Driving device for tooth-shaped track
By using a toothed track drive device, which utilizes the meshing transmission of a drive motor and rollers, the problem of robot slippage in complex environments is solved, and stable operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 成都圭目机器人有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing drive system for inspection robots is prone to slippage in scenarios such as rain, icy tracks, or steep slopes, causing the robots to malfunction.
The drive device using a toothed track rotates the base plate of the drive wheel via a drive motor. The rollers mesh with the toothed track, and the load-bearing wheel moves above the toothed track, realizing the meshing transmission between the toothed track and the rollers, ensuring the robot operates stably in complex environments.
In scenarios such as rain, icy tracks, or steep slopes, the robot's slippage was prevented, ensuring its stable operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection robot technology, and in particular to a drive device for toothed tracks. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in coal mines, petrochemical plants, and power plants, inspection robots are gradually replacing manual inspections to improve operational efficiency, safety, and stability. These robots primarily rely on cameras mounted on a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) platform to obtain high-definition video of the inspection environment, enabling unmanned operation. However, most existing inspection robots use friction-driven systems with rubber-coated wheels and metal tracks. In scenarios such as rain, icy tracks, or steep inclines, the drive wheels can slip, rendering the robot unusable in these conditions. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a drive device for toothed tracks.
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A driving device for a toothed track includes a base plate, a gimbal mounted on the lower surface of the base plate, a mounting plate vertically mounted on the upper surface of the base plate, a drive motor mounted on the mounting plate, the power output end of the drive motor connected to the drive wheel base plate, a plurality of rollers equidistantly mounted on the drive wheel base plate, the rollers meshing with the tooth grooves on the lower surface of the toothed track, the ends of the rollers being installed inside the drive wheel top plate, and a plurality of load-bearing wheels mounted on the upper end of the mounting plate, the load-bearing wheels being located on the upper surface of the toothed track.
[0005] Preferably, the bottom plate of the drive wheel has a plurality of mounting holes a, and the top plate of the drive wheel has mounting holes b corresponding to the mounting holes a, and screws are installed in the mounting holes a and mounting holes b.
[0006] Preferably, limit baffles are provided on both sides of the load-bearing wheel.
[0007] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is also provided between the base plate and the mounting plate.
[0008] This utility model has the following advantages: The utility model drives the drive wheel base plate to rotate through the drive motor, thereby synchronously driving the roller to rotate. Since the roller meshes with the toothed track, the load-bearing wheel moves synchronously above the toothed track, thereby driving the gimbal under the base plate to move forward or backward. Thus, through the meshing transmission between the toothed track and the roller, the robot will not slip in scenarios such as rain, icy track, or climbing steep slopes. Attached Figure Description
[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drive device.
[0010] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram showing the positional relationship of the rollers on the drive wheel base plate;
[0011] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the positional relationship of the drive motors;
[0012] In the figure, 1-toothed track, 2-base plate, 3-mounting plate, 4-reinforcing plate, 5-drive wheel top plate, 6-roller, 7-load-bearing wheel, 8-screw, 9-drive motor, 10-drive wheel base plate, 11-mounting hole a. Detailed Implementation
[0013] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0014] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0015] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0016] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.
[0019] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-3 As shown, a drive device for a toothed track includes a base plate 2, a gimbal mounted on the lower surface of the base plate 2, and a mounting plate 3 vertically mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 2. A drive motor 9 is mounted on the mounting plate 3, and the power output end of the drive motor 9 is connected to a drive wheel base plate 10. Several rollers 6 are evenly mounted on the drive wheel base plate 10, and the rollers 6 mesh with the tooth grooves on the lower surface of the toothed track 1. The ends of the rollers 6 are installed inside the drive wheel top plate 5. Several load-bearing wheels 7 are mounted on the upper end of the mounting plate 3, and the load-bearing wheels 7 are located on the upper surface of the toothed track 1. The drive motor 9 drives the drive wheel base plate 10 to rotate, thereby synchronously driving the rollers 6 to rotate. Since the rollers 6 mesh with the toothed track 1, the load-bearing wheels 7 move synchronously above the toothed track 1, thereby driving the gimbal below the base plate 2 to move forward or backward. Thus, through the meshing transmission between the toothed track 1 and the rollers 6, the robot will not slip in scenarios such as rain, icy tracks, or steep slopes. In this embodiment, the gimbal, toothed track 1, and drive motor 9 are all existing products, and no improvements have been made to them, so they will not be described in detail here.
[0020] Furthermore, the drive wheel base plate 10 has several mounting holes a11, and the drive wheel top plate 5 has mounting holes b corresponding to the mounting holes a11. Screws 8 are installed in the mounting holes a11 and mounting holes b. Specifically, the drive wheel base plate 10 and the drive wheel top plate 5 are located on both sides of the toothed track 1. During the meshing transmission of the rollers 6 on the toothed track 1, the drive wheel base plate 10 and the drive wheel top plate 5 act as limiting plates, thereby restricting the robot's left and right movement relative to the toothed track 1.
[0021] In this embodiment, limit baffles are provided on both sides of the load-bearing wheel 7. Specifically, the main function of the limit baffles is to restrict the robot's left and right movement relative to the toothed track 1.
[0022] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate 4 is provided between the base plate 2 and the mounting plate 3. Specifically, the main function of the reinforcing plate 4 is to enhance the connection strength between the base plate 2 and the mounting plate 3.
[0023] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A drive device for a toothed track, comprising a base plate (2), wherein a gimbal is mounted on the lower surface of the base plate (2), characterized in that: A mounting plate (3) is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the base plate (2). A drive motor (9) is mounted on the mounting plate (3). The power output end of the drive motor (9) is connected to the drive wheel base plate (10). Several rollers (6) are equidistantly mounted on the drive wheel base plate (10). The rollers (6) mesh with the tooth grooves on the lower surface of the toothed track (1). The ends of the rollers (6) are installed in the drive wheel top plate (5). Several load-bearing wheels (7) are mounted on the upper end of the mounting plate (3). The load-bearing wheels (7) are located on the upper surface of the toothed track (1).
2. The drive device for toothed tracks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive wheel base plate (10) has a plurality of mounting holes a (11), and the drive wheel top plate (5) has mounting holes b corresponding to the mounting holes a (11). Screws (8) are installed in the mounting holes a (11) and the mounting holes b.
3. The drive device for toothed tracks according to claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting baffles are provided on both sides of the load-bearing wheel (7).
4. The drive device for toothed tracks according to claim 3, characterized in that: A reinforcing plate (4) is also provided between the base plate (2) and the mounting plate (3).