A charging device for a tunnel inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of charging device of tunnel inspection robot, including the charging box being set on the side of track and the charging trigger switch and positioning module being respectively set on the left and right sides of charging box, the charging box includes box and support, the box is fixedly connected with the one end of support, the other end of support is fixedly connected with the side of track.The utility model's charging box is located in the side of track, avoids the upper and lower two directions of track, can install camera in the upper and lower two directions of inspection robot, to provide comprehensive shooting viewing angle, and also applicable to side-mounted inspection robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tunnel inspection robot technology, specifically relating to a charging device for a side-mounted tunnel inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, tunnel inspection robots have been increasingly applied to tunnel safety inspections, replacing manual labor to achieve fully automated inspections around the clock. These robots utilize various sensors, including high-definition cameras, infrared cameras, and gas sensors, to monitor traffic conditions inside the tunnel, detect defects such as water seepage, fireproofing layer peeling, and cracks on the tunnel walls, and inspect for road obstacles. Therefore, ensuring the robot can quickly and stably complete its charging process is a crucial indicator of its efficient operation.

[0003] Currently, the two most common charging methods for tunnel robots are wireless charging and contact charging. Existing tunnel inspection robots mostly move on I-shaped tracks and are mostly suspended structures. The tracks are fixed to the tunnel wall by upper supports. Therefore, contact charging devices are mostly set above the tracks, making it impossible to install cameras on the robots above the tracks, resulting in a large blind spot. At the same time, it cannot meet the charging requirements of side-mounted track robots.

[0004] Conventional wireless charging requires a larger power adapter and a larger electromagnetic induction coil when charging at high power, which significantly increases the size and weight of the robot and greatly restricts the miniaturization of track inspection robots. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a charging device for a side-mounted tunnel inspection robot, which does not affect the top mounting space of the robot.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is: A charging device for a tunnel inspection robot includes a charging box disposed on the side of a track, and a charging trigger switch and a positioning module disposed on the left and right sides of the charging box, respectively. The charging box includes a box body and a support. The box body is fixedly connected to one end of the support, and the other end of the support is fixedly connected to the side of the track.

[0007] Furthermore, the housing includes a main frame, a charging brush plate disposed on the lower outer side of the main frame, and a limit switch disposed on the upper part of the main frame. A charging brush block and a charging trigger block are correspondingly disposed on the side of the robot.

[0008] Furthermore, an isolation cover is provided inside the main frame. The isolation cover has an opening on one side, and a flange is provided at the opening. The flange is fixedly connected to the mounting hole opened on the main frame. The limit switch is set inside the isolation cover. A waterproof connector is provided on the side of the isolation cover. The cable of the limit switch passes through the waterproof connector and enters the charging box.

[0009] Furthermore, the main frame is equipped with a power adapter and a charging control module, with indicator lights on its side and a power switch and power connector installed on its bottom.

[0010] Furthermore, the charging trigger switch includes a base fixedly connected to the track and a trigger baffle disposed on the base. The two ends of the trigger baffle are inclined outward. A robot charging switch is provided on the side of the robot. The robot charging switch is provided with a cylindrical connection contact, which is used to cooperate with the trigger baffle.

[0011] Furthermore, an elongated hole is provided on the base, and a mounting hole is provided on the trigger baffle for mating with the elongated hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning module includes a tag holder and an RFID positioning tag mounted on the tag holder, and a robot positioning module corresponding to the RFID positioning tag is provided on the side of the robot.

[0013] Furthermore, a positioning baffle is provided on the label holder.

[0014] Furthermore, the charging box, charging trigger switch, and positioning module are located on the same side of the track and on the opposite side of the robot.

[0015] The positive effects of this utility model are: The charging box of this invention is located on the side of the track, avoiding the vertical direction of the track, allowing cameras to be installed on both sides of the inspection robot to provide a comprehensive shooting perspective. Furthermore, it is also suitable for side-mounted inspection robots. A charging trigger switch and a positioning module are also provided on the side of the track. The charging control module can simultaneously achieve automatic power-on and power-off of both the robot and the charging device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention installed on a track; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the charging box of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the charging box of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the track installation of the robot and charging device of this utility model; Figure 5Side view of the robot of this utility model during charging; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the charging trigger switch of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning module of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] As attached Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model discloses a charging device for a tunnel inspection robot, applicable to a side-mounted robot 5. It includes a charging box 1 mounted on the side of a track 4, a charging trigger switch 2 mounted on the left side of the charging box 1, and a positioning module 3 mounted on the right side of the charging box 1. The charging box 1, the charging trigger switch 2, and the positioning module 3 are located on the same side of the track 4 and on the opposite side of the side-mounted robot 5.

[0018] Specifically, the charging box 1 includes a box body 11 and a bracket 12. One end of the bracket 12 is fixedly mounted on the side of the track 4, and the other end is fixedly connected to the box body 11 by screws. The box body 11 includes a main frame 101, a charging brush plate 103 disposed on the lower outer side of the main frame 101 facing the track 4, and a limit switch 102 disposed on the upper outer side of the main frame 101 facing the track 4. On the side of the robot 5 facing the track 4, there are charging brush blocks 51 and charging trigger blocks 52 corresponding to the charging brush plate 103 and the limit switch 102, respectively. After the robot 5 moves into position, the charging trigger block 52 aligns with the limit switch 102, and the charging brush plate 103 cooperates with the charging brush blocks 51 to charge. The electrodes of the charging brush plate 103 are made of copper.

[0019] An isolation cover 104 is provided inside the main frame 101. One side of the isolation cover 104 is open, and a flange is provided at the opening. The flange is fixedly connected to the mounting hole opened on the main frame 101. A limit switch 102 is located inside the isolation cover 104. A waterproof connector 106 is provided on the rear side of the isolation cover 104. The cable of the limit switch 102 passes through the waterproof connector 106 and enters the charging box 1 to prevent water from entering the main frame 101. At the same time, a power adapter 107 and a charging control module 108 are also provided inside the main frame 101. An indicator light 109 is provided on its side, and a power switch 111 and a power connector 110 are installed on its bottom.

[0020] The charging trigger switch 2 includes a base 21 fixedly connected to the track 4 and a trigger baffle 22 disposed on the base 21, with both ends of the trigger baffle 22 inclined outwards. A robot charging switch 54 is provided on the side of the robot 5, and the robot charging switch 54 has a cylindrical connection contact. During operation, the connection contact engages with the trigger baffle 22, and the inclined structure at both ends of the trigger baffle 22 serves as a guide. Preferably, the base 21 has an elongated hole 202, and the trigger baffle 22 has a mounting hole 201 for engaging with the elongated hole 202. The two are connected by bolts. The design of the elongated hole 202 allows the position of the trigger baffle 22 to be adjusted.

[0021] The positioning module 3 includes a tag holder 32 and an RFID positioning tag 31 mounted on the tag holder 32. A robot positioning module 53 is provided on the side of the robot 5 facing the track 4 to be adapted to the RFID positioning tag 31. Furthermore, a positioning baffle 301 perpendicular to the track 4 is provided on the tag holder 32. During installation, the positioning baffle 301 is inserted into the groove of the track 4 to achieve rapid positioning and installation.

[0022] After robot 5 reaches its designated position, the charging trigger switch 2 aligns with the robot charging switch 54, and the RFID positioning tag 31 aligns with the robot positioning module 53. The charging control module can simultaneously enable automatic power-on and power-off for both the robot and the charging device. Furthermore, the use of contact charging allows for high-power, stable, and rapid charging of the side-mounted track robot.

[0023] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A charging device for a tunnel inspection robot, characterized in that... It includes a charging box (1) set on the side of the track (4) and a charging trigger switch (2) and a positioning module (3) respectively set on the left and right sides of the charging box (1). The charging box (1) includes a box body (11) and a bracket (12). The box body (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the bracket (12), and the other end of the bracket (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the track (4). The box body (11) includes a main frame (101), a charging brush plate (103) set on the lower part of the outer side of the main frame (101), and a limit switch (102) set on the upper part of the main frame (101). A charging brush block (51) and a charging trigger block (52) are correspondingly provided on the side of the robot (5).

2. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that... An isolation cover (104) is provided inside the main frame (101). The isolation cover (104) has an opening on one side and a flange at the opening. The flange is fixedly connected to the mounting hole opened on the main frame (101). The limit switch (102) is set inside the isolation cover (104). A waterproof connector (106) is provided on the side of the isolation cover (104). The cable of the limit switch (102) passes through the waterproof connector (106) and enters the charging box (1).

3. A charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that... The main frame (101) is equipped with a power adapter (107) and a charging control module (108) inside, and has an indicator light (109) on its side and a power switch (111) and a power connector (110) on its bottom.

4. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that... The charging trigger switch (2) includes a base (21) fixedly connected to the track (4) and a trigger baffle (22) set on the base (21). The two ends of the trigger baffle (22) are inclined outward. A robot charging switch (54) is provided on the side of the robot (5). A cylindrical connection contact is provided on the robot charging switch (54). The connection contact is used to cooperate with the trigger baffle (22).

5. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that... An elongated hole (202) is provided on the base (21), and a mounting hole (201) for cooperating with the elongated hole (202) is provided on the trigger baffle (22).

6. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that... The positioning module (3) includes a tag bracket (32) and an RFID positioning tag (31) set on the tag bracket (32). A robot positioning module (53) corresponding to the RFID positioning tag (31) is provided on the side of the robot (5).

7. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that... A positioning baffle (301) is provided on the label holder (32).

8. The charging device for a tunnel inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that... The charging box (1), charging trigger switch (2), and positioning module (3) are located on the same side of the track (4) and on the opposite side of the robot (5).

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