CN111846259A - A docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot. The adsorption unit is used for fixing the aircraft through adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a specified position; the docking unit carries the crawling robot and keeps linear motion under the action of the transporting and docking unit, and when the crawling robot contacts with a normal face corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the butt joint mechanism is simple and practical, simple and compact in structure and suitable for various working environments, and the adsorption unit is arranged at the front end of the butt joint mechanism and used for fixing the aircraft when the aircraft flies to a specified position. In addition, the docking mechanism enables the crawling robot to keep linear motion under the cooperation of the docking unit and the conveying unit, and when the crawling robot contacts a normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall surface operation.

Description

A docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot

technical field

The invention relates to mechanical manufacturing technology, in particular to a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot.

Background technique

In the prior art, with the increasing number of glass curtain wall buildings, operations on the glass curtain wall are becoming more and more common. However, most of the glass curtain walls are now operated by the "one person, one rope" method, which is inefficient, high cost and high risk. With the development of science and technology, glass curtain wall climbing robots with large loads and flexible movements are bound to replace manual operations, and wall climbing robots transported by drones are also one of the most efficient ways of working. However, the crawler robot carried by this drone has not yet been seen on the market.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Aiming at the defects of the prior art UAV with small load, inflexible movement, low efficiency and high cost, the present invention provides a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot is provided, comprising an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transporting unit,

Wherein, the adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft by adsorption force after the aircraft flies to a designated position; the docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transport unit , when the crawling robot contacts the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot.

In a specific embodiment, the adsorption unit is fixedly arranged on the front end of the docking mechanism in a screw-locking manner.

In a specific embodiment, the suction unit further includes a suction cup assembly and a reset assembly, the reset assembly is connected to a pull ring on the suction cup assembly, and when the suction cup assembly needs to be separated from the wall, the reset assembly is pulled outwards. the pull tab.

In a specific embodiment, the pull ring is a helical spring.

In a specific embodiment, the suction cup assembly is in the shape of a bell mouth.

In a specific embodiment, the docking unit is arranged in the center of the docking mechanism, and is used for receiving and/or releasing the crawling robot at a designated position.

In a specific embodiment, the docking unit includes an electromagnet and a suction plate, the electromagnet and the suction plate are in contact with each other, and when the electromagnet is powered off, it is magnetically attracted to the suction plate. ; When the electromagnet is energized, the magnetic force between it and the suction plate disappears.

The docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot of the present invention includes an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transporting unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft through the adsorption force after the aircraft flies to the designated position. The docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transporting unit. When the crawling robot touches the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, The docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the docking mechanism of the present invention is simple and practical, has a simple and compact structure, and is suitable for various working environments. The docking mechanism sets the adsorption unit at the front end of the mechanism, which can ensure that the attitude of the aircraft in the air remains stable for a long time. , reduce the influence of cross wind and the aircraft's own vibration, and can be used to fix the aircraft when the aircraft flies to the designated position. In addition, under the cooperation of the docking unit and the transporting unit, the docking mechanism keeps the crawling robot moving in a straight line, and when the crawling robot touches the normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall work.

Description of drawings

Various aspects of the present invention will be more clearly understood by the reader after reading the detailed description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. in,

1 shows a schematic diagram of the external outline of a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot according to an aspect of the present application;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of the adsorption unit in the docking mechanism of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a docking unit in the docking mechanism of FIG. 1 .

Detailed ways

In order to make the technical content disclosed in this application more detailed and complete, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings and the following various specific embodiments of the present invention, wherein the same symbols in the accompanying drawings represent the same or similar components. However, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the embodiments provided below are not intended to limit the scope covered by the present invention. Furthermore, the drawings are for schematic illustration only and are not drawn to their full scale.

The specific embodiments of various aspects of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a schematic diagram of the external outline of a docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot according to an aspect of the present application, FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of an adsorption unit in the docking mechanism of FIG. 1 , and FIG. 3 shows the docking mechanism of FIG. 1 . Schematic diagram of the structure of the docking unit in the mechanism.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , in this embodiment, the docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot includes an adsorption unit 1 , a transport unit 2 and a docking unit 3 . Among them, the adsorption unit 1 is used to fix the aircraft by the adsorption force after the aircraft flies to the designated position. The docking unit 3 carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transporting unit 2. When the crawling robot touches the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit 3 releases the crawling robot for wall work.

In a specific embodiment, the adsorption unit 1 is fixedly arranged on the front end of the docking mechanism by means of thread locking. The main function of the adsorption unit 1 is to ensure the attitude of the aircraft in the air. In detail, when the adsorption unit 1 is adsorbed on the target work surface (such as a glass wall), it provides a support point for the aircraft for the aircraft to maintain for a long time. Stable, reducing the effect of cross wind and the aircraft's own vibration.

Preferably, the adsorption unit 1 further includes a suction cup assembly 14 and a reset assembly 12 , as shown in FIG. 2 . The reset assembly 12 is attached to a pull tab on the suction cup assembly 14 . When the suction cup assembly 14 needs to be disengaged from the wall, the reset assembly 12 pulls the pull ring outward. For example, the pull ring is a helical spring. The suction cup assembly 14 is in the shape of a bell mouth.

In a specific embodiment, the docking unit 3 is arranged in the center of the docking mechanism, and is used for receiving and/or releasing the crawling robot at a designated position. Preferably, the docking unit 3 further includes an electromagnet 32 and a suction plate 34 , as shown in FIG. 3 . The electromagnet 32 and the suction plate 34 are in contact with each other. When the electromagnet 32 is powered off, it is magnetically attracted to the suction plate 34; when the electromagnet 32 is energized, the magnetic force between the electromagnet 32 and the suction plate 34 disappears.

The docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot of the present invention includes an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transporting unit. The adsorption unit is used to fix the aircraft through the adsorption force after the aircraft flies to the designated position. The docking unit carries the crawling robot and maintains linear motion under the action of the transporting unit. When the crawling robot touches the normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, The docking unit releases the crawling robot. Compared with the prior art, the docking mechanism of the present invention is simple and practical, has a simple and compact structure, and is suitable for various working environments. The docking mechanism sets the adsorption unit at the front end of the mechanism, which can ensure that the attitude of the aircraft in the air remains stable for a long time. , reduce the influence of cross wind and the aircraft's own vibration, and can be used to fix the aircraft when the aircraft flies to the designated position. In addition, under the cooperation of the docking unit and the transporting unit, the docking mechanism keeps the crawling robot moving in a straight line, and when the crawling robot touches the normal surface, the docking unit releases the crawling robot to perform wall work.

Hereinabove, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes and substitutions can be made to the specific embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. These modifications and substitutions fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims (7)

1. A docking mechanism for an aircraft and a crawling robot is characterized by comprising an adsorption unit, a docking unit and a transporting and docking unit,

wherein the suction unit is used for fixing the aircraft by suction force after the aircraft flies to a specified position; the docking unit carries the crawling robot and keeps linear motion under the action of the conveying and docking unit, and when the crawling robot contacts a normal surface corresponding to the docking mechanism, the docking unit releases the crawling robot.

2. The docking mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the suction unit is fixedly disposed at a front end of the docking mechanism in a screw-locking manner.

3. The docking mechanism as recited in claim 2, wherein the suction unit further comprises a suction cup assembly and a reset assembly, the reset assembly being connected to a pull ring on the suction cup assembly, the reset assembly pulling the pull ring outward when the suction cup assembly needs to be detached from the wall surface.

4. A docking mechanism according to claim 3 wherein said pull ring is a helical spring.

5. The docking mechanism as recited in claim 3, wherein the suction cup assembly is in the shape of a bell mouth.

6. The docking mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the docking unit is provided at a center of the docking mechanism for receiving and/or releasing the crawling robot at a designated position.

7. The docking mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein the docking unit comprises an electromagnet and a suction plate, the electromagnet and the suction plate being in contact with each other, and being attracted to the suction plate by a magnetic force when the electromagnet is powered off; when the electromagnet is electrified, the magnetic force between the electromagnet and the attraction plate disappears.

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