Mobile robots that can be deployed

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pushable mobile robot, comprising a robot body, a rotating assembly, two camera assemblies, a drive assembly, and multiple rolling assemblies. The rotating assembly is located on the top surface of the robot body and is connected to a push frame. The two camera assemblies are respectively mounted on the robot body. The drive assembly is mounted on the robot body and located between the two camera assemblies. The drive assembly is connected to two rotating plates. Air pumps and air collection shells are respectively located on both sides of the rotating plates. The output end of the air pumps communicates with the air collection shells. Multiple air outlets are located on one side of the air collection shells. Multiple rolling assemblies are respectively located on both sides of the robot body. This design allows the push frame to be folded, reducing the overall height and improving maneuverability in narrow spaces. Furthermore, it enables automatic cleaning of dust from the camera surfaces, effectively ensuring image clarity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of mobile robots, and in particular to a feasible mobile robot. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile robots are robots that can move autonomously and are widely used in various fields such as industrial manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and security inspection.

[0003] In complex and ever-changing inspection environments, mobile robots not only need excellent mobility and maneuverability to cope with special terrains such as narrow spaces, but also need to ensure that their onboard inspection cameras are always in good working order to guarantee clear and reliable monitoring images. However, the push-mounted frames of some existing robots, due to their non-adjustable height, may become obstacles when traversing low or narrow areas, affecting the robot's environmental adaptability. At the same time, complex inspection environments are often accompanied by a large amount of dust, particulate matter, and other contaminants, which can easily adhere to the camera surface and reduce image quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a pushable mobile robot that can fold the push frame to reduce the overall height and improve the passage in narrow spaces. In addition, it can automatically clean the dust on the camera surface, thereby effectively ensuring image clarity.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a pushable mobile robot, comprising a robot body, a rotating assembly, two camera assemblies, a drive assembly, and multiple rolling assemblies. The rotating assembly is disposed on one side of the top surface of the robot body and is connected to a pusher frame. The two camera assemblies are respectively disposed on the robot body. The drive assembly is disposed on the robot body and located between the two camera assemblies. The drive assembly is connected to two rotating plates. An air pump and an air collection shell are respectively disposed on both sides of the rotating plates. The output end of the air pump is connected to the air collection shell. Multiple air outlets are disposed on one side of the air collection shell. The multiple rolling assemblies are respectively disposed on both sides of the robot body.

[0007] This utility model's pushable mobile robot can fold its push frame to reduce its overall height and improve its ability to pass through narrow spaces. In addition, it can automatically clean dust from the camera surface, thereby effectively ensuring image clarity.

[0008] In addition, the feasible mobile robot proposed above according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Specifically, the rotating assembly includes two supports, a rotating shaft, and a driving component. The two supports are disposed opposite to each other on the top surface of the robot body. The rotating shaft is rotatably disposed between the two supports. The push frame is connected to the rotating shaft. The driving component is disposed on the supports, and the output end of the driving component is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Specifically, the camera assembly includes a rotary driver, a camera, and a protective cover. The rotary driver is mounted on the robot body, the camera is connected to the output of the rotary driver, and the protective cover is mounted on top of the camera.

[0011] Specifically, the drive assembly includes a protective shell, an electric push rod, a lifting plate, two racks, two gears, and two drive shafts. The protective shell is disposed on the robot body, the electric push rod is disposed inside the protective shell, the lifting plate is connected to the piston end of the electric push rod, the two racks are disposed opposite to each other on the lifting plate, the two gears mesh with the corresponding racks, the two gears are respectively disposed on the two drive shafts, the two drive shafts are rotatably connected to the protective shell, and the drive shafts pass through the protective shell and are connected to the rotating plate.

[0012] Specifically, the rolling assembly includes a roller and a rubber layer, wherein multiple grooves are provided on both sides of the robot body, the roller is rotatably disposed in the grooves, and the rubber layer is disposed on the surface of the roller.

[0013] 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

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile robot that can be implemented according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective shell for a mobile robot that can be implemented according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the rotating plate of the mobile robot that can be implemented according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rolling component of a mobile robot that can be implemented according to this utility model.

[0019] As shown in the figure: 10. Robot body; 11. Groove; 20. Rotating component; 21. Support; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Drive component; 30. Push frame; 40. Camera component; 41. Rotary driver; 42. Camera; 43. Protective cover; 50. Drive component; 51. Protective shell; 52. Electric push rod; 53. Lifting plate; 54. Rack; 55. Gear; 56. Drive shaft; 61. Rotating plate; 62. Air pump; 63. Air collection shell; 64. Air outlet; 70. Rolling component; 71. Roller; 72. Rubber layer. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Rather, the embodiments of the present invention include all variations, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0021] The feasible mobile robot of this utility model embodiment will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the pushable mobile robot of this utility model embodiment may include a robot body 10, a rotating component 20, two camera components 40, a drive component 50 and multiple rolling components 70. The rotating component 20 is disposed on one side of the top surface of the robot body 10 and is connected to a push frame 30. The two camera components 40 are respectively disposed on the robot body 10.

[0023] It should be noted that the walking wheels of the robot body 10 are driven by a motor in the drive box at the bottom of the robot body 10. The drive box is also equipped with a mechanical clutch. When the motor fails, the mechanical clutch disconnects the physical connection between the motor and the walking wheels, allowing the walking wheels to rotate freely without being affected by the motor. Then, the operator can push the push frame 30 to move the robot body 10.

[0024] Laser sensors are installed on both the front and rear sides of the robot body 10 for obstacle avoidance.

[0025] The drive assembly 50 is mounted on the robot body 10 and located between the two camera assemblies 40. The drive assembly 50 is connected to two rotating plates 61. An air pump 62 and an air collection shell 63 are respectively mounted on both sides of the rotating plate 61. The output end of the air pump 62 is connected to the air collection shell 63. Multiple air outlets 64 are mounted on one side of the air collection shell 63. Multiple rolling assemblies 70 are respectively mounted on both sides of the robot body 10.

[0026] Specifically, when the robot body 10 needs to pass through a narrow space, the rotating component 20 is activated, causing the pusher frame 30 to rotate at a certain angle so that it fits against the surface of the robot body 10, reducing the space occupied by the pusher frame 30 and facilitating the passage of the robot body 10 through the narrow space. During the process of the robot body 10 passing through the narrow space, the rolling component 70 may come into contact with the inner wall of the space. The friction between the robot body 10 and the wall during the movement is rolling friction. Compared with sliding friction, rolling friction is smaller, which not only reduces the forward resistance, but also avoids the robot body 10 directly rubbing against the inner wall of the narrow space, thus preventing wear.

[0027] When dust accumulates on the surface of the camera component 40, affecting the recording effect, the drive component 50 and the air pump 62 are activated. The drive component 50 drives the two rotating plates 61 to rotate at a certain angle, causing multiple air outlets 64 to move to one side of the two camera components 40 respectively. The air pump 62 delivers gas to the air collection shell 63, and then blows out high-speed airflow through the multiple air outlets 64 to clean the dust on the surface of the two camera components 40. After cleaning, the drive component 50 drives the two rotating plates 61 to rotate at a certain angle, so that they return to their original vertical position.

[0028] The pushable mobile robot of this utility model embodiment can fold the push frame to reduce the overall height and improve the passage in narrow spaces. In addition, it can automatically clean the dust on the camera surface, thereby effectively ensuring image clarity.

[0029] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotating assembly 20 includes two supports 21, a rotating shaft 22, and a driving component 23. The two supports 21 are disposed opposite each other on the top surface of the robot body 10. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably disposed between the two supports 21. The push frame 30 is connected to the rotating shaft 22. The driving component 23 is disposed on the supports 21, and the output end of the driving component 23 is connected to the rotating shaft 22.

[0030] It should be noted that the drive component 23 described in this embodiment can be a servo motor. The drive component 23 can drive the rotating shaft 22 and the push frame 30 to rotate at a certain angle, thereby making the push frame 30 fit against the top surface of the robot body 10, thereby reducing the space occupied by the push frame 30 and adapting to narrow spaces.

[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the camera assembly 40 includes a rotary driver 41, a camera 42, and a protective cover 43. The rotary driver 41 is mounted on the robot body 10, the camera 42 is connected to the output end of the rotary driver 41, and the protective cover 43 is mounted on the top of the camera 42.

[0032] It should be noted that the rotary driver 41 described in this embodiment can be a servo motor. The rotary driver 41 can drive the camera 42 to rotate, thereby expanding the monitoring range. The protective cover 43 can provide protection for the camera 42.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the drive assembly 50 includes a protective shell 51, an electric push rod 52, a lifting plate 53, two racks 54, two gears 55, and two drive shafts 56. The protective shell 51 is mounted on the robot body 10, the electric push rod 52 is mounted inside the protective shell 51, the lifting plate 53 is connected to the piston end of the electric push rod 52, the two racks 54 are mounted opposite each other on the lifting plate 53, the two gears 55 mesh with their respective racks 54, the two gears 55 are mounted on the two drive shafts 56, the two drive shafts 56 are rotatably connected to the protective shell 51, and the drive shafts 56 pass through the protective shell 51 and are connected to the rotating plate 61.

[0034] It should be noted that by controlling the extension and retraction of the piston end of the electric push rod 52, the lifting plate 53 can be moved up and down, which in turn moves the two racks 54, thereby causing the two gears 55 and the two drive shafts 56 to rotate at a certain angle. The rotational motion of the drive shafts 56 will be transmitted to the rotating plate 61, causing it to rotate to one side of the camera assembly 40, and then the dust on the surface of the camera assembly 40 can be effectively cleaned by the air pump 62 and multiple air outlets 64.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rolling assembly 70 includes a roller 71 and a rubber layer 72. The robot body 10 has multiple grooves 11 on both sides. The roller 71 is rotatably disposed in the grooves 11, and the rubber layer 72 is disposed on the surface of the roller 71.

[0036] It should be noted that the roller 71 is rotatably mounted in the groove 11 via the mounting shaft. The roller 71 can change the sliding friction generated by the contact between the robot body 10 and the inner wall of the narrow space into rolling friction, reducing the frictional resistance between the robot body 10 and the wall, making the robot body 10 move more smoothly. The rubber layer 72 is elastic, and the elastic contact can reduce the rigid collision between the roller 71 and the wall, reducing wear.

[0037] In summary, the pushable mobile robot of this utility model embodiment can fold the push frame to reduce the overall height and improve the passability in narrow spaces. In addition, it can automatically clean the dust on the camera surface, thereby effectively ensuring image clarity.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the terms "first" and "second" 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A deployable mobile robot, characterized in that, It includes a robot body, a rotating component, two camera components, a drive component, and multiple rolling components, among which, The rotating component is disposed on one side of the top surface of the robot body, and the rotating component is connected to a push frame; The two camera components are respectively mounted on the robot body; The drive component is mounted on the robot body and located between the two camera components; The drive assembly is connected to two rotating plates. An air pump and an air collection shell are respectively provided on both sides of the rotating plates. The output end of the air pump is connected to the air collection shell. Multiple air outlets are provided on one side of the air collection shell. Multiple rolling components are respectively disposed on both sides of the robot body.

2. The feasible mobile robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes two supports, a rotating shaft, and a driving component, wherein, Two supports are disposed opposite to each other on the top surface of the robot body, the rotating shaft is rotatably disposed between the two supports, the push frame is connected to the rotating shaft, the drive component is disposed on the supports, and the output end of the drive component is connected to the rotating shaft.

3. The feasible mobile robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes a rotary driver, a camera, and a protective cover, wherein, The rotary actuator is mounted on the robot body, the camera is connected to the output end of the rotary actuator, and the protective cover is mounted on the top of the camera.

4. The feasible mobile robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a protective shell, an electric push rod, a lifting plate, two racks, two gears, and two drive shafts, wherein... The protective shell is disposed on the robot body, the electric push rod is disposed inside the protective shell, the lifting plate is connected to the piston end of the electric push rod, the two racks are disposed opposite to each other on the lifting plate, the two gears are respectively meshed with the corresponding racks, the two gears are respectively disposed on the two transmission shafts, the two transmission shafts are respectively rotatably connected to the protective shell, and the transmission shafts pass through the protective shell and are connected to the rotating plate.

5. The feasible mobile robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rolling assembly includes a roller and a rubber layer, wherein, The robot body has multiple grooves on both sides, the roller is rotatably disposed in the grooves, and the rubber layer is disposed on the surface of the roller.

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