A protection device
By using a frame-type housing and plug-in rod design, the physical protection and environmental adaptability issues of the companion robot during storage are solved, achieving efficient protection and low-cost maintenance, and improving the storage safety and service life of the robot.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU GUANGGUANGHAN BLOG INTELLIGENT ROBOT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage methods for companion robots suffer from poor physical protection and poor environmental adaptability. They are easily damaged by external collisions or drops, and ordinary storage spaces cannot isolate them from adverse environmental factors such as dust and humid air, resulting in decreased accuracy and high maintenance costs.
The device adopts a frame-type enclosure, combined with plug-in connecting rods and outer shell. Through snap-fit limiting and sealing structures, it provides effective protection and environmental isolation. The outer shell is portable and replaceable, reducing operation and maintenance costs.
It improves the storage and protection of escort robots, enhances safety and environmental adaptability, simplifies the maintenance process, and reduces the overall cost of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot storage and protection, and in particular to a protective device. Background Technology
[0002] Companion robots, as service robots integrating artificial intelligence, voice interaction, navigation and positioning, and emotional companionship, are widely used in scenarios such as home care, scenic spot guidance, and hotel greeting. They have a sophisticated structure, containing numerous electronic components, sensors, and batteries, making them quite valuable.
[0003] In daily use, companion robots are not always in working mode. When they complete their tasks, run out of power, or are temporarily no longer needed by the user, they need to be turned off and stored. However, current storage methods have significant problems: Firstly, their physical protection is poor. Simple corners or ordinary cabinets cannot provide effective cushioning and restraint, making the robot susceptible to damage from external collisions or accidental drops, resulting in loose internal components or sensor displacement, affecting subsequent usage accuracy or even causing malfunctions. Secondly, their environmental adaptability is poor. Dust, humid air, or unsuitable temperatures (too high or too low) can corrode or degrade the robot's shell, exposed interfaces, batteries, etc. Ordinary storage spaces cannot isolate these adverse environmental factors. Even though some box-type protective devices exist on the market, their overall structure is an integrated design. If the shell of the box-type protective device is damaged, the entire device needs to be replaced, increasing the cost of use. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a protective device.
[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: A protective device includes a "frame-type" device housing, with mounting openings on all four sides and the top of the housing. It also includes multiple sets of outer shells that snap into the mounting openings around the housing. A top cover, aligned with the top mounting opening, is snapped onto the top of the housing. Fixing sleeves are fixedly installed through the top and bottom of the housing. A connecting rod is movably inserted into the upper end of each fixing sleeve, and the connecting rod movably passes through the lower fixing sleeve and inserts into the ground. The mating surfaces of the connecting rod and the housing are longitudinally provided with mounting grooves. The two sides of the outer shell are respectively snapped into the mounting grooves on the mating surfaces of the connecting rod and the housing. A support base is fixedly connected to the bottom corner of the housing. An inclined plate, aligned with the bottom of the front mounting opening, is also fixedly connected to the front of the housing. The outer shell installed in the front mounting opening has symmetrical door panels.
[0006] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top cover is snapped onto the upper end of the device housing. The top cover is fixedly connected to the device housing by bolts. Multiple sets of openings are provided through the upper end of the top cover, and each set of openings corresponds to a fixed sleeve at the upper end. The openings are movably fitted onto the outside of the fixed sleeve.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the upper end of the fixed sleeve is provided with an extension, and an adjustment sleeve is rotatably connected to the outer side of the extension at the upper end of the fixed sleeve, and the adjustment sleeve is rotatably connected to the extension through a bearing.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the upper part of the connecting rod is provided with threads, and the adjusting sleeve is threadedly connected to the threads on the upper part of the connecting rod. A suction cup is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, the support base is formed by concrete casting.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above solution, a waterproof cap is also provided at the upper end of the top cover. The waterproof cap is movably sleeved above the adjusting sleeve and the connecting rod, and the waterproof cap is magnetically connected to the upper end of the top cover.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, sealing gaskets are provided on the contact surfaces of the outer shell and the device housing, the mounting groove, and the contact surfaces of the fixing sleeve and the opening.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] This invention uses a closed enclosure to protect and store the companion robot, effectively avoiding the problems of poor physical protection and poor environmental adaptability in the prior art. This provides the companion robot with better storage and protection space, improving the overall practicality and placement safety.
[0014] Based on this, the present invention uses a "frame-type" device box with plug-in connecting rods to limit the installation of multiple outer shells. The outer shells can be easily installed on the outside of the device box by simple snap-fit limiting. If the device box is accidentally damaged in the future, the corresponding part can be easily disassembled and replaced. The operation is very simple and effectively reduces the overall operation and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural illustration of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the present invention after the outer shell has been removed;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a split view of the top cover structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing of the device of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the structure at point A of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of the cross-sectional view of the connection between the adjusting sleeve and the connecting rod of this utility model.
[0021] Explanation of key symbols:
[0022] 1-Device housing, 2-Mounting port, 3-Outer shell, 4-Top cover, 401-Bolt, 402-Opening, 5-Fixing sleeve, 501-Adjusting sleeve, 502-Bearing, 503-Extension, 6-Connecting rod, 601-Suction cup, 7-Mounting groove, 8-Support base, 9-Inclined plate, 10-Waterproof cap. Detailed Implementation
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0027] Please combine Figures 1-6 A protective device includes a "frame-type" device housing 1, with mounting ports 2 on all four sides and the top of the device housing 1, and a bottom plate at the bottom of the device housing 1. It also includes multiple sets of outer shells 3 that are snapped into the mounting ports 2 on all four sides of the device housing 1. The outer shells 3 are provided with door panels and vents on their outer sides, and filters are provided at the vents to prevent dust from entering. A top cover 4 that is snapped into the top of the device housing 1 and connected to the top mounting port 2 is attached to it. The "frame-type" device housing 1, the bottom plate, the outer shells 3, and the top cover 4 together form a protective device for the companion robot.
[0028] The device housing 1 is fixedly fitted with a fixed sleeve 5 at the top and bottom of all four sides. A connecting rod 6 is movably inserted into the upper end of the fixed sleeve 5, and the connecting rod 6 is movably inserted into the ground after passing through the fixed sleeve 5 at the lower end. The mating surfaces of the connecting rod 6 and the device housing 1 are provided with longitudinally opened mounting grooves 7. The two sides of the outer shell 3 are respectively snapped into the mounting grooves 7 of the mating surfaces of the connecting rod 6 and the device housing 1. A support base 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom corner of the device housing 1. An inclined plate 9 is also fixedly connected to the front of the device housing 1 and is connected to the bottom of the front mounting opening 2. The outer shell 3 installed in the front mounting opening 2 has symmetrical door panels. The top cover 4 is snapped onto the upper end of the device housing 1. The top cover 4 is fixedly connected to the device housing 1 by bolts 401. Multiple sets of openings 402 are provided through the upper end of the top cover 4, and each set of openings 402 corresponds to a fixed sleeve 5 at the upper end. The openings 402 are movably sleeved on the outside of the fixed sleeve 5. An extension 503 is provided at the upper end of the fixed sleeve 5. An adjusting sleeve 501 is rotatably connected to the outside of the extension at the upper end of the fixed sleeve 5. The adjusting sleeve 501 is rotatably connected to the extension 503 through a bearing 502. The upper part of the connecting rod 6 is provided with threads, and the adjusting sleeve 501 is threadedly connected to the threads on the upper part of the connecting rod 6. A suction cup 601 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 6.
[0029] Based on the above structural configuration, during the assembly process, the operator places the storage position of the companion robot in the device housing 1. Then, the outer shell 3 is aligned with the mounting port 2 on the outside of the device housing 1, and the outer shell 3 is pre-locked into the mounting groove 7 on the inner wall of the device housing 1. The operator then inserts the connecting rod 6 from the outside of the upper fixing sleeve 5. The mounting groove 7 on the outside of the connecting rod 6 is locked between the adjacent outer shells 3 and passes through the bottom fixing sleeve 5. The connecting rod 6 is positioned between the two sets of outer shells 3 to limit their movement and seal the connection position, so that the adjacent outer shells 3 cooperate with the connecting rod 6 to form the outer wall of one side of the device housing 1. The operator then rotates the adjusting sleeve 501 through the bearing 502. The threaded part of the adjusting sleeve 501 drives the upper threaded part of the connecting rod 6. Since the mounting groove 7 on the outside of the connecting rod 6 is locked with the outer shell 3, the connecting rod 6 continues to descend under the drive of the adjusting sleeve 501 until the suction cup 601 at the bottom of the connecting rod 6 contacts the ground and can then be adsorbed onto the ground for auxiliary reinforcement. The staff then put on the top cover 4, with the opening 2 at the top of the top cover 4 connecting to the outside of the fixing sleeve 5. The top cover 4 is then fitted onto the outer side of the upper end of the device housing 1 to seal its upper end, and is fixed in place with fasteners 401. This completes the assembly of the device housing 1. The same principle applies when disassembling the outer shell 3. The operation is simple, and if damaged, there is no need to replace the whole unit; only the corresponding outer shell 3 needs to be replaced, thus reducing the overall maintenance cost.
[0030] Based on the above embodiments, after the protective device is installed, the door panel in the front shell 3 can be opened. Then, the staff can slide the companion robot from the surface of the inclined plate 9 into the inner cavity of the device box 1, and then close the door panel. Multiple companion robots can be stored in one device box 1 and effectively protected.
[0031] The top cover 4 is also equipped with a waterproof cap 10. The waterproof cap 10 is movably sleeved above the adjusting sleeve 501 and the connecting rod 6. The waterproof cap 10 is magnetically connected to the top of the top cover 4. The waterproof cap 10 can seal the position in the opening 402 at the top of the top cover 4, and seal the internal adjusting sleeve 501 and the top of the connecting rod 6 to prevent dust and moisture from entering. At the same time, the magnetic connection can increase the sealing stability and make it convenient to disassemble the waterproof cap 10 later.
[0032] Among them, the contact surfaces between the outer shell 3 and the device housing 1, the mounting groove 7, and the contact surfaces between the fixing sleeve 5 and the opening 402 are all provided with sealing gaskets. The sealing gaskets can increase the sealing performance of the outer shell 3 during installation, and can also increase the sealing effect of the connection position after the top cover 4 is fitted onto the fixing sleeve 5, so as to prevent moisture or dust from entering the device housing 1 when used outdoors, thus protecting the companion robot inside.
[0033] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protective device comprising a "frame-type" device housing (1) for storing a companion robot, wherein mounting openings (2) are provided on all four sides and at the top of the device housing (1), and further comprising multiple sets of outer shells (3) snapped into the mounting openings (2) on all four sides of the device housing (1), characterized in that, The device housing (1) has a top cover (4) that is connected to the upper mounting port (2) at the upper end. The upper and lower parts of the device housing (1) are fixedly provided with fixing sleeves (5). The upper part of the fixing sleeve (5) is movably inserted with a connecting rod (6). The connecting rod (6) is movably inserted through the fixing sleeve (5) at the lower end and then inserted into the ground. The connecting rod (6) and the device housing (1) have longitudinally opened mounting grooves (7). The two sides of the outer shell (3) are respectively connected to the mounting grooves (7) of the connecting rod (6) and the device housing (1). The bottom corner of the device housing (1) is fixedly connected with a support base (8). The front of the device housing (1) is also fixedly connected with an inclined plate (9) that is connected to the bottom of the front mounting port (2). The outer shell (3) installed in the front mounting port (2) has symmetrical door panels.
2. The protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (4) is snapped onto the upper end of the device housing (1). The top cover (4) is fixedly connected to the device housing (1) by bolts (401). The upper end of the top cover (4) is provided with multiple sets of openings (402), and the multiple sets of openings (402) correspond one-to-one with the upper fixed sleeve (5). The openings (402) are movably sleeved on the outside of the fixed sleeve (5).
3. The protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the fixed sleeve (5) is provided with an extension (503), and an adjustment sleeve (501) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the extension at the upper end of the fixed sleeve (5), and the adjustment sleeve (501) is rotatably connected to the extension (503) through a bearing (502).
4. The protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper part of the connecting rod (6) is provided with threads, and the adjusting sleeve (501) is threadedly connected to the threads on the upper part of the connecting rod (6). A suction cup (601) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod (6).
5. The protection device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The support base (8) is formed by concrete casting.
6. A protective device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The top cover (4) is also provided with a waterproof cap (10), which is movably sleeved above the adjusting sleeve (501) and the connecting rod (6), and the waterproof cap (10) is magnetically connected to the top cover (4).
7. A protective device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Sealing gaskets are provided on the contact surfaces of the outer shell (3) with the device housing (1) and the mounting groove (7), as well as on the contact surfaces of the fixing sleeve (5) and the opening (402).