Quadrupedal robot protection device and quadrupedal robot

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of quadruped walking robot technology and discloses a quadruped walking robot protection device and a quadruped walking robot. Conventional quadruped walking robots pose safety risks because the main body of the quadruped walking robot can be easily damaged and collide easily with surrounding people or objects. The quadruped walking robot according to the present invention comprises a quadruped walking robot main body, an inflatable sleeve, and an air pump, wherein the inflatable sleeve covers the outer surface of the quadruped walking robot main body; the air pump provides a continuous airflow to the inflatable sleeve; the inflatable sleeve includes an inflatable sleeve air intake and an inflatable sleeve air outlet, wherein the air flow rate of the inflatable sleeve air intake is greater than the air flow rate of the inflatable sleeve air outlet; and the inflatable sleeve forms an airbag that covers the quadruped walking robot main body after being inflated. The quadruped walking robot main body according to the present invention is covered by a single inflatable sleeve and, in an inflated state, acts as a cushioning layer for the quadruped walking robot, effectively protecting the main body of the quadruped walking robot from excessive external impact and protecting the internal components of the quadruped walking robot.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of quadruped walking robot technology, and in particular to a quadruped walking robot protection device and a quadruped walking robot. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most quadruped robots are made of hard materials such as metal or plastic, and the robot body is easily damaged during use. Furthermore, due to the rapid movements of quadruped robots, if the user lacks experience and operates the robot improperly, it is easy to collide with surrounding people or objects, posing a safety risk.

[0003] In addition, since the external surfaces of quadruped robots are mostly made of metal or hard plastic, it is difficult to meet the diverse demands of consumers for product molding. Furthermore, once the appearance of existing quadruped robots is standardized, it is not easy to change, which affects the user experience and does not help with widespread adoption.

[0004] In addition, quadruped robots generate a lot of heat during operation, and in the case of natural heat dissipation, heat dissipation is relatively slow and the heat dissipation effect is poor. The problem to be solved

[0005] To overcome the disadvantages of existing technology, the first objective of the present invention is to provide a protective device for a four-legged walking robot that effectively protects the body of the four-legged walking robot from excessive external impact and protects the internal components of the four-legged walking robot by providing an inflatable sleeve that covers the body of the four-legged walking robot and acts as a cushioning layer for the four-legged walking robot, and effectively protects the robot so that even if the user of the four-legged walking robot lacks experience or operates it improperly and collides with people or objects around the four-legged walking robot, it basically does not cause injury or damage.

[0006] The second objective of the present invention is to provide a protective device for a quadruped robot that is convenient for disseminating the quadruped robot, has a good user experience, and is convenient for disseminating the quadruped robot. This is achieved by providing an inflatable sleeve that allows for easy design and modification of the external shape, thereby enabling the design to be easily made into various external shapes according to the user's needs, and by applying an inflatable sleeve with a different external shape to the quadruped robot to change the appearance of the quadruped robot, thereby increasing user interest in the quadruped robot and expanding the application scenarios of the quadruped robot.

[0007] The third objective of the present invention is to provide a protective device for a four-legged walking robot that can effectively improve the heat dissipation performance of the four-legged walking robot by providing an inflatable sleeve that can be assembled to cover the main body of the four-legged walking robot, thereby continuously inflating the inflatable sleeve using an air pump to create a continuous high-speed airflow in the inflatable sleeve, and forming a continuous low-temperature airflow between the inflatable sleeve and the main body of the four-legged walking robot to remove heat generated from the main body of the four-legged walking robot.

[0008] The fourth objective of the present invention is to provide a quadruped walking robot that has excellent protective effects and can protect people or objects around the quadruped walking robot. means of solving the problem

[0009] The first technical solution of the present invention for achieving one of the above objectives is as follows.

[0010] A protective device for a quadrupedal robot comprising an inflatable sleeve and an air pump, wherein the inflatable sleeve can cover the outer surface of the body of the quadrupedal robot;

[0011] The above air pump provides a continuous airflow to the expansion sleeve;

[0012] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve includes an expansion sleeve air intake and an expansion sleeve air outlet, and the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve air intake is greater than the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve air outlet;

[0013] The above-mentioned inflatable sleeve forms a stable air cavity that can partially or completely cover the body of a quadrupedal robot after being inflated.

[0014] The present invention provides a protective device for a quadruped walking robot through continuous exploration and experimentation. By providing a single inflatable sleeve that acts as a cushioning layer for the quadruped walking robot while inflated on the exterior of the quadruped walking robot body, it effectively protects the quadruped walking robot body from excessive external impact and protects the internal components of the quadruped walking robot. By providing the cushioning layer, even if the quadruped walking robot collides with people or objects around it due to the user's lack of experience or improper operation, it can be effectively protected without causing injury or damage, and the application scenarios of the quadruped walking robot are greatly expanded, such as allowing it to be used safely even in environments with children.

[0015] In addition, the expansion sleeve of the present invention can be attached to the main body of a quadrupedal robot, and by continuously expanding the expansion sleeve using an air pump, a continuous high-speed airflow is formed within the expansion sleeve, which can effectively remove heat generated from the main body of the quadrupedal robot and significantly improve the heat dissipation performance of the quadrupedal robot.

[0016] In addition, the external shape of the inflatable sleeve of the present invention is easy to design and change, and by applying an inflatable sleeve with a different external shape to a quadruped robot, the appearance of the quadruped robot can be changed, which increases interest in using the quadruped robot and expands the application scenarios of the quadruped robot.

[0017] Desirable technical solution:

[0018] The air pump is installed in the abdomen of the quadrupedal robot body, and the air pump includes an air pump air intake and an air pump air outlet, and the air pump air intake and the expansion sleeve are connected to the outside, and the air pump air outlet and the expansion sleeve air intake are sealedly connected.

[0019] Desirable technical solution:

[0020] The inflatable sleeve completely covers the outer surface of the quadrupedal robot body, the quadrupedal robot body includes legs, and the air outlet of the inflatable sleeve is installed at any surface location of the legs or the inflatable sleeve.

[0021] Preferably, the air outlet of the inflation sleeve is provided on the leg of the quadrupedal robot body to make the circulation path of the airflow around the quadrupedal robot body longer and serve as a better heat dissipation.

[0022] Desirable technical solution:

[0023] The air outlets of the above-mentioned expansion sleeve are fine holes distributed on the surface of the expansion sleeve;

[0024] The outer surface of the inflatable sleeve is provided with a furry structure that provides a better tactile and biomechanical feel and enhances the user experience.

[0025] Desirable technical solution:

[0026] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve is provided with a sealable opening into which the above-mentioned quadrupedal robot body can be placed.

[0027] Desirable technical solution:

[0028] The shape of the inflatable sleeve after inflation is one of a cat, tiger, dog, horse, cow, panda, and rabbit. The external shape of the inflatable sleeve is designed in the shape of various specific quadrupedal animals, adding to the fun of using the quadrupedal robot.

[0029] The second technical solution of the present invention for achieving one of the above objectives is as follows.

[0030] A protective device for a quadruped robot comprising an inflatable sleeve capable of partially or completely covering the outer surface of the body of the quadruped robot,

[0031] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve forms an air cavity that covers the body of the quadrupedal robot after expansion.

[0032] The present invention provides a protective device for a quadruped walking robot through continuous exploration and experimentation. By providing a single inflatable sleeve that acts as a cushioning layer for the quadruped walking robot while inflated on the exterior of the quadruped walking robot body, it effectively protects the quadruped walking robot body from excessive external impact and protects the internal components of the quadruped walking robot. By providing the cushioning layer, it effectively protects the quadruped walking robot from injury or damage even if it collides with people or objects around it due to the user's lack of experience or improper operation, thereby eliminating safety risks and allowing for safe use even in environments with children, thus greatly expanding the application scenarios of the quadruped walking robot.

[0033] In addition, the inflatable sleeve of the present invention is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber, and its external shape is easy to design and change. By applying an inflatable sleeve with a different external shape to a quadruped robot, the appearance of the quadruped robot can be changed, which increases interest in using the quadruped robot and expands the application scenarios of the quadruped robot.

[0034] Desirable technical solution:

[0035] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve is provided with several mutually independent cavities to prevent local damage to the expansion sleeve from affecting the use of other parts, thereby effectively extending the service life of the expansion sleeve.

[0036] Alternatively, the above-mentioned expansion sleeve can be assembled from multiple inflatable bodies, making it easy to assemble into various shapes and forms, and allowing damaged inflatable bodies to be easily replaced, thereby effectively reducing the manufacturing and usage costs of the expansion sleeve.

[0037] Assembly methods can be adhesive or sewn, or connected via zippers and Velcro.

[0038] Alternatively, the inflatable sleeve may have one or more layers, at least one of which is an airbag structure capable of sealing gas, and by adding a protective structure, the life of the inflatable sleeve can be effectively extended and easily set into various shapes.

[0039] Desirable technical solution:

[0040] The above cavity or inflatable body is a disposable airbag or is provided with an inflation port and is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0041] The above multilayer structure includes an outermost protective layer, a pocket layer for accommodating gas, and a contact layer in contact with the body of a quadrupedal robot;

[0042] The above protective layer, pocket layer, and contact layer are stacked sequentially, and their manufacturing materials may all be the same or different.

[0043] Preferably, the pocket layer is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0044] The protective layer is made of plastic, fabric, or rubber.

[0045] The contact layer may be a single thin film made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0046] The third technical solution of the present invention for achieving one of the above objectives is as follows.

[0047] A quadruped walking robot is provided, comprising a quadruped walking robot body and a quadruped walking robot protection device. Effects of the invention

[0048] The present invention provides a protective device for a quadruped walking robot. First, by providing a single inflatable sleeve that acts as a cushioning layer for the quadruped walking robot while inflated on the exterior of the quadruped walking robot body, the quadruped walking robot body is effectively protected from excessive external impact and the internal components of the quadruped walking robot are protected. By providing the cushioning layer, the quadruped walking robot can be effectively protected without causing injury or damage even if it collides with people or objects around it due to the user's lack of experience or improper operation, and the application scenarios of the quadruped walking robot are greatly expanded, such as allowing it to be used safely even in environments with children.

[0049] Second, by continuously inflating the expansion sleeve using an air pump, a continuous high-speed airflow is formed between the expansion sleeve and the body of the quadruped robot, which can effectively remove heat generated from the body of the quadruped robot and significantly improve the heat dissipation performance of the quadruped robot.

[0050] Finally, the external shape of the inflatable sleeve is easy to design and change, and by applying an inflatable sleeve with a different external shape to a quadruped robot, the appearance of the quadruped robot can be changed, which increases interest in using the quadruped robot and expands the application scenarios of the quadruped robot. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0051] FIG. 1 is a detailed structural diagram of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an axial side view of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the main body of the quadrupedal walking robot of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0052] The present invention is described in more detail below by combining the attached drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that new embodiments may be formed by arbitrarily combining the embodiments or technical features described below, provided there is no conflict.

[0053] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as generally understood by a person skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0054] As illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, the most preferred embodiment of the protective device according to the present invention is as follows.

[0055] A protective device for a quadrupedal robot comprising an inflatable sleeve (2) and an air pump (3), wherein the inflatable sleeve (2) can cover the outer surface of the quadrupedal robot body (1), and

[0056] The above air pump (3) provides a continuous air flow to the expansion sleeve (2);

[0057] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve (2) includes an expansion sleeve (2) air intake and an expansion sleeve air outlet (5), and the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve (2) air intake is greater than the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve air outlet (5);

[0058] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve (2) forms a stable air cavity that can partially or completely cover the quadrupedal robot body (1) after expansion.

[0059] The present invention provides a protection device for a four-legged walking robot. First, by providing a single inflatable sleeve (2) that acts as a cushioning layer for the four-legged walking robot while inflated on the outside of the four-legged walking robot body (1), the four-legged walking robot body (1) is effectively protected from excessive external impact and the internal parts of the four-legged walking robot are protected. By providing the cushioning layer, the four-legged walking robot can be effectively protected without causing injury or damage even if it collides with people or objects around the robot due to the user's lack of experience or improper operation, and the application scenarios of the four-legged walking robot are greatly expanded, such as allowing it to be used safely even in an environment where children are present.

[0060] Second, by continuously inflating the expansion sleeve (2) using an air pump (3), a continuous high-speed airflow is formed between the expansion sleeve (2) and the main body (1) of the four-legged walking robot, which can effectively remove heat generated from the main body (1) of the four-legged walking robot and significantly improve the heat dissipation performance of the four-legged walking robot.

[0061] Finally, the external shape of the expansion sleeve (2) is easy to design and change, and by applying an expansion sleeve (2) with a different external shape to the quadrupedal robot, the appearance of the quadrupedal robot can be changed, which increases interest in using the quadrupedal robot and expands the application scenarios of the quadrupedal robot.

[0062] Specific embodiment of the expansion structure of the present invention:

[0063] The air pump (3) is installed in the abdomen of the quadrupedal robot body (1), and the air pump (3) includes an air pump (3) air intake and an air pump air outlet (4), and the air pump (3) air intake and the expansion sleeve (2) are installed externally, and the air pump air outlet (4) and the expansion sleeve (2) air intake are sealedly connected.

[0064] Specific embodiment applied to the heat dissipation direction of the present invention:

[0065] The inflatable sleeve (2) completely covers the outer surface of the quadrupedal robot body (1), the quadrupedal robot body (1) includes legs, and the inflatable sleeve air outlet (5) is installed on the legs. The air outlet of the inflatable sleeve (2) is provided on the legs of the quadrupedal robot body (1) to make the circulation path of the airflow around the quadrupedal robot body (1) longer and to provide better heat dissipation.

[0066] Specific embodiment of the shape of the expansion sleeve (2) of the present invention:

[0067] The inflatable sleeve (2) is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber, and its shape after inflation is one of a cat, tiger, dog, horse, or cow shape. The external shape of the inflatable sleeve (2) is designed in the shape of various specific quadrupedal animals to add to the fun of using the quadrupedal robot.

[0068] Another embodiment of the protective device according to the present invention:

[0069] A protective device for a quadrupedal robot comprising an inflatable sleeve capable of partially or completely covering the outer surface of the body of the quadrupedal robot, wherein the inflatable sleeve forms an air cavity that covers the body of the quadrupedal robot after being inflated.

[0070] First specific embodiment of the expansion sleeve structure of the present invention:

[0071] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve is provided with several mutually independent cavities to prevent local damage to the expansion sleeve from affecting the use of other parts, thereby effectively extending the service life of the expansion sleeve.

[0072] The cavity is a disposable airbag or is provided with an inflation port and is made of polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0073] A second specific embodiment of the expansion sleeve structure of the present invention:

[0074] The above-mentioned expansion sleeve is assembled from multiple inflatable bodies, making it easy to assemble into various shapes and forms, and allowing damaged inflatable bodies to be easily replaced, thereby effectively reducing the manufacturing and usage costs of the expansion sleeve.

[0075] The inflatable body is a disposable airbag or is provided with an inflation port and is made of polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0076] Assembly methods can be adhesive or sewn, or connected via zippers and Velcro.

[0077] A third specific embodiment of the expansion sleeve structure according to the present invention:

[0078] The above-mentioned inflation sleeve has a structure of one or more layers, at least one of which is an airbag structure capable of sealing gas, and by adding a protective structure, the life of the inflation sleeve can be effectively extended and at the same time easily set in various shapes.

[0079] Specific embodiments of the present invention:

[0080] The above multilayer structure includes an outermost protective layer, a pocket layer for accommodating gas, and a contact layer in contact with the body of a quadrupedal robot;

[0081] The above pocket layer is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0082] The above protective layer is made of plastic, fabric, or rubber.

[0083] The above contact layer may be a single thin film made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber.

[0084] Example to which the protective device of the present invention is applied:

[0085] A quadruped walking robot comprises a quadruped walking robot body, an inflatable sleeve, and an air pump, wherein the inflatable sleeve covers the outer surface of the quadruped walking robot body; the air pump provides a continuous air flow to the inflatable sleeve; the inflatable sleeve includes an inflatable sleeve air intake and an inflatable sleeve air outlet, wherein the air flow rate of the inflatable sleeve air intake is greater than the air flow rate of the inflatable sleeve air outlet; and the inflatable sleeve, after being inflated, is attached to the quadruped walking robot body to effectively protect the quadruped walking robot from the external environment and simultaneously conduct heat and generate heat from the quadruped walking robot in a timely manner.

[0086] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention; any non-substantial modifications and replacements made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0087] 1: Quadrupedal robot body 2: Inflatable Sleeve 3: Air pump 4: Air pump air intake 5: Inflatable sleeve air vent

Claims

Claim 1 A protective device for a quadruped walking robot, comprising an inflatable sleeve (2) capable of partially or completely covering the outer surface of a quadruped walking robot body (1); wherein the inflatable sleeve (2) forms an air cavity that covers the quadruped walking robot body (1) after being inflated, and the inflatable sleeve (2) is provided with several cavities independent of each other; or, the inflatable sleeve (2) is assembled into several inflatable bodies; or, wherein the inflatable sleeve (2) has one or more layer structures, and at least one of the layers is an airbag structure capable of sealing gas. Claim 2 A four-legged walking robot protection device according to claim 1, further comprising an air pump (3) that provides a continuous air flow to the expansion sleeve (2), wherein the expansion sleeve (2) includes an expansion sleeve air intake and an expansion sleeve air outlet (5), and the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve air intake is greater than the air flow rate of the expansion sleeve air outlet (5). Claim 3 A protective device for a four-legged walking robot according to claim 2, wherein the air pump (3) is installed in the abdomen of the four-legged walking robot body (1), the air pump (3) includes an air pump air intake (4) and an air pump air outlet, the air pump air intake (4) and an inflation sleeve (2) are connected to the outside, and the air outlet of the air pump (3) and the air intake of the inflation sleeve are sealedly connected. Claim 4 A protective device for a four-legged walking robot according to claim 3, wherein the inflatable sleeve (2) completely covers the outer surface of the four-legged walking robot body (1), the four-legged walking robot body (1) includes legs, and the inflatable sleeve air outlet (5) is installed at any surface location of the legs or the inflatable sleeve (2). Claim 5 A protective device for a quadrupedal robot according to claim 4, wherein the air outlet (5) of the inflatable sleeve (2) is a fine hole distributed on the surface of the inflatable sleeve (2); and the outer surface of the inflatable sleeve (2) is provided with a hair structure. Claim 6 A quadrupedal robot protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that the expansion sleeve (2) is provided with a sealable opening into which the quadrupedal robot body (1) can be placed. Claim 7 A four-legged walking robot protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the shape of the expansion sleeve (2) after expansion is one of a cat shape, a tiger shape, a dog shape, a horse shape, a cow shape, a panda shape, and a rabbit shape. Claim 8 delete Claim 9 A protective device for a quadruped robot according to claim 1, wherein the cavity or inflatable body is a disposable airbag or is provided with an inflation port and is made of a polyolefin copolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, animal leather, resin, or rubber; wherein, if the inflation sleeve is a multilayer structure, the multilayer structure comprises an outermost protective layer, a pocket layer for receiving gas, and a contact layer in contact with the body of the quadruped robot; and wherein the protective layer, the pocket layer, and the contact layer are stacked sequentially. Claim 10 A quadruped walking robot characterized by comprising a quadruped walking robot body and a quadruped walking robot protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 9.

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