Storage structure and robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage structure and a robot. The storage structure comprises a box body, an adjusting plate and a transmission mechanism. The box body comprises a first side plate, a second side plate, a third side plate and a fourth side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are oppositely arranged, and the third side plate and the fourth side plate are oppositely arranged. A cavity is defined by the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the fourth side plate. The adjusting plate is arranged between the third side plate and the fourth side plate in the cavity, and the adjusting plate divides the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. The transmission mechanism is arranged on the box body, connected with the adjusting plate and used for driving the adjusting plate to move between the third side plate and the fourth side plate. When the storage space needs to be adjusted, the supporting plate does not need to be manually taken out, distribution of the storage space can be adjusted only by starting the transmission mechanism to drive the adjusting plate to move, the problem that the supporting plate is lost when the middle supporting plate is manually taken out is solved, meanwhile, operation is convenient, steps are simple, and the storage efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of robotics, and more particularly to a warehouse structure and robot. Background Technology

[0002] As robots are used more and more widely, the requirements for robot warehousing are also increasing. For the delivery of diverse items, such as items of different sizes, different storage spaces are usually required for robots. When dealing with larger items, more storage space is needed. However, robot storage space is usually difficult to adjust, making it difficult to adapt to a variety of items. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide a storage structure and robot that solves the technical problem that robot storage space is often difficult to adjust, making it difficult to adapt to a variety of items.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application proposes a storage structure, including a box body, an adjusting plate, and a transmission mechanism. The box body includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a third side plate, and a fourth side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are disposed opposite each other, and the third side plate and the fourth side plate are disposed opposite each other. The first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate, and the fourth side plate enclose a cavity. The adjusting plate is disposed within the cavity between the third side plate and the fourth side plate, and the adjusting plate divides the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. The transmission mechanism is disposed within the box body and connected to the adjusting plate, for driving the adjusting plate to move between the third side plate and the fourth side plate.

[0005] In the above solution, by setting up a transmission mechanism to drive the adjustment plate to move within the cavity of the box, when the storage space needs to be adjusted, there is no need to manually remove the support plate. Simply activate the transmission mechanism to move the adjustment plate and adjust the size of the first and second cavities. This allows the robot to adapt to items of various sizes and reduces the problem of losing the support plate when manually removing the middle support plate. At the same time, the operation is convenient and the steps are simple, improving storage efficiency.

[0006] In some embodiments, the adjusting plate is provided with a threaded flange. The transmission mechanism includes a motor, a coupling, and a lead screw. The motor is disposed on the third side plate, and the lead screw is connected to the motor through the coupling. The lead screw passes through the threaded flange and is threadedly connected to the threaded flange. By configuring the lead screw and the threaded flange, the motor drives the lead screw, which meshes with the threaded flange, thereby driving the adjusting plate to move. High-precision movement of the adjusting plate can be achieved through this lead screw transmission method. The lead screw has high pitch accuracy, which is beneficial for accurately controlling the displacement of the adjusting plate. Furthermore, the motion law of the lead screw transmission is simple, and the movement speed of the adjusting plate can be precisely controlled by the motor. For example, when the adjusting plate is overloaded, when the helix angle of the lead screw is less than the friction angle, a self-locking phenomenon occurs, which can improve the stability of the adjusting plate and reduce the possibility of accidental movement.

[0007] In some embodiments, the adjusting plate includes a first surface facing the third side plate, and a limiting portion is provided along the edge of the first surface. Providing the limiting portion along the edge of the first surface can reduce the likelihood of items falling off the edge when the adjusting plate supports an item.

[0008] In some embodiments, the storage structure further includes a first magnet, a first Hall switch, and a second Hall switch. The first magnet is disposed on the adjusting plate, and the first Hall switch and the second Hall switch are disposed on a first side plate or a second side plate of the housing. The first Hall switch and the second Hall switch are sequentially arranged along the moving direction of the adjusting plate. The first magnet is used to generate a Hall effect with the first Hall switch and the second Hall switch. By configuring the first magnet, the first Hall switch, and the second Hall switch, when the first magnet moves to a corresponding position with the adjusting plate, the first magnet will generate a Hall effect with the first Hall switch or the second Hall switch, thereby detecting the position of the adjusting plate. This allows the transmission mechanism to be started and stopped in a timely manner when the adjusting plate reaches a predetermined position, thus facilitating precise control of the adjusting plate's movement to the predetermined position and improving transmission efficiency.

[0009] In some embodiments, the adjusting plate is provided with a first roller, which contacts the first side plate. The contact between the first roller and the first side plate reduces the frictional resistance generated by the adjusting plate during movement, making the movement of the adjusting plate smoother and improving its efficiency.

[0010] In some embodiments, a first guide rail is provided on the surface of the first side plate facing the cavity, and the transmission mechanism is used to drive the adjusting plate to move along the first guide rail. Providing the first guide rail on the first side plate, allowing the adjusting plate to move along the first guide rail, can reduce disturbances of the adjusting plate in the non-moving direction, making the movement of the adjusting plate more stable and improving the efficiency of the adjusting plate's movement.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first guide rail is a first guide groove disposed on the first side plate, and the first roller is disposed within the first guide groove, the first roller being used to roll along the first guide groove. Providing the first guide groove and disposing of the first roller within it can reduce the movement error of the first roller in the non-displacement direction, thereby improving the movement efficiency of the adjusting plate. Simultaneously, the first guide groove can provide positioning for the first roller, improving installation efficiency.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing further includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. The first limiting plate is disposed within the cavity of the first side plate, and the second limiting plate is disposed within the cavity of the second side plate. When the adjusting plate moves to a predetermined position, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate abut against the adjusting plate. The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate can be configured as needed to restrict the movement of the adjusting plate when it moves to a designated position. Simultaneously, when the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are affected by the gravity of the adjusting plate, they can provide support, improving the stability of the adjusting plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the surface of the first limiting plate facing the third or fourth side plate has a first rib protruding therefrom, and the surface of the second limiting plate facing the third or fourth side plate has a second rib protruding therefrom. Providing the first and second ribs can improve the strength of the first and second limiting plates, thus better providing a limiting or supporting function.

[0014] Secondly, this application also proposes a robot comprising a storage structure as described in any of the embodiments of the first aspect above.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of this application will be described, shown, or illustrated in part by way of implementation of the embodiments of this application in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not intended to limit the embodiments, and elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are designated as similar elements.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment plate in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in some embodiments of this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 11. First side plate; 111. First guide rail; 1111. First guide groove; 12. Second side plate; 13. Third side plate; 14. Fourth side plate; 15. Cavity; 151. First cavity; 152. Second cavity; 16. First limiting plate; 161. First stiffening plate; 17. Second limiting plate; 171. Second stiffening plate;

[0024] 2. Adjusting plate; 21. Threaded flange; 22. First surface; 23. Limiting part; 24. First roller;

[0025] 3. Transmission mechanism; 31. Motor; 32. Coupling; 33. Lead screw;

[0026] 4. First magnet;

[0027] 5. First Hall effect switch;

[0028] 6. Second Hall switch. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.

[0030] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0032] The technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0033] Firstly, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application proposes a storage structure, including a box 1, an adjusting plate 2, and a transmission mechanism 3.

[0034] Specifically, for the aforementioned box 1, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The housing 1 includes a first side plate 11, a second side plate 12, a third side plate 13, and a fourth side plate 14. The first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are disposed opposite each other, and the third side plate 13 and the fourth side plate 14 are both connected between the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12, and the third side plate 13 and the fourth side plate 14 are disposed opposite each other. The first side plate 11, the second side plate 12, the third side plate 13, and the fourth side plate 14 enclose a cavity 15.

[0035] For the aforementioned adjustment plate 2, please refer to... Figure 5 The adjusting plate 2 is disposed in the cavity 15 of the housing 1 between the third side plate 13 and the fourth side plate 14, and the adjusting plate 2 divides the cavity 15 into a first cavity 151 and a second cavity 152.

[0036] For the transmission mechanism 3 mentioned above, please refer to... Figure 6 The transmission mechanism 3 is located in the housing 1 and is connected to the adjusting plate 2. It is used to drive the adjusting plate 2 to move between the third side plate 13 and the fourth side plate 14. It is understood that the transmission mechanism 3 can adopt various transmission methods such as belt drive, cam linkage drive, or lead screw drive.

[0037] In the above scheme, the transmission mechanism 3 drives the adjusting plate 2 to move within the cavity 15 of the storage structure box 1. When the box 1 is in the... Figure 1 When placed as shown, the adjustment plate 2 can serve as a support for the items. When the storage space needs to be adjusted, there is no need to manually remove the support plate. Simply activate the transmission mechanism 3 to move the adjustment plate 2, thereby adjusting the distribution of the storage space. This reduces the problem of losing the support plate when manually removing the middle support plate. At the same time, the operation is convenient and the steps are simple, which improves storage efficiency.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The adjusting plate 2 is equipped with a threaded flange 21. The transmission mechanism 3 includes a motor 31, a coupling 32, and a lead screw 33. The motor 31 is mounted on the third side plate 13. The lead screw is connected to the motor 31 via the coupling 32. The lead screw 33 passes through the threaded flange 21 and is threaded into the flange. By connecting the lead screw 33 to the threaded flange 21, the motor 31 drives the lead screw 33, which meshes with the flange 21, thus driving the adjusting plate 2 to move. This lead screw transmission method allows for high-precision movement of the adjusting plate 2. The lead screw 33 has high pitch accuracy, enabling precise control of the displacement of the adjusting plate 2. Furthermore, the simple motion law of the lead screw 33 allows for precise control of the movement speed of the adjusting plate 2 via the motor 31. When the adjusting plate 2 is under heavy load, if the helix angle of the lead screw 33 is less than the friction angle, a self-locking phenomenon occurs, improving the stability of the adjusting plate 2 and reducing the possibility of accidental movement.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The adjusting plate 2 includes a first surface 22 facing the third side plate 13, and a limiting part 23 protrudes from the edge of the first surface 22. The limiting part 23 is provided along the edge of the first surface 22 to reduce the possibility of items falling off the edge when the adjusting plate 2 is supporting items.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The storage structure also includes a first magnet 4, a first Hall switch 5, and a second Hall switch 6. The first magnet 4 is disposed on the adjusting plate 2, and the first Hall switch 5 and the second Hall switch are disposed on the first side plate 11 or the second side plate 12 of the housing 1. Along the moving direction of the adjusting plate 2, i.e., from the third side plate 13 to the fourth side plate 14, the first Hall switch 5 and the second Hall switch 6 are sequentially arranged. The first magnet 4 is used to generate a Hall effect with the first Hall switch 5 and the second Hall switch 6 respectively. By setting the first magnet 4, the first Hall switch 5, and the second Hall switch 6, when the first magnet 4 moves to the corresponding position with the adjusting plate 2, the first magnet 4 will generate a Hall effect with the first Hall switch 5, or the first magnet 4 will generate a Hall effect with the second Hall switch 6, thereby detecting the position of the adjusting plate 2. This allows the transmission mechanism 3 to be started and stopped in a timely manner when the adjusting plate 2 reaches the predetermined position, improving transmission efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5The adjusting plate 2 is equipped with a first roller 24, which contacts the first side plate 11. The contact between the first roller 24 and the first side plate 11 reduces the frictional resistance generated during the movement of the adjusting plate 2, making its movement smoother and improving its efficiency. It is understandable that multiple rollers could be provided to facilitate better movement of the adjusting plate 2, such as two or four rollers symmetrically positioned near the side plate.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 A first guide rail 111 is provided on the surface of the first side plate 11 facing the cavity 15, and the transmission mechanism 3 is used to drive the adjusting plate 2 to move along the first guide rail 111. Providing the first guide rail 111 on the first side plate 11 so that the adjusting plate 2 can move along the first guide rail 111 can reduce the disturbance of the adjusting plate 2 in the non-moving direction, make the movement of the adjusting plate 2 more stable, and improve the efficiency of the movement of the adjusting plate 2.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first guide rail 111 is a first guide groove 1111 disposed on the first side plate 11. The first roller 24 is disposed within the first guide groove 1111 and is used to roll along the first guide groove 1111. It is understood that, depending on the angle of the first roller 24, the contact surface between the first roller 24 and the first guide groove 1111 can be either the two sides of the first guide groove 1111 or the bottom surface of the first guide groove 1111. This does not affect the rolling direction of the first roller 24. Setting the first guide groove 1111 and placing the first roller 24 within it can reduce the movement error of the first roller 24 in the non-displacement direction, thereby improving the movement efficiency of the adjusting plate 2. Simultaneously, the first guide groove 1111 can provide positioning for the first roller 24, improving installation efficiency. It is understood that, depending on the number of rollers, a corresponding number of guide grooves can be set.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The housing 1 also includes a first limiting plate 16 and a second limiting plate 17. The first limiting plate 16 is disposed within the cavity 15 on the first side plate 11, and the second limiting plate 17 is disposed within the cavity 15 on the second side plate 12. When the adjusting plate 2 moves to a predetermined position, the first limiting plate 16 and the second limiting plate 17 abut against the adjusting plate 2. The first limiting plate 16 and the second limiting plate 17, when needed, can restrict the movement of the adjusting plate 2 when it moves to a designated position. Simultaneously, when the first limiting plate 16 and the second limiting plate 17 are affected by the gravity of the adjusting plate 2, they can provide support and improve the stability of the adjusting plate 2.

[0045] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first limiting plate 16 has a first rib 161 protruding from its surface facing the third side plate 13 or the fourth side plate 14, and the second limiting plate 17 has a second rib 171 protruding from its surface facing the third side plate 13 or the fourth side plate 14. The first rib 161 and the second rib 171 can improve the strength of the first limiting plate 16 and the second limiting plate 17, thus providing better restraint or support.

[0046] In the above scheme, when the motor 31 drives the lead screw 33 to rotate, the threaded flange 21 will be displaced along the direction of the lead screw 33. Since the threaded flange 21 and the adjusting plate 2 are fixedly connected, the adjusting plate 2 will also be displaced along the direction of the lead screw. When the adjusting plate 2 is displaced to the corresponding position, the first magnet 4 will generate a Hall effect with the first Hall switch 5 or the second Hall switch 6. At this time, the operator or the control terminal will start and stop the transmission mechanism 3 according to the feedback of the Hall switch. In this way, when it is necessary to adjust the storage space, there is no need to manually remove the support plate. It is only necessary to let the transmission mechanism 3 drive the adjusting plate 2 to move to adjust the distribution of the storage space. This can reduce the problem of losing the support plate when manually removing the intermediate support plate. At the same time, the operation is convenient and the steps are simple, which can improve the storage efficiency.

[0047] Secondly, this application also proposes a robot comprising a storage structure as described in any of the embodiments of the first aspect above.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them; under the concept of this application, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of this application as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity; although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A storage structure, characterized in that, include: The enclosure includes a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a fourth side panel; the first side panel and the second side panel are disposed opposite to each other, and the third side panel and the fourth side panel are disposed opposite to each other; the first side panel, the second side panel, the third side panel, and the fourth side panel enclose a cavity; An adjusting plate is disposed within the cavity between the third side plate and the fourth side plate, and the adjusting plate divides the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity; A transmission mechanism is disposed in the housing and connected to the adjusting plate, for driving the adjusting plate to move between the third side plate and the fourth side plate.

2. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting plate is provided with a threaded flange; The transmission mechanism includes a motor, a coupling, and a lead screw. The motor is mounted on the third side plate. The lead screw is connected to the motor via the coupling. The lead screw passes through the threaded flange and is connected to the thread in the threaded flange.

3. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment plate includes a first surface facing the third side plate, and a limiting portion is protruding from the edge of the first surface.

4. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage structure also includes a first magnet, a first Hall switch, and a second Hall switch; The first magnet is disposed on the adjustment plate, and the first Hall switch and the second Hall switch are disposed on the first side plate or the second side plate of the housing; Along the direction of movement of the adjustment plate, the first Hall switch and the second Hall switch are arranged sequentially.

5. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting plate is provided with a first roller, which contacts the first side plate.

6. The storage structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the first side plate facing the cavity is provided with a first guide rail, and the transmission mechanism is used to drive the adjustment plate to move along the first guide rail.

7. The storage structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first guide rail is a first guide groove disposed on the first side plate, and the first roller is disposed in the first guide groove and is used to roll along the first guide groove.

8. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate; The first limiting plate is disposed within the cavity of the first side plate, and the second limiting plate is disposed within the cavity of the second side plate; When the adjusting plate moves to the predetermined position, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate abut against the adjusting plate.

9. The storage structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first limiting plate has a first rib protruding from its surface facing the third or fourth side plate, and the second limiting plate has a second rib protruding from its surface facing the third or fourth side plate.

10. A robot, characterized in that, Includes the storage structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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