Self-moving device parking device

Abstract

The application provides a self-moving device parking device, comprising a bottom plate, a protective cover arranged on the bottom plate and surrounding the bottom plate to form a containing cavity, one side of the containing cavity being configured with a first opening for the self-moving device to enter or exit the containing cavity, a first door body arranged at the first opening and movably connected with the protective cover, the first door body being used for opening or closing the first opening, and a driving mechanism arranged on the protective cover and transmissionally connected with the first door body, the driving mechanism being used for driving the first door body to move relative to the protective cover. Through the self-moving device parking device and the self-moving device base station provided by the application, the carrying of the self-moving device by the personnel outside the self-moving device base station can be blocked, and the anti-theft property of the self-moving device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of self-moving devices, and particularly to a parking device for self-moving devices. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, self-operated mobile devices for yards can be moved to a base station for charging and maintenance after cleaning the yard and / or mowing the lawn. These base stations typically consist of a base plate and charging stations mounted on it, and are usually located in the yard. This exposes the self-operated mobile devices to the outdoor environment during charging and maintenance, failing to prevent human contact and resulting in poor theft prevention. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a self-moving device parking device to solve the above-mentioned defects.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a self-moving device parking device, including: a base plate; a protective cover disposed on the base plate and enclosing the base plate to form a receiving cavity, one side of the receiving cavity having a first opening for the self-moving device to enter and exit the receiving cavity; a first door body disposed at the first opening and movably connected to the protective cover, the first door body being used to open or close the first opening; and a drive mechanism disposed on the protective cover and throttle connected to the first door body, for driving the first door body to move relative to the protective cover.

[0005] Optionally, the first door body is located within the receiving cavity when the first opening is opened.

[0006] Optionally, when the first door opens the first opening, it is close to the inner top wall of the protective cover, and the first door is parallel or substantially parallel to the inner top wall of the protective cover.

[0007] Optionally, the first door body is used to rotate and move relative to the protective cover under the drive of the drive mechanism, so that the first door body is located in the receiving cavity when the first opening is opened.

[0008] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes: a driving member; a first rotating member disposed on the side wall of the protective cover, and its two ends being rotatably connected to the first door body and the side wall of the protective cover respectively, so that the first door body can rotate relative to the protective cover; and a sliding assembly disposed on the top wall of the protective cover, and connected to the driving member and the first door body respectively, so that the first door body can move relative to the protective cover.

[0009] Optionally, the sliding assembly includes: a lead screw, which is disposed on the top wall of the protective cover along a first direction and connected to the output execution end of the drive member, the first direction being the direction in which the first opening faces the inner wall of the protective cover opposite to it; and a connector, one end of which is rotatably connected to the nut seat of the lead screw, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the first door body.

[0010] Optionally, the sliding component is located in the middle of the inner top wall of the protective cover.

[0011] Optionally, the top of the protective cover is configured with a second opening and a second door, the second door being located at the second opening and movably connected to the inner top wall of the protective cover to open or close the second opening.

[0012] Optionally, a second rotating member is provided on one side of the second door body. The second rotating member includes: a connecting part, which is connected to the second door body; and a clearance part, which is rotatably connected to the inner top wall of the protective cover and connected to the connecting part. The clearance part is provided with a clearance groove, which is used to partially accommodate the part on the protective cover that forms the second opening when the second door body rotates.

[0013] Optionally, a rain sensor is provided on the top of the protective cover.

[0014] Optionally, the first door body includes a first sub-door body and a second sub-door body, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the base plate. The first sub-door body and the second sub-door body are respectively connected to the drive mechanism to open or close the first opening.

[0015] Optionally, the self-moving device parking device further includes: a base station, disposed within the accommodating cavity, for charging and / or caring for the self-moving device.

[0016] The self-moving device parking device provided in this application allows the self-moving device to enter the parking device through a first opening that can automatically open and close after work and / or when charging is required, thereby providing protection and / or charging under the device's protection. The parking device can shield the self-moving device from multiple directions, reducing the likelihood of external objects impacting it and preventing personnel outside the self-moving device's base station from moving it. This enhances the protection of the self-moving device and improves its anti-theft capabilities. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an internal schematic diagram of the self-moving device parking device in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the self-moving device parking device in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a first structural disassembly diagram of the self-moving device parking device in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a disassembled diagram of the second structure of the self-moving device parking device in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the self-moving device parking device in the embodiments of this application when the first opening is open.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the self-moving device parking device in an embodiment of this application when the first opening is open.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the self-moving device parking device in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of section VIII.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top of the protective cover and the drive mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the self-moving device parking device in an embodiment of this application when the second opening is open.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the self-moving device parking device in an embodiment of this application when the second opening is open.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the self-moving device parking device in the application embodiment.

[0029] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0030] 100. Self-moving equipment parking device; 101. Receiving cavity; 10. Base station; 20. Base plate; 21. Guide seat; 30. Protective cover; 31. First opening; 32. First slide groove; 33. Second opening; 34. Fourth extension; 40. First door body; 41. First extension; 42. Second extension; 43. Third extension; 44. First sub-door body; 45. Second sub-door body; 50. Drive mechanism; 51. First rotating component; 52. Drive component; 53. Mounting bracket; 531. Second slide groove; 54. Lead screw; 55. Connector; 60. Guide component; 70. Second door body; 80. Second rotating component; 81. Connecting part; 82. Avoidance part; 821. Avoidance groove; 90. Rain sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments.

[0032] The term "multiple" in this application refers to two or more. Furthermore, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the description of this application are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor as indicating or implying order.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that they are examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design options. Specifically, the use of the words "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 An embodiment of this application provides a self-moving device parking device 100.

[0035] In one embodiment, a receiving cavity 101 may be provided in the self-moving device parking device 100. The self-moving device (not shown) can be housed within the receiving cavity 101, and the self-moving device can enter and exit the receiving cavity 101. The self-moving device parking device 100 may include a base station 10, which can be housed within the receiving cavity 101 and can be fixedly installed on the inner wall of the receiving cavity 101. The base station 10 can interface with the self-moving device entering the receiving cavity 101 and charge and / or care for the self-moving device.

[0036] In the embodiments of this application, the fixing method for fixed installation and fixed connection is not specifically limited. For example, the fixing method may include, but is not limited to, bolt fixing, screw fixing, welding fixing, integral molding fixing, interference fit fixing, etc.

[0037] In the embodiments of the application, the type of self-moving device is not specifically limited. For example, the self-moving device may be, but is not limited to, a yard self-moving device with sweeping, weeding or snow shoveling functions. The self-moving device may have a wheeled or tracked travel mechanism, enabling the self-moving device to travel on the ground and to drive into and out of the receiving cavity 101.

[0038] It is understood that after the base station 10 is connected to the mobile device, it can charge the mobile device via wired or wireless charging. For example, the base station 10 may include a contact charging station, and the discharge contacts or electrode plates of the base station 10 can contact the charging contacts or electrode plates of the mobile device to achieve connection between the base station 10 and the mobile device, allowing the base station 10 to charge the mobile device through the contacting contacts or electrode plates. For example, the charging contacts of the mobile device may be located at one end of the mobile device in the length direction, and / or the electrode plates of the mobile device may be located on both sides of the mobile device in the width direction; the discharge contacts and electrode plates of the base station 10 may be respectively configured to correspond to the charging contacts and electrode plates of the mobile device.

[0039] For example, base station 10 may include a wireless charging station. The mobile device can move to a location that base station 10 can sense, so that base station 10 can complete the sensing and / or charging protocol matching of the mobile device, thereby realizing the docking between base station 10 and the mobile device. Then base station 10 can charge the mobile device through wireless charging technology.

[0040] It is understandable that the principle by which base station 10 charges self-moving devices can be a general principle in the relevant field, and will not be elaborated here. The type of charging pile in base station 10 can be adjusted according to the type of self-moving device that the self-moving device parking device 100 needs to accommodate.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, the specific manner in which the base station 10 can care for the self-moving device is not limited. For example, the manner in which the base station 10 cares for the self-moving device may include, but is not limited to, cleaning the blade used for mowing lawns, cleaning the traveling mechanism, drying the cleaned blade and / or traveling mechanism, and replacing the battery. The type of care provided by the base station 10 for the self-moving device can be adjusted according to the type of self-moving device that the self-moving device parking device 100 needs to accommodate, and the principle of the base station 10's care for the self-moving device can be a general principle in the relevant field, which will not be elaborated here.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 In embodiments of this application, the length direction, width direction, and height direction of the self-moving device parking device 100 can be defined as a first direction, a second direction, and a vertical direction, respectively. For example, the first direction can be... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The X direction and its opposite direction are shown. The second direction can be... Figure 2 The Y-direction and its opposite direction are shown; the vertical direction can be... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The Z direction and its opposite direction are shown.

[0043] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the self-moving device parking device 100 may include a base plate 20, a protective cover 30, a first door 40, and a drive mechanism 50.

[0044] The base plate 20 can be placed or fixedly installed on the ground, and the base plate 20 can support the mobile device and the base station 10. The base station 10 can be fixedly installed on the base plate 20. The protective cover 30 can be fixedly installed on top of the base plate 20 and can cover the base plate 20. The protective cover 30 and the base plate 20 can cooperate to form a receiving cavity 101. The protective cover 30 has a first opening 31 on one side in the first direction. The first opening 31 can communicate with the receiving cavity 101, and the mobile device can enter or exit the receiving cavity 101 through the first opening 31.

[0045] The first door 40 can block the first opening 31. The first door 40 is movably connected to the protective cover 30, and the movement of the first door 40 can open or close the first opening 31.

[0046] The drive mechanism 50 can be located within the accommodating cavity 101 and can be fixedly connected to the protective cover 30. The drive mechanism 50 can be driven to move the first door 40 relative to the protective cover 30, thereby opening or closing the first opening 31.

[0047] In the first case, when the first door 40 moves to open the first opening 31, it can be located inside the receiving cavity 101, and during the process of opening the first opening 31, the first door 40 gradually approaches the inner top wall of the protective cover 30; after the first opening 31 is opened, the first door 40 is parallel or approximately parallel to the inner top wall of the protective cover 30.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, it can be defined that when the included angle between the first door body 40 and the inner top wall of the protective cover 30 is within the range of [0, 30], the first door body 40 and the inner top wall of the protective cover 30 are approximately parallel.

[0049] The following examples are illustrated based on the first scenario.

[0050] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first door 40 can rotate and move relative to the protective cover 30 under the drive of the drive mechanism 50, so that the first door 40 is located in the receiving cavity 101 when the first opening 31 is opened.

[0051] The drive mechanism 50 may include a first rotating member 51 and a drive member 52. The first rotating member 51 may be connected between the first door body 40 and the protective cover 30. The first rotating member 51 may be located within the accommodating cavity 101, with one end rotatably connected to the side wall of the protective cover 30 and the other end rotatably connected to the first door body 40. The axial directions of the two rotational center axes on the first rotating member 51 may coincide with the second direction. In the width direction of the first door body 40, the position where the first rotating member 51 is connected to the first door body 40 is located at the middle of the first door body 40. One side of the first door body 40 in the width direction may be movably connected to the protective cover 30 in the first direction.

[0052] The drive member 52 can be located inside the accommodating cavity 101 and can be fixedly connected to the protective cover 30. The drive member 52 can be connected to the first door body 40 on one side of the first door body 40 in the width direction. The drive mechanism 50 can drive the part of the first door body 40 connected to the drive mechanism 50 to move in the first direction, and with the cooperation of the first rotating member 51, the first door body 40 rotates, thereby opening or closing the first opening 31.

[0053] It is understood that the first door 40 can completely close the first opening 31, and when the first door 40 completely closes the first opening 31, the first door 40 can be set upright. At this time, the width direction of the first door 40 can coincide with the vertical direction, and the part of the first door 40 connected to the drive mechanism 50 is located at the top of the first door 40.

[0054] During the rotation of the first door 40, the top of the first door 40 can move along the first direction and enter the receiving cavity 101. As the rotation angle of the first door 40 increases, the volume of the first door 40 entering the receiving cavity 101 increases, making the area of ​​the first opening 31 open enough for the self-moving device to pass through. At this time, the first opening 31 is open. Then the self-moving device can drive into or out of the receiving cavity 101.

[0055] Thus, the self-moving device can be stored in the self-moving device parking device 100 during care and / or charging. At this time, the first door 40 can block the first opening 31. The first door 40, the protective cover 30 and the base plate 20 cooperate to seal the receiving cavity 101, so that personnel cannot access the self-moving device in the receiving cavity 101, reducing the probability of the self-moving device being stolen by personnel other than users and staff during care and / or charging, and improving the anti-theft performance of the self-moving device.

[0056] It is understood that when the self-moving device is located in the accommodating cavity 101, the protective cover 30 can shield the self-moving device from both sides in the second direction and from the side away from the first opening 31 in the first direction, the first door 40 can shield the self-moving device from the side where the first opening 31 is located, and the bottom plate 20 can support and shield the self-moving device from the bottom, so as to achieve protection for the self-moving device.

[0057] It is understandable that during the opening of the first opening 31, the bottom of the first door 40 will rise as the first door 40 rotates, and as the top of the first door 40 enters the receiving cavity 101 to a greater depth, the first door 40 gradually enters the receiving cavity 101 through the first opening 31 during rotation. Thus, when the first door 40 rotates to open the first opening 31, it can remain in a position close to the first opening 31, thereby avoiding structural interference between the first door 40 and the self-moving device and preventing damage to the self-moving device or the self-moving device parking device 100, thus enhancing the protection of the self-moving device.

[0058] It is understood that a rotary connection can be achieved through a rotary connector, allowing two components to rotate relative to each other. In the embodiments of this application, the type of rotary connector is not specifically limited. For example, a rotary connector can be, but is not limited to, a pin, bearing, or hinge.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, the number and structure of the first rotating member 51 are not specifically limited. For example, the first rotating member 51 may be rod-shaped, and there may be two first rotating members 51. The two first rotating members 51 may be spaced apart in the second direction. Both first rotating members 51 are rotatably connected to the first door body 40, and may be rotatably connected to the inner walls of the accommodating cavity 101 on both sides in the second direction, respectively.

[0060] In some embodiments, a first groove 32 may be formed on the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 in the second direction, and the first groove 32 may extend along the first direction. A guide 60 may be provided on the first door body 40. In the width direction of the first door body 40, the guide 60 may be connected to the drive mechanism 50 on the same side of the first door body 40, and the guide 60 and the drive mechanism 50 are spaced apart in the second direction. The guide 60 may be received within the first groove 32, and may slide and / or rotate with the inner wall of the first groove 32.

[0061] It is understood that the guide member 60 can move in the first direction within the first slide groove 32, thereby guiding the movement of the first door body 40 in the first direction, so that the first door body 40 can move relative to the protective cover 30 in the first direction, and can reduce the shaking of the first door body 40 during rotation and movement in the first direction, thereby improving the stability of the movement and rotation of the first door body 40.

[0062] In the embodiments of this application, the structure of the guide member 60 and its connection method with the first door body 40 are not specifically limited. For example, as Figure 4 As shown, the guide member 60 can be a guide wheel, which is rotatably connected to the first door body 40 and can rotatably engage with the inner wall of the first slide groove 32. Alternatively, the guide member 60 can be a protrusion extending from the first door body 40, which can slidably engage with the inner wall of the first slide groove 32 to achieve a sliding connection with the first slide groove 32 in the first direction.

[0063] In the embodiments of this application, the number of first slide grooves 32 is not specifically limited. The number of guide members 60 can be equal to the number of first slide grooves 32. When there are multiple first slide grooves 32, multiple guide members 60 can correspond one-to-one with multiple first slide grooves 32.

[0064] For example, there are two guide members 60 and two first slide grooves 32. The two guide members 60 can be spaced apart in the second direction, and the two first slide grooves 32 can be respectively constructed on the inner walls of the two sides of the accommodating cavity 101 in the second direction. The two guide members 60 are respectively located in the two first slide grooves 32.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first door body 40 may have a first extension 41, a second extension 42 and a third extension 43 protruding on one side facing the inside of the accommodating cavity 101.

[0066] The number of first extensions 41 can be two, and the two first extensions 41 are spaced apart in the second direction, and the two first extensions 41 are located in the middle of the first door body 40 in the width direction. The two first rotating members 51 are respectively rotatably connected to the two first extensions 41, so as to realize that the two first rotating members 51 are rotatably connected to the first door body 40.

[0067] There can be two second extensions 42, which are spaced apart in the second direction and located on one side of the first door body 40 in the width direction. When the first opening 31 is closed, the two second extensions 42 can be located at the top of the first door body 40. Two guides 60 are rotatably connected to the two second extensions 42, and each guide 60 can be located on the side of the corresponding second extension 42 away from the other second extension 42.

[0068] The third extension 43 may be located between the two second extensions 42, and spaced apart from both second extensions 42. The third extension 43 and the two second extensions 42 may be located on the same side of the first door body 40 in the width direction, and at the middle position of that side. The third extension 43 may be connected to the drive member 52 to realize the connection between the drive member 52 and the first door body 40.

[0069] It is understood that the first extension 41, the second extension 42 and the third extension 43 can all be integrally formed with the first door body 40 to achieve a fixed connection with the first door body 40.

[0070] Please refer to the following: Figures 7 to 9 In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 50 may further include a mounting bracket 53 and a sliding assembly. The mounting bracket 53 may be fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the protective cover 30 and located in the middle of the top wall. The mounting bracket 53 has a second sliding groove 531 that penetrates the bottom of the mounting bracket 53 and extends along a first direction. The drive member 52 may be fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 53.

[0071] The sliding assembly may include a lead screw 54 and a connector 55. The lead screw 54 may be located within a second slide groove 531 and is rotatably connected to a mounting bracket 53. The lead screw 54 extends along a first direction. The nut seat of the lead screw 54 may be slidably connected to the second slide groove 531 along the first direction. The output actuation end of a drive member 52 may be fixedly connected to the lead screw 54. The drive member 52 may drive the lead screw 54 to rotate, thereby driving the nut seat of the lead screw 54 to move in the first direction.

[0072] One end of the connector 55 is rotatably connected to the third extension 43, thereby rotatably connecting to the first door body 40; the other end of the connector 55 is rotatably connected to the nut seat of the lead screw 54. The axial direction of the rotation center axis at both ends of the connector 55 coincides with the second direction.

[0073] When the drive unit 52 is working, the lead screw 54 rotates so that the connecting member 55 can move in the first direction, thereby driving the top of the first door body 40 to move; with the cooperation of the first rotating member 51, the first door body 40 can rotate during the top moving in the first direction, thereby opening or closing the first opening 31.

[0074] It is understood that there is at least one connector 55 and at least one third extension 43, with each connector 55 connected to at least one third extension 43. For example, there may be one connector 55 and two third extensions 43, with the two third extensions 43 located on opposite sides of the connector 55 in the second direction, and the connector 55 being rotatably connected to the two third extensions 43.

[0075] In the embodiments of this application, the type of drive element 52 is not specifically limited. For example, drive element 52 may be, but is not limited to, a motor or a rotary cylinder.

[0076] It is understood that the lead screw 54 and the drive component 52 are both mounted on the mounting bracket 53, and the connector 55 is connected to the nut seat of the lead screw 54, so that the drive mechanism 50 can be set at the top of the accommodating cavity 101, and the sliding component and the mounting bracket 53 are both located in the middle position of the inner top wall of the protective cover 30.

[0077] The drive mechanism 50 and the sliding assembly are positioned at the top of the accommodating cavity 101, away from the base plate 20. This reduces the probability of interference between the drive mechanism 50 and the self-moving device located within the accommodating cavity 101 during operation, as well as the probability of interference between the connecting member 55 and the self-moving device within the accommodating cavity 101. Furthermore, the sliding assembly is located in the middle of the inner top wall of the protective cover 30, allowing it to avoid the first rotating member 51 near the side wall of the protective cover 30 during movement, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the sliding assembly and the first rotating member 51. In this way, the probability of damage to the self-moving device parking device 100 and the self-moving device can be reduced, strengthening the protection of the self-moving device parking device 100 for the self-moving device.

[0078] In some embodiments, a guide seat 21 protrudes from one end of the base plate 20 near the first opening 31 in a first direction. The guide seat 21 protrudes from the protective cover 30 along the first direction, forming one side of the first opening 31. The height of the guide seat 21 decreases in the direction from near the protective cover 30 to away from the protective cover 30, such that the height of the side of the guide seat 21 away from the first opening 31 is less than the height of the side near the first opening 31. The top surface of the guide seat 21 can be a sloped surface or a curved surface, and the height of the side of the top surface of the guide seat 21 away from the first opening 31 is less than the height of the side near the first opening 31. The side of the top surface of the guide seat 21 near the first opening 31 is flush with the top surface of the base plate 20.

[0079] It is understandable that when the self-moving device needs to enter the receiving cavity 101, it first comes into contact with the side of the guide seat 21 away from the first opening 31, and then gradually moves to the side of the guide seat 21 closer to the first opening 31. The change in height of the guide seat 21 can raise the self-moving device, allowing it to continue moving and come into contact with the base plate 20, and enter the receiving cavity 101. Conversely, when the self-moving device moves out of the receiving cavity 101, it can be guided down by the top surface of the guide seat 21 and eventually come into contact with the ground.

[0080] Thus, the guide seat 21 can improve the smoothness of the self-moving device entering and exiting the receiving cavity 101, and reduce the occurrence of situations where the self-moving device cannot enter the receiving cavity 101 because the top surface of the base plate 20 is higher than the ground.

[0081] It is understandable that the guide seat 21 can be integrally formed and fixed with the base plate 20 to achieve a fixed connection with the base plate 20.

[0082] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the top of the protective cover 30 may be configured with a second opening 33, which may communicate with the receiving cavity 101. The second opening 33 is spaced apart from the first opening 31 in a first direction.

[0083] The self-moving device parking device 100 may further include a second door 70, which can cover the second opening 33. The second door 70 may be provided with a second rotating member 80, one end of which can be fixedly connected to the second door 70, and the other end can enter the receiving cavity 101 through the second opening 33 and be rotatably connected to the protective cover 30, thereby realizing that the second door 70 is rotatably connected to the self-moving device parking device 100.

[0084] It is understandable that the area of ​​the second opening 33 that is blocked changes when the second door 70 is rotated, and the second opening 33 can be opened or closed by rotating the second door 70.

[0085] It is understood that when the self-moving device is housed within the receiving cavity 101, staff can rotate the second door 70 to open the second opening 33 and view the charging progress, care progress, and / or appearance of the self-moving device through the second opening 33. Staff can then rotate the second door 70 in the opposite direction to close the second opening 33, thereby reducing the likelihood of external objects entering the receiving cavity 101 through the second opening 33 and lowering the probability of damage to the self-moving device due to collisions with external objects.

[0086] Meanwhile, in the vertical direction, the projected area of ​​the second opening 33 is smaller than the projected area of ​​the self-moving device. The self-moving device cannot be removed from the receiving cavity 101 through the second opening 33, and the second opening 33 can be constructed as an observation window on the self-moving device parking device 100. Thus, while allowing personnel to easily view the charging progress and / or appearance of the self-moving device, it reduces the possibility of the self-moving device being manually removed from the receiving cavity 101, thereby improving the anti-theft capability of the self-moving device.

[0087] In the embodiments of this application, the rotation direction of the second door body 70 is not specifically limited. For example, the axial direction of the rotation center axis of the second rotating member 80 coincides with the second direction, and the axial direction of the rotation center axis of the second door body 70 coincides with the second direction.

[0088] In the embodiments of this application, the number of second rotating members 80 is not specifically limited. For example, there may be two second rotating members 80, which are spaced apart in the second direction.

[0089] In some embodiments, a fourth extension 34 protrudes from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 101 along the direction of the bottom plate 20. The second rotating member 80 is rotatably connected to the fourth extension 34 to achieve rotatable connection to the protective cover 30. The fourth extension 34 is spaced apart from the second opening 33 in a first direction.

[0090] It is understood that the fourth extension 34 can be integrally formed with the top of the protective cover 30 to achieve a fixed connection between the fourth extension 34 and the protective cover 30.

[0091] It is understood that the number of fourth extensions 34 is the same as the number of second rotating members 80. When there are multiple fourth extensions 34, multiple second rotating members 80 can correspond one-to-one with multiple fourth extensions 34 and be rotatably connected to the corresponding fourth extensions 34 respectively.

[0092] In some embodiments, each second rotating member 80 may include a connecting portion 81 and a clearance portion 82. The connecting portion 81 may be fixedly installed on the second door body 70 facing the accommodating cavity 101. The clearance portion 82 may be located on one side of the connecting portion 81 along its length and is integrally formed and fixed with the connecting portion 81. The clearance portion 82 may be constructed with a clearance groove 831, which may penetrate the clearance portion 82 along a second direction and is located on the side facing the top wall of the accommodating cavity 101. When the second opening 33 is closed, the clearance groove 831 may be located on the top of the clearance portion 82 and penetrate the top of the clearance portion 82. The end of the clearance portion 82 away from the connecting portion 81 is rotatably connected to the fourth extension 34.

[0093] When the second rotating member 80 and the second door body 70 rotate, the rotation center axis is located at the connection position between the clearance part 82 and the fourth extension part 34. While rotating, the second door body 70 can move away from the protective cover 30 in the vertical direction and can move in the first direction along the direction close to the first opening 31. The clearance groove 831 can accommodate the part of the protective cover 30 that forms the second opening 33 during the rotation of the second rotating member 80 and the second door body 70, so as to avoid the second rotating member 80 being blocked by the top of the protective cover 30 during the rotation of the second opening 33, which would prevent the second opening 33 from being unable to open.

[0094] It is understood that during the rotation of the second door 70, it can move closer to the first opening 31 in the first direction, thereby reducing the obstruction of the second opening 33 by the second door 70, reducing the obstruction of the user's or staff's view of the self-moving device, and improving the convenience and clarity for users and staff to view the self-moving device.

[0095] It is understood that the second opening 33 can be a rectangular opening. The part on the protective cover 30 used to form the edge of the second opening 33 near the first opening 31 can enter the relief groove 831 during the opening of the second opening 33 and the rotation of the second rotating member 80 and the second door body 70, thereby preventing this part on the protective cover 30 from blocking the rotation of the second rotating member 80 and the second door body 70 when the second opening 33 is opened.

[0096] In some cases, when the second opening 33 is closed, the second door 70 can remain blocked by gravity, thus keeping the second opening 33 closed.

[0097] In other cases, the self-moving device parking device 100 may be equipped with a latch that cooperates with the second door 70. The latch can lock the second door 70 when the second opening 33 is closed. Users or staff can unlock the second door 70 by using an unlocking tool and / or unlocking operation adapted to the latch, and then open the second opening 33 to view the self-moving device.

[0098] It is understandable that the locking and unlocking principles of the latch can be general principles in the relevant fields, so they will not be elaborated here.

[0099] In some embodiments, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the inner side of the protective cover 30, the side of the first door 40 facing the receiving cavity 101, and the side of the second door 70 facing the receiving cavity 101. The plurality of reinforcing ribs can extend in different opposite directions and intersect each other to form a plurality of honeycomb structures.

[0100] Multiple reinforcing ribs not only enhance the lightweighting of the first door body 40, the second door body 70, and the protective cover 30, but also strengthen the structural strength of the first door body 40, the second door body 70, and the protective cover 30, reducing the probability of the self-moving device parking device 100 being damaged by impact, and strengthening the protection of the self-moving device inside the self-moving device parking device 100.

[0101] It is understood that the reinforcing rib can be integrally formed with the corresponding protective cover 30, the first door 40 or the second door 70 to achieve a fixed connection with the corresponding protective cover 30, the first door 40 or the second door 70.

[0102] In some embodiments, a rain sensor 90 is fixedly mounted on the top of the protective cover 30. The rain sensor 90 can detect whether it is raining in the environment where the self-moving device parking device 100 is located.

[0103] It is understood that when the rain sensor 90 detects rainfall, the self-moving device parking device 100 can trigger the first door 40 to close, the first door 40 to lock, and / or the second door 70 to lock, in order to reduce the occurrence of rainwater entering the receiving cavity 101 and affecting the care of the self-moving device.

[0104] The self-moving device parking device 100 can automatically close the first door 40 by controlling the drive unit 52; the self-moving device parking device 100 can lock the first door 40 and the second door 70 by electric latches corresponding to the first door 40 and the second door 70 respectively.

[0105] In the second case, when the first door 40 of the self-moving device parking device 100 opens the first opening 31, the first door 40 does not enter the receiving cavity 101.

[0106] The following examples illustrate the second scenario.

[0107] Please refer to the following: Figure 12 In some embodiments, the first door 40 may include a first sub-door 44 and a second sub-door 45, which are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along a second direction. The first sub-door 44 and the second sub-door 45 are respectively connected to two drive mechanisms 50, which can drive the first sub-door 44 and the second sub-door 45 to rotate and move along the second direction to open or close the first opening 31.

[0108] It is understood that in the second case, the structure of each drive mechanism 50 can be the same as or similar to the structure of the drive mechanism 50 in the first case, and will not be described in detail here. In the second case, each first rotating member 51 can be rotatably connected at one end to the inner top wall of the protective cover 30, and at the other end to the first sub-door body 44 or the second sub-door body 45; each drive member 52, sliding assembly and mounting bracket 53 can be located on the side wall of the protective cover 30, and the axial direction of the rotation center axis of each connecting member 55 coincides with the vertical direction.

[0109] It is understandable that when the first sub-door 44 and the second sub-door 45 open the first opening 31, they do not enter the receiving cavity 101. This can reduce the probability of interference between the first sub-door 44 and the second sub-door 45 and the self-moving device in the receiving cavity 101 when they move and rotate, reduce the probability of damage to the self-moving device and the self-moving device parking device 100, and increase the service life of the self-moving device and the self-moving device parking device 100.

[0110] According to the embodiments of this application, when the self-moving device 100 completes its work and needs to enter the receiving cavity 101, the driving member 52 can drive the lead screw 54 to rotate, causing the connecting member 55 to move in the first direction. At this time, the first door 40 moves synchronously, and with the cooperation of the first rotating member 51, the first door 40 rotates, and the first opening 31 opens. Then the self-moving device can enter the receiving cavity 101 and be charged and / or cared for through the base station 10. Then the driving member 52 can drive the lead screw 54 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the connecting member 55 to reset. At this time, the first door 40 moves synchronously with the connecting member 55, and with the cooperation of the first rotating member 51, the first door 40 rotates in the opposite direction, and the first opening 31 closes.

[0111] It is understood that the self-moving device can enter the receiving cavity 101 through the first opening 31, which can automatically open and close, after completing its work and / or when charging is required, thereby undergoing care and / or charging under the protection of the self-moving device parking device 100. The self-moving device parking device 100 can shield the self-moving device from multiple directions, reducing the occurrence of impacts from external objects and preventing personnel outside the parking device 100 from moving the self-moving device. Thus, the protection of the self-moving device can be strengthened, and its anti-theft capability can be improved.

[0112] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this application.

Claims

1. A self-moving device parking apparatus characterized by comprising: include: Base plate; A protective cover is disposed on the base plate and surrounds the base plate to form a receiving cavity. One side of the receiving cavity is provided with a first opening for the self-moving device to enter and exit the receiving cavity. A first door is disposed at the first opening and is movably connected to the protective cover. The first door is used to open or close the first opening. A drive mechanism is disposed on the protective cover and is connected to the first door body for driving the first door body to move relative to the protective cover.

2. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first door is located within the accommodating cavity when the first opening is opened.

3. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the first door opens the first opening, it is close to the inner top wall of the protective cover, and the first door is parallel or substantially parallel to the inner top wall of the protective cover.

4. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first door is used to rotate and move relative to the protective cover under the drive of the drive mechanism, so that the first door is located in the receiving cavity when the first opening is opened.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The drive mechanism includes: Drive components; The first rotating component is disposed on the side wall of the protective cover, and its two ends are respectively rotatably connected to the first door and the side wall of the protective cover, so that the first door can rotate relative to the protective cover; A sliding component is disposed on the top wall of the protective cover and is connected to the drive component and the first door body respectively, so that the first door body can move relative to the protective cover.

6. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sliding component includes: A lead screw is disposed on the top wall of the protective cover along a first direction and connected to the output execution end of the drive component. The first direction is the direction in which the first opening faces the inner wall of the protective cover opposite to it. The connector has one end rotatably connected to the nut seat of the lead screw, and the other end rotatably connected to the first door body.

7. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The sliding component is located in the middle of the inner top wall of the protective cover.

8. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the protective cover has a second opening and a second door. The second door is located at the second opening and is movably connected to the inner top wall of the protective cover to open or close the second opening.

9. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A second rotating member is provided on one side of the second door body, the second rotating member comprising: The connecting part is connected to the second door body; The clearance part is rotatably connected to the inner top wall of the protective cover and connected to the connecting part. The clearance part is provided with a clearance groove, which is used to partially accommodate the part of the protective cover that forms the second opening when the second door rotates.

10. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the protective cover is equipped with a rain sensor.

11. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first door body includes a first sub-door body and a second sub-door body. The first sub-door body and the second sub-door body are spaced apart along the width direction of the base plate. The first sub-door body and the second sub-door body are respectively connected to the drive mechanism to open or close the first opening.

12. The self-moving equipment parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A base station, located within the accommodating cavity, is used for charging and / or caring for the self-moving device.

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