A connection structure for cone barrels and robot bases

Abstract

This invention proposes a connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base, including connecting seats and locking buckles. At least two connecting seats are arranged along a circumference on the robot base. Each connecting seat has an exit groove and a locking part. The exit groove is parallel to the axis of the cone barrel, and the locking part is arranged circumferentially and located below the exit groove. The locking buckles are installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the cone barrel and correspond to the number of connecting seats. The locking buckles lock with the locking part during the downward pressing of the cone barrel and can be unlocked by rotation, moving upwards to exit from the exit groove. This structure allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the cone barrel and robot base, facilitating the installation of internal components and subsequent maintenance. It also allows for rapid disassembly during storage and transportation, enabling the cone barrels to be stacked after disassembly, significantly reducing space occupation and facilitating storage and transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cone robot technology, and in particular to a connection structure for a cone and a robot base. Background Technology

[0002] Traffic cones, red or red and white striped, are coated with reflective material. At night, they reflect bright headlights and are primarily used as warnings to inform passing vehicles of obstacles, detours, or construction ahead. They also serve as temporary center lane dividers; for example, during road construction, when only half of the road is open, cones are placed on that half to separate a lane. Highways require frequent maintenance, and maintenance personnel and equipment must work in closed areas. Currently, the formation of these closed areas is mainly done manually, and these areas are relatively fixed, requiring frequent cone placement and removal. Therefore, some have proposed using robots to move the cones to the desired locations to create closed zones.

[0003] In existing technologies, the connection between the cone and the robot base is mostly a fixed connection or a bolt connection. The cone cannot be quickly disassembled from the robot base, which is inconvenient for the installation of internal components and subsequent maintenance. Moreover, maintaining the connection during storage and transportation takes up a lot of space, which is inconvenient for storage and transportation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention proposes a connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inability to quickly disassemble the cone barrel from the robot base, the inconvenience of installing internal components of the cone barrel and subsequent maintenance, and the large space occupied by maintaining the connection during storage and transportation, which is inconvenient for storage and transportation.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base, including a connecting seat and a locking buckle, wherein:

[0007] The connecting seat is provided in at least two locations, and the at least two connecting seats are arranged on the robot base along a circumference; the connecting seat is provided with an exit groove and a locking part, the exit groove is parallel to the axis of the cone, and the locking part is arranged along the circumference and located below the exit groove;

[0008] The locking buckle is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the cone and corresponds to the number of the connecting seats. The locking buckle can lock with the locking part during the downward pressing of the cone and can be unlocked by rotating and moved upward to exit from the exit groove.

[0009] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the connecting seat includes a base plate and an arc-shaped cone, the base plate is connected to the robot base, the arc-shaped cone is connected to the base plate, and the exit groove and the locking part are disposed on the outer wall of the arc-shaped cone.

[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the height direction of the exit groove extends from the top surface of the arc-shaped cone to the bottom plate and the width direction extends from the outer wall inward, and the inner wall of the locking part is flush with the bottom of the exit groove.

[0011] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the connecting seat further includes stiffening plates, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the base plate and are connected to the arc-shaped cone.

[0012] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the locking part includes a guide groove and a locking groove with the bottom flush, the width of the guide groove is the same as the width of the exit groove, the locking groove is located above the guide groove, and the width of the locking groove is smaller than the width of the guide groove.

[0013] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the locking buckle includes a mounting base and a locking block; the mounting base is connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the cone; the locking block includes a locking block body, a sliding part and a locking hook, the locking block body is rotatably mounted on the mounting base, the sliding part is connected to the locking block body and the locking hook respectively, the sliding part is slidably engaged with the guide groove, and the locking hook is engaged with the locking groove.

[0014] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the locking buckle further includes a spring, which is connected between the locking block and the mounting base. When the locking hook engages with the locking groove, the spring is in a compressed state to provide a locking force to the locking hook and the locking groove.

[0015] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, it also includes a positioning detection device, which is installed on the robot base and located on the side of the connecting seat, and is used to detect whether the locking buckle and the locking part are connected in place.

[0016] The connection structure for cones and robot bases of this invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] (1) The connecting seat is provided with an exit groove and a locking part. The exit groove is parallel to the axis of the cone barrel, and the locking part is arranged along the circumference of the circumference and located below the exit groove. The locking buckle locks with the locking part during the process of the cone barrel being pressed down, and can be unlocked by rotating and moving upward to exit from the exit groove. This structure can realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the cone barrel and the robot base, which is convenient for the installation of internal parts of the cone barrel and subsequent maintenance. It can also be quickly disassembled during storage and transportation. After disassembly, the cone barrel can be stacked, greatly reducing the space occupied, so as to facilitate storage and transportation.

[0018] (2) The exit groove extends from the top surface of the arc-shaped cone to the bottom plate in the height direction and from the outer wall in the width direction. The inner wall of the locking buckle is flush with the bottom of the exit groove. When the cone is pressed down, the locking buckle is engaged in the locking part. When the locking buckle touches the bottom plate, the bottom plate limits the locking part, so that the locking buckle and the locking part can be locked.

[0019] (3) The locking part includes a guide groove and a locking groove with the bottom flush. The width of the guide groove is the same as the width of the exit groove. The locking groove is located above the guide groove. The width of the locking groove is less than the width of the guide groove. The guide groove guides the rotation of the locking buckle. The cone rotates so that the locking buckle rotates until it slides out of the locking groove, and then the locking groove releases the locking buckle.

[0020] (4) The locking block includes a locking block body, a sliding part and a locking hook. The locking block body is rotatably mounted on the mounting base. The sliding part is connected to the locking block body and the locking hook respectively. The sliding part is slidably engaged with the guide groove. The locking hook is engaged with the locking groove. When the cone rotates, the sliding part slides along the guide groove. When the locking hook slides out of the locking groove, the locking block is released from the locking groove, thereby realizing the separation of the cone from the robot base.

[0021] (5) The spring is connected between the lock block and the mounting base. When the lock hook engages with the locking groove, the spring is in a compressed state to provide locking force to the lock hook and the locking groove, so as to prevent them from rotating in opposite directions and disengaging, thereby improving the reliability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1This is a perspective view of the connection structure for the cone and the robot base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the connection structure for the cone and the robot base in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the locking buckle in an embodiment of the present utility model from one angle;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the locking buckle in an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lock block in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the lock block and the connecting seat in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the cone barrel and robot base in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Connecting seat, 2-Locking buckle, 3-Position detection device, 4-Magnet;

[0033] 100 - Robot base; 200 - Cone;

[0034] 11-Arc-shaped cone, 111-Exit groove, 112-Locking part, 1121-Guide groove, 1122-Locking groove, 12-Base plate, 13-Rib plate;

[0035] 21-Mounting base, 22-Locking block, 221-Locking block body, 2211-Rotating hole, 222-Sliding part, 223-Locking hook, 23-Spring, 24-Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0037] Reference Figures 1-9 As shown, this utility model embodiment proposes a connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base, including a connecting seat 1 and a locking buckle 2, wherein:

[0038] At least two connecting seats 1 are provided, and the at least two connecting seats 1 are arranged on the robot base 100 along a circumference, with the at least two connecting seats 1 spaced apart; the connecting seat 1 is provided with an exit groove 111 and a locking part 112, the exit groove 111 is parallel to the axis of the cone barrel 200, and the locking part 112 is arranged circumferentially along the circumference and located below the exit groove 111;

[0039] The locking buckle 2 is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the cone barrel 200 and corresponds to the number of the connecting seats 1. The locking buckle 2 can lock with the locking part 112 during the process of the cone barrel 200 being pressed down, and can be unlocked by rotating with the locking part 112 and moved upward to exit from the exit groove 111.

[0040] In this embodiment, four connecting seats 1 and four locking buckles 2 are used as examples. The included angle between the central axes of adjacent connecting seats 1 is 90 degrees, and there is a certain included angle between two adjacent connecting seats 1. Each connecting seat 1 is arranged in the same direction to ensure that each locking buckle 2 on the cone barrel 200 can be connected to the corresponding connecting seat 1 synchronously. For example, during the process of the cone barrel 200 being pressed down, the locking buckle 2 is locked with the locking part 112. The cone barrel 200 is rotated 45° counterclockwise, which allows the locking buckle 2 to be unscrewed from the locking part 112. The cone barrel 200 moves upward and exits from the exit groove 111, so that the cone barrel 200 is disconnected from the robot base 100.

[0041] The connection structure for the cone barrel and robot base proposed in this embodiment includes an exit groove 111 and a locking part 112 on the connecting seat 1. The exit groove 111 is parallel to the axis of the cone barrel 200, and the locking part 112 is arranged circumferentially along the circumference and located below the exit groove 111. The locking buckle 2 locks with the locking part 112 during the downward pressing of the cone barrel 200, and can be unlocked by rotating the locking part 112 and moving upward to exit from the exit groove 111. This structure can realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the cone barrel 200 and the robot base 100, which facilitates the installation of internal components of the cone barrel 200 and subsequent maintenance. It can also be quickly disassembled for storage and transportation. After disassembly, the cone barrels 200 can be stacked, greatly reducing the space occupied, which is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0042] In some embodiments, the connecting seat 1 includes a base plate 12 and an arc-shaped cone 11. The base plate 12 is connected to the robot base 100 by bolts, and the arc-shaped cone 11 is connected to the base plate 12. The arc-shaped cone 11 and the base plate 12 can be an integral structure. The exit groove 111 and the locking part 112 are provided on the outer wall of the arc-shaped cone 11. The arc-shaped cone 11 can guide the cone 200 during the downward pressing process. The exit groove 111 and the locking part 112 are provided on the outer wall of the arc-shaped cone 11, so that the locking buckle 2 is installed at the bottom end of the inner wall of the cone 200, making the cone 200 look more beautiful and neat from the outside.

[0043] In some embodiments, the exit groove 111 extends from the top surface of the arc-shaped cone 11 to the base plate 12 in the height direction and extends inward from the outer wall in the width direction, and the inner wall of the locking part 112 is flush with the bottom of the exit groove 111. With the above configuration, when the cone 200 is pressed down, the locking buckle 2 engages in the locking part 112. When the locking buckle 2 abuts against the base plate 12, the base plate 12 limits the locking part 112, facilitating the locking buckle 2 and the locking part 112 to lock together.

[0044] In some embodiments, the connecting seat 1 further includes stiffening plates 13, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the base plate 12 and connected to the arc-shaped cone 11. The two stiffening plates 13, respectively disposed at both ends of the base plate 12 and connected to the arc-shaped cone 11, can improve the overall integrity of the connecting seat 1, allowing the base plate 12 and the arc-shaped cone 11 to share the load, thereby increasing the strength of the connecting seat 1.

[0045] In some embodiments, the locking part 112 includes a guide groove 1121 and a locking groove 1122 with their bottoms flush. The width of the guide groove 1121 is the same as the width of the exit groove 111. The locking groove 1122 is located above the guide groove 1121 and on one side of the exit groove 111. The width of the locking groove 1122 is smaller than the width of the guide groove 1121. The guide groove 1121 guides the rotation of the locking buckle 2. When the cone barrel 200 rotates, the locking buckle 2 rotates until it slides out of the locking groove 1122, thus releasing the locking groove 1122 from locking the locking buckle 2.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking buckle 2 includes a mounting base 21, a locking block 22, and a pin 24; the mounting base 21 is connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the cone barrel 200; the locking block 22 includes a locking block body 221, a sliding part 222, and a locking hook 223. The locking block body 221 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 21. The locking block body 221 has a rotating hole 2211. The pin 24 passes through the rotating hole 2211 and its two ends are connected to the mounting base 21. The sliding part 222 connects the locking block body 221 and the locking hook 223 respectively. The sliding part 222 slides in cooperation with the guide groove 1121, and the locking hook 223 engages with the locking groove 1122. When the cone barrel 200 rotates, the sliding part 222 slides along the guide groove 1121. When the locking hook 223 slides out of the locking groove 1122, the locking block 22 engages with the locking groove 1122, thereby separating the cone barrel 200 from the robot base 100.

[0047] In some embodiments, the locking buckle 2 further includes a spring 23 connected between the locking block 22 and the mounting base 21. When the locking hook 223 engages with the locking groove 1122, the spring 23 is in a compressed state to provide a locking force to the locking hook 223 and the locking groove 1122. The compressed spring 23 applies an inward force to the locking hook 223, making the locking hook 223 and the locking groove 1122 engage more tightly, preventing them from rotating in opposite directions and disengaging, thus improving the reliability of the device.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connection structure further includes a positioning detection device 3, which is mounted on the robot base 100 and located on the side of the connecting seat 1. The device detects whether the locking buckle 2 and the locking part 112 are properly connected. The positioning detection device 3 can be a magnetic sensor, and a magnet 4 can be mounted on the side of the mounting seat 21 of one of the locking buckles 2. When the positioning detection device 3 senses the magnet 4, it determines that the cone 200 is in position, i.e., the sliding part 222 is in contact with the bottom of the guide groove 1121. The robot can only start normal operation after positioning is detected. If, during operation, the position of the cone 200 shifts due to unforeseen circumstances, the positioning detection mechanism cannot properly identify the cone 200, and the cone 200 robot will stop working, thus avoiding loss of control and accidents.

[0049] The working principle of the connection structure for the cone barrel and robot base in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: When the cone is pressed down onto the robot base 100, the locking hook 223 of the locking block 22 locks with the locking part 112, and the locking buckle 2 engages with the locking groove 1122. The positioning detection device 3 senses the cone, at which point the cone is in position, thus achieving the connection and fixation between the cone barrel 200 and the robot base 100. During disassembly, rotating the cone barrel 200 in the reverse direction allows it to slide along the guide groove 1121 via the sliding part 222. The locking hook 223 slides out of the locking groove 1122 and releases from the locking part 112. The cone barrel 200 then moves upward and exits from the exit groove 111. This structure enables quick assembly and disassembly of the cone barrel 200 and the robot base 100, facilitating the installation of internal components of the cone barrel 200 and subsequent maintenance. It also allows for quick disassembly during storage and transportation. After disassembly, the cone barrels 200 can be stacked, significantly reducing the space occupied and facilitating storage and transportation.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base, characterized by, Includes a connector and a locking buckle, wherein: The connecting seat is provided in at least two locations, and the at least two connecting seats are arranged on the robot base along a circumference; the connecting seat is provided with an exit groove and a locking part, the exit groove is parallel to the axis of the cone, and the locking part is arranged along the circumference and located below the exit groove; The locking buckle is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the cone and corresponds to the number of the connecting seats. The locking buckle can lock with the locking part during the downward pressing of the cone and can be unlocked by rotating and moved upward to exit from the exit groove.

2. The connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base according to Claim 1, wherein The connecting seat includes a base plate and an arc-shaped cone. The base plate is connected to the robot base, and the arc-shaped cone is connected to the base plate. The exit groove and the locking part are disposed on the outer wall of the arc-shaped cone.

3. The connection structure for a cone barrel and a robot base according to Claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the exit groove extends from the top surface of the arc-shaped cone to the bottom plate, and the width extends from the outer wall inward. The inner wall of the locking part is flush with the bottom of the exit groove.

4. The connection structure for a tapered bucket and a robot base according to Claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting seat also includes stiffening plates, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the base plate and are connected to the arc-shaped cone.

5. The connection structure for a tapered bucket and a robot base according to Claim 2, characterized by The locking part includes a guide groove and a locking groove with their bottoms flush. The width of the guide groove is the same as the width of the exit groove. The locking groove is located above the guide groove, and the width of the locking groove is smaller than the width of the guide groove.

6. The connection structure for a tapered bucket and a robot base according to Claim 5, wherein The locking buckle includes a mounting base and a locking block; the mounting base is connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the cone; the locking block includes a locking block body, a sliding part and a locking hook, the locking block body is rotatably mounted on the mounting base, the sliding part is connected to the locking block body and the locking hook respectively, the sliding part slides in cooperation with the guide groove, and the locking hook engages with the locking groove.

7. The connection structure for a tapered bucket and a robot base according to Claim 6, characterized by The locking buckle also includes a spring connected between the locking block and the mounting base. When the locking hook engages with the locking groove, the spring is in a compressed state to provide a locking force to the locking hook and the locking groove.

8. A connection structure for a cone and a robot base according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning detection device, which is installed on the robot base and located on the side of the connecting seat, and is used to detect whether the locking buckle and the locking part are connected in place.

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