External battery structure of robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses an external battery structure of a robot, which comprises a robot chassis, an extension platform, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, a main controller and a plurality of interfaces electrically connected with the second rechargeable battery, the first rechargeable battery is arranged in the robot chassis and electrically connected with the main controller, driving wheels are arranged on the bottom face of the robot chassis, the extension platform is detachably arranged on the top face of the robot chassis through the multiple supporting rods, the second rechargeable battery is arranged in the extension platform, and the multiple interfaces are formed in the side wall of the extension platform at intervals. By means of the mode, the delivery robot is additionally provided with one battery, power can be supplied to electronic equipment transported by the delivery robot through the battery, meanwhile, power can be supplied to the delivery robot in time through the external battery when the battery of the delivery robot is damaged and cannot be used, flexibility is high, and user experience is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot technology, specifically to an external battery structure for a robot. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, with the development of technology, many intelligent robots have emerged on the market. These robots can replace people in performing some simple tasks, such as advertising robots and delivery robots. These two types of robots are widely used in shopping malls, supermarkets, or other operating venues.

[0003] Generally, delivery robots are equipped with rechargeable batteries to power them and ensure normal operation. However, most rechargeable batteries in commercially available delivery robots only power their own electronic components and cannot power the electronic equipment they are transporting (especially testing equipment that cannot be powered off). Furthermore, most delivery robots on the market lack backup power, making them unable to respond promptly to sudden battery failures or malfunctions. This lack of flexibility and passivity significantly reduces the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an external battery structure for robots, which can solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an external battery structure for a robot, including a robot chassis, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, a main controller, and multiple interfaces electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery, wherein the main controller is disposed within the robot chassis, the first rechargeable battery is disposed within the robot chassis and electrically connected to the main controller, and a drive wheel is provided on the bottom surface of the robot chassis. The structure is characterized by further including: an extension platform, detachably disposed on the top surface of the robot chassis via multiple support rods, wherein the second rechargeable battery is disposed within the extension platform, and the multiple interfaces are spaced apart on the sidewalls of the extension platform.

[0008] Preferably, the robot chassis is circular, the extension platform is circular, and the outer diameter of the robot chassis is equal to the outer diameter of the extension platform.

[0009] Preferably, the extension platform has a receiving cavity, the second rechargeable battery is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the side wall of the extension platform has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and an arc-shaped cover is disposed in the opening.

[0010] Preferably, the top surface of the robot chassis is provided with a first locking hole, a second locking hole, a third locking hole, and a fourth locking hole at intervals. The plurality of support rods include a first support rod, a second support rod, a third support rod, and a fourth support rod, wherein the first support rod is inserted into the first locking hole, the second support rod is inserted into the second locking hole, the third support rod is inserted into the third locking hole, and the fourth support rod is inserted into the fourth locking hole.

[0011] Preferably, the first support rod, the second support rod, the third support rod, and the fourth support rod have the same shape and size, and the first locking hole, the second locking hole, the third locking hole, and the fourth locking hole have the same shape and depth, wherein the length of the first support rod is longer than the depth of the first locking hole.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom surface of the extension platform is provided with a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, a third receiving groove and a fourth receiving groove at intervals, wherein the top end of the first support rod is disposed in the first receiving groove, the top end of the second support rod is disposed in the second receiving groove, the top end of the third support rod is disposed in the third receiving groove, and the top end of the fourth support rod is disposed in the fourth receiving groove.

[0013] Preferably, the top end of one side of the first support rod is provided with a first threaded hole, the bottom wall of the first receiving groove is provided with a first mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and a first screw is threadedly connected to the first mounting hole and the first threaded hole; the top end of one side of the second support rod is provided with a second threaded hole, the bottom wall of the second receiving groove is provided with a second mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and a second screw is threadedly connected to the second mounting hole and the second threaded hole; the top end of one side of the third support rod is provided with a third threaded hole, the bottom wall of the third receiving groove is provided with a third mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and a third screw is threadedly connected to the third mounting hole and the third threaded hole; the top end of one side of the fourth support rod is provided with a fourth threaded hole, the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove is provided with a fourth mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and a fourth screw is threadedly connected to the fourth mounting hole and the fourth threaded hole.

[0014] Preferably, the first support rod has a first through hole along its length on the other side, and the bottom wall of the first receiving groove has a first opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the first through hole. The second support rod has a second through hole along its length on the other side, and the bottom wall of the second receiving groove has a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the second through hole. The third support rod has a third through hole along its length on the other side, and the bottom wall of the third receiving groove has a third opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the third through hole. The fourth support rod has a fourth through hole along its length on the other side, and the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove has a fourth opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the fourth through hole. The robot's external battery structure also includes a power cord, which passes through the first through hole, the second through hole, the third through hole, or the fourth through hole. One end of the power cord is electrically connected to the main controller, and the other end of the power cord is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides an external battery structure for robots, which has the following advantages: The external battery structure disclosed in this utility model includes a robot chassis, an extension platform, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, a main controller, and multiple interfaces electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery. The main controller is located inside the robot chassis, the first rechargeable battery is located inside the robot chassis and electrically connected to the main controller, drive wheels are located on the bottom surface of the robot chassis, the extension platform is detachably mounted on the top surface of the robot chassis via multiple support rods, the second rechargeable battery is located inside the extension platform, and the multiple interfaces are spaced apart on the side walls of the extension platform. Through this method, this utility model, by additionally providing an extra battery, can power the electronic equipment transported by the delivery robot. Simultaneously, when the delivery robot's own battery is damaged and unusable, the external battery can promptly power the delivery robot, offering high flexibility and greatly improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the external battery structure of the robot according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the chassis of the robot.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the extension platform;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3A schematic diagram of the first partial structure of the extension platform;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the second partial structure of the extension platform;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Structural diagrams of the first and second support rods;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the third and fourth support rods. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model discloses an external battery structure for a robot, including a robot chassis 1, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, a main controller, multiple interfaces 2 electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery, and an extension platform 3.

[0026] In this embodiment, the main controller is installed inside the robot chassis 1, the first rechargeable battery is installed inside the robot chassis 1 and electrically connected to the main controller, and the bottom surface of the robot chassis 1 is provided with drive wheels 3.

[0027] The extension platform 4 is detachably mounted on the top surface of the robot chassis 1 via multiple support rods. The second rechargeable battery is housed within the extension platform 4, and multiple interfaces 2 are spaced apart on the side walls of the extension platform 4. It should be understood that the extension platform 4 can be used to carry goods, and the multiple interfaces 2 on the side walls of the extension platform 4 can provide power to electronic goods carried on the extension platform 4 (such as map mapping devices, which require the robot to move while carrying the devices and cannot be powered off), and can also charge the second rechargeable battery through the interfaces 2.

[0028] Preferably, the robot chassis 1 is circular and the extension platform 4 is circular, wherein the outer diameter of the robot chassis 1 is equal to the outer diameter of the extension platform 4, making the appearance aesthetically pleasing.

[0029] Preferably, the extension platform 4 has a receiving cavity 41, and the second rechargeable battery is disposed in the receiving cavity 41. The side wall of the extension platform 4 has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity 41, and an arc-shaped cover is disposed in the opening.

[0030] In this embodiment, the top surface of the robot chassis 1 is provided with a first locking hole 11, a second locking hole 12, a third locking hole 13 and a fourth locking hole 14 at intervals. The multiple support rods include a first support rod 15, a second support rod 16, a third support rod 17 and a fourth support rod 18, wherein the first support rod 15 is inserted into the first locking hole 11, the second support rod 16 is inserted into the second locking hole 12, the third support rod 17 is inserted into the third locking hole 13 and the fourth support rod 18 is inserted into the fourth locking hole 14.

[0031] Preferably, the first support rod 15, the second support rod 16, the third support rod 17 and the fourth support rod 18 are all the same in shape and size, and the first locking hole 11, the second locking hole 12, the third locking hole 13 and the fourth locking hole 14 are all the same in shape and depth. The length of the first support rod 15 is longer than the depth of the first locking hole 11, so that there is a certain distance between the extension platform 4 and the top surface of the robot chassis 1.

[0032] Specifically, the third support rod 17 has a first locking part 171 on the side near the robot chassis 1 that is locked outside the third locking hole 13, and the fourth support rod 18 has a second locking part 181 on the side near the robot chassis 1 that is locked outside the fourth locking hole 14. The first locking part 171 and the second locking part 181 are connected to the robot chassis 1 by a threaded connection. It should be understood that during installation, the top end of the third support rod 17 is passed through the third locking hole 13 and the fourth support rod 18 is passed through the fourth locking hole 14, and then threadedly connected to the first locking part 171 and the second locking part 181 through the threaded hole on the top surface of the robot chassis 1, that is, the first locking part 171 and the second locking part 181 are locked inside the robot chassis 1.

[0033] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the extension platform 4 is provided with a first receiving groove 42, a second receiving groove 43, a third receiving groove 44 and a fourth receiving groove 45 at intervals, wherein the top end of the first support rod 15 is located in the first receiving groove 42, the top end of the second support rod 16 is located in the second receiving groove 43, the top end of the third support rod 17 is located in the third receiving groove 44, and the top end of the fourth support rod 18 is located in the fourth receiving groove 45.

[0034] Furthermore, the top of one side of the first support rod 15 is provided with a first threaded hole 151, the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 42 is provided with a first mounting hole 421 communicating with the receiving cavity 41, and a first screw is threadedly connected to the first mounting hole 421 and the first threaded hole 151; the top of one side of the second support rod 16 is provided with a second threaded hole 161, the bottom wall of the second receiving groove 43 is provided with a second mounting hole 431 communicating with the receiving cavity 41, and a second screw is threadedly connected to the second mounting hole 431 and the second threaded hole 161; the top of one side of the third support rod 17 is provided with a third threaded hole 172, the bottom wall of the third receiving groove 44 is provided with a third mounting hole 441 communicating with the receiving cavity 41, and a third screw is threadedly connected to the third mounting hole 441 and the third threaded hole 172; the top of one side of the fourth support rod 18 is provided with a fourth threaded hole 182, the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove 45 is provided with a fourth mounting hole 451 communicating with the receiving cavity 41, and a fourth screw is threadedly connected to the fourth mounting hole 451 and the fourth threaded hole 182. It should be understood that the top cover of the extension platform 4 is openable, and opening the top cover will expose the receiving cavity 41, allowing screws to be installed from the top of the extension platform 4.

[0035] Furthermore, the other side of the first support rod 15 is provided with a first through hole 152 along its length, and the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 42 is provided with a first opening that communicates with the receiving cavity 41 and corresponds to the first through hole 152. The other side of the second support rod 16 is provided with a second through hole 162 along its length, and the bottom wall of the second receiving groove 43 is provided with a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity 41 and corresponds to the second through hole 162. The other side of the third support rod 17 is provided with a third through hole 173 along its length, and the bottom wall of the third receiving groove 44 is provided with a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity 41 and corresponds to the third through hole 172. The third opening corresponding to the through hole 173, the fourth support rod 18 is provided on the other side along its length direction with a fourth through hole 183, the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove 45 is provided with a fourth opening that communicates with the receiving cavity 41 and corresponds to the fourth through hole 183, and the robot external battery structure also includes a power line, which passes through the first through hole 152, the second through hole 162, the third through hole 173 or the fourth through hole 183. One end of the power line is electrically connected to the main controller, and the other end of the power line is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery. The power status of the second rechargeable battery can be monitored through the main controller.

[0036] In addition, the robot chassis 1, main controller, first rechargeable battery, second rechargeable battery and interface 2 in this application can all be implemented using products in the prior art, and their principles and internal structures will not be described in detail here.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. An external battery structure for a robot, comprising a robot chassis, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, a main controller, and multiple interfaces electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery, wherein the main controller is disposed within the robot chassis, the first rechargeable battery is disposed within the robot chassis and electrically connected to the main controller, and drive wheels are provided on the bottom surface of the robot chassis, characterized in that, Also includes: An extension platform is detachably mounted on the top surface of the robot chassis via multiple support rods, wherein the second rechargeable battery is disposed within the extension platform, and the multiple interfaces are spaced apart on the sidewalls of the extension platform.

2. The robot external battery structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot chassis is circular, and the extension platform is circular, wherein the outer diameter of the robot chassis is equal to the outer diameter of the extension platform.

3. The robot external battery structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The extension platform has a receiving cavity, and the second rechargeable battery is disposed in the receiving cavity. The side wall of the extension platform has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and an arc-shaped cover is disposed in the opening.

4. The robot external battery structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top surface of the robot chassis is provided with a first locking hole, a second locking hole, a third locking hole, and a fourth locking hole at intervals. The plurality of support rods include a first support rod, a second support rod, a third support rod, and a fourth support rod. The first support rod is inserted into the first locking hole, the second support rod is inserted into the second locking hole, the third support rod is inserted into the third locking hole, and the fourth support rod is inserted into the fourth locking hole.

5. The robot external battery structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first support rod, the second support rod, the third support rod, and the fourth support rod are all identical in shape and size. The first locking hole, the second locking hole, the third locking hole, and the fourth locking hole are all identical in shape and depth. The length of the first support rod is longer than the depth of the first locking hole.

6. The robot external battery structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the extension platform is provided with a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, a third receiving groove, and a fourth receiving groove at intervals. The top end of the first support rod is disposed in the first receiving groove, the top end of the second support rod is disposed in the second receiving groove, the top end of the third support rod is disposed in the third receiving groove, and the top end of the fourth support rod is disposed in the fourth receiving groove.

7. The robot external battery structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first support rod has a first threaded hole at one end of its side, and the bottom wall of the first receiving groove has a first mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity. A first screw is threadedly connected to the first mounting hole and the first threaded hole. The second support rod has a second threaded hole at one end of its side, and the bottom wall of the second receiving groove has a second mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity. A second screw is threadedly connected to the second mounting hole and the second threaded hole. The third support rod has a third threaded hole at one end of its side, and the bottom wall of the third receiving groove has a third mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity. A third screw is threadedly connected to the third mounting hole and the third threaded hole. The fourth support rod has a fourth threaded hole at one end of its side, and the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove has a fourth mounting hole communicating with the receiving cavity. A fourth screw is threadedly connected to the fourth mounting hole and the fourth threaded hole.

8. The robot external battery structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first support rod has a first through hole along its length on its other side, and the bottom wall of the first receiving groove has a first opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the first through hole. The second support rod has a second through hole along its length on its other side, and the bottom wall of the second receiving groove has a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the second through hole. The third support rod has a third through hole along its length on its other side, and the bottom wall of the third receiving groove has a third opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the third through hole. The fourth support rod has a fourth through hole along its length on its other side, and the bottom wall of the fourth receiving groove has a fourth opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and corresponds to the fourth through hole. The robot's external battery structure also includes a power cord, which passes through the first through hole, the second through hole, the third through hole, or the fourth through hole. One end of the power cord is electrically connected to the main controller, and the other end of the power cord is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery.

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