Switching equipment integrating power supply and data transmission

Abstract

The utility model discloses switching equipment integrating power supply and data transmission, and relates to the field of data transmission equipment. The problems that interfaces between a robot and peripheral equipment are not matched, data interconnection is difficult, and voltages are not matched are solved. The butt-joint communication device comprises a butt-joint installation seat and a butt-joint communication module, the butt-joint installation seat is installed on peripheral equipment, and the butt-joint communication module is installed on a robot and electrically connected with the robot. The peripheral equipment is provided with a first data transmission interface and a first power supply connecting interface, the docking communication module is provided with a second data transmission interface and a second power supply connecting interface, and when the docking communication module is mounted on the docking mounting seat, the second data transmission interface is connected with the first data transmission interface; the second power supply connection interface is connected with the first power supply connection interface, so that the robot can supply power to the peripheral equipment. The data transmission and power supply device is mainly used for data transmission and power supply of robots and peripheral equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data transmission equipment, and in particular to a switching device that integrates power supply and data transmission. Background Technology

[0002] Many current robot products, such as Songling mobile chassis and Unitree quadruped robots, or various drone products, have mechanical interfaces on their bases for connecting to various peripheral devices to achieve purposes such as scanning, inspection, and integrated sales. However, these products encounter several problems when connecting to peripheral devices:

[0003] First, due to the inconsistent mechanical interfaces of different products, the base requires complex adaptation design work when adapting to different peripheral devices. Second, when peripheral devices need to communicate with the integrated robot, long data transmission cables are generally required. These exposed cables are easily loosened or even damaged due to pulling, causing irreversible damage to the product. Third, when peripheral devices require power, voltage mismatches often occur during adaptation because different integrated robots have different pre-installed voltages. Fourth, when drones carry peripheral devices, the drone experiences high-frequency vibrations during flight. To avoid unstable connections between the drone and peripheral devices, the drone must be rigidly connected to the peripheral devices, which sacrifices the convenience of easy disassembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a switching device that integrates power supply and data transmission, which can realize data transmission and power supply between the robot and peripheral devices.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A switching device integrating power supply and data transmission includes a docking mounting base and a docking communication module. The docking mounting base is installed on a peripheral device, and the docking communication module is installed on a robot and electrically connected to the robot. The peripheral device has a first data transmission interface and a first power connection interface. The docking communication module has a second data transmission interface that matches the first data transmission interface on the peripheral device, and the docking communication module also has a second power connection interface that matches the first power connection interface on the peripheral device. When the docking communication module is installed on the docking mounting base, the second data transmission interface is connected to the first data transmission interface to realize data transmission between the robot and the peripheral device, and the second power connection interface is connected to the first power connection interface to realize power supply from the robot to the peripheral device.

[0007] Furthermore, the first data transmission interface is a pogopin female connector, and the second data transmission interface is a pogopin male connector.

[0008] Furthermore, the first power connection interface is a board-to-board connector plug, and the second power connection interface is a board-to-board connector socket.

[0009] Furthermore, the docking communication module is also equipped with an RJ45 network port for data transmission with the robot. The RJ45 network port is connected to the second data transmission interface. The robot is equipped with a network cable connector that matches the RJ45 network port. When the robot needs to transmit data with peripheral devices, the network cable connector on the robot is plugged into the RJ45 network port to realize data transmission between the robot and peripheral devices.

[0010] Furthermore, the docking communication module is also equipped with an XT30 male connector, which connects to the second power connection interface. The robot is equipped with an XT30 female connector that matches the XT30 male connector. When the robot needs to supply power to peripheral devices, the XT30 female connector on the robot is inserted into the XT30 male connector to enable the robot to supply power to the peripheral devices.

[0011] Furthermore, the docking communication module and the docking mounting base are detachably connected.

[0012] Furthermore, the docking communication module also includes a docking mounting housing, a movable insert, and a preload spring. A second power connection interface and a second data transmission interface are mounted to the docking mounting housing. The upper surface of the docking mounting housing has a boss, and a locking block protrusion communicating with the inner cavity of the docking mounting housing is opened on the side wall of the boss. A keyway is opened on the side wall of the docking mounting housing. The movable insert is movably mounted inside the docking mounting housing. One end of the movable insert has a locking block, which is inserted into the boss and protrudes from the locking block protrusion to the outside of the docking mounting housing. The other end is equipped with a button, which extends from the keyway to the outside of the docking mounting housing; a preload spring is set between the movable insert and the inner cavity of the boss, and the preload spring is set away from the locking block. One end of the preload spring is connected to the movable insert, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the boss and is compressed; the docking mounting base is equipped with an embedding groove that matches the boss, and a snap-fit ​​is opened on the groove wall; when the docking mounting base and the docking communication module are docked, the boss is inserted into the embedding groove, and the locking block is inserted into the snap-fit ​​of the embedding groove to realize the snap-fit ​​between the docking mounting base and the docking communication module.

[0013] Furthermore, the docking communication module also includes a limiting block. The movable plug has a strip-shaped opening. One end of the limiting block passes through the strip-shaped opening and is installed on the docking mounting housing. The other end extends toward the end of the movable plug and forms a limiting groove with the docking mounting housing. The movable plug is inserted into the limiting groove and can move within the limiting groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the docking communication module also includes a docking mounting housing and anti-loosening fasteners. The second power connection interface and the second data transmission interface are installed on the docking mounting housing, and the docking mounting base and the docking mounting housing are fixedly connected by the anti-loosening fasteners.

[0015] Furthermore, a silicone pad is provided between the docking mounting housing and the docking mounting base.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0017] 1. Data transmission and power supply can be achieved between the robot and peripheral devices through a converter that integrates power supply and data transmission. This converter is equipped with a communication interface and a power interface for connecting to the robot, as well as a communication interface and a power interface for connecting to peripheral devices. In this way, when both the robot and the peripheral devices are connected to this converter, data transmission and power supply between the robot and the peripheral devices can be realized, solving the problems of interface incompatibility, data interconnection difficulties, and voltage mismatch between the robot and the peripheral devices.

[0018] 2. The robot and peripheral equipment can be quickly assembled and disassembled through the snap-fit ​​connection of the docking mounting base and the docking communication module. In some scenarios, the connection can also be fixed by the anti-loosening fasteners between the docking mounting base and the docking communication module to meet the usage requirements of different scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are provided to further illustrate the present invention.

[0020] Figure 1 3D structural diagram of the mounting base and communication module before docking. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 A 3D structural diagram of the docking mounting base and the docking communication module after docking. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 3 3D structural diagram of the mounting base and communication module before docking. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 4 A 3D structural diagram of the docking mounting base and the docking communication module after docking. Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 5 Exploded view of the front of the communication module.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the reverse side of the communication module.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the communication module.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the reverse three-dimensional structure of the movable insert.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable insert.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-Mating mounting base; 1-Embedded groove; 1-1-First opening; 1-2-Bayonet; 2-Second opening; 3-Second data transmission interface; 4-Second power connection interface; 5-Mating mounting housing; 5-1-Boss; 5-2-Rectangular opening; 6-RJ45 network port; 7-XT30 male connector; 8-Spring support; 9-Modible insert; 9-1-Strip opening; 9-2-Button; 9-3-Locking block; 10-Preload spring; 11-Limit block; 12-Anti-loosening fastener; 12-1-Non-loosening screw; 12-2-Anti-loosening spring; 13-Silicone pad. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Figures 1 to 4 This diagram illustrates the structure of a power supply and data transmission switching device according to this embodiment. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the adapter device in this embodiment includes a docking mounting base 100 and a docking communication module 200. The docking mounting base 100 is fixed to the peripheral device with screws, and the docking communication module 200 is fixed to the robot with screws and electrically connected to the robot. The peripheral device is provided with a first data transmission interface and a first power connection interface, such as... Figure 1As shown, the docking communication module 200 is equipped with a second data transmission interface 3 that matches the first data transmission interface on the peripheral device. The docking communication module 200 also has a second power connection interface 4 that matches the first power connection interface on the peripheral device. When the docking communication module 200 is installed on the docking mounting base 100, the second data transmission interface 3 connects to the first data transmission interface to enable data transmission between the robot and the peripheral device, and the second power connection interface 4 connects to the first power connection interface to enable the robot to supply power to the peripheral device. Therefore, in this embodiment, the robot and the peripheral device can transmit and receive power through a converter that integrates power supply and data transmission. This converter is equipped with a communication interface and a power interface for connecting to the robot, as well as a communication interface and a power interface for connecting to the peripheral device. Thus, when both the robot and the peripheral device are connected to this converter, data transmission and power supply between the robot and the peripheral device can be achieved, solving the problems of interface incompatibility, data interconnection difficulties, and voltage mismatch between the robot and the peripheral device.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first power connection interface of the peripheral device is a board-to-board connector plug, the first data transmission interface is a pogo pin female connector, and the second power connection interface is a board-to-board connector socket.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the docking mounting base 100 of this embodiment is provided with a rectangular embedding groove 1. A first opening 1-1 is opened in the groove wall of the embedding groove 1. The first opening 1-1 is opposite to the board-to-board connector plug of the peripheral device to facilitate the connection between the board-to-board connector socket in the docking communication module 200 and the board-to-board connector plug of the peripheral device. The docking mounting base 100 is also provided with a second opening 2. The second opening 2 is opposite to the pogopin female of the peripheral device to facilitate the connection between the pogopin male of the docking communication module 200 and the pogopin female of the peripheral device.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, the docking communication module 200 in this embodiment includes a second data transmission interface 3, a second power connection interface 4, a docking mounting housing 5, an RJ45 network port 6, and an XT30 male connector 7. The second data transmission interface 3 uses a pogopin male connector that matches a pogopin female connector, and the second power connection interface 4 uses a board-to-board connector socket that matches a board-to-board connector plug. A chamfered rectangular boss 5-1 is provided on the side of the docking mounting housing 5 facing the docking mounting base 100. A power slot 5-1-1 is formed on the boss 5-1, and the board-to-board connector socket is mounted into the power slot 5-1-1 via a PCB board. A rectangular opening 5-2 is also provided on the side of the docking mounting housing 5 facing the docking mounting base 100. The pogopin male connector is mounted onto the docking mounting housing 5 via a PCB board, and the spring pin of the pogopin male connector extends out of the rectangular opening 5-2. When the docking communication module 200 is installed on the docking mounting base 100, the boss 5-1 on the docking mounting housing 5 is embedded into the embedding groove 1 of the docking mounting base 100. The board-to-board connector socket passes through the first opening 1-1 of the docking mounting base 100 and connects with the board-to-board connector plug of the peripheral device, thereby enabling power supply. The pogopin male connector of the docking communication module 200 passes through the second opening 2 of the docking mounting base 100 and connects with the pogopin female connector of the peripheral device to enable data transmission. The pogopin, in addition to enabling data transmission, also has a charging function; it is a common electrical component at present, facilitating compatibility with peripheral devices. The board-to-board connector is also a common electrical component at present, facilitating compatibility with peripheral devices.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the side wall of the mounting housing 5 in this embodiment is also provided with a power installation port and a communication installation port. The XT30 male connector 7 is mounted to the power installation port via the PCB board and is electrically connected to the board-to-board connector socket. The robot is provided with an XT30 female connector that matches the XT30 male connector 7. When the robot needs to supply power to peripheral devices, the XT30 female connector on the robot is inserted into the XT30 male connector 7. The current from the robot's internal power supply is transmitted to the XT30 male connector 7 through the XT30 female connector on the robot, and then transmitted to the peripheral devices through the board-to-board connector socket and board-to-board connector plug, thereby realizing the power supply to the peripheral devices. In order to achieve voltage regulation, the PCB board connected to the XT30 male connector 7 has a voltage regulation function.

[0036] like Figure 2As shown, RJ45 network port 6 is installed at the communication port and connects to the pogopin male connector. The robot has a network cable connector that matches RJ45 network port 6. When the robot needs to transmit data with peripheral devices, the network cable connector on the robot is inserted into RJ45 network port 6. The data to be transmitted is sequentially transmitted through the network cable connector, RJ45 network port 6, pogopin male connector, and pogopin female connector to the peripheral device, thus realizing data transmission between the robot and the peripheral device. The XT30 electrical connector is a commonly used power-conducting device, facilitating the connection between the adapter and the robot. RJ45 network port 6 and the network cable connector are also commonly used data transmission accessories, facilitating the connection between the adapter and the robot. Furthermore, data transmission between the robot and the docking communication module 200 can be achieved through a shorter data cable, avoiding loosening due to excessive cable length or even damage to the mechanical interface, which could cause irreversible damage to the product.

[0037] To enable rapid assembly and disassembly of peripheral devices and the robot, the docking communication module 200 and the docking mounting base 100 in this embodiment are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. Specifically, as follows... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the groove wall of the embedding groove 1 of the docking mounting base 100 in this embodiment has a locking slot 1-2. The docking communication module 200 in this embodiment also includes a spring support 8, a movable insert 9, a preload spring 10, and a limiting block 11. Figure 6 As shown, a locking block protrusion is provided on the side wall of the boss 5-1, which communicates with the inner cavity of the mating mounting housing 5. The spring support 8 is installed into the inner cavity of the boss 5-1 of the mating mounting housing 5 by countersunk screws, with the spring support 8 positioned opposite the locking block protrusion. Figure 6 As shown, there are two limiting blocks 11. The movable insert 9 is slidably installed into the docking mounting housing 5 via the two limiting blocks 11. Specifically, the movable insert 9 has a long strip structure with a strip-shaped opening 9-1 along its length. The two limiting blocks 11 are arranged opposite each other on opposite sides of the strip-shaped opening 9-1. One end of each limiting block 11 passes through the strip-shaped opening 9-1 and is installed onto the docking mounting housing 5 with screws. The other end extends toward the end of the movable insert 9 and forms a limiting groove with the docking mounting housing 5. The movable insert 9 is located within the two limiting grooves and can move within them. Figure 6 As shown, a keyway is provided on the side wall of the mating mounting housing 5, located between the power mounting port and the communication mounting port. One end of the movable insert 9 has a button 9-2 extending from the keyway of the mating mounting housing 5. The other end of the movable insert 9 has a wedge-shaped locking block 9-3 extending towards the button 9-2 side of the movable insert 9. When the movable insert 9 is installed inside the mating mounting housing 5, the locking block 9-3 inserts into the cavity of the boss 5-1 and extends out of the locking block protrusion to the outside of the mating mounting housing 5. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a connecting post is provided on the side of the movable insert 9 facing away from the locking block 9-3, and a connecting post is also provided on the spring support 8. One end of the pre-tension spring 10 is connected to the connecting post of the movable insert 9, and the other end is connected to the connecting post of the spring support 8. The pre-tension spring 10 is compressed to ensure the locking force of the locking block 9-3 and the latch 1-2 on the docking mounting seat 100. When the docking communication module 200 docks with the docking mounting base 100, the boss 5-1 of the docking communication module 200 is gradually embedded into the embedding groove 1 of the docking mounting base 100. The wedge-shaped locking block 9-3 is squeezed into the inner cavity of the boss 5-1 by the groove wall of the embedding groove 1 of the docking mounting base 100. At this time, the pre-tension spring 10 is further compressed. When the boss 5-1 of the docking communication module 200 is fully embedded into the embedding groove 1 of the docking mounting base 100, the locking block protrusion of the docking mounting housing 5 is opposite to the bayonet 1-2 of the docking mounting base 100. Under the rebound force of the pre-tension spring 10, the locking block 9-3 is inserted into the bayonet 1-2 of the docking mounting base 100, thereby realizing the locking and fixing of the docking communication module 200 and the docking mounting base 100. When the docking communication module 200 and the docking mounting base 100 need to be separated, manually press button 9-2 on the movable insert 9. The movable insert 9 compresses the pre-tension spring 10, simultaneously moving the locking block 9-3 into the inner cavity of the boss 5-1 of the docking mounting housing 5. This pulls the boss 5-1 of the docking communication module 200 out of the insertion slot 1 of the docking mounting base 100, achieving rapid separation of the docking communication module 200 and the docking mounting base 100. This embodiment enables rapid installation or disassembly of peripheral equipment and the robot through the cooperation of the docking communication module 200 and the docking mounting base 100.

[0038] In certain usage scenarios, robots may experience strong vibrations, potentially leading to unstable connections between peripheral devices and the robot. Alternatively, in scenarios requiring high rigidity, such as when peripheral devices are connected to drones, the snap-fit ​​connection between the docking mount 100 and the docking communication module 200 may not meet the requirements. Therefore, in this embodiment, the docking mount 100 and the docking communication module 200 can be securely connected using anti-loosening fasteners 12. Specifically, as... Figure 7As shown, the docking communication module 200 in this embodiment also includes three anti-loosening fasteners 12. Each anti-loosening fastener 12 includes a non-detachable screw 12-1 and an anti-loosening spring 12-2. The threaded end of the non-detachable screw 12-1 passes through the through hole on the docking mounting base 100 and is screwed into the threaded hole of the docking mounting housing 5. The anti-loosening spring 12-2 is fitted onto the non-detachable screw 12-1 to increase the stability of the connection between the docking mounting base 100 and the docking mounting housing 5. In scenarios with strong vibrations or requiring high fixing rigidity, the non-detachable screw 12-1 can firmly connect the docking mounting base 100 and the docking communication module 200 together, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the robot and peripheral equipment.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a silicone pad 13 is provided between the mating mounting housing 5 and the mating mounting base 100. The silicone pad 13 has a shape similar to that of the mating mounting housing 5 and can be adhesively installed onto the side of the mating mounting housing 5 facing the mating mounting base 100. The silicone pad 13 can be recessed into the upper surface of the mating mounting housing 5 so that the upper surface of the silicone pad 13 is flush with the upper surface of the mating mounting housing 5. Due to the high coefficient of friction of the silicone pad 13, the connection between the mating mounting housing 5 and the mating mounting base 100 is more stable, and scratches caused by friction between the mating mounting housing 5 and the mating mounting base 100 are also avoided.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A switching device integrating power supply and data transmission, characterized in that, The docking communication module is installed to the robot and electrically connected with the robot, the peripheral device is provided with a first data transmission interface and a first power connection interface, the docking communication module is provided with a second data transmission interface matched with the first data transmission interface on the peripheral device, and the docking communication module is further provided with a second power connection interface matched with the first power connection interface on the peripheral device.

2. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The first data transmission interface is a pogopin female seat, and the second data transmission interface is a pogopin male seat.

3. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The first power connection interface is a board-to-board connector plug, and the second power connection interface is a board-to-board connector socket.

4. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The docking communication module is further provided with an RJ45 network port for data transmission with the robot, the RJ45 network port is connected with the second data transmission interface, the robot is provided with a network cable connector matched with the RJ45 network port, and when the robot and the peripheral device need to transmit data, the network cable connector on the robot is inserted into the RJ45 network port, so as to realize data transmission between the robot and the peripheral device.

5. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The docking communication module is further provided with an XT30 male head connected with the second power connection interface, the robot is provided with an XT30 female head matched with the XT30 male head, and when the robot needs to supply power to the peripheral device, the XT30 female head on the robot is inserted into the XT30 male head, so as to realize power supply of the robot to the peripheral device.

6. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The docking communication module and the docking seat are detachably connected.

7. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 6, wherein, The docking communication module further comprises a docking installation shell, a movable plug and a pre-tightening spring, the second power connection interface and the second data transmission interface are installed to the docking installation shell, the upper surface of the docking installation shell is provided with a boss, a lock block outlet communicating with the inner cavity of the docking installation shell is formed in the side wall of the boss, a key slot is formed in the side wall of the docking installation shell, the movable plug is movably installed in the docking installation shell, one end of the movable plug is provided with a lock block, the lock block is inserted into the boss and extends out of the docking installation shell from the lock block outlet, the other end of the movable plug is provided with a key, and the key extends out of the docking installation shell from the key slot; the pre-tightening spring is arranged between the movable plug and the inner cavity of the boss, the pre-tightening spring is arranged away from the lock block, one end of the pre-tightening spring is connected to the movable plug, and the other end of the pre-tightening spring is connected to the inner cavity wall of the boss and is compressed; the docking seat is provided with an embedding groove matched with the boss, and a clamping opening is formed in the groove wall of the embedding groove; when the docking seat and the docking communication module are docked, the boss is inserted into the embedding groove, and the lock block is inserted into the clamping opening of the embedding groove, so as to realize clamping of the docking seat and the docking communication module.

8. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 7, wherein, The docking communication module further comprises a limiting block, a strip-shaped opening is formed on the movable plug block, one end of the limiting block penetrates through the strip-shaped opening and is installed on the docking installation shell, the other end extends towards the end of the movable plug block and forms a limiting sliding groove with the docking installation shell, and the movable plug block is inserted into the limiting sliding groove and can move in the limiting sliding groove.

9. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 1, wherein, The docking communication module further comprises a docking installation shell and an anti-loosening fastener, the second power supply connection interface and the second data transmission interface are installed on the docking installation shell, and the docking mounting seat and the docking installation shell are fixedly connected through the anti-loosening fastener.

10. The power supply and data transmission integrated conversion device according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that, A silica gel pad is arranged between the docking installation shell and the docking mounting seat.

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