Fire-fighting robot crawler chassis with water cooling system

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tracked chassis for a fire-fighting robot equipped with a water-cooling system. The unit support is mounted on top of the tracked chassis, and the water-cooling unit, DC-DC converter, and expansion tank are all mounted on the unit support. The outlet of the water-cooling unit is connected to the supply port of the water-cooling circulation pipeline, and the inlet of the water-cooling unit is connected to the return port of the water-cooling circulation pipeline. The expansion tank, battery pack, DC-DC converter, first drive motor, and second drive motor are all equipped with water-cooling mechanisms, which are connected to the water-cooling circulation pipeline. The achieved technical effects are: the water-cooling unit, water-cooling circulation pipeline, and expansion tank work together to water-cool the battery pack, DC-DC converter, first drive motor, and second drive motor, ensuring timely heat dissipation of the battery pack and other components, effectively extending their service life; the entire system has a reasonable structure and efficient heat dissipation, ensuring a stable power supply for the fire-fighting robot, reducing overheating failures, and ensuring the safety of fire-fighting operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fire-fighting robot technology, specifically to a tracked chassis for a fire-fighting robot equipped with a water-cooling system. Background Technology

[0002] Firefighting robots often face extreme environments such as high temperatures, flames, and dense smoke during firefighting and other missions. The battery packs in their battery-powered tracked chassis generate significant heat as they continuously power the robot's movement and supply energy to various firefighting equipment. Simultaneously, critical components such as the tracked chassis's motors also generate heat during prolonged high-torque operation. Traditional cooling methods are insufficient to meet the stringent requirements for heat dissipation efficiency and system stability in complex and high-risk operating scenarios. Inadequate heat dissipation can lead to shortened battery life, unstable power output, and even secondary accidents at the fire scene. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a tracked chassis for a fire-fighting robot equipped with a water-cooling system to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a tracked chassis for a fire-fighting robot equipped with a water-cooling system includes a tracked chassis, a battery pack, a unit bracket, a water-cooling unit, a water-cooling circulation pipeline, a DC-DC converter, an expansion tank, a first drive motor, and a second drive motor. The unit bracket is disposed on the top of the tracked chassis, and the water-cooling unit, the DC-DC converter, and the expansion tank are all disposed on the unit bracket.

[0006] The battery pack, the first drive motor, and the second drive motor are all mounted on the tracked chassis, and the DC-DC converter, the water-cooled unit, the first drive motor, and the second drive motor are all electrically connected to the battery pack.

[0007] The outlet of the water-cooled unit is connected to the supply port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline, and the inlet of the water-cooled unit is connected to the return port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline. The expansion tank, the battery pack, the DC-DC converter, the first drive motor, and the second drive motor are all equipped with water-cooling mechanisms, and the water-cooling mechanisms are connected to the water-cooled circulation pipeline.

[0008] Furthermore, the water-cooling mechanism employs a water-cooling coil or a water-cooling jacket.

[0009] Furthermore, the water-cooled circulation pipeline is provided with a heat insulation layer on the outside.

[0010] Furthermore, the battery pack is disposed within the unit support frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the battery pack uses lithium-ion batteries.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a waterproof and explosion-proof enclosure, inside which the battery pack is housed.

[0013] Furthermore, the tracked chassis includes a frame and a track mechanism, with the track mechanism provided on both sides of the frame, and the first drive motor and the second drive motor respectively connected to the track mechanism on both sides of the frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the expansion tank is equipped with a level gauge.

[0015] Furthermore, the water-cooled circulation pipeline includes a first pipeline, a second pipeline, a third pipeline, a fourth pipeline, a fifth pipeline, a sixth pipeline, a seventh pipeline, and an eighth pipeline. One end of the first pipeline is connected to the outlet of the water-cooling unit, and the other end of the first pipeline is connected to the inlet of the water-cooling mechanism of the battery pack.

[0016] One end of the third pipe is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the battery pack, and the other end of the third pipe is connected to the fourth pipe.

[0017] The two ends of the second pipe are respectively connected to the first pipe and the third pipe;

[0018] One end of the fourth pipe is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor, and the other end of the fourth pipe is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the second drive motor.

[0019] One end of the fifth pipe is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor and the second drive motor, and the other end of the fifth pipe is connected to the inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter.

[0020] One end of the sixth pipe is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter, and the other end of the sixth pipe is connected to the inlet of the water cooling unit.

[0021] One end of the seventh pipe is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter, and the other end of the seventh pipe is connected to the inlet of the expansion tank.

[0022] One end of the eighth pipe is connected to the outlet of the expansion tank, and the other end of the eighth pipe is connected to the inlet of the water-cooled unit.

[0023] Furthermore, the first pipe is equipped with a first valve, the second pipe is equipped with a second valve, and the sixth pipe is equipped with a third valve.

[0024] This utility model has the following advantages: the water-cooled unit, water-cooled circulation pipeline, and expansion tank work together to water-cool the battery pack, DC-DC converter, first drive motor, and second drive motor, resulting in good stability and high heat dissipation efficiency. This ensures timely heat dissipation for the battery pack and other components, thereby guaranteeing stable operation and extending service life. The entire system has a reasonable structure and efficient heat dissipation, ensuring stable power supply for the fire-fighting robot, enhancing the reliability of key chassis components, reducing overheating failures, and ensuring the safety of fire-fighting operations. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0026] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. disclosed in this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fire-fighting robot tracked chassis equipped with a water-cooling system, provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water-cooling system for a fire-fighting robot tracked chassis, provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Tracked chassis, 2. Battery pack, 3. Unit support frame, 4. Water-cooled unit, 5. DC-DC converter, 6. Expansion tank, 7. First drive motor, 8. Second drive motor, 9. First pipe, 10. Second pipe, 11. Third pipe, 12. Fourth pipe, 13. Fifth pipe, 14. Sixth pipe, 15. Seventh pipe, 16. Eighth pipe, 17. First valve, 18. Second valve, 19. Third valve. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a fire-fighting robot tracked chassis with a water-cooling system according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a tracked chassis 1, a battery pack 2, a unit support 3, a water-cooling unit 4, a water-cooling circulation pipeline, a DC-DC converter 5, an expansion tank 6, a first drive motor 7, and a second drive motor 8. The unit support 3 is set on the top of the tracked chassis 1. The water-cooling unit 4, the DC-DC converter 5, and the expansion tank 6 are all set on the unit support 3. A level gauge is provided in the expansion tank 6 to detect and display the water level in the expansion tank 6.

[0033] Battery pack 2, first drive motor 7 and second drive motor 8 are all mounted on track chassis 1. DC-DC converter 5, water-cooled unit 4, first drive motor 7 and second drive motor 8 are all electrically connected to battery pack 2. Battery pack 2 is used to supply power to water-cooled unit 4, first drive motor 7 and second drive motor 8. DC-DC converter 5 is used to convert the voltage output by battery pack 2 into the voltage required by specific equipment.

[0034] The outlet of the water-cooled unit 4 is connected to the water supply port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline, and the inlet of the water-cooled unit 4 is connected to the return port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline. The expansion tank 6, battery pack 2, DC-DC converter 5, first drive motor 7 and second drive motor 8 are all equipped with water-cooling mechanisms, and the water-cooling mechanisms are connected to the water-cooled circulation pipeline.

[0035] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the water cooling mechanism adopts a water cooling coil or a water cooling jacket. The water cooling mechanism adopts an existing structure, and its specific structure and setting method will not be described in detail here. The water cooling circulation pipeline is provided with a heat insulation layer, which is made of heat insulation cotton.

[0036] The technical effects achieved in this embodiment are as follows: the water-cooled unit 4, the water-cooled circulation pipeline, and the expansion tank 6 work together to water-cool the battery pack 2, DC-DC converter 5, first drive motor 7, and second drive motor 8. This results in good stability and high heat dissipation efficiency, ensuring timely heat dissipation for the battery pack 2 and other components, thereby ensuring stable operation and effectively extending service life. The entire system has a reasonable structure and efficient heat dissipation, ensuring stable power supply for the fire-fighting robot, enhancing the reliability of key chassis components, reducing overheating failures, and ensuring the safety of fire-fighting operations.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, another fire-fighting robot tracked chassis with a water-cooling system provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0039] In this embodiment, the battery pack 2 uses a high-energy-density lithium-ion battery, which has good charge and discharge performance and long cycle life, and can meet the needs of long-term operation. The battery pack 2 is installed in the unit support 3.

[0040] In this embodiment, it should be noted that a waterproof and explosion-proof box is also included. The battery pack 2 is placed inside the waterproof and explosion-proof box, which can provide all-round protection for the battery and make it safer and more reliable.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, another fire-fighting robot tracked chassis with a water-cooling system provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0043] In this embodiment, the tracked chassis 1 includes a frame and a track mechanism. Track mechanisms are provided on both sides of the frame. The first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 are respectively connected to the track mechanisms on both sides of the frame.

[0044] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the frame adopts an elastic suspension frame, and springs or hydraulic shock absorbers are installed between the support rollers and the frame, which can improve the smoothness of high-speed driving and reduce the damage of vibration to the equipment.

[0045] Example 4

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, another fire-fighting robot tracked chassis with a water-cooling system provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the water-cooled circulation pipeline includes a first pipe 9, a second pipe 10, a third pipe 11, a fourth pipe 12, a fifth pipe 13, a sixth pipe 14, a seventh pipe 15, and an eighth pipe 16. One end of the first pipe 9 is connected to the outlet of the water-cooled unit 4, and the other end of the first pipe 9 is connected to the inlet of the water-cooling mechanism of the battery pack 2.

[0048] One end of the third pipe 11 is connected to the water outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the battery pack 2, and the other end of the third pipe 11 is connected to the fourth pipe 12.

[0049] The two ends of the second pipe 10 are connected to the first pipe 9 and the third pipe 11, respectively;

[0050] One end of the fourth pipe 12 is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor 7, and the other end of the fourth pipe 12 is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the second drive motor 8.

[0051] One end of the fifth pipe 13 is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8, and the other end of the fifth pipe 13 is connected to the inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter 5.

[0052] One end of the sixth pipe 14 is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter 5, and the other end of the sixth pipe 14 is connected to the inlet of the water cooling unit 4.

[0053] One end of the seventh pipe 15 is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter 5, and the other end of the seventh pipe 15 is connected to the inlet of the expansion tank 6.

[0054] One end of the eighth pipe 16 is connected to the outlet of the expansion tank 6, and the other end of the eighth pipe 16 is connected to the inlet of the water-cooled unit 4.

[0055] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the first pipe 9 is provided with a first valve 17, the second pipe 10 is provided with a second valve 18, and the sixth pipe 14 is provided with a third valve 19. The first valve 17, the second valve 18, and the third valve 19 are all solenoid valves.

[0056] The entire system operates as follows: During filling, coolant is added to the expansion tank 6, and the water-cooled unit 4 is started to begin coolant circulation. Coolant is continuously added to the expansion tank 6 until it is full. During use, the water-cooled unit 4 is started, and the coolant flows in the circulation loop. Figure 2As shown, the coolant flows in two streams. One stream first flows through battery pack 2 to dissipate heat from it, while the other stream flows in parallel with battery pack 2. The two streams merge and then flow through the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 to dissipate heat from these two motors, which are connected in parallel. The coolant then flows to the DC-DC converter 5 to dissipate heat from it, and finally returns to the water-cooled unit 4. The water-cooled unit 4 dissipates the heat, and the expansion tank 6 is connected in parallel with the main circuit to ensure the replenishment of coolant. This achieves heat dissipation for battery pack 2, the first drive motor 7, the second drive motor 8, and the DC-DC converter 5.

[0057] The technical effect achieved by this embodiment is that it has a highly efficient and reliable water cooling system, which can overcome the severe heat dissipation challenge faced by fire-fighting robots in high-temperature, harsh and high-load fire-fighting operation environments.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0059] The terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, shall also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fire-fighting robot crawler chassis provided with a water cooling system, characterized in that, The system includes a tracked chassis (1), a battery pack (2), a unit support (3), a water-cooled unit (4), a water-cooled circulation pipeline, a DC-DC converter (5), an expansion tank (6), a first drive motor (7), and a second drive motor (8). The unit support (3) is located on the top of the tracked chassis (1), and the water-cooled unit (4), the DC-DC converter (5), and the expansion tank (6) are all located on the unit support (3). The battery pack (2), the first drive motor (7) and the second drive motor (8) are all mounted on the tracked chassis (1), and the DC-DC converter (5), the water-cooled unit (4), the first drive motor (7) and the second drive motor (8) are all electrically connected to the battery pack (2). The outlet of the water-cooled unit (4) is connected to the water supply port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline, and the inlet of the water-cooled unit (4) is connected to the return port of the water-cooled circulation pipeline. The expansion tank (6), the battery pack (2), the DC-DC converter (5), the first drive motor (7) and the second drive motor (8) are all equipped with water-cooling mechanisms, and the water-cooling mechanisms are connected to the water-cooled circulation pipeline.

2. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooling mechanism uses water-cooling coils or water-cooling jackets.

3. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooled circulation pipeline is equipped with a heat insulation layer on the outside.

4. The tracked chassis of a fire-fighting robot equipped with a water-cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery pack (2) is installed inside the unit bracket (3).

5. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The battery pack (2) uses lithium-ion batteries.

6. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a waterproof and explosion-proof box, and the battery pack (2) is installed inside the waterproof and explosion-proof box.

7. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tracked chassis (1) includes a frame and a track mechanism. The track mechanism is provided on both sides of the frame. The first drive motor (7) and the second drive motor (8) are respectively connected to the track mechanism on both sides of the frame.

8. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion tank (6) is equipped with a level gauge.

9. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooled circulation pipeline includes a first pipe (9), a second pipe (10), a third pipe (11), a fourth pipe (12), a fifth pipe (13), a sixth pipe (14), a seventh pipe (15), and an eighth pipe (16). One end of the first pipe (9) is connected to the outlet of the water-cooling unit (4), and the other end of the first pipe (9) is connected to the inlet of the water-cooling mechanism of the battery pack (2). One end of the third pipe (11) is connected to the water outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the battery pack (2), and the other end of the third pipe (11) is connected to the fourth pipe (12). The two ends of the second pipe (10) are connected to the first pipe (9) and the third pipe (11) respectively; One end of the fourth pipe (12) is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor (7), and the other end of the fourth pipe (12) is connected to the water inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the second drive motor (8). One end of the fifth pipe (13) is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the first drive motor (7) and the second drive motor (8), and the other end of the fifth pipe (13) is connected to the inlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter (5). One end of the sixth pipe (14) is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter (5), and the other end of the sixth pipe (14) is connected to the inlet of the water cooling unit (4). One end of the seventh pipe (15) is connected to the outlet of the water cooling mechanism of the DC-DC converter (5), and the other end of the seventh pipe (15) is connected to the inlet of the expansion tank (6). One end of the eighth pipe (16) is connected to the outlet of the expansion tank (6), and the other end of the eighth pipe (16) is connected to the inlet of the water-cooled unit (4).

10. The fire-fighting robot tracked chassis provided with a water cooling system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first pipe (9) is provided with a first valve (17), the second pipe (10) is provided with a second valve (18), and the sixth pipe (14) is provided with a third valve (19).

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