A collection device and autonomous operating system

Abstract

This application provides a collection device and an autonomous operating system, relating to the field of intelligent device technology. The collection device can conveniently detect whether it is full of material to be collected. The collection device includes: a support, an isolator, and a detection component; wherein the support is disposed at the discharge port of the collection device; the isolator is disposed at the discharge port via the support, and the connecting end of the isolator is rotatably connected to the support; the movable end of the isolator can move away from the discharge port under the action of an external force, and the movable end and the connecting end are opposite ends on the isolator; the detection component is disposed on the isolator and / or the support, and the detection component is used to detect changes in the position of the isolator relative to the discharge port.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart device technology, and in particular to a collection device and an autonomous operating system. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, collection devices can be used to automatically collect grass clippings / fallen leaves, etc. However, the collection devices cannot accurately detect whether they are full of grass clippings / fallen leaves, which affects the collection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a collection device and an autonomous operating system that can conveniently detect whether the collection device is full of materials to be collected.

[0004] On one hand, this application provides a collection device, which includes: a support, an isolator, and a detection component; wherein, the support is disposed at the discharge port of the collection device; the isolator is disposed at the discharge port via the support, and the connecting end of the isolator is rotatably connected to the support, the movable end of the isolator can move away from the discharge port under the action of an external force, and the movable end and the connecting end are opposite ends on the isolator; the detection component is disposed on the isolator and / or the support, and the detection component is used to detect the positional change of the isolator relative to the discharge port.

[0005] The collection device provided in this application, by placing the bracket at the discharge port of the collection device, provides an installation point for the isolator, facilitating the placement of the isolator at the discharge port. Furthermore, the isolator is rotatably connected to the bracket, allowing the isolator to rotate relative to the discharge port to open or close it. After the storage space is filled with the material to be collected, the isolator can move towards the discharge port under the influence of the material within the storage space. Simultaneously, a detection component is provided on the isolator and / or the bracket. This component can detect changes in the position of the isolator relative to the discharge port, thus allowing information about the isolator being pushed towards the discharge port by the material after the storage space is filled, and conveniently detecting whether the collection device is full.

[0006] In one possible implementation of this application, the detection component includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter is disposed on one of the isolator and the bracket, and the signal receiver is disposed on the other of the isolator and the bracket at a position corresponding to the signal transmitter. During the rotation of the isolator relative to the bracket, the signal transmitter and the signal receiver move away from or closer to each other, and the signal receiver can generate a detection signal.

[0007] In one possible implementation of this application, the signal transmitter includes a magnetic element, and the signal receiver includes a Hall sensor.

[0008] In one possible implementation of this application, the collecting device further includes a feeding assembly, an outlet disposed on the feeding assembly, the feeding assembly being used to convey the object to be collected; and a support is disposed at the outlet of the feeding assembly.

[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, the feeding assembly includes a conveying cylinder and an airflow generator; the conveying cylinder encloses a conveying channel, with the two ends of the conveying cylinder being an inlet and an outlet, respectively; the airflow generator is disposed within the conveying channel and is used to generate an airflow flowing from the inlet to the outlet.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the collection device further includes a collection box having a receiving cavity and a connection port, the receiving cavity and the connection port being connected; a bracket is fixed at the connection port of the collection box, and the discharge port and the separator are both located within the receiving cavity.

[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the lowest point of the discharge port is higher than one-third of the height of the receiving cavity in the vertical direction; and / or, the axis of the discharge port forms an acute angle with the vertical direction.

[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the collection device further includes a toggle member and a drive member. The drive member is disposed in the collection box, and the toggle member is disposed in the drive member and located at the inlet of the collection device. The drive member is used to drive the toggle member to rotate so that the toggle member toggle the object to be collected.

[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, the collection device further includes a first walking mechanism connected to the collection box, and the collection device is able to move through the first walking mechanism.

[0014] On the other hand, this application provides an autonomous operating system, which includes: a main body of equipment, a second walking mechanism, and a collection device provided by any of the above; wherein, the second walking mechanism is disposed on the main body of equipment, and the main body of equipment is able to move through the second walking mechanism; the collection device is connected to the main body of equipment, and along the movement direction of the main body of equipment, the collection device is located at the rear end of the main body of equipment.

[0015] The autonomous operating system provided in this application includes the collection device provided in any of the above embodiments, thus enabling convenient detection of whether the collection device is full of the object to be collected.

[0016] In one possible implementation of this application, the autonomous operating system further includes a trailer device having a third traveling mechanism and a load-bearing part. The load-bearing part is detachably connected to the main body of the equipment, and the third traveling mechanism is disposed on the load-bearing part. The trailer device can follow the movement of the main body of the equipment through the third traveling mechanism. The collection device is detachably disposed on the load-bearing part.

[0017] In one possible implementation of this application, one of the collecting device and the device body has a first connector, and the other of the collecting device and the device body has a second connector that matches the first connector. The collecting device is detachably mounted on the device body through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector.

[0018] In one possible implementation of this application, the autonomous operating system further includes functional devices disposed on the main body of the equipment. The functional devices include at least one of the following: a cutting device, a robotic arm, a spraying device, a snow removal device, a blowing device, a sweeping device, a soil testing device, a weeding device, and a fertilizing device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of the collection device provided in this application Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the collection device provided in this application Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 An exploded view of the collection device provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the collection device provided in this application Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic cross-sectional view of the collection device provided in this application Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the working state of the collection device provided in this application.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1-Collection device; 11-Feeding assembly; 111-Conveying cylinder; 112-Airflow generator; 12-Support; 13-Isolation component; 131-Connecting end; 132-Moving end; 14-Detection assembly; 141-Signal transmitter; 142-Signal receiver; 15-Discharge port; 2-Collection box; 21-Receiving cavity; 3-First traveling mechanism; 4-Actuating component; 5-Driver; 6-Protective component; 7-Object to be collected; Z-Vertical direction. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0029] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0031] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0032] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. 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. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0033] Self-moving robots can move autonomously and perform corresponding tasks. For example, a self-moving robot can be a lawnmower robot, cutting grass and other vegetation on lawns. This self-moving robot can also be other types of robots, such as sweepers, snowplows, and ball retrievers, capable of self-movement and performing corresponding tasks. It can also be a collection robot, capable of moving autonomously and collecting fallen leaves, grass clippings, garbage, pebbles, etc. A collection device can be installed on the self-moving robot to collect fallen leaves or cut grass clippings. In related technologies, during the process of a self-moving robot driving a collection device to collect grass clippings, fallen leaves, garbage, pebbles, etc., a preset time or preset working distance is usually used as the criterion for determining whether the collection box of the collection device is full. For example, if the preset time is 10 minutes for the collection box to fill, the self-moving robot will automatically return to the collection point to empty the collected items after working for 10 minutes. Or, if the preset distance is 20 meters for the collection box to fill, the self-moving robot will automatically return to the collection point to empty the collected items after working a distance of 20 meters.

[0034] The solutions in related technologies have the following problems: They affect work efficiency. For example, in scenarios where the amount of collectibles is sparse, the collection bin may not be full within the preset time or working distance, and the autonomous robot will still return to the collection point to empty it, resulting in longer idle runs and reduced work efficiency. They affect work quality. For example, in scenarios with a large amount of collectibles, the collection bin may be full before the preset time or working distance is reached, leaving uncollected items within the remaining time or distance, resulting in incomplete collection and reduced work quality. They affect intelligence and reduce user experience. For example, in different scenarios, if the collection bin returns to the collection point before it is full to empty, or fails to return even after it is full, it gives users the impression that the autonomous robot is unreliable, thus reducing user experience.

[0035] This application provides a collection device, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of the collection device provided in this application Figure 1 , Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the collection device provided in this application Figure 1 , Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the collection device provided in this application. Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the collection device provided in this application Figure 2For ease of description and explanation, the following uses the application of the collection device to a lawnmower robot as an example to illustrate the collection device provided in the embodiments of this application. However, it is not limited to the use of the collection device only for lawnmower robots. The collection device provided in the embodiments of this application can be applied to any equipment or system that needs to collect grass clippings, fallen leaves, and other objects on the ground.

[0036] The collection device 1 provided in this application embodiment includes: a support 12, an isolator 13, and a detection component 14; wherein, the support 12 is disposed at the discharge port 15 of the collection device 1; the isolator 13 is disposed at the discharge port 15 via the support 12, and the connecting end 131 of the isolator 13 is rotatably connected to the support 12, and the movable end 132 of the isolator 13 can move away from the discharge port 15 under the action of an external force, and the movable end 132 and the connecting end 131 are opposite ends on the isolator 13; the detection component 14 is disposed on the isolator 13 and / or the support 12, and the detection component 14 is used to detect the positional change of the isolator 13 relative to the discharge port 15.

[0037] In this embodiment, a bracket 12 can be provided in the collection device 1 to provide mounting positions for the isolation member 13 and inspection components, and to mount the isolation member 13 and inspection components 14 on other components in the collection device 1. For example, the structural shape of the bracket 12 can be set according to the shape of the discharge port 15 in the collection device 1. The discharge port 15 of the collection device 1 is used to allow the object to be collected 7 to enter the storage space, that is, the object to be collected 7 enters the storage space through the discharge port 15. For example, the discharge port 15 can be one end of the channel in the collection device 1 that guides the movement of the object to be collected 7.

[0038] For example, the support 12 can be configured as a sheet, with a notch on the support 12 corresponding to the discharge port 15, so that the material to be collected 7 can pass through the discharge port 15 and the support 12. Alternatively, the support 12 can be configured as an approximately annular structure; the specific structure of the support 12 is not limited in this embodiment. The support 12 can be installed in the collecting device 1 at a position adjacent to the discharge port 15 by welding, bonding, snap-fitting, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods.

[0039] In this embodiment, the isolation member 13 can block the movement of the object to be collected 7 and also seal the storage space in the collection device 1 where the object to be collected 7 is stored. For example, the isolation member 13 can be made into a thin sheet shape and its outline can be adapted to the discharge port 15.

[0040] For example, the isolator 13 can be rotatably connected to the support 12 so that the isolator 13 is on the side of the support 12 away from the discharge port 15. For instance, a slot can be provided on the support 12, and correspondingly, a cylindrical rotating shaft matching the slot can be provided on the isolator 13. The rotating shaft is inserted into the slot so that the isolator 13 can rotate relative to the support 12. Alternatively, the isolator 13 and the support 12 can be rotatably connected by a hinge or the like. The structure or part rotatably connected to the support 12 on the isolator 13 can be provided at the connecting end 131 (the edge portion on one side of the isolator 13). Thus, under the push of the object to be collected 7, the isolator 13 can rotate relative to the support 12, and the movable end 132 of the isolator 13 opposite to the connecting end 131 can move away from the discharge port 15. When the external force on the isolator 13 disappears, under the action of gravity, the movable end 132 of the isolator 13 can move towards the discharge port 15 to block the discharge port 15.

[0041] In this embodiment, a detection component 14 can be provided between the isolator 13 and the support 12 to obtain information about the position of the isolator 13 relative to the support 12. For example, the detection component 14 can be placed on the isolator 13, on the support 12, or a portion of the detection component 14 can be placed on the isolator 13 and the other portion on the support 12. The detection component 14 can be a photoelectric sensor, a magnetoelectric sensor, a capacitive sensor, etc. During the rotation of the isolator 13 relative to the support 12, the detection component 14 can generate a signal. Based on this signal, the position of the isolator 13 relative to the support 12 (outlet 15) can be determined, thus detecting the positional change of the isolator 13 relative to the outlet 15.

[0042] The collection device 1 provided in this application embodiment, by setting the bracket 12 at the discharge port 15 of the collection device 1, provides an installation point for the isolator 13 through the bracket 12, facilitating the placement of the isolator 13 at the discharge port 15. Furthermore, the isolator 13 is rotatably connected to the bracket 12, allowing the isolator 13 to rotate relative to the discharge port 15 to open or close it. Moreover, after the storage space is filled with the collectible 7, the isolator 13 can move towards the discharge port 15 under the influence of the collectible 7 within the storage space. Simultaneously, a detection component 14 is provided on the isolator 13 and / or the bracket 12. This detection component 14 can detect changes in the position of the isolator 13 relative to the discharge port 15. Thus, after the storage space is filled with the collectible 7, the detection component 14 can obtain information that the isolator 13 is pushed towards the discharge port 15 by the collectible 7, thereby conveniently detecting whether the collection device 1 is full of the collectible 7.

[0043] In some possible embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the detection component 14 includes a signal transmitter 141 and a signal receiver 142. The signal transmitter 141 is disposed on one of the isolator 13 and the bracket 12, and the signal receiver 142 is disposed on the other of the isolator 13 and the bracket 12 at a position corresponding to the signal transmitter 141. During the rotation of the isolator 13 relative to the bracket 12, the signal transmitter 141 and the signal receiver 142 move away from or closer to each other, and the signal receiver 142 can generate a detection signal.

[0044] In this embodiment, the detection component 14 may have a structure including a signal transmitter 141 and a signal receiver 142. For example, the signal transmitter 141 may be a device capable of generating electric fields, magnetic fields, sound waves, light waves, etc., and the signal receiver 142 may be a device capable of generating electrical signals according to changes in electric fields, magnetic fields, sound waves, light waves, etc.

[0045] For example, the signal transmitter 141 can be an ultrasonic generator, an infrared generator, etc., and the signal receiver can be an ultrasonic receiver, an infrared receiver, etc. Alternatively, the signal transmitter 141 can be a magnetic component, and the signal receiver 142 can be a device including a Hall sensor. For example, if the signal transmitter 141 is a permanent magnet such as a magnet, or if the signal transmitter 141 is an electromagnet including an electromagnetic coil, then the Hall sensor can generate an electrical signal as a detection signal as the magnetic component and the Hall sensor move closer or further apart. Using a magnetic component and a Hall sensor as the detection component 14 can reduce the influence of environmental factors such as temperature, light, and dust on the detection results, and can also reduce the influence of the object to be collected 7 obstructing the detection component 14 on the detection results, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy of the position detection of the isolator 13 relative to the discharge port 15.

[0046] In another example, the signal transmitter 141 can be fixed to the isolator 13, and correspondingly, the signal receiver 142 can be fixed to the bracket 12. Alternatively, the signal transmitter 141 can be fixed to the bracket 12, and correspondingly, the signal receiver 142 can be fixed to the isolator 13. For example, the signal transmitter 141 and the signal receiver 142 can be fixed to the isolator 13 and the bracket 12 respectively by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, fastener connection, etc.

[0047] In the above embodiments, since the detection component 14 includes a signal transmitter 141 and a signal receiver 142 disposed on the isolation member 13 and the bracket 12, the accuracy of the detection component 14 in detecting the position of the isolation member 13 relative to the discharge port 15 can be improved by selecting the type of signal transmitter 141 and signal receiver 142.

[0048] In some possible embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the collection device 1 also includes a feeding assembly 11, an outlet 15 is disposed on the feeding assembly 11, the feeding assembly 11 is used to transport the object to be collected 7; the bracket 12 is disposed at the outlet 15 of the feeding assembly 11.

[0049] In this embodiment, a feeding assembly 11 can be provided in the collection device 1 to transport the items to be collected 7 to the storage space. For example, the feeding assembly 11 can adopt a structure including a conveyor belt and a mounting frame. Multiple spikes can be provided on the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt can be set in the collection device 1 through the mounting frame. A discharge port 15 is provided at one end of the mounting frame so that fallen leaves waiting to be collected 7 can be picked up by the spikes, and the picked-up items to be collected 7 can be transported to the storage space through the discharge port 15 by the conveyor belt.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the feeding assembly 11 includes a conveying cylinder 111 and an airflow generator 112. The conveying cylinder 111 forms a conveying channel, with the two ends of the conveying cylinder 111 being the inlet and outlet 15, respectively. The airflow generator 112 is disposed within the conveying channel. For example, the conveying cylinder 111 can be configured as a cylindrical structure, with one end of the cylindrical conveying cylinder 111 serving as the inlet and the other end as the outlet. The bracket 12 can then be fixed to the edge of the inlet of the conveying cylinder 111. The airflow generator 112 can be an axial flow fan, a centrifugal fan, etc., which can be fixed inside the conveying cylinder 111. This allows the fan to generate an airflow from the inlet to the outlet 15, thereby driving the object to be collected 7 towards the outlet 15. The conveying cylinder 111 can also restrict the direction and path of movement of the object to be collected 7.

[0051] In the above embodiments, since a feeding component 11 is provided in the collecting device 1, the efficiency of conveying the object to be collected 7 to the discharge port 15 can be improved by the feeding component 11, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of the collecting device 1 in collecting the object to be collected 7.

[0052] In some possible embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of the collection device provided in this application. The collection device 1 also includes a collection box 2, which has a receiving cavity 21 and a connection port, and the receiving cavity 21 and the connection port are connected; the bracket 12 is fixed at the connection port of the collection box 2, and the discharge port 15 and the isolation member 13 are both located in the receiving cavity 21.

[0053] In this embodiment of the application, a collection box 2 can be provided in the collection device 1. The collection box 2 can be set as a box with an opening at one end. The collection box 2 can be enclosed to form a receiving cavity 21. The receiving cavity 21 inside the collection box 2 can be used as a storage space, and a part of the opening of the collection box 2 can be used as a connection port.

[0054] For example, the conveying cylinder 111 can be fixed at the connection port of the collection box 2. For instance, one end of the discharge port 15 of the conveying cylinder 111 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 21, while one end of the inlet of the conveying cylinder 111 is located outside the receiving cavity 21. This allows the bracket 12 to be fixed to the side of the connection port near the receiving cavity 21 via the conveying cylinder 111. In this way, both the discharge port 15 and the separator 13 are located inside the receiving cavity 21. Figure 5 As shown, after the airflow generator 112 is started, the airflow can cause the isolator 13 to rotate relative to the conveyor cylinder 111, thereby opening the discharge port 15 and connecting the conveying channel and the receiving cavity 21. Figure 6 As shown, after the material to be collected 7 enters the receiving cavity 21 through the conveying channel formed by the conveying cylinder 111, and after the material to be collected 7 accumulates above the movable end 132 of the isolation member 13, the isolation member 13 moves towards the discharge port 15 under the action of the gravity of the material to be collected 7 and the gravity of the isolation member 13 itself. After the detection component 14 detects that the isolation member 13 is close to the support 12, it can be determined that the receiving cavity 21 is full.

[0055] In the above embodiment, since a collection box 2 is provided in the collection device 1, the receiving cavity 21 enclosed by the collection box 2 can be used as a storage space for the object to be collected 7. Furthermore, both the discharge port 15 and the separator 13 are located within the receiving cavity 21. After the object to be collected 7 in the receiving cavity 21 brings the separator 13 close to the discharge port 15, the detection component 14 can detect the change in the position of the separator 13, thereby obtaining information that the receiving cavity 21 is full. This simplifies the detection logic and structure for detecting whether the receiving cavity 21 is full.

[0056] In some possible embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, along the vertical direction Z, the lowest point of the discharge port 15 is one-third higher than the height of the receiving cavity 21.

[0057] In this embodiment, by adjusting the diameter of the conveying cylinder 111, the lowest point of the discharge port 15 of the conveying cylinder 111 can be positioned above one-third of the height of the receiving cavity 21 along the vertical direction Z. That is, along the vertical direction Z, the position of the discharge port 15 within the receiving cavity 21 is closer to the top of the collection box 2.

[0058] For example, the conveying cylinder 111 can be inclined to one side of the collecting box 2, that is, the axis of the discharge port 15 forms an acute angle with the vertical direction Z. For example, the axis of the conveying cylinder 111 can form an angle of 30° to 60° with the vertical direction Z, such as setting the angle between the axis of the conveying cylinder 111 and the vertical direction Z to 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50° or 60°, etc. Furthermore, the discharge port 15 is inclined upward and the inlet is inclined downward, so that the inlet is close to the ground and the discharge port 15 is located above one-third of the height of the receiving cavity 21.

[0059] In the above embodiment, since the lowest point of the discharge port 15 is higher than one-third of the height of the receiving cavity 21, the isolation member 13 set at the discharge port 15 can be located at a higher position in the receiving cavity 21. This allows the movable end 132 of the isolation member 13 to be closer to the top of the receiving cavity 21 when it is in a position away from the discharge port 15. In this way, after the top area of ​​the receiving cavity 21 is filled with the collectible 7, more collectible 7 can be used to press the isolation member 13 to a position close to the support 12, which is beneficial to improving the full load rate of the receiving cavity 21.

[0060] In some possible embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the collection device 1 also includes a toggle member 4 and a drive member 5. The drive member 5 is disposed in the collection box 2, and the toggle member 4 is disposed in the drive member 5 and located at the feed inlet of the collection device 1. The drive member 5 is used to drive the toggle member 4 to rotate so that the toggle member 4 toggle the object to be collected 7.

[0061] In this embodiment, a toggle member 4 can be provided in the collecting device 1 to sweep the object to be collected 7 to the inlet of the conveying cylinder 111. For example, a drive member 5 can be provided in the area below the collecting box 2 near the inlet. The drive member 5 can be a motor, and the toggle member 4 can be a brush or the like. The toggle member 4 can be fixed on the output shaft of the motor and positioned at the outlet 15.

[0062] For example, a protective element 6 can be provided for the feeding assembly 11, the driving member 5 and the actuating member 4. The protective element 6 can be set as a plate and covered on the feeding assembly 11, the driving member 5 and the actuating member 4, so as to shield and hide the feeding assembly 11, the driving member 5 and the actuating member 4, etc., which helps to reduce the occurrence of the operator coming into contact with the actuating member 4, etc.

[0063] In the above embodiments, since a driving component 5 and a toggle component 4 are provided at the feed inlet, the driving component 5 can drive the toggle component 4 to rotate, so as to sweep the object to be collected 7 into the feed inlet, thereby improving the efficiency of cleaning and collecting the object to be collected 7.

[0064] In some possible embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the collection device 1 also includes a first walking mechanism 3, which is connected to the collection box 2, and the collection device 1 can move through the first walking mechanism 3.

[0065] In this embodiment, a first walking mechanism 3 can be provided in the collection device 1. For example, the first walking mechanism 3 may include a wheeled walking mechanism, a tracked walking mechanism, etc. If the first walking mechanism 3 uses casters, one or more casters can be installed on the bottom of the container. In this way, when the collection device 1 is connected to other equipment, it is convenient for other equipment to drive the collection device 1 to move on the ground via the casters. It is also convenient for the operator to push or pull the collection device 1.

[0066] In addition, this application embodiment also provides an autonomous operation system, which includes: a device body, a second walking mechanism, and a collection device 1 provided in any of the above embodiments; wherein, the second walking mechanism is disposed on the device body, and the device body can move through the second walking mechanism; the collection device 1 is connected to the device body, and along the movement direction of the device body, the collection device 1 is located at the rear end of the device body.

[0067] In this embodiment of the application, the main body of the equipment can support and install other components. For example, the main body of the equipment may include a chassis, a power unit, etc. The power unit can be fixed on the chassis. The power unit may be a battery and an electric motor, or an engine, etc.

[0068] In this embodiment, the second walking mechanism may include a wheeled walking mechanism, a tracked walking mechanism, and a footed walking mechanism. The second walking mechanism can be set on the side of the chassis close to the ground, and the power unit can be connected to the second walking mechanism through gears, belts, chains, etc., so that the main body of the equipment can move on the ground by itself through the second walking mechanism.

[0069] In this embodiment, the collection device 1 provided in any of the above embodiments can be connected to the main body of the equipment. For example, the collection box 2 in the collection device 1 can be connected to the main body of the equipment via a detachable structure. Alternatively, the feeding assembly 11 can be mounted on the main body of the equipment.

[0070] For example, the collecting device 1 can be connected to the rear end of the device body along the direction of movement of the device body. In this way, the collecting device 1 can be dragged by the device body to collect the object 7 on the movement path of the device body.

[0071] The autonomous operating system provided in this application includes the collection device 1 provided in any of the above embodiments, thus enabling convenient detection of whether the collection device 1 is full of the object to be collected 7.

[0072] In some possible embodiments of this application, the autonomous operating system further includes a trailer device having a third traveling mechanism and a load-bearing part. The load-bearing part is detachably connected to the main body of the equipment, and the third traveling mechanism is disposed on the load-bearing part. The trailer device can follow the movement of the main body of the equipment through the third traveling mechanism; the collection device 1 is detachably disposed on the load-bearing part.

[0073] In this embodiment, a trailer can be provided to carry the collection device 1, cutting device, robotic arm, spraying device, snow removal device, blowing device, sweeping device, soil testing device, weeding device, and fertilizing device, etc. The trailer can be configured to include a support unit and a third traveling mechanism. For example, the support unit can be a flat, box-like shape with an opening on one side. A slot can be provided in the support unit, and correspondingly, a buckle matching the slot can be provided on the collection device 1 to detachably mount the collection device 1 onto the support unit through the cooperation of the buckle and the slot. It should be understood that the collection device 1 and the support unit can also be detachably connected through other structures, which is not limited in this application.

[0074] For example, the third traveling mechanism can be a wheeled traveling mechanism, a tracked traveling mechanism, or a legged traveling mechanism. For instance, the third traveling mechanism may include drive wheels and casters, allowing it to move and enabling the trailer to move independently on the ground. Alternatively, the third traveling mechanism may include at least two casters, allowing it to move passively and enabling the trailer to be towed. The third traveling mechanism can be positioned on the side of the load-bearing unit closest to the ground.

[0075] In the above embodiments, since the autonomous operating system includes a trailer, it can carry and transport other devices such as the collection device 1, which helps to improve the carrying capacity of the autonomous operating system and reduces the limitations on the expansion functions of the autonomous operating system.

[0076] In some possible embodiments of this application, one of the collecting device 1 and the device body has a first connector, and the other of the collecting device 1 and the device body has a second connector that matches the first connector. The collecting device 1 is detachably disposed on the device body through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector.

[0077] In this embodiment, the collection device 1 can be detachably connected to the device body. For example, a first connector can be provided on the device body, and correspondingly, a second connector matching the first connector can be provided on the collection device 1. The first connector can be a trailer ring, and the second connector can be a hook adapted to the trailer ring, so that the collection device 1 and the device body can be detachably connected by the hook and the trailer ring. Alternatively, the second connector can be a first lug with a shaft hole, and a second lug adapted to the first lug. The second lug also has a shaft hole, and a pin matching both the shaft holes of the first and second lugs can be used to detachably connect the second lug and the first lug, thereby detachably connecting the collection device 1 and the device body.

[0078] In the above embodiments, since the collecting device 1 and the device body are detachably connected through the first connector and the second connector, it is convenient to connect the collecting device 1 and the device body, and it is also convenient to separate the collecting device 1 and the device body.

[0079] In some possible embodiments of this application, the autonomous operating system further includes functional devices disposed on the main body of the equipment. The functional devices include at least one of the following: a cutting device, a robotic arm, a spraying device, a snow removal device, a blowing device, a sweeping device, a soil testing device, a weeding device, and a fertilizing device.

[0080] In this embodiment, different functional devices can be set up in the autonomous operating system and installed on the main body of the equipment so that the main body of the equipment can perform the operations of the functional devices. For example, the functional devices may include a cutting device, a robotic arm, a spraying device, a snow removal device, a blowing device, a sweeping device, a soil testing device, a weeding device, and a fertilizing device. In this way, after any one or more of the cutting device, robotic arm, spraying device, snow removal device, blowing device, sweeping device, soil testing device, weeding device, and fertilizing device are installed on the main body of the equipment, the main body of the equipment can have the functions of cutting vegetation with the cutting device, picking up and carrying items with the robotic arm, spraying liquid with the spraying device, sweeping snow with the snow removal device, blowing fallen leaves with the blowing device, and cleaning up garbage, testing soil, weeding, and fertilizing.

[0081] In the above embodiments, since at least one of the following is provided on the main body of the equipment: a cutting device, a robotic arm, a spraying device, a snow removal device, a blowing device, a sweeping device, a soil testing device, a weeding device, and a fertilizing device, the autonomous operating system can have multiple operating capabilities such as cutting, carrying, spraying, snow removal, and blowing, which is conducive to improving the diversity of operations of the autonomous operating system.

[0082] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and all should be covered within the scope of the specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way.

Claims

1. A collection device, characterized in that, include: A support frame is provided at the discharge port of the collection device; An isolating element is provided at the discharge port via the bracket, and the connecting end of the isolating element is rotatably connected to the bracket. The movable end of the isolating element can move away from the discharge port under the action of an external force. The movable end and the connecting end are two opposite ends of the isolating element. A detection component is disposed on the isolator and / or the support, and the detection component is used to detect the positional change of the isolator relative to the discharge port.

2. The collection device of claim 1, wherein, The detection component includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter is disposed on one of the isolator and the bracket, and the signal receiver is disposed on the other of the isolator and the bracket at a position corresponding to the signal transmitter. During the rotation of the isolator relative to the bracket, the signal transmitter and the signal receiver move away from or closer to each other, and the signal receiver can generate a detection signal.

3. The collection device of claim 2, wherein, The signal transmitter includes a magnetic component, and the signal receiver includes a Hall sensor.

4. The collection device of claim 1, wherein, The collecting device further includes a feeding assembly, and the discharge port is disposed on the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is used to transport the material to be collected. The support is disposed at the discharge port of the feeding assembly.

5. The collection device of claim 4, wherein, The feeding assembly includes a conveying cylinder and an airflow generator; the conveying cylinder forms a conveying channel, and the two ends of the conveying cylinder are the inlet and the outlet, respectively; the airflow generator is disposed in the conveying channel and is used to generate airflow from the inlet to the outlet.

6. The collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes a collection box having a receiving cavity and a connection port, the receiving cavity and the connection port being in communication; The bracket is fixed at the connection port of the collection box, and the discharge port and the isolation component are both located inside the receiving cavity.

7. The collection device of claim 6, wherein, In the vertical direction, the lowest point of the discharge port is higher than one-third of the height of the receiving cavity; and / or, The axis of the discharge port forms an acute angle with the vertical direction.

8. The collection device of claim 6, wherein, The collection device further includes a toggle member and a drive member. The drive member is disposed in the collection box, and the toggle member is disposed in the drive member and located at the inlet of the collection device. The drive member is used to drive the toggle member to rotate so that the toggle member toggle the object to be collected.

9. The collection device of claim 6, wherein, The collection device also includes a first walking mechanism, which is connected to the collection box, and the collection device can move through the first walking mechanism.

10. An autonomous work system, characterized by, include: Equipment body; A second traveling mechanism is disposed on the main body of the equipment, and the main body of the equipment can move through the second traveling mechanism; The collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the collecting device is connected to the device body and is located at the rear end of the device body along the direction of movement of the device body.

11. The autonomous work system of claim 10, wherein, The autonomous operating system also includes a trailer device, which has a third traveling mechanism and a load-bearing part. The load-bearing part is detachably connected to the main body of the equipment. The third traveling mechanism is disposed on the load-bearing part, and the trailer device can follow the movement of the main body of the equipment through the third traveling mechanism. The collection device is detachably disposed on the load-bearing part.

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