Drying apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a drying device. The drying device comprises a drying structure, a storage structure connected to the drying structure and located below the drying structure, the storage structure having a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space, a mechanical arm movably connected to the drying structure or the storage structure, a mechanical hand movably arranged at the end of the mechanical arm, and an environment detection member arranged at at least one of the drying structure, the storage structure, the mechanical arm and the mechanical hand. The mechanical arm is configured to move a target object at the drying structure to the storage space. The application detects the environmental conditions through the environment detection member, moves the target object to the storage space through the mechanical arm and the mechanical hand when the environment changes, realizes automatic and intelligent collection, protects the target object through the storage structure to prevent it from being contaminated (e.g. wet), and makes the drying device have drying and automatic collection functions, can increase functional diversity, improve work efficiency, and protect user health.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of drying technology, and more specifically, to a drying device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, clothes drying racks on the market have relatively limited functions, lacking automatic clothes collection capabilities, and their automation and intelligence levels are relatively low. If the weather changes and users are unable to collect their dried items (such as clothes or sheets), the drying rack cannot protect them, potentially causing them to become soiled, such as getting wet or dusty. This not only fails to effectively clean and dry the items but may also require rewashing, wasting the user's time and effort, prolonging drying time, and reducing drying efficiency. Furthermore, using soiled items poses a health risk to the user. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the shortcomings of existing methods by proposing a drying device to solve the technical problem that existing clothes dryers do not have an automatic clothes-collecting function and cannot protect the dried items.

[0004] This application provides a drying device, including: Drying structure; A storage structure is connected to and located below the drying structure; the storage structure has a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space. A robotic arm that is movably connected to a drying or storage structure; A robotic arm, movably mounted at the end of a robotic arm; Environmental monitoring devices are installed at least one of the drying structure, storage structure, robotic arm, and robotic hand; The robotic arm is configured to move the target object at the drying structure to the storage space.

[0005] Optionally, the environmental monitoring components include at least one of the following: rainwater monitoring components, humidity monitoring components, wind speed monitoring components, dust monitoring components, and temperature monitoring components.

[0006] Optionally, the drying device includes at least one of the following: The storage structure and the drying structure are detachably connected; The opening is located on the top or side of the storage structure.

[0007] Optionally, the drying device also includes: arm drive components and transmission components, each movably mounted on the drying structure; The arm drive component is connected to the transmission assembly; The transmission component is connected to the front end of the robotic arm.

[0008] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes: The first base is installed on the drying structure; A screw is rotatably mounted on a first base about its own axis; the screw is connected to an arm drive component; An anti-rotation rod is mounted on the first base parallel to the screw. The movable seat is threadedly connected to the screw and slides with the anti-rotation rod; The front end of the robotic arm is mounted on a mobile base.

[0009] Optionally, the first base includes: a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate, each fixedly connected to the base plate; The first end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first side plate, and the second end passes through the through hole on the second side plate and is connected to the arm drive component. The two ends of the anti-rotation rod are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0010] Optionally, the drying device includes at least one of the following: The rotating connector and the third side plate fixedly connected to the first base; the arm drive includes: a motor mounted on the third side plate; one end of the rotating connector is connected to the second end of the screw, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor; The number of anti-rotation rods is at least two; at least two anti-rotation rods are arranged in parallel on the outer periphery of the screw.

[0011] Optionally, the robotic arm includes: The second base is movably mounted on the drying structure; At least two limb assemblies that are rotatably connected in sequence are rotatably mounted on a second base; The robotic arm is movably mounted on the last segment assembly, which is located away from the second base.

[0012] Optionally, the drying structure includes: a main unit assembly and a drying rod assembly connected together; The robotic arm is movably connected to at least one of the main unit assembly and the drying rack assembly; The robotic arm is configured to move the target object from the drying space of the drying rack assembly to the storage space.

[0013] Optionally, the drying device also includes at least one of the following: The control unit is configured to control the robotic arm and robotic hand to move the target object to the storage space according to environmental conditions; A visual recognition structure, located at at least one of a drying structure, a storage structure, a robotic arm, and a robotic hand, is configured to identify the location of a target object.

[0014] The beneficial technical effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include: In this embodiment, the drying structure supports the storage structure, robotic arm, robotic hand, and environmental monitoring components, and is used to hold and dry target objects (such as clothing). The storage structure protects the target objects (e.g., from rain or dust), and the target objects can be stored in the storage space of the storage structure. The robotic hand is used to grasp or release the target objects. The robotic arm is movable relative to the drying and storage structures, allowing it to move the robotic hand and the target objects it grasps, thereby adjusting the position of the target objects.

[0015] Environmental monitoring devices are used to detect the environmental conditions of the drying device or the environmental conditions within the drying space defined by the drying structure. Based on the environmental conditions detected by the monitoring devices, a robotic arm can be controlled to grasp the target object being dried at the drying structure. The robotic arm can also be controlled to move the robotic arm and the grasped target object to the storage space of the storage structure. The storage structure then protects the target object, enabling automatic and intelligent retrieval. This gives the drying device not only a drying function but also an automatic retrieval function, increasing its functional versatility and practicality, and improving its automation and intelligence.

[0016] When the environment changes, robotic arms and hands can move target objects to the storage space of the storage structure. The storage structure can protect the target objects, preventing them from getting dirty (such as getting wet or dusty) when the environment changes. Users do not need to collect them themselves, which can save users time and energy, improve work efficiency, and protect users' health.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure connecting a drying device and a target object according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the drying rod assembly, environmental monitoring component, and storage structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5A schematic diagram illustrating the connection between the main unit and the lighting unit of a drying device provided in this application embodiment; Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between the main unit, drying unit, and lifting unit of a drying device. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main unit component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the drying component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is another schematic diagram of the drying component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the arm drive component, transmission assembly, robotic arm, and robotic hand of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between the arm drive component and transmission assembly of a drying device according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the connection between the robotic arm and the robotic hand of a drying device provided in this application embodiment; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure connecting the fourth segment component of a drying device and a robotic arm, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure label: 100 - Drying equipment; 10-Host components; 11-Box body fastener; 12-Side panel; 13-Side panel cover; 14-Bottom plate; 20-Drying rod assembly; 21-Drying rod; 22-Bracket; 30 - Robotic arm; 31-Second base; 321-First limb assembly; 322-Second limb assembly; 323-Third limb assembly; 324-Fourth limb assembly; 33-Limb drive component; 34-Rotation limit plate; 40 - Storage structure; 41-Storage box or storage cover; 42-Hook; 50-Robotic arm; 51-First grappling hook forearm; 52-Second grappling hook forearm; 53-First grappling hook rear arm; 54-Second grappling hook rear arm; 55-First linkage; 56-Second linkage; 57-Grapple drive component; 60-arm drive unit; 70 - Transmission components; 71-First base; 711-Base plate; 712-First side plate; 713-Second side plate; 72-Screw; 73-Anti-rotation rod; 74-Moving seat; 81-Rotating connector; 82-Third side plate; 90 - Environmental testing equipment; 110 - Drying assembly; 111-Upper shell of air duct; 112-Lower shell of air duct; 113-Impeller; 114-Motor; 115-Heating module; 120-Lifting assembly; 121-Motor; 122-Reel; 123-Wire rope; 124-Scissors frame; 130 - Lighting components; 200 - Target object. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the terms "described" and "the" as used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the described features and / or components, but does not exclude other features, information, data, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof supported by the art. The term "and / or" as used herein refers to at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, "A and / or B" can be implemented as "A," or as "B," or as "A and B."

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] The drying device provided in this application aims to solve the technical problems of related technologies, such as the lack of automatic clothes-collecting function, inability to protect dried items, relatively simple functions, and relatively low levels of automation and intelligence.

[0024] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments can be referenced, borrowed, or combined with each other, and the same terms, similar features, and similar implementation steps in different embodiments will not be described again.

[0025] This application provides a drying device 100, the structural schematic diagram of which is shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drying device 100 includes: Drying structure; The storage structure 40 is connected to the drying structure and is located below the drying structure; the storage structure 40 has a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space. The robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the drying or storage structure; The robotic arm 50 is movably mounted at the end of the robotic arm 30; Environmental monitoring component 90 is installed at at least one of the drying structure, storage structure 40, robotic arm 30, and robotic hand 50.

[0026] The robotic arm 30 is configured to move the target object 200 at the drying structure to the storage space.

[0027] In this embodiment, the drying structure supports the storage structure 40, the robotic arm 30, the robotic hand 50, and the environmental detection device 90, and is used to support and dry the target object 200 (e.g., clothing). The storage structure 40 protects the target object 200 (e.g., from rain or dust), and the target object 200 can be stored in the storage space of the storage structure 40. The robotic hand 50 is used to grasp or release the target object 200. The robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the drying and storage structures, allowing the robotic arm 30 to move the robotic hand 50 and the target object 200 it grasps, thereby adjusting the position of the target object 200.

[0028] The environmental detection component 90 is used to detect the environmental conditions of the drying device 100 or the environmental conditions of the drying space defined by the drying structure. Based on the environmental conditions detected by the environmental detection component 90, the robotic arm 50 can be controlled to grab the target object 200 drying at the drying structure, and the robotic arm 30 can be controlled to move the robotic arm 50 and the target object 200 grabbed by the robotic arm 50 to the storage space of the storage structure 40. Thus, the target object 200 is protected by the storage structure 40, realizing automatic and intelligent retrieval. This makes the drying device not only have a drying function but also an automatic retrieval function, increasing its functional diversity and practicality, and improving its automation and intelligence.

[0029] When the environment changes, the robotic arm 30 and robotic hand 50 can move the target object 200 to the storage space of the storage structure 40. The storage structure 40 can protect the target object 200, thereby preventing the target object 200 from getting dirty (such as getting wet or dusty) when the environment changes. The user does not need to collect it personally, which can save the user's time and energy, improve work efficiency, and protect the user's health.

[0030] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 can carry the target object 200 into the storage space through the opening of the storage structure 40. The storage structure 40 is arranged below the drying structure, so there is no need to open up additional space to arrange the storage structure 40, which can reduce the area occupied by the drying device 100 and save space.

[0031] Of course, in this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 and robotic hand 50 can also retrieve the target object 200 stored in the storage structure 40 and hang it on the drying structure for drying as needed. For example, when rain or wind is detected, the target object 200 on the drying structure can be retrieved into the storage structure 40 to avoid getting wet or dusty. When the rain stops or the wind subsides, the target object 200 can be retrieved from the storage structure 40 and hung on the drying structure for drying.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the end of the robotic arm 30 refers to the tail end of the robotic arm 30 away from the drying structure, that is, the very end of the robotic arm 30. The front end of the robotic arm 30 refers to the head end of the robotic arm 30 closer to the drying structure, that is, the very beginning of the robotic arm 30. The end and the front end of the robotic arm 30 form the two ends of the robotic arm 30.

[0033] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the target object 200 or item includes, but is not limited to, clothing or household items (such as curtains, kitchen textiles, duvet covers or sheets, towels or bath towels, etc.) and any other items that need to be dried or can be dried.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the application, the environmental conditions that can be detected by the environmental detection device 90 include, but are not limited to, whether there is rainfall, humidity, dust content and temperature in the environment or drying space where the drying device 100 is located.

[0035] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the environmental detection component 90 includes at least one of a rainwater detection component, a humidity detection component, a wind speed detection component, a dust detection component, and a temperature detection component.

[0036] In this embodiment, a rain detection device is used to detect whether rainfall occurs and the amount of rainfall. A humidity detection device is used to detect ambient humidity or air humidity. A wind speed detection device is used to detect ambient wind speed or airflow speed in the environment. A dust detection device is used to detect the amount or concentration of dust in the environment. A temperature detection device is used to detect ambient temperature and can also detect the temperature of the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) to determine whether the object is dry. By detecting the above parameters, it can be determined whether the target object 200 being dried needs to be moved to a storage space, thereby enabling effective protection and drying of the target object 200.

[0037] Optionally, in this embodiment, the rain detection device includes, but is not limited to, a rain sensor. When the rain sensor detects rain, it drives the robotic arm 30 to move the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) and place it in the storage structure 40, thus achieving intelligent clothing collection.

[0038] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the rain detection element may include a rain gauge sensor or a raindrop sensor, depending on actual needs.

[0039] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the humidity detection device includes, but is not limited to, a humidity sensor or a hygrometer.

[0040] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the wind speed detection device includes, but is not limited to, an anemometer or wind speed measuring instrument.

[0041] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the dust detection device includes, but is not limited to, a dust concentration sensor or a dust sensor.

[0042] Optionally, in this embodiment, the temperature detection device includes, but is not limited to, a temperature sensor or a temperature detector. The temperature sensor can be an infrared temperature sensor.

[0043] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, weather forecast information can also be obtained directly from the meteorological department using the environmental monitoring device 90, depending on actual needs.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the storage structure 40 includes: a storage box or storage cover 41.

[0045] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the storage box or storage cover 41 includes a waterproof layer, which may be made of waterproof material or water-resistant material.

[0046] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the storage box or storage cover 41 includes a dustproof layer made of dustproof material.

[0047] In this embodiment of the application, by designing a waterproof or dustproof layer in the storage box or storage cover 41, the storage box or storage cover 41 can be waterproof, waterproof, or dustproof, preventing the target object 200 from getting wet or dusty, thus achieving effective protection.

[0048] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage box or storage cover 41 includes an insulation layer made of insulation material. The opening of the storage box or storage cover 41 is provided with an openable door or a removable cover (not shown in the figure). When the storage box or storage cover 41 is not storing items or is about to store items, the door or cover can be opened. When items are stored in the storage box or storage cover 41, the door or cover can be closed. Because of the insulation layer, the stored items can be kept warm, avoiding the problem of items not drying in time due to low ambient temperature.

[0049] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the openable / closable method includes, but is not limited to, a pivotal connection. The detachable method includes, but is not limited to, a snap-fit ​​or a screw connection.

[0050] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the storage box or storage cover 41 can be a drying box or an insulated box.

[0051] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown in this embodiment, the storage structure 40 is detachably connected to the drying structure, facilitating assembly and disassembly and making operation convenient. When the storage structure 40 may be used (e.g., when the user is not at home), it can be assembled onto the drying structure to facilitate timely storage of the target object 200 according to weather changes; when the storage structure 40 is not needed, it can be removed to increase the drying space. The storage structure 40 serves as a temporary storage box or temporary storage cover.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the storage structure 40 further includes a hook 42, which is fixedly connected to the storage box or storage cover 41. The hook 42 can be used to hang the storage box or storage cover 41 on the drying structure.

[0053] Optionally, in this embodiment, the opening is located at the top of the storage structure 40. The circumferential side walls and bottom wall of the storage box or storage cover 41 form a storage space. The robotic arm 30 pulls the grasped target object 200 into the storage space through the top opening. The circumferential side walls and bottom wall of the storage box or storage cover 41 can provide full-range protection for the target object 200.

[0054] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the opening can also be provided on the side of the storage structure 40 as needed.

[0055] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably mounted on the drying structure. The robotic arm 30 can drive the robotic hand 50 and the target object 200 (such as clothing) it grasps to move relative to the drying structure, thereby moving the target object 200 to the storage space.

[0056] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying device 100 further includes an arm drive member 60 and a transmission assembly 70, each movably disposed on the drying structure. The arm drive member 60 is connected to the transmission assembly 70. The transmission assembly 70 is connected to the front end of the robotic arm 30 to drive the robotic arm 30 to move.

[0057] In this embodiment, the drying structure supports an arm drive 60 and a transmission assembly 70. The arm drive 60 drives the transmission assembly 70, providing power to the transmission assembly 70. The transmission assembly 70 transmits power to the robotic arm 30, causing the robotic arm 30 to move relative to the drying structure, thereby moving the robotic hand 50 and the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) it grasps together, so as to move the target object 200 to the storage space.

[0058] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the transmission assembly 70 includes: a first base 71, a screw 72, an anti-rotation rod 73, and a movable seat 74. The first base 71 is mounted on a drying structure (e.g., the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20). The screw 72 is rotatably mounted on the first base 71 about its own axis; the screw 72 is connected to the arm drive member 60. The anti-rotation rod 73 is mounted on the first base 71 parallel to the screw 72. The movable seat 74 is threadedly connected to the screw 72 and slidably engaged with the anti-rotation rod 73. The front end of the robotic arm 30 is mounted on the movable seat 74.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first base 71 supports the screw 72, the anti-rotation rod 73, and the movable seat 74. The arm drive 60 drives the screw 72 to rotate relative to the first base 71 (i.e., relative to the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20). Driven by the screw 72, the movable seat 74 tends to rotate. The anti-rotation rod 73 prevents the movable seat 74 from rotating, thus converting the rotational tendency of the movable seat 74 into movement along the extension direction of the screw 72, allowing the movable seat 74 to move along with the robotic arm 30. The anti-rotation rod 73 is parallel to the screw 72, providing a guiding effect for the movement of the movable seat 74 along the extension direction of the screw 72.

[0060] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first base 71 is fixedly installed on the main unit assembly 10. Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the first base 71 can also be fixedly installed on the drying rod assembly 20 (e.g., drying rod 21 or bracket 22) according to actual needs.

[0061] Optionally, in this embodiment, the screw 72 includes, but is not limited to, a lead screw.

[0062] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the first base 71 includes a base plate 711 and a first side plate 712 and a second side plate 713, each fixedly connected to the base plate 711. The first end of the screw 72 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 712, and the second end passes through a through hole in the second side plate 713 and is connected to the arm drive member 60. Both ends of the anti-rotation rod 73 are fixedly connected to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713, respectively.

[0063] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713 are arranged in parallel and along the extension direction of the screw 72.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first end of the screw 72 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 712 via a bearing.

[0065] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a rotating connector 81 and a third side plate 82 fixedly connected to the first base 71 (specifically). The arm drive 60 includes a motor mounted on the third side plate 82; one end of the rotating connector 81 is connected to the second end of the screw 72, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor. The rotating shaft of the motor drives the screw 72 to rotate through the rotating connector 81, improving the degree of automation.

[0066] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the rotating connector 81 includes, but is not limited to, a rotary joint.

[0067] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the third side plate 82 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 711 and is arranged parallel to the second side plate 713. The third side plate 82 is arranged on the side of the second side plate 713 away from the first side plate 712.

[0068] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown in the embodiment of this application, the arm drive 60 is installed on the side of the third side plate 82 away from the second side plate 713.

[0069] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the arm drive component 60 may include a crank handle or handwheel rotatably mounted on the third side plate 82, and the crank handle or handwheel is connected to the rotating connector 81. The rotating connector 81 and the screw 72 may be rotated in sequence by manually turning the crank handle or handwheel.

[0070] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the number of anti-rotation rods 73 is at least two; at least two anti-rotation rods 73 are arranged in parallel on the outer periphery of the screw 72. This design can improve the anti-rotation effect and guiding function of the movable seat 74, and improve the stability of the movement of the movable seat 74.

[0071] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, at least two anti-rotation rods 73 are respectively fixedly connected at both ends to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713.

[0072] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, there are two anti-rotation rods 73. The first anti-rotation rod 73 is arranged parallel to the top of the screw 72, and the second anti-rotation rod 73 is arranged parallel to the bottom of the screw 72. The movable seat 74 is provided with a threaded hole for threaded engagement with the screw 72 and a through hole for sliding engagement with the two anti-rotation rods 73. The two anti-rotation rods 73 are correspondingly inserted into the two through holes of the movable seat 74.

[0073] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the example of this application, the drying device 100 includes an arm drive component 60, a transmission assembly 70, a rotating connector 81, and a third side plate 82. The transmission assembly 70 includes a base plate 711, a first side plate 712, a second side plate 713, an anti-rotation rod 73, a screw 72, and a movable seat 74.

[0074] The first side plate 712, the second side plate 713 and the third side plate 82 are arranged along the extension direction of the screw 72 and are each fixed to the base plate 711 by screws.

[0075] The arm drive component 60 is fixed to the third side plate 82 by screws.

[0076] One end of the screw 72 is rotatably fitted onto the first side plate 712, and the other end passes through the through hole or slot on the second side plate 713 and is fitted into the corresponding mounting slot at one end of the rotating connector 81.

[0077] The rotating shaft of the arm drive component 60 is sleeved and fixed to the other end of the rotating connector 81.

[0078] The two ends of the anti-rotation rod 73 are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713.

[0079] The movable base 74 is threadedly connected to the screw 72 and slidably engaged with the anti-rotation rod 73. The movable base 74 is connected to the front end of the robotic arm 30.

[0080] When the arm drive component 60 rotates, it drives the rotating connector 81 to rotate, and the rotating connector 81 drives the screw 72 to rotate. The screw 72 is connected to the movable seat 74 by a thread. When the screw 72 rotates, the thread force causes the movable seat 74 to have a rotational tendency or be subjected to a rotational force. Since the movable seat 74 is in sliding engagement with the anti-rotation rod 73, the anti-rotation rod 73 prevents or restricts the rotation of the movable seat 74. Therefore, under the rotational tendency or the rotational force, the movable seat 74 moves along the extension direction or length direction of the screw 72, thereby enabling the movable seat 74 to drive the robotic arm 30 to move.

[0081] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 includes a second base 31 and at least two segmental assemblies rotatably connected in sequence. The second base 31 is movably mounted on a drying structure (e.g., the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20). At least two segmental assemblies are rotatably mounted on the second base 31. The robotic arm 50 is movably mounted on the last segmental assembly furthest from the second base 31.

[0082] In this embodiment, the second base 31 is movable relative to the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20 of the drying structure, thereby enabling the entire robotic arm 30 to move. At least two segmental assemblies are not only rotatable relative to the second base 31, but adjacent segmental assemblies are also rotatable relative to each other, which can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the robotic arm 30, thereby enabling more flexible and convenient adjustment of the spatial position of the robotic hand 50 and the target object 200 grasped by the robotic hand 50.

[0083] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 50 is mounted on the last segment assembly. When the robotic arm 30 extends, the last segment assembly is furthest from the second base 31, allowing it to extend the longest distance. This maximizes the operating radius of the robotic arm 50, enabling it to grasp or move distant target objects 200 without obstructing other segment assemblies.

[0084] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the second base 31 is connected to the transmission component 70 installed on the main unit 10 or the drying rod assembly 20. Under the driving force of the arm drive component 60 and the transmission action of the transmission component 70, the second base 31 and the entire robotic arm 30 are moved relative to the main unit 10 or the drying rod assembly 20.

[0085] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the second base 31 is fixedly connected to the movable seat 74 of the transmission assembly 70.

[0086] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 further includes at least two segment drive members 33. The at least two segment drive members 33 are connected one-to-one with at least two segment assemblies. The segment drive members 33 are used to drive the correspondingly connected segment assemblies, providing power for the rotation of the segment assemblies.

[0087] Optionally, in this embodiment, the limb drive 33 includes, but is not limited to, a motor.

[0088] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 includes a second base 31, a first limb assembly 321, a second limb assembly 322, a third limb assembly 323, and a fourth limb assembly 324 that are rotatably connected in sequence.

[0089] The second base 31 is directly fixedly connected to the movable seat 74 of the transmission assembly 70.

[0090] Each segment component is equipped with a corresponding segment drive 33, which allows each segment component to rotate with the segment drive 33, thereby changing or adjusting the overall length and shape of the robotic arm 30 to grasp target objects 200 (such as clothing) at different locations.

[0091] The fourth limb assembly 324 is equipped with a robotic arm 50 for grasping the target object 200 (e.g., clothing). The drying device 100 is also equipped with an environmental detection device 90, which can detect the environmental conditions of the drying space. Based on the environmental conditions, the robotic arm 30 can move the target object 200 to the storage space.

[0092] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the limb assembly (e.g., the first limb assembly 321, the second limb assembly 322, the third limb assembly 323 or the fourth limb assembly 324) is provided with mounting holes, and the rotation shaft of the limb drive 33 is adapted to and fixedly assembled with the mounting holes of the limb assembly, so that the rotation shaft of the limb drive 33 directly drives the limb assembly to rotate.

[0093] Of course, in other alternative embodiments of this application, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the robotic arm 30 also includes a rotation limit plate 34.

[0094] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, each segment component is provided with a corresponding rotation limiting plate 34.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in this embodiment, the segment assembly (e.g., the first segment assembly 321, the second segment assembly 322, the third segment assembly 323, or the fourth segment assembly 324) is provided with a through hole (e.g., a circular through hole). A rotation limiting plate 34 is fixedly installed on the segment assembly. The rotation limiting plate 34 is provided with an assembly hole that matches the rotation shaft of the segment drive 33. The rotation shaft of the segment drive 33 passes through the through hole of the segment assembly and is fixedly connected to the assembly hole of the rotation limiting plate 34. The rotation shaft of the segment drive 33 drives the segment assembly to rotate through the rotation limiting plate 34.

[0096] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 can move along the lateral length of the drying rod (i.e., the second direction) and has two or more limb components, which can greatly adapt to various drying positions.

[0097] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 50 includes: a first hook forearm 51, a second hook forearm 52, a first hook rear arm 53, a second hook rear arm 54, a first linkage 55, a second linkage 56, and a hook drive member 57.

[0098] The front ends of the first claw forearm 51 and the second claw forearm 52 are each rotatably connected to the last segment assembly (e.g., the fourth segment assembly 324) of the robotic arm 30.

[0099] The end of the first hook forearm 51 is rotatably connected to the front end of the first hook rear arm 53; the end of the second hook forearm 52 is rotatably connected to the front end of the second hook rear arm 54.

[0100] The front ends of the first linkage 55 and the second linkage 56 are each rotatably connected to the last segment assembly (e.g., the fourth segment assembly 324) of the robotic arm 30.

[0101] The end of the first linkage 55 is rotatably connected to the middle of the first pawl rear arm 53; the end of the second linkage 56 is rotatably connected to the middle of the second pawl rear arm 54.

[0102] The grappling hook drive 57 is mounted on the last limb assembly (e.g., the fourth limb assembly 324) of the robotic arm 30 and is used to drive the first grappling hook forearm 51 and the second grappling hook forearm 52 to rotate relative to the robotic arm 30, thereby causing the first grappling hook rear arm 53 and the second grappling hook rear arm 54 to rotate. This allows the ends of the first grappling hook rear arm 53 and the second grappling hook rear arm 54 to come closer together to grasp the target object 200 or to move away from each other to release the target object 200, thus realizing the grasping or releasing function of the robotic arm 50.

[0103] Optionally, in this embodiment, the grappling hook drive 57 includes, but is not limited to, a motor.

[0104] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the last limb assembly (e.g., the fourth limb assembly 324) of the robotic arm 30 is provided with a through hole, and the first hook forearm 51 is provided with an assembly hole. The rotating shaft of the hook drive 57 passes through the through hole on the last limb assembly and is fixedly assembled with the assembly hole on the first hook forearm 51, so that the rotating shaft of the hook drive 57 can drive the first hook forearm 51 to rotate.

[0105] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the front end of the first hook forearm 51 and the front end of the second hook forearm 52 mesh with each other, and the rotation of the first hook forearm 51 drives the rotation of the second hook forearm 52.

[0106] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the drying structure includes: a clothes rack, a clothes drying machine, a towel rack (i.e., a rack for hanging towels and other items), a Roman rod (i.e., a rack for hanging curtains and other items), a bath towel rack (i.e., a rack for hanging bath towels and other items), a quilt drying rod, or a drying net.

[0107] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the clothes rack includes, but is not limited to, floor-standing clothes racks and hanging clothes racks. Hanging clothes racks can be electric clothes racks or hand-cranked clothes racks.

[0108] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the clothes drying rack includes, but is not limited to, an electric clothes drying rack.

[0109] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the number of the robotic arm 30 and the robotic hand 50, arm drive component 60 and transmission component 70 connected to the robotic arm 30 can be set to one, two or more, depending on actual needs.

[0110] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the drying structure includes a main unit 10 and a drying rod assembly 20 connected to each other (e.g., a clothes drying machine). A robotic arm 30 is movably connected to at least one of the main unit 10 and the drying rod assembly 20. The robotic arm 30 is configured to move a target object 200 from the drying space of the drying rod assembly 20 to a storage space.

[0111] In this embodiment, the host component 10 supports the drying rod assembly 20 and the robotic arm 30, etc. The drying rod assembly 20 is used to suspend the target object 200 for drying. The robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the host component 10 and the drying rod assembly 20, allowing the robotic arm 30 to drive the robotic hand 50 to move, so as to grasp or transport the target object 200. The robotic arm 30 can move the target object 200 from the drying area of ​​the drying rod assembly 20 to the storage space of the storage structure 40 to prevent the target object 200 from getting wet or dusty.

[0112] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to at least one of the host component 10 and the drying rod component 20, including: the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the host component 10, or the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the drying rod component 20, or the host component 10 and the drying rod component 20 are each provided with a movable robotic arm 30.

[0113] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably disposed at the host component 10 and can extend to the drying space defined by the drying rod component 20 and the storage space defined by the storage structure 40.

[0114] In this embodiment, the target object 200 can be dried in the drying space. The robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the host component 10 and extends into the drying space and the storage space, ensuring that the robotic arm 30 can reach any drying area in the drying space and any storage area in the storage space, or ensuring that any drying area in the drying space and any storage area in the storage space are within the operating radius of the robotic arm 30, thereby achieving effective drying and effective collection.

[0115] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on the outer periphery of the main unit 10. This design allows the robotic arm 30 to reach any drying area in the drying space and any storage area in the storage space, while also facilitating the installation, disassembly, or maintenance of the robotic arm 30.

[0116] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the robotic arm 30 may be mounted below the host component 10 as needed.

[0117] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying rod assembly 20 is arranged below the main unit assembly 10, the storage structure 40 is arranged below the drying rod assembly 20, and the robotic arm 30 is located on the outer periphery or below the main unit assembly 10, which can easily extend into the drying space and the storage space.

[0118] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the drying structure may be made to include a drying rod assembly 20 according to actual needs. In this case, the drying structure does not include the main unit assembly 10 (for example, the drying structure is a clothes rack), and the robotic arm 30 is movably set at the drying rod assembly 20.

[0119] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment, the drying rod assembly 20 includes at least one drying rod 21 and a bracket 22 connected to the at least one drying rod 21. A robotic arm 30 is movably disposed at one of the drying rods 21 or the bracket 22.

[0120] In this embodiment, the drying rod 21 is used to suspend the target object 200 for drying. The bracket 22 is used to support the drying rod 21. The drying rod assembly 20 defines the drying space. The robotic arm 30 is mounted on the drying rod 21 or the bracket 22 and is movable, enabling the robotic arm 50 and the target object 200 grasped by the robotic arm 50 to switch back and forth between the drying space and the storage space, thereby achieving effective drying and effective collection.

[0121] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in this embodiment, there are multiple drying rods 21, which are distributed parallel to each other along a first direction and each extends along a second direction. Each of the multiple drying rods 21 is connected to a bracket 22.

[0122] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the bracket 22 extends along the first direction.

[0123] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, when the drying structure includes the main unit component 10, the bracket 22 of the drying rod component 20 is connected to the main unit component 10.

[0124] Optionally, in this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on a central drying rod 21 and is movable in a second direction, i.e., along the extension direction of the drying rod 21. This allows the robotic arm 30 to extend from the center of the drying rod assembly 20 to any edge, reducing the required operating radius. Alternatively, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on an edge drying rod 21 and is movable in a second direction, i.e., along the extension direction of the drying rod 21. Positioned at the edge, the robotic arm 30 is easy to store and does not occupy the central area of ​​the drying space, avoiding obstruction. Alternatively, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on a bracket 22 and is movable in a first direction, i.e., along the distribution direction of the multiple drying rods 21. This ensures that the drying rods 21 on both sides are within the same operating radius of the robotic arm 30.

[0125] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, there are two drying rods 21 and two brackets 22 (i.e., a pair). The first end of each drying rod 21 is connected to one of the brackets 22, and the second end of each drying rod 21 is connected to the other bracket 22. The two drying rods 21 are connected to the main unit 10 through the two brackets 22.

[0126] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment, the drying rod 21 is telescopic along the second direction. This extends the drying rod 21, increases the drying space, allows for drying more target objects 200 (e.g., clothing), and improves drying efficiency.

[0127] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the drying rod assembly 20 further includes: a quilt drying rod (not shown in the figure), which is stored above or below the drying rod 21 and can be pulled out when needed.

[0128] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a control unit (not shown), configured to control the robotic arm 30 and the robotic hand 50 to move the target object 200 to the storage space according to environmental conditions. This design enables automatic and intelligent collection of the target object 200.

[0129] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the robotic arm 30, the robotic hand 50, and the environmental detection device 90 are each electrically connected to the control unit.

[0130] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the control unit includes, but is not limited to, the main control board.

[0131] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the drying device 100 further includes: a visual recognition structure (not shown), disposed at at least one of the drying structure, storage structure 40, robotic arm 30 and robotic hand 50, configured to recognize the position of the target object 200 so that the robotic hand 50 can grasp the target object 200.

[0132] Optionally, in this embodiment, the visual recognition structure is electrically connected to the control unit. This design enables linkage between the visual recognition structure, the robotic arm 50, and the robotic girder 30.

[0133] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying rod assembly 20 is movable in the vertical direction (i.e., it can move up and down) relative to the main unit assembly 10, so as to adjust the drying rod assembly 20 to a suitable height for drying, and to effectively prevent rain or dust from soiling the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) when the environment changes (e.g., rain or wind).

[0134] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying structure includes: a main unit 10, a lifting component 120, and a drying rod component 20; the lifting component 120 is at least partially movably disposed on the main unit 10, the lifting component 120 is electrically connected to the control unit, and is drively connected to the drying rod component 20 to drive the drying rod component 20 to move up and down.

[0135] In this embodiment, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the lifting assembly 120. The lifting assembly 120 drives the drying rod assembly 20 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height of the drying rod assembly 20 and the storage structure 40, which facilitates drying and protection.

[0136] In this embodiment, the visual recognition structure can locate the spatial position of the target object 200. The control part is electrically connected to the visual recognition structure and the lifting component 120 respectively, and can adjust the height of the drying rod component 20 to the optimal level, thereby achieving linkage to make the target object 200 rise or fall to the optimal drying or protection height.

[0137] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 9As shown in the embodiment of this application, the overall structure of the drying device 100 includes: a main unit assembly 10, a drying assembly 110, a lifting assembly 120, a lighting assembly 130, a drying rod assembly 20, a robotic arm 30, a storage structure 40, a robotic hand 50, an arm drive component 60, a transmission assembly 70, and an environmental detection component 90.

[0138] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown in this embodiment, the main unit component 10 includes: a housing fastener 11, a side panel 12, a side panel cover 13, and a base plate 14. The housing fastener 11 and the side panel 12 are fixed to the base plate 14 by screws and other means to form the frame of the drying structure. The side panel cover 13 is installed on the side panel 12 and serves to decorate, improve aesthetics, and protect the side panel.

[0139] Optionally, such as Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown in this embodiment, the drying assembly 110 includes: an upper air duct shell 111, a lower air duct shell 112, a fan wheel 113, a motor 114, and a heating module 115. The upper air duct shell 111 and the lower air duct shell 112 are detachably connected and assembled to form an air duct. The motor 114, the fan wheel 113, and the heating module 115 are each mounted on the upper air duct shell 111 or the lower air duct shell 112 and located within the air duct. The motor 114 is connected to the fan wheel 113 and drives the fan wheel 113, providing power for its rotation. The rotation of the fan wheel 113 causes airflow, generating wind or airflow. The heating module 115 is located near the air duct outlet. The wind or airflow generated by the fan wheel 113 is heated by the heating module 115 and converted into hot air. The hot air flows out through the air duct outlet and blows towards the target object 200, achieving a drying effect.

[0140] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the lifting assembly 120 includes a motor 121, a winding reel 122, a steel wire rope 123 wound on the winding reel, and a scissor frame 124. The motor 121 drives the winding reel 122 to rotate, and the steel wire rope 123 is wound around the winding reel 122 to drive the scissor frame 124 to extend or retract. The free end of the scissor frame 124 is connected to the drying rod assembly 20 (e.g., bracket 22). The extension or retraction of the scissor frame 124 drives the drying rod assembly 20 to descend or rise, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the drying rod assembly 20.

[0141] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the lighting component 130 is disposed on the main unit component 10 and located directly below the main unit component 10, and is used to provide lighting for the drying space.

[0142] Optionally, in this embodiment, the environmental detection device 90 includes, but is not limited to, a rain sensor. When the rain sensor detects rain, it drives the robotic arm 30 to move the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) and place it in the storage structure 40, and raises the drying rack to a certain height to prevent rainwater from splashing into the storage structure 40, thereby achieving intelligent laundry collection.

[0143] The control logic of the drying device 100 provided in this embodiment includes: before leaving home, the user places the storage structure 40 on one side of the drying rod 21 and activates the intelligent clothes-collecting function of the drying device 100. An environmental detection device 90 (e.g., a rain sensor) starts working. When the environmental detection device 90 senses an environmental change (e.g., rain or wind), it feeds the information back to the control unit. The control unit drives the robotic arm 30 to hook up the target objects 200 (e.g., clothing) hanging on the drying rod 21 one by one and place them in the storage structure 40. After all the target objects 200 are placed in the storage structure 40, the drying rod 21 can be raised to a certain height to avoid rain or dust, thus realizing the intelligent clothes-collecting function.

[0144] Optionally, the drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment has the following beneficial effects: 1. It can intelligently sense whether there is rain or wind; 2. It can intelligently collect clothes, so users no longer have to worry about their clothes getting wet in the rain or dusty; 3. The storage structure features a detachable design, allowing users to use it as a laundry basket, thus improving utilization and versatility. 4. The robotic arm 30 can move along the horizontal length of the drying rack and has more than two limb components, making it highly adaptable to various drying locations; 5. Added clothing recognition function, which can automatically capture the position of clothing for easy grabbing.

[0145] Optionally, the drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can be used in the fields of electric clothes dryers, electric clothes racks, etc.

[0146] Optionally, the drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can be an intelligent clothes drying machine with automatic clothes collection function.

[0147] Based on the same inventive concept, embodiments of this application provide a drying system, including: the drying device as described above and a smart terminal, wherein the smart terminal is configured to control the action of at least one of the robotic arm 30 and the robotic hand 50 of the drying device.

[0148] In this embodiment, the user can issue control commands through the smart terminal to control the robotic arm 50 to grab or release the target object 200, or to control the robotic arm 30 to swing to move the robotic arm 50 and the target object 200 it grabs, thereby adjusting the position of the target object 200 and moving the target object 200 to the storage space or to the drying space.

[0149] It should be noted that since the drying system provided in this application embodiment includes the drying device provided in this application embodiment, the drying system provided in this application embodiment also has the above-mentioned beneficial effects of the drying device provided in this application embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0150] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the smart terminal is communicatively connected to the control unit of the drying device.

[0151] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the smart terminal includes, but is not limited to, mobile smart terminals (such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops) and wearable devices (such as smartwatches, bracelets or smart glasses).

[0152] By applying the embodiments of this application, at least the following beneficial effects can be achieved: In this embodiment, the drying structure supports the storage structure, robotic arm, robotic hand, and environmental monitoring components, and is used to hold and dry target objects (such as clothing). The storage structure protects the target objects (e.g., from rain or dust), and the target objects can be stored in the storage space of the storage structure. The robotic hand is used to grasp or release the target objects. The robotic arm is movable relative to the drying and storage structures, allowing it to move the robotic hand and the target objects it grasps, thereby adjusting the position of the target objects.

[0153] Environmental monitoring devices are used to detect the environmental conditions of the drying device or the environmental conditions within the drying space defined by the drying structure. Based on the environmental conditions detected by the monitoring devices, a robotic arm can be controlled to grasp the target object being dried at the drying structure. The robotic arm can also be controlled to move the robotic arm and the grasped target object to the storage space of the storage structure. The storage structure then protects the target object, enabling automatic and intelligent retrieval. This gives the drying device not only a drying function but also an automatic retrieval function, increasing its functional versatility and practicality, and improving its automation and intelligence.

[0154] When the environment changes, robotic arms and hands can move target objects to the storage space of the storage structure. The storage structure can protect the target objects, preventing them from getting dirty (such as getting wet or dusty) when the environment changes. Users do not need to collect them themselves, which can save users time and energy, improve work efficiency, and protect users' health.

[0155] In the description of this application, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate directions or positional relationships based on the exemplary directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used to facilitate the description or simplification of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component 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.

[0156] 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. Therefore, 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.

[0157] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0158] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0159] The above description is only a partial implementation of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, other similar implementation methods based on the technical concept of this application, without departing from the technical concept of this application, also fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, include: Drying structure; A storage structure is connected to the drying structure and located below the drying structure; The storage structure has a storage space and an opening communicating with the storage space; A robotic arm is movably connected to the drying structure or the storage structure; A robotic arm is movably mounted at the end of the robotic arm; An environmental monitoring device is disposed at at least one of the drying structure, the storage structure, the robotic arm, and the robotic hand; The robotic arm is configured to move the target object at the drying structure to the storage space.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental monitoring devices include at least one of the following: rainwater monitoring device, humidity monitoring device, wind speed monitoring device, dust monitoring device, and temperature monitoring device.

3. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes at least one of the following: The storage structure is detachably connected to the drying structure; The opening is located on the top or side of the storage structure.

4. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Each arm drive and transmission assembly is movably mounted on the drying structure; The arm drive component is connected to the transmission assembly; The transmission assembly is connected to the front end of the robotic arm.

5. The drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: The first base is installed on the drying structure; A screw is rotatably mounted on the first base about its own axis; the screw is connected to the arm drive component; An anti-rotation rod is disposed on the first base parallel to the screw; The movable seat is threadedly connected to the screw and slides with the anti-rotation rod; The front end of the robotic arm is mounted on the movable base.

6. The drying apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first base includes: a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate, each fixedly connected to the base plate; The first end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first side plate, and the second end passes through a through hole on the second side plate and is connected to the arm drive component. The two ends of the anti-rotation rod are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate.

7. The drying apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, Includes at least one of the following: The rotating connector and the third side plate fixedly connected to the first base; the arm drive component includes: a motor mounted on the third side plate; one end of the rotating connector is connected to the second end of the screw, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor; The number of anti-rotation rods is at least two; at least two of the anti-rotation rods are arranged in parallel around the outer periphery of the screw.

8. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes: The second base is movably mounted on the drying structure; At least two limb assemblies that are rotatably connected in sequence are rotatably mounted on the second base; The robotic arm is movably mounted on the last segment assembly located away from the second base.

9. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying structure includes: a main unit assembly and a drying rod assembly connected together; The robotic arm is movably connected to at least one of the main unit assembly and the drying rack assembly; The robotic arm is configured to move the target object from the drying space of the drying rack assembly to the storage space.

10. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one of the following: The control unit is configured to control the robotic arm and the robotic hand to move the target object to the storage space according to environmental conditions; A visual recognition structure, disposed at at least one of the drying structure, the storage structure, the robotic arm, and the robotic hand, is configured to identify the position of the target object.

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