Body of a four-legged robot and four-legged robot

Abstract

Body of a four-legged robot, characterized in that the body comprises a main part (1) wherein an electronics compartment for receiving a computer unit (2) and a cooling cover (3) which adapts to the electronics compartment and is used to cool the computer unit (2) are provided on the main part (1), wherein an elastic element is provided between the computer unit (2) and a base of the electronics compartment, so that the computer unit (2) is always pressed against the cooling cover (3), and wherein a cooling fin is provided on the side of the cooling cover (3) which is not in contact with the computer unit (2).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of quadruped robots, in particular a body of a quadruped robot and a quadruped robot. State of the art

[0002] Currently, the computing unit in a four-legged robot generates a significant amount of heat, thus placing high demands on its cooling. Furthermore, four-legged robots are susceptible to external impacts, so the robot's body structure must meet both cooling and safety requirements to prevent damage to the computing unit in the event of a collision. Disclosure of the invention; Problem statement

[0003] The Chinese patent with publication number CN210027662U further discloses an anti-collision structure for a robot body joint and a quadrupedal robot with the same structure. This technical solution requires the hip joint motor attached to the quadrupedal robot's body to be assembled and disassembled axially. Consequently, the assembly or disassembly of the leg unit and the hip joint motor often necessitates the prior removal of the robot's head and numerous other components. This results in inefficient assembly and disassembly processes, and rapid assembly or disassembly of the leg unit and hip joint motor is not possible.

[0004] The information in the "Prior Art" section is intended only to provide background information on the design of the present utility model and may therefore also contain information that does not represent prior art. Technical solution

[0005] In order to eliminate the above problems or any of the problems, a first objective of the present utility model is to provide a body for a quadruped robot that can meet the cooling requirement of a computer unit built into the quadruped robot and can protect the computer unit from external impact and thus damage.

[0006] To eliminate the problems mentioned above, or one of them, a second objective of the present utility model is to provide a body for a four-legged robot in which, by providing a cooling cover on an electronics compartment used to house the computer unit, the computer unit, which generates a large amount of heat, is simultaneously protected and effectively cooled. Since the computer unit is not directly attached to the electronics compartment, but rather mounted within it by an elastic element, a larger cooling surface area for the computer unit is achieved, resulting in better heat dissipation. Furthermore, the computer unit is protected by cushioning upon impact.

[0007] In order to eliminate the above problems or any of the problems, a third objective of the present utility model is to provide a four-legged robot that can meet the cooling requirement for the computer unit built into the four-legged robot and protect the computer unit from external impact and thus from damage.

[0008] To eliminate the problems mentioned above, or any of them, a fourth objective of the present utility model is to provide a quadruped robot body and a quadruped robot in which, by providing a laterally open mounting seat, the assembly or disassembly of a power unit and a leg section is achieved simply by removing a lateral fastening element, without having to remove other components on the quadruped robot body. This results in quick, easy, and efficient assembly and disassembly.

[0009] To solve one of the aforementioned tasks, a first technical solution of the utility model is provided:

[0010] The body of a four-legged robot comprises a main body. Attached to the main body are an electronics compartment for housing a computer unit and a cooling cover that fits the electronics compartment and cools the computer unit. An elastic element is positioned between the computer unit and the base of the electronics compartment, ensuring that the computer unit is always pressed against the cooling cover. A cooling fin is provided on the side of the cooling cover that does not contact the computer unit.

[0011] In the body of a four-legged robot according to the utility model, the cooling cover on the electronics compartment, which houses the computer unit, protects the computer unit. Furthermore, the cooling fin on the cover increases the cooling surface area, thus improving the cooling of a computer unit that generates a significant amount of heat. Since the computer unit is not directly attached to the body but is pressed against the cooling cover by an elastic element, the cover ensures a tight fit for better heat dissipation and provides cushioning against impacts. The elastic element also ensures good contact between the computer unit and the cooling cover, maintaining sufficient thermal contact even after prolonged operation.It also works to protect the computer unit by dampening or even absorbing the impact of the body to prevent damage to the computer unit.

[0012] As a preferred technical measure, a cooling fan is provided at a position on the main body near a head and / or tail section, and a flow guide element is provided between the cooling fan and the cooling cover to cool the cover. Providing a cooling fan at the head or tail section of the body and a flow guide element offers improved cooling through direct air cooling of the cooling cover. Furthermore, this eliminates the need for additional space above or below the body, resulting in a more compact body structure.

[0013] As a preferred technical measure, it is provided that the electronics compartment is arranged on the upper side and / or the lower side of the main part.

[0014] Preferably, the electronics compartment is located on the upper side of the main part to achieve better cooling.

[0015] As a preferred technical measure, a mounting seat for attaching a power unit is provided on the main body. This mounting seat has a mounting opening for the power unit and a lateral fastening element that fits the mounting opening. A cooling fin is provided on an outer surface of the lateral fastening element. By providing a laterally open mounting seat, the power unit and leg section can be easily mounted or dismounted simply by removing the lateral fastening element, without having to remove any other components from the quadruped robot body. This results in quick, easy, and efficient mounting and dismounting of the leg section and power unit.

[0016] As a preferred technical measure, it is provided that a battery compartment for mounting a battery is provided on the main part.

[0017] As a preferred technical measure, a cable opening is provided in an inner side wall of the electronics compartment, extending to a lateral part of the body to allow for the routing of a cable within the electronics compartment. The cable can be routed neatly and tidily through this opening in the inner side wall of the electronics compartment with minimal risk of damage.

[0018] To solve one of the aforementioned tasks, a second technical solution of the utility model is provided: The body of a four-legged robot comprises a main part with a recording chamber.

[0019] The receiving chamber of the main part includes an electronics compartment in which a computer unit can be mounted.

[0020] Adjacent to or attached to the electronics compartment is a cooling cover for the computer unit. An elastic element connected to the computer unit is provided within the electronics compartment.

[0021] After numerous investigations and trials, it was found that the design of the utility model, by providing a cooling cover on the electronics compartment used to house the computer unit, simultaneously protects and effectively cools the computer unit, which generates a significant amount of heat. Since the computer unit is not directly attached to the electronics compartment but mounted within it by an elastic element, a larger cooling surface area for the computer unit is achieved, resulting in better heat dissipation. Furthermore, the computer unit is protected by impact cushioning.

[0022] One preferred technical measure is that the main part is arched, rectangular or frame-like, or / and the electronics compartment is plate-shaped, bowl-shaped, rectangular, circular, elliptical or frame-shaped, or / and the elastic element is a coil spring, a compression spring, an elastic spoke, an elastic rubber or an extendable rod, or / and the computing unit is a central processing unit, a data processing chip, or a motion control chip.

[0023] One preferred technical measure is that the cooling cover is plate-shaped, arched or frame-shaped and is provided with several cooling openings, or / and the elastic element is a coil spring or an elastic spoke, the central part of which is provided with a mounting chamber for the computer unit. This distributes the force applied to the computer unit more evenly, further improving damping.

[0024] To solve one of the aforementioned tasks, a third technical solution of the utility model is provided: The body of a four-legged robot comprises a main part with a recording chamber.

[0025] The receiving chamber of the main part includes an electronics compartment in which a computer unit can be mounted.

[0026] The electronics compartment contains an elastic element connected to the computer unit.

[0027] The electronics compartment can be plate-shaped, bowl-shaped, rectangular, circular, elliptical or frame-like.

[0028] The elastic element is a coil spring, a compression spring, an elastic spoke, an elastic rubber, or an extendable rod.

[0029] The computing unit is a central processing unit, a data processing chip, or a motion control chip.

[0030] After many investigations and trials, it was found that the utility model benefits from the fact that the computer unit is not directly attached to the electronics compartment, but is mounted in the electronics compartment by means of an elastic element, resulting on the one hand in a larger cooling surface for the computer unit and thus better heat dissipation, and on the other hand in protecting the computer unit by damping it upon impact.

[0031] To solve one of the aforementioned tasks, a fourth technical solution of the utility model is provided: A quadrupedal robot has a body as described above for a quadrupedal robot. Beneficial effects

[0032] After numerous investigations and trials, it was found that the design of the utility model, by providing a cooling cover on the electronics compartment used to house the computer unit, simultaneously protects and effectively cools the computer unit, which generates a significant amount of heat. Since the computer unit is not directly attached to the electronics compartment but mounted within it by an elastic element, a larger cooling surface area for the computer unit is achieved, resulting in better heat dissipation. Furthermore, the computer unit is protected by impact cushioning.

[0033] In the body of a four-legged robot according to the utility model, the cooling cover on the electronics compartment, which houses the computer unit, further protects the computer unit. Additionally, the cooling fin on the cover increases the cooling surface area, thus improving the cooling of a computer unit that generates a significant amount of heat. Since the computer unit is not directly attached to the body but is pressed against the cooling cover by an elastic element, the cover ensures a tight fit for better heat dissipation and provides cushioning against impacts. The elastic element also ensures good contact between the computer unit and the cooling cover, maintaining sufficient thermal contact even after prolonged operation.It also works to protect the computer unit by dampening or even absorbing the impact of the body to prevent damage to the computer unit. Brief description of the characters Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic view of the overall structure of the utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of the utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic full-section view of the utility model; and Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic view of a side opening of the utility model.

[0034] Reference list: 1. Main part; 2. Computer unit; 3. Cooling cover; 4. Flow guide element; 5. Mounting seat; 6. Side mounting element; 7. Battery; 8. Battery compartment; 9. Cable opening. Detailed embodiments of the utility model

[0035] To clarify the tasks, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model, it is described in more detail below, along with the accompanying drawings and examples of embodiments. It is understood that the detailed examples of embodiments described here are intended only to illustrate the utility model and not to limit its scope.

[0036] In contrast, the utility model includes all substitutions, modifications, equivalent processes, and solutions defined by the claims and implemented in accordance with the essence and scope of the utility model. To facilitate a better understanding of the utility model, certain specific details are described in more detail in the following explanatory notes. It should be clear to the person skilled in the art that the utility model can be fully understood even without this detailed description.

[0037] It should be noted that when two elements are "firmly connected," they can be connected either directly or via an intermediate element. However, if one element is "immediately adjacent" to another, there is no intermediate element. The terms "head," "tail," "top," "bottom," and the like used here are for illustrative purposes only.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as generally understood by those skilled in the technical field of the utility model. The terms used herein serve only to illustrate the specific embodiments without limiting the utility model. The expression "or / and" used herein encompasses any combination of one or more of the listed elements.

[0039] As in Fig. 1 to Fig. Figure 4 shows a first detailed embodiment of a body of a four-legged robot of the present utility model. The body of a four-legged robot includes a main part 1 with a recording chamber.

[0040] The receiving chamber of the main part 1 contains an electronics compartment in which a computer unit 2 can be mounted.

[0041] Adjacent to or attached to the electronics compartment is a cooling cover 3 for cooling the computer unit 2. An elastic element connected to the computer unit 2 is provided in the electronics compartment.

[0042] In a second detailed embodiment of the body of a four-legged robot of the present utility model

[0043] The body of a four-legged robot comprises a main part 1. The main part 1 includes an electronics compartment for housing a computer unit 2 and a cooling cover 3, which adapts to the electronics compartment and is used to cool the computer unit 2.

[0044] An elastic element is provided between the computer unit 2 and the base of the electronics compartment, ensuring that the computer unit 2 is always pressed against the cooling cover 3. A cooling fin is provided on the side of the cooling cover 3 that does not contact the computer unit 2. A battery compartment 8 for mounting a battery 7 is provided on the main part 1.

[0045] In a detailed embodiment of the cooling structure of the utility model,

[0046] A cooling fan is provided at a position on the main body 1 near a head section and / or a tail section, and a flow guide element 4 is provided between the cooling fan and the cooling cover 3 for cooling the cooling cover 3. Providing the cooling fan at a head section or tail section of the body and providing the flow guide element 4 offer improved cooling through direct air cooling of the cooling cover 3. Furthermore, this eliminates the need for additional space above or below the body, resulting in a more compact body structure.

[0047] In a detailed embodiment of the structure of the electronics compartment of the utility model,

[0048] The electronics compartment is located on the upper and / or lower side of the main body 1. Locating the electronics compartment on the upper side of the main body 1 provides improved cooling. An opening 9 for a cable is provided in an inner side wall of the electronics compartment, extending to a side of the body to allow for cable routing within the compartment. This opening 9 allows the cable to be routed neatly and tidily with minimal risk of damage.

[0049] In a detailed embodiment of a mounting seat 5 of the utility model,

[0050] The main part 1 features a mounting seat 5 for attaching a power unit. A mounting opening for the power unit and a lateral fastening element 6, which adapts to the mounting opening, are provided laterally in the mounting seat 5. A cooling fin is provided on an outer surface of the lateral fastening element 6. The laterally open mounting seat 5 allows for the easy assembly and disassembly of the power unit and the leg section by simply removing the lateral fastening element 6, without having to remove any other components on the body of the quadruped robot. This results in quick and easy assembly and disassembly.

[0051] In a detailed embodiment of a four-legged robot of the present utility model,

[0052] a four-legged robot with a body of a four-legged robot as described above was provided.

[0053] In the present application, a fixed connection can be made by screwing, welding, riveting, plugging or via an intermediate component, and a person skilled in the art can choose one of these depending on practical conditions.

[0054] The application should in no way be considered an abnormal patent application. The solutions described in the application are already being used in pilot production.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the preceding exemplary embodiments serve only to describe the technical solutions of the utility model, without limiting them. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned exemplary embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art in the relevant field that modifications and equivalent substitutions of the detailed embodiments of the utility model may still be made, and that all modifications and equivalent substitutions that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model are intended to be included within the scope of the claims of the utility model. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 210027662U

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Claims

[1] Body of a four-legged robot, characterized by , that the body comprises a main part (1) wherein an electronics compartment for receiving a computer unit (2) and a cooling cover (3) which adapts to the electronics compartment and is used to cool the computer unit (2) are provided on the main part (1), wherein an elastic element is provided between the computer unit (2) and a base of the electronics compartment, so that the computer unit (2) is always pressed against the cooling cover (3), and wherein a cooling fin is provided on the side of the cooling cover (3) which is not in contact with the computer unit (2). [2] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 1, characterized by, that a cooling fan is provided at a position of the main part (1) located near a head part and / or a tail part, and that a flow guide element (4) is provided between the cooling fan and the cooling cover (3) for cooling the cooling cover (3). [3] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 2, characterized by , that the electronics compartment is located on the upper side and / or the lower side of the main part (1). [4] Body of a four-legged robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that a mounting seat (5) for attaching a power unit is provided on the main part (1), wherein a mounting opening for mounting the power unit and a lateral fastening element (6) that adapts to the mounting opening are provided laterally in the mounting seat (5), and wherein a cooling fin is provided on an outer surface of the lateral fastening element (6). [5] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 4, characterized by , that a battery compartment (8) for mounting a battery (7) is provided on the main part (1). [6] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 5, characterized by , that a cable opening (9) is provided in an inner side wall of the electronics compartment, which extends to a lateral part of the body to allow the installation of a cable in the electronics compartment. [7] Body of a four-legged robot, characterized by , that the body comprises a main part (1) with a receiving chamber, wherein an electronics compartment is provided in the receiving chamber of the main part (1) in which a computer unit (2) can be mounted, wherein a cooling cover (3) for cooling the computer unit (2) is provided adjacent to or on the electronics compartment, and wherein an elastic element connected to the computer unit (2) is provided in the electronics compartment. [8] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 7, characterized by , that the main part (1) is arched, rectangular or frame-like, or / and the electronics compartment is plate-shaped, bowl-shaped, rectangular, circular, elliptical or frame-shaped, or / and the elastic element is a coil spring, a compression spring, an elastic spoke, an elastic rubber or an extendable rod, or / and the computing unit (2) is a central processing unit, a data processing chip or a motion control chip. [9] Body of a four-legged robot according to claim 7, characterized by , that the cooling cover is plate-shaped, arched or frame-shaped and is provided with several cooling openings, or / and the elastic element is a coil spring or an elastic spoke, the middle part of which is provided with a mounting chamber for receiving the computer unit. [10] Body of a four-legged robot, characterized by , that the body comprises a main part (1) with a receiving chamber, wherein an electronics compartment is provided in the receiving chamber of the main part (1) in which a computer unit (2) can be mounted, wherein an elastic element connected to the computer unit (2) is provided in the electronics compartment, the electronics compartment is plate-shaped, bowl-shaped, rectangular, circular, elliptical or frame-shaped, wherein the elastic element is a coil spring, a compression spring, an elastic spoke, an elastic rubber or an extendable rod, and wherein the computing unit (2) is a central processing unit, a data processing chip or a motion control chip. [11] Four-legged robot, characterized by , that a body of a four-legged robot according to one of claims 1 to 10 is used therein.

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