Inspection robot rapid deployment support platform and inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses an inspection robot rapid deployment support platform which comprises a carrier plate, an embedded computer and a voltage stabilization module are fixedly arranged on the carrier plate, a plurality of data interfaces are formed in the embedded computer, and the voltage stabilization module is electrically connected with the embedded computer; the embedded computer further comprises a protection shell, the protection shell is connected with the carrier plate and arranged above the embedded computer and the voltage stabilizing module in a covering mode, the protection shell surrounds the upper portions and the side portions of the embedded computer and the voltage stabilizing module, a first opening is formed in the protection shell, and the data interface is exposed through the first opening for data connection. The utility model further discloses an inspection robot adopting the rapid deployment support platform. The rapid deployment support platform integrates automatic environment sensing, self-adaptive algorithm loading and cloud collaborative verification functions, the deployment period is greatly shortened, meanwhile, rapid adaptation of most mainstream robot models is supported, and rapid deployment is achieved.

Description

Rapid deployment support platform and inspection robot Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of robotics technology, and more particularly to a rapid deployment support platform for use on inspection robots, and an inspection robot equipped with the rapid deployment support platform. Background Technology

[0002] With the advent of Industry 4.0 and the rapid development of intelligent manufacturing, key industries such as power, energy, transportation, and petrochemicals have increasingly urgent needs for the safe operation and efficient maintenance of equipment. Traditional manual inspection methods are limited by environmental complexity (such as high temperature, high pressure, and toxic environments), rising labor costs, and subjective judgment errors, making it difficult to meet the stringent requirements of modern industry for accuracy, real-time performance, and safety. Against this backdrop, intelligent inspection robots, with their advantages of autonomous navigation, multi-sensor fusion, and all-weather operation, are gradually becoming the core solution in the field of industrial equipment inspection.

[0003] However, the widespread application of inspection robots still faces a series of technical bottlenecks and implementation challenges. On the one hand, different industry scenarios have significantly different functional requirements for robots (e.g., infrared temperature measurement is required in power scenarios, and explosion-proof design is required in petrochemical scenarios), resulting in highly customized hardware configurations, software algorithms, and communication protocols for the robot host. Traditional deployment methods rely on manual debugging item by item, which is time-consuming, costly, and lacks cross-platform compatibility, severely restricting the large-scale promotion of robots. On the other hand, existing robot systems generally lack flexible scalability, and later functional upgrades or scenario migrations require the redevelopment of the underlying architecture, further increasing the complexity of operation and maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, this application provides a rapid deployment support platform for inspection robots, which significantly reduces the deployment cycle and supports rapid adaptation to most mainstream robot models.

[0005] According to some embodiments of this application, a rapid deployment support platform for an inspection robot includes a carrier board; an embedded computer fixedly mounted on the carrier board, the embedded computer having a plurality of data interfaces; a voltage regulator module fixedly mounted on the carrier board, the voltage regulator module being electrically connected to the embedded computer, the voltage regulator module providing the embedded computer with a stepped-down power supply voltage; and a protective shell connected to the carrier board and covering the embedded computer and the voltage regulator module, the protective shell surrounding the embedded computer and the voltage regulator module from above and to the sides, the protective shell having a first opening through which the data interfaces are exposed for data connection.

[0006] In some embodiments, the embedded computer is the AGX Jetson ORIN high-performance embedded AI computer developed by NVIDIA.

[0007] In some embodiments, the carrier board is provided with an industrial switch and a wireless communication module. The industrial switch and the wireless communication module are electrically connected to the voltage regulator module, and the industrial switch and the wireless communication module are data connected to the embedded computer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the carrier board is further provided with a communication adapter board, through which the wireless communication module connects to the embedded computer for data communication.

[0009] In some embodiments, a voltage regulating module is also included, and the voltage regulating module is electrically connected to the embedded computer through the voltage regulating module.

[0010] In some embodiments, the carrier board is provided with a limiting frame for limiting the embedded computer, and a first mounting area is formed within the limiting frame, and the embedded computer is fixedly mounted in the first mounting area.

[0011] In some embodiments, the carrier plate is further provided with a second mounting area and a third mounting area, and at least one of the second mounting area and the third mounting area is provided with a limit protrusion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the carrier plate and the protective shell are provided with a plurality of perforations.

[0013] In some embodiments, the carrier plate is provided with a plurality of mounting screw holes, which are distributed in the first mounting area, the second mounting area and the third mounting area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the top of the protective shell is provided with at least one camera mounting hole.

[0015] In addition, this application also provides an inspection robot, which includes the aforementioned rapid deployment support platform for inspection robots.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application include: the rapid deployment support platform for inspection robots provided in this application adopts an embedded computer, which integrates automated environmental perception, adaptive algorithm loading, and cloud-based collaborative verification functions, significantly reducing the deployment cycle and supporting rapid adaptation to most mainstream robot models. Furthermore, the embedded computer built into the rapid deployment support platform for inspection robots in this application can optimize inspection strategies in real time, significantly improving the robot's task execution efficiency and fault warning accuracy. This innovation not only aligns with the national "New Infrastructure" strategy's requirements for the construction of intelligent operation and maintenance systems but also provides a reusable technological foundation for the digital transformation of the industrial sector, demonstrating significant industry demonstration value and economic benefits.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the application. The objectives and other advantages of this application may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 is a modular architecture diagram of the rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 is a network connection diagram of the rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the inspection robot provided in this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] Carrier plate 110, limiting frame 111, first mounting area 112, limiting protrusion 113, second mounting area 114, third mounting area 115, protective shell 120, hollow hole 121, camera mounting hole 122.

[0025] Embedded computer 101, voltage regulator module 102, power supply module 103, wireless communication module 104, communication adapter board 105, industrial switch 106, voltage regulation module 107.

[0026] 100 rapid deployment support platforms, 200 PTZ cameras, and 300 inspection robots. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0028] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0029] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0030] The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot and the inspection robot proposed in this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments provided in Figures 1 to 4.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, some embodiments of this application provide a rapid deployment support platform 100 for an inspection robot, including a carrier plate 110 and a protective shell 120. The carrier plate 110 has several mounting screw holes, and an embedded computer 101 and a voltage regulator module 102 are fixedly mounted on the carrier plate 110 by bolts. The embedded computer 101 is the Jetson AGX Orin developer kit developed by NVIDIA, and it has several data interfaces. Furthermore, the Jetson AGX Orin developer kit is designed for generative AI, computer vision, and advanced robotics technologies, containing seven modules with the same architecture, providing up to 275 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of computing power, and supporting high-speed interfaces. The Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit is widely used in various high-computation scenarios, such as real-time road recognition for autonomous vehicles and autonomous navigation for robots in factories. Its flexible interface design supports various external sensors and devices. Specifically, in some embodiments, the data interface includes four USB Type-A ports, two USB Type-C ports, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and a PCIe x16 port. This design allows Jetson Orin to connect to various types of devices, improving the system's sensing capabilities and data processing efficiency, and enabling the rapid deployment of various functional sensors. The input terminal of the voltage regulator module 102 is connected to the power supply module 103, and the output terminal of the voltage regulator module 102 is electrically connected to the embedded computer 101. The voltage regulator module 102 steps down the voltage output from the power supply module 103 and provides it to the embedded computer 101 to ensure the normal operation of the embedded computer 101. In some embodiments, the power module 103 is typically located outside the inspection robot rapid deployment support platform 100, such as on the vehicle body of the inspection robot 300, to reduce the size and weight of the inspection robot rapid deployment support platform 100; alternatively, the power module 103 can also be integrally installed inside the inspection robot rapid deployment support platform 100. The protective shell 120 connects to the carrier board 110 and covers the embedded computer 101 and the voltage regulator module 102. The protective shell 120 surrounds the embedded computer 101 and the voltage regulator module 102 from the top and sides to protect them and prevent damage during the movement of the inspection robot 300, while also allowing them to adapt to more working environments. The protective shell 120 has a first opening through which the data interface is exposed, facilitating data connection and enabling rapid connection of external components to form the required functions, thus achieving rapid deployment.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in some embodiments, an industrial switch 106 and a wireless communication module 104 are mounted on the carrier board 110. The industrial switch 106 and the wireless communication module 104 are electrically connected to the voltage regulator module 102, and are also data-connected to the embedded computer 101. Through the industrial switch 106 and the wireless communication module 104, the embedded computer 101 can connect to external devices, wirelessly uploading data to a host computer or mobile app for real-time monitoring by employees. Simultaneously, the industrial switch 106 and the wireless communication module 104 can also receive instructions from the host computer or mobile app, thereby enabling more effective control of the inspection robot 300 and the rapid deployment support platform 100 to better complete the inspection tasks.

[0033] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in some embodiments, a communication adapter board 105 is also provided on the carrier board 110. The wireless communication module 104 is connected to the embedded computer 101 through the communication adapter board 105. The data sent by the embedded computer 101 is modulated by the communication adapter board 105 and then transmitted by the wireless communication module 104. The instructions received by the wireless communication module 104 are demodulated by the communication adapter board 105 and then analyzed and processed by the embedded computer 101.

[0034] As shown in Figure 2, in some embodiments, a voltage regulator module 107 is also included, and the voltage regulator module 102 is electrically connected to the embedded computer 101 through the voltage regulator module 107. In some embodiments, the voltage regulator module 102 converts the output voltage of the power supply module 103 to a low voltage of 12V to support the operation of devices such as the industrial switch 106, the wireless communication module 104, and the communication adapter board 105. However, the optimal operating voltage for the Jetson AGX Orin developer kit is 19V. Therefore, a voltage regulator module 107 is needed to further regulate the 12V output voltage of the voltage regulator module 102 to reach 19V before supplying it to the Jetson AGX Orin developer kit to support its normal operation. Furthermore, it is conceivable that in some embodiments, the voltage regulator module 107 can be independently connected to the voltage regulator module 102 via wiring. In other embodiments, the voltage regulator module 107 can be integrated into the voltage regulator module 102 to reduce the number of components and connecting wiring.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, to ensure the stability of electrical components such as the embedded computer 101 and the voltage regulator module 102 after installation, a limiting frame 111 is provided on the carrier board 110 to limit the embedded computer 101. A first mounting area 112 is formed within the limiting frame 111, and the embedded computer 101 is fixedly installed within the first mounting area 112. By surrounding and limiting the installed embedded computer 101 with the limiting frame 111, better fixation of the embedded computer 101 can be provided, preventing the embedded computer 101 from becoming loose or shifting when the inspection robot 300 moves or bumps. At the same time, it can effectively reduce collisions between the embedded computer 101 and other loose electrical components. The first mounting area 112 is provided with several mounting screw holes adapted to the embedded computer 101. After the embedded computer 101 is placed in the first mounting area 112, it can be fixed by bolting to the mounting screw holes, which is convenient for deployment.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, the carrier plate 110 is further provided with a second mounting area 114 and a third mounting area 115. Both the second and third mounting areas 114 and 115 have a plurality of mounting screw holes, and at least one of the second and third mounting areas 114 and 115 has a limiting protrusion 113 to better distribute and fix electrical components. In some embodiments, the second mounting area 114 is surrounded by a limiting protrusion 113 that partially surrounds it, as shown in Figure 1. In other embodiments, the third mounting area 115 may also have a limiting protrusion 113. It should be understood that the shape and arrangement of the limiting protrusion 113 need to be configured according to the actual situation, and should not hinder the wiring and routing between electrical components, ensuring that each electrical component can be quickly deployed to its corresponding mounting area. In some embodiments, the second mounting area 114 can be used to install a power supply, while the third mounting area 115 can be used to install a voltage regulator module 102. The power supply is connected to the voltage regulator module 102, which supplies power to other electrical components.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, the carrier plate 110 and the protective shell 120 are provided with a plurality of perforated holes 121. The perforated holes 121 can reduce the overall weight of the rapid deployment support platform 100 and save materials. More importantly, the perforated holes 121 can effectively improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the electrical components inside the rapid deployment support platform 100, thereby improving its service life.

[0038] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in some embodiments, the top of the protective shell 120 is provided with at least one camera mounting hole 122. Through the camera mounting hole 122, sensors such as the camera 200 can be conveniently fixed on the top of the rapid deployment bracket platform 100 to enhance the function of the rapid deployment bracket platform 100 and achieve rapid deployment.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4, this application also provides an inspection robot 300. In some embodiments, the inspection robot 300 includes at least two large-diameter wheels for movement and a vehicle frame mounted between the wheels. A rapid deployment support platform 100 is disposed on the upper part of the vehicle frame to facilitate rapid deployment. A high-definition camera 200 and other sensors are mounted on the top of the rapid deployment support platform 100. The inspection robot 300 with the above configuration can move freely within the factory area for inspection. The camera 200 transmits the captured images to the embedded computer 101 in the rapid deployment support platform 100 for analysis and processing. The embedded computer 101 also exchanges data with a host computer through an industrial switch 106 and a wireless communication module 104, enabling staff to monitor the factory area in real time.

[0040] The rapid deployment support platform 100 for inspection robots provided in this application adopts an embedded computer 101. The embedded computer 101 integrates automated environmental perception, adaptive algorithm loading, and cloud-based collaborative verification functions, significantly reducing the deployment cycle and supporting rapid adaptation to most mainstream robot models. Furthermore, the embedded computer 101 built into the rapid deployment support platform 100 can optimize inspection strategies in real time, significantly improving the robot's task execution efficiency and fault warning accuracy. This innovation not only aligns with the national "New Infrastructure" strategy's requirements for intelligent operation and maintenance systems but also provides a reusable technological foundation for the digital transformation of the industrial sector, demonstrating significant industry demonstration value and economic benefits.

[0041] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of this application, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made, all of which fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this application should fall within the coverage of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A rapid deployment support platform for an inspection robot, characterized in that, include: Carrier plate; An embedded computer is fixedly mounted on the carrier board, and the embedded computer is provided with several data interfaces; A voltage regulator module is fixedly mounted on the carrier board and electrically connected to the embedded computer. A protective shell is connected to the carrier board and covers the embedded computer and the voltage regulator module. The protective shell surrounds the embedded computer and the voltage regulator module from the top and sides. A first opening is provided on the protective shell, and the data interface is exposed through the first opening for data connection.

2. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The embedded computer in question is the AGX Jetson ORIN high-performance embedded AI computer developed by NVIDIA.

3. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier board is equipped with an industrial switch and a wireless communication module. The industrial switch and the wireless communication module are electrically connected to the voltage regulator module, and the industrial switch and the wireless communication module are data connected to the embedded computer.

4. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The carrier board is also equipped with a communication adapter board, through which the wireless communication module connects to the embedded computer for data transfer.

5. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a voltage regulating module, which is electrically connected to the embedded computer.

6. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier board is provided with a limiting frame for limiting the position of the embedded computer, and a first mounting area is formed within the limiting frame, in which the embedded computer is fixedly mounted.

7. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The carrier plate is further provided with a second mounting area and a third mounting area, and at least one of the second mounting area and the third mounting area is provided with a limit protrusion.

8. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier plate and the protective shell are provided with a number of perforated holes.

9. The rapid deployment support platform for the inspection robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the protective shell is provided with at least one camera mounting hole.

10. An inspection robot, characterized in that, The rapid deployment support platform for inspection robots as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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