Robot and combination of robot and electric driving tool

Abstract

The utility model discloses a robot and a combination of the robot and an electric driving tool, the robot comprises a power supply module, a communication module and a control module, the power supply module is suitable for being in circuit connection with the electric driving tool so as to form a circuit loop with the electric driving tool; the communication module is suitable for being in circuit connection with the electric driving tool to form communication identification with the electric driving tool, the power module and the communication module are respectively in circuit connection with the control module, and the control module is suitable for controlling the electric driving tool to start and stop and controlling the power module to supply power to the electric driving tool; the robot can supply power to the electric drive tool while controlling the electric drive tool to work, and the robot can operate the electric drive tool to complete some long-time, high-power-consumption and continuous work tasks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electric drive tool technology, and more specifically to a robot and a combination of a robot and an electric drive tool. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in battery technology, batteries now boast higher energy densities, offering greater capacity for the same volume or weight. This technological development has transformed the power supply methods for electrically powered tools. Power has shifted from cord-based systems to internal or external battery power. These tools eliminate the need for a direct connection to a power outlet, freeing them from limitations imposed by outlet location or cord length.

[0003] However, in order to ensure the portability and ease of operation of electric drive tools, the size and weight of the built-in or external batteries in electric drive tools are limited. In other words, the maximum capacity of the built-in or external batteries is limited. Therefore, the built-in or external batteries cannot support some long-term, high-power and continuous uninterrupted work tasks. In such long-term and monotonous work tasks, users are prone to fatigue or injury during long-term work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One object of this application is to provide a robot that can operate and power an electrically driven tool.

[0005] Another objective of this application is to provide a combination of a robot and an electrically driven tool.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is: a robot, comprising:

[0007] A power module, the power module being adapted to be connected to the circuitry of the electric drive tool to form a circuit loop with the electric drive tool;

[0008] A communication module, the communication module being adapted to communicate with the electric drive tool to form a communication identification with the electric drive tool;

[0009] The system includes a control module, wherein the power module and the communication module are respectively circuit-connected to the control module, and the control module is adapted to control the start and stop of the electric drive tool and control the power module to supply power to the electric drive tool.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the power module includes a power terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a power port. The power terminal can be connected to the power port by plug-in connection or wire connection, so that the power module and the electric drive tool establish a circuit loop; the communication module includes a communication terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a communication port. The communication terminal can be connected to the communication port by plug-in connection or wire connection, so that the control module and the electric drive tool establish communication identification.

[0011] As another preferred embodiment, the power module includes a transmitting terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a receiving terminal. The transmitting terminal can be connected to the receiving terminal by magnetic adsorption, so that the power module and the electric drive tool establish a circuit loop; the communication module can establish communication and identification with the electric drive tool through Bluetooth, NFC or WiFi connection.

[0012] Further preferably, the power module also includes an input terminal, which can be connected to an external power source via a plug-in connection or a wire connection, so that the power module and the external power source establish a circuit loop.

[0013] Furthermore, the power module includes a built-in power supply, which is inseparably disposed within the robot and is adapted to supply power to the control module and the electric drive tool.

[0014] Furthermore, the power module also includes at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matched with the battery compartment. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block connected to the built-in power circuit. The battery pack is pluggably disposed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The built-in power supply supplies power to the battery pack. The battery pack is adapted to replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

[0015] Furthermore, the power module includes an external power supply, which is detachably mounted on the robot and is adapted to supply power to the control module and the electric drive tool.

[0016] Furthermore, the power module also includes at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matched with the battery compartment. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block connected to the external power supply circuit. The battery pack is pluggably disposed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The external power supply supplies power to the battery pack. The battery pack is adapted to replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

[0017] Furthermore, the external power source is implemented as an energy storage power source, which is provided with at least one battery compartment. A battery pack is detachably disposed in the battery compartment. The energy storage power source supplies power to the battery pack, and the battery pack is adapted to replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

[0018] This application also provides a combination of a robot and an electrically driven tool, including the robot and the electrically driven tool described above.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0020] The robot provided in this application can supply power to the electrically driven tool in multiple ways while controlling its operation, enabling the high-power electrically driven tool to work for extended periods. This allows the robot to control the electrically driven tool to complete long-duration, high-power, and continuous tasks. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in the second embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in the third embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in the fourth embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the power supply relationship between the robot and the electrically driven tool in the fifth embodiment.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between a robot and an electrically driven tool.

[0028] In the diagram: 100, electric drive tool; 110, functional component; 120, power supply component; 130, communication component; 200, robot; 210, control module; 220, power supply module; 230, communication module. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0032] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0033] With the advancement and development of battery technology, ternary lithium batteries have gradually replaced phosphoric acid batteries. The widespread adoption of ternary lithium batteries has changed the power supply method for electrically driven tools. The power supply method has shifted from external power cords to built-in or external batteries. Electrically driven tools powered by built-in or external batteries do not need to be connected to a power outlet via a power cord during use. Therefore, the applicable scenarios for these tools are not limited by the location of the power outlet or the length of the power cord. Electrically driven tools can be used independently in gardens, outdoors, and other environments without power outlets. Electrically driven tools consist of functional components and power supply components. Functional components consume the power of the power supply component to achieve a specific function. For example, an electric snowplow consumes electricity to clear snow from roads, and an electric pruning saw consumes electricity to prune branches and leaves of flowers and trees. However, to ensure portability and ease of operation, the size and weight of the power supply component are limited. This means that the maximum capacity of the power supply component is limited, preventing it from supporting the functional components in performing long-duration, high-power, and continuous tasks.

[0034] In view of the above problems, this application provides a robot that is suitable for use with an electric drive tool, and the robot can supply power to the electric drive tool while controlling its operation.

[0035] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the electric drive tool 100 includes a functional component 110, a power supply component 120, and a communication component 130. The power supply component 120 is adapted to supply power to the functional component 110, and the communication component 130 is adapted to establish communication and identification with the robot 200.

[0036] Optionally, the power supply assembly 120 is implemented as a built-in battery pack, which is inseparably disposed within the electric drive tool 100.

[0037] Optionally, the power supply assembly 120 is implemented as an external battery pack, which can be detachably disposed within the electric drive tool 100.

[0038] Preferably, the power supply assembly 120 is implemented as one or more battery packs, which are pluggably disposed on the electric drive tool 100 and are adapted to supply power to the functional assembly 110.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the robot 200 includes a power module 220, a communication module 230, and a control module 210. The power module 220 and the communication module 230 are respectively connected to the control module 210. The power module 220 is connected to the power component 120 of the electric drive tool 100, forming a circuit loop. The communication module 230 is connected to the communication component 130 of the electric drive tool 100, forming a communication identification. The control module 210 can obtain various parameters of the functional component 110 and the power component 120 in the electric drive tool 100 through the communication identification. Then, the control module 210 can control the start and stop of the functional component 110 and adjust the working state of the functional component 110. When the control module 210 detects that the power of the power component 120 is lower than a preset threshold, the control module 210 can control the power module 220 to supply power to the power component 120, so that the power component 120 can supply power to the functional component 110 normally.

[0040] The power module 220 includes power terminals, and the power assembly 120 includes a power port. The power terminals can be connected to the power port, enabling the power module 220 and the power assembly 120 to establish a circuit loop. The communication module 230 includes communication terminals, and the communication assembly 130 includes a communication port. The communication terminals can be connected to the communication port, enabling the control module 210 and the electric drive tool 100 to establish communication identification. The connection methods between the power terminals and the power port, and between the communication terminals and the communication port, are not limited. Contact connections such as plug-in connections or flexible connections such as line connections can be used between the power terminals and the power port.

[0041] For example, when the electric drive tool 100 is a snowplow, the power terminals and power ports, and the communication terminals and communication ports, are connected by contact. Specifically, the power terminals and communication terminals are located on the hand of the robot 200, and the power ports and communication ports are located on the grip of the snowplow. Thus, when the robot 200's hand grips the snowplow's grip to control the snowplow, the power terminals and power ports are connected by a plug-in connection, and the communication terminals and communication ports are connected by a plug-in connection. It is worth noting that, in addition to being located on the hand of the robot 200, the power terminals and communication terminals can also be located on any part of the robot 200, such as the feet, chest, or back.

[0042] For example, when the electrically driven tool 100 is a pruning saw, a flexible connection is used between the power terminals and the power port, and between the communication terminals and the communication port. Specifically, the power terminals and communication terminals are located on the back of the robot 200, and the power port and communication port are located on the main body of the pruning saw. Therefore, when the robot 200's hand holds the snowplow's grip to control the pruning saw, the power terminals and power ports, as well as the communication terminals and communication ports, are connected via the same wire. It is worth noting that, in addition to being located on the back of the robot 200, the power terminals and communication terminals can also be located at any other part of the robot 200, such as the feet, chest, or hands.

[0043] In addition to the plug-in and wired connections mentioned above, the robot 200 and the electric drive tool 100 can also be connected wirelessly. Specifically, the power module 220 includes a transmitting terminal, and the power assembly 120 includes a receiving terminal. When the electric drive tool 100 is connected to the robot 200, the transmitting terminal can be magnetically attached to the receiving terminal, thus establishing a wireless charging circuit between the power module 220 and the power assembly 120. The communication module 230 and the communication assembly 130 can establish communication and identification through wireless connections such as Bluetooth, NFC, or WiFi.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the power module 220 can be implemented as a built-in power supply, which is inseparably installed within the robot 200. The built-in power supply supplies power to the control module 210 and supplies power to the power assembly 120 via a power terminal connected to a power port. The robot 200 has an input terminal, and the built-in power supply is electrically connected to the input terminal. The input terminal can be connected to an external power source via a plug-in connection or a wired connection, forming a circuit loop between the built-in power supply and the external power source. The external power source can supply power to the built-in power supply, and can be implemented as an energy storage power source, a power socket, etc. Further, as... Figure 3As shown, the robot 200 is provided with at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matching the battery compartment. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block connected to the built-in power circuit. The battery pack is pluggable and installed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The built-in power supply can supply power to the battery pack, and the battery pack can also supply power to the built-in power supply in reverse. When the power component 120 of the electric drive tool 100 is also implemented as a battery pack, the battery pack in the battery compartment can quickly replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool 100.

[0045] Optionally, the power module 220 is implemented as an external power supply. The external power supply can be detachably installed on the robot 200. The external power supply supplies power to the control module 210 and supplies power to the power assembly 120 through a power terminal and a power port. The robot 200 is provided with an input terminal. The external power supply is connected to the input terminal in a circuit. The input terminal can be connected to the external power supply through a plug-in connection or a wire connection, so that the external power supply and the external power supply form a circuit loop. The external power supply can supply power to the external power supply. In addition, the external power supply can also be detached from the robot 200 and connected to the external power supply in a circuit. The external power supply can be implemented as an energy storage power supply, a power socket, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the external power source is a battery pack. The robot 200 has a power compartment containing wiring terminals. The battery pack is detachably mounted within the power compartment and connected to the wiring terminal circuit. The wiring terminals are connected to the control module 210 and the power terminal circuit, thus allowing the battery pack to supply power to the control module 210 and the power supply assembly 120. Preferably, as... Figure 5 As shown, the robot 200 is provided with at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matching the battery compartment. The capacity of the battery pack is smaller than that of the battery pack. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block that is connected to the battery pack circuit. The battery pack is pluggably installed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The battery pack can supply power to the battery pack, and the battery pack can also supply power to the battery pack in reverse. When the power supply component 120 of the electric drive tool 100 is also implemented as a battery pack, the battery pack in the battery compartment can quickly replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool 100.

[0047] In other embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the external power supply is implemented as a combination of a battery pack and an energy storage power supply. The robot 200 is equipped with a power compartment, and the power compartment is equipped with wiring terminals. The battery pack is detachably installed in the power compartment and connected to the wiring terminal circuit. The wiring terminals are connected to the control module 210 and the power terminal circuit, so that the battery pack can supply power to the control module 210 and the power assembly 120. The energy storage power supply is installed on the robot 200 by being carried on its back. The energy storage power supply is equipped with at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matching the battery compartment. The capacity of the battery pack is smaller than that of the battery pack. The energy storage power supply can supply power to the battery pack. When the power assembly 120 of the electric drive tool 100 is also implemented as a battery pack, the battery pack in the battery compartment can quickly replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool 100.

[0048] On the other hand, this application provides a combination of a robot 200 and an electric drive tool 100, including the robot 200 and the electric drive tool 100.

[0049] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A robot adapted to work with electrically driven tools, characterized in that, include: A power module, the power module being adapted to be connected to the circuitry of the electric drive tool to form a circuit loop with the electric drive tool; A communication module, the communication module being adapted to communicate with the electric drive tool to form a communication identification with the electric drive tool; The system includes a control module, wherein the power module and the communication module are respectively circuit-connected to the control module, and the control module is adapted to control the start and stop of the electric drive tool and control the power module to supply power to the electric drive tool.

2. The robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power module includes a power terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a power port. The power terminal can be connected to the power port by plug-in connection or line connection, so that the power module and the electric drive tool establish a circuit loop. The communication module includes a communication terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a communication port. The communication terminal can be connected to the communication port by plug-in connection or line connection, so that the control module and the electric drive tool establish communication identification.

3. The robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power module includes a transmitting terminal, and the electric drive tool is provided with a receiving terminal. The transmitting terminal can be connected to the receiving terminal by magnetic adsorption, so that the power module and the electric drive tool establish a circuit loop. The communication module can establish communication and identification with the electric drive tool through Bluetooth, NFC or WiFi connection.

4. The robot as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The power module also includes an input terminal, which can be connected to an external power source via a plug-in connection or a wire connection, so that the power module and the external power source can establish a circuit loop.

5. The robot as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The power module includes a built-in power supply, which is inseparably disposed within the robot and is adapted to supply power to the control module and the electric drive tool.

6. The robot as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The power module further includes at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matched with the battery compartment. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block connected to the built-in power circuit. The battery pack is pluggably disposed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The built-in power supply supplies power to the battery pack. The battery pack is adapted to replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

7. The robot as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The power module includes an external power supply, which is detachably mounted on the robot and is adapted to supply power to the control module and the electric drive tool.

8. The robot as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The power module further includes at least one battery compartment and a battery pack matched with the battery compartment. The battery compartment is provided with a terminal block connected to the external power supply circuit. The battery pack is pluggably disposed in the battery compartment and connected to the terminal block circuit. The external power supply supplies power to the battery pack. The battery pack is adapted to replace the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

9. The robot as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The external power source is an energy storage power source, which has at least one battery compartment. A battery pack is pluggably installed in the battery compartment. The energy storage power source supplies power to the battery pack. The battery pack is suitable for replacing the battery pack on the electric drive tool.

10. A combination of a robot and an electrically driven tool, characterized in that, Includes the robot and electrically driven tool as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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