Docking charging assembly and robot apparatus

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application​ provide a docking charging assembly and a robot apparatus. The docking charging assembly comprises a robot module and a workstation module. When the robot module is docked on the workstation module, a first electrode plate is close to a second electrode plate, and the second electrode plate is aligned with and connected to the first electrode plate under an elastic acting force so as to maintain an electrical connection between the second electrode plate and the first electrode plate. Thus, the second electrode plate has an elastic moving space relative to a workstation body, so as to avoid and protect from rigid contact between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate when the first electrode plate is aligned with and connected to the second electrode plate. Thus, the first electrode plate and the second plate are protected, the second electrode plate is prevented from being unable to elastically move, and the performance of the second electrode plate and the first electrode plate of the docking charging assembly is guaranteed.

Description

Docking type charging assembly and robot device Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of docking-type charging components, and in particular to a docking-type charging component and a robot device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, robots are automated machines with highly flexible intelligent capabilities. Robots need to be charged, and charging components are part of the robot device.

[0003] In the prior art, the charging component includes a robot body, a first electrode sheet, a workstation body and a second electrode sheet. The first electrode sheet is connected to the robot body, and the second electrode sheet is connected to the workstation body. At this time, when the robot module is docked with the workstation module, the second electrode sheet is in rigid contact with the first electrode sheet to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet. Therefore, the second electrode sheet is in a fixed state relative to the workstation body, and the second electrode sheet will not move elastically, resulting in the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet of the existing charging component being easily damaged.

[0004] Utility Model Content

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a docking charging component and a robot device, wherein the robot module includes a robot body and a first electrode sheet; a mounting groove is provided on one side wall of the robot body, the first electrode sheet is installed in the mounting groove and is electrically connected to the robot body; the docking end of the first electrode sheet is exposed to the external environment; the workstation module includes a workstation body and a second electrode sheet; the second electrode sheet is electrically connected to the workstation body; the second electrode sheet is movably installed on the workstation body and moves elastically relative to the workstation body; at this time, when the robot module docks with the workstation module, the first electrode sheet is close to the second electrode sheet, and the second electrode sheet docks with the first electrode sheet under elastic force to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet, so that the second electrode sheet has elastic movement space relative to the workstation body, thereby avoiding rigid contact protection between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet when the first electrode sheet docks with the second electrode sheet, protecting the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, avoiding elastic movement of the second electrode sheet, and ensuring the performance of the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet of the docking charging component.

[0006] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part by practice of the present application.

[0007] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a docking charging assembly is provided, which is applied to a robotic device;

[0008] The docking charging assembly includes:

[0009] A robot module includes a robot body and a first electrode sheet; a side wall of the robot body is provided with a mounting groove, the first electrode sheet is mounted in the mounting groove and electrically connected to the robot body; a butt end of the first electrode sheet is exposed to the external environment;

[0010] The workstation module comprises a workstation body and a second electrode sheet; the second electrode sheet is electrically connected to the workstation body; the second electrode sheet is movably mounted on the workstation body and elastically moves relative to the workstation body;

[0011] When the robot module is docked with the workstation module, the first electrode sheet approaches the second electrode sheet, and the second electrode sheet docks with the first electrode sheet under elastic force to maintain electrical connection between the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet.

[0012] Optionally, the workstation body includes a main body portion and a movable seat, and the movable seat is movably connected to the main body portion and supports the second electrode sheet.

[0013] Optionally, the movable seat is provided with a first movable groove, the second electrode sheet is located in the first movable groove and is exposed to the external environment; the second electrode sheet moves elastically relative to the inner side wall of the first movable groove.

[0014] Optionally, a first spring is provided between the second electrode sheet and the inner side wall of the first movable groove, and the first spring is accommodated in the first movable groove. The two ends of the first spring respectively contact the second electrode sheet and the inner side wall of the first movable groove, and apply an elastic force to the second electrode sheet.

[0015] Optionally, the main body is provided with a second movable groove, the movable seat is located in the second movable groove, and moves elastically relative to the inner side wall of the second movable groove.

[0016] Optionally, a second spring is provided between the movable seat and the inner side wall of the second movable groove, the second spring is accommodated in the second movable groove, the two ends of the second spring respectively contact the movable seat and the inner side wall of the second movable groove, and apply an elastic force to the movable seat.

[0017] Optionally, a first conductive post is provided between the robot body and the first electrode sheet, one end of the first conductive post is connected to the robot body, and the other end is connected to the first electrode sheet via a first conductive stud;

[0018] A second conductive post is provided between the workstation body and the second electrode sheet. One end of the second conductive post is connected to the workstation body, and the other end is connected to the second electrode sheet via a second conductive stud.

[0019] Optionally, the robot body is provided with a first magnet, and the first magnet is located on one side of the first electrode sheet;

[0020] The workstation body is provided with a second magnet, and the second magnet is magnetically attracted to the first magnet, so that the second electrode sheet is oriented and docked with the first electrode sheet.

[0021] Optionally, there are multiple first electrode sheets, and the first magnet is disposed between two adjacent first electrode sheets and is engaged with the robot body;

[0022] There are a plurality of second electrode sheets, and the second magnet is disposed between two adjacent second electrode sheets and built into the workstation body.

[0023] A robot device comprises the docking-type charging assembly.

[0024] In the technical solutions provided in some embodiments of the present application, the robot module includes a robot body and a first electrode sheet; a mounting groove is provided on one side wall of the robot body, the first electrode sheet is installed in the mounting groove and is electrically connected to the robot body; the docking end of the first electrode sheet is exposed to the external environment; the workstation module includes a workstation body and a second electrode sheet; the second electrode sheet is electrically connected to the workstation body; the second electrode sheet is movably installed on the workstation body and moves elastically relative to the workstation body; at this time, when the robot module docks with the workstation module, the first electrode sheet is close to the second electrode sheet, and the second electrode sheet docks with the first electrode sheet under elastic force to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet, so that the second electrode sheet has elastic movement space relative to the workstation body, thereby avoiding rigid contact protection between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet when the first electrode sheet docks with the second electrode sheet, protecting the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, avoiding elastic movement of the second electrode sheet, and ensuring the performance of the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet of the docking charging component.

[0025] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrating embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the specification, explaining the principles of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the drawings:

[0027] FIG1 shows a schematic diagram of a docking charging assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG2 shows an exploded view of a docking charging assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG3 shows a schematic diagram of a robot module of a docking charging assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG4 shows a schematic diagram of a workstation module of a docking charging assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG5 shows an exploded view of a workstation module of a docking charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 100, docking charging assembly; 10, robot module; 11, robot body; 111, first conductive column; 11a, mounting slot; 112, first magnet; 12, first electrode sheet; 20, workstation module; 21, workstation body; 211, main body; 211a, second movable slot; 212, movable seat; 212a, first movable slot; 2121, second spring; 213, second conductive column; 214, second magnet; 22, second electrode sheet; 221, first spring.

[0033] Preferred embodiments of the present invention

[0034] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this application will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0035] In addition, described feature, structure or characteristic can be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner.In the following description, many specific details are provided so as to provide a full understanding of the embodiments of the present application. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the technical scheme of the present application can be put into practice without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, devices, steps etc. can be adopted. In other cases, known methods, devices, implementations or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid blurring the various aspects of the present application.

[0036] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily include all contents and operations / steps, nor must they be executed in the order described. For example, some operations / steps may be decomposed, while others may be combined or partially combined. Therefore, the actual execution order may vary depending on the actual situation.

[0037] 1 to 5 , an embodiment of the present application provides a docking-type charging assembly 100 , which is applied to a robot device and is used to charge the robot.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present application, the docking charging assembly 100 includes a robot module 10 and a workstation module 20 , and the workstation module 20 is located outside the robot module 10 .

[0039] In an embodiment of the present application, the robot module 10 includes a robot body 11 and a first electrode sheet 12; a mounting groove 11a is provided on one side wall of the robot body 11, and the first electrode sheet 12 is installed in the mounting groove 11a and electrically connected to the robot body 11; the docking end of the first electrode sheet 12 is exposed to the external environment. At this time, the robot module 10 consists of a robot body 11 and a first electrode sheet 12, the first electrode sheet 12 is arranged on the inner side of the robot body 11, the first electrode sheet 12 is fixed to the robot body 11, the mounting groove 11a is recessed from right to left by the robot body 11, the outer contour of the first electrode sheet 12 is adapted to the inner contour of the mounting groove 11a, the first electrode sheet 12 is installed in the mounting groove 11a, so that the first electrode sheet 12 is fixedly connected to the robot body 11 through the mounting groove 11a, and the first electrode sheet 12 is electrically connected to the robot body 11; the docking end of the first electrode sheet 12 is exposed to the external environment, and the docking end of the first electrode sheet 12 is used for docking with the second electrode sheet 22.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present application, the workstation module 20 includes a workstation body 21 and a second electrode sheet 22; the second electrode sheet 22 is electrically connected to the workstation body 21; the second electrode sheet 22 is movably installed on the workstation body 21 and elastically moves relative to the workstation body 21. At this time, the workstation module 20 consists of the workstation body 21 and the second electrode sheet 22. The second electrode sheet 22 is arranged on the inner side of the workstation body 21, and the second electrode sheet 22 is electrically connected to the workstation body 21; the second electrode sheet 22 is movably installed on the workstation body 21 and elastically moves relative to the workstation body 21 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the second electrode sheet 22 relative to the workstation body 21.

[0041] Among them, when the robot module 10 is docked with the workstation module 20, the first electrode sheet 12 is close to the second electrode sheet 22, and the second electrode sheet 22 is docked with the first electrode sheet 12 under the elastic force to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12, so that the second electrode sheet 22 has elastic movement space relative to the workstation body 21, thereby avoiding the rigid contact protection between the first electrode sheet 12 and the second electrode sheet 22 when the first electrode sheet 12 is docked with the second electrode sheet 22, protecting the first electrode sheet 12 and the second electrode sheet 22, avoiding the elastic movement of the second electrode sheet 22, and ensuring the performance of the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12 of the docking charging component 100.

[0042] The workstation body 21 includes a main body 211 and a movable seat 212. The movable seat 212 is movably connected to the main body 211 and supports the second electrode sheet 22. At this time, the workstation body 21 is composed of a main body 211 and a movable seat 212. The movable seat 212 is arranged on the left side of the main body 211. The movable seat 212 is movably connected to the main body 211 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the movable seat 212 relative to the main body 211. The movable seat 212 supports the second electrode sheet 22 so that the second electrode sheet 22 moves with the movement of the movable seat 212, thereby facilitating adjustment of the position of the second electrode sheet 22 relative to the main body 211.

[0043] The movable seat 212 is provided with a first movable groove 212a, which is recessed from left to right by the movable seat 212. The second electrode sheet 22 is in the first movable groove 212a and is exposed to the external environment. The outer contour of the second electrode sheet 22 is adapted to the inner contour of the first movable groove 212a, and the gap between the second electrode sheet 22 and the first movable groove 212a is matched. The second electrode sheet 22 elastically moves relative to the inner side wall of the first movable groove 212a to facilitate adjustment of the position of the second electrode sheet 22 relative to the first movable groove 212a, thereby facilitating the second electrode sheet 22 to move toward the bottom of the first movable groove 212a when pressure is applied.

[0044] A first spring 221 is provided between the second electrode sheet 22 and the inner side wall of the first movable groove 212a. The first spring 221 is located between the second electrode sheet 22 and the movable seat 212. The first spring 221 is accommodated in the first movable groove 212a. The two ends of the first spring 221 respectively contact the second electrode sheet 22 and the inner side wall of the first movable groove 212a, and apply an elastic force to the second electrode sheet 22, so that the second electrode sheet 22 can realize elastic movement relative to the inner side wall of the first movable groove 212a through the first spring 221. When the second electrode sheet 22 is subjected to pressure, the second electrode sheet 22 moves toward the bottom of the first movable groove 212a. When the second electrode sheet 22 is not subjected to pressure, the second electrode sheet 22 is reset under the elastic action of the first spring 221.

[0045] The main body 211 is provided with a second movable groove 211a, and the movable seat 212 is located in the second movable groove 211a. The outer contour of the movable seat 212 is adapted to the inner contour of the second movable groove 211a. The movable seat 212 and the second movable groove 211a are clearance-matched and elastically move relative to the inner side wall of the second movable groove 211a, so that the movable seat 212 can move relative to the main body 211 through the second movable groove 211a.

[0046] A second spring 2121 is provided between the moving seat 212 and the inner side wall of the second moving groove 211a. The second spring 2121 is located between the moving seat 212 and the main body 211. The second spring 2121 is accommodated in the second moving groove 211a. The two ends of the second spring 2121 respectively contact the moving seat 212 and the inner side wall of the second moving groove 211a, and apply an elastic force to the moving seat 212, so that the moving seat 212 can realize elastic movement relative to the inner side wall of the second moving groove 211a through the second spring 2121. When the moving seat 212 is subjected to pressure, the moving seat 212 moves toward the bottom of the second moving groove 211a. When the moving seat 212 is not subjected to pressure, the moving seat 212 is reset under the elastic action of the second spring 2121.

[0047] A first conductive column 111 is provided between the robot body 11 and the first electrode sheet 12. The first conductive column 111 is located between the robot body 11 and the first electrode sheet 12. One end of the first conductive column 111 is connected to the robot body 11, and the other end is connected to the first electrode sheet 12 through a first conductive stud, so that the first electrode sheet 12 can be electrically connected to the robot body 11 through the first conductive column 111, thereby facilitating the first electrode sheet 12 to be energized through the robot body 11.

[0048] A second conductive column 213 is provided between the workstation body 21 and the second electrode sheet 22. The second conductive column 213 is located between the workstation body 21 and the second electrode sheet 22. One end of the second conductive column 213 is connected to the workstation body 21, and the other end is connected to the second electrode sheet 22 through a second conductive stud, so that the second electrode sheet 22 can be electrically connected to the workstation body 21 through the second conductive column 213, thereby facilitating the second electrode sheet 22 to be energized through the workstation body 21.

[0049] The robot body 11 is provided with a first magnet 112, and the first magnet 112 is located on one side of the first electrode sheet 12; the workstation body 21 is provided with a second magnet 214, and the second magnet 214 and the first magnet 112 are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12 are directional docking. At this time, the first magnet 112 is on the outside of the robot body 11, and the second magnet 214 is on the outside of the workstation body 21. The second magnet 214 and the first magnet 112 are arranged opposite to each other, and the second magnet 214 and the first magnet 112 are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the robot body 11 can be magnetically connected to the workstation body 21 through the second magnet 214 and the first magnet 112, so that the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12 are directional docking, so that the second electrode sheet 22 is in contact with the first electrode sheet 12, thereby facilitating the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12.

[0050] There are multiple first electrode sheets 12, and the first magnet 112 is arranged between two adjacent first electrode sheets 12 and is engaged with the robot body 11, so that the first magnet 112 is fixed to the robot body 11 by engaging; there are multiple second electrode sheets 22, and the second magnet 214 is arranged between two adjacent second electrode sheets 22 and is built into the workstation body 21, so that the second magnet 214 is fixed to the workstation body 21, and each first electrode sheet 12 is connected to each second electrode sheet 22. By arranging multiple first electrode sheets 12 and multiple second electrode sheets 22, the connection stability between the first electrode sheet 12 and the second electrode sheet 22 is increased.

[0051] In another embodiment, a robotic device includes a docking charging assembly 100 , where the docking charging assembly 100 is a part of the robotic device.

[0052] In the technical solutions provided in some embodiments of the present application, the robot module 10 includes a robot body 11 and a first electrode sheet 12; a side wall of the robot body 11 is provided with a mounting groove 11a, the first electrode sheet 12 is mounted in the mounting groove 11a, and is electrically connected to the robot body 11; the docking end of the first electrode sheet 12 is exposed to the external environment; the workstation module 20 includes a workstation body 21 and a second electrode sheet 22; the second electrode sheet 22 is electrically connected to the workstation body 21; the second electrode sheet 22 is movably mounted on the workstation body 21 and elastically moves relative to the workstation body 21; at this time, when the robot module 10 is docked with the workstation module 20 When the first electrode sheet 12 is docked with the second electrode sheet 22, the first electrode sheet 12 is close to the second electrode sheet 22, and the second electrode sheet 22 is docked with the first electrode sheet 12 under the elastic force to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12, so that the second electrode sheet 22 has elastic movement space relative to the workstation body 21, thereby avoiding the rigid contact protection between the first electrode sheet 12 and the second electrode sheet 22 when the first electrode sheet 12 is docked with the second electrode sheet 22, protecting the first electrode sheet 12 and the second electrode sheet 22, avoiding the elastic movement of the second electrode sheet 22, and ensuring the performance of the second electrode sheet 22 and the first electrode sheet 12 of the docking charging component 100.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0054] In the description of this application, the terms "second" and "secondary" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "secondary" or "secondary" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0055] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for technical personnel in this field, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on this application.

Claims

1. A docking charging component, characterized in that, Applied to a robotic device; The docking charging assembly includes: A robot module, including a robot body and a first electrode plate; a mounting groove is provided on one side wall of the robot body, the first electrode plate is mounted in the mounting groove and electrically connected to the robot body; the docking end of the first electrode plate is exposed to the external environment; A workstation module, including a workstation body and a second electrode plate; the second electrode plate is electrically connected to the workstation body; the second electrode plate is movably mounted on the workstation body and elastically moves relative to the workstation body; When the robot module docks with the workstation module, the first electrode plate approaches the second electrode plate, and the second electrode plate docks with the first electrode plate under the elastic force to maintain the electrical connection between the second electrode plate and the first electrode plate.

2. The docking charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein The workstation body includes a main body part and a movable seat, the movable seat is movably connected to the main body part and supports the second electrode plate.

3. The docking charging component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable seat is provided with a first moving groove, the second electrode plate is located in the first moving groove and exposed to the external environment; the second electrode plate elastically moves relative to the inner side wall of the first moving groove.

4. The docking charging assembly according to claim 3, wherein A first spring is provided between the second electrode plate and the inner side wall of the first moving groove, the first spring is accommodated in the first moving groove, and both ends of the first spring respectively contact the second electrode plate and the inner side wall of the first moving groove, and apply an elastic force to the second electrode plate.

5. The docking charging assembly according to claim 2, wherein The main body part is provided with a second moving groove, the movable seat is located in the second moving groove and elastically moves relative to the inner side wall of the second moving groove.

6. The docking charging component according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second spring is provided between the movable seat and the inner side wall of the second moving groove, the second spring is accommodated in the second moving groove, and both ends of the second spring respectively contact the movable seat and the inner side wall of the second moving groove, and apply an elastic force to the movable seat.

7. The docking charging component according to claim 1, wherein A first conductive post is provided between the robot body and the first electrode plate, one end of the first conductive post is connected to the robot body, and the other end is connected to the first electrode plate through a first conductive stud; A second conductive post is provided between the workstation body and the second electrode plate, one end of the second conductive post is connected to the workstation body, and the other end is connected to the second electrode plate through a second conductive stud.

8. The docking charging component according to claim 1, wherein, The robot body is provided with a first magnet, and the first magnet is located on one side of the first electrode plate; The workstation body is provided with a second magnet, and the second magnet is magnetically attracted to the first magnet, so that the second electrode plate and the first electrode plate are oriented and docked.

9. The docking charging assembly according to claim 8, wherein, There are multiple first electrode plates, the first magnet is arranged between two adjacent first electrode plates and is clamped to the robot body; There are multiple second electrode plates, the second magnet is arranged between two adjacent second electrode plates and is built into the workstation body.

10. A robot device, characterized in that, Including the docking charging assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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