Robot vehicle frame and mobile robot

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of mobile robots, and provide a robot vehicle frame and a mobile robot. The robot vehicle frame comprises: at least one side baffle and at least one instruction panel, which jointly enclose to define a space used for containing a control assembly, each instruction panel being provided with reserved holes; the control assembly, which is fixed inside of the space, the control assembly comprising an integrated board and a plurality of control modules, the plurality of control modules being fixed to the integrated board, and external interfaces of the plurality of control modules being located at edges of the integrated board and being exposed from the reserved holes; and a top cover plate, which is fixed to an upper surface of the at least one side baffle and an upper surface of the at least one instruction panel, the top cover plate, the at least one side baffle, and the at least one instruction panel jointly enclosing to define a shielding cavity used for containing the control assembly. By using the robot vehicle frame provided by the embodiments of the present application, the process of mounting the control modules can be simplified, and the production costs of the mobile robot can be reduced.

Description

Robot frame and mobile robot

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on December 1, 2023, with application number 202323277959.3 and invention name “A Robot Frame and Mobile Robot”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of mobile robots, and in particular to a robot frame and a mobile robot. Background Art

[0003] All actions performed by a mobile robot during operation are controlled by various control units onboard the robot. For example, these control units include a main control module and a power control module. The main control module controls the robot's movement, while the power control module controls the robot's power supply.

[0004] In the prior art, each control module installed in a mobile robot requires a separate housing or cover to isolate the control module. However, with the rapid development of mobile robotics, the number and variety of control modules installed in robots are increasing to enhance their intelligence, significantly increasing the production cost of mobile robots. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a robot frame and a mobile robot to simplify the installation process of the control module and reduce the production cost of the mobile robot. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a robot frame, comprising:

[0007] At least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate together enclose a space for placing the control component, and each indicator plate has a reserved hole;

[0008] A control assembly is fixed inside the space; the control assembly includes an integrated board and multiple control modules, and the multiple control modules are fixed to the integrated board; the external connection interfaces of the multiple control modules are located at the edge of the integrated board and exposed to the reserved holes;

[0009] as well as,

[0010] The top cover is fixed to the upper surface of the at least one side baffle and the at least one indicator plate, and together with the at least one side baffle and the at least one indicator plate, forms a shielding cavity for accommodating the control component.

[0011] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the top cover has a sound-permeable hole.

[0012] Optionally, in a specific implementation, each indicator plate has an anti-slip structure;

[0013] The anti-slip structure is fixed around the reserved hole.

[0014] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the at least one side baffle includes: two parallel baffles; the at least one indicator plate includes: two parallel indicator plates; and the space is a rectangular space.

[0015] Optionally, in a specific implementation, a step column lower than the side baffle is provided on the side of the side baffle facing the interior of the space; and the control component is fixed on the step column.

[0016] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the at least one side baffle is an integrated structure with the chassis of the robot frame.

[0017] Optionally, in a specific implementation, a hole is provided in an area of ​​the robot frame located at the bottom of the shielding cavity, and a lens cover covering the hole is provided on a side of the robot frame close to the ground.

[0018] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the shielding cavity is arranged at the center position of the chassis of the robot frame.

[0019] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the multiple control modules include: a main control module, a power control module and a communication control module.

[0020] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a mobile robot, which includes the robot frame described in the first aspect.

[0021] Beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application:

[0022] As can be seen from the above, a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application includes at least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate, which together form a space for placing a control component, and each indicator plate has a reserved hole. The above-mentioned control component is fixed inside the above-mentioned space, and the control component includes an integrated board and a plurality of control modules, and the above-mentioned plurality of control modules are fixed to the above-mentioned integrated board. The external connection interfaces of the above-mentioned plurality of control modules are located at the edge of the above-mentioned integrated board and are exposed to the above-mentioned reserved holes. In addition, in order to isolate the above-mentioned control component from other components in the frame, a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application also includes a top cover plate, which is fixed to the upper surface of the above-mentioned at least one side baffle and the above-mentioned at least one indicator plate, and together with the above-mentioned at least one side baffle and the above-mentioned at least one indicator plate, forms a shielding cavity for placing the above-mentioned control component.

[0023] In a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application, the control components are housed within a shielded cavity enclosed by a top cover, at least one side baffle, and at least one indicator panel. Thus, during the production process of the mobile robot, the control components can be directly placed within the shielded cavity, eliminating the need to develop separate housings for each control module in the control assembly to isolate it from other mechanical components of the robot frame, thereby reducing the production cost of the mobile robot.

[0024] Furthermore, because the control assembly integrates multiple control modules using an integrated board, it can perform the control functions corresponding to all the control modules integrated on the integrated board. Therefore, during installation, only the control assembly needs to be installed to complete the installation of multiple control modules, thereby simplifying the control module installation process. Furthermore, replacing multiple control modules with a single control assembly can reduce the internal space occupied by the control assembly in the robot frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a control assembly of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of an indicator panel of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a baffle fixing method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG5(a)-FIG5(b) are schematic diagrams of the installation process of a control component of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] The corresponding relationship between the names of the parts and the corresponding reference numerals in Figures 1 to 5(b) is as follows:

[0032] Robot frame 100; side baffles 101; first group of parallel baffles 101A; second group of parallel baffles 101B; indicator panel 102; space 103; control assembly 104; top cover 105; integrated board 20; external interface 21; interface 21a; interface 21b; interface 21c; interface 21d; interface 21e; ​​interface 21f; interface 21g; reserved hole 30; hole 30a; hole 30b; hole 30c; hole 30d; hole 30e; hole 30f; hole 30g; sound-permeable hole 40; step column 50. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] All actions performed by a mobile robot during operation are controlled by various control units installed in the robot. For example, the various control units include a main control module, a power control module, etc., wherein the main control module is used to control the movement of the robot, and the power control module is used to control the power supply of the robot. In the prior art, for each control module installed in a mobile robot, an independent shell or cover must be developed separately to isolate the control module. However, with the rapid development of the field of mobile robot technology, in order to improve the intelligence of mobile robots, the number and types of control modules installed in the robots are increasing, resulting in a significant increase in the production cost of mobile robots.

[0035] In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a robot frame and a mobile robot.

[0036] The following is a detailed description of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application. The robot frame may include:

[0037] At least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate together enclose a space for placing the control component, and each indicator plate has a reserved hole;

[0038] A control assembly is fixed inside the space; the control assembly includes an integrated board and multiple control modules, and the multiple control modules are fixed to the integrated board; the external interfaces of the multiple control modules are located at the edge of the integrated board and exposed to the reserved holes;

[0039] as well as,

[0040] The top cover is fixed to the upper surface of at least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate, and together with the at least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate, forms a shielding cavity for accommodating the control component.

[0041] It should be noted that the mobile robot involved in the embodiments of the present application is a robot including the robot frame provided in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application.

[0042] To facilitate understanding of the structure of a robot frame according to an embodiment of the present application, optionally, in a specific implementation, FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a robot frame according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 1 , the robot frame 100 may include: at least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator panel 102 , a control component 104 and a top cover 105 .

[0044] At least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator plate 102 together enclose a space 103 for placing a control component 104 , and each indicator plate 102 has a reserved hole 30 .

[0045] The side panels 101 and the indicator plate 102 may be made of any material capable of being molded into a fixed shape, such as metal, alloy, or plastic. Furthermore, the side panels 101 and the indicator plate 102 may be made of the same material or different materials. This is not specifically limited in the present embodiment.

[0046] Optionally, the robot frame 100 may further include a chassis, which may also be referred to as a chassis body. In addition to the at least one side baffle 101, at least one indicator panel 102, control assembly 104, and top cover 105, other mechanical or electrical components for implementing robot functions may also be disposed on the chassis of the robot frame 100. The specific structure or form of these mechanical or electrical components is not specifically limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Furthermore, provided that the side panels 101 and indicator panels 102 can collectively enclose the space 103, this application does not impose any specific restrictions on the number of side panels 101 and indicator panels 102. Furthermore, for clarity of the description of the solution and overall layout, the exemplary structure and number of the side panels 101 and indicator panels 102 will be described in subsequent embodiments and will not be further elaborated here.

[0048] Optionally, the side baffles 101 and the indicator plate 102 are both fixed to the chassis of the robot frame 100. For example, the side baffles 101 and the indicator plate 102 can be detachably fixed to the chassis of the robot frame 100, that is, the side baffles 101 and the indicator plate 102 are detachable components.

[0049] Among them, considering the assembly process of the above-mentioned robot frame 100, in order to simplify the assembly process and save assembly time, optionally, in a specific implementation, the side baffle 101 and the chassis of the robot frame 100 are an integrated structure.

[0050] That is, the side baffles 101 and the chassis of the robot frame 100 are integrally formed. When manufacturing the chassis of the robot frame 100 , the side baffles 101 are directly manufactured on the chassis of the robot frame 100 without the need for subsequent installation of the side baffles 101 .

[0051] That is to say, the side baffles 101 and the chassis of the robot frame 100 may be integrally formed, and the assembly of the side baffles 101 may be omitted during the subsequent assembly process, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the robot frame.

[0052] It should be noted that the side baffle 101 may be located at the center of the chassis of the robot frame 100 or at the edge of the chassis of the robot frame 100. This embodiment of the present application does not impose any specific limitation on this.

[0053] Correspondingly, optionally, in a specific implementation, the shielding cavity is provided at the center position of the chassis of the robot frame 100 .

[0054] Considering that the reserved hole 30 in the indicator plate 102 needs to be compatible with the external interface of the control module in the control assembly 104, and for ease of installation, the indicator plate 102 is usually installed after the control assembly 104 is installed, so that the external interface of the control module in the control assembly 104 can be exposed to the reserved hole 30 in the indicator plate 102. The so-called exposure to the reserved hole 30 means that the external interface 21 is visible or operable to the outside through the reserved hole 30. For example, if the external interface 21 is a protruding interface relative to the control module, the so-called exposure to the reserved hole 30 means that the external interface 21 can be inserted into the reserved hole 30, or can be fully extended from the reserved hole 30 after being inserted into the reserved hole 30, or can be partially extended from the reserved hole 30 after being inserted into the reserved hole 30. Correspondingly, if the external interface 21 is a non-protruding interface relative to the control module, then being exposed to the reserved hole 30 means that the interface plane of the external interface 21 is aligned with and fits the hole plane of the reserved hole 30 .

[0055] Optionally, the at least one indicator board 102 is detachably fixed to the chassis of the robot frame 100 .

[0056] In this way, after utilizing the above-mentioned at least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator plate 102 to jointly enclose a space 103 for placing the control component 104, the control component 104 can be directly placed in the above-mentioned space 103, thereby simplifying the installation process of the control component 104 and improving the installation efficiency of the robot frame.

[0057] Among them, the control component 104 is fixed inside the space 103; the control component 104 includes an integrated board 20 and multiple control modules, and the multiple control modules are fixed to the integrated board 20; the external interfaces 21 of the multiple control modules are located at the edge of the integrated board 20 and exposed to the reserved holes 30.

[0058] In other words, control assembly 104 is achieved by integrating multiple control modules using integrated board 20. This control assembly 104 can implement the control functions corresponding to all control modules integrated on integrated board 20. Therefore, during installation, only the control assembly 104 is required to complete the installation of multiple control modules, thereby simplifying the control module installation process. Furthermore, replacing multiple control modules with a single control assembly 104 can reduce the internal space occupied by the control assembly 104 on the robot frame.

[0059] Taking into account that the control module integrated on the control component 104 may be distributed on the lower surface of the control component 104, that is, the control module integrated on the control component 104 may be distributed on the lower surface of the integrated board 20; based on this, optionally, in a specific implementation method, the side of the above-mentioned side baffle 101 facing the inside of the space 103 is provided with a step column 50 lower than the side baffle 101; the control component 104 is fixed on the step column 50.

[0060] The side baffle 101 may be provided with a stepped post 50. The stepped post 50 is provided on the side of the side baffle 101 facing the interior of the space 103, and the stepped post 50 is provided lower than the side baffle 101. In this way, the control assembly 104 can be fixed on the stepped post 50 to achieve the purpose of fixing the control assembly 104 inside the space 103.

[0061] Moreover, by setting the above-mentioned step column 50, when the control modules are distributed on the lower surface of the control component 104, the control component 104 can be firmly placed inside the space 103; at the same time, each control module can have a controllable safety distance from the bottom of the space 103, thereby preventing the control module from being in close contact with the bottom of the space 103, which may cause the control module to be squeezed.

[0062] Among them, the number of step columns 50 inside the entire space 103 can be one or more, and the embodiment of the present application does not make specific limitations on this; however, in order to ensure the stability of the control component 104 in the space 103, usually, four step columns 50 are arranged inside the entire space 103.

[0063] In order to facilitate the subsequent installation of the top cover 105 on the above-mentioned space 103, if the control modules are distributed on the lower surface of the above-mentioned control component 104, the height of the distributed control modules shall not be higher than the height of the step column 50, and after the above-mentioned control component 104 is fixed on the above-mentioned step column 50, the height of the control modules distributed on the upper surface of the control component 104 shall not be higher than the upper surface of the above-mentioned side baffle 101.

[0064] In addition, it can be understood that in order to enable the top cover 105 to be installed on the space 103, the above-mentioned top cover 105 can be a flat-plate cover. After the control component 104 is installed in the space 103, the position of the highest point of the control component 104 cannot be higher than the upper surface of the side baffle 101; of course, the above-mentioned top cover 105 can also be a non-flat-plate cover. No matter what form the top cover 105 is, as long as the control component 104 placed in the space 103 can be isolated from the outside through the top cover 105, it will be sufficient.

[0065] Optionally, in a specific implementation, the multiple control modules include: a main control module, a power control module and a communication control module.

[0066] The main control module, power control module, and communication control module may be circuit boards, such as PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies), or may be control units, i.e., other hardware modules. This embodiment of the present application does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0067] It should be noted that the main control module, power control module, and communication control module can be deployed in the form of a single-chip microcomputer, so that the functions of the main control module, power control module, and communication control module can be implemented by the single-chip microcomputer. For example, an RS485 or RS232 single-chip microcomputer / CAN (controller area network) board, which is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0068] Optionally, the above-mentioned multiple control modules may also include but are not limited to a safety control module, a sound alarm, a buzzer, a visual sensor, etc.

[0069] The control module usually has an external interface, so that by connecting a data line to the external interface, the corresponding function of the control module is realized. For example, information exchange is carried out through a data line, or charging is carried out through a charging line. Since the data line connected to the external interface needs to be plugged in and out, the external interface can be exposed on the indicator board to facilitate the subsequent plugging and unplugging operations of the data line, and the installation position of the indicator board is close to the edge of the control component. Therefore, for example, as shown in Figure 2, the external interfaces 21 of the multiple control modules on the integrated board 20 included in the control component 104 are located at the edge of the integrated board 20. Correspondingly, as shown in Figure 3, the indicator board 102 has corresponding reserved holes 30, so that the external interfaces 21 of the multiple control modules can be exposed to the reserved holes 30 through the channels corresponding to the reserved holes 30, that is, the external interfaces 21 pass through the reserved holes 30.

[0070] The reserved holes 30 on the indicator plate 102 are channels for connecting the multiple control modules included in the control assembly 104 with the outside.

[0071] Optionally, in the first implementation, the data line connected to the external interface 21 of the control module in the control component 104 can pass through the reserved hole 30 to be connected to the external interface 21, thereby realizing control of the mobile robot.

[0072] Optionally, in a second implementation, the external interface 21 of the control module in the control component 104 can pass through the reserved hole 30 to be connected to an external data line, thereby realizing control of the mobile robot.

[0073] That is to say, as described in the first implementation, the external interface 21 may not extend out of the reserved hole 30 , or as described in the second implementation, the external interface 21 may extend out of the reserved hole 30 , both of which are reasonable.

[0074] Optionally, in order to meet the subsequent plug-in and unplug operations of the data line, the external interface 21 can be located at the edge of the integrated board 20. However, the external interface 21 is located on the corresponding control module, so the multiple control modules included in the control component 104 are integrated near the edge of the integrated board 20.

[0075] In some cases, different types of control modules, or different versions of the same type of control modules, have corresponding external interfaces with different interface specifications, such as a rectangular interface, a circular interface, and the like.

[0076] Exemplarily, multiple external interfaces are provided on the edge of the integrated board 20 of the control component 104. As shown in FIG2 , interfaces 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, 21e, 21f, and 21g are multiple external interfaces provided on the integrated board 20.

[0077] Therefore, when pre-setting the reserved holes 30 on the indicator plate 102, it is necessary to refer to the interface specifications of the above-mentioned interface 21a, interface 21b, interface 21c, interface 21d, interface 21e, interface 21f and interface 21g as external interfaces, as well as the position of the reserved holes 30 corresponding to each external interface on the designated plate 102, so that the indicator plate 102 can be fully fitted with multiple external interfaces.

[0078] For example, as shown in Figure 3, a schematic diagram of the structure of an indicator panel of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. The indicator panel 102 shown in Figure 3 is the indicator panel corresponding to the left side of the control assembly 104 shown in Figure 2.

[0079] Among them, hole 30a, hole 30b, hole 30c, hole 30d, hole 30e, hole 30f and hole 30g in Figure 3 are multiple reserved holes set on the indicator plate 102. Specifically, the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21a as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30a; the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21b as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30b; the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21c as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30c; the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21d as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30d; the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21e as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30e; the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21f as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30f; and the reserved hole corresponding to interface 21g as an external interface on the designated plate 102 is hole 30g.

[0080] Based on this, as shown in Figures 2-3, the position and specifications of each external interface and each reserved hole are one-to-one corresponding. As shown in Figure 3, the indicator plate 102 has multiple reserved holes 30, and the external interface 21 on the integrated board 20 is exposed to the above reserved holes 30.

[0081] Furthermore, in order to prevent dust, water and other objects from damaging the control component 104 , a top cover 105 is provided on the top of the space 103 .

[0082] The top cover 105 is fixed to the upper surface of at least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator plate 102 , and together with at least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator plate 102 , forms a shielding cavity for placing the control component 104 .

[0083] In this way, after the control component 104 is placed and fixed in the space 103, the shielding cavity formed by the above-mentioned top cover 105, at least one side baffle 101 and at least one indicator plate 102 can be used to isolate the control component 104 from the external environment, thereby preventing damage to the control component 104 caused by objects such as dust and water, and improving the service life of the above-mentioned control component 104.

[0084] Compared with the prior art, in which a separate shell is developed for each control module to isolate the control module, the robot frame provided in the embodiment of the present application can directly place the above-mentioned control components in the above-mentioned shielding cavity during the production process of the mobile robot. There is no need to develop a separate shell for each control module of the above-mentioned control components to isolate the control module from other mechanical components of the robot frame, thereby reducing the production cost of the mobile robot.

[0085] In some cases, a mobile robot needs to identify a ground code. For example, a mobile robot needs to identify a QR code on the ground to obtain information such as its current location.

[0086] Based on this, optionally, in a specific implementation, a hole is provided in the area of ​​the robot frame 100 located at the bottom of the shielding cavity, and a lens cover covering the hole is provided on the side of the robot frame 100 close to the ground.

[0087] In this way, the mobile robot can carry a visual sensor for image acquisition at the bottom of the shielding cavity or the control component 104. For example, when using the visual sensor for QR code recognition, the lens of the visual sensor can capture images of the external environment through the holes provided in the area at the bottom of the shielding cavity.

[0088] In addition, a lens cover covering the hole is provided on the side of the robot frame 100 close to the ground, thereby improving the protection of the lens of the visual sensor and the airtightness of the internal structure of the entire shielding cavity.

[0089] Optionally, in a specific implementation, at least one side baffle 101 includes: two parallel baffles 101; at least one indicator plate 102 includes: two parallel indicator plates 102; and the space 103 is a rectangular space.

[0090] That is to say, the space 103 is a rectangular space surrounded by two baffles 101 and two indicator plates 102. Correspondingly, the shielding cavity surrounded by the top cover 105, two baffles 101 and two indicator plates 102 is a solid with a rectangular horizontal cross-section.

[0091] Optionally, at least one side baffle 101 includes: two parallel groups of baffles; at least one indicator plate 102 includes: two parallel indicator plates; wherein the baffle height of the first group of baffles is higher than the baffle height of the second group of baffles, and the sum of the baffle height of the indicator plate and the baffle height of the second group of baffles is the baffle height of the first group of baffles.

[0092] In this way, the two indicator plates 102 can be installed on the second set of baffles by fasteners, so that the space 103 enclosed by the two sets of baffles and the two indicator plates is a space with a flush top, which facilitates the subsequent installation of the top plate cover 105.

[0093] For example, Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of a baffle fixing method provided in an embodiment of the present application. Of the four side baffles forming space 103, the front and rear baffles 101A constitute the first set of parallel baffles, while the left and right baffles 101B constitute the second set of parallel baffles. After fasteners are used to attach indicator plate 102 to the two baffles in the second set, the resulting space is flush with the top.

[0094] The positional relationship between the two indicator plates 102 is not limited to being parallel to each other and can also include being perpendicular to each other. The positional relationship of the indicator plates 102 is determined based on the orientation of the external interface of the control module of the control assembly 104. Based on this, the embodiment of the present application does not limit the positional relationship of the indicator plates 102.

[0095] As can be seen from the above, a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application includes at least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate, which together form a space for placing a control component, and each indicator plate has a reserved hole. The above-mentioned control component is fixed inside the above-mentioned space, and the control component includes an integrated board and a plurality of control modules, and the above-mentioned plurality of control modules are fixed to the above-mentioned integrated board. The external connection interfaces of the above-mentioned plurality of control modules are located at the edge of the above-mentioned integrated board and are exposed to the above-mentioned reserved holes. In addition, in order to isolate the above-mentioned control component from other components in the frame, a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application also includes a top cover plate, which is fixed to the upper surface of the above-mentioned at least one side baffle and the above-mentioned at least one indicator plate, and together with the above-mentioned at least one side baffle and the above-mentioned at least one indicator plate, forms a shielding cavity for placing the above-mentioned control component.

[0096] In a robot frame provided by an embodiment of the present application, the control components are housed within a shielded cavity enclosed by a top cover, at least one side baffle, and at least one indicator panel. Thus, during the production process of the mobile robot, the control components can be directly placed within the shielded cavity, eliminating the need to develop separate housings for each control module in the control assembly to isolate it from other mechanical components of the robot frame, thereby reducing the production cost of the mobile robot.

[0097] Furthermore, because the control assembly integrates multiple control modules using an integrated board, it can perform the control functions corresponding to all the control modules integrated on the integrated board. Therefore, during installation, only the control assembly needs to be installed to complete the installation of multiple control modules, thereby simplifying the control module installation process. Furthermore, replacing multiple control modules with a single control assembly can reduce the internal space occupied by the control assembly in the robot frame.

[0098] Typically, the data cable connected to the external interface 21 is a detachable data cable. Considering the unstable road conditions encountered by the mobile robot during movement, which may cause the data cable connected to the external interface 21 to short-circuit or disconnect the connection with the external interface 21, a foolproof measure can be pre-set to prevent such a situation.

[0099] Among them, fool-proofing is a noun directly translated from English. In industrial design, fool-proofing refers to the preventive measures taken to avoid machine or personal injury caused by user's misoperation, including unconscious actions, subconscious misoperations or careless body movements.

[0100] Based on this, optionally, in a specific implementation, each indicator plate 102 has an anti-slip structure; the anti-slip structure is fixed around the reserved hole 30.

[0101] In this way, after the data cable is connected to the external interface 21, the anti-slip structure fixed around the reserved hole 30 through which the external interface 21 passes can be used to secure the data cable to the external interface 21, thereby preventing the data cable connected to the external interface 21 from short-circuiting or disconnecting due to unstable road conditions encountered by the mobile robot during movement, thereby ensuring the stability of the data cable connection. In other words, a corresponding anti-slip structure is provided for each reserved hole 30 to ensure the stability of the connection of the data cable connected to the external interface 21 corresponding to the reserved hole 30.

[0102] Among them, the material of the above-mentioned anti-slip structure can be various materials that can be molded into a fixed shape, such as metal materials, alloy materials or plastic materials. This embodiment of the application does not make specific limitations on this.

[0103] For example, the overall shape of the anti-slip structure is a rectangle at one end and an ellipse at the other. The end closest to the edge is a solid rectangle, while the remainder is a hollow, elliptical ring. Thus, one end of the solid rectangle is secured around the reserved hole 30, while the other end wraps around the data cable, securing it to the external interface 21.

[0104] For another example, the overall shape of the anti-slip structure is the same as the shape of the external interface 21 to which the data cable is connected. The anti-slip structure as a whole can be divided into two parts. One part is a base part for being fixed around the reserved hole 30, and the other part is a top cover part for covering the data cable and the external interface 21. In this way, after the data cable is inserted into the external interface 21, the above-mentioned top cover part can be merged with the above-mentioned base part, thereby fixing the data cable to the external interface 21.

[0105] The top cover and base of the anti-slip structure may be a single unit that supports the opening and closing of the top cover and base. Alternatively, the top cover and base of the anti-slip structure may be two separate units that are connected by a hinge to support the opening and closing of the top cover and base. This embodiment of the present application does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0106] In some cases, the mobile robot may have a need for voice interaction. Therefore, a device for voice interaction, such as a speaker, may be installed in the robot frame.

[0107] Based on this, in order to facilitate voice interaction of the mobile robot, optionally, in a specific embodiment, as shown in FIG1 , the top cover 105 has a sound-permeable hole 40 .

[0108] In this way, the sound is transmitted through the above-mentioned sound-permeable holes 40, so that the mobile robot can clearly receive or send voice information, thereby executing the action corresponding to the above-mentioned voice information.

[0109] To facilitate understanding of the installation process of a control component provided in an embodiment of the present application, the above-mentioned installation process is specifically described below in conjunction with the schematic diagram of the installation process of a control component of a robot frame provided in an embodiment of the present application shown in Figures 5(a)-5(b).

[0110] The control component 104 is placed in a space 103 enclosed by two side baffles 101 and two indicator plates 102, and based on the specifications and position of the external interface 21 on the integrated board 20 of the above-mentioned control component 104, the corresponding indicator plate 102 is fixed to one side of the above-mentioned control component 104 using fasteners. Then, the top cover plate 105 is fixed to the upper surface of the two side baffles 101 and the two indicator plates 102 using fasteners. In this way, the above-mentioned top cover plate 105, the two side baffles 101 and the two indicator plates 102 can be used to enclose a shielding cavity for placing the control component 104, thereby realizing the installation of the control component 104.

[0111] Among them, the fixing method involved in the embodiments of the present application can also be other methods that can achieve the fixing effect, and the embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations on this.

[0112] As shown in the installation process of Figure 5(a)-Figure 5(b) above, it can be seen that:

[0113] The control assembly 104 integrates multiple control modules using the integrated board 20. In other words, the control assembly 104 can implement the control functions corresponding to all control modules integrated on the integrated board 20. Therefore, during installation, only the control assembly 104 needs to be installed to complete the installation of multiple control modules, thereby simplifying the control module installation process. Furthermore, replacing multiple control modules with a single control assembly 104 can reduce the internal space occupied by the control assembly 104 within the robot frame 100.

[0114] Furthermore, in a robot frame 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application, the control assembly 104 is housed within a shielded cavity enclosed by a top cover 105, at least one side baffle 101, and at least one indicator plate 102. Thus, during the production process of the mobile robot, the control assembly 104 can be directly placed within the shielded cavity, eliminating the need to develop a separate housing for each control module included in the control assembly 104 to isolate the control module from other mechanical components of the robot frame 100, thereby reducing the production cost of the mobile robot.

[0115] Corresponding to the robot frame provided in the above embodiment of the present application, the present application further provides a mobile robot. The mobile robot includes the robot frame provided in the above embodiment of the present application.

[0116] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application are included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A robot frame, characterized in that: include: At least one side baffle and at least one indicator plate, together enclosing a space for placing the control assembly, and each indicator plate has a reserved hole; A control component is fixed inside the space; the control component includes an integrated board and a plurality of control modules, and the plurality of control modules are fixed to the integrated board; the external connection interfaces of the plurality of control modules are located at the edge of the integrated board and exposed to the reserved holes; as well as, The top cover is fixed to the upper surface of the at least one side baffle and the at least one indicator plate, and together with the at least one side baffle and the at least one indicator plate, forms a shielding cavity for accommodating the control component.

2. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover plate has a sound-transmitting hole.

3. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each indicator plate has an anti-drop structure; The anti-slip structure is fixed around the reserved hole.

4. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one side baffle includes: two parallel baffles; the at least one indicator plate includes: two parallel indicator plates; and the space is a rectangular space.

5. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A step column lower than the side baffle is arranged on the side of the side baffle facing the interior of the space; and the control component is fixed on the step column.

6. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one side baffle is an integral structure with the chassis of the robot frame.

7. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hole is arranged in the area of ​​the robot frame located at the bottom of the shielding cavity, and a lens cover covering the hole is arranged on the side of the robot frame close to the ground.

8. The robot frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding cavity is arranged at the center of the chassis of the robot frame.

9. The robot frame according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The multiple control modules include: a main control module, a power control module and a communication control module.

10. A mobile robot, characterized in that: The mobile robot comprises the robot frame according to any one of claims 1-9.

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