Inspection robot

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of inspection robots, it is related to visual inspection technical field.The inspection robot includes support shell, cover plate and multiple partitions, support shell is opened with storage space inside, storage space has an opening, cover plate is located at opening, and is connected with support shell, cover plate is movably connected with support shell, such as screw connection, buckle connection, hinged flap etc., partition is arranged in storage space, to separate storage space into multiple small storage spaces.Moving assembly is connected with support assembly, and drives support assembly to move;Camera assembly is connected with the end of support assembly away from moving assembly.The inspection robot provided in the application improves the space utilization of storage space by setting partition.Small storage space is used to store small parts, such as electronic components, batteries, tools, etc., and realizes environmental perception, image acquisition, video monitoring and other functions through camera assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of visual inspection technology, and in particular to an inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing technologies, industrial robots are being used more and more widely in production and manufacturing, especially in scenarios such as quality inspection and equipment inspection, where visual inspection equipment has become an important means to improve inspection accuracy and efficiency.

[0003] Existing industrial robot vision inspection systems only focus on image acquisition and analysis. In actual inspection processes, robots may need to temporarily store or replace small parts, such as sensor probes, fasteners, or calibration tools. However, existing vision inspection equipment generally does not integrate such auxiliary storage functions. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides an inspection robot, which aims to solve one of the technical problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: In a first aspect, this application provides an inspection robot, comprising: A support assembly includes a support housing, a cover plate, and multiple partitions. The support housing has a storage space with an opening. The cover plate is disposed at the opening and connected to the support housing. The partitions are disposed within the storage space to divide the storage space into multiple smaller storage spaces. A movable component is connected to the supporting component and drives the supporting component to move; The camera component is connected to the end of the support component that is away from the moving component.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the support assembly further includes multiple sets of slide rails, which are spaced apart, and the partition is movably connected to any of the slide rails.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the support assembly further includes a plurality of clamping members disposed at intervals within the storage space.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the clamping element is an elastic gripper or a pneumatic gripper.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the moving component includes a shock absorber and a buffer pad, the support housing is connected to the shock absorber, and the buffer pad covers the outer surface of the shock absorber.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the moving assembly further includes a plurality of casters connected to the side of the shock absorber away from the support housing.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the support assembly further includes a power module having a charging interface located on the side of the storage space near the camera assembly.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the camera assembly includes a display and a camera. The display is connected to the side of the support housing away from the movable assembly, and the camera is connected to the side of the display away from the support housing. The camera and the display are electrically connected, and both the camera and the display are electrically connected to the power module.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the support housing is further provided with a heat dissipation space, and the heat dissipation space is provided at intervals on the side of the storage space near the camera assembly. The support assembly also includes a heat dissipation component, which is disposed within the heat dissipation space.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, along the direction from the camera assembly to the moving assembly, the heat sink includes a first heat-conducting layer, a second heat-conducting layer, and a liquid cooling plate arranged sequentially, the camera assembly being connected to the first heat-conducting layer, and the power module being connected to the liquid cooling plate.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this application are as follows: This application proposes an inspection robot, including a support component, a moving component, and a camera component. The support component includes a support shell, a cover plate, and multiple partitions. A storage space is provided within the support shell, with an opening. The cover plate is located at the opening and connected to the support shell, and the cover plate is movably connected to the support shell, such as by screws, snap-fit ​​connections, or hinged flaps. The partitions are located within the storage space to divide it into multiple smaller storage spaces, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the storage space. The smaller storage spaces are used to store small parts, such as electronic components, batteries, and tools. The moving component is connected to the support component and drives the support component to move. The camera component is connected to the end of the support component away from the moving component, enabling functions such as environmental perception, image acquisition, and video monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This application shows one of the structural schematic diagrams of the inspection robot in some embodiments; Figure 2 This is shown as a second schematic diagram of the inspection robot in some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 The third schematic diagram of the inspection robot in some embodiments of this application is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the moving component is shown in some embodiments of this application.

[0018] Key component symbols: 100-Inspection robot; 1-Support shell; 2-Moving component; 3-Display component; 4-Camera component; 5-Brand logo; 6-Model name; 7-Storage space; 8-Divider; 9-Elastic clamp; 10-Pneumatic gripper; 11-First heat-conducting layer; 12-Second heat-conducting layer; 13-Liquid cooling plate; 14-Natural convection channel; 15-Buffer pad; 16-Elastic corner protector; 17-Shock absorber; 18-Universal wheel; 19-Locking plate; 20-Charging interface. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are 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.

[0021] 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 technical features indicated. 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, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction 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.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an inspection robot 100, mainly used for inspecting production lines. The inspection robot 100 includes a support assembly, a moving assembly 2, and a camera assembly.

[0025] The support assembly includes a support housing 1, a cover plate, and multiple partitions 8. The support housing 1 has a storage space 7 with an opening. The cover plate is located at the opening and connected to the support housing 1.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support housing 1 is roughly cylindrical, with an opening on its side near the bottom. The cover plate is movably connected to the support housing 1, for example, by screws, snap-fit, or a hinged flip cover.

[0027] In some embodiments, the periphery of the cover is also provided with elastic corner guards 16, which are connected to the device housing by springs with a spring constant of 30 Newtons / mm to reduce the risk of damage caused by collisions.

[0028] A partition 8 is installed within the storage space 7 to divide it into multiple smaller storage spaces 7, thereby improving the space utilization of the storage space 7. The smaller storage spaces 7 are used to store small parts, such as electronic components, batteries, and tools. The moving component 2 is connected to the support component and drives the support component to move; the camera component is connected to the end of the support component furthest from the moving component 2, enabling functions such as environmental sensing, image acquisition, and video monitoring.

[0029] In some embodiments, the support assembly further includes multiple sets of slide rails, which are spaced apart, and the partition 8 is movably connected to any one of the slide rails. By movably connecting the slide rails to the partition 8, the volume of each small storage space 7 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the parts to be stored, thereby increasing the practicality of the storage space 7.

[0030] The slide rails are made of high-strength aluminum alloy with a wear-resistant coating to ensure stability and durability during long-term use.

[0031] In some embodiments, the support housing 1 is made of a white, corrosion-resistant material (such as plastic) with a smooth surface to reduce the adhesion of dust and stains and facilitate cleaning and maintenance.

[0032] It is understandable that during the movement of the inspection robot 100, vibrations can cause parts to shift and become damaged, making it impossible to meet the requirements for stable clamping and efficient storage and retrieval of parts.

[0033] In response to the above problems, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the support assembly further includes multiple clamping members, which are spaced apart within the storage space 7. For example, one or more clamping members are provided within a small storage space 7 to clamp one or more parts.

[0034] When a clamping component is installed in a small storage space 7, the clamping component is oriented towards the opening. When the volume of the small storage space 7 is large, multiple clamping components can be installed at intervals along the periphery of the small storage space 7 to clamp more parts and improve practicality.

[0035] In some embodiments, the clamping element is a resilient gripper or a pneumatic gripper 10. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the elastic gripper is an arc-shaped spring with an opening for inserting parts into it, which are then clamped by the elastic force. The arc-shaped spring is made of a highly elastic metal material with a preset elastic force range of 10 Newtons to 30 Newtons. It clamps parts by mechanical force to prevent them from shifting or colliding during equipment movement.

[0036] The pneumatic gripper 10 uses one or two miniature air pumps to control the opening and closing of the gripper, achieving the purpose of clamping and releasing parts. The clamping force of the pneumatic gripper 10 is adjustable from 5 Newtons to 50 Newtons, ensuring that the clamping process is uniform and controllable.

[0037] In some embodiments, the clamping function can also be achieved by setting a snap fastener or a threaded snap fastener.

[0038] In related technologies, the external base of the inspection robot 100 usually lacks an effective anti-collision protection structure, which makes it easy to be damaged by collisions in complex working environments, further increasing maintenance costs and usage risks.

[0039] In response to the above problems, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the moving component 2 includes a shock absorber 17 and a buffer pad 15. The support housing 1 is connected to the shock absorber 17, and the buffer pad 15 covers the outer surface of the shock absorber 17.

[0040] The buffer pad 15 is made of rubber, with a thickness of 8 mm. The material is silicone with a Shore hardness of 60A, which can absorb impact energy of up to 50 joules. The shock absorber 17 has multiple springs inside, each connected to a damper to effectively disperse the impact force.

[0041] In some embodiments, the moving assembly 2 further includes a plurality of casters 18, which are connected to the side of the shock absorber 17 away from the support housing 1. Each caster 18 is equipped with a locking tab 19 to facilitate flexible movement and fixation of the equipment in a factory environment. The casters 18 are covered with a wear-resistant rubber material with a coefficient of friction of 0.8 to 1.2, which enhances grip and reduces damage to the ground.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support components also include a power module with a charging interface 20, located on the side of the storage space 7 near the camera component. Multiple charging interfaces 20 are configured for data transmission, charging, and functional expansion. The charging interfaces 20 adopt a modular design, support fast charging protocols, and can fully charge the device within one hour. They also support quick plugging and unplugging for easy maintenance and upgrades.

[0043] It is understood that in some embodiments, several of the multiple charging ports 20 can also be adapted to be data transmission interfaces. The data transmission interface uses the USB 3.1 standard, with a transmission rate of 10Gbps. Furthermore, each functional module, such as the storage unit and the heat dissipation system, adopts a modular design. The modules are connected by snap-fit ​​or bolt fixing, and are integrated with the power module on the same circuit board, further improving the maintainability and flexibility of the device.

[0044] In some embodiments, the camera assembly includes a display 3 and a camera 4. The display 3 is connected to the side of the support housing 1 away from the moving component 2, and the camera 4 is connected to the side of the display 3 away from the support housing 1. The camera 4 and the display 3 are electrically connected, and both the camera 4 and the display 3 are electrically connected to the power module.

[0045] In one embodiment, the display 3 is a touch screen, which is located on the central axis of the supporting housing 1. It is used to display the operation interface and real-time information, supports multi-touch operation, has a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, and a response time of less than 10 milliseconds, meeting the needs of efficient human-computer interaction.

[0046] In some embodiments, the brand logo 5 and model name 6 are placed on the lower front of the device for easy identification and management.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the camera 4 is mounted above the display 3 and is equipped with a high-precision lens and image sensor, enabling it to perform visual inspection tasks in complex environments.

[0048] In terms of heat dissipation, existing equipment mostly relies on traditional fan cooling methods. This method not only has limited heat dissipation efficiency, but is also prone to problems such as dust accumulation, which can affect the long-term stability of the equipment.

[0049] To address the aforementioned problems, this application solves the inefficiency of traditional heat dissipation methods by incorporating a heat sink within the support housing 1. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the support housing 1 is also provided with a heat dissipation space. The heat dissipation space is provided at intervals on the side of the storage space 7 near the camera component. The support component also includes a heat dissipation component, which is provided in the heat dissipation space.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, along the direction from the camera assembly to the moving assembly 2, the heat sink includes a first thermally conductive layer 11, a second thermally conductive layer 12, and a liquid cooling plate 13 arranged sequentially. The camera assembly is connected to the first thermally conductive layer 11, and the power module is connected to the liquid cooling plate 13. The first thermally conductive layer 11, the second thermally conductive layer 12, and the liquid cooling plate 13 work together to achieve efficient heat management. High thermal conductivity graphene material is embedded between key heat-generating components such as the processor (display screen) as the first thermally conductive layer 11, achieving a heat conduction efficiency of over 2000 watts / meter·Kelvin, rapidly transferring heat to the outside.

[0051] The second heat-conducting layer 12 is composed of a heat sink array, which is arranged around the heat-generating component. The spacing between the heat sinks is set to 2 mm to increase the heat dissipation surface area and improve the heat exchange efficiency.

[0052] The liquid cooling plate 13 removes heat through micro-pipes and the circulating flow of coolant, guiding it to the heat dissipation area on the supporting housing 1 for release. The coolant is a mixture of deionized water and ethylene glycol, which has good thermal conductivity and low-temperature antifreeze properties.

[0053] like Figure 3As shown, this application also provides a natural convection channel 14 on the side of the liquid cooling plate 13 away from the second heat-conducting layer 12. The natural convection channel 14 is designed as a vertical path from the bottom to the top of the device, utilizing the air density difference to accelerate heat dissipation while reducing noise generation. The natural convection channel 14, the first heat-conducting layer 11, the second heat-conducting layer 12, and the liquid cooling plate 13 work together to form a multi-layer heat dissipation mechanism, significantly improving the heat dissipation performance of the device.

[0054] The operating principle of the inspection robot 100 in this application is as follows: Step S1: After starting the device, the display 3 shows the operation interface, through which the user can select the visual inspection mode or the parts storage mode.

[0055] Step S2: In visual inspection mode, camera 4 collects environmental images in real time and analyzes the image data through the built-in processor to generate an inspection report.

[0056] In step S3, in the parts storage mode, the user adjusts the position of the partition 8 according to the part size and fixes the parts with the elastic clips 9 or pneumatic grippers 10 to ensure that they remain stable during storage.

[0057] In step S4, during operation, the heat dissipation component continues to work. The first heat-conducting layer 11 conducts the heat from the heat-generating component to the second heat-conducting layer 12 and the liquid cooling plate 13, and finally discharges it to the outside of the support housing 1 through the natural convection channel 14, maintaining the internal temperature of the equipment within a reasonable range.

[0058] Step S5: When movement is required, the user unlocks the locking piece 19 of the universal wheel 18, pushes the inspection robot 100 to the target position, and then relocks it.

[0059] The inspection robot 100 of this application is specifically used in intelligent manufacturing production lines and automated warehousing systems. On intelligent manufacturing production lines, its visual inspection function detects surface defects and assembly precision of products, ensuring product quality meets standards. Simultaneously, the inspection robot 100's parts storage function can be used to store spare parts for quick retrieval by technicians. In automated warehousing systems, the inspection robot 100 uses its casters 18 to flexibly move between shelves, uses its visual inspection function to check the placement of goods, and uses its storage space 7 to store small tools or labels, improving warehouse management efficiency.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0061] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An inspection robot, characterized in that, include: A support assembly includes a support housing, a cover plate, and multiple partitions. The support housing has a storage space with an opening. The cover plate is disposed at the opening and connected to the support housing. The partitions are disposed within the storage space to divide the storage space into multiple smaller storage spaces. A movable component is connected to the supporting component and drives the supporting component to move; The camera component is connected to the end of the support component that is away from the moving component.

2. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes multiple sets of slide rails, which are spaced apart, and the partition is movably connected to any one of the slide rails.

3. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes multiple clamping members, which are spaced apart within the storage space.

4. The inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping element is an elastic gripper or a pneumatic gripper.

5. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component includes a shock absorber and a buffer pad, the supporting housing is connected to the shock absorber, and the buffer pad covers the outer surface of the shock absorber.

6. The inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving component also includes a plurality of casters, which are connected to the side of the shock absorber away from the support housing.

7. The inspection robot according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The support component also includes a power module, which has a charging interface located on the side of the storage space near the camera component.

8. The inspection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes a display and a camera. The display is connected to the side of the support housing away from the movable assembly, and the camera is connected to the side of the display away from the support housing. The camera and the display are electrically connected, and both the camera and the display are electrically connected to the power module.

9. The inspection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, The supporting housing is also provided with a heat dissipation space. The heat dissipation space is provided at intervals on the side of the storage space near the camera component. The supporting component also includes a heat dissipation component, which is provided in the heat dissipation space.

10. The inspection robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, Along the direction from the camera assembly to the moving assembly, the heat sink includes a first heat-conducting layer, a second heat-conducting layer, and a liquid cooling plate arranged sequentially. The camera assembly is connected to the first heat-conducting layer, and the power module is connected to the liquid cooling plate.

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