Old-age robot body structure

By employing gear transmission and a quick-assembly/disassembly door mechanism in the body of the elderly care robot, the problems of complex steering structure and difficult maintenance in existing technologies have been solved, achieving simple steering and convenient maintenance.

CN224489183UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14JIANGSU AIYU WENCHENG ELDERLY ROBOT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU AIYU WENCHENG ELDERLY ROBOT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing elderly care robot uses a multi-link steering structure, which makes the steering structure complex, increases maintenance costs, and makes it difficult to repair quickly after damage, requiring cumbersome disassembly of the outer shell.

Method used

It adopts a gear transmission structure consisting of steering wheels, drive shaft, transmission gears and drive gears, combined with a door mechanism that can be quickly disassembled and assembled, simplifying steering operations, and enabling quick disassembly and assembly of the maintenance door through snap-fit ​​components.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a simple steering structure, reduces maintenance costs, enables quick maintenance, and improves the convenience of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an old-age caring robot fuselage structure, including base and the main body of host computer that sets up on the base, main body one side sets up installation cavity, sets up turning mechanism in installation cavity, turning mechanism includes steering wheel, steering wheel sets up one side at main body bottom, steering wheel one end sets up transmission shaft, transmission shaft one end is connected with the rotation of carrier, and the carrier sets up one side in installation cavity, sets up transmission gear on transmission shaft, and transmission gear is engaged with drive gear, and drive gear sets up on the drive shaft of steering motor, and steering motor sets up on the carrier, installation cavity one side still sets up quick detachable door body mechanism, and this application can adjust the angle of steering wheel, and then complete to main body and turn to its steering structure simple, and the maintenance cost is low, and can carry out quick dismounting to the maintenance door, and the quick maintenance of steering mechanism is convenient, and the operation of maintenance is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of robotics technology, specifically relating to the body structure of an elderly care robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid advancement of smart living, the use of elderly care robots in modern life is gradually increasing. These robots are primarily suitable for elderly people's homes and nursing homes. In homes, they can help seniors who are unfamiliar with smart devices access information and communicate, provide emotional support for those living alone, and offer health management services. In nursing homes, they can provide emotional encouragement, enliven daily life and activities, and assist caregivers and nursing homes in daily management.

[0003] Most current elderly care robots use multi-link structures for steering, which are complex and increase maintenance costs. Furthermore, once the steering structure is damaged, it cannot be repaired quickly and requires cumbersome disassembly of the outer shell, increasing the difficulty of maintenance. Therefore, we propose an elderly care robot body structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a body structure for an elderly care robot, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, that current elderly care robots mostly use multi-link structures for steering, which are complex and increase maintenance costs. Furthermore, once the steering structure is damaged, it cannot be quickly repaired, and maintenance requires cumbersome disassembly of the outer shell, increasing the difficulty of maintenance.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a body structure for an elderly care robot, including a base and a main body mounted on the base, wherein a mounting cavity is provided on one side of the main body, and a steering mechanism is provided within the mounting cavity;

[0006] The steering mechanism includes a steering wheel, which is located on one side of the bottom of the main body. A drive shaft is provided at one end of the steering wheel, and one end of the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the carrier frame. The carrier frame is located on one side of the mounting cavity. A transmission gear is provided on the drive shaft, and the transmission gear meshes with a drive gear. The drive gear is located on the drive shaft of the steering motor, and the steering motor is located on the carrier frame.

[0007] The mounting cavity is also equipped with a door mechanism that can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

[0008] Preferably, the carrier is further provided with a reducer, which is used to reduce the rotation speed of the drive shaft of the steering motor.

[0009] Preferably, an auxiliary seat is also provided on one side of the base, and a caster wheel is provided on the auxiliary seat to provide auxiliary support for the base, improve stability during movement, and facilitate the turning operation of the machine body.

[0010] Preferably, the door mechanism includes an inspection door, which is snapped into the main body via a snap-fit ​​assembly, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly of the inspection door.

[0011] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes snap-fit ​​buckles, which are respectively disposed in the mounting grooves. The mounting grooves are respectively disposed at the four corners of the access door. A return spring is disposed in the mounting groove, and one end of the return spring is connected to the snap-fit ​​buckle. The snap-fit ​​buckle can be quickly reset and moved by the elastic force of the return spring.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the snap-fit ​​buckle is snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole, which is located on the side of the main body, thus improving the stability of the snap-fit ​​buckle during engagement.

[0013] Preferably, the main body is also provided with a flow guiding mechanism for cooling the steering motor. The flow guiding mechanism includes an arc-shaped flow guiding channel, which is located at the top of the mounting cavity. A cooling fan is provided on one side of the arc-shaped flow guiding channel to guide hot air.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the main body is also provided with an exhaust hood, which is connected to the arc-shaped flow channel. The exhaust hood has multiple sets of exhaust ports arranged in a ring to discharge hot air.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] (1) This utility model can adjust the angle of the steering wheel through the transmission of the drive gear and the transmission gear, thereby completing the steering of the main body. Its steering structure is simple and the maintenance cost is low.

[0017] (2) This utility model can quickly disassemble and assemble the inspection door, which facilitates quick maintenance of the steering mechanism and makes maintenance operation convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial half-sectional view of the main body of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the door mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Steering mechanism; 2. Door mechanism; 3. Flow guide mechanism; 4. Base; 5. Radar module; 6. Interactive display screen; 7. Main body; 8. Drive wheel; 11. Steering wheel; 12. Steering motor; 13. Carrier frame; 14. Drive gear; 15. Transmission gear; 16. Drive shaft; 17. Reducer; 21. Inspection door; 22. Mounting slot; 23. Return spring; 24. Snap-fit ​​buckle; 25. Snap-fit ​​hole; 31. Cooling fan; 32. Arc-shaped flow guide channel; 33. Exhaust hood; 34. Exhaust port; 71. Auxiliary seat; 72. Casters; 73. Mounting cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a body structure for an elderly care robot, including a base 4, a main body 7 on the base 4, an installation cavity 73 on one side of the main body 7, and a steering mechanism 1 inside the installation cavity 73;

[0026] The steering mechanism 1 includes a steering wheel 11, which is located on one side of the bottom of the main body 7. A drive shaft 16 is provided at one end of the steering wheel 11, and one end of the drive shaft 16 is rotatably connected to the carrier frame 13. The carrier frame 13 is located on one side of the mounting cavity 73. A transmission gear 15 is provided on the drive shaft 16, and the transmission gear 15 meshes with a drive gear 14. The drive gear 14 is located on the drive shaft of the steering motor 12, and the steering motor 12 is located on the carrier frame 13.

[0027] When the main body 7 needs to turn, the controller controls the steering motor 12 to run. The steering motor 12 drives the drive gear 14 to rotate, the drive gear 14 drives the transmission gear 15 to rotate, the transmission gear 15 drives the transmission shaft 16 to rotate, and the transmission shaft 16 drives the steering wheel 11 to rotate. The main body 7 is turned by the rotation of the steering wheel 11. The steering operation is performed by gear transmission, and the steering structure is simple.

[0028] Furthermore, the main body 7 is also equipped with a radar module 5, which can be a lidar for detecting the external environment. The radar module 5 is connected to the controller, and the controller is connected to the steering motor 12, which can control the steering motor 12 to rotate forward or backward to complete the steering operation.

[0029] Furthermore, drive wheels 8 are also provided on both sides of the base 4, and the rotation of the drive wheels 8 drives the body to move.

[0030] Furthermore, the main unit 7 is equipped with an interactive display screen 6, which allows for interactive operation with the user.

[0031] Furthermore, a reducer 17 is also provided on the carrier 13, which is used to reduce the rotation speed of the drive shaft of the steering motor 12.

[0032] Furthermore, an auxiliary seat 71 is provided on one side of the base 4, and a caster wheel 72 is provided on the auxiliary seat 71, which can provide auxiliary support for the base 4, improve the stability during movement, and facilitate the turning operation of the machine body.

[0033] Please see Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 A door mechanism 2 is also provided on one side of the mounting cavity 73. The door mechanism 2 includes an inspection door 21, which is snapped into the main body 7 via a snap-fit ​​assembly, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly of the inspection door 21. The snap-fit ​​assembly includes snap-fit ​​buckles 24, which are respectively set in the mounting grooves 22, which are respectively set at the four corners of the inspection door 21. A return spring 23 is set in the mounting grooves 22, with one end of the return spring 23 connected to the snap-fit ​​buckle 24. The spring force of the return spring 23 enables the snap-fit ​​buckle 24 to move quickly back to its original position. One end of the snap-fit ​​buckle 24 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole 25, which is located on the side of the main body 7, improving the stability of the snap-fit ​​buckle during engagement.

[0034] When the inspection door 21 is installed, it snaps into the mounting cavity 73. At the same time, the mounting cavity 73 presses against the snap fastener 24. The snap fastener 24 moves within the mounting groove 22 and compresses the return spring 23. When the inspection door 21 is fully fitted with the main body 7, the return spring 23, under its elastic force, snaps the snap fastener 24 into the snap hole 25, thus completing the installation of the inspection door 21. When maintenance is required, the external rod is inserted into the snap hole 25, the snap fastener 24 is removed from the snap hole 25, and the inspection door 21 can be disassembled.

[0035] Please see Figure 2The main body 7 is also equipped with a flow guiding mechanism 3, which includes an arc-shaped flow guiding channel 32. The arc-shaped flow guiding channel 32 is located at the top of the mounting cavity 73. A cooling fan 31 is installed on one side of the arc-shaped flow guiding channel 32 to guide hot air. The top of the main body 7 is also equipped with an exhaust hood 33, which is connected to the arc-shaped flow guiding channel 32. Multiple sets of exhaust ports 34 are arranged in a ring on the exhaust hood 33 to discharge hot air.

[0036] The cooling fan 31 generates negative pressure, which transports the hot air in the mounting cavity 73 to the arc-shaped guide channel 32, and then discharges the hot air through the exhaust port 34 on the exhaust cover 33. This can dissipate the heat generated by the steering motor 12 and ensure the stability of the steering motor 12 in use.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A body structure for an elderly care robot, characterized in that: It includes a base (4) and a main body (7) disposed on the base (4). A mounting cavity (73) is provided on one side of the main body (7), and a steering mechanism (1) is disposed in the mounting cavity (73). The steering mechanism (1) includes a steering wheel (11), which is located on one side of the bottom of the main body (7). A drive shaft (16) is provided at one end of the steering wheel (11), and one end of the drive shaft (16) is rotatably connected to the carrier (13). The carrier (13) is located on one side of the mounting cavity (73). A transmission gear (15) is provided on the drive shaft (16), and the transmission gear (15) meshes with a drive gear (14). The drive gear (14) is located on the drive shaft of the steering motor (12), and the steering motor (12) is located on the carrier (13). The mounting cavity (73) is also provided with a door mechanism (2) that can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

2. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier (13) is also equipped with a reducer (17), which is used to reduce the rotation of the drive shaft of the steering motor (12).

3. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary seat (71) is also provided on one side of the base (4), and a caster wheel (72) is also provided on the auxiliary seat (71).

4. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door mechanism (2) includes an inspection door (21), which is snapped into the main body (7) via a snap-fit ​​assembly.

5. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​assembly includes snap-fit ​​buckles (24), which are respectively disposed in the mounting grooves (22). The mounting grooves (22) are respectively disposed at the four corner positions of the inspection door (21). A reset spring (23) is disposed in the mounting grooves (22), and one end of the reset spring (23) is connected to the snap-fit ​​buckle (24).

6. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the snap fastener (24) is snapped into the snap hole (25), which is located on the side of the main body (7).

7. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (7) is also provided with a flow guide mechanism (3) for cooling the steering motor (12). The flow guide mechanism (3) includes an arc-shaped flow guide channel (32), which is located at the top of the mounting cavity (73). A cooling fan (31) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped flow guide channel (32).

8. The body structure of an elderly care robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top of the main body (7) is also provided with an exhaust hood (33), which is connected to the arc-shaped flow channel (32). Multiple exhaust ports (34) are arranged in a ring on the exhaust hood (33).