A camera retractable robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to a robot of telescopic camera head, include: robot body, the top of robot body is equipped with camera component, camera component, camera component includes the protection shell fixed in the top of robot body, the inside slide installation of protection shell moves the box, the top slide installation of moving box is equipped with the box cover, the bottom of box cover is equipped with camera head body. This robot camera head adopts telescopic storage design, can be completely stored in the protection shell under the non - working state, effectively isolates dust, water vapor and oil dirt and so on environmental pollutants, compares with traditional top fixed installation camera head, has reduced the speed of component ageing greatly, avoided the problem that the kitchen oil dirt adhered lens led to imaging blur, bathroom water vapor infiltrated and caused the circuit short circuit, obviously promoted the adaptability and stability of camera head in the complex family environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, and more specifically, to a robot with a retractable camera. Background Technology

[0002] Home robots are specialized robots designed for home environments. Their core functions include cleaning, companionship, health management, education, and smart home integration. Currently, cleaning robots have the highest penetration rate, but they will evolve towards emotional interaction and full-scenario services in the future.

[0003] The applicant's research revealed that current home robot cameras generally adopt a top-mounted design. However, home environments are complex and diverse, and long-term exposure to dust, moisture, or oil will accelerate component aging. For example, kitchen grease can easily adhere to the lens surface, causing blurred images, while bathroom moisture can seep into the camera's interior and cause short circuits. In addition, the fixed structure cannot dynamically adjust the protection status according to the environment, further exacerbating the risk of performance degradation. More importantly, although existing high-precision cameras achieve a reflectivity of over 99.9% for specific wavelengths of light through high-reflectivity dielectric films (optical thin films formed by alternating stacks of multiple dielectric materials), far exceeding traditional reflective materials, their core metal layers (such as aluminum and silver) are chemically reactive and easily react with oxygen when exposed to air, damaging the film's microstructure and leading to defects such as film peeling and cracks. Ultimately, this seriously affects the camera's imaging quality and lifespan. This contradiction highlights the dual limitations of existing technologies in terms of environmental adaptability and material durability.

[0004] Therefore, to address the aforementioned issues, the applicant needs to design a robot with a retractable camera to solve the problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robot with a retractable camera, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a robot with a retractable camera, including: a robot body, a camera assembly installed on the top of the robot body, the camera assembly including a protective shell fixed to the top of the robot body, a movable box slidably installed inside the protective shell, a box cover slidably installed on the top of the movable box, a camera body installed at the bottom of the box cover and inserted into the movable box, a cylinder fixed to the side wall of the box cover, the cylinder sliding in a groove inside the protective shell, and the groove is designed with a horizontal section and an inclined section;

[0007] The mobile box is equipped with a vacuum assembly for vacuum preservation of the lens film on the camera body.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing plate one is fixedly connected to one side of the movable box by two crossbars, and a sealing plate two is slidably installed on the top of the sealing plate one, and the sealing plate two is fixedly connected by two other crossbars.

[0009] Preferably, both the box cover and the second sealing plate have two vertical rods fixed at their bottoms, and the vertical rods are respectively inserted into the holes on the first sealing plate and the top of the movable box to form a sliding connection.

[0010] Preferably, an electric push rod is installed on the top of the robot body at one side of the protective shell. The output end of the electric push rod passes through the protective shell to form a sliding connection and docks with the side wall of the moving box. Two convex sliding plates fixed at the bottom of the moving box slide in the slide track at the bottom of the protective shell.

[0011] Preferably, the lens on the camera body is located in a groove on its front side, and a sealing gasket is provided around the edge of the groove, the sealing gasket being in close contact with the inner wall of the moving box.

[0012] Preferably, the air extraction assembly includes an air cylinder fixed to the side wall of the movable box, a piston rod is slidably inserted through a section of the air cylinder, and a one-way valve tube one and a one-way valve tube two are installed on the outer wall of the air cylinder. The one-way valve tube two passes through the inner side of the movable box, and the outlet end of the one-way valve tube two passes through the inner wall of the movable box and is aligned.

[0013] The outlet of the one-way valve tube 2 is located inside the groove where the lens is mounted on the camera body.

[0014] Preferably, a piston plate is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod, and the protrusion at the bottom of the piston plate can contact a baffle fixed at the bottom of the movable box. The baffle is located on both sides of the protrusion.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This robot camera features a retractable storage design, allowing it to be completely stored inside a protective shell when not in use. This effectively isolates it from environmental pollutants such as dust, moisture, and oil. Compared to traditional top-mounted cameras, this significantly reduces the aging rate of components and avoids problems such as blurred images caused by kitchen grease adhering to the lens or short circuits caused by bathroom moisture seepage. This significantly improves the camera's adaptability and stability in complex home environments.

[0017] 2. This design uses an air extraction component to keep the lens recess in a near-vacuum state, reducing the contact between air and the core metal layer, effectively suppressing oxidation reactions, and preventing defects such as delamination and cracks. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1This is an overall perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the camera component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the camera component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the camera component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the interior of the protective shell according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a sectional perspective view of the movable box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 The preferred embodiment of this utility model is a stereoscopic camera body. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 8 The preferred embodiment of this utility model is a stereoscopic camera body. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a side cross-sectional view of the protective shell according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Robot body; 2. Camera assembly; 21. Protective shell; 22. Moving box; 23. Box cover; 24. Camera body; 25. Cylinder; 26. Slide; 27. Sealing plate one; 28. Sealing plate two; 29. ​​Horizontal bar; 211. Vertical bar; 212. Sealing gasket; 213. Electric push rod; 214. Convex sliding plate; 210. Lens; 3. Air extraction assembly; 31. Air cylinder; 32. Piston rod; 33. One-way valve pipe one; 34. One-way valve pipe two; 35. Piston plate; 36. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0030] like Figures 1-9As shown, the present invention provides a retractable camera robot, comprising: a robot body 1, a camera assembly 2 mounted on the top of the robot body 1, the camera assembly 2 including a protective shell 21 fixed to the top of the robot body 1, a movable box 22 slidably mounted inside the protective shell 21, a box cover 23 slidably mounted on the top of the movable box 22, a camera body 24 mounted on the bottom of the box cover 23 and inserted into the movable box 22, a cylinder 25 fixed to the side wall of the box cover 23, the cylinder 25 sliding in a sliding groove 26 inside the protective shell 21, and the sliding groove 26 being designed with a horizontal section and an inclined section, and an air extraction assembly 3 mounted on the movable box 22 for vacuum preservation of the thin film on the surface of the lens 210 on the camera body 24.

[0031] A sealing plate 27 is fixedly connected to one side of the mobile box 22 by two horizontal bars 29, and a sealing plate 28 is slidably installed on the top of the sealing plate 27. The sealing plate 28 is fixedly connected by two other horizontal bars 29. Two vertical bars 211 are fixed at the bottom of the box cover 23 and the sealing plate 28 respectively. The vertical bars 211 are inserted into the holes at the top of the sealing plate 27 and the mobile box 22 to form a sliding connection. The two sealing plates are made of transparent material. An electric push rod 213 is installed on the top of the robot body 1 at one side of the protective shell 21. The output end of the electric push rod 213 passes through the protective shell 21 to form a sliding connection and is connected to the side wall of the mobile box 22. Two convex sliding plates 214 fixed at the bottom of the mobile box 22 slide in the slide rail at the bottom inside the protective shell 21.

[0032] With the design of camera component 2, when this device is in operation, the camera body 24 needs to extend from the moving box 22 and the protective shell 21. Specifically, the electric push rod 213 is activated, and its output end moves linearly within the protective shell 21, thereby pushing the connected moving box 22. The two convex sliding plates 214 at the bottom of the moving box 22 slide smoothly in the tracks at the bottom of the protective shell 21, simultaneously pushing the sealing plate 1 27 and sealing plate 28 to move (initially, sealing plate 1 27 and sealing plate 28 are in contact with one side opening of the protective shell 21). As the moving box 22 moves, the circular... The column 25 slides in the groove 26 inside the protective shell 21. When the column 25 slides in the horizontal section, the moving box 22 and the cover 23 move horizontally as a whole. When the column 25 enters the inclined section groove 26, the cover 23 slides upward relative to the moving box 22 under the action of the inclined surface. At the same time, the sealing plate 28 connected to the cover 23 through the vertical rod 211 also moves upward with the cover 23. The sealing plate 28 drives the sealing plate 27 to move upward together through the horizontal rod 29 to avoid blocking the field of view of the lens 210. Finally, the camera body 24 extends completely out of the protective shell 21 and reaches the working position for image acquisition and other work.

[0033] Optionally, lens 210 can adopt the existing design of an automatic telescopic lens 210, as shown in the reference. Figure 7 As shown, the end of the lens 210 is located between the first sealing plate 27 and the second sealing plate 28. Although this increases the cost, it allows for a better view of the surrounding environment and facilitates the movement of the robot.

[0034] The lens 210 on the camera body 24 is located in a groove on its front side, and a sealing gasket 212 is provided around the edge of the groove. The sealing gasket 212 is in close contact with the inner wall of the moving box 22. The air extraction assembly 3 includes air cylinders 31 symmetrically fixed to the side walls of the moving box 22. A piston rod 32 is slidably inserted through one end of the air cylinder 31. One-way valve tube 1 33 and one-way valve tube 2 34 are installed on the outer wall of the air cylinder 31. One-way valve tube 1 33 can only discharge the gas inside the air cylinder 31, and one-way valve tube 2 34 can only discharge the gas inside the air cylinder 31. The air cylinder 31 has an internal air guide, which is a conventional design. The one-way valve tube 34 is inserted into the inside of the movable box 22, and the outlet end of the one-way valve tube 34 passes through the inner wall of the movable box 22 and is aligned. The outlet of the one-way valve tube 34 is located inside the groove of the lens 210 on the camera body 24. The piston plate 35 is fixedly installed at the end of the piston rod 32. The convex plate at the bottom of the piston plate 35 can contact the baffle 36 fixed at the bottom of the movable box 22. The baffle 36 is located on both sides of the convex plate.

[0035] With the design of the air extraction component 3, when the cylinder 25 moves from the inclined section of the slide 26 to the horizontal section during storage and reset, the convex plate of the piston plate 35 contacts the inner baffle 36 and then cannot move. At this time, the box cover 23 contacts the top surface of the moving box 22, and the camera body 24 is completely inserted into the moving box 22 (the side of the camera body 24 with the lens 210 groove is a flat design, which is a conventional design). The sealing gasket 212 ensures that the groove where the lens 210 is located is in a closed state. Then the cylinder 25 continues to move to the innermost end in the horizontal section, and the piston rod 32 moves relative to the air cylinder 31 to extract air from the air cylinder 31. The two air cylinders 31 absorb the air in the groove where the lens 210 is located through the one-way valve pipe 2 34, so that the groove is in a near-vacuum state.

[0036] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the robot needs to expose the camera body 24 again for operation, the convex plate at the bottom of the piston plate 35 moves to contact the outer baffle 36, which can push the piston rod 32 into the air cylinder 31 and discharge the gas through the one-way valve tube 33, thus protecting the high reflectivity medium film on the lens 210 and reducing oxidation reaction. It is very practical.

[0037] Please see Figure 9The instruction manual requires that, regarding the circuit connection, the bottom and side of the mobile box 22 have two plugs a, which are connected by wires. When the camera body 24 is reset and stored, the plug a at the bottom of the mobile box 22 is inserted into the charging port of the camera body 24. When the mobile box 22 is reset, the plug a on its side can be inserted into the socket inside the protective shell 21. Finally, the socket inside the protective shell 21 can be connected to the robot's internal power supply system through the wires. This will not be elaborated on here.

[0038] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A camera retractable robot, characterized by, include: Robot body (1), with a camera assembly (2) mounted on the top of the robot body (1); The camera assembly (2) includes a protective shell (21) fixed to the top of the robot body (1), a movable box (22) is slidably installed inside the protective shell (21), a box cover (23) is slidably installed on the top of the movable box (22), a camera body (24) is installed at the bottom of the box cover (23), and the camera body (24) is inserted into the movable box (22). A cylinder (25) is fixed on the side wall of the box cover (23), and the cylinder (25) slides in a sliding groove (26) inside the protective shell (21), and the sliding groove (26) is designed with a horizontal section and an inclined section. The mobile box (22) is equipped with a vacuum assembly (3) for vacuum preservation of the lens (210) film on the camera body (24).

2. The camera-extendable robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable box (22) is fixedly connected to a sealing plate (27) on one side by two crossbars (29), and a sealing plate (28) is slidably installed on the top of the sealing plate (27). The sealing plate (28) is fixedly connected by two other crossbars (29).

3. A robot with a retractable camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the box cover (23) and the second sealing plate (28) are each fixed with two vertical rods (211). The vertical rods (211) are inserted into the holes at the top of the first sealing plate (27) and the movable box (22) to form a sliding connection.

4. A robot with a retractable camera as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An electric push rod (213) is installed on the top of the robot body (1) at one side of the protective shell (21). The output end of the electric push rod (213) passes through the protective shell (21) to form a sliding connection and docks with the side wall of the moving box (22). Two convex sliding plates (214) fixed at the bottom of the moving box (22) slide in the slide rail at the bottom inside the protective shell (21).

5. A robot with a retractable camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lens (210) on the camera body (24) is located in a groove on its front side, and a sealing gasket (212) is provided around the edge of the groove. The sealing gasket (212) is in close contact with the inner wall of the moving box (22).

6. A robot with a retractable camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The air extraction assembly (3) includes an air cylinder (31) fixed to the side wall of the movable box (22). A piston rod (32) is slidably inserted through a section of the air cylinder (31). A one-way valve tube (33) and a one-way valve tube (34) are installed on the outer wall of the air cylinder (31). The one-way valve tube (34) is inserted into the inside of the movable box (22), and the outlet end of the one-way valve tube (34) passes through the inner wall of the movable box (22) and is aligned. The outlet of the one-way valve tube (34) is located inside the groove of the lens (210) on the camera body (24).

7. A robot with a retractable camera as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The piston rod (32) is fixedly installed with a piston plate (35) at the end, and the convex plate at the bottom of the piston plate (35) can be in contact with the baffle (36) fixed at the bottom end inside the moving box (22), and the baffle (36) is respectively located at the positions on both sides of the convex plate.

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