CN112338923A

CN112338923A - Robot distribution system

Info

Publication number: CN112338923A
Application number: CN201910736672.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 胡德源; 陈鹏; 刘欢; 张涛; 蔡阳春; 王远志; 黄思敏
Original assignee: Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-08-09
Filing date: 2019-08-09
Publication date: 2021-02-09

Abstract

The invention provides a robot distribution system, comprising: the robot comprises a robot and a suspended traffic network, wherein the traffic network comprises a plurality of crossed lanes, the lanes are provided with first bottoms, the first bottoms are provided with openings, the robot comprises a mobile chassis and a telescopic mechanism, the telescopic mechanism comprises a bearing part, the mobile chassis drives the robot to move along the first bottoms, and when the robot moves to the openings, the telescopic mechanism can drive the bearing part to be separated from the mobile chassis and enable the bearing part to penetrate through the openings and extend out towards the ground. According to the robot distribution system provided by the invention, the distribution efficiency of the robot can be improved.

Description

Robot distribution system

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to a robot distribution system.

Background

Mobile robots have been increasingly used in mass service scenarios. For example, delivery services are provided in restaurants, office buildings, hotels. In the above scenario, some existing robots move on the ground, but because the ground usually has a large traffic, the movement of the robots is seriously affected when the traffic is congested, and the distribution efficiency is reduced.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a robot distribution system which improves distribution efficiency.

In order to achieve the above object, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

the invention provides a robot distribution system, comprising:

the robot comprises a robot and a suspended traffic network, wherein the traffic network comprises a plurality of crossed lanes, the lanes are provided with first bottoms, the first bottoms are provided with openings, the robot comprises a mobile chassis and a telescopic mechanism, the telescopic mechanism comprises a bearing part, the mobile chassis drives the robot to move along the first bottoms, and when the robot moves to the openings, the telescopic mechanism can drive the bearing part to be separated from the mobile chassis and enable the bearing part to penetrate through the openings and extend out towards the ground.

Wherein, the transportation network includes the companion ladder, the companion ladder includes top, second bottom and lift portion, the top intercommunication the lane, the second bottom intercommunication ground, the lift portion will the robot is followed the second bottom is promoted to the top, perhaps the lift portion will the robot is followed the top reduces to the second bottom.

Wherein both sides of the lane have side walls, the side walls have a maintenance part, the maintenance part includes a detachable plate body, or the maintenance part includes an openable plate body.

The robot is characterized in that a storage bin is arranged in the robot, the bearing part is arranged at the bottom of the storage bin, the storage bin comprises a hatch cover, and the hatch cover is arranged on the top surface of the robot.

Wherein the width of the lane is greater than and close to the width of the robot.

Wherein the first bottom portion has a flat surface and the mobile chassis includes drive wheels that drive the robot to move on the flat surface.

The telescopic mechanism comprises a guy cable, the guy cable is connected with the bearing part and provides pulling force when the bearing part moves.

The dining table is arranged below the opening, and the telescopic mechanism drives the bearing part to stretch out towards the ground direction and to be close to the dining table.

The bearing part is provided with a detector, the detector detects whether the object borne by the bearing part is taken out or not, and when the object is detected to be taken out, the telescopic mechanism drives the bearing part to be recycled into the robot.

Wherein the detector comprises at least one of an infrared detector and a weight detector.

According to the robot distribution system provided by the invention, the suspended traffic network does not influence the environmental arrangement of the ground, the robot can freely move on the lane, the bearing part can bear objects such as food, the robot conveys the objects to the opening, the contained objects pass through the opening and extend to the ground through the telescopic mechanism, and a user on the ground can conveniently take the objects.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view from above of a robotic delivery system according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 2 shows a perspective view from below of a robotic dispensing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing an elevator of the robot distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted. The drawings are schematic and the ratio of the dimensions of the components and the shapes of the components may be different from the actual ones.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the present invention provides a robot delivery system 1. The robot distribution system 1 may be installed in a restaurant, a hotel, an office building, a hospital, etc., so that the robot performs distribution tasks in the air and the robot may distribute food, office supplies, etc. The robot distribution system 1 includes: a robot 10 and an airborne transportation network 20. The traffic network 20 includes a number of intersecting lanes 21. The lane 21 has a first bottom 211. The first bottom has an opening 2111. The robot 10 includes a mobile chassis 11 and a telescopic mechanism 12. The telescopic mechanism 12 includes a bearing portion 121. The moving chassis 11 drives the robot 10 to move along the first bottom 211. When the robot 10 moves to the opening 2111, the telescopic mechanism 12 can drive the carrying portion 121 to be separated from the moving chassis 11 and extend the carrying portion 121 in the direction of the ground through the opening 2111. Under the condition, the suspended traffic network does not influence the ground environment arrangement, the robot can freely move on the lane, the bearing part can bear objects such as food, the robot conveys the objects to the opening, the objects borne by the robot penetrate through the opening to extend to the ground through the telescopic mechanism, and a user on the ground can conveniently take the objects.

In this embodiment, the robot 10 may be generally cubic. The width of the lane 21 may be greater than and close to the width of the robot 10. Specifically, the width of the lane 21 allows only one robot 10 to pass through. In this case, the space size of the lane is saved, and the cost for setting the traffic network is reduced. It will be appreciated that multiple robots may perform delivery tasks simultaneously in a traffic network. Compared with a rail-mounted robot, the multi-robot flexible robot has the advantage that the distribution efficiency is integrally improved.

In some examples, the width of the lane 21 is close to the sum of the widths of the plurality of robots. In this case, a plurality of robots may be allowed to pass through at the same time.

In the present embodiment, the opening 2111 may have a rectangular shape. The size of the opening 2111 is smaller than the size of the robot 10. So that the robot 10 can stay on the opening 2111. It will be appreciated that the opening 2111 is sized larger than the load-bearing portion. So that the carrying portion passes smoothly through the opening 2111. In some examples, the first bottom 211 may be provided with a moving shutter (not shown) that, when moved, forms the opening 2111.

In some examples, the lane 21 may be suspended from the ceiling of an indoor scene. Therefore, the lane is suspended on the ground. The ground can be the ground of environments such as restaurants, hotels, office buildings, hospitals and the like, and can also be the floor ground of each floor.

As shown in fig. 3, in the present embodiment, the traffic network 20 includes an elevator 22. The elevator 22 includes a top portion 221, a second bottom portion 222, and a lifting portion 223. The roof 221 communicates with the lane 21. The second bottom 222 communicates with the ground. The lifting part 223 lifts the robot 10 from the second bottom part 222 to the top part 221. Alternatively, the lifting part 223 lowers the robot 10 from the top part 221 to the second bottom part 222. Therefore, the robot can automatically enter or exit the traffic network through the elevator, and the robot is conveniently loaded or maintained.

In the present embodiment, the elevator 22 is a vertical elevator. In some examples, the elevator 22 may also be a ramp-type elevator.

In the present embodiment, each lane 21 may be vertically disposed. The respective lanes 21 communicate at an intersection. The lanes 21 are all straight lanes. In this case, the difficulty of lane processing is reduced. It is understood that in some examples, the lanes may also be curved, and the invention is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, both sides of the lane 21 have side walls 212. The side wall 212 has a maintenance portion (not shown). The maintenance portion includes a detachable plate body. Alternatively, the maintenance part includes an openable plate body. In this case, when the robot fails and cannot leave the lane, the maintenance worker can take out the robot through the maintenance unit.

As shown in fig. 3, in the present embodiment, a storage compartment 13 is provided inside the robot 10. The bearing part 121 is disposed at the bottom of the storage bin 13. The storage compartment 13 includes a hatch 131. A hatch 131 is provided to the top surface 14 of the robot 10. Therefore, when the hatch cover is opened, a worker can take out or place an object from the storage bin.

In the present embodiment, the first bottom portion 211 has a flat surface. The moving chassis 11 includes a driving wheel (not shown). The drive wheel driven robot 10 moves on a flat surface. In this case, first, the robot is a non-rail robot, and since the robot moves on a flat surface, the robot can freely move on a lane and enter or leave each lane, and compared with a rail robot, the working efficiency of the robot is greatly improved because the robot is not limited by a fixed path; secondly, the setting cost of the traffic network is far lower than that of the track; and thirdly, as the robot moves on a flat surface, the requirements on the climbing capability and the obstacle crossing capability of the robot are reduced, and the suspension system of the movable chassis can be simplified, so that the cost of the robot is reduced.

In the present embodiment, the telescopic mechanism 12 includes a cable 122. The cable 122 is connected to the carrier 121 and provides a pulling force when the carrier 121 moves. Under the condition, the inhaul cable is convenient to retract inside the robot, the bearing part can be separated from the robot by means of the gravity of the bearing part, the distribution task is completed, and the structure is simplified.

In some examples, the cable 122 may be a cable. It is understood that the cable 122 may be made of other materials, and is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the cable 122 includes four. Four stay cables 122 are respectively arranged at four top corners of the bearing part 121. Therefore, the stability of the bearing part 121 in the lifting process can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the robot distribution system 1 further includes a dining table 30. It is understood that, at this time, the robot distribution system 1 is applied to a restaurant scenario, and the elevator 22 may be provided at a back of the restaurant. The table 30 may be disposed below the opening 2111. In some examples, the table 30 may be disposed directly below the opening 2111, and the table 30 may also be disposed adjacent to and directly below the opening 2111. The telescopic mechanism 12 drives the carrying portion 121 to extend towards the ground and approach the dining table 30. Therefore, the robot distribution system can be arranged in a restaurant to complete air meal delivery.

In the present embodiment, the carrier 121 is provided with a detector (not shown). The detector detects whether the object carried by the carrying part 121 is taken out. When it is detected that the object is taken out, the telescopic mechanism 12 drives the carrier 121 to be retracted into the robot 10. In this case, when the object to be detected is taken out, the carrying part can be automatically recovered, and the robot can continue to perform other tasks.

In some examples, the detector includes at least one of an infrared detector and a weight detector.

The above-described embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the above-described embodiments should be included in the protection scope of the technical solution.

Claims

1. A robotic dispensing system, comprising: the robot comprises a robot and a suspended traffic network, wherein the traffic network comprises a plurality of crossed lanes, the lanes are provided with first bottoms, the first bottoms are provided with openings, the robot comprises a mobile chassis and a telescopic mechanism, the telescopic mechanism comprises a bearing part, the mobile chassis drives the robot to move along the first bottoms, and when the robot moves to the openings, the telescopic mechanism can drive the bearing part to be separated from the mobile chassis and enable the bearing part to penetrate through the openings and extend out towards the ground.

2. The robotic delivery system of claim 1, wherein the transportation network includes an elevator, the elevator including a top portion, a second bottom portion, and a lift portion, the top portion in communication with the lane, the second bottom portion in communication with the ground, the lift portion lifting the robot from the second bottom portion to the top portion, or the lift portion lowering the robot from the top portion to the second bottom portion.

3. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1, wherein both sides of the lane have side walls with a maintenance portion comprising a removable panel or an openable panel.

4. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1 wherein the robot has a storage compartment disposed therein, the carrier being disposed at a bottom of the storage compartment, the storage compartment including a hatch disposed at a top surface of the robot.

5. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1 wherein said lane has a width greater than and proximate to a width of said robot.

6. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1 wherein said first bottom portion has a planar surface and said mobile chassis includes drive wheels that drive said robot to move on said planar surface.

7. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1, wherein the telescoping mechanism includes a pull cable coupled to the carrier and providing tension as the carrier moves.

8. The robotic dispensing system of claim 1, further comprising a table disposed below the opening, the telescoping mechanism driving the carrier to extend in a direction toward the ground and adjacent the table.

9. The robot dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the carrier is provided with a detector which detects whether or not the object carried by the carrier is removed, and when the object is detected to be removed, the telescopic mechanism drives the carrier to be retracted into the robot.

10. The robotic dispensing system as set forth in claim 9 wherein said detector includes at least one of an infrared detector and a weight detector.