Adaptive automatic detection of garden robots
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521861393.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-30
AI Technical Summary
[0002]在园林管理领域，随着城市化进程的加快和生态建设的推进，园林规模持续扩大，植株种类日益丰富，传统依赖人工的管理模式已难以应对复杂的养护需求，传统园林管理中，工作人员需承担修剪、病虫害监测、喷药除草等大量重复性劳动，不仅劳动强度大、工作效率低，且长期暴露于杀虫剂、除草剂等有毒药剂环境中，健康风险极高，同时，人工成本的逐年攀升进一步加重了园林管理的经济负担，而少量人员负责大面积园林时，易因精力有限导致植株问题被遗漏，影响园林的美观性与生态价值，甚至造成经济损失
1.通过驱动件能够在地面通过履带轮行驶，且能够对园林进行喷药灌溉，该产品主要通过STM32单片机作为主脑，来实现对机器人的控制，比如设定记忆路线（机器可以定时定点在规定路线进行园林维护）、环境实时监测（通过摄像头与传感器的结合，探测实时温度，摄像头则对园林情况进行分析等）、喷药情况（对于摄像头进行分辨的植物的情况后，对其喷灌固定药量）等，通过供电模块为采用清洁能源（太阳能）和电池结合的方式，传感模块能够对路线和植株进行观察和判断，利用蓝牙模块可以用来接收使用者信息，在晴天可以持续工作，在遇见特殊天气业能够迅速返回起点，等待人为的电源补充。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of detection garden robots, specifically an adaptive automatic detection garden robot. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of garden management, with the acceleration of urbanization and the advancement of ecological construction, the scale of gardens continues to expand and the variety of plants becomes increasingly rich. The traditional management model that relies on manual labor is no longer able to cope with the complex maintenance needs. In traditional garden management, staff members have to undertake a lot of repetitive labor such as pruning, monitoring pests and diseases, and spraying pesticides and weeds. Not only is the labor intensity high and the work efficiency low, but they are also exposed to toxic agents such as pesticides and herbicides for a long time, which poses a very high health risk. At the same time, the rising labor costs year by year further increase the economic burden of garden management. When a small number of people are responsible for a large area of gardens, they are prone to overlooking plant problems due to limited energy, which affects the aesthetics and ecological value of the garden and may even cause economic losses.
[0003] To alleviate the above problems, some mechanized equipment, such as spraying drones, has emerged on the market. However, these devices have significant limitations: First, they have a high operating threshold, requiring professional training before use. This makes them difficult for users with lower levels of education or older individuals to master, easily leading to uneven spraying, missed areas, or overspraying, thus affecting the maintenance effect. Second, they are economically expensive, with the initial purchase cost of agricultural drones ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. Furthermore, their short battery life and high replacement costs make them unaffordable for small-scale garden managers. Third, their operational performance is significantly limited by the environment, with limited payload and endurance. A single flight lasts only 8-20 minutes, requiring frequent returns for refueling, resulting in low efficiency. They also cannot operate normally in environments with wind speeds exceeding level 3, rain, or high temperatures. Obstacles such as power lines and trees in the field also restrict their flight path, making them less versatile. Furthermore, existing equipment is mostly focused on a single function (such as spraying pesticides) and lacks the ability to adaptively detect the garden environment. It cannot adjust its operation strategy in real time according to the plant growth status, pest and disease conditions, etc., making it difficult to achieve refined management. Agricultural production areas have rugged terrain and cannot be adapted to mountainous, flat, and hilly areas. It can be used on steep slopes or tops of rocks, but it cannot guarantee that the machine can stop smoothly on them. For example, it cannot automatically identify information such as plant health status and soil moisture, resulting in waste of resources or inadequate maintenance. Therefore, developing a garden robot with adaptive automatic detection capabilities can not only replace manual labor in performing toxic and harmful tasks, reducing health risks and labor costs, but also overcome the limitations of existing equipment in terms of operational complexity, cost, and environmental adaptability, achieving accurate perception and intelligent management of the garden environment. This is of great significance for improving garden maintenance efficiency, reducing management costs, and ensuring ecological security. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive automatic detection garden robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adaptive automatic detection garden robot, comprising a robot base, a connecting seat mounted on the base via a rotating seat, a mounting bracket for supporting spray bottles mounted on the top of the connecting seat via a mounting plate, an adjusting component for adjusting the height of a supporting camera mounted on the top of the connecting seat and on one side of the mounting plate, a mounting bracket mounted on the top of the connecting seat and on the other side of the mounting bracket, a control chassis mounted on the top of the mounting bracket via a mounting plate, a power supply module mounted on the top of the control chassis, a sensing module connected to the power supply module, the sensing module further comprising a Bluetooth module for receiving user information, and driving components mounted on both sides of the base.
[0006] Preferably, the adjusting component includes an insertion block fixedly connected to the top of the connecting seat, support frames hinged to both sides of the insertion block, a connecting frame hinged to one end of the support frame, the two connecting frames being hinged together by a slider, a lead screw passing through the insertion block and the slider, a motor being installed inside the insertion block and at the bottom of the lead screw, the lead screw passing through the slider and being screwed to it, and a camera being installed on one side of the connecting frame by bolts.
[0007] Preferably, the driving component includes drive wheels rotatably mounted on both sides of the base, driven wheels mounted on both sides of the base and diagonally below the drive wheels, and large rollers mounted on both sides of the base near the other end. Tracks are fitted around the drive wheels and the large rollers.
[0008] Preferably, multiple shock absorbers are hinged to both sides of the base via fixed rods, and multiple connecting rods are hinged to both sides of the base via fixed columns. A rotating wheel is rotatably mounted on one side of each connecting rod, and the connecting rod is hinged to the shock absorber.
[0009] Preferably, the power supply module includes a battery block installed on one side of the control chassis, and a solar panel is installed on the top of the control chassis.
[0010] Preferably, a nozzle is installed on the top of the spray bottle, and a control valve is installed on the top of the nozzle via a microcontroller.
[0011] Preferably, auxiliary wheels are installed on both sides of the base and on the other side of the drive wheel, and the auxiliary wheels are located inside the track.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This robot can move on the ground via tracked wheels and spray pesticides and irrigate gardens. It primarily uses an STM32 microcontroller as its main control unit to manage the robot, including setting and memorizing routes (allowing it to perform garden maintenance at designated times and locations), real-time environmental monitoring (using a combination of cameras and sensors to detect real-time temperature, with the camera analyzing the garden's condition), and pesticide spraying (spraying a fixed amount of pesticide based on the plant's condition as identified by the camera). The power supply module combines clean energy (solar energy) and batteries. The sensor module observes and assesses the route and plants. A Bluetooth module receives user information. It can operate continuously in sunny weather and quickly return to its starting point in inclement weather, awaiting manual power replenishment.
[0013] 2. The lead screw, as a key transmission component of this mechanical device, drives the slider to move up and down. The slider, in turn, causes the two hinged support frames and connecting frames to extend and compress at different angles, adjusting the position or angle of the pesticide spraying device. Simultaneously, the connecting frame moves the camera, which monitors or records the operating status and detects the condition of plants in the garden. If yellowing leaves are detected, or if small insects are detected on the trees, a certain volume of pesticide is sprayed. The connecting frame and support frames together form a support structure, adjusting the rotation speed and direction of the lead screw in real time to ensure the spraying device accurately reaches the predetermined position or angle. The support frames ensure the stability and reliability of the entire device. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a left-side sectional perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front sectional perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 4 The overall structure of this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Rotating seat; 3. Connecting seat; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Spray bottle; 6. Placement rack; 7. Camera; 8. Mounting seat; 9. Control box; 10. Power supply module; 11. Sensor module; 12. Bluetooth module; 13. Insertion block; 14. Support frame; 15. Connecting frame; 16. Slider; 17. Lead screw; 18. Motor; 19. Drive wheel; 20. Driven wheel; 21. Large roller; 22. Track; 23. Fixed rod; 24. Shock absorber; 25. Fixed column; 26. Connecting rod; 27. Rotating wheel; 28. Battery block; 29. Solar panel; 30. Nozzle; 31. Control valve; 32. Auxiliary wheel. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example
[0017] Please refer to Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an adaptive automatic detection garden robot, including a robot base 1. A connecting seat 3 is mounted on the base 1 via a rotating seat 2. A mounting bracket 6 for supporting a spray bottle 5 is mounted on the top of the connecting seat 3 via a mounting plate 4. An adjusting component for adjusting the height of a camera 7 is mounted on the top of the connecting seat 3 and on one side of the mounting plate 4. A mounting seat 8 is mounted on the top of the connecting seat 3 and on the other side of the mounting bracket 6. A control box 9 is mounted on the top of the mounting seat 8 via the mounting plate 4. A power supply module 10 is mounted on the top of the control box 9. The power supply module 10 is connected to a sensing module 11. The sensing module 11 also includes a Bluetooth module 12 for receiving user information. Driving components are mounted on both sides of the base 1. The power supply module 10 includes a battery block 28 mounted on one side of the control box 9. A solar panel 29 is mounted on the top of the control box 9. A nozzle 30 is mounted on the top of the spray bottle 5. A control valve 31 is mounted on the top of the nozzle 30 via a microcontroller.
[0018] Additionally, the robot can travel on the ground via 22 tracks using a drive mechanism and can spray pesticides and irrigate gardens. The product primarily uses an STM32 microcontroller as its main processor to control the robot, including setting and memorizing routes (allowing the robot to perform garden maintenance at designated times and locations), real-time environmental monitoring (using a combination of camera 7 and sensors to detect real-time temperature, while camera 7 analyzes the garden's condition), and pesticide spraying status (spraying a fixed amount of pesticide based on the plant conditions identified by camera 7). The power supply module 10 combines clean energy (solar energy) with batteries. The sensor module 11 observes and assesses the route and plants. The Bluetooth module 12 can receive user information. It can operate continuously in sunny weather and quickly return to its starting point in adverse weather conditions, awaiting manual power replenishment.
[0019] In addition, the solar panel 29 serves as the main energy source, continuously providing power to the device, while the battery pack 28 acts as a backup power source when solar energy is insufficient, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the device. In case of cloudy or rainy weather, the machine will also look for a location where the sun can shine. If the power consumption is about to fall below the level consumed on the return route and no energy has been found to replenish it, the robot will automatically return to the starting point and wait for human power replenishment to avoid power outages in the garden, which would require manpower to search for power.
[0020] Furthermore, the spray bottle 5 contains water, insecticide, and nutrient supplements. The nozzle is controlled by an STM32 microcontroller to open and close valve 31. When the camera 7 detects that the plant needs nutrient supplementation or insecticide treatment, the microcontroller analyzes the plant's condition using a database, determining whether it lacks nutrients (e.g., yellowing leaves) or needs insecticide treatment. It then calculates the amount of pesticide needed to meet the criteria. After calculation, a signal is sent to the valve to open it. At this point, the water or pesticide inside the bottle is sprayed evenly onto the plant in a mist form under pressure, ensuring that the plant can fully absorb the water or pesticide while avoiding water and pesticide accumulation. The nozzle design allows the water mist or pesticide to accurately cover the target area, improving the effectiveness of hydration or insecticide treatment.
[0021] Specifically, the adjusting component includes an insertion block 13 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting seat 3, support frames 14 hinged to both sides of the insertion block 13, a connecting frame 15 hinged to one end of the support frame 14, the two connecting frames 15 being hinged together by a slider 16, a lead screw 17 passing through between the insertion block 13 and the slider 16, a motor 18 installed inside the insertion block 13 and at the bottom of the lead screw 17, the lead screw 17 passing through the slider 16 and being screwed to it, and a camera 7 being installed on one side of the connecting frame 15 by bolts.
[0022] Among them, the lead screw 17 is the key transmission element of the mechanical device. The lead screw 17 can drive the slider 16 to move up and down. The slider 16 can drive the two hinged support frames 14 and connecting frames 15 to change angles and extend and compress, which is used to adjust the position or angle of the pesticide spraying device. At the same time, the connecting frame 15 can drive the camera 7 to change position. The camera 7 is responsible for monitoring or recording the operating status and detecting the condition of plants in the garden. If yellowing leaves are detected, or if small insects are detected in the trees, a certain volume of pesticide will be sprayed. The connecting frame 15 and the support frame 14 together form a support structure, which adjusts the rotation speed and direction of the lead screw 17 in real time to ensure that the spraying device accurately reaches the predetermined position or angle, while the lifting frame ensures the stability and reliability of the entire device.
[0023] More specifically, the drive components include drive wheels 19 rotatably mounted on both sides of the base 1, driven wheels 20 mounted on both sides of the base 1 and diagonally below the drive wheels 19, large rollers 21 mounted on both sides of the base 1 near the other end, tracks 22 fitted on the outer sides of the drive wheels 19 and the large rollers 21, multiple shock absorbers 24 hinged to both sides of the base 1 via fixing rods 23, multiple connecting rods 26 hinged to both sides of the base 1 via fixing columns 25, rotating wheels 27 rotatably mounted on one side of the connecting rods 26, the connecting rods 26 hinged to the shock absorbers 24, and auxiliary wheels 32 mounted on both sides of the base 1 and on the other side of the drive wheels 19, the auxiliary wheels 32 being located inside the tracks 22.
[0024] Furthermore, the rotation of the drive wheel 19 drives the external track 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the large roller 21 to rotate. Due to the uneven terrain of agricultural production areas, the large roller 21 is made of hard rubber, which ensures grip while reducing tire noise. The three rotating wheels 27 in the middle are shock-absorbing wheels, which are connected and fixed by shock absorbers 24 and connecting rods 26. When there is uneven ground on a steep slope, these wheels can make the machine's track 22 sink into the top of rocks or small slopes, generating stronger grip and ensuring that the machine stays close to the ground and is not easy to slip down steep slopes. If the ground is flat, the track 22 can also provide strong grip. The auxiliary wheel 32 can support the track 22 upwards, increasing the tension of the track 22.
[0025] Working principle: First, the drive wheel 19 rotates, which in turn drives the external track 22 to rotate. The external track 22 drives the large roller 21 to rotate. The three rotating wheels 27 are shock-absorbing wheels, connected and fixed by shock absorbers 24 and connecting rods 26. When there is uneven ground on a steep slope, the track 22 moves by sinking into the rocks or the top of the small slope. The camera 7 is responsible for monitoring or recording the operation status and detecting the condition of plants in the garden. If yellowing leaves are detected, the motor 18 drives the lead screw 17 to rotate, and the lead screw 17 drives the sliding... Block 16 moves up and down, while slider 16 can drive the two hinged support frames 14 and connecting frame 15 to change angles and extend and compress. When camera 7 detects that the plant needs to be supplemented with nutrients or pests, the main control microcontroller will combine the database to analyze the plant condition and calculate the amount of medicine required to complete the target. After the calculation is completed, a signal is sent to the valve to open it. At this time, the water or medicine in the bottle is sprayed evenly on the plant in a mist form through the nozzle under pressure, ensuring that the plant can fully absorb water or medicine.
[0026] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.
[0027] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An adaptive automatic detection garden robot, including a robot base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is equipped with a connecting seat (3) via a rotating seat (2). The top of the connecting seat (3) is equipped with a support frame (6) for supporting the spray bottle (5) via a mounting plate (4). The top of the connecting seat (3) and on one side of the mounting plate (4) is equipped with an adjustment component for adjusting the height of the supporting camera (7). The top of the connecting seat (3) and on the other side of the support frame (6) is equipped with a mounting seat (8). The top of the mounting seat (8) is equipped with a control box (9) via the mounting plate (4). The top of the control box (9) is equipped with a power supply module (10). The power supply module (10) is connected to a sensing module (11). The sensing module (11) also includes a Bluetooth module (12) for receiving user information. The base (1) is equipped with driving components on both sides.
2. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting component includes an insertion block (13) fixedly connected to the top of the connecting seat (3), a support frame (14) hinged to both sides of the insertion block (13), a connecting frame (15) hinged to one end of the support frame (14), the two connecting frames (15) being hinged together by a slider (16), a lead screw (17) passing through the insertion block (13) and the slider (16), a motor (18) being installed inside the insertion block (13) and at the bottom of the lead screw (17), the lead screw (17) passing through the slider (16) and being screwed to it, and one side of the connecting frame (15) being installed with a camera (7) by bolts.
3. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component includes drive wheels (19) that are rotatably mounted on both sides of the base (1), driven wheels (20) that are mounted on both sides of the base (1) and below the drive wheels (19), and large rollers (21) that are mounted on both sides of the base (1) and near the other end, and tracks (22) that are fitted on the outer sides of the drive wheels (19) and the large rollers (21).
4. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple shock absorbers (24) are hinged to both sides of the base (1) via fixed rods (23). Multiple connecting rods (26) are hinged to both sides of the base (1) via fixed columns (25). A rotating wheel (27) is rotatably installed on one side of the connecting rod (26). The connecting rod (26) is hinged to the shock absorber (24).
5. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power supply module (10) includes a battery block (28) installed on one side of the control box (9), and a solar panel (29) is installed on the top of the control box (9).
6. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the spray bottle (5) is equipped with a nozzle (30), and the top of the nozzle (30) is equipped with a control valve (31) via a microcontroller.
7. The adaptive automatic detection garden robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: Auxiliary wheels (32) are installed on both sides of the base (1) and on the other side of the drive wheel (19), and the auxiliary wheels (32) are located inside the track (22).