An unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality
By incorporating a microcontroller and recognition and control components into the unmanned vehicle, the system can automatically identify and operate elevator buttons, thus solving the problems of autonomy and efficiency of the unmanned vehicle in elevators and improving the efficiency of transfer and delivery.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGMEN YUNXUN ELECTRONIC EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
During the transfer or delivery process, unmanned vehicles require manual assistance to press elevator buttons, resulting in long waiting times for confirmation, low work efficiency, and a lack of autonomy and adaptability.
The driverless car has a built-in microcontroller that combines recognition and control components. It uses a navigator and ultrasonic sensors to plan paths and avoid obstacles. The camera and lifting components automatically recognize and press elevator buttons to achieve autonomous operation.
It improves the autonomy and adaptability of unmanned vehicles in the transfer or delivery process, reduces waiting time, and increases work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned transportation, and in particular to an unmanned vehicle with elevator button function. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of the Internet of Things, unmanned vehicles are widely used in various industries in the transportation sector. Unmanned vehicles can be used for the transfer and delivery of goods. However, in practice, during the transfer or delivery process, unmanned vehicles usually use elevators to reach different floors or to move goods inside the elevator. This usually requires manual assistance to press the designated floor button for the unmanned vehicle, or an external system to automatically open the elevator door and activate the button for the floor after the unmanned vehicle arrives. Although this method can reach the preset floor, there is often a waiting time for confirmation, which is not efficient. Furthermore, unmanned vehicles lack autonomy and adaptability. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: An unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality includes an unmanned vehicle, an internal microcontroller, and a display screen, a drive system, a remote control unit, and an identification control system. The display screen is fixedly mounted at the front of the unmanned vehicle, the drive system is mounted at the bottom of the unmanned vehicle for driving its movement, the remote control unit is used to issue control commands, and the identification control system includes an identification component and a control component. The identification component is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the unmanned vehicle, and the control component is fixedly mounted on one side of the unmanned vehicle. The identification component and the control component are also respectively connected to the microcontroller.
[0004] Preferably, the identification component includes a mast, the bottom of which is fixed to the unmanned vehicle, and a fixing plate is mounted on the top of the mast. A navigator is mounted on the fixing plate, and an ultrasonic sensor is also mounted on the fixing plate. The ultrasonic sensor is located on one side of the navigator, and the navigator and the ultrasonic sensor are respectively connected to a microcontroller.
[0005] Preferably, a warning light is also installed below the fixing plate, and the warning light is also connected to the microcontroller signal.
[0006] Preferably, the control component includes a mounting frame, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the unmanned vehicle. A connecting frame is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting frame, and a lead screw is mounted on the connecting frame. The lead screw is also connected to the output end of a lead screw motor, and the lead screw motor is mounted on one side of the connecting frame. A lead screw slider is mounted on the lead screw, and a lifting component is fixedly mounted on the lead screw slider. The lifting component is equipped with a rubber head and a camera, and the lifting component is also connected to a microcontroller for signal transmission.
[0007] Preferably, the connecting frame has a U-shaped structure, and the lead screw slider is located inside the U-shape of the connecting frame, with the bottom end face of the lead screw slider in contact with the inner bottom surface of the connecting frame.
[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a chuck fixed to a lead screw slider and also fixedly connected to a lifting electric cylinder. A base plate is installed at the bottom of the lifting electric cylinder, and a lifting motor is fixedly installed on the base plate. The lifting motor is also connected to the lifting electric cylinder and is signal-connected to a microcontroller. The telescopic end of the lifting electric cylinder is also fixedly connected to an electromagnetic plate. A rubber head is fixedly provided at the front end of the electromagnetic plate, and the camera is fixedly installed below the electromagnetic plate.
[0009] Preferably, the camera is also connected to a microcontroller signal and is located at the front end of the lifting cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, the remote control unit includes, but is not limited to, software, APP, and hardware devices.
[0011] Preferably, the unmanned vehicle includes, but is not limited to, unmanned forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile vehicles (AMRs).
[0012] Preferably, the unmanned vehicle is also equipped with a battery pack, and the battery pack is also connected to the microcontroller via signal.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention uses a remote control unit to send the location and related information signals that the unmanned vehicle needs to reach to the microcontroller on the unmanned vehicle. The microcontroller controls the movement of the drive system on the unmanned vehicle. The identification component can automatically measure distances in real time and prevent collisions, providing a safe and reliable operating environment for the unmanned vehicle. Secondly, the control component can automatically identify and press elevator buttons, improving the autonomy of the unmanned vehicle in the transfer or delivery process, making it more adaptable and efficient. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model; Figure 6 A magnified schematic diagram of the control system for identification; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the control logic of this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Unmanned vehicle; 2. Microcontroller; 3. Display screen; 4. Drive system; 5. Remote control unit; 6. Identification control system; 60. Identification component; 61. Control component; 601. Mast; 602. Mounting plate; 603. Navigator; 604. Ultrasonic sensor; 605. Warning light; 611. Mounting bracket; 612. Connecting bracket; 613. Lead screw; 614. Lead screw motor; 615. Lead screw slider; 616. Lifting component; 617. Rubber head; 618. Camera; 6160. Chuck; 6161. Lifting cylinder; 6162. Base plate; 6163. Lifting motor; 6164. Electromagnetic plate; and 7. Battery assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0017] Example 1: See Figure 1-7An unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality includes an unmanned vehicle 1. The unmanned vehicle 1 is equipped with a microcontroller 2, which acts as the "brain" of the unmanned vehicle, autonomously receiving instructions from a remote control unit 5. The microcontroller 2 is also connected to a display screen 3, a drive system 4, the remote control unit 5, and a recognition and control system 6. Typically, the remote control unit 5 sends the floor information and other information, including but not limited to route, delivery time, and cargo type, to the microcontroller 2 in advance. The display screen 3 is fixedly installed at the front of the unmanned vehicle 1 and can record and display process information at any time. The drive system 4 is installed at the bottom of the unmanned vehicle 1 and drives its movement. The drive system 4 can perform functions such as straight-line movement, left and right lateral movement, U-turns, and turns. The remote control unit 5... Unit 5 is used to issue control commands to microcontroller 2. The identification control system 6 includes an identification component 60 and a control component 61. The identification component 60 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the unmanned vehicle 1. The identification component 60 mainly monitors the movement path of the unmanned vehicle 1 and feeds back to the microcontroller 2 in real time. The microcontroller 2 executes different controls based on the identification information, including the movement direction of the unmanned vehicle or the identification of goods during the transfer process. The control component 61 is fixedly installed on one side of the unmanned vehicle 1. The identification component 60 and the control component 61 are also connected to the microcontroller 2 by signals. The control component 61 mainly automatically identifies the elevator button position and automatically presses the designated floor button according to the instruction information of the microcontroller 2 after the unmanned vehicle 1 arrives at the elevator, realizing the autonomous identification and control of the unmanned vehicle 1 and improving the efficiency of delivery or transfer.
[0018] See Figure 2 The identification component 60 includes a mast 601, the bottom of which is fixed to the unmanned vehicle 1. The mast 601 mainly serves a supporting function. A fixing plate 602 is mounted on the top of the mast 601, and a navigator 603 is mounted on the fixing plate 602. An ultrasonic sensor 604 is also mounted on the fixing plate 602, located to one side of the navigator 603. The navigator 603 and the ultrasonic sensor 604 are also connected to the microcontroller 2. The navigator 603 provides global positioning, path planning, and heading information, enabling macroscopic navigation "from point A to point B." The ultrasonic sensor 604 detects nearby obstacles (0.1–5 meters), enabling obstacle avoidance, distance measurement, and collision prevention. This solution allows the unmanned vehicle to move quickly along the navigation path, avoiding obstacles, measuring distances in real time, and preventing collisions, providing a safe and reliable operating environment for the unmanned vehicle 1.
[0019] See Figure 3A warning light 605 is also installed below the fixing plate 602. The warning light 605 is also connected to the microcontroller 2. During the transfer or delivery process, when the identification component 60 encounters an obstacle or other situation, it will send feedback to the microcontroller 2. The microcontroller 2 will control the warning light 605 to flash. The situations in which the warning light 605 flashes include, but are not limited to, situations in which the unmanned vehicle 1 itself malfunctions or there are hidden dangers in the external environment.
[0020] See Figures 3-6 The control component 61 includes a mounting bracket 611, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the unmanned vehicle 1, mainly for fixing and supporting. A connecting bracket 612 is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting bracket 611, and a lead screw 613 is mounted on the connecting bracket 612. The lead screw 613 is also connected to the output end of a lead screw motor 614. When the lead screw motor 614 is started, the lead screw 613 will rotate. During the rotation, the corresponding lead screw slider 615 will move along the inside of the connecting bracket 612, that is, it can move horizontally or left and right at any time. A lead screw motor 614 is installed on one side of a connecting frame 612. A lead screw slider 615 is mounted on the lead screw 613. A lifting assembly 616 is also fixedly mounted on the lead screw slider 615. A rubber head 617 and a camera 618 are mounted on the lifting assembly 616. The lifting assembly 616 can move vertically, mainly driving the rubber head 617 and the camera 618 to move vertically, which is convenient to adapt to different elevator button heights. The lifting assembly 616 is also connected to the microcontroller 2, and both lifting and horizontal movement are controlled by the microcontroller 2.
[0021] See Figure 6 The connecting frame 612 has a U-shaped structure, and the lead screw slider 615 is located inside the U-shaped structure of the connecting frame 612. The bottom end face of the lead screw slider 615 is also in contact with the inner bottom surface of the connecting frame 612. With this design, the lead screw slider 615 can maintain stable lateral movement during the sliding process along the lead screw 613, and the connecting frame 612 has a limiting function. In this way, the horizontal lateral movement of the lead screw slider 615 has a certain range. The U-shaped structure of the connecting frame 612 not only limits the lateral movement range, but also ensures the stability of the lead screw slider 615.
[0022] See Figures 2-6The lifting assembly 616 includes a chuck 6160, which is fixed to the lead screw slider 615 and also fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder 6161, preventing the lifting cylinder 6161 from moving up and down. A base plate 6162 is mounted on the bottom of the lifting cylinder 6161, and a lifting motor 6163 is fixedly mounted on the base plate 6162. The lifting motor 6163 is also connected to the lifting cylinder 6161. The lifting cylinder 6161 moves up and down primarily due to the lifting motor 6163. When it needs to accommodate elevator buttons at different heights, the microcontroller 2 will send a control signal. The signal is sent to the lifting motor 6163. When the lifting motor 6163 is working, it drives the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder 6161 to rise and fall. The lifting motor 6163 is also connected to the microcontroller 2. The telescopic end of the lifting cylinder 6161 is also fixedly connected to the electromagnetic plate 6164. The front end of the electromagnetic plate 6164 is fixedly provided with a rubber head 617. The main function of the rubber head 617 is to contact the elevator button, which is equivalent to a finger. The camera 618 is fixedly installed below the electromagnetic plate 6164. The camera 618 is mainly used to identify the position of the elevator button. The distance between the installation position of the camera 618 and the rubber head 617 is fixed.
[0023] The camera 618 is also connected to the microcontroller 2 via a signal, and the camera 618 is located at the front end of the lifting electric cylinder 6161.
[0024] Its identification and manipulation principle is as follows: See appendix Figures 1-7 The controller first sends the required location and related information of the unmanned vehicle to the microcontroller 2 on the unmanned vehicle via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / mobile data through the remote control unit 5. The signal connection is such as Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / mobile data. The microcontroller 2 sends instructions to the unmanned vehicle 1. Under the action of the recognition component 60, the unmanned vehicle 1 arrives at the designated elevator door. During this process, the recognition component 60 can move quickly according to the navigation path, and can avoid obstacles, measure distances in real time, and prevent collisions. When the unmanned vehicle 1 arrives at the designated location, the microcontroller 2 controls the rotation time and speed of the lifting motor 6163 according to the feedback information of the camera 618, so that the extension end of the lifting cylinder 6161 rises and falls. During the rising and falling process, the rubber head 617 is aligned with the elevator button. Then, the unmanned vehicle 1 moves under the action of the drive system 4, which is equivalent to pressing the elevator button. In this way, the unmanned vehicle 1 automatically realizes recognition and operation, improving the autonomy of the unmanned vehicle 1.
[0025] The remote control unit 5 includes, but is not limited to, software, APP, and hardware devices. Any unit that can issue control commands to the microcontroller 2 can be used through this solution, not just software, APP, and hardware devices.
[0026] The unmanned vehicle 1 includes, but is not limited to, unmanned forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile vehicles (AMRs). Unmanned forklifts are mainly used for transferring goods, while AGVs and AMRs are generally used in the delivery process. Any other unmanned vehicle 1 equipped with the identification and control system 6 is acceptable.
[0027] The unmanned vehicle 1 is also equipped with a battery pack 7, which is also connected to the microcontroller 2 via signal. The battery pack 7 is generally composed of multiple batteries, which not only power the microcontroller 2, but also ensure a stable power supply for all power-consuming units on the unmanned vehicle 1. The battery pack 7 is assembled from multiple batteries.
[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this utility model.
Claims
1. An unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality, characterized by: The system includes an unmanned vehicle (1), which has a microcontroller (2) installed inside. The microcontroller (2) is also connected to a display screen (3), a drive system (4), a remote control unit (5), and an identification control system (6). The display screen (3) is fixedly installed at the front of the unmanned vehicle (1). The drive system (4) is installed at the bottom of the unmanned vehicle (1) and is used to drive the unmanned vehicle (1) to move. The remote control unit (5) is used to issue control commands to the microcontroller (2). The identification control system (6) includes an identification component (60) and a control component (61). The identification component (60) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the unmanned vehicle (1), and the control component (61) is fixedly installed on one side of the unmanned vehicle (1). The identification component (60) and the control component (61) are also connected to the microcontroller (2) respectively.
2. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality of claim 1, wherein: The identification component (60) includes a mast (601), the bottom of which is fixed to the unmanned vehicle (1). A fixing plate (602) is mounted on the top of the mast (601). A navigator (603) is mounted on the fixing plate (602). An ultrasonic sensor (604) is also mounted on the fixing plate (602), and the ultrasonic sensor (604) is located on one side of the navigator (603). The navigator (603) and the ultrasonic sensor (604) are also connected to the microcontroller (2) via signals.
3. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality of claim 2, wherein: A warning light (605) is also installed below the fixing plate (602), and the warning light (605) is also connected to the microcontroller (2) via signal.
4. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality of claim 1, wherein: The control component (61) includes a mounting bracket (611), which is fixedly mounted on one side of the unmanned vehicle (1). A connecting bracket (612) is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting bracket (611). A lead screw (613) is mounted on the connecting bracket (612). The lead screw (613) is also connected to the output end of a lead screw motor (614), and the lead screw motor (614) is mounted on one side of the connecting bracket (612). A lead screw slider (615) is mounted on the lead screw (613). A lifting component (616) is also fixedly mounted on the lead screw slider (615). A rubber head (617) and a camera (618) are mounted on the lifting component (616), and the lifting component (616) is also connected to the microcontroller (2) via signal.
5. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button functionality of claim 4, wherein: The connecting frame (612) has a U-shaped structure, and the lead screw slider (615) is located inside the U-shaped structure of the connecting frame (612), and the bottom end face of the lead screw slider (615) is in contact with the inner bottom surface of the connecting frame (612).
6. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (616) includes a chuck (6160), which is fixed on the lead screw slider (615) and is also fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder (6161). A base plate (6162) is installed at the bottom of the lifting cylinder (6161), and a lifting motor (6163) is fixedly installed on the base plate (6162). The lifting motor (6163) is also connected to the lifting cylinder (6161) and is also signal-connected to the microcontroller (2). The telescopic end of the lifting cylinder (6161) is also fixedly connected to the electromagnetic plate (6164). A rubber head (617) is fixedly installed at the front end of the electromagnetic plate (6164), and the camera (618) is fixedly installed below the electromagnetic plate (6164).
7. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera (618) is also connected to the microcontroller (2) via a signal, and the camera (618) is located at the front end of the lifting electric cylinder (6161).
8. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control unit (5) includes, but is not limited to, software, APP and hardware devices.
9. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unmanned vehicle (1) includes, but is not limited to, unmanned forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile vehicles (AMRs).
10. The unmanned vehicle with elevator button function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unmanned vehicle (1) is also equipped with a battery assembly (7), and the battery assembly (7) is also connected to the microcontroller (2) via signal.