Robot with multicellular structure

Abstract

Robot with a multicellular structure, characterized in that it comprises the following: a housing, wherein a first housing and a second housing are joined together to form the housing; a control box, wherein the control box is provided inside the housing; a drive motor, wherein the drive motor is detachably mounted on the inner wall of the housing, and wherein the drive motor is electrically connected to the control box via a cable; a suction motor, wherein the suction motor is detachably mounted on the inner bottom surface of the housing, wherein the suction motor is electrically connected to the control box via a cable; at least two sets of battery arrangements, wherein the battery arrangements comprise a battery pack and a printed circuit board, wherein the outer wall of the housing is provided with a power supply slot, wherein the battery arrangements are detachably mounted in the power supply slot, wherein the battery pack is electrically connected to the printed circuit board via a cable, wherein the printed circuit board is electrically connected to the control box via a cable, and wherein each of the two printed circuit boards is electrically connected to each other via a cable.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular a robot with a multi-cell structure. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] In the prior art, most multi-cell robots use a single rechargeable battery to power the robot, but such an arrangement has range problems that reduce the range cycle of the multi-cell robot. Therefore, the present application develops a multi-cell robot to solve the above problems. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT SAMPLE FOR USE

[0003] To solve the above problems in the prior art, the present application provides a robot with a multicellular structure comprising the following: a housing, wherein a first housing and a second housing are joined together to form the housing; a control box, wherein the control box is provided inside the housing; a drive motor, wherein the drive motor is detachably mounted on the inner wall of the housing, and wherein the drive motor is electrically connected to the control box via a cable; a suction motor, wherein the suction motor is detachably mounted on the inner bottom surface of the housing, wherein the suction motor is electrically connected to the control box via a cable; at least two sets of battery arrangements, wherein the battery arrangements comprise a battery pack and a printed circuit board, wherein the outer wall of the housing is provided with a power supply slot, wherein the battery arrangements are detachably mounted in the power supply slot, wherein the battery pack is electrically connected to the printed circuit board via a cable, wherein the printed circuit board is electrically connected to the control box via a cable, and wherein each of the two printed circuit boards is electrically connected to each other via a cable.

[0004] Furthermore, each of the cables is equipped with a connector.

[0005] Furthermore, the first plug is provided with a recess that corresponds to the second plug, and the second plug is inserted into the recess.

[0006] Furthermore, a cover plate is provided at the opening of the power supply slot, and opposite sides of the cover plate are movably connected to the power supply slot.

[0007] Furthermore, one side of the cover plate is hinged to the edge of the power supply slot opening, while the other side of the cover plate is connected to the edge of the power supply slot opening by a snap lock.

[0008] Furthermore, the battery assembly is equipped with a charging head, and a charging opening is formed on the cover plate corresponding to the charging head.

[0009] Furthermore, a movement mechanism is provided on both sides of the housing, and the movement mechanism is used for the movement of the robot.

[0010] Furthermore, the movement mechanism includes tracks, the tracks being provided on both sides of the housing, the tracks being connected to the drive motor via a gear arrangement.

[0011] Furthermore, the gear arrangement comprises a first gear and a second gear, wherein the first gear is connected to the output end of the drive motor, wherein the second gear engages with the first gear and the second gear causes the track to rotate.

[0012] The present application has the following beneficial effects: The present application provides for several battery arrangements in a power supply slot, and each battery arrangement is equipped with a corresponding circuit board via which the voltage of each battery pack can be monitored in real time, and the battery packs can be implemented to supply each other in series with power; one or more battery packs are also provided in the present application to supply the robot with power in parallel, in order to allow a flexible selection, which effectively improves the service life of the electric robot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the attached drawings used in the description of these embodiments are briefly described below. Of course, the attached drawings in the following description represent only some of the embodiments of the present utility model, and a person skilled in the art could create other attached drawings based on these without any creative effort. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of the overall structure of the multi-cell robot of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the structure of a battery arrangement of the robot with a multi-cell structure of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of the internal structure of the multicellular robot of the present utility model; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of the structure of the connector of the multi-cell robot of the present utility model. Reference list:

[0014] 1. Housing; 11. First housing; 12. Second housing; 13. Power supply slot; 14. Drain hole; 15. Cover plate; 151. Snap lock; 152. Charging port; 2. Control box; 3. Drive motor; 31. Mounting ring; 4. Suction motor; 5. Battery assembly; 51. Battery pack; 52. Circuit board; 53. Charging head; 6. Movement mechanism; 61. First gear; 62. Second gear; 63. Caterpillar; 7. Cable; 71. Connector; 711. First connector; 712. Second connector.

[0015] The realization of the purpose, the functional features and the advantages of the present utility model are described in more detail in connection with the embodiments and with reference to the attached drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the attached drawings. It is obvious that the described embodiments represent only a portion of the embodiments of this utility model and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments that a person skilled in the art can produce without creative effort also fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, forward, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present utility model serve only to explain the relative position, movement, etc., between the components in a specific position (as shown in the attached drawings); if this specific position is changed, the directional indication is changed accordingly.

[0018] Furthermore, the descriptions referring to “first”, “second”, and the like in this utility model serve only descriptive purposes and are not to be interpreted as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Consequently, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may contain at least one such feature, either explicitly or implicitly.Furthermore, “and / or” throughout the text includes three embodiments, and in the case of A and / or B, for example, a technical embodiment A, a technical embodiment B, and a technical embodiment in which both A and B are satisfied; Moreover, the technical solutions between the different embodiments can be combined with one another, but this must be done on the basis of what a person with ordinary technical knowledge can achieve, and if the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unattainable, it should be assumed that the combination of such technical solutions does not exist and is not included in the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0019] The operating environment of the electric robot of the present application is underwater operation.

[0020] As in the Fig.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the present application provides a robot with a multicellular structure comprising the following: a housing 1, wherein a first housing 11 and a second housing 12 are connected to each other to form the housing 1; a control box 2, wherein the control box 2 is provided on the inner wall of the first housing 11; a drive motor 3, wherein the drive motor 3 is detachably mounted on the inner wall of the first housing 11 and is located at the same end as the control box 2, and wherein the drive motor 3 is electrically connected to the control box 2 via a cable 7; a suction motor 4, wherein the suction motor 4 is detachably mounted on the inner bottom surface of the second housing 12 and is located at the end facing away from the suction motor 3, wherein the suction motor 3 is electrically connected to the control box 2 via a cable 7; at least two sets of battery arrangements 5, wherein the battery arrangements 5 comprise a battery pack 51 and a printed circuit board 52, wherein the outer wall of the second housing 12 is provided with a power supply slot 52, wherein the battery arrangements 5 are detachably mounted in the power supply slot 52, wherein the battery pack 51 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 52 via a cable 7, wherein the printed circuit board 52 is electrically connected to the control box 2 via a cable 7, and wherein each of the two printed circuit boards 52 is electrically connected to each other via a cable.

[0021] In the present embodiment, the circuit board 52 can monitor the voltage of the corresponding battery pack 51 in real time, and then the battery pack 51 can be flexibly selected for power supply according to the voltage, while under the control of the circuit board 52 the several battery packs 51 can supply power to the robot individually and simultaneously, or they can be connected in series to supply power to the robot continuously;

[0022] In the present application, several battery arrangements 5 are provided in a power supply slot 13, and each battery arrangement 5 is equipped with a corresponding circuit board 52, via which the voltage of each battery pack 51 can be monitored in real time, and the battery packs 51 can be implemented to supply each other with power in series; a single or multiple battery packs 51 are provided in the present application to also supply the robot with power in parallel, in order to allow a flexible selection, which effectively improves the service life of the electric robot.

[0023] Optionally, the number of battery packs can be 5 or two;

[0024] The control modules, such as the control box 2, the drive motor 3, the suction motor 4, and the battery assembly 5, are arranged separately at different positions within the housing 1 and are all connected to the housing 1 via a detachable connection. If any of the components of the control box 2, the drive motor 3, the suction motor 4, or the battery assembly 5 fails and requires overhaul, it is only necessary to disassemble the corresponding faulty component to carry out the repair. This is simple and convenient and improves the efficiency of the overhaul.

[0025] Optionally, the number of drive motors can be 3 or two.

[0026] In one embodiment, each cable 7 is provided with a connector 71.

[0027] In this embodiment, the provision of connector 71 on cable 7 is intended to allow the connection between the firmware component and the other connected components to be quickly disconnected during the overhaul of the faulty component, thus achieving the purpose of quick disassembly of the faulty component.

[0028] In one embodiment, the connector 71 comprises a first plug 711 and a second plug 712, wherein the first plug 711 is provided with a recess for the second plug 712 and the second plug 712 is inserted into the recess.

[0029] In this embodiment, the current transmission between the cables 7 is interrupted when the first plug 711 and the second plug 712 are disconnected, and after the second plug 712 is inserted into the recess, the first plug 711 and the second plug 712 are connected and the cables 7 are energized.

[0030] In one embodiment, the opening of the power supply slot 13 is provided with a cover plate 15, and the corresponding two sides of the cover plate 15 are movably connected to the power supply slot 13.

[0031] In this embodiment, the battery arrangement 5 inside the power supply slot 13 can be protected by providing the cover plate 15 at the opening of the power supply slot 13, and by providing the cover plate 15, which is movably connected to the power supply slot 13, it is convenient for the overhaul or replacement of the battery plate if the battery plate fails or needs to be replaced.

[0032] In one embodiment, one side of the cover plate 15 is pivotally connected to the edge of the opening of the power supply slot 13, and the other side of the cover plate 15 is connected to the edge of the opening of the power supply slot 13 by the snap lock 151.

[0033] In this embodiment, the power supply slot 13 can be quickly opened if the battery plate fails or needs to be replaced, which is practical for overhaul or replacement by hinged one side of the cover plate 15 to the edge of the opening of the power supply slot 13 and connecting the other side of the cover plate 15 to the edge of the opening of the power supply slot 13 via the snap lock 151.

[0034] In one embodiment, the battery arrangement 5 is provided with a charging head 53, and a charging opening 152 is opened on the cover plate 15 according to the position of the charging head 53.

[0035] In this embodiment, the battery arrangement 5 can be charged by the provided charging head 53.

[0036] In one embodiment, a movement mechanism 6 is provided on both sides of the housing 1, which is used for the movement of the robot.

[0037] In this embodiment, the robot can be moved in any direction by arranging the movement mechanism 6 on both sides of the housing 1, by driving the movement mechanism 6 through the drive motor 3.

[0038] In one embodiment, the movement mechanism comprises 6 tracks 63, the tracks 63 are provided on both sides of the housing 1, and the tracks 63 are connected to the drive motor 3 by a gear arrangement.

[0039] In this embodiment, the drive motor 3 drives the gear assembly to operate, the gear assembly drives the tracks 63 to travel, and the tracks 63 travel to move the robot.

[0040] In one embodiment, the gear arrangement comprises a first gear 61 and a second gear 62, wherein the first gear 61 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 3, the second gear 62 engages with the first gear 61 and the second gear 62 causes the track 63 to rotate.

[0041] In this embodiment, the drive motor 3 drives the first gear 61 to rotate, the first gear 61 drives the second gear 62 to rotate, the second gear 62 rotates to drive the crawler 63, and the crawler 63 drives to move the robot.

[0042] In one embodiment, a series of drainage holes 14 are provided on the top of the first housing 11.

[0043] In this embodiment, the purpose of arranging a plurality of drainage holes 14 on the top of the first housing 11 is to enable the robot to drain the water after cleaning.

[0044] The foregoing is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural transformation carried out according to the present utility model concept using the content of the description of the present utility model and the accompanying drawings, or applied directly or indirectly in other related technical fields, is included in the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

[1] Robot with multicellular structure, characterized by that it includes: a housing, wherein a first housing and a second housing are connected to each other to form the housing; a control box, the control box being provided inside the housing; a drive motor, wherein the drive motor is removably mounted on the inner wall of the housing, and wherein the drive motor is electrically connected to the control box via a cable; a suction motor, the suction motor being removably mounted on the inner bottom surface of the housing, the suction motor being electrically connected to the control box via a cable; at least two sets of battery assemblies, the battery assemblies comprising a battery pack and a circuit board, the outer wall of the housing being provided with a power supply slot, the battery assemblies being removably mounted in the power supply slot, the battery pack being electrically connected to the circuit board via a cable, the circuit board being electrically connected to the control box via a cable, and each of the two circuit boards being electrically connected to each other via a cable. [2] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 1, characterized by that each of the cables is provided with a connector. [3] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 2, characterized bythat the connector comprises a first plug and a second plug, wherein the first plug is provided with a recess corresponding to the second plug, and wherein the second plug is inserted into the recess. [4] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 1, characterized by that a cover plate is provided at the opening of the power supply slot, and wherein opposite sides of the cover plate are movably connected to the power supply slot. [5] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 4, characterized by that one side of the cover plate is hingedly connected to the edge of the power supply slot opening, while the other side of the cover plate is connected to the edge of the power supply slot opening by a snap lock. [6] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 4, characterized bythat the battery arrangement is provided with a charging head, wherein a charging opening is formed on the cover plate corresponding to the charging head. [7] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 1, characterized by that a movement mechanism is provided on both sides of the housing, wherein the movement mechanism is used for the movement of the robot. [8] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 7, characterized by that the movement mechanism comprises tracks, the tracks being provided on both sides of the housing, the tracks being drivably connected to the drive motor by a gear arrangement. [9] Robot with multicellular structure according to claim 8, characterized bythat the gear arrangement comprises a first gear and a second gear, the first gear being connected to the output end of the drive motor, the second gear engaging the first gear and the second gear causing the track to rotate.

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