Track inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a track inspection robot which comprises an I-shaped track and a robot assembly, the robot assembly is arranged below the I-shaped track, a main driving wheel is arranged in the upper portion of the robot assembly, and meanwhile the main driving wheel is arranged in the I-shaped track. The connecting column, the steering ball, the supporting column and the steering wheel are arranged in the upper portion of the robot assembly, the connecting column and the steering ball are connected together, the connecting column is rotationally connected with the steering ball, meanwhile, the arc-shaped track part arranged in the I-shaped track is clamped into the lower portion of the steering wheel, and the spring and the supporting ball are arranged above the supporting base arranged in the robot assembly. And the tops of the supporting beads are attached to the bottoms of the I-shaped rails, and by means of cooperation between internal structures of the robot assembly, resistance is greatly reduced during turning, so that the robot assembly operates stably and smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, specifically to a track inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of science and technology, track-based robot vision and detection technologies are increasingly being used in prisons and detention centers to replace traditional manual inspections for routine checks and inspections. Track-based inspection robots offer advantages such as high efficiency, high accuracy, and resistance to external environmental influences, and are gaining increasing attention. However, existing track-based robots perform poorly when encountering curved sections of the track, experiencing a sudden increase in resistance, which leads to unstable and uneven operation. Therefore, this paper proposes a track-based inspection robot to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a track inspection robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model specifically provides the following technical solution: a track inspection robot, comprising an I-shaped track and a robot assembly. The robot assembly is located below the I-shaped track, and a main drive wheel is located inside the robot assembly. The main drive wheel is placed inside the I-shaped track. Connecting columns are provided on both sides of the upper inner wall of the robot assembly, and a steering ball is located at the other end of the connecting column. A support column is located on the other side of the steering ball. The other end of the support column is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel, and the top of the steering wheel is placed inside the bottom of the I-shaped track. A support seat is provided in the middle of the upper part of the robot assembly, and a spring and a support ball are respectively provided in the support seat. The support ball is placed at the bottom of the I-shaped track.

[0005] Preferably, one end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to the inner wall on both sides of the upper part of the robot component, and the other end of the connecting column is inserted into the side of the rotating connecting ball. At the same time, the connecting column is placed below the I-shaped track with a distance.

[0006] Preferably, one end of the support column is fixedly connected to the middle of the other side of the steering ball, and the other end of the support column is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel for rotational connection, while the steering wheel and the main drive wheel are on the same vertical line.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the I-shaped track has arc-shaped sections on both sides, and the arc-shaped sections are fitted into the top of the steering wheel.

[0008] Preferably, a support base is fixedly connected to the upper inner center of the robot component, and the support base is positioned between the two steering wheels.

[0009] Preferably, the support base has multiple grooves on its upper surface, and the multiple grooves are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the support base.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the groove is fixedly connected to the bottom of the spring, and the top of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support bead.

[0011] Preferably, the support bead is rotatably connected above the groove, and the top of the support bead protrudes from the top of the support base, while the top of the support bead fits against the bottom of the I-shaped track.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] This invention features a connecting column, a steering ball, a support column, and a steering wheel connected together above the robot component. The connecting column and the steering ball are rotatably connected. Simultaneously, the arc-shaped track inside the I-shaped track engages with the underside of the steering wheel. A spring and a support ball are respectively located above the support seat inside the robot component, with the top of the support ball fitting against the bottom of the I-shaped track. By utilizing the cooperation between the internal structures of the robot component, resistance is greatly reduced when turning, making the robot component run smoothly and stably. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the support base of this utility model.

[0018] The labels in the attached diagram represent the following:

[0019] 1. I-shaped track; 101. Arc-shaped track section; 2. Robot component; 3. Main drive wheel; 4. Connecting column; 5. Steering wheel; 6. Support column; 7. Steering ball; 8. Support seat; 801. Groove section; 9. Support ball; 10. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a track inspection robot, including an I-shaped track 1 and a robot assembly 2. The robot assembly 2 is located below the I-shaped track 1, and a main drive wheel 3 is located inside the robot assembly 2. The main drive wheel 3 is placed inside the I-shaped track 1. Connecting columns 4 are provided on both sides of the upper inner wall of the robot assembly 2, and a steering ball 7 is provided at the other end of the connecting column 4. A support column 6 is provided on the other side of the steering ball 7. The other end of the support column 6 is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel 5, and the top of the steering wheel 5 is placed inside the bottom of the I-shaped track 1. A support seat 8 is provided in the middle of the upper part of the robot assembly 2, and a spring 10 and a support ball 9 are respectively provided in the support seat 8. The support ball 9 is placed at the bottom of the I-shaped track 1.

[0022] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting column 4 is fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides above the robot component 2, and the other end of the connecting column 4 is inserted into one side of the rotating connecting ball 7. At the same time, the connecting column 4 is placed below the I-shaped track 1 with a distance.

[0023] Furthermore, one end of the support column 6 is fixedly connected to the middle of the other side of the steering ball 7, and the other end of the support column 6 is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel 5, while the steering wheel 5 and the main drive wheel 3 are on the same vertical line.

[0024] Furthermore, both sides of the bottom of the I-shaped track 1 are provided with arc-shaped track sections 101, and the arc-shaped track sections 101 are inserted into the upper part of the steering wheel 5.

[0025] Above the robot component 2, there is a connecting column 4, a steering ball 7, a support column 6 and a steering wheel 5 connected to each other, so that when the robot component 2 passes through the bend of the I-shaped track 1, the steering wheel 5 can turn within the arc-shaped track 101 according to the rotational connection between the steering ball 7 and the connecting column 4.

[0026] Furthermore, a support base 8 is fixedly connected to the upper inner center of the robot component 2, and the support base 8 is placed between the two steering wheels 5.

[0027] Furthermore, a plurality of grooves 801 are provided above the support base 8, and the plurality of grooves 801 are evenly distributed above the support base 8.

[0028] Furthermore, the bottom of the spring 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove 801, and the top of the spring 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support bead 9.

[0029] Furthermore, the support bead 9 is rotatably connected to the groove 801, and the top of the support bead 9 protrudes from the top of the support base 8, while the top of the support bead 9 fits against the bottom of the I-shaped track 1.

[0030] A support base 8 is provided above the robot component 2, and a support bead 9 is provided above the support base 8 and fits against the bottom of the I-shaped track 1. When turning, the support bead 9 cooperates with the spring 10 to make the robot component 2 stable.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] A robot assembly 2 is located below the I-shaped track 1, and a main drive wheel 3 located above the robot assembly 2 drives the entire robot assembly 2 to move along the I-shaped track 1. A connecting column 4, a steering ball 7, a support column 6, and a steering wheel 5 are connected together above the robot assembly 2, and the connecting column 4 and the steering ball 7 are rotatably connected, so the movement trajectory of the steering wheel 5 can be changed according to the movement of the steering ball 7. At the same time, the arc-shaped track 101 located inside the I-shaped track 1 is engaged below the steering wheel 5, so that the steering wheel 5 moves within the arc-shaped track 101. A spring 10 and a support ball 9 are respectively located above the support seat 8 located inside the robot assembly 2, and the top of the support ball 9 is in contact with the bottom of the I-shaped track 1. When the robot assembly 2 turns on the I-shaped track 1, the steering ball 7 and the connecting column 4 cooperate to make the steering wheel 5 move along the trajectory of the curve. At the same time, multiple support balls 9 will always be in contact with the bottom of the I-shaped track 1. The cooperation of the two makes the robot assembly 2 continuously stable.

[0033] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0034] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this application within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A track inspection robot, comprising an I-shaped track (1) and a robot assembly (2), the I-shaped track (1) is provided below the robot assembly (2), and the robot assembly (2) is provided with a main drive wheel (3) inside above, and the main drive wheel (3) is placed inside the I-shaped track (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the robot assembly (2) is provided with a connecting column (4) on both sides, and the other end of the connecting column (4) is provided with a steering ball (7), the other side of the steering ball (7) is provided with a supporting column (6), and the other end of the supporting column (6) is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel (5), and the top of the steering wheel (5) is placed in the bottom of the I-shaped track (1), the middle of the robot assembly (2) is provided with a supporting seat (8), and the supporting seat (8) is provided with a spring (10) and a supporting ball (9), and the top of the supporting ball (9) is placed in the bottom of the I-shaped track (1). ​ 2. The track inspection robot according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the robot assembly (2) is provided with a connecting column (4) on both sides, and the other end of the connecting column (4) is provided with a steering ball (7), the other side of the steering ball (7) is provided with a supporting column (6), and the other end of the supporting column (6) is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel (5), and the top of the steering wheel (5) is placed in the bottom of the I-shaped track (1), the middle of the robot assembly (2) is provided with a supporting seat (8), and the supporting seat (8) is provided with a spring (10) and a supporting ball (9), and the top of the supporting ball (9) is placed in the bottom of the I-shaped track (1).

3. The track inspection robot of claim 2, wherein: The other side of the steering ball (7) is fixedly connected with one end of the supporting column (6), and the other end of the supporting column (6) is inserted into the middle of the steering wheel (5), and the steering wheel (5) is in the same vertical line with the main drive wheel (3).

4. The track inspection robot of claim 3, wherein: The bottom of the I-shaped track (1) is provided with an arc-shaped track (101) on both sides, and the arc-shaped track (101) is provided with a steering wheel (5) above.

5. The track inspection robot of claim 4, wherein: The upper inner part of the robot assembly (2) is fixedly connected with a supporting seat (8), and the supporting seat (8) is arranged between the two steering wheels (5).

6. The track inspection robot of claim 5, wherein: The upper inner part of the robot assembly (2) is fixedly connected with a supporting seat (8), and the supporting seat (8) is arranged between the two steering wheels (5).

7. The track inspection robot of claim 6, wherein: The bottom of the groove part (801) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the spring (10), and the top of the spring (10) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the supporting ball (9).

8. The track inspection robot of claim 7, wherein: The supporting ball (9) is rotatably connected in the upper part of the groove part (801), and the top of the supporting ball (9) penetrates through the top of the supporting seat (8), and the top of the supporting ball (9) is in contact with the bottom of the I-shaped track (1).

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