Slide switch for relieving robot charging

Abstract

The utility model discloses a slide switch for relieving charging of a robot, which comprises a plurality of capacitance switches, each capacitance switch is provided with a VCC pin, a GND pin and a signal output pin; a plurality of 3PIN sockets, wherein each 3PIN socket is connected with the VCC pin, the GND pin and the signal output pin of one capacitor switch; the plug-in unit is connected with the 3PIN socket; the Android screen is provided with a VCC end, a GND end and a plurality of IO ends, VCC pins of the plurality of capacitance switches are connected to the VCC end of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, GND pins of the plurality of capacitance switches are connected to the GND end of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, and signal output pins of the plurality of capacitance switches are connected to one IO end of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in respectively. And by combining a plurality of capacitance switches, the sliding effect of different lengths can be realized, and the adaptability and universality of the device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of robots, in particular to a sliding switch for releasing charging of robots. Background Art

[0002] In modern robotics, slide switches are often used to control various robot functions, such as releasing the charging state. Traditional slide switches often use mechanical buttons or knobs, which suffer from short lifespans and fragility. In recent years, capacitive touch switches have gained increasing attention due to their advantages such as no mechanical wear, high sensitivity, and long service life. However, existing gesture slide switches have a low market share, are mostly custom products, and suffer from the following disadvantages:

[0003] 1) The high cost of design changes increases the difficulty of improving the design;

[0004] 2) Standardization leads to poor adaptability. The slider length is fixed and cannot be universally applied to meet the needs of different scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0005] To this end, it is necessary to provide a sliding switch for releasing the robot from charging, so as to solve the problem that the standardization of existing sliding switches leads to poor adaptability, fixed slider length, and inability to be universalized to meet the needs of different scenarios.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the inventor provides a sliding switch for releasing the charging of a robot, comprising:

[0007] A plurality of capacitive switches, each of the capacitive switches having a VCC pin, a GND pin, and a signal output pin;

[0008] A plurality of 3-pin sockets, each of which is connected to a VCC pin, a GND pin, and a signal output pin of a capacitive switch;

[0009] A plug-in connected to the 3-pin socket;

[0010] An Android screen having a VCC terminal, a GND terminal, and multiple IO terminals, wherein the VCC pins of the multiple capacitor switches are connected to the VCC terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, the GND pins of the multiple capacitor switches are connected to the GND terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, and the signal output pins of the multiple capacitor switches are respectively connected to one IO terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in.

[0011] Furthermore, there are three capacitive switches and three 3PIN sockets, and the plug-in is a DB9 plug-in.

[0012] Furthermore, the operating voltage of the capacitor switch is 3.3V to 5V.

[0013] Furthermore, the capacitor switch outputs a high level by default and outputs a low level when triggered. Multiple capacitor switches are triggered in sequence, and the triggering time is 100ms to 200ms.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a shell, the capacitive switch is arranged in the shell, and the plug-in is located on the side wall of the shell.

[0015] Furthermore, the capacitive switch is fixed in the housing by hot melt adhesive.

[0016] Furthermore, the plug-in is fixed to the side wall of the shell by bolts.

[0017] Furthermore, both sides of the shell have connecting plates extending outward, and slots are provided on the connecting plates.

[0018] Furthermore, the robot is a cleaning robot.

[0019] Different from the existing technology, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] By combining multiple capacitive switches, you can achieve sliding effects of varying lengths, improving the device's adaptability and versatility. Capacitive touch buttons are widely available, eliminating the need for customization and reducing production costs. They feature simple application circuits, minimal peripheral components, and easy processing at a low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the capacitive switch and 3-pin socket in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the capacitive switch and the Android screen in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 is a timing diagram of the slide switch in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the slide switch in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 5 This is the interface definition diagram of the DB9 plug-in in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 6 is a bottom view of the sliding switch in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional diagram of the cleaning robot in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 8FIG. 4 is a top view of the capacitive switch and the plastic component in this embodiment.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Capacitive switch;

[0031] 2. 3-pin socket;

[0032] 3. Plug-ins;

[0033] 4. Android screen;

[0034] 5. Shell;

[0035] 51. Front cover; 52. Rear cover; 53. Connecting plate; 54. Slot;

[0036] 6. Plastic parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to explain in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, specific solutions that can be implemented, and the purpose and effects of this application, the following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments listed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] References to "embodiments" herein mean that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the word "embodiment" in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit its independence or relevance to other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any manner to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the use of relevant terms herein is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe a logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and both A and B exist. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical "or" relationship.

[0041] In this application, terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, priority or sequence relationship between these entities or operations.

[0042] Without further limitations, in this application, the words "include", "comprise", "have" or other similar expressions used in the sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those defined elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0043] Consistent with the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this manner, such as "multiple groups," "multiple times," etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present application or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0045] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "set", etc. used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art of the present application, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment provides a sliding switch for releasing the robot from charging, comprising:

[0047] A plurality of capacitor switches 1, each capacitor switch 1 having a VCC pin, a GND pin and a signal output pin;

[0048] A plurality of 3-pin sockets 2, each 3-pin socket 2 is respectively connected to a VCC pin, a GND pin, and a signal output pin of a capacitive switch 1;

[0049] Plug-in 3, plug-in 3 is connected to 3-pin socket 2;

[0050] Android screen 4, Android screen 4 has a VCC terminal, a GND terminal and multiple IO terminals, among which the VCC pins of multiple capacitor switches 1 are connected to the VCC terminal of Android screen 4 through 3PIN socket 2 and plug-in 3, and the GND pins of multiple capacitor switches 1 are connected to the GND terminal of Android screen 4 through 3PIN socket 2 and plug-in 3. The signal output pins of multiple capacitor switches 1 are respectively connected to one IO terminal of Android screen 4 through 3PIN socket 2 and plug-in 3.

[0051] Capacitive switch 1 detects a user's sliding gesture and converts it into an electrical signal through internal logic processing. 3-pin socket 2 connects the pins of capacitive switch 1 to an external circuit, which in turn connects to Android screen 4 via plug-in 3. Upon receiving the signal, Android screen 4 performs a corresponding control operation based on the received electrical signal, such as releasing the robot's charging state.

[0052] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0053] By combining multiple capacitive switches 1, sliding effects of varying lengths can be achieved, improving the device's adaptability and versatility. Capacitive touch buttons are widely available in the market, eliminating the need for customization and reducing production costs. The application circuit is simple, with minimal peripheral components, making processing easy and cost-effective.

[0054] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, there are three capacitive switches 1 and three 3-pin sockets 2, and plug-in 3 is a DB9 plug-in 3. Using standard DB9 plug-in 3 and 3-pin sockets 2 facilitates production and maintenance, and improves system compatibility and scalability. Electrical signals are transmitted to DB9 plug-in 3 via 3-pin sockets 2 and a DB9-to-3-pin cable.

[0055] Figure 2As shown, the VCC ends of the first capacitor switch 1, the second capacitor switch 1 and the third capacitor switch 1 are all connected to the VCC end of the Android screen 4, the GND ends of the first capacitor switch 1, the second capacitor switch 1 and the third capacitor switch 1 are all connected to the GND end of the Android screen 4, and the VCC ends of the first capacitor switch 1, the second capacitor switch 1 and the third capacitor switch 1 are respectively connected to the IO_1 end, IO_2 end and IO_3 end of the Android screen 4.

[0056] In some embodiments, the capacitive switches 1 may also be composed of 2, 4 or 5 capacitive switches 1 , and the specific number depends on actual needs.

[0057] In this embodiment, the operating voltage of the capacitor switch 1 is 3.3V to 5V. This wide voltage range enables the capacitor switch 1 to operate normally under various power supply conditions, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the system.

[0058] See also Figure 3 In this embodiment, the capacitor switch 1 outputs a high level by default and a low level when triggered. Multiple capacitor switches 1 are triggered sequentially, with the triggering duration of each capacitor switch 1 ranging from 100ms to 200ms (milliseconds), and the total triggering duration can be controlled within 1s (second). The triggering duration of each capacitor switch 1 is between 100ms and 200ms, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the trigger signal. The total triggering duration of the capacitor switches 1 is completed within 1 second, ensuring the smoothness and responsiveness of the sliding operation.

[0059] See also Figure 4 In this embodiment, the sliding switch further includes a housing 5, within which the capacitive switch 1 is located, and the plug-in 3 is located on a side wall of the housing 5. The placement of the capacitive switch 1 within the housing 5 achieves a highly integrated design, improving the system's compactness and reliability. The housing 5 provides physical protection from external environmental influences, such as dust and moisture, enhancing the system's reliability and durability. The DB9 plug-in 3, located on the side wall of the housing 5, facilitates connection to external circuits and simplifies installation and maintenance. Figure 5 The interface definition of the DB9 plug-in is shown as follows: Wire sequence ①: the wire is red, defined as 3.3V+; Wire sequence ②: the wire is black, defined as -3.3V+; Wire sequence ③: the wire is yellow, defined as GPIO_1; Wire sequence ④: the wire is green, defined as GPIO_2; Wire sequence ⑤: the wire is blue, defined as GPIO_3.

[0060] In this embodiment, the capacitive switch 1 is secured to the housing 5 using hot melt adhesive. The use of hot melt adhesive provides excellent bonding strength, ensuring that the capacitive switch 1 remains stable during extended use. This ensures the stability of the capacitive switch 1 and prevents loosening or dislodging due to vibration or movement. The use of hot melt adhesive also provides a certain degree of waterproof and dustproof properties.

[0061] See also Figure 4 In this embodiment, the plug-in 3 is fixed to the side wall of the housing 5 by bolts, ensuring the stability of the plug-in 3 and preventing loosening or falling off due to vibration or movement. The bolt fixing method is simple and easy, does not require complex tools and processes, and reduces installation difficulty and cost.

[0062] See also Figure 4 In this embodiment, the housing 5 is substantially rectangular in shape, and has a front cover 51 on the front side of the housing 5 , to which the plug-in 3 is fixed by bolts. The housing 5 has a rear cover 52 on the rear side.

[0063] See also Figure 4 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, both sides of the housing 5 have connecting plates 53 extending outwards, and slots 54 are provided on the connecting plates 53. Figure 6 In the figure, connecting plate 53 extends parallel to the bottom of housing 5. Housing 5 is secured to the robot via slots 54 and bolts. Slots 54 can be oval in shape, allowing for fine-tuning during installation. Bolts can be moved into the oval slots 54 to the desired position.

[0064] See also Figure 7 In this embodiment, the robot is a cleaning robot, and the sliding switch can be installed at the top of the cleaning robot.

[0065] See also Figure 8 In this embodiment, the side wall of the capacitive switch 1 can be limited by the plastic part 6. The shape of the plastic part 6 can be L-shaped or I-shaped, which limits the side wall of the capacitive switch to prevent it from displacement.

[0066] During automatic charging, the cleaning robot's operating screen faces the wall. Sliding the switch to release the charging state triggers the automatic charge release process, and the robot returns to the charging station. Scheduled tasks trigger the robot to automatically execute the automatic charge release process. Both task triggering and sliding the switch to release the charging state trigger the automatic charge release process.

[0067] Specifically, the charging function logic of the cleaning robot is:

[0068] 1. The whole device exits automatic charging, and the FICM sends a request for the head to rotate 180° (head angle 0°, corresponding to motor gear 1). The UCM controls the motor driver board to execute the action.

[0069] 2. TBOX receives the request to exit the pile. The autonomous driving system determines whether there is anyone within 30cm behind it. If there is, it reports this to the FICM, which then announces: "Please make way. Benben needs to go to work."

[0070] 3. When there is no one within 30cm behind the whole machine, the robot starts to retreat to the withdrawal point (25cm in diameter), and the whole machine rotates 180°, ending the automatic charging and withdrawal action;

[0071] 4. The rotation of the head motor and the automatic driving back-up are synchronized, and there is no order relationship;

[0072] 5. UCM feedback head rotation motor position status. If the motor status is abnormal (open circuit / motor damage / overcurrent / short circuit), automatic charging will be canceled and the pile withdrawal will continue, and the fault will be reported to the platform.

[0073] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present utility model. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the present utility model, changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein, or equivalent structural or process transformations made using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, and direct or indirect application of the above technical solutions to other related technical fields are all included in the scope of protection of the present utility model patent.

Claims

1. A sliding switch for releasing the charging of a robot, characterized in that: include: A plurality of capacitive switches, each of the capacitive switches having a VCC pin, a GND pin, and a signal output pin; A plurality of 3-pin sockets, each of which is connected to a VCC pin, a GND pin, and a signal output pin of a capacitive switch; A plug-in connected to the 3-pin socket; An Android screen having a VCC terminal, a GND terminal, and multiple IO terminals, wherein the VCC pins of the multiple capacitor switches are connected to the VCC terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, the GND pins of the multiple capacitor switches are connected to the GND terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in, and the signal output pins of the multiple capacitor switches are respectively connected to one IO terminal of the Android screen through the 3PIN socket and the plug-in.

2. The slide switch according to claim 1, wherein: There are three capacitive switches and three 3PIN sockets, and the plug-in is a DB9 plug-in.

3. The slide switch according to claim 1, wherein: The operating voltage of the capacitor switch is 3.3V to 5V.

4. The slide switch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The capacitor switch outputs a high level by default and outputs a low level when triggered. Multiple capacitor switches are triggered in sequence, and the triggering time is 100ms to 200ms.

5. The slide switch according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a shell, the capacitance switch is arranged in the shell, and the plug-in is located on the side wall of the shell.

6. The slide switch according to claim 5, wherein: The capacitive switch is fixed in the housing by hot melt adhesive.

7. The slide switch according to claim 5, wherein: The insert is fixed to the side wall of the housing by means of bolts.

8. The slide switch according to claim 5, wherein: Both sides of the shell are provided with connecting plates extending outwards, and slots are provided on the connecting plates.

9. The slide switch according to claim 1, wherein: The robot is a cleaning robot.

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