differ, differential movement occurs between the first module 10 and the second module 20, thereby driving relative movement between the first sub-base 31 and the second sub-base 32. This changes the length of the third module 30 and the distance between the first module 10 and the second module 20. This, in turn, changes the distance between the front and rear clamping mechanisms of the vehicle transporter 100, enabling the vehicle transporter 100 to accommodate vehicles with different wheelbases. If the length of the third module 30 is adjusted using a drive mechanism, the first running mechanism 12 and / or the second running mechanism 22 must operate to accommodate the length adjustment. Otherwise, the drive wheels of the first running mechanism 12 or the second running mechanism 22 will rub against the ground, shortening their service life. In this embodiment, the third module 30 is not provided with a drive mechanism. Instead, the distance between the front and rear clamping mechanisms is adjusted by operating the first running mechanism 12 and / or the second running mechanism 22 to stretch or compress the length of the third module 30, which effectively minimizes the impact on the service life of the first running mechanism 12 and the second running mechanism 22.
[0121] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 can adjust the distance between the front and rear clamping mechanisms in situ. At this time, one of the first traveling mechanism 12 and the second traveling mechanism 22 is in operation, and the other is inoperable.
[0122] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 can adjust the distance between the front and rear clamping mechanisms during movement. In this case, the first traveling mechanism 12 and the second traveling mechanism 22 operate simultaneously, but at different moving speeds. This adjustment method allows the vehicle transporter 100 to be adjusted to an appropriate length before reaching under the vehicle, and to immediately begin clamping the vehicle after moving under the vehicle. This helps to shorten the vehicle transport cycle of the vehicle transporter 100 and improve transport efficiency.
[0123] In one embodiment, the first walking mechanism 12 includes a first driving source 121 and a first driving wheel 122. The first driving source 121 is connected to the first base 11. The first driving source 121 is connected to the first driving wheel 122 and is used to drive the first driving wheel 122 to rotate. The first driving wheel 122 is rotatably connected to the first base 11. The first driving wheel 122 is used to support the first module 10 and carry the first module 10 to move.
[0124] In one embodiment, the first traveling mechanism 12 is rotatably connected to the first base 11 about a third direction Z as an axis. By rotating relative to the first base 11, the first traveling mechanism 12 can adjust the angle of the first drive wheel 122 relative to the first base 11, thereby adjusting the movement direction of the first traveling mechanism 12 and the movement direction of the vehicle transporter 100. The third direction Z represents the height and thickness of the vehicle transporter 100. In one embodiment, the first traveling mechanism 12 is rotatably connected to the first base 11 about the third direction Z as an axis via a slewing bearing (not shown).
[0125] Furthermore, the first traveling mechanism 12 includes two first drive wheels 122. The axes of the two first drive wheels 122 are parallel to each other, that is, the two drive wheels are positioned at the same angle relative to the first base 11. This helps reduce wear on the first drive wheels 122 during movement of the vehicle transporter 100, thereby extending their service life. In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is moving or preparing to move in the first direction X, the two first drive wheels 122 are positioned relative to each other in the second direction Y, with their axes overlapping.
[0126] When the vehicle transporter 100 moves along the first direction X, the axis directions of the two first drive wheels 122 are parallel to the second direction Y; when the vehicle transporter 100 moves along the second direction Y, the axis directions of the two first drive wheels 122 are parallel to the first direction X; when the vehicle transporter 100 turns, the axis directions of the two first drive wheels 122 are inclined to the first direction X and the second direction Y.
[0127] The first traveling mechanism 12 includes two first drive sources 121, one of which is connected to a first drive wheel 122, and the other of which is connected to the other first drive wheel 122. When the two first drive sources 121 are configured to rotate at the same speed, the first traveling mechanism 12 will move relatively stationary relative to the first base 11. When the two first drive sources 121 are configured to rotate at different speeds, the first traveling mechanism 12 will rotate relative to the first base 11, facilitating adjustment of the vehicle transporter 100's movement direction.
[0128] In one embodiment, the first traveling mechanism 12 further includes two first reduction gearboxes 123, one of which is connected to each of the first drive wheels 122 and the other to the first drive wheel 122. The provision of the first reduction gearboxes 123 facilitates adjusting the rotational speed of the first drive wheels 122 and increasing their torque, thereby increasing the load-carrying capacity of the vehicle transporter 100. It should be noted that the specific structure of the reduction gearboxes is conventional in the art and will not be further described herein.
[0129] In one embodiment, the first traveling mechanism 12 further includes a first portion 1241 and a second portion 1242. The first portion 1241 is rotatably connected to the first base 11 about a third direction Z as an axis, and the second portion 1242 is rotatably connected to the first portion 1241. The axis of rotation of the second portion 1242 relative to the first portion 1241 is perpendicular to the axis of the two first drive wheels 122. The first drive source 121 and the first drive wheels 122 are both disposed on the second portion 1242. When the vehicle transporter 100 travels on uneven ground, the second portion 1242 drives the two first drive wheels 122 to rotate relative to the first portion 1241 and the first base 11, thereby adjusting the relative height of the two first drive wheels 122. This allows the two first drive wheels 122 to adaptively adjust their positions relative to the first base 11 so that they can simultaneously touch the ground, or at least one of the drive wheels can touch the ground. This reduces the risk of both first drive wheels 122 idling simultaneously, thereby improving the compatibility of the vehicle transporter 100 on complex terrain and enhancing its maneuverability.
[0130] In one embodiment, the first walking mechanism 12 further includes a first pin 125, which connects the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242, allowing the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242 to rotate relative to each other. The axis of the first pin 125 is perpendicular to the axis of the two first drive wheels 122.
[0131] In one embodiment, the first traveling mechanism 12 further includes a plurality of first elastic members 126 connected to the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242. The first elastic members 126 provide elastic cushioning along the third direction Z for relative rotation between the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242, thereby improving relative rotational stability between the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242. Furthermore, when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the plurality of first elastic members 126 can simultaneously deform under pressure, thereby providing a cushioning effect and reducing the impact of the vehicle's transient pressure on the first traveling mechanism 12.
[0132] In one embodiment, the first elastic member 126 is a compression spring and is arranged along the third direction Z (ie, vertical direction).
[0133] In one embodiment, the first travel mechanism 12 includes four first elastic members 126. The centers of the four first elastic members 126 are connected in sequence to form a rectangle, and the first pin 125 is located at the centerline of the rectangle. This arrangement further improves the relative rotational stability between the first portion 1241 and the second portion 1242, and extends the service life of the first elastic members 126.
[0134] In one embodiment, the first module 10 further includes a first support wheel 127 rotatably connected to the first base 11. By providing the first support wheel 127 on the first module 10, when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the first support wheel 127 can provide support for the first base 11 by contacting the ground, thereby reducing deformation of the first base 11. Furthermore, the first support wheel 127 can share pressure with the first drive wheel 122, thereby reducing wear on the first drive wheel 122 and extending its service life. On the other hand, when the vehicle transporter 100 travels on uneven ground, the first module 10 may cause the two first drive wheels 122 to tilt, causing one of the first drive wheels 122 to fail to touch the ground, resulting in the other first drive wheel 122 being subjected to greater pressure or causing the vehicle transporter 100 to be unable to move normally. By providing the first support wheel 127, the first support wheel 127 can maintain contact with the ground in such a complex situation, providing better support, thereby facilitating the compatibility of the vehicle transporter 100 with complex terrain, improving the passability of the vehicle transporter 100, reducing the wear of the first drive wheel 122, and extending the service life of the first drive wheel 122.
[0135] In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is located on a flat surface and is unloaded, the first drive wheel 122 contacts the ground, while the first support wheel 127 is suspended. By controlling the ground clearance of the first support wheel 127, the first support wheel 127 can contact the ground when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle and traveling on a flat surface. By contacting the ground, the first support wheel 127 provides support for the first base 11, which helps reduce deformation of the first base 11. Furthermore, the first support wheel 127 can share pressure with the first drive wheel 122, reducing wear on the first drive wheel 122 and extending its service life. On the other hand, when the vehicle transporter 100 is in a state of loading a vehicle and moving on uneven ground, the first module 10 may cause the two first drive wheels 122 to tilt, causing one of the first drive wheels 122 to fail to touch the ground, causing the other first drive wheel 122 to be subjected to greater pressure or causing the vehicle transporter 100 to be unable to move normally. By providing the first support wheels 127, the first support wheels 127 can maintain contact with the ground in such complex situations, providing better support, thereby facilitating the compatibility of the vehicle transporter 100 with complex terrain and improving the passability of the vehicle transporter 100.
[0136] In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the first supporting wheel 127 is located on a side of the first driving wheel 122 facing away from the second module 20 .
[0137] In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the first supporting wheel 127 is located on a side of the first driving wheel 122 facing away from the second module 20 .
[0138] In one embodiment, the first module 10 includes two first support wheels 127 . The two first support wheels 127 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, which helps to improve the support stability of the first support wheels 127 on the first base 11 .
[0139] In one embodiment, the first supporting wheel 127 is a universal wheel.
[0140] In one embodiment, the first module 10 further includes a third support wheel 128 rotatably connected to the first base 11 and located on the first base 11 near the end of the third module 30. When the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the third support wheel 128 can provide support for the first base 11, reducing deformation of the first base 11 and reducing wear between the first drive wheel 122 and the ground. In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the first support wheel 127 and the third support wheel 128 are located on either side of the first drive wheel 122. The first support wheel 127 and the third support wheel 128 can cooperate to provide support for the first base 11, further reducing deformation of the first base 11 and reducing wear between the first drive wheel 122 and the ground.
[0141] In one embodiment, the third support wheel 128 is a universal wheel.
[0142] like Figure 3 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the second walking mechanism 22 includes a second driving source 221 and a second driving wheel 222, the second driving source 221 is connected to the second base 21, the second driving source 221 is connected to the second driving wheel 222 and is used to drive the second driving wheel 222 to rotate, the second driving wheel 222 is rotatably connected to the second base 21, and the second driving wheel 222 is used to support the second module 20 and carry the second module 20 to move.
[0143] In one embodiment, the second traveling mechanism 22 is rotatably connected to the second base 21 about the third direction Z as the axis. By rotating relative to the second base 21, the second traveling mechanism 22 can adjust the angle of the second drive wheel 222 relative to the second base 21, thereby adjusting the movement direction of the second traveling mechanism 22 and the movement direction of the vehicle transporter 100. In one embodiment, the second traveling mechanism 22 is rotatably connected to the second base 21 about the third direction Z as the axis via a slewing bearing (not shown).
[0144] Furthermore, the second traveling mechanism 22 includes two second drive wheels 222. The axes of the two second drive wheels 222 are parallel to each other, that is, the two drive wheels are positioned at the same angle relative to the second base 21. This helps reduce wear on the second drive wheels 222 during movement of the vehicle transporter 100, thereby extending their service life. In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is moving or preparing to move in the first direction X, the two second drive wheels 222 are positioned opposite each other in the second direction Y, with their axes overlapping.
[0145] When the vehicle carrier 100 moves along the first direction X, the axis directions of the two second drive wheels 222 are parallel to the second direction Y; when the vehicle carrier 100 moves along the second direction Y, the axis directions of the two second drive wheels 222 are parallel to the first direction X; when the vehicle carrier 100 turns, the axis directions of the two second drive wheels 222 are inclined to the first direction X and the second direction Y.
[0146] The second traveling mechanism 22 includes two second drive sources 221, one of which is connected to one second drive wheel 222, and the other of which is connected to the other second drive wheel 222. When the two second drive sources 221 are configured to rotate at the same speed, the second traveling mechanism 22 will move relatively stationary relative to the second base 21. When the two second drive sources 221 are configured to rotate at different speeds, the second traveling mechanism 22 will rotate relative to the second base 21, facilitating adjustment of the vehicle transporter 100's movement direction.
[0147] In one embodiment, the second traveling mechanism 22 further includes two second reduction gearboxes 223, one of which is connected to a second driving wheel 222 and the other to a second driving wheel 222. The provision of the second reduction gearboxes 223 facilitates adjusting the rotational speed of the second driving wheel 222 and increasing its rotational torque, thereby increasing the carrying capacity of the vehicle transporter 100.
[0148] In one embodiment, the second traveling mechanism 22 further includes a third portion 2241 and a fourth portion 2242. The third portion 2241 is rotatably connected to the second base 21 about a third direction Z as an axis, and the fourth portion 2242 is rotatably connected to the third portion 2241. The axis of rotation of the fourth portion 2242 relative to the third portion 2241 is perpendicular to the axis of the two second drive wheels 222. The second drive source 221 and the second drive wheels 222 are both disposed on the fourth portion 2242. When the vehicle transporter 100 travels on uneven ground, the fourth portion 2242 drives the two second drive wheels 222 to rotate relative to the third portion 2241 and the second base 21, thereby adjusting the relative height of the two second drive wheels 222. This allows the two second drive wheels 222 to adaptively adjust their positions relative to the second base 21 so that they can simultaneously touch the ground, or at least one of the drive wheels can touch the ground. This reduces the risk of both second drive wheels 222 idling simultaneously, thereby improving the compatibility of the vehicle transporter 100 on complex terrain and enhancing its maneuverability.
[0149] In one embodiment, the second walking mechanism 22 further includes a second pin 225, which connects the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242, allowing the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242 to rotate relative to each other. The axis of the second pin 225 is perpendicular to the axis of the two second drive wheels 222.
[0150] In one embodiment, the second traveling mechanism 22 further includes a plurality of second elastic members 226 connected to the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242. The second elastic members 226 provide elastic cushioning along the third direction Z for relative rotation between the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242, thereby improving relative rotational stability between the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242. Furthermore, when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the plurality of second elastic members 226 can simultaneously deform under pressure, thereby providing a cushioning effect and reducing the impact of the vehicle's transient pressure on the second traveling mechanism 22.
[0151] In one embodiment, the second elastic member 226 is a compression spring and is arranged along the third direction Z (ie, vertical direction).
[0152] In one embodiment, the second travel mechanism 22 includes four second elastic members 226. The centers of the four second elastic members 226 are connected in sequence to form a rectangle, and the second pin 225 is located at the centerline of the rectangle. This arrangement further improves the relative rotational stability between the third portion 2241 and the fourth portion 2242, and extends the service life of the second elastic members 226.
[0153] In one embodiment, the second module 20 further includes second support wheels 227, which are rotatably connected to the second base 21. By providing the second support wheels 227 on the second module 20, when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the second support wheels 227 can provide support for the second base 21 by contacting the ground, thereby reducing deformation of the second base 21. Furthermore, the second support wheels 227 can share pressure with the second drive wheels 222, thereby reducing wear on the second drive wheels 222 and extending their service life. On the other hand, when the vehicle transporter 100 travels on uneven ground, the second module 20 may cause the two second drive wheels 222 to tilt, causing one of the second drive wheels 222 to fail to touch the ground, resulting in the other second drive wheel 222 being subjected to greater pressure. By providing the second support wheel 227, the second support wheel 227 can maintain contact with the ground in such a complex situation, providing better support, thereby facilitating the vehicle transporter 100's compatibility with complex terrain, improving the vehicle transporter's 100's passability, reducing wear on the second drive wheel 222, and extending the service life of the second drive wheel 222.
[0154] In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is located on a flat surface and is unloaded, the second drive wheel 222 contacts the ground, while the second support wheel 227 is suspended. By controlling the ground clearance of the second support wheel 227, the second support wheel 227 can contact the ground when the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle and traveling on a flat surface. By contacting the ground, the second support wheel 227 provides support for the second base 21, which helps reduce deformation of the second base 21. Furthermore, the second support wheel 227 can share pressure with the second drive wheel 222, reducing wear on the second drive wheel 222 and extending its service life. On the other hand, when the vehicle transporter 100 is in a state of loading a vehicle and moving on uneven ground, the second module 20 may cause the two second drive wheels 222 to tilt, causing one of the second drive wheels 222 to fail to touch the ground, causing the other second drive wheel 222 to be subjected to greater pressure or causing the vehicle transporter 100 to be unable to move normally. By providing the second support wheels 227, the second support wheels 227 can maintain contact with the ground in such complex situations, providing better support, thereby facilitating the compatibility of the vehicle transporter 100 with complex terrain and improving the passability of the vehicle transporter 100.
[0155] In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the second supporting wheel 227 is located on a side of the second driving wheel 222 facing away from the second module 20 .
[0156] In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the second supporting wheel 227 is located on a side of the second driving wheel 222 facing away from the second module 20 .
[0157] In one embodiment, the second module 20 includes two second support wheels 227 . The two second support wheels 227 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, which helps to improve the support stability of the second support wheels 227 on the second base 21 .
[0158] In one embodiment, the second supporting wheel 227 is a universal wheel.
[0159] In one embodiment, the second module 20 further includes a fourth support wheel 228 rotatably connected to the second base 21 and located on the second base 21 near an end of the third module 30. When the vehicle transporter 100 is loaded with a vehicle, the fourth support wheel 228 can provide support for the second base 21, reducing deformation of the second base 21 and reducing wear between the second drive wheel 222 and the ground. In one embodiment, along the first direction X, the second support wheel 227 and the fourth support wheel 228 are located on either side of the second drive wheel 222. The second support wheel 227 and the fourth support wheel 228 can cooperate to provide support for the second base 21, further reducing deformation of the second base 21 and reducing wear between the second drive wheel 222 and the ground.
[0160] In one embodiment, the fourth support wheel 228 is a universal wheel.
[0161] like Figure 3 、 Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in one embodiment, the first module 10 further includes a first clamping mechanism 13 , which is disposed on the first base 11 . The first clamping mechanism 13 is configured to clamp the tires of the vehicle through operation, thereby prompting the vehicle transporter 100 to move the vehicle off the ground.
[0162] In one embodiment, the first clamping mechanism 13 includes a third driving source 131 , a first transmission mechanism 132 and two pairs of first clamping arms 133 . The third driving source 131 is connected to the first base 11 , and the first transmission mechanism 132 connects the third driving source 131 and the two pairs of first clamping arms 133 .
[0163] The two pairs of first clamping arms 133 are respectively provided on either side of the first base 11 along the second direction Y, and each first clamping arm 133 is rotatably connected to the first base 11. One pair of first clamping arms 133 corresponds to one tire of the vehicle, and the other pair of first clamping arms 133 corresponds to the other tire of the vehicle, the two tires being the front tire or the rear tire of the vehicle.
[0164] Each first clamping arm 133 includes a first connecting end 1331 and a first rotating end 1332. Taking a pair of first clamping arms 133 as an example, the first connecting ends 1331 of the two first clamping arms 133 are spaced apart along the first direction X, and the first rotating ends 1332 of the two first clamping arms 133 are configured to rotate toward or away from each other synchronously.
[0165] The pair of first clamping arms 133 has a first state and a second state.
[0166] When the paired first clamping arms 133 are in the first state, the included angle between the two first clamping arms 133 is between 150° and 210°, and the two first connecting ends 1331 are located between the two first rotating ends 1332. In this retracted state, the first clamping arms 133 help reduce their impact on the width of the unloaded vehicle carrier 100 and improve the vehicle carrier 100's ability to pass through. Optionally, when the paired first clamping arms 133 are in the first state, the included angle between the two first clamping arms 133 is 180°.
[0167] When the paired first clamping arms 133 are in the second state, the included angle between the two first clamping arms 133 is between 0 and 30 degrees, and both first connecting ends 1331 extend beyond the first base 11. In this state, the first clamping arms 133 are in an open position, and the paired first clamping arms 133 are capable of supporting a vehicle tire. Alternatively, when the paired first clamping arms 133 are in the second state, the included angle between the two first clamping arms 133 is 0 degrees.
[0168] In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is unloaded, the two paired first clamping arms 133 are in a first state. When the vehicle transporter 100 moves under the vehicle, the two paired first clamping arms 133 switch from the first state to the second state. The two first clamping arms 133 rotate toward each other, thereby clamping and supporting the tire located above, allowing the vehicle transporter 100 to carry the vehicle.
[0169] When the vehicle transporter 100 carries a vehicle and moves to a predetermined area, the two first clamping arms 133 switch from the second state to the first state. The two first clamping arms 133 rotate away from each other, thereby lowering the supported tire, and the vehicle transporter 100 places the vehicle in the predetermined area.
[0170] In one embodiment, the third driving source 131 is a servo motor.
[0171] In one embodiment, the first transmission mechanism 132 includes but is not limited to any one of connecting rod transmission, screw transmission, and lead screw transmission.
[0172] In one embodiment, the first transmission mechanism 132 includes a first screw 1321 , two first nuts 1322 , two first connecting plates 1323 and four first connecting rods 1324 .
[0173] The first lead screw 1321 extends along the first direction X and is rotatably connected to the first base 11 about the first direction X. The third drive source 131 is connected to the first lead screw 1321 and can drive the first lead screw 1321 to rotate. The first lead screw 1321 has two parts with opposite rotation directions, and each of the two parts has a first nut 1322 sleeved thereon.
[0174] The two first connecting plates 1323 are arranged along the first direction X and are each movably connected to the first base 11 along the first direction X. One first connecting plate 1323 is connected to one first nut 1322, and the other first connecting plate 1323 is connected to the other first nut 1322. When the third drive source 131 drives the first lead screw 1321 to rotate, the two first nuts 1322 can drive the two first connecting plates 1323 to move toward or away from each other along the first direction X.
[0175] Taking one of the first connecting plates 1323 as an example, one end of the first connecting plate 1323 along the second direction Y is connected to the first connecting end 1331 of a first clamping arm 133, and the other end along the second direction Y is connected to the first connecting end 1331 of another first clamping arm 133. The two first clamping arms 133 are arranged along the second direction Y.
[0176] Furthermore, any one of the first connecting rods 1324 connects the first rotating end 1332 of a first clamping arm 133 and the first base 11. The first connecting rod 1324 is configured such that when the first connecting plate 1323 drives the first rotating end 1332 of the first clamping arm 133 to move along the first direction X, the first connecting rod 1324 applies a force to the first rotating end 1332, causing the first rotating end 1332 to rotate relative to the first connecting plate 1323, thereby switching the first clamping arm 133 between the first state and the second state.
[0177] Furthermore, when the third driving source 131 drives the first screw 1321 to rotate, the two first connecting plates 1323 can be driven to move toward or away from each other along the first direction X through the two first nuts 1322, and then the two first connecting plates 1323 drive the first connecting ends 1331 of the four first clamping arms 133 to move, so that the two pairs of first clamping arms 133 switch between the first state and the second state.
[0178] like Figure 3 、 Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, in one embodiment, the second module 20 further includes a second clamping mechanism 23 , which is disposed on the second base 21 . The second clamping mechanism 23 is configured to clamp the tires of the vehicle through operation, thereby prompting the vehicle transporter 100 to move the vehicle off the ground.
[0179] In one embodiment, the second clamping mechanism 23 includes a fourth driving source 231 , a second transmission mechanism 232 and two pairs of second clamping arms 233 . The fourth driving source 231 is connected to the second base 21 , and the second transmission mechanism 232 connects the fourth driving source 231 and the two pairs of second clamping arms 233 .
[0180] The two pairs of second clamping arms 233 are respectively provided on both sides of the second base 21 along the second direction Y, and each second clamping arm 233 is rotatably connected to the second base 21. One pair of second clamping arms 233 corresponds to one tire of the vehicle, and the other pair of second clamping arms 233 corresponds to the other tire of the vehicle, and the two tires are either the front tire or the rear tire of the vehicle.
[0181] Each second clamping arm 233 includes a second connecting end 2331 and a second rotating end 2332. Taking a pair of second clamping arms 233 as an example, the second connecting ends 2331 of the two second clamping arms 233 are spaced apart along the first direction X, and the second rotating ends 2332 of the two second clamping arms 233 are configured to rotate toward or away from each other synchronously.
[0182] The pair of second clamping arms 233 has a third state and a fourth state.
[0183] When the paired second clamping arms 233 are in the third state, the included angle between the two second clamping arms 233 is between 150° and 210°, and the two second connecting ends 2331 are located between the two second rotating ends 2332. In this retracted state, the second clamping arms 233 are effectively retracted, which helps reduce the impact of the second clamping arms 233 on the width of the unloaded vehicle transporter 100 and improves the vehicle transporter 100's ability to pass through. Optionally, when the paired second clamping arms 233 are in the third state, the included angle between the two second clamping arms 233 is 180°.
[0184] When the paired second clamping arms 233 are in the fourth state, the included angle between the two second clamping arms 233 is between 0 and 30 degrees, and both second connecting ends 2331 extend beyond the second base 21. In this state, the second clamping arms 233 are in an open position, and the paired second clamping arms 233 are capable of supporting a vehicle tire. Alternatively, when the paired second clamping arms 233 are in the fourth state, the included angle between the two second clamping arms 233 is 0 degrees.
[0185] In one embodiment, when the vehicle transporter 100 is unloaded, the two paired second clamping arms 233 are in the third state. When the vehicle transporter 100 is moved under the vehicle, the two paired second clamping arms 233 switch from the third state to the fourth state. The two second clamping arms 233 rotate toward each other, thereby clamping and supporting the tire located above, allowing the vehicle transporter 100 to carry the vehicle.
[0186] When the vehicle transporter 100 carries the vehicle and moves to the predetermined area, the two second clamping arms 233 switch from the fourth state to the third state, and the two second clamping arms 233 rotate away from each other, thereby lowering the supported tire, and the vehicle transporter 100 places the vehicle in the predetermined area.
[0187] In one embodiment, the fourth driving source 231 is a servo motor.
[0188] In one embodiment, the second transmission mechanism 232 includes but is not limited to any one of connecting rod transmission, screw transmission, and lead screw transmission.
[0189] In one embodiment, the second transmission mechanism 232 includes a second lead screw 2321 , two second nuts 2322 , two second connecting plates 2323 and four second connecting rods 2324 .
[0190] The second lead screw 2321 extends along the first direction X and is rotatably connected to the second base 21 about the first direction X. The fourth drive source 231 is connected to the second lead screw 2321 and can drive the second lead screw 2321 to rotate. The second lead screw 2321 has two parts with opposite rotation directions, and each of the two parts has a second nut 2322 sleeved thereon.
[0191] The two second connecting plates 2323 are arranged in an array along the first direction X and are each movably connected to the second base 21 along the first direction X. One second connecting plate 2323 is connected to one second nut 2322, and the other second connecting plate 2323 is connected to another second nut 2322. When the fourth drive source 231 drives the second lead screw 2321 to rotate, the two second connecting plates 2323 can be driven to move toward or away from each other along the first direction X via the two second nuts 2322.
[0192] Taking one of the second connecting plates 2323 as an example, one end of the second connecting plate 2323 along the second direction Y is connected to the second connecting end 2331 of a second clamping arm 233, and the other end along the second direction Y is connected to the second connecting end 2331 of another second clamping arm 233. The two second clamping arms 233 are arranged along the second direction Y.
[0193] Furthermore, any second connecting rod 2324 connects the second rotating end 2332 of a second clamping arm 233 and the second base 21. The second connecting rod 2324 is configured such that when the second connecting plate 2323 drives the second rotating end 2332 of the second clamping arm 233 to move along the first direction X, the second connecting rod 2324 applies a force to the second rotating end 2332, causing the second rotating end 2332 to rotate relative to the second connecting plate 2323, thereby switching the second clamping arm 233 between the third state and the fourth state.
[0194] Furthermore, when the fourth driving source 231 drives the second screw 2321 to rotate, the two second connecting plates 2323 can be driven to move toward or away from each other along the first direction X through the two second nuts 2322, and then the two second connecting plates 2323 drive the second connecting ends 2331 of the four second clamping arms 233 to move, so that the two pairs of second clamping arms 233 switch between the third state and the fourth state.
[0195] In one embodiment, the first clamping mechanism 13 and the second clamping mechanism 23 work synchronously to simultaneously clamp the four tires of the vehicle to support the load, or simultaneously release the four tires of the vehicle to place the vehicle in a predetermined area.
[0196] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the third module 30 further includes a fifth support wheel 35, which is rotatably connected to the first sub-base 31 or the second sub-base 32. The provision of the fifth support wheel 35 provides support for the third module 30, reduces the risk of the first sub-base 31 or the second sub-base 32 touching the ground, improves the compatibility of the vehicle carrier 100 in complex terrain, and enhances its passability. Furthermore, the fifth support wheel 35 helps to share the pressure of the first module 10 and the second module 20, reduces the wear of the first drive wheel 122 and the second drive wheel 222, and extends their service life.
[0197] In one embodiment, the fifth support wheel 35 is a universal wheel.
[0198] In one embodiment, the third module 30 includes a plurality of fifth support wheels 35 , some of which are located at one end of the third module 30 along the second direction Y, and some of which are located at both ends of the third module 30 along the second direction Y.
[0199] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 further includes a plurality of protective plates 40. Some of the protective plates 40 are disposed on the end of the first base 11 away from the second base 21, and some of the protective plates 40 are disposed on the end of the second base 21 away from the first base 11. Providing the protective plates 40 on the first and second bases 11, 21 facilitates protection of the first and second modules 10, 20, and reduces the risk of damage to the first and second bases 11, 21.
[0200] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 further includes a battery (not shown). The battery is located in the first module 10, the second module 20, or the third module 30. The battery can provide power to power-consuming modules on the vehicle transporter 100, such as the travel mechanism and the clamping mechanism. Optionally, the battery can be located in the third module 30. This improves the space utilization of the vehicle transporter 100 and reduces the impact of the battery on various mechanisms on the first module 10 or the second module 20. This can also reduce the risk of the battery overlapping other structures along the third direction Z, thereby reducing the height of the vehicle transporter 100.
[0201] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 further includes a charging station 50, which is disposed on the first module 10, the second module 20, or the third module 30. The charging station 50 is electrically connected to the battery and can be connected to an external charging device to recharge the battery. In one embodiment, the charging station 50 is disposed at an end of the first module 10 or the second module 20, facilitating docking with the external charging device. In one embodiment, the charging station 50 includes a brush plate and brush block module.
[0202] In one embodiment, the vehicle hauler 100 further includes a radar device 60 , which is disposed in the first module 10 , the second module 20 , or the third module 30 . The radar device 60 can sense the environment to guide the movement of the vehicle hauler 100 , enabling the vehicle hauler 100 to move autonomously, thereby increasing the intelligence of the vehicle hauler 100 .
[0203] In one embodiment, the vehicle transporter 100 further includes a manual operating device 70, which is connected to the first module 10 or the second module 20 via a cable. When the vehicle transporter 100 malfunctions and cannot operate autonomously, the vehicle transporter 100 can be manually controlled by controlling the operating device 70.
[0204] The above description is only a specific implementation method of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the disclosure scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A vehicle transporter, characterized in that: include: A first module, the first module comprising a first substrate; A second module, the second module comprising a second base, the second base and the first base being arranged along a first direction, the first direction being a length direction of the vehicle carrier; a third module, the third module having a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end being arranged in an aligned manner along the first direction, the first end being rotatably connected to the first base with the second direction as an axis, and the second end being rotatably connected to the second base with the second direction as an axis, the second direction being a width direction of the vehicle carrier; a battery, the battery being disposed in the first module, the second module, or the third module; A charging base is disposed on the first module, the second module, or the third module and is electrically connected to the battery.
2. The vehicle transporter according to claim 1, wherein: The third module includes a first sub-base and a second sub-base, the first end is located in the first sub-base, the second end is located in the second sub-base, and the first sub-base and the second sub-base are connected to each other movably along the first direction.
3. The vehicle carrier according to claim 2, wherein: The third module further includes a guide rail and a slider connected to each other, one of the guide rail and the slider is arranged on the first sub-base, and the other is arranged on the second sub-base, and the guide rail extends along the first direction.
4. The vehicle carrier according to claim 1, wherein: Along the third direction, the projection of the third module does not overlap with the projection of the first transmission mechanism of the first clamping mechanism in the first module, and the projection of the third module does not overlap with the projection of the second transmission mechanism of the second clamping mechanism in the second module. The third direction is the height direction of the vehicle carrier.
5. The vehicle carrier according to claim 2, wherein: The third module further includes a driving mechanism connecting the first sub-base and the second sub-base, and the driving mechanism is configured to drive the first sub-base and the second sub-base to move relative to each other along the first direction.
6. The vehicle carrier according to claim 5, wherein: Along the third direction, the projection of the driving mechanism does not overlap with the projection of the first transmission mechanism of the first clamping mechanism in the first module, and the projection of the driving mechanism does not overlap with the projection of the second transmission mechanism of the second clamping mechanism in the second module. The third direction is the height direction of the vehicle carrier.
7. The vehicle carrier according to claim 1, wherein: The first module further includes a first walking mechanism connected to the first base, and the first walking mechanism is configured to drive the first module to move; The first walking mechanism comprises: a first portion, the first portion being rotatably connected to the first base with a third direction as an axis, the third direction being a height direction of the vehicle carrier; a second portion rotatably connected to the first portion; Two first driving wheels are rotatably connected to the second part, and the axes of the two first driving wheels are parallel and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second part relative to the first part.
8. The vehicle carrier according to claim 7, wherein: The first module further includes two first support wheels, the two first support wheels are rotatably connected to the first base, and the two first support wheels are spaced apart along the second direction; Along the first direction, the two first support wheels are both located on a side of the first driving wheel facing away from the second module; When the vehicle carrier is located on a flat ground, the first driving wheel contacts the ground and the first supporting wheel is suspended in the air.
9. The vehicle carrier according to claim 7, wherein: The first walking mechanism further includes: a first pin connecting the first portion and the second portion, wherein an axis direction of the first pin is perpendicular to an axis direction of the first driving wheel; A plurality of first elastic members are provided, each of which connects the first portion and the second portion. Some of the first elastic members are located on one side of the first pin shaft, and some of the first elastic members are located on the other side of the first pin shaft.
10. The vehicle carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The first module includes a first clamping mechanism, which is provided on the first base and is used to clamp a tire of a vehicle; The second module includes a second clamping mechanism, which is provided on the second base body and is used to clamp the tire of the vehicle; The vehicle carrier further includes a radar device, and the radar device is disposed in the first module, the second module, or the third module.