Coating structure for coating intelligent equipment and intelligent equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a cladding structure used for cladding intelligent equipment and the intelligent equipment, the cladding structure comprises a flexible housing, the flexible housing is provided with a first through cavity used for accommodating a movable joint of the intelligent equipment, the first through cavity is provided with a first cavity wall used for being attached to or close to the movable joint, and the first cavity wall is provided with a second cavity wall used for being attached to or close to the movable joint; the second cavity wall is used for avoiding the movable joint, so that a cavity structure is formed between the second cavity wall and the movable joint; and when the flexible shell covers the movable joint, the flexible shell has a deformation state in which the flexible shell deforms along with the movable joint. According to the scheme, the flexible shell can deform along with the movable joint so as to cover the movable joint, and then the local joint of the intelligent equipment is prevented from being exposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of humanoid robots, and more specifically, to a covering structure for covering intelligent devices and the intelligent devices themselves. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of humanoid robot design and manufacturing, the exterior covering solution usually uses rigid materials, such as metal or plastic, to form the robot shell.

[0003] The aforementioned rigid shell can provide structural support and aesthetic decoration, but it also brings a series of problems. Since the robot's joints need to move, the rigid shell cannot achieve seamless connection in these areas, resulting in exposed joint parts. This not only affects the continuity and aesthetics of the appearance, but may also damage internal parts during movement.

[0004] There is currently no effective solution to the technical problem that existing hard shells cannot completely cover robots, resulting in exposed joints. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a covering structure and an intelligent device for covering intelligent devices, in order to solve the technical problem that the rigid shell in the prior art cannot completely cover the robot, resulting in exposed joints.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a covering structure for covering a smart device is provided, comprising: a flexible shell, the flexible shell having a first through cavity for accommodating a movable joint of the smart device, the first through cavity having a first cavity wall for fitting or approaching the movable joint, and a second cavity wall for avoiding the movable joint, so that a cavity structure is formed between the second cavity wall and the movable joint; wherein, when the flexible shell covers the movable joint, the flexible shell has a deformation state that follows the deformation of the movable joint.

[0007] Furthermore, the flexible shell has a plurality of first cavity walls, which are arranged circumferentially along the first through cavity, and a second cavity wall is located between at least two adjacent first cavity walls.

[0008] Furthermore, in the axial direction of the first through cavity, one of the first cavity walls is connected to the second cavity wall through a third cavity wall, wherein the first end of the third cavity wall is connected to the corresponding first cavity wall, and the second end of the third cavity wall gradually moves away from the movable joint until it is connected to the second cavity wall.

[0009] Furthermore, the flexible shell is a hollow structure made of elastic material.

[0010] Furthermore, the hollow structure is manufactured using 3D printing technology.

[0011] Furthermore, the hollow structure includes multiple lattice layers, which are connected sequentially along the axial direction of the first through cavity, and a cavity is formed between two adjacent lattice layers. The lattice layers are formed by connecting multiple hollow elastomers.

[0012] Furthermore, the flexible shell includes multiple flexible units, which are spliced ​​together along the axial direction of the first through cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface of the flexible shell is curved.

[0014] Furthermore, the covering structure also includes: a rigid shell connected to a flexible shell, the rigid shell having a second through cavity for accommodating a non-movable joint.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, an intelligent device is provided, the intelligent device including a covering structure, the covering structure being the aforementioned covering structure.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, when the flexible shell covers the movable joint, the first cavity wall of the flexible shell is in contact with or close to the movable joint. The first cavity wall remains in contact with the movable joint throughout its movement, meaning the first cavity wall conforms to the shape of the movable joint. The second cavity wall of the flexible shell avoids the movable joint, forming a cavity structure between the second cavity wall and the movable joint. This cavity structure is an elastic cavity, similar to biological muscle, capable of freely expanding and contracting during the movement of the movable joint. This makes the deformation of the flexible shell smoother and more natural, reducing stiffness during joint movement. In the above solution, the flexible shell can deform along with the movable joint to cover it, thereby preventing the exposure of any joints in the smart device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the covering structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the covering structure according to the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the flexible shell according to the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Top view.

[0022] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0023] 1. Flexible shell;

[0024] 11. First through cavity; 12. First cavity wall; 13. Second cavity wall; 14. Third cavity wall; 15. Cavity structure;

[0025] 2. Move the joints. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, for clarity, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated, and the same reference numerals are used to denote the same devices, and therefore their description will be omitted.

[0030] Combination Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, according to a specific embodiment of this application, a covering structure for covering smart devices is provided.

[0031] Specifically, the covering structure for covering the smart device includes: a flexible shell 1, which has a first through cavity 11 for accommodating the movable joint 2 of the smart device, the first through cavity 11 having a first cavity wall 12 for fitting or approaching the movable joint 2, and a second cavity wall 13 for avoiding the movable joint 2, so that a cavity structure 15 is formed between the second cavity wall 13 and the movable joint 2; wherein, when the flexible shell 1 covers the movable joint 2, the flexible shell 1 has a deformation state that follows the deformation of the movable joint 2.

[0032] In the embodiments of this application, when the flexible shell 1 covers the movable joint 2, the first cavity wall 12 of the flexible shell 1 is attached to or close to the movable joint 2, so that the first cavity wall 12 is always attached to the movable joint 2 during the movement of the movable joint 2, that is, the first cavity wall 12 conforms to the shape of the movable joint 2; the second cavity wall 13 of the flexible shell 1 avoids the movable joint 2, and a cavity structure 15 is formed between the second cavity wall 13 and the movable joint 2. The cavity structure 15 is an elastic cavity, that is, the cavity structure 15 is similar to biological muscle, and can freely expand and contract during the movement of the movable joint 2, so that the deformation of the flexible shell 1 is smoother and more natural, reducing the stiffness of the movable joint 2 during movement. In the above solution, the flexible shell 1 can deform with the movable joint 2 to cover the movable joint 2, thereby avoiding the exposure of local joints of the smart device.

[0033] It should be noted that the first through cavity 11 of the flexible shell 1 is designed and adjusted according to the specific shape and movement pattern of the movable joint 2. That is, the contact position and contact area between the first cavity wall 12 and the movable joint 2 are designed and adjusted according to the specific shape and movement pattern of the movable joint 2. The shape and size of the cavity structure 15 formed between the second cavity wall 13 and the movable joint 2 are designed and adjusted according to the specific shape and movement pattern of the movable joint 2, so that the flexible shell 1 can deform naturally like biological muscle when the movable joint 2 moves.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the flexible shell 1 has a plurality of first cavity walls 12, which are arranged circumferentially along the first through cavity 11, and a second cavity wall 13 is located between at least two adjacent first cavity walls 12.

[0035] Multiple first cavity walls 12 are spaced apart, meaning that the first cavity walls 12 distributed in multiple directions independently adapt to the extension and contraction of the joint when the movable joint 2 moves, so as to ensure that the movable joint 2 moves in multiple directions without restriction, thereby improving the flexibility of the movable joint 2; the second cavity wall 13 is located between at least two adjacent first cavity walls 12, that is, when the flexible shell 1 and the movable joint 2 are covered and fitted, at least one cavity structure 15 is formed between the flexible shell 1 and the movable joint 2 to adapt to at least one movement posture of the movable joint 2.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the movable joint 2 is hinged, meaning it swings around an axis. The flexible shell 1 covering the movable joint 2 has two first cavity walls 12 and two second cavity walls 13. The two first cavity walls 12 are circumferentially spaced around the first through cavity 11, and the second cavity walls 13 are located between the two first cavity walls 12. Specifically, the first cavity walls 12 are used to fit or approach the left and right sides and the front side of the movable joint 2 to support the flexible shell 1, and the second cavity walls 13 are positioned opposite the rear side of the movable joint 2. The movable joint 2 swings rearward with an angle less than 180°.

[0037] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, in the axial direction of the first through cavity 11, one of the first cavity walls 12 is connected to the second cavity wall 13 via a third cavity wall 14, wherein the first end of the third cavity wall 14 is connected to the corresponding first cavity wall 12, and the second end of the third cavity wall 14 gradually moves away from the movable joint 2 until it is connected to the second cavity wall 13.

[0038] The third cavity wall 14 is obliquely connected between the first cavity wall 12 and the second cavity wall 13 to ensure that when the movable joint 2 moves, it not only fits against the first cavity wall 12 but also connects to the second cavity wall 13, maintaining the stability of the flexible shell 1 covering the movable joint 2. The design of the third cavity wall 14 can guide the force. When an external force is applied to the first cavity wall 12, the third cavity wall 14 can guide the force to be dispersed to the second cavity wall 13, avoiding the direct damage to the movable joint 2 caused by the concentration of force.

[0039] Preferably, the third cavity wall 14 is made of an elastic material, that is, the elastic properties of the third cavity wall 14 itself can absorb part of the impact force, reduce the impact on the internal structure, and improve the impact resistance and safety of the smart device.

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, the movable joint 2 is a biomimetic waist structure. The first through cavity 11 of the flexible shell 1 is vertically through. The flexible shell 1 has multiple first cavity walls 12. One of the first cavity walls 12 is connected to the second cavity wall 13 through a third cavity wall 14. That is, the first end of the third cavity wall 14 is connected to the corresponding first cavity wall 12. The first cavity wall 12 is an arc-shaped surface. The second end of the third cavity wall 14 extends along the cross-section of the first cavity wall 12 to connect with the second cavity wall 13.

[0041] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the flexible housing 1 is a perforated structure made of an elastic material. This perforated structure enhances the elasticity of the flexible housing 1, reduces its weight, and aids in heat dissipation for the internal electronic components and mechanical structures of the smart device.

[0042] Preferably, the hollow structure is manufactured using 3D printing technology.

[0043] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the hollow structure includes multiple lattice layers, which are connected sequentially along the axial direction of the first through cavity 11. A cavity is formed between two adjacent lattice layers. The lattice layers are connected by multiple hollow elastomers.

[0044] The cavities formed between the lattice layers are elastic cavities, which can deform in multiple directions according to the movement requirements of the movable joint 2; each lattice layer is connected by multiple hollow elastic bodies, which further enhances the elastic properties of the interlayer cavities.

[0045] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the flexible shell 1 includes a plurality of flexible units, which are spliced ​​together along the axial direction of the first through cavity 11.

[0046] The flexible shell 1 has a modular structure, which facilitates its fabrication. Specifically, multiple flexible units can be connected by means of sewing, bonding, or other methods.

[0047] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the outer peripheral surface of the flexible shell 1 is an arc-shaped surface.

[0048] Designing the surface as curved can effectively reduce wind resistance, reduce air turbulence, and reduce equipment noise in scenarios where smart devices need to move at high speeds. At the same time, it can make the smart devices look more technological and meet the aesthetic requirements of customers.

[0049] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the covering structure further includes a rigid shell connected to the flexible shell 1, the rigid shell having a second through cavity for accommodating the non-movable joint 2.

[0050] The non-movable joints 2 are covered with a rigid shell, which can increase the overall strength of the smart device. Specifically, the rigid shell and the flexible shell 1 can be connected by means of sewing, bonding, screwing, etc.

[0051] According to another specific embodiment of this application, a smart device is provided, which includes a covering structure, the covering structure being the same as that described in the above embodiments. The smart device includes, but is not limited to, humanoid robots, drones, etc.

[0052] Specifically, the smart device is externally covered by a flexible shell 1. The first cavity wall 12 of the flexible shell 1 is fitted or close to the movable joint 2 of the smart device, ensuring that the first cavity wall 12 remains in contact with the movable joint 2 during its movement; that is, the first cavity wall 12 conforms to the shape of the movable joint 2. The second cavity wall 13 of the flexible shell 1 avoids the movable joint 2 of the smart device, forming a cavity structure 15 between the second cavity wall 13 and the movable joint 2. This cavity structure 15 is an elastic cavity, similar to biological muscle, capable of freely expanding and contracting during the movement of the movable joint 2. This makes the deformation of the flexible shell 1 smoother and more natural, reducing the stiffness of the movable joint 2 during movement. In the above solution, the flexible shell 1 can deform with the movable joint 2 to cover it, thereby preventing the exposure of any joints in the smart device.

[0053] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0054] In addition to the above, it should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "another embodiment," and "embodiment" used in this specification refer to specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment, which are included in at least one embodiment described in the general description of this application. The appearance of the same expression in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, the intention is to suggest that implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of this utility model.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A covering structure for covering smart devices, characterized in that, include: A flexible housing (1) having a first through cavity (11) for accommodating a movable joint (2) of a smart device, the first through cavity (11) having a first cavity wall (12) for fitting or approaching the movable joint (2), and a second cavity wall (13) for avoiding the movable joint (2), so that a cavity structure (15) is formed between the second cavity wall (13) and the movable joint (2); When the flexible shell (1) covers the movable joint (2), the flexible shell (1) has a deformation state that follows the deformation of the movable joint (2). 2.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 1, wherein, The flexible shell (1) has a plurality of first cavity walls (12) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first through cavity (11), and the second cavity wall (13) is located between at least two adjacent first cavity walls (12). 3.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 2, wherein, In the axial direction of the first through cavity (11), one of the first cavity walls (12) is connected to the second cavity wall (13) through a third cavity wall (14), wherein the first end of the third cavity wall (14) is connected to the corresponding first cavity wall (12), and the second end of the third cavity wall (14) gradually moves away from the movable joint (2) until it is connected to the second cavity wall (13).

4. The cover structure for covering a smart device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The flexible shell (1) is a hollow structure made of elastic material. 5.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 4, wherein, The hollow structure is manufactured using 3D printing technology.

6. The covering structure for covering smart devices according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hollow structure includes multiple lattice layers, which are connected sequentially along the axial direction of the first through cavity (11). A cavity is formed between two adjacent lattice layers. The lattice layers are formed by connecting multiple hollow elastomers. 7.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 1, wherein, The flexible shell (1) includes multiple flexible units, which are spliced ​​together along the axial direction of the first through cavity (11). 8.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 1, wherein, The outer peripheral surface of the flexible shell (1) is an arc-shaped surface. 9.The covering structure for covering a smart device according to claim 1, wherein, The covering structure further includes: A rigid shell connected to the flexible shell (1), the rigid shell having a second through cavity for accommodating a non-movable joint.

10. A smart device comprising a cladding structure, characterized in that, The covering structure is the covering structure described in any one of claims 1-9.

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