CN218802363U

CN218802363U - Robot and expansion interface structure thereof

Info

Publication number: CN218802363U
Application number: CN202221113121.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 赖顶天
Original assignee: Cloudminds Shanghai Robotics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Cloudminds Shanghai Robotics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-04-29
Filing date: 2022-04-29
Publication date: 2023-04-07
Anticipated expiration: 2032-04-29

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robot, a extended interface structure and robot of robot is disclosed, include: the external hanging interface structure is arranged on the robot, and each external hanging interface structure is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external fixed mounting. The expansion interface structure of the robot has the advantage that the function of the current robot is more diversified.

Description

Robot and expansion interface structure thereof

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a robotechnology field, concretely relates to extended interface structure and robot of robot.

Background

A robot is a machine device that can automatically perform work, and if the more functions the robot can perform, the more complicated the structure of the robot is, but the functionality of the robot cannot be destroyed. For example, the back of the robot is usually exposed to the outside, and it is desirable to maintain the appearance intact in order to ensure the aesthetic appearance. However, as people have more and more requirements on the functions of the robot, the functions of the robot are often increased by connecting an external mount through an interface, however, the existing robot is not provided with a plug-in interface, and therefore the functions of the robot cannot be matched with the use requirements of people.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Therefore, the to-be-solved technical problem of the utility model lies in that the back of overcoming the robot among the prior art does not have external interface to make the more single defect of function realization of current robot, thereby provide an extended interface structure and robot of robot.

According to the utility model discloses a first aspect provides an extended interface structure of robot, include: the system comprises at least one plug-in interface structure arranged on the robot, wherein each plug-in interface structure is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting fixation.

Optionally, the plug-in interface structure includes a mechanical interface for fixing external mounting and a functional interface suitable for implementing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrade, and recording information.

Optionally, the mechanical interface includes a fixing member fixed to the robot and a mounting member provided on the fixing member for fixing an external mount. Optionally, the expansion interface structure of the robot includes a first external interface structure, a second external interface structure, and an auxiliary interface structure that are arranged at intervals on the robot.

Optionally, the auxiliary interface structure includes one or more of a GPIO interface, a burn button interface, an RJ45 interface, a CAN interface, and at least two small USB interfaces.

Optionally, the GPIO interface is provided on the robot; the burning key interface and the GPIO interface are arranged at intervals; the RJ45 interface is arranged at intervals with the burning key interface and the GPIO interface respectively; the CAN interface and the RJ45 interface are arranged at intervals; at least two small-size USB interfaces all with the CAN interface is the spaced arrangement.

Optionally, the first plug-in interface structure includes a first USB interface and a first mechanical interface that are disposed on the back of the robot, where the first USB interface and the first mechanical interface are disposed at an interval.

Optionally, the second external interface structure includes a second USB interface and a second mechanical interface, which are disposed on the back of the robot, where the second USB interface and the second mechanical interface are disposed at an interval.

According to the utility model discloses a second aspect still provides a robot, is equipped with the extension interface structure, the extension interface structure includes at least one external interface structure, sets up on the robot, wherein, external interface structure is suitable for one or more in transmission, function extension, software upgrading, the burning information and the fixed outside mount of realization data or electric current.

Optionally, the robot includes a body and limbs, and the expansion interface structure is disposed on a back of the body.

Optionally, the trunk includes a skeleton and a back cover plate disposed on the skeleton, and a through hole is configured on the back cover plate and is suitable for exposing the expansion interface structure.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an in above-mentioned one or more technical scheme, one of following technological effect has at least:

according to the application, at least one plug-in interface structure is additionally arranged on the back of the robot, and each plug-in interface structure is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting. Therefore, the expansion interface structure of the robot adopts a modularized design, on one hand, the functional requirements of convenient installation and maintenance are better met, on the other hand, the robot can realize multiple functions, and more use requirements of users are met.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the technical solutions in the prior art will be briefly described below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic overall structure diagram of an expansion interface structure of a robot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a back cover plate and a framework of the robot according to the embodiment of the present invention before installation;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the first external interface structure, the second external interface structure and the auxiliary interface structure of the extended interface structure of the robot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Description of reference numerals:

1: an external interface structure; 11: a first plug-in interface structure; 111: a first USB interface; 112: a first mechanical interface; 12: a second external interface structure; 121: a second USB interface; 122: a second mechanical interface; 13: an auxiliary interface structure; 131: a GPIO interface; 132: a case burning interface; 133: an RJ45 interface; 134: a CAN interface; 135: a small USB interface; 200: a back cover plate; 201: a framework; 2: a sheet metal part; 3: and (6) riveting the columns.

Detailed Description

The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, and obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplification of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

Furthermore, the technical features mentioned in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

A robot is a machine device that can automatically perform work, and if the more functions the robot can perform, the more complicated the structure of the robot is, but the functionality of the robot cannot be destroyed. For example, the back of the robot is usually exposed to the outside, and it is desirable to maintain the appearance intact in order to ensure the aesthetic appearance. However, as people have more and more requirements on the functions of the robot, a lot of external interfaces are often required to be hung to increase the functions of the robot, however, the existing robot is not provided with the external interfaces on the back of the robot, so that the functions of the robot cannot be matched with the use requirements of people.

Based on the above situation, the present application provides an extended interface structure of a robot.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the extended interface structure of the robot is schematically shown to include at least one plug-in interface structure 1.

In the embodiment of the application, at least one plug-in interface structure 1 is arranged on a robot, wherein each plug-in interface structure 1 is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting. Specifically, the robot is additionally provided with at least one plug-in interface structure 1, and each plug-in interface structure 1 is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and plug-in equipment. Therefore, the expansion interface structure of the robot adopts a modularized design, on one hand, the functional requirements of convenient installation and maintenance are better met, on the other hand, the robot can realize multiple functions, and more use requirements of users are met.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the plug-in interface structure 1 includes a mechanical interface for fixing an external mount and a functional interface adapted to implement one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrade and recording information. Therefore, the expansion interface structure of the robot adopts a modularized design, on one hand, the functional requirements of convenient installation and maintenance are better met, on the other hand, the robot can realize multiple functions, and more use requirements of users are met.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the mechanical interface includes a fixing member fixed with the robot and a mounting member provided on the fixing member for fixing an external mount. Specifically, this mounting is preferably sheet metal component 2, and this sheet metal component 2 is suitable for the welding on the skeleton 201 of the back of this robot, namely, realizes the fixed mounting of this sheet metal component 2 on the skeleton 201 of the back of this robot, and this installed part is preferably the riveting post 3, and this riveting post 3 accessible welding, the mode of beating screw or buckle etc. is fixed on this sheet metal component 2.

The rivet column 3 is suitable for mounting a robot to the outside.

It will be appreciated that the stud 3 may be replaced by a bolt, stud or other mechanical component having the same function, and may be flexibly replaced according to the use situation when in use.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the expansion interface structure of the robot includes a first external interface structure 11, a second external interface structure 12 and an auxiliary interface structure 13, which are arranged on the robot in a spaced manner. Specifically, the first external interface structure 11 and the second external interface structure 12 are arranged at intervals and are both arranged on the framework 201 of the back of the robot, wherein the first external interface structure 11 and the second external interface structure 12 are both arranged above the back of the robot. The auxiliary interface structure 13 is arranged below the back of the robot and the auxiliary interface structure 13 is arranged on the extension of the centre line between the first and second plug-in

interface structures

11, 12. That is, the connecting lines among the first plug-in interface structure 11, the second plug-in interface structure 12 and the auxiliary interface structure 13 together form an inverted triangle structure.

The arrangement mode of the external hanging interface structure can ensure that the opening hole on the back cover plate 200 buckled on the framework 201 on the back of the robot is smaller, so as to ensure the aesthetic property of the whole appearance of the robot.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the auxiliary interface structure 13 includes one or more of a GPIO interface 131, a burn button interface 132, an RJ45 interface 133, a CAN interface 134, and at least two small USB interfaces 135. Wherein the GPIO (general purpose input/output) interface 131 is configured by software as an input or output function, respectively.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the GPIO interface is provided on the robot.

As shown in fig. 1 to fig. 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the burning key interface 132 is disposed at a distance from the GPIO interface 131. Specifically, the burning key interface 132 and the GPIO interface 131 are both disposed in one area, and the burning key interface 132 is disposed beside the GPIO interface 131.

The burn button interface 132 is a switch button of the burn software. Burning is also called burning, that is, desired data is burned into a medium such as an optical disc or a burning card (GBA) by a tool such as a burner.

As shown in fig. 1 to fig. 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the RJ45 interface 133 is disposed at an interval from the burn button interface 132 and the GPIO interface 131, respectively. Specifically, the RJ45 interface 133, the burn button interface 132 and the GPIO interface 131 are all disposed in the same area, and the RJ45 interface 133 is disposed beside the burn button interface 132 and the GPIO interface 131.

It should be noted that the RJ45 interface 133 is also called a network port, which can be connected to a notebook or a computer to operate the robot, so that the robot can have or implement corresponding functions according to actual needs.

RJ45 is a connector for information sockets (i.e. communication outlets) in wiring systems, and the connector is composed of a plug (connector, crystal plug) and a socket (module), and the plug has 8 grooves and 8 contacts. RJ is an abbreviation for Registered Jack, meaning "Registered Jack".

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the CAN interface 134 is spaced apart from the RJ45 interface 133. Specifically, the CAN interface 134 and the RJ45 interface 133 are disposed in a region, and the CAN interface 134 is disposed beside the RJ45 interface 133.

It should be noted that CAN is a bus and also a protocol.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, at least two small USB interfaces 135 are disposed at intervals from the CAN interface 134. Specifically, the small USB interface 135 is called MiniUSB, which is a USB interface standard, and the chinese meaning of USB is "universal serial bus", which is a technology developed for transmitting data between a PC and a digital device. The at least two USB interfaces 135 are adapted to connect with other devices to enable debugging of software.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the first plug-in interface structure 11 includes a first USB interface 111 and a first mechanical interface 112 disposed on the back of the robot, wherein the first USB interface 111 is disposed at a distance from the first mechanical interface 112. Specifically, the first USB interface 111 and the first mechanical interface 112 are disposed in a region, and the first USB interface 111 is disposed beside the first mechanical interface 112.

The first USB interface is preferably a USB2.0 interface, and the USB2.0 interface can be connected with a USB flash disk to realize the extended function and be used as upgrading software and importing files.

The first mechanical interface 112 is used for external mounting of the stationary robot.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the second external interface structure 12 includes a second USB interface 121 and a second mechanical interface 122 disposed on the back of the robot, wherein the second USB interface 121 is disposed at a distance from the second mechanical interface 122. Specifically, the second USB interface 121 and the second mechanical interface 122 are disposed in a single region, and the second USB interface 121 is disposed beside the second mechanical interface 122.

The second USB interface 121 is preferably a USB3.0 interface, and the USB3.0 interface is suitable for connecting a USB disk to implement an extended function, and is used for upgrading software and importing files.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the number of the first USB interface 111 and the second USB interface 121 may be 1, the number of the first mechanical interface 112 and the second mechanical interface 122 may also be 1, the number of the GPIO interfaces 131 is 1, the number of the burn button interfaces 132 is 1, the number of the RJ45 interfaces 133 is 1, the number of the CAN interfaces 134 is 1, and the number of the small USB interfaces 135 is 2. The robot has the advantages that the modular design is adopted in the expansion interface structure of the robot, and the functional requirements of convenience in installation and maintenance are better met.

In the above embodiment, the extension interface structure includes the first plug-in interface structure 11, the second plug-in interface structure 12 and the auxiliary interface structure 13, where the auxiliary interface structure 13 has a plurality of functional interfaces such as GPIO interfaces and RJ45 interfaces to mainly implement function extension, and the first plug-in interface structure 11 and the second plug-in interface structure 12 only have a small number of functional interfaces and have mechanical interfaces at the same time, so as to implement connection and fixation of external mounting. In other embodiments, the auxiliary interface structure 13 may not be provided, but only the first external interface structure 11 and the second external interface structure 12 are provided, and more necessary functional interfaces are added to the two interface structures, and the functional interfaces in the first external interface structure 11 and the second external interface structure 12 may be the same or different. Even, it is also possible to provide only one plug-in interface structure 1, and to provide the mechanical interface and all necessary functional interfaces in the only plug-in interface structure 1.

According to the second aspect of the application, a robot is further provided, which is provided with an expansion interface structure, wherein the expansion interface structure comprises at least one plug-in interface structure 1, and the plug-in interface structure 1 is arranged on the robot, and is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting. Specifically, according to the application, at least one plug-in interface structure 1 is additionally arranged on the robot, and each plug-in interface structure 1 is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and plug-in equipment. Therefore, the expansion interface structure of the robot adopts a modularized design, on one hand, the functional requirements of convenient installation and maintenance are better met, on the other hand, the robot can realize multiple functions, and more use requirements of users are met.

In an alternative embodiment of the application, the robot comprises a torso and limbs, the expansion interface structure being provided on a back side of the torso. Specifically, the expansion interface structure is arranged on the back of the trunk, so that the overall attractiveness of the robot is facilitated.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the torso includes a skeleton and a dorsal flap 200 disposed over the skeleton 201, with a through hole configured in the dorsal flap 200 adapted to expose the expansion interface structure. In particular, the provision of the back cover plate 200 may make the overall appearance of the robot look more beautiful, by configuring the through hole on the back cover plate 200, the through hole is adapted to expose the expansion interface structure.

To sum up, the robot is additionally provided with at least one plug-in interface structure 1, and each plug-in interface structure 1 is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and plug-in equipment. Therefore, the expansion interface structure of the robot adopts a modularized design, on one hand, the functional requirements of convenient installation and maintenance are better met, on the other hand, the robot can realize multiple functions, and more use requirements of users are met.

It should be understood that the above examples are only for clarity of illustration and are not intended to limit the embodiments. Other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art in light of the above description. And are neither required nor exhaustive of all embodiments. And obvious changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An extended interface structure of a robot, comprising:

the system comprises at least one plug-in interface structure and a robot, wherein each plug-in interface structure is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting, and comprises a mechanical interface for external mounting and/or a functional interface suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading and information recording.

2. An extended interface structure of a robot according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical interface includes a fixing member fixed to the robot and a mounting member provided on the fixing member for fixing an external mount.

3. The extended interface structure of a robot according to claim 1, wherein the extended interface structure of a robot comprises a first external interface structure, a second external interface structure and an auxiliary interface structure which are arranged on the robot at intervals.

4. The extended interface structure of a robot of claim 3, wherein the auxiliary interface structure comprises one or more of a GPIO interface, a burn button interface, an RJ45 interface, a CAN interface, and at least two small USB interfaces.

5. The extended interface structure of a robot of claim 4, wherein the GPIO interface is disposed on the robot;

the burning key interface and the GPIO interface are arranged at intervals;

the RJ45 interface is arranged at intervals with the burning key interface and the GPIO interface respectively;

the CAN interface and the RJ45 interface are arranged at intervals;

at least two small-size USB interfaces all with the CAN interface is the spaced setting.

6. The extended interface structure of a robot of claim 3, wherein the first plug-in interface structure comprises a first USB interface and a first mechanical interface disposed on a back of the robot, wherein the first USB interface is spaced apart from the first mechanical interface.

7. The extended interface structure of a robot of claim 6, wherein the second external interface structure comprises a second USB interface and a second mechanical interface disposed on a back of the robot, wherein the second USB interface is spaced apart from the second mechanical interface.

8. A robot is characterized in that an expansion interface structure is arranged, the expansion interface structure comprises at least one plug-in interface structure and is arranged on the robot, and the plug-in interface structure is suitable for realizing one or more of data or current transmission, function expansion, software upgrading, information recording and external mounting.

9. A robot as claimed in claim 8, wherein the robot comprises a torso and limbs, the expansion interface structure being provided on a rear face of the torso.

10. The robot of claim 9, wherein the torso includes a skeletal frame and a back cover plate disposed over the skeletal frame, the back cover plate having a through-hole configured therein adapted to expose the expansion interface structure.