Wireless charging system for inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric power systems, in particular to an inspection robot wireless charging system which comprises a charging pile power supply system, an inspection robot charging system and a wireless charging system, and the wireless charging system comprises a wireless power supply system and a wireless charging system. The charging pile power supply system adopts a wireless power supply system; the inspection robot charging system adopts a wireless charging system; a power supply induction coil is arranged in the charging pile power supply system, and a charging induction coil is arranged in the inspection robot charging system; the magnetic attraction system is used for attracting the charging pile power supply system and the inspection robot charging system; the magnetic attraction system comprises a first permanent magnet arranged in the charging pile power supply system and a second permanent magnet arranged in the inspection robot charging system; a telescopic system is arranged in the charging pile power supply system, and the first permanent magnet is arranged at the telescopic end of the telescopic system; the stability of long-time operation of the inspection robot is improved, and the inspection robot is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power system technology, and in particular to an inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] Substations in power systems need to operate in a stable environment to ensure the safe and reliable conversion and distribution of power. Substation operation requires regular inspections to ensure the safety, reliability, and effective operation of equipment. Introducing inspection robots into these regular inspections can significantly improve efficiency and safety. Inspection robots can automatically perform many repetitive and high-risk inspection tasks.

[0003] The inspection robot uses an exposed charging head to charge at the charging station during operation. This method of contact with electricity may cause electric sparks after long-term use, posing a safety hazard to the substation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of this utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of this utility model. Such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution;

[0007] The inspection robot wireless charging system includes a charging pile power supply system and an inspection robot charging system. It includes a wireless charging system, which comprises a wireless power supply system and a wireless charging system.

[0008] The charging pile power supply system adopts a wireless power supply system;

[0009] The inspection robot charging system uses a wireless charging system.

[0010] The charging pile power supply system is equipped with a power supply induction coil, and the inspection robot charging system is equipped with a charging induction coil.

[0011] It also includes a magnetic attraction system for the charging pile power supply system and the inspection robot charging system;

[0012] The magnetic attraction system includes a first permanent magnet disposed in the power supply system of the charging pile, and a second permanent magnet disposed in the charging system of the inspection robot.

[0013] The power supply system of the charging pile is equipped with a retractable system, and the first permanent magnet is located at the telescopic end of the retractable system.

[0014] The above design firstly utilizes a wireless charging system and a power supply induction coil, enabling the inspection robot to charge without an exposed charging head, eliminating concerns about oxidation and dust accumulation, and improving the stability of the robot's long-term operation. Secondly, a magnetic attraction system is incorporated, using a first permanent magnet in the charging pile's power supply system and a second permanent magnet in the inspection robot's charging system. The permanent magnets automatically calibrate their positions upon attraction, allowing the charging pile and inspection robot to be aligned and attracted together during charging, improving charging stability and reducing energy loss. Finally, the first permanent magnet is located at the telescopic end of a retractable system controlled by the inspection robot's central control system. During charging, the retractable system pushes the first permanent magnet to the bottom of the power supply induction coil and moves it away from the coil, facilitating easy docking and detachment of the robot from the charging pile, thus simplifying daily operation.

[0015] Preferably, the charging pile power supply system includes a housing, and the power supply induction coil is connected and disposed in the inner side wall of the housing; the outer side of the housing is provided with a side strip, the side strip extends outward from the side of the housing, and the direction of the side strip extending outward is consistent with the electromagnetic emission direction of the power supply induction coil; at least three side strips are provided, and the at least three side strips form a positioning groove, the positioning groove is matched with the outer surface shape of the charging position of the inspection robot, and the outward structure of the side strip is provided with a chamfer facing the positioning groove; the positioning groove facilitates the accuracy and stability of the docking between the inspection robot and the charging pile.

[0016] Preferably, at least one of the side strips is located at the bottom, and at least two notches are provided on the bottom side strip; an inclined surface is provided above the notch, and the height of the inclined surface gradually decreases from both sides of the notch towards the middle of the notch; when the inspection robot docks with the positioning slot in the charging pile, the at least two notches on the bottom side strip can be used to calibrate the drive wheel of the inspection robot through the inclined surface, thereby facilitating the inspection robot to return to the charging pile position.

[0017] Preferably, the outer casing further includes a first pipe, one end of which is fitted around the induction coil. A second pipe is also fitted around the first pipe, and the first and second pipes are concentrically arranged. The first permanent magnet is disposed in the middle channel between the first and second pipes, and slides along the middle channel. The first and second pipes facilitate the sliding of the first permanent magnet.

[0018] Preferably, the outer casing wall thickness at the installation locations of the first and second pipes is less than 5mm; the maximum distance between the first permanent magnet and the bottom of the intermediate channel is 30-60mm. The outer casing wall thickness of less than 5mm ensures the strength of the attraction force between the first and second permanent magnets when they attract each other, and the maximum distance of 30-60mm between the first permanent magnet and the bottom of the intermediate channel ensures that the first and second permanent magnets are sufficiently far apart to not affect the movement of the inspection robot after it has been fully charged.

[0019] Preferably, the telescopic system includes a screw telescopic stepper motor, which is fixed to the outer casing and located on the side opposite to the central channel. The screw of the screw telescopic stepper motor points towards the first permanent magnet, and a rotary head is provided at the top of the screw, serving as the telescopic end of the telescopic system. The telescopic system also includes a frame, one end of which is connected to the first permanent magnet, and the other end of which engages with the rotary head. A rotary groove is provided in the frame, and the rotary head can rotatably embed itself in the rotary groove, driving the frame to move back and forth. The screw telescopic stepper motor ensures sufficient tension at the telescopic end, and the engagement of the rotary head and rotary groove facilitates pulling the frame while the screw rotates without the frame rotating.

[0020] Preferably, the frame is provided with at least two connecting posts, and the at least two connecting posts are parallel to the extension direction of the screw; the stability of the first permanent magnet during sliding is ensured by providing two connecting posts.

[0021] Preferably, the outer casing is further provided with a fixing frame, the fixing frame is provided with at least two openings, the connecting post cooperates to pass through the openings, and the positions of at least two openings correspond one-to-one with at least two connecting posts; by setting the fixing frame openings and connecting posts to slide, the first permanent magnet and the frame can slide horizontally, which facilitates the pushing and pulling of the first permanent magnet in the middle channel and improves its operational stability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer shell above the outer shell of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer shell from the rear side of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the inspection robot and charging station of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more readily understood, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0029] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in less than one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] refer to Figures 1-3 The wireless charging system for inspection robots includes a power supply system for charging piles and a charging system for inspection robots.

[0032] It includes a wireless charging system, which comprises a wireless power supply system and a wireless charging system;

[0033] The charging pile power supply system adopts a wireless power supply system;

[0034] The inspection robot charging system uses a wireless charging system.

[0035] The power supply system of the charging pile is equipped with a power supply induction coil 1, and the charging system of the inspection robot is equipped with a charging induction coil.

[0036] It also includes a magnetic attraction system for the charging pile power supply system and the inspection robot charging system;

[0037] The magnetic attraction system includes a first permanent magnet 2 disposed in the power supply system of the charging pile, and a second permanent magnet in the charging system of the inspection robot.

[0038] The power supply system of the charging pile is equipped with a retractable system, and the first permanent magnet 2 is located at the telescopic end of the retractable system.

[0039] The above design firstly, by setting up a wireless charging system and a power supply induction coil 1 for the wireless power supply system, the inspection robot can be charged without an exposed charging head, eliminating concerns about oxidation and dust accumulation, thus improving the stability of the inspection robot during long-term operation. Secondly, a magnetic attraction system is also set up. Through the first permanent magnet 2 in the charging pile power supply system and the second permanent magnet in the inspection robot charging system, the permanent magnets automatically calibrate their positions when they are attracted. During the inspection robot's charging, the charging pile and the inspection robot can be aligned and attracted together, improving the stability of the inspection robot's charging and reducing energy loss. Finally, the first permanent magnet 2 is located at the telescopic end of the telescopic system. The telescopic system is controlled by the inspection robot's central control system. When the inspection robot is charging, the telescopic system pushes the first permanent magnet 2 to the bottom surface of the power supply induction coil 1, and when it is charging, the telescopic system moves the first permanent magnet 2 to a position away from the bottom surface of the power supply induction coil 1, facilitating the docking and detachment of the inspection robot from the charging pile during charging, thus facilitating the daily operation of the inspection robot.

[0040] The charging pile power supply system includes a housing 3, and the power supply induction coil 1 is connected and disposed in the inner wall of the housing 3. The housing 3 is provided with a side strip 31, which extends outward from the side of the housing 3. The direction in which the side strip 31 extends outward is consistent with the electromagnetic emission direction of the power supply induction coil. At least three side strips 31 are provided, and the at least three side strips 31 form a positioning groove. The positioning groove matches the outer surface shape of the charging position of the inspection robot. The outward structure of the side strip 31 is chamfered towards the positioning groove. The positioning groove facilitates the accuracy and stability of the docking between the inspection robot and the charging pile.

[0041] At least one of the side strips 31 is located at the bottom, and at least two notches 32 are provided on the lower side strip 31; an inclined surface is provided above the notch 32, and the height of the inclined surface gradually decreases from both sides of the notch 32 toward the middle of the notch 32; when the inspection robot docks with the positioning slot in the charging pile, the at least two notches 32 on the lower side strip 31 can be used to calibrate the drive wheel of the inspection robot through the inclined surface, thereby facilitating the inspection robot to return to the charging pile position.

[0042] The outer casing 3 also includes a first pipe 5, one end of which is fitted around the induction coil. A second pipe 4 is also fitted around the first pipe, and the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 4 are concentrically arranged. The first permanent magnet 2 is disposed in the middle channel between the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 4, and slides along the middle channel. The first pipe 5 and the second pipe 4 facilitate the sliding of the first permanent magnet 2.

[0043] The wall thickness of the outer casing 3 at the location where the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 4 are installed is less than 5mm; the maximum distance between the first permanent magnet 2 and the bottom of the intermediate channel is 30-60mm. The wall thickness of the outer casing 3 being less than 5mm ensures the strength of the attraction force when the first permanent magnet 2 and the second permanent magnet attract each other, and the maximum distance between the first permanent magnet 2 and the bottom of the intermediate channel being 30-60mm ensures that the first permanent magnet 2 and the second permanent magnet are sufficiently far apart to not affect the movement of the inspection robot after it is fully charged.

[0044] In use, the retractable system is controlled by the central control system of the inspection robot. When the inspection robot is charging, the retractable system pushes the first permanent magnet 2 to the bottom of the power supply induction coil 1. During the charging process, the charging pile and the inspection robot can be aligned and attracted together, which improves the charging stability of the inspection robot and reduces energy loss. When the inspection robot is charging, the retractable system moves the first permanent magnet 2 to a position away from the bottom of the power supply induction coil 1, which facilitates the separation of the inspection robot from the charging pile during charging and makes it convenient for the daily work of the inspection robot.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0047] The telescopic system includes a screw telescopic stepper motor 8, which is fixed to the outer casing 3 and located on the side opposite to the central channel. The screw 81 of the screw telescopic stepper motor 8 points towards the first permanent magnet 2, and a rotary head is provided at the top of the screw 81, which serves as the telescopic end of the telescopic system. The telescopic system also includes a frame 6, one end of which is connected to the first permanent magnet 2, and the other end of which engages with the rotary head. A rotary groove is provided in the frame 6, and the rotary head can be rotatably embedded in the rotary groove, driving the frame 6 to move back and forth. The screw telescopic stepper motor 8 ensures that the telescopic end has sufficient tension, and the engagement of the rotary head and the rotary groove facilitates the pulling of the frame 6 when the screw 81 rotates without the frame 6 rotating.

[0048] The frame 6 is provided with at least two connecting columns, and the at least two connecting columns are parallel to the extension direction of the screw 81; the stability of the first permanent magnet 2 when sliding is ensured by providing two connecting columns.

[0049] The outer casing is also provided with a fixing frame 7, which has at least two openings. The connecting post passes through the openings, and the positions of the at least two openings and the at least two connecting posts correspond one-to-one. By setting the openings of the fixing frame 7 and the connecting posts to slide, the first permanent magnet 2 and the frame 6 can slide horizontally, which facilitates the pushing and pulling of the first permanent magnet 2 in the middle channel and improves its operational stability.

[0050] During use, as the screw telescopic stepper motor 8 rotates and pulls, the rotary head rotates in the rotary groove and drives the frame 6 to slide along the opening, facilitating the pulling out of the first permanent magnet 2. The cooperation between the rotary head and the rotary groove makes it convenient for the screw 81 to pull the frame 6 while the frame 6 does not need to rotate, thus facilitating the pushing and pulling of the first permanent magnet 2 in the middle channel and improving the stability of the operation of the first permanent magnet 2.

[0051] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. 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 solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wireless charging system for an inspection robot, comprising a charging pile power supply system and an inspection robot charging system, characterized in that: It includes a wireless charging system, which comprises a wireless power supply system and a wireless charging system; The charging pile power supply system adopts a wireless power supply system; The inspection robot charging system uses a wireless charging system. The charging pile power supply system is equipped with a power supply induction coil, and the inspection robot charging system is equipped with a charging induction coil. It also includes a magnetic attraction system for the charging pile power supply system and the inspection robot charging system; The magnetic attraction system includes a first permanent magnet disposed in the power supply system of the charging pile, and a second permanent magnet disposed in the charging system of the inspection robot. The power supply system of the charging pile is equipped with a retractable system, and the first permanent magnet is located at the telescopic end of the retractable system.

2. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging pile power supply system includes a housing, and the power supply induction coil is connected and disposed in the inner wall of the housing. The outer shell is provided with a side strip, which extends outward from the side of the shell, and the direction in which the side strip extends outward is consistent with the electromagnetic emission direction of the power supply induction coil; The device is provided with at least three edge strips, which form a positioning groove. The edge strips have chamfers on their outward-extending structures facing the positioning groove.

3. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the edge strips is located at the bottom, and at least two notches are provided on the bottom edge strip; An inclined surface is provided above the gap, and the height of the inclined surface gradually decreases from both sides of the gap toward the middle of the gap.

4. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer casing also includes a first pipe, one end of which is fitted around the induction coil. A second pipe is also fitted around the first pipe, and the first pipe and the second pipe are concentrically arranged. The first permanent magnet is disposed in the middle channel between the first pipe and the second pipe, and the first permanent magnet slides along the middle channel.

5. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall thickness at the location where the first and second pipes are installed is less than 5mm; The maximum distance between the first permanent magnet and the bottom of the intermediate channel is 30-60mm.

6. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The retractable system includes a screw telescopic stepper motor, which is fixed to the housing and located on the side opposite to the central channel. The screw of the screw telescopic stepper motor points to the first permanent magnet, and a rotary head is provided at the top of the screw, which is the telescopic end of the telescopic system; The retractable system also includes a frame, one end of which is connected to the first permanent magnet and the other end of which is engaged with the rotary head; The frame is provided with a rotary groove, and the rotary head can be rotatably embedded in the rotary groove, and the rotary head drives the frame to move back and forth.

7. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame is provided with at least two connecting posts, and at least two of the connecting posts are parallel to the extension direction of the screw.

8. The wireless charging system for the inspection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer casing is also provided with a fixing frame, which has at least two openings. The connecting post passes through the openings, and the positions of the at least two openings correspond one-to-one with the positions of the at least two connecting posts.

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