Charging device and terminal device

Abstract

The application provides a charging device and a terminal device, relates to the technical field of charging, and aims to solve the problem that a robot cannot be accurately positioned during movement to a charging pile. The charging device comprises a charging base, a positioning mechanism and a guiding mechanism. The positioning mechanism is arranged on the charging base and comprises a plurality of emitter devices. The guiding mechanism is arranged on the charging base and is divided into a plurality of mounting cavities. The plurality of mounting cavities comprises a first mounting cavity and a plurality of second mounting cavities. The plurality of emitter devices comprises a first emitter device located in the first mounting cavity and a second emitter device located in the second mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity is located between the plurality of second mounting cavities, and the mounting cavity has an exit port, which comprises a first exit port located in the first mounting cavity and a second exit port located in the second mounting cavity. The size of the first exit port is smaller than that of the second exit port. The charging device is used for charging a power device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charging technology, and in particular to a charging device and terminal equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A charging station is a device used to charge electrical equipment. For example, in the field of embodied intelligence, robots can use charging stations to charge. When a robot needs to charge, it can move to a charging station and use it to charge. However, during the process of moving to the charging station, the robot cannot accurately locate and move to the charging position. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a charging device and terminal equipment to solve the problem of inaccurate positioning of a robot during its movement to a charging station.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a charging device, including a charging base, a positioning mechanism, and a guiding mechanism. The positioning mechanism is disposed on the charging base and includes multiple emitting devices. The multiple emitting devices are used to emit guiding light for positioning using the charging device. The guiding mechanism is disposed on the charging base, wherein it is divided into multiple mounting chambers. One mounting chamber houses one or more emitting devices. The multiple mounting chambers include a first mounting chamber and multiple second mounting chambers. The multiple emitting devices include a first emitting device located in the first mounting chamber and a second emitting device located in the second mounting chambers. The first mounting chamber is located between the multiple second mounting chambers and has an outlet, including a first outlet located in the first mounting chamber and a second outlet located in the second mounting chambers. The size of the first outlet is smaller than the size of the second outlet.

[0005] The charging device provided in this application uses guide light emitted by multiple emitting devices. The device can use the emitted guide light for positioning and adjust its position according to the guide light to complete the positioning. At the same time, the guide light emitted by the multiple emitting devices can be guided out of the charging base by the guiding mechanism, so that the light can be fully emitted from the charging base and used for positioning and guiding the device, ensuring the utilization efficiency of the guide light and thus ensuring the guiding effect on the device.

[0006] Because the guiding mechanism is divided into multiple mounting chambers, the guiding light emitted by the transmitting device is isolated within these chambers. The guiding light emitted by the transmitting devices within these chambers does not interfere with each other during its exit from the charging base, thus improving positioning accuracy. Specifically, the area of ​​the guiding region formed by the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device through the first exit port is smaller than the area of ​​the guiding region formed by the guiding light emitted by the second transmitting device through the second exit port. Therefore, during positioning, the device needs to be moved to a more precise location so that the corresponding receiving device on the device can receive the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device, thereby improving the guiding accuracy of the device.

[0007] In some embodiments, multiple mounting chambers are arranged side-by-side at intervals.

[0008] In some embodiments, the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device is positioned opposite to the corresponding exit port.

[0009] In some embodiments, a transmitting device is disposed within a mounting chamber. The sidewall of one side of the exit port coincides with the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the transmitting device in the corresponding mounting chamber.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the outlet is perpendicular to the plane in which the outlet is located.

[0011] In some embodiments, the mounting chamber has a guide sidewall. The guide sidewall is inclined relative to the corresponding exit port to reflect the guide light emitted by the emitting device, so that the reflected guide light exits from the corresponding exit port.

[0012] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the second mounting chamber near the first mounting chamber includes a first guide sidewall. The first guide sidewall is inclined. Along the extending direction of the first guide sidewall and along the emission direction of the guiding light of the second emitting device, the first guide sidewall gradually moves away from the first mounting chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments, the charging device further includes a first charging module. The first charging module is disposed on a charging base. The charging base has a bottom wall. A positioning mechanism is located on the side of the first charging module away from the bottom wall and is spaced apart from the first charging module.

[0014] Secondly, this application provides a terminal device, including any of the charging devices and power-consuming devices described in the first aspect. The power-consuming device includes multiple receiving devices. The multiple receiving devices are used in conjunction with multiple transmitting devices to locate the power-consuming device.

[0015] Since the terminal equipment provided in this application includes any of the charging devices in the first aspect, it can solve the same technical problems as the charging device and achieve the same technical effects, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0016] In some embodiments, the power-consuming device includes a robot. The charging device includes a base station for cooperating with the robot. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a charging device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the charging device shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a guiding mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of a guide mechanism with multiple transmitting devices arranged in it;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning process of the charging device and the power-consuming device.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 100 - Charging device; 10 - Charging base; 101 - Bottom wall; 102 - Side wall; 103 - Holding part; 104 - Vent; 11 - Mounting slot; 20 - First charging module; 30 - Positioning mechanism; 31 - Transmitting device; 311 - First transmitting device; 312 - Second transmitting device; 40 - Guiding mechanism; 401 - Mounting chamber; 4011 - Ejection port; 4012 - Guiding side wall; 402 - First mounting chamber; 4021 - First emission port; 4022 - Second guiding side wall; 403 - Second mounting... Chamber; 4031-Second emission port; 4032-First guide sidewall; 4033-First emission sidewall; 41-Main body; 411-Cavity wall structure; 42-Top cover; 43-Fastener; 44-Connecting part; 50-Glass cover; 60-Second charging module; 61-Telescopic structure; 70-Cover plate; 81-First magnetic component; 82-Second magnetic component; 90-Ventilation grille; 91-Indicator light; 200-Electrical device; 210-Receiver; 220-First receiver; 230-Second receiver. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system 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 system. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0027] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive convenience only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" shall be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" may be a fixed mechanical connection, a detachable mechanical connection, or an integral part; or, "connection" may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0029] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "horizontal," and "vertical" may be defined relative to the orientation in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms can be relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the orientation in which the components are placed in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "identical" (e.g., identical length, identical width, etc.) mentioned in the embodiments of this application are all relative to the current technological level, and not absolute and strict mathematical definitions. There can be a predetermined angular deviation between two mutually parallel or perpendicular components. In one embodiment, the predetermined angle can be within the range of ±10°, for example, a predetermined angular deviation of ±5°.

[0031] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0032] This application provides a terminal device that may include a charging device and a power-consuming device. The power-consuming device consumes electrical energy to operate, while the charging device charges the power-consuming device, replenishing its required electrical energy.

[0033] The charging device and power-consuming device in the embodiments of this application may be different types of devices. In some embodiments, the power-consuming device may include a robot, and the charging device may include a base station for charging the robot. Thus, the robot can be charged through the base station.

[0034] It is understood that the robot can be of different types and can be used in industrial, commercial or household fields to perform different operations. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the specific type of robot.

[0035] For example, the robot provided in this application embodiment can be a humanoid robot or a non-humanoid robot. Depending on the mode of locomotion, the robot provided in this application embodiment can be a wheeled robot, a tracked robot, or a legged robot. Depending on the type of work, the robot provided in this application embodiment can be a home service robot, a food delivery robot, an industrial automated guided vehicle (AGV) robot, or a sweeping robot, etc.

[0036] Of course, in other embodiments, the charging device and the power-consuming device may also be other types of devices. For example, the power-consuming device may also include power tools (such as handheld electric drills), and the charging device may include a base for charging the power tools.

[0037] The charging device provided in the embodiments of this application will be further described below. As an example, the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application can be used as a base station for charging a robot. Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a charging device 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The charging device 100 may include a charging base 10 and a first charging module 20.

[0038] The first charging module 20 is disposed on the charging base 10 and can be electrically connected to the charging port of the power-consuming device to charge the device. The charging base 10 can be electrically connected to an external power source.

[0039] Therefore, when the first charging module 20 is electrically connected to the charging port of the power-consuming device, an external power source can transfer electrical energy to the first charging module 20, and the first charging module 20 can then charge the power-consuming device through its charging port. Thus, when the power-consuming device is capable of autonomous movement, it can move to the charging base 10 and autonomously complete the charging process using the electrical connection between the first charging module 20 and the charging port.

[0040] For example, when the power-consuming device includes a robot, the robot can autonomously move to the charging base 10 when it needs to be charged, and connect its own charging port to the first charging module 20 on the charging base 10, thereby realizing autonomous charging of the robot.

[0041] It is understandable that the specific structure of the first charging module 20 can be designed according to actual conditions, as long as it can interface with the charging port of the corresponding electrical device. For example, the first charging module 20 may have a plug-in port for connecting to the charging port of the electrical device. Furthermore, the first charging module 20 may also have multiple signal pins. These multiple signal pins can be used to contact the charging port of the electrical device, ensuring the accuracy of the position between the charging port of the electrical device and the first charging module 20.

[0042] Furthermore, it is understandable that the functions that the charging base 10 can achieve can be designed according to actual needs, and the specific structure and composition can be designed according to actual conditions, as long as the corresponding functions can be achieved.

[0043] For example, the charging base 10 may include a power conversion module. This module can convert the charging voltage / current for better charging of the device. Alternatively, the charging base 10 may also include a protection module. This module can provide power-off protection in case of a short circuit or overheating. Alternatively, the charging base 10 may also include a power conversion module. In this case, the charging base 10 can utilize the power conversion module to convert the charging power, enabling the charging device 100 to perform high-power fast charging.

[0044] As mentioned above, the electrical device (such as a robot) can autonomously move to the charging base 10 and connect electrically to the first charging module 20 for charging. Therefore, in some embodiments, the charging device 100 may further include a positioning mechanism 30.

[0045] The positioning mechanism 30 can be used to locate the electrical device. When the electrical device can move autonomously, it can use the positioning mechanism 30 to locate its position, thereby enabling it to move to the corresponding position under the positioning of the positioning mechanism 30 and achieve electrical connection with the first charging module 20.

[0046] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism 30 may include a plurality of emitting devices 31. The emitting devices 31 may be used to emit guide light rays for positioning of the electrical device. Thus, by using the guide light rays emitted by the plurality of emitting devices 31, the electrical device can perform positioning by adjusting its own position according to the guide light rays.

[0047] Based on the above scheme, the electrical device may include one or more receiving devices. One or more receiving devices can be used in conjunction with multiple transmitting devices 31 to locate the electrical device. It is understood that the specific number and correspondence of the receiving devices and transmitting devices 31 can be designed according to actual conditions, and will not be further explained here, as long as the two can be used together to complete the location of the electrical device.

[0048] Furthermore, it is understood that the specific types of the transmitting device 31 and the receiving device can be selected according to the actual situation. For example, the transmitting device 31 may include an infrared transmitter for transmitting infrared light signals of a specific wavelength. Correspondingly, the receiving device may include an infrared receiver for receiving infrared light signals of a specific wavelength.

[0049] In order to ensure that the guiding light can be better emitted from the charging base 10, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a guiding mechanism 40 provided in an embodiment of this application. The charging device 100 may also include a guiding mechanism 40. The guiding mechanism 40 may be disposed on the charging base 10 and is used to guide the guiding light emitted by multiple emitting devices 31, so that the guiding light of the multiple emitting devices 31 exits the charging base 10.

[0050] Therefore, the guiding light emitted by the multiple emitting devices 31 can be guided out of the charging base 10 through the guiding mechanism 40, so that the light can be fully emitted out of the charging base 10 and used for positioning and guiding the electrical device, ensuring the utilization efficiency of the guiding light, thereby ensuring the guiding effect on the electrical device.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a guide mechanism 40 with multiple transmitting devices 31 disposed therein. The guide mechanism 40 can be divided into multiple mounting chambers 401. Each mounting chamber 401 houses one or more transmitting devices 31. The mounting chamber 401 is used to guide the guiding light emitted by the transmitting devices 31 within it, so that the guiding light from the multiple transmitting devices 31 exits the charging base 10 independently from the respective mounting chamber 401.

[0052] Based on this, since the guide mechanism 40 is divided into multiple mounting chambers 401, the guide light emitted by the transmitting device 31 is isolated by the mounting chambers 401. The guide light emitted by the transmitting device 31 in the multiple mounting chambers 401 will not interfere with each other during the process of exiting the charging base 10, thereby improving the positioning accuracy.

[0053] Furthermore, multiple transmitting devices 31 can be housed within the mounting chamber 401 formed by the guiding mechanism 40, thereby enabling the installation of multiple transmitting devices 31. Simultaneously, the multiple transmitting devices 31 and the guiding mechanism 40 can also form an integrated module, facilitating installation and disassembly, and resulting in a more compact structure.

[0054] It is understood that the multiple mounting chambers 401 formed by the guiding mechanism 40 are non-enclosed structures, and each mounting chamber 401 has an emission port. The guiding light can be emitted from the mounting chamber 401 through the emission port and then emitted from the charging base 10. In addition, the emission port of the mounting chamber 401 can be oriented towards the side away from the charging base 10.

[0055] Meanwhile, it is understandable that the specific shape of the mounting chamber 401 can be designed according to the actual situation, as long as the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 in the multiple mounting chambers 401 does not interfere with each other during the process of emitting the charging base 10.

[0056] It is understood that the specific structure and form of the guiding mechanism 40 can be designed according to actual needs. In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the guiding mechanism 40 may include a main body portion 41 and a top cover 42. The main body portion 41 has a recessed structure and a cavity wall structure 411. The top cover 42 covers the cavity wall structure 411, forming multiple mounting chambers 401 with the main body portion 41. Exemplarily, the guiding mechanism 40 may also include fasteners 43. The top cover 42 and the main body portion 41 can be detachably connected via the fasteners 43. Furthermore, the cavity wall structure 411 may be a hollow structure, thereby reducing material consumption and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the guiding mechanism 40 may further include a connecting portion 44. The connecting portion 44 is located on the periphery of the main body portion 41 and is connected to the main body portion 41. The connecting portion 44 can connect to the charging base 10 (… Figure 1 Connection. For example, the connection part 44 can also be detachably connected to the charging base 10 via fastener 43.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, multiple transmitting devices 31 can also be directly disposed on the charging base 10. In this case, the guiding mechanism 40 can be designed with a corresponding structure according to the requirements to better guide the guiding light emitted by the multiple transmitting devices 31, so that the guiding light can be emitted out of the charging base 10.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple installation chambers 401 are arranged side-by-side at intervals. Therefore, referring to... Figure 5 , Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the positioning process of the charging device 100 and the power-consuming device 200. Multiple transmitting devices 31, housed within multiple mounting chambers 401, are arranged side-by-side. This allows the guiding light emitted by the multiple transmitting devices 31 to be emitted side-by-side at different locations, forming multiple guiding areas. Correspondingly, the power-consuming device 200 can utilize these multiple guiding areas for position adjustment and positioning.

[0060] It is understandable that the multiple mounting chambers 401 can also be arranged in other ways, corresponding to the emission of different areas, so that the electrical device 200 can be adjusted and positioned using multiple guide areas. For example, the multiple mounting chambers 401 can also be arranged in a rectangular array in three-dimensional space. In this case, the emitting devices 31 in the multiple mounting chambers 401 can also be emitted at different positions, forming multiple guide areas.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 is positioned opposite to the corresponding exit port 4011. Based on this, since the central axis L of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 is positioned opposite to the exit port 4011, most of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 can be directly emitted into the exit port 4011, ensuring the emission efficiency of the guiding light.

[0062] It is understandable that the intensity distribution of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 typically exhibits the characteristics of high intensity and a large number of light rays at the center, and low intensity and a small number of light rays at the edges. The central axis L of the emitting device 31 refers to the central position where the number of guiding light rays emitted is relatively large.

[0063] For example, the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 is roughly distributed in a fan shape, and the central axis L of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 can be the central axis of the fan-shaped guiding light. In this way, most of the guiding light can be directly emitted to the outlet 4011 without reflection, ensuring the emission efficiency of the light.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the plurality of mounting chambers 401 include a first mounting chamber 402 and a plurality of second mounting chambers 403. The plurality of transmitting devices 31 include a first transmitting device 311 located in the first mounting chamber 402 and a second transmitting device 312 located in the second mounting chamber 403.

[0065] The first mounting chamber 402 is located among a plurality of second mounting chambers 403, and the outlet includes a first outlet 4021 located in the first mounting chamber 402 and a second outlet 4031 located in the second mounting chamber 403.

[0066] Based on the above scheme, when using the first transmitting device 311 and multiple second transmitting devices 312 for positioning, the multiple second transmitting devices 312 in the surrounding area can serve as the pre-positioning transmitting devices 31. When the power device is positioned, the power device first moves to the area corresponding to the area that can receive the guide light emitted by the multiple second transmitting devices 312.

[0067] Furthermore, the first transmitting device 311 in the middle can serve as a precise positioning transmitting device 31. Then, the power device can be positioned so that it can move to the area corresponding to the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311, thus completing the final precise positioning.

[0068] It is understood that the specific number of the first transmitting device 311 and the second transmitting device 312 can be designed according to the actual situation. For example, such as Figure 5As shown, the number of first transmitting devices 311 can be one, and the number of second transmitting devices 312 can be two.

[0069] Correspondingly, the multiple receiving devices 210 on the electrical device may include two first receiving devices 220 and two second receiving devices 230. The two first receiving devices 220 are located between the two second receiving devices 230. The two first receiving devices 220 can be used to receive the guide light emitted by the first transmitting device 311, and the two second receiving devices 230 can be used to receive the guide light emitted by the two second transmitting devices 312, respectively.

[0070] based on Figure 5 In the illustrated scheme, since the first mounting chamber 402 is located among multiple second mounting chambers 403, the guide light emitted by the second transmitting device 312 within the second mounting chamber 403 can form corresponding guide areas on both sides after being emitted, forming boundary areas where multiple transmitting devices 31 can be positioned, which can serve as guide areas for pre-positioning. Correspondingly, the guide light emitted by the first transmitting device 311 within the first mounting chamber 402 can form a corresponding guide area relatively close to the center after being emitted, which can serve as a guide area for further positioning after pre-positioning.

[0071] Based on this, during positioning, the power device can first pre-position itself, so that the two second receiving devices 230 can respectively receive the light emitted by the two second transmitting devices 312. Then, the power device moves its position so that the two first receiving devices 220 can simultaneously receive the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311, thus completing the final positioning of the power device.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the size of the first emission port 4021 is smaller than the size of the second emission port 4031. It can be understood that the size of the first emission port 4021 and the size of the second emission port 4031 refer to the size of the first emission port 4021 and the second emission port 4031 along the divergence direction of the guide light emitted by the emitting device 31.

[0073] Therefore, as Figure 5 As shown, the area of ​​the guiding region formed by the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311 through the first emission port 4021 is smaller than the area of ​​the guiding region formed by the guiding light emitted by the second transmitting device 312 through the second emission port 4031. Therefore, during positioning, the device needs to be moved to a more precise location so that the corresponding receiving device 210 on the device can receive the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311, thereby improving the guiding accuracy of the device.

[0074] Of course, in some other embodiments, the size of the first emission port 4021 may also be equal to the size of the second emission port 4031. In this case, as mentioned above, since the electrical device can be equipped with two or more first receiving devices 220, using multiple first receiving devices 220 in different positions to simultaneously receive the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311 to complete the final positioning can also achieve a better positioning effect.

[0075] Furthermore, it is understood that the specific dimensions of the first emission port 4021 and the second emission port 4031 can be designed according to actual needs, and will not be further explained here. It is known that the smaller the dimensions of the first emission port 4021 and the second emission port 4031, the smaller the corresponding guiding area, and the higher the final guiding accuracy.

[0076] In some embodiments, the mounting chamber 401 has a guide sidewall 4012. The guide sidewall 4012 is inclined relative to the corresponding exit port 4011 to reflect the guide light emitted by the emitting device 31, so that the reflected guide light is emitted from the exit port 4011. Thus, the guide light emitted by the emitting device 31 can be emitted from the exit port 4011 after being reflected by the guide sidewall 4012, thereby ensuring the utilization efficiency of the guide light and improving the positioning effect.

[0077] It is understandable that the tilt angle of the guide sidewall 4012 relative to the outlet 4011 of the mounting chamber 401 can be designed according to the actual situation, as long as the guide sidewall 4012 can allow as much reflected guide light as possible to be emitted through the outlet 4011. For example, the tilt angle of the guide sidewall 4012 relative to the outlet 4011 of the mounting chamber 401 can be 45°, etc.

[0078] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the second mounting chamber 403 near the first mounting chamber 402 includes a first guide sidewall 4032, and the guide sidewall 4012 includes the aforementioned first guide sidewall 4032. The first guide sidewall 4032 is inclined. Along the extending direction of the first guide sidewall 4032 and along the emission direction of the guiding light from the second emitting device 312, the first guide sidewall 4032 gradually moves away from the first mounting chamber 402.

[0079] Therefore, when the guiding light emitted by the second emitting device 312 is emitted to the first guiding sidewall 4032, it can be reflected in a direction away from the first mounting chamber 402, so that the light will not be emitted towards the area where the guiding light emitted by the first emitting device 311 is located, thereby avoiding interference from the guiding light emitted by the second emitting device 312 to the area formed by the guiding light emitted by the first emitting device 311.

[0080] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the first mounting chamber 402 near the second mounting chamber 403 may include a second guide sidewall 4022, and the guide sidewall 4012 includes the aforementioned second guide sidewall 4022. The second guide sidewall 4022 is inclined. Along the extending direction of the second guide sidewall 4022 and along the emission direction of the guiding light from the first emitting device 311, the second guide sidewall 4022 gradually approaches the second mounting chamber 403.

[0081] Therefore, when the guiding light emitted by the first transmitting device 311 is emitted to the second guiding sidewall 4022, the guiding light can also be reflected, so that the guiding light can be smoothly reflected to the first emission port 4021.

[0082] Of course, in other embodiments, the second guide sidewall 4022 may gradually move away from the second mounting chamber 403 along the extending direction of the second guide sidewall 4022 and along the emission direction of the guide light from the first emitting device 311. In this case, the second guide sidewall 4022 may also reflect the guide light, so that the guide light can be smoothly reflected to the first emission port 4021.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, a transmitting device 31 is disposed within a mounting chamber 401. The sidewall of the outlet 4011 coincides with the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the transmitting device 31 within the corresponding mounting chamber 401. For example, as... Figure 4 As shown, the sidewall of the second emission port 4031 near the first emission port 4021 includes a first emission sidewall 4033. The first emission sidewall 4033 coincides with the central axis L of the guiding light emitted by the second emission device 312.

[0084] Therefore, the numerous guiding rays emitted by the emitting device 31 along the central axis L can exit along one side wall of the exit port 4011, allowing the emitted light to exit in approximately parallel light, thus resulting in a clearly defined boundary of the guided area formed after emission. Simultaneously, the guiding rays can exit directly along one side wall of the exit port 4011, avoiding interference from stray light formed after a large amount of light reflection on the guided area, thus preventing interference with the formation of the guided area.

[0085] Of course, in some other embodiments, the sidewall of one side of the outlet 4011 does not coincide with the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 in the mounting chamber 401. For example, the sidewall of one side of the outlet 4011 is parallel to the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device 31 in the mounting chamber 401. In this case, a large number of guiding lights emitted by the emitting device along the central axis can also be emitted directly along the outlet 4011.

[0086] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the emission port 4011 is perpendicular to the plane containing the emission port 4011. Therefore, the light emitted by the emitting device 31 can be ensured to be emitted forward as much as possible, thereby avoiding mutual interference between the emitted light from multiple emitting devices 31, which would affect the formation of their respective guiding regions. For example, as... Figure 4 As shown, the first exit sidewall 4033 is perpendicular to the plane containing the second exit port 4031. The first exit sidewall 4033 may be perpendicular to the plane containing the second exit port 4031. Of course, in other embodiments, the sidewall of the exit port 4011 may not be perpendicular to the plane containing the exit port 4011.

[0087] In some embodiments, the charging base 10 has a bottom wall 101. The positioning mechanism 30 is located on the side of the first charging module 20 away from the bottom wall 101, spaced apart from the first charging module 20. Therefore, when the charging device 100 is in use, the positioning mechanism 30 can be positioned above the first charging module 20. For example, when the power-consuming device includes a robot, the robot's chassis can be equipped with a detection mechanism such as a laser radar. Because the positioning mechanism 30 is located above the first charging module 20, its relatively high position ensures that the guiding light it emits will not interfere with the laser radar or similar devices, thus preventing interference with the detection effect.

[0088] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the charging base 10 has a mounting groove. The guiding mechanism 40 and the positioning mechanism 30 can be located within the mounting groove. In this way, the mounting groove provides an installation position for the guiding mechanism 40 and the positioning mechanism 30, facilitating installation. At the same time, the mounting groove also serves a protective function, preventing collisions with the guiding mechanism 40 and the positioning mechanism 30.

[0089] Furthermore, to better protect the guiding mechanism 40 and the positioning mechanism 30, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the charging device 100 may also include a glass cover 50. The glass cover 50 can be installed over the opening of the fixing groove. In this way, the glass cover 50 can better provide protection. At the same time, since the glass cover 50 is light-transmitting, it will not interfere with the guiding light emitted by the transmitting device 31.

[0090] like Figure 2 As shown, the charging device 100 may further include a second charging module 60. The second charging module 60 can be connected to the charging base 10 via a telescopic structure 61. The second charging module 60 can be pulled out by an operator from the charging device 100 to connect to the charging port of the electrical device for charging.

[0091] Therefore, the operator can use the extension of the telescopic structure 61 to pull the second charging module 60 out of the charging base 10 to charge the electrical device. In this way, when the electrical device cannot move autonomously to the charging base 10 to connect with the first charging module 20, the operator can directly pull the second charging module 60 out of the charging base 10 to conveniently connect it to the charging port of the electrical device and charge the device.

[0092] Therefore, when the electrical device can move autonomously, it can move to the charging base 10 and autonomously connect the first charging module 20 to the charging port for charging. The operator can also pull out the second charging module 60 from the charging base 10 to charge the device. When the electrical device cannot move autonomously, the operator can pull out the second charging module 60 from the charging base 10 and connect it to the charging port of the electrical device to charge it. This avoids situations where the operator finds it inconvenient to charge the device when it is immobile and there is a certain distance between it and the first charging module 20.

[0093] For example, when the robot's power is insufficient and it cannot move to the charging base 10 to make an electrical connection with the first charging module 20, the operator can pull out the second charging module 60 from the charging base 10 and connect the second charging module 60 directly to the robot's charging port to charge the robot. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0094] It is understandable that the specific shape and structure of the second charging module 60 can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, the second charging module 60 can be a columnar structure with a plug-in port at one end.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the charging base 10 has a mounting groove 11. The mounting groove 11 has an opening. When the telescopic structure 61 is in the retracted state, the second charging module 60 is disposed within the mounting groove 11. Thus, when the second charging module 60 is not needed, it can be placed within the mounting groove 11, facilitating its placement. Simultaneously, the mounting groove 11 also provides some protection for the second charging module 60, preventing external impacts and improving the overall appearance of the charging device 100.

[0096] Of course, in some other embodiments, the second charging module 60 can also be disposed outside the charging base 10. In this case, the charging base 10 can be provided with a corresponding fixing structure, and the second charging module 60 can be fixed to the charging base 10 using the fixing structure. In this case, the user can directly remove and place the second charging module 60 from the outside of the charging base 10, which is also more convenient.

[0097] To facilitate the operator's handling of the second charging module 60, in some embodiments, the charging base 10 has a bottom wall 101. A groove is formed on the side of the mounting groove 11 away from the bottom wall 101. Thus, when the charging device 100 is in use, the bottom wall 101 of the charging base 10 can contact the ground. At this time, the groove of the mounting groove 11 faces upwards. This allows the operator to handle the second charging module 60 from above the charging base 10, making the operation more convenient.

[0098] Understandably, to facilitate operation, the height of the charging base 10 can be relatively low, so that the operator can take the second charging module 60 out from above the charging base 10.

[0099] Of course, the opening of the mounting slot 11 can also face other directions. For example, in some other embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the charging base 10 may also have a side wall 102. The side wall 102 is arranged around the bottom wall 101. The aforementioned slot may be formed on the side wall 102. In this way, when the charging device 100 is in use, the operator can take the second charging module 60 from the periphery of the charging base 10.

[0100] At this point, it is understandable that, for the convenience of the operator, the opening of the mounting groove 11 can be located at the end of the side wall 102 that is relatively far from the bottom wall 101. In this way, the opening of the mounting groove 11 is relatively high, which also makes it convenient for the operator to operate.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the charging device 100 may also include a cover plate 70. The cover plate 70 can be placed over the opening of the mounting slot 11 to open or close the opening. Thus, by providing the cover plate 70, the protection of the second charging module 60 can be further enhanced, and the possibility of the second charging module 60 falling out of the mounting slot 11 during the handling of the charging device 100 can be prevented.

[0102] Of course, in some other embodiments, the charging device 100 may not include the cover plate 70. In this case, in order to ensure the fixation of the second charging module 60, in some embodiments, a corresponding structure may be designed in the mounting groove 11 to limit and fix the second charging module 60, so as to prevent the second charging module 60 from falling out of the mounting groove 11.

[0103] In some embodiments, the charging device 100 further includes a first magnetic element 81 and a second magnetic element 82. The first magnetic element 81 is disposed on the cover plate 70, and the second magnetic element 82 is disposed in the mounting groove 11 for mutual attraction with the first magnetic element 81. Thus, through the mutual attraction of the first magnetic element 81 and the second magnetic element 82, the cover plate 70 can be fixed to the charging base 10. At the same time, when it is necessary to open the mounting groove 11, the operator only needs to overcome the magnetic force between the first magnetic element 81 and the second magnetic element 82 to open it, making the operation relatively easy.

[0104] Of course, the cover plate 70 can also be mounted on the charging base 10 in other ways. For example, the cover plate 70 can also be slidably connected to the charging base 10. In this case, the opening of the mounting slot 11 can be opened or closed by sliding the cover plate 70 relative to the charging base 10. Alternatively, for example, the cover plate 70 can also be rotatably connected to the charging base 10. In this case, the opening of the mounting slot 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the cover plate 70 relative to the charging base 10.

[0105] In some embodiments, the second charging module 60 can be detachably connected to the charging base 10. This allows the second charging module 60 to be removed from the charging base 10, facilitating subsequent maintenance or replacement of the second charging module 60.

[0106] It is understood that the installation method of the second charging module 60 can be selected according to the actual situation, and no further limitation is made here, as long as it can be disassembled and installed with the charging base 10. For example, the second charging module 60 can be snapped into the charging base 10 through a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0107] Of course, in some other embodiments, the second charging module 60 may not be detachably connected to the charging base 10. In this case, the second charging module 60 and the charging base 10 are inseparable, and the connection between the two is more reliable.

[0108] To allow an operator to pull the second charging module 60 out of the charging base 10, in some embodiments, the telescopic structure 61 may include a resilient connecting wire. One end of the resilient connecting wire is connected to the second charging module 60, and the other end is connected to the charging base 10. The resilient connecting wire is used to generate elastic deformation to change its length.

[0109] Therefore, by means of the elastic deformation of the elastic connecting wire, the length of the elastic connecting wire can be changed, so that the second charging module 60 can cover a wider range after being pulled out of the charging base 10, and can then be connected to electrical equipment that is relatively far away from the charging base 10.

[0110] The specific shape and type of the elastic connector can be selected according to the actual situation; this is only an example and not a further limitation. For instance, the elastic connector can be made of an elastic material and can have a helical structure. Thus, when the elastic connector is stretched, it can change from a helical structure to a straight structure, thereby increasing its length. Conversely, when the elastic connector returns from a straight structure to a helical structure, its length decreases.

[0111] Alternatively, for example, the flexible connector can be made of an elastic material, capable of stretching and contracting. In this way, the flexible connector can directly change its length through its own deformation.

[0112] Furthermore, it is understood that the telescopic structure 61 can also have other components, as long as it can achieve the switching between the retracted and extended states, enabling the second charging module 60 to be pulled out from the charging base 10. For example, in some embodiments, the telescopic structure 61 may also include a roller structure and a connecting wire. The connecting wire can be rotated and wound around the roller structure to achieve the switching between the retracted and extended states.

[0113] To facilitate the handling of the charging base 10, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the charging base 10 may have a gripping part 103. The gripping part 103 allows an operator to hold and place the charging base 10. This makes handling the charging base 10 more convenient.

[0114] It is understood that the specific form of the grip 103 can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, the grip 103 may include a grip groove. In this way, the operator can put their hand into the grip groove to pick up and put down the charging base 10. Alternatively, the grip 103 may also include a grip protrusion. In this case, the operator can also pick up and put down the charging base 10 by gripping the grip protrusion.

[0115] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a vent 104 can also be provided on the charging base 10. It is known that during use, a certain amount of heat will be generated inside the charging base 10. The heat can be discharged through the vent 104 to ensure that the internal temperature of the charging base 10 does not rise and to avoid the situation where the temperature is too high and damages the charging base 10.

[0116] It is understandable that the number and specific location of the ventilation openings 104 can be designed according to the actual situation. For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the aforementioned ventilation opening 104 may be provided on the side wall 102 of the charging base 10. Also, by way of example, the aforementioned ventilation opening 104 may be provided on different sides of the side wall 102 of the charging base 10.

[0117] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the charging device 100 may also include a ventilation grille 90. The ventilation grille 90 may be located at the ventilation opening 104. Thus, by designing the ventilation grille 90, a protective function can be provided to prevent external objects from directly entering the interior of the charging base 10 through the ventilation opening 104.

[0118] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the charging device 100 may also include an indicator light 91. The indicator light 91 may be mounted on the charging base 10. The indicator light 91 may be used to display different lighting content. Thus, the current operating state of the charging device 100 can be determined by the lighting content of the indicator light 91.

[0119] For example, the light content of indicator light 91 may include the charging device 100 being in an idle state, the charging device 100 being in a charging state, and the charging device 100 being in a charging completed state. Thus, the specific usage status of the charging device 100 can be determined by the light content of indicator light 91. For example, when the power device stops charging or is fully charged, the power can be disconnected from the charging device 100 before the device leaves the charging device 100.

[0120] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A charging device, characterized in that, include: Charging base; A positioning mechanism, disposed on the charging base, includes multiple emitting devices; the emitting devices are used to emit guiding light for positioning using an electrical device; and, A guiding mechanism is disposed on the charging base; wherein the guiding mechanism is divided into multiple mounting chambers; one mounting chamber is provided with one or more of the transmitting devices; The plurality of mounting chambers includes a first mounting chamber and a plurality of second mounting chambers; the plurality of transmitting devices includes a first transmitting device located in the first mounting chamber and a second transmitting device located in the second mounting chamber; The first mounting chamber is located among a plurality of second mounting chambers. The mounting chamber has an outlet, which includes a first outlet located in the first mounting chamber and a second outlet located in the second mounting chamber. The size of the first outlet is smaller than the size of the second outlet.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple installation chambers are arranged side by side at intervals.

3. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device is positioned opposite to the corresponding emission port.

4. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The emitting device is provided in one of the mounting chambers; the sidewall of one side of the outlet coincides with the central axis of the guiding light emitted by the emitting device in the corresponding mounting chamber.

5. The charging device according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The sidewall of the outlet is perpendicular to the plane in which the outlet is located.

6. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting chamber has a guide sidewall; the guide sidewall is inclined relative to the corresponding emission port to reflect the guide light emitted by the emitting device, so that the reflected guide light is emitted from the corresponding emission port.

7. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the second mounting chamber near the first mounting chamber includes a first guide sidewall; the first guide sidewall is inclined; along the extending direction of the first guide sidewall and along the emission direction of the guide light of the second emitting device, the first guide sidewall gradually moves away from the first mounting chamber.

8. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging device further includes: A first charging module is disposed on the charging base; The charging base has a bottom wall; the positioning mechanism is located on the side of the first charging module away from the bottom wall and is spaced apart from the first charging module.

9. A terminal device, characterized in that, The device includes the charging device and the power-consuming device according to any one of claims 1-8; the power-consuming device includes a plurality of receiving devices; the plurality of receiving devices are used in conjunction with the plurality of transmitting devices to locate the power-consuming device.

10. The terminal device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The power-consuming device includes a robot; the charging device includes a base station for cooperating with the robot.

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