Universal control box of patrol robot dog

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robot loading structures, in particular to a universal control box of a patrol robot dog, which comprises a control box body, a detachable control box cover and a split type interface board structure, the interior of the control box body is divided into an upper layer circuit board, a lower layer circuit board, an upper layer integrated power supply control module, a wireless communication module and a positioning module; the lower layer is integrated with a master control module, an expansion computing power module and a voice processing module; the box cover is integrated with a sound pickup, a red and blue warning flashing light and radiating fins, and the front and rear interface boards are provided with aviation plugs, support quick plugging and are communicated with a main circuit through an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector; face recognition cameras and modular debugging interfaces are arranged on the two sides of the control box, and an active-passive hybrid heat dissipation system is designed at the bottom of the control box. According to the utility model, through the modular design, the split interface and the optimized heat dissipation structure, the problems of difficult maintenance, poor universality, insufficient heat dissipation and the like of the existing control box are solved, and the function expansion capability and the reliability in a patrol scene are significantly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot superstructure technology, specifically a universal control box for a patrol robot dog. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of quadruped robot technology, quadruped robots have been gradually applied in various fields. In scenarios such as police patrols and community patrols, quadruped robots typically need to have functions such as voice intercom, facial recognition, and positioning. In the field of quadruped robots, in order for a quadruped robot to have complete functionality, it is necessary to install an additional upper-mounted control box.

[0003] In terms of overall functionality, the current upper-mounted control box can expand certain applications and connect to some specific external devices, but it cannot fully meet the corresponding functions in a certain specialized field (such as patrol), and its versatility is poor, with some external devices in certain fields unable to be connected.

[0004] Structurally, the existing control box is a square box shape, consisting of a body and a cover. The internal circuit boards are mounted on the body, and after the cover is installed, the entire box is inverted and mounted on the quadruped robot platform. The internal control circuits are independent, requiring some aviation plug interfaces on the control box for connection, resulting in complex wiring of the internal circuit boards.

[0005] In other words: ① Existing control boxes have poor application capabilities, and their specialization and versatility are both low;

[0006] ②The inverted installation structure makes maintenance extremely difficult. Once disassembly and maintenance are required, the entire control box must be removed, flipped over, and the cover opened in order to maintain the internal circuitry. This makes maintenance even more difficult when cables are being pulled.

[0007] ③ The internal circuitry of the control box is complex, with wiring from various functional circuits to the aviation connectors on the box, resulting in complicated wiring and low reliability.

[0008] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, this technical solution proposes a universal control box for patrol robot dogs. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a universal control box for patrol robot dogs to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0011] A universal control box device for patrolling quadruped robots includes a control box body and a control box cover. The control box body has an internal cavity containing a control circuit board, which integrates a power control module, a communication and positioning module, a storage module, and a main control processing module. The control box cover also integrates a patrol function module, with the power control module, communication and positioning module, and storage module integrated on the upper surface of the control circuit board. The main control processing module is integrated on the lower surface of the control circuit board. The patrol function module includes a microphone, a warning flashing light, and a heat dissipation fin structure integrated on the control box cover. The microphone is used for… The warning light is used for voice communication and is set as a red and blue dual-color strobe light. When the robot is performing patrol tasks or when an emergency occurs and the warning light needs to be lit, the warning light will be in a strobe state. The heat dissipation fin structure is used for heat dissipation of the upper module of the control circuit board inside the control box. The front and rear sides of the control box are respectively equipped with a detachable front interface board and a rear interface board. Both the front and rear interface boards are equipped with aviation plugs for power supply and network connection of the robot platform. They are respectively connected to the control circuit board through the front FPC connector one and the rear communication FPC connector two.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] By integrating voice processing, positioning, and 5G communication modules for patrol scenarios, and using standardized aviation plug interfaces to be compatible with external devices (such as radar and gas sensors), "one box for multiple scenarios" can be achieved.

[0014] With its forward mounting structure and quick-release design for front and rear interface boards, modules can be replaced without flipping the control box, improving maintenance efficiency by more than 60%.

[0015] By using FPC connectors to replace traditional cables, internal wiring is reduced by 70%, lowering the failure rate; the layered circuit board layout optimizes the heat dissipation path. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0017] Figure 2 An exploded view of the top control box of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial top view of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0020] Figure 5A partial bottom view of the control box mounted on a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial left-side view of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a partial right-side view of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0023] Figure 8 A front view of a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0024] Figure 9 Rear view of a universal control box mounted on a patrol robot dog.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the front interface board structure in a universal control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rear interface board structure in a general control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the control circuit board in a general control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the lower layer structure of the control circuit board in a general control box for a patrol robot dog.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing that the front interface board of a general control box for a patrol robot dog can be detached separately.

[0030] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates how the rear interface board of a general-purpose control box for a patrol robot dog can be detached separately.

[0031] The components include: 1. Control box body; 2. Control box cover; 3. Warning flashing light; 4. Face recognition camera; 5. Heat sink fin structure; 6. Microphone; 7. Waterproof camera housing; 8. Control circuit board; 9. Front interface board; 10. Rear interface board; 11. Aviation plug; 12. Front communication FPC connector; 13. Front power supply connector; 14. Cooling fan; 15. Rear panel; 16. Debug port cover; 17. 5G card slot cover; 18. Rear waterproof strip; 19. Front waterproof strip; 20. Debug window waterproof strip; 21. Camera waterproof strip; 22. 5G card slot waterproof strip; 23. Control box cover waterproof strip. Front panel 24, rear communication FPC connector 25, rear communication FPC connector 1 26, front communication FPC connector 27, rear power supply connector 28, power supply connector 1 29, power supply connector 20, power control module 31, wireless communication module 32, storage module 33, Beidou positioning module 34, 5G communication module 35, control circuit board - 5G card slot 36, RJ45 interface 37, Type-A interface 38, Type-C interface 39, main control module 40, expanded computing power module 41, voice processing module 42, heat pipe 43. Detailed Implementation

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-15 A universal control box device for patrolling quadruped robots includes a control box body 1 and a control box cover 2. The control box body 1 has an internal cavity, within which a control circuit board 8 is installed. The control circuit board 8 integrates a power control module 31, a communication and positioning module, a storage module 33, and a main control processing module. The control box cover 2 also integrates a patrol function module. The power control module 31, communication and positioning module, and storage module 33 are integrated on the upper surface of the control circuit board 8. The main control processing module is integrated on the lower surface of the control circuit board 8. The patrol function module includes a microphone 6, a warning flashing light 3, and a heat dissipation fin structure 5 integrated on the control box cover 2. Device 6 is used for voice pickup during intercom. Warning strobe light 3 is a red and blue dual-color strobe light. When the robot is performing patrol tasks or when an emergency occurs and the warning light needs to be lit, the warning light will be in a strobe state. Heat dissipation fin structure 5 is used for heat dissipation of the upper module of the control circuit board inside the control box. The front and rear sides of the control box 1 are respectively provided with a detachable front interface board 9 and a rear interface board 10. Both the front interface board 9 and the rear interface board 10 are provided with aviation plugs 11, which are used for power supply and network connection of the robot platform. They are respectively connected to the control circuit board 8 through the front FPC connector 12 and the rear communication FPC connector 26.

[0037] In this embodiment of the invention, the various external devices required by the patrol robot are also connected via aviation plug 11. The external devices include lidar, speakers, cameras, gas sensors, displays, etc.

[0038] The communication and positioning module includes a wireless communication module 32, a Beidou positioning module 34, and a 5G communication module 35. The main control and processing module includes a main control module 40, an extended computing power module 41, and a voice processing module 42.

[0039] A front power supply connector 13 and a rear power supply connector 28 are respectively provided on the outer side of the front interface board 9 and the rear interface board 10. A second power supply connector 30 and a first power supply connector 29 are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the control circuit board 8 to ensure the normal power supply operation of the above structure.

[0040] Among them, a waterproof adhesive strip 23 for the control box cover 2 is provided between the control box cover 2 and the control box body 1 to maintain a seal;

[0041] Specifically, the 5G communication module 35 is compatible with 4G communication and is positioned for single BeiDou positioning.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the control box 1 is provided with a cooling fan 14 and cooling fins, and the cooling fan 14 and the heat pipe 43 together constitute an active-passive hybrid heat dissipation system.

[0043] The front interface board 9 and the rear interface board 10 can be independently disassembled via the front panel 24 and the rear panel 15, respectively. A rear waterproof strip 18 is provided between the rear panel 15, the front panel 24 and the control box 1, and a front waterproof strip 19 is provided to achieve sealing. The front and rear sides of the control circuit board 8 are respectively provided with a front communication FPC connector 27 and a rear communication FPC connector 25 for electrical connection of the communication circuit of the control circuit board 8.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control box 1 has waterproof camera housings 7 on both the left and right sides, and a face recognition camera 4 is installed inside. The face recognition camera 4 is connected to the control circuit board 8 via a quick-connect white plug. A waterproof camera adhesive strip 21 is provided between the waterproof camera housings 7 and the control box 1.

[0045] The control box 1 has a debugging window on the left side, which integrates an RJ45 interface 37, a Type-C interface 39 and a Type-A interface 38, and a 5G card slot 36 on the right side.

[0046] A debugging port cover plate 16 and a 5G card slot cover plate 17 are respectively provided at the debugging window and the 5G card slot 36. A waterproof adhesive strip 20 for the debugging window and a waterproof adhesive strip 22 for the 5G card slot are respectively provided between the debugging port cover plate 16 and the control box 1 to maintain the seal after installation.

[0047] The warning strobe light 3 is a red and blue dual-color strobe light, embedded in the control box cover 2 and electrically connected to the main control module 40, supporting remote triggering of the strobe mode.

[0048] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In the idle position of this device, all the aforementioned driving components, which refer to power elements, electrical components, and compatible power supplies, are connected by wires. The electrical connections between the electrical components are completed in sequence. The detailed connection methods are well-known in the field. The following mainly describes the working principle and process, without explaining the electrical control:

[0049] Power supply and communication: The robot platform supplies power to the control box 1 through the front / rear aviation plug 11. The power is distributed to each functional module through the power control module 31. The 5G / 4G communication module 35 establishes a connection with the cloud server, and the Beidou positioning module 34 transmits location information in real time.

[0050] Data acquisition and processing:

[0051] During patrols, the facial recognition camera 4 captures images, which are then processed by the main control module 40 and uploaded to the management platform via the 5G module 35.

[0052] The microphone 6 receives voice commands, which are then parsed by the voice processing module 42 and trigger corresponding operations, such as activating the strobe light.

[0053] Data from external sensors, such as gas sensors, is input through aviation connector 11 and analyzed by extended computing module 41 to generate an early warning signal.

[0054] Heat dissipation and protection:

[0055] The heat generated by the main control module 40 is conducted to the heat dissipation fins 5 through the heat pipe 43 for natural heat dissipation.

[0056] When the temperature exceeds the threshold, the cooling fan 14 starts to accelerate airflow and ensure that the internal temperature is ≤65℃.

[0057] Waterproof sealing strips form a sealing barrier in key areas such as interface boards and cameras to prevent liquid intrusion.

[0058] Emergency Response: In case of an emergency, the cloud remotely triggers the red and blue flashing mode of the warning flashing light 3, and at the same time sends an alarm signal to the monitoring center through the wireless communication module 32.

[0059] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention 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 invention.

Claims

1. A universal control box for a patrol robot dog, characterized in that, It includes a control box body (1) and a control box cover (2); the control box body (1) has a cavity inside, and a control circuit board (8) is installed in the cavity. The control circuit board (8) integrates a power control module (31), a communication positioning module, a storage module (33) and a main control processing module; the control box cover (2) also integrates a patrol function module.

2. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power control module (31), communication positioning module, and storage module (33) are integrated on the upper surface of the control circuit board (8); the main control processing module is integrated on the lower surface of the control circuit board (8).

3. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The patrol function module includes a microphone (6) and a warning flashing light (3).

4. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication positioning module includes a wireless communication module (32), a Beidou positioning module (34), and a 5G communication module (35).

5. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main control processing module includes a main control module (40), an extended computing power module (41), and a voice processing module (42).

6. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box cover (2) also integrates a heat dissipation fin structure (5).

7. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 6, characterized in that, The heat dissipation fin structure (5) is connected to the main control module (40) through a heat pipe (43). The bottom of the control box (1) is equipped with a heat dissipation fan (14), which together with the heat pipe (43) constitutes an active-passive hybrid heat dissipation system.

8. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (1) has a front interface board (9) and a rear interface board (10) connected to the control circuit board (8) on one or more sides. The front interface board (9) and the rear interface board (10) have aviation plugs (11) on their outer sides for connecting external devices. The interface boards have communication connectors on their inner sides, and the communication connectors are electrically connected to the control circuit board.

9. The universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (1) has a waterproof camera housing (7) on the left and right sides, and a face recognition camera (4) is installed inside. The camera is connected to the control circuit board (8) through a quick-plug interface. A waterproof camera strip (21) is provided between the waterproof camera housing (7) and the control box (1).

10. A universal control box for a patrol robot dog according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (1) has a debugging window on the left side, which integrates an RJ45 interface (37), a Type-C interface (39) and a Type-A interface (38), and a 5G card slot (36) on the right side. The debugging window and the 5G card slot (36) are covered by a debugging port cover plate (16) and a 5G card slot port cover plate (17) respectively, and are provided with a waterproof strip (20) for the debugging window and a waterproof strip (22) for the 5G card slot port.

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