Delivery robot with a replaceable battery

Abstract

The invention relates to a delivery robot comprising a carrier body (14) on which a delivery carrying case (12) is mounted; a replaceable battery (26) that provides electrical power autonomously during the delivery motion of the carrier body (14) and includes a lock apparatus (32), with the battery (26) being accessible from a front wall (28) by its provision in a drawer format that slides linearly on the carrier body (14).

Description

[0001] DELIVERY ROBOT WITH A REPLACEABLE BATTERY

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a delivery robot with a replaceable battery mounted on a carrier body.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] In the literature, delivery robots provide a delivery system operating autonomously by providing bidirectional data flow with a central server. Upon receipt of an order from a customer in the delivery system, a delivery robot goes to the relevant unit to receive the package load and then goes to the address specified by the customer to deliver the order after the order is loaded approximately. The delivery robot includes devices that consume electrical power while moving to deliver the order, providing various controls for the security of the order, making visual perception, or providing positional notification. These devices are, for example, radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras. Also, the wheels consume power during the movement of the delivery robot. Therefore, a battery is located on the robot to provide electrical power to the delivery robot. The battery is capable of providing the necessary energy to the delivery robot for a certain period. Since the delivery robot continues to consume energy while delivering orders, situations where the battery is depleted are frequently encountered. Here, since situations where the battery in the delivery robot is depleted are frequently encountered, the battery is frequently replaced.

[0006] US2020230822 invention relates to a multipurpose mobile robot and its use methods. The mobile robot is a multi-purpose four-wheel robot with a vertically installed replaceable battery.

[0007] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The object of the invention is to develop a delivery robot that includes a replaceable battery featuring a mechanical lock and can be easily installed and removed, as well as protected from contact with water.

[0009] To achieve the mentioned objectives, the invention describes a delivery robot that includes a replaceable battery with a lock apparatus, providing electrical power autonomously during the delivery motion of the carrier body on which a delivery holding case is mounted. The battery in the delivery robot is accessible from its front wall, facilitated by its provision in a drawer format that slides linearly on the carrier body. This ensures that the battery is protected from water contact, for instance, in case of rain. Furthermore, a lock is present as a security measure against theft.

[0010] A preferred configuration of the invention includes a compartment on the carrier body where the battery is horizontally installed from an opening. This prevents water contact resulting from possible water splashes due to the movement of the delivery robot. Here, the battery is inserted into the battery compartment embedded within the carrier body.

[0011] A preferred configuration of the invention indicates that the lock apparatus is accessible from the front wall of the battery. In this way, when the electrical power stored by the battery runs out, an authorized person can deactivate the lock and replace the battery.

[0012] A preferred configuration of the invention has the compartment providing a guide rail. This allows the battery to be easily installed by pushing it horizontally into the compartment by hand.

[0013] A preferred configuration of the invention includes one or more support plates mounted longitudinally from the opposing lateral edges of the bottom wall of the compartment. As such, a guide rail is provided on the opposing lateral walls within the battery compartment.

[0014] A preferred configuration of the invention includes a rubber gasket that surrounds the outwardly opening mouth of the compartment. This blocks the possible entrance of water from the mouth of the battery. Here, when the battery is installed into the compartment, a predetermined width of the circumferential edge located at the back of the front wall falls onto the gasket, completely closing off the entrance of the compartment from the front and ensuring water resistance.

[0015] A preferred configuration of the invention suggests that the lock apparatus is a mechanical lock. In this way, each time the battery is replaced, it can be locked manually by an authorized person.

[0016] In a preferred configuration of the invention, a socket corresponding to a battery input on the battery is located on the back wall of the compartment. This allows the battery to transmit electrical power to the delivery robot.

[0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0018] Figure 1 shows the delivery robot subject to the invention from a front perspective.

[0019] Figure 2 shows the connections related to the installation of the battery in the delivery robot subject to the invention. Figure 3 is a continuation of the display of connections related to the installation of the battery in the delivery robot shown in Figure 2.

[0020] Figure 4 shows a situation where the battery is installed in the delivery robot subject to the invention.

[0021] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] This detailed description explains the subject matter of the invention by references to examples without any limitations, only for the purpose of better understanding the topic.

[0023] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a delivery robot according to the invention. The delivery robot (10) in Figure 1 includes a container (12) for delivery. The container (12) is mounted on a carrier body (14). Here, the carrier body (14) acts as a chassis of the delivery robot (10). The delivery robot (10) operates autonomously, providing bidirectional data flow with a central server not shown in the figures. In the autonomously operating delivery robot (10), for instance, there are one or more wheels (16) that allow horizontal (x-axis) forward and backward movement. In the delivery robot subject to this invention, there are four wheels (16) mounted on the carrier body (chassis) (14). The wheels (16) of the delivery robot (10) are set in motion by movement commands of the carrier body (14) according to data from the central server.

[0024] Figures 2 and 3 show connections related to battery installation in a delivery robot according to the invention, and Figure 4 shows a situation where a battery is installed in a delivery robot according to the invention. In Figure 1 , the carrier body (14) of the delivery robot (10) is mobile with wheels (16) and during autonomous delivery, all electrical connections are powered by a replaceable battery (26), which is shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4. Here, when the energy stored in the battery (26) is exhausted, the battery (26) can be removed and a full battery (26) can be installed. Also, the electrical power for the units communicating with the central server, not shown in the figures, is provided via the battery (26). The battery (26) includes a battery body (38) that surrounds and protects its outer part and a front wall (28) that covers the front. In one configuration of the invention, the battery (26) stores 3.1104 Megajoules of energy, providing electrical power to the delivery robot (10) for five hours. Also, there is a lock device (32) accessible from a front wall (28) of the battery (26). Therefore, an authorized person can unlock the lock device (32) to passive mode and replace the battery (26). The lock device (32) here is a mechanical lock, consisting of a mechanical mechanism (36) and a lock socket (34) connected to the mechanism. The lock socket (34) is compatible with a predetermined key held by the authorized person, and by inserting and turning the key in the socket (34), the mechanism (36) opens, and the lock device (32) becomes passive. The battery (26) in the delivery robot subject to the invention is on the carrier body (14). Moreover, the battery (26) is provided in the form of a drawer with linear rails to be accessible from a front wall (28). That is, the battery (26) is accessible from outside the delivery robot (10). Therefore, for example, it is prevented from contacting water in case of rain and it also includes a lock (32) as a security measure against theft. In the delivery robot subject to the invention, there is a compartment (20) provided on the carrier body (14) and the battery (26) is installed in this compartment (20) through an opening (18) on the horizontal axis (x). Thus, the battery (26) is embedded in the carrier body (14) into the battery compartment (20). In this case, protection is provided against water splashes that may occur as a result of the movement of the delivery robot (10). The battery compartment (20) in the invention is in a form that provides a guide rail. To provide this guide rail, one or more support plates (48) are mounted longitudinally from the opposite lateral edges on a bottom wall (44) of the compartment (20), for instance, there is one support plate connected to each lateral wall (46). Thus, by providing a guide rail on the opposite lateral walls (46) in the battery compartment (20), the battery (26) can be easily installed into the compartment (20) by pushing it horizontally (x-axis). In other words, unlike delivery robots (10) in the literature that contain batteries (26) that can be installed vertically (y-axis), the drawer-type battery (26) in the invention can be easily installed by pushing it forward horizontally (x-axis) into the compartment (20), and can be replaced by pulling it out in the opposite direction. Figure 4 shows a situation where the battery (26) is installed in the compartment (20). Here, the battery (26) can be placed on top of the support plates (48) and pushed forward horizontally into the compartment (20). In one configuration of the invention, a rubber gasket (24) that surrounds and seals the outer mouth (22) of the compartment (20) is connected at the entrance of the compartment (20) to prevent water contact with the battery (26) installed in the battery compartment (20). A possible water leakage from the mouth (22) of the battery (26) is prevented. Here, a predetermined width of a circumferential edge (30) located at the back of the front wall (28) corresponds to the gasket (24), sealing the entrance of the compartment (20) and providing water tightness. Additionally, a battery input (42) containing connectors that provide electrical power transmission of the battery (26) is electrically connected and accessible from a rear wall (40) of the battery body (38). Here, a battery socket (52) that accommodates the battery input (42) and has corresponding connectors is electrically connected and accessible from a rear wall (50) of the battery compartment (20).

[0025] REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0026] 10 Delivery robot 34 Lock socket

[0027] 12 Case 36 Mechanism Carrier body 38 Battery body Wheel 40 Back wall Opening 42 Battery input Battery compartment 44 Bottom wall Mouth 46 Lateral wall Gasket 48 Support plate Battery 50 Back wall Front wall 52 Battery socket Circumferential edge x Horizontal axis Lock apparatus y Vertical axis

Claims

CLAIMS1- A delivery robot comprising a carrier body (14) on which a delivery-carrying case (12) is mounted; a replaceable battery (26) that provides electrical power autonomously during the delivery motion of the carrier body (14) and includes a lock apparatus (32); characterized in that the battery (26) is accessible from a front wall (28) by its provision in a drawer format that slides linearly on the carrier body (14).2- A delivery robot according to claim 1, wherein a compartment (20) is located on the carrier body (14) in which the battery (26) is horizontally installed from an opening (18).3- A delivery robot according to claim 1 , wherein the lock apparatus (32) being configured to be accessible from the front wall (28) of the battery (26).4- A delivery robot according to claim 2, wherein the compartment (20) being configured to provide a guide rail.5- A delivery robot according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein including one or more support plates (48) mounted longitudinally from the opposing lateral edges of the bottom wall (44) of the compartment (20).6- A delivery robot according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lock apparatus (32) being a mechanical lock.7- A delivery robot according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein including a rubber gasket (24) that surrounds the outwardly opening mouth (22) of the compartment (20).8- A delivery robot according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a socket (52) corresponding to a battery input (42) on the battery (26) being configured on the back wall

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