A robot charging structure

Abstract

The application discloses a robot charging structure, which comprises a shell of a body robot, the shell being provided with a first docking part, and the first docking part being provided with two first charging electrodes; and a charging base, which is provided with a second docking part and two second charging electrodes, and the two second charging electrodes are exposed from the second docking part; when the body robot is charged, the first docking part and the second docking part are positioned and matched in a top-and-bottom sleeving mode, the charging base can support the body robot through the second docking part, and the two first charging electrodes and the two second charging electrodes are one-to-one matched in contact. The first docking part and the second docking part are positioned and matched in the top-and-bottom sleeving mode, and the top-and-bottom sleeving mode can make the second docking part of the charging base support the body robot after the robot is powered off, thereby effectively preventing the body robot from toppling over.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics, specifically to a robot charging structure. Background Technology

[0002] Current robot charging solutions include direct electrode-to-electrical charging. Existing direct electrode-to-electrical charging simply aligns the electrodes of the charging base with the electrodes of the robot. For embodied robots, after losing power, they lose the drive components and cannot stand upright. Traditional charging bases are not well-suited for embodied robots and cannot support them during charging. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the above-mentioned problems and overcomes at least one deficiency by proposing a robot charging structure.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A robot charging structure includes:

[0006] The shell of the embodied robot has a first docking part, and the first docking part has two first charging electrodes;

[0007] A charging dock has a second docking portion and two second charging electrodes, with the two second charging electrodes exposed above the second docking portion;

[0008] When the robot is charging, the first docking part and the second docking part are fitted together and positioned. The charging base can support the robot through the second docking part, and the two first charging electrodes and the two second charging electrodes are in contact with each other.

[0009] The first docking part and the second docking part of this application are positioned and fitted together by being inserted into each other. This insertion form allows the second docking part of the charging base to support the robot after the robot is powered off (providing additional support) and effectively prevent the robot from tipping over.

[0010] In this application, the first charging electrode is used for electrical connection with the circuit board in the android. The second charging electrode is used for electrical connection with the circuit board of the charging base.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first docking part is a card slot with the opening facing downward, and the first charging electrode is fixed on the bottom wall of the card slot;

[0012] The second docking part is a protrusion with an opening, and the second charging electrode protrudes from the opening.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the periphery of the second docking portion is inclined toward the center to form a chamfered structure for guidance.

[0014] The chamfered structure makes it easier for the card slot to fit onto the protrusion.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second charging electrode has a hook-shaped portion protruding from the opening, the hook-shaped portion being n-shaped, and the uppermost arc-shaped surface of the hook-shaped portion being used to contact and cooperate with the first charging electrode.

[0016] The hook-shaped part is designed to deform when it comes into contact with and is pressed against the first charging electrode, ensuring reliable contact between the hook-shaped part and the first charging electrode.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the charging base includes a base and a housing fixed on the base, the second docking portion is located on the housing, and the second charging electrode is fixed on the base.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the base has a limiting wall, the hook-shaped part is located directly above the limiting wall, and the limiting wall is in contact with the inner sidewall of the second docking part.

[0019] The contact fit between the limiting wall and the inner wall of the second docking part can improve the structural strength of the second docking part and facilitate a more reliable and stable fit between the second docking part and the first docking part.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the charging base includes a base and a housing fixed on the base, and the second docking portion is located on the housing;

[0021] The base has a limiting wall, the hook-shaped part is located directly above the limiting wall, and the limiting wall is in contact with the inner wall of the second docking part;

[0022] The charging base also includes a rotating rod rotatably mounted in the middle of the limiting wall, two second charging electrodes are respectively fixed at both ends of the rotating rod, and the lower part of the second charging electrodes is connected to a wire, which is used to electrically connect to the circuit board of the charging base.

[0023] This design allows the two hook-shaped parts to move up and down. When the robot's shell is misaligned due to various reasons (such as something sticking to the bottom of one of the robot's feet), the rotating rod can automatically compensate, ensuring that the two first charging electrodes and the two second charging electrodes make one-to-one contact and cooperation.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating rod has an initial state in which the rotating rod is horizontally positioned and the uppermost sections of the two hook-shaped parts are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0025] The charging dock also includes an elastic element disposed between the base and the rotating rod, the elastic element being used to give the rotating rod a rotational tendency to return to its initial state.

[0026] In one embodiment of this utility model, the elastic element is a torsion spring, a tension spring, or a spring.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the base has a support surface located below the rotating rod, and mounting sleeves are located below the left and right sides of the rotating rod. The elastic element is a compression spring embedded in the mounting sleeve, and the lower end of the compression spring is in contact with the support surface.

[0028] This setup is convenient to install and ensures reliable operation of the compression spring.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the first docking part and the second docking part of this application are positioned and matched by upper and lower sleeves. This upper and lower sleeve form allows the second docking part of the charging base to support the robot (providing additional support) after the robot is powered off, effectively preventing the robot from tipping over. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the robot's charging structure;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a top view of the robot's charging structure;

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 AA section view;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the embodied robot after its shell and charging base have been separated.

[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the charging dock;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the charging dock in Example 2.

[0036] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0037] 1. Housing; 11. First docking part; 12. First charging electrode; 2. Charging base; 21. Base; 211. Second charging electrode; 2111. Hook-shaped part; 2112. Wire; 212. Limiting wall; 22. Outer shell; 221. Second docking part; 2211. Opening; 2212. Chamfered structure; 23. Rotating rod; 231. Mounting sleeve; 24. Elastic element; 25. Support surface. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" 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 connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a robot charging structure includes:

[0044] The shell 1 of the embodied robot has a first docking part 11, and the first docking part 11 has two first charging electrodes 12.

[0045] The charging base 2 has a second docking portion 221 and two second charging electrodes 211, with the two second charging electrodes 211 exposed above the second docking portion 221;

[0046] When the robot is charging, the first docking part 11 and the second docking part 221 are fitted together and positioned. The charging base 2 can support the robot through the second docking part 221, and the two first charging electrodes 12 and the two second charging electrodes 211 are in contact with each other.

[0047] The first docking part 11 and the second docking part 221 of this application are positioned and fitted together by being inserted into each other. This insertion form allows the second docking part 221 of the charging base 2 to support the robot (provide additional support) after the robot is powered off, effectively preventing the robot from tipping over.

[0048] In this application, the first charging electrode 12 is used for electrical connection with the circuit board in the embodied robot. The second charging electrode 211 is used for electrical connection with the circuit board of the charging base 2.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first docking part 11 is a card slot with the opening facing downwards, and the first charging electrode 12 is fixed on the bottom wall of the card slot;

[0050] The second docking part 221 is a protrusion with an opening 2211, and the second charging electrode 211 protrudes from the opening 2211.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the periphery of the second mating portion 221 is inclined towards the center to form a chamfered structure 2212 for guidance. The chamfered structure 2212 facilitates the slot to be more easily fitted onto the protrusion.

[0052] like Figure 3 , 4 As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the second charging electrode 211 has a hook-shaped portion 2111 with a protruding opening 2211. The hook-shaped portion 2111 is n-shaped, and the uppermost arc-shaped surface of the hook-shaped portion 2111 is used to contact and cooperate with the first charging electrode 12.

[0053] The hook-shaped portion 2111 is shaped so that it can deform after being pressed upon contact with the first charging electrode 12, ensuring reliable contact between the hook-shaped portion 2111 and the first charging electrode 12.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the charging base 2 includes a base 21 and a housing 22 fixed on the base 21, a second docking part 221 is located on the housing 22, and a second charging electrode 211 is fixed on the base 21.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the base 21 has a limiting wall 212, the hook-shaped part 2111 is located directly above the limiting wall 212, and the limiting wall 212 is in contact with the inner sidewall of the second docking part 221.

[0056] The contact and cooperation between the limiting wall 212 and the inner wall of the second docking part 221 can improve the structural strength of the second docking part 221 and facilitate a more reliable and stable cooperation between the second docking part 221 and the first docking part 11.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] like Figure 6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the charging base 2 also includes a rotating rod 23 rotatably mounted on the limiting wall 212 in the middle, and two second charging electrodes 211 are respectively fixed at both ends of the rotating rod 23. The lower part of the second charging electrode 211 is connected to a wire 2112, which is used to electrically connect to the circuit board of the charging base 2.

[0059] The two hook-shaped parts 2111 are designed to move up and down. When the shell 1 of the robot is misaligned due to various reasons and has a certain tilt angle (for example, something is stuck to the bottom of one of the robot's feet), the rotating rod 23 can automatically compensate to ensure that the two first charging electrodes 12 and the two second charging electrodes 211 are in one-to-one contact and cooperation.

[0060] In this embodiment, the rotating rod 23 has an initial state in which the rotating rod 23 is set horizontally and the uppermost positions of the two hook-shaped parts 2111 are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0061] The charging dock 2 also includes an elastic element 24 disposed between the base 21 and the rotating rod 23. The elastic element 24 is used to give the rotating rod 23 a rotational tendency to return to its initial state.

[0062] In practical applications, the elastic element 24 can be a torsion spring, a tension spring, or a spring.

[0063] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the base 21 has a support surface 25 located below the rotating rod 23, and mounting sleeves 231 are located below the left and right sides of the rotating rod 23. The elastic element 24 is a compression spring embedded in the mounting sleeve 231, and the lower end of the compression spring contacts the support surface 25. This arrangement facilitates installation and ensures reliable operation of the compression spring.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, whether directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A robot charging structure, characterized in that, include: The shell of the embodied robot has a first docking part, and the first docking part has two first charging electrodes; A charging dock has a second docking portion and two second charging electrodes, with the two second charging electrodes exposed above the second docking portion; When the robot is charging, the first docking part and the second docking part are fitted together and positioned. The charging base can support the robot through the second docking part, and the two first charging electrodes and the two second charging electrodes are in contact with each other.

2. The robot charging structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first docking part is a card slot with the opening facing downwards, and the first charging electrode is fixed on the bottom wall of the card slot; The second docking part is a protrusion with an opening, and the second charging electrode protrudes from the opening.

3. The robot charging structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The periphery of the second docking part slopes towards the center to form a chamfered structure for guidance.

4. The robot charging structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second charging electrode has a hook-shaped portion protruding from the opening. The hook-shaped portion is n-shaped, and the uppermost arc-shaped surface of the hook-shaped portion is used to contact and cooperate with the first charging electrode.

5. The robot charging structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The charging dock includes a base and a housing fixed on the base, the second docking part is located on the housing, and the second charging electrode is fixed on the base.

6. The robot charging structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The base has a limiting wall, the hook-shaped part is located directly above the limiting wall, and the limiting wall is in contact with the inner wall of the second docking part.

7. The robot charging structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The charging dock includes a base and a housing fixed on the base, with the second docking portion located on the housing; The base has a limiting wall, the hook-shaped part is located directly above the limiting wall, and the limiting wall is in contact with the inner wall of the second docking part; The charging base also includes a rotating rod rotatably mounted in the middle of the limiting wall, two second charging electrodes are respectively fixed at both ends of the rotating rod, and the lower part of the second charging electrodes is connected to a wire, which is used to electrically connect to the circuit board of the charging base.

8. The robot charging structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating rod has an initial state in which it is set horizontally and the uppermost sections of the two hook-shaped parts are located on the same horizontal plane. The charging dock also includes an elastic element disposed between the base and the rotating rod, the elastic element being used to give the rotating rod a rotational tendency to return to its initial state.

9. The robot charging structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The elastic element is a torsion spring, a tension spring, or a spring.

10. The robot charging structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The base has a support surface located below the rotating rod, and mounting sleeves are located below the left and right sides of the rotating rod. The elastic element is a compression spring embedded in the mounting sleeve, and the lower end of the compression spring is in contact with the support surface.

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