Inspection robot and inspection system

By designing an inspection robot equipped with sensor components, processing units, and alarm units, the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual inspections has been solved, achieving automated and intelligent inspections and ensuring the safety and coverage of large areas.

CN223681114UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16BYD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520242674.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual inspection methods are inefficient in large areas, make it difficult to detect problems in a timely manner, and have problems such as high labor intensity, lack of safety and real-time performance.

Method used

Design an inspection robot equipped with sensor components, a processing unit, and an alarm unit. It can move within the area to be inspected, automatically determine whether to output an alarm signal, and ensure the coverage and efficiency of the inspection through a track system.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the pressure of manual inspections, improves the intelligence level of inspections, promptly detects and handles potential dangers, and ensures regional safety and coverage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an inspection robot and an inspection system, the inspection robot is provided with a robot body, a sensor assembly, a processing unit and an alarm unit, the robot body can carry the sensor assembly to move in a to-be-inspected area, and the sensor assembly can detect image information in the to-be-inspected area. The processing unit firstly receives image information detected by the sensor assembly and then outputs an alarm signal or does not output the alarm signal based on the image information, and the alarm unit sends out corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal; therefore, the inspection robot can flexibly and comprehensively collect the information of the to-be-inspected area and automatically judge whether to output the alarm signal and send out the corresponding alarm information according to the collected information, so that the pressure of manual inspection can be relieved, the intelligent degree of inspection can be improved, and the inspection efficiency can be improved. And security personnel can know the safety condition of the to-be-inspected area in time and handle or evacuate in time, so that the safety is ensured.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to safe inspection technical field especially is involved in a kind of inspection robot and inspection system. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, lithium ion battery is widely used in electric vehicle due to its high specific energy, long cycle life and small memory effect. However, due to the complexity of its working condition, the frequent fire accidents of electric vehicles have become the bottleneck of the continuous development of lithium ion power battery. If the information is not transmitted in time, the spontaneous combustion and other fires will spread in the entire place on a large scale.

[0003] In order to meet the needs of maintenance and safety management of charging field, underground parking lot and roll-on / roll-off ship, it is necessary to regularly conduct routine inspection on the place where the cars are parked. However, the traditional inspection method mainly relies on manual on-site patrol or observation through camera. However, the area of such place is large, and the problems cannot be found in time through manual on-site inspection or video playback observation. Moreover, the labor intensity of manual inspection is large, the efficiency is low, and it is difficult to guarantee the inspection quality and real-time performance. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at at least solving one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] Therefore, one object of the utility model is to provide an inspection robot, which can flexibly and comprehensively collect information of the area to be inspected, and automatically judge whether to output an alarm signal and issue corresponding alarm information according to the collected information, so as to not only reduce the pressure of manual inspection, but also help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, and enable security personnel to timely understand the existence of dangerous hidden dangers or the occurrence of danger, so as to facilitate timely processing or evacuation, thereby ensuring the safety of the area to be inspected.

[0006] Therefore, the second object of the utility model is to provide an inspection system.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses a kind of inspection robot in the first aspect, comprising: robot body, the robot body can be moved in the area to be inspected;Sensor assembly, the sensor assembly is located on the robot body, and the sensor assembly is used to detect image information in the area to be inspected;Processing unit, the processing unit is connected with the sensor assembly, and the processing unit is used to receive the image information, and output alarm signal or not based on the image information;Alarm unit, the alarm unit is connected with the processing unit, and the alarm unit is used to issue corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal.

[0008] According to the utility model discloses a kind of inspection robots, be provided with robot body, sensor assembly, processing unit and alarm unit, robot body can carry sensor assembly and move in the area to be inspected, sensor assembly can detect image information in the area to be inspected, processing unit receives the image information detected by sensor assembly first, then based on image information output alarm signal or do not output alarm signal, alarm unit sends corresponding alarm information when receiving alarm signal. Therefore, the inspection robot can flexibly and comprehensively collect the information of the area to be inspected, and automatically judge whether to output alarm signal and send corresponding alarm information according to the information collected, so as to not only can reduce the pressure of artificial inspection, help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, but also make security personnel understand the existence of dangerous hidden danger or has occurred danger in time, facilitate timely processing or evacuation, so as to ensure the safety of the area to be inspected.

[0009] In addition, the inspection robot according to the utility model can also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] In some examples, the area to be inspected is provided with a track, and the robot body moves along the track. Therefore, the inspection robot can flexibly and comprehensively collect the information of the area to be inspected, ensuring the orderliness and efficiency of the inspection, and can reduce the pressure of artificial inspection, helping to improve the intelligent degree of inspection.

[0011] In some examples, the track is arranged on the top of the area to be inspected. Therefore, the coverage effect of the inspection can be ensured, while the occupied space is small, and the influence on other work can be avoided.

[0012] In some examples, the inspection robot further comprises a controller for controlling the robot body to move at a uniform speed on the track. Therefore, the inspection robot controls the robot body to move at a uniform speed on the track through the controller, so as to ensure the orderliness of the inspection.

[0013] In some examples, the inspection robot further comprises a controller configured to control the robot body to move at variable speed on the track, wherein when the sensor assembly detects that there is no object in the current detection area, a first instruction is sent to the controller, and the controller controls the robot body to move at a first speed in response to the first instruction; when the sensor assembly detects that there is an object in the current detection area, a second instruction is sent to the controller, and the controller controls the robot body to move at a second speed in response to the second instruction, wherein the second speed is lower than the first speed. Thus, the inspection robot controls the robot body to move at variable speed on the track through the controller, which can ensure the reliability of the inspection when there is an object in the current detection area, and can ensure the high efficiency of the inspection when there is no object in the current detection area.

[0014] In some examples, the image information comprises infrared image information and / or visible light image information; the sensor assembly comprises an infrared sensor and / or a visible light sensor, wherein the infrared sensor is configured to detect the infrared image information of the area to be inspected, and the visible light sensor is configured to detect the visible light image information of the area to be inspected. Thus, the reliability and flexibility of the sensor assembly in detecting the image information in the area to be inspected can be ensured, which is helpful for subsequent accurate judgment of whether to send an alarm information.

[0015] In some examples, the processing unit comprises a first processor and / or a second processor, wherein the first processor is in communication connection with the infrared sensor, the first processor is configured to receive the infrared image information, and output an alarm signal or not based on the infrared image information; the second processor is in communication connection with the visible light sensor, and the first processor is configured to receive the visible light image information, and output an alarm signal or not based on the visible light image information. Thus, the reliability and flexibility of the processing unit in receiving the image information and outputting the alarm signal or not based on the image information can be ensured, so that whether to output the alarm signal can be automatically judged according to the collected image information, which is helpful for improving the intelligent degree of the inspection.

[0016] In some examples, the processing unit comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores pre-calibrated standard image information, the processor is configured to read the standard image information from the memory, compare the image information and the standard image information to obtain a difference degree, and output an alarm signal or not based on the difference degree. Thus, the processing unit can automatically judge whether to output the alarm signal according to the collected image information, which is helpful for improving the intelligent degree of the inspection.

[0017] In some examples, the processing unit and / or the alarm unit are arranged in the robot body. Thus, arranging the processing unit in the robot body can ensure the rapidity and reliability of receiving image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information; arranging the alarm unit in the robot body can quickly locate the alarm position, which helps to quickly handle or evacuate, further ensuring safety.

[0018] In some examples, the processing unit and / or the alarm unit are arranged outside the robot body. Thus, the weight of the robot body can be reduced to different degrees, ensuring the flexibility of mobile inspection.

[0019] In some examples, the area to be inspected includes at least one of a parking lot, a charging site, and a roll-on / roll-off ship. Thus, the pressure of manual inspection can be reduced, the intelligent degree of inspection can be improved, and the problem of not being able to avoid in time when an accident occurs during manual inspection can be avoided, ensuring the safety of the inspection.

[0020] In some examples, the alarm information includes prompt information, and position information and / or identity information of the robot body when the alarm signal is generated. Thus, the security personnel can receive the alarm information in time and quickly locate the alarm position, which is convenient for timely handling or evacuation, thereby ensuring safety.

[0021] To achieve the above object, the utility model discloses a second aspect of a kind of inspection system, which includes multiple inspection robots as described above in the utility model.

[0022] According to the inspection system of the utility model, multiple inspection robots as described above in the utility model are included, which helps to improve the efficiency and range of inspection. Each inspection robot is provided with a robot body, a sensor assembly, a processing unit and an alarm unit. The robot body can carry the sensor assembly to move in the area to be inspected. The sensor assembly can detect image information in the area to be inspected. The processing unit receives the image information detected by the sensor assembly first, and then outputs an alarm signal or not based on the image information. The alarm unit sends corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal. Thus, the inspection robot can flexibly and comprehensively collect information of the area to be inspected, and automatically determine whether to output an alarm signal and send corresponding alarm information according to the collected information. This not only reduces the pressure of manual inspection, helps to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, but also enables security personnel to learn about potential dangers or dangers that have occurred in time, which is convenient for timely handling or evacuation, thereby ensuring the safety of the area to be inspected.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, become apparent from the following description, or be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol robot according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol robot according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol system according to a specific embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 5 is a spatial arrangement schematic diagram of a patrol robot according to a specific embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 6 is an interaction schematic diagram of a patrol system according to a specific embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and the embodiments described with reference to the drawings are exemplary, and the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below.

[0032] The embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to Figures 1-6 The patrol robot and the patrol system according to the embodiments of the present application are described.

[0033] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol robot according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, Figure 1 The patrol robot 100 includes: a robot body 110, the robot body 110 is movable in a to-be-patrolled area; a sensor assembly 120, the sensor assembly 120 is arranged on the robot body 110, the sensor assembly 120 is used for detecting image information in the to-be-patrolled area; a processing unit 130, the processing unit 130 is in communication connection with the sensor assembly 120, the processing unit 130 is used for receiving the image information, and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information; an alarm unit 140, the alarm unit 140 is in communication connection with the processing unit 130, and the alarm unit 140 is used for sending corresponding alarm information when the alarm signal is received.

[0034] In specific embodiments, the area to be inspected, for example, includes but is not limited to parking lots, charging sites, and roll-on / roll-off ships, and the like, which are large in area and difficult to manually inspect. The robot body 110 moves and inspects in the area to be inspected, which can reduce the pressure of manual inspection and help improve the intelligent level of inspection. Specifically, a track can be provided above the area to be inspected, and the robot body 110 slides along the track to move and inspect, thereby ensuring the coverage effect of the inspection and avoiding affecting other work.

[0035] In specific embodiments, the sensor assembly 120 is arranged on the robot body 110 to detect image information in the area to be inspected, thereby flexibly and comprehensively collecting information of the area to be inspected following the movement of the robot body 110, which helps to accurately determine whether to issue an alarm information subsequently. Specifically, the sensor assembly 120, for example, includes but is not limited to an infrared sensor for detecting infrared image information of the area to be inspected, and a visible light sensor for detecting visible light image information of the area to be inspected, and the like.

[0036] In specific embodiments, the processing unit 130 first receives the image information detected by the sensor assembly 120, and then outputs an alarm signal or does not output an alarm signal based on the image information, thereby automatically determining whether to output an alarm signal according to the collected image information, which helps to improve the intelligent level of inspection. Specifically, a standard image can be stored in the processing unit 130 first. The processing unit 130 compares the image information detected by the sensor assembly 120 with the standard image. If the comparison result is greater than a preset value, an alarm signal is output, otherwise no alarm signal is output.

[0037] In specific embodiments, the alarm unit 140 issues corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal, thereby enabling security personnel to timely learn of the existence of dangerous hidden dangers or the occurrence of danger, facilitating timely processing or evacuation, and thereby ensuring safety. Specifically, the alarm information, for example, includes but is not limited to sound alarm, light alarm, and text alarm, and the like, thereby ensuring that security personnel can timely receive the alarm information.

[0038] Specifically, the inspection robot 100 according to the utility model, be provided with robot body 110, sensor assembly 120, processing unit 130 and alarm unit 140, robot body 110 can carry sensor assembly 120 and move in the area to be inspected, sensor assembly 120 can detect the image information in the area to be inspected, processing unit 130 receives the image information detected by sensor assembly 120 first, then based on the image information output alarm signal or do not output alarm signal, alarm unit 140 sends corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal. Thus, the inspection robot 100 can flexibly and comprehensively collect information of the area to be inspected, and automatically judge whether to output an alarm signal and send corresponding alarm information according to the collected information, so as to not only reduce the pressure of manual inspection, but also help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, and also make the security personnel know the existence of dangerous hidden dangers or the occurrence of danger in time, facilitate timely processing or evacuation, so as to ensure the safety of the area to be inspected.

[0039] In an embodiment of the utility model, a track is arranged in the area to be inspected, and the robot body 110 moves along the track.

[0040] In a specific embodiment, the area to be inspected, for example, includes but is not limited to a parking lot, a charging site and a roll-on / roll-off ship, and the like, which are large in area and difficult to be manually inspected, a track is arranged in the area to be inspected, and the robot body 110 moves along the track to move and inspect, so as to reduce the pressure of manual inspection and help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection. Specifically, the track can be arranged above the area to be inspected, so as to not only ensure the coverage effect of inspection, but also avoid affecting other work.

[0041] Specifically, the inspection robot 100 according to the utility model is arranged with a track in the area to be inspected, and the robot body 110 moves along the track. Thus, the inspection robot 100 can flexibly and comprehensively collect information of the area to be inspected, ensure the orderliness and efficiency of inspection, reduce the pressure of manual inspection, and help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection.

[0042] In an embodiment of the utility model, the track is arranged on the top of the area to be inspected.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the area to be inspected, for example, includes but is not limited to a parking lot, a charging site and a roll-on / roll-off ship, and the like, which are large in area and difficult to be manually inspected, a track is arranged in the area to be inspected, and the robot body 110 moves along the track to move and inspect, so as to reduce the pressure of manual inspection and help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection. Specifically, the track can be arranged above the area to be inspected, so as to not only ensure the coverage effect of inspection, but also avoid affecting other work.

[0044] Specifically, according to the utility model discloses a patrol robot 100, be provided with the track in the area to be patrolled, the track sets up at the top of the area to be patrolled, and the robot body 110 moves along the track. Therefore, it can ensure the coverage effect of the inspection, and the occupied space is small, and the influence on other work can be avoided.

[0045] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of the patrol robot according to another embodiment of the utility model. As Figure 2 Indicated, in an embodiment of the utility model, the patrol robot 100 further includes: controller 150, and the controller 150 is used to control the robot body 110 uniform speed movement on the track.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the controller 150 controls the robot body 110 uniform speed movement on the track, and therefore, it can ensure the orderliness of the inspection. Specifically, the controller 150 can be integrated on the robot body 110, is convenient for ensuring the rapidity of control, and can also be arranged outside the robot body 110, such as in the monitoring room, is convenient for reducing the weight of the robot body 110, and ensures the flexibility of mobile inspection.

[0047] Specifically, according to the utility model discloses a patrol robot 100, be provided with the track in the area to be patrolled, the track sets up at the top of the area to be patrolled, and the robot body 110 moves along the track. Therefore, it can ensure the coverage effect of the inspection, and the occupied space is small, and the influence on other work can be avoided.

[0048] As Figure 2 Indicated, in an embodiment of the utility model, the patrol robot 100 further includes: controller 150, and the controller 150 is used to control the robot body 110 uniform speed movement on the track.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the controller 150 controls the robot body 110 to move at variable speed on the track. Specifically, when the sensor assembly 120 detects that there is no object in the current detection area, a first instruction is sent to the controller 150, and the controller 150 controls the robot body 110 to move at a first speed in response to the first instruction; when the sensor assembly 120 detects that there is an object in the current detection area, a second instruction is sent to the controller 150, and the controller 150 controls the robot body 110 to move at a second speed in response to the second instruction, wherein the second speed is lower than the first speed, that is, when there is an object in the detection area, the robot body 110 is controlled to move at a low speed for inspection, ensuring the clarity and reliability of the inspection; when there is no object in the detection area, the robot body 110 is controlled to move at a high speed for inspection, ensuring the high efficiency of the inspection. Thus, both the reliability of the inspection when there is an object in the current detection area and the high efficiency of the inspection when there is no object in the current detection area can be ensured.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, the controller 150 can be integrated on the robot body 110 to facilitate the rapidity of the control, or can be arranged outside the robot body 110, such as in a monitoring room, to facilitate the reduction of the weight of the robot body 110 and ensure the flexibility of the mobile inspection.

[0051] Specifically, the inspection robot 100 according to the present application also comprises a controller 150 for controlling the robot body 110 to move at variable speed on the track. Thus, the inspection robot 100 controls the robot body 110 to move at variable speed on the track through the controller 150, both the reliability of the inspection when there is an object in the current detection area and the high efficiency of the inspection when there is no object in the current detection area can be ensured.

[0052] In an embodiment of the present application, the image information comprises infrared image information and / or visible light image information; the sensor assembly 120 comprises an infrared sensor 1201 and / or a visible light sensor 1202, wherein the infrared sensor 1201 is used to detect the infrared image information of the area to be inspected, and the visible light sensor 1202 is used to detect the visible light image information of the area to be inspected.

[0053] In a specific embodiment, the sensor assembly 120 comprises an infrared sensor 1201 for detecting infrared image information of the area to be inspected and / or a visible light sensor 1202 for detecting visible light image information of the area to be inspected. Specifically, the sensor assembly 120 can detect infrared image information of the area to be inspected only by using the infrared sensor 1201, can detect visible light image information of the area to be inspected only by using the visible light sensor 1202, and can detect infrared image information and visible light image information of the area to be inspected simultaneously by using the infrared sensor 1201 and the visible light sensor 1202, thereby ensuring the reliability and flexibility of the sensor assembly 120 in detecting image information in the area to be inspected, and helping to accurately determine whether to send an alarm information subsequently.

[0054] Specifically, the inspection robot 100 according to the present application, the sensor assembly 120 comprises an infrared sensor 1201 for detecting infrared image information of the area to be inspected and / or a visible light sensor 1202 for detecting visible light image information of the area to be inspected. Thus, the reliability and flexibility of the sensor assembly 120 in detecting image information in the area to be inspected can be ensured, and it is helpful to accurately determine whether to send an alarm information subsequently.

[0055] In an embodiment of the present application, the processing unit 130 comprises a first processor 1301 and / or a second processor 1302, wherein the first processor 1301 is in communication connection with the infrared sensor 1201, the first processor 1301 is used for receiving infrared image information, and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the infrared image information; the second processor 1302 is in communication connection with the visible light sensor 1202, and the first processor 1301 is used for receiving visible light image information, and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the visible light image information.

[0056] In a specific embodiment, the processing unit 130 comprises a first processor 1301 for receiving infrared image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the infrared image information and / or a second processor 1302 for receiving visible light image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the visible light image information. Specifically, the processing unit 130 can only use the first processor 1301 to receive infrared image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the infrared image information, can only use the second processor 1302 to receive visible light image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the visible light image information, and can simultaneously use the first processor 1301 and the second processor 1302 to receive infrared image information and visible light image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the infrared image information and the visible light image information, thereby ensuring the reliability and flexibility of the processing unit 130 in receiving image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information, so that it can automatically judge whether to output an alarm signal according to the collected image information, which helps to improve the intelligent degree of the inspection.

[0057] Specifically, the inspection robot 100 according to the present application comprises a first processor 1301 for receiving infrared image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the infrared image information, and / or a second processor 1302 for receiving visible light image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the visible light image information. Thus, the reliability and flexibility of the processing unit 130 in receiving image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information can be ensured, so that it can automatically judge whether to output an alarm signal according to the collected image information, which helps to improve the intelligent degree of the inspection.

[0058] In an embodiment of the present application, the processing unit 130 comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores pre-calibrated standard image information, the processor is configured to read the standard image information from the memory, compare the image information with the standard image information to obtain a difference degree, and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the difference degree.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, the processing unit 130 comprises a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores pre-calibrated standard image information, the processor is configured to read the standard image information from the memory, compare the image information with the standard image information to obtain a difference degree, and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the difference degree. Specifically, if the difference degree is greater than a preset value, an alarm signal is output, and if the difference degree is not greater than the preset value, no alarm signal is output. Thus, the processing unit 130 can automatically judge whether to output an alarm signal according to the collected image information, which helps to improve the intelligent degree of the inspection.

[0060] It should be noted that the standard image is extracted, and the collected image is compared with the standard image to output the difference degree, which is a common means of the processor (for example, the existing DiffImg can help users compare and view the difference between two images, supports multiple file formats, users can analyze each image through a histogram, and enables functions such as double-pane, full-screen mode, and other functions to view the difference in more detail), therefore the above functions of the processor are prior art, and do not involve improvement of the processor, and meet the protection range of the utility model.

[0061] Specifically, according to the inspection robot 100 of the utility model, the processing unit 130 includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores pre-calibrated standard image information, the processor reads the standard image information from the memory, compares the image information with the standard image information, and obtains a difference degree, and outputs an alarm signal or does not output an alarm signal based on the difference degree. Thus, the processing unit 130 can automatically determine whether to output an alarm signal according to the collected image information, which helps to improve the intelligent degree of inspection.

[0062] In an embodiment of the utility model, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged in the robot body 110.

[0063] In a specific embodiment, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged in the robot body 110. Specifically, the processing unit 130 can be arranged separately in the robot body 110, the alarm unit 140 can be arranged separately in the robot body 110, and the processing unit 130 and the alarm unit 140 can be arranged simultaneously in the robot body 110; arranging the processing unit 130 in the robot body 110 can ensure the rapidity and reliability of receiving image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information; arranging the alarm unit 140 in the robot body 110 can quickly locate the alarm position, which helps to quickly handle or evacuate, and further ensures safety.

[0064] Specifically, according to the inspection robot 100 of the utility model, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged in the robot body 110. Thus, arranging the processing unit 130 in the robot body 110 can ensure the rapidity and reliability of receiving image information and outputting an alarm signal or not outputting an alarm signal based on the image information; arranging the alarm unit 140 in the robot body 110 can quickly locate the alarm position, which helps to quickly handle or evacuate, and further ensures safety.

[0065] In an embodiment of the utility model, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged outside the robot body 110.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged outside the robot body 110. Specifically, the processing unit 130 can be arranged outside the robot body 110 only, the alarm unit 140 can be arranged outside the robot body 110 only, or both the processing unit 130 and the alarm unit 140 can be arranged outside the robot body 110, so that the weight of the robot body 110 can be reduced to different degrees, and the flexibility of the mobile inspection can be ensured.

[0067] Specifically, according to the inspection robot 100 of the present application, the processing unit 130 and / or the alarm unit 140 are arranged outside the robot body 110. Thus, the weight of the robot body 110 can be reduced to different degrees, and the flexibility of the mobile inspection can be ensured.

[0068] In an embodiment of the present application, the area to be inspected includes at least one of a parking lot, a charging site, and a roll-on / roll-off ship.

[0069] In a specific embodiment, the area to be inspected includes at least one of a parking lot, a charging site, and a roll-on / roll-off ship, so that the application range of the inspection robot 100 can be enriched.

[0070] Specifically, according to the inspection robot 100 of the present application, the area to be inspected includes at least one of a parking lot, a charging site, and a roll-on / roll-off ship. The area to be inspected is an area with a large area and difficult for manual inspection. The robot body 110 moves in the area to be inspected for inspection, which can reduce the pressure of manual inspection, help to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, and avoid the problem of not timely avoiding in the process of manual inspection, and ensure the safety of the inspection.

[0071] In an embodiment of the present application, the alarm information includes prompt information, and position information and / or identity information of the robot body 110 when the alarm signal is generated.

[0072] In a specific embodiment, the alarm information includes prompt information, and position information and / or identity information of the robot body 110 when the alarm signal is generated. Specifically, the prompt information includes, but is not limited to, sound prompt, light prompt, and text prompt, etc. The position information can be obtained by installing a position sensor on the robot body 110, and the identity information is, for example, the code of the robot body 110, so that the security personnel can receive the alarm information in time and quickly locate the alarm position from multiple aspects, so as to facilitate timely processing or evacuation, and thus ensure safety.

[0073] Specifically, the alarm information includes prompt information, and position information and / or identity information of the robot body 110 when the alarm signal is generated, so that the security personnel can receive the alarm information in time and quickly locate the alarm position, which facilitates timely processing or evacuation, thereby ensuring safety.

[0074] In summary, the patrol robot 100 according to the utility model is provided with a robot body 110, a sensor assembly 120, a processing unit 130 and an alarm unit 140. The robot body 110 can carry the sensor assembly 120 to move in the area to be inspected. The sensor assembly 120 can detect image information in the area to be inspected. The processing unit 130 first receives the image information detected by the sensor assembly 120, and then outputs an alarm signal or does not output an alarm signal based on the image information. The alarm unit 140 sends corresponding alarm information when receiving the alarm signal. Thus, the patrol robot 100 can flexibly and comprehensively collect information of the area to be inspected, and automatically determine whether to output an alarm signal and send corresponding alarm information according to the collected information, thereby not only reducing the pressure of manual inspection and helping to improve the intelligent degree of inspection, but also enabling the security personnel to timely understand the existence of hidden dangers or the occurrence of danger, facilitating timely processing or evacuation, thereby ensuring the safety of the area to be inspected.

[0075] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol system according to an embodiment of the utility model. As shown in Figure 3 The further embodiment of the utility model proposes a patrol system 200, which includes a plurality of patrol robots 100 as described in the above embodiments of the utility model.

[0076] In specific embodiments, the patrol system 200 includes a plurality of patrol robots 100 as described in the above embodiments of the utility model, so that multiple areas can be simultaneously inspected, avoiding the problem of delayed inspection caused by too large an inspection range and the use of only one patrol robot 100 for inspection, thereby helping to improve the efficiency and range of inspection. Specifically, the plurality of patrol robots 100 can be arranged on the same track and inspected in turn at a certain distance; or multiple tracks can be arranged, with one patrol robot 100 arranged on each track; thereby helping to improve the flexibility and reliability of the inspection.

[0077] According to the utility model discloses a patrol system 200, including a plurality of as the utility model above embodiment's patrol robot 100, help to improve the efficiency and range of patrol. Meanwhile each patrol robot 100 all is provided with robot body 110, sensor assembly 120, processing unit 130 and alarm unit 140, robot body 110 can carry sensor assembly 120 and move in the area to be patrolled, sensor assembly 120 can detect the image information in the area to be patrolled, processing unit 130 receives the image information that sensor assembly 120 detects first, then based on image information output alarm signal or do not output alarm signal, alarm unit 140 sends corresponding alarm information when receiving alarm signal. Thus, the patrol robot 100 can flexible and comprehensive collection information of the area to be patrolled, and according to the information collected automatically judge whether output alarm signal and send corresponding alarm information, so as to not only can reduce the pressure of artificial patrol, help to improve the intelligent degree of patrol, also can make security personnel understand the dangerous hidden danger or has occurred in time, be convenient for in time processing or evacuation, to ensure the security of the area to be patrolled.

[0078] The utility model provides a patrol robot 100 and are described below in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0079] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of the patrol system according to the specific embodiment of the utility model. As Figure 4 Indicated, in the utility model provides one specific embodiment, the patrol system (also namely the patrol system 200 in the utility model above embodiment) is by patrol robot (also namely the patrol robot 100 in the utility model above embodiment), converter and host computer constitutes, and the function of patrol robot is to collect the data on parking lot, charging field and roll loading ship, and the function of converter is to convert the data collected into the data that host computer can read, handle, and the function of host computer is to analyze, handle data, and output processing result.

[0080] In the utility model provides one specific embodiment, and the patrol robot is by sensor, controller, power module constitutes, and sensor includes infrared thermal imaging detection module (also namely infrared sensor 1201 in the utility model above embodiment), visible light camera detection module (also namely visible light sensor 1202 in the utility model above embodiment), and controller includes sensor controller module 1, sensor controller module 2, and infrared thermal imaging detection module mainly detects the temperature of whole vehicle in place, and is controlled by sensor controller module 1, and visible light camera detection module mainly detects the appearance condition of whole vehicle, and is controlled by sensor controller module 2.

[0081] Figure 5 It is the space arrangement schematic diagram of the patrol robot according to the specific embodiment of the utility model. AsFigure 5 As shown, due to the small structure of the inspection robot 100, it can be arranged at the ceiling 2-3 meters away from the roof, which is less obstructed and can detect the conditions such as the appearance of the whole vehicle and the temperature, and the ceiling is provided with a sliding rail, and the inspection robot 100 can move back and forth on the sliding rail.

[0082] Figure 5 As shown in the middle, it is a two-way parking space in a parking lot, and the inspection robot 100 arranged at the ceiling running track collects the whole vehicle condition data of a parking space every 1s and uploads the data to the background converter, and the background converter processes the data through data fusion and decides whether manual intervention is needed.

[0083] Figure 6 It is an interactive schematic diagram of the inspection system according to the specific embodiment of the utility model. As shown in Figure 6 As shown, the visible light camera detection module and the infrared thermal imaging detection module move on the guide rail at the ceiling, and the built-in acquisition, analysis and interaction module; the image acquisition module 1 and the image acquisition module 2 are used to acquire the visible light image and the thermal infrared image signal of the whole vehicle and the parking space in the parking lot, the charging field and the roll-on / roll-off ship through the inspection robot in real time; the image analysis module 1 and the image analysis module 2 are used to extract the whole vehicle image and the temperature feature from the visible light image and the thermal infrared image obtained from the whole vehicle and the parking space in the parking lot, the charging field and the roll-on / roll-off ship; the information interaction module (that is, the processing unit 130 in the above embodiment of the utility model) is used to confirm the visible light image and the temperature feature of the whole vehicle and the parking space in the parking lot, the charging field and the roll-on / roll-off ship, and compare the acquired data with the database threshold value, and screen out the images with risks; the detection result generation module (that is, the alarm unit 140 in the above embodiment of the utility model) is used to output the comparison result, if the output result is higher than the threshold value, there is a risk, at this time, the risk is output, and the management personnel is reminded through the alarm and the like, if the output data is lower than the threshold value, there is no risk, so as to determine whether there is a safety hidden danger in the parking lot, the charging field and the roll-on / roll-off ship.

[0084] In order to solve the management, early warning, effective positioning and prevention of accident spreading of the vehicles in the parking lot, the charging field and the roll-on / roll-off ship and the like, the specific embodiment of the utility model proposes an inspection robot, and the working mode is as follows:

[0085] Time sequence 1: the inspection robot detects one parking space every 1s, if the parking space is not parked with a car, then 0.5s detects one parking space, the visible light camera detection module and the infrared thermal imaging detection module acquire the appearance condition of the whole vehicle on the parking space and the infrared thermal imaging condition information.

[0086] Time sequence 2: the image analysis module respectively acquires the appearance condition of the whole vehicle and the thermal imaging image, and extracts the image and the temperature feature of the whole vehicle and the parking space on the parking space.

[0087] Timing 3: compare the extracted visible light image and temperature feature with the threshold value, if the extracted visible light image, temperature feature is higher than the database threshold value, there is a risk, at this time output risk, if the output visible light image, temperature is lower than the database threshold value, there is no risk.

[0088] Timing 4: the detection generation module outputs the matching result, if the output result has risk, upload the risk information to the upper computer, the upper computer matches the accurate vehicle position through the system, and then the upper computer reminds the manager of the specific position and the risk situation through the alarm and the like, and the manager takes reasonable fire-fighting measures, if the output result does not have risk, the detection and analysis of the next parking space are carried out.

[0089] Among them, the risk situation is determined as follows:

[0090] 1. Set the database threshold value, and the threshold value information includes visible light image P0 and temperature T0.

[0091] 2. When the collected visible light image P1 is less than P0, and the temperature T1 is less than T0, it can be determined that the parking space or the area does not have risk.

[0092] 3. When the collected visible light image P1 is less than P0, and the temperature T1 is greater than T0, it can be determined that the parking space or the area has a risk of thermal runaway.

[0093] 4. When the collected visible light image P1 is greater than P0, and the temperature T1 is less than T0, it is determined that the parking space or the area may have risk, which needs to be further confirmed by the manager.

[0094] The above is the data collection, analysis, interaction and result generation of one parking space, and the back and forth detection of a whole row of parking spaces is a cycle, and the like, so that the whole charging field, parking lot and roll-on / roll-off ship can be quickly detected at the same time, so that the manager can timely respond, reduce the workload of the manager, and improve the detection efficiency.

[0095] In summary, the patrol inspection system provided by the specific embodiment of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0096] The patrol inspection system provided by the specific embodiment of the utility model can be applied to many occasions and is not limited by space and region; it can be applied to parking lots, charging fields and roll-on / roll-off ships, the parking lot can be quickly patrolled to detect the occupancy of parking spaces, vehicle illegal parking and the like, improve the patrol inspection efficiency, and monitor the possible safety hazards in real time to improve the safety of the parking lot; the charging field can monitor the working state of the charging pile in real time, find faults in time and report them, and guarantee the normal operation of the charging equipment; and the roll-on / roll-off ship can patrol all vehicle conditions in the cabin.

[0097] The inspection system provided by the specific embodiment of the utility model can complete a large number of inspection tasks in a short time and improve work efficiency; the inspection robot can monitor the vehicle and the environmental condition in real time and record data through various sensors loaded in the inspection robot, and accurately detect possible problems; the inspection robot reduces the safety risk and the labor cost in the inspection process, compared with manual inspection, the inspection robot is not limited by time and fatigue, can perform inspection in different environments and conditions, can detect at a high speed, quickly cover a large area, quickly identify and record abnormal conditions, provide feedback in time, and improve the inspection efficiency and accuracy; in addition, personnel can be liberated from dangerous environments, and personnel safety is ensured.

[0098] In addition, other configurations and effects of the vehicle according to the above embodiments of the utility model are known to those skilled in the art, and are not described in detail in order to reduce redundancy.

[0099] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0100] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the utility model, and the scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An inspection robot, characterized in that, include: The robot body is capable of moving within the area to be inspected. A sensor assembly, which is mounted on the robot body, is used to detect image information within the area to be inspected; The processing unit is communicatively connected to the sensor assembly. The processing unit is used to receive the image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the image information. An alarm unit is communicatively connected to the processing unit and is used to issue corresponding alarm information when it receives the alarm signal.

2. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, A track is set up in the area to be inspected, and the robot body moves along the track.

3. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The track is positioned on top of the area to be inspected.

4. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A controller is used to control the robot body to move at a constant speed on the track.

5. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A controller is used to control the robot body to move at varying speeds on the track, wherein... When the sensor component detects that there is no object in the current detection area, it sends a first instruction to the controller, and the controller responds to the first instruction by controlling the robot body to move at a first speed; When the sensor component detects an object in the current detection area, it sends a second command to the controller. The controller responds to the second command by controlling the robot body to move at a second speed, wherein the second speed is lower than the first speed.

6. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image information includes infrared image information and / or visible light image information; The sensor assembly includes an infrared sensor and / or a visible light sensor, wherein the infrared sensor is used to detect infrared image information of the area to be inspected, and the visible light sensor is used to detect visible light image information of the area to be inspected.

7. The inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The processing unit includes a first processor and / or a second processor, wherein the first processor is communicatively connected to the infrared sensor and is used to receive the infrared image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the infrared image information; the second processor is communicatively connected to the visible light sensor and the first processor is used to receive the visible light image information and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the visible light image information.

8. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing unit includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores pre-calibrated standard image information, the processor is used to read the standard image information from the memory, compare the image information with the standard image information to obtain the difference degree, and output an alarm signal or not output an alarm signal based on the difference degree.

9. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing unit and / or the alarm unit are disposed within the robot body.

10. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing unit and / or the alarm unit are located on the exterior of the robot body.

11. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The areas to be inspected include at least one of the following: parking lots, charging stations, and roll-on / roll-off ships.

12. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The alarm information includes a prompt message, as well as the position information and / or identity information of the robot body when the alarm signal is generated.

13. An inspection system, characterized in that, Includes multiple inspection robots as described in any one of claims 1-12.