Switch protection device and unmanned transport vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a switch protection device and an unmanned transport vehicle. The switch protection device comprises an installation panel, a protection shell and a door plate. The installation panel comprises a first area and a second area, the first area is used for installing a first element, the second area is used for installing a second element, and the first element comprises a switch assembly. The protective shell covers the mounting panel, and the protective shell comprises an opening which is arranged opposite to the first area and used for exposing the switch assembly. The door plate is arranged on the protective shell and can be controlled to open or close the opening of the protective shell. The weight of the switch protection device is reduced by adjusting the position and the size of the door plate on the protection shell. Moreover, when the door plate is opened, elements except the switch assembly are not exposed frequently, and the probability that the elements are accidentally damaged is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned vehicle technology, specifically relating to a switch protection device and an unmanned transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned transport vehicles mainly rely on intelligent driving systems to achieve the goal of unmanned driving. They use onboard sensors to perceive the surrounding environment of the vehicle and control the vehicle's steering and speed based on the perceived road, vehicle position, and obstacle information, thereby enabling the vehicle to drive safely and reliably on the road.

[0003] Unmanned transport vehicles are typically equipped with switching components such as power-on switches. To prevent accidental activation of these switches, protective devices are used to safeguard them. Existing protective devices generally consist of a protective shell covering the switching components, with an openable door panel installed on the shell.

[0004] However, the existing door panels are relatively large. When the door is opened, not only are the switch components exposed, but also the surrounding components, which are easily touched by operators. Furthermore, frequent opening of the door panels exposes some components to the external environment, which may cause accidental damage to these components.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a switch protection device that solves the problem that existing switch protection devices expose irrelevant components when in the open state.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of this utility model provides a switch protection device, which includes a mounting panel, a protective shell, and a door panel. The mounting panel includes a first region and a second region. The first region is used to mount a first component, and the second region is used to mount a second component. The first component includes a switch assembly. The protective shell is disposed on the mounting panel and includes an opening opposite to the first region for exposing the switch assembly. The door panel is disposed on the protective shell and can be controllably opened or closed.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the door panel is hinged to the protective shell.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the door panel is hinged to the protective shell by a hinge.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the bottom of the door panel is hinged to the protective shell, and the switch protection device further includes a limiting member disposed on the protective shell and located at the bottom of the door panel. When the door panel is in the open state, the door panel abuts against the limiting member.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the limiting member penetrates the protective shell and is connected to the mounting panel.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the limiting member is threadedly connected to the mounting panel.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the mounting panel includes an extension extending toward the protective shell, and a limiting member is threadedly connected to the extension.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a stop is provided inside the opening, and a sealing gasket is provided on the side of the stop away from the mounting panel. When the door panel is in the closed state, the door panel abuts against the sealing gasket.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the switch protection device further includes a lock body disposed on the door panel, which locks the door panel to the protective shell when the door panel is closed.

[0016] In another aspect, this utility model also provides an unmanned transport vehicle, which includes the aforementioned switch protection device and switch assembly, with the switch assembly located in the first area of ​​the mounting panel.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, this invention reduces the weight of the switch protection device by adjusting the position and size of the upper door panel of the protective shell. Furthermore, when the door panel is opened, components other than the switch assembly are not frequently exposed, reducing the probability of accidental damage to these components. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective structural diagram of the switch protection device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a switch protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3This is a front view of the mounting panel in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is another exploded structural diagram of the switch protection device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting member in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of main reference numerals: 1. Mounting panel, 11. First area, 12. Second area, 13. Extension, 2. Protective shell, 21. Opening, 22. Stop, 3. Door panel, 4. Hinge, 5. Limiting element, 51. Large diameter section, 52. Small diameter section, 6. Sealing gasket, 7. Lock body. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "second" and "first" 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. Therefore, features defined as "second" or "first" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] The exterior of an unmanned transport vehicle may be equipped with various functional components and elements as needed. These include, for example, lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and cameras for environmental perception; antenna modules and RFID readers for communication and positioning; and interactive operation screens. Among these, switching components, such as power-on switches, typically require protective devices. These devices can only be opened by the operator when needed, thus isolating the vehicle from the external environment during daily use.

[0029] The embodiments of this application aim to plan the layout of components on the unmanned transport vehicle in an overall manner, so that components that need protection in daily life and need to be exposed during use are arranged in a concentrated manner. This allows for the configuration of protective devices of appropriate size, reducing the weight of the protective devices. At the same time, components that do not need to be exposed will not be accidentally damaged due to frequent contact with the external environment.

[0030] Based on the above concept, and referring to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model proposes a switch protection device, which includes a mounting panel 1, a protective shell 2, and a door panel 3.

[0031] Specifically, the mounting panel 1 includes a first region 11 and a second region 12. Both the first region 11 and the second region 12 are provided with a plurality of mounting holes for mounting different components. The first region 11 is used to mount first components such as switch assemblies, and the second region 12 is used to mount second components other than switch assemblies. A protective shell 2 is fitted onto the mounting panel 1. The protective shell 2 has an opening 21 that penetrates through the protective shell 2 and is positioned opposite to the first region 11. A door panel 3 is provided on the protective shell 2, specifically positioned close to the opening 21. The door panel 3 can be opened or closed in a controlled manner through the opening 21 of the protective shell 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the size and shape of the opening 21 roughly match the first region 11. When the door panel 3 is open, the opening 21 only exposes the switch assembly installed in the first region 11. The operator can operate the switch assembly through the opening 21 to control its opening and closing state. Furthermore, opening the door panel 3 does not expose the second element in the second region 12 on the mounting panel 1, ensuring that the second element is always protected by the door panel 3, preventing the operator or other components from accidentally touching the second element.

[0033] When the door panel 3 is in the closed state, the door panel 3 can close the opening 21, so that the switch assembly is in a relatively closed environment, preventing the operator or other parts from accidentally touching the first element such as the switch assembly.

[0034] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 As shown, the switch protection device also includes a lock body 7 mounted on the door panel 3. When the door panel 3 is closed, it can be locked to the protective shell 2 by the lock body 7. When it is necessary to open the door panel 3, the lock body 7 can be opened.

[0035] Optionally, the lock body 7 may include, but is not limited to, a handlock.

[0036] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 As shown, the door panel 3 is hinged to the protective shell 2, and the operator can open or close the door panel 3 by driving the door panel 3 to rotate.

[0037] Furthermore, the bottom of the door panel 3 is hinged to the protective shell 2 via a hinge 4.

[0038] It should be noted that the form and location of the hinge between the door panel 3 and the protective shell 2 in the above embodiments are one of the design options available in practical applications. The top, left, or right side of the door panel 3 can be hinged to the protective shell 2, and the door panel 3 can also be hinged to the protective shell 2 through other hinge structures besides the hinge 4. For those skilled in the art, adaptive adjustments to the form and location of the hinge between the door panel 3 and the protective shell 2 without departing from the technical principles of this utility model should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 As shown, the switch protection device also includes a limiting member 5, which is disposed on the protective housing 2 and located at the bottom of the door panel 3. The limiting member 5 protrudes from the protective housing 2 in a direction away from the mounting panel 1. When the operator opens the door panel 3, the door panel 3 rotates around its bottom at a certain angle to expose the switch assembly. When the door panel 3 abuts against the limiting member 5, the limiting member 5 provides a supporting force to the door panel 3, limiting the rotation range of the door panel 3 and preventing the door panel 3 from impacting the protective housing 2.

[0040] Furthermore, multiple limiters 5 are provided, and the multiple limiters 5 are set at the same height.

[0041] Optionally, there are two limiting members 5, one of which is located near the left side of the door panel 3 and the other is located near the right side of the door panel 3.

[0042] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 As shown, the limiting member 5 penetrates the protective shell 2 and is connected to the mounting panel 1. In addition to limiting the rotation range of the door panel 3, the limiting member 5 can also be used to connect the protective shell 2 and the mounting panel 1 together.

[0043] Furthermore, the limiting member 5 is threadedly connected to the mounting panel 1.

[0044] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 5 As shown, the limiting member 5 includes a large diameter section 51 and a small diameter section 52 that are integrally connected. The large diameter section 51 is located on the side of the protective shell 2 away from the mounting panel 1, and the small diameter section 52 passes through the protective shell 2 and is threaded to the mounting panel 1.

[0045] Furthermore, in order to reduce the length of the small diameter section 52 of the limiting member 5, the mounting panel 1 includes an extension 13 extending toward the protective shell 2, and the small diameter section 52 of the limiting member 5 is threadedly connected to the extension 13.

[0046] It should be noted that the threaded connection between the limiting member 5 and the mounting panel 1 in the above embodiments is one of the design options available in practical applications. The limiting member 5 and the mounting panel 1 can also be connected by snap-fit ​​or interference fit. For those skilled in the art, adaptive adjustments to the connection method between the limiting member 5 and the mounting panel 1 without departing from the technical principles of this utility model should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 As shown, a stop 22 is provided inside the opening 21 of the protective shell 2, and a sealing gasket 6 is provided on the side of the stop 22 away from the mounting panel 1. When the door panel 3 is in the closed state, the door panel 3 abuts against the sealing gasket 6, and the sealing gasket 6 eliminates the gap between the door panel 3 and the protective shell 2, thereby sealing the opening 21 of the protective shell 2.

[0048] Furthermore, there are two sealing gaskets 6. When the door panel 3 is in the closed state, the two sealing gaskets 6 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the lock body 7.

[0049] Furthermore, the sealing gasket 6 is approximately L-shaped.

[0050] In one embodiment, the present invention also provides an unmanned transport vehicle, which includes a switch protection device and a switch assembly, the switch assembly being disposed in a first area 11 of the mounting panel 1.

[0051] Optionally, the switching assembly is a power-on switching assembly for the unmanned transport vehicle.

[0052] It should be noted that the use of a switch protection device to protect the power-on switch assembly in the above embodiments is one of the design options available in practical applications. The switch protection device can also be used to protect other types of switch assemblies of unmanned transport vehicles.

[0053] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0054] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A switch protection device, characterized in that, The switch protection device includes: The mounting panel (1) includes a first region (11) and a second region (12), the first region (11) being used to mount a first component and the second region (12) being used to mount a second component, the first component including a switch assembly; A protective housing (2) is provided on the mounting panel (1), the protective housing (2) including an opening (21) disposed opposite to the first region (11) and used to expose the switch assembly; A door panel (3) is provided on the protective shell (2) and can be opened or closed in a controlled manner through the opening (21) of the protective shell (2).

2. The switch protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door panel (3) is hinged to the protective shell (2).

3. The switch protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The door panel (3) is hinged to the protective shell (2) via a hinge (4).

4. The switch protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the door panel (3) is hinged to the protective shell (2), and the switch protection device also includes a limiting member (5) disposed on the protective shell (2) and located at the bottom of the door panel (3); When the door panel (3) is in the open state, the door panel (3) abuts against the limiting member (5).

5. The switch protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting member (5) penetrates the protective shell (2) and is connected to the mounting panel (1).

6. The switch protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting member (5) is threadedly connected to the mounting panel (1).

7. The switch protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting panel (1) includes an extension (13) extending toward the protective shell (2), and the limiting member (5) is threadedly connected to the extension (13).

8. The switch protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening (21) is provided with a stop (22), and a sealing gasket (6) is provided on the side of the stop (22) away from the mounting panel (1); When the door panel (3) is in the closed state, the door panel (3) abuts against the sealing gasket (6).

9. The switch protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch protection device also includes a lock body (7) provided on the door panel (3), and the door panel (3) is locked to the protective shell (2) by the lock body (7) when the door panel (3) is closed.

10. An unmanned transport vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned transport vehicle includes: The switch protection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; A switch assembly is located in the first region (11) of the mounting panel (1).

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