Energy storage robot and energy storage system

Abstract

The application discloses an energy storage robot and an energy storage system. The energy storage robot comprises a body, a moving assembly, a battery module, a first charging module and a connecting assembly. The moving assembly is arranged on the body and is configured to drive the body to move. The battery module is installed on the body and is electrically connected with the moving assembly. The battery module is configured to provide electric energy for the energy storage robot. The first charging module is electrically connected with the battery module, and the first charging module is configured to charge the battery module. The connecting assembly is arranged on the body and comprises a rotating piece and an extension piece. The rotating piece is arranged on the body and is rotatably connected with the body, and one end of the extension piece is connected with the rotating piece. The first charging module is installed on the other end of the extension piece, and the extension piece is configured to be movable relative to the rotating piece, so that the first charging module is extended to a target position relative to the body. The target position is a position where a second charging module on a charging device is located.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of energy storage technology, specifically to an energy storage robot and an energy storage system. Background Technology

[0002] When users are outdoors and need electricity, they typically choose outdoor power supplies. However, the weight of outdoor power supplies increases with the amount of energy they can store, making it impossible to simultaneously meet the needs of convenience and high capacity for outdoor power use. Therefore, large-capacity energy storage robots with autonomous mobility can solve these problems to some extent. Typically, energy storage robots are recharged using charging devices. Specifically, after the energy storage robot moves near a charging device, staff must plug the charging plug into the charging port on the device to recharge it, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an energy storage robot and an energy storage system.

[0004] This application provides an energy storage robot. The energy storage robot includes a body, a moving component, a battery module, a first charging module, and a connecting component. The moving component is disposed on the body and configured to move the body. The battery module is mounted on the body and electrically connected to the moving component. The battery module is configured to provide power to the energy storage robot. The first charging module is electrically connected to the battery module and configured to charge the battery module. The connecting component is disposed on the body and includes a rotating member and a telescopic member. The rotating member is disposed on the body and rotatably connected to the body, and one end of the telescopic member is connected to the rotating member. The first charging module is mounted on the other end of the telescopic member, and the telescopic member is configured to move relative to the rotating member, causing the first charging module to extend relative to the body to a target position. The target position is the position of a second charging module on a charging device.

[0005] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a positioning module disposed on the robot body and configured to detect the real-time position of the energy storage robot. The moving component moves the robot body to the charging device based on the real-time position.

[0006] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a camera configured to capture real-time images for identifying the location of the second charging module. The moving component moves the robot body according to the location to move the first charging module to the target location.

[0007] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a camera configured to acquire real-time images for identifying the location of the second charging module, and the rotating component rotates according to the location to drive the first charging module to the target location.

[0008] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a camera configured to acquire real-time images for identifying the location of the second charging module, and the telescopic member moves according to the location to drive the first charging module to the target location.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rotating member includes a rotating shaft and a base plate. The rotating shaft is disposed on the machine body and configured to rotate relative to the machine body. The side of the base plate closest to the machine body is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, so that the rotating shaft drives the base plate to rotate relative to the machine body. The other side of the base plate is connected to one end of the telescopic member, so that the telescopic member rotates relative to the machine body under the action of the base plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the telescopic member includes a plurality of telescopic portions connected in sequence, and adjacent telescopic portions are rotatably connected by ball joints. The first charging module is disposed on the telescopic portion farthest from the substrate, and the telescopic portion farthest from the substrate is a piezoelectric telescopic portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the telescopic member has a folded state and an extended state. In the extended state, the telescopic member extends relative to the housing. In the folded state, the telescopic member is retracted into the housing. The telescopic member is rotatably connected to the base plate via a ball joint.

[0012] In some embodiments, the side of the housing where the connecting assembly is mounted is provided with a receiving groove, a sliding groove, and a sealing cover. The receiving groove is configured to receive the rotating member and the telescopic member in the folded state. The sliding groove is located at one end of the receiving groove and communicates with the receiving groove. The sealing cover is received within the sliding groove and can slide relative to the sliding groove to open or close the receiving groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first charging module includes a charging plug, and the second charging module is a charging interface. The telescopic member is detachably connected to the first charging module. The connecting assembly also includes a deformable member. The deformable member surrounds the telescopic member and is capable of deformation. The opposite ends of the deformable member are respectively connected to the first charging module and the rotating member. Before the charging plug is inserted into the charging interface, the telescopic member is connected to the charging plug. When the charging plug is engaged with the charging interface for charging, the telescopic member can retract towards the rotating member to detach from the charging plug.

[0014] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot further includes a photovoltaic module and a pressure sensor disposed on the body. The photovoltaic module is movable relative to the body to change its light-receiving area and is configured to generate electrical energy through photoelectric conversion. The pressure sensor is disposed on the outer surface of the charging plug and protrudes relative to the outer surface of the charging plug. The pressure sensor is configured to detect the force applied to the charging plug. When the force is within a preset pressure range, the telescopic member retracts towards the rotating member to separate from the charging plug, the moving component moves the body to an area where the light intensity is higher than a light intensity threshold, and the photovoltaic module moves relative to the body to increase its light-receiving area.

[0015] Secondly, this application provides an energy storage system. The energy storage system includes the energy storage robot and charging device described in any of the above embodiments. The charging device includes at least one second charging module, which can cooperate with a first charging module of the energy storage robot to charge the energy storage robot.

[0016] In the energy storage robot and energy storage system of this application, the energy storage robot has a first charging module for charging mounted on the telescopic part of the connecting component. The rotation of the rotating part of the connecting component and the movement of the telescopic part are used to change the position of the first charging module relative to the robot body, so as to reach the position of the second charging module for charging on the charging device. This enables the first charging module and the second charging module to cooperate, allowing the energy storage robot to be charged by the charging device without human intervention, which is very convenient and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application 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 this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the energy storage system according to some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating and telescopic components according to some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-section of the energy storage robot as captured by line III-III.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shown is a partial cross-sectional view of the energy storage robot, cut by line IV-IV.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of an energy storage robot according to some embodiments of this application in the state of photovoltaic module deployment.

[0025] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows:

[0026] Energy storage system 1000;

[0027] Energy storage robot 100; battery module 10; body 20; receiving slot 21; sliding slot 23; sealing cover 25; positioning module 30; first charging module 40; charging plug 41; moving component 50; connecting component 70; rotating component 71; rotating shaft 711; substrate 713; telescopic component 73; telescopic part 731; piezoelectric telescopic part 7311; ball joint 733; deformable component 75; camera 81; pressure sensor 83; photovoltaic module 90;

[0028] Charging device 300; second charging module (charging interface) 330. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0031] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] 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.

[0034] When users are outdoors and need electricity, they typically choose outdoor power supplies. However, the weight of outdoor power supplies increases with the amount of stored energy, making it impossible to simultaneously meet the needs of convenience and large capacity for outdoor power use. Therefore, a large-capacity energy storage robot with autonomous mobility can solve these problems to some extent. Typically, energy storage robots are recharged using charging devices. Specifically, after the energy storage robot moves near the charging device, staff insert the charging plug into the charging port, which is very inconvenient. To solve this problem, this application provides an energy storage robot 100 (… Figure 1 and Figure 5 (as shown) and energy storage system 1000 ( Figure 1 (As shown).

[0035] Please refer to this as well. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The present application provides an energy storage system 1000 including an energy storage robot 100 and a charging device 300. The charging device 300 includes at least one second charging module 330, which can cooperate with the first charging module 40 of the energy storage robot 100 to charge the energy storage robot 100.

[0036] Specifically, the energy storage system 1000 is a system for storing, scheduling, and utilizing energy. The energy storage system 1000 includes an energy storage device (energy storage robot 100) that provides energy for scheduling or utilizing energy, and a charging device 300 that stores energy and replenishes the energy storage robot 100 with electrical power. The energy storage system 1000 can be any system possessing the above functions, for example: the energy storage system 1000 is a cleaning system, the energy storage robot 100 is a cleaning robot, and the charging device 300 is a power supply base station that supplies power to the cleaning robot so that it can move using electrical energy; the energy storage system 1000 is a logistics system, the energy storage robot 100 is a logistics robot, and the charging device 300 is a charging pile that supplies power to the logistics robot so that it can move using electrical energy; the energy storage system 1000 is a new energy vehicle system, the energy storage robot 100 is a new energy vehicle, and the charging device 300 is a charging pile that supplies power to the new energy vehicle so that it can move using electrical energy.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 This application uses the energy storage system 1000 as an example of a power dispatching system. In this case, the energy storage robot 100 is a mobile energy storage power source, and the charging device 300 is a charging pile. The charging pile replenishes the energy storage robot 100 with power so that the energy storage robot 100 can move using electrical energy and perform power dispatching and utilization. Specifically, the second charging module 330 is a structure in the charging device 300 used to cooperate with the first charging module 40 (described below) of the energy storage robot 100. After the first charging module 40 and the second charging module 330 cooperate, the charging device 300 replenishes the energy storage robot 100 with power through the connection between the two. The second charging module 330 is disposed on the charging device 300, and the number of second charging modules 330 can be one or more. When the number of second charging modules 330 is one or more, any first charging module 40 that can cooperate with the energy storage robot 100 can cooperate with at least one second charging module 330.

[0038] It should be noted that the specific structure and properties of the energy storage robot 100 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those of the energy storage robot 100 in the embodiments below. The specific structure and properties of the charging device 300 in this embodiment are exactly the same as those of the charging device 300 in the above embodiments. It can be understood that the energy storage system 1000 includes at least the same beneficial effects as the energy storage robot 100. Therefore, for the beneficial effects of the energy storage system 1000, please refer to the beneficial effects of the energy storage robot 100 described below.

[0039] Please refer to this as well. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an energy storage robot 100. The energy storage robot 100 includes a body 20, a moving component 50, a battery module 10, a first charging module 40, and a connecting component 70. The moving component 50 is disposed on the body 20 and configured to move the body 20. The battery module 10 is mounted on the body 20 and electrically connected to the moving component 50. The battery module 10 is configured to provide electrical energy to the energy storage robot 100. The first charging module 40 is electrically connected to the battery module 10 and is configured to charge the battery module 10. The connecting component 70 is disposed on the body 20 and includes a rotating member 71 and a telescopic member 73. The rotating member 71 is disposed on the body 20 and rotatably connected to the body 20, and one end of the telescopic member 73 is connected to the rotating member 71. The first charging module 40 is mounted on the other end of the telescopic member 73, which is configured to move relative to the rotating member 71, so that the first charging module 40 extends relative to the body 20 to a target position. The target position is the same as the position of the second charging module 330 on the charging device 300.

[0040] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 is a power distribution device integrating energy storage, autonomous movement, and intelligent control functions. The energy storage robot 100 can autonomously move to a target location according to the user's power demand and provide regular or temporary power supply. The energy storage robot 100 can be used, but is not limited to, in scenarios such as outdoor camping, dynamic energy management, emergency disaster relief, and microgrid support to address the power needs of areas without a power grid or with unstable power. The energy of the energy storage robot 100 can be provided by rechargeable battery modules, non-rechargeable battery modules, or charging structures (such as photovoltaic panels) installed within the energy storage robot 100, ensuring that the energy storage robot 100 has sufficient stored energy.

[0041] The body 20 is the main body of the energy storage robot 100, used to house and install other components of the energy storage robot 100 besides the body 20 itself. In its normal operating state when the energy storage robot 100 is placed on the ground, the side closer to the ground is the bottom. The materials of the body 20 include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, or a combination of both. When the body 20 is made of metal, it has high structural strength, is not easily damaged, and provides better protection for other components housed within it, resulting in a long service life for the energy storage robot 100. When the body 20 is made of plastic, it is lighter and less expensive, giving the energy storage robot 100 a lightweight advantage.

[0042] The moving component 50 is a component in the energy storage robot 100 used to propel the robot 100. The moving component 50 is mounted on the body 20, typically at the bottom. The moving component 50 may include a drive element (not shown) and an actuator. The drive element is a power-providing component, such as a drive motor, internal combustion engine, or pneumatic motor. The actuator is a component for direct movement, such as tracks or wheels. The drive element is directly connected to the actuator and transmits power directly to the actuator to drive its movement, thereby enabling the moving component 50 to move the energy storage robot 100. The movement of the energy storage robot 100 by the moving component 50 can be, but is not limited to, translation, rotation, or a combination of translation and rotation. Furthermore, the mobile component 50 may also include a transmission component, which connects the driving component and the actuator. That is, the driving component is indirectly connected to the actuator through the transmission component. The driving component directly transmits power to the transmission component, and then transmits it to the actuator through the transmission component, so as to make the actuator move, thereby enabling the mobile component 50 to drive the energy storage robot 100 to move.

[0043] Battery module 10 is the core module of energy storage robot 100, used for storing and releasing electrical energy. Depending on the different application scenarios of energy storage robot 100, the energy storage robot 100 has different capacities, meaning battery module 10 has different capacities. For example, in small household or commercial energy storage robots 100, the capacity of battery module 10 is typically several kilowatt-hours to tens of kilowatt-hours. In industrial energy storage robots 100, the capacity of battery module 10 is typically tens to hundreds of kilowatt-hours. Battery module 10 is housed within energy storage robot 100 and can be electrically connected to other functional components such as moving component 50 to provide power to these components. First charging module 40 is used to charge battery module 10. First charging module 40 is electrically connected to battery module 10 so that first charging module 40 can store received or generated electrical energy into battery module 10, thereby replenishing the power of energy storage robot 100.

[0044] The connecting component 70 is used to connect the energy storage robot 100 to the charging device 300 for charging. The connecting component 70 is disposed on the body 20, specifically in a location on the outer wall of the body 20 that corresponds to the charging device 300, such as the top or side of the body 20. Figure 1 As shown, this application exemplifies a connection assembly 70 disposed on the side of the fuselage 20. A rotating member 71 is a structure in the connection assembly 70 capable of rotating relative to the fuselage 20. The rotating member 71 is disposed on the top or side of the fuselage 20 and rotatably connected to the fuselage 20. A telescopic member 73 is a structure in the connection assembly 70 capable of moving relative to the rotating member 71, i.e., the telescopic member 73 is capable of moving relative to the fuselage 20.

[0045] The telescopic member 73 has two ends in its extending direction. One end of the telescopic member 73 is connected to the rotating member 71. The connection between the telescopic member 73 and the rotating member 71 can be either a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection. A detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, one or more combinations of methods such as screw connections and snap-fit ​​connections. A non-detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, one or more combinations of methods such as gluing, welding, and sintering. This definition will be used for both detachable and non-detachable connections in the future and will not be elaborated further.

[0046] The other end of the telescopic member 73 is used to mount the first charging module 40. The first charging module 40 can then move under the influence of the telescopic member 73. Specifically, the telescopic member 73 can rotate and / or move relative to the rotating member 71, which can rotate relative to the body 20. Under the direct influence of the telescopic member 73 and / or the indirect influence of the rotating member 71, the first charging module 40 can extend relative to the body 20 to any position within the extreme range of motion of the telescopic member 73. When the energy storage robot 100 needs to be charged by the charging device 300, the connecting component 70 drives the first charging module 40 to extend relative to the body 20 to the position where the second charging module 330 is located on the charging device 300, i.e., the target position. This allows the first charging module 40 to cooperate with the second charging module 330 so that the charging device 300 can charge the energy storage robot 100. In some embodiments, only one second charging module 330 is provided on the charging device 300; in this case, the position of the second charging module 330 is the target position. In some other embodiments, the charging device 300 is provided with one or more second charging modules 330, and the position of the second charging module 330 that can cooperate with the first charging module 40 is the target position.

[0047] The energy storage robot 100 of this application has a first charging module 40 for charging mounted on the telescopic member 73 of the connecting component 70. The rotation of the rotating member 71 of the connecting component 70 and the movement of the telescopic member 73 are used to change the position of the first charging module 40 relative to the body 20, so as to reach the position of the second charging module 330 for charging on the charging device 300. This enables the first charging module 40 and the second charging module 330 to cooperate, allowing the energy storage robot 100 to be charged by the charging device 300 without human intervention, which is very convenient and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 further includes a positioning module 30, which is disposed on the body 20 and configured to detect the real-time position of the energy storage robot 100. The moving component 50 moves the body 20 to the charging device 300 according to the real-time position.

[0049] Specifically, the positioning module 30 is a module in the energy storage robot 100 used to detect the real-time position of the energy storage robot 100. The positioning module 30 is located on the body 20 to directly reflect the real-time position of the energy storage robot 100. In some embodiments, the positioning module 30 uses a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to receive satellite signals for positioning. GNSS can be, but is not limited to, Global Positioning System (GPS), GLONASS, Galileo Satellite Navigation System, or BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. In other embodiments, the positioning module 30 uses a cellular network for positioning, estimating the real-time position of the energy storage robot 100 by the strength or time difference of communication signals with nearby base stations. Furthermore, the positioning module 30 can also be used for navigation, tracking, and motion monitoring of the energy storage robot 100.

[0050] Understandably, the charging device 300 adapted to the energy storage robot 100 also has a positioning function. The energy storage robot 100 can internally store the position information of each charging device 300, and can also obtain the position information of each charging device 300 through communication with the cloud. Based on the real-time position provided by the positioning module 30 and the position of the charging device 300, the energy storage robot 100 controls the moving component 50 to move the body 20 to the charging device 300 that can charge the energy storage robot 100. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 of this application can reach the location of the charging device 300 through the positioning module 30, and the energy storage robot 100 and the charging device 300 achieve initial positional coordination, facilitating more precise subsequent coordination.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 also includes a camera 81 configured to acquire real-time images for identifying the location of the second charging module 330.

[0052] Specifically, since the charging device 300 may include one or more second charging modules 330, and at least one second charging module 330 can cooperate with the battery module 10 of the energy storage robot 100, the camera 81 is used to acquire images of at least all the second charging modules 330 including the charging device 300 to identify the target location and further realize the cooperation between the first charging module 40 and the second charging module 330. The real-time image refers to the actual image of the charging device 300 acquired by the camera 81 at the moment of image acquisition, reflecting the relative positional relationship between the charging device 300 and the energy storage robot 100, as well as the specific position of the second charging module 330 on the charging device 300. In some embodiments, the real-time image only includes the charging device 300; in other embodiments, the real-time image includes both the charging device 300 and the energy storage robot 100.

[0053] The camera 81 is mounted on the body 20. The camera 81 is usually mounted on the top or side of the body 20 so that the real-time image captured can clearly show the features of the charging device 300 and the second charging module 330 on it, so as to facilitate subsequent analysis and processing to identify the location of the second charging module 330 and make the subsequent charging process more efficient.

[0054] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 can obtain the location of all second charging modules 330 through real-time images, and sequentially engage the first charging module 40 with each of the second charging modules 330 to determine and reach the location of the second charging module 330 corresponding to the first charging module 40, i.e., the target location. In other embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 can directly obtain the location of the second charging module 330 corresponding to the first charging module 40, i.e., the target location, through real-time images. Therefore, in both of the above embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 identifies the location of the second charging modules 330 through real-time images, so that the first charging module 40 reaches the target location based on the information provided by the real-time images.

[0055] In some examples, the moving component 50 moves the body 20 according to its position to bring the first charging module 40 to the target position. Based on real-time images, the energy storage robot 100 can determine the target position. At this point, the moving component 50 can further adjust the position of the body 20 according to its position to bring the first charging module 40 to the target position and align it more precisely with the second charging module 330 for operation. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 of this application can utilize the information provided by the camera 81 and, through the moving component 50, achieve more precise positioning between the energy storage robot 100 and the charging device 300, allowing for a more efficient subsequent charging process.

[0056] In other examples, the rotating component 71 rotates according to its position to move the first charging module 40 to the target position. Based on real-time images, the energy storage robot 100 can determine the target position. At this time, the rotating component 71 can rotate according to its position to move the telescopic component 73 connected to it and the first charging module 40 mounted on the telescopic component 73 to rotate, so that the first charging module 40 reaches the target position and is more precisely aligned and engaged with the second charging module 330. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 of this application can utilize the information provided by the camera 81 and, through the rotating component 71, achieve a more precise positional engagement between the energy storage robot 100 and the charging device 300, allowing for a more efficient subsequent charging process.

[0057] In some other examples, the telescopic member 73 moves according to its position to move the first charging module 40 to the target position. Based on real-time images, the energy storage robot 100 can determine the target position. At this time, the telescopic member 73 can move according to its position, including rotation or movement, thereby causing the first charging module 40 mounted on it to move synchronously, thus enabling the first charging module 40 to reach the target position and align and cooperate more precisely with the second charging module 330. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 of this application can utilize the information provided by the camera 81 and, through the telescopic member 73, achieve more precise positioning cooperation between the energy storage robot 100 and the charging device 300, allowing the subsequent charging process to be performed more efficiently.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the rotating member 71 includes a rotating shaft 711 and a base plate 713. The rotating shaft 711 is disposed on the housing 20 and configured to rotate relative to the housing 20. The side of the base plate 713 closest to the housing 20 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 711, so that the rotating shaft 711 drives the base plate 713 to rotate relative to the housing 20. The other side of the base plate 713 is connected to one end of the telescopic member 73, so that the telescopic member 73 rotates relative to the housing 20 under the drive of the base plate 713.

[0059] Specifically, the rotating shaft 711 is used to transmit the rotation of the rotating member 71 relative to the body 20. The rotating shaft 711 is mounted on the body 20 and rotatably connected to it, such as by the body 20 driving the rotating shaft 711 to rotate via a rotating motor (not shown). The rotating shaft 711 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the body 20, with a rotation angle of ±360°. At this angle, the rotating shaft 711 can drive the telescopic member 73 to rotate in any direction. The substrate 713 is used to transmit the rotation of the rotating shaft 711 to the telescopic member 73 and provide a stable mounting position for the telescopic member 73. In the thickness direction of the substrate 713, the substrate 713 includes a side near the body 20 and a side connected to the telescopic member 73. The side of the substrate 713 near the body 20 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 711. The connection between the substrate 713 and the rotating shaft 711 can be detachable or non-detachable.

[0060] When the pivot 711 rotates relative to the body 20, the pivot 711 drives the substrate 713 to rotate relative to the body 20 as well. The side of the substrate 713 connected to the telescopic member 73 faces the side closest to the body 20. The telescopic member 73 is fixedly connected to the substrate 713; the connection between the telescopic member 73 and the substrate 713 can be detachable or non-detachable. At this time, when the pivot 711 drives the substrate 713 to rotate relative to the body 20, the substrate 713 simultaneously drives the telescopic member 73 to rotate synchronously relative to the body 20. The telescopic member 73, the substrate 713, and the pivot 711 move as a unified whole. Therefore, the first charging module 40, located at the free end of the telescopic member 73, can point to any angle through the rotation of the pivot 711, and thus move under the influence of the telescopic member 73, resulting in a larger range of motion for the first charging module 40.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the telescopic member 73 includes a plurality of telescopic portions 731 connected in sequence, and adjacent telescopic portions 731 are rotatably connected by ball joints 733. The first charging module 40 is disposed on the telescopic portion 731 farthest from the substrate 713, and the telescopic portion 731 farthest from the substrate 713 is a piezoelectric telescopic portion 7311.

[0062] In the above embodiment, the telescopic part 731 is the smallest moving unit of the telescopic member 73 during its movement. Specifically, the telescopic part 731 can be a long strip structure with a certain length, so that the telescopic part 731 can extend and retract relative to the body 20, and its free end can be adjusted to adjust its relative position with the body 20. The centerline of the telescopic part 731 is a straight line, so that the maximum length of the telescopic part 731 extending relative to the body 20 is longer under the same mass. There are multiple telescopic parts 731. In this document, "multiple" refers to one or more, such as two, three, or four, etc. This definition is used for subsequent multiples without further elaboration. The more telescopic parts 731 there are, the more flexible the movement of the telescopic member 73. Multiple telescopic parts 731 are connected sequentially in the length direction so that the maximum extendable length of the telescopic member 73 is less than or equal to the sum of the lengths of the telescopic parts 731. This length determines the longest distance that the first charging module 40 can extend relative to the body 20.

[0063] The ball joint 733 is used to connect any two adjacent telescopic parts 731. At this time, the two telescopic parts 731 are rotatably connected through the ball joint 733, so that they can perform relative movements with multiple degrees of freedom. Among all the telescopic parts 731, taking the substrate 713 as a reference, any telescopic part 731 not connected to the substrate 713 is connected to the telescopic part 731 at its front end (closer to the substrate 713) through the ball joint 733, and can rotate relative to the telescopic part 731 with multiple degrees of freedom. Therefore, when the first charging module 40 extends to any position, the movement mode of the telescopic part 731 has multiple selectable movement schemes. For example, when there are three telescopic sections 731, and the energy storage robot 100 determines that the target position is 1m upward and 0.5m eastward relative to the current position of the first charging module 40, the movement scheme of the telescopic member 73 can be as follows: the first telescopic section 731 extends upward by 1m, and the second telescopic section 731 extends eastward by 0.5m; the movement scheme of the telescopic member 73 can also be as follows: the first telescopic section 731 extends upward by 1m and eastward by 0.5m; the movement scheme of the telescopic member 73 can also be as follows: the second telescopic section 731 extends upward by 1m, and the third telescopic section 731 extends eastward by 0.5m. Furthermore, the energy storage robot 100 can evaluate parameters such as the expected power consumption of each movement scheme of the telescopic member 73 to select the optimal movement scheme.

[0064] Of all the telescopic portions 731, the one furthest from the substrate 713 is used to mount the first charging module 40, allowing the first charging module 40 to extend to a greater distance relative to the body 20. The first charging module 40 is electrically connected to the battery module 10 via a wire (not shown). The length of the wire is greater than the sum of the lengths of all the telescopic portions 731, and the wire passes through and connects to each telescopic portion 731 sequentially, thus ensuring a relatively stable electrical connection between the first charging module 40 and the battery module 10. Furthermore, the telescopic portion 731 furthest from the substrate 713 is a piezoelectric telescopic portion 7311 that can automatically extend and retract, in addition to being rotatably connected to another telescopic portion 731 via a ball joint 733. When energized, the piezoelectric telescopic portion 7311 can extend and retract in the length direction, allowing for more flexible movement of the first charging module 40 mounted thereon. Therefore, the first charging module 40 provided in the piezoelectric telescopic part 7311 can extend and retract in multiple directions through the movement of multiple telescopic parts 731, and the first charging module 40 has a larger range of movement.

[0065] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the telescopic member 73 has a folded state and an extended state. In the extended state, the telescopic member 73 extends relative to the body 20. In the folded state, the telescopic member 73 is retracted within the body 20. The telescopic member 73 is rotatably connected to the base plate 713 via a ball joint 733.

[0066] Specifically, when the energy storage robot 100 needs charging, the telescopic member 73 is in an extended state. At this time, each telescopic part 731 in the telescopic member 73 moves and extends towards the target position, increasing the overall extension dimension of the telescopic member 73. The telescopic member 73 extends relative to the body 20, allowing the first charging module 40 to move to the target position. Furthermore, the telescopic member 73 can also be in an extended state when the energy storage robot 100 needs to balance its center of gravity. For example, when the energy storage robot 100 is operating on an inclined slope, the energy storage robot 100 adjusts the state of the telescopic member 73 according to its current center of gravity, so that the telescopic member 73 stabilizes the overall center of gravity of the energy storage robot 100 through its own weight, increasing the stability and safety of the energy storage robot 100 during operation.

[0067] When the energy storage robot 100 is not requiring charging, the telescopic component 73 is in a folded state. In this state, each telescopic part 731 of the telescopic component 73 moves towards the body 20 and folds, reducing the overall extended size of the telescopic component 73. The connection between the telescopic component 73 and the substrate 713 also uses a ball joint 733, allowing the telescopic part 731 connected to the substrate 713 to move with multiple degrees of freedom relative to the substrate 713. After folding, the telescopic parts 731 of the telescopic component 73 move closer together, and the telescopic part 731 connected to the substrate 713 causes all the remaining telescopic parts 731 to move closer to the substrate 713, with all telescopic parts 731 retracting into the body 20. On the one hand, the structure of the energy storage robot 100 is more compact, and it can prevent damage to the connecting component 70 under external force; on the other hand, the folded state reduces the impact of severe weather, such as rain, snow, hail, or sandstorms, on the first charging module 40 and / or the connecting component 70, thus extending the service life of the energy storage robot 100.

[0068] In summary, the telescopic component 73 includes a folded state and an extended state, so that the telescopic component 73 can flexibly respond to the working state of the energy storage robot 100, such as the charging state or the working state of a specific environment, and increase the structural stability and service life of the energy storage robot 100.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 2 to 4In some embodiments, the side of the housing 20 where the connecting assembly 70 is mounted is provided with a receiving groove 21, a sliding groove 23, and a sealing cover 25. The receiving groove 21 is configured to receive the rotating member 71 and the telescopic member 73 in the folded state. The sliding groove 23 is located at one end of the receiving groove 21 and communicates with the receiving groove 21. The sealing cover 25 is received within the sliding groove 23 and can slide relative to the sliding groove 23 to open or close the receiving groove 21.

[0070] In the above embodiment, to protect the connecting component 70 and / or the first charging module 40, the body 20 is provided with a cooperating receiving groove 21, a sliding groove 23, and a sealing cover 25 on the side where the connecting component 70 is installed. The receiving groove 21 is a spatial structure for accommodating at least a portion of the connecting component 70. Specifically, the receiving groove 21 is used to accommodate the rotating member 71 and the telescopic member 73 in its folded state. When the telescopic member 73 is in its extended state, the rotating member 71 and at least a portion of the telescopic member 73 are accommodated in the receiving groove 21. When the telescopic member 73 is in its folded state, the rotating member 71 and all of the telescopic member 73 are accommodated in the receiving groove 21.

[0071] The sealing cap 25 is used to seal the receiving groove 21 to prevent external moisture, impurities, and other contaminants from entering the receiving groove 21. The sliding groove 23 is used to receive the sealing cap 25 and provide sliding space for the sealing cap 25. The sliding groove 23 is formed at one end of the receiving groove 21 in a direction perpendicular to the depth direction of the receiving groove 21 and communicates with the receiving groove 21. The communication path formed by the sliding groove 23 and the receiving groove 21 allows the sealing cap 25 to enter or exit. The sealing cap 25 can slide relative to the sliding groove 23 on this communication path to open or close the receiving groove 21. When sealing the receiving groove 21 is not required, the sealing cap 25 is housed within the sliding groove 23 to avoid interfering with the movement of the connecting assembly 70. When sealing the receiving groove 21 is required, the sealing cap 25 slides onto the communication path and closes the receiving groove 21, as shown in Figure 3.

[0072] Therefore, the sealing cover 25 can open or close the receiving groove 21 by sliding it in the sliding groove 23, thereby separating the connecting component 70 and / or the first charging module 40 located in the receiving groove 21 from the external environment of the body 20. This can protect the connecting component 70 and / or the first charging module 40, reduce the corrosion of the first charging module 40 and / or the connecting component 70 by severe weather, such as rain, snow, hail or sandstorm, and extend the service life of the energy storage robot 100.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the first charging module 40 includes a charging plug 41, and the second charging module 330 is a charging interface 330. A telescopic member 73 is detachably connected to the first charging module 40. The connecting assembly 70 also includes a deformable member 75. The deformable member 75 surrounds the telescopic member 73 and is capable of deformation. The opposite ends of the deformable member 75 are respectively connected to the first charging module 40 and the rotating member 71. Before the charging plug 41 is inserted into the charging interface 330, the telescopic member 73 is connected to the charging plug 41. When the charging plug 41 is engaged with the charging interface 330 for charging, the telescopic member 73 can retract towards the rotating member 71 to detach from the charging plug 41.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 can be plugged in to enable the charging device 300 to charge the energy storage robot 100. After the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 are plugged in, there is a certain bonding force between them, such as the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 strengthening the connection through an interference fit. The deformable member 75 is a structure in the connecting assembly 70 used to connect the first charging module 40 and the rotating member 71. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 5 The deformable component 75 is a hollow tubular structure capable of deformation, such as a flexible hose or corrugated pipe. The deformable component 75 surrounds the telescopic component 73 so that the entire outer wall of the telescopic component 73 is covered by the deformable component 75. The deformable component 75 has two opposing open ends in the longitudinal direction, one end of which is connected to the outer edge of the first charging module 40, and the other end is connected to the rotating component 71. At this time, the deformable component 75 and its internal telescopic component 73 are simultaneously connected to both the first charging module 40 and the rotating component 71.

[0075] The connection between the deformable component 75 and the first charging module 40 can be detachable or non-detachable, while the connection between the telescopic component 73 and the first charging module 40 can be detachable, meaning the telescopic component 73 and the first charging module 40 can be disconnected. Before the charging plug 41 is inserted into the charging interface 330, the charging plug 41 is connected to both the deformable component 75 and the telescopic component 73, allowing the charging plug 41 to move under the influence of the telescopic component 73. When the charging plug 41 is charging in conjunction with the charging interface 330, the charging plug 41 can be connected only to the deformable component 75, disconnecting from the telescopic component 73. In this case, the telescopic component 73 can retract towards the rotating component 71, allowing the deformable component 75 to act as a medium connecting the charging plug 41 and the rotating component 71. Because the deformable component 75 can deform, the energy storage robot 100 is flexibly connected to the charging plug 41, enabling the energy storage robot 100 to move more flexibly relative to the charging plug 41, thus increasing its range of motion.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 further includes a photovoltaic module 90 and a pressure sensor 83 disposed on the body 20. The photovoltaic module 90 is movable relative to the body 20 to change its light-receiving area and is configured to generate electrical energy through photoelectric conversion. The pressure sensor 83 is disposed on the outer surface of the charging plug 41 and protrudes relative to the outer surface of the charging plug 41. The pressure sensor 83 is configured to detect the force applied to the charging plug 41. When the force is within a preset pressure range, the telescopic member 73 retracts towards the rotating member 71 to separate from the charging plug 41, and the moving component 50 moves the body 20 to an area where the light intensity is higher than the light intensity threshold. The photovoltaic module 90 moves relative to the body 20 to increase its light-receiving area.

[0077] Specifically, the photovoltaic module 90 is a structure used to replenish the power of the energy storage robot 100. The photovoltaic module 90 is electrically connected to the battery module 10 and converts light energy into electrical energy to charge the battery module 10. The photovoltaic module 90 may include monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic panels, polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic panels, and thin-film photovoltaic panels, etc. The photovoltaic module 90 can move relative to the body 20 to change its light-receiving area. Specifically, the photovoltaic module 90 has a retracted state and an extended state. In the retracted state, at least a portion of the photovoltaic module 90 is retracted within the body 20, or closely attached to the body 20, or otherwise minimizes the space it occupies. In the extended state, the photovoltaic module 90 is extended, and its light-receiving area is larger than that in the retracted state.

[0078] The pressure sensor 83 is a device used to detect the force exerted on at least a portion of the outer surface of the charging plug 41 during the engagement of the first charging module 40 and the second charging module 330. The magnitude of the force measured by the pressure sensor 83 reflects the engagement status of the first charging module 40 and the second charging module 330, i.e., the insertion status of the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330. The pressure sensor 83 is positioned on the outer surface of the charging plug 41, and it detects the force exerted on the outer surface of the charging plug 41 corresponding to its position. The position of the pressure sensor 83 is related to the force it can detect on the charging plug 41. Therefore, the pressure sensors 83 are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the charging plug 41 to more comprehensively reflect the force exerted on the charging plug 41 during the insertion process of the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330.

[0079] In some embodiments, the pressure sensor 83 protrudes relative to the outer surface of the charging plug 41, enabling the pressure sensor 83 to detect the force applied to the charging plug 41 more quickly and sensitively. Of course, in other embodiments, the pressure sensor 83 may be embedded in the charging plug 41, with both outer surfaces flush.

[0080] The preset pressure range is the reasonable range of force exerted on the outer surface of the charging plug 41 when the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 are stably connected. When the force is within the preset pressure range, the energy storage robot 100 determines that the connection between the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 is stable, and the charging device 300 can stably charge the energy storage robot 100. At this time, the energy storage robot 100 disconnects the telescopic member 73 from the charging plug 41, and the telescopic member 73 retracts into the rotating member 71. The first charging module 40 and the energy storage robot 100 are mainly connected through the deformable member 75. When the moving component 50 drives the body 20 to move, the deformable member 75 can deform so that the stability of the connection between the charging plug 41 and the charging interface 330 is not affected by the movement of the body 20. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 can move while charging, and the range of movement does not exceed the area centered on the charging device 300 and with the maximum deformation length of the deformable member 75 as the radius.

[0081] Since the energy storage robot 100 does not need to remain stationary, it can simultaneously perform charging and other tasks, such as charging via the photovoltaic module 90. The light intensity threshold is the minimum light intensity at which the photovoltaic module 90 can charge the battery module 10. The energy storage robot 100 can acquire the light intensity of at least a portion of its surrounding area at the current moment and compare it with the light intensity threshold to determine the area where the energy storage robot 100 can charge via the photovoltaic module 90.

[0082] In some embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 includes an optical sensor capable of directly acquiring the light intensity at the current location of the robot. In other embodiments, the energy storage robot 100 obtains the light intensity of its surrounding area at the current moment through communication with the cloud. After the energy storage robot 100 arrives at the area, the photovoltaic module 90 fully or partially deploys relative to the robot body 20 to increase its light-receiving area. The photovoltaic module 90 receives more light energy, thus replenishing the battery module 10 with more electrical energy. Therefore, the energy storage robot 100 can replenish its energy faster and has a longer operating time.

[0083] In other embodiments, when the applied force is within a preset pressure range, the telescopic member 73 also retracts towards the rotating member 71 to separate from the charging plug 41, allowing the energy storage robot 100 to move within a certain range and continue working. The energy storage robot 100 can simultaneously perform charging and discharging processes. Its main application scenario is when the energy storage robot 100 needs to perform relatively urgent power supply tasks. In this case, due to the deformation and connection functions of the deformable member 75, the energy storage robot 100 can move while charging to reach the location of the power-consuming device and supply it with power. The working process of the energy storage robot 100 is quite flexible.

[0084] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. Furthermore, other implementation methods can be derived from the above embodiments, allowing for structural and logical substitutions and changes without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0085] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An energy storage robot, characterized in that, include: body; A movable component is disposed on the body and configured to move the body; A battery module is installed on the body and electrically connected to the mobile component, and the battery module is configured to provide power to the energy storage robot; A first charging module is electrically connected to the battery module, and the first charging module is configured to charge the battery module. and A connecting component is disposed on the body of the device. The connecting component includes a rotating component and a telescopic component. The rotating component is disposed on the body of the device and rotatably connected to the body of the device. One end of the telescopic component is connected to the rotating component. The first charging module is installed on the other end of the telescopic component. The telescopic component is configured to move relative to the rotating component, so that the first charging module extends relative to the body of the device to a target position. The target position is the position of the second charging module on the charging device.

2. The energy storage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning module is disposed on the body and configured to detect the real-time position of the energy storage robot. The moving component moves the body to the charging device according to the real-time position.

3. The energy storage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The camera is configured to capture real-time images, which are used to identify the location of the second charging module. The moving component moves the body according to its location, thereby moving the first charging module to the target location; and / or, The rotating component rotates according to its position to drive the first charging module to the target position; and / or, The telescopic component moves according to its location to drive the first charging module to the target location.

4. The energy storage robot according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The rotating component includes a rotating shaft and a base plate. The rotating shaft is disposed on the machine body and configured to rotate relative to the machine body. The side of the base plate closest to the machine body is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft so that the rotating shaft drives the base plate to rotate relative to the machine body. The other side of the base plate is connected to one end of the telescopic component so that the telescopic component rotates relative to the machine body under the drive of the base plate.

5. The energy storage robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes multiple telescopic parts connected in sequence. Adjacent telescopic parts are rotatably connected by ball joints. The first charging module is disposed on the telescopic part farthest from the substrate. The telescopic part farthest from the substrate is a piezoelectric telescopic part.

6. The energy storage robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic component has a folded state and an extended state. When the telescopic component is in the extended state, it extends out relative to the body. When the telescopic component is in the folded state, it is retracted into the body. The telescopic component is rotatably connected to the base plate via a ball joint.

7. The energy storage robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side of the body where the connecting component is installed is provided with a receiving groove, a sliding groove and a sealing cover. The receiving groove is configured to receive the rotating component and the telescopic component in the folded state. The sliding groove is located at one end of the receiving groove and communicates with the receiving groove. The sealing cover is received in the sliding groove and can slide relative to the sliding groove to open or close the receiving groove.

8. The energy storage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging module includes a charging plug, and the second charging module is a charging interface; the telescopic member is detachably connected to the first charging module; the connecting assembly further includes: A deformable component surrounds the telescopic component and is capable of deformation. The opposite ends of the deformable component are respectively connected to the first charging module and the rotating component. Before the charging plug is inserted into the charging interface, the telescopic member is connected to the charging plug. When the charging plug is engaged with the charging interface for charging, the telescopic member can retract to the rotating member to separate from the charging plug.

9. The energy storage robot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The energy storage robot also includes: A photovoltaic module disposed on the fuselage, the photovoltaic module being movable relative to the fuselage to change its light-receiving area, and configured to generate electrical energy through photoelectric conversion; and A pressure sensor is disposed on the outer surface of the charging plug and protrudes relative to the outer surface of the charging plug. The pressure sensor is configured to detect the force applied to the charging plug. When the force is within a preset pressure range, the telescopic member retracts to the rotating member to separate from the charging plug, the moving component drives the body to move to an area where the light intensity is higher than the light intensity threshold, and the photovoltaic module moves relative to the body to increase the light-receiving area.

10. An energy storage system, characterized in that, include: The energy storage robot according to any one of claims 1-9; and A charging device, comprising at least one second charging module, the second charging module being capable of cooperating with a first charging module of the energy storage robot to enable the charging device to charge the energy storage robot.

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