Mobile platform and self-charging robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mobile platform and a self-charging robot. The moving platform comprises a sliding rail, a platform body and a moving part. The platform is arranged on the sliding rail; the moving part is connected with the platform and arranged on the sliding rail. The moving part can drive the platform to move in the extending direction of the sliding rail. By arranging the sliding rail and the moving part, the moving part can move in the extending direction of the sliding rail, meanwhile, the moving part drives the platform to move, and the platform is used for installing the charging device of the self-charging robot, so that the charging device is driven to move, and the probability that the self-charging robot cannot be charged due to insufficient distance is reduced; the applicability of the platform of the self-charging robot is improved, and the freedom degree of the self-charging robot is increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of self-charging robots, and in particular to a mobile platform and a self-charging robot. BACKGROUND

[0002] In a self-charging robot, in order to facilitate the charging head of the self-charging robot to automatically match the vehicle to be charged, the charging head is usually connected with the platform of the self-charging robot, and the movement of the platform drives the movement of the charging head.

[0003] CN110138061A discloses an outdoor track type mobile robot charging system and a charging method, which comprises a track for robot running, a power supply device and a charging device. The power supply device comprises an alternating current power supply module and a solar power supply module. The charging device comprises a charging upper fork part and a charging lower fork part arranged on the robot. The charging lower fork part is arranged along the track. The present application simultaneously has a solar power supply module and an alternating current power supply module. When the solar energy is insufficient, it can automatically switch to alternating current charging. The two power sources can be freely switched without affecting the work of the robot. The solar energy can be used as the energy source of the robot, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Multiple solar cell panels are arranged on the track to convert sufficient power. The load of the robot is reduced, the working efficiency of the robot is improved, and the service life of the robot is prolonged.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned scheme cannot facilitate the translation of the platform of the self-charging robot, and is not suitable for the use scene of the self-charging robot, such as a parking lot. In a daily parking lot, the ground usually has many obstacles, such as barriers for dividing parking spaces, or vehicles parked on adjacent parking spaces, and various factors are not conducive to the movement of the charging robot on the ground to change the position of the charging robot, which may cause the charging robot to be unable to move to the parking space where the vehicle to be charged is parked in a row of parking spaces to charge the vehicle to be charged, thereby causing the charging robot to be unable to charge due to insufficient charging distance. Therefore, how to facilitate the translation of the platform of the self-charging robot and improve the applicability of the platform of the self-charging robot is one of the problems to be solved at present. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides a mobile platform and a self-charging robot, which can facilitate the translation of the platform of the self-charging robot and improve the applicability of the platform of the self-charging robot.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, a mobile platform for a self-charging robot is provided. The mobile platform comprises a slide rail, a platform, and a moving part. The slide rail is configured to be installed above a parking space. The platform is arranged on the slide rail. The moving part is connected to the platform and arranged on the slide rail. The moving part is configured to drive the platform to move along an extension direction of the slide rail.

[0007] According to the translation mechanism of the present application, the moving part is configured to move along the extension direction of the slide rail, and the platform is configured to be driven by the moving part to move. The platform is configured to install a charging device of the self-charging robot. In this way, the movement of the charging device is driven, the probability that the self-charging robot cannot be charged due to insufficient distance is reduced, the applicability of the platform of the self-charging robot is improved, and the degree of freedom of the self-charging robot is increased.

[0008] In some embodiments, the slide rail comprises a first plate extending along a first direction, and a second plate and a third plate extending along a second direction. The two ends of the first plate in the first direction are connected to the second plate and the third plate, respectively. The moving part is arranged on the second plate and drives the platform to move along the extension direction of the second plate. The first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mobile platform further comprises a rack extending along the second direction. The rack is arranged on a surface of the second plate facing the third plate. The moving part is a gear. The moving part and the rack are connected in cooperation. The moving part is configured to move along the extension direction of the rack.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mobile platform further comprises a power component. The power component is arranged on the platform. The power component is connected to the moving part to provide power for the moving part.

[0011] In some embodiments, the platform comprises a bearing plate. The bearing plate is arranged on an end of the second plate away from the third plate in the first direction. The power component is arranged on the bearing plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the platform further comprises a main body. The main body comprises a connecting plate. The connecting plate is arranged apart from the bearing plate along the first direction. The connecting plate is connected to the bearing plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mobile platform further comprises a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft extends along the first direction. The rotating shaft connects the connecting plate and the bearing plate. The rotating shaft is configured to rotate around the first direction to drive the connecting plate to rotate around the first direction relative to the bearing plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting plate is provided with a reinforcing rib away from the surface of the bearing plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the number of slide rails is two, the number of moving parts is two, the two slide rails are spaced apart in a third direction, the two moving parts are respectively arranged on the two slide rails, and the two moving parts are respectively connected with two ends of the platform in the third direction.

[0016] According to the second aspect of the present application, a self-charging robot is provided, comprising a charging device and a moving platform according to any one of the above embodiments; the charging device is arranged on the platform.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the self-charging robot according to the embodiments of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0020] Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram of the moving platform is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the moving platform is shown in the figure.

[0021] Reference signs: self-charging robot 1, moving platform 10, slide rail 11, first plate 111, second plate 112, third plate 113, platform 12, rack 121, bearing plate 123, main body 122, connecting plate 1221, reinforcing rib 1222, moving part 13, power member 14, rotating shaft 15, charging device 20, first direction X, second direction Y, third direction Z. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation description, such as the orientation or position relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0024] In the description of the present application, the meaning of several is more than one, the meaning of multiple is more than two, greater than, less than, more than, etc. are understood as not including the number, above, below, within, etc. are understood as including the number. If it is described as first, second, it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the sequence of indicated technical features.

[0025] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be broadly understood, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the present application in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0026] In the description of the present application, 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 combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0027] Figure 1 Structure schematic diagram of self-charging robot in the present application embodiment; Figure 2 Structure schematic diagram of self-charging robot in the present application embodiment; Figure 1 Structure schematic diagram of mobile platform in the present application embodiment. Among them, Figure 2 The rotating shaft is hidden in the present application embodiment.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 The first aspect embodiment of the present application provides a mobile platform 10 for a self-charging robot 1. The mobile platform 10 includes a slide rail 11, a platform 12 and a moving part 13. The slide rail 11 is used to be installed above the parking space. The platform 12 is arranged on the slide rail 11; the moving part 13 is connected with the platform 12 and arranged on the slide rail 11, and the moving part 13 can drive the platform 12 to move along the extension direction of the slide rail 11.

[0029] In some embodiments, the use scenario of the self-charging robot 1 can be a parking lot. The slide rail 11 can be arranged on the ceiling of the parking lot and extend in the horizontal direction, so as to be installed above the parking space. The platform 12 can be used for the installation of the charging device 20 of the self-charging robot 1, and the moving part 13 is fixedly connected with the platform 12 and moves along the extension direction of the slide rail 11 to drive the platform 12 to move, thereby driving the charging device 20 to move. In some embodiments, the slide rail 11 is arranged above the parking space. For example, in an indoor parking lot, the slide rail 11 can be arranged on the ceiling of the parking lot. For example, in an outdoor parking lot, only a metal frame needs to be arranged above the parking lot.

[0030] In some embodiments, one end of the charging device 20 can be connected with an external power supply, and the other end can be provided with a charging head for charging the to-be-charged equipment, which can be a car.

[0031] Generally, in order to increase the parking spaces as much as possible and improve the space utilization of the parking lot, the parking spaces of the parking lot are arranged in a high density. At the same time, since the self-charging robot 1 needs to move to charge the vehicles on each parking space, a track for the movement of the self-charging robot 1 needs to be arranged in the parking lot. The track is a fixed facility on the ground of the parking lot, which may interfere with the separation fence of the parking space, or interact with the passage for the movement of the vehicles in the parking lot, thereby causing the self-charging robot 1 to interfere with the movement of the vehicles in the parking lot. In order to avoid the above problems, additional space for the movement of the self-charging robot 1 may need to be reserved, thereby reducing the space utilization of the parking lot and also increasing the risk of affecting the movement of the self-charging robot 1.

[0032] Therefore, by arranging the slide rail 11 and the moving part 13, the slide rail 11 is arranged above the parking space, so that the moving part 13 can move along the extension direction of the slide rail 11, and the platform 12 is used for the installation of the charging device 20 of the self-charging robot 1, so as to drive the charging device 20 to move, thereby reducing the probability that the self-charging robot 1 cannot be charged due to insufficient distance, improving the applicability of the platform 12 of the self-charging robot 1, and increasing the degree of freedom of the self-charging robot 1.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the slide rail 11 includes a first plate 111 extending in a first direction X and a second plate 112 and a third plate 113 extending in a second direction Y, the two ends of the first plate 111 in the first direction X are respectively connected with the second plate 112 and the third plate 113, and the moving part 13 is arranged on the second plate 112 to drive the platform 12 to move along the extension direction of the second plate 112, wherein the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect.

[0034] In some embodiments, the material of the slide rail 11 can be stainless steel.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first plate 111, the second plate 112 and the third plate 113 can be integrally formed, connected by welding or connected by bolts.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first direction X can be represented by the direction shown by the letter X in the figure. The first direction X can be a vertical direction, i.e. the direction of gravity.

[0037] In some embodiments, the second direction Y can be represented by the direction shown by the letter Y in the figure. The second direction Y can be a horizontal direction. The first direction X can be perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first plate 111 extends along the first direction X, the second plate 112 and the third plate 113 extend along the second direction Y, and the second plate 112 and the third plate 113 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the first plate 111 in the first direction X. The second plate 112 can be arranged below the third plate 113.

[0039] In some embodiments, the moving part 13 can be arranged on the surface of the second plate 112 facing the third plate 113, and moves along the extension direction of the second plate 112, i.e. along the second direction Y.

[0040] By arranging the slide rail 11 to be composed of the first plate 111, the second plate 112 and the third plate 113, on the one hand, it is easy to process and reduces the cost, and on the other hand, the third plate 113 extends along the horizontal direction, so that the movement of the moving part 13 and the platform 12 is more stable.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the moving platform 10 further comprises a rack 121 extending along the second direction Y, the rack 121 is arranged on the surface of the second plate 112 facing the third plate 113, the moving part 13 is a gear, the moving part 13 and the rack 121 are connected in cooperation, and the moving part 13 can move along the extension direction of the rack 121.

[0042] In some embodiments, the rack 121 can extend along the second direction Y, i.e. consistent with the extension direction of the second plate 112.

[0043] In some embodiments, the moving part 13 is a gear, the gear and the rack 121 are connected in cooperation, i.e. the gear spacing and the rack 121 spacing are the same, and the teeth are engaged with each other.

[0044] In some embodiments, the moving part 13 moves along the extension direction of the rack 121, i.e. drives the platform 12 to move along the second direction Y.

[0045] The gear is moved along the extension direction of the rack 121 by the cooperation of the gear and the rack 121, so as to drive the platform 12 to move, which can make the movement of the platform 12 more stable and simple in structure and reduce the maintenance and manufacturing costs.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the mobile platform 10 further comprises a power element 14, which is arranged on the platform 12 and connected with the moving part 13 to provide power for the moving part 13.

[0047] In some embodiments, the power element 14 can be a reduction motor or the like.

[0048] In some embodiments, the output shaft of the power element 14 is connected with the gear, so as to drive the gear to move along the extension direction of the rack 121.

[0049] The gear is moved by the power element 14, which can improve the automation and mechanization and save manpower.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the platform 12 comprises a bearing plate 123, which is arranged at one end of the second plate 112 away from the third plate 113 in the first direction X, and the power element 14 is arranged on the bearing plate 123, and the bearing plate 123 is fixedly connected with the moving part 13.

[0051] In some embodiments, the bearing plate 123 is arranged at one end of the second plate 112 away from the third plate 113 in the first direction X, that is, the bearing plate 123 is arranged below the second plate 112, which can bear the power element 14 and improve the stability of the installation and use of the power element 14, and on the other hand, when the gear cooperates with the rack 121, the gear can be located in the same horizontal plane as the power element 14, so that the power transmission between the power element 14 and the moving part 13 is transmitted in the horizontal direction, which can make the power transmission more stable and effective.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the platform 12 further comprises a main body 122, which comprises a connecting plate 1221, and the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123 are arranged in the first direction X and connected with each other.

[0053] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123 are arranged in the first direction X, that is, the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123 are arranged in the vertical direction, and the connecting plate 1221 can be arranged below the bearing plate 123.

[0054] In some embodiments, the main body 122 can be a box structure for mounting part of the charging device 20 of the self-charging robot 1 to realize the connection of the platform 12 and the charging device 20. The connecting plate 1221 can be the plate at the uppermost end of the main body 122 in the first direction X.

[0055] By fixing the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123, moving the bearing plate 123 through the moving part 13 drives the connecting plate 1221 to move, thereby driving the charging device 20 to move, which reduces the probability that the self-charging robot 1 cannot be charged due to insufficient distance, improves the applicability of the platform 12 of the self-charging robot 1, and increases the degree of freedom of the self-charging robot 1.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the moving platform 10 further comprises a rotating shaft 15 extending along the first direction X, the rotating shaft 15 being connected to the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123, and the rotating shaft 15 being capable of rotating about the first direction X to drive the connecting plate 1221 to rotate about the first direction X relative to the bearing plate 123.

[0057] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 1221 and the bearing plate 123 are connected through the rotating shaft 15, the rotating shaft 15 being fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1221 and movably connected to the bearing plate 123.

[0058] By setting the rotating shaft 15 to be capable of rotating about the first direction X, i.e., the rotating shaft 15 being capable of rotating about the vertical direction, the rotating shaft 15 can drive the connecting plate 1221 of the main body 122 to rotate relative to the bearing plate 123, i.e., the platform 12 can drive the charging device 20 to rotate about the vertical direction, which reduces the probability that the self-charging robot 1 cannot be charged due to insufficient distance, improves the applicability of the platform 12 of the self-charging robot 1, and increases the degree of freedom of the self-charging robot 1.

[0059] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the surface of the connecting plate 1221 away from the bearing plate 123 is provided with a reinforcing rib 1222.

[0060] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 1222 can be provided on the connecting plate 1221 by welding.

[0061] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 1222 is provided on the surface of the connecting plate 1221 away from the bearing plate 123, i.e., on the surface of the lower end of the connecting plate 1221 in the first direction X

[0062] By arranging the reinforcing rib 1222 on the connecting plate 1221, the structural strength of the connecting plate 1221 is improved, that is, the structural strength of the main body 122 is improved, that is, the stability of the connection between the bearing plate 123 and the main body 122 is improved, thereby improving the reliability of the mobile platform 10.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the number of slide rails 11 is two, and the number of moving parts 13 is two. The two slide rails 11 are arranged at intervals along the third direction Z, and the two moving parts 13 are arranged on the two slide rails 11 respectively, and the two moving parts 13 are connected with the two ends of the platform 12 in the third direction Z respectively.

[0064] In some embodiments, the third direction Z can be represented by the direction indicated by the letter Z in the figure. The first direction X can be a vertical direction, the second direction Y can be the length direction of the platform 12, and the third direction Z can be the width direction of the platform 12.

[0065] In some embodiments, the number of slide rails 11 and moving parts 13 is two, that is, the slide rails 11 and moving parts 13 are arranged on the two ends of the platform 12 in the third direction Z respectively.

[0066] By setting the number of slide rails 11 and moving parts 13 to two, the movement of the platform 12 is more stable, and the reliability of the mobile platform 10 is improved.

[0067] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 The second aspect of the present application provides a self-charging robot 1, which comprises a charging device 20 and a mobile platform 10 of any of the above embodiments. The charging device 20 is arranged on the platform 12.

[0068] The translation mechanism according to the embodiments of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: by arranging the slide rail 11 and the moving part 13, the moving part 13 can move along the extension direction of the slide rail 11, and at the same time, the platform 12 is driven to move by the moving part 13. The platform 12 is used to install the charging device 20 of the self-charging robot 1, thereby driving the movement of the charging device 20, reducing the probability that the self-charging robot 1 cannot be charged due to insufficient distance, improving the applicability of the platform 12 of the self-charging robot 1, and increasing the degree of freedom of the self-charging robot 1.

[0069] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above in combination with the drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the purpose of the present application. In addition, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

Claims

1. A mobile platform for a self-charging robot, characterized in that, The mobile platform comprises: a slide rail, arranged above a parking space; a platform, arranged on the slide rail; a moving part, connected with the platform and arranged on the slide rail, capable of moving the platform along the extension direction of the slide rail; wherein the platform comprises a bearing plate and a main body, the bearing plate is fixedly connected with the moving part, the main body comprises a connecting plate, the mobile platform further comprises a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft extends along a first direction, the rotating shaft is connected with the connecting plate and the bearing plate, and the rotating shaft is capable of rotating around the first direction to drive the connecting plate to rotate around the first direction relative to the bearing plate.

2. The mobile platform of claim 1, wherein, The slide rail comprises a first plate extending along the first direction and a second plate and a third plate extending along a second direction, two ends of the first plate in the first direction are respectively connected with the second plate and the third plate, the moving part is arranged on the second plate to drive the platform to move along the extension direction of the second plate, and the first direction and the second direction intersect.

3. The mobile platform of claim 2, wherein, The mobile platform further comprises a rack extending along the second direction, the rack is arranged on the surface of the second plate facing the third plate, the moving part is a gear, the moving part and the rack are connected in a matching mode, and the moving part is capable of moving along the extension direction of the rack.

4. The mobile platform of claim 3, wherein, The mobile platform further comprises a power member, the power member is arranged on the platform, and the power member is connected with the moving part to provide power for the moving part.

5. The mobile platform of claim 4, wherein, The bearing plate is arranged on one end of the second plate away from the third plate in the first direction, and the power member is arranged on the bearing plate.

6. The mobile platform of claim 1, wherein, The connecting plate is provided with a reinforcing rib away from the surface of the bearing plate.

7. The mobile platform of claim 1, wherein, The number of the slide rails is two, the number of the moving parts is two, the two slide rails are arranged at intervals along a third direction, the two moving parts are respectively arranged on the two slide rails, and the two moving parts are respectively connected with two ends of the platform in the third direction.

8. A self-charging robot, characterized in that, The self-charging robot comprises: the mobile platform according to any one of claims 1 to 7; a charging device, arranged on the platform.

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