Maintenance and / or assembly stand device

Abstract

Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), comprising - a base frame (11) for holding and securing a usage element (1) in a self-supporting manner, wherein the base frame (11) ◯ a floor support element (12) for stably and self-supportingly holding and fastening the usage element (1), wherein an upper free end of the floor support element (12) is provided and arranged to hold a fixing element (13), ◯ at least one fixing element (13) to which the usage element (1) can be detachably attached for holding and / or inspection, characterized in that the fixing element (13) comprises a frame element (14) to which and / or within which the usage element (1) can be mounted and the frame element (14) can be mounted on at least one axis of rotation (20) of a holding element of the fixing element (13) and is rotatable by preferably 360 degrees, so that the usage element (1) can be rotated about this axis in a standing position and at an adjustable height, according to the user's wishes.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a maintenance and / or assembly stand device according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] The object of the invention is therefore to support the owner of a robot, in particular a mowing or cleaning robot, in the maintenance and cleaning process.

[0003] For maintenance or cleaning, the robot can be easily lifted (the robots often have recessed handles) and placed on the designated holder of the turning station. The turning station can optionally be equipped with a height adjustment feature, ensuring an optimal working height for every user. In addition, an optional hydraulic lifting device can raise heavy robotic lawnmowers from ground level to a user-friendly working height.

[0004] The lawnmower used in the turning station, for example, is secured to the station by a clamping device. From this point on, the robot can turn or rotate the entire lawnmower 360 degrees along its longitudinal axis without exerting great force by releasing a locking device. In addition, a tilt adjustment allows the mounted robotic lawnmower to be tilted into any position to facilitate rinsing of the mower. This prevents cleaning agents and water from penetrating the motors and bearings. Since cleaning and maintaining these robotic lawnmowers is a fundamental task and should sometimes be performed weekly, the process is simplified by the invention described here.

[0005] The turning station (maintenance or service station) can be designed as a mobile unit or with a stationary fixation. The mobile turning station can be moved on wheels to the cleaning or maintenance site. The stationary unit is permanently attached to a building or a stable structure. Both variants include the functions described above.

[0006] The maintenance and / or assembly stand device comprises a base frame for the inherently stable holding and fastening of a usage element, wherein the base frame comprises a floor stand element for the stable and self-supporting holding and fastening of the usage element, wherein an upper free end of the floor stand element is provided and configured to hold a fixation element and at least one fixation element to which the usage element is detachably attachable and for holding and / or inspection.

[0007] The fixation element comprises a frame element on and / or within which the usage element can be mounted and the frame element can be mounted on at least one rotation axis of a holding element of the fixation element and can be rotated preferably by 360 degrees, so that the usage element can be rotated about this axis when standing and at an adjustable height, depending on the user's wishes.

[0008] According to at least one embodiment, the usage element is a robot, in particular a lawnmower robot or a cleaning robot.

[0009] According to at least one embodiment, the axis of rotation runs through a longitudinal axis of the usage element.

[0010] According to at least one embodiment, the axis of rotation can be adjusted at a predeterminable angle relative to a horizontal direction.

[0011] According to at least one embodiment, the axis of rotation is rotatable about a vertical direction substantially perpendicular to the horizontal axis, preferably by 360 degrees.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment, a height of the free end of the floor rod element is height adjustable.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment, for fastening the usage element to the fixation element, the latter has at least one fixing element, wherein the fixing element has the form of a half-shell for laterally encompassing at least one wheel of the usage element.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the half-shell can be pressed from the outside in a horizontal direction and thus from the side onto the wheel and the half-shell thus encompasses the wheel at least over a certain angular range.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, at least two half-shells, for example four half-shells, are encompassed by the fixing element in the horizontal direction, so that both half-shells clamp the use element from the outside towards each other in the manner of a vice, in particular free from other fixing elements.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment, the maintenance and / or assembly stand device is rotatable.

[0017] The present invention contributes to the protection of the robot, as it can be ergonomically lifted and placed into the device, preventing it from turning over and placing it on the lawn or ground. This prevents scratching of the housing during maintenance, as well as preventing the camera and optics from breaking or scratching during maintenance. This eliminates the need to constantly search for suitable storage materials, such as paper towel rolls, blankets, or homemade constructions, which can only provide a limited amount of protection.

[0018] In the following, the invention described here is presented in more detail with reference to figures and the associated description.

[0019] Fig. 1 shows the basic structure of the maintenance and / or assembly stand device 100 described here.

[0020] The device 100 described here comprises a base frame 11 for the inherently stable holding and fastening of a usage element 1, wherein the base frame 11 comprises a floor stand element 12 for the stable and self-supporting holding and fastening of the usage element 1, wherein an upper free end of the floor stand element 12 is provided and configured to hold a fixation element 13 and at least one fixation element 13 to which the usage element 1 is detachable and attachable for holding and / or inspection.

[0021] The fixation element 13 comprises a frame element 14, on and / or within which the usage element 1 can be mounted and the frame element 14 can be mounted on at least one rotation axis 20 of a holding element of the fixation element 13 and can be rotated preferably by 360 degrees, so that the usage element 1 can be rotated around this axis in a standing position and at an adjustable height, depending on the user's wishes.

[0022] This allows for easy lifting and insertion into the device 100. The robot is secured by an intelligent locking mechanism with a rotating mechanism, alternatively by a toothed ratchet, which allows the fixed robot to rotate 360° in the holder and to hold any position of the robot (in the holder) by locking.

[0023] Fig. Figure 2 shows the device 100, but with the robot turned on its back.

[0024] Turning the robot onto its back is the optimal position for inspecting the underbody or changing the blades of a robotic lawnmower.

[0025] Usage element 1 is therefore a robot, in particular a lawnmower robot or a cleaning robot.

[0026] The rotation axis 20 runs through a longitudinal axis 21 of the usage element 1, wherein the rotation axis 20 can be adjusted at a predeterminable angle relative to a horizontal direction H and the rotation axis 20 can be rotated preferably by 360 degrees about a vertical direction V running substantially perpendicular to the horizontal axis.

[0027] Fig. Figure 3 shows that the working height can be adjusted within a range. The vertical struts can be adjusted in height, allowing the optimal working height to be set. Different working heights can be adjusted in this way (adapted to the user).

[0028] The height of the free end of the floor rod element is therefore adjustable.

[0029] In Fig. 4 shows the wheels of the mobile unit in more detail.

[0030] The device 100 is thus mobile.

[0031] The 100 maintenance and / or repair stand is equipped with wheels and a foldable handle. The unit can be pushed using the handle, allowing you to freely choose the location for cleaning, whether it's on the lawn (no annoying sweeping after cleaning) or in the garage during rainy weather.

[0032] Fig. 5 shows that the device 100 can also be designed as a wall mounting.

[0033] In addition to the mobile unit described above, there is also a wall-mounted unit. The advantage here is that a cart, which takes up space, is not required. With the wall-mounted version, the rotating frame is also foldable and can be folded down after work is completed. The rotating mechanism is available in the same way as with the mobile unit.

[0034] It is shown that a metal plate can be welded on for the wall-mounted version. The frame is then cantilevered to the metal plate by screwing it to a wall. It is also possible to remove the robot frame by removing the bolt.

[0035] For fastening the usage element 1 to the fixation element 13, the latter has at least one fixing element 15, wherein the fixing element 15 has the form of a half-shell for laterally encompassing at least one wheel of the usage element 1.

[0036] The half-shell can be pressed onto the wheel from the outside in the horizontal direction H and thus from the side and thus encompasses the wheel at least over a certain angular range.

[0037] In the horizontal direction H, at least two half-shells, for example four half-shells, are encompassed by the fixing element 15, so that both half-shells clamp the usage element 1 from the outside towards each other in the manner of a vice, in particular free from other fixing elements 15.

[0038] In Fig. 6 shows that the adjustable supports (legs) compensate for uneven terrain.

[0039] Two adjustable supports allow the cart to be leveled on slopes. This allows the robot to be positioned horizontally while clamped. The adjustable supports also allow for leveling on hilly terrain, ensuring stability and preventing unstable parking.

[0040] The supports can be adjusted in height using a clamping lever.

[0041] Fig. 7 shows the tool-free clamping device using a toothed belt ratchet system for fixing the robot axis.

[0042] After inserting the robot into the half-shells, the half-shell can be easily rotated 90° using a lever (handle), securely locking the robot into the holder. This prevents it from falling out of the holder.

[0043] Alternatively, the device can be held in the half-rack using a toothed belt ratchet system (similar to a bicycle stand), which also allows for smooth fixation.

[0044] In Fig. Figure 8 shows how the robot axis is fixed in the half shell using a toothed belt and ratchet.

[0045] Alternatively, the device can be secured in the mount with a clamping lever. The fastening measures depend on the variation or design of the robot.

[0046] Fig. 9 shows how tool trays can be optionally integrated.

[0047] Tools are thus directly accessible, ready for use, and ready to hand. The individual tools remain on the cart and are therefore automatically in the right place for the next maintenance task.

[0048] A tool tray can also be installed at a suitable location, as desired. This can be designed to be foldable to save space.

[0049] Optionally, the maintenance unit can also be equipped with an integrated garage. When maintenance isn't in progress, the trolley is pushed over the charging station. An integrated robot roof, possibly with a side windshield, protects the robot during wet days. The maintenance station is tidy and thus serves two functions.

[0050] The maintenance and / or assembly control device 100 can also be disassembled into smaller, more manageable parts or folded up. This allows for space-saving storage and a compact size for shipping.

[0051] The present invention is also weatherproof, ie the device 100 does not have to be placed under a roof, for example, and the maintenance unit is therefore not affected by the weather.

[0052] Fig. 10 shows an example of a tool tray as described above for, for example, a spatula and brush or a tool for changing the blades.

[0053] The Fig. 11 to 18 show the maintenance and / or assembly stand device 100, in which, for example, straps are no longer necessary due to the clamping device for locking the front tires.

[0054] It is also shown that the handle is foldable and the size can be reduced to a minimum. The height adjustment of the device 100, with an initial height of 92 cm, can be adjusted by 10 cm higher or lower.

[0055] It is also shown that the rotating device is built without a ratchet, which allows free adjustment. List of reference symbols 1 usage element 11 Basic framework 12 Floor stand element 13 Fixation element 14 frame element 15 Fixing element 20 axis of rotation 21 Longitudinal axis 100 Maintenance and / or assembly stand device H Horizontal direction V Vertical direction

Claims

[1] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), comprising - a base frame (11) for the inherently stable holding and fastening of a usage element (1), wherein the base frame (11) ◯ a floor stand element (12) for stable and self-supporting holding and fastening of the usage element (1), wherein an upper free end of the floor stand element (12) is provided and arranged to hold a fixing element (13), ◯ at least one fixing element (13) to which the usage element (1) can be detachably attached and held and / or inspected, characterized bythat the fixation element (13) comprises a frame element (14) on and / or within which the usage element (1) can be mounted and the frame element (14) can be mounted on at least one rotation axis (20) of a holding element of the fixation element (13) and is rotatable by preferably 360 degrees, so that the usage element (1) can be rotated about this axis when standing and at an adjustable height, depending on the user's wishes. [2] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by that the usage element (1) is a robot, in particular a lawnmower robot or a cleaning robot. [3] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by that the axis of rotation (20) runs through a longitudinal axis (21) of the usage element (1). [4] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by that the axis of rotation (20) can be adjusted at a predeterminable angle relative to a horizontal direction (H). [5] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by that the axis of rotation (20) is rotatable, preferably by 360 degrees, about a vertical direction (V) substantially perpendicular to the horizontal axis. [6] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by that the height of the free end of the floor rod element is adjustable. [7] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100), characterized by in that for fastening the usage element (1) to the fixation element (13), the latter has at least one fixing element (15), wherein the fixing element (15) is in the manner of a half-shell for laterally encompassing at least one wheel of the usage element (1). [8] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized bythat the half-shell can be pressed from the outside in a horizontal direction (H) and thus from the side onto the wheel and that the half-shell thus encompasses the wheel at least over a certain angular range. [9] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that in the horizontal direction (H) at least two half-shells, for example four half-shells, are encompassed by the fixing element (15), so that both half-shells clamp the usage element (1) from the outside towards each other in the manner of a vice, in particular free from other fixing elements (15). [10] Maintenance and / or assembly stand device (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that - it is mobile.

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