A light-out warehouse robot
By introducing visual perception modules and sensor components into the warehouse robot, combined with a hollow arm design and Mecanum wheels, the problems of low automation and inflexible movement of existing warehouse robots have been solved, enabling autonomous operation and efficient movement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 台州昌泓机器人有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing warehouse handling robots have low levels of automation, cannot adapt to changes in the warehouse environment, and have heavy, inflexible, and costly sealed structures.
The system employs visual perception modules and sensor components for environmental recognition and obstacle avoidance. Hollow large and small arm components are designed to reduce weight and improve flexibility, and Mecanum wheels enable omnidirectional movement.
It enables autonomous operation in complex warehousing environments, reduces human intervention, lowers robot load and energy consumption, and improves mobility flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material handling robot technology and relates to a light-out warehouse robot. Background Technology
[0002] Warehouse robots are intelligent devices that use automation technology to perform tasks such as handling, storing, and sorting goods in a warehouse. Their core objectives are to improve warehousing and logistics efficiency, reduce labor costs, and optimize space utilization.
[0003] Chinese patent CN219155451U discloses a warehouse handling robot, including a robotic arm. A base is fixedly mounted at the lower end of the robotic arm, and a clamping mechanism is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the robotic arm. A moving mechanism is mounted at the lower end of the base. The clamping mechanism includes an assembly box, a dual-axis motor, and two sliding rods. The assembly box is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the robotic arm, and the dual-axis motor is fixedly mounted inside the assembly box. Both ends of the dual-axis motor are connected to screws (a-screws), and both screws are rotatably connected to the assembly box. The two sliding rods are fixedly mounted on the base. Inside the assembly box, both a-screws are connected to clamping components. The moving mechanism includes a support frame, b-screw, assembly plate, drive motor, and four casters. The support frame is fixedly located at the lower end of the base, the b-screw is rotatably located at the lower end of the base, the assembly plate is slidably located inside the support frame, the b-screw is threadedly connected to the assembly plate, the drive motor is fixedly located at the lower end of the base, and the drive motor and the upper side of the b-screw are driven by helical gear meshing. The four casters are fixedly mounted at the four corners of the lower end of the assembly plate, and a limit rod is fixedly located at the lower end of the base, which is slidably connected to the assembly plate.
[0004] The warehouse handling robot provided by this patent lacks sensor components, resulting in a low degree of automation. It requires manual control or pre-programming during use. If the storage environment in the warehouse changes, the handling robot cannot perform the handling correctly, which greatly limits its use. Furthermore, the mechanical arm of the warehouse handling robot provided by this patent has a sealed structure, making it heavy, costly, and inflexible. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing a light-out warehouse robot.
[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A black-light warehousing robot includes a base plate, a base shell, a large arm assembly, a small arm assembly, and a variable-pitch manipulator assembly. The base shell is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate. A mounting base is fixedly installed on the upper end of the base plate. A motor base is fixedly connected to the mounting base. A first motor is installed inside the motor base. A rotating chassis is provided on the upper end of the first motor. A rotating disk is fixedly fitted on the outside of the rotating chassis. A vision perception module is fixedly installed on the rotating disk. The large arm assembly includes two large arm plates. A large arm clamp is fixedly installed at the bottom of the large arm assembly. The large arm clamp is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating chassis. A second motor is fixedly installed between the arm clamps. The second motor is connected to the large arm assembly. A small arm clamp is installed on the upper end of the large arm assembly. A third motor is installed between the small arm clamps. The small arm assembly includes two small arm plates. A motor connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the small arm clamp. A fourth motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of the motor connecting plate. The motor shaft of the fourth motor passes through the motor connecting plate and is fixedly connected to a fixing plate. The small arm assembly is connected to the fixing plate. A motor fixing bracket is installed at one end of the small arm assembly. A fifth motor is installed between the motor fixing brackets. The motor shaft of the fifth motor is connected to an adapter plate. The adapter plate is fixedly connected to the variable pitch manipulator assembly.
[0007] In the aforementioned light-out warehouse robot, a square hole is provided in the base plate, and a mounting groove is provided in the base plate inside the square hole. A drive motor is fixedly installed in the mounting groove, one end of the drive motor is connected to a coupling, and the other end of the coupling is connected to a Mecanum wheel.
[0008] In the aforementioned light-out warehouse robot, two circuit board boxes are fixedly installed on the base plate, and connecting wires connect the circuit board boxes.
[0009] In the aforementioned dark warehouse robot, a motor bearing housing is fixedly installed on the upper end of the first motor, and the motor bearing housing is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating chassis. A motor flange is connected to the motor shaft of the first motor, and the motor shaft of the first motor passes through the motor bearing housing and the motor flange is fixedly connected to the rotating chassis.
[0010] In the aforementioned light-out warehousing robot, a sixth motor is fixedly installed in the middle of the forearm assembly. The motor shaft of the sixth motor passes through one side of the forearm assembly. A first synchronous pulley is connected to the motor shaft of the sixth motor. A motor shaft is fixedly installed at one end of the forearm assembly. The inner side of the motor shaft is fixedly connected to a motor mounting bracket. A second synchronous pulley is connected to the motor shaft. A synchronous belt connects the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley.
[0011] In the aforementioned dark warehouse robot, a sensor assembly is fixedly installed on the lower side of the motor mounting bracket.
[0012] In the aforementioned dark warehouse robot, several large arm reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed between the large arm plates, and several small arm reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed between the small arm plates.
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the dark warehouse robot provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. Through the visual perception module set on the rotating disk, it accurately identifies information such as the position and status of goods, performs route planning, and realizes intelligent goods management and operation; 2. Through the sensor component at the lower end of the motor fixing frame, it monitors the surrounding environment in real time, assists the robot in avoiding obstacles, improves its autonomous operation capability in complex warehouse environments, and reduces human intervention; 3. Both the large arm component and the small arm component are composed of two arm plates with hollow interiors, which greatly reduces the amount of material used while ensuring load-bearing capacity, reduces the overall load of the robot, and improves mobility and energy efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 101. Mounting base; 102. Motor base; 103. Square hole; 104. Mounting slot; 2. Base housing; 3. Large arm assembly; 31. Large arm plate; 32. Large arm clamping plate; 33. Large arm reinforcing rib; 4. Small arm assembly; 41. Small arm plate; 42. Small arm clamping plate; 43. Small arm reinforcing rib; 5. Variable pitch robotic arm assembly; 6. First motor; 7. Second motor; 8. Third motor; 9. Fourth motor; 10. Fifth motor ; 11. Sixth motor; 12. Rotating chassis; 13. Rotating disk; 14. Vision perception module; 15. Motor mounting bracket; 16. Adapter plate; 17. Drive motor; 18. Coupling; 19. Mecanum wheel; 20. Circuit board box; 21. Connecting wire; 22. Motor bearing housing; 23. Motor flange; 24. First synchronous pulley; 25. Second synchronous pulley; 26. Synchronous belt; 27. Motor shaft; 28. Sensor assembly; 29. Motor connecting plate; 30. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0018] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, this embodiment includes a base plate 1, a base housing 2, a large arm assembly 3, a small arm assembly 4, and a variable-pitch manipulator assembly 5. The base plate 1 is the basic load-bearing structure of this embodiment. The base housing 2 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate 1. The base housing 2 is a hollow housing with an opening on one side, which provides internal protective space while reducing weight. A mounting base 101 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper end of the base plate 1. A motor base 102 is connected to the mounting base 101. The motor base 102 integrates a first motor 6. Its output shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating chassis 12 above through a motor bearing seat 22 and a motor flange 23, driving the rotation... The rotating chassis 12 and the externally mounted rotating disk 13 can rotate 360°. A visual perception module 14 is fixedly installed on the rotating disk 13 for environmental scanning and cargo positioning in the absence of light. Four square holes 103 are opened in the middle of the base plate 1. A drive motor 17 is fixed in the mounting slot 104 of the square holes 103. Its output shaft is connected to the Mecanum wheel 19 through the coupling 18 to realize the omnidirectional movement of the robot. Two circuit board boxes 20 are fixedly installed on the base plate 1. The circuit is connected by connecting wires 21. They respectively carry the main control circuit board, power management module, etc. The layout is compact and easy to maintain.
[0019] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the boom assembly 3 consists of two parallel boom plates 31, which are hollow inside. Several boom reinforcing ribs 33 are fixed between the boom plates 31 to reduce weight while improving bending strength. The bottom of the boom assembly 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating chassis 12 via boom clamps 32. A second motor 7 is installed between the clamps 32, and its output shaft drives the boom plates 31 to achieve pitch movement. A small boom clamp 42 is installed at the upper end of the boom assembly 3. A third motor 8 is installed between the small boom clamps 42 to drive the small boom assembly 4 to horizontally extend or retract, expanding the working range. The small boom assembly 4 is also composed of two parallel small boom plates 41 and has a hollow interior. The arm is hollow and has a forearm reinforcing rib 43. The inner side of the forearm clamp 42 is fixed with a motor connecting plate 29, and the outer side is equipped with a fourth motor 9. Its output shaft passes through the motor connecting plate 29 and is fixedly connected to the forearm plate 41 through a fixing plate 30, driving the forearm assembly 4 to achieve angle adjustment. The middle of the two forearm plates 41 is fixed with a sixth motor 11, whose output shaft is connected to a first synchronous pulley 24. One end of the forearm plate 41 is fixed with a motor shaft 27, and a second synchronous pulley 25 is installed on the outer side of the motor shaft 27. The two are driven by a synchronous belt 26, which transmits the power of the sixth motor 11 to the motor fixing frame 15 at the front end, realizing the fine movement control of the end of the forearm assembly 4.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, a fifth motor 10 is installed between the motor mounting brackets 15 at the front end of the forearm assembly 4. Its output shaft is connected to the variable pitch manipulator assembly 5 through the adapter plate 16, supporting the rotation or suction action of the variable pitch manipulator 5, adapting to the suction and placement of goods of different sizes. The sensor assembly 28 is fixed on the lower side of the motor mounting bracket 15 to monitor the distance of obstacles and the position of goods in real time, assisting the visual perception module 14 in realizing dynamic obstacle avoidance and precise positioning.
[0021] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0022] Although this document uses a variety of terms, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this invention.
Claims
1. A light-out warehouse robot, comprising a base plate (1), a base housing (2), a large arm assembly (3), a small arm assembly (4), and a variable-pitch manipulator assembly (5), wherein the base housing (2) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate (1), characterized in that: A mounting base (101) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the base plate (1). A motor base (102) is fixedly connected to the mounting base (101). A first motor (6) is installed inside the motor base (102). A rotating base (12) is provided on the upper end of the first motor (6). A rotating disc (13) is fixedly fitted on the outside of the rotating base (12). A visual perception module (14) is fixedly installed on the rotating disc (13). The large arm assembly (3) includes two large arm plates (31). A large arm clamp (32) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the large arm assembly (3). The large arm clamp (32) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating base (12). A second motor (7) is fixedly installed between the large arm clamps (32). The second motor (7) is connected to the large arm assembly (3). The upper end of component (3) is equipped with a forearm clamp (42), and a third motor (8) is installed between the forearm clamps (42). The forearm assembly (4) includes two forearm plates (41). A motor connecting plate (29) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the forearm clamp (42). A fourth motor (9) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the motor connecting plate (29). The motor shaft of the fourth motor (9) passes through the motor connecting plate (29) and is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (30). The forearm assembly (4) is connected to the fixing plate (30). A motor fixing bracket (15) is installed at one end of the forearm assembly (4). A fifth motor (10) is installed between the motor fixing brackets (15). The motor shaft of the fifth motor (10) is connected to a transfer plate (16). The transfer plate (16) is fixedly connected to the variable pitch manipulator assembly (5).
2. The light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A square hole (103) is provided in the base plate (1), and a mounting groove (104) is provided in the base plate (1) inside the square hole (103). A drive motor (17) is fixedly installed in the mounting groove (104). One end of the drive motor (17) is connected to a coupling (18), and the other end of the coupling (18) is connected to a Mecanum wheel (19).
3. The light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two circuit board boxes (20) are fixedly installed on the base plate (1), and connecting wires (21) are connected between the circuit board boxes (20).
4. A light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first motor (6) is fixedly mounted with a motor bearing seat (22) at its upper end. The motor bearing seat (22) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating chassis (12). The motor shaft of the first motor (6) is connected with a motor flange (23). The motor shaft of the first motor (6) passes through the motor bearing seat (22) and the motor flange (23) is fixedly connected to the rotating chassis (12).
5. A light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sixth motor (11) is fixedly installed in the middle of the forearm assembly (4). The motor shaft of the sixth motor (11) passes through one side of the forearm assembly (4). A first synchronous pulley (24) is connected to the motor shaft of the sixth motor (11). A motor shaft (27) is fixedly installed at one end of the forearm assembly (4). The inner side of the motor shaft (27) is fixedly connected to the motor mounting bracket (15). A second synchronous pulley (25) is connected to the motor shaft (27). A synchronous belt (26) is connected between the first synchronous pulley (24) and the second synchronous pulley (25).
6. A light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor assembly (28) is fixedly installed on the lower side of the motor mounting bracket (15).
7. A light-out warehouse robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of large arm reinforcing ribs (33) are fixedly installed between the large arm plates (31), and a number of small arm reinforcing ribs (43) are fixedly installed between the small arm plates (41).