Transport robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of handling robots. Handling robot includes vehicle body, cover, connecting device and support device. Cover is movably connected to vehicle body between closing position and opening position. Connecting device is connected to vehicle body and cover. Support device can be telescopic and have fixed end and moving end. Fixed end is pivotally connected to vehicle body. Moving end is at least indirectly connected to cover. According to the utility model, support device can lock cover in opening position or closing position, so that cover does not close or open by itself when no external force acts, so that even without bolt fixing, cover will not open by itself during the working process of handling robot, and when overhauling, only one maintenance personnel can operate cover, without disassembling bolt in advance, and without screwing bolt one by one after closing cover, realize the quick opening and closing of cover, save manpower, improve work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of robots, and more specifically to a material handling robot. Background Technology

[0002] In fully automated parking garages, vehicle-carrying robots typically use a system to automatically retrieve and store vehicles between the parking hall and parking spaces. Drivers no longer need to manually find and park their vehicles; they simply need to park in the hall. Existing vehicle-carrying robots consist of a vehicle body with a cavity for installing electrical components. However, the existing covers are generally bolted to the vehicle body. During maintenance, these bolts must be removed, and at least two people are required to lift the cover off the vehicle body. This makes opening and closing the cover cumbersome and inconvenient for future maintenance.

[0003] Therefore, a transport robot is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The description of this utility model introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a handling robot, comprising:

[0006] The vehicle body has an upward-opening accommodating cavity;

[0007] A cover, movably connected to the vehicle body between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover in the closed position closes the opening of the receiving cavity;

[0008] A connecting device, the connecting device being connected to the vehicle body and the cover; and

[0009] A support device, which is telescopic and has opposite fixed and movable ends, the fixed end being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the movable end being at least indirectly connected to the cover.

[0010] When the cover is in the closed position, the movable end is below the fixed end, so that the support device prevents the cover from moving to the open position. When the cover is in the open position, the movable end is above the fixed end, so that the support device prevents the cover from moving to the closed position.

[0011] According to the present invention, the handling robot has a connecting device that connects the cover to the vehicle body, thus avoiding the need for additional space after the cover is moved away from the vehicle body. The supporting device locks the cover in the open or closed position, preventing it from opening or closing automatically without external force. Therefore, even without bolts, the cover will not open automatically during operation. Furthermore, during maintenance, only one maintenance personnel are required to operate the cover, eliminating the need to disassemble bolts beforehand or tighten them individually after closing the cover. This allows for quick opening and closing of the cover, saving manpower and improving work efficiency.

[0012] Optionally, the support device includes a fixed rod and a piston rod, the fixed rod having the fixed end, and the piston rod being slidably sleeved on the fixed rod and having the movable end.

[0013] Optionally, the mobile terminal may be pivotally connected to the connection device.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting device includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component, both of which are connected to the vehicle body and the cover. The first connecting component is pivotally connected to the second connecting component for synchronous movement.

[0015] Optionally, the connection point of the first connecting component to the vehicle body is located above the connection point of the second connecting component to the vehicle body, and the connection point of the second connecting component to the cover is closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the connection point of the first connecting component to the cover.

[0016] Optionally, the first connecting assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the second link being pivotally connected to the first link and the cover. The second connecting assembly includes a third link and a fourth link, the third link being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the fourth link being pivotally connected to the third link and the cover.

[0017] Optionally, the first link may be pivotally connected to the fourth link.

[0018] Optionally, the mobile end can be pivotally connected to the first link.

[0019] Optionally, the vehicle body includes a first connecting post extending along the height direction of the transport robot, the first connecting post being disposed within the accommodating cavity, the first link and the third link being pivotally connected to the first connecting post, and the connection point of the first link to the first connecting post being located above the connection point of the third link to the first connecting post.

[0020] Optionally, the connection point of the fourth link to the cover is closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the connection point of the second link to the cover.

[0021] Optionally, the vehicle body includes a second connecting post extending along the height direction, the second connecting post being disposed within the accommodating cavity, the fixed end being pivotally connected to the second connecting post, and the first connecting post being closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the second connecting post.

[0022] Optionally, at least one of the cover and the vehicle body has a buffer portion on its contact surface.

[0023] Optionally, at least one of the cover and the vehicle body is provided with a locking assembly to lock the cover to the vehicle body when it is in the closed position.

[0024] Optionally, at least two of the connecting devices are spaced apart along the length direction of the transport robot, and at least two of the supporting devices are spaced apart along the length direction. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention.

[0026] In the attached image:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a handling robot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top-view diagram of the transport robot in the image;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the diagram.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 110: Vehicle body

[0032] 111: Receptacle

[0033] 112: First connecting post

[0034] 113: Second connecting post

[0035] 120: Cover

[0036] 121: Connecting part

[0037] 130: Connecting device

[0038] 131: First connecting component

[0039] 132: First Link

[0040] 133: Second Link

[0041] 134: Second connection component

[0042] 135: Third Link

[0043] 136: Fourth Link

[0044] 140: Support device

[0045] 141: Fixed rod

[0046] 142: Fixed end

[0047] 143: Piston rod

[0048] 144: Mobile devices

[0049] 150: Buffer section

[0050] 160: Locking component

[0051] CP: Central Plane Detailed Implementation

[0052] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0053] To fully understand this invention, a detailed description will be provided below. Obviously, the implementation of this invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this invention are described in detail below; however, other embodiments may also be possible besides these detailed descriptions.

[0054] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0055] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of "first component."

[0056] It should be noted that the terms “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive.

[0057] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a handling robot. The handling robot includes a vehicle body 110, a cover 120, a connecting device 130, and a supporting device 140. The vehicle body 110 has an upward-opening receiving cavity 111. The cover 120 is movably connected to the vehicle body 110 between a closed position and an open position. When in the closed position, the cover 120 closes the opening of the receiving cavity 111. The connecting device 130 is connected to the vehicle body 110 and the cover 120. The supporting device 140 is telescopic and has opposite fixed ends 142 and movable ends 144. The fixed end 142 is pivotally connected to the vehicle body 110. The movable end 144 is at least indirectly connected to the cover 120. When the cover 120 is in the closed position, the movable end 144 is located below the fixed end 142, so that the supporting device 140 prevents the cover 120 from moving to the open position. When the cover 120 is in the open position, the movable end 144 is above the fixed end 142, so that the support device 140 prevents the cover 120 from moving to the closed position.

[0059] According to the present invention, the connecting device 130 can connect the cover 120 to the vehicle body 110 to avoid occupying extra space after the cover 120 is moved away from the vehicle body 110. The supporting device 140 can lock the cover 120 in the open or closed position, so that the cover 120 will not close or open by itself when no external force is applied. Therefore, even without bolt fixing, the cover 120 will not open by itself during the operation of the handling robot. Moreover, during maintenance, only one maintenance personnel are needed to operate the cover 120 without disassembling the bolts in advance or tightening the bolts one by one after closing the cover 120, realizing the rapid opening and closing of the cover 120, saving manpower and improving work efficiency.

[0060] The receiving cavity 111 can be used to house electrical components, and a battery can also be installed within the receiving cavity 111. For example... Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the vehicle body 110 may include two accommodating cavities 111, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the transport robot and are respectively located on both sides of the vehicle body 110. Two covers 120 are used to completely seal the openings of the two accommodating cavities 111 to prevent dust and other foreign objects from entering the accommodating cavities 111 and affecting the normal use of electrical components.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the support device 140 can be selected as a gas spring. Specifically, the support device 140 includes a fixed rod 141 and a piston rod 143. The fixed rod 141 has a fixed end 142, and the piston rod 143 is slidably sleeved on the fixed rod 141 and has a movable end 144. When the cover 120 is in the open position, the gas spring is at its longest stroke and can lock the cover 120 in the open position, preventing the cover 120 from moving to the closed position on its own without external force. When the cover 120 is in the closed position, the gas spring is at its shortest stroke and can lock the cover 120 in the closed position, preventing the cover 120 from moving to the open position on its own without external force.

[0062] The gas spring can be non-locking as described above, that is, it locks only at the longest and shortest strokes to lock the cover 120 in the open and closed positions. Alternatively, it can be self-locking, that is, the gas spring can lock at each stroke to lock the cover 120 at any position between the open and closed positions, thereby facilitating maintenance personnel to adjust the opening degree of the cover 120.

[0063] The gas spring can also buffer the opening and closing process of the cover 120, so that the cover 120 can open and close slowly, thereby avoiding damage caused by excessive force between the cover 120 and the vehicle body 110.

[0064] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the movable end 144 of the support device 140 is pivotally connected to the connecting device 130, thereby indirectly supporting the cover 120. Specifically, the connecting device 130 includes a first connecting component 131 and a second connecting component 134. Both the first connecting component 131 and the second connecting component 134 are connected to the vehicle body 110 and the cover 120, and the first connecting component 131 is pivotally connected to the second connecting component 134 so that the two can move synchronously. The movable end 144 of the support device 140 is pivotally connected to one of the first connecting component 131 and the second connecting component 134.

[0065] The connection point of the first connecting assembly 131 to the vehicle body 110 is located above the connection point of the second connecting assembly 134 to the vehicle body 110, and the connection point of the second connecting assembly 134 to the cover 120 is closer to the center plane CP of the transport robot than the connection point of the first connecting assembly 131 to the cover 120. The center plane CP is defined as bisecting the width of the transport robot in its width direction (see [reference]). Figure 2 Thus, the first connecting assembly 131 and the second connecting assembly 134 cause the cover 120 in the open position to be tilted relative to the horizontal plane, and the side of the cover 120 away from the central plane CP is higher than the side close to the central plane CP, thereby exposing more of the receiving cavity 111 and facilitating maintenance personnel to inspect the inside of the receiving cavity 111.

[0066] Further, the first connecting assembly 131 includes a first link 132 and a second link 133. The first link 132 is pivotally connected to the vehicle body 110, and the second link 133 is pivotally connected to the first link 132 and the cover 120. The second connecting assembly 134 includes a third link 135 and a fourth link 136. The third link 135 is pivotally connected to the vehicle body 110, and the fourth link 136 is pivotally connected to the third link 135 and the cover 120. The first link 132 is pivotally connected to the fourth link 136 so that the two can move synchronously. In this embodiment, the approximately middle portion of the first link 132 is pivotally connected to the approximately middle portion of the fourth link 136. The movable end 144 of the support device 140 is pivotally connected to the first link 132 and is located near the end of the first link 132 that is connected to the second link 133.

[0067] The vehicle body 110 includes a first connecting post 112 extending along the height direction of the transport robot, the first connecting post 112 being disposed within a receiving cavity 111. A first link 132 and a third link 135 are pivotally connected to the first connecting post 112, and the connection point of the first link 132 to the first connecting post 112 is located above the connection point of the third link 135 to the first connecting post 112. For example, the first link 132 is pivotally connected to the top of the first connecting post 112, and the third link 135 is pivotally connected to the bottom of the first connecting post 112.

[0068] The connection point of the fourth link 136 to the cover 120 is closer to the center plane CP of the handling robot than the connection point of the second link 133 to the cover 120. In this embodiment, the cover 120 includes a connecting portion 121 connected to the cover body. The second link 133 and the fourth link 136 are pivotally connected to the connecting portion 121.

[0069] The vehicle body 110 includes a second connecting post 113 extending in the height direction, which is disposed within the receiving cavity 111. The fixed end 142 of the support device 140 is pivotally connected to the second connecting post 113. The first connecting post 112 is closer to the center plane CP of the transport robot than the second connecting post 113.

[0070] At least two connecting devices 130 are spaced apart along the length of the transport robot, and at least two supporting devices 140 are spaced apart along the length of the transport robot. For example... Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, two sets of connecting devices 130 and supporting devices 140 are respectively disposed at both ends of the cover 120 along the length direction of the transport robot to provide sufficient supporting force.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, at least one of the cover 120 and the vehicle body 110 has a buffer portion 150 on its contact surface to further buffer the impact and prevent the cover 120 from directly impacting the vehicle body 110 and causing damage. The buffer portion 150 can be made of a deformable material, such as rubber, to absorb impact force. In this embodiment, multiple buffer portions 150 are provided on the contact surface of the vehicle body 110 to increase the buffering effect. When the cover 120 is in the closed position, it horizontally covers the upper part of the receiving cavity 111. The buffer portion 150 is located between the contact surface of the cover 120 and the contact surface of the vehicle body 110, and is compressed under the weight of the cover 120 to reduce the gap between the cover 120 and the vehicle body 110, preventing dust and other foreign objects from entering the receiving cavity 111.

[0072] like Figure 1As shown, at least one of the cover 120 and the vehicle body 110 is provided with a locking assembly 160 to lock the cover 120 in the closed position to the vehicle body 110, thereby preventing the cover 120 from being opened accidentally.

[0073] The cover 120 can be opened and closed manually. For example, when the cover 120 needs to be opened, the maintenance personnel unlock the locking component 160 with a key. After unlocking, the maintenance personnel only need to lift the cover 120 upwards. When the cover 120 is opened to the open position, the cover 120 is locked by the support device 140, thereby realizing the opening of the cover 120. After the maintenance is completed, the maintenance personnel only need to press the cover 120 downwards to close the cover 120. When the cover 120 moves to the closed position, the locking component 160 is locked.

[0074] The handling robot may also include a drive unit for automatically opening and closing the cover 120. The drive unit may be a linear actuator to drive the cover 120 to open and close.

[0075] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Features described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0076] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrative purposes. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Many variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport robot, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body has an upward-opening accommodating cavity; A cover, movably connected to the vehicle body between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover in the closed position closes the opening of the receiving cavity; A connecting device, the connecting device being connected to the vehicle body and the cover; as well as A support device, which is telescopic and has opposite fixed and movable ends, the fixed end being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the movable end being at least indirectly connected to the cover. When the cover is in the closed position, the movable end is below the fixed end, so that the support device prevents the cover from moving to the open position. When the cover is in the open position, the movable end is above the fixed end, so that the support device prevents the cover from moving to the closed position.

2. The handling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support device includes a fixed rod and a piston rod. The fixed rod has a fixed end, and the piston rod is slidably sleeved on the fixed rod and has a movable end.

3. The handling robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile device can be pivotally connected to the connection device.

4. The handling robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting device includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component, both of which are connected to the vehicle body and the cover. The first connecting component is pivotally connected to the second connecting component for synchronous movement.

5. The handling robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connection point of the first connecting component to the vehicle body is located above the connection point of the second connecting component to the vehicle body, and the connection point of the second connecting component to the cover is closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the connection point of the first connecting component to the cover.

6. The handling robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the second link being pivotally connected to the first link and the cover. The second connecting assembly includes a third link and a fourth link, the third link being pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and the fourth link being pivotally connected to the third link and the cover.

7. The handling robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first link is pivotally connected to the fourth link.

8. The handling robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mobile end is pivotally connected to the first link.

9. The handling robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle body includes a first connecting post extending along the height direction of the transport robot. The first connecting post is disposed within the accommodating cavity. The first link and the third link are pivotally connected to the first connecting post. The connection point of the first link to the first connecting post is located above the connection point of the third link to the first connecting post.

10. The handling robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connection point of the fourth link to the cover is closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the connection point of the second link to the cover.

11. The handling robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle body includes a second connecting post extending along the height direction, the second connecting post being disposed within the accommodating cavity, the fixed end being pivotally connected to the second connecting post, and the first connecting post being closer to the center plane of the transport robot than the second connecting post.

12. The handling robot according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, At least one of the cover and the vehicle body has a buffer portion on its contact surface.

13. The handling robot according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, At least one of the cover and the vehicle body is provided with a locking assembly to lock the cover to the vehicle body when it is in the closed position.

14. The handling robot according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, At least two of the connecting devices are spaced apart along the length direction of the transport robot, and at least two of the supporting devices are spaced apart along the length direction.

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