A high-integration heat dissipation structure for a small robot and a robot for inspection

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of high-integration heat dissipation structure and inspection robot for small robot, belong to robot field. Including: heat dissipation main body, front holder, rear holder and heat dissipation part. Heat dissipation main body, front holder, rear holder can be used as heat dissipation structure itself, play heat dissipation effect, wherein, heat dissipation main body has larger surface area to contact with atmosphere (environment) for heat dissipation, and each heating element installed in accommodating space is all heat conduction connection with heat dissipation main body, therefore, the heat generated by each heating element can be quickly transferred to heat dissipation main body, then directly imported into atmosphere by heat dissipation main body, play the role of quick heat dissipation, and heat dissipation part connected with heat dissipation main body further guarantees the efficiency of heat dissipation. In this way, the high-integration heat dissipation structure in the present application can effectively reduce the failure condition caused by the heat superposition of high-integration heating element of small robot, ensure the normal operation of small robot after integration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics, and in particular to a highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots and an inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] A robot is a mechatronic device capable of performing a series of complex or repetitive tasks through programming and automatic control. It integrates knowledge from multiple disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and artificial intelligence, with the core goal of replacing or assisting humans in performing tasks in dangerous, monotonous, or high-precision environments. Inspection robots, a highly specialized branch of the robot family, are specifically designed for autonomous or semi-autonomous mobile inspection, monitoring, and data collection within a specific area. These robots are typically equipped with various sensing devices such as high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers, gas sensors, and noise detectors, enabling them to work tirelessly and with keen senses like a "super inspector," operating 24 / 7. They are widely used in critical infrastructure sectors such as power plants, petrochemical pipelines, tunnels, security systems, and data centers. They can accurately detect problems that are difficult to detect manually or pose a high risk, such as equipment overheating, abnormal noises, gas leaks, and intrusion threats. They transmit data and alarm information back to the control center in real time via wireless networks, significantly improving the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of inspection work while effectively reducing labor costs and operational risks.

[0003] However, in confined spaces or long corridors, inspection robots need to navigate between upper and lower conveyor belts. In such cases, the robot must be smaller than the confined space to ensure proper inspection. Manufacturing such a small robot requires the integration of various high-tech sensors. However, the integration of these sensors (heat-generating elements) can lead to heat buildup. If this heat cannot be dissipated in time, various malfunctions or even system crashes can occur, preventing the robot from functioning properly. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots and an inspection robot, which can solve the problem in the prior art where the heat accumulation after the integration of heat-generating components in robots easily leads to robot malfunction and inability to operate normally.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: This utility model provides a highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots, comprising: A heat dissipation body, wherein an accommodating space is provided inside the heat dissipation body; A front gimbal, wherein the front gimbal is thermally fixedly installed at one end of the heat dissipation body; The rear gimbal is thermally fixedly installed at the other end of the heat dissipation body; A heat dissipation unit is thermally and fixedly installed on the top and / or bottom surface of the heat dissipation body; When the robot's various heat-generating components are installed within the housing space, they are thermally connected to the heat dissipation body.

[0006] This utility model provides a highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots, which, compared with the prior art, has, but is not limited to, the following beneficial effects: The heat dissipation body, front gimbal, and rear gimbal all function as heat dissipation structures. The heat dissipation body, being an integral structure, has a large surface area for contact with the atmosphere (environment) for heat dissipation. Each heat-generating element installed within the housing is thermally connected to the heat dissipation body. Therefore, the heat generated by each element is quickly transferred to the heat dissipation body and then directly dissipated into the atmosphere, achieving rapid heat dissipation. The heat dissipation section connected to the body further ensures efficient heat dissipation. Thus, the highly integrated heat dissipation structure described in this application can effectively reduce malfunctions in small robots caused by the accumulation of heat from highly integrated heat-generating elements, ensuring the normal operation of the integrated small robot.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model: the heat dissipation body includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the side wall is fixedly disposed along the edge of the bottom wall, and the bottom wall and the side wall enclose a receiving space with one end open.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the heat dissipation part includes a plurality of parallel heat dissipation fins.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model: when the heating element is a battery, the battery compartment for accommodating the battery is thermally and fixedly connected to the heat dissipation body.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model: when the heating element is a base plate, the base plate and the heat dissipation body are thermally connected and fixed by thermally conductive silicone grease.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model: when the heating element is a core board, the core board is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body through a heat-conducting block.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model: the heat-conducting block includes a first heat-conducting block and a second heat-conducting block, the first heat-conducting block is fixedly and thermally connected to the core plate, the second heat-conducting block is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body, and the first heat-conducting block and the second heat-conducting block are thermally connected through a heat-conducting pipe.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model: when the heating element is a drive motor, a heat dissipation cover is provided on the outside of the drive motor, and a heat dissipation silicone pad is provided between the heat dissipation cover and the drive motor.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model: when the heating element is a motor drive board, the motor drive board and the heat dissipation body are thermally connected through a heat dissipation silicone pad.

[0015] This utility model also provides an inspection robot, which includes the highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots as described above. Since the technical improvements and beneficial effects of the inspection robot are at least the same as those of the highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots, further details are omitted. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood in conjunction with the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 Mid-top view of the structure; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Heat dissipation unit; 2. Heat dissipation body; 3. Front gimbal; 4. Rear gimbal; 5. Battery compartment; 6. Base plate; 7. Core board; 8. Drive motor; 9. Heat dissipation cover; 10. Motor drive board; 11. First heat conduction block; 12. Second heat conduction block; 13. Heat conduction pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings showing multiple embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in this application without creative effort will fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application; the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," etc., in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are open-ended terms. Therefore, "comprising," "including," or "having" refers to, for example, a method or apparatus having one or more steps or elements, but is not limited to having only these one or more elements. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", 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 application.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] It should be emphasized that when the term "comprising / including" is used in this specification, it is used to explicitly indicate the presence of the stated feature, integer, step, or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, parts, or groups of features, integers, steps, or parts.

[0023] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0024] See Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a highly integrated heat dissipation structure for a small robot, comprising: a heat dissipation body 2, a front gimbal 3, a rear gimbal 4, and a heat dissipation unit 1. The heat dissipation body 2 has an accommodating space; the front gimbal 3 is thermally conductively and fixedly installed at one end of the heat dissipation body 2; the rear gimbal 4 is thermally conductively and fixedly installed at the other end of the heat dissipation body 2; and the heat dissipation unit 1 is thermally conductively and fixedly installed on the top and / or bottom surface of the heat dissipation body 2. When the robot's heat-generating components are installed within the accommodating space, they are thermally connected to the heat dissipation body 2.

[0025] In this embodiment, the accommodating space within the heat dissipation body 2, as well as the front gimbal 3 and rear gimbal 4, can be used to install various components of the robot. The heat dissipation body 2, front gimbal 3, and rear gimbal 4 can be made of AL6061 (aluminum alloy), thus serving as heat dissipation structures themselves. In particular, by integrating the robot's main structure into a single heat dissipation body 2, the surface area available for heat dissipation is maximized. The front gimbal 3 and rear gimbal 4 are thermally connected to the heat dissipation body 2, allowing heat to be quickly transferred to it and then dissipated into the atmosphere through the large surface area of ​​the heat dissipation body 2. Furthermore, during robot operation, relative movement with the atmosphere further facilitates the rapid removal of heat from the heat dissipation body 2 due to its large surface area.

[0026] In this embodiment, the heating elements can be various heat sources in the robot, such as the battery, base plate 6, core board 7 driving motor 8, motor drive board 10, etc. Each heating element installed in the accommodating space is thermally connected to the heat dissipation body 2. Therefore, the heat generated by each heating element can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation body 2 and then directly introduced into the atmosphere through the heat dissipation body 2, achieving rapid heat dissipation. The heat dissipation part 1 connected to the heat dissipation body 2 further ensures the efficiency of heat dissipation, thereby achieving the thermal balance required by the robot and ensuring stable operation. Thus, the highly integrated heat dissipation structure of this application can effectively reduce the failures caused by the heat accumulation of highly integrated heating elements in small robots, ensuring the normal operation of the integrated small robot. Current testing shows that the robot can still operate stably at a high temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, using the integrated heat dissipation body 2 as the main support structure of the robot provides good heat dissipation, eliminating problems such as overheating leading to system crashes or sensor disconnections. It also has advantages such as good overall appearance, high structural strength, and simplified robot assembly processes.

[0027] See Figure 1-5 In one embodiment of this utility model, the heat dissipation body 2 needs to have a large surface area as much as possible. As an example, the heat dissipation body 2 may include multiple sidewalls connected end-to-end to enclose and form a receiving space, so that both the inner and outer surfaces of the sidewalls can contact the atmospheric environment. As another example, the heat dissipation body 2 may include a bottom wall and sidewalls, with the sidewalls fixedly disposed along the edge of the bottom wall, and the bottom wall and sidewalls enclosing and forming a receiving space with one open end. The bottom wall allows for better installation of the robot's various components. The bottom wall may also be configured as a hollow structure or a mesh structure to ensure effective heat dissipation.

[0028] See Figure 1-2 In one embodiment of this utility model, the heat dissipation part 1 may include a plurality of parallel heat dissipation fins. The specific shape of each heat dissipation fin is not limited and can be strip-shaped, bent, wavy, blade-shaped, etc. The arrangement of different heat dissipation fins is not limited and can be selected as needed. As an example, the heat dissipation fins are linear sheet-like structures, and the length direction of each heat dissipation fin is consistent with the movement direction of the robot. In this way, the space between two adjacent heat dissipation fins can also form a heat dissipation airflow and exchange heat with the atmosphere during the robot's movement.

[0029] See Figure 5 In one embodiment of this invention, when the heating element is a battery, the battery compartment 5 for housing the battery is directly and thermally fixedly connected to the heat dissipation body 2. In this way, the heat generated at the battery location can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation body 2, and then rapidly introduced into the atmosphere via the large-area heat dissipation body 2.

[0030] See Figure 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the heating element is a base plate 6, the base plate 6 and the heat dissipation body 2 are thermally connected and fixed by thermally conductive silicone grease. The use of thermally conductive silicone grease effectively improves thermal conductivity, allowing heat to be quickly conducted to the heat dissipation body 2, and then rapidly introduced into the atmosphere via the large-area heat dissipation body 2.

[0031] See Figure 3-5 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the heating element is a core plate 7, the core plate 7 is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body 2 via a heat-conducting block. The heat generated at the location of the core plate 7 can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation body 2, and then rapidly introduced into the atmosphere via the large-area heat dissipation body 2. Further, the heat-conducting block may include a first heat-conducting block 11 and a second heat-conducting block 12. The first heat-conducting block 11 is fixedly and thermally connected to the core plate 7, and the second heat-conducting block 12 is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body 2. The first heat-conducting block 11 and the second heat-conducting block 12 are thermally connected via a heat-conducting pipe 13. Specifically, the second heat-conducting block 12 can be fixedly connected to the side wall of the heat dissipation body 2. By providing two heat-conducting blocks connected by a heat-conducting pipe 13, the specific installation positions of the core plate 7 and the two heat-conducting blocks can be arranged accordingly as needed. Furthermore, thermal grease can be applied between the core board 7 and the first heat-conducting block 11, between the first heat-conducting block 11 and the heat-conducting pipe 13, between the heat-conducting pipe 13 and the second heat-conducting block 12, and between the second heat-conducting block 12 and the heat dissipation body 2 for thermally conductive connections to ensure heat transfer efficiency. The heat-conducting blocks and heat-conducting pipes 13 are preferably made of thermally conductive materials; for example, the materials of the heat-conducting blocks and heat-conducting pipes 13 can be copper.

[0032] See Figure 3-5 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the heating element is a drive motor 8, a heat dissipation cover 9 is provided on the outside of the drive motor 8. The heat dissipation cover 9 can be located on the side away from the heat dissipation body 2, and the heat from the drive motor 8 can be introduced into the atmosphere through the heat dissipation cover 9. A heat dissipation silicone pad can be provided between the heat dissipation cover 9 and the drive motor 8 to ensure heat dissipation efficiency.

[0033] See Figure 3-5 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the heating element is a motor drive board 10, the motor drive board 10 and the heat dissipation body 2 are thermally connected through a heat dissipation silicone pad. In this way, the heat from the motor drive board 10 can be quickly transferred to the heat dissipation body 2, and then rapidly introduced into the atmosphere via the large-area heat dissipation body 2.

[0034] See Figure 1-5 This utility model also provides an inspection robot, which includes the highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots as described above. Since the technical improvements and beneficial effects of the inspection robot are at least the same as those of the highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots, further details are omitted.

[0035] Although the present invention has been disclosed above, its scope of protection is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots, characterized in that, include: The heat dissipation body (2) has an accommodating space inside; The front gimbal (3) is thermally fixedly installed at one end of the heat dissipation body (2); The rear gimbal (4) is thermally fixedly installed at the other end of the heat dissipation body (2); Heat dissipation part (1), the heat dissipation part (1) is thermally fixedly installed on the top and / or bottom surface of the heat dissipation body (2); When the robot's heating elements are installed in the accommodating space, each heating element is thermally connected to the heat dissipation body (2).

2. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat dissipation body (2) includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall is fixedly installed along the edge of the bottom wall, and the bottom wall and the side wall enclose a receiving space with one end open.

3. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat dissipation unit (1) includes several heat dissipation fins arranged in parallel.

4. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the heating element is a base plate (6), the base plate (6) and the heat dissipation body (2) are connected by thermal conductive silicone grease.

5. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the heating element is a core plate (7), the core plate (7) is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body (2) through a heat-conducting block.

6. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heat-conducting block includes a first heat-conducting block (11) and a second heat-conducting block (12). The first heat-conducting block (11) is fixedly and thermally connected to the core plate (7), and the second heat-conducting block (12) is fixedly and thermally connected to the heat dissipation body (2). The first heat-conducting block (11) and the second heat-conducting block (12) are thermally connected through a heat-conducting pipe (13).

7. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the heating element is a drive motor (8), a heat dissipation cover (9) is provided on the outside of the drive motor (8), and a heat dissipation silicone pad is provided between the heat dissipation cover (9) and the drive motor (8).

8. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the heating element is a motor drive board (10), the motor drive board (10) and the heat dissipation body (2) are thermally connected through a heat dissipation silicone pad.

9. The highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the heating element is a battery, the battery compartment (5) for holding the battery is thermally fixedly connected to the heat dissipation body (2).

10. An inspection robot, characterized in that, Includes the highly integrated heat dissipation structure for small robots according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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