Charging automatic control device and charging equipment

Abstract

The application relates to the field of charging, and discloses a charging automatic control device and a charging equipment. The automatic control device comprises a first linear driving assembly, a plate, a second linear driving assembly, a connecting piece and an electric input piece. The first linear driving assembly has a mounting space. The plate is fixedly arranged in the mounting space and connected to a driven end of the first linear driving assembly. The second linear driving assembly is arranged on the plate. The connecting piece is arranged at a driven end of the second linear driving assembly. The electric input piece is arranged on the plate. The plate is driven by the first linear driving assembly to move in a second direction to adapt to the charging port of a patrol robot with different heights. The connecting piece is driven by the second linear driving assembly to move in a first direction to selectively abut or separate from the electric input piece. In a non-charging state, the circuit is completely cut off through the physical separation of the connecting piece and the electric input piece, and the fire hazard caused by the long-term electrification of the charging pile is eliminated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charging, and more particularly to an automatic charging control device and charging equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The "inspection robot" is an automated device based on visual recognition technology that can inspect and photograph each tobacco insect trap on the production site, identify and analyze the tobacco insects captured on the traps, and upload the data to a cloud server. This device plays a role in the early detection and warning of potential tobacco insect hazards on the production site.

[0003] During the operation of the inspection robot, the charging station is an important device for charging the inspection robot. It ensures that the inspection robot can return to charge in a timely and safe manner after completing the inspection task, thereby maintaining its continuous working capability. However, in order to ensure that the robot can be charged at any time, the charging station must be kept energized at all times. This poses a safety hazard that the charging station being energized for a long time may cause a fire. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automatic charging control device and charging equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0006] This application provides:

[0007] An automatic charging control device, having a first direction and a second direction, the automatic control device comprising:

[0008] A first linear drive assembly, the first linear drive assembly having an installation space;

[0009] A plate component, which is fixedly disposed within the installation space and connected to the driven end of the first linear drive assembly, wherein the first linear drive assembly is used to drive the plate component to move along a second direction;

[0010] A second linear drive assembly is disposed on the plate;

[0011] A connector, wherein the connector is disposed at the driven end of the second linear drive assembly;

[0012] An electrical input device is disposed on the plate, and the second linear drive assembly is used to drive the connector to move along a first direction so that the connector abuts against the electrical input device.

[0013] Furthermore, the first linear drive assembly includes a bracket having the mounting space, the inner sidewall of the bracket having a groove along the second direction, a first slide rail being arranged in the groove along the second direction, and a first electric slider being arranged in the groove, the first electric slider being slidably disposed on the first slide rail.

[0014] Furthermore, the bracket includes two uprights arranged along a second direction, and a crossbar is provided between the ends of the uprights, the uprights and the crossbar defining the installation space.

[0015] Furthermore, one of the columns has a scale on its side wall along the second direction.

[0016] Furthermore, the second linear drive assembly includes a second slide rail disposed on the plate along a first direction, a conductive sheet disposed at the end of the second slide rail away from the plate, a second electric slider slidably disposed on the second slide rail, a transmission rod disposed on the second electric slider along a second direction, and the transmission rod being connected to the connector.

[0017] Furthermore, a magnetic attraction element is provided on one side of the electrical input element.

[0018] Furthermore, a sensor is provided on the side wall of the plate, and the sensor is on the same side as the magnetic attractor.

[0019] This application also provides a charging device, the device comprising:

[0020] The automatic charging control device described in any one of the above statements;

[0021] The housing has a receiving chamber, and the automatic charging control device is disposed in the receiving chamber.

[0022] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the shell is provided with multiple support feet that form a stable shape.

[0023] Furthermore, the housing is also provided with indicator lights and a controller, the controller including a control panel and control buttons disposed on the housing.

[0024] This application uses a first linear drive component to drive a plate to move along a second direction to adapt to the charging ports of inspection robots at different heights, and uses a second linear drive component to drive a connector to move along a first direction so that it selectively abuts against or disengages from the electrical input component. In the non-charging state, the circuit is completely cut off by the physical separation of the connector from the electrical input component, eliminating the fire hazard caused by the charging pile being energized for a long time, while ensuring that the electrical input component can accurately connect to the charging port when the inspection robot is charging.

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first linear drive component of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the second linear drive component from a first-view perspective.

[0029] Figure 3 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the second linear drive component from a second perspective.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the charging device of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 A second-view schematic diagram of the charging device of this application is shown.

[0032] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0033] 100-First linear drive assembly; 110-Bracket; 101-Installation space; 111-Column; 112-Horizontal bar; 1101-Slide groove; 120-First slide rail; 130-First electric slider; 140-Scale; 200-Panel; 300-Second linear drive assembly; 310-Second slide rail; 311-Conductive sheet; 320-Second electric slider; 330-Transmission rod; 400-Connector; 500-Electrical input component; 510-Magnetic component; 600-Sensor; 700-Housing component; 701-Reception chamber; 710-Indicator light; 800-Support foot; 900-Control panel; 1000-Control button; 1100-Heat dissipation hole; X-First direction; Z-Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments 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 are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0036] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] This application provides an automatic charging control device having a first direction X and a second direction Z. The automatic control device includes a first linear drive assembly 100, a plate 200, a second linear drive assembly 300, a connector 400, and an electrical input device 500. The first linear drive assembly 100 has an installation space 101. The plate 200 is fixedly disposed in the installation space 101 and connected to the driven end of the first linear drive assembly 100. The first linear drive assembly 100 is used to drive the plate 200 to move along the second direction. The second linear drive assembly 300 is disposed on the plate 200. The connector 400 is disposed on the driven end of the second linear drive assembly 300. The electrical input device 500 is disposed on the plate 200. The second linear drive assembly 300 is used to drive the connector 400 to move along the first direction so that the connector 400 abuts against the electrical input device 500.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first direction is the left-right horizontal direction, and the second direction is the vertical direction.

[0041] In one embodiment, the connector 400 is a component capable of controlling the on / off state of a circuit; for example, the connector 400 can be a relay switch.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 Hezhi Figure 3 As shown, when the inspection robot (not shown) is without power, it can automatically move to the position of the power input component 500. Then, the linkage between the first linear drive component 100 and the plate 200 drives the power input component 500 to move towards the charging port of the inspection robot, so that the power input component 500 connects with the charging port of the inspection robot. Then, the connection component 400 controls the circuit to connect, thereby realizing power transmission and charging. When charging is completed, the first linear drive component 100 and the plate 200 are connected again, and the power input component 500 is driven away from the charging port of the inspection robot through the connection component 400. Then, the connection component 400 controls the circuit to disconnect, thereby ensuring that the circuit remains disconnected when the inspection robot is not being charged, ensuring the safety of the entire device.

[0043] It is understandable that by moving the plate 200 through the first linear drive component 100, the entire device can adapt to inspection robots of different heights, thereby improving the versatility of the entire device.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first linear drive assembly 100 includes a bracket 110, the bracket 110 having an installation space 101, a groove 1101 being formed on the inner sidewall of the bracket 110 along the second direction Z, a first slide rail 120 being provided in the groove 1101 along the second direction, and a first electric slider 130 being provided in the groove 1101, the first electric slider 130 being slidably disposed on the first slide rail 120.

[0045] The bracket 110 includes two columns 111 arranged along the second direction, and a crossbar 112 is provided between the ends of the columns 111. The columns 111 and the crossbar 112 define an installation space 101.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 As shown, the bracket 110 consists of two vertical and parallel columns 111 and a crossbar 112 set on the top of the two columns 111. That is, the bracket 110 is in the shape of a gantry frame. The two columns 111 and the crossbar 112 form an installation space 101. The installation space 101 is used to accommodate the plate 200, the second linear drive assembly 300 and other components.

[0047] A groove 1101 is provided on the inner side of each column 111, and a first slide rail 120 is connected between the inner top wall and the inner bottom wall of the groove 1101. A first electric slider 130 is provided on the first slide rail 120. When the first electric slider 130 is energized, it can move in the height direction along the first slide rail 120. For example, the movement of the first electric slider 130 in the height direction along the first slide rail 120 can refer to the principle of a linear motor.

[0048] In another embodiment, the first slide rail 120 at one of the column positions 111 can be a lead screw, and the first electric slider 130 is a regular slider. The slider is slidably disposed in the slide groove 1101, and the slider is connected to the lead screw through a transmission connection. A servo motor can be installed on the lead screw on the crossbar 112, and the power output end of the servo motor is connected to the lead screw, thus forming a lead screw and slider linear module. The first slide rail 120 at the other column position 111 can be a regular guide rod, and the first electric slider 130 is a regular slider. The slider is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the servo motor drives the lead screw to rotate, thereby achieving vertical movement in cooperation between the lead screw and the slider.

[0049] In some embodiments, a scale 140 is provided on the side wall of one of the columns 111 along a second direction.

[0050] Please see Figure 1 As shown, in order to intuitively know the specific height that the entire first linear drive assembly 100 drives the plate 200 to rise or fall, a corresponding scale 140 is set on the side wall of one of the columns 111. The position of the plate 200 can be seen intuitively through the scale 140, thereby determining whether the position meets the charging height of the inspection robot. The height of the plate 200 can be adaptively adjusted for inspection robots of different heights, improving versatility.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second linear drive assembly 300 includes a second slide rail 310 disposed on the plate 200 along a first direction, a conductive sheet 311 disposed at the end of the second slide rail 310 away from the plate 200, a second electric slider 320 slidably disposed on the second slide rail 310, a transmission rod 330 disposed on the second electric slider 320 along a second direction, and the transmission rod 330 being connected to the connector 400.

[0052] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the inspection robot moves to the charging position, and the first linear drive assembly 100 has raised or lowered the plate 200 to the preset height, the inspection robot's charging port is located on the side of the electrical input component 500 and abuts against it. The conductive sheet 311 is connected to an external power source to supply power to the second electric slider 320. Next, the second electric slider 320 slides on the second slide rail 310, thereby driving the connector 400 set on the second linear drive assembly 300 to move toward the electrical input component 500 until the connector 400 contacts the electrical input component 500. Then, the electrical input component 500 starts to transmit electrical energy to itself, thereby transmitting electricity to the inspection robot's charging port to achieve charging.

[0053] In this embodiment, to meet the requirements of the inspection charging port, the electrical input component 500 has multiple components, and correspondingly, multiple connectors 400 are also provided on the transmission rod 330. The connectors 400 are all located on the side of the electrical input component 500 away from the plate 200, and the connectors 400 can be connected to municipal power. That is, the connectors 400 function as switches. Only when the connectors 400 come into contact with the electrical input component 500 will the connectors 400 open to transmit municipal power to the electrical input component 500, thereby transmitting electrical energy to the charging port of the inspection robot to charge it. When charging is complete, the second electric slider 320 can move on the second slide rail 310. Under the power transmitted by the transmission rod 330, the connectors 400 are moved away from the electrical input component 500 and separated from it. After the connectors 400 are separated from the electrical input component 500, the connectors 400 will disconnect, thereby ensuring safety.

[0054] The linear module consisting of the second slide rail 310 and the second electric slider 320 can also be replaced by other components. For example, the second slide rail 310 and the second electric slider 320 can be replaced by a motor screw linear module. The motor screw linear module drives the transmission rod 330 to move, thereby driving the connector 400 set on the transmission rod 330 to move toward or away from the electrical input component 500.

[0055] For example, in order to transmit electrical energy, the electrical input component 500 can be a metal plate. It should be noted that the electrical input component 500 and the plate 200 are insulated to prevent leakage.

[0056] In some embodiments, a magnetic element 510 is provided on one side of the electrical input element 500.

[0057] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the reliability of the connection between the electrical input component 500 and the charging port of the inspection robot, a magnetic component 510 is provided on one side of the electrical input component 500. The magnetic component 510 serves as a medium for transmitting electrical energy and will be attracted to the charging port to achieve a reliable connection.

[0058] For example, the magnetic attractor 510 can be a permanent magnet for conducting electricity, such as a neodymium iron boron magnet, a samarium cobalt magnet, etc., and the specific type is not limited here.

[0059] In some embodiments, a sensor 600 is provided on the side wall of the plate 200, and the sensor 600 is on the same side as the magnetic attractor 510.

[0060] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to determine whether the magnetic chuck 510 is connected to the charging port of the inspection robot, a corresponding sensor 600 is set on the plate 200 on one side of the magnetic chuck 510. When the sensor 600 detects that the robot has reached the preset position, it can be determined that the charging port of the robot is connected to the magnetic chuck 510. Then the connector 400 can be activated to provide power to the power input component 500, and then the power is transmitted to the charging port of the inspection robot through the magnetic chuck 510 to achieve charging.

[0061] This application also provides a charging device, which includes an automatic charging control device as described above and a housing 700, the housing 700 having a receiving chamber 701, and the automatic charging control device being disposed within the receiving chamber 701.

[0062] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the housing 700 is provided with a plurality of support feet 800 forming a stable shape.

[0063] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, there are at least three support feet 800, which form a stable triangular shape to support the shell 700. In this embodiment, there are four support feet 800, which are respectively set at the four corners of the shell 700 on the ground. The support feet 800 are adjustable lifting feet, which can adjust the height within a certain range so that the entire shell 700 is in a horizontal state to meet the charging needs.

[0064] In some embodiments, the housing 700 is further provided with an indicator light 710 and a controller, the controller including a control panel 900 and control buttons 1000 provided on the housing 700.

[0065] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The controller also includes a corresponding control processor, which controls each component to enable them to work together. The control processor can be a central processing unit, a microcontroller, or a PLC, or other components capable of control calculations. The control processor is electrically connected to the control panel 900 and the control buttons 1000, meaning that operation and control can be performed through the control panel 900 and the control buttons 1000 to meet charging needs.

[0066] Understandably, the signal light 710 is also electrically connected to the control processor. The signal light 710 can use different colors to indicate the charging status. For example, red can indicate charging in progress, and green can indicate charging complete. The specific design is not limited here and can be designed according to actual needs.

[0067] A heat dissipation hole 1100 is also provided on the outer wall of the housing 700 to dissipate heat from the electrical components located in the accommodating chamber 701, preventing the electrical components from being damaged due to excessive temperature.

[0068] 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 this application. 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.

[0069] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic charging control device, having a first direction and a second direction, characterized in that, include: A first linear drive assembly (100) has an installation space (101). Plate (200), the plate (200) is fixedly disposed in the installation space (101) and connected to the driven end of the first linear drive assembly (100), the first linear drive assembly (100) is used to drive the plate (200) to move along the second direction; A second linear drive assembly (300) is disposed on the plate (200); A connector (400) is disposed at the driven end of the second linear drive assembly (300); An electrical input device (500) is disposed on the plate (200), and a second linear drive assembly (300) is used to drive the connector (400) to move along a first direction so that the connector (400) abuts against the electrical input device (500).

2. The automatic charging control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first linear drive assembly (100) includes a bracket (110) having the mounting space (101). The inner sidewall of the bracket (110) is provided with a groove (1101) along the second direction. A first slide rail (120) is provided in the groove (1101) along the second direction. A first electric slider (130) is provided in the groove (1101) and is slidably disposed on the first slide rail (120).

3. The automatic charging control device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (110) includes two columns (111) arranged along a second direction, and a crossbar (112) is provided between the ends of the columns (111). The columns (111) and the crossbar (112) define the installation space (101).

4. The automatic charging control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the columns (111) has a scale (140) on its side wall along the second direction.

5. The automatic charging control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second linear drive assembly (300) includes a second slide rail (310) disposed on the plate (200) along a first direction. A conductive sheet (311) is disposed at the end of the second slide rail (310) away from the plate (200). A second electric slider (320) is slidably disposed on the second slide rail (310). A transmission rod (330) is disposed on the second electric slider (320) along a second direction. The transmission rod (330) is connected to the connector (400).

6. The automatic charging control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A magnetic attractor (510) is provided on one side of the electrical input component (500).

7. The automatic charging control device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sensor (600) is provided on the side wall of the plate (200), and the sensor (600) is on the same side as the magnetic attractor (510).

8. A charging device, characterized in that, include: The automatic charging control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; The housing (700) has a receiving chamber (701) in which the automatic charging control device is disposed.

9. The charging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the housing (700) is provided with a plurality of support feet (800) forming a stable shape.

10. The charging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing (700) is also provided with an indicator light (710) and a controller, the controller including a control panel (900) and control buttons (1000) provided on the housing (700).

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