A drone-based robotic recycling mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of robot recycling mechanism based on unmanned aerial vehicle, it is related to recycling mechanism field.The utility model is connected with unmanned aerial vehicle by robot using the mode of rope plus simple hoisting, only needs to operate unmanned aerial vehicle to move up and down to complete the delivery and recovery of robot, simplifies operating procedure, it is conducive to large-scale technical popularization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of recycling mechanisms, and in particular to a robotic recycling mechanism based on drones. Background Technology

[0002] In hazardous scenarios where manual labor is difficult to access, such as geological exploration, geological disaster detection, high-altitude operations on power transmission lines, and wind turbine blade maintenance, the use of drones and robots is increasing. Currently, drones and robots are used independently; drones are mainly used for pod-borne inspections and material delivery, while robots are mainly used for ground operations, inspections, and material delivery. In practice, in many scenarios, drones and robots are often used in combination, and their working mode is as follows:

[0003] 1. The drone uses a hoisting device to deliver the robot to the work area. After the robot detaches, it performs various tasks.

[0004] 2. After the operation is completed, the drone is used to retrieve the robot. This application mode, which is used in high-altitude operations on power transmission lines, maintenance of wind turbine blades, geological exploration, and geological disaster detection, has been called the "drone plus robot" mode.

[0005] However, most drone deployment and retrieval robots use ropes and simple hoisting methods, which are unsafe, complex to operate, and mainly rely on manual labor, making it difficult to promote the technology on a large scale.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a drone-based robotic recycling mechanism to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The main objective of this invention is to provide a drone-based robotic recycling mechanism that can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0009] A drone-based robotic recycling mechanism includes a drone bottom shell and a mounting plate fixedly connected to the lower surface of the drone bottom shell. A fixed sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate. The end face of the fixed sleeve away from the mounting plate has evenly distributed rectangular grooves. The walls of the rectangular grooves have spiral grooves, and the walls of the spiral grooves have vertical grooves. A movable sleeve is slidably connected to the walls of the vertical grooves. A connecting spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable sleeve. A connecting column is slidably connected between multiple movable sleeves. A movable block is slidably connected to the walls of the vertical grooves. A limit block is installed above the movable block on the walls of the vertical grooves via a torsion spring.

[0010] A first spring is provided inside the fixed sleeve, and one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, a stop block is rotatably connected to the end of the vertical groove wall away from the movable sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the movable block near the limiting block has a first inclined groove, and the surface away from the limiting block has a second inclined groove and a third inclined groove.

[0013] Preferably, the spiral groove wall is fitted with an inclined block via a torsion spring on the side closest to the vertical groove.

[0014] Preferably, the end of the connecting column near the mounting plate has a circular groove that is evenly distributed in an annular pattern, the end of the connecting spring away from the movable sleeve is fixedly connected to the wall of the circular groove, and the movable sleeve is slidably connected to the circular groove.

[0015] Preferably, the rectangular groove wall has a fourth inclined groove.

[0016] Preferably, the vertical groove wall has a strip groove next to the movable block, and the movable block is slidably connected to the strip groove.

[0017] Preferably, a conical cover is fixedly connected to the end face of the fixed sleeve away from the mounting plate.

[0018] Beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. This drone-based robot retrieval mechanism can be connected to a robot via bolts using connecting columns, enabling the deployment and retrieval of the robot. In actual use, the robot is placed on the ground, and the drone moves from top to bottom. The movable sleeve is aligned with the rectangular groove, sliding along the walls of the rectangular and spiral grooves until it contacts the vertical groove wall. During deployment, the drone moves from top to bottom, and the movable sleeve contacts the first inclined groove on the surface of the movable block. As the robot contacts the ground, the movable sleeve moves the movable block away from the limiting block. During the subsequent separation of the drone and robot, the movable sleeve moves relative to the limiting block without causing the limiting block to rotate, completing the deployment. This eliminates the need for ropes and simple hoisting to connect the robot and drone; deployment and retrieval are achieved simply by moving the drone up and down, simplifying the operation and facilitating large-scale technology promotion.

[0021] 2. This drone-based robot recycling mechanism, through the setting of a conical cover, allows the drone to move from top to bottom on a slope surface. The movable sleeve can contact the inner surface of the conical cover and generate relative movement, which is conducive to the cooperation between the movable sleeve and the rectangular groove, thus facilitating the recycling of the robot. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the mounting plate of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the fixing sleeve of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the movable block of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. UAV bottom shell; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Fixing sleeve; 4. Rectangular groove; 5. Spiral groove; 6. Vertical groove; 7. Movable sleeve; 8. Connecting spring; 9. Connecting column; 10. Movable block; 11. Limiting block; 12. First spring; 13. Stop block; 14. First inclined groove; 15. Second inclined groove; 16. Third inclined groove; 17. Inclined block; 18. Circular groove; 19. Fourth inclined groove; 20. Strip groove; 21. Conical cover. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 6A robotic recycling mechanism based on a drone includes a drone bottom shell 1 and a mounting plate 2 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the drone bottom shell 1. A fixed sleeve 3 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 2. The end face of the fixed sleeve 3 away from the mounting plate 2 has evenly distributed rectangular grooves 4. The wall of the rectangular groove 4 has a spiral groove 5. The wall of the spiral groove 5 has a vertical groove 6. The wall of the vertical groove 6 is slidably connected to a movable sleeve 7. A connecting spring 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable sleeve 7. A connecting column 9 is slidably connected between multiple movable sleeves 7. A movable block 10 is slidably connected to the wall of the vertical groove 6. A limit block 11 is installed above the movable block 10 by a torsion spring.

[0031] A first spring 12 is provided inside the fixed sleeve 3, and one end of the first spring 12 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 2.

[0032] A stop block 13 is rotatably connected to the end of the vertical groove 6 away from the movable sleeve 7.

[0033] It should be noted that the connecting column 9 can be bolted to the robot, thus connecting the drone to the robot for deployment and retrieval. In actual use, the robot is placed on the ground, and the drone moves from top to bottom. Simply align the movable sleeve 7 with the rectangular groove 4. The movable sleeve 7 slides along the walls of the rectangular groove 4 and the spiral groove 5, eventually contacting the wall of the vertical groove 6. The first spring 12 is compressed, and then the drone moves away from the ground, creating a relative distance between the movable sleeve 7 and the vertical groove 6. When the movable sleeve 7 moves towards the limit block 11, the movable sleeve 7 is compressed and the movable block 10 moves with the movable sleeve 7, causing the limit block 11 to rotate. When the limit block 11 rotates 90 degrees, the end of the movable sleeve 7 away from the connecting column 9 contacts the movable block 10 and moves relative to it until the movable sleeve 7 contacts the surface of the limit block 11, thus limiting the movable sleeve 7 and completing the connection between the drone and the robot.

[0034] During the deployment process, as the drone moves from top to bottom, the movable sleeve 7 contacts the first inclined groove 14 on the surface of the movable block 10. As the robot contacts the ground, the movable sleeve 7 can move the movable block 10 away from the limiting block 11. Under the elastic force of the torsion spring, the limiting block 11 can return to its initial state after separating from the movable sleeve 7. Since the edge of the movable sleeve 7 away from the connecting column 9 is chamfered, the movable sleeve 7 can move relative to the limiting block 11 during the subsequent separation of the drone and the robot without causing the limiting block 11 to rotate. Then, the movable sleeve 7 contacts the stop block 13, which rotates. After that, the movable sleeve 7 separates from the vertical groove 6, completing the deployment. There is no need to use ropes and simple hoisting to connect the robot and the drone. The deployment and retrieval of the robot can be completed simply by operating the drone to move up and down, which simplifies the operation steps and facilitates large-scale technology promotion.

[0035] The surface of the movable block 10 near the limiting block 11 is provided with a first inclined groove 14, and the surface away from the limiting block 11 is provided with a second inclined groove 15 and a third inclined groove 16.

[0036] It should be noted that during the movement of the movable sleeve 7 along the wall of the spiral groove 5, it first contacts the surface of the third inclined groove 16, thereby driving the movable block 10 to move towards the stop block 13. The movable block 10 contacts the limiting block 11, causing the limiting block 11 to rotate. Then, after the movable sleeve 7 contacts the wall of the vertical groove 6, the movable sleeve 7 contacts the second inclined groove 15. Due to the elastic force of the connecting spring 8, the movable sleeve 7 can move together with the movable block 10 during the movement of the movable sleeve 7 along the wall of the vertical groove 6 towards the limiting block 11.

[0037] A circular groove 18 with uniform distribution in an annular pattern is opened at one end of the surface of the connecting column 9 near the mounting plate 2. The end of the connecting spring 8 away from the movable sleeve 7 is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the circular groove 18, and the movable sleeve 7 is slidably connected to the circular groove 18.

[0038] The vertical groove 6 has a strip groove 20 on its wall next to the movable block 10, and the movable block 10 is slidably connected to the strip groove 20;

[0039] Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment mainly addresses the connection problem between the drone and the robot when the robot is on a slope surface during the recovery process, i.e., when the robot is in an inclined state.

[0040] Specifically, a wedge 17 is installed on the side of the spiral groove 5 near the vertical groove 6 via a torsion spring;

[0041] The rectangular groove 4 has a fourth inclined groove 19 on its wall;

[0042] A conical cover 21 is fixedly connected to the end face of the fixed sleeve 3 away from the mounting plate 2;

[0043] It should be noted that, with the conical cover 21, when the robot is on a sloped surface, the movable sleeve 7 can contact the inner surface of the conical cover 21 and move relative to it as the drone moves from top to bottom. This facilitates the engagement of the movable sleeve 7 with the rectangular groove 4, which in turn facilitates the robot's retrieval. The fourth inclined groove 19 facilitates the engagement of the movable sleeve 7 with the rectangular groove 4. The inclined block 17 ensures that the movable sleeve 7 will not move along the wall of the spiral groove 5 as it moves from the end of the vertical groove 6 away from the stop block 13 towards the end closer to the stop block 13, thus ensuring stable operation during robot deployment and retrieval.

[0044] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A robotic recovery mechanism based on a drone, comprising a drone bottom shell (1) and a mounting plate (2) fixedly connected to the lower surface of the drone bottom shell (1), characterized in that: A fixed sleeve (3) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate (2). The fixed sleeve (3) has a rectangular groove (4) with uniform distribution on the end face away from the mounting plate (2). The wall of the rectangular groove (4) has a spiral groove (5). The wall of the spiral groove (5) has a vertical groove (6). The wall of the vertical groove (6) is slidably connected to a movable sleeve (7). The inner wall of the movable sleeve (7) is fixedly connected to a connecting spring (8). A connecting column (9) is slidably connected between multiple movable sleeves (7). The wall of the vertical groove (6) is slidably connected to a movable block (10). The wall of the vertical groove (6) is located above the movable block (10) and a limit block (11) is installed above it by a torsion spring. The fixed sleeve (3) is provided with a first spring (12), one end of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate (2).

2. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the vertical groove (6) away from the movable sleeve (7) is rotatably connected to a stop (13).

3. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the movable block (10) near the limiting block (11) is provided with a first inclined groove (14), and the surface away from the limiting block (11) is provided with a second inclined groove (15) and a third inclined groove (16).

4. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spiral groove (5) has an inclined block (17) installed on the side of the groove wall near the vertical groove (6) by a torsion spring.

5. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting column (9) has a circular groove (18) with uniform distribution in an annular pattern on one end near the mounting plate (2). The connecting spring (8) is fixedly connected to the wall of the circular groove (18) at the end away from the movable sleeve (7). The movable sleeve (7) is slidably connected to the circular groove (18).

6. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular groove (4) has a fourth inclined groove (19) on its wall.

7. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical groove (6) has a strip groove (20) on its wall next to the movable block (10), and the movable block (10) is slidably connected to the strip groove (20).

8. The drone-based robotic recycling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conical cover (21) is fixedly connected to the end face of the fixed sleeve (3) away from the mounting plate (2).

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