Positioning assembly and portable charging pile for robot

Abstract

The positioning assembly comprises a bottom frame plate, a side frame plate and a supporting plate, the lower end of the side frame plate is rotatably connected with one end of the bottom frame plate along a first axis which is horizontally arranged, the side frame plate is provided with a target structure which is used for the robot to identify a charging position on the charging assembly, and the supporting plate is arranged on the side frame plate. The lower end of the supporting plate is rotatably connected with the other end of the bottom frame plate along a horizontally-arranged second axis, the upper end of the supporting plate is detachably connected with the side frame plates, the supporting plate can rotate around the second axis to be in an unfolded state of being separated from the side frame plates after the opposite side frame plates are detached, and the first axis and the second axis are arranged in parallel; the bottom frame plate, the side frame plates and the supporting plates can rotate to be in a stacked state along the first axis and the second axis. The positioning assembly can be folded, the size of the positioning assembly is greatly reduced after the positioning assembly is folded, and the positioning assembly is convenient to store, package, transport or carry and move.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot charging technology, and in particular to a positioning component and a portable charging station for robots. Background Technology

[0002] As the application scope of robots gradually expands, the use of charging piles is also becoming more and more widespread. Existing charging piles generally include charging components for charging robots and positioning components for robots to identify the charging position on the charging components. Robots can accurately locate the charging position by identifying the position of the target structure on the positioning component, thereby helping robots find the charging position. However, existing charging components generally adopt a non-foldable one-piece structure, which results in the charging components occupying a large space and is not convenient for storage, packaging, transportation, or handling. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a positioning component and a portable charging station for robots. The positioning component is foldable, which greatly reduces its size after folding, making it convenient for storage, packaging, transportation, or handling.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A positioning component for enabling a robot to identify charging positions on a charging assembly includes a base plate, side plates, and a support plate. The base plate is spaced apart and mounted on a medium surface near the charging assembly. The lower end of the side plate is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate along a horizontally arranged first axis, and the side plate is provided with a target structure for the robot to identify the charging positions on the charging assembly. The lower end of the support plate is rotatably connected to the other end of the base plate along a horizontally arranged second axis, and the upper end is detachably connected to the side plate and can rotate around the second axis to an unfolded state separated from the side plate after the side plate is detached. The first axis and the second axis are arranged parallel to each other, and the base plate, side plates, and support plate can rotate along the first axis and the second axis to a stacked state.

[0006] Preferably, when the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on one side of the side plate; or,

[0007] When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be arranged on the same horizontal plane as the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on one side of the base plate and side plate; or,

[0008] When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on the side of the base plate away from the side plate.

[0009] Preferably, the support plate includes a connecting plate rotatably connected to the base plate along a first axis, and a positioning plate connected to the end of the connecting plate away from the base plate. The positioning plate and the connecting plate are arranged at an angle and have abutting surfaces. When the positioning plate is connected to the side plate, the abutting surface abuts against the side of the side plate near the charging assembly. When the positioning plate is in the unfolded state, the positioning plate is separated from the side plate.

[0010] Preferably, the side frame plate includes a side frame plate body and a target base plate connected to the side frame plate body. The target structure includes two target strips respectively disposed on the target base plate along both sides of the target base plate. The upper end of the support plate is detachably connected to the side frame plate body and / or the target base plate.

[0011] Preferably, the target substrate includes a target substrate body covering one side of the side frame plate body and target mounting plates protruding from both sides of the side frame plate body. The target substrate body and the side frame plate body are detachably connected. The two target strips are symmetrically arranged along the charging position on the charging assembly and are respectively vertically arranged on the surfaces of the two target mounting plates.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a supplementary light for illuminating the target structure.

[0013] The supplementary lighting is disposed on the target substrate and arranged along the periphery, one side edge, or multiple sides of the target substrate; and / or,

[0014] The supplementary lighting is disposed on the target substrate and arranged along the middle region of the target substrate; and / or,

[0015] The supplementary lighting is mounted on the main body of the side frame panel; and / or,

[0016] The supplementary lighting is mounted on the base plate; and / or,

[0017] The supplementary light is mounted on the support plate; and / or,

[0018] The supplementary light is mounted on the charging assembly.

[0019] This utility model also provides a portable charging station for robots, including a charging component and the aforementioned positioning component. The charging component includes a charging body and a charging output terminal disposed on the charging body. The charging output terminal can be electrically connected to the charging input terminal of the robot for charging. The positioning component is used to enable the robot to identify the position of the charging output terminal.

[0020] Preferably, the charging body is provided with a storage area, and the side frame plate, the bottom frame plate, and the support plate can be stored in the storage area when they are stacked.

[0021] Preferably, the storage area is provided along the bottom of the charging body, and the bottom of the charging body is provided with slots on opposite sides of the storage area for cooperating with the side frame plate and / or the base frame plate and / or the support plate.

[0022] Preferably, the card slots are arranged on both sides along the length direction of the bottom of the charging body, and one end of the charging body along the length direction is provided with a slot for the side frame plate, bottom frame plate and support plate in a stacked state to extend into the storage area and engage with the card slots. One end face of the charging body along the length direction is provided with a handle arranged on one side of the slot.

[0023] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0024] The positioning component provided by this utility model is used for robots to identify the charging position on a charging component. It includes a base plate, side plates, and a support plate. The base plate is installed at intervals on a surface such as the ground or floor near the charging component. The lower end of the side plates is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate along a horizontally arranged first axis, and the lower end of the support plate is rotatably connected to the other end of the base plate along a horizontally arranged second axis. The first and second axes are parallel, allowing the base plate, side plates, and support plate to rotate along the first and second axes to a stacked state. This folds the positioning component into a multi-layered stacked structure, significantly reducing its volume and facilitating its storage, packaging, transportation, and movement. Furthermore, the upper end of the support plate is detachably connected to the side plates, forming a triangular support structure with the base plate and side plates. This provides stable support for the target structure on the side plates, preventing the target structure from wobbling relative to the ground or floor surface and affecting the robot's accuracy in identifying and positioning the charging position. This helps the robot to autonomously identify and locate the charging point.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable charging station according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the charging component according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable charging station according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0033] Reference numerals: Positioning component 1, Target base plate 11, Side frame plate main body 12, Base plate 13, Support plate 14, Fill light 15, Charging component 2, Charging output end 21, Card slot 22, Handle 23. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one.

[0039] like Figures 1-3As shown in the first embodiment of this utility model, a positioning component 1 is provided for a robot to identify the charging position on a charging component. The positioning component 1 includes a base plate 13, side plates, and a support plate 14. The base plate 13 is installed at intervals on a medium surface such as the ground or floor near the charging component. The lower end of the side plate is rotatably connected to one end of the base plate 13 along a horizontally arranged first axis. The side plate is provided with a target structure for the robot to identify the charging position on the charging component. The lower end of the support plate 14 is rotatably connected to the other end of the base plate 13 along a horizontally arranged second axis. The upper end is detachably connected to the side plate and can rotate around the second axis to an unfolded state separated from the side plate after the side plate is detached. The first axis and the second axis are arranged in parallel. The base plate 13, the side plate, and the support plate 14 can rotate along the first axis and the second axis to a stacked state, so that the positioning component 1 is folded to form a multi-layer plate stacked structure, thereby greatly reducing the volume of the positioning component 1 and facilitating the storage, packaging, transportation, or handling of the positioning component 1. After the upper end of the support plate 14 is detachably connected to the side plate, it can combine with the base plate 13 and the side plate to form a triangular support structure, which provides stable support for the target structure on the side plate, and avoids the target structure from shaking relative to the ground, floor, or other media surfaces, thus affecting the accuracy of the robot's identification and positioning of the charging position, and helps the robot to identify and position the charging position autonomously.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the sum of the length of the base plate 13 and the length of the support plate 14 is basically the same as the length of the side plate. When the base plate 13, the side plate, and the support plate 14 are stacked, the base plate 13 rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate 14 rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate 13 to be stacked on one side of the side plate, so that the positioning component 1 is folded to form a double-layer structure, thereby greatly reducing the volume of the positioning component 1 and facilitating the storage, packaging, transportation, or handling of the positioning component 1. Optionally, the base plate 13 is folded to 0° relative to the side plate, and the support plate 14 is stretched to 180° relative to the base plate 13, further reducing the volume of the positioning component 1. In other embodiments, the base plate, side plate, and support plate can be set to other length ratios. When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be arranged on the same horizontal plane as the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on one side of the base plate and side plate, which can also make the positioning component 1 fold into a double-layer structure; or, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on the side of the base plate away from the side plate, so that the positioning component 1 folds into a three-layer structure, which can reduce the volume of the positioning component 1.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, the support plate 14 includes a connecting plate rotatably connected to the base plate 13 along a first axis, and a positioning plate connected to the end of the connecting plate away from the base plate 13. The positioning plate can rotate around the first axis and is stacked on one side of the side frame plate along with the base plate 13. The positioning plate and the connecting plate are arranged at an angle and have abutting surfaces. When the positioning plate is connected to the side frame plate, the abutting surface abuts against the side of the side frame plate near the charging component. The support plate 14 and the side frame plate are detachably connected by a structure such as nuts, bolts, pins, or rivets, which is suitable for situations where the installation position of the charging pile needs to be moved and adjusted after initial installation. When the support plate 14 is connected to the side frame plate, the abutting surface abuts against the side of the side frame plate near the charging component. The stable structure of surface abutment improves the stability of the connection between the support plate 14 and the side frame plate. When the positioning plate is in the unfolded state, the positioning plate is separated from the side frame plate, thereby facilitating the folding of the positioning component 1 into a multi-layer plate stacking structure.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, the support plate 14 and the base plate 13 are rotatably connected by hinges arranged along the first axis, and the base plate 13 and the side plate are rotatably connected by hinges arranged along the second axis. The connection is stable and the structure is simple and practical. In other embodiments, the support plate 14 and the base plate 13 or the base plate 13 and the side plate can also be rotatably connected by a pivot or other hinge structure.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the side frame plate includes a side frame plate body 12 and a target base plate 11 connected to the side frame plate body 12. The target structure includes two target strips respectively disposed on the target base plate 11 along both sides of the target base plate 11. The robot can locate and dock the charging position on the charging component by identifying the position of the two target strips, thereby effectively improving the charging efficiency.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, the target substrate 11 is connected to the upper part of the side frame body 12, and the upper end of the support plate 14 is detachably connected to the portion of the side frame body 12 below the target substrate 11, so that the target substrate 11 and the support plate 14 do not interfere with each other. In other embodiments, the target substrate 11 can be connected to the middle or lower part of the side frame body 12, or to any two or three parts of the upper, middle, and lower parts of the side frame body. The upper end of the support plate 14 can also be detachably connected to the target substrate 11, or detachably connected to both the side frame body 12 and the target substrate 11.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, the target substrate 11 includes a target substrate body covering one side of the side frame plate body 12 and target mounting plates protruding from both sides of the side frame plate body 12. The target substrate body and the side frame plate body 12 are detachably connected by a structure such as nuts, bolts, pins, or rivets, so that the target substrate 11 can be separated from the side frame plate body 12 when the base plate 13, side frame plate, and support plate 14 are in a stacked state, and then stacked between the side frame plate body 12 and the support plate 14, or stacked between the side frame plate body 12 and the base plate 13, which facilitates storage, packaging, transportation, or handling. Optionally, the width of the side frame plate 12, the width of the base plate 13, and the width of the support plate 14 are set to be the same, and the height of the target base plate 11 is set to be the same as or substantially the same as the width of the side frame plate 12. This allows the target base plate 11 to be rotated 90° and stacked between the side frame plate 12 and the support plate 14 or between the side frame plate 12 and the base plate 13, making the folded structure of the positioning assembly 1 more compact and the structure of the positioning assembly 1 more stable during use.

[0046] In some specific embodiments, the two target strips are arranged symmetrically along the charging position on the charging assembly and are respectively set vertically on the surface of the two target mounting plates to facilitate the positioning of the charging position.

[0047] In some specific embodiments, a supplementary light 15 for illuminating the target structure is also included. In this embodiment, the supplementary light 15 is disposed on the target substrate 11 and is configured as a light strip arranged along the periphery of the target substrate 11, which can provide supplementary lighting in scenes with insufficient light, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the robot in recognizing the target strip in dark scenes. In other embodiments, the supplementary light 15 can also be configured as a light-emitting structure such as an LED bead or a lamp tube. The supplementary light 15 can also be disposed on the target substrate 11 and arranged along the middle area, one edge, or multiple edges of the target substrate 11; or disposed on the side frame plate body 12; or disposed on the base plate 13; or disposed on the support plate 14; or disposed on the charging component. Disposition in any of these locations can provide supplementary lighting.

[0048] like Figures 4-6 As shown, as a second embodiment of this utility model, a portable charging station for robots is also provided, including a charging component 2 and the aforementioned positioning component 1. The charging component 2 includes a charging body and a charging output terminal 21 disposed on the charging body. The charging output terminal 21 can be electrically connected to the robot's charging input terminal for charging. The positioning component 1 is used to allow the robot to identify the position of the charging output terminal 21. Because this embodiment of the charging station uses the positioning component 1 provided by this utility model, the positioning component 1 can also be folded for convenient storage, packaging, transportation, or handling.

[0049] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the charging main body is provided with a storage area. When the side frame plate, the bottom frame plate 13, and the support plate 14 are stacked, they can be stored in the storage area, so that the positioning component 1 is stored on the charging component 2 to form a whole, which greatly reduces the overall size of the charging pile and facilitates the storage, packaging, transportation, or handling of the charging pile.

[0050] like Figure 6 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the storage area is set along the bottom of the charging body, and the bottom of the charging body is provided with slots 22 on opposite sides of the storage area for cooperating with one or more of the side frame plate, the base plate 13, and the support plate 14. The slots 22 can limit the positioning component 1 in the storage area. The structure is simple and practical. In other embodiments, the positioning component 1 can also be limited to the charging body by screw connection and limited to the storage area, or the positioning component 1 can be unfolded and attached to the outer surface of the charging component 2, or a storage box, storage clip or other structure can be set to limit the positioning component 1 in the storage area.

[0051] In some specific embodiments, the card slots 22 are arranged on both sides along the length of the bottom of the charging body. One end of the charging body along the length direction has a slot along the storage area for the side frame plate, bottom frame plate 13, and support plate 14 in a stacked state to extend into the storage area and engage with the card slots 22, so that the positioning component 1 can be stably placed in the storage area or taken out of the storage area for use. One end face of the charging body along the length direction is provided with a handle 23 arranged on one side of the slot, so that the operator can easily lift and move the charging pile with one hand.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such 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 utility model.

[0053] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the patent of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning component for enabling a robot to identify the charging position on a charging component, characterized in that, include: Base plate, used for spaced mounting on a dielectric surface near the charging components; The side frame plate is rotatably connected at its lower end to one end of the base frame plate along a horizontally arranged first axis. The side frame plate is provided with a target structure for the robot to identify the charging position on the charging component. The support plate has its lower end rotatably connected to the other end of the base plate along a horizontally arranged second axis, and its upper end is detachably connected to the side plate. It can also rotate around the second axis to an unfolded state separated from the side plate after the side plate is detached. The first axis and the second axis are arranged in parallel, and the base plate, side plate and support plate can rotate along the first axis and the second axis to be stacked.

2. The positioning component according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on one side of the side plate; or, When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be arranged on the same horizontal plane as the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on one side of the base plate and side plate; or, When the base plate, side plate, and support plate are stacked, the base plate rotates around the second axis to be stacked on one side of the side plate, and the support plate rotates around the first axis and moves with the base plate to be stacked on the side of the base plate away from the side plate.

3. The positioning component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate includes a connecting plate rotatably connected to the base plate along a first axis, and a positioning plate connected to the end of the connecting plate away from the base plate. The positioning plate and the connecting plate are arranged at an angle and have abutting surfaces. When the positioning plate is connected to the side plate, the abutting surface abuts against the side of the side plate near the charging component. When the positioning plate is in the unfolded state, the positioning plate is separated from the side plate.

4. The positioning component according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The side frame plate includes a side frame plate body and a target base plate connected to the side frame plate body. The target structure includes two target strips respectively disposed on the target base plate along both sides of the target base plate. The upper end of the support plate is detachably connected to the side frame plate body and / or the target base plate.

5. The positioning component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The target substrate includes a target substrate body covering one side of the side frame plate body and target mounting plates protruding from both sides of the side frame plate body. The target substrate body and the side frame plate body are detachably connected. The two target strips are symmetrically arranged along the charging position on the charging assembly and are respectively set vertically on the surfaces of the two target mounting plates.

6. The positioning component according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes supplemental lighting for illuminating the target structure. The supplementary lighting is disposed on the target substrate and arranged along the periphery, one side edge, or multiple sides of the target substrate; and / or, The supplementary lighting is disposed on the target substrate and arranged along the middle region of the target substrate; and / or, The supplementary lighting is mounted on the main body of the side frame panel; and / or, The supplementary lighting is mounted on the base plate; and / or, The supplementary light is mounted on the support plate; and / or, The supplementary light is mounted on the charging assembly.

7. A portable charging station for robots, characterized in that, include: The charging component includes a charging body and a charging output terminal disposed on the charging body, wherein the charging output terminal can be electrically connected to the charging input terminal of the robot for charging. The positioning component as described in any one of claims 1-6 is used to enable the robot to identify the position of the charging output terminal.

8. The portable charging station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The charging body is provided with a storage area, and the side frame plate, bottom frame plate and support plate can be stored in the storage area when they are stacked.

9. The portable charging station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The storage area is located along the bottom of the charging body, and the bottom of the charging body is provided with slots on opposite sides of the storage area for cooperating with the side frame plate and / or the base frame plate and / or the support plate.

10. The portable charging station according to claim 9, characterized in that: The card slots are arranged on both sides along the length of the bottom of the charging body. One end of the charging body along the length direction has a slot for the side frame plate, bottom frame plate and support plate in a stacked state to extend into the storage area and engage with the card slots. One end of the charging body along the length direction has a handle arranged on one side of the slot.

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