Shell assembly and mowing robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of shell assembly and mowing robot, the shell assembly includes cabinet, protective bin, bin cover and button;The protective bin is located in the cabinet, alternatively, the protective bin and the cabinet are integrated structure;The button is located in the cabinet and is located in the protective bin;The bin cover is slidably arranged in the cabinet or the protective bin along the direction not parallel to the direction of the bin mouth of the protective bin, to cover or not cover the button.In the utility model, when the user needs to trigger the button, move the bin cover to open the protective bin and expose the button, so that the user can trigger the button, thereby ensuring that the device can be used normally;When the button does not need to be triggered (such as encountering an obstacle), move the bin cover to close the protective bin and hide the button, protect the button on the device by the bin cover, avoid the button from being triggered by mistake by the obstacle (for example, branches), and ensure that the device works normally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of housing assembly technology, and in particular to a housing assembly and a lawnmower robot. Background Technology

[0002] Many devices (such as lawnmowers) have buttons on the top of their casing for easy user control; for example, lawnmowers may have an emergency stop button on top, which users can press to stop the lawnmower immediately in an emergency, thus preventing greater damage or safety accidents.

[0003] However, in the existing technology, the buttons on the casing are exposed. When the equipment is working (such as when a lawnmower is working), it may encounter bushes / trees and may pass by protruding branches and be scratched by the branches. If the emergency stop button is scratched by the branches, it may be accidentally triggered, affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a housing assembly and a lawnmower robot to solve the problem in the prior art where the buttons on the housing are exposed and easily triggered accidentally, affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

[0005] A housing assembly includes a housing, a protective compartment, a compartment cover, and buttons; The protective compartment is located in the housing, or the protective compartment and the housing are an integral structure; The button is located on the housing and inside the protective compartment; The cover is slidably disposed on the housing or the protective compartment in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the compartment opening, so as to cover or not cover the button.

[0006] Preferably, the housing assembly further includes a guide; The guide member is disposed on the housing or the protective compartment in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the compartment opening; the compartment cover is slidably mounted on the guide member.

[0007] Preferably, the guide member includes a guide groove or a guide rail.

[0008] Preferably, the housing assembly further includes a detachable structure, through which the protective compartment is mounted on the housing.

[0009] Preferably, the detachable structure includes any one of a screw assembly, a magnetic assembly, and a snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0010] Preferably, the housing assembly further includes a drive assembly for driving the compartment cover to move.

[0011] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a motor, gears, and a rack; The motor is located in the protective compartment or the housing, the gear is mounted on the output shaft of the motor, the rack is located in the compartment cover, and the rack meshes with the gear.

[0012] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a detection module and a controller; The detection module is used to detect external environmental information; The controller is connected to the detection module and the drive component, and is used to control the operation of the drive component according to the external environment information.

[0013] Preferably, the compartment cover is a transparent, flexible component.

[0014] A lawnmower robot includes a body and the aforementioned housing assembly; The housing assembly is disposed on the vehicle body.

[0015] The housing assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model houses the button within the housing and a protective compartment. A cover slides on the housing or protective compartment in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the compartment opening. Specifically, the protective compartment opening faces vertically, and the cover moves horizontally, allowing it to either block or uncover the compartment opening, thus covering or not covering the button. When the user needs to activate the button, the cover opens the protective compartment, revealing the button, ensuring normal device operation. When the button is not needed (e.g., due to an obstacle), the cover closes the protective compartment, concealing the button. The cover protects the button from accidental activation by obstacles (such as tree branches), ensuring normal device operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first axonometric view of a lawnmower robot according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a second axonometric view of a lawnmower robot according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a front view of the driving component in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The components include: 1. Housing; 2. Protective compartment; 3. Compartment cover; 4. Button; 5. Guide component; 6. Drive assembly; 61. Motor; 62. Gear; 63. Rack; 7. Detection module; 8. Body. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a housing assembly, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 It includes a housing 1, a protective compartment 2, a compartment cover 3, and a button 4; the protective compartment 2 is located on the housing 1, or the protective compartment 2 and the housing 1 are an integral structure; the button 4 is located on the housing 1 and inside the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 is slidably located on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction that is not parallel to the opening of the protective compartment 2, so as to cover or not cover the button 4.

[0023] As an example, the housing assembly can be applied to many devices, such as lawnmower robots. The housing assembly includes a housing 1, a protective compartment 2, a cover 3, and a button 4. The protective compartment 2 can be an independent structure mounted on the housing 1, or it can be an integral structure with the housing 1. The protective compartment 2 can protrude from or be recessed into the housing 1. The button 4 can be a control button, an emergency stop button, or a power switch. During installation, the button 4 is placed in the housing 1 and located inside the protective compartment 2. The cover 3 is slidably mounted on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction that is not parallel to the orientation of the opening of the protective compartment 2. Specifically, the opening of the protective compartment 2 is vertical, and the cover 3 moves horizontally, which can block or not block the opening of the protective compartment 2 to cover or not cover the button 4. When the user needs to trigger button 4, the movable cover 3 opens the protective compartment 2 to expose button 4, allowing the user to trigger button 4 and ensuring normal device use. When button 4 does not need to be triggered (e.g., when encountering an obstacle), the movable cover 3 closes the protective compartment 2 to hide button 4, protecting button 4 on the device from accidental triggering by obstacles (e.g., tree branches) and ensuring normal device operation.

[0024] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The housing assembly also includes a guide 5; the guide 5 is disposed on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the compartment opening of the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 is slidably mounted on the guide 5.

[0025] As an example, the housing assembly also includes a guide 5; during installation, the guide 5 is set on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction that is not parallel to the opening of the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 is slidably installed on the guide 5, so that the guide 5 can provide guidance and limit for the movement of the compartment cover 3, avoid misalignment and jamming of the compartment cover 3, and make the movement of the compartment cover 3 smoother.

[0026] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The guide component 5 includes a guide groove or a guide rail.

[0027] As an example, two structural forms of the guide component 5 are introduced. The guide component 5 can be a guide groove or a guide rail. The guide groove is installed on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction not parallel to the opening direction of the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 can slide smoothly within the guide groove. Alternatively, the guide rail is installed on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction not parallel to the opening direction of the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 can slide smoothly within the guide rail.

[0028] In one embodiment, the housing assembly further includes a detachable structure through which the protective compartment 2 is mounted on the housing 1.

[0029] As an example, the housing assembly also includes a detachable structure. The protective compartment 2 and cover 3 can be designed as a single accessory, installed on the housing 1 via the detachable structure. Users can choose whether or not to install it as needed. For instance, if users frequently encounter situations where button 4 on the device is accidentally triggered, this accessory can be added, allowing the protective compartment 2 and cover 3 to be installed on the housing 1 via the detachable structure to cover button 4.

[0030] In one embodiment, the detachable structure includes any one of a screw assembly, a magnetic assembly, and a snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0031] As an example, several structural forms of detachable structures are introduced, including any one of screw assemblies, magnetic assemblies, and snap-fit ​​assemblies. For example, a screw assembly includes multiple screws, and the protective compartment 2 is mounted to the housing 1 by the multiple screws.

[0032] For example, the magnetic assembly includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component. The first magnetic component is disposed on the protective compartment 2, and the second magnetic component is disposed on the housing 1. The first and second magnetic components are magnetically connected to fix the protective compartment 2 to the housing 1. The first magnetic component is a magnet, and the second magnetic component is a metal that can be attracted by a magnet. The magnet and the metal are magnetically connected to fix the protective compartment 2 to the housing 1. Alternatively, both the first and second magnetic components are magnets, and the two magnets are magnetically connected to fix the protective compartment 2 to the housing 1.

[0033] For example, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap-fit ​​and a snap-fit ​​base. One of the snap-fit ​​and the snap-fit ​​base is set on the protective compartment 2, and the other is set on the housing 1. The snap-fit ​​and the snap-fit ​​base are engaged to fix the protective compartment 2 to the housing 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The housing assembly also includes a drive assembly 6, which is used to drive the compartment cover 3 to move.

[0035] As an example, the housing assembly also includes a drive component 6. Compared to manually controlling the movement of the cover 3, the drive component 6 drives the cover 3 to move, making the movement of the cover 3 intelligent. This not only saves manpower but also covers the button 4 more promptly, preventing the button 4 from being accidentally triggered.

[0036] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The drive assembly 6 includes a motor 61, a gear 62, and a rack 63; the motor 61 is located in the protective chamber 2 or the housing 1, the gear 62 is mounted on the output shaft of the motor 61, and the rack 63 is located in the chamber cover 3, and the rack 63 meshes with the gear 62.

[0037] As an example, the drive assembly 6 includes a motor 61, a gear 62, and a rack 63. During installation, the motor 61 is placed on the protective compartment 2 or the housing 1, the gear 62 is mounted on the output shaft of the motor 61, and the rack 63 is placed on the compartment cover 3, meshing with the gear 62. With this configuration, controlling the motor 61 to rotate forward or reverse can drive the gear 62 to rotate forward or reverse, thereby driving the rack 63 and the compartment cover 3 to move forward or backward. This allows the compartment cover 3 to either block or unblock the opening of the protective compartment 2, thus covering or not covering the button 4. By driving the compartment cover 3 with the drive assembly 6, the movement of the compartment cover 3 becomes intelligent, saving manpower and enabling more timely coverage of the button 4, preventing accidental triggering.

[0038] In one embodiment, the drive assembly 6 may further include a drive motor, a lead screw, and a slider; the drive motor is fixed to one side wall of the protective chamber 2 or one side wall of the housing 1; one end of the lead screw is connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the other end of the lead screw is rotatably mounted on the other side wall of the protective chamber 2 or the other side wall of the housing 1; the slider is movably mounted on the lead screw and connected to the chamber cover 3; with this configuration, controlling the drive motor to rotate forward or backward can drive the lead screw to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby driving the chamber cover 3 to move forward or backward, which can make the chamber cover 3 block or not block the opening of the protective chamber 2, so as to cover or not cover the button 4.

[0039] In one embodiment, the drive assembly 6 further includes a drive motor, two rotating shafts, two transmission wheels, a moving belt, and a connector. The two rotating shafts are spaced apart in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the protective compartment 2's opening. The drive motor is fixed to the protective compartment 2 or the housing 1 and connected to one rotating shaft. The two transmission wheels are respectively mounted on the two rotating shafts, and the two transmission shafts are correspondingly arranged. The moving belt is fitted onto the two transmission wheels. One end of the connector is connected to the moving belt, and the other end of the connector is connected to the compartment cover 3. With this configuration, controlling the drive motor to rotate forward or backward can drive the rotating shafts and transmission wheels to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby driving the moving belt to move forward or backward. This, in turn, drives the moving belt to move forward or backward through the connector, so that the compartment cover 3 may or may not block the opening of the protective compartment 2, thus covering or not covering the button 4. The transmission wheels are pulleys, and the moving belt is a belt; the transmission wheels are gears, and the moving belt is a chain.

[0040] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1 is also equipped with a detection module 7 and a controller; the detection module 7 is used to detect external environmental information; the controller is connected to the detection module 7 and the drive component 6 and is used to control the drive component 6 to work according to the external environmental information.

[0041] As an example, the housing 1 also includes a detection module 7 and a controller. This configuration allows the detection module 7 to detect external environmental information. The controller, connected to the detection module 7 and the drive component 6, can control the drive component 6 based on the environmental information. This configuration intelligently controls the drive component 6 to move the cover 3 according to the actual working environment, making the movement of the cover 3 intelligent. This not only saves manpower but also ensures timely coverage of the button 4, preventing accidental triggering. The detection module 7 is a vision module. During operation, the device (lawn-mowing robot) detects obstacles such as tree branches to determine whether the protective compartment 2 needs to be opened / closed. Alternatively, the user can set areas prone to accidental activation on the work map; the device can automatically close the protective compartment 2 when it reaches these areas and open it when it leaves.

[0042] In one embodiment, the cover 3 is a transparent flexible component.

[0043] As an example, the cover 3 is a transparent flexible component, allowing users to easily observe button 4. Button 4 can be triggered when deformed to a certain extent under force. In emergencies, pressing the cover 3 with sufficient force will also trigger button 4, immediately stopping the device and further improving safety. The cover 3 can be made of transparent silicone, which offers high transparency, can be colorless or semi-transparent, and has a good surface gloss; it boasts excellent flexibility and high tear resistance, making it suitable for frequent opening and closing or dynamic sealing scenarios; it also has a wide temperature range, is resistant to aging and chemical corrosion. Alternatively, the cover 3 can be made of transparent resin, offering high transparency and balanced mechanical properties, suitable for prototyping or small-batch production; it is a semi-transparent, soft material that mimics the feel of silicone, suitable for scenarios requiring elasticity. Finally, the cover 3 can be made of transparent TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), which offers high transparency, excellent elasticity, and strong impact resistance; it is wear-resistant, oil-resistant, and chemically resistant, maintaining flexibility at low temperatures; it has good processability and can be molded through injection molding, extrusion, and other processes. The material of the lid 3 can also be transparent PC (polycarbonate), which has extremely high transparency and a light transmittance of over 90%, close to that of glass; it has strong impact resistance and can withstand long-term use temperatures up to 120℃; its flexibility can be improved through blending modification (such as blending with TPU).

[0044] This utility model embodiment provides a lawnmower robot, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 It includes the body 8 and the housing assembly; the housing assembly is located on the body 8.

[0045] As an example, the lawnmower robot includes a body 8 and a housing assembly; the housing assembly includes a housing 1, a protective compartment 2, a compartment cover 3, and a button 4; during installation, the housing 1 is mounted on the body 8, and the protective compartment 2 can be an independent structure mounted on the housing 1, or the protective compartment 2 can be an integral structure with the housing 1. The protective compartment 2 can be protruding from the housing 1 or recessed into the housing 1; the button 4 can be a control button, an emergency stop button, or a power switch button. During installation, the button 4 is placed in the housing 1 and located inside the protective compartment 2; the compartment cover 3 is slidably mounted on the housing 1 or the protective compartment 2 in a direction not parallel to the orientation of the compartment opening of the protective compartment 2. Specifically, the orientation of the compartment opening of the protective compartment 2 is vertical, and the compartment cover 3 moves horizontally, which can block or not block the compartment opening of the protective compartment 2, thereby covering or not covering the button 4. When the user needs to trigger button 4, the movable cover 3 opens the protective compartment 2 to expose button 4, allowing the user to trigger button 4 and ensuring the normal use of the lawnmower robot. When button 4 does not need to be triggered (e.g., when encountering an obstacle), the movable cover 3 closes the protective compartment 2 to hide button 4. The cover 3 protects button 4 on the lawnmower robot from being accidentally triggered by obstacles (e.g., tree branches), ensuring the lawnmower robot works normally.

[0046] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized in that, Includes housing (1), protective compartment (2), compartment cover (3), and button (4); The protective compartment (2) is located on the housing (1), or the protective compartment (2) and the housing (1) are an integral structure; The button (4) is located in the housing (1) and inside the protective compartment (2); The cover (3) is slidably disposed on the housing (1) or the protective compartment (2) in a direction not parallel to the opening of the protective compartment (2) to cover or not cover the button (4).

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes guides (5); The guide (5) is disposed on the housing (1) or the protective compartment (2) in a direction not parallel to the opening of the protective compartment (2); the compartment cover (3) is slidably mounted on the guide (5).

3. The housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide component (5) includes a guide groove or a guide rail.

4. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes a detachable structure, through which the protective compartment (2) is mounted on the housing (1).

5. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detachable structure includes any one of a screw assembly, a magnetic assembly, and a snap-fit ​​assembly.

6. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes a drive assembly (6) for driving the compartment cover (3) to move.

7. The housing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly (6) includes a motor (61), a gear (62) and a rack (63). The motor (61) is located in the protective compartment (2) or the housing (1), the gear (62) is mounted on the output shaft of the motor (61), and the rack (63) is located in the compartment cover (3). The rack (63) meshes with the gear (62).

8. The housing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (1) is also equipped with a detection module (7) and a controller; The detection module (7) is used to detect external environmental information; The controller is connected to the detection module (7) and the drive component (6) and is used to control the operation of the drive component (6) according to the external environment information.

9. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (3) is a transparent flexible component.

10. A lawnmower robot, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle body (8) and the housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9; The housing assembly is disposed on the vehicle body (8).

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