A companion robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of accompanying robots, the accompanying robot includes shell, support assembly and head, shell includes bottom shell, front shell and rear shell, the bottom shell, the front shell and the rear shell are formed with accommodating space jointly;Wherein, the front shell and the rear shell are formed with first mounting portion and second mounting portion jointly, the front shell and the rear shell are connected by the first mounting portion with the bottom shell;Support assembly is arranged in the accommodating space, and the support assembly includes mobile chassis and support skeleton, and the support skeleton is installed on the mobile chassis;Head is connected with the support skeleton, and the head is located in the second mounting portion. To realize the effect of efficient assembly and convenient disassembly to robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, specifically to a companion robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology and the increasing maturity of artificial intelligence, companion robots, as a new type of smart home product, are gradually entering people's daily lives and becoming an important carrier for the integration of smart technology and family life. Companion robots not only provide convenience for family members, but also play an important role in areas such as elderly care, children's education, and home care.

[0003] However, the current robot disassembly and assembly structure is quite complicated, which not only makes assembly inconvenient, but also makes it difficult to disassemble the outer shell after assembly. When it is necessary to disassemble the key internal components of the robot, it will cause great inconvenience to the later maintenance of the robot and the replacement of important parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a companion robot to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A companion robot, comprising:

[0007] The housing includes a bottom shell, a front shell, and a rear shell, wherein the bottom shell, the front shell, and the rear shell together form an accommodating space; wherein the front shell and the rear shell together form a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, and the front shell and the rear shell are connected to the bottom shell through the first mounting portion;

[0008] A support assembly is disposed within the accommodating space, the support assembly comprising a movable chassis and a support frame, the support frame being mounted on the movable chassis;

[0009] The head is connected to the supporting frame, and the head is located in the second mounting part.

[0010] In one embodiment, an adjustment mechanism is mounted on the support frame, the adjustment mechanism being connected to the head drive, and the adjustment mechanism being used to adjust the direction and angle of the head.

[0011] In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes:

[0012] The first driving component is mounted on the supporting frame;

[0013] The second driving component is installed on the driving end of the first driving component, and the driving end of the second driving component is connected to the head transmission.

[0014] Wherein, the first driving member is used to drive the second driving member and the head to rotate on the horizontal plane;

[0015] The second driving member is used to drive the head to rotate in a vertical plane, wherein the horizontal plane is perpendicular to the vertical plane.

[0016] In one embodiment, the front shell includes a chassis front cover, the rear shell includes a chassis rear cover, and the chassis front cover and the chassis rear cover together form a chassis upper shell;

[0017] The upper shell and the lower shell of the chassis together form a first accommodating cavity, and the movable chassis is disposed within the first accommodating cavity.

[0018] In one embodiment, the front shell further includes a front body cover, and the rear shell further includes a rear body cover, the front body cover and the rear body cover together forming a body shell;

[0019] The outer shell has a second accommodating cavity, and the supporting frame is disposed within the second accommodating cavity.

[0020] In one embodiment, the support frame is provided with two support rods, and the support frame is connected to the mobile chassis through the two support rods;

[0021] The second mounting part is located at one end of the body shell, and the end of the body shell away from the second mounting part is provided with two support feet, which are respectively connected to the mobile chassis;

[0022] Both of the support feet are provided with openings, and the two support rods are respectively connected to the mobile chassis through the two openings.

[0023] In one embodiment, the front cover and the rear cover of the chassis together form two notches, and the two notches correspond one-to-one with the two support feet, and the notches fit into the outer surface of the support feet.

[0024] In one embodiment, the first mounting portion is disposed at the bottom of the upper chassis shell, and the notch is disposed at the top of the upper chassis shell.

[0025] In one embodiment, the body back cover is provided with a storage drawer.

[0026] In one embodiment, the mobile chassis is equipped with wheels.

[0027] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] The bottom shell, front shell, and rear shell together form an accommodating space, and the support assembly is placed in the accommodating space. The front shell and rear shell together form a first mounting part and a second mounting part, so that the robot can be connected to the bottom shell through the first mounting part and mounted on the mobile chassis through the support frame. The head is mounted on the support frame and is set in the second mounting part, thereby achieving efficient and convenient assembly and disassembly of the robot. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 An exploded view of a companion robot provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view showing the connection between the supporting components and the head and mobile chassis;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded 3D image of a companion robot;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A of a companion robot;

[0033] In the diagram: 11. Bottom shell; 12. Front shell; 121. Chassis front cover; 122. Body front cover; 13. Rear shell; 131. Chassis rear cover; 132. Body rear cover; 1321. Storage drawer; 1322. Emergency switch; 14. Support foot; 151. First mounting part; 152. Second mounting part; 153. Notch; 16. Movable arm; 2. Support assembly; 21. Mobile chassis; 211. Moving wheel; 22. Support frame; 221. Adjustment mechanism; 2211. First drive component; 2212. Second drive component; 222. Support rod; 3. Head; 31. LCD screen; 32. Movable ears. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a companion robot, comprising:

[0036] The housing includes a bottom shell 11, a front shell 12, and a rear shell 13, which together form an accommodating space; wherein the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13 together form a first mounting portion 151 and a second mounting portion 152, and the front shell 12 and the rear shell 13 are connected to the bottom shell 11 through the first mounting portion 151.

[0037] Support component 2 is disposed within the accommodating space. Support component 2 includes a mobile chassis 21 and a support frame 22, with the support frame 22 mounted on the mobile chassis 21.

[0038] The head 3 is connected to the support frame 22, and the head 3 is located in the second mounting part 152.

[0039] In this embodiment, a receiving space is formed by the bottom shell 11, the front shell 12, and the rear shell 13, and the support component 2 is disposed in the receiving space. The front shell 12 and the rear shell 13 together form a first mounting part 151 and a second mounting part 152, so that the first mounting part 151 can be connected to the bottom shell 11 and mounted on the mobile chassis 21 by the support frame 22. The head 3 is mounted on the support frame 22 and disposed in the second mounting part 152, thereby achieving efficient and convenient disassembly and assembly of the robot, which facilitates efficient and convenient operation for robot maintenance and replacement of important components (such as batteries).

[0040] As needed, the head 3 of this companion robot is also equipped with an LCD screen 31 to enable dynamic display of images and to allow for fun interactions with the user.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, an adjustment mechanism 221 is installed on the support frame 22. The adjustment mechanism 221 is connected to the head 3 via a transmission. The adjustment mechanism 221 is used to adjust the direction and angle of the head 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, by setting an adjustment mechanism 221 on the support frame 22 and connecting it with the head 3, the head 3 can rotate flexibly, thereby improving the robot's working flexibility, ensuring that the robot can stably perform tasks, and enhancing the fun of interacting with users.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 221 includes:

[0044] The first driving component 2211 is installed on the support frame 22;

[0045] The second driving component 2212 is installed on the driving end of the first driving component 2211, and the driving end of the second driving component 2212 is connected to the head 3 in a transmission manner.

[0046] The first driving member 2211 is used to drive the second driving member 2212 and the head 3 to rotate on the horizontal plane;

[0047] The second driving component 2212 is used to drive the head 3 to rotate on the vertical plane, with the horizontal plane being perpendicular to the vertical plane.

[0048] In this embodiment, the head 3 can rotate flexibly in the horizontal and vertical planes by the combined use of the first driving member 2211 and the second driving member 2212, thereby improving the robot's working flexibility, ensuring that the robot can stably perform tasks and increasing the fun of interaction with users.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the front shell 12 includes a chassis front cover 121, and the rear shell 13 includes a chassis rear cover 131. The chassis front cover 121 and the chassis rear cover 131 together form the chassis upper shell.

[0050] The upper and lower shells 11 together form a first accommodating cavity, and the movable chassis 21 is disposed within the first accommodating cavity.

[0051] In this embodiment, the front cover 121 and the rear cover 131 of the chassis are spliced ​​together to form the upper chassis shell that is installed in conjunction with the bottom shell 11. The bottom shell 11 and the upper chassis shell are combined and installed to form a first accommodating cavity that can accommodate the mobile chassis 21. The mobile chassis 21 is then installed into the first accommodating cavity, achieving a modular installation effect between the mobile chassis 21, the bottom shell 11, and the upper chassis shell. This facilitates efficient and convenient operation for robot maintenance and replacement of important components (such as batteries), prevents external factors from interfering with or damaging the components and hardware installed on the mobile chassis 21, and avoids dust from entering the mobile chassis 21 and affecting its normal operation. At this time, the mobile chassis 21 can be connected to the bottom shell 11 and the upper chassis shell using fasteners to improve the overall connection stability.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the front shell 12 further includes a front body cover 122, and the rear shell 13 further includes a rear body cover 132, the front body cover 122 and the rear body cover 132 together forming a body shell.

[0053] The body shell has a second accommodating cavity, and the supporting skeleton 22 is disposed in the second accommodating cavity.

[0054] In this embodiment, the front body cover 122 and the rear body cover 132 are combined and installed to form a body shell. The body shell has a second receiving cavity that can accommodate the support frame 22, so that the support frame 22 can be installed in the second internal cavity of the body shell. This achieves a modular installation effect between the support frame 22 and the front body cover 122 and the rear body cover 132. At the same time, it facilitates efficient and convenient operation for robot maintenance and replacement of important parts, prevents external factors from interfering with or damaging the components and hardware on the support frame 22, and avoids dust from entering the support frame 22 and affecting the normal operation of the components and hardware on the support frame 22.

[0055] The first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity together form an accommodating space.

[0056] If necessary, the support frame 22 can also be connected to the front cover 122 and the rear cover 132 of the body using fasteners to improve the overall connection stability.

[0057] It should be noted that this robot achieves convenient assembly and disassembly by connecting the support frame 22 to the mobile chassis 21 and the head 3 respectively, and by covering and installing the support frame 22 with the body shell and the mobile chassis 21 with the upper and lower shells 11. This facilitates quick replacement of internal key components (such as batteries) and after-sales maintenance. In addition, the length and width of the body shell and the head 3 are less than or equal to the diameter or length and width of the upper and lower shells of the chassis. Since the body shell is located above the upper shell of the chassis, the head 3 is located on the body shell, and the body shell is within the circumferential boundary of the upper and / or lower shells of the chassis, the overall spatial layout is optimized, avoiding the robot being too large and thus occupying too much space. Through the above settings, the overall footprint of the robot can be effectively reduced, thereby meeting the needs of home scenarios.

[0058] As needed, the robot's head 3 is also equipped with movable ears 32, and the body shell is fitted with movable arms 16. Both the movable ears 32 and the movable arms 16 are connected to drive mechanisms, allowing them to rotate on the head 3 and body shell respectively, thus enhancing user interaction. The drive mechanisms include micro-motors and gear sets. The micro-motors drive the gear sets, thereby rotating the movable ears 32 and movable arms 16. For example, the micro-motor corresponding to the movable ear 32 is mounted on the head 3, and its drive end is connected to the gear set. The movable ear 32 is mounted on the corresponding gear set, so that when the micro-motor is working, the gear set drives the movable ear 32 to rotate relative to the head 3. Similarly, the micro-motor corresponding to the movable arm 16 is mounted on the body shell, and its drive end is connected to the gear set. The movable arm 16 is mounted on the corresponding gear set, so that when the micro-motor is working, the gear set drives the movable arm 16 to rotate relative to the body shell.

[0059] The movable ears 32, movable arms 16, and body shell are also equipped with touch sensing modules to sense the user's touch state and interact with the user.

[0060] Depending on the needs, the movable ears 32 and movable arms 16 are also equipped with light source units to achieve effects such as light flashing, gradual change, and constant light, thereby meeting the needs of various scenarios (specific settings can be made according to the actual scenario) and enhancing the interactive fun with users.

[0061] For example, the device status can be displayed by changes in light color or brightness. For instance, a constant light is used when the device is working normally, while a flashing warning light or a specific color is used when a fault occurs, helping users quickly identify the device status.

[0062] For example, lighting can be used to interact with users, such as changing lights in sync with music or movement to enhance the fun and improve the user experience. Alternatively, when a user's touch is detected, the light source unit can also interact with the user, further enhancing the fun and improving the user experience.

[0063] For example, using soft lighting design enhances visual appeal; for instance, the night light mode uses warm light to create a cozy atmosphere, and can also have practical functions (such as human body sensor wake-up, timer to turn off, etc.).

[0064] For example, the light stays on while charging (e.g., red) and turns green (or turns off) when fully charged, making it easy for users to see.

[0065] The light source unit includes the WS2812 chip.

[0066] In one embodiment, the robot's head 3 is also equipped with a ring microphone, and the robot also has a speaker assembly installed in the second accommodating cavity of the body shell. The robot receives external sounds, such as user commands or voices, through the ring microphone, and can interact with the user through the speaker assembly, LCD screen 31, head 3, movable ears 32, movable arms 16, etc. The speaker assembly includes a woofer, a mid-range speaker, and a tweeter to meet the needs of various scenarios.

[0067] As needed, this companion robot is also equipped with a camera system, sensors, and radar to capture information about its surrounding environment. This helps the robot plan its path and avoid obstacles in complex environments, accurately identify objects and perform grasping tasks, and also helps it understand its environment, enabling efficient and intelligent interaction with users. The camera system includes a main camera, an infrared night vision camera, and a depth camera mounted on the head (3rd head), a body depth camera mounted on the body shell, and a chassis depth camera mounted on the chassis shell. The sensors include a cliff sensor mounted on the chassis shell, and the radar includes a lidar and ultrasonic radar mounted on the chassis shell.

[0068] It should be noted that the robot is also equipped with an electronic control component, which is electrically connected to the aforementioned sensing devices, adjustment mechanism 221, drive mechanism, and other electrical equipment to ensure stable operation of the robot. The electronic control component may include multiple circuit boards, which are respectively installed in the mobile chassis 21, support frame 22, and head 3. This allows for the control and data processing of various electrical devices. The circuit boards can also be connected via signal or electrical connections to achieve efficient and unified data processing for stable operation. This is a conventional technology and will not be elaborated further.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the support frame 22 is provided with two support rods 222, and the support frame 22 is connected to the mobile chassis 21 through the two support rods 222.

[0070] The second mounting part 152 is located at one end of the body shell, and two support feet 14 are provided at the end of the body shell away from the second mounting part 152. The two support feet 14 are respectively connected to the mobile chassis 21.

[0071] Both support feet 14 are provided with openings, and the two support rods 222 are respectively connected to the mobile chassis 21 through the two openings.

[0072] In this embodiment, the support frame 22 is connected to the mobile chassis 21 via two support rods 222, ensuring the stability of the connection between the support frame 22 and the mobile chassis 21 during movement. By providing a second mounting part 152 for mounting the head 3 and a support foot 14 for connecting to the mobile chassis 21 at both ends of the body shell, and the support foot 14 is provided with an opening so that the support rods 222 of the support frame 22 can be connected to the mobile chassis 21 through the opening, the stable connection effect between the support frame 22 and the mobile chassis 21 is ensured, and the body shell can be connected together with the head 3, the support frame 22 and the mobile chassis 21, thereby improving the overall integrated connection effect.

[0073] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the front cover 121 and the rear cover 131 of the chassis also jointly form two notches 153, the two notches 153 are respectively provided with two support feet 14, and the notches 153 are in contact with the outer surface of the support feet 14.

[0074] In this embodiment, the front cover 121 and the rear cover 131 of the chassis together form two notches 153, which facilitates further limiting and fixing of the support foot 14, and achieves the modular installation effect of the front cover 121, the rear cover 131 of the chassis and the body shell, while preventing dust from entering the mobile chassis 21.

[0075] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first mounting part 151 is disposed at the bottom of the chassis upper shell, and the notch 153 is disposed at the top of the chassis upper shell.

[0076] In this embodiment, a first mounting part 151 and a notch 153 are respectively provided at the bottom and top of the chassis upper shell to facilitate the connection of the chassis upper shell to the bottom shell 11 and the body shell.

[0077] As needed, the first mounting part 151 can be a stop structure, and the bottom shell 11 is provided with a stop structure that corresponds to and cooperates with the first mounting part 151, so as to improve the connection stability between the chassis upper shell and the bottom shell 11 and the body shell; specifically, the first mounting part 151 can be a convex stop, and the bottom shell 11 is provided with a concave stop that corresponds to and cooperates with the convex stop, or vice versa.

[0078] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the body back cover 132 is provided with a storage drawer 1321.

[0079] In this embodiment, a storage drawer 1321 is provided on the back cover 132 of the body to facilitate storage.

[0080] The rear cover 132 is also equipped with an emergency switch 1322, which can be used to start or stop the robot in an emergency as needed.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the mobile chassis 21 is provided with casters 211.

[0082] In this embodiment, movable wheels 211 are provided on the mobile chassis 21 to facilitate robot movement and efficient task execution. The movable wheels 211 include drive wheels and driven wheels, with the driven wheels being omnidirectional wheels.

[0083] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is obvious that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. The purpose of selecting and describing exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, can make modifications, substitutions, variations, and various choices and changes to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, variations, and choices and changes are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A companion robot, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a bottom shell, a front shell, and a rear shell, wherein the bottom shell, the front shell, and the rear shell together form an accommodating space; wherein the front shell and the rear shell together form a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, and the front shell and the rear shell are connected to the bottom shell through the first mounting portion; A support assembly is disposed within the accommodating space, the support assembly comprising a movable chassis and a support frame, the support frame being mounted on the movable chassis; The head is connected to the supporting frame, and the head is located in the second mounting part.

2. The companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, An adjustment mechanism is installed on the support frame. The adjustment mechanism is connected to the head and is used to adjust the direction and angle of the head.

3. A companion robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes: The first driving component is mounted on the supporting frame; The second driving component is installed on the driving end of the first driving component, and the driving end of the second driving component is connected to the head transmission. Wherein, the first driving member is used to drive the second driving member and the head to rotate on the horizontal plane; The second driving member is used to drive the head to rotate in a vertical plane, wherein the horizontal plane is perpendicular to the vertical plane.

4. A companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell includes a chassis front cover, and the rear shell includes a chassis rear cover. The chassis front cover and the chassis rear cover together form the chassis upper shell. The upper shell and the lower shell of the chassis together form a first accommodating cavity, and the movable chassis is disposed within the first accommodating cavity.

5. A companion robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front shell also includes a front body cover, and the rear shell also includes a rear body cover, the front body cover and the rear body cover together forming the body shell; The outer shell has a second accommodating cavity, and the supporting frame is disposed within the second accommodating cavity.

6. A companion robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame is provided with two support rods, and the support frame is connected to the mobile chassis through the two support rods. The second mounting part is located at one end of the body shell, and the end of the body shell away from the second mounting part is provided with two support feet, which are respectively connected to the mobile chassis; Both of the support feet are provided with openings, and the two support rods are respectively connected to the mobile chassis through the two openings.

7. A companion robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front cover and the rear cover of the chassis together form two notches, and the two notches are respectively set with the two support feet, and the notches are in contact with the outer surface of the support feet.

8. A companion robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting part is located at the bottom of the upper shell of the chassis, and the notch is located at the top of the upper shell of the chassis.

9. A companion robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear cover of the body is equipped with a storage drawer.

10. A companion robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile chassis is equipped with wheels.

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