Loading and unloading mechanism for square ball robot
By designing a loading and unloading mechanism that includes a support base, a fixed bracket, and a sprocket, the problem of large cubes getting stuck during the loading and unloading process of the cube robot was solved, achieving efficient unloading and collection of cubes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520098636.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-16
AI Technical Summary
During the loading and unloading process, large square balls are prone to getting stuck in the recesses of the inclined plate of the existing square ball robot, which may damage the robot itself and reduce loading and unloading efficiency.
A loading and unloading mechanism was designed, including a support base, a fixed bracket, a sprocket, and a drive motor. The support base is driven to move by a brake, and the rotation of the sprocket drives the collection frame to rise and fall. By using the staggered arrangement of inclined plates and the cooperation of the blocking bracket, large cubes can be slid down and small cubes can be collected smoothly.
This reduces the jamming of square balls, improves the continuity of loading and unloading, ensures that the robot can unload large square balls without additional impact, and improves loading and unloading efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of square ball robot technology, and in particular to a loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot. Background Technology
[0002] A robot is a machine system capable of performing tasks automatically or manually. It can achieve various complex functions through devices such as sensors, controllers, and actuators. Robots work by combining software programming and hardware; their operating principle involves executing specific tasks through programming. They are typically designed, manufactured, and maintained by humans. Robots can replace humans in performing repetitive, dangerous, or high-risk tasks, and have become an important part of many industries, bringing numerous conveniences and benefits to humanity.
[0003] Existing cube-shaped robots typically have drive wheels on both sides, and are driven by internal drive motors. The front of the loading and unloading robot has multiple rotating discs, which are also driven by motors. The rotating discs are equipped with elastic rubber bands, which have a certain degree of elasticity and thus provide a good gripping effect for the cubes. As the rotating discs rotate, the cubes are sequentially conveyed and transferred to the collection frame at the rear. The inner wall of the collection frame is equipped with limit brackets, allowing smaller cubes to pass through. Larger cubes are then conveyed to the inclined plate at the top. However, when aligning with the cube collection frame for placement, the edges of larger cubes can get stuck in the recesses of the inclined plate, requiring additional impact force from the cube-shaped robot to remove them. This not only risks damage to the cube-shaped robot itself but also reduces the efficiency of placing the cubes.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot.
[0006] The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot provided by this utility model includes:
[0007] The support base has brakes at both ends for driving the support base to move. A baffle plate is fixedly connected to one end of the support base. The top of the baffle plate away from the support base is bent outward and bottom. Support brackets are provided at both ends of the top of the baffle plate along the bending angle.
[0008] A fixed bracket is fixedly connected to the top center of the support base. Guide brackets are respectively provided at both ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket. A sprocket and a drive motor for driving the sprocket to rotate are respectively provided at the center of both ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket. A collection frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two sprockets. A first inclined plate and a second inclined plate are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction on the inner side wall of the collection frame. The second inclined plate is staggered with the support bracket. A blocking bracket is movably connected to both ends of the outer side wall of the collection frame, and the bottom of the blocking bracket is in contact with the guide bracket.
[0009] Furthermore, the braking component includes a plurality of brake wheels sequentially meshed on the support base and a drive motor for driving the brake wheels to rotate, the drive motor being disposed at the top of the support base.
[0010] Furthermore, a limiting bracket is fixedly connected to the end of the fixed bracket away from the blocking bracket, and the limiting bracket is located between the first inclined plate and the second inclined plate.
[0011] Furthermore, two support frames are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed bracket, and the bottom of the second inclined plate is fixedly connected to the two support frames respectively.
[0012] Furthermore, the two outer side walls of the fixed bracket are fixedly connected with limit rods, and the limit rods are in contact with the bottom of the blocking bracket.
[0013] Furthermore, an auxiliary support is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the blocking support, and the auxiliary support is in contact with the top of the guide support.
[0014] Compared with related technologies, the loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0015] This invention utilizes a support bracket to move the support base via a braking mechanism. This movement causes the fixed bracket to move relative to the support until it comes into contact with the cube ball collection frame. A drive motor then rotates a sprocket, causing the collection frame to rise slightly. The drive motor then reverses, lowering the collection frame to its initial, lower position. At this point, the support bracket and the second inclined plate are on the same horizontal plane, lifting the recessed area of the large cube ball at the top of the second inclined plate. Simultaneously, the blocking bracket engages with the guide bracket at the bottom and, as the frame descends, pushes against the blocking bracket, causing it to rotate and creating an opening. This allows the large cube ball at the top of the second inclined plate to slide into the cube ball collection frame, completing the unloading of the large cube ball. This reduces jamming, improves continuity, and allows the cube ball robot to complete the discharge without needing to install additional components. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the state structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the state structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0019] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Support base; 2. Brake wheel; 3. Blocking plate; 4. Support bracket; 5. Fixed bracket; 6. Guide bracket; 7. Sprocket; 8. Retraction frame; 9. First inclined plate; 10. Support frame; 11. Second inclined plate; 12. Blocking bracket; 13. Limiting bracket; 14. Limiting rod; 15. Auxiliary bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0021] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the state structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the state structure of the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot provided by this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0022] In the specific implementation process, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the loading and unloading mechanism for the square ball robot includes a support base 1. Brakes for driving the support base 1 to move are respectively provided at both ends of the support base 1. A blocking plate 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the support base 1. The top of the blocking plate 3 away from the support base 1 is bent outward to the bottom. Support brackets 4 are respectively provided at both ends of the top of the blocking plate 3 along the bending angle.
[0023] A fixed bracket 5 is fixedly connected to the top center of the support base 1. Guide brackets 6 are respectively installed at both ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket 5. A sprocket 7 and a drive motor for rotating the sprocket 7 are respectively installed at the center of both ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket 5. A collecting frame 8 is fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two sprockets 7. A first inclined plate 9 and a second inclined plate 11 are sequentially installed vertically on the inner wall of the collecting frame 8. The second inclined plate 11 is staggered with the support bracket 4. Blocking brackets 12 are movably connected to both ends of the outer wall of the collecting frame 8, and the bottom of the blocking brackets 12 is in contact with the guide brackets 6. When the top of the first inclined plate 9 collects enough small cubes and the top of the second inclined plate 11 collects a certain amount of large cubes, the braking device is activated to move the support base 1, causing it to move relative to the fixed bracket 5 until it is in contact with the cube collection frame. The drive motor drives the sprocket 7 to rotate, causing the sprocket 7 to rotate and drive the collection frame to rise slightly. The drive motor then reverses, causing the collection frame to descend to a lower position in the initial stage. At this time, the support bracket 4 and the second inclined plate 11 are on the same horizontal plane, thereby lifting the recessed part of the large cube ball at the top of the second inclined plate 11. At the same time, the blocking bracket 12 is attached to the guide bracket 6 at the bottom, and as it descends, it pushes against the blocking bracket 12, causing it to rotate, thereby forming a certain opening. This allows the large cube ball located at the top of the second inclined plate 11 to slide into the cube ball collection frame, completing the unloading of the large cube ball, reducing jamming, and improving continuity. The drive motor then rotates again, lifting the collection frame until the first inclined plate 9 and the support bracket 4 are on the same plane, allowing the small cube ball to slide down the inclined trajectory into the cube ball collection frame, completing the collection of the small cube ball.
[0024] The braking component includes a plurality of brake wheels 2 sequentially meshed on the support base 1 and a drive motor that drives the brake wheels 2 to rotate. The drive motor is located at the top inside the support base 1.
[0025] A limiting bracket 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed bracket 5 away from the blocking bracket 12, and the limiting bracket 13 is located between the first inclined plate 9 and the second inclined plate 11. Two support frames 10 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed bracket 5. The bottom of the second inclined plate 11 is fixedly connected to the two support frames 10 respectively. Limiting rods 14 are fixedly connected to the two outer walls of the fixed bracket 5, and the limiting rods 14 are in contact with the bottom of the blocking bracket 12. An auxiliary bracket 15 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the blocking bracket 12, and the auxiliary bracket 15 is in contact with the top of the guide bracket 6.
[0026] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In specific implementation, after the top of the first inclined plate 9 collects enough small cubes and the top of the second inclined plate 11 collects a certain amount of large cubes, the braking component is activated to move the bearing base 1, causing it to move relative to the fixed bracket 5 until it is in contact with the cube collection frame. The drive motor drives the sprocket 7 to rotate, causing the sprocket 7 to rotate and drive the collection frame to rise slightly. The drive motor then reverses, causing the collection frame to fall to a lower position in the initial stage. At this time, the bearing bracket 4 and the second inclined plate 11 are on the same horizontal plane, thereby lifting the recessed part of the large cubes at the top of the second inclined plate 11. At the same time, the blocking bracket 12 is in contact with the guide bracket 6 at the bottom, and as it falls, it pushes against the blocking bracket 12, causing it to rotate, thereby forming a certain opening, allowing the large cubes located at the top of the second inclined plate 11 to slide into the cube collection frame, completing the unloading of the large cubes, reducing jamming, and improving continuity.
[0027] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.
[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A loading and unloading mechanism for a cube-shaped robot, characterized in that, include; The support base (1) is provided with brakes at both ends for driving the support base (1) to move. A baffle plate (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the support base (1). The top of the baffle plate (3) away from the support base (1) is bent outward to the bottom. Support brackets (4) are provided at both ends of the top of the baffle plate (3) along the bending angle. A fixed bracket (5) is fixedly connected to the top middle position of the bearing base (1). Guide brackets (6) are respectively provided at the two ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket (5). A sprocket (7) and a drive motor for driving the sprocket (7) to rotate are respectively provided at the center of the two ends of the inner wall of the fixed bracket (5). A collection frame (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two sprockets (7). A first inclined plate (9) and a second inclined plate (11) are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction on the inner wall of the collection frame (8). The second inclined plate (11) is staggered with the bearing bracket (4). A blocking bracket (12) is movably connected to both ends of the outer wall of the collection frame (8), and the bottom of the blocking bracket (12) is in contact with the guide bracket (6).
2. The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The braking component includes a plurality of brake wheels (2) sequentially meshed on the support base (1) and a drive motor for driving the brake wheels (2) to rotate. The drive motor is located at the top inside the support base (1).
3. The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed bracket (5) is fixedly connected to a limiting bracket (13) at one end away from the blocking bracket (12), and the limiting bracket (13) is located between the first inclined plate (9) and the second inclined plate (11).
4. The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the fixed bracket (5) is fixedly connected to two support frames (10), and the bottom of the second inclined plate (11) is fixedly connected to the two support frames (10) respectively.
5. The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two outer side walls of the fixed bracket (5) are fixedly connected to the limiting rods (14), and the limiting rods (14) are in contact with the bottom of the blocking bracket (12).
6. The loading and unloading mechanism for a square ball robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, An auxiliary support (15) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the blocking support (12), and the auxiliary support (15) is in contact with the top of the guide support (6).