A strong adaptation telescopic data center guide rail inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of telescopic data center guide rail inspection robots of strong adaptation, including guide rail and mobile seat installed on guide rail, the mobile seat includes main frame and two groups of adjustable wheel groups, two groups of adjustable wheel groups are horizontally installed in the both sides of main frame, and adjustable wheel group is slidably connected with main frame, the outside of main frame is equipped with the pressure holding component of adjusting the spacing of two groups of adjustable wheel groups, the pressure holding component is slidably connected with main frame, and the upper end surface of main frame is equipped with the drive rod group of adjusting the height of pressure holding component. The present application can flexibly adjust the spacing of track wheel according to the width and specification of different guide rails by the synergistic effect of adjustable wheel group, pressure holding component, drive rod group and motor group two, so that robot can adapt to a variety of different guide rails, greatly improve the versatility and application range of robot. At the same time, through the cooperation of motor group two and drive rod group.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of guide rail inspection robot technology, specifically a highly adaptable telescopic data center guide rail inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the digital age, data centers, as the core hubs for information storage and processing, are crucial to the business continuity and data security of various industries. To ensure the stable operation of critical infrastructure such as servers, switches, and storage devices within data centers, it is necessary to monitor the operating status of these devices in real time. This includes key parameters such as device surface temperature, ambient humidity within the data center, device operating current, and voltage, as well as any physical changes such as unusual noises or malfunctioning indicator lights. Traditional data center inspections rely heavily on manual labor, requiring inspectors to carry testing equipment and check each device row by row and column by column within the server room. As data centers continue to expand, the number of devices within the server room grows exponentially, and the manual inspection model has gradually revealed problems such as low efficiency, long inspection cycles, high labor costs, and the risk of human error.

[0003] The operation of track-mounted inspection robots relies on guide rails pre-laid in data center server rooms. To adapt to different data center server room layouts, equipment heights, and rack specifications from different manufacturers, guide rail products on the market vary in structural dimensions, mainly in two key parameters: guide rail width (i.e., the distance between the two support surfaces of the guide rail) and guide rail height (i.e., the vertical distance between the guide rail support surface and the mounting reference surface).

[0004] Currently, the track-mounted inspection robots on the market use a fixed-spacing design for their track wheels, meaning the distance between the tracks is fixed at the factory and can only be used with guide rails of a specific width. When a data center needs to replace guide rails with different specifications (e.g., due to the introduction of new rack sizes during data center expansion or the need to adjust the guide rail layout due to equipment upgrades), existing robots cannot be directly adapted to the new guide rails. This necessitates purchasing new robots that match the new guide rail specifications, or disassembling and replacing the existing robot's track wheels. This not only increases equipment procurement and maintenance costs but may also cause inspection work to be interrupted due to equipment replacement or modification, affecting the normal operation and maintenance of the data center. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: A highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot includes a rail and a mobile base mounted on the rail. The mobile base includes a main frame and two sets of adjustable wheels. The two sets of adjustable wheels are horizontally mounted on both sides of the main frame and are slidably connected to the main frame. A holding component for adjusting the distance between the two sets of adjustable wheels is mounted on the outer side of the main frame. The holding component is slidably connected to the main frame. A drive rod assembly for adjusting the height of the holding component is mounted on the upper surface of the main frame. A rear frame is fixedly mounted at the rear end of the main frame. A drive wheel assembly is rotatably mounted in the middle of the rear frame. A motor assembly one for driving the drive wheel assembly is fixedly mounted at the tail end of the rear frame. A motor assembly two for driving the drive rod assembly is fixedly mounted at the head end of the rear frame.

[0007] Furthermore, guide side frames are provided on both sides of the main frame for sliding installation of the pressure holding components, and the guide side frames are fixedly connected to the main frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the pressing assembly includes a recessed frame and an inclined pressing block. The recessed frame is slidably mounted on the guide side frame, and the inclined pressing block is fixedly mounted on both ends of the recessed frame. An internally threaded tube is provided in the middle of the recessed frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjustable wheel assembly includes a transverse slide rod, a track wheel, and a mating inclined block that cooperates with the inclined pressure block. The transverse slide rod is slidably mounted on the main frame, the track wheel is rotatably mounted on the inner end of the transverse slide rod, the mating inclined block is fixedly mounted on the outer end of the transverse slide rod, and a support spring is also sleeved on the transverse slide rod, with the support spring supporting the mating inclined block and the main frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive rod assembly includes a threaded rod and a large gear disk. The threaded rod is vertically installed at the center of the upper end face of the main frame, and the lower end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the main frame. The threaded rod is threadedly connected in an internal threaded tube, and the large gear disk is sleeved and fixed to the head of the threaded rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the rear frame of the equipment includes a front frame, an inclined wheel frame, and a tail frame, wherein the front frame and the tail frame are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the inclined wheel frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the second motor unit includes a vertical motor and a small gear that meshes with a large gear disk. The vertical motor is fixedly mounted on the front frame, and the small gear is sleeved and fixed on the output end of the vertical motor.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the synergistic action of the adjustable wheel set, the holding assembly, the drive rod assembly, and the second motor assembly, this application can flexibly adjust the spacing of the track wheels according to the width and specifications of different guide rails, enabling the robot to adapt to various different guide rails and greatly improving the robot's versatility and application range. Simultaneously, through the cooperation of the second motor assembly and the drive rod assembly, precise adjustment of the height of the holding assembly is achieved, thereby precisely controlling the spacing of the adjustable wheel set. This precise adjustment method allows the robot to better adapt to the requirements of different guide rails, improving the accuracy and efficiency of inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the device shown without the guide rail installed; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A front view of the device shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Side view of the device shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Top view of the device shown.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Guide rail; 2. Moving seat; 21. Main frame; 211. Guide side frame; 22. Adjustable wheel set; 221. Horizontal slide bar; 222. Track wheel; 223. Matching inclined block; 224. Support spring; 3. Pressing assembly; 31. Recessed frame; 311. Internal threaded tube; 32. Inclined pressure block; 4. Drive rod assembly; 41. Threaded rod; 42. Large gear disk; 5. Rear frame of equipment; 51. Front frame; 52. Inclined wheel frame; 53. Tail frame; 6. Drive wheel set; 7. Motor set one; 8. Motor set two; 81. Vertical motor; 82. Small gear. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model.

[0018] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 A highly adaptable telescopic data center guide rail inspection robot includes a guide rail 1 and a movable seat 2 mounted on the guide rail 1. The movable seat 2 includes a main frame 21 and two sets of adjustable wheel sets 22. The two sets of adjustable wheel sets 22 are horizontally mounted on both sides of the main frame 21 and are slidably connected to the main frame 21. A pressing component 3 for adjusting the distance between the two sets of adjustable wheel sets 22 is installed on the outer side of the main frame 21. The pressing component 3 is slidably connected to the main frame 21. A drive rod group 4 for adjusting the height of the pressing component 3 is installed on the upper end face of the main frame 21. A device rear frame 5 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the main frame 21. A drive wheel set 6 is rotatably installed in the middle of the device rear frame 5. A motor group 7 for driving the drive wheel set 6 to rotate is fixedly installed at the tail of the device rear frame 5. A motor group 8 for driving the drive rod group 4 to rotate is fixedly installed at the head of the device rear frame 5. By designing the mobile base 2 as a structure consisting of a main frame 21 and two sets of adjustable wheels 22, the main frame 21 can be mounted on the guide rail 1 via the two sets of adjustable wheels 22, facilitating movement along the guide rail 1 during use. The main frame 21 also allows for the installation of a protective shell to protect internal components. Monitoring probes and other equipment required for inspection can be installed on the upper surface of the protective shell, facilitating mobile inspection operations. Furthermore, the adjustable wheels 22 can slide and adjust on the main frame 21. During use, the holding assembly 3 can adjust the distance between the two sets of adjustable wheels 22, allowing for adjustment of the wheel spacing according to different guide rail widths, thus improving the robot's adaptability to guide rails of different specifications. The drive wheel set 6 and motor set 7 provide power for the robot's movement on the guide rail 1, ensuring normal operation. The cooperation of motor set 8 and drive rod set 4 allows for adjustment of the height of the holding assembly 3, further adjusting the distance between the adjustable wheels 22, enhancing the robot's adaptability and flexibility. Meanwhile, the arrangement of the rear frame 5 and drive wheel set 6 ensures that the motor set 7 can drive the drive wheel set 6 to rotate during actual use, providing power for the movement of the equipment.

[0019] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The main frame 21 has guide side frames 211 on both sides for sliding installation of the holding assembly 3, and the guide side frames 211 are fixedly connected to the main frame 21. The guide side frames 211 provide sliding guidance for the holding assembly 3 on the main frame 21, ensuring that the holding assembly 3 can move stably and accurately during adjustment, improving the accuracy and reliability of adjustment, and ensuring the stable operation of the robot on different guide rails 1. The holding assembly 3 includes a concave frame 31 and an inclined pressure block 32. The concave frame 31 is slidably installed in the guide side frame 211, and the inclined pressure block 32 is fixedly installed at both ends of the concave frame 31. An internally threaded tube 311 is provided in the middle of the concave frame 31. The combined structure of the concave frame 31 and the inclined pressure block 32 allows the holding assembly 3 to effectively adjust the spacing of the adjustable wheel set 22 through the interaction between the inclined pressure block 32 and the cooperating inclined block 223 of the adjustable wheel set 22 during movement. The internal threaded tube 311 provides a connection with the threaded rod 41 of the drive rod assembly 4, facilitating the control of the height of the pressing assembly 3 by rotating the drive rod assembly 4. The adjustable wheel assembly 22 includes a transverse slide rod 221, track wheels 222, and a mating wedge block 223 that mates with the inclined pressure block 32. The transverse slide rod 221 is slidably mounted on the main frame 21, the track wheels 222 are rotatably mounted on the inner end of the transverse slide rod 221, and the mating wedge block 223 is fixedly mounted on the outer end of the transverse slide rod 221. A support spring 224 is also fitted onto the transverse slide rod 221, supporting the mating wedge block 223 between the main frame 21 and the mating wedge block 223. The transverse slide rod 221 allows the track wheels 222 to slide on the main frame 21, and the mating wedge block 223, in conjunction with the inclined pressure block 32, allows for adjustment of the distance between the track wheels 222. The support spring 224 acts as a buffer and reset mechanism during adjustment, facilitating better separation of the two adjustable wheel assemblies 22.

[0020] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The drive rod assembly 4 includes a threaded rod 41 and a large gear disk 42. The threaded rod 41 is vertically installed at the center of the upper end face of the main frame 21, and the lower end of the threaded rod 41 is rotatably connected to the main frame 21. The threaded rod 41 is threaded into the internal threaded tube 311, and the large gear disk 42 is sleeved and fixed to the head of the threaded rod 41. The threaded connection between the threaded rod 41 and the internal threaded tube 311 converts the rotational motion of the drive rod assembly 4 into the linear motion of the pressing component 3, realizing precise adjustment of the height of the pressing component 3. The large gear disk 42 is designed to easily mesh with the pinion 82 of the second motor assembly 8. The rotation of the drive rod assembly 4 is achieved by driving the second motor assembly 8, which uses a servo motor with a self-locking structure as its power source.

[0021] Reference Figure 2The rear frame 5 of the equipment includes a front frame 51, an inclined wheel frame 52, and a tail frame 53. The front frame 51 and the tail frame 53 are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the inclined wheel frame 52. The combined structure of the front frame 51, the inclined wheel frame 52, and the tail frame 53 provides stable support and installation space for the rear frame 5, facilitating the installation of the drive wheel assembly 6, motor assembly 7, and motor assembly 8, and ensuring the reasonable layout and normal operation of the robot's various components.

[0022] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The second motor assembly 8 includes a vertical motor 81 and a pinion 82 that meshes with a large gear disk 42. The vertical motor 81 is fixedly installed in the front frame 51, and the pinion 82 is sleeved and fixed to the output end of the vertical motor 81. The cooperation between the vertical motor 81 and the pinion 82, through the meshing of the pinion 82 with the large gear disk 42, transmits the power of the vertical motor 81 to the drive rod assembly 4, realizing precise control of the rotation of the drive rod assembly 4, thereby accurately adjusting the height of the holding assembly 3 and further improving the robot's adaptability to different guide rails 1.

[0023] Working principle: When the spacing of the adjustable wheel set 22 needs to be adjusted to accommodate different guide rails 1, the vertical motor 81 of the motor set 2 8 is activated. The vertical motor 81 drives the pinion 82 to rotate. The pinion 82, through meshing with the large gear disk 42, drives the threaded rod 41 of the drive rod set 4 to rotate. Since the threaded rod 41 is threadedly connected to the internal threaded tube 311 of the holding assembly 3, the rotation of the threaded rod 41 causes the holding assembly 3 to move up and down in the guide side frame 211. The inclined pressure block 32 of the holding assembly 3 interacts with the cooperating inclined block 223 of the adjustable wheel set 22, causing the transverse slide bar 221 to slide on the main frame 21, thereby realizing the adjustment of the spacing of the track wheels 222. The support spring 224 plays a role in buffering and supporting during the adjustment process, ensuring close contact between the track wheels 222 and the guide rail 1.

[0024] When operation is required, motor assembly 7 is started, which drives drive wheel assembly 6 to rotate. The friction between drive wheel assembly 6 and guide rail 1 causes the robot to move on guide rail 1. During movement, the robot can inspect the data center equipment according to the installed detection mechanism and preset program, such as detecting parameters like temperature, humidity, and current of the equipment.

[0025] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot, comprising a rail (1) and a movable base (2) mounted on the rail (1), characterized in that: The movable seat (2) includes a main frame (21) and two sets of adjustable wheels (22). The two sets of adjustable wheels (22) are horizontally installed on both sides of the main frame (21) and are slidably connected to the main frame (21). A pressing component (3) for adjusting the distance between the two sets of adjustable wheels (22) is installed on the outer side of the main frame (21). The pressing component (3) is slidably connected to the main frame (21). A drive rod group (4) for adjusting the height of the pressing component (3) is installed on the upper end face of the main frame (21). A rear frame (5) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the main frame (21). A drive wheel group (6) is rotatably installed in the middle of the rear frame (5). A motor group one (7) for driving the drive wheel group (6) to rotate is fixedly installed at the tail of the rear frame (5). A motor group two (8) for driving the drive rod group (4) to rotate is fixedly installed at the head of the rear frame (5).

2. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main frame (21) is provided with guide side frames (211) on both sides for sliding installation of the pressure holding assembly (3), and the guide side frames (211) are fixedly connected to the main frame (21).

3. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressing assembly (3) includes a recessed frame (31) and a sloping pressing block (32). The recessed frame (31) is slidably installed in the guide side frame (211). The sloping pressing block (32) is fixedly installed at both ends of the recessed frame (31). An internally threaded tube (311) is provided in the middle of the recessed frame (31).

4. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustable wheel assembly (22) includes a transverse slide bar (221), a track wheel (222), and a mating inclined block (223) that cooperates with the inclined pressure block (32). The transverse slide bar (221) is slidably mounted on the main frame (21), the track wheel (222) is rotatably mounted on the inner end of the transverse slide bar (221), and the mating inclined block (223) is fixedly mounted on the outer end of the transverse slide bar (221). A support spring (224) is also sleeved on the transverse slide bar (221), and the support spring (224) is supported between the mating inclined block (223) and the main frame (21).

5. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive rod assembly (4) includes a threaded rod (41) and a large gear disk (42). The threaded rod (41) is vertically installed at the center of the upper end face of the main frame (21), and the lower end of the threaded rod (41) is rotatably connected to the main frame (21). The threaded rod (41) is threadedly connected in an internal threaded tube (311), and the large gear disk (42) is sleeved and fixed on the head of the threaded rod (41).

6. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear frame (5) of the equipment includes a front frame (51), a ramp wheel frame (52) and a tail frame (53), and the front frame (51) and the tail frame (53) are fixedly installed at the front and rear ends of the ramp wheel frame (52).

7. The highly adaptable telescopic data center rail inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second motor unit (8) includes a vertical motor (81) and a small gear (82) that meshes with a large gear disk (42). The vertical motor (81) is fixedly installed in the front frame (51), and the small gear (82) is sleeved and fixed at the output end of the vertical motor (81).

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