Robot rotary connector
By designing a robot rotary connector, utilizing the sliding contact between the metal plate and the metal head, and a magnetic attraction-based foolproof design, the problem of power loss during robot connector rotation is solved, achieving stable electrical connection and convenient installation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing robot connectors cannot achieve rotary connection, which makes the connectors prone to power loss when rotating, affecting the stable operation of robot components.
A robot rotary connector was designed, which ensures stable electrical connection during rotation through sliding contact between the metal plate and the metal head and a foolproof design with magnetic attraction. The threaded connection and anti-slip stripe structure facilitate installation.
This technology enables robot components to maintain a continuous electrical connection during rotation, preventing power outages, improving connection stability and ease of use, and avoiding installation errors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot connection technology, specifically to a robot rotary connector. Background Technology
[0002] A robot is a machine system that can perform tasks automatically. It is designed and functions to mimic certain human behaviors or ways of thinking, but it can also operate independently without human intervention. They are widely used in various industries such as industrial production, service industry, education and entertainment, and scientific research.
[0003] Current robot connectors typically provide direct connections, allowing the connector to directly connect to the robot components through physical contact without the need for additional intermediate parts or conversion devices. The robot is directly driven by the motor. Since there are no rotatable connectors in the industry, we propose a robot rotary connector to address the aforementioned issues. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This utility model provides a robot rotary connector, which can achieve a rotary connection by setting the cooperation between the hardware plate and the hardware head so that the rotating ball will not lose power when rotating inside the mounting base.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a robot rotary connector is provided, including a mounting base. A rotating ball is disposed on the inner side of the mounting base, and a groove is formed at the bottom end of the rotating ball. A metal sheet is fixedly connected to the groove near the center of the rotating ball. Multiple metal sheets are evenly distributed. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the mounting base. A groove is formed on the surface of the fixing plate near the metal sheet. A metal head is fixedly connected to the inner side of the groove. Multiple grooves are provided and correspond to the metal sheets. Rotating columns are fixedly connected to both sides of the rotating ball. Rotating grooves are formed on both sides of the upper end of the mounting base. A threaded block is fixedly fitted onto the surface of the mounting base. A rotating nut is threadedly connected to the mounting base via the threaded block. By using the rotating nut, the rotating ball is mounted on the inner side of the mounting base via the threaded block, allowing the metal sheet and the metal head to contact and establish a connection. When the rotating ball or the mounting base rotates along the rotating columns, the metal sheet and the metal head will slide against each other, preventing the connection from breaking during rotation, thus completing the robot's rotary connection.
[0006] According to the robot rotary connector, a plug is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating ball away from the setting slot, and a connector is fixedly connected to the side of the plug away from the setting slot. The plug can be inserted to limit the connection between the connector and the component to be connected.
[0007] According to the robot rotary connector, multiple connectors are configured and correspond to metal plates, which are connected to the connectors via gold wires. By connecting the metal plates to the connectors via gold wires, energizing the metal plates also energizes the connectors.
[0008] According to the robot rotary connector, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base away from the rotating groove, and a connecting block is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate away from the mounting base. The connecting block allows for insertion into the robot for installation.
[0009] According to the robot rotary connector, a copper wire is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block away from the mounting base. One end of the copper wire passes through the connecting block's fixing plate and fixing plate and connects to the hardware head. By setting the connecting block and the hardware head to be connected via a copper wire, the hardware head can be energized simultaneously when the connecting block is energized.
[0010] According to the robot rotary connector, the rotating groove and the rotating column fit together, and the surfaces of the rotating groove and the rotating column are made smooth. An attraction plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating groove. The attraction plate is made of magnet and cast iron respectively. An attraction column is fixedly installed on the inner side of the rotating column. The rotating column is also made of magnet and cast iron respectively. By making the surfaces of the rotating groove and the rotating column smooth, friction is reduced, making the rotation of the rotating column more stable within the rotating groove. By using magnet and cast iron materials for the attraction column and attraction plate respectively, the magnet and cast iron of the attraction column will attract each other. When the user installs it incorrectly, the magnet of the attraction column will come close to the magnet of the attraction plate. At this time, the magnets will repel each other, preventing them from attracting each other for installation. This prevents reverse installation and avoids installation errors, making it easier and more convenient for the user to install the rotating column inside the rotating groove, thus forming a foolproof design.
[0011] According to the robot rotary connector, the inner side of the mounting base fits into the surface of the rotating ball, and both the inner side of the mounting base and the surface of the rotating ball are made smooth. By making the inner side of the mounting base and the surface of the rotating ball smooth, friction is reduced, making the rotating ball rotate more stably inside the mounting base.
[0012] According to the robot rotary connector, the rotary nut is made of plastic, and its outer surface is provided with anti-slip stripes. These anti-slip stripes on the outer surface of the rotary nut make installation easier for the user.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a mounting base, a fixed plate, and a rotating ball, the rotating nut can install the rotating ball on the inner side of the mounting base through the threaded block, so that the metal plate and the metal head can come into contact and complete the connection. When the rotating ball or the mounting base rotates along the rotating column, the metal plate and the metal head will slide against each other, so that the rotating ball will not lose power when rotating inside the mounting base, thus completing the rotational connection.
[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the robot rotary connector of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating relationship between the rotating ball and the mounting base of the robot rotary connector of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotating nut of the robot rotating connector of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating relationship between the fixing plate and the hardware head of the robot rotary connector of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating relationship between the rotating groove and the suction plate of the robot rotary connector of this utility model.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Mounting base; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Connecting block; 4. Rotating ball; 5. Rotating column; 6. Hardware plate; 7. Insert block; 8. Connector; 9. Rotating nut; 10. Threaded block; 11. Rotating groove; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Hardware head; 14. Setting groove; 15. Suction column; 16. Suction plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The robot rotary connector of this utility model includes a mounting base 1, a rotating ball 4 is provided on the inner side of the mounting base 1, a mounting groove 14 is provided at the bottom end of the rotating ball 4, a metal piece 6 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting groove 14 near the center of the rotating ball 4, and multiple metal pieces 6 are provided and evenly distributed. A fixing plate 12 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the mounting base 1, a groove is provided on the surface of the fixing plate 12 near the metal piece 6, a metal head 13 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the groove, and multiple grooves are provided and correspond to the metal pieces 6. Rotating columns 5 are fixedly connected to both sides of the rotating ball 4. Rotating grooves 11 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the mounting base 1. A threaded block 10 is fixedly fitted on the surface of the mounting base 1, and a rotating nut 9 is threadedly connected to the mounting base 1 through the threaded block 10.
[0025] A plug 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating ball 4 away from the setting groove 14. A connector 8 is fixedly connected to the side of the plug 7 away from the setting groove 14. Multiple connectors 8 are provided and correspond to the hardware sheet 6. The hardware sheet 6 and the connector 8 are connected by gold wire.
[0026] The rotating groove 11 fits into the rotating column 5. The surfaces of the rotating groove 11 and the rotating column 5 are smooth. An attraction plate 16 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating groove 11. The attraction plate 16 is made of magnet and cast iron respectively. An attraction column 15 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the rotating column 5. The rotating column 5 is made of magnet and cast iron respectively. The inner side of the mounting base 1 fits into the surface of the rotating ball 4. The inner side of the mounting base 1 and the surface of the rotating ball 4 are smooth. The rotating nut 9 is made of plastic. The outer surface of the rotating nut 9 is provided with anti-slip stripes.
[0027] A fixed plate 2 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base 1 away from the rotating groove 11. A connecting block 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed plate 2 away from the mounting base 1. A copper wire is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block 3 away from the mounting base 1. One end of the copper wire passes through the connecting block 3, the fixed plate 2, and the fixed plate 12 and is connected to the hardware head 13.
[0028] Working principle: In use, if the device is not yet installed, first place the rotating ball 4 inside the mounting base 1, allowing the magnets of the attraction column 15 and attraction plate 16 to attract the cast iron material, thus facilitating the placement of the rotating column 5 inside the rotating groove 11. Once placed, the metal plate 6 will contact the metal head 13, thus completing the connection when energized. Next, move the rotating nut 9 from the insertion block 7 towards the rotating ball 4. When the rotating nut 9 contacts the threaded block 10, rotate the rotating nut 9 until it completely covers the threaded block 10, thereby fixing the rotating ball 4 inside the mounting base 1 and preventing it from detaching during use. The installation is completed through the above steps on the inner side of the base 1. When in use, the connecting block 3 and the insert block 7 can be inserted into the inner sides of the two parts of the robot that need to be connected, and then connected and installed. After installation, rotate one of the robot parts so that the mounting base 1 or the rotating ball 4 rotates around the rotating column 5. When the mounting base 1 or the rotating ball 4 rotates, the hardware plate 6 or the hardware head 13 will slide against each other. Since the hardware plate 6 or the hardware head 13 only slides and does not separate and remains in contact, the power will not be cut off when rotating the robot parts, thus completing the rotational connection.
[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model 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 spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A robotic rotary connector, characterized by, The application relates to a mounting base (1) provided with a rotating ball (4) on the inner side, a setting groove (14) is formed in the bottom end of the rotating ball (4), a hardware piece (6) is fixedly connected to the side close to the center of the rotating ball (4), the hardware piece (6) is provided in plurality and is uniformly distributed, a fixed plate (12) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the mounting base (1), a groove is formed in the surface close to the hardware piece (6), a hardware head (13) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the groove, the groove is provided in plurality and corresponds to the hardware piece (6), rotating columns (5) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the rotating ball (4), rotating grooves (11) are formed in the upper ends of the two sides of the mounting base (1), a threaded block (10) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the mounting base (1), and a rotating nut (9) is threadedly connected to the threaded block (10).
2. The robotic rotary connector of claim 1, wherein, The rotating ball (4) is fixedly connected with an insertion block (7) on the side away from the setting groove (14), and the insertion block (7) is fixedly connected with a connecting head (8) on the side away from the setting groove (14).
3. The robotic rotary connector of claim 2, wherein, The connecting head (8) is provided in plurality and corresponds to the hardware piece (6), and the hardware piece (6) and the connecting head (8) are connected through gold wires.
4. The robotic rotary connector of claim 1, wherein, The mounting base (1) is fixedly connected with a fixed disc (2) on the side away from the rotating groove (11), and the fixed disc (2) is fixedly connected with a connecting block (3) on the side away from the mounting base (1).
5. The robotic rotary connector of claim 4, wherein, The connecting block (3) is fixedly connected with a copper wire on the side away from the mounting base (1), and one end of the copper wire is connected with the hardware head (13) by penetrating through the connecting block (3), the fixed disc (2) and the fixed plate (12).
6. The robotic rotary connector of claim 1, wherein, The rotating groove (11) is matched with the rotating column (5), the surfaces of the rotating groove (11) and the rotating column (5) are smooth, the inner side of the rotating groove (11) is fixedly connected with an attraction piece (16), the attraction piece (16) is made of magnet and pig iron respectively, and the inner side of the rotating column (5) is fixedly connected with an attraction column (15).
7. The robotic rotary connector of claim 1, wherein, The inner side of the mounting base (1) is matched with the surface of the rotating ball (4), and the inner side of the mounting base (1) and the surface of the rotating ball (4) are smooth.
8. The robotic rotary connector of claim 1, wherein, The rotating nut (9) is made of plastic, and the outer surface of the rotating nut (9) is provided with anti-skid stripes.