Automatic battery replacing and charging equipment for composite robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, and discloses an automatic battery replacing and charging device for a composite robot, which comprises a device frame, the device frame comprises a box body, a position detecting and adjusting module is arranged in the middle of the inner bottom surface of the box body, and the position detecting and adjusting module is connected with the device frame. The position detecting and adjusting module comprises a bearing plate, a lifting air cylinder is arranged at the rear end of the upper surface of the bearing plate, and a pressure adjusting meter is arranged on one side of the lifting air cylinder. According to the device, the battery carrying module is arranged, the battery carrying module has the functions of measuring distance through the laser sensor in the Y-axis direction, judging whether the ARV is parallel to the device or not, positioning in the X-axis direction and conducting fine adjustment, a positioning label on the ARV is recognized through the camera, the position of the ARV is calculated, and fine adjustment is conducted, so that the accuracy of battery grabbing is guaranteed; and meanwhile, the battery replacing station system is fully automatic, but an operator can manually replace the battery when a fault occurs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, and in particular to an automatic battery replacement and charging device for composite robots. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of industrial automation and the continuous expansion of modern industrial production scale, automated guided vehicles (ARVs) have become an indispensable part of industrial production systems. As the energy source for ARVs, charging the battery is an essential part of their operation. To reduce the time spent charging during ARV use, battery replacement becomes a convenient and quick option. Therefore, an automatic battery replacement and charging device for ARVs is proposed.

[0003] The traditional method of battery replacement involves parking the automated guided vehicle (ARV) at the battery swapping location, manually pushing the battery to the ARV using a battery swapping cart, manually swapping the battery, and then pushing the battery back to the designated charging location. However, battery charging stations on the production floor are not always located near the battery swapping location. Furthermore, the manual battery swapping process is prone to collisions if not handled carefully, posing safety and quality risks. Therefore, technological improvements are urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automated battery swapping and charging device for composite robots. Compared to existing devices, this device utilizes a battery transport module to clamp and move the battery from the swapping station to the charging station or vice versa, eliminating the need for manual handling. Furthermore, the battery clamping mechanism has the function of centering and aligning the battery within a certain range, accommodating potential deviations in the ARV battery position. The swapping station features smoke and temperature monitoring and alarm functions to prevent charging safety hazards. It also includes an alarm information display function; when an alarm occurs, the system correctly displays the alarm content, simultaneously emitting light and sound alarms with three-color lights, and allows users to view historical alarm information.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot includes a device frame, the device frame including a housing, a position detection and adjustment module disposed in the middle of the bottom surface of the housing, the position detection and adjustment module including a support plate, a lifting cylinder disposed at the rear end of the upper surface of the support plate, a pressure gauge disposed on one side of the lifting cylinder, a plurality of rollers disposed at the front end of the support plate, a starting power supply disposed on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate, a second cable chain disposed on the side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate away from the starting power supply, and a camera disposed at the front end of the second cable chain;

[0007] Battery charging modules are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the box. Each battery charging module includes a charging compartment, a battery placement compartment is provided on the upper surface of the charging compartment, a clamping cylinder is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the battery placement compartment, a smoke sensor is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the charging compartment, and a charging socket is provided on the inner wall of the front end of the battery placement compartment.

[0008] The upper end of the position detection and adjustment module is provided with a battery handling module. The battery handling module includes a mounting plate, a first drag chain is provided at the rear end of the mounting plate, a gripper cylinder is provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate, a laser sensor is provided at the front end of the lower surface of the mounting plate, and a guide rail is provided on the outer wall of the front end of the mounting plate.

[0009] By incorporating a position detection and adjustment module and a battery charging module within the device frame, the above technical solution enables automatic battery replacement and charging, thereby improving the robot's working efficiency and continuous working time.

[0010] Furthermore, side panels are provided on both outer walls of the box, and an observation window is provided on the front outer wall of the box;

[0011] The above technical solution provides side panels on both sides of the enclosure for better maintenance, and an observation window on the front side of the enclosure allows for better observation of the internal working status.

[0012] Furthermore, a control panel is provided at the upper end of one side of the outer wall of the enclosure;

[0013] With the above technical solution, a control panel is set at the upper end of the outer wall on one side of the housing, which allows for better control of the device's operation and better observation of its operating parameters.

[0014] Furthermore, a three-color light is provided on one side of the upper surface of the housing, and the three-color light is electrically connected to the smoke sensor;

[0015] The above technical solution involves installing a three-color light on one side of the upper surface of the enclosure. The three-color light is electrically connected to the smoke sensor, so that when the smoke sensor detects smoke, the three-color light can better trigger an alarm.

[0016] Furthermore, auxiliary guide rails are provided on both sides inside the battery placement compartment;

[0017] The above technical solution, with auxiliary guide rails installed on both sides inside the battery storage compartment, allows for better assistance in moving the battery.

[0018] Furthermore, a battery presence sensor is provided on one side of the clamping cylinder;

[0019] The above technical solution allows for better detection of whether the battery is in place by installing a battery position sensor on one side of the clamping cylinder.

[0020] Furthermore, both sides of the upper end of the front outer wall of the box are hinged with movable doors;

[0021] With the above technical solution, movable doors are hinged to both sides of the upper part of the front outer wall of the box, which allows for better maintenance of the upper components.

[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. This utility model proposes an automatic battery replacement and charging device for composite robots. Compared with existing devices, this device has a battery handling module. The battery handling module has a laser sensor for distance measurement in the Y-axis direction to determine whether the ARV is parallel to the device. It also has a positioning and fine-tuning function in the X-axis direction. The camera identifies the positioning tag on the ARV, calculates the position of the ARV and makes fine adjustments to ensure the accuracy of battery grabbing. At the same time, the battery swapping station system is fully automated, but the operator can manually replace the battery in case of failure.

[0024] 2. This utility model proposes an automatic battery replacement and charging device for composite robots. Compared with existing devices, this device uses a battery handling module to clamp the battery and move it from the battery swapping station to the charging station or vice versa, avoiding the need for manual handling by staff. The battery clamping mechanism has the function of centering and aligning the battery within a certain range, which can accommodate deviations in the ARV battery position. The battery swapping station has a smoke and temperature monitoring alarm function to prevent charging safety hazards. The station also has an alarm information prompting function; when an alarm occurs, the system can correctly display the alarm content, and simultaneously emit light and sound alarms with three-color lights, and historical alarm information can be viewed. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of an automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a left view of an automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery handling module in a composite robot battery automatic replacement and charging device proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the battery charging module in an automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the position detection and adjustment module in an automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Equipment Frame; 101. Housing; 102. Side Panel; 103. Observation Window; 104. Movable Door; 105. Tri-color Light; 106. Control Panel; 2. Battery Handling Module; 201. Mounting Plate; 202. Grip Cylinder; 203. Laser Sensor; 204. Guide Rail; 205. First Cable Chain; 3. Position Detection and Adjustment Module; 301. Support Plate; 302. Starting Power Supply; 303. Camera; 304. Roller; 305. Second Cable Chain; 306. Lifting Cylinder; 307. Pressure Regulator; 4. Battery Charging Module; 401. Charging Compartment; 402. Battery Placement Compartment; 403. Battery Position Sensor; 404. Auxiliary Guide Rail; 405. Clamping Cylinder; 406. Charging Socket; 407. Smoke Sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-6 One embodiment provided by this utility model:

[0035] An automatic battery replacement and charging device for a composite robot includes a device frame 1, which includes a housing 101. A position detection and adjustment module 3 is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the housing 101. The position detection and adjustment module 3 includes a support plate 301. A lifting cylinder 306 is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the support plate 301. A pressure gauge 307 is provided on one side of the lifting cylinder 306. Multiple rollers 304 are provided at the front end of the support plate 301. A starting power supply 302 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate 301. A second cable chain 305 is provided on the side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate 301 away from the starting power supply 302. A camera 303 is provided at the front end of the second cable chain 305.

[0036] Battery charging modules 4 are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the housing 101. The battery charging module 4 includes a charging compartment 401. A battery placement compartment 402 is provided on the upper surface of the charging compartment 401. A clamping cylinder 405 is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the battery placement compartment 402. A smoke sensor 407 is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the charging compartment 401. A charging socket 406 is provided on the inner wall of the front end of the battery placement compartment 402.

[0037] The upper end of the position detection and adjustment module 3 is provided with a battery transport module 2. The battery transport module 2 includes a mounting plate 201. The rear end of the mounting plate 201 is provided with a first drag chain 205. The lower surface of the mounting plate 201 is provided with a gripper cylinder 202. The front end of the lower surface of the mounting plate 201 is provided with a laser sensor 203. The outer wall of the front end of the mounting plate 201 is provided with a guide rail 204.

[0038] By incorporating a position detection and adjustment module 3 and a battery charging module 4 within the device frame 1, the automatic battery replacement and charging functions are achieved, thereby improving the robot's working efficiency and continuous working time.

[0039] The outer walls of the enclosure 101 are provided with side panels 102 on both sides, and the outer wall of the front end of the enclosure 101 is provided with an observation window 103. The side panels 102 on both sides of the enclosure 101 allow for better maintenance, and the observation window 103 on the front end of the enclosure 101 allows for better observation of the internal working status.

[0040] A control panel 106 is installed on the upper end of one side of the outer wall of the enclosure 101. The control panel 106 allows for better control of the device's operation and better observation of its operating parameters. A tri-color light 105 is installed on one side of the upper surface of the enclosure 101. The tri-color light 105 is electrically connected to the smoke sensor 407. This allows the smoke sensor 407 to trigger an alarm via the tri-color light 105 when it detects smoke.

[0041] Auxiliary guide rails 404 are provided on both sides of the battery placement compartment 402 to facilitate battery movement. A battery position sensor 403 is provided on one side of the clamping cylinder 405 to detect whether the battery is in place. Movable doors 104 are hinged to both sides of the upper part of the front outer wall of the housing 101 to facilitate maintenance of the upper components.

[0042] Working principle: During use, the battery handling module 2 moves the gripper cylinder 202 via the first drag chain 205, thereby gripping the battery. Then, the laser sensor 203 detects the distance and determines whether the ARV is parallel to the equipment. The second drag chain 305 then makes fine adjustments. The camera 303 identifies the positioning tag on the ARV, calculates the ARV's position, and makes fine adjustments to ensure accurate battery gripping. The battery is placed in the battery placement compartment 402, and the battery position sensor 403 detects whether the battery is in place. Then, the clamping cylinder 405 moves the battery on the auxiliary guide rail 404, so that the battery's charging port is inserted into the charging socket 406. When the battery is charging, the smoke sensor 407 detects in real time. When smoke is detected, the battery swapping station issues an alarm. When an alarm occurs, the battery swapping station system can correctly display the alarm content, and the tri-color light 105 emits light and sound alarms.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A battery automatic replacement and charging device for a composite robot, comprising a device frame (1), characterized in that: The equipment frame (1) includes a housing (101). A position detection and adjustment module (3) is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the housing (101). The position detection and adjustment module (3) includes a support plate (301). A lifting cylinder (306) is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the support plate (301). A pressure gauge (307) is provided on one side of the lifting cylinder (306). A plurality of rollers (304) are provided at the front end of the support plate (301). A starting power supply (302) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate (301). A second drag chain (305) is provided on the side of the outer wall of the front end of the support plate (301) away from the starting power supply (302). A camera (303) is provided at the front end of the second drag chain (305). Battery charging modules (4) are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the box (101). The battery charging module (4) includes a charging compartment (401). A battery placement compartment (402) is provided on the upper surface of the charging compartment (401). A clamping cylinder (405) is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the battery placement compartment (402). A smoke sensor (407) is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the charging compartment (401). A charging socket (406) is provided on the inner wall of the front end of the battery placement compartment (402). The upper end of the position detection and adjustment module (3) is provided with a battery handling module (2). The battery handling module (2) includes a mounting plate (201). The rear end of the mounting plate (201) is provided with a first drag chain (205). The lower surface of the mounting plate (201) is provided with a gripper cylinder (202). The front end of the lower surface of the mounting plate (201) is provided with a laser sensor (203). The outer wall of the front end of the mounting plate (201) is provided with a guide rail (204).

2. The battery automatic exchange and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: The outer walls of both sides of the box (101) are provided with side panels (102), and the outer wall of the front end of the box (101) is provided with an observation window (103).

3. The battery swap and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: A control panel (106) is provided on the upper end of one side of the outer wall of the housing (101).

4. The battery swap and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: A tri-color light (105) is provided on one side of the upper surface of the housing (101), and the tri-color light (105) is electrically connected to the smoke sensor (407).

5. The battery swap and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: Auxiliary guide rails (404) are provided on both sides inside the battery placement compartment (402).

6. The battery swap and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: A battery presence sensor (403) is provided on one side of the clamping cylinder (405).

7. The battery swap and charging apparatus for a composite robot according to claim 1, characterized by: The upper sides of the outer wall at the front end of the box (101) are hinged with movable doors (104).

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