Housing assembly for a robot, trunk and robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of shell assembly for robot, trunk and robot, the shell assembly includes shell and heat dissipation component, the heat dissipation component is set to the shell, the heat dissipation component is adapted to be connected with heat source component in trunk by heat conduction piece.According to the shell assembly of the utility model, by integrating heat dissipation component in shell, heat dissipation component can more fully exert its heat dissipation capacity, and more excellent heat dissipation effect is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics, and in particular to a shell assembly, torso, and robot for use in a robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of robot technology, the integration and computing performance of its internal electronic components are constantly improving, leading to a sharp increase in heat generation inside the robot's torso.

[0003] In related technologies, a heat dissipation device is installed inside the robot's torso, but there are problems such as insufficient heat dissipation efficiency and significant thermal interference. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a shell assembly for a robot. According to the shell assembly of this invention, by integrating a heat dissipation component into the shell, the heat dissipation component can more fully utilize its heat dissipation capacity, achieving a superior heat dissipation effect.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a torso having the above-mentioned outer shell assembly.

[0006] This invention also proposes a robot having the aforementioned torso.

[0007] The shell assembly according to this utility model is used for a robot. The shell assembly includes: a shell; a heat dissipation assembly disposed on the shell, and the heat dissipation assembly is adapted to be connected to a heat source component inside the torso via a heat-conducting element.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, by setting the heat dissipation component on the outer shell, the influence and limitation of the hot air inside the torso on the heat dissipation effect are effectively avoided, so that the heat dissipation component can give full play to its heat dissipation capacity. Furthermore, setting the heat dissipation component on the outer shell is conducive to the independent assembly and disassembly of the outer shell and the heat dissipation component.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the heat dissipation component is disposed on the outer surface of the housing. By placing the heat dissipation component on the outer surface of the housing, the contact between the hot air inside the torso and the heat dissipation component is further isolated, thereby enhancing the heat exchange efficiency between the heat dissipation component and the air, improving the overall heat dissipation performance, and saving the limited space inside the torso, providing more installation space for other components inside the torso.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a recessed mounting groove is formed on the outer surface of the housing, and at least a portion of the heat dissipation component is housed within the mounting groove. By partially or completely housing the heat dissipation component in the mounting groove, the compactness of the overall structure is optimized, while ensuring the efficient operation of the heat dissipation component. Furthermore, the embedded layout of the heat dissipation component within the mounting groove allows for a smooth transition between the heat dissipation component and the outer surface of the housing, reducing the abruptness of the heat dissipation component and maintaining a clean and smooth design on the outer surface of the housing.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface is constructed as a curved surface or a flat surface; the heat dissipation assembly includes: heat dissipation fins, which are constructed as multiple fins spaced apart from each other and connected to the heat-conducting component, and the outer end face of each heat dissipation fin is constructed as a curved surface or a flat surface flush with the outer surface. The spaced arrangement of the heat dissipation fins helps to increase the heat dissipation area, while promoting airflow and improving heat dissipation efficiency. The heat dissipation fins are connected to the heat source component through the heat-conducting component, conducting heat to multiple heat dissipation fins, and then achieving rapid heat dissipation through heat exchange between the surfaces of the multiple heat dissipation fins and the air. By designing the outer end face of each heat dissipation fin as a curved surface or a flat surface flush with the outer surface, the heat dissipation assembly can be integrated into the overall shape of the housing, maintaining or improving the aesthetics of the outer surface of the housing.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat dissipation assembly further includes a fan, which is disposed in the housing and adapted to generate airflow toward the heat dissipation fins. By providing a fan, airflow is enhanced, generating airflow toward the heat dissipation fins and accelerating the heat exchange process between the surface of the heat dissipation fins and the surrounding air, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency. Specifically, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the fan is disposed within the mounting groove and located on at least one side of the extending direction of the heat dissipation fins, the air inlet of the fan is positioned opposite the open opening of the mounting groove, and the air outlet of the fan is positioned opposite the gap in the heat dissipation fins.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of heat dissipation fins extend along the width direction of the housing and are spaced apart along the length direction of the housing. This embodiment allows the fan to directly draw in external cold air through the opening of the mounting slot and direct the airflow into the gaps between the heat dissipation fins, ensuring smooth flow of external cold air within the fin gaps and allowing for full contact between the airflow and the heat dissipation fins, thus improving heat dissipation efficiency. As the airflow passes through the gaps between the heat dissipation fins, it carries away the heat accumulated on the surface of the heat dissipation fins, forming a continuous heat exchange process.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the heat dissipation component includes a sweating cooling component, which is connected to the heat-conducting element and forms a heat dissipation surface. The sweating cooling component is adapted to allow a cooling medium to penetrate into the heat dissipation surface and evaporate for heat dissipation. Through the sweating cooling component, the cooling medium can efficiently absorb heat when evaporating on the heat dissipation surface, achieving rapid heat dissipation. Simultaneously, the passive heat dissipation characteristic of the sweating cooling component eliminates the need for a fan, reducing energy consumption and noise. Furthermore, the continuous evaporation of the cooling medium can form a dynamic heat dissipation cycle, further optimizing heat dissipation performance and avoiding the efficiency reduction problem caused by dust accumulation in traditional heat dissipation methods.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the sweating cooling component includes: a liquid storage layer disposed on the outer shell and connected to the heat-conducting component, the liquid storage layer being adapted to store a cooling medium; a microchannel layer disposed on the liquid storage layer; and a porous media layer disposed on the microchannel layer and having the evaporation surface formed thereon; wherein the microchannel layer is adapted to transport the cooling medium from the liquid storage layer to the porous media layer. The liquid storage layer can stably store the cooling medium and transport it through the microchannel layer, ensuring that the cooling medium permeates uniformly into the porous media layer. The porous media layer dissipates heat through the evaporation of the cooling medium via the heat dissipation surface, achieving efficient and stable passive heat dissipation.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the microchannel layer is disposed on the surface of the liquid storage layer and forms a plurality of spaced-apart microchannels. Each microchannel connects the liquid storage layer to the porous medium layer. The porous medium layer is disposed on the surface of the microchannel layer opposite to the liquid storage layer. The porous medium layer forms a plurality of capillaries suitable for expansion or contraction, and the surface of the porous medium layer opposite to the microchannel layer is configured as the heat dissipation surface. By constructing the microchannels as a plurality of spaced-apart microchannels, and each microchannel connecting the liquid storage layer and the porous medium layer, the transmission efficiency of the cooling medium is increased, and the distribution and transmission path of the cooling medium are optimized, enabling the cooling medium to flow quickly and uniformly, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation performance. Through the dynamic adjustment of the capillaries, the heat dissipation requirements of the heat source components under different operating conditions can be adapted, further improving the flexibility and response speed of the heat dissipation effect. The surface of the porous medium layer opposite to the microchannel layer is configured as the heat dissipation surface, which is in direct contact with the external environment and can dissipate heat to the external environment through evaporation.

[0017] Based on any of the robot shell components provided above, this utility model also provides a robot torso.

[0018] The torso includes a heat source component disposed within the torso and the outer shell assembly described in any of the above embodiments. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed in the outer shell and connected to the heat source component through the heat-conducting element. The heat source component conducts heat to the heat dissipation assembly through the heat-conducting element and the heat dissipation assembly dissipates heat to the outside.

[0019] Since the torso uses any of the aforementioned shell components, when the torso is applied to a robot, the heat dissipation components in the shell components can more fully utilize their heat dissipation capabilities, achieving excellent heat dissipation for the robot torso.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the heat-conducting component includes a heat pipe; the heat pipe is connected to the heat source component; or the heat-conducting component includes a heat pipe and a heat spreader; the heat pipe is connected to the heat spreader, and the heat spreader is connected to the heat source component. Both heat pipes and heat spreaders are heat-conducting components with very high thermal conductivity. Heat pipes have high thermal conductivity, typically ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 W / mK, and can even reach 200,000 W / mK, which is 250 times that of copper and 500 times that of aluminum. Heat spreaders typically have even higher thermal conductivity than heat pipes, with a thermal efficiency 20% to 30% higher. Although specific values ​​may vary depending on design and materials, their overall thermal conductivity is excellent. Therefore, when only heat pipes are used as the heat-conducting component, the heat pipes can be combined with conventional connection techniques and heat source components to achieve efficient heat conduction, and in conjunction with the outer casing assembly, efficient heat dissipation can be achieved. Furthermore, to further improve thermal conductivity, when heat pipes and vapor chambers are used together, the heat pipes are connected to the vapor chamber, and the vapor chamber is connected to the heat source component. The contact area between the vapor chamber and the heat source component is increased. In addition to being connected to the heat source component, the vapor chamber, being located inside the body, can also contact the hot air inside the body. Therefore, it can absorb the heat from the hot air inside the body, which can further help improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the outer casing assembly.

[0021] Based on any of the torsos provided above, this utility model also provides a robot.

[0022] Since this robot includes the torso described in the above embodiments, the robot according to this utility model has efficient heat dissipation performance and can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the heat source components through the heat dissipation components in the outer shell assembly.

[0023] 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

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the torso structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the torso according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat dissipation assembly and heat-conducting element of the torso according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 11. Trunk;

[0030] 12. Outer casing; 121. Mounting slot;

[0031] 13. Heat dissipation components;

[0032] 131. Heat dissipation fins; 132. Fan; 133. Liquid reservoir; 134. Microchannel layer; 135. Porous dielectric layer.

[0033] 14. Heat-conducting components. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In related technologies, a heat dissipation device is installed inside the torso of a humanoid robot, but there are problems such as insufficient heat dissipation efficiency and significant thermal interference.

[0038] The following is for reference. Figures 1-3 This invention describes a shell assembly for a robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer shell assembly according to the present invention includes an outer shell 12 and a heat dissipation assembly 13. The heat dissipation assembly 13 is disposed on the outer shell 12 and is adapted to be connected to a heat source component inside the torso 11 via a heat conductor 14.

[0040] The robot's heat source components are housed within the torso 11. These heat source components are various electronic devices essential for the robot's operation, such as processors, sensors, and controllers. These electronic components are integrated inside the torso 11 and are responsible for the robot's various functions and calculations. The outer shell 12 covers the outside of the torso 11, serving to protect the internal components, provide aesthetic design, and provide structural support.

[0041] A heat dissipation assembly 13 is disposed on the outer casing 12 and connected to a heat source component via a heat-conducting element 14. The heat source component conducts heat to the heat dissipation assembly 13 through the heat-conducting element 14, and the heat dissipation assembly 13 dissipates heat to the outside. The heat dissipation assembly 13 is used to dissipate the heat generated by the heat source component inside the torso 11. By disposing of the heat dissipation assembly 13 on the outer casing 12 and connecting it to the heat source component inside the torso 11 via the heat-conducting element 14, the heat generated by the heat source component during operation can be conducted to the heat dissipation assembly 13 on the outer casing 12 through the heat-conducting element 14, and the heat dissipation assembly 13 then dissipates the heat to the external environment.

[0042] By placing the heat dissipation component 13 within the outer casing 12, the limitation of heat dissipation effect by the internal space of the torso 11 is effectively avoided, allowing the heat dissipation component 13 to fully utilize its heat dissipation capacity. Furthermore, the heat dissipation component 13 is located away from other heat sources inside the torso 11, thus avoiding the influence of hot air generated by other heat sources and ensuring superior heat dissipation performance. In addition, placing the heat dissipation component 13 within the outer casing 12 avoids obstruction of heat dissipation by internal components, ensuring unobstructed heat dissipation paths and further improving heat dissipation efficiency. Moreover, placing the heat dissipation component 13 within the outer casing facilitates independent assembly and disassembly of both the outer casing 12 and the heat dissipation component 13.

[0043] Therefore, according to the housing assembly of this utility model, by setting the heat dissipation component 13 on the housing 12, the heat dissipation component 13 can give full play to its heat dissipation capacity and achieve a better heat dissipation effect.

[0044] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the heat dissipation component 13 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 12. The heat dissipation component 13 is directly mounted on the outside of the housing 12, allowing for full contact with the external environment, thus enabling more efficient heat dissipation into the surrounding air. By placing the heat dissipation component 13 on the outer surface of the housing 12, the heat exchange efficiency between the heat dissipation component 13 and the air is enhanced, improving the overall heat dissipation performance and saving the limited space inside the torso 11, providing more installation space for other components inside the torso 11.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a recessed mounting groove 121 is formed on the outer surface of the housing 12, and at least a portion of the heat dissipation assembly 13 is received within the mounting groove 121. The mounting groove 121 allows the heat dissipation assembly 13 to be embedded into the outer surface of the housing 12 while maintaining sufficient contact with the external environment to ensure heat dissipation efficiency. By partially or completely receiving the heat dissipation assembly 13 in the mounting groove 121, the compactness of the overall structure is optimized, and the efficient operation of the heat dissipation assembly 13 is ensured. Furthermore, the embedded layout of the heat dissipation assembly 13 within the mounting groove 121 allows for a smooth transition between the heat dissipation assembly 13 and the outer surface of the housing 12, reducing the abruptness of the heat dissipation assembly 13 and maintaining a simple and smooth design on the outer surface of the housing 12.

[0046] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the outer surface of the housing 12 has a mounting groove 121, and the outer surface is constructed as a curved surface or a plane; the heat dissipation assembly 13 includes heat dissipation fins 131, which are constructed as a plurality of spaced-apart fins and connected to the heat conduction element 14, and the outer end face of each heat dissipation fin 131 is constructed as a curved surface or a plane flush with the outer surface.

[0047] The spacing of the heat dissipation fins 131 helps to increase the heat dissipation area and promotes airflow, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency. The heat dissipation fins 131 are connected to the heat source component through the heat conductor 14, which conducts heat to the multiple heat dissipation fins 131, and then achieves rapid heat dissipation through heat exchange between the surface of the multiple heat dissipation fins 131 and the air.

[0048] By designing the outer end face of each heat dissipation fin 131 as a curved surface or a flat surface flush with the outer surface, the heat dissipation assembly 13 can be integrated into the overall shape of the housing 12. When the outer surface is curved, the outer end face of the heat dissipation fin 131 adopts a corresponding curved surface structure to ensure continuity with the contour of the housing 12; when the outer surface is flat, the outer end face of the heat dissipation fin 131 adopts a flat structure to maintain the uniformity of appearance.

[0049] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the heat dissipation assembly 13 also includes a fan 132, which is disposed on the housing 12 and adapted to generate airflow toward the heat dissipation fins 131. By providing the fan 132, airflow is enhanced, generating airflow toward the heat dissipation fins 131, accelerating the heat exchange process between the surface of the heat dissipation fins 131 and the surrounding air, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0050] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple heat dissipation fins 131 extend along the width direction of the outer casing 12 and are spaced apart and arranged along the length direction of the outer casing 12. The extension of the heat dissipation fins 131 along the width direction utilizes the lateral space of the outer casing 12 and forms airflow channels between adjacent heat dissipation fins 131. Of course, the arrangement direction of the heat dissipation fins 131 can also be other directions, such as vertical, diagonal, etc.

[0051] A fan 132 is disposed within the mounting slot 121 and located on at least one side of the extending direction of the heat dissipation fins 131. The air inlet of the fan 132 is positioned directly opposite the open opening of the mounting slot 121, and the air outlet of the fan 132 is positioned directly opposite the gaps in the heat dissipation fins 131. Therefore, the fan 132 can directly draw in external cold air through the open opening of the mounting slot 121 and guide the airflow to the gaps between the heat dissipation fins 131, ensuring full contact between the airflow and the heat dissipation fins 131 and improving heat dissipation efficiency. As the airflow passes through the gaps in the heat dissipation fins 131, it carries away the heat accumulated on the surface of the heat dissipation fins 131, forming a continuous heat exchange process.

[0052] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the fan 132 includes a radial fan. The air inlet of the radial fan is positioned directly opposite the open end of the mounting groove 121 to axially draw in external cold air. The air outlet of the radial fan is positioned radially (perpendicular to the air inlet direction) directly opposite the gaps between the heat dissipation fins 131. Through the radial fan, airflow is guided into the gaps between the heat dissipation fins 131, allowing the air to fully contact the surface of the heat dissipation fins 131, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0053] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the fan 132 includes an axial fan. The air inlet of the axial fan is positioned directly opposite the open opening of the mounting slot 121, and the air outlet of the axial fan is positioned axially (consistent with the air inlet direction) directly opposite the gap of the heat dissipation fins 131. The axial fan causes the airflow to flow evenly along the extension direction of the heat dissipation fins 131, covering a larger heat dissipation area, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0054] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the fan 132 includes a volute, which is fixedly disposed within a mounting groove 121, providing space to accommodate the impeller and guide airflow. The volute has an inlet and an outlet that communicate with each other, allowing airflow to enter from the inlet, pass through the interior of the volute, and then exit from the outlet. The inlet opens axially toward the opening of the mounting groove 121, allowing airflow to enter the volute through the opening of the mounting groove 121. The outlet opens radially toward the gaps in the heat dissipation fins 131, allowing airflow exiting from the interior of the volute to directly blow onto the heat dissipation fins 131, enhancing heat dissipation. The volute draws in air axially through the inlet, making full use of the opening of the mounting groove 121 to draw in more external cool air. Furthermore, the volute discharges air radially through the outlet, allowing airflow to directly blow onto the multiple heat dissipation fins 131, thereby removing heat accumulated on the surface of the heat dissipation fins 131.

[0055] The fan 132 also includes an impeller, which is rotatably mounted inside the volute. The axis of rotation of the impeller extends along the axial direction of the volute, and the impeller is adapted to generate airflow that flows radially along the volute. By rotating, the impeller accelerates the airflow drawn in through the inlet and changes its flow direction, optimizing the airflow path, reducing flow losses, and enabling the airflow to be smoothly and efficiently discharged from the radial outlet and blown onto the heat dissipation fins 131, thereby enhancing the heat dissipation effect.

[0056] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3As shown, the heat dissipation assembly 13 includes a sweating cooling assembly, which is connected to the heat-conducting component 14 and forms a heat dissipation surface. The sweating cooling assembly is adapted to allow the cooling medium to penetrate into the heat dissipation surface and evaporate for heat dissipation. Through the sweating cooling assembly, the cooling medium can efficiently absorb heat when evaporating on the heat dissipation surface, achieving rapid heat dissipation. At the same time, the passive heat dissipation characteristic of the sweating cooling assembly does not require a fan drive, reducing energy consumption and noise. In addition, the continuous evaporation of the cooling medium can form a dynamic heat dissipation cycle, further optimizing heat dissipation performance and avoiding the efficiency reduction problem caused by dust accumulation in traditional heat dissipation methods.

[0057] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sweating cooling component includes a liquid storage layer 133, a microchannel layer 134, and a porous media layer 135. The liquid storage layer 133 is disposed on the outer shell 12 and connected to the heat-conducting component 14, and is suitable for storing a cooling medium. The microchannel layer 134 is disposed on the liquid storage layer 133. The porous media layer 135 is disposed on the microchannel layer 134 and has an evaporation surface. The microchannel layer 134 is suitable for transporting the cooling medium from the liquid storage layer 133 to the porous media layer 135. The liquid storage layer 133 can stably store the cooling medium and transport it through the microchannel layer 134, ensuring that the cooling medium permeates evenly into the porous media layer 135. The porous media layer 135 dissipates heat by evaporating the cooling medium through its heat dissipation surface, achieving efficient and stable passive heat dissipation.

[0058] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, a liquid storage layer 133 is disposed on the outer casing 12 and connected to the heat-conducting element 14, allowing the heat-conducting element 14 to conduct heat generated by the heat source component to the liquid storage layer 133. The liquid storage layer 133 is suitable for storing a cooling medium used to absorb and transfer heat during the heat dissipation process. By providing the liquid storage layer 133, a cooling medium can be continuously supplied to the porous medium layer 135, ensuring the continuity of the heat dissipation process.

[0059] A microchannel layer 134 is disposed on the surface of the liquid storage layer 133 and has multiple spaced-apart microchannels. The microchannels guide the cooling medium from the liquid storage layer 133 to the porous media layer 135. By constructing multiple spaced-apart microchannels, and each microchannel connecting the liquid storage layer 133 and the porous media layer 135, the transport efficiency of the cooling medium is increased, and the distribution and transport path of the cooling medium are optimized, enabling the cooling medium to flow quickly and uniformly, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation performance.

[0060] A porous media layer 135 is disposed on the surface of the microchannel layer 134 facing away from the liquid storage layer 133. The porous media layer 135 has multiple capillaries suitable for expansion or contraction. The capillaries can dynamically expand or contract according to temperature changes, thereby adjusting the flow rate and evaporation efficiency of the cooling medium. Through the dynamic adjustment of the capillaries, the heat dissipation requirements of the heat source components under different operating conditions can be adapted, further improving the flexibility and response speed of the heat dissipation effect. The surface of the porous media layer 135 facing away from the microchannel layer 134 is constructed as a heat dissipation surface, which is in direct contact with the external environment and can dissipate heat to the external environment through evaporation.

[0061] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the heat-conducting component 14 is constructed as a heat pipe, which is connected to the heat source component and extends to the outside of the outer casing 12 and connects to the heat dissipation assembly 13. By constructing the heat-conducting component 14 as a heat pipe, the heat generated by the heat source component can be efficiently and quickly conducted to the heat dissipation assembly 13, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency. By extending to the outside of the outer casing 12, the heat pipe effectively guides heat from the inside of the body 11 to the outside of the outer casing 12, avoiding heat accumulation inside the body 11 and further optimizing heat dissipation performance. Furthermore, the heat pipe can be connected to the heat dissipation assembly 13 on the outer casing 12 to form a complete heat conduction path, ensuring that heat is quickly and evenly dissipated to the external environment.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat-conducting component 14 includes a plurality of heat pipes arranged in parallel with each other, which increases the total cross-sectional area for heat conduction and can significantly improve the heat conduction efficiency, so that the heat generated by the heat source component is quickly and evenly conducted to the heat dissipation component 13.

[0063] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the heat-conducting component 14 has a mating portion that is embedded in the liquid storage layer 133. By embedding the mating portion into the liquid storage layer 133, the contact area between the heat-conducting component 14 and the liquid storage layer 133 can be effectively increased, improving the heat transfer efficiency and ensuring that the heat generated by the heat source component can be quickly and fully transferred to the cooling medium in the liquid storage layer 133.

[0064] Based on any of the robot shell components provided above, this utility model also provides a robot torso 11.

[0065] The torso 11 includes a heat source component disposed within the torso 11 and a housing assembly in any of the above embodiments. The heat dissipation assembly is disposed in the housing 12 and connected to the heat source component through a heat conductor 14. The heat source component conducts heat to the heat dissipation assembly 13 through the heat conductor 14 and the heat dissipation assembly 13 dissipates heat to the outside.

[0066] Since the torso uses any of the aforementioned shell components, when the torso 11 is applied to a robot, the heat dissipation component 13 in the shell component can make full use of its heat dissipation capacity, thereby achieving excellent heat dissipation effect for the robot torso 11.

[0067] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the heat-conducting component 14 includes a heat pipe; the heat pipe is connected to a heat source component; or the heat-conducting component 14 includes a heat pipe and a heat spreader; the heat pipe is connected to the heat spreader, and the heat spreader is connected to the heat source component. Both the heat pipe and the heat spreader are heat-conducting components 14 with very high thermal conductivity. The heat pipe has high thermal conductivity, with a thermal conductivity range generally from 10,000 to 100,000 W / mK, and can even reach 200,000 W / mK, which is 250 times that of copper and 500 times that of aluminum. The heat spreader typically has a higher thermal conductivity than the heat pipe, with a thermal conductivity 20% to 30% higher than that of the heat pipe. Although the specific values ​​may vary depending on the design and materials, its overall thermal conductivity is excellent. Therefore, when the heat-conducting component 14 uses only a heat pipe, the heat pipe can be combined with conventional connection techniques and heat source components to achieve efficient heat conduction, and work with the outer casing 12 assembly to achieve efficient heat dissipation. In addition, to further improve thermal conductivity, when heat pipes and heat spreaders are used together, the heat pipes are connected to the heat spreaders, and the heat spreaders are connected to the heat source components. The heat spreaders and heat source components can increase their contact area. In addition to being connected to the heat source components, the heat spreaders, because they are located inside the body 11, can also contact the hot air inside the body 11. Therefore, they can absorb the heat from the hot air inside the body 11, which can further help improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the outer casing 12 components.

[0068] Based on any of the torsos 11 provided above, this utility model also provides a robot.

[0069] Since this robot includes the torso 11 in the above embodiments, the robot according to this utility model has efficient heat dissipation performance and can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the heat source component through the heat dissipation component 13 in the outer shell 12 assembly.

[0070] The robot according to this utility model is briefly described below.

[0071] The robot according to this utility model includes the torso 1 in any of the above embodiments. Since the robot according to this utility model includes the torso 1 in any of the above embodiments, it has efficient heat dissipation performance and can quickly dissipate heat generated by the heat source components through the heat dissipation assembly 13 provided on the outer shell 12.

[0072] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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.

[0073] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A housing assembly for a robot, characterized by, include: Outer shell (12); A heat dissipation assembly (13) is disposed on the outer shell (12) and is adapted to be connected to a heat source component in the torso (11) via a heat conductor (14).

2. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The heat dissipation component (13) is disposed on the outer surface of the housing (12).

3. The housing assembly of claim 2, wherein, The outer surface of the housing (12) has a recessed mounting groove (121) formed therein, and at least a portion of the heat dissipation assembly (13) is housed in the mounting groove (121).

4. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The outer surface is constructed as a curved surface or a plane. The heat dissipation assembly (13) includes: The heat dissipation fins (131) are configured as a plurality of fins spaced apart from each other and connected to the heat-conducting element (14). The outer end face of each heat dissipation fin (131) is configured as a curved surface or a plane flush with the outer surface.

5. The housing assembly of claim 4, wherein, The heat dissipation assembly (13) further includes a fan (132), which is disposed on the housing (12) and adapted to generate airflow toward the heat dissipation fins (131).

6. The housing assembly of claim 5, wherein, The fan (132) is disposed in the mounting groove (121) and located on at least one side of the extending direction of the heat dissipation fins (131). The air inlet of the fan (132) is disposed facing the open opening of the mounting groove (121), and the air outlet of the fan (132) is disposed facing the gap of the heat dissipation fins (131).

7. The housing assembly of claim 4 or 5, wherein, The plurality of heat dissipation fins (131) extend along the width direction of the housing (12) and are spaced apart along the length direction of the housing (12).

8. The housing assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The heat dissipation component (13) includes a sweating cooling component, which is connected to the heat conductor (14) and has a heat dissipation surface. The sweating cooling component is adapted to penetrate the heat dissipation surface through a cooling medium and evaporate to dissipate heat.

9. The housing assembly of claim 8, wherein, The sweating cooling component includes: A liquid storage layer (133) is disposed on the outer shell (12) and connected to the heat-conducting element (14), and the liquid storage layer (133) is adapted to store a cooling medium; A microchannel layer (134) is disposed in the liquid storage layer (133); A porous medium layer (135) is disposed on the microchannel layer (134) and has an evaporation surface; wherein the microchannel layer (134) is adapted to transport the cooling medium in the liquid storage layer (133) to the porous medium layer (135).

10. The housing assembly of claim 9, wherein, The microchannel layer (134) is disposed on the surface of the liquid storage layer (133) and has a plurality of spaced microchannels. Each microchannel connects the liquid storage layer (133) to the porous medium layer (135). The porous medium layer (135) is disposed on the surface of the microchannel layer (134) away from the liquid storage layer (133). The porous medium layer (135) has a plurality of capillaries suitable for expansion or contraction, and the surface of the porous medium layer (135) away from the microchannel layer (134) is configured as the heat dissipation surface.

11. A trunk for a robot, characterized in that include: The heat source component is disposed in the torso (11), and the outer shell assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the heat dissipation assembly (13) is disposed in the outer shell (12) and connected to the heat source component through the heat conductor (14), wherein the heat source component conducts heat to the heat dissipation assembly (13) through the heat conductor (14) and the heat dissipation assembly (13) dissipates heat to the outside.

12. The torso of claim 11, wherein, The heat-conducting component (14) includes a heat pipe; the heat pipe is connected to the heat source component; or the heat-conducting component (14) includes a heat pipe and a heat spreader; the heat pipe is connected to the heat spreader, and the heat spreader is connected to the heat source component.

13. A robot, characterized in that Includes the torso (11) as described in claim 11 or 12.

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